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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
PARK BOARD MEETING
Virtual/Online
Monday, September 19, 2022 – 5:00 PM
AGENDA
BOARD CHAIR | Sarah Gray
BOARD VICE-CHAIR | Barbara Moe
BOARD MEMBERS | Rebecca Johnston, India Fitting-Koh, Collette McMullen,
Gretchen Stengel, Katie Surbeck
EMERITUS MEMBER | Penny Martin
YOUTH ADVISORY MEMBER | Will Reeves
STAFF LIAISON | Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
Virtual Meeting Participation
Park Board participation in this meeting will be by teleconference/online only. Members of the
public may also participate by phone/online. Individuals wishing to speak live during the Virtual
Park Board meeting will need to register their request with the Deputy City Clerk at 425.233.6410
or email dnations@medina-wa.gov and leave a message before 2PM on the day of the
September 19 Park Board meeting. Please reference Public Comments for September 19 Park
Board Meeting on your correspondence. The Deputy City Clerk will call on you by name or
telephone number when it is your turn to speak. You will be allotted 3 minutes for your comment
and will be asked to stop when you reach the 3 minute limit.
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1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. APPROVAL OF PARK BOARD MINUTES
3.1 Park Board Meeting Minutes of:
a) May 16, 2022; and
b) June 20, 2022.
Recommendation: Adopt Minutes.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Deputy City Clerk
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Individuals wishing to speak live during the Virtual Park Board meeting will need to register
their request with the Deputy City Clerk at 425.233.6410 or email dnations@medina-
wa.gov and leave a message before 2PM on the day of the September 19 Park Board
meeting. Please reference Public Comments for September 19 Park Board Meeting on
your correspondence. The Deputy City Clerk will call on you by name or telephone number
when it is your turn to speak. You will be allotted 3 minutes for your comment and will be
asked to stop when you reach the 3 minute limit.
5. PARK BOARD BUSINESS
5.1 Park Board Meeting Time Change Discussion
5.2 Fall Weeding and Planting Event
5.3 Medina Park Playground Lighting
Recommendation: Discussion and direction.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
5.4 Christmas Ships Event Planning
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022 - Time TBD
5.5 Park Use Permit Update
Recommendation: Update.
Staff Contact: Steve Burns, City Manager
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. PARK REPORTS
Fairweather & Lid
Indian Trail
Lake Lane
Medina Beach Park
Medina Park
Viewpoint Park
8. ADJOURNMENT
Next Park Board Meeting: October 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parks and Recreation Board meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 5 PM, unless
otherwise specified. The agenda items are accessible on the City’s website at www.medina-
wa.gov on Fridays prior to the Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a disability-related modification
or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Clerk’s Office at (425) 233-6410 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Monday, October 17, 2022 - Regular Meeting (5:00 PM)
Monday, November 21, 2022 - Regular Meeting (5:00 PM)
December, 2022 - No Regular Meeting
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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
PARK BOARD MEETING
Virtual/Online
Monday, May 16, 2022 – 5:00 PM
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order at 5:01pm by Chair Sarah Gray and roll call taken by Deputy City
Clerk Dawn Nations.
PRESENT
Chair Sarah Gray
Vice Chair Barbara Moe
Board Member Gretchen Stengel
Board Member Katie Surbeck (on-line 5:02 PM)
Board Member India Fitting-Koh
Emeritus Member Penny Martin (on-line 5:03 PM)
ABSENT
Board Member Rebecca Johnston
Board Member Collette McMullen
Youth Advisor Ben Johnston
STAFF PRESENT
Ryan Osada, Steve Burns, Pat Crickmore, Connor Bell, Aimee Kellerman, Dawn Nations
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Sarah Gray discussed changing the meeting time and date change of no meeting
in August instead of July. The board discussed and decided on meeting in July and not
August to align with other boards and commissions. The meeting time for June and July
will be 6pm as a Special meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF PARK BOARD MINUTES
3.1 Park Board Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2022
Recommendation: Adopt Minutes.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Deputy City Clerk
ACTION: Motion by Stengel, Second by Moe. Carried 5-0
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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5. PARK BOARD BUSINESS
5.1 Introduce New Park Board Member, Position 5 - India Fitting-Koh
Chair Sarah Gray introduced new Park Board member India Fitting-Koh. India Fitting-
Koh spoke to the board members.
