Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Parks and Recreation Advisory Contact: Laura Keehan Committee 360.570.5855 Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:00 PM Online or via Phone Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mXQsWQHcQK-fLvf-NfFu0Q 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ruth called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1.A ROLL CALL Present: 9 - Chair Maria Ruth, Vice Chair Brock Milliern, Committee member Brent Barnes, Committee member Barbara Benson, Committee member Spence Cearns, Committee member Kyle Guzlas, Committee member Rhianna Hruska, Committee member Kim Murillo and Committee member Tiffany Sandy 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.A 20-0196 Approval of February 20, 2020 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT - None 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS Planning & Design Manager/Staff Liaison Laura Keehan reminded Committee members to complete the Open Public Meetings Act training which is required for all members. Capital project updates: - Dog parks are delayed due to permits and public hearings. - The ADA wall project at LBA Park is complete. - Woodruff Park sports courts project is underway and should be completed by July. 5.A 20-0397 PRAC New Member Introductions City of Olympia Page 1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes May 21, 2020 Committee New Committee members Cearns, Sandy and Barnes introduced themselves. The recognition was received. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 6.A 20-0399 Parks Current Status Update Parks, Arts & Recreation Director Paul Simmons gave an update on the status of parks since the COVID-19 quarantine. He included information on budget cuts, parks maintenance changes and open/close procedures for parks. Committee members asked clarifying questions. The discussion was completed. 6.B 20-0275 Regional Aquatic Facility Feasibility Study Update Mr. Simmons gave an update on the Aquatic Facility Feasibility Study timeline and process. Committee members Sandy and Barnes volunteered to serve on the project's stakeholder committee. The discussion was completed. 6.C 20-0398 Revise PRAC 2020-2021 Work Plan Due to COVID-19 Committee members discussed the Work Plan and made revisions according to City Council’s recommended three-tier approach to help address the COVID-19 emergency. Tier 1 (New item): OPARD COVID-19 Update Tier 2: Stewardship Program Update Outdoor Adult Fitness Equipment & Fitness in Parks Arts Program Tier 3: Parks Plan Yelm Highway Master Plan Aquatic Feasibility Study Chair Ruth will write a letter to City Council. Members asked that a statement be added to the letter to say that parks are integral and vital for recovery of the community. The discussion was completed. 6.D 20-0272 Letters of Support for 2020 Park Grant Applications City of Olympia Page 2 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes May 21, 2020 Committee The Committee unanimously voted to approve writing letters of support for the grant applications. 6.E 20-0260 Yelm Highway Community Park Master Plan Concepts Ms. Keehan updated the Committee on the Yelm Highway Master Plan progress. She reviewed three concept designs. Members asked clarifying questions. The report was received. 7. REPORTS Committee member Hruska announced the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee will meet on July 8. Committee member Murillo will be added to the meeting agendas to report on the Regional Climate Change Plan. Committee members Barnes and Sandy will be added to the meeting agendas to report on the Aquatic Facility Feasibility Study. 8. QUESTIONS OF STAFF - None 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Upcoming The next meeting will be June 18, 2020 via Zoom. Agenda items will be: - Stewardship Update - Parks Plan Update City of Olympia Page 3