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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/1995 MEETING MINUTES • • City of Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting MINUTES (unapproved edition) Tuesday, May 23 , 1995 5:30 p.m. Conference Room Sheridan Recreation Center 680 Lebo Blvd. , Bremerton, WA 98310 ATTENDANCE: Craig Smith, Carol Johnson, Scott Krone, Mariwyn Tinsley, Larry Sampson, J. Michael Vaughn. ABSENT/EXCUSED: Larry Hall STAFF: Jim Spencer, Interim Director, Jodi Wroblewski, Asst. Director, Becky Lorber, Program Coordinator II (Sr. Center) , Lena D'Agostino, Office Asst. II. AUDIENCE: R.K. Smith I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Craig Smith called the meeting to order at 5: 30 p.m. II. ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None III. AGENDA 1. Addition/Revision - None 2. Approval - M/S/C/U (Sampson/Johnson) to approve the agenda as presented. ' IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Roosevelt Field Replacement Commissioner Smith informed the group that he did not have the chance to touch base with Sherill Huff-Menees, City Council President. Commissioner Tinsley volunteered to set a meeting with the Roosevelt Field Replacement Plan sub-committee. 2. Bremerton School District Agreement Jodi suggested that the Bremerton School District Agreement and Roosevelt Field Replacement Plan be tied together at the City Council meeting due to the fact that some of the Council members are still confused and they will need to see the difference between the two issues. 3. Change of Commissioners' Meeting Day and/or Time Due to recurring scheduling conflicts with City Council's 411 • Operations Committee meeting day and time, the staff is requesting that the Commissioners consider changing the meeting day and/or time. In lieu of this, the Commissioners have agreed to change the meeting time to 6:00 p.m. to the same day (every fourth Tuesday of each month) . Commissioner Smith requested a motion to reflect the change of meeting time from 5: 30 to 6:00 p.m. , every fourth Tuesday of each month. M/S/C/U (SK/CJ) V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Pendergast Regional Park Report Jim reported that he made a slide presentation to the City Council study session on Pendergast Regional Park. The purpose of the presentation was to update the City Council on the park's latest developments, areas of concerns, revenue generating options, advertising, and other related issues such as lighting, fencing, equipment, as well as areas that need to be developed. Jim also showed a slide featuring the major funding contributors including in kind support towards the construction of the park. According to Jim, the primary focus is on growing grass (specifically the three softball fields) . Asphalt work for the over 2,200 ft. long road is due for completion by end of this week. There is a big decision point on June 1st to decide on the playability of the three softball fields. At this point, Parks and Recreation Department had sought expert opinions from a WSU representative based in Auburn, and also from John Alexander, Greens Superintendent at Gold Mountain Golf Course to examine the grass, and help decide on the playability of the fields. If the fields are playable, then an opening ceremony will be held on Friday, June 23 . At this point, the group entered into a general discussion in regards to the use of ballfields at Pendergast Regional Park tournaments and other related issues. 2. Arvon Property, 12th Street Property, Haddon School site Arvon Property: Jodi explained that the Arvon property is a lot that was donated to the Parks & Recreation Department this January. Jodi described the property as a small building lot, measuring about 50 x 150 feet, located off of 15th St. down Arvon Avenue (1500 block) . According to Jodi, the neighbors in that area are excited about building a park on it. However, there is no money slated for this property at all. 12th Street Property: This property is located on the corner of 12th St. and Naval Ave. The plan is to go ahead and place a small piece of playground equipment, a couple of picnic tables, and a few parking spaces. The Mayor provided the Parks and Recreation Department around $50,000 from Excise Tax Fund to develop this property. According to Jodi, Parks and Recreation Department staff are planning to meet with the neighbors in that area to decide how the two aforementioned pieces of property should be developed. Haddon School site: During a recent neighborhood meeting (Anderson Cove Neighborhood) , a short discussion on the 1 • • status of this subject came up. Overall, the City wanted the Parks and Recreation Department to purchase the site; however, staff is not recommending Commission action at this time and will continue to pursue planning for these sites. VI. STAFF REPORTS 1. Kitsap Lake Police Patrol Jim met with Bremerton Police Chief Paul DuFresne and Captain Rogers of Patrol Division relating to patrol and lack thereof out at Kitsap Lake. The purpose of the meeting was to remind the Chief and the Captain of the need to there to monitor lake activities. Jim added that he was encouraged to know that the Police Department recognized the concerns and they are doing everything within their power to eliminate the problems. Chief DuFresne informed Jim that they are planning on placing a trailer on that area occasionally to pass out information on drinking and speeding restrictions to the public. He (Chief DuFresne) is looking to commence the program after Memorial Day. Commissioner Smith asked Jim if the Chief said anything about having a jet ski out there. Jim said he thought the Police Department had one and it's just a matter of locating it out there. Jim encouraged them to leave the jet ski out there and since "Bremerton Police" was written on the vehicle, Jim thinks that would really be a fairly effective reminder to people of their (the Police) presence are there. The Chief was not definitive on leaving the jet ski out there, and meanwhile Captain Rogers is in the process of figuring out a schedule in getting somebody out there and designating individuals to this task. 2. Boat Launch Fees Jodi mentioned that she called the Washington State Parks and Kitsap County Parks to inquire about boat launch drop fees. The State Parks have two boat launches in the Kitsap area that charge a drop fee of $3 or $4 (depending on how developed they are) . It's an "honor system", and they also have parks with full staff on site to basically pick up the envelopes twice a day. In Kitsap County, they do not have launch fees at their lakes (Wildcat Lake, Island Lake, etc. ) , but they do enforce parking fee of $2 per vehicle. Part of the idea was to have a fee in order to cover the cost for police patrol. 