Parks Comm MINS 04-04-2013 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday,April 4, 2013 Hylebos Conference Room
6:30 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
Chair Ailinger called the meeting to order at 6:33pm.
Present: Chair Ailinger, Vice-Chair Jack Sharlock, Mark Koppang, Dwight Otto, Carol Otto, Marie Sciacqua,
and Mike Hoefel. Martin Moore arrived late.
Staff: Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Ikerd and Parks and Public Works Administrative Assistant
Shawna Upton.
The March Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes were approved as written. Motion by
Koppang to approve the minutes as written, Second by Sharlock. Motion passes.
PUBLIC FORUM
There were no public comments.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Ailinger made a motion to amend the agenda to switch items A & B by moving item B "Outgoing
Commissioner Recognition" to the beginning of the agenda. Motion by Ailinger, Second by Koppang.
Motion passes.
OUTGOING COMMISSIONER RECOGNITION
Ailinger recognized outgoing members Marie Sciacqua and Carol Otto and thanked them for their years of
service. Appreciation plaques were handed out.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Ailinger noted that elections for Chair and Vice Chair will be held at this meeting and then again in December
to put elections back on schedule with the Bylaws.
Koppang nominated Ailinger to continue as Chair of the Commission. Sharlock second the nomination
for Ailinger as Chair. None opposed. Motion passes.
Koppang nominated Sharlock for Vice Chair. Ailinger second the nomination for Sharlock. None
opposed. Motion passes.
FUNLAND STUDY GROUP FINDINGS
Koppang explained to the Commission that the study group had met again to discuss the revised plan sketch
provided by Leathers regarding improvements to Funland. He mentioned the study group is focusing on the
importance of installing additional ADA elements, increasing family friendly features, adding components that
fit the original vision and theme of Funland and to try and honor the original contributors as much as possible.
Two proposed design ideas have been provided by Leathers and the study group feels that both have great
ideas and elements. However, the consensus was that mixing ideas from both designs would better fit the full
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vision for Funland. Several ideas for improvements were discussed by the Commission as well as timeframe
needed to complete the project and how best to obtain feedback from the public regarding what components
they would like to see added to Funland.
Ailinger motioned to have Leathers create another drawing showing changes discussed by the Commission.
Koppang second. Motion passes.
RED,WHITE&BLUES PLANNING
Ailinger pointed out that the Red, White & Blues Festival is fast approaching. The Commission discussed
rotating volunteer shifts throughout the day as well as noting a need for a larger banner to increase visibility to
the public. A request was made for additional trail mix.
STAFF REPORTS
EARTH DAY UPDATE
Ikerd noted that the Earth Day volunteer event is scheduled for April 20th from 9am-noon and provided a list
of sites to be cleaned up. The park sites for this year's event are Celebration, Lakota, Olympic View,
Sacajawea and Steel Lake. Commissioners Hoefel, Otto, Ailinger, Koppang and Sharlock each signed up for
one of the park locations.
SACAJAWEA/SAGHALIE TRACK UPDATE
Ikerd provided an update from the School District indicating the District is willing to appropriate $100,000 for
Sacajawea and $100,000 for Saghalie track improvements. Federal Way School District proposed that the
City be responsible for managing the work at Saghalie, which will include work on the rubber track, and the
School District responsible for managing the work at Sacajawea which includes putting down asphalt and
rubber track.
PARKING LOT LIGHTING AT SAGHALIE,SACAJAWEA AND KARL GROSCH
Ikerd indicated that the largest problem exists at Sacajawea where the majority of lights don't work.
Ownership of some lights still needs to be determined. There are a number of burned out bulbs near the tennis
courts so those will be replaced. Saghalie and Karl Grosch had a number of burned out bulbs which have
already been replaced. At Saghalie,the gate has been moved up closer to the back parking lot.
OTHER BUSINESS
Sharlock noted the recent discussions regarding the pond at the Dog Park. The pond is the subject of
discussion because it fills with algae and can be unsafe to pets. These man-made ponds were originally for use
at the golf course and Sharlock feels that maybe the City should consider filling the pond in. Discussion
continued.
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS
Items for the May 2, 2013 meeting are:
• Funland Update
• Red, White&Blues Planning
• Dog Park Discussion
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Ailinger adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
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