01/11/2016 - Minutes ® City of Tigard
Park & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) Meeting Minutes
MEETING DATE: January 11, 2016 7 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Tigard Public Works 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.
Members: Present
Dave Brown Yes
Claudia Ciobanu Yes
Wayne Gross Yes
Troy Mears Yes
Holly Polivka Yes
Linda Shaw Yes
Scott Winkels Yes Note: Left at 8:09 p.m.
Other:
Barry Albertson No Tigard-Tualatin School District Liaison
Sara Darland Yes Alternate
Tim Pepper Yes Alternate
Marc Woodard Yes Council Liaison
City of Tigard Staff Present:
Michelle Wright Assistant Public Works Director
Steve Martin Public Works Division Manager
Martin McKnight Parks and Grounds Supervisor
Renee Ferguson PRAB Recorder
Toby La France Finance and Information Services Director
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Audience:
Neal Brown
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
At 7 p.m. the meeting was called to order by Dave Brown.
2. Approval of Minutes: December 14, 2015, minutes
Wayne Gross moved to approve the December 14, 2015, meeting minutes. Claudia
Ciobanu seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a majority of the
board members present with Dave Brown, Claudia Ciobanu, Wayne Gross, Holly
Polivka, Troy Mears and Linda Shaw voting yes. Scott Winkels abstain.
3. Comments from the Audience
Neal Brown, 13853 SW Boxelder St., spoke to the board and provided handouts
about his support of a community recreation center operated by the YMCA;
handouts are on file in the PRAB record.
4. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Prioritization
Public Works Division Manager Steve Martin spoke to the board and provided a
handout for the results of the board's CIP prioritization; handout is on file in the
PRAB record. Some of the highlights include:
• PRAB members prioritized the list of projects.
• 16 trail developments are listed.
The board agreed further review and discussions are needed.
5. PRAB Goals
The board agreed further review and discussions are needed.
6. PRAB Election of Officers
PRAB members elected a Chair and Vice Chair for 2016. Troy Mears moved to
nominate Holly Polivka as Chair and Claudia Ciobanu as Vice Chair. Scott Winkels
seconded the motion. Holly Polivka was elected Chair, and Claudia Ciobanu elected
as Vice Chair by a unanimous vote of the board members present with Dave Brown,
Claudia Ciobanu, Wayne Gross, Troy Mears, Holly Polivka, Linda Shaw and Scott
Winkels voting yes.
7. Parks Update
Martin McKnight gave a brief report on the parks. The updates include:
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• Park shelter reservation season began January 5, 2016.
• Several Special Use applications have been filed for events.
• Clean up has been done at the shoreline of Tualatin River at Cook Park.
• Maintenance is being done on park equipment.
• The Parks Division is in the process of hiring a Utility Worker II position.
Linda Shaw asked if any of the projects on the CIP list were a priority.
Martin McKnight responded that all trails in Tigard need maintenance.
Holly Pohvka asked for an update for the completion of the trail at Dirksen Nature
Park.
Staff responded an asphalt path will be constructed to connect with a soft trail;
completion has not been determined.
8. Discussion of Park and Recreation Priorities for PRAB
The Park Maintenance Fee will be discussed during the January 12, 2016, City
Council meeting.
Toby La France spoke to the board on the information he will be providing council.
Some of the highlights include:
• Currently, the General Fund pays for police, library, community building and
parks.
• Current park maintenance costs are $2.2 million.
• The Park Maintenance Fee will provide maintenance to area parks and will
not financially affect the General Fund.
9. Non—Agenda Items
Steve Martin spoke on the board members desire to attend other board and
committee meetings.
Board members will attend various meetings and report back to the PRAB members
on their discussions.
Marc Woodard updated the board on the council liaison position. Councilor Snider
and Councilor Woodard will be alternating monthly attendance for the PRAB
meetings.
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He went on to say a community recreation operator is included in the City Council
goals.
10.Adjourn
At 9:05 p.m., the PRAB adjourned.
Next meeting:
February 8, 2016, Public Works Auditorium
/s/ Renee Ferguson
Renee Ferguson, PRAB Recorder
Attest:
/s/ Claudia Ciobanu
Claudia Ciobanu, Chairman
Date: February 8, 2016
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