Parks Comm MINS 09-05-2013CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Hylebos Conference Room
6:30 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
Chair Ailinger called the meeting to order at 6:31pm.
Present: Chair Brian Ailinger, Jack Sharlock, Mike Hoefel, Laura Belvin, and Mark Koppang. Dwight Otto,
Randall Smith, George Pfeiffer and David Berger were excused. Martin Moore arrived late.
Staff: Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Ikerd and Parks and Parks & Public Works Administrative
Assistants Shawna Upton and Jessica Oldenkamp.
Minutes from the August Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting were approved. Motion by
Hoefel to approve the minutes as written, Second by Koppang. Motion passes.
PUBLIC FORUM
Mike Andrews brought up a dangerous area along West Campus Trail due to tree roots. Sharlock and Hoefel
commented they'd also like to see action taken on marking or repairing trails. Mr. Andrews also mentioned the
litter on soccer fields after games and asked that field users be held more accountable for their own cleanup.
NONE
COMMISSION BUSINESS
STAFF REPORTS
FUNLAND UPDATE
Rotary Club received approval to have a $9k matching grant for the Ability Whirl element. There will be more
fundraising as multiple organizations have yet to be approached. Ikerd has another presentation on September
10`h to share information about the playground. It was also learned that some of the specialized panels could be
made locally. October is the earliest the project could go to bid, with April/May being the anticipated finish
date. Discussion held on bidding plans /processes.
ALTERNATE WATER DOG PARK
Ikerd visited multiple parks and found none that would have suitable water access for dogs. Community
Development would need to be consulted on codes for animals and bodies of water for possibility of shared
use. Brief discussion on available state /county parks that may be looked into.
FRENCH LAKE POND
Ikerd didn't have much for updates, since Roe has been out. Adding this to October agenda will give Ikerd
time to research more and talk to Roe and Lakehaven. Park Pals is also conducting a park survey and will
provide Ikerd with the results.
Lakota has a new type of grass, and depending on how it handled the past year, it may also be planted in
French Lake Park. There is a new kiosk next to the dog fountain, and "French Lake Dog Park" sign is planned.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Sharlock suggested more way - finding signs.
Hoefel inquired about more frequent clean -ups of tree vegetation on trails. He also suggested second session
of crowded classes at FWCC.
Belvin inquired as to potential updates for Adelaide Park, Ikerd said that it would have to be included in the
2015/2016 budget planning.
NEXT MEETING /AGENDA ITEMS
Items for the October 3, 2013 meeting are:
French Lake Park
Panther Lake
Directional Signs
Funland Update
Progress on trail markings
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Ailinger adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
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