5.2 Medina Park Playground Project Update
a) Project Update -completion date proposed for June 2, 2022
b) Grand Opening Ceremony - June 4, 2022, at 10am
Recommendation: Update, discussion, and direction.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
Ryan Osada updated the board members on the playground project and final details of
when the playground will be opening. The Park Board members discussed the project
details and details for the Grand Opening ceremony. The board will make a sign with the
Park Board meeting dates and ways to get involved with the board. This will be
displayed at the Grand Opening event.
5.3 Park Use Permit Update
Recommendation: Update.
Staff Contact: Stephen R. Burns, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Steve Burns gave a brief update on the Park Use Permit status the
proposal and recommendations will be brought back to the Park Board in June or July.
5.4 Easter Egg Hunt Recap
Chair Sarah Gray gave a brief recap of the Easter Egg Hunt and reported there was a
huge turnout. The board discussed ways to improve the event. It was determined that
having staggering start times for younger age groups would be great to help eliminate
future issues and they discussed asking for more donations for next year.
5.5 Arbor Day Recap
Chair Sarah Gray gave a brief update on the Arbor Day event. The board discussed and
reported it was a fabulous event. The kids and teachers from Medina Elementary were
very excited to participate in the event.
5.6 Medina Park - Willow Tree Update
Recommendation: Update.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
Ryan Osada reported the Willow tree fall on its own and had to be removed. It was
discussed that the tree will be replaced in the future. Pat Crickmore gave an update on
the process of how the tree will be planted to have a successful planting.
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6. OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Sarah Gray discussed the importance of Board members attendance at the Park
Board Meetings.
Board member asked about meeting format for future meetings. It discussed that the in-
person hybrid meeting format logistics are still being worked out. An email will be sent
out as information becomes available. At this time the meetings will still be held via
teleconference (Zoom Meeting).
7. PARK REPORTS
Fairweather & Lid – Gray reported it has been weeded and looks great. Stengel
reported the bulbs look great and reported residence are very thankful. Fitting-
Koh reported the entrance has blackberries into the path.
Indian Trail - Moe reported looks good.
Lake Lane - Martin reported looks good and asked about the branch that is
hanging over the path. Public works reported the whole light may need to be
replaced but they are working on it.
Medina Beach Park - Gray reported looks good. Moe reported light out in
restroom. Public works will look
Medina Park - All members reported looks great.
Viewpoint Park – All reported it looks great. Public works reported the mulching
as been started.
Public Works reported all the fountains will be turned back on for spring/summer.
Gray reported there are dog owners that are in violation of the dog rules at the
park. Officer Bell reported the patrols are increasing in the park.
Gray asked public works to change the location of the dog rules sign by the
tennis courts. Public works will look into this matter.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM.
Minutes taken by:
Dawn Nations, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM 3.1
MEDINA, WASHINGTON
PARK BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
Virtual/Online
Monday, June 20, 2022 – 6:00 PM
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by Vice-Chair Barbara Moe and roll call taken by
Deputy City Clerk Dawn Nations.
PRESENT
Vice Chair Barbara Moe
Board Member India Fitting-Koh
Board Member Collette McMullen
Board Member Rebecca Johnston
Board Member Gretchen Stengel
Board Member Katie Surbeck
Emeritus Member Penny Martin
Youth Advisor Ben Johnston
ABSENT
Chair Sarah Gray
STAFF PRESENT
Ryan Osada, Pat Crickmore, Steve Burns, Aimee Kellerman, Dawn Nations
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Chair Barbara Moe on behalf of the park board thanked Ben Johnston for his
service on the board this past year and wished him well. Ben Johnston spoke to the
board and thanked them for the opportunity.
3. APPROVAL OF PARK BOARD MINUTES
None.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. PARK BOARD BUSINESS
5.1 Park Board Meeting Time Change
Recommendation: Approve.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Deputy City Clerk
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Vice Chair Barbara Moe read the Agenda Bill outlining the proposed time change from
the May 16, 2022, meeting and the board members discussed.
