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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, May 3, 2012 Hylebos Conference Room
6:30 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
Chair Ailinger called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.
Present: Chair Brian Ailinger, Marie Sciacqua, Jack Sharlock, Mike Hoefel, and Marin Moore.
Staff: Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Ikerd and Public Works Administrative Assistant Shawna
Upton.
Guests: None.
The April Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes were approved as written. Motion
by Moore, Second by Sciacqua. Motion passes.
PUBLIC FORUM
There were no public comments.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER
Chair Ailinger introduced Mike Hoefel to everyone and provided him an opportunity to give a brief
summary of why he joined the Parks & Recreation Commission.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION BY-LAWS DRAFT DISCUSSION
Sciacqua wanted to make sure the meeting time had been updated from 6pm to 6:30pm. She also asked if
verbiage would be put in the new version to include mentioning that Council has the authority to appoint
voting members. A discussion was held regarding quorum.
Motion by Ailinger, Second by Sharlock, to approve the draft bylaws with the added comment of Council
having authority to appoint voting members, if the Legal Department deems it necessary. Motion passes.
STAFF REPORTS
SCULPTURE PARK UPDATE
Ikerd informed the Commission that the vacant property on the west side of the Transit Center has been
acquired by the City. This property is being prepared to display art work to draw development interest to
the area. A discussion was held regarding responsibility for maintenance and layout details.
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EARTH DAY EVENT – APRIL 21ST
Ikerd provided a summary of the number of volunteers and work hours performed compared to previous
years. The Commission was pleased with the turnout. A brief discussion was held regarding possibly
preparing appreciation certificates or letters to give to the large groups to thank them for their
participation in the event or possibly putting an article in the paper thanking all the participants.
SACAJAWEA SOCCER FIELD UPDATE
Ikerd discussed the Sacajawea soccer field turf replacement project. He provided a brief summary on the
timeline for the project and stated the desire is to have the contractor start work at the beginning of June
with a completion date of July 30th. The drainage challenge is going to be addressed as part of the turf
replacement project.
OTHER BUSINESS
Upton stated there were still some Commission Membership Information forms that have not been
received. She will resend to those members who still need to complete it.
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS
Steel Lake Funland Safety Audit Update
Panther Lake Study Update
Red, White & Blues Festival Update
Six Year Park Plan Update
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Ailinger adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
NEXT MEETING IS JUNE 7, 2012