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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
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PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, May 17, 2021
4:00 PM
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Sarah Gray called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
Board Present via Zoom: Bui, Dickmann, Gray, Johnston, McMullen, Moe, Stengel
Absent: Martin and Schubring
Staff Present via Zoom: Chief Burns, Crickmore, Osada, Nations, Sauerwein
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sarah Gray thanked Barbara Moe and Ryan Osada for their work on the Playground
Project Open House signage and postcards sent out to all Medina residents.
3. APPROVAL OF PARK BOARD MINUTES
ACTION: Motion McMullen second Johnston and carried by a 7-0 vote.
1. Park Board Meeting of April 19, 2021
Recommendation: Adopt Minutes.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Deputy City Clerk
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. PARK BOARD BUSINESS
1. Medina Park Playground Improvement Project Update
a) Open House feedback
b) Next Steps - Present to City Council at the June 14th Council meeting
Recommendation: Discussion and direction.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
Osada and Gray gave updates on the project. The revised design was well received.
The installation timeline was discussed. The playground surface area was discussed,
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and discussion will continue at the next board meeting. Gray thanked everyone for all
their hard work on this project.
ACTION: Motion Johnston second Stengel and carried by a 7-0 vote.
Motion made to approve the playground design as shown.
2. Arbor Day Update
Recommendation: Update.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
Collette McMullen gave update on the Arbor Day event. She noted due to the COVID-
19 restrictions the Medina Elementary 1st graders were not able to attend this year.
City employees, park board members and Mayor Rossman were in attendance. Mayor
Rossman read the Arbor Day proclamation. Pat Crickmore gave description of the
tree that was planted at Medina Park. McMullen reported it was a successful event
and good tradition for the city. Sarah Gray thanked Public Works department for their
hard work in the parks.
3. Weeding Project Updates
Sarah Gray and Gabriele Dickmann gave update on the weeding project at Medina
Market and Medina Elementary planters. They reported watering needed and add
mulch in the fall.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Rebecca Johnston asked about the rocks in the parking lot at Medina Park. Osada gave
an update on the rocks being removed. Osada reported there is signage regarding no
large trucks allowed in the parking lot and gave explanation on why no large trucks are
allowed due to weight and design/cost of the parking lot. The Park Board had additional
discussion.
Katie Surbeck was allowed to give public comment regarding 12th Street parking lot.
Chief Burns gave input regarding the rocks and offered direction regarding solutions for
visibility. City Manager Michael Sauerwein gave input and will review with City Staff on
appropriate resolution for the parking lot.
Huan Bui asked about pickle ball court. Osada and Crickmore provided feedback –
Fairweather (lower east) has stripping for pickle ball.
Gabriele Dickmann asked about new leash rules in Medina Park. Collette McMullen
gave update on recent comments the city has received from the public regarding
proposed changes.
Rebecca Johnston asked regarding status of going back to in person Park Board
Meetings. Michael Sauerwein gave an update.
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7. PARK REPORTS
Fairweather & Lid McMullen thanked Stengel for trimming the bulbs. Stengel gave
update on weeding.
Indian Trail Gray reported looks good.
Lake Lane No report
Medina Beach Park Dickmann asked PW about weeding. PW weeding has started.
Medina Park
Dickmann asked about Bocce Ball. Osada and Crickmore gave
update. Gray reported grass looks fabulous. Crickmore gave
update. Gray thanked Chief Burns of patrolling and public
outreach regarding updated dog leash rules. Chief Burns gave
update on focused areas of patrol. Moe asked about the drinking
fountains and asked about pond water. Crickmore gave update.
Fountains will be turned on and signage is posted the
guidelines/warning regarding the ponds.
Viewpoint Park Moe reported looks great.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:14 PM.
Meeting Minutes taken by:
Dawn Nations