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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/1997 MEETING MINUTES ' • • • City of Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, August 26, 1997 6:30 p.m. Conference Room, Sheridan Park Community Center 680 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310 I. Call to Order • II. Items from the Audience III. Agenda IV. Old Business 1. Park Bond - Survey Committee 2. Teen Programs - Marketing V. New Business 1. Evergreen Seawall 2. Senior Center 25th Anniversary VI. Staff p Report VII. Approval of Minutes - June 24, 1997 & July 22, 1997 VIII. Commissioners' Comments & Questions • • • City of Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting UNAPPROVED MINUTES August 26, 1997 6:30 p.m. Sheridan Park Community Center 680 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310 ATTENDANCE: Wanda Butler, Lionel Collins, Barry Cook, Carol Johnson, Russ Johnson, Charles McWhorter. ABSENT/EXCUSED: Terry Dodge. AUDIENCE: Douglas C. Groneman. STAFF: Jim Spencer, Interim Director, Jodi Wroblewski, Asst. Director, Becky Lorber, Recreation Coordinator II, Lena D'Agostino, Office Assistant II. I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Barry Cook called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None. III. AGENDA Interim Director Jim Spencer added two items in the agenda under New Business: Item #3. Haddon, and Item #4. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Park Bond - Survey Committee Jim proposed that the Commission form a subcommittee to work with Parks and Recreation staff on developing a survey relative to the bond issue. Volunteers are needed to help set up questionnaires and other necessary steps to complete a survey. Commissioners Barry Cook, Carol Johnson & Charles McWhorter volunteered their time to help with this project. Jim suggested leaving this item open under Old Business until the end of the year. 1 • • 2. Teen Programs - Marketing Jim met with Cynthia Engelgau, Teen Recreation Coordinator, regarding marketing teen programs. Cynthia plans on keeping the Commissioners up-to- date with teen programs. Jim proposed to close this item, to which the Commissioners concurred. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Evergreen Seawall Jim advised the Commissioners that we finally acquired the permits needed for this project to go to bid. Low bidder was Sound Excavating ($92,000). Original budget for this project was $100,000. We have acquired additional $50,000 out of the Roosevelt Replacement Fund as a result of budget adjustment. This project consists not only of a new seawall, but also a planning strip and two stairways; expected completion of the seawall portion is end of September. 2. Senior Center's 25th Anniversary The Bremerton Senior Center's 25to Anniversary celebration will be held Friday, September 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (dinner at 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. followed by entertainment/dancing). Volunteers are needed to help serve refreshments, etc. BeckyLorber commented that this is a significant event and encouraged 9 9 everyone to attend. She further added that we're more interested in looking forward to the next 25 years than what was accomplished the first 25 years. 3. Haddon Jodi Wroblewski, Assistant Director, mentioned that the staff have been working on a mailing list derived from a petition (with 400 signatures). The list was put together by former Commissioner Mary Sump. We are planning on holding public meetings at the end of September and would like to make sure the Commissioners participate in the whole endeavor. Suggestions were made as to possible places to hold the public meetings, e.g., Crown Hill Elementary School, a nearby church, etc. Commissioner Carol Johnson suggested encouraging neighborhood children to also attend the meetings. Jim mentioned that Haddon was one of the Playground Express sites this summer. Children attending the summer playground program at Haddon were queried by Charleen Burnette, Recreation Coordinator II, as to the things they want to have at the park. 4. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The staff will submit the grants tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27th. Jim passed around endorsement letters for the Commissioners' signatures relative to the following grant applications: 2 • • (1) Playground Express Program - $25,000. This summer program is for 6-11 year olds which also provides free lunches in conjunction with the Bremerton School District (served approximately 6,400 lunches in 39 days this summer). (2) $10,000 (professional services to develop an aquatic management plan relative to weed eradication at Kitsap Lake). With this amount we could hire a consultant to help us determine the extent of the problem, if any, develop a definitive plan, and ultimately implement an approved method to solve the problem. We also need to have an aquatic management plan to qualify to submit a grant and in acquiring the necessary permits later. Discussions relating to this issue followed. Commissioner Russ Johnson said he does not think we are ready to hire a consultant. He added that he is aware of a study made on this problem by the University of Washington a few years back. The problem is to take care of the lake and not to get rid of the weeds. Jim responded that the Parks & Recreation Department acknowledges the problem and will find out if there really is a problem and then do something about it. Commissioner Wanda Butler asked if previous study will be available to the new consultant and Jim said yes. Commissioner Lionel Collins requested that Jim provide him (Collins) more information on this issue next meeting. (3) Sheridan Playground Improvement. This grant application was originally intended for the purchase of a property adjacent on the west side of Lower Sheridan Park. It turned out to be cost-prohibitive. We now plan to improve the park located across the street from the community center on Lebo Blvd. (4) ADA Improvements. Back in March this year, a review was made to determine if all Parks property meets ADA requirements. A number of deficiencies were noted. This fund will be used to close items that have not been accomplished due to cost constraints. VI. STAFF REPORT Evergreen Park seawall: Jim provided a brief review and update on this on-going project. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): "Improved" CIP copies were distributed to the Commissioners. Jim encouraged the Commissioners to go through the CIP copy, e.g., Page 17, Facility Project, which pertained to the following issues: purchase and development of Haddon site (around half a million earmarked for its development; adjustment made toward the Evergreen Park project (new amount after adjustment: $785,000); Pendergast Regional Park lights and construction of 3 softball fields (contingent upon revenues from the Golf Course); new community center(will result from passing a bonded levy). 3 • S Under Page 19 (goal sheet for 1998), $2 million for a new clubhouse supported by revenue coming out of Gold Mountain. Commissioner Butler asked about any plans in the near future for RV Parking facility. Jim said to refer to Page 18 (year 2002) of CIP on this issue. Easement of $500 at Eastpark: We should be receiving a check from U.S. West anytime soon relative to the easement agreement to fund the tennis court backboards being added at Kiwanis, Forest Ridge and Manette. VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -June 24, 1997 & July 22, 1997 M/S/CIU (R. Johnson/C. Johnson) to approve June 24th and July 22nd minutes. VIII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioner Butler commented that it sounds like everything is going good. She asked about communication between the Police Dept. and the Parks Dept. pertaining to incidents in any of the City or Parks facilities. Jim replied we maintain a very good communication with the Police Dept. on this matter. He added that Parks maintenance crew are advised to report any incidents encountered to the authorities. Commissioner C.Johnson asked if anybody heard about a piece of land at 11th & Washington which was being discussed at the City Council meeting. Jim said he will look into this. Commissioner C.Johnson also inquired when do we find out about the IAC grants. Jim and Jodi said mid-September. She further commented that the flowers looked lovely. Jim commented that our maintenance crew water them by hand. Commissioner C.Johnson also wanted to know if we can do something about the geese at Pendergast. Jim said he does not know. Lastly, Commissioner C.Johnson encouraged the Commissioners to attend the Blackberry Festival. Commissioner Charles McWhorter commented that it looked like kids had a blast this summer at the Playground Express and that we should be proud of this program. Commissioner Lionel Collins said he thinks Pendergast is the best park there is in Bremerton. He mentioned an article in Yakima pertaining to Pendergast. He also added that he thinks that Pendergast needs some kind of shade for spectators. Jim said we can look into putting some kind of tent/canopy up during big tournament. Commissioner Collins further commented that Lions Park restrooms and other park restrooms should be well-maintained. Per Jim, we have funding from CDBG to take care of Warren Avenue and Manette restrooms. Further, he inquired about what can we do regarding dogs and their owners not cleaning up after their pets. Jim said there are signs in all the parks (City Ordinance) and it's something that the maintenance crew struggle with everyday. Chairman Cook asked if we're having a booth at the Blackberry Festival. Jim said we're not doing that this year. Parks Department is involved with the 4 • Berry Fun Run and we are in need of volunteers for this event. Chairman Cook said he may be available some part of the weekend to help. IX. ADJOURNMENT: The meetingwas at 8:20 p.m. adjourned dift Spencer, Interim Director Lena D'Agostino, Office Asst. 5