Minutes - 2019 - Parks Pathways & Recreation Commission - 02/21/2019 - RegularF THE CITY OF EAGLE
o PARKS, PATHWAYS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
* MINUTES
t Eagle City Hall, 660 E. Civic Lane
February 21, 2019 5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:45 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL: BAUN, CROCKETT, FRIEND, MARSHALL, STIRRAT
Absent - CROCKETT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Minutes of January 17, 2019
Stirrat moved to approve the minutes of January 17, 2019, as written. Seconded by Marshall.
ALL AYES... MOTION CARRIES.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
5. MAYORS BRIEFING:
Brandon Johnson presented for Mayor Ridgeway and states there will be 3 new commissioners going for
approval on Tuesday for City Council. Charlene Broom and Michael Heilman will begin their 3 -year term
starting in March and Robert Minch will begin in April.
6. TRAIL SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
Steve Noyes received easement drafts for Eagle Island State Park and is creating a template to take care of
the 5 easements. The City is currently waiting on FEMA to give the go ahead to repair the 9 flood damage
sites. Green belt traffic from the Merrill bridge going east for 2018 was counted at 160,000 which is
approximately 440 people per day.
Chairman Marshall asked if there is a timeline of when the city might receive funds from the federal
government. Steve Noyes has reached out to the federal government with no response.
Vice Chair Stirrat asked if the city has a deadline of when the repairs must be made by. Steve Noyes stated
that the repairs should have been completed already.
Commissioner Baun asked regarding the Trail Plan and the funding component, has it been discussed with
the Mayor and staff establishing a permanent funding for O&M. Steve Noyes stated only in brief
conversations and currently waiting for council to approve the plan.
Commissioner Baun asked what recommendations have been received for equestrian use, dedicated trails,
dogs, open space and user conflicts. Any recommendations on how to address those. Steve Noyes stated
there won't be a lot of specifics due to the City of Eagle not currently owning property or easements where
those things can be developed.
7. RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
Brandon Johnson provided statistics on the current classes and events. May — August activity guide is
currently in design with 25 new programs being offered.
Vice Chair Stirrat asked if the Daddy Daughter Dance will continue. Brandon Johnson stated it will continue
due to the huge success of the event. Vice Chair Stirrat inquired about the new City of Eagle Athletics
Facebook page. Brandon Johnson stated that the Eagle Recreational Sports Facebook page was launched
yesterday with its primary use of communicating with parents and players regarding game schedules and
cancellations. Vice Chair Stirrat asked about the revenue and expenses where revenue shows very little on
events with a lot on programing but with expenses, it's flipped. Brandon Johnson stated that in general, special
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events are not revenue generating programs and are funded through the general fund. Recreation programs
have a goal of at revenue neutral.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Brandon Johnson stated there are 2 final proposals for the Merrill Park playground and splash pad. One is
from Sonntag Recreation which represents landscape structures. The other is Kids Tail aka: Recreation Today.
General Discussion of playground and splash pad presentation.
B. Becky McKay with Engineering Solutions — 1029 N. Rosario St. Meridian. Ms. McKay is providing
information and seeking direction from the commission in regard to Belvoir Estates Subdivision.
General Discussion
C. Steve Noyes provided staff recommendations for Belvoir Estates Development.
General Discussion
Commissioner Baun makes a motion to approve to Council and P & Z the Belvoir subdivision with the
assumptions that the dry creek path identified would be a natural surface and loft wide
recommendation and the Palmer sidewalk goes from 5ft expanded out to loft. Also, with the Dry Creek
Path being maintained by HOA with an agreement in place that it's open to the public in perpetuity.
In addition to take into consideration the 12 acres looking at both a long- and short-term plan with the
explanation recommending looking at the use of impact fees for the purchase of a larger sports complex
as opposed to the 12 acres right now. Stirrat seconded. Commissioner Bann added that it is just the
east side of Palmer sidewalk.
Steve Noyes would like to recommend if the commission is recommending the natural surface pathway
that we clarify whether or not that's going to have easement for maintenance of the canal and if that
will serve as a maintenance access road then it should definitely be built to the cities natural surface
pathway standard. Commissioner Bann stated to amend his statement as stated by Steve Noyes. Stirrat
seconded. ALL AYES ... MOTION CARRIES.
10. PPRC Liaison Assignment Report:
Council Member Pittman states that Chairman Marshall and himself had the opportunity to interview
several candidates for the committee. The 3 new committee members chosen will benefit this committee as
they all have their specialties.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business motion was made by Stirrat and seconded by Bann to
adjourn. ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
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Respectfully submitted:
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CLERK OF THE MEETING
APPROVED:
SCOTT MARSHALL
CHAIRMAN
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