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HomeMy WebLinkAbout072616 FINAL Minutes PARKS, RECREATION & TREE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES Date: July 26, 2016 Time: 4:30 pm Location: City Hall First Floor Conference Room Members Present: Lyndi Hutchison, Debbie Jahnke, Brenda McMillan, Ed Robeau (Chair), Jim Todd Members Excused: Paul Schutt Staff Present: City Clerk Joanna Sanders; Parks & Facilities Manager Alex Wisniewski Topic Motions/Recommendation/Action Approval of Minutes: June 28, 2016 Unanimous approval. Agenda Additions: Instituting a Reward Program for Graffiti; Time of PRTAB Meetings Public Comment: Margaret Lee spoke about her contact with staff and lack of a reply regarding the cutting of vegetation at Kah Tai Care Center. Committee discussed geese in the area, contact with fish and wildlife about problem, whether the cutting of vegetation violated Shoreline Master Program, and what the committee should recommend. Staff Report: Alex Wisniewski provided reports on the following: 1. PRTAB info binder. Mr. Wisniewski gave a detailed overview of the contents and committee asked questions; Debbie Jahnke distributed Bell Tower update page for members to include (until next plan update). 2. Howard Street Tree Planting. Staff report was distributed. Committee asked questions and discussed the types of trees to be planted. 3. Parks/Rec. maintenance/news/updates. Discussion ensued about Rotary Park maintenance and whether maintenance was part of the original agreement. Action Items: 1. Adopt-a-Park Application by Admiralty Audubon (R. Jahnke). 2. Adopt-a-Park Application by Rick and Debbie Jahnke. There was discussion of the status of the Board’s recommendation on park naming. 3. Swim Team Management: Mr. Wisniewski gave a report on his recommendation before Council to manage the swim team. He solicited a recommendation of support from the PRTAB. Significant discussion ensued about the costs of supporting this as a city program versus supporting programs that have broader community benefit. Mr. Wisniewski indicated the program would be cost neutral. 1. Unanimously approved motion to recommend approval of the Admiralty Audubon Adopt a Park agreement for Kah Tai Park. Debbie Jahnke recused. 2. Unanimously approved motion to recommend approval of the Jahnke’s Adopt a Park agreement for Bishop/Parkside Park. Debbie Jahnke recused. 3. Unanimously approved motion to recommend to Council approving management of the swim team for a trial period of three years after which the matter should be reviewed. 2016 Work Plan/Old Business: There was some discussion and confusion about how to get Topic Motions/Recommendation/Action 1. Update on off-leash area/dog park efforts. Debbie Jahnke gave a report on the issue discussed by the Council Special Projects Committee. She distributed a handout from the nonprofit group and described their proposal to pursue space at the County fairgrounds. She indicated the committee recommended pursuing the fairgrounds, county property at North Beach, and golf course as potential off leash sites. She also spoke of her conversations with DNR and asked Jim Todd to report on conversations with the Port -- noting the jurisdictional issues at play. She reported on her contact with the BOCC on what kind of agreement they need from the City to move forward on the North Beach site. 2. Volunteer Coordinator: Ed Robeau reported that the City Manager acknowledged receipt of the recommendation and there was discussion at the Council workshop. 3. Report on 2017 UFRP application: Urban Forestry Recreation Program report provided. a work plan approved. Clerk suggested forwarding recommended items to the City Manager for discussion with Mayor/Deputy mayor and including on a future agenda. New Business: 1. Rewards for Cutting Down on Graffiti: Brenda McMillan reported talking with the Police Chief about her idea to hand out cash rewards for people reporting graffiti. Debbie Jahnke and Ms. McMillan would donate funds to be distributed by the police as rewards. Signage would also be needed. 2. Timing of PRTAB Meetings: Ed Robeau proposed meeting earlier to reduce impact to staff and paying overtime. Following a brief discussion, no decision was made. 1. Unanimously approved motion to recommend to Council that staff be tasked to look into a reward program to discourage graffiti. Next Meeting: August 22, 2016 Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.