04/12/2021 - Minutes 41 City of Tigard
e Park & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
Thepurpose ofthePark andRecrea tion AdvisoryBoardis toadviseand
advocate forpark and recreation opportunities fora growing Tigard.
MEETING DATE: April 12, 2021, 7:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Online/Virtual— Board and Staff
Public dial in listen-only phone bridge: 971 256 0577 Conference
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Members: Present
Ben Holmes Yes
Wayne Gross Yes
Claudia Ciobanu Yes
Tristan Irvin Yes
Ellen Seminara Yes
Scott Winkels Yes
Sean Ernes Yes
Other:
Darlene Dick Yes Alternate
Natalie Newgard Yes Alternate
Heidi Lueb Yes Council Liaison
City of Tigard Staff Present:
Martin McKnight Parks Supervisor
Brian Rager PW Director
Kaitlyn Leaf Recorder / Recreation Coordinator
Rick Gruen Parks, Rec, Green Infrastructure Mgr.
Audience: Cheron (Rotery Club), Chris Garsek
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7: 03 pm by Wayne Gross.
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2. Approval of Minutes: February 8, 2021
Scott Winkles moved to approve the February 8, 2021 meeting minutes. Tristan Irvin seconded the
motion. The minutes were approved by a vote of the board members present with Wayne Gross,
Claudia Ciobanu, Sean Ernes, Natalie Newgard, Darlene Dick, Tristan Irvin, Scott Winkles, Ben
Holmes, and Ellen Seminara, voting yes.
3. Comments from the Audience
Cheron, from the Rotary Club, seeks to plant Peace Poles (4-6-sided pole) in the local community.
The poles state, "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in multiple languages. The Rotary Club is interested in
planting Peace Poles in Cook, Summerlake or Dirksen Nature Park and is seeking additional input
from the PRAB members.
Chris Garsek thanked the Parks Department for the reopening of the Summerlake Dog Park.
Chris also shared that Burton David White passed away this year (resident near Summerlake). In lieu of
flowers/cards, donations can be made to his favorite dog park, the Summerlake Dog Park.
4. City Center Urban Renewal Amendment City Center Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
Sean Farrelly, Redevelopment Project Manager, gave an update on the upcoming Ballot Measure:
• Measure #34-305
o Amend the City Center Urban Renewal Plan
o On the Ballot in May 2021 (needs approval by voters)
o If measure is approved, it will move tax money around. It will not raise taxes.
o This measure will add 20.8 million dollars on maximum amount available to spend
on Urban Renewal projects. It will also add 9 years to the plan.
o Constructions to new streets, additional parking (downtown), improvements to
trails, Phase 2 to Universal Plaza, affordable housing.
o Projects completed: 50 million in private investments, 234 housing units, 32%
increase in apartments, 28 matching grants for small businesses, streetscape
improvements and Rotary Plaza.
o Active Projects: Universal Plaza
5. Reservoir 18 Water Project
Marissa Grass, PW Communication Engagement Coordinator, and Rob Murchison, Tigard
Public Work Deputy Director, gave an update on the Reservoir 18 Water Project:
• Potential positive impact on the Sunrise Property.
• CofT will design and construct a new 3-million-gallon water reservoir.
• The project is in Western Tigard, Sunrise or Cach Nature Park
• Part amenities may be built at the same time at the water reservoir to save on costs.
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• Engage Tigard Site: Updates and surveys available
• Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring of 2022 and end in Winter of 2023.
• Project is estimated to cost $23,000,000 with Water and Water System Development
Charge Fund's.
• Hiring a contractor and designer at the same time.
6. Parks and Recreation Manager Update
Parks, Recreation and Green Infrastructure Manager, Rick Gruen gave an overview including Covid-
19 reactivation status of Parks and Rec programs, Metro Local Share status, Master Plan update and
the hiring of the Recreation Program Specialist and Parks Supervisor positions.
• Rick and Martin are reviewing applications for the Parks Supervisor and are looking to hire
soon.
• Parks & Rec Team is working with Risk Management and Management Team to move towards
reactivating our parks in a safe way.
• Shelter Reservations are not open yet. OHA Guidelines aren't clear on how to classify Shelter
Reservations. Team will continue to evaluate this process in order to open shelters safely.
7. Recreation Update
Recreation Coordinator, Kaitlyn Leaf provided the following updates:
Spring Break Day Camp —
• First in person program back.
• Very successful and fun week
• Used scooters from SRTS
Virtual Egg Hunt—
• Just over 100 email submissions
• Very positive feedback from community who greatly appreciated this opportunity.
• All participants had the opportunity to pick up a prize bag.
PE in the Park—
• At capacity for class sessions, 5-11 years
• Room for more enrollments for older youth, 12-17 years.
• First week went great.
Activity Boxes —
• Full enrollment and waitlists.
• Look forward to doing this again later in the year.
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Coming soon: (tentative approval)
• Mini Duathlon
• Move4May! Partnering w/ SRTS to create fun and challenging fitness opportunities for the
community
• Summer Day Camps
• Hiring of Rec Program Specialist— first round of interviews next week
• Rec Aide positions posted. Hoping to hire a few before June.
8. Park Updates
Parks Supervisor, Martin McKnight provided the following updates:
• Completion of artificial turf at Cook Park. On schedule to be finished by end of the month.
• Metzger School Park— small irrigation fixes needed. Fields should be in better shape this
Spring.
• CIP Dirksen Nature Park Parking lot
• Seasonal Hiring process
9. Non —Agenda Items
• Public Survey for the Parks & Rec Master Plan coming out at the end of the month. This
survey is focused on priorities.
10. Executive Session
No executive session was held.
11. Adjourn
Scott Winkles entertained a motion to adjourn. Claudia Ciobanu seconded the motion.
Upcoming Meetings:
• PRAB Meeting, Monday, May 10, 2021
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