HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2021 - MinutesMEDINA, WASHINGTON
PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Virtual/Online
Monday, October 18, 2021 — 5:00 PM
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Sarah Gray called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
PRESENT
Sarah Gray
Collette McMullen
Barbara Moe
Huan Bui
Rebecca Johnston
Katie Surbeck
Emeritus Member, Penny Martin
Youth Advisor, Ben Johnston
ABSENT
Gretchen Stengel
STAFF PRESENT
Michael Sauerwein, Ryan Osada, Pat Crickmore, Jeff Sass, Dawn Nations
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Collette McMullen announced Northpoint residents organized a park cleanup day at
Fairweather Park.
3. APPROVAL OF PARK BOARD MINUTES
3.1 Park Board Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2021
Recommendation: Adopt minutes.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Deputy City Clerk
ACTION: Motion made by McMullen, Seconded by Stengel carried 6-0
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. PARK BOARD BUSINESS
5.1 Fairweather Park Fall Cleanup and Planting
Board member McMullen gave update on the October 4th cleanup day. Board member
Surbeck gave update that she purchased plants to replace the plants that died. The
board discussed the fall planting event and changed the date to November 2 at 10 AM.
Meeting at Medina Park.
5.2 Argosy Christmas Ship Event Planning - December 22, 2021 at 5:35 PM
The board discussed the details of the event; due to COVID restrictions and social
distancing guidelines they will not serve hot chocolate and cookies. Wrapped candy
canes will be handed out. Board Member Johnston will be the lead for this event. The
board is working on getting a fire pit. The public works department will be putting up
signage to promote the event. Board member Moe will assist with signage.
5.3 Youth Advisor Position Outreach
The board discussed better promoting the youth advisor position to local youth residents.
Youth advisor Ben Johnston will report to the board in January 2022 with his
suggestions.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Ryan Osada gave brief update on the shipping status of the Medina Park playground
equipment. Install date is schedule for Spring 2022.
Board member Johnston asked Captain Sass about homelessness status in the
community. Captain Sass gave a brief update.
7. PARK REPORTS
Fairweather & Lid - Gray reported looks great.
Indian Trail - Bui reported looks great.
Lake Lane - Martin reported looks great. Public works department reported they are
starting the fall cleanup.
Medina Beach Park - Moe reported looks great.
Medina Park - Gray reported looks lovely and grass looks great. Moe reported a cracked
post and asked to have puddles filled in. Public works will take care of these issues and
reported the swings have been ordered.
Viewpoint Park - Gray and Moe reported looks good.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:33 PM.
Meeting Minutes taken by:
Dawn Nations