HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-2003AUBURN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
Tuesday, March 4, 2003
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Vicki Gilthvedt. Those members present in addition to Dr. Gilthvedt
were Roger Thordarson, Greg Clark, Jerry Butts, and Paul Wohlheuter. Pete Whittall and Bob Jones
were absent. Also in attendance were Eagle Scout Larry Wellman, Minister Jerry Larson, and Landscape
Architect Erik Sweet of David Evans and Associates. Staff present were Parks Planning and
Development Manager Dan Scamporlina, and Parks Secretary Ann Fuqua.
Minutes
The minutes of the February 4, 2003 meeting were carried over to the April meeting as there was not a
majority of the people who attended the February meeting in attendance tonight.
Correspondence./Public Input
Old Business
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Jerry_ Larson of His Ministry_
Mr. Larson thanked the Board for their generosity in allowing him to use the Veteran's Memorial
Building to house his program to feed the homeless. He reported that he is still working with the
Muckleshoot Tribe to find, and fund, a permanent shelter location. He is currently using the
building on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. They
are providing between 400 - 500 meals a month, and have from 45-50 people each day. He
noted that the diversity of the group is changing; they are seeing more families and those people
who are under-employed.
Mr. Butts commented that there was a problem in his neighborhood with a group of people who
were camping out. They were felons and drug users, and were problematic to the police and the
neighbors. He asked if Mr. Larson was working with felons, and if the City had noted any
additional problems. Mr. Larson said that some of his people had arrest records, but felt that this
program was beneficial to the community. Mr. Larson said that he was working to get people off
the streets and not to enable them to continue as they were. Mr. Butts was concerned about the
nearness to the high school. Mr. Wohlheuter expressed that he was also concerned when the
original request was made by Mr. Larson.
Mr. Wohlheuter moved to extend Mr. Larson's request for an additional three months. Mr.
Thordarson seconded
MOTION PASSED
Mr. Butts asked that we invite the Assistant Police Chief to our next meeting and get a police
perspective on this issue. It was agreed that we would issue the invitation.
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IV. New Business
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Larry Wellman Eagle Scout Project
Scout Larry Wellman said that he had talked to Steve Madsen and Mike Miller about an Eagle
Scout project, and he proposed to scrape and paint the exterior of the Les Gove Multipurpose
Building. The Department will provide the materials and Mr. Wellman will organize a labor
party and do the painting.
Mr. Butts moved to approve the project; seconded by Mr. Thordarson.
MOTION PASSED
Synthetic Turf Systems - Erik Sweet of David Evans and Associates
Mr. Scamporlina introduced Landscape Architect Erik Sweet, who came to explain to the Board
about artificial turf grass, and brought samples of the different materials used. Mr. Sweet
explained that several cities and schools are going to artificial turf. Some groups are parmering
to share the initial costs involved, which can run $500 - 700,000 and has a warranty for eight
years. The artificial turf is environmentally sensitive; there is no need to water, fertilize, mow,
etc. The cost to water and maintain is eliminated. Built on a crushed rock base, the product is
made out of used tires, so it is recycling otherwise useless materials.
Mr. Sweet noted that while the initial cost is high, the cost-per-use is lower than a natural field.
A field made of natural material will stand up to about 100,000 uses; the artificial turf will get
250-300,000 uses yearly.
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40-Acre Golf Course Property
Mr. Faber will speak to this topic next month.
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Park Naming Committee Recommendation
Mr. Scamporlina reported that the name "Sunset Park" was forwarded to the Planning and
Community Development Committee and on to Council. The dedication of this park will be held
on May 10th.
Off-Leash Dog Park Funding
Mr. Scamporlina reported that King County, Tukwila, Kent, and Auburn are working together to
fund an off leash area.
Director's Report
Mr. Scamporlina thanked all of those who attended the opening of the Parks and Recreation
Administration Building. We had a good turnout.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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