04/10/2023 - MinutesCity of Tigard
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.
PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES – APRIL 10, 2023
APPROVED
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MEETING DATE: April 10, 2023, 7:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.; Remote via MS Teams
Public (listen only): (971) 256-0577, PIN: 13125#
Comments/questions should be sent prior to the meeting to Rick Gruen, staff liaison:
rickg@tigard-or.gov
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM, by Vice Chair Natalie Newgard.
Roll Call
Members Present: Natalie Newgard (Vice Chair), Joleine Sigler, James Essenberg,
Carroll Dizney, Ken Barker
Members Excused: Ellen Seminara (Chair), Sean Ernes
Alternates Excused: Gary Jelinek, Second Alternate: Unassigned
Council Liaison Present: Councilor Jeanette Shaw
Alt. Council Liaison Excused: Council President Yi-Kang Hu
Staff Present: Rick Gruen (Parks, Recreation, and Green Infrastructure Manager),
Martin McKnight (Parks Supervisor), Kaitlyn Leaf (Recreation
Coordinator), Justin More (Recreation Program Specialist), Melissa
Heine (Recorder / Recreation Administrative Specialist II), Jessica Love
(Public Works Communications Program Coordinator), Gary
Pagenstecher (Community Development Project Planner)
Others Present: None
2. Approval of Minutes: March 13, 2023
A quorum was not present at the time of voting. Approval moved to the May 8, 2023, meeting.
3. Comments from the Audience
There were no comments from the audience.
4. Red Rock Creek Trail Update
Community Development Project Planner, Gary Pagenstecher, presented the slideshow from the
first stakeholders meeting of the proposed Red Rock Creek Trail. The project will be a two-mile
alignment of four segments: Tigard Triangle district, Highway 217 crossing, Hunziker core district,
and Red Rock crossing.
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5. Public Works Communication Update
Public Works Community Engagement Coordinator, Jessica Love, will provide the following
updates:
• Will be presenting to City Council a proposal to rename Cook Park to Cook Family Park to
dedicate the community table at Universal Plaza to former Mayor Snyder
• Universal Plaza grand opening is Saturday, April 15, 2023.
• Volunteer Appreciation Celebration is Sunday, April 16, 2023.
• State of the City address will be on Monday, April 24, at Broadway Rose Theatre Company.
• As part of the Arbor Day Tree City program, 200 saplings will be given away at the State of
the City meeting.
• Will be presenting a proclamation to City Council regarding Arbor Month.
• Public works is partnering with Tigard-Tualatin School district for the #workready program.
6. Parks and Recreation Manager Updates
Parks, Recreation and Green Infrastructure Manager, Rick Gruen, provided the following updates:
• City of Tigard received its 2022 Tree City emblem for the plaque in City Hall.
• City Council approved the contract for the site prep and work to begin on the Cook Park
inclusive playground project. Work will take place through summer.
• The City Manager approved the request to change the PRAB start time from 7:00 PM to 6:00
PM beginning in June. The bylaws will be updated to reflect changes.
• The third meeting of the Citizen Advisory Committee for the Reservoir 18 project is
scheduled for April 19.
• New rules for downtown Tigard parks are being discussed.
• There is continued discussion with the developer on the River Terrace Community Park.
7. Recreation Updates
Recreation Coordinator, Kaitlyn Leaf provided the following updates:
• Summer camp registration opened on April 3 and was full within four minutes.
• Camp capacity cannot be raised due to space limitations.
• Tigard Egg Hunt had 520 registrations with 70 on the waitlist. Ten community partners and
vendors as well as ten volunteers from Tigard High School and roughly teen volunteers from
the SRTS were in attendance.
• Upcoming: Earth Day program on April 21, working with the school district at their
multicultural event at Templeton Elementary schools. Art in the Park will be held in May. The
third annual Mini Duathlon will be held at the end of May. Adult kickball starts in May. There
will be a summer kickoff event featuring Micah and Me at the beginning of June.
Recreation Program Specialist, Justin More provided the following updates:
• Afterschool Activities begins at Twality Middle School April 11, taking place on Tuesdays and
Thursdays with a science and nature themed art class.
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• Registration is almost full for the Earth Day program and will feature a mix of activities like
DIY planters, salt dough necklaces, and other activities.
• Art in the Park registration reached capacity; additional participants added from the waitlist.
Recreation Administrative Specialist, Melissa Heine requested approval from members of PRAB to
send a questionnaire, interview, or another information gathering tool to them as she begins work
on her graduate school capstone project outlining the need and process required for bringing a
multi-generational community recreation center to Tigard. Capstone is due in 2024.
8. Parks Updates
Parks Supervisor, Martin McKnight provided the following updates:
• Parks is preparing for the grand opening at Universal Plaza.
• Outreach has begun with the houseless population located at the Brown Natural Area, north
of Bonita Park.
• Rose City Environmental will be cleaning abandoned houseless camps along Fanno Creek.
• Softball season began with Mayor Lueb throwing out the first pitch.
• Soccer season will begin soon, depending on field conditions.
• Work is continuing at the parking lot project on Tigard Street.
• Seasonal hiring for the Parks department is underway.
9. Advocacy Items
There were no advocacy items.
10. Non-Agenda Items
The purchase of the Quality Inn on Highway 99W will address houselessness in the area. Camping
is restricted in parks and environmentally sensitive areas.
11. Adjourn
James Essenberg moved to adjourn the meeting. Carroll Dizney seconded the motion. The meeting
adjourned at 7:51 PM.
Upcoming Meetings:
• PRAB Meeting: Monday, May 8, 2023, 7:00 PM / Virtually via MS Teams
Submitted by Melissa Heine, Recorder Signature:
Attestation by Ellen Seminara, Chair Signature:
Approval Date: 5/8/23
Wet signature minutes on file with PRAB Recorder.
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