Parks Comm MINS 12-05-2013CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, December 5, 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 Sharlock, Mike Hoefel, Laura Belvin, David Berger, Mark Koppang, and Dwight Otto.
George Pfeiffer excused and Randall Smith was unexcused.
Staff. Parks & Facilities Manager Steve Ikerd and Parks & Public Works Administrative Assistant II Shawna
Upton.
Guests in Attendance: Council Member Martin Moore.
Minutes from the November Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting were approved as written.
Motion by Koppang to approve the minutes as written, Second by Otto. Motion passes.
There were no public comments.
PUBLIC FORUM
COMMISSION BUSINESS
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Sharlock opened the floor for volunteering, discussion and nomination of officers to serve during the
upcoming 2014 year. Ikerd noted that the City is currently advertising for vacant positions at this time.
Motion by Hoefel, Second by Belvin to nominate Mark Koppang to serve as Chair. Motion passes.
Motion by Sharlock, Second by Koppang, to nominate Mike Hoefel to serve as Vice Chair. Motion passes.
REVIEW 2013 WORK PLAN — PRELIMINARY 2014 WORK PLAN
Ikerd noted it's time to review the 2013 work plan and prepare the 2014 work plan. A lengthy discussion took
place during a review of the accomplishments for the 2013 year and then review of the Six Year Park Plan to
determine items that will be included on the 2014 work plan. Ikerd will create a draft work plan for 2014 and
seek feedback prior to January meeting.
STAFF REPORTS
FRENCH LAKE SHELTER UPDATE
Ikerd noted that the Council approved $15,000 in matching funds to put towards a shelter at French Lake Park.
He also mentioned that he is unsure if Park Pals actually has the matching funds or not and is waiting to get
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confirmation of matching funds from them prior to moving forward. Details on the exact type and size of
shelter will be determined if the funds are available.
FUNLAND UPDATE
Ikerd presented the final concept sketch for Funland renovations at Steel Lake Park. He noted some suggested
changes that have been made, including removal of the tot lot fence, and provided some brief information on
donations and how donors will be recognized. Ikerd also discussed the project timeline.
OTHER BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING /AGENDA ITEMS
Items for the January 2, 2014 meeting are:
French Lake Rain Shelter Update
Funland Update
2014 Work Plan
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Sharlock adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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