Minutes - 2021 - Parks Pathways & Recreation Commission - 07/29/2021 - SpecialypF T i THE CITY OF EAGLE
o PARKS, PATHWAYS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
9�LE G Eagle City Hall, 660 E. Civic Lane
July 29, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:36 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL: BLAINE, CROCKETT, DECKERS, ELWER, HUFFAKER, MINCH, STIRRAT
LIAISON: COUNCIL MEMBER BAUN
Absent: Sam Blaine
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Minutes of May 20, 2021
Commissioner Crocket moved to approve the minutes of May 20, 2021, as written. Seconded
by Commissioner Decker's. ALL AYES... MOTION CARRIES.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
Council Member Baun removed himself from the meeting before the presentation of Snoqualmie
Basin Subdivision due to it being under application.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. David Sterling with T.O. Engineers presented on Snoqualmie Basin Subdivision which is the final phase
of Legacy.
Steve Noyes presented on Snoqualmie Basin Subdivision.
Vice Chairman Stirrat makes a motion that we adopt the staff recommendations with the asterisk
that the connectivity between the commercial area and the pathway may not be specifically where it is
on figure lb could be subject to change but that there would be some connectivity between the
pathway and the commercial section of the property. Also, a secondary change to the staff
recommendation that the detached sidewalk be not loft but only the maximum required by the
ACRD. Seconded by Commissioner Decker's. ALL AYES ... MOTION CARRIES.
B. Idaho Horse Council Presentation has been moved to the August meeting.
C. Tamara Thompson with the Land Group 462 E. Shore Dr. Eagle and Presented on Torrente Secco.
Vice Chairman Stirrat makes a motion to propose that we recommend to City Council that the
pathway surface for the regional trail along Dry Creek must be concrete and maintained by the
homeowner's association with a 25ft easement in accordance with the city pathway type figure 5
that's attached to our packet. I would also suggest that we recommend that the extension suggested
by staff shown on the staff detail as "E" in orange and yellow above it connecting to Beacon Light. I
would make a recommendation that pathway be included as it's the most likely direct path to Beacon
Light since the route through Staggs Crossing is lengthy. I would also recommend that the internal
pathways not be private to be consistent with all the other developments that have come before us in
the last 12+ months that they be public pathways, all of them, especially because we have had some
experiences where HOA's have blocked the public use of pathways within the neighborhoods and it
has created litigation, disrupts our community and we have a goal of creating pathway connectivity
throughout Eagle especially when we have an elementary school in the neighborhood here. I think our
recommendation should include that the public easements for the neighborhood and community
paths be a minimum of 8ft in addition to a 4ft buffer on each side conformity with our City of Eagle
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pathway types figure 5 attached. Chairman Huffaker stated that essentially that would be a 16ft
easement on those internal. Vice Chairman Stirrat stated yes, in harmony with all of our
recommendations preceding this one. Lastly, I would recommend that any of the easements that are
missing from the staffs diagram that do appear on the developers proposed diagram be added to the
staff diagram. I think we have pointed out a couple that are missing from Steve's report there that
show up on the developers that we would like to also see included in our recommendation. Chairman
Huffaker asked just for clarification, your motion would essentially ask that we adopt all the staff
recommendations with the exception of the 25ft easement requirement on all pathways be just limited
to the canal pathway and all internal pathways be 16ft easements. Vice Chairman stated that would
be her motion and recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Decker's. ALL AYES ... MOTION
CARRIES.
Council Member Baun returned to the meeting.
6. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT:
Eric Ziegenfuss stated that the Public Works staff has been working 7 days a week for the past 2 '/z months
due to a staffing shortage.
With the increase in population, trash is becoming a concern throughout the City of Eagle and the parks.
Chairman Huffaker asked if there is an increase in litter or is it trash inside the receptacles. Eric stated that
it is both. The Public Works staff are spending many hours just picking up trash.
The Pet IQ Dog Park is busy and currently going through 1200 doggie waste bags every 4 days. Benches
that were located in front of City Hall and Wild West Restaurant have been relocated to the dog park. The
restroom is 95% complete.
Deterrents have been installed at Pamela Baker Park due to the ongoing geese problem. Chairman Huffaker
asked about the development plan and wondering if changes have been done. Eric stated the public favors a
butterfly garden and an amphitheater.
Seal coating is scheduled for the trails August 10 — 13.
Rob Hollerman set up an event at the Bike Park with a company bringing a 25ft x 25ft airbag bike jump.
City Hall construction is continuing with a possible completion in 10 months.
7. TRAIL SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
Steve Noyes shared on the Eagle Fun Days Car Show.
Modifications were made to Williamson River Ranch due to U.S. Army Corp of Engineer Regulations.
BLM Workgroup put together a concept plan that was presented to City Council.
The Eagle Water Department has a reservoir planned off Hartley Rd.
Recently contacted by a Tim O'Mara, Director of Middleton Parks and Recreation who asked about
contacting BLM pertaining to their concept plan that has been on hold for 6 years.
Ditch Company Agreement, a draft has been submitted to the City Attorney.
Commissioner Minch asked, once the easements are completed to get to Eagle Island State Park, does the
City of Eagle have a next step plan. Steve Noyes stated to get signatures. Commissioner Minch asked that
once everything is signed, then what. Steve Noyes stated that there are 2 budget items that pertain to Eagle
Island. First there must be a relocation of FEMA Site 2 for access. Money has been set aside to do design
work for the project and is not funded any other way. Commissioner Minch asked how much is set aside.
Steve Noyes stated $60,000.00.
S. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT:
Brandon Johnson presented on Eagle Fun Days. Vice Chair Stirrat asked if the Parks Department has taken
a look at the economic benefit of the Saturday Market to the downtown businesses and if the businesses like
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or dislike the Saturday Market. Brandon Johnson stated that Robin Collins has inquired but it's not easy
getting the information. Robin is currently working on a downtown plan. In short, nothing has been asked
yet, but it will.
Gazebo Concert is currently going on downtown at Heritage Park with the Pamela DeMarche Band.
Tuesday, August 3rd is Yappy Hour at the new Pet IQ Dog Park.
Eagle Youth Soccer — Currently there are 421 kids signed up.
Eagle Fun Camp & Adventure Camp continue to be full throughout the summer.
Vice Chairman Stirrat expressed feedback she receives from parents on how affordable the camps are.
Vice Chairman Stirrat inquired about the Volunteer Coordinator position that was discussed previously.
Brandon Johnson stated that he had a conversation with the Mayor but not sure where it went from there.
9. MAYOR / COUNCIL REPORT:
Council Member Baun presented on the City of Eagle Master Plan.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
11. PPRC LIAISON ASSIGNMENT REPORT:
None
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Adjournment made by Chairman Huffaker at 8:21pm
AN AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT
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Respectfully submitted:
HRISTINA GARCIA
CLERK OF THE MEETING
APPROVED:
MICHAEL HU FA
CHAIRMAN
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