3. IAC Grant Projects - Evergreen Park and Blueberry Park Jodi informed the Commissioners of the upcoming meeting with Technical Advisory Committee. This group critiques each of the projects presented and offers input on how to make a better presentation for the real presentation in August. Meanwhile, Jodi said she is gathering all the final materials which are due for submission to IAC at the end of this week. Jodi also added that the City (primarily the Engineering Department) had also been dealing with the Department of Ecology (DOE) due to hazardous waste being found by Evergreen Park, specifically the northshore - Smith Cove. The City received a letter back from DOE expressing their concerns about the area and they have designated the area outside the Phase I Development area 411 as a potential hazardous site. At this time, Jim informed the Commissioners that there is no recommendation and the staff had sought for legal advice from the City Attorney, who is now in the process of reviewing that information and then collectively between the Parks staff, the City Attorney, and the Engineering Department, will figure out what course of action needs to be taken. In regards to the Phase I development portion of the IAC grant, that area is outside of the area that is supposedly contaminated and hopefully it would be a non-issue though this is obviously an area of concern because it is in close proximity. Jodi added that the master plan includes the hazardous site. Jim said it is an area of concern but the staff is putting the ball in the court of people who can help us understand the problem. 4. Tree Committee Jim had an opportunity to attend the inaugural voyage of the Tree Committee group which was held on May 16th. He commented that it was an interesting, dynamic group of people who are energized to do the right thing, and looking at urban forestry in general. Between Kevin McFarland (Municipal Tree Program Coordinator) and his predecessor, Kathy Van Pelt, they have identified about 36 hazardous trees that need to be taken down. To make the public aware of this, signs were posted at various parks and marked the trees, and there were also articles in the newspapers on this issue. VII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Johnson inquired about the issue on the McKenzie Basketball Court. Jodi informed her that the City Councit recognized Cliff McKenzie, and the staff ordered a plaque for the retaining wall. The family is also being given a certificate of appreciation from the City. Commissioner Johnson also commented on how messy the underneath the stands at Lions Field with cigarette butts, etc. , and asked Jim if there is a chance of having a "No Smoking" policy at Pendergast; to which Jim said he does not think this is at all possible and the stands can be hosed out. Commissioner Sampson asked Jim where the funds from the Golf Course go and if there is a need to be thinking ahead relative to expansion. Jim replied the net profit goes into Park Capital. Jodi added it is a good idea to think ahead. Jodi asked the Commissioners' opinions as to how do they see the staff pursuing this issue. Commissioner Sampson suggested going to the City Council for authorization. Commissioner Vaughn suggested developing a plan and having a commitment from the Mayor and City Council for a certain amount of money dedicated for the Parks and Recreation Department. Commissioner Krone asked the following questions: (a) if at a minimum, is there a tracking system of some sort in the City to track how much money the Department is putting into General Fund as compared to what it draws from the General Fund? Jodi replied the Department has been maintaining a 6% or 7% of the General Fund. (b) At Pendergast Regional Park, have the soccer goals been installed? He heard that an organization called FC Kitsap will be 4110 410 providing those goals and what is the status on that? Jim replied this will happen in the very near term and he (Jim) thinks they have the goals and it is just a matter of scheduling and coordinating with the maintenance crew for the actual installation. Commissioner Krone informed Jim that if the staff needs help on this issue, he is more than happy to help. He also apologized for not being able to attend the past meetings due to a job-retraining. Commissioner Tinsley requested an update on the golf course) . She also suggested looking at a fundraiser such as park benches where people can dedicate and have sayings on them. She also asked if the Commission can have a meeting at the park. Everyone thought it was a great idea to hold next month's meeting at Pendergast Park. Additionally, Jim mentioned that he recently had a meeting with a gentleman from Seattle who was pursuing minor league soccer franchise and was very interested in the Bremerton area. There has also been a western baseball league who expressed interest in this area for minor league baseball. Golf course update: Jim participated in a pre- construction meeting last week on the golf course with a group from Maple Valley - Fore, Inc. was the winning bidder and the logging has been going on for quite sometime. This is a family group who has done McCormick and Port Ludlow, and they are hoping to have the whole thing cleared and in before fall. Commissioner Smith mentioned that he really enjoy working with the Parks staff and he is aware that he had said it before and will say it over again. VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 25, 1995 (M/S/C/U) (Tinsley/Johnson) to approve the minutes as submitted. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. CORRECTUD1,COPY • t ►� t • City of Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 25, 1995 5 :30 P.M. Sheridan Recreation Center Conference Room 680 Lebo Blvd. , Bremerton I . Call to Order II . Items from the Audience III . Agenda 1. Additions or Revisions 2 . Approval as submitted or revised IV. Old Business 1. Kitsap Lake - Weed problem; Mr. George Cressman 2 . Roosevelt Field Replacement 3 . Tree Committee Members 4 . Bremerton School District Agreement V. New Business 1. Boat Launch Fee 2 . Change of Parks & Recreation Meeting Day = Jodi VI. Staff Reports VII. Commissioners' Comments and Questions VIII.Approval of Minutes : March 28, 1995 IX. Adjournment i