01/12/2004 - Minutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Board
Monday, January 12, 2004
Members Present: David Baumgarten, Darrin Marks, Carl Switzer, Scott
Bernhard, Jason Ashley
Members Absent: Shelley Richards, Scot Sutton, Michael Freudenthal,
Barry Albertson
Staff Present: Dan Plaza, Steve Martin
I. Call to Order— Carl Switzer called the meeting to order at 7:40
P.M.
II. Approval of Minutes — December 8, 2003 Jason Ashley motioned
to approve the minutes from the December 8, 2003 meeting, Darrin
Marks seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous to accept
the minutes as presented.
III. Review and Approve Final Goals — after a final review of the
Goals and Objectives, David Baumgarten motioned to approve the
Goals as revised, Scott Barnhard seconded the motion, and the vote
was unanimous to approve the Goals as revised.
IV. Assessment Survey— Carl Switzer reported that PSU students will
probably choose projects in February. He has solicited their
assistance. He has not heard back as of yet. Dan Plaza reported
that he has been unable to meet with exec staff members because
of the holidays and the recent bad weather. He will try to have a
discussion on this matter prior to the Board's next meeting.
V. OpEd letter- no report
VI. Funding/budget information— handled under VIII below
VII. Mission Statement— after discussing different themes and possible
statements the Board created a statement for consideration by the
entire Board at the February 9 meeting.
Themes discussed were: the future of our children, advisory to the
City Council, create programs, opportunities, and possibilities.
Two statements were discussed: serving the park and recreation
needs of a growing Tigard, and enhancing recreational
opportunities for Tigard.
Recommended statement for Board consideration:
"The purpose of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board is to
advocate for park and recreation opportunities for a growing
Tigard."
Dan Plaza will email this statement to the entire board and ask
each member to review it and provide any other themes and/or
statements the may want the Board to consider on February 9.
VIII. Check-off on FY '05 Parks CIP Budget— The Board reviewed the
Proposed FY '05 Parks CIP budget and Jason Ashley motioned to
approve the FY '05 Parks CIP budget as presented, Darrin Marks
seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
The Board was told that next year they would be more involved in
the parks operations and capital improvement budgets.
IX. Set Next Meeting and Agenda Topics — Monday, February 9, 2004
The following topics were suggested for the February 9 meeting;
Survey, Barry's letter, mission statement, and perhaps visitors
regarding the Fowler School property.
X. Carl Switzer adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M.