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Home My WebLink AboutApril 1999-Minutes11/18/2002 14:14 13603854928 SANDER-.S/RUTENBECK PAGE 03 JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FOR APRIL 14, 19" L OPENING BUSINESS Member Rick Tollefson called the ,meeting to order at 12:07 p.m, in the basement conference room of the Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, Washington. Members Present: Dick BrodeM Judy French -Scott, Char Laughlin, Randy Kline, Rick Tollefson, David Whipple Members Absent: Karen Kautzman, Frank Trafton, Jr_, Kate Spear Staff Present: Tim Black, Warren Steurer, Jefferson County Public Works Guests: Commissioners Dan Harpole; Frank D'Amore, Peninsula Skysailors; Gale Jenkins, Citizen Minutes: Minutes of the Match 10, 1999 meeting were reviewed/approved, Quorum: There was a quorum. Agenda: The addition of a discussion on the Off -Leash Park IL OLD BUSINESS A. H.J. CanoU Park: I. Advisory Board: Warren Steurer reported at their last meeting, project manager Valerie Green provided an update on the restroom project. They are considering drain field siting options and have reviewed building designs. There are budgetary concerns that may need to be addressed. The timeline for completing the restroom project is October/Novanber 1999. Volunteer, Mike Galmukoff, has been in contact with. Warren about working on the BMX track. Werner► distributed a draft copy of rules and regulations for H.I. Carroll Park and Memorial Field, including a revenue sheet. This document will be, reviewed at the next PAB meeting. 2. Playground. Warren distributed information on the Family Play Date to be held May 22. This event, coordinated by County Packs and Recreation, the Tri-Area Pxesebool Co-op and Domestic Violence is intended to raise $10,000 for the purchase of playground equipment and site prep. Being considered under Phase II of the playground project is an interactive bronze turtle sculpture by Mark Stevenson of River Dog Foundry, 3. Aquaik Center,' The next rnectittg will be held 1bursday, April 15 And will include a panel discussion of pool bond situations with representatives froin Bainbridge Island, Whidbey island, and Sequirn, 4. FieldlReereartlon: Tirn Black reported the field maintenance crew has been working on leveling and top -dressing a rougkt field area for M'reation as well as auldhary parking. An adult soccer tournament is scheduled for August, S Larry Scott Vail: Judy French -Scott expressed concern about progress on the project because of limited staff time in Public Works. Dan Hsrpole said he believed the part-time hire is still in -process. Warren said stoma damage along the trail was cleared by Community Service workers and City and County Pis maintenance staffs continue to work cooperatively on trail rnaintcnance. C. Gibbs LakelTrails: Randy Kline reported another 2-hour work party was held on Sunday, April 11. Fourteen sign posts were placed and a bypass trail was cut for the safety of horscback riders. The trails 11/18/0-00ZO 14:14 13603854928 SANDERS/RUTENBECK PAGE 04 are in good condition and the signs will be erected in the next couple of weeks. Warren said he wants to work with Quimper Trails to get a trail kiosk with a trap placed at the parking lot. w� D. Gibbs 1.ake/Glyntprr Peninsula Raper Challenge Course: Rick Tollefson reported the WSU Extension D#fice is ila the process of Hiring a 4-H coordinator, lfiis person could also serve as ropes course manager. E. .l;lem SeYIYlppee Program. Rick Tollefson said the program in decree will run from retie -duly for six to eight weeks. The program is lacking funds, since it did not do well in the granting process. The ropes program could be an element of the Best Self program. P, '99 Communkty Park Grants.- Warren said advertisements have been placed in The ,Deader and PLnlnsula l)arly News. 'nuee applications have bean requested. Dan Harpole said Mark Welch has expressed interest in creatitrg a documentary video on County parks. G. ,hoard Retreal: Warren distributed an updated County,Parks brochure. The retreat with potluck is scheduled for sarurday, May S from 9:3t7 to 1:00. A hikeNiko ride will start at 8.Oo am. Suggested discussion topics were: Community Park Grants, Gibbs Take roaster plan, H.1, Carroll long-range plans (future me. center in the Tri•Area), review of amendments to the long-range objectives in the Comp. Plan, Parks Board functions, and a Parks and Recreation District. ]OIL NEW BUSINESS A. Announcement., David Whipple announced Tian Black was named Coach of the Year in this any by the Association of Referees. B. Oil -Leath Park: Cnrest Gale Ierjkins expressed her interest in pursuing the development of an off ]sash prmrk. She volunteered to visit other off leash sites and gather information. Rick Toliefsort suggested Gale coordinate efforts with Kate Spear and Karen Kautxman. C. +Paraglidfng - Peninvula Skysailors: Guest Frank D'Amore presented his Fly Site Proposal for a designated site on Mill Hill. Frank said the proposed strip of property is listed as PT Paper property but is flow County property as part of the Larry Scott Trail acquisition. As an adjacent property owner, the fort Townsond Paper Corp. has expressed initial support of the project and will faamalixe their approval once the PAS approves. The land configuration around the launch site allows for an excellent and safe practice of this sport. pilots would land by the .Port shop on the grassy area. The site would be for novice to intermediate users, not beginners. Frank reviewed erosion considerations and liability issues. He indicated the sport is fairly dangerous, similar in risk to rnotorcyeling or mountain hiking. Control of usage would be through sigttage stating that flying at the site is disallowed if you are not an msured member of USRGA (United States Hang Gliding Association) or do not carry personal liability insut-anm Protecting damages to people or personal property as a result ofyour y activities. The sign would also include two phone numbers to call for questions and weather conditions. Frank asked for a cooperative relationship between Jefferson County, the mill, adjacent landowners, and Peninsula Skywilors in developing a proposal to create erosion control measures at the site. He is planning to request a couple of County engineering staff hours to review the site and them consider .hiring an engineer to help develop an erosion control proposal. Initial PAB concerns are control of the site without regular monitoring, erosion control measures, trail usage for pilot gear, and cantflicts with local eagle populations. Dan Harpole suggested Frank gather information from state Parks about the responsibilities of local groups and other launch sites, After thm is PAB support, hold ar public hearing to capture the legal elerxu nts including proper public noticing. Although the launch site is County property, the lauding site is not so the public hearing process explair mg the proposal is required. A video was shown of pamglider instruction. Beginners receive three to four days of intense instruction. Novice licenses require 20-40 hours of air time and 50 hours for an Jeff. Co. Parka & Rccredrion Advisory Board Mutates of April 14, 1999 Pegs 2 11/18/2002 14:14 13603854928 SANDERS/RUTENBECK PAGE 05 'ntexmediate license. Dan Harpole recommended the PAB tak,0 action next month and then bring it before the BOCC. Frank mentioned Dixon Whitc, instrucror and a USHoA official, is willing to come in May to look at the site and make reOxnxnendatjons. He would certification, also give the site USIIGA IV. ST"F REPORTS -None v. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE Ilan Harpnle announced that on Saturday, ApziI 17 there will he a cleanup on the .Point Hannon property. As a 1999 chancy rnernbm of'the cable public access ct�r►ne], County mpresentativcs can turn videos over far display On Channel 42, PTV (385-4&so)- VL ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 1999. Leff. Co. Parka & ltccr Auou Adviwq Bomd Minutm Of April 14,1999 Page 3