Parks Comm MINS 09-06-2018CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
September 6, 2018 Hylebos Conference Room
6:30 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
Present: Chair Laura Belvin, Vice Chair David Musick, Dawn Coggins, George Pfeiffer, Michael Campsmith,
David Berger, Anthony Murrietta, Steve Payne and Bobby Jennings
Excused: David Wilson and Roger Flygare
Staff: John Hutton, Parks Director, Steve Ikerd, Parks Deputy Director, and Mary Jaenicke, Parks Adm. Asst. II.
Chair Belvin called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
None
PUBLIC FORUM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Campsmith moved to approve the June Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes
as written. Commissioner Berger seconded. Motion passed.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
The commissioners Payne announced his resignation; he is moving out of Federal Way.
STAFF REPORTS
PROS Plan Update
Mr. Hutton spoke with the consultant and they stated that staff should have a draft copy of the PROS plan by
September 14.
Panther Lake Trail Improvements
Mr. Ikerd updated the commission on the progress that has taken place on the Panther Lake Trail project. The
south side of the trail has been rocked up to the Boy Scout Bridge. The goal is to have the parking lot all rocked by
next week. They are also putting in the light pole bases. The crane operators are on strike and teamsters from other
trades have also walked out. We have been notified that the bridge has been delayed two weeks. Chair Belvin has
contacted the King County Library to inquire why this property was named Panther Lake. She is waiting to hear
back from them.
Playiround Equipment Replacement
Mr. Hutton reported that Mr. Gerwen is working with the playground representatives and should have something
available at the next meeting.
Other Business
Mr. Hutton gave the commission a recap on all of the events that took place in the parks this summer.
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Mr. Hutton informed the commission that prevailing wage will be increased dramatically. Landscape wages are
increasing by $20.00. The Parks department has twenty three sites that have contracted maintenance. Commissioner
Murrietta provided more information on prevailing wage.
Commissioner Coggins stated that there is yard waste being dumped on the trail at Alderbrook Park. Staff will look
into this.
Commissioner Berger talked about the improved condition of the Blueberry Farm. Shelly Pauls has had a volunteer
group out there for two separate events.
A brief discussion was also held regarding the potential for homeless encampments that may appear at Brooklake,
once the contractors vacate the area. Mr. Hutton stated that it is a known area for homeless encampments and staff
will be watching that site. Dumas Bay Centre Manager Rob Ettinger is at the site multiple times a week and there is
a tenant there daily.
The Parks Department will give their budget presentation on September 26.
Staff Reports
PROS Plan
Panther Lake Trail Improvements
Playground Equipment Replacement
NEXT MEETING/AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Berger and seconded by Murrietta to adjourn the meeting.
Chair Belvin adjourned the meeting at 7:06 pm.
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