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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02202025 Parks Meeting MinutesPORI PARXS & RTCRIAIION DEPANTMEN' PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PortAngeles, WA February 20,2025 The meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hodgson at 6:01 p.m. Members present: Chairperson Hodgson, Co-chairperson McGuire, Commissioner Collins, Commissioner Hilory Commissioner Fischbein and Student Representative Garcelon. Members absent: Commissioner Kiedrowski. Staff present: Director Delikat and Acting Clerk Aubrianna Winn. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Collins and seconded by Hilory to: Approve the January 16,2025 minutes. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. LATE ITEMS: None. FINAIICE & PACKET ITEMS: Director Delikat reviewed the Revenue and Expenditure reports and informed the Commission there will not be any new updates until Finance has completed year end. GUEST SPEAI(ER: Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Executive Director Christine Loewe presented an update on the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center to the Commission. Executive Director Loewe spoke to her time as Executive Director, the goals of the center including inspiring the community, community enrichment, and ensuring access to all parts of the facility. Executive Director Loewe additionally spoke to the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center organizational partnerships and past and future improvements to the property. Executive Director answered Commission questions. LEGISLATION: Director Delikat provided the history of Shane Park and the construction of the project, and the issues it has faced over the years after construction. Director Delikat spoke to the tennis courts located at the park, the level of danger they create, and the plan to remove them. As part of the project, City staff will be looking to put a mitigation plan together for the adjacent wetland area. Director Delikat answered Commission questions. It was moved by Collins seconded by McGuire to: Recommendation was to proceed with the Shane Parks Tennis Court Project as listed in the 2025 City's Work Plan. Motion passed 5-0. L_ F! Page 1 of3 PARKS & RECREAIION DEPAR'MENI DIRECTOR'S REPORT: 1. Ad hoc Appointment Committees - Overview and Selection: Director Delikat spoke to the process for recommending Parks, Recreation and Facilities Commission applications to City Council and who was selected. 2. Boards, Commissions, and Committees Public Records T?aining 0310512025: Director Delikat reminded the Commission of the mandatory training on Wednesday, March 5th at 6 pm for all Permanent Committee members. 3. General Departmental Updates Director Delikat spoke to the following topics, provided an update, and answered Commission questions. a. Civic Field Upgrades: Permits have been submitted for the new videoboard and the project should be completed by Spring 2025. Additionally, a new cell tower could potentially be installed. b. New Database Software Implantation -Tller Technologies: The City is implementing a new software system and this will affect Parks & Recreation staff time due to training and new program administration. c. Cemsites: The new Ocean View Cemetery software system implementation has made progress and there will be a presentation on the program once it is up and rururing. d. IMC Updates: Director Delikat spoke to the progress of the Senior Center and Fire Hall HVAC upgrades. e. Snow Removal: The Parks & Recreation department used a new process for removal of the recent snow Port Angeles experienced, specifically in the new east Vern Burton parking lot that is now a permeable surface and the removal of snow on the 8th Street Bridges. f. Ediz Hook/ODT: The Parks & Recreation and Public Works department are working in partnership with FEMAto develop solutions to the issues at the Ediz Hook floats. g. OnJine Facility Rentals: Anew online portal to reserve facility rental spaces is expected to go live in March. h. State Tournament: Director Delikat spoke to the NOBAS partnership with the Parks & Recreation department and a company called Diamond Dust that will be donating a load of dirt for the upcoming state tournament. i. Day of Play - July 26,20252 The 5th annual Day of Play will take place on July 26rh. j. Park Host: Advertising for a new Park Host at Erickson Playfreld will take place in April. 4. Acknowledgement for Commissioner Hodgson and Commissioner McGuire: Director Delikat thanked Commissioners Hodgson and McGuire for their time on the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Commission. Commissioner Updates: Commissioner Collins informed the Commission that the Port Angeles Senior Center has been named a finalist as Non-Profit of the Year and Senior Center Manager Carmen Geyer has been named a finalist for Olympic Leader of the Year for the Clallam County Economic Development Council (EDC) Annual Gala. Student Representative Garcelon spoke to her time working with Representative Steve Tharinger at the State Capital as a page. Page2 of3 PANKS & RICREATION DEPANIMENT Commissioner Hodgson spoke about his time on the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Commission and the importance of both the Commission and community parks. Commissioner Hodgson thanked the Commission for the opportunity and thanked the Parks stafffor their hard work. ADJOURNMENT:Hodgson adjoumed the meeting at7:22p.m. Mark Hodgson,Aubrianna Winn, Acting Clerk Page 3 of3