HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.15.26 MinutesPARKS & RECNEAIION
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PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
PortAngeles, WA
January 15,2026
The meetingwas conducted as a hybrid meeting.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Houck at 6:00 p.m.
Members present: CommissionerAndrews, Commissioner Houck, Commissioner Fischbein,
Commissioner McCaughan, and Student Representative Garcelon. Commissioner Hilory
attended virtually.
Members absent: Vice-Chairperson Collins, Chairperson Kiedrowski
Staff present: Director Delikat, Senior Center Manager Geyer, Clerk Judge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Fischbein and seconded by McCaughan to:
Approve the December 18, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes.
Motion carried 5-0
LATE ITEMS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS: Director Delikat reviewed the Budget Revenue and
Expenditure reports for November which reflects 92o/o of the year lapsed.
LEGISLATION: Director Delikat shared the updated five-year Facility UseAgreement with
Mack Athletics. Notably, this year's fees will increase from $358.22 to $675.00 per game. The
reasons for this increase include full-time staffwage increases per cost-of-living and union
Bargaining Agreements, as well as adjusted seasonal wages which has already resulted in a
successful effort to increase seasonal applications.
It was put to a favorable recommendation, moved by McCaughan and seconded by Hilory
to:
Take the proposed five-year agreement with Mack Athletics to the City Council meeting in
February for approval.
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Motion passed 5-0.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Carmen Geyer, Port Angeles Senior and Community Center Manager, shared a presentation on
the previous year's events. Manager Geyer highlighted the Senior Center's mission and focus on
dignity, inclusion, and well-being. Throughout 2025 the Senior Center offered a variety of
programs, outreach, and volunteer opportunities that reached l,l2l total members.
Director Delikat acknowledged Manager Geyer's great work at the center, in the community, and
at the Washington Women's Leadership Academy.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Laurel Street Stairs: RWD Landscape Architects have created two design options
which will be presented at a public hearing in front of the commission in February. After
public survey and feedback, the commission will review the design for a recommendation
to bring before City Council.
2. HVAC Upgrades:
a. City Hatl: The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) which
was awarded to Parks & Recreation Department to do an energy grade audit has
been completed. The City will be reimbursed $68,000 out of the original $75,000
awarded because the project came under budget. This audit for City Hall will give
staffthe information they need to get City Hall in compliance with the
Washington State Clean Air Act that needs to be completed by 2027 .
b. Senior Center: The HVAC system and solar portions of this project have been
completed. Most recently, the battery storage has been installed. The last portion
of this project will be installing the fence around the battery storage.
c. Fire Hall: A new roof for the fire hall was installed in November. Permitting for
the project has been approved and the project was started in early January.
Director Delikat expects to close this grant by the end of March.
3. Shane Park Flooding: Sections of Shane Park, including the playground and restrooms
remain closed due to flooding and down trees in the area. The flooding and grounds will
continue to be assessed by Parks staff.
4. Lincoln Park: Lincoln Park reopened on January 7th after being closed for about two
weeks due to fallen trees. The fallen trees that were removed were donated to Kiwanis
Club of Port Angeles to sell as firewood to raise funds for individuals with disabilities to
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attend Camp Beausite. The park entrance will be closed periodically during the winter
when high wind notifications are put out by the PortAngeles Fire Department.
5. Other Capital Projects:
a. A new 24-Hour Restroom at Erickson Playfreld has been put out for bids. This
will give 24-hour access to a restroom along the recreational corridor on Race
Street. Upcoming plans also include designing a24-hour restroom on Ediz Hook.
b. The cemetery plans to add two new columbarium's which will hold 120 niches.
The cost of the project is projected at around $50,000 with an expected $330,000
in revenue.
c. Parks has worked with FEMA for over ayeff to address theEdiz Hook floats as
well as the erosion that occurred on the Waterfront Trail. An extension was
approved by FEMA for an intention to start work on the design portions of the
projects.
d. The Parks shop plans to renew its three-year lease with the Port of PortAngeles.
The lease, which is $7,142.67 per month, has been a huge asset to the team as it
provides the crew with enough space to store all their equipment in one facility.
6. Upcoming Legislative ltems: Director Delikat proposed future items that will be
presented to the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Commission including:
a. Laurel Street Stairs Project Design
b. Senior Center Non-Profit Memorandum of Understanding
c. Klallam Language Sign for City Hall (Joint effort between Student Representative
Garcelon and Facility Coordinator Droz)
d. Erickson Skate Parks Improvements
e. American Cruise Line Contract
DISCUSSION: No discussion.
ADJO Commissioner Houck adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
Damon Houck, Commtssroner Judge,
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