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Home My WebLink About03/15/2018 Agenda PacketParks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Meeting March 15, 2018 City Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes — February 15 & 22, 2018 4. Public Comment 5. Finance/Packet Items a. Revenue & Expenditure Report 6. Legislation a. Chair/Vice Chair Elections 7. Guest Speaker a. Sean Coleman, Lincoln Park BMX Association 8. Late Items 9. Director's Report— Information Only 10. Adjournment Next Meeting: April 19, 2018 City Council Chambers, 321 East 5t" Street 6:00 p.m. Phone: 360-417-4550 1 Fax: 360-417-4559 www.citvofpa.us I emoore@citvofpa.us I facebook.com/portangelesparksandrec 321 East 5t" Street I Port Angeles, WA 98362-0217 PORT ANGELES PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING Port Angeles, Washington February 15, 2018 CALL 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. GHFU 4PFAKFR- 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 SkillsUSA 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. Page 1 of 2 7. Presidents' Day Basketball Tournament: The 2018 Presidents' Day Youth Basketball Tournament is the largest tournament the City has ever hosted with 71 total teams. 8. February 22 Special Meeting: A special meeting is on Thursday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. to hold interviews for the five candidates vying for the two vacancies on the Commission. 9. Future Items: a. March: Capital Facilities Plan; Group & Individual Photos; Chair & Vice -Chair Elections; Updates to Park Renaming Policy & Application b. Future Guest Speaker — Steve Methner, Dream Playground Foundation ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. The next meeting is a special meeting held on February 22, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Jack Pittis Conference Room. David Shargel, Chairperson Emily Moore, Secretary Page 2 of 2 PORT ANGELES PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING Port Angeles, Washington February 22, 2018 SPECIAL MEETING: The Commissioners used this time to interview four candidates for the two vacancies on the Commission: Port Angeles residents Paul Kolesnikoff, Victor Smith, Paul Forrest, and Matt Kirsch. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Commissioners Shargel, Sinton, Winslow & Wojnowski. LEGISLATION: 1. Vote to Fill Commission Vacancies: Following the interviews and a brief discussion of the four applicants, Commissioner Sinton made a motion to reappoint Matt Kirsch to the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission for a term beginning March 2018 through February 2022. Commissioner Shargel seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The remaining candidates were discussed further, and Commissioner Wojnowski made a motion to appoint Paul Forrest to the Commission. Commissioner Winslow seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The next meeting will be held on March 15, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. David Shargel, Chairperson Emily Moore, Secretary Page 1 of 1 2018 Parks & Recreation Department Financial Report 17% Year Lapsed REVENUES 8012 - Senior Center Membership $28,000 $4,996 18% 8050 - Cemetery $139,000 $17,552 13% 8155 - Banner Rental $15,000 $6,142 41% 8155 - Ediz Hook Boat Launch $8,000 $214 3% 8155 - Gateway $5,000 $2,200 44% 8155 - Vern Burton Rentals $40,000 $6,079 15% 8221 - Sports $172,000 $32,985 19% Total $407,000 $70,168 EXPENDITURES 8010 - Administrative $252,800 $42,776 17% 8012 - Senior Center Operating $156,600 $23,014 15% 8050 - Cemetery Maintenance $175,300 $21,458 12% 8080 - Parks Maintenance $1,722,600 $218,410 13% 8112 - Senior Center Maintenance $27,600 $5,374 19% 8131 - Facility Maintenance $705,600 $88,170 13% 8155 - Facility Rentals $105,100 $12,251 12% 8221 - Sports $193,400 $43,073 22% Total $3,339,000 $454,526