STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Date: April 23, 2009

Place: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Headquarters 1111 Israel Road S.W. Olympia, WA 98504

Time: 9 a.m.  Flag Salute: Tom Fisher, Park Ranger 3, Seaquest State Park  Call of the Roll  Introduction of Staff  Recognition of State and Local Officials  Recognition of Volunteers  Service Pins  Centennial Quality Award

J. Agenda Approval

K. Minutes of Previous Meeting

L. Public Comments – New and ongoing issues not on the agenda

M. Area and Region Reports  Area report: Jacob Janoska, Park Ranger 2, Millersylvania State Park  Region report: Steve Brand, Southwest Region Manager (acting)

N. Business

Agenda Items

Requested Action — Expedited

E-1: State Park – SnowBlaze Condominium Association – Perpetual Easement

This item asks the Commission to grant the SnoBlaze Condominium Association a perpetual easement to relocate two water intake systems and distribution piping within . This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Public Service.”

Authors:  Lynn Harmon, Property & Acquisition Specialist 4, (360) 902-8656 [email protected]

 Ken Graham, Acting Lands Program Manager, (360) 902-8680 [email protected]

Park(s) Affected: Mount Spokane State Park

Action take: Passed as requested.

E-2: – Puget Sound Energy – Perpetual Easement

This item asks the Commission to grant Puget Sound Energy a perpetual easement to upgrade and reroute an existing electric line with a new underground line. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Facilities and Financial Strategy.”

Authors:  Lynn Harmon, Property & Acquisition Specialist 4, (360) 902-8656 [email protected]

 Ken Graham, Acting Lands Program Manager, (360) 902-8680 [email protected]

Park(s) Affected: Saint Edward State Park

Action take: Passed as requested.

E-3: – Direct Sale to the Bonneville Power Administration

This item asks the Commission to approve the direct sale of approximately 23 acres of Bridgeport State Park at appraised value to the Bonneville Power Administration as part of the Chief Joseph Hatchery Program. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Stewardship.”

Authors:  Ken Graham, Property & Acquisition Specialist, (360) 902-8656 [email protected]

Park(s) Affected: Bridgeport State Park

Action take: Passed as requested.

Requested Action – Presentation

E-4: Naming the Lodge at Flaming Geyser State Park for Wolf Bauer

This item asks the Commission to name the existing lodge at Flaming Geyser State Park in recognition of the efforts of Mr. Wolf Bauer in the creation of the Green River Gorge Conservation Area. This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Partnerships.”

Author:  Bill Koss, Planning and Research Manager, (360) 902-8629 [email protected]

Park(s) Affected: Flaming Geyser State Park Action take: Passed as requested.

Reports — no action requested

E-5: Capital Program Updates This report updates the Commission on the Capital Development Program’s results and progress for the 2007-2009 biennium. Included within this report is the status of the Eastern Region Parks Development Team projects. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Facilities and Your Legacy.”

Author:  Mike Allen, Capital Program Manager, (360) 902-0936 [email protected]

Park(s) Affected: None

Action take: Report only, no action requested.

E-6: Tribal Government Notification and Coordination This report describes how the agency will approach notification and coordination with tribal governments regarding planning projects. Best management practices are recommended. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Stewardship.”

Authors:  Bill Koss, Planning Program Manager, (360) 902-8629 [email protected]  Brian Hovis, Parks Planner, (360) 902-8635 [email protected]

Park(s) Affected: Entire park system

Action take: Report only, no action requested.

E-7: State Parks Annual Volunteer Program This report highlights volunteer participation for the 2008 calendar year, summarizes program accomplishments and recognizes outstanding volunteer contributions. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Public Service and Partnerships.”

Authors:  Pamela McConkey, Volunteer Program Manager, (360) 902-8595 [email protected]

Park(s) Affected: Entire park system

Action take: Report only, no action requested.

E-8: Report on the Governor’s 2009-11 Budget Recommendations for Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission This item provides a report to the Commission on what is included in the proposed 2009-2011 Governor’s Budget Recommendations to the State Legislature, and the impact to the park system. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Financial Strategy.” Authors:  Ilene Frisch, Administration, Technology & Finance Director, (360) 902-8521 [email protected]

Park(s) Affected: Entire park system

Action take: Report only, no action requested.

E-9: Status of Parks Proposed for Transfer or Mothballing This item has been pulled because there is no new information to report.

Staff Reports - Deputy Director, Legislation, Public Affairs, Budget and Director

O. Commissioners’ Reports and General Discussion P. Next Meeting: June 11, 2009 – Wenatchee, WA, Eastern Region Headquarters Q. Executive Session R. Meeting adjourned

Commission work session: April 22 - The Commission will have a work session from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the State Parks Headquarters, 1111 Israel Road S.W., Olympia.

Topics include: Budget report, economic perspectives on arts and cultures in Washington state, status of parks proposed for transfer or mothballing, State Parks collections management.