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PARKS COMMISSION AGENDA
June 10, 2002
6:30PM
Parks Commission Minutes
Connie Kroeplin
The Parks Commission meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at Silver Point Park. Our goal
is to tour Silver Point Park, Tower Park and Central Park before the regular meeting.
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF MAY 13, 2002 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES.
IV. AUGIE WONG WILL BE PRESENT TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL PARK.
V. REPORTS:
A. Community Services
B. School Board
C. Sports Boosters
VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
VII. ADJOURNMENT.
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PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
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May 13, 2002
7:00 p.m.
Conference Room
10 I. CALL TO ORDER.
11 Chair Jindra called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.
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13 I1. ROLL CALL.
14 Present: Chair Jindra, Vice Chair Doug Koehntop, Commissioners Daniel
15 Ganley, Julie Gebhardt, Colleen Hallada, and Jan Jenson.
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17 Absent: Commissioner George Wagner.
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19 Also Present: Public Works Director Jay Hartman; Representative from
20 Community Services Diane Skrivseth; Representative from the
21 School Board Denise Dunn; Augie Wong, BRW; Independent
22 Contractor Maurie Anderson.
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24 III. APPROVAL OF MARCH 11, 2002 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES.
25 Motion by Vice Chair Koehntop, second by Commissioner Hallada, to approve the March 11,
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30 IV. AUGIE WONG WILL BE PRESENT TO DISCUSS PROGRESS ON CENTRAL PARK
31 REDEVELOPMENT.
32 Chair Jindra indicated that Augie Wong and Maurie Anderson were present to update the
33 Commission on the progress of Central Park, as well as the schedule for the project. She added
34 that weather has been a problematic factor thus far.
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36 Wong indicated that he met with the contractors back in March to discuss the coordination of the
37 different projects for the park. He indicated that he hopes to have a schedule for the Commission
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40 Wong indicated that the building portion of the project will take around four months.
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42 Wong indicated that the fiber -optics have slightly delayed things, as they are waiting for
43 relocation of them by the school. He stated that, while waiting for the fiber -optics to be moved,
44 they have begun some utility work; and mainline water line work. Wong indicated that the delay
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47 Commissioner Jenson asked about the role that weather has played in the delay. Wong estimated
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Commissioner Ganley asked if they were ahead of schedule last fall when they brought in the
dirt. Wong indicated that they were ahead of schedule at that point, but then they encountered
the environmental problems.
Wong stated that 300 tons of soil was hauled away, as a result of the testing that had been done
on the soil. Wong stated that, at this point, no more excavation is necessary, and that they were
just doing base -grading and utilities. He added that they anticipated being finished with the
utility work by the end of next week.
Commissioner Ganley asked how much base -grading was left. Wong stated that about 25% of
base -grading remained; with the ball -field included it was a total of about 35%. Wong added
that, once they are done with base -grading, and if the weather holds, the process moves quite
quickly.
Wong stated that the good thing about the project is that it is big, but not complicated, with
details concentrated in one area.
Wong indicated that the side hill should be done next week, at which point they would begin to
construct the building.
Chair Jindra asked about the practice football field, and if it was included in the remaining
percentage of base -grading to be done. Wong indicated that the practice field was included in the
35% total.
Chair Jindra asked about drain -tile, and their previous conversation. Wong stated that, prior to
installing the final base, the contractors are aware that they need to have proper drainage.
Commissioner Ganley asked for a schedule completion date for the field. Wong estimated that
the field should be completed by the end of September.
Chair Jindra asked about touring the site next month. It was determined that the Commission
would meet at the site at 6:30 prior to their next meeting of June 10, 2002, for a walking tour.
Commissioner Ganley wondered how possible it was to keep the schedule on track with regard to
seeding. Wong stated that the contractors also want to stay on schedule. Wong reviewed the
details of the seeding process, and the various increments of time that are required for successful
germination.
Commissioner Ganley asked Wong if it would be possible to open any portion of the park ahead
of schedule.
Commissioner Gebhardt stated that they did not want to jeopardize any of the progress on the
park, by opening even a portion of the park earlier than anticipated. Commissioner Ganley
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elaborated on his desire, as the community would be greatly appreciative.
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3 Wong understood Commissioner Ganley's desire, yet, stated it would be very difficult to open
4 only a portion. He added that, should problems arise with surrounding areas which are not yet
5 opened, they would have big problems.
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Chair Jindra asked about the wet -deck, and the budget. Wong stated that appeared to be okay at
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Wong reiterated the need for nice weather in order for the project to continue on schedule.
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Chair Jindra indicated that she had attended the Huskies Dugout Club meeting to explore their
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desire to pay for the lights. She indicated that the club raised $10,000, and Jindra indicated that
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they needed another $80,000490,000 in order for the lighting to be covered. The club decided to
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table the item at this time. She added that she informed the club that they could not put lights
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only on the varsity field, and not the other two multi -use fields.
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Wong confirmed that the lights would cost at least $87,000.
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REPORTS.
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A. Community Services.
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Diane Skrivseth stated that they were doing okay without the park. She added that they
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were focused on the end result.
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B. School Board.
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Denise Dunn stated that things were continuing on regardless of the fields that are out of
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commission. She indicated that there were several different task forces that were still in
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need of people participating, and urged everyone to think about joining any of them.
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C. Sports Boosters.
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George Zurbey was not present.
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OTHER BUSINESS.
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Chair Jindra had requested that Todd Hubmer, WSB, be present to answer questions regarding
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Silver Point Park. He was unable to attend, so Jay Hartman informed the Commission on the
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Hartman indicated that the easterly portion of the park has been hydro -seeded within the last
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couple of weeks, and that the electrical lighting has been re -installed. He added that they are still
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awaiting funds for the building contract.
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Chair Jindra indicated that they need a bathroom at 36`" at Wilshire Park. Hartman indicated that
it was school property. Commissioner Gebhardt indicated that she would follow-up on the need
for the bathroom.
Chair Jindra referred to the quarterly newsletter to which she contributes. She indicated that they
are quickly running out of funds from the city, and wondered about a wish -list program where
residents could buy anything for the park from equipment to trees.
Vice Chair Koehntop stated that they needed to determine the specifics before they make any
promises that they do not want to keep.
Anderson indicated that a fiberglass plaque would work for a marker on trees, if the Commission
wanted to offer the option. He added that a signed thank -you letter from the mayor was another
option. He suggested that they be sure to be consistent with whatever they decide to do.
Hartman stated that he was in favor of donations of trees, as they are the most permanent.
The Commission tossed around a few ideas regarding a donation program, and decided that they
would think about it and re -visit the issue at the next meeting.
Anderson indicated that they would need to stay on top of the program in order for it to be
successful.
ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Commissioner Jenson, second by Vice Chair Koehntop, to adjourn the meeting at
7:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Courtney Seesz
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Motion carried unanimouslv.
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