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03/08/2004 - Minutes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of Monday, March 8, 2004 Meeting Members Present: Mr. Freudenthal, Mr. Marks, Mr. Baumgarten, Mr. Ashley, Mr. Switzer, Mr. Albertson, Dr. Bernhard, Ms. Richards, and Ms. Webb. Staff Present: Mr. Plaza and Mr. Martin I. Call to Order: Mr. Switzer called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.m. Mr. Switzer moved agenda item # V. to item IV. II. Comments from the Audience Ms. Sue Bielke discussed the possibility of the City going for a bond measure to purchase land and develop parks and facilities. Her primary interest is the protection of open spaces. She stated that a bond measure is necessary to protect open spaces, purchase and develop land for parks, trails and facilities. The Bond measure group has adopted "Keep Tigard Livable" as their vision statement. She said that the Park System Master Plan contains good information, and according to it, the city needs to purchase more than 300 acres to get to 11 acres per thousand residents. The bond measure group has determined that $16M is necessary to accomplish the goals of the group. Mr. John Frewing also talked to the Board about the bond measure. He spoke from a written presentation which is attached. He also favors a bond measure in November, 2004. He also presented bond measure information given to him by the City Finance Director. The Board felt that in its role as an advisory board to the city council, it should advocate for, and advise the council on issues such as this. Therefore, Dr. Bernhard moved and Mr. Baumgarten seconded the motion that: "The PRAB supports a general obligation bond measure as the funding source for the acquisition and development of open spaces, parks, and facilities (e.g. skate park), and that the PRAB asks the City Council to consider placing the bond measure on the November 2, 2004 ballot." The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Fliegle Walters addressed the Board with three issues. 1) he wanted the city to know that the irrigation pipe on the private wetland mitigation was deteriorating, 2) he had a concern that the area where the weed harvester goes in and out of the water is damaging the turf area, and 3) he asked if the city might join the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District. He was told that the Board is currently discussing this possibility. III. Approval of Minutes of February 9, 2004. Mr. Ashley moved, and Mr. Freudenthal seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Mr. Rich Carlson, Skate Park Task Force Chair, updated the Board on the progress of the Skate Park efforts to build a skate park in Tigard. He stated that skate parks are mentioned in the 1999 Park System Master Plan. Also, the Youth Forum has discussed skate parks and activities for youth. Mr. Griffith created the Skate Park Task Force to lead the effort to build a skate park in Tigard. The Task Force lead a design process and a site selection process. The design is for a 15K-20K or 25K sq. ft. skate park. The different sizes can be built in phases. The cost to build the skate park ranges from approximately $400k to $625K The task force is now in the fundraising phase. They have conducted cookie sales, T-shirt sales, car washes, and participated in the Tigard Blast and other events. Four subcommittees have been formed to help in the fundraising efforts, they are: Youth Activities, Adult Activities, Grants, and Communications. The task force met with City Council on 2/10 and the Council was very supportive of the skate park and offered to help as individuals and as a council. After some discussion Dr. Bernhard moved and Ms. Richards seconded the motion that; "The PRAB supports the Skate Park Task Force efforts to build a skate park in Tigard and encourages Council to do everything within its power, including providing financial support, to make the skate park a reality". The motion passed unanimously. V. Discuss March 9, 2004 Joint Meeting with City Council. Mr. Switzer spoke from written notes (attached). Issues to be discussed at this first joint meeting are: a) what has the Board learned? b) Board goals, c) Board interest in conducting a community assessment survey aimed at community interest in parks and recreation programs, d) Council Goal #4, e) vision of the Board and Council related to the city's need for recreation (COT Recreation Div/Dep't), f) possible park land acquisition needs and financing for the City of Tigard as well as unincorporated Bull Mountain, g) skate park, and h) options and interest in creating a park and recreation district. Mr. Switzer will lead the discussion with Council by addressing the issues above (a-h). He stated that he will emphasize those areas directly associated with Council Goal #4 as follows: A. Meet with the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee to: 1) Discuss the vision of the Task Force and the Council related to the city need for parks and recreation 2) Discuss possible acquisition needs and financing for the City of Tigard as well as unincorporated Bull Mtn. 3) Discuss options and interest in creating a park and recreation district B. Continue to participate in discussions with the Tigard Tualatin School District and neighboring cities to consider the school district's funding needs. C. Meet with the Skate Park Task Force and formulate a plan of action D. Continue to support the efforts of the Youth Forum. VI. Adjournment. Mr. Switzer adjourned the meeting at 9:57 PM.