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Home My WebLink About4.16.26 Minutes/G'tt.ANGELES PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSIONI. EJ -- PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION REGULARMEETING Port Angeles, WA Apnl 16,2026 The meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting. CALL TO ORDER: The meetin g was called to order by Chairperson Kiedrowski at 6:03p.m. Members present: Commissioner Fischbein, Commissioner Houck, Chairperson Kiedrowski, Commissioner McCaughan, Commissioner McKee, and Student Representative Garcelon. Commissioner Snook was present virtually. Members absent: Mce-Chairperson Collins Staff present: Director Corey Delikat, Clerk Ireland Judge. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by McCaughan and seconded by Houck to: Approve the March 19, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion carried 6-0 FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS: 2025/2026 Expenditure and Revenue Report- Not Available. LEGISLATION: Director Delikat introduced the legislation itern for Chair and Vice-Chair nominations. Commissioner McCaughan nominated Kiedrowski to remain Chair. Commissioner Kiedrowski accepted the nomination. Commissioner McCaughan nominated Commissioner Collins for Mce- Chair. It was moved by McCaughan and seconded by Houck to: Elect Commissioner Kiedrowski as Chair. Motion passed 6-0 It was moved by Kiedrowski and seconded by McCaughan to: Elect Commissioner Collins as Vice-Chair. Motion passed 6-0 Legislation Updates: Page I of4 LATE ITEMS: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. & PIBJANGELES - wasHtNGtox u_s - PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION I. Laurel Street Stairs- Subcommittee: Director Delikat reviewed the newly created Laurel Street Stairs Subcommittee which consists of three commissioners, Dallas Kiedrowski, Paul Collins, and Damon Houck, the Parks Director and Manager, and representatives from the Waterfiont District, Elevate PA, and the PA Chamber of Commerce. Director Delikat answered commissioner questions. 2. American Cruise Line- Preferential Lease Agreement: Director Delikat explained that the agreement has not gone to City Council yet because the City's Legal team is looking at the lease agreement that they have with the Department ofNatural Resources for the lease of the City Pier. Director Delikat acknowledged the great partnership between ACL and the City and intends to bring the updated agreement to City Council as soon as he gets additional information from Legal. 3. MACK athletics (Lefties)- Facility Use Agreement: Director Delikat shared that this 5- year agreement will go to City Council on May 5, 2026. Director Delikat noted that the delay of the agreement was caused because the City was waiting on confirmation fiom Mack athletics because of some possible language changes within the document. Once the City confirmed from Mack athletics that the document was fine as it, the City is now moving this forward to Council for approval. 4. Peace Pole at Pebble Beach Park: The Peace Pole Dedication on March 28,2026 had a great tumout which included the Rotary, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and city staff, including City Manager West. 5. Future Legislative Items Include: The Senior Center Non-Profit MOU, Klallam Language Sign at City Hall, and possible Erickson Skate Park Improvements. 1. Camping & Encampments- Overview of Parks Council Presentation: ln recent meetings City Council has addressed public concems regarding camping and encampments by hosting non-profit guest speakers to share their firsthand experiences working with the unhoused population in Port Angeles. The Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works, Legal Team, and Parks Department also presented before City Council. Director Delikat shared slides from the Parks presentation which highlighted maintenance performed by the parks crew in response to improper use ofthe 24-hour restrooms, Capital Project improvements to ensure spaces downtown are being used as intended, and environmental impacts as a result ofdamaged areas in the parks. Director Delikat also recognized Parks Caretaker, Jessica Adams for sharing her experience on Parks Crew to the City Council. Director Delikat answered questions from commissioners. Page 2 of 4 GUEST SPEAKER: None DIRECTOR'S REPORT: 7r= E;- - ORT A NGELES PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSIONv!, A S H I N G I O N U,S 2. Waterfront Trail Closure: The Waterfront Trail area fiom Rayonier Mill to Four Seasons Ranch has been reopened after a briefclosure. The trail had been closed due to a slide which made the trail unsafe and impassable for pedestrians and cyclists. Director Delikat highlighted the joint efforts of the Parks and Public Works Crew who removed debris and cleaned up the trail to make it accessible. 3. Ediz Hook Boat Launch Update: The Salmon Club recently created a Petition of Support for the Ediz Hook Boat Launch repair which received multiple signatures. Director Delikat, PW Director Scott Curtin, and Parks Manager Tim Tucker met with the Salmon Club to update the club on next steps. Director Delikat invited the group to a Capital Facilities Projects staff work session in May, encouraged them to attend public comment at the May Council Meeting, and invited them to present before the Parks Commission. 4. Peninsula Tennis Club- Erickson Playfield Tennis Courts (MOU): Director Delikat celebrated the efforts of the Peninsula Tennis Club, who raised $ I 70,000 to resurface, repaint, and add lighting to the Erickson Playfield tennis courts. Director Delikat noted that the club is invited to present at an upcoming Parks Commission meeting and is working with him to develop a new MOU. Anticipated construction for this project is in early July. 5. Capital Facilities Plan Process: The Capital Facilities Plan process is cunently underway. This process is an annually occurring 6-year planning tool which provides eligibility for grants. The council work session is May 26th, first reading is June 2"d, and another reading will be on June 16th before starting the budget process. Director Delikat will review the projects with the Parks Commission in an upcoming Commission meeting. 6. Port Angeles Fine Art Center/City of PA- RCO Grant: The next phase of Fine Arts Center updates will be to lay concrete this year in preparation for the addition of a new amphitheater. Director Delikat and Fine Arts Center Director Loewe are partnering on a Recreation and Conservation Office grant application to support this project. Director Delikat reviewed the gant process with Commissioners. 7. North Olympic Baseball & Softball Jamboree: Director Delikat thanked the Parks staff for their dedicated efforts preparing Lincoln Park for the baseball season. Director Delikat also recognized North Olympic Softball and Baseball, who purchase $22,000 (150 yards) of Diamond Dust for the Lincoln Park fields. The field is ready for the season and Parks is looking forward to hosting another state toumament in the park. 8. Marine Life Center Groundbreaking: The Fiero Marine Life Center held their groundbreaking event on April 8, 2026, which had great community tumout. This $34 million project which is also a partnership with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be a great addition to Pebble Beach Park and Field Hall. The center plans to have 20-24 employees in the new space, 14 wilt be full time. Page 3 of4 ,.9 L- - WASHINCiON U S ORT A NGELES PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMISSION and Judge, Clerk 9. Big Spruce Up- Waterfront District: The Sixth Annual Big Spring Spruce Up is happening Saturday, May 2nd from 9am to l2pm. 10. Lincoln Park Kids Fishing Derby: The Lincoln Park Kids Fishing Derby took place Saturday, April I I , 2026, for kids aged 5- 14. Director Delikat thanked the Fly Fisherman Club for taking over the derby which was previously hosted by Parks and Recreation and acknowledged Peninsula Daily News for featuring it each year. One of the difficulties this event has faced in recent years is the low levels of watfl in the ponds. Director Delikat noted that while this keeps the baseball fields from flooding, the pond is the lowest he has seen it in recent years. DISCUSSION: Commissioners inquired about the status of Locomotive #4. Director Delikat will address the progress ofthe new structure in the next meeting but noted that construction on the shelter is beginning soon. ADJOURNMENT: Chai rperson Kiedrowski adjoumed the meeting at 6 40 p.m n D edrowski, Chairperson Page 4 of4