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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.19.26 Minutes/Gtn-ta_ Fr\:rr- PABT NGELES PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION\/vASHINGTON U,S PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PortAngeles, WA March 19,2026 The meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting. CALL TO ORDE&. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kiedrowski at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Commissioner Fischbein, Commissioner McKee, Commissioner Snook, Chairperson Kiedrowski, and Student Representative Garcelon. Commissioner Houck attended virtually. Members absent: Vice-Chairperson Collins, Commissioner McCaughan. Staff present: Director Corey Delikat, Parks Manager Timothy Tucker, Project Manager David Wegener, Clerk Ireland Judge. Director Delikat introduced new Commissioners, Snook and McKee. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Fischbein and seconded by Houck to: Approve the February 19,2026 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0 LATE ITEMS: Director Delikat informed the Commission that the Peace Pole Dedication will take place on Saturday March 28th at 2pm at Pebble Beach Park. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS: There are no updated financials at this time. LEGISLATION: 1. American Cruise Line (ACL) Contract - Preferential LeaseAgreement: The City has a history working withAmerican Cruise Line that extends back to 2017. Over the years, they have used the City Pier interchangeably Tuesdays through Thursdays or Thursdays through Saturdays, bringing in an average of $2 I ,000 a year. The propos ed 7 -year agreement will give Parks a 68%o increase in revenue, with the agreement bringing in $35,000 per year, including a WA Consumer Price Index of lYo. Under the main clause, ACL will provide their yearly calendar by January I't and the City will not accept any third-party requests until February l't of each year. Page 1 of3 /G,h.L- Fr -- PlB:r NGELES PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSIONWASHINGTON U.S It was put to a favorable recornmendation, moved by Snook and seconded by McKee to: Bring the proposedT-year Preferential LeaseAgreement withAmerican Cruise Line to City Council for approval at the April 7, 2026 meeting. Motion Carried 5-0 2. Laurel Street Stairs Discussion - Addressed in the Director's Report GUEST SPEAKER: None DIRECTOR'S REPORT: A. Director's Report - Information Only 1. Laurel Street Stairs - Next Steps: In total, more than 900 people responded to the Laurel Street Stairs Replacement Project Survey. The vote was split almost exactly with 50.8% of voters preferring Option I to the 4922% of voters that preferred Option 2. Director Delikat noted that most voters found the survey through the city website and highlighted common key terms that appeared in voter feedback. Director Delikat shared that the volume of votes received emphasizes the importance of this project. To meet community expectation, staffproposed the formation of a Sub- Committee which would include three parks'commissioners and representatives from the Rotary Waterfront District, Chamber of Commerce, and Elevate PA. Commissioners discussed the formation of a Sub-Committee. Parks Manager, Tim Tucker, spoke to the amount of public feedback that has gone into this project over the years, and Project Manager, David Wegener, spoke to the significance of frnalizing designs to acquire grants. Director Delikat emphasized that the project intends to go out for design this year. It was moved by Snook and seconded by McKee to: Create a Sub-Committee consisting of three Parks Commissioners and community stakeholders. Motion carried 5-0 2. Ediz Hook Floats Installation: Eight floats have been put in for the ssason, with two floats held for repair parts if needed. The City continues to monitor and clean out the debris from the boat launch to make it safe and available to the public. Public Works continues to work with FEMA on this project and the City also continues to meet with the Salmon Club on a quarterly basis to keep them updated. 3. Seasonals/Spring Sports: Director Delikat acknowledged the seasonal staff as the success of the Parks Department and acknowledged the hardship that the pandemic had on seasonal hiring, impacting the number of seasonals hired in previous years. 2025 was a huge success in hiring and this season, the Parks Department has eleven seasonals, seven of them are returning, all to start inApril. Page2 of3 ,Gth*L* F!\:-!7 DORTANGELES PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSIONWASHINGTON U.S 4. Parks Robot WALL-E: A new one-year contract has been signed for a new generation of the field painting robot, WALL-E. The $1,100 contract which is split with the school district comes with a years'worth of paint and allots more time to the parks crew to enhance the field and take on other projects while WALL-E paints the soccer, football and baseball fields. 5. Diamond Dust: Since 2022the department has been getting the baseball fields built back up. After the local dirt supplier closed in2020, the fields switched to using Diamond Dust, a more durable material that allows natural drainage from rain. Partnerships with North Olympic Baseball and Softball (NOBAS) have made this rebuild possible. NOBAS is buying $22,500 of diamond dust for Lincoln Park, the city is buying 50 yards for Shane, and Port Angeles School District is splitting 75 yards with the city for Civic to get the fields to where they need to be. 6. Waterfront Trail Update: Since the Commission was last updated, the trail maintenance budget has been confirmed for $100,000, an increase from the previously reported $60,000. This budget will allow for better and safer care to the trail. Public Works is currently working on the contract to bring to City Council in April. Parks Manager, Tim Tucker addressed commissioner questions. 7. Big Spruce Up- Waterfront District: The 6th annual waterfront cleanup will take place Saturday May 2,2026 from 9am to 12pm. 8. State of the City- City Manager West Presentation: Director Delikat encouraged commissioners to watch the State of the City which is accessible via Youtube and the link can be found on the City's website. DISCUSSION: None ADJO Chairperson Kiedrowski adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m' Chairperson Judge, Page 3 of3