08/08/2022 - Minutes City of Tigard
Ti '10 Park & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
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: August 08, 2022, 7:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Sabrina Park, 17400 SW Sabrina Ave, Sherwood
Comments/questions should be sent prior to the meeting to Rick Gruen, staff liaison:
rickg@tie ar9 d_or.gov
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM, by Chair Wayne Gross.
Roll Call
Members Present: Wayne Gross (Chair), Ellen Seminara (Vice Chair), Darlene Dick (via phone),
Natalie Newgard, Sean Ernes
Members Excused: Joleine Sigler, Scott Winkels
Alternates Excused: James Essenberg, Leah Matthew
Council Liaison Present: Heidi Lueb (City Council President)
Staff Present: Rick, Gruen (Parks, Recreation, and Green Infrastructure Manager), Greg
Stout (Parks Supervisor), Melissa Heine (Recorder/Recreation Administrative
Specialist), Carla Staedter (Public Works Project Manager), Lucy Jones
(Senior Utility Worker)
Others Present: Chris Garsteck
2. Approval of Minutes: June 13, 2022
The minutes from June 13, 2022, were reviewed. Natalie Newgard moved to approve the minutes as
amended. Sean Ernes seconded the motion. The motion carried with all present board members
voting yes.
3. Comments from the Audience
Chris Garsteck thanked Kaitlyn Leaf, Recreation Coordinator, and Melissa Heine, Recreation
Administrative Specialist, for working to bring the annual Howl O'Ween Canine Costume Contest
back to Potso this year. The judges for this year's contest are Mayor Jason Snider, Rick Gruen, and
Melissa Heine.
4. Non-Agenda Items
Rick Gruen, Parks, Recreation, and Green Infrastructure Manager shared that a letter of support has
been drafted that requests the City of Tigard partner with Tualatin Riverkeepers (TRK) and Tualatin
Soil and Water Conservation District to do restoration work at Lasich.
PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES — AUGUST 08, 2022
APPROVED
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• The city is applying for a small grant, to be combined with grants from TRK and Tualatin Soil
and Water
• The total will be around $25,000 and will go toward removing invasive species plants at Lasich
• All present PRAB members voted in support of the letter.
Rick Gruen introduced Lucy Jones, Senior Utility Work. Lucy is in charge of taking care of Sabrina,
Amelia, Roshak, Sunrise, Cache, Lasich, and Bull Mountain.
Q: Which parks are built out but not yet turned over to the city?
A: Sabrina, Amelia, and Orchard are in the city's possession. Roshak is still under warranty for another
year. Crossing Park is under construction and South River Terrace is upcoming.
Carla Staedter, Public Works Project Manager, shared that Parks made an effort to design the parks
to make them quicker to take care of.
Q: Was the developer open to Tigard needs/suggestions?
A: Polygon was very open to Tigard's needs and suggestions.
5. Executive Session
No executive session was held.
6. River Terrace Parks Tour
Parks and Recreation Team lead a "Drive, Walk, and Talk" tour of new and upcoming River Terrace
Parks Projects including River Terrace Town Center Community Park, Roshak Neighborhood Park, S.
River Terrace Neighborhood Park, Orchard Park, and The Crossings Neighborhood Park.
10. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned after River Terrace Projects Tour at 8:45 PM.
Upcoming Meetings:
• PRAB Meeting: Monday, September 12, 2022
Submitted by Melissa Heine, Recorder Signature:'`
Attestation by Wayne Gross, Chair Signature: 11r
Approval Date: 9/12/22
Wet signature minutes on fife with PRAB Recorder.
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PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES — AUGUST 08, 2022
APPROVED
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