Parks Comm MINS 12-01-2005CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, December 1, 2005 Hylebos Conference Room
6:00 p.m. City Hall
MINUTES
Chair Purdom called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Chair C. T. Purdom, Vice Chair George Pfeiffer, Don Dennis, Joel Howitt, Fred Konkell, Marie
Sciacqua and David Talcott.
Excused: Ade Bright. Unexcused: Cindy Dodge, Tom Medhurst.
Staff: PRCS Director Donna Hanson, Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Ikerd, Parks Planning and
Development Coordinator B. Sanders.
Pfeiffer moved: Konkell seconded motion to approve the November meeting minutes as written. Motion
passed unanimously.
No public forum.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
All City Clean-Up – Chair Purdom inquired on the status of the Clean-Up and asked if that referred to parks
only within the City. Discussion followed with Superintendent Ikerd stating that Earth Day and Arbor Day
will be combined and celebrated on April 22, 2006. Council member Burbidge originally brought the idea to
the commission. Chair Purdom said the commission needs clarification on what she envisions for this event
before pursuing. Purdom suggested information on stewardship programs and “Adopt-A-Park” programs.
Director Hanson will provide information on programs from other cities.
Thompson Property Re-Naming – Commissioners Howitt, Konkell and Dennis gathered extensive
information and recommended three names – Cascade, Colonial or Sunset Park. After group discussion,
Konkell moved; Dennis seconded motion to recommend to the Council Committee to rename Thompson
Property, Cascade Park. Motion passed with a majority vote of four in favor and three opposed.
Community Center Support Drive – Howitt reported that the first campaign event was poorly attended. One
major contribution came in after the event for $5,000. Commissioners were impressed and appreciative of
the donated hors d’oeuvres from Metropolitan Market.
STAFF REPORTS
French Lake/Grandview Agreement – Director Hanson reported that the agreement with Grandview
terminated in late 2004 with no contract extension. The City has continued support with staff working
occasionally but is not obligated with the one-year contract expired.
Field Signs/No Dogs – Superintendent Ikerd referred to the Parks Ordinance on pets not being allowed on
swimming beaches, play areas in any park or any park building. He distributed examples of signs to
commissioners for review. Discussion followed on the necessity of the 30’ guideline around athletic fields to
keep animal waste away from spectators as well as players. Hanson would like to see all parks signage
uniform and all stating the same rules from park to park.
2006 Work Plan – Konkell moved: Talcott seconded motion to approve the DRAFT 2006 Work Plan.
Motion carried unanimously.
Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan – Parks Planning and Development Coordinator Sanders reported that
after an exhaustive procedure, a decision and offer was made to one of the consulting firms, AHBL in
Tacoma, for the Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan. The principal from the firm will be Len Zickler.
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Commissioners and staff discussed Special Event Permit Policies concerning event fees vs. fees charged to
cover maintenance staff and support, City sponsorship requests in lieu of fees, etc. Pfeiffer said he thinks
charges associated with the permit should be contingent on what it costs the City for the support rather than
the small base fee that does not pay for staff support, clean-up, supplies, extended hours. Director Hanson
said the current permit application reads the PRCS Director has authority to waive fees. She said when gate
fees are accessed, a portion is paid to the City because paid participants determine them. The base fees can
be waived at Director discretion if they are a 501c non-profit organization. Chair Purdom asked for
information on the permit base fees to review.
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA
Community Center Update Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan
Dumas Bay Park Update Lake Killarney Parking Lot Closure
Special Event Permit Policies Earth Day & Volunteer Events
Adopt-A-Park/Stewardship Policies
PENDING ITEMS
Commission Orientation/Impact Fee Update Park Signs-Categories
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Purdom adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.