HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/2018 Parks MinutesPORT ANGELES PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
February 15, 2018
:ALL TO ORDER — REGULAR MEETING: Chairperson Shargel called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members Present: Commissioners Kirsch, Shargel, Sinton, Tucker & Wojnowski; Student Representative Bailey.
Members Absent: Commissioners Peterson & Winslow. Staff Present: Director Delikat & Secretary Moore.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Sinton and seconded by Commissioner Wojnowski to approve the
January 18, 2018, regular meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Neil Dexter: Port Angeles resident Neil Dexter submitted the Park Renaming Application seeking to rename the City Pier
stage in honor of late musician and Port Angeles native Ben Eyestone. Dexter spoke to the Commission briefly about the
overwhelming majority of people he has spoken to who support the renaming effort.
2. Jason Thompson: Port Angeles resident Jason Thompson also spoke in favor of renaming the City Pier stage in honor of Ben
Eyestone. He emphasized that it was more than just about his name, it would be continuing his memory.
FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS: Director Delikat reviewed the latest revenue and expenditure reports with the Commission.
LATE ITEMS: None.
LEGISLATION:
1. Park Renaming Application: After some discussion amongst the Commission regarding Neil Dexter's application to rename
the City Pier stage in honor of Ben Eyestone, Commissioner Tucker said that according to the policy's procedures sections
5.3 and 5.6, he feels an obligation to wait six months to one year before considering the application. After continued
discussion regarding what the Commission would like to see from the applicant, Commissioner Wojnowski made a motion
to not recommend that a resolution be forwarded to City Council to rename the stage at this time. Commissioner Tucker
and Director Delikat discussed meeting with Dexter to determine the best course of action for reapplying next year. After
no further discussion, Commissioner Sinton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
GUEST SPEAKER:
1. Matt Acker, Lefties Baseball: Lefties Baseball Owner Matt Acker spoke to the Commission regarding the 2018 Lefties
season, as well as gave a brief overview of the projects they're hoping to accomplish at the stadium this year. Acker also
announced that the West Coast League Home Run Derby and All-Star Game will be July 16-17 in Port Angeles, which he
anticipates will be a tourism boost for the town.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Lion's Park Sequoia Tree: Director Delikat gave the Commission a detailed background on the history of the Sequoia tree at
Lion's Park that has been a concern for more than a decade. After a municipal arborist evaluated it last month, it was
determined that the tree needs to be removed. As a result, the department will begin working on a tree removal policy.
2. 101 West Welcome Sign: The three Port Angeles High School students working on creating a new welcome sign on 101
West competed in the SkilIsLISA regionals competition and placed second. They will move on to state competition and have
started cutting the sign.
3. Adopt -A -Bench Program: Director Delikat provided City Council with information on the new program on February 6. There
were no questions regarding the new policy or program. Delikat and CRTC CEO Dave Walter will be unveiling the new
benches to council on February 20.
4. Lincoln Park Cabins: The next round of approved tree removal at Lincoln Park is scheduled for later this summer, and the
City is looking at future plans for the park and the facilities in the park. The small log cabins currently sitting boarded up
were donated by Sandy Keys a number of years ago. The historic buildings need to be moved in order to preserve them, so
Mr. Keys recently contacted the Department and said he would like to receive two of them back. The Historical Society has
also said they would like one of the old school houses, and Delikat is going to find a home for the last one.
5. Volunteer Restrooms: The restrooms at Volunteer Field were gutted and are in the process of a remodel. The restrooms
will be improved for ADA accessibility and Junior Babe Ruth and the youth soccer club donated to help fund the project.
6. Interlocal Agreement: The first draft is almost complete and once reviewed by all involved parties, it will come to the
Commission for approval.
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