HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-2014 5/27/2015 4:58:16 PM MinutesParks and Recreation Board Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
5:30 p.m.
Auburn Senior Activity Center, Rotary Room
Call to Order
The meeting began at 5:30.
Members present were board chair Michael Hassen, board members Vicki Gilthvedt, Laura Keim, Richard
Artura. Excused members were Greg Dobbs. Unexcused members Joe Bauman and David Domenowske.
Department staff present were Parks Director Daryl Faber and Parks Secretary Julie Mehl.
II. Minutes
The April 2014 minutes were motioned for approval by board member Vicki Gilthvedt and all others were
in favor, minutes approved.
III. Committee Member Input
This is board member Laura Keim's last meeting as she is moving to San Bernadino, CA.
IV. Correspondence /Public Input
The batters box at baseball field # 1 at Brannan Park has been altered. Parks Maintenance will repair.
The soccer field at Brannan north of skateboard park will also be improved.
Old Business
VI. New Business
VII. Department Report — Director Faber gives updates on the following potential park improvements:
Sunset Park — A spray park with a zip line feature will be installed next to the mound at Sunset
Park via the Lions Club and City grants. It will be operational in summer 2016. It's been about ten years
since we've made improvements at Sunset Park.
Revenues & park impact fees are increasing and we have a decent amount of undeveloped park property.
In roughly two years we may submit a potential bond or levy at $4 to $5 per month for improvements to
the 10 acre area near the Green River south of the Auburn Golf Course. We are hoping to develop a
passive picnic park with a restroom and retain the sandy beach area. We need to alleviate cars parking
on 104 `" by installing a parking lot. This will be a project to work on in the next year or two.
Jacobson Tree Farm - 40 acre property near Mountainview High School, has a Master Plan that needs to
be updated, will include a multi -use field, and a linear trail.
Auburndale II - 10 acre property is undeveloped and shows signs of being used as a BMX bike track.
Property was acquired through a land transfer from incorporating property on Lea Hill. Property could
potentially link with Jacobson Tree Farm property.
Property near Fire Station #33 at Lake Tapps - 50 to 60 acres classified as Open Space and can not be
developed, will remain as a nature area. The Valley Regional Fire Authority had to build parking for their
use and future park use.
The City of Auburn negotiated with Herr properties including Big Daddy's Drive In, a Tobacco Store and
Tedrick's Roofing. All buildings were empty, no one was displaced. The City has been working on
this project for many years.
Discuss related to a proposed Community/Teen Center to be located on the north end of the Les Gove
Campus. Park Board commented on the desire to see additional opportunities for youth /teens as it
related to the proposed concept.
The City is putting a lot of emphasis on keeping Les Gove park safe. We have also been searching for a
location for a "one stop shop" for community services.
Upcoming events - Hops & Crops at the Mary Olson Farm will be held September 13 from noon to 6:00
pm and is for ages 21 and older. The event includes craft beer and live music.
White River Valley Museum current exhibit - Sole Obsession, 100 years of women's shoes from Kitten
Heels to Power Pumps.
VIII. Adjournment
A. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 pm.
Approved this Day of ) , 201A 5
Michael Hassen, Chair
Daryl Faber, Director
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