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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, April 2, 2015 Hylebos Conference Room
6:30 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
Chair Koppang called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Present: Chair Mark Koppang, Vice Chair Mike Hoefel, Lynda Jenkins, Anthony Murrieta, David Wilson, David
Berger, Laura Belvin and Dawn Coggins
Excused: George Pfeiffer
Unexcused: P.K. Thumbi
Staff: Parks Director John Hutton, and Deputy Parks Director Steve Ikerd
PUBLIC FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Wilson moved to approve the March Parks and Recreation regular meeting minutes as written.
Commissioner Belvin seconded. Motion passed.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
PARKS APPRECIATION DAY
Parks Appreciation Day is scheduled for April 25th from 9:00am-12:00pm and lunch will be served. The
Commissioners signed up to volunteer at the work party sites. The logistics and tasks were discussed for each site.
The lunches will be served at Celebration Park and West Hylebos.
STAFF REPORTS
TOWN SQUARE PARK
Mr. Hutton reported that we are getting close to the 85% design. The architect is working on final cost estimates,
and the final master plan. A survey performed in 2007 was obtained and due to the results of the survey the park
footprint is slightly smaller, and some elements had to be changed from the original design. The goal for tonight is
to approve the 85% design and forward it onto the PRHSPS Committee and then full Council. Mr. Hutton and Mr.
Ikerd reviewed the design of the park with the commission, and presented conceptual ideas. The small youth
basketball court has been slightly moved to the east, the handicap stalls were moved to the upper area and there was
a slight change to the play structure area. The location of the Veterans Memorial was discusse d. The useable space
on the south end of the park has been slightly reduced due to the actual property line is at the existing retaining
wall. There will be approximately 130 trees in the park. Discussion was held on the layout of the park. Discussion
was also held regarding whether or not the trail should be concrete or asphalt. Asphalt is easier to maintain, but it is
not as attractive. Mr. Ikerd reviewed the tree species, and where they will be placed in the park. The commission
discussed the tree heights and where the taller trees should be placed. Mr. Ikerd and Hutton discussed the possible
elements of the spray park. Staff is researching an option if they could design the feature and purchase many
elements themselves instead of using a manufacturer. The fountain will feature a play area but will also have an
artistic feel to it. King County Health Department requires that if there is a spray park then a real restroom needs to
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be installed. Commissioner Murrieta stated that he was concerned about the cost to maintain the spray park. Ms.
Coggins stated that everyone she has spoken with is very excited about a spray park. Chair Koppang inquired
about the cost to add a light component to the feature so that it can be seen at night from the PACC. Chair
Koppang stated that he too has heard that the spray park needs to be a feature of the park and was a higher priority
than a play structure, which should also be included in the final design. Staff is estimating that the cost of the
spray/water feature is approximately $456,000. Chair Koppang asked the commission if there were any concepts of
the park that they did not like or were concerned about. Vice Chair Hoefel inquired about lighting in the park; Mr.
Ikerd answered that the regulations state there has to be lighting. Mr. Ikerd asked the Commission if they liked the
direction staff was moving with the design of the spray/water feature. The commission answered that they were.
It’s a design that both children and adults will be able to enjoy. Mr. Hutton stated that it’s important to have some
play elements; the spray park will not be opened year round. Play structure concepts were discussed. The concepts
that were shown are different from any of the other play structures that are currently in our parks. The Commission
provided feedback on the play structures. Commissioner Murrietta moved to approve the Master Plan with the
elements discussed and forward to the PRHSPS Committee. Commissioner Wilson seconded. Motion passed.
ADELAIDE PARK PLAY STRUCTURE
Mr. Hutton thanked the Commissioners for attending the open house. Three members of the public attended. There
was discussion about moving the swing set to the Northeast. It would be adjacent to the circle. The play structure
designs were reviewed; and the commission discussed which structure would be best for the location. Staff is
hoping to get more feedback from the neighborhood at Parks Appreciation Day. The display boards will be placed
at the site on that day. The choices will be limited to two. The Kompan feature would be more appropriate for
Town Square Park.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Jenkins stated that the Historical Society would like to know if the Parks Department was going to
be doing anything with Brooklake. Chair Koppang agreed that it has not been on the agenda but Mr. Hutton stated
that the Parks Department is out there every day, and they are paying attention to the facility. There are some
rentals still there on a weekly basis. There are other projects that have taken priority.
Mr. Hutton stated that a local vendor has offered to donate a large amount of soil for Town Square Park. That soil is
being tested, and it has to come out clean for the city to use it. It has to pass the Department of Ecology standards.
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS
The next meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2015.
Items for the April 2, 2015 meeting are:
Staff Reports
Town Square Park
Adelaide Park Play Structure
Panther Lake
Parks Appreciation Day.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Murrietta, second by Hoefel to adjourn the meeting.
Chair Koppang adjourned the meeting at 8:12 pm.