05/08/2017 - Minutes i4
City 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.
MEETING DATE: May 8, 2017 7 — 9 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Tigard Public Works Auditorium, 8777 SW Burnham St.
Members: Present
Dave Brown Yes
Claudia Ciobanu Yes
Wayne Gross Yes
Troy Mears No
Holly Polivka Yes
Linda Shaw Yes
Scott Winkels Yes
Other:
Barry Albertson No Tigard-Tualatin School District Liaison
Sara Darland No Alternate
Tim Pepper Yes Alternate
Tom Anderson No Council Liaison
City of Tigard Staff Present:
Steve Martin Public Works Division Manager
Michelle Wright Assistant Public Works Manager
Martin McKnight Parks Supervisor
Anthony Markey Recreation Coordinator
Susan Shanks Senior Planner
Lexi Hallum Recorder
Audience:
Neal Brown, Chris Garsteck, Martha Rainey, Richard Shavey
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Wayne Gross.
2. Approval of Minutes: April 10, 2017
Wayne Gross moved to approve the April 10, 2017 meeting minutes. Dave Brown seconded the
motion. The minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the board members present with
Wayne Gross, Claudia Ciobanu, Holly Pohvka, Dave Brown and Scott Winkels voting yes. Linda
Shaw abstained.
3. Comments from the Audience
Neal Brown expressed his concern about the proposed Civic Center in regards to recreational
amenities — such as a pool.
Richard Shavey, a City Center Advisory Commission (CCAC) member, reported that between
40-50 people attended the peace pole event at the Rotary Plaza. Mr. Shavey also mentioned the
upcoming Tigard Street Trail and Rotary Plaza planning process.
Chris Garsteck thanked the city for removing a dirt pile at Summerlake Park. She requested dirt
be added to the Potso Dog Park and wanted an update on the status of the parking lot. Mr.
McKnight informed her that dirt would be there shortly. Ms. Wright and Mr. Martin explained
that the parking lot could not be renovated until the sewer system is installed, which they
believed was starting the upcoming summer. Ms. Wright also informed Chris about the new
parking signs at Ash Dog Park.
4. Discussion Items from previous Meetings
Scott Winkels updated the PRAB about the recreational immunity vote that passed through the
senate unanimously.
5. Urban Renewal Ballot Measures
Senior Planner, Susan Shanks, presented the two city ballot measures that residents can vote on,
which were City Center Urban Renewal and the Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal measures.
Handouts provided by Susan Shanks are on file in the PRAB folder.
6. Parks and Recreation Updates
Mr. McKnight gave the following updates:
• The Balloon Festival is in June. This year the launch area will be on the east fields.
• 50 garden plots were created at the Metzger Elementary School volunteer event.
• Construction at Bull Mountain Park will continue when the weather improves.
The 130th Ave stairs project will be underway beginning later that week.
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• Mr. McKnight gave input to the Public Works Director regarding the budget presentation to
Council.
• The park fields are now opened, however they were still very wet.
Mr. Markey gave the following updates:
• Provided a handout regarding the recent Egg Hunt statistics.
• Provided a handout with upcoming events and classes.
• Movies in the Park are planned for the upcoming summer. The title sponsor, ServPro, would
like to host a school supply drive at the events.
• Two scholarships have been awarded to participate in Tigard Parks & Rec activities.
• There will be an adult camp for individuals with special needs and varying abilities in July.
• The after school program is going well and the hope is to continue the program into the
next school year.
• Mr. Markey will be attending future Tigard Basketball Association board meetings.
Handouts provided by Mr. Markey are on file in the PRAB folder.
7. Parks and Recreation and Parks CIP 2017-18 budgets
There is a hold-the-line budget for parks and recreation in the proposed 2017-18 budget. The
proposed budget does not have any new positions in park maintenance, but they are requesting
a couple part time positions in recreation.
The Public Works Director will be going to a council workshop regarding the parks and rec fee
on May 16. The city anticipates acquiring 50 acres for parks in the next 5 years. Currently, the
park and rec fee pays for 40% of the park budget, including recreation.
Mr. Martin provided an updated Capitol Improvement Project handout with the projects the
PRAB had voted on. All items listed have funding.
8. PRAB Liaison Reports
There were no PRAB liaison reports.
9. Non —Agenda Items
Chris Garsteck commented that there is still a tree in Summerlake Park's lake. Mr. McKnight
commented that the tree will come out soon.
Holly Polivka requested an update for the recreation subcommittee. Mr. Martin had no update,
but he will ask Kent Wyatt about the progress.
Linda Shaw informed the PRAB about an upcoming fundraiser for Bull Mountain Park.
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10. Executive Session
An executive session was not held.
11. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Next Meetings:
PRAB Meeting June 12, 2017 - Tigard Public Works Auditorium
Lexi Hallum, PRAB Recorder
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