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PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
PortAngeles, WA
December 18,2025
The meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Collins at 6:00 p.m.
Members present: CommissionerAndrews, Vice Chairperson Collins, Commissioner Fischbein,
Commissioner McCaughan, and Student Representative Garcelon
Members absent: Commissioner Hilory Chairperson Kiedrowski, Commissioner Houck
Staff present: Director Delikat, Senior Center Manager Geyer, Clerk Judge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by McCaughan and seconded byAndrews to:
Approve the November 20,2025, Regular Meeting minutes.
Motion carried 4-0
LATE ITEMS: Director Delikat noted an added update to item #4 inthe Director's report
regarding damage/concerns during the recent winter storms.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS: Director Delikat reviewed the Budget Revenue and
Expenditure reports for October which reflects 83% of the year lapsed.
LEGISLATION: Shawn Simmons and Carmen Watson-Charles of Nor'Wester Rotary and the
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe shared their presentation on the Peace Pole which is looking to be
installed at Pebble Beach Park. The Peace Pole is an internationally recognized symbol of hope,
respect, and unity. It is made up of four sides and includes eight languages: Klallam, Japanese,
French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Tibetan, Hebrew, and English. The Peace Pole will be placed in the
center of the circle at Pebble Beach near the whale bone monument. A public dedication
ceremony is predicted to take place in Spring of 2026.
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A favorable recommendation/motion was moved by Coltins and seconded by McCaughan
to
Install the Peace Pole on Pebble Beach Park with the possibility the project would be presented
to the City Council in the near future.
Motion passed 4-0.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Melissa Williams, Executive Director of the Feiro Marine Life Center shared an update on the
progress of the new Center that will be placed at Pebble Beach. Director Williams presented site
plans that will total 16,000 sq. ft. The Marine Center is expecting to bring on 8 new full-time
employees with a total of 20 people that will include part time hires. They expect to launch the
public facing phase of their campaign around mid-March with construction to begin around
midyear. The expected groundbreaking ceremony will be April 8, 2025.
Director Delikat highlighted the strong, decades-long partnership that Director Williams and the
Marine Life Center Board have maintained with the City of Port Angeles.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Locomotive # 4 Project: Since the groundbreaking ceremony on October 26,2025,the
concrete footing which will support the shelters' structure has been completed. Steve
Zenovic has shown incredible initiative with this project and his dedication to the
construction of the shelter's infrastructure has been greatly appreciated. Director Delikat
is still in the process of developing bids for the restoration in coordination with the City's
Engineering team.
2. Laurel Street Stairs: Director Delikat recently met with the City's Engineering and
CED teams to determine a plan for a public hearing for the project. It was determined
that this meeting will happen in February of 2026. This meeting will entail a presentation
of two designs of the Laurel Street Stairs that the public can give input in to.
3. HVAC Upgrades:
r. City Hall: $75,000 was awarded to the Parks and Recreation Department for an
Energy Grade Audit Report which is significant as it will help the City determine
what is needed to be compliant by 2027 per the Washington State Clean Building
Standards. The grant will be closed by mid-December and the report will be given
to the Commission in an upcoming meeting.
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b. Senior Center: The last portion of the project is the installation of the battery
storage unit. The concrete pad for the battery storage has been poured and the unit
is estimated to be installed by January l6th. On January 19th there will be fencing
installed around the storage which will complete the construction portion of the
project.
c. Fire Hall: Permits have been approved and work for the HVAC replacement,
solar power, and batter storage was started in the previous week. The project is
estimated to be complete by mid-February.
4. Waterfront Trail Maintenance: In 2026 the annual maintenance contract with2 Grade
Construction will be reduced from $100,000 to $60,000. The Waterfront Trail requires a
significant amount of attention during the winter months when mud slides occur. Just to
deploy the contractor costs $8,000 for services. A wintertime press release was also
released to emphasize that the Waterfront Trail will be monitored and closed periodically
because of staff capacity limitations, funding, and safety considerations.
^. Shane Park Flooding: As a result of recent winter storms, flooding and down
trees, sections of Shane Park have been closed. Parks and Recreation is working
with our City Forester and will be meeting on site with other City Staffto
evaluate the situation.
b. Lincoln Park Closure: The recent storms have also caused a few trees to fall
down within Lincoln Park. The parks crew has also been monitoring the creek
that feeds three ponds.
5. Upcoming Legislative Items: Director Delikat proposed future items that will be
presented to the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Commission including:
a. PortAngeles Lefties Facility UseAgreement
b. Senior Center Non-Profit Memorandum of Understanding
c. Erickson Skate Parks Improvements
d. Laurel Street Stairs Project Design
e. Klallam Language Sign for City Hall (Joint effort between Student Representative
Garcelon and Facility Coordinator Droz)
f. American Cruise Line Contract
DISCUSSION: No discussion.
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ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairperson Collins adjourned the meetin g at 6:40 p.m.
Collins, Vice Chairperson Ireland Judge,
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