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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.20.2025 Meeting MinutesPAIKS E NECREA'ION DIPANIMENI PARKS, RECREATION & nACILITIES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PortAngeles, WA November 20,2025 The meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting. CALL TO ORDE&. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kiedrowski at 6:01 p.m. Members present: CommissionerAndrews, Vice-Chairperson Collins, Chairperson Kiedrowski Commissioner Fischbein, Commissioner Houck, and Student Representative Garcelon. Commissioner McCaughan was present virtually at 6:10pm. Members absent: Commissioner Hilory Staff present: Director Delikat and Clerk Judge. Director Delikat introduced the new Parks Administrative Coordinator, Ireland Judge Director Delikat introduced new Parks Commissioner, Damon Houck APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Collins and seconded by Fischbein to: Approve the September 18, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes Motion carried 5-0 LATE ITEMS: Director Delikat noted that Clerk Judge has previously approved minutes from June as well as the September minutes for Commissioner Collins and Chairperson Kiedrowski to sign at the end of the meeting. Director Delikat shared that the holiday tree has been found and was donated by the Port of Port Angeles. The lighting will take place November 29th at 5:00pm. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS: Director Delikat reviewed the Budget Revenue and Expenditure reports for September which is 75oh of the overall budget for 2025. Page I of5 PARXS & TECIEAIION DEPARIMENI LEGISLATION: Director Delikat discussed the Facility UseAgreement with Lincoln Park BMX, requesting a favorable recommendation for a five-year contract. Director Delikat highlighted the significance of the BMX facility to the community and its positive economic impact, noting that it is one of the nicest tracks in Washington and the country Director Delikat noted that this agleement aligns with the City Councll's 2025-2026 strategic plan. It was put to a favorable recommendation vote by Chairperson Kiedrowski to: Take a five-year Lincoln BMX Facilities Use Agreement to the Port Angeles City Council for approval at the December 2,2025 City Council Meeting. Motion passed 5-0. GUEST SPEAKER: None. Director Delikat identified upcoming presentations planned for December, January February and March. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: 1. City Street Shade Tree Program: This was the third year of the program. One hundred fifteen trees were distributed on October 25,2025. Mayor Dexter attended and read a proclamation for Arbor Day that was previously shared at the October 2I,2025 City Council meeting. In the last three years 400 trees have been planted. Director Delikat also thanked the efforts of Community Economic Development Department and Public Works for all their assistance with this program. 2. Locomotive # 4 Project: On October 26,2025, a groundbreaking event happened for the Restore the#4 project. The original fence has been removed, construction fence has been put in place to secure the area, and portions of the vegetation has been removed with new mitigation vegetation expected to be added once the project is closer to completion. The next part of the project will be putting up the shelter to cover the locomotive and the restoration portion of the project will go out for bid in the upcoming months and is anticipated to be completed in the spring/summer of 2026. 3. Shane Parks Tennis Courts Removal: The majority of the surrounding fence around the courts has been taken down and the asphalt were removed throughout the month of October. Staffplaced seed and straw in the area and the turf has grown in quickly. Staff will continue to work with the Fire Department on adding some additional fencing around the emergency management pods. 4. Welcoming Vista: The City has been working with the Waterfront District on a ten-year stabilization plan that extends from Haynes Viewpoint down to Red Lion. This project will not only stabilize the bluffbut also improve the view as people visit the downtown Page2 of 5 t-- NI PARKS I NECREAIION DEPATIAIENI area. As part of the project, the Waterfront District funded $6,000 to the Washington Conservation Corps, who removed invasive species, blackberry, ivy, and knotweed. Forty-three dogwoods were planted by volunteers to stabilize the bluffand keep vegetation down. 5. Laurel Street Stairs: The City is looking at two altemative design options. Director Delikat will meet with Public Works in December to review the design options before they are brought before the Parks Commission as part of a public hearing in Q1 of 2026. Commissioners had a discussion on whether the designs considerADA accommodation, as it can be difficult to get downtown for those who need it. Director Delikat noted that the designs have elements that considerADA accommodation. 6. HVAC Upgrades: il. City Hall: $75,000 was awarded to the Parks and Recreation Department for an Energy Grade Audit Report which will help the City to evaluate needs and funding so compliance can be completed by 2027. 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: A new roof for the fire hall was installed and completed. Permitting for the project is being reviewed and project should be starting in December. d. Parks and Rec Office: The HVAC system in the Parks & Recreation Department will be completed next month. This is a project that is being funded by FEMA after awinter storm two years ago. Recently, the Vem Burton meeting rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen HVAC unit has also been decommissioned and needs to be replaced. This is also priority project as the facility is a rental space for the community. 7. 24-Hour Restroom at Erickson Playfield: The Parks & Recreation Department is working with the Engineering Department to add a 24-Hottr restroom at Erickson Playfield. This location makes it an ideal place along our recreation corridor. 8. Oceanview Cemetery: Parks will be building a new Columbarium at Ocean View Cemetery that will providel25 new niches with the completion goal by the end of spring. The addition of these niches will provide the cemetery with additional revenue source. Page 3 of5 PARKS E NICREAIION DEPAIIMENI 9. Cify Pier & Ediz Hook and Float Protection Removal: The Ediz Hook and City Pier Floats have been removed and stored away for the winter. Director Delikat acknowledged the help ofArrow Marine who removed the city Pier floats. 10. Lincoln Park Restroom: Parks and Recreation partnered with North Olympic Baseball Association to make the Lincoln Park Clubhouse restrooms ADA accessible. Entry way doors were expanded, stalls were painted, and accessibility bars were added to meet requirements. The final piece of the project will be removing an existing partition before they are reopened to the public. 11. Lincoln Park Gate: A gate was added on the east side of Lincoln Park to only allow renters of the Loomis Building access to this portion of the park. An additional parking area was added where the former tennis courts were to compensate for the loss of the area next to the Loomis Building. 12. Waterfront Trail Maintenance: On September 22,2025,2 Grade Construction finished maintenance on the Waterfront Trail as part of their yearly contract. The $100,000 annual maintenance contract helps clean culverts, does ditching work, and does brushing along the trail. 13. Staff Training: Members of Parks staffattended anAdult Mental Health FirstAid Training hosted by Peninsula Behavioral Health and Peninsula College. This is a free training held twice ayear that addresses how to identifli, understand, and respond to people with mental health issues and substance use disorders. 14. Upcoming Legislative ltems: Director Delikat proposed future items that will be pri:sented to the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Commission including: a. Peace Pole Presentation/Recommendation b. Port Angeles Lefties Facility Use Agreement c. Senior Center Non-Profit Memorandum of Understanding d. Erickson Skate Parks Improvements e. Klallam Language Sign for City Hall (Joint effort between Student Representative Garcelon and Facility Coordinator Droz) f. American Cruise Line Contract DISCUSSION: Chairperson Kiedrowski inquired about Port Townsend's reported rejection of the Cruise Line Contract. Director Delikat will request Port Townsend's contract through records request to review it with the Legal team. Page 4 of 5 <-- Dallas PAITS & IECREAIION DIPARIMENT Chairperson Kiedrowski adjourned the meeting at6:45 p.m. Chairperson Page 5 of5