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Home My WebLink AboutJune 2005 - MinutesJEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING JUNE 1, 2005 A. OPENING BUSINESS Chair Rick Tollefson called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. in the Quilcene Community Center, Quilcene, Washington. Members Present: Rick Tollefson, (Chair), Joan Linderoth (Vice Chair), Judith Lucia, Judi Mackey, Philip Siemion, Mike Ryan, Eileen Rogers Members Absent: Brian Miller, Rich Stapf, Jr. Staff Present: Warren Steurer, Matt Tyler, Molly Hilt, Phil Saxton, Kelsey Brewer Guests: Rick Sepler, Chris Raikes (Quilcene Teen Center), Sally S. (Quilcene Teen Board), Bob Henderson (Quilcene Board), Bob Prill, Kathleen Emmerson, Leslie Burton Quorum: There was a quorum. Agenda: There were no additions or changes. Minutes: After noting that, under Item F, Metropolitan Parks District Subcommittee, Scott Walker, Glen Huntingford and Monica Mick -Hager should be listed as representing the sub -committee members, it was Moved by Judi Mackey, Seconded by Judith Lucia and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the May 4, 2005 meeting. B. OLD BUSINESS Larry Scott Trail Warren Steurer addressed the Board with information concerning the proposed swapping by the County and Mr. Jeff Chapman of equal value property at Cape George Road and Nelson Landing for the purpose of Larry Scott Trail continuity. HJ Carroll Park Mr. Steurer reported that the middle slab of the Rotary Pavilion is the last section to be poured; PT Rotary noon club is installing bar-b-ques at each wing; and PT Sunrise Rotary expects to do landscaping. It is anticipated that the Pavilion will be turned over to the County by mid -to -late June or early July. Milt Morris, Rotary project coordinator will work with Parks and Recreation on a grand opening celebration. Mr. Tollefson noted that this project has been nearly ten years in the making. Currently, the Park has and is being used for spring soccer programs, a Tri-Area Garden Club ceremony, the Dragon Tracks program and co-ed softball. Irondale Beach Nothing new to report. Irondale Neighborhood Park Staff has improved the infield and turf, and new direction signs to the park have been installed. Currently it is being used for softball, Little League and women's 45-plus softball. It was noted that usage appears to reduce vandalism. Page 1 of 3 Gibbs Lake: Trails, Challenge Course Between June 1 and June 17, there will be nine groups participating in the Challenge Course. They include The Blue Heron Middle School, Mountain View School, Chimacum Schools and The Discovery School. Two new spaces were created during the last month. Conservation Futures Eileen Rogers reported that at last month's meeting Commissioner Johnson announced that we did award two projects, both fully funded. There are seven board members, representing all segments of the County, who go out and physically walk the sites; members will meet again in June to perform administrative tasks. ORV Update Mr. Steurer reported on a public meeting held last week to discuss the IAC grant receipt and the move back into a focus group to develop a scope of work. While Off Road Vehicles currently use undesignated sites, it is the goal of staff and the focus group to locate a setting that works for everyone. It is anticipated that a consultant to lead the study will be selected in September - October, 2005. The next scheduled meeting will be at the Tri-Area Community Center, June 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Community Network It was reported that the Healthy Youth Coalition meets tomorrow, June 2; additionally, funding from the legislature is projected to be about 75 per cent of the previous commitment. Metropolitan District Sub -committee Ms. Rogers reported zero activity and zero information from the committee. Concerning the CEO meetings, it was felt that the sense of urgency was not appropriate and more discussion and working together was indicated. Skateboard Parks Mr. Steurer reported that a meeting is set for Saturday, June 18, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He is working with the Eagle Scout candidate, Tristan Stoch, putting together two committees to investigate the development and fundraising process for a skateboard facility at H.J. Carroll Park. The City of Port Townsend has upgraded its proposal, and it is unknown if any bid is accepted. Community Park Grant Program 2005 Mr. Steurer handed out information on community park grant applications. Judi Mackey and Eileen Rogers will form a sub -committee to review the park grant applications prior to the July 6 PRAB meeting. Strategic Plan Public Presentation The advisory board requested a public presentation, which will be held on June 8, 2005, 7:00 p.m., in the Spruce Room, WSU Extension. Summer Programs/Catalog Matt Tyler presented the final version of the Jefferson County Summer 2005 Recreation Guide. He emphasized some of the programs in the south county. C. NEW BUSINESS Quilcene and South County Parks and Recreation Plan Mr. Rick Sepler, Jefferson County, informed the Board of a workshop meeting held with the South County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee member for the purpose of identifying Page 2 of 3 resources available and a method to upgrade the Quilcene Park Plan. From that meeting, the need for an Action