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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042815 Parks, Recreation & Tree Advisory Board 4111A, 1,111111111"Ll Minutes of the Regular Meetingof April ort 0� 28, 2015 lownsen 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.