Parks Comm PKT 04-04-2013 City of Federal Way
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
April 4, 2013 City Hall
p.m.m Hylebos 6:30
H lebos Conference Room
MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT(3 minutes)
Please limit comments to 3 minutes. The Chair may ask citizen to briefly summarize comments that
continue too long.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—March 7, 2013; Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
Topic Title/Description Presenter
A. Election of Officers Ailinger
B. Outgoing Commissioner Recognition Ailinger
C. Funland Study Group Findings Koppang
D. Red, White&Blues Planning Ailinger
5. STAFF REPORTS
Topic Title/Description Presenter
A. Earth Day Update Ikerd
B. Sacajawea/Saghalie Track Update Ikerd
C. Parking Lot Lighting at Saghalie, Sacajawea and Karl Grosch Ikerd
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. FUTURE MEETINGS/AGENDA ITEMS:The next PRHSPSC Committee meetings will be held Tuesday,April 9, 2013 at
5:30 PM in the Hylebos Conference Room.
8. AGENDA SETTING
9. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT MEETING IS
May 2, 2013
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday,March 7, 2013 Hylebos Conference Room
6:30 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
Vice Chair Sharlock called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Present: Vice-Chair Jack Sharlock, Mark Koppang, Dwight Otto, Carol Otto, Marie Sciacqua, David Berger
and George Pfeiffer.
Staff: Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Ikerd and Parks and Public Works Administrative Assistant
Shawna Upton.
The February Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes were approved as written. Motion
by Koppang to approve the minutes as written, Second by D. Otto. Motion passes.
PUBLIC FORUM
Randy Clark spoke in favor of bringing disc golf to Federal Way and offered updated information regarding
the proposed course location along the BPA trail. Mr. Clark noted parking is still a concern and there will be
some brush and tree removal needed. Mr. Clark does not believe there are any other suitable locations for disc
golf in the City and hopes using the BPA trail location can move forward.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
DISC GOLF DISCUSSION
Sharlock summarized Mr. Clarks visit from the previous meeting. Several Commissioners were concerned
about the mixed use of disc golf along the BPA trail and safety concerns with having flying discs near the trail.
It was noted that ample parking is still a concern as well as authorization from BPA in relation to the metal
baskets. Discussion continued regarding other potential sites, possible concerns of residents who would have
increased parking in their neighborhoods if another location was chosen, as well as potential conflicts with the
Panther Lake project currently underway.
Motion by Pfeiffer to table the disc golf discussion until the 85% Design on the Panther Lake Project is
complete. Second by Koppang. Motion passes.
WORK PLAN REVIEW
Sharlock addressed each item on the work plan and asked staff for status. Annual playground replacements
may not be addressed this as the focus is on Steel Lake Funland. The rest of the items were reviewed and are
on track. An email will be sent by staff to the Commission to ask for volunteers for Earth Day. Discussion
was held regarding use of the berm at Celebration Park during the Red, White & Blues Festival and a possible
location change to where the concession stands are placed to reduce the damage caused by food on the fields.
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STAFF REPORTS
PRHSPSC MEETING OUTCOME REGARDING PANTHER LAKE 30%DESIGN
Ikerd noted the PRHSPSC Committee was excited to hear about the Panther Lake project and moved the item
on to Council. Council voted to move this project forward. The next update to the Commission for the
85% Design is estimated to be late Spring, early Summer.
FUNLAND UPDATE
Koppang briefed the Commission on the few Commission members and staff that met as a study group to
review the Leathers proposal for the update to Funland. The study group felt there were some changes that
should be made to take advantage of underused space by adding additional seating and enhanced the ADA
elements in the Leathers plan.The study group will meet one more time before presenting updated information
to the Commission. At that time,the Commission can discuss and decide how to move forward.
SACAJAWEA UPDATE
Ikerd mentioned that costs proposals for improving the track are being solicited. The School District has
committed to providing some funds to go towards the improvements.
LAKOTA UPDATE
Ikerd stated the improvements to Lakota have been completed with the exception to some electrical work that
still needs to be done. One the grass on the fields are established, Parks staff will go out and finish the
remaining improvements. Parking is now being redirected to the school parking lot for park use.
SAGHALIE UPDATE
Ikerd touched on conversations the City has had with the School District regarding replacement of the track.
There are monies available that need to be used on this location.
OTHER BUSINESS
Pfeiffer discussed concerns with the lighting issues at Saghalie, Sacajawea and Karl Grosch. Lights at these
locations are dark. Vehicle prowls seem to be increasing. Ikerd commented that ownership of the light poles
needs to be determined. Discussion continued regarding the possible transition to LED lighting.
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS
Items for the April 4,2013 meeting are:
• Funland Study Group Findings Report
• Earth Day Update
• Red,White&Blues Planning
• Sacajawea Track Update
• Lighting Ownership at Saghalie, Sacajawea and Karl Grosch Update
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Sharlock adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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