Parks Comm MINS 10-03-2013CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, October 3, 2013 Hylebos Conference Room
6:30 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
Chair Ailinger called the meeting to order at 6:33pm.
Present: Chair Brian Ailinger, Mike Hoefel, Laura Belvin, David Berger, George Pfeiffer, Randall Smith and
Mark Koppang. Dwight Otto and Jack Sharlock were excused. Martin Moore arrived late.
Staff. Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Ikerd and Parks, Director of Parks and Public Works Cary Roe, and
Parks & Public Works Administrative Assistant Jessica Oldenkamp.
Minutes from the September Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting were approved once minor
changes to attendance were made. Motion by Koppang to approve the minutes as amended, Second by Belvin.
Motion passes.
No Public Comment
PUBLIC FORUM
COMMISSION BUSINESS
FRENCH LAKE PARK POND
Discussions on ideas to keep a water feature in the park, water control challenges, water quality, and water
runoff. Using data collected over the last few years, results will be shared with the commission next session to
make an informed recommendation on the fate of the water feature.
WAY FINDING SIGNS
Ikerd brought attention to the Trail Connections Feasibility Study made available May of 2011. The study
provided visuals of signs that had been recently placed within the city. A discussion continued regarding
different types of signs, what areas should be considered for signs without contributing to "sign clutter", and
identifying where the public should be directed. Roe suggested determining the priority level of the Way
Finding signs.
STAFF REPORTS
PANTHER LAKE PARK
Design is 85% completed for the Trail Project Design. Intent is to make trail first, with play structure,
bathrooms, and picnic area being future phases. Roe hopes to bring completed design back to commission in
November.
KING COUNTY PARK LEVY
The King County Park Levy passed. Previous years were exclusive to trail projects, but this year there is more
flexibility for Parks to spend.
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FUNLAND UPDATES
Roe recapped design plan for Funland Park and costs associated with incorporation into current playground.
There are routes being explored to pursue labor volunteers, as well as different options on bidding and the
remaining labor.
The Rotary Club may donate up to additional $20k for ability whirl. Berger also shared that the Funland
Project was submitted to DV & Ida McEachern Charitable Trust, which quarterly donates money to children's
projects. The grant proposal was accepted and will be voted on in November.
PROGRESS ON MARKING UNEVEN TRAILS
Parks crews began marking trails in September, but efforts were washed out with rainstorms. The process will
begin anew. Ikerd also met with a company about repairing Sacajawea parking lot.
OTHER BUSINESS
Moore went to French Lake and asked patrons about what they'd like addressed. Current issue was flea
problem.
Hoefel asked about follow -up on Saturday FWCC sessions. Discussion followed on classes, successful
operations and maintenance of the center, and overflow parking.
NEXT MEETING /AGENDA ITEMS
Items for the November 7`i', 2013 meeting are:
French Lake Park Pond
Funland
Panther Lake
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Ailinger adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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