Plan became clear, guiding Parks and Recreation in steps to be taken in the next year. Mr. Sepler presented the draft Action Plan to the Board. The draft Plan identifies priorities, matters of safety being foremost; matters of function were the next level of priority, providing park and recreational services to the community. In addition, some funding sources were identified. Discussion ensued with the Board and members of the Quilcene community regarding some specific areas of interest, such as: hiking trails, bicycle trails, employment of local youth to supply and repair bikes, the camping area, play courts for tennis, basketball and skateboarding, play equipment, facilities and access for the disabled. After recommendation by Mr. Sepler, the Board took the following ACTION: Moved by Ms. Mackey, Seconded by Ms. Linderoth and carried unanimously to accept the Draft Quilcene Park and Recreation Work Program 2005-06, with consideration of comments made. D. STAFF REPORTS Staff commented that both H.J.Carroll Park and Memorial Field are being used and maintained extensively. Additionally, the Oak Bay campground is experiencing overflow use from Fort Flagler, indicating a possible county -wide outcome of increased camping. E. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE There was discussion by the Board and audience of the status of the undeveloped park on East Quilcene Bay. It was remarked that this is an important waterfront access, eagle habitat and great place to watch sunsets. Kathleen Emerson raised again the issue of the Quilcene campground, expressing that revenues from a more regulated (as in fee collection) and more operational (as in bathroom installation) facility may be capable of funding other projects. Mr. Steurer indicated staff will prepare cost estimates for upgrades. Ms. Lucia expressed appreciation of presentations by staff. F. SET NEXT MEETING DATE/ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:49 p.m. The next PRAB meeting is Wednesday, July 6, 2005, 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the first floor conference room of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Page 3 of 3 JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS P.O. Box 2070 1322 Washington Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 385-9160 Frank Gifford, Public Works Director Monte Reinders, P.E., County Engineer To: Warren Steurer Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board From: Kelli Larson, Jefferson County Public Works Re: Road Vacation for a portion of McKinley Street John and Mary McGillie, Petitioners Date: June 28, 2005 Attached is the information regarding the petition to vacate a county road right of way which I will be presenting at your meeting scheduled for July 6, 2005. The vacation request is for that portion of platted McKinley Street, being approximately 60 feet in width and 250 feet in length, lying between Tracts 45 and 76 in the plat of Irondale Acre Tracts, recorded in Volume 2 of Plats at Page 145 and amendment thereto recorded in Volume 6 of Plats at Page 154, records of Jefferson County, Washington. All located in Section 12, Township 29 North, Range 1 West, W.M. As far as I can tell, this vacation will not affect Parks and Rec or trails. No comments have been received from agencies or adjacent property owners. Today is the deadline for such responses. If you have comments, concerns or need further information regarding this matter prior to the scheduled meeting, please feel free to contact me at 385-9218. 100% Recycled Paper l COUNTY ROAD VACATION PETITION JOHN and MARY McGILLIE, PETITIONERS REQUEST The request is to vacate that portion of platted McKinley Street, being approximately 60 feet in width and 250 feet in length, lying between Tracts 45 and 76 in the plat of Irondale Acre Tracts, recorded in Volume 2 of Plats at Page 145 and amendment thereto recorded in Volume 6 of Plats at Page 154, records of Jefferson County, Washington. All located in Section 12, Township 29 North, Range 1 West, W.M. The principal petitioner states the following reason for requesting the road vacation: "The area of McKinley Road we wish to vacate separates two of our lots. Our I eason for vacating this area is to enhance the value of our property while providing greater flexibility in locating houses, septic systems and any other out -buildings erected by having a greater area to work within." t •• 1 it �e 7 • V1■ 7 to Q 7 ° VAc.3/12/79 LINDEN ST. o to ,• z 1 u 1/ Q =DIN 7 Bq r 14 ] 14 k ; 4 W O h F_— 6 ,2 '4V 1P 5 a ■ 11 LE ft 13' 1 x I s 1 b F 35 z 0 U z I.J ROOSEVELT ST. Z J W 7 46 75 0 ROOGEVELT STREET TRACTS J Z 47 74 MLNM - JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA June 1, 2005 12 noon to 2 p.m. Quilcene Community Center A. OPENING BUSINESS Call to order Introductions Roll Call Agenda Additions or changes Adoption Minutes Additions or changes Adoption B. OLD BUSINESS Larry Scott Trail HJ Carroll Park Irondale Beach Gibbs Lake: Trails, Challenge Course Conservation Futures ORV Update Community Network Met. District sub -committee Skateboard parks Community Park Grant Program 2005 Strategic Plan public presentation Summer programs / catalog C. NEW BUSINESS Quilcene & South County Parks and Recreation Plan: Rick Sepler / Staff D. STAFF REPORTS: F. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE G. SET NEXT MEETING DATE/ ADJOURNMENT