HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-2015 MinutesParks and Recreation Board Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
5:30 p.m.
Auburn Senior Activity Center, Rotary Room
I. Call to Order
Members present were Chair Michael Hassen and board members Greg Dobbs, David Domenowske and
Vicki Gilthvedt. Excused member Richard Artura. Unexcused member Joe Bauman. Department staff
present were Parks Director Daryl Faber, Parks Planning & Development Manager Jamie Kelly and Parks
Secretary Julie Mehl.
II. Minutes
The January, February and March minutes are motioned for approval by Greg Dobbs, Vicki Gilthvedt
seconds.
III. Committee Member Input
Director Faber contacted the Auburn Police Department regarding kids causing trouble at the skate area
at Sunset Park.
IV. Correspondence /Public Input
V. Old Business
Director Faber gave an update on the Les Gove Community Center. The new space will include 13,000 sf
of new construction and 9,000 sf renovated including a nice patio in the rear of the building. Amenities
include fitness room, large rentable space, small classroom, storage room, administrative offices, a multi-
purpose room. There will be a dedicated bicycle officer at the Les Gove Campus.
VI. New Business
VII. Department Report
Jamie Kelly attended a homeless workshop discussing the following: Some cities have day shelters with
food, showers, employment assistance, mental health services. These shelters keep homeless away from
parks, children, libraries etc. Staff members are being trained to approach and get to know local
homeless folks. Keeping trees and brush trimmed helps avoid encampments, the more people that are
around — the less homeless there will be, they tend to not want to be seen. Working on ways to help
them out and /or help them to move along.
Upcoming summer camps include every school age group: Day Camp, Sports Camps, Lego Camps, Teen
Trip Thing, Adventure Camps, Dance Camps, Gymnastics Camp.
Clean Sweep / Earth Day projects included: Dykstra Park, trees at levee's, cemetery, birding towers at
Auburn Environmental Park.
Jamie Kelly is working on updating the Parks Open Space Plan which includes quality and quantity of
parks, trails, roofing, fencing replacement and upkeep, facility maintenance etc. This plan is required in
order to apply for certain grants. The West Hill and Lea Hill areas are in need of more parks.
The Les Gove Campus Master Planning process includes the new community center, we are looking into
punching H St through to Auburn Way S which would turn the existing area into a plaza between the
museum and Auburn Youth Resources. We may call the area Auburn Community Campus and the park
area would remain Les Gove. May bring in food /taco trucks and leave plenty of green space.
The Lea Hill restrooms are nearing completion.
Upcoming events include: Petpalooza - May 16, Kids Day - June 19, 4th of July festival — July 4.
VIII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 pm.
Approved this Day of , 2015
Michael Hassen, Chair
Daryl Faber, Director
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED