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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2018 MEETING MINUTES Pj •z City of Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting MINUTES Tuesday, February 2-7, 1996 6 : 00 p.m. Sheridan Community Center 680 Lebo Blvd. , Bremerton, WA 98310 P ENDANCE-: Wanda- Bu-t l e r, Carol Johnson, Charles- McWhorter Mary Sump, J. Michael Vaughn. ABSENT/EXCUSED Jason Bachand,- Barry Cook-, Russ Johnson. STAFF: Jim Spencer, Interim Director, Jodi Wroblewski, Asst . Director, Becky Lorb-er, Recreation- Coordinator II-, Lena- D'Agasti no, Office Asst . II, Parks & Recreation Department . AUDIENCE: R.K. Smi t h I. CALL TO. ORDER: Chairman Michael Vaughn called the meeting to order at 6 : 12 p.m. IT___ ITEMS_ FROM THE AUDIENCE_: None III. AGENDA: Due to the absence of three members of the Commission, it was- decided by Jin_ Spencer that discussion on Defining Commissioners' Role (Item I, V. NEW BUSINESS) be postponed until next_ meeting. IV. OLD BUSINESS - RENAMING SWIMMING POOL Jim Spencer provided background- information on the proposal to rename Bremerton Municipal Pool to "The Glenn Jarstad Acquatic Center._" Hestated__ that the he_ had spoken _ to_ numerous people including former Parks Directors, Arvilla Ohlde and Vicki Va-nneman, who expressed- positive reactions relative to this proposal . Jim had also spoken with Jeff Elevado, Bremerton Municipal Pool Supervisor, who concurred with the proposal _ Jeff indicated that the name change will be beneficial in identifying it as being separate and distinct from. its adjoining- neighbor, the YMCA. Jim added that the Mayor and City Council are equally supportive_ of_ this_ proposal . Chairman Vaughnasked if_ Jim_ had been approached by anybody who was opposed to renaming the swimming pool or submitted other names- for considerations, to which Jim replied that he had not received any additional proposals or any negative comments towards- the proposal . (11 `,�y OF BRA"Vcs' • 411 .w i1 Commissioner McWhorter and Vaughn inquired if there would be any cost involved. Jim replied there would be some cost primarily associated with doing some work done with the existing sign outside the pool, or replacement as necessary. In regards to promotional materials, Jodi added that flyers and other printed documents can be done by the staff . A motion was taken for the Commission to recommend to the City Council in a form of a resolution the renaming of Bremerton Municipal Pool to "The Glenn Jarstad Acquatic Center. " M/S/C/U (Sump/Butler) V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Defining Commissioners' Role (postponed until next meeting) 2 . Confirmation of 1996 Meeting Schedule Jim mentioned that on the April 23rd meeting, the Department is planning to hold a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the Bremerton Senior Center. He suggested holding the Commission meeting at 5 :00 p.m. and give the Commissioners an opportunity to participate in the recognition. 3 . Downtown Revitalization Task Force Participation Chairman Vaughn notified the Commissioners that this organization is working at revitalization of downtown which includes development of the waterfront and impacts the Commission due to the parking lot acquired in Roosevelt Field trade. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 9 :30 to 10 :30 a.m. at the Washington Mutual Conference Room. Previous Chairman Craig Smith was the primary member and he (Vaughn) was the back-up representative from the Parks & Recreation Commission. Commissioner Vaughn also feels it is important that the Commission be represented at these meetings and be kept abreast of what is going on. He recommended that a primary and an alternate be appointed to represent the Commission at the meetings . Jim informed the Commission that Jodi has been attending these meetings on a regular basis . Chairman Vaughn also recommended that the staff provide the Commission a summary of the minutes to the meetings and that report be included in the agenda. At this point, Commissioner Carol Johnson was appointed as the primary member and Commissioner McWhorter as the alternate . VI. STAFF REPORT - REVIEW OF 1996 PROJECTS Jim provided an update on the following projects : Kiwanis Field - Stair Repair: Staff is in the process of getting estimates on the cost of removal of the concrete stairway from the softball field to the soccer field. Replacement steps will be relocated. (2) BkF�F • • Warren & Manette Tennis Courts: A total of 5 tennis courts will be resurfaced and new fencing put in at Warren. The projects are currently out to bid, and should be completed prior to the upcoming season. Swimming Pool (Exterior Lighting) : Preliminary work has been done but not yet concluded. Ivy Green Cemetery: Puget Power is in the process of cutting down hazardous trees today along Naval Ave . , in front of the cemetery. These trees are in the utility lines and are now being removed. However, the trees will be replaced and hopefully they will be planted in association with the Arbor Day Ceremonies (April 10) . Additionally, a sidewalk will be added and a new sign will be installed. Skateboard Park: Cynthia Engelgau, who is the coordinator of this park, met with the Engineering Department today to finalize a plan for the development of the Skateboard Park in Eastpark. Lions Fields #1 & #2 : Tomorrow a curtain drain will be installed that goes all the way around the perimeter of Field #2 . There is a serious drainage problem at Field #2 (closest to the water) that started to affect the playing area. A new infield (105 yards of dirt) was also installed in Lions #1 . Unidentified Improvements: The Department has identified $750 . 00 for restriping all the parking lots . There is a total of $10, 000 available in this fund. Pendergast Regional Park: $6, 000 . 00 (out of $12, 000 . 00) was spent on professional services for erosion control (Field #5) . The City Council had agreed to appropriate an additional $10, 000 . 00 to re- establish the toe of the slope on field 5 . Jim' s goal for this year is to have all three fields to grade and have them seeded. A portable restroom will also be added by the soccer field. Kitsap Lake: Finished roof replacement, cost : $9, 000 . 00 . Senior Center - Electrical : Staff has discussed this matter with the City' s Project Manager and Electronics Department . A definitive cost estimate is in process . Parks & Recreation Department - Telephone System: $5, 000 .00 has been allocated for a new telephone system at Sheridan Park Community Center. Staff is working with Electronics to establish an installation date . Evergreen Park: Jim spoke to the City Council and an Agenda Bill will be submitted on March 6th requesting allocation of funds for professional services to remediate the contamination problem at Evergreen Park. The staff is now working with Washington State (3) 411 • -4;E'; :1 Ecology Division to figure out the extent of the contamination and try to find a definitive remediation plan to solve this problem. In light of this, the purchase of Haddon site is being held off until a definitive plan for Evergreen Park remodification has been developed. Additionally, the Department received approval from the City Council to allocate $12 , 484 . 00 for professional services agreement with Hough, Beck & Baird to design a rock seawall required to stabilize the eroding shoreline at Evergreen Park and also to prepare the necessary permits . Depending on how the property is remediated, other upcoming developments include (but not limited to) replacement of the restrooms, enhancement of the parking lot, adding a sand volleyball court, etc . Arvon Site: There is now a viable plan that is agreeable to the neighborhood. A meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 19th with the Planning Commission to obtain a Special Use Permit . Jim wanted to make sure that everything is alright from the zoning standpoint . New Golf Course: Request for bids for miscellaneous maintenance equipment had recently been published. The entire bid process should be accomplished somewhere in the early March/April timeframe in time to support the new course. Target for completion of the new course would be fall of this year. Regarding the maintenance building, the project will be advertised in March with completion scheduled in November. Haddon Site: The staff met with Walt Draper from Bremerton School District relative to joint usage. Mr. Draper did not see any problem using the site this summer for the Department summer programs . Commissioner Carol Johnson asked Jim if there is a need to put an earnest money on the property. Jim said the City Attorney advised Jim that a "Right to First Refusal Letter" is one of the things that needs to be done on this regard. Chairman Vaughn suggested that an environmental analysis be completed on the site as soon as possible as this analysis woould have to be done prior to purchasing the property. He did not see the relevance or connection in holding off until the Evergreen Park remediation plan is developed, which would have nothing to do with the Haddon site. At this point, the group entered into a general discussion regarding the contamination problem and purchase of Haddon site in relation to contamination situation at Evergreen Park. Interagency Committee (IAC) Grant: The Department will apply for matching grant funding for Evergreen Park. (4) c1�.1 OF B ���4 ID 111 • �z Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) : It has not been decided yet what to apply for this year. The staff had recently applied for a grant with Coastal Zone Management for the seawall funding at Evergreen Park. Concessions (Lions & Pendergast) : City Council had agreed to give the Department an opportunity to run concessions to generate more revenues . This will also be a good opportunity to employ youths who had participated in our LIT Program. Puget Power Park: Neighborhood meeting has been scheduled with the District 5 City Councilmember, Richard Neville, to be held on March 12th at 7 :00 p.m. at the Neighborhood Christian Center at 5th & Warren. Jim invited the Commissioners to attend this meeting. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Grant: The Department is hoping to receive an additional $50, 000 . 00 to support its on-going Urban Forestry Program. A representative of DNR is scheduled to visit with the staff this Thursday, February 29 . Recent Developments: Jim and Jodi met with the Bremerton School District (Marion Ave . ) relative to the possibility of leasing their gymnasium free-of-charge starting the latter part of this year. The school district is also looking at the posibility of having the Department use their soccer and baseball fields if the Department assumes responsibility for their maintenance . Naming Issue at the Golf Course: Jim mentioned that a "name a course" ballot was put out to all the players at Gold Mountain. There were three major names offered for the two courses . Everybody is adamant that "Gold Mountain" needs to be retained. The ones that garnered most votes was "The Olympic Course at Gold Mountain" (new course) and "The Cascade Course at Gold Mountain" (old course) . Jim also stated that he was approached by the Gold Mountain Golf Course Board of Directors to bring up this naming issue the Parks & Recreation Commissioners and find out if the Commissioners have any problem with naming issue . The Commissioners were supportive of the proposed names . N.A.D. Marine Park: This little park at the end of Shorewood Drive is an old ammunition dump. Jim said that there are some potential contamination problems at this place. Department of Ecology and the U.S . Navy are interested in formalizing a mitigation for that park. Jim stated he is not sure where that fits in to all the other equations regarding mitigations of contaminated soil . There have been some discussions but nothing conclusive on this subject . Weeds Problems/Invitation from Mr. Jack Lefcoski: Mr. Lefcoski, who is a resident of Kitsap Lake neighborhood, invited participation from the Parks & Recreation Commission to attend a meeting formed by a steering committee of different lakes in the area. The purpose of said meeting is to figure out a way to solve (5) �OF BRA, • 1 Pte •, the weeds problems on the lakes in our locality . The meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th at 6 :30 p.m. at the Cascade Building. Jim Spencer and Becky Lorber will attend the meeting. Comprehensive Plan: Jim stated he met with the staff and discussed doing "adjustments" to the existing Comp Plan and come up with a viable one . VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 23, 1996 The minutes was approved (no motion taken) . VIII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Carol Johnson commented on the success of the first "Daddy/Daughter Dance" which was held at the Bremerton Senior Center on February 10th. She said it was wonderful and she was so thrilled to be at that event . There will certainly be a need for a bigger place to hold another one next year. Speaking of the Senior Center, Commissioner Johnson said she had noticed the need for two outdoor lights, maybe motion lights . Jim and Becky said they are aware of the problem and it is being taken care of . Commissioner Johnson also mentioned that Pat Carey Vista could use some rocks to fill the parking area. She also announced that the Pendergast Committee, along with Bremerton Athletic Roundtable, is sponsoring another Comedy Night/Private Auction on Friday, March 15th, at the Cloverleaf Tavern. They need some auction items and asked the Commissioners if they knew of business owners who may be willing to donate . Lastly, Commissioner Johnson inquired if it is necessary to name the concession stands at Lions and Pendergast in relation to naming the two golf courses at Gold Mountain. Chairman Vaughn said he does not think the Commission needs to approve the naming of the two concession stands, to which Jim and Jodi concurred. Commissioner McWhorter stated that naming the concession stands would give them their identities . He mentioned other named concessions stands such as the Olympic College library and the Harrison Hospital ' s cafe. Additionally, Commissioner McWhorter said he was happy to attend his first meeting and he is also hoping to get up to speed. Commissioner Sump commented that the "Right to First Refusal" letter needs to get going on Haddon site. As far as Arvon and Haddon, she would like to see what happens next meeting. She is also glad to see sidewalk at Ivy Green Cemetery. Commissioner Butler asked Jim if the Department had to pay for said project (sidewalk at Ivy Green Cemetery) . Jim said it came from the the Department ' s budget since the cemetery is controlled by the Parks & Recreation Department . She is very dissapointed in not being able to attend next meeting due to prior committments . She read the annual report for the Bremerton Municipal Pool and and one of her concerns was the complete lack of (6) OF 8 • 411C ; O k - 41E: attention given to it (with the exception of exterior lighting) . She reminded Jim and Jodi that she is still interested in having a tour of the parks . Commissioner Johnson suggested setting up a date for the tour of the parks . Chairman Vaughn suggested having another meeting at any one of the parks . He mentioned that he did receive the Letter of Resignation from former Chairman Craig Smith and wanted to state for the record that the Commissioners received the letter and they wanted to thank Mr. Smith for all his efforts and contributions to the Commission. He also complimented the staff on the minutes . He emphasized the need to have all the Commissioners present at the next meeting, if possible, as the Commissioners and the staff cannot postpone the discussion of the "role of the Commission" any longer. IX. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned' at 7 :28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 41 - ')70,,,gc, Lena D'A stino, OA II Jir S.'encer, -rim Director (7)