Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · April 15, 2021
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
Parks and Recreation Advisory Contact: Laura Keehan
Committee 360.570.5855
Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:00 PM Phone and Online
Register to Attend:
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.A ROLL CALL
Present: 8 - 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 Kim Murillo and Committee member Tiffany Sandy
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A 21-0335 Approval of March 18, 2021 Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Candice Bock shared that soccer fields are a big need in Olympia.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staff Liaison Laura Keehan shared updates on current park development projects. Also,
on April 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., Council will have a work session to talk about the Parks
Plan.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A 21-0352 Parks, Arts and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Results
Jason Morado from ETC Institute presented the results of the Needs Assessment Survey
and answered questions from the Committee.
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The discussion was completed.
6.B 21-0355 2020 OPARD Annual Performance Review & Covid-19 Update
Director Paul Simmons provided an overview of the Department's Annual Performance
Report and current COVID restrictions.
The discussion was completed.
6.C 21-0342 Heritage Park Fountain and Traditions Lease Option
Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance Jonathon Turlove shared an idea about
leasing a small portion of the park to Traditions.
Vice Chair Milliern moved, seconded by Committee member Benson, to
recommend staff negotiate with Traditions on a possible lease. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair Ruth, Vice Chair Milliern, Committee member Barnes,
Committee member Benson, Committee member Cearns, Committee
member Murillo and Committee member Sandy
Abstained: 1 - Committee member Guzlas
7. REPORTS
A. Olympia Metropolitan Parks Advisory Board (Barbara Benson and Brock
Milliern)
No meeting to report.
B. Aquatic Center Feasibility Study (Brent Barnes and Tiffany Sandy)
Stakeholders looked at general concepts and will meet in May.
C. Regional Climate Plan (Kim Murillo)
No city stakeholder group yet. Will remove from Reports until one forms.
8. QUESTIONS OF STAFF AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Upcoming
The next meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2021.
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Agenda
Meeting Agenda City Hall
601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Contact: Laura Keehan
Committee 360.570.5855
Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:00 PM Phone and Online
Register to Attend:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v7qg2CblTcOnWirpH2eNow
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.A ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A 21-0335 Approval of March 18, 2021 Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
During this portion of the meeting, community members may address the Advisory Committee or
Commission regarding items related to City business, including items on the Agenda. In order for the
Committee or Commission to maintain impartiality and the appearance of fairness in upcoming matters
and to comply with Public Disclosure Law for political campaigns, speakers will not be permitted to make
public comments before the Committee or Commission in these two areas: (1) on agenda items for
which the Committee or Commission either held a Public Hearing in the last 45 days, or will hold a Public
Hearing within 45 days, or (2) where the speaker promotes or opposes a candidate for public office or a
ballot measure.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.A 21-0352 Parks, Arts and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Results
Attachments: Findings Report
Report Appendices
6.B 21-0355 2020 OPARD Annual Performance Review & Covid-19 Update
Attachments: Performance Report
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6.C 21-0342 Heritage Park Fountain and Traditions Lease Option
Attachments: Proposed Lease Area
7. REPORTS
A. Olympia Metropolitan Parks Advisory Board (Barbara Benson and Brock
Milliern)
B. Aquatic Center Feasibility Study (Brent Barnes and Tiffany Sandy)
C. Regional Climate Plan (Kim Murillo)
8. QUESTIONS OF STAFF AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Inclusive Park Elements Discussion
Donation Policy Briefing
Aquatic Feasibility Study Update
9. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming
Next meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2021
Accommodations
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the delivery of services and resources. If you require accommodation for your attendance at the City
Advisory Committee meeting, please contact the Advisory Committee staff liaison (contact number in the
upper right corner of the agenda) at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. For hearing impaired,
please contact us by dialing the Washington State Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.833.6384.
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