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PARKS, RECREATION & TREE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Date: July 24, 2018 Time: 4:30 pm Location: City Hall First Floor Conference Room
Members Present: Roarke Jennings (Chair), Debbie Jahnke, Jim Todd, Brenda McMillan, Ed Robeau
Members Absent: Paul Schutt
Staff Present: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Alex Wisniewski; Planning Director Lance Bailey; Deputy City Clerk Haylie Clement
Topic Motions/Recommendation/Action
Agenda: Debbi Jahnke recommended shortening or postponing
several agenda items if needed to allow more time for the SubArea Plan discussion. There was general agreement on this recommendation.
Approval of Minutes Unanimous approval of June 26, 2018 minutes.
Public Comment: None
Rainier Street & Upper Sims Way SubArea Plan: Lance Bailey
presented an overview of the Rainier Street & Upper Sims Way SubArea Plan, specifically identifying the Recreation and Open Space Element as needing input from the Board. Locations for future parks within the plan were reviewed and the Board discussed funding options. There was general concern for implementing what is
proposed in the plan with many of the identified locations being privately owned. It was noted that the Goals and Policies listed within the Recreation and Open Space Element are not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Board recommended removing the Goals and
Policies from the Recreation and Open Space Element as they are written and finding a way to incorporate the Goals and Policies from the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Report and Update: Alex Wisniewski provided a report which included updates on the City’s Recreating and Maintenance,
Landmark Tree Nomination, and the RCO Grant status.
Allocation of time: Ed Robeau proposed shortening staff reports in future meetings when the agendas consist of larger action items. There was general agreement from the Board and staff.
Dog Park Design – Best Practices: Alex Wisniewski presented to the
Boards the idea to create an off-leash dog park in an available location
at the Mountain View facility. It was asked that the group review and discuss best practices for the design. The group generally agreed with staff recommendations and discussed different prioritizing options.
There was unanimous approval to move forward with
staff recommendations with the addition of adding a
drinking fountain to the priority list.
Landmark Tree Nomination Considerations: Debbie Jahnke
presented two trees (Salix matsudana, Gateway Park and Acer
macrophyllum, Bishop Park) for potential nominations for Landmark Trees. The Board encouraged Debbie Jahnke to continue with the nominations.
Weed Board Presentation to Council: Debbie Jahnke briefed the board on a Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board
presentation from the July 16, 2018 Council Business Meeting. It was
noted that many of the locations in the presentation lined up with the parks.
Work Plan Update – Park Name Considerations: Postponed
Work Plan Update – Park Rules: Postponed
Next Meeting: The next regular meeting will August 28, 2018.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.