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PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
September 19, 2013
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
Chairperson Pittis called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chairperson Pittis, Vice Chairperson Shargel, Commissioners Young, Stratton, Ramsey, Knowles, and Merritt.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Director Delikat and Secretary Kochanek.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
It was moved by Shargel and seconded by Stratton to:
Approve the minutes of the May 16, 2013 regular meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
FINANCE
1. Monthly Fee Revenue Report
Director Delikat updated the Commissioners on the Parks & Recreation Monthly Fee Revenue Report.
2. Budget Review
Director Delikat moved the Budget Review to the October 17, 2013 regular meeting.
LEGISLATION
None.
LATE ITEMS
1. Cemetery Revenue Program
Director Delikat informed the Commissioners that the staff at Ocean View Cemetery generated $52,095.46 of extra revenue from February through August. The staff generated the funds by
having a marker special, placing ads for the new columbarium and for traditional burials, phone calls, and sending out letters.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
1. Wolverton Park
Director Delikat, using PowerPoint slides, updated the Commissioners on the progress of the community garden at Wolverton Park and stated that he has received positive comments from
the neighbors.
2. Longhouse Removal
Director Delikat informed the Commissioners that September 30, 2013 is the starting date for the removal of the Lincoln Park Longhouse and that the City is in the process of removing
the conduit. He stated that when the Longhouse removal is completed, the site will be graded level.
3. Billy Loo’s Garden/Blue Star Memorial
Director Delikat provided the Commissioners with a PowerPoint slide of the planter locations at the new Esplanade. He stated that Billy Loo’s Garden planter on Railroad Avenue was moved
from its former location due to the construction of the Esplanade.
Director Delikat stated that the Garden Club is waiting on the arrival of the Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker and the completion date should be in the spring of 2014.
4. City Pier Floats
Director Delikat discussed with the Commissioners the recommendations and requirements from the Department of Natural Resources on the installation of new floats at the City Pier and
that he is waiting for project prices.
5. Contracts/Agreements
Director Delikat stated that the Olympic Peninsula Rowing and Farmer Market-Gateway contracts have been completed and that he is in the process of reviewing the OlyCap Senior Nutrition
contract.
6. Parks & Recreation Events
Director Delikat informed the Commissioners that the Fine Arts Center sponsored its first Paint the Peninsula Plein Air Festival & Competition with 31 professional painters and 52 community
participates. He provided the Commissioners with PowerPoint slides showing the new entryway to the Fine Arts Center and thanked his park crew for all the hard work they put into the
project. He stated that the Senior Center will be sponsoring the 9th Annual Senior Games and that he will provide the Commissioners with the results. He informed the Commissioner on
the results of the 14 Year Old State Tournament at Volunteer Field and stated that Recreation hosted three Softball Tournaments for a combined total of 51 teams and reminded the Commissioners
about the upcoming Daddy Daughter Dance.
7. Parks & Recreation Quarterly Report
Director Delikat reviewed the 2nd quarter of the Parks & Recreation Quarterly report with the Commissioners.
8. Update Workplan
Director Delikat emphasized that Parks has been focusing on repairs such as restroom improvements, fencing repairs, rebuilding decking at the Lincoln Park “A” frame, and installing bird
netting at The Gateway. He reviewed the updated 2013 Parks & Recreation work plan with the Commissioners.
9. Future Items
Director Delikat stated that in the next couple months he would give a presentation on the Waterfront Trail and provide the Commissioners with a presentation from the Fine Arts Center
and Senior Center.
10. Questions/Comments
Director Delikat asked the Commissioners if they have questions or comments.
Commission discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Pittis adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Next meeting October 17, 2013
Vern Burton Community Center meeting room # 3 at 6:00 p.m.
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Penny Pittis, Chairperson Cindy Kochanek, Secretary
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