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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, September 4, 2014 Hylebos Conference Room
6:30 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
Chair Koppang called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Present: Chair Koppang, Vice Chair Mike Hoefel, David Wilson, P.K. Thumbi and Lynda Jenkins
Excused: George Pfeiffer, David Berger and Laura Belvin
Staff: Parks Director John Hutton, Deputy Parks Director Steve Ikerd, and Parks Administrative Assistant II
Mary Jaenicke.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the August Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting were approved as written.
Motion by Hoefel to approve the minutes as written, Seconded by Wilson. Motion passes.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
STAFF REPORTS
TOWN SQUARE PARK
Community Garden: Mr. Hutton reported that they were approached by Mike Stanley, head of the
Community Gardens, regarding using the individual raised beds at Town Square Park. Several varieties of
produce were planted. Approximately 500-700 lbs. of produce will be harvested, which will be donated to the
local food banks, and senior housing units.
Mural: Mr. Hutton reported that they are working with the Advancing Leadership youth program. There are
approximately 134 different languages spoken in the Federal Way School District. The student artists have
chosen to write the word “Welcome” in each of those languages. All five high schools are participating.
Sherwin Williams Paint Company is donating the paint. A professional artist is donating his time to assist on
the project. The painting will occur over two weekends. The art should be on the wall by the end of
September or early October.
Chair Koppang inquired about the shelters. Mr. Hutton answered that at the last City Council meeting, the
Council had stated that they wanted to put a hold on purchasing anything else for the park until they knew the
overall direction of the park. The firm that did the original design of the park , Nakano & Associates has been
retained to give the city a Park Plan, and provide several options on park features including shelters, shade,
trees, children’s play area, a water feature and restrooms. This will come back to the Parks Commission in the
future.
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LAKOTA PARK UPDATE
Chair Koppang reported that he and Mike Johnson have been trading emails for the last week, and have not
been able to talk. The plan was for the group from Lakota to get the PTA involved and talk to the School
Board. Mayor Ferrell has spoken to the Superintendent, but nothing has been finalized as their budget is still in
process. They have not made a financial commitment.
PANTHER LAKE UPDATE
Mr. Ikerd reviewed the last correspondence that he has had with the consultants. The estimated cost of the
project is $1,291,282, and the current balance in the project account is $862,356. The next step is to meet with
Public Works and Huitt-Zoellers to review the plan. There may be some areas that can be changed to lower
the cost. Vice-Chair Hoefel added that perhaps the project could be done in phases.
RCO UPDATE
Mr. Hutton reported that they ranked 40th out of 72 projects. The top 30 projects are guaranteed funding.
Projects that were ranked from 31 -40 are very close to receiving funding. Mr. Hutton added that many of the
projects that receive the grant funding are unable to use the money because they are not able to get the project
fully funded, and the money is returned.
BUDGET (WORK PLAN PRIORITIES)
Lakota will be moved from 2017 to 2015. Vice-Chair Hoefel asked about the Trail Repair Program. Mr.
Ikerd answered that we have the money for the project, but we don’t have the resources and staffing to get it
scheduled. Chair Koppang requested that the Commission study the Park Plan budget and be prepared to
discuss ideas for prioritization at the next Pa rks Commission meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Jenkins stated that she enjoyed the concerts that were held at Steel Lake Park.
Vice-Chair Hoefel asked if Ms. Sciacqua’s concern about the speeding signs in the BPA Trail had been
addressed. Ikerd stated that staff went out to check on the signs and discovered that there were a few that were
missing and they have been installed.
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS
Items for the October 2, 2014 meeting are:
Commission Business
Budget (Work plan priorities) – Commission Business
Adelaide Park
Staff Reports
Lakota Park Update
Panther Lake Update
Town Square Park Update
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Hoefel, Second by Wilson to adjourn the meeting.
Chair Koppang adjourned the meeting at 7:04 pm.