Parks Comm MINS 01-04-2018CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
January 4, 2018 Hylebos Conference Room
6:30 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
Chair Belvin called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Present: Chair Laura Belvin, Vice Chair David Musick, Steve Payne, Dawn Coggins, Michael Campsmith, Dave
Berger, David Wilson.
Excused: George Pfeiffer and Roger Flygare
Unexcused: Anthony Murrietta
Staff: John Hutton, Parks Director, Steve Ikerd, Parks Deputy Director, Jason Gerwen, Parks & Facilities Manager,
Theresa Thurlow, Surface Water Manager, Fei Tang, SWM Project Engineer, and Mary Jaenicke, Administrative
Assistant II.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Campsmith moved to approve the December Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting
minutes as written. Commissioner Wilson seconded. Motion passed.
PRESENTATION
Surface Water Manaaement Improvements at Lakota Park
Mr. Tang gave a Power Point presentation on the Lakota Park Stormwater Facility Repair Project. In 2015 water
within the wetland portion overtopped the berm and flooded the fields, track and a portion of 21" Avenue
Southwest. The flooding was due localized settlement of the berm, and there was a blockage at the control
structure. The project includes rebuilding the berm and replacing approximately 475 linear feet of deteriorated 18 -
inch diameter concrete pipe. The cost of the project is approximately $582,000 and is funded by SWM CIP funds
and a King County Grant. A portion of Lakota Park will be used for construction staging, storage and access. All
disturbed areas will be restored to existing or better conditions. Construction will start in late June, after school is
out for their summer break.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Annual Parks Clean-up and Art Projects
Roger Flygare was unable to attend tonight's meeting, and requested that this item be tabled until the February
meeting. Vice Chair Musick moved to table this item until February. Commissioner Berger seconded. Motion
passed.
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STAFF REPORTS
Panther Lake Trail Improvements
Mr. Ikerd reported that the test holes were dug, and the area drains very well. He is waiting for the test results on
the soil. Mr. Ikerd has been working with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) regarding a vault that is located in the
proposed parking lot. Mr. Ikerd met with PSE at the site, and was told that the vault would have to be moved, and
that will cost approximately $15,000-$20,000. The decision was made to move the parking lot. The new location
has been approved by the City's Traffic Engineer. Moving the parking lot creates an additional six parking stalls. A
Civil Engineer will review the new plans and put the Civil Engineer stamp on it, and then we can apply for the
Engineering Permit. Staff is still hoping to go out to bid in February.
Tournament Schedule
Mr. Hutton reported that there are 36 tournaments scheduled for 2018. The tournaments start March 10 and will
end on October 21. There are some notably large events scheduled. Among those events are the Special Olympics
USA games and the National Fast Pitch which features the top female players in the United States. All of the
events are very beneficial to the local business. Most of the early tournaments are qualifiers for state tournaments.
The events that take place in August are State, National and Regional tournaments. We are also one of the largest
areas for Senior Softball. In addition to the tournaments, there are games scheduled every weekend at all of our
ballfields. These tournaments and regular games are a lot of work for the Park Maintenance staff, and they do a
great job making the city shine.
OTHER BUSINESS
PROS Plan — staff is expecting a draft of the plan soon. There still needs to be a focus group meeting for the
Brooklake property.
The sidewalk at Steel Lake Park was discussed, and whether or not this should be added to the PROS Plan. Trail
connectivity will be added as a need identified for Steel Lake Park.
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS
Commission Business
Annual Parks Clean-up and Art Projects
2018 Work Plan
Staff Reports
Panther Lake Trail Improvements
Parks Appreciation Day
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Berger and seconded by Coggins to adjourn the meeting.
Chair Belvin adjourned the meeting at 7:39 pm.
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