HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/2018 Parks MinutesPORT ANGELES PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
March 15, 2018
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING: Chairperson Shargel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members Present: Commissioners Forrest, Kirsch, Shargel, Sinton, Tucker, Winslow & Wojnowski; Student
Representative Bailey. Staff Present: Director Delikat & Secretary Moore.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: It was moved by Commissioner Sinton and seconded by Commissioner Wojnowski to approve the
February 15 regular meeting minutes and the February 22 special meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin: Port Angeles resident and Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin invited the Parks,
Recreation & Beautification Commission members to work with City Council and other City departments to consider how
tree policies are handled throughout the City because of the value that trees provide to the community.
FINANCE & PACKET ITEMS: Director Delikat reviewed the latest revenue and expenditure reports with the Commission.
LEGISLATION:
1. Chair/Vice-Chair Elections: Commissioner Sinton nominated Commissioner Shargel to serve as Chair. Commissioner
Winslow seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Commissioner Wojnowski nominated Commissioner Winslow to
serve as the Vice -Chair, and Commissioner Forrest seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
GUEST SPEAKER:
1. Sean Coleman, Lincoln Park BMX Association: Lincoln Park BMX Association Track Operator Sean Coleman updated the
Commission on the progress being made at the track. The construction of the starting hill began in December and is
expected to be completed by April. The first race of the season is April 29 and on September 8-9 the track will host the
Washington State Finals, which is expected to bring more than 3,000 people to Port Angeles.
LATE ITEMS: None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Adopt -A -Bench Program: Director Delikat updated the Commission on the progress that has been made since the new
program was implemented. Letters were sent to original program participants according to what the department had on
file. Several other follow up attempts to the original Memorial & Donation Program participants are also in the works.
2. 101 West Welcome Sign: The Port Angeles High School students working on the welcome sign have completed the cut and
will begin painting the sign soon with help from Jackson Smart. Director Delikat asked the Commission to consider moving
the April 19 meeting to April 12 so that the students could practice their SkillsLISA State Competition presentation for the
Commission. The Commissioners came to the agreement to move the April meeting to Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
3. Playground Replacements: In 2018, there are five deteriorating playgrounds scheduled for removal for safety reasons—
Hazel Porter Kiel, Charles R. Willson, City Pier, Lincoln Park, and Wolverton Park.
4. 2018 Projects: Director Delikat provided the Commission with a brief overview on the department's capital facilities
projects scheduled for 2018.
5. Departmental Updates: Director Delikat provided the Commission with the following details—
a. The department is helping to facilitate a partnership between the PAHS Garden Club and the Community Gardens.
b. The repair of the Volunteer Field restrooms is nearly complete.
c. The Interlocal Agreement between the City and other agencies is in its final round of reviews by all involved parties.
d. The Naming/Renaming Public Facilities Policy language was slightly updated to reflect the criteria outlined in the
Naming/Renaming Public Facilities Nomination Form.
6. Future Items:
a. Future Guest Speaker - Steve Methner, Dream Playground Foundation
ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Shargel adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. The next meeting is on April 12, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers.
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