HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 1999 - MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1999
I. OPENING BUSINESS
Chair Frank Trafton, Jr. called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. in the basement conference room of the
Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, Washington.
Members Present: Frank Trafton, Jr., Dick Broders, Judy French -Scott, Char Laughlin,
Randy Kline, Rick Tollefson
Members Absent: Karen Kautzman and David Whipple
Staff Present: Tim Black, Warren Steurer, Jefferson County Public Works
Guests: Commissioner Richard Wcjt, George Binney and Howard Armstrong,
Citizens
Minutes: Minutes of the June 9, 1999, meeting were reviewed/approved.
Quorum: There was a quorum.
Agenda: No changes.
U. OLD BUSINESS
A. K.I. Carroll Park:
1. Aquatic Center: The next meeting is Thursday, July 18 at 4:30 at the WSU Extension Office.
Sue Jacobs of the Clallam County Recreation District will be a guest. Advisory Board member
Julia Beckman and Warren met with the Tri Area Chamber of Commerce and provided an update
on the project. The advisory committee will be looking for creative ways to fund and conduct a
feasibility study. Richard We jt mentioned the County received a letter from the City of Port
Townsend requesting funds for upkeep of the Port Townsend Pool.
2. Playground: The subcommittee met last week. Playground equipment has been ordered and it
should be delivered by mid August. Parks staff is preparing the area and other donations and
fundraising will continue.
3. Restroom/Concession: The advisory board met last Monday and discussed the restroom and
concession facility. Valerie Green is working with volunteers, including Bill Irwin. August is the
target for breaking ground on the building.
4. Field and Recreation: A soccer tournament will be held in August and a Pet Fair is scheduled
for July 24.
5. Other: Warren has been working with Mike Thornilly and the horse shoe group on plans for
four tournament pits. All labor and materials will be donated.
B. Gibbs Lake: Guest George Binney reported that area fly fisherman have joined and are involved in a
process with the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to turn Gibbs Lake into a "quality lake." This
designation by the Department would classify the lake as a catch and release area. The same group
will also be looking for County assistance in designating a boat launching area for better access to the
lake. Warren said the State Department of Fish and Wildlife is responsible for open waters in the state
and they will make a proposal to Jefferson County for the "quality lake" designation. A nine person
board at the State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife will make the final decision. Guest Howard Armstrong
spoke of the need for a boat launching area and his desire to see only boats with electric non -gas
motors. Warren stated that some of his concerns are swimrner/boat launching conflicts and whether
the primitive road could handle boat trailers. Rick Tollefson suggested reviewing the Gibbs Lake
master plan and the variety of uses proposed at the lake. A subcommittee was assembled including:
Rick Tollefson, Randy Kline, Char Laughlin, Judy French -Scott, George Binney, Howard Armstrong.
C. Larry Scott Trail. Warren reported the trail is in good condition and there have been only a few
vandalism issues. Public Works has hired Nik Worden as architectural coordinator and he will work as
project coordinator/manager on Larry Scott Trail. He will start Monday, July 18. Warren will invite
him to the next PAB meeting.
D. Paraglidkg: Warren distributed the Draft Aircraft Ordinance for County Parks dated July 7, 1999.
The document was duplicated from what was adopted by Washington State Parks for aircraft. If a
group is interested in designating a site, the process outlined in the ordinance can be used.
E. Chimacum Creek -- IAC Grant. Warren, Joe Breskin and Mium Rubin -Crump will make a
presentation to IAC on August 3 regarding the Cotton Property.
F. Off -Leash Area: Char Laughlin reported a petition is being circulated and locations are being
investigated.
G. BestSelf/Yippee Program: The Quilcene camp is in progress with 16 participants.
H. Parks and Recreation - Rules and Regulations: Warren handed out an updated fees schedule.
Italicized items are updates since its last review. This document will eventually be sent to the BOCC
for their review. The PAB discussed an appropriate winter fee at Lower Oak Bay. Frank Trafton, Jr.
recommended lowering the winter rate below $6.00.
III. NEW BUSINESS
Community Park Grant -- Labyrinth: Warren reviewed Joanna Reenstra's proposal for creating a
labyrinth at H.J. Carroll Park. Joanna Rienstra circulated drawings and information on labyrinths for
review by the PAB. The area proposed is 90 feet across. Joanna will consult with a landscape architect and
an engineer on what and how to plant. Volunteers in partnership with the County would handle ongoing
maintenance. Rick Tollefson made a motion to approve a $2,000 community park grant for Joanna
Reinstra's labyrinth project at 11.4. Carroll Park. The motion was seconded and approved.
IV. STAFF REPORTS
Field and Recreation: Tim Black reported Memorial and H.J. Carroll fields are growing well. The NW
Soccer Camp closed last week with 40-50 kids. Thirty-five kids are involved in the Sky Hoops basketball
program in Chimacum. The swim bus from Brinnon has had an increasing number of kids participating --
20 last week. Recreation specialist Debbie Boehling is helping out with the swim bus and will also be
organizing a kite and wind sock tie die workshop at the Rec. Center. Thiq-eight kids attended the
Salvation Army Cainp. New basketball goals have been ordered for the coqrthouse park. On August 21,
there will be a 2-liter bottle rocket building workshop at H.J. Carroll Park. Tim attended and shared
information from a recent methamphetamine awareness class.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 1999.
Jeff. Co. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Minutes of July 14, 1999
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