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PARK BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Virtual/Teleconference
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
4:00 PM
MINUTES
• 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chairperson Gray called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
Board Present via Zoom: Dickmann, Gray, Johnston, McMullen, Stengel,
Bui (online at 4:06 PM) Emeritus Member: Martin,
Youth Advisory Member: Lathia
Board Absent: None
Staff Present via Zoom: Sauerwein, Burns, Kellerman, Osada, Crickmore and
Nations
2. PRESENTATIONS
1. Route 520 Impacts on Fairweather Park by City Manager Michael Sauerwein. City
Manager Sauerwein asked the Park Board for feedback on what they are seeing in the
park. The Park Board discussed the pros and cons of the options provided and offered
input.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gray thanked the Public Works department for their hard work keeping the Parks
looking great.
4. APPROVAL OF PARK BOARD MINUTES
ACTION: Motion Johnston second McMullen and carried by a 5-0 vote.
Park Board Meeting of February 11, 2020
Recommendation: Adopt.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Deputy City Clerk
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. PUBLIC CO-MMEW
Deputy City Clerk Dawn Nations received two public comments by email and read them
into the record.
• Judy Sidell regarding whether or not to have a Port -a -Potty and determine
locations at Fairweather and shared her observations. She reported excessive
garbage at the park.
• Laurel and Steve Preston thanked the staff for their continued work during these
difficult times. They gave input regarding Fairweather Park and their strong
objection to putting in a Port -a -Potty and suggested additional signage be put
into place.
6. NEW BUSINESS
1. Seasonal Summer Employees Update by Ryan Osada, Director of Public Works
Osada stated there are 2 seasonal Public Works employees but are waiting for City Hall
to open in the coming Phases of Governor Inslee's orders. Chief Burns gave update on
the Lifeguard program. The guidelines are being researched on how the program will
work due to the current guidelines for the Phased openings for the State.
2. Reopening Park Facilities by Ryan Osada, Director of Public Works
Osada reported the bathrooms and tennis courts are open now.
3. Fairweather Park Work Party proposed dates:
a) Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 10 AM and/or;
b) Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10 AM.
The Board decided on June 3rd for their park clean-up day. Dickmann will bring compost
for the flower beds. Osada gave approval to spend $30 on mulch.
4. Park Report Reassignments:
Fairweather & Lid: Stengal, McMullen, Bui
Indian Trail: Johnston, Stengal, Bui
Lake Lane: Martin and McMullen
Medina Beach Park: Dickmann
Medina Park: Johnston, Dickmann, Gray
Viewpoint Park: Gray
7. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
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8. PARK REPORTS
Fairweather & Lid
Stengal reported northside garbage cans full.
Indian Trail
No reports
Lake Lane
Gray reported looks good.
Gray asked about goose droppings and possible solutions.
Medina Beach Park
Crickmore reported it is an ongoing battle. Crickmore reported 4
additional umbrellas will be added once the park opens up.
Johnson and Dickmann reported the grass looks great.
Medina Park
Dickmann asked about tree clean up from pond. Crickmore gave
update.
Viewpoint Park
No report.
• ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned
at 5:14 PM
Meeting minutes taken by:
Dawn Nations
Deputy City Clerk