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Minutes of the Regular Meetingof April ort
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28, 2015
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City Hall 1St Floor Conference Room
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Debbie Jahnke,
Ron Sikes, Jim Todd, Rosemary Sikes, Brenda McMillan and Ed Robeau, with Jason Cecil
excused. Staff present were City Manager David Timmons and Deputy City Clerk Joshua
Stecker.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the March 24, 2015, Regular Meeting were approved unanimously.
Public Comment
Bob Gray commented on the scotch broom growing in or near northeastern uplands of Kah Tai
Lagoon Nature Park. Margaret Lee commented on the need to reopen the restrooms at Kah Tai
Lagoon. Her comments will be filed as a citizen concern with City staff. Julie Myers commented
on the importance of inclusion in development of process.
Staff Report
David Timmons noted that Council will be discussing the YMCA's plans at the May 11 Council
Workshop. Debbie Jahnke reported that the improvements at Parkside Park were nearing
completion. Rosemary Sikes reported on potential wetland restoration in the southeastern
uplands of Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park.
Board Communications
David Timmons advised the board that all communications and requests from the Board should
be routed through staff--specifically through Alex Wisniewski who would then route their
requests to the appropriate staff.
Leash Law Revisions
David Timmons advised the Board that the leash law revisions will be taken up by the City
Council General Services and Special Projects Committee at their May 19th meeting and that
the Board may be asked to present their findings at that meeting.
Memorial Bench Locations
Ron Sikes identified several potential locations for memorial benches in response to citizen
inquiries about memorial benches. David Timmons noted that a process for selecting and
installing benches needed to be established and mentioned some alternative bench designs
and location possibilities and concerns. The Board may be asked to prioritize locations.
Future Grant Opportunities
The 2016 RCO funding cycle grant opportunities were discussed briefly. Recommendation from
David Timmons was to not let available funding drive applications but to have a priority in mind
before exploring funding. Table 6.1 Capital Improvement Projects in the 2014 Parks, Recreation
and Open Space Functional Plan can be a source for priorities to discuss with Alex Wisniewski.
Board Elections
Debbie Jahnke was unanimously elected to the role of Chair. Ed Robeau was unanimously
elected to the role of Vice Chair.
Next Meeting
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on May 26, 2015.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.