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PARKS, RECREATION & TREE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Date: August 23, 2016 Time: 4:30 pm Location: City Hall First Floor Conference Room
Members Present: Lyndi Hutchison, Debbie Jahnke, Ed Robeau (Chair), Jim Todd, Paul Schutt
Members Excused: Brenda McMillan
Staff Present: Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker; Parks & Facilities Manager Alex Wisniewski; City Engineer David Peterson
Topic Motions/Recommendation/Action
Approval of Minutes: July 26, 2016 Unanimous approval with revisions
David Peterson presented the tree planting plan for the Howard Street Project.
Alex Wisniewski reported on meeting with Rotary clubs regarding maintenance of Rotary Park, maintenance activities at Chetzemoka and Kah Tai parks, and
continued growth at Mountain View Pool. A DNR Washington Conservation Corps
will return in February to work on urban forestry issues in the City.
The Board reviewed a draft or Ordinance 3156 Ordinance 3156 Establishing a Process for Naming City Parks and Facilities, as referred to them by Council. The Board recommended Council adopt the Ordinance as presented.
Debbie Jahnke proposed an Arbor Day tree planting event on October 16th on the
Garfield Street right of way in Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park with an Arbor Day
Proclamation to be read by Council at its October 3rd meeting.
Joshua Stecker will forward the Arbor Day proclamation
request previously submitted in the Spring to the Mayor
for approval.
Debbie Jahnke distributed a draft of potential 2017 Work Plan items, including:
• TreeCity application for renewal
• Park naming recommendations
• Pursuing grant opportunities
• Developing rules for dog parks/off leash areas
• Creating an inventory of recreational programs and facilities
• Updating the 2009 Street Tree list
• Completing the First Trees of Port Townsend brochure
Alex Wisniewski recommended adding developing criteria for classifying a recreational trail.
The Board will discuss the work plan proposal at their next meeting before submitting it to the City Manager.
Discussion of developing rules for dog parks and off leash areas was deferred to
next month’s meeting.
Next Meeting: September 27, 2016
Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.