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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 2003 - MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2003 I. OPENING BUSINESS Acting Chair Rick Tollefson called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM in the Main Floor Conference Room of the Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, Washington. Members Present: Joan Linderoth, Mike Ryan, Bob Henderson, Rick Tollefson Member Absent: Brian Miller (Chair), Eileen Rogers (Vice Chair), Randy Kline Staff Present: Warren Steurer, Tim Black, Nik Worden, and Wendy Ward of Public Works Guests: None Quorum: There was a quorum Agenda: In order to accommodate Staff schedules, the agenda was reordered to address New Business before Old Business Minutes: A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the minutes of the April meeting. II. NEW BUSINESS Road Vacations: Wendy Ward reviewed the following proposed road vacations, the first three of which are County -initiated: • Tyner Road. This is a private driveway in a neighborhood across from the H.J. Carroll Park that is not being maintained by the County. The current easements would remain. Bob Henderson moved that this vacation has no Parks significance. The motion was seconded and carried by unanimous vote. • North Old Flagler Road. This road, which is not maintained by the County, should have been vacated when it was realigned and given to the State. Bob Henderson moved that this vacation has no Parks significance. The motion was seconded and carried by unanimous vote. ■ Watson Road. The road is currently gated at both ends and has not been maintained for some time. Pope Resources owns the surrounding properties. Bob Henderson moved that this vacation has no Parks significance. The motion was seconded and carried by unanimous vote. • Lot 1 of Ocean Groves Estates, which is served by Discovery Crest Place. The petitioner —owner of Lot 1 — wants to increase his property for a driveway and a garage. Bob Henderson moved that this vacation has no Parks significance. The motion was seconded and carried by unanimous vote. Related to the Chimacum Creek Park, Wendy Ward reported having attended a presentation by Randy Johnson on the Department of Fish and Wildlife plan, which provides no drivable access to the mouth of Chimacum Creek. Public Works expects to receive a petition to vacate from Fish and Wildlife in the future. III. OLD BUSINESS A. H.J. Carroll Park: Warren reported that there have been many reservations of the picnic shelter, resulting in some revenue. Staff worked with the Labyrinth organizers, who had held an event this past weekend. There was a nice article in today's paper about the BMX park. The County placed soil on the track to keep rocks safely covered. Twenty-five to 35 volunteers assisted. B. Summer Dances: Warren noted that he and Port Townsend resident Neil Richter are working on a series of three dances. The first would be a community dance with young people and adults on June 21", which is also opening day for the basketball court. A three -on -three basketball tournament is being organized. Arrangements for concession stand partners have yet to be made. The July 19 and August 16 events would be youth -focused concert / dances, also with concession operations. They are considering having BMX and skateboard exhibitions to encourage youth to attend. To organize a teen committee for these events, Warren is working with the teen centers, which will also benefit financially. The Healthy Youth Coalition is a possible partner. C. Larry Scott Trail: Nik Worden reported that the public open house planned for 4-8:00 PM on May 15" would focus on property owners directly affected by the next trail segment. These residents received an invitation and the event was advertised in the newspaper as an open public meeting. He reviewed the current 3.5-mile route, which begins at Highway 20 and ends on Discovery Road on the north end of the Chevy Chase Golf Course. While the County still needs to acquire five parcels, it now owns most of the property needed. There remain some concerns about unauthorized use of the trail corridor. Warren noted that `Be In Control of Your Dog" signs were placed on Larry Scott Trail. D. Chimacum Creek/lrondale Beach Park: Nik reported that he is working on a contract for the tank clean-up and minor site improvements. Because they are in a fish habitat zone, it might take a year to get permits for other work on this site. He would be soliciting bids this week from hazardous waste and disposal companies and checking the small works roster for the placement of log barriers on the existing usage road. Warren noted there is another subcommittee meeting set on May 22"d. County Sheriff Mike Brasfield agreed to come to an upcoming PAB meeting to talk about this park and park issues in general. E. Gibbs Lake: Warren Steurer circulated an operation/procedures manual for the WSUA-H Ropes Challenge Course, authored by Kelli Johnson from Turtle Bay Challenge Course. He would meet with her tomorrow along with Matt Duchow, a psychologist from the Sequim School District who will train local trainers. Members were encouraged to tour the course facility. F. Community Network: Rick Tollefson and Warren Steurer reported on the "Clear and Present Danger" forum on drugs and alcohol that the PAB, as part of the Community Network, helped sponsor in Chimacum. G. Conservation Futures: No report. H. Community Pavilion: The County continues to meet with East Jefferson Rotary on this project. The County expects to complete the site plan and other details by the end of this month, allowing the Rotary to start construction in June/July. The goal is to finish by October's Wild Olympic Salmon Festival. I. 2003 Parks and Rec. District: Warren said the County Administrator and City Manager have discussed this issue and while there is interest in investigating this funding option, it does not appear that the City or County is interested in pursuing it for 2004. J. Community Parks Grants: • Gathering Place: Warren Steurer reported having contacted Linda Ferris to determine their grant needs, for which they would be submitting a proposal. Quilcene Community Center Playground Park: Warren said that with the receipt of the parks grant, there is now a push to involve community partners in plans for a park revitalization project. He had spoken to several interested Quilcene citizens on Monday and planned to meet with them again next week to discuss ideas for replacing the preschool/elementary playground equipment, resurfacing the tennis court and adding some above ground skateboard equipment and developing a group campfire area. Clearing/ thinning of the woods and trails are being considered to add more light to the park and make the park more "user friendly' for the community. Improvements to the camping area might also be possible, but the goal is to enhance it for community use. It was suggested that the organizers in Quilcene might be referred to the Port Townsend playgroup organizers who raised funds for the Community Center playground. Regarding water needs for that area as raised by Bob Henderson, Warren noted that the park well provides water for the community center, the park and two businesses. While there are park needs,. the water issues would go beyond the Parks Board to involve negotiations between the County and the PUD. Jeff. Co. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of May 7, 2003— Page 2 IV. STAFF REPORTS • Tim Black reported that many players attended the Brad Brown Basketball Tournament, enough to assemble seven teams for the two-day event. Thanks to Chimacum School's waiving the $575 rental fee, $1100 was raised for the Brad Brown Scholarship Fund. It is hoped that this could be an annual event. • He circulated a poster for the basketball camps to be held in Aug 4-8 for boys and July 21-25 for girls. A full -page in the Leader will advertise Jeff Co. Summer Programs, including the dances, which will coincide with three -on -three tournaments. • Many youth will be attending Camp Arnold in Eatonville. • The Rec. Center will also be open all summer, as opposed to last year's abbreviated schedule. • The Brinnon Soccer Camp will be led by Randy Kline, who will coordinate staffing with the Jefferson Soccer Club. All participants will receive a t-shirt though sponsors. • Trout Unlimited will sponsor a fishing derby for ages 4-15 on June 71h at Lake Leland. • There will be a Summer Activities Camp at H.J. Carroll Park for ages 7 to 13 Monday -Thursday (9AM-3PM) for $40/week or $200 for all six weeks. The drop in -fee would be $15/day (June 23- July 31). ■ The Jefferson Soccer Club will also coordinate a Pro -Excel soccer camp. Rick Tollefson asked about the possibility of the County providing an after -school program at Chimacum School. Tim Black noted that once the outdoor shelter is finished at H.J. Carroll Park, they could hold more programs in that location. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:05 PM. The next meeting is Wednesday, June 4, 2003. Jeff. Co. 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