06/08/2020 - Minutes City of Tigard
Park & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
TIGARD
The purpose of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board is to advise and
advocate for park and recreation opportunities for a growing Tigard.
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2020
MEETING LOCATION: Phone Dial In and Virtual
Members: Present
Ben Holmes No
Wayne Gross Yes
Claudia Ciobanu Yes
Tristan Irvin Yes
Ellen Seminara No
Scott Winkels Yes
Sean Ernes No
Other:
Darlene Dick Yes Alternate
Natalie Newgard Yes Alternate
Heidi Lueb Yes Council Liaison
City of Tigard Staff Present:
Martin McKnight Interim Public Works Division Manager
Chad Morrow Interim Parks Supervisor
Kimberly Cederholm Recreation Coordinator
Kaitlyn McKinney Recorder / Rec Program Specialist
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7: 01pm by Wayne Gross.
2. Approval of Minutes: March
Natalie Newgard moved to approve the March 9, 2020 meeting minutes. Claudia Ciobanu
seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a vote of the board members present with
Tristan Irvin, Scott Winkles, Natalie Newgard, Darlene Dick and Wayne Gross voting yes, Sean
Ernes, Ellen Seminara and Ben Holmes were not present at the time of the vote.
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3. Comments from the Audience
N/A
4. Parks and Recreation Manager Update
a. Introduction—
Rob Murchison, Assistant Public Work Director
Rob has been with the City for 15 years — came from engineering
He will be starting the recruitment process of Parks & Rec Manager
b. COVID 19 changes/modifications to operations
Currently Open: Dog Parks, Skate Parks, Tennis Courts, Park Restrooms (limited
capacity), Shelters (restrictions)
Closed: Basketball Courts, Playgrounds (possibly open in Phase 2)
Plan on July 1 to re-open shelter reservations (100 individuals)
Sports leagues should be opening in Phase 2
In the process of hiring seasonal workers — some will start next week.
c. Capital improvements/projects
Repaving of Potso Dog Park parking lot
No current updates on Universal Plaza
d. Staffing update
2 additional Utility Workers (field staf� & Parks Supervisor (these positions are not
guaranteed for future years)
5. Budget Update
Joe Barrett, Public Works Business Manager, gave the following updates:
• Reserves are being used for the 3 new Park positions
• The Park & Rec fee has not been impacted at this time.
• Both departments are forecasted to come in at 80% - in good shape for next
fiscal year.
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6. Parks System Master Plan Report
Consultant Project Managers with MIG—Alex Dupey and Ryan Mattau
Equity will be incorporated in the current process
Overall the project hasn't changed, but input has changed due to COVID-19
MIG is currently working on Gap analysis Needs and Assessment
Background Information on Tigard:
• 15% of Population live on $25,000 per year
• 34% of Population make over $100,000
• 270 acers of developed parks in 10 years
• Reached 5 years of Recreation Planning
• New development at River Terrace
Opportunities Challenges
Existing land Serving Tigard equitably
Evolving rec program Filling gaps in built community
Complete and link trail systems Funding a growing system
Tigard triangle renewal Connecting Neighborhoods
COVID-19 and close to home rec Sustaining system in recession
Recreation Trends: Social activities and community involvement,
COVID-19: Increase demand for parks, trails and open spaces, decrease in program and rental
revenues, physical activity, reliance on public restrooms
10-Minute Walk Analysis:
• Every Tigard Resident should be within 10-minute walk of a park
• MIG analyzed areas of the city within a 10-min walk of major trail
• One gap in data is the Steve St Property
Current Engagement Strategies
• 6 stakeholders' interviews
• 3 focus groups
• Map-Based Questionnaire— Broad outreach for the community with a variety of topics
o Important to publicize this questionnaire
Questions to consider:
• Who is not being served by Tigard parks systems?
o Important for PRAB to have data to this
• What physical gaps do you see in the system?
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o One concern is the ability of our Parks Department to develop and maintain new
parks
o Bike Park
• What direction would you take the parks system?
o Influence from a Public Health lens
7. Recreation Updates
Recreation Coordinator, Kimberly Cederholm provided the following updates:
• Day Camps start July 1 — almost all the camps have reached full enrollment
• 2 Pop Ups this summer— starts July 15
• 6 Fanno Creek Rentals (possibly open to additional rentals on July 1)
• Cancelled all movies, concerts and Tigard Runs
Kimberly announced her resignation, she plans to work until July 24
8. Park Updates
Martin McKnight gave the following updates:
• Final touches at Cook Park with the Clean Water Services
• Hiring seasonal workers to start next week.
• Tigard High School Graduation on June 20
9. Non —Agenda Items
No changes in PRAB membership
July—vote in Chair and Vice Chair
10. Executive Session
No executive session was held.
11. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 pm
Next Meeting:
July 13 location TBA
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