04/14/2014 - Minutes IN City of Tigard
Park & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) Meeting Minutes
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2014 7 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Tigard Public Works Building, Auditorium, 8777 SW Burnham
Street
The purpose of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board is to advise and advocate
for park and recreation opportunities for a growing Tigard.
1. Roll Call: At 7:02 p.m. the meeting was called to order by Chairman Troy Mears.
Members: Present
Dave Brown Yes
Claudia Ciobanu Yes
Peggy Faber No
Marshall Henry Yes
Troy Mears Yes
Holly Polivka Yes
Note: There is one current vacancy on the board.
Other:
Barry Albertson No Tigard-Tualatin School District Liaison
Paul Drechsler No Alternate
Gary Romans No Alternate
Marc Woodard Yes Council Liaison
City of Tigard Staff Present:
John Goodrich Interim Assistant Public Works Director
Steve Martin Public Works Division Manager
Martin McKnight Parks Supervisor
Cheryl Caines Associate Planner
Renee' Ferguson PRAB Recorder
Audience:
Carine Arendes and Chris Garsteck.
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2. Approval of Minutes: February 10, 2014
Holly Polivka moved to approve the February 10, 2014, meeting minutes. Marshall Henry
seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a unanimous vote of the board
members present with Dave Brown, Claudia Ciobanu, Marshall Henry, Troy Mears and
Holly Polivka voting yes.
3. Comments from the Audience
Carine Arendes, 9524 SW North Dakota St., a member of City Center Advisory Committee
(CCAC) updated the board on the committee's progress. Some of the highlights include:
• Staff is currently working to develop a park space in Downtown Tigard.
• The CCAC will have an additional meeting during the month of April to discuss a
possible amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan.
• Downtown business owners have reported a decline in business since the Main
Street Green Street project began.
Chris Garsteck, 11774 SW 125th Ct., a representative of the Tigard Dog Park Committee,
spoke to the board and said copies of the March 2014 Cityscape article, Tigard Kesidents create
a Legacy, have been posted at the dog parks for people to read. She asked if the board has
received any comments.
Troy Mears replied the board has not received any comments.
4. Update on Tigard Triangle Planning
Associate Planner Cheryl Caines updated the board on the future progress of the Tigard
Triangle. Some of the highlights include:
• Tigard Triangle encompasses the business and residential area between Interstate
5/Highway 217/Pacific Highway.
• Two concept design options are being considered.
• A walking trail is being planned along Red Rock Creek.
5. Park Updates
Martin McKnight provided the following updates:
• League sports have begun.
• Community gardens are being constructed at Jack Park.
• The Parks Division is currently hiring seasonal parks staff.
• Shelter reservation season opened earlier this month.
• This week a volunteer group will be planting native plants and trees for Arbor Day
along a section of Fanno Creek Trail from Main Street to Grant Avenue.
• Improvements are underway at the sand volleyball courts at Cook Park.
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6. Park Bond Update
Steve Martin spoke to the board on the park bond measure. Some of the highlights include:
• The city has leased property from the railroad and plans to construct a segment of
the Tigard Street trail on the property.
• A third quarter budget adjustment will include bond fund reductions for Jack Park
and East Butte Heritage Park during the April 22, 2014, City Council meeting.
• Fund balance for the park and open space bond measure is approximately $741,498.
Dave Brown asked for an update regarding an agreement with Tigard-Tualatin School
District to maintain the park area at Metzger Elementary School.
Steve Martin replied that he has not heard from the school district.
7. Non-Agenda Items
Holly Pohvka asked staff for an update regarding the Rotary Club's exercise equipment
donation.
Steve Martin replied he has not heard when the equipment will be installed at Dirksen
Nature Park.
Mr. Martin advised the contract for the recreation program consultant will be signed soon.
He went on to say that during the April 15, 2014, City Council meeting, Metro will present
the Westside Trail plan. Council will formally consider approving the plan at its April 22,
2014, meeting.
8. Executive Session
At 7:55 p.m., Troy Mears announced the PRAB went into executive session and read the
following:
The Tigard Park and Recreation Advisory Board will go into executive session to discuss
potential property transactions under ORS 192.660 (2) (h). All discussions are confidential
and those present may disclose nothing from the session. Representatives of the news
media are allowed to attend executive sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must
not disclose any information discussed. No executive session may be held for the purpose
of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive sessions are closed to the
public.
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11. Adjourn
At 8:46 p.m., the PRAB adjourned.
Next Meeting
• May 12, 2014 —Tigard Public Works Building, Auditorium.
/s/ Renee Ferguson
Renee Ferguson, PRAB Recorder
Attest:
/s/ Troy Mears
Chairman Troy Mears
Date: May 12, 2014
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