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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/1996 MEETING MINUTES • S • City of Bremerton Parks and Recreation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Unapproved Minutes September 17, 1996 6:00 p.m. Sheridan Park Community Center ATTENDANCE: Carol Johnson, Charles McWhorter, J. Michael Vaughn, Russ Johnson ABSENT/EXCUSED: Wanda Butler, Jason Bachand, Lionel Collins, Barry Cook, Mary Sump. STAFF: Jim Spencer, Interim Director; Jodi Wroblewski, Asst. Director; Becky Lorber, Rec. Programmer II, Lena D'Agostino, Office Asst. II AUDIENCE: None I. CALL TO ORDER • Chairman Vaughn called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM. II. ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE Becky Lorber invited everyone to attend the upcoming Senior Crafts Fair on Oct. 18 & 19 (Friday & Saturday) at Sheridan Park Community Center.. III. AGENDA -No change IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Roto Vista Park Jim Spencer met with Puget Power staff and he informed the Commission of progress on the quit claim agreement. Commissioner Vaughn suggested doing some kind of acknowledgement or a news article relating to the park. Jim indicated that Puget Power was not interested in any further publicity and they were very pleased with the earlier article written by Bonnie Loop that appeared in the Sun. Jim agreed a dedication of the lower portion of Roto Vista in the spring would be most appropriate. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Sinclair Landing Association Commissioner Russ Johnson distributed copies of the current design of the downtown waterfront project. After some discussion, the Commission decided to wait until after • next month's presentation by Mary McClure to document specific concerns as they relate to Parks and Recreation. Some of the issues related to this project include not having the $75,000 revenue from parking documented in writing, losing City Hall & Wycoff Parks, and ongoing 3 • • • maintenance concerns required to support the project. Commissioner Russ Johnson indicated that the SLA is open minded and receptive to new ideas. He encouraged presenting suggestions that would serve as trade offs to eliminate some of the aforementioned concerns. Commissioner Vaughn recommended dedicating the next meeting to working on those concerns. Becky suggested having Sinclair Landing Association (SLA) build a community center which will provide services and added benefits appeal for SLA retailers and landlords, and also potentially generate revenue for the City. Jim distributed copies of SLA Parks Committee members list. 2. Haddon Update Jim made an offer of$135,000 to the Bremerton School District for the old Haddon School site. Walt Draper is currently reviewing the offer. Jim added that his goal is to have this property purchased by end of the year. Additionally, the staff finished writing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of$100,000 to supplement the $225,000 identified in Real Estate Excise Tax. As part of the Master Plan process, we need to set up neighborhood meetings to find out what the neighbors' needs are (e.g., youth field, restroom, picnic tables, walking path, skate park, etc.) . VI. STAFF REPORT • 1. "No Alcohol" signs at Evergreen Park Last meeting Commissioner Mary Sump inquired about the"No Alcohol" signs at Evergreen Park. She suggested that the signs be placed closer to the picnic shelter. Jim notified the Commissioners that the signs were installed within the shelter. 2. Calendar of Events--Arvon Grand Opening Jim suggested having the grand opening Friday, Sept. 27 (in association with National Good Neighbor Day). The Commission's general consensus was to hold the event at 3:00 p.m. The park is complete and ready except for garbage cans which are currently on order. A plaque will be installed at the park to acknowledge the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, the donor of the property. A typical park sign will also be installed which identifies the property as "Arvon Park" and recognizes it as part our system. 3. Community Development Block Grants The staff submitted a total of four CDBG grants (approximately $175,000 worth) which include: Playground Express (summer program), drinking fountain & handicapped accessibility for Glen Jarstad Aquatic Center, restroom improvements at Manette Field, and improved lighting at Warren Ave. Playfield. Presentations will be held the week of Sept. 30th. 4. Play Toys The Department has removed old toy structures from Smith School, Evergreen • Park and Lions, and is in the process of replacing them with new ones. 5. Golf Course • S • The opening ceremony for the new Olympic Course went very well and we received good feedback. Scott Alexander brought in a tape from KIRO News showing the segment taken about the new course. Jim complimented all those people who helped put together the event.. Ed Faulk was selected as the new Greens Superintendent, replacing John Alexander. 6. Bachman Funding is in place from the Eastside Rotary Club to allow for development of the viewing vista a half block North on Trenton. The vista will be accessible and will offer a picnic table and benches. 7. Bushes at 14th & Park Last meeting Commissioner Carol Johnson mentioned that the bushes need to be trimmed. Jim reported that the bushes were now cleaned out at 14th & Park. 8. 1997 Budget The staff finished the budget (general funds) for next year. Commissioner Vaughn asked for a timetable for the 1998 budget. Becky will provide each Commissioner with a notebook which will include timetables. Commissioner Russ Johnson inquired about the 12th & Naval property relating to 1997 budget for the cemetery. Jim said this is not included on the 1997 budget. 4111 VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES--August 27, 1996 Approval of minutes from last meeting was tabled until next meeting due to the absence of a quorum. VIII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Carol Johnson asked about the time table for refurbishing the Warren Ave. parking lot. To date, none has been established. Commissioner Vaughn requested that staff call all the Commissioners prior to the next meeting to remind them to attend. He stated that this is a particularly important meeting since Mary McClure from the SLA would be there to present. The long term impacts of this project on Parks and Recreation are significant. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM. Respectully submitted : �"-- • Lena D ' l gostino, OA II im Spe er , Interim Dir .