Minutes - 2018 - Parks Pathways & Recreation Commission - 08/16/2018 - Regularp THE CITY OF EAGLE
0 PARKS, PATHWAYS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Eagle City Hall, 660 E. Civic Lane
August 16, 2018 5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:33 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL: BAUN, CROCKETT, FRIEND, HUFFAKER, MARSHALL, STIRRAT AND
STOCKTON
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Minutes of June 21, 2018
Baun moved to approve the minutes of June 21, 2018 as written. Seconded by Stirrat. ALL
AYES... MOTION CARRIES.
4. STAFF REPORTS:
A. Mayor (SR) — A letter was provided by the Mayor advising of his absence for tonight's meeting.
Commissioner Stirrat asked Council Member Pittman if there is a timeline for implementing a plan for
the new park. Council Member Pittman stated that it will happen right away. The signing will take
place tomorrow and due to the funds available, the city will be able to start the infrastructure.
Commissioner Marshall asked if there is a draft site plan. Council Member Pittman stated that the city
does not have a site plan but there is a rough sketch. Commissioner Marshall stated that he would like
to implement a softball field that can accommodate adults and kids.
B. Trail Coordinator (SN)
Steve Noyes stated there were some updates to the report that was given to the commission last week.
Council approved Idaho Creek Construction for repairs on the Laguna Point Trail. The city is working
with Mike Davis on a potential start date and stated this will be the first FEMA funded trail repair
project which will take place soon.
E -bike ordinance modification to code 524, allowing the use of a -bikes on our pathways was approved
by Council.
Regarding the Trails Master Plan there is a Steering Committee meeting being held next week.
Vice Chairman Baun asked, relative to the FEMA funding, approximately how much of the greenbelt
that's going to go back in place is going to be moved further away. Looking at planning so the city
doesn't do the same thing over again the next time it floods. Steve Noyes stated there is only one site
where a slight shift has been planned and that is located at the Garden City/Eagle border. It's a natural
surface pathway on an existing levy. Vice Chairman Baun suggests for future planning, the greenbelt be
as far away from the river as possible.
Commissioner Friend asked about the Laguna Trail and if there is anything in the contract that will
address the red cinder areas where the landscape water is running down into the trail and just past it
there is a large sandy hole with a pool of water. Steve Noyes stated that only part of the red cinder trail
is involved in a FEMA work zone.
C. Recreation Coordinator (BJ)
Brandon Johnson stated the property that was recently purchased consists of 34.57 acres at a cost of
2.52 million. Merrill Park is being updated next year but no date has been set. The city is currently in
the process of hiring a fourth full time position where they can focus on team sports for youth and
adults. New events coming up are the Daddy Daughter Dance, Family Game Night, and a Veteran's
Breakfast. Continuing will be the Harvest Festival and Country Christmas.
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Don Stockton asked how much money is in the park fund and if it's enough to pay for the park.
Brandon Johnson stated there is enough money to start the infrastructure but for ball field development,
the city will look into a recreation bond along with other funding sources.
Commissioner Stirrat stated that she is concerned about the activity guide coming out so late. Brandon
Johnson stated that all activities are online, and the activity guide will be coming out 3 times per year
instead of 4.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Woodcreek Subdivision and Pathway
Steve Noyes made recommendations for several possible trails if Woodcreek development could provide
a blanket easement which can be modified for future development.
Commissioner Friend asked if obtaining the easement would require approval from each property owner.
Steve Noyes stated that if the canal is operated on private property through an easement, the city will need
permission, an easement or modification from both.
Tamara Thompson with the Land Group 462 E Shore Dr. Eagle.
Vice Chair Baun leaves the meeting 6:43pm.
Commissioner Friend makes a motion that he doesn't see a purpose to go through number 1 (blue
line). However, Commissioner Friend states his preference of going through number 2 (orange line)
and as a last resort it would be number 3 (green line). Commissioner Friend suggests the city move
forward and accept their easement that is being offered and request the same one that Vice Chair
Bann discussed at the crossroad and we should also ask for the canal easement. Commissioner
Marshall seconded.
Chairman Huffaker states that the motion is to accept the yellow line easement from the applicant
to include the ability to cross the canal at the orange point and to seek easements along the canal.
Also, to include in the motion the city would be requesting a second easement along the south side
of the canal bank if it's within Woodcreek's control.
Commissioner Stockton states he cannot vote for what the commission is recommending.
Chairman Huffaker calls for a vote. 5 AYES. 1 NAY (Stockton) MOTION PASSES
Commissioner Stockton states that the city usually recommends the developer do some work on the trail.
Don doesn't see why they couldn't develop the trail with a bulldozer which wouldn't take long is not that
expensive. Then Eagle could be responsible for the bridges.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A. None
7. REPORTS:
A. PPRC Liaison Assignment Report
None
Mike Huffaker states he will not be attending the next meeting in that he sold his home and will be
temporarily moving to Utah for about a year while his boys attend college.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business motion was made by Marshall and seconded by Crockett to
adjourn. ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.
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Respectfully submitted:
CHRISTINA GARCIA
CLERK OF THE MEETING
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MICHAEL fMFFAKER
CHAIRMAN
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