Session 07-07 a Regular Meeting
of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at
PRESENT: COMMISSIONER BREMICKER, GARAY, STEWART, TENHOFF
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER TOLVA, MCGREENERY (Both excused)
STAFF: PLANNING TECHNICIAN ENGEBRETSEN
DEPUTY
Agenda was approved by the Commission.
A. Regular Meeting
Minutes,
The minutes were approved as amended by consensus of the Commission.
There were no public comments.
A. Memorandum from Planning Technician Engebretsen Re: August Staff Report
Planning Technician Engebretsen
commented that she provided a copy of the draft Parks and Recreation chapter
for the Comprehensive Plan. She requested they give there comments to the
Consultants over the next few weeks. There is a Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory
Committee Meeting on August 28th if any Commissioners are interested
in talking with the Consultants. She reviewed the actions from the Council
meeting on August 13 including the Park Day Proclamation, and adoption of the
resolutions regarding the Beach Policy and retaining the 10 acres above
They discussed the fall park walk
through. They agreed to meet at
There were no visitors.
A. Park Day-Final Review
Chair Stewart commented that the
Commission had done a good job with the final details for Park Day and it all
seems to be coming together. They will meet at
B. Motorize Vehicles on Beach Ordinance
Chair Stewart advised the Commission that Council moved to postpone action on this ordinance until next spring.
A. Woodard Creek Master Plan and Site Visit
Chair Stewart disclosed that he has a financial conflict of interest regarding this agenda item as he has property that abuts the property to be discussed. It was noted that if Chair Stewart left the table the meeting would have to adjourn as there would not be a quorum remaining. He advised the Commission that staff had provided color maps for their review and requested that the Woodard Creek Master Plan be on the next agenda for the other Commissioners to discuss.
A. Proposal
ideas submitted by Beth Cummings on
B. Letters, emails, and comments received regarding vehicles on the beaches
C. Parks and Recreation Annual Calendar
D. Council Meeting Dates
There were no audience comments.
Commissioners Garay, Bremicker, and Tenhoff had no comments.
Chair Stewart commented he would like to have the continuation of the strategic plan at the next meeting. He advised the Commission that Commissioner Tolva, Vice Chair, has been away due to a family illness and he is seeing conflicts with his work schedule over the next few months, therefore someone else will have to Chair the meetings if they are both absent.
Planning Technician Engebretsen commented that Commissioner McGreenery has met with the City Manager and Finance Director and has a proposal for clearer indications regarding Parks and Recreation funds, for example, how much the City receives from camp fee revenues and how much it costs for the employees and so forth.
Chair Stewart added that it had been described as creating a parks and rec fund, similar to what the port and harbor has. He asked that this be added to the agenda so Commissioner McGreenery could report to the Commission. He added that he is excited about Park Day and is keeping his fingers crossed for good weather. He thanked everyone for coming tonight for the short meeting, which they deserve after several months of late meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business
to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
MELISSA JACOBSEN, DEPUTY
Approved: