WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Date: June 12, 2009
Place: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Eastern Region Headquarters 270 9th Street NE, Suite 200 East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Time: 9 a.m. Flag Salute: Paul Neddo, Park Ranger, Lincoln Rock State Park Call of the Roll Introduction of Staff Recognition of State and Local Officials Ranger Commissioning Ceremony: Paul Neddo, Lincoln Rock State Park Recognition of Volunteers Service Pins Centennial Quality Award Resource Stewardship Certification: MacArthur Mikkelsen
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: Bruce Beyerl, Lake Wenatchee State Park Region report: Chris Parsons, Eastern Region Headquarters
N. Business
Agenda Items
Requested Action — Expedited
E-1: Riverside State Park – City of Spokane – Perpetual Easement
This item asks the Commission to grant the City of Spokane a perpetual easement for the installation of sewer force mains within Riverside State Park. This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – 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: Riverside State Park
Action Taken: Passed as requested.
E-2: Squilchuck State Park – Direct sale of 3.5 acres to Chelan County Public Works Department
This item asks the Commission to approve a direct sale to Chelan Public Works Department of 3.5 acres within Squilchuck State Pak for $74, 750.00. This direct sale will facilitate the disposal of previously approved surplus property. This property will be used to redesign a county road and intersection for increased public safety. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Financial Strategy.”
Authors: Ken Graham, Acting Lands Program Manager, (360) 902-8680 [email protected]
Jill Van Sickle, Property & Acquisition Specialist, (360) 902-8680 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Squilchuck State Park
Action Taken: Passed as requested.
E-3: Willapa Hills State Park – City of South Bend – Perpetual Easement
This item asks the Commission to approve a perpetual easement to install an underground sewer force main along two miles of the Willapa Hills Trail between the City of South Bend and Raymond. The City is connecting to the new waste water treatment plant in Raymond. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Financial Strategy & Public Service.”
Authors: Ken Graham, Property & Acquisition Specialist, (360) 902-8656 [email protected]
Lynn Harmon, Property & Acquisition Specialist 4, (360) 902-8656 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: None
Action Taken: Passed as requested.
E-4: Green River Gorge Conservation Area – Perpetual Easement
This item asks the Commission to grant a perpetual easement to Shelley Eichelberger, Keith Timm Jr. and Shawn Slape for access over an existing road within the Green River Gorge Conservation Area for access to their property. This complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Partnerships.”
Author: Ken Graham, Acting Lands Program Manager, (360) 902-8680 [email protected]
Jill Van Sickle, Property & Acquisition Specialist, (360) 902-8680 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: None
Action Taken: Passed as requested.
Requested Action – Presentation
E-5: Wenberg State Park transfer to Snohomish County This item asks the Commission to authorize the transfer of Wenberg State Park to Snohomish County. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Public Service.”
Author: Bill Koss, Planning Program Manager, (360) 902-8629 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Wenberg State Park
Action Taken: Passed as requested.
E-5A: Naming of duplex at Cornet Bay Retreat Center (Deception Pass State Park) This item asks the Commission to name the duplex (building #67) at Cornet Bay Retreat Center, within Deception Pass State Park, the “Henk Sikkenga Duplex” in his memory. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Public Service and Partnerships.”
Authors: Allison Alderman, Northwest Region Assistant Director, (360) 755-9231 [email protected] Jack Hartt, Deception Pass Area Manager, (360) 675-3767 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Deception Pass State Park
Action Taken: Passed as requested.
E-6: Modification of Centennial 2013 Goals This item asks the Commission to revise its Centennial 2013 Goals, in line with the 2009-11 agency operating and capital budgets. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Public Service.”
Authors: Virginia Painter, Public Affairs Director, (360) 902-8562 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Entire park system
Action Taken: Passed with modification to requested action to correct appendix# from 5 to 4. Reports — no action requested
E-7: Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission Fee Review and Timeline This item provides the Commission with the information on the status of the fee review process and timeline for the Fee Schedule. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Financial Strategy.”
Authors: Ilene Frisch, Administration, Finance & Technology Director, (360) 902-8521 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Entire park system
Action Taken: Report only, no action requested.
E-8: Implementation of Plan for 2009-2011 Capital and Operating enacted budgets This item updates the Commission on the 2009-2011 Operating and Capital Budget Implementation Plan. 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 Taken: Report only, no action requested.
E-9: Capital Program Updates This item 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 Puget Sound Region Parks Development Team projects. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Facilities and Your Legacy.”
Authors: Mike Allen, Capital Development Manager, (360) 902-0936 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: None
Action Taken: Report only, no action requested.
E-10: Agency Improvement Plan (Berk): Enhancing the Capital Process This item updates the Commission on progress toward implementing the Agency Improvement Plan, created in response to Berk and Associates’ study of State Parks’ Capital Program. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Facilities and Financial Strategy.”
Authors: Larry Fairleigh, Assistant Director, (360) 902-8642 [email protected] Ilene Frisch, Administration, Technology & Finance Director, (360) 902-8521 [email protected] Steve Hahn, Program Coordinator, (360) 902-8683 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Entire park system
Action Taken: Report only, no action requested.
E-11: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Performance Audit-Action Plan Update This item provides a status report to the Commission about State Parks Performance Audit Action Plan. The audit’s purpose, as outlined in the voter-approved Initiative 900 (November 2005) was to promote accountability and cost-effective uses of public resources in all state agencies. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan elements, “Our Commitment – Public Service.”
Authors: Fred Romero, Director, Policy and Governmental Affairs, (360) 902-8504 [email protected]
Park(s) Affected: Entire park system
Action Taken: Report only, no action requested.
Staff Reports - Deputy Director, Legislation, Public Affairs, Budget and Director
O. Commissioners’ Reports and General Discussion P. