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Board of Park Commissioners
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Mee�`ing Minu�es
December � � , 2007
4:30 p.m.—City Hall — 7'" floor Conferencing Center
I. CALL TO ORDER
Tim Searing, Chair, called the DEcember meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
In Attendance
The following persons were present:
Members: Tim Searing, CyntF�ia Burns, AI Dieckman, Ron Regis, Larry
Reymann
Absent: Troy Wigestrand and Mike O'Donin
Staff: Terry Higashiyama, Sandy Pilat, Leslie Betlach, Jerry Rerecich,
Todd Black, Kelly Beymer
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Larry Reymann made a motion seconded by Ron Regis to approve the
December agenda. All present were in fa�or, motion carried, agenda
approved.
lII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cynthia Burns made a motion to apprave the November minu#es as written.
L.arry Reymann seconded the motion, all were in favor, motian carried the
Navember minutes were approved.
IV. BOARD COMMUN�CATION
Tim Searing, Chair, summarized the successful November meeting. He noted
how he hoped the Board continued t�eir enthusiasm and momentum in the
New Year.
V. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Terry Higashiyama noted t�at Dan Clawson resigr�ed his council seat effective
the last meeting of December 2007. There are two ways which the Counci(
may till vacancies, through an interview process and appointments. In January
it would be re�iewed how they choose to accomplish this. The Community
Ser�ices Committee Chair for 2008 will be Terri Briere, King Parlcer will serve
as VicE Chair and Randy Corman, Member.
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Park Board Minutes
December 11, 2007
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VI. DISCUSSIONIACTION ITEMS
L.eslfe Betlach, Parks Directo�, and Todd Black, Capital Project Coordinator,
presented the draft Table o�'Contents for the Visionir�g Book they �ere working
on for the Board. They requested Boardmembers submit any changes or
suggestions to them prior to the next meeting. Todd explained through a series
of ineetings and fiefd trips we would determine how to define our level of
service and initiate discussion. This document will list all the parks, their
amenities, design standards, agreements and plar�ning areas. Leslie explained
we wanf to look at the areas that are underserved and iden#ify where the gaps
are. We want to de�ise a formula to focus on the service area and demand.
Leslie encouraged the Board members to notify her or Todd if the�+ ha�e any
ideas or suggestions. Cynthia Burns inquired if we would be using surveys as
a tool. Leslie indicated we would.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
Capital Improvement Projects/Peter Renner and Leslie Betlach
The CIP �roposed budget document was review�d ar�d th� major projects
planned were re�iewed by staff.
Annexation—I'eter and Terry hav� participated on an interdepartmental keam on
the annexation. Approximately 9fl new positians have been created due ta the
annexat:ian, mostly in fire and police. A summary of positions was presented.
The annexation area will bring three new elementary schools into our area af
serv�c�. The school district will assume operations of the pool and the City will
su�plement the costs for a two-year period. The ann�xation will nat impact
Community Serrr�ces as greatly as some of the other departments, such as police,
fi�e and public works.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
In January, we wil! discuss suggestions for future tours and locations for the
board meetings.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Ron Regis made a motion seconded by Larry R�ymann to adjoum the meeting,
All were in f , mo#ion carried, meeting adjourn�d at fi:02 p.m.
Signatu
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
January 8, 2007 G 4:30 P.M.
City Hall-7t" Floor Conferencing Center