HomeMy WebLinkAbout11212024 Parks Commission Meeting MintuesPARKS & RECNTATION
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PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
PortAngeles, WA
November 2I,2024
The meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING;
Acting Chairperson McGuire called the meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission to
order at 6:02p.m.
Members present: Chairperson Hodgson (via Webex), Commissioner McGuire, Commissioner
Fischbein, Commissioner Collins, Commissioner Hilory and Student Representative Garcelon
Members absent: Commissioner Kiedrowski and Commissioner Forrest
Staff present: Director Delikat and Administrative Specialist Wimberly
1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Acting Chairperson McGuire motioned to approve the October 17,2024, meeting minutes. Commissioner
Collins seconded. The October 17,2024,meeting minutes were unanimously approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
LATE ITEMS: None.
FINANCE & PACI(ET ITEMS: Director Delikat reviewed the Budget, Revenue, & Expenditure reports
for September 2024. Director Delikat highlighted coordinating with Senior Center Manager Geyer on
revenues associated with Senior Center membership, lower Cemetery revenues, and assessing Vem
Burton revenues as we enter the peak season for local events.
LEGISLATION: Code Revisions & Fee Waiver Policy Discussion
Director Delikat provided background information on upcoming changes within the Port Angeles
Municipal Code @AMC) that also includes revisions to the Boards, Committee, and Commissions
sections. The goal is to create uniformity in policy among the Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
More information will be provided to the Commission. The Port Angeles City Council and City Staffhave
been working on several chapters of the Port Angeles Municipal Code over the last four years and will
continue to make revisions in the coming years.
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FARKS & RECREATION
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Director Delikat discussed with the Commission that he and City Manager West have been discussing the
language within the PAMC regarding the fee waiver code. This section is used frequently when
referencing eligibility for City facility rentals.
Discussion was had with the Parks Commission regarding solidifying the existing Port Angeles Municipal
Code and defining eligibility for fee waivers. The Commission would like to discuss further the
possibility of adding additional language to this section of code. They would also like to discem who
receives the waivers and what excludes eligibility. A thorough review of fees will be assessed at alater
time. More information will be provided to the Commission during the regular December meeting.
GUEST SPEAI(ER: None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Lodging Tax: Civic Field Video Board: Received $600,00 in January towards the project along
with $120,000 granted by the LIAC on November 13,2024, and approved by City Council on
November 19,2024. We are in the process of solidifying the grant and purchasing process and
aim for installation to occur the begiruring of 2025.
2. Senior Center/f ire HaIl IIVAC Upgrades: Director Delikat highlighted that 100% of the solar
design is complete and they will begin implementation of solar installation on December 2,2024.
Battery storage will occur the first fiscal quarter of 2025 with the Fire Hall HVAC upgrades
happening in2025.
3. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Ribbon Cutting Event: There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony
on Friday, 1112912024 to celebrate renovations to the trail with incredible ADA accessible
additions along with a Maker's Market and Light Art experience.
4. Downtown Beautification: In 2024,75yo of the downtown planters were planted with perennials
to save associated beautification costs for materials and labor. This was a pilot project and the
first time the downtown planters have been planted since the pandemic. Recently, The Port
Angels Garden Club planted over 300 bulbs in the planters with City Arborist, Brooke
Keohokalole for spring color. The Port Angeles Garden Club also wants to contribute to the Big
Spruce Up Event for 2025. Director Delikat commented on our incredible, long-term partnership
with the PortAngeles Garden Club.
5. NOBAS State Tournament: North Olympic Baseball and Softball (previously known as Port
Angeles Little League) has had a positive boost in youth participation along with a new working
Board of Directors. This continued partnership with NOBAS exemplifies passionate parents who
graciously volunteer assisting the children in the community. The City and NOBaS will be
working together to hold a state tournament in Port Angeles during July of 2025.
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DISCUSSION: Director Delikat reached out to discern if the Commission can attend the December 19,
2024,meeting since it was so close to the holiday season. It was perceived that attendance would be
strong so the meeting date will stand. There was no further discussion.
ADJOURI\MENT: Acting Chairperson McGuire adjourned the meeting at7:09 p'm.
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