Action: Motion by McMullen and second Stengel. The motion was amended by Stengel
Second Johnston. With further discussion the motions were withdrawn by Stengel
McMullen. New Motion by McMullen to postpone the meeting start time discussion and
vote until the July Park Board meeting. Second by Stengel by consensus the discussion
was postponed to July.
5.2 Medina Park Playground Opening Recap
Recommendation: Update.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
Ryan Osada, Public Works Director gave a brief update on opening and explained the
opening delay of one week was due to the wood chips delivery. The event went well.
Osada and the Park Board members thanked the Public Works department for all their
hard work. Osada thanked the board for all their input and work on this project as well.
5.3 Medina Park - Willow Tree Update
Recommendation: Update.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
Pat Crickmore, Public Works Supervisor gave a brief update the large new willow tree
was installed, and installation went well. Ryan Osada gave an update on the size of tree
and cost of the replacement. Steve Burns, Interim City Manager gave a brief update
regarding funding as well.
5.4 Medina Park – Off Leash Dogs Update
Recommendation: Update.
Staff Contact: Stephen R. Burns, Interim City Manager
Park Board members asked the police department about more patrolling in the park for
off leash dogs in on-leash area. Interim City Manager Steve Burns gave a brief update
regarding the Police department doing targeted patrols in the park and informed the
board that the staffing in the police department is down. He asked members to let the
police department know specific times that violations are being seen. This will help in the
targeted patrols timeframe. The board members asked questions and staff responded.
5.5 Medina Beach Park
a) Umbrellas
b) Lifeguard Start Date
Recommendation: Update.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
Steve Burns announced the lifeguard season will be June 27 thru August 28, 2022. The
program will be fully staffed with 12 guards, 7 days of week. He thanked Barbara
Marxer, Police Office Manager for all her work on getting the program fully staffed. Ryan
Osada, Public Works Director and Pat Crickmore, Public Works Supervisor announced
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that the umbrellas will be put up on June 21, 2022, and the buoys and swim rope will be
installed the week of June 27th.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
The board asked about the Park Use permit status. Interim City Manager informed the
board details would be discussed at a future meeting. The board members asked
questions and staff responded. The board asked about the tree code and the board was
informed the Planning Commission was working on it and will take to City Council this
year. Steve Burns encouraged members to attend the Tree Code Open House June 30,
2022.
7. PARK REPORTS
Fairweather & Lid- McMullen thanked public works department for weeding in the
park. She reported the dogwoods are beautiful. Public Works reported the
stumps will be removed in the future. Fitting-Koh reported on the invasive plant
species. Public Works will be working with the board to address these issues.
Indian Trail – Moe and Johnston reported looks good.
Lake Lane - Martin reported looks great and asked about the tree branch. Public
Works reported the branch is on the homeowner’s property and the City cannot
remove it.
Medina Beach Park - Moe reported looks good and the light fixed.
Medina Park - Moe asked about the water fountain issue and Public Works
reported they are working on the fountains.
Viewpoint Park - Public works reported the park needs some work done but they
are working on it.
Public Works acknowledged the overgrown ROW areas. City Staff is addressing
these issues. Board members asked questions and staff responded.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM.
Minutes were taken by:
Dawn Nations, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM 3.1
DRAFT City of Medina Park Reservation Fee Schedule
Page 1 of 1
PARK RESERVATION/USE FEES
Park Facility Reservation/Use Fees and Deposits :
(1) Park Facility Reservation/Use Fees and Deposits. Charges for use the City of Medina Parks picnic tables,
covered shelter, and open space areas shall be as follow:
Facility Refundable Deposit Hourly Fee - Resident Hourly Fee - Non-
Resident
Medina Park
Gazebo/Shade Structure
$250.00 $25.00 $50.00
Medina Beach Park Picnic
Table/Greenspace Area
$250.00 $25.00 $50.00
Medina Beach Park Picnic
Table
$250.00 $15.00 $30.00
The applicable fee and deposit shall be required per area or facility reserved.
Minimum of one hour required for reservation.
Medina Beach Park Small Picnic Tables: Maximum day use not to exceed $75 for residents and $150 for non-
residents.
Medina Park Gazebo/Shade Structure and Medina Beach Park South Picnic Table/Green Space: Maximum day use
not to exceed $100 for residents and $200 for non-residents
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