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AUBURN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
Tuesday, February 4, 2003
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Jones. Those members present in addition to Mr.
Jones were Vicki Gilthvedt, Roger Thordarson, and Greg Clark. Jerry Butts, Paul Wohlheuter, and Pete
Whittall were absent. Also in attendance were representatives of the Sky Raider's Club (tethered
aircraft) and boy scout Ben Mansell and his parents. Staff present were Parks and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber, Planning and Development Manager Dan Scamporlina, and Parks Secretary Ann Fuqua.
Minutes
The minutes of the January 7, 2003 meeting were accepted as presented.
Correspondence./Public Input
Old Business
A. Update on Sky Raider's Club and the proposed Regional Model Air Park
Mr. Ron Canaan spoke to Kent Parks and Recreation about their desire to have a regional park in
which his organization can fly their planes. They also looked at the property at Grandview Park
and several other sights, but are meeting opposition. Their organization has 64 members, and
there are other clubs in the area that are also looking for flying sights. They are trying to get
more children involved in the sport. The representatives came tonight to ask :if they could use
Les Gove or GSA to see if anyone complained. They eventually want hardscape, but could use
grass for the time being.
Mr. Canaan explained that they are insured, set up safety cones and sandwich boards to identify
their flying area. They fly in pairs. Mr. Faber explained that he would have to check with
Washington Cities Insurance Association before he could approve any sight fi)r this sport. It was
suggested that they contact Mr. Frazier at the YMCA about land near their new building site and
that they wait to see what happens with Grandview Park.
Update on Lakeland Hills Park Project - Naming Committee
Mr. Scamporlina explained that the Naming Committee is being asked to revisit the name of the
new 15-acre park at Lakeland. After discussion among the Board members, the consensus of the
Board was that they liked the name Sunset Park or Sunset Park at Lakeland.
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C. Fulmer Park Update
A public meeting was held to discuss the removal of the Poplar trees that have grown into the
power lines. PSE will remove the trees and provide new trees that will not grow into the lines at
maturity. Mr. Scamporlina showed and described several conceptual drawing he had made of the
area. He anticipated that this project would not start until April or later.
D. Terminal Park Update
A public meeting was also held to discuss Terminal Park. Approximately 50 people attended. A
neighborhood design is being created to take advantage of some non-park grant money that
became available. Features may include connecting and lighting a trail. This project is being
done in conjunction with the Planning Department.
New Business
A. Ben Mansell Eagle Scout Project
Ben Mansel, from Troop 401 in Auburn, proposed to assemble playground equipment at the new
15-acre park in Lakeland Hills development. He will recruit volunteers and set up assembly
crews. His plan is to start March 8th or 9th and continue through the weekend. Staff will give
him copies of the assembly directions and will oversee the project, answering any questions. Mr.
Clark suggested that the newspapers be advised to publicize the project.
Mr. Clark moved to approve the project; seconded by Mr. Thordarson.
MOTION PASSED
B. Golf Course Extended Play Privileges
Mr. Faber explained that staff was trying to come up with a new policy that would address
"extended play privileges" at the Auburn Golf Course. There are occasions in which a course
may wish to extend the playing privilege, i.e. when a newspaper is doing a story about the course,
etc. We would develop a log sheet and a customer services questionnaire in order to receive
marketing feedback.
C. Department Goals for 2003
Mr. Faber distributed a list of the goals, or major items needing completion, set out by the
Department for 2003.
Director's Report
Mr. Faber reported that the City received an additional $50,000 grant for the construction of a youth field
at GSA Park. This is in addition to the $50,000 received last year. This project is one in which the City
and Auburn Little League will partner in the construction of an additional youth field at that location.
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He also reported that staff is working on Lea Hill Park ball fields. We are partnering with Green River
Community College to clean up the fields for their use, and in exchange we will receive gym time at the
college. A fence is being constructed, and the college is splitting the cost of that construction with the
City.
In response to Board questions, Mr. Faber reported that the day after Labor Day, 20013, the water pipeline
will start crossing the north side of the clubhouse at the Auburn Golf Course. It is our hope to keep 12
holes payable during construction.
Adiournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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