09/13/2021 - Minutes City of Tigard
Park & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
TIGARD
ThepurposeoftheParkandRecreationAdvisoryBoardis to advise and advocate for park and
recreation opportunities for a growing Tigard.
MEETING DATE: September 13, 2021, 7:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Online/Virtual—Board and Staff
Public dial in listen-only phone bridge: (971) 256-0577 1 Conference ID 13125
PRAB Members: Present: PRAB, Other: Present:
Wayne Gross Chair No Darlene Dick Alternate No
Ellen Seminara Vice-Chair Yes Natalie Newgard Alternate Yes
Claudia Ciobanu Yes Heidi Lueb Council Liaison Yes
Sean Ernes Yes
Ben Holmes Yes
Scott Winkels Yes
Vacant -
City of Tigard Staff Present:
Rick Gruen Parks,Recreation, Green Infrastructure Manager
Martin McKnight Parks Supervisor
Greg Stout Parks Supervisor
Kaitlyn Leaf Recreation Coordinator
Melissa Heine Recorder I Rec. Admin. Specialist
Erik Miletich Recreation Program Specialist
Marissa Grass Public Works Community Engagement Coordinator
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Ellen Seminara.
2. Approval of Minutes:July 12, 2021
Claudia Ciobanu moved to approve the July 12,2021, meeting minutes. Sean Ernes seconded the motion. The minutes
were approved by a vote of the board members present with Ben Holmes, Claudia Ciobanu, Ellen Seminara,Natalie
Newgard, Scott Winkels, and Sean Ernes voting yes.Wayne Gross and Darlene Dick were not present at the time of
the vote.
3. Comments from the Audience
No comments from the audience.
4. Election of PRAB Officers 2021/22
• Scott Winkels nominated Wayne Gross for PRAB Chair. The motion was passed.
• Scott Winkels nominated Ellen Seminara for PRAB Vice-Chair. The motion was passed.
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5. Parks and Recreation Manager Update
Parks, Recreation, Green Infrastructure Manager, Rick Gruen gave the following updates:
• PRAB recruitment is open through September 26, 2021.
• COVID-19 updates
o Vaccine requirement issued stating all city employees must be fully vaccinated by November 15 or have
an approved exemption on file. Anyone currently unvaccinated must wear a city provided KN95 mask.
o Parks and Rec special events are cancelled through January 2022.
o Shelter reservations are still open. The regular rental season ends on September 26.
o Recreation programs are able to run.
o Soccer is allowed provided they follow current school district COVID policy and protocols.
• Parks and Rec Master Plan
o Comments from Community Development,Police, and other departments are being processed.
o Review with MIG on September 15. PRAB members will receive a copy of the updated Master Plan
before the October 11. October meeting will be devoted to Master Plan discussions.
o City Council work session on October 19.Adoption date scheduled for December 7.
• Website update provided by Marissa Grass, Public Works Community Engagement Coordinator.
o New website will include a parks finder tool where community members can search for a park by
feature, neighborhood, etc.
o With the assistance of Parks and Rec teammates,website content gaps are being filled in.
o Website will be live starting November 1.
• Capital Improvements Projects
o Dirksen Nature Park will go to bid the week of September 13; construction will begin in November.
o Steve Street Park charter is in progress. Possible small neighborhood event in order to provide updates.
o Lasich Master Plan project charter is in progress. Will convene a technical advisory committee and a
citizen advisory committee.
o Cook Park Tot Lot is complete. Inclusive playground project will begin this fall possibly with a design
competition. Public input will be gathered.
o Revising scope of work for the Cook Park Dock Replacement Project. It will become more accessible,
looking into creating a second dock access point nearby.
o Water reservoir project RFP anticipated to be out by December. Preferred site to be determined;
construction to begin Spring 2022.
o Working with school district and City of Tualatin to examine how to better utilize fields giving access to
the public and underserved groups. May result in changes to current user groups' contracts.
Comment
Excited to see that Parks &Rec is working and developing a relationship with the school district.
6. Recreation Update
Recreation Coordinator, Kaitlyn Leaf gave the following updates:
• Summer programming was successful. Summary memo was shared with Council.
o Eight weeks of camps had 15 participants at each camp.Partnered with Tualatin Riverkeepers and Tigard
Public Library to provide additional activities.
o Partnered with Tualatin Riverkeepers to host two Paddle Under the Stars events; received positive
feedback.Will offer again in 2022.
o Virtual 5K had 35 participants. Photos shared on social media. PRAB is encouraged to view.
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• After-school programming begins Tuesday, September 21, at Twality Middle School. Recreation is offering a
soccer program to 25 TMS students through mid-December.
• Upcoming programming
o Second Annual Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt starting October 1 at Cook Park.
o Kids' Night Out will be in-person and at full capacity. Modifying to an outdoor event at Fanno Creek
House to adjust for current COVID protocols.
o Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest is virtual this year. Mayor Snider, Rick Gruen, and 1 PRAB
member will pick three favorite submitted photos for each category for public vote. Winners of each
category will receive a gift card from Mud Bay.
o In talks with Rose City Futsal regarding partnership to use their facility for additional Rec programming.
Recreation Specialist,Erik Miletich gave the following update:
• Parks Passport is ongoing and has had 30 participants. Department has received positive feedback from
participants. Ends October 31.
7. Parks Update
Parks Supervisor,Martin McKnight gave the following updates:
• Utility Work II position has been filled.
• Bonita Park will host a drive-through job fair hosted by Community Development.
• Asphalt repair in Cook Park begins end of September. Problem areas will be addressed.
• Parks team toured water features at City of Wilsonville. Their process is similar to what Tigard will have at
Universal Park (groundbreaking May 2022). Operation similar to swimming pools.
Parks Supervisor, Greg Stout gave the following updates:
• Parks team and a Taylor Morrison representative visited Amelia Park and Sabrina Park to evaluate requirements
needed in order for the city to take ownership:Amelia Park in June 2022 and Sabrina Park in 2023.
• Lasich Property modular building will have a hazardous material review in preparation for disposal by
contractor.
• Summerlake Park hardcourt fencing will be replaced with black vinyl fencing
• The large houseless camp at Woodard Park is being addressed in association with PD. Will be cleaned by River
City Environmental.
Questions and Comments
Q: Cook Park Tot Lot is really nice.When will Cook Park playground be renovated?
A: Convening community input this fall and will possibly have a design competition. It is a high priority for 2022.
Q:Will PRAB have a member on the playground selection committee?
A:Yes. Parks will make the final decision on the design and a PRAB member will be on the committee.
Q:Are we projected the houseless camps will be a bigger factor forthcoming?Is there a plan to manage?How will it be
budgeted?
A: Part of the city's four goals is to address the houseless issue. In the meantime, Parks will be addressing the practical
impact and solid waste concerns. The city is working with River City Environmental to address hazardous issues and
will possibly use solid waste fees as it does not fall under one division. Similar issue as vandalism in the city's public
restrooms.
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8. Non-Agenda Items
No non-agenda items were discussed.
11.Executive Session
No executive session was held.
12.Adjourn
Scott Winkels moved that the meeting adjourn. Claudia Ciobanu seconded the motion. The motion was passed, and
the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Next Meeting: Monday, October 11, 2021
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Heine, Recorder
ATTEST:
10/11/2021
Wayne Gross, Chair Approval Date
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