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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept. 2001 - MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 I. OPENING BUSINESS Chair Randy Kline called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. in the Main Floor Conference Room of the Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, Washington. Members Present: Randy Kline, Mike Ryan, Rick Tollefson Members Absent: David Whipple, Eileen Rogers, Frank Trafton, Jr., Judy French -Scott, Brian Miller Staff Present: Tim Black, Warren Steurer, and Nik Worden of Public Works; Jude Anderson of Jefferson County Health Guests: Kimberly Jackson and Tiffany Drewry, George Binney Quorum: There was a not quorum. Minutes: Due to a lack of a quorum, approval of the August 8, 2001 minutes was postponed until the October meeting. Agenda Changes: No additions. II. OLD BUSINESS A. Larry Scott Trail: Nik Worden reported that he has been working on grant paperwork and compliance with the new stormwater regulations. In the next month or so, construction should begin on the .9 mile section from Mill Road up past the railroad crossing. B. Chimacum Creek/Irondale Beach: The North Olympic Salmon Coalition may provide assistance in urging Fish and Wildlife to close the purchase of their portion of the Cotton property. Fish and Wildlife are concerned about the existence of a public access right to the beach. C. H.J. Carroll Park: Warren Steurer reported that there have been many activities and events at the Park. The high cost of irrigation is an issue. Vandalism has been minimal. By the end of the month, the maintenance building will be open for use. The caretaker position will soon be advertised and the chosen candidate is expected to be on site in late October. Little and Little Construction and Jefferson County Soccer Club will be partnering on the completion of the restroom and concession stand building. The goal is to open and begin renting the facility by mid- October. BMX activities should soon resume, with materials and coordination assistance by Parks staff. There should be some progress by the next Park's meeting. Tom Jay continues his work on the Salmon Bell, which should be complete in time for the Wild Olympic Salmon Festival on October 13ffi. Parks and Recreation received the donation of a large grill from Ft. Flagler State Park for placement in the concession stand. Bids were higher than anticipated for the McLarney basketball court project. Although $57,500 is currently available, additional funding is needed to make progress. In-house management of the project is being investigated. By fall, the sub base might be able to be laid for the court area and goals put in place. Fundraising activities may also begin in the fall. D. Comprehensive Plan Update: The PAB received a formal invitation to Task Force meetings at the Public Work's conference room on Tuesday, September 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 and Tuesday, October 2 from 2-4. The purpose of the meetings will be to review Tom Beckwith's drafts and assembled information. Public meetings to review all elements, goals, strategies, costs, and the financial plan will occur the third week of October on the 22"d, 23rd and 25th. The finished product will go to the BOCC to be followed by another public comment period. The PAB was encouraged to attend public and task force meetings. The question was raised whether this plan could be adopted separately from the formal adoption of the entire Jefferson County Comp.plan. E. Gibbs Lake — Boat Access: George Binney talked about preliminary plans for expanding the parking area to 10-12 vehicles and opening beach access for off-loading boats for hand launching into the lake. The proposed area is approximately 300 yards north of the swimming beach entrance. To address their concerns about traffic visibility, they would also like to reroute the nearby trail. A sani-can would be appreciated in the spring and fall. Local fishing clubs are willing to assist with projects including removal of the old dock and assisting with creating a sandy gravel launching area. Warren Steurer said discussions with Fish and Wildlife may be needed on the suggested beach improvements, but the 2002 budget would allow for some of these projects. George talked about the possibility for holding a spring fishing event at Gibbs Lake through the County's Recreation Program. Area fisherman would provide fishing, netting and cleaning assistance to youth as part of an event at Gibbs Lake or Lake Leland, the purpose of which is to educate youth about fishing and the environment. F. Community Network/YMCA: Jude Anderson, Community Network coordinator, provided an overview of the two task forces — the Birth-to-3 Coalition and the Prevention Council — that will continue with recent budget appropriations. She talked about how the County's involvement with the YMCA might benefit the Prevention Council's efforts to identify programs addressing risk factors. The YMCA would likely become part of the Prevention Council, providing them the information to coordinate programs with prevention in mind. The YMCA submitted a proposal to the City and County. While the County proposal was not funded, City Parks and Recreation recently recommended that the YMCA project move forward. The City is interested in privatizing recreation programs, thereby shifting existing programs to the YMCA structure. A Board will soon begin the planning process. Rick Tollefson described a WSU/4-H proposal for after -school programs in Chimacum called "Secure Rural Schools." There was additional discussion about the possibility for after -school programs, including the desire for a drop -in element. He recommended a subgroup investigate possible sites. G. Gibbs Lake — Trail Report: Quimper Trails Association (QTA) has been working on the backside trail and is interested in resuming discussion on opening up the trail to mountain bikes. H. Gibbs Lake — Ropes Challenge Course: Warren Steurer said two community work sessions have been held at Gibbs. Crews have roughed out sites and will next level areas and create trails. A volunteer day is set for October 6. The selling of elements will be part of the effort to raise the $15-16,000 needed to create the course. Project partners include OlyCAP, Port Townsend Rotary, Jefferson County and WSU 4-H. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Park Grants: Kimberly Jackson and Tiffany Drewry were present to discuss their Community Parks Grant project to coordinate fundraising activities for the purchase of replacement playground equipment for the Port Townsend Community Center. In addition to distributing an information flyer, they showed pictures of equipment, discussed proposed placement and expressed interest in gating this presently fenced area. The Port Townsend Cooperative Playschool organization has 48 members and they plan to expand their $12,000 fundraising efforts to a mailing list of 500 interested community members and to the community at large through newspaper articles. They agreed to work with Parks staff on the details of this project. B. Park & Campground. An advertisement has been placed for an artist to finish the soul salmon purchased with a Community Parks Grant. The PAB may select an artist at the next meeting. Ed Edwards of the Port Townsend Athletic Fields Association contacted Parks about their interest in improving the courthouse basketball court. A current 2002 budget item is the resurfacing of the tennis Jeff. Co. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of September 12, 2001— Page 2 courts at the same site. It was stated that a basketball court improvement project at the courthouse should be mentioned in the County's Comprehensive Plan update. To date, roughly $20,000 in camp fees have been collected, consistent with the $20-21,000 typically collected in a season. Crews are hard at work on the turf at Memorial Field and H.J. Carroll, getting them in shape for the field sports season. C. ORV Use: Warren Steurer referred to a memo from Nik Worden which provides information on the idea of redesignating property at the Jefferson County International Airport (JCIA) for "other than aviation" use by ORVs. This property is next to the power line right of way currently used by motorcycles. More information is still needed on whether there are land use issues. Port General Manager Larry Crockett suggested Parks present possible site options at (JCIA) to the Port Commission. IV. STAFF REPORTS Recreation: Tim Black reported that Junior Soccer starts October 7. There has been good response. There will be a mini soccer clinic in Brinnon preparing youth for the Junior Soccer league and jamboree. There will also be four additional weekend games in Brinnon that will follow. Brinnon has 70 youth participating from grades K-8 and after -school programs are going well. He will also be teaching basketball instruction in Brinnon during Christmas vacation. Programs proposed in the next budget are an adult 3 on 3 City League, fly-fishing instruction, sponsoring the Quilcene Community Thespians, Chimacum language and culture courses, and Chimacum after -school programs. Some of the programs will depend on grants and partnerships. Parks and Rec. is also interested in sponsoring City league tournaments and more open gyms at Brinnon. When the concession at H.J. Carroll is ready next year, they will also increase programs at that location. He believes some revenue will come from the concession grill. There was additional discussion about the need for more partnerships and discussion between County Recreation and Schools. V. ADJOURNMENT There was continued interest in the possibility for a Board retreat or regular Park's Board meeting at Gibbs Lake. The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m. The next meeting is Wednesday, October 10, 2001. Jeff. Co. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of September 12, 2001—Page 3 Imo KS Aavl :Sn B na-"J JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS P.O. BOX 2070 PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368 (360) 385-9160 NOTICE OF PETITION TO VACATE A COUNTY ROAD OR ALLEY Attached is a description of a proposal to vacate a county road or alley that comes within your department's jurisdiction. A recommendation from your department must be made by October 16, 2001. If you have any questions on the proposed vacation, please contact this office. COUNTY ROAD VACATION PETITION WILLIAM J. GALLOWAY, PETITIONER REQUEST The request is to vacate that portion of platted Grant Street, being approximately 60' wide and 596' in length, lying between tract 68 and tract 69 in the plat of Irondale Acre Tracts as recorded in volume 2 of plats page 145, records of Jefferson County, Washington. Situated in Section 12, Township 29 North, Range 1 West, WM. The principal petitioner states the following reason for requesting the road vacation: 'T We don't want a county road built between our properties. 2) We would like to build a driveway that curves to preserve existing trees and limits visibility down the driveway and this is not allowed in county right of ways (road must be straight and down the centerline)." s9s.9' LINE. )CATION 1RY ;HOWN 72 71 JEFFERSON ST. 70 F- } W Z Y 69 U VACATION AREA/GRANT ST • r s 1 2 7 4 S co 1 e n 2p � � 7 1q C—S 18 u 921073018 TAX 10 WITH SUBJECT 54 TO EASE. 0 5.22 a. {` M 921073017 ' TAX 9 WITH SUBJECT O TO EASE. 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