Parks & Recreation Commission

TUMWATER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 CONVENE: 7:00pm PRESENT: Chair Erin Carrier and Commissioners Joel Hecker, Amy Hargrove, and Charlie Schneider. Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Denney, Recreation Manager Todd Anderson, and Parks Manager Matt Patton. APPROVAL 04/17/2024 Delayed OF MINUTES: PUBLIC COMMENT: None INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER: Introduction of new Commissioner, Charlie Schneider. Commissioner Schneider shared his comments on the importance of the work that is provided by the Parks and Recreation Department and the support of the community and families. He is very happy to be back on the Commission. DEPARTMENT STAFF CHANGES: Director Denney reviewed the department’s organizational chart and highlighted the positions that have new staff members in 2024. Matt Patton was introduced to the Commission as Tumwater’s new Parks Manager and spoke to the Commission about his work experience. RECREATION DIVISION UPDATE: Recreation Manager, Todd Anderson, provided the commission with an update on new programs and events within the department’s Recreation Division. The presentation included information on programs such as Senior Trips and educational classes as well as new special events like Dog Days, Falls Fest and Rally in the Valley. Manager Anderson provided details on the second annual Performing Arts Showcase and other events related to the Arts Program and the new Volunteer Tumwater Program. COMMUNITY CENTER DESIGN PROJECT: Director Denney reviewed the schedule for the Community Center design process and explained the role of the Parks Commission.  Three Parks Commissioners will serve on the Stakeholder’s Committee for the design process. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION BUDGET: Staff reviewed the Parks Commission budget and purpose. Commissioners considered budget request items from staff and new items from the Commission. Special Events: Cones (150) $1,600. Barricades (20) $ 700. Turf/Surface $5,200. Screen on the Green New Screen $18,000. Park Signs (2) $ 6,500. Park Sign Standards $ 4,800. $36,800 Total Remaining budget: $ 3,200. ACTION: After discussion of potential funding options and priorities for programs, parks and events, Commissioner Hargrove moved to approve the following funding list, seconded by Commissioner Hecker. A voice vote approved the motion unanimously. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled on October 17, 2024. DATE: Prepared by Chuck Denney, Parks and Recreation Director