03/11/2019 - Minutes City of Tigard
Park & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes
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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: March 11, 2019, 7 — 9 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Tigard Public Works Auditorium, 8777 SW Burnham St.
Members: Present
Dave Brown Yes
Claudia Ciobanu Yes
Wayne Gross No
Ben Holmes Yes
Tristan Irvin Yes
Ellen Seminara Yes
Scott Winkels Yes
Other:
Darlene Dick No Alternate
Sean Ernes Yes Alternate
Tom Anderson No Council Liaison
Heidi Lueb No Council Liaison
City of Tigard Staff Present:
Steve Martin Public Works Division Manager
Martin McKnight Parks Supervisor
Kaitlyn McKinney Recreation Program Specialist
Sue Billings Recorder
Audience: Carlene Thompson
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Claudia Ciobanu
2. Approval of Minutes: February 11, 2019
Scott Winkels moved to approve the February 11, 2019 meeting minutes. Ben Holmcs seconded
the motion. The minutes were approved by a vote of the board members present with Dave
Brown, Claudia Ciobanu, Ben Holmes, Tristian Irvin, Ellen Seminara, and Scott Winkels voting
yes.
3. Comments from the Audience
Carlene Thompson shared her concerns and observations about flying drones in Dirksen
Nature Park, noting that they disturb the birds, ducks, and other living creatures in the nature
park, and the noise level created by the drones is loud.
4. Metzger School Park Field
Postponed until the April 8, 2019 PRAB meeting
5. Update on Recreation
Ms. McKinney gave the following updates:
• Biggest summer yet for recreation with an increase of Movies in the Park, Concerts in the
Park, and Pop-Ups in the park.
• In the process of hiring Recreation Aidcs.
• Golden Egg Hunt scavenger hunt begins March 12th
• Movie on the Court "Ralph Breaks the Internet" March 16th
• 4" Annual Egg Hunt April 20th
Mr. Martin gave the following updates:
• The Recreation Coordinator position is about to be posted this week.
• The increase of Movies in the Park is from 4 to 6, and the concert will increase from 1 to 2.
• Tuesday April 2,Council will vote on the 52¢ PARF increase to support the recreation
program.
• Recreation will do the Fun Run this year.
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6. ParkT Special Uses Discussion
PRAB members discussed the use of drones and rockets in city parks. They shared their
thoughts and concerns for protecting natural areas, wildlife, and the public, while considering
those that want to have an area to fly drones and rockets.
It was determined that more information is needed, including talking with people who use
drones and rockets, to help develop rules and regulations regarding their use.
7. Parks and Recreation Updates
Mr. McKnight gave the following updates:
• Clean Water Services did not complete their sewer project, they will be in the west parking
lot until May, and then they will return again in the fall, and the project should be completed
by spring 2020
• Ordered a new replacement playground for Jack Park, and installation will be after July1.
• This spring, the basketball courts will be resurfaced at Jack Park and Summerlake Park.
• Still gathering information regarding the possible replacement of the in-fields with artificial
turf at ball fields 1 & 2 at Cook Park.
Mr. Martin gave the following updates on Parks Major Maintenance work:
Done
• Resurfaced 6 courts (2 more are pending)
• Finished Fanno Creek House parking
• Completed funding for the Summerlake irrigation
■ Replaced$5000 - $8000 of park name signs annually
■ Purchased and installed the small ADA playhouse for the Dirksen natural play area
• Replaced and upgraded the winter fencing in the Summerlake dog park
• Contracted study and survey for future trail upgrades (108 trail will use this fund for portions of the work)
• Contracted bridge feasibility study (Dirksen bridge)
• Finished Potso dog park parking lot plan (will install this summer with this fund)
• Replaced fencing on 3 different baseball fields
■ Replaced Fanno Creek trail after Dirksen Park construction
• Concept master plan for Lasich property
• Directional signage for Pathfinder trail system
• Security camera system for at least 3 parks
Planned
■ Fanno Creek House parking area plantings
• ADA boat ramp addition
• 108 trail improvements
• Potso parking
• Dirksen second Natural play area
• Copper Creek gorge study
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8. Non—Agenda Items
There were no, non-agenda items.
9. Executive Session
An executive session was not held.
10.Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Next Meetings:
PRAB Meeting, Aprils 8, 2019 —Tigard Public Works Auditorium
Sue Billings, Recorder �T
Attest:
Wayne cross, Chairman
Date:
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