Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission (PARC)

Draft Minutes of the Arlington Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission & Tree Board Meeting Council Library 110 East Third Street April 17, 2018, 6pm Commissioners Present: Brittany Kleinman, Jennifer Egger, and Tiffany McAuslan (6:30) Commissioners Absent: Jessica Ronhaar, Steve Maisch Staff Present: Sarah Lopez- Community Revitalization Project Manager Council Present: Marilyn Oertle Visitors: Lauren Hammond (PARC applicant), Ezra Nicol (AHS/Sno-Isle Skill Center Student) and Sarah Arney (Art Council) Commissioner Kleinman called the meeting to order at 6:06pm. It was noted that the terms of Christopher and Bob have expired and they are not re-applying. Zoe resigned today also. Lauren Hammond applied and was interviewed for PARC, recommendation to appoint will go to City Council. Approval of the Minutes Commissioner Egger moved to approve the minutes of the 1-23-2018 PARC meeting. Commissioner Kleinman seconded the motion; minutes were approved with a 2-0 vote. Lending Library Ezra Nicol is in the construction and trade class made a lending library as a group project. Their assignment was to use tool and finish work skills to create something for the community. The price of the supplies have to be reimbursed by the entity receiving the library. Dunn Lumber and Sherwin Williams donated to their project. Cost for supplies is $46.06. Ezra explained what a lending library is and that he has seen them on the Centennial Trail in Snohomish and on the Burke Gilman Trial. He is going to talk to the Arlington Book Store for book donations. We can register on the Little Free Library website for a fee. Commissioner Egger motioned to approve to reimburse Sno-Isle Skills Center $46.06 and install the learning library box at the Depot. Commissioner Kleinman seconded the motion. Ezra will pick up the check. Public Art Proposals The commission reviewed the public art proposals that have been reviewed and approved by the public art committee. Commissioner Egger motioned to approve and Commissioner McAuslan seconded. Jennifer would like the City to retain the rights to “Duck Dash” image. Fireworks Commission discussed fireworks with Councilmember Oertle. Haller Splash Pad Update Sarah Lopez reported the status, that Jim Kelly has prepared the bid documents. Recap of Joint meeting with Airport Commission Commissioner Kleinman would like to have other joint meetings. Would like to talk about civic center and parks with planning commission. Discussion followed. Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the City of Arlington PARC & Tree Board Meeting DRAFT Arbor Day Recap Commissioner McAuslan said that there were a few people at the event, and wished more people had come. Mayor Tolbert and Councilmember Oertle planted trees. Sarah Lopez noted that students are planting trees at Country Charm for Earth Day. Sarah Arney suggested putting plaques at tree plantings so the public could see the ages of trees. Complete Streets Meeting There is a Complete Streets Meeting on April 26 at the Airport Office. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned by Commissioner Egger, and Commissioner McAuslan at 7:04pm. ____________________________ Minutes taken by Sarah Lopez Page 2 of 2