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HomeMy WebLinkAbout072815 Minutes Parks, Recreation & Tree Advisory Bo ard "C1t11���� Minutes of the Regular Meetingof July Port 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, Rosemary Sikes, Brenda McMillan, Ed Robeau, Jim Todd and Jason Cecil. Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker was present from City staff. Approval of Agenda and Minutes -The present agenda and minutes of the June 24, 2015, Regular Meeting were approved unanimously. Public Comment - Debbie Jahnke relayed an email from Bob Gray commenting on Parkside Park. Margaret Lee commented on the need for reopening the Kah Tai Nature Park restrooms, better signage for the shoreline access at Thayer and Walker Streets, and not making all beaches off-leash. Street Tree List - Debbie Jahnke informed the Board that they have been tasked with revising the list of acceptable street trees. Board members were asked to review the list and bring their comments to a future meeting. Watering Restrictions - Debbie Jahnke noted that the watering of trees at Kah Tai Nature Park had been cut back by 50%. City staff will be notified if the trees begin responding poorly. Leash Law Update -The Board discussed the changes to existing leash laws that were proposed by the Council General Services and Special Projects Committee. RTP Grant Proposal - Debbie Jahnke reported that City's grant proposal is currently an alternate and may be funded if money becomes available. Tree Brochure— Debbie Jahnke updated the Board on a preliminary tree brochure that features six trees. A professional photographer who volunteered previously has now been contacted and agreed to provide seasonal pictures of the trees. Work Parties —The Board discussed projects for the United Good Neighbors Day of Caring scheduled for September 12th. Debbie Jahnke will consult with Alex Wisniewski about the potential liability concerns for including school aged children in a work party on that day as has been done in the past. Rosemary Sikes inquired about the potential for hiring a private contractor to haul gravel at a future Kah Tai Nature Park work party. Dog Park Options — Debbie Jahnke updated the Board on the activities of a citizen group looking for dog park locations. She noted potential for a dog park on Port of Port Townsend land near the Transit Center outside of town. Under the guidance of Comprehensive Plan Policies Land Use Element 4.11.1 and 6.4, the Board unanimously voted to allow Debbie Jahnke to speak on their behalf to the citizen group, the County Parks Board, and individually with County Commissioner Kathleen Kler. Next Meeting -The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on August 25, 2015. Adjourn -The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.