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PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
PA RKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
Port Angeles, WA
September 18, 2025
The meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Kiedrowski at 6:00 p.m.
Members present: Commissioner Andrews, Co-chairperson Collins, Commissioner Fischbein,
Commissioner Hilory, Chairperson Kiedrowski, Commissioner Mccaughan, and Student
Representative Garcelon.
Members absent: None.
Staff present: Director Delikat and Clerk Wimberly.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Mccaughan and seconded by Collins to:
Approve the June 12, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
Motion carried 7-0
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
LATE ITEMS: Director Delikat notified the Commission Clerk Wimberly will be leaving the
City of Port Angeles for an HR position with the Port of Port Angeles. Kind words were
exchanged regarding Wimberly's efforts and support for her new venture. The Parks Department
is steadfastly working on filling her role and has scheduled initial interviews for ten applicants.
Director Delikat also updated the Commission on the singular vacancy in the Parks, Recreation
and Facility Commission. Via the selection process in the Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on
09/16/2025, applicant Damon Houck was chosen to serve the vacancy. City Council approval of
Houck's role is pending and Director Delikat with update the Commission in the coming weeks.
FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS: Director Delikat reviewed the recent Budget Revenue and
Expenditure reports for July 2025.
LEGISLATION: None.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. City Street Shade Tree Program: This will be the third year of the program. 115 trees
will be distributed and a proclamation for Arbor Day will take place October 2I,2025
and plantingday will be on October 25th.
2. Ediz Hook Erosion Control: Ediz Hook Erosion Control has been a joint project with
the City of PortAngeles and theArmy Corp of Engineers. Every seven to eleven years
this project arises to mitigate erosion on the outer borders of the Hook. Director Delikat
noted the positive attributions of former US Congressman Derek Kilmer advocating for
theArmy Corp of Engineers to fully fund projects like these. So, going forward the City
no longer is required a match for the armoring. The schedule for implementing the
erosion control is still to be determined.
3. Cal Ripken State Tournament: Director Delikat highlighted the exemplary outcome of
the Cal Ripken State Tournament hosted for the first time in 20 years. The incredible
efForts of David Melnick's leadership and the Board of Directors for North Olympic
Baseball and Softball even led to a financial contribution of $10,000 towards the Parks
and Recreation Department for their investment preparing the fields and facilities for
participating teams. There were 2,000 people who visited the City of PortAngeles during
the tournament including34I players and 31 teams for the four-day event.
Rob'ert Merritt, previous Parks Commissioner and Parks employee, was recognizedby
Director Delikat as his I3-year age group team with North Olympic Baseball and Softball
won the State Tournament followed by Regionals in Montanaand a seat in the World
Series in New York.
4. Parks Seasonals: Director Delikat acknowledged the successes of the incredible
Seasonal Laborer employees this year. Previously, the Parks Department struggled post-
covid as usually 14-18 Seasonal employees would be hired vs seven in2022 and six in
2023. However, increased pay encouraged a greater applicant pool and produced a strong,
impressive crew in 2024 and especially, 2025 as an outcome. Director Delikat noted
some of the parks, including 9/11 Memorial particularly,look exemplary and their
attention to detail showed.
5. City Comp Plan: The City Comp Plan exemplifies the community vision of the City of
Port Angeles for the next 20 years. The Comp Plan is imperative to the Parks and
Recreation Department as it shapes the department's goals, grant opportunities, and
assesses quantitative information respective to parks and facilities. Director Delikat
highlighted the core focuses of the City's Comp Plan and how it impacts the directives of
the City of PortAngeles moving forward. There will be a work session at the upcoming
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City Council meeting Tuesday, 9123125 followed by the Planning Commission Public
Hearing in November 2025 and City Council approval in December 2025. Director
Delikat also highlighted all the hard work of our Community Economic Development
Department on all there hard work on this project.
6. Day of Play: Day of Play is a communal event acknowledging July as Parks and
Recreation Month. Facility Coordinatog Carter Droz encouraged the event to resurface
post-covid . Droz has done an incredible job providing an invaluable resource supporting
participatingorganizations that encourage children to recreate and play in our
community.
7. HVAC Upgrades:
^. City Hall: $75,000 was awarded to the Parks and Recreation Department for an
Energy GradeAudit Report. This is helpful asby 2027, reports must be submitted
to the State regarding Washington State Clean Building Standards for appropriate
upgrades.
b. Senior Center: The HVAC and solar portion of the project is complete. The last
portion of the project is the installation of the solar battery unit.
c. Fire Hall: Anew roof for the fire hall was installed and completed. HVAC
upgrades along with solar and battery installation will likely follow in Quarter I
of the upcoming fiscal year, 2026.
8. National Night Out: The PortAngeles Police Department wanted to facilitate National
Night Out locally as it's a nation-wide event for community members to interact with law
enforcement. The new videoboard played a movie for the public for the first time and was
well attended. Student Representative Garcelon mentioned her high school Key Club
volunteered their efforts for the event.
9. City Pier & Ediz Hook and Float Protection Removal: In years past, there was
pressure to remove the City Pier floats later in the year due to public events. However,
easterly winds and adverse weather conditions unfortunately damaged them, and the City
will be removing them after the Labor Day Holiday weekend moving forward. Also, in
collaboration with local fishermen, the Ediz Hook floats will be removed 1011512025
with consideration of fishing seasons. As for reinstallation, the Ediz Hook floats will be
contingent on the fishing season whereas, the City Pier floats will be reinstalled
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10. Waterfront Trial Annual Maintenance: Maintenance on the Olympic Discovery Trail
Waterfront will take place09122 through 0912612025. This is to facilitate brushing and
ditching mitigating debris and removing water along the trailway in the winter months.
The previous year, all'culverts were found improving waterflow fuither assisting water on
the trail.
11. Locomotive#4 Project Update: Director Delikat acknowledged the Restore the 4!
Rayonier Locomotive project has made great progless. All permits associated with the
project have been acquired. Director Delikat has been working with Public Works and
Utilities for the Bid Package for restoration. The Restore the 4 Locomotive Committee is
moving forward with the shelter and coordinating with manufacturers for steel. The
Locomotive Committee is still fundraising, and the Groundbreaking Ceremony is
nearing. Director Delikat also mentioned the roof of the train will be installed after the
painting of the Locomotive and restoration occurs.
Commissioner Hilory inquired about fundraising. Director Delikat acknowledged the
project being roughly 80% funded. The website information was also relayed to the
Commission for further details.
12. Shane Park Tennis Courts: As part of the Capital Facilities Plan, the tennis courts are
going to be removed. It has been intentional to wait until the fall for soiling and seeding
the area as there's no other way to naturally irrigate the location. Director Delikat will be
meeting with the Fire Chief to secure afl area for the emergency pod to fence it in.
13. Laurel Street Stairs: The Laurel Street Stairs is a joint project with Public Works and
Utilities. The Laurel Street Stairs are allocated as a transportation project. Design options
for moving forward with the stair upgrade will be presented to the Parks Commission in
November for a recommendation to City Council in the near future. T
14. Upcoming Legislative ltems: Although no legislative items were on the agenda this
meeting, Director Delikat proposed future items that will be presented to the Parks,
Recreation & Facilities Commission including:
n, Peace Pole Presentation/Recommendation
b. Lincoln Park BMX Facility Use Agteement
c. Port Angeles Lefties Facility Use Agreement
d. Senior Center Non-Profit Memorandum of Understanding
e. Erickson Skate Parks Improvements
f. Klallam Language Sign for City Hall(Joint efflort between Student Representative
Garcelon and Facility Coordinator Droz)
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DISCUSSION: Commissioner McCaughan suggested the YMCA present to the Commission
regarding their new facilities. It was proposed to have them present at the 0211912026 meeting
with Commissioner Hilory's assistance. Lastly, SALT 24 on 1012412025 was acknowledged by
Commissioner McCaughan for the Parks Commission to check out. The event is hosted by the
County and Senior Center Manager, Geyer will be volunteering.
Chairperson Kiedrowski adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m
Kiedrowski, Chairperson Wimberly, Clerkt1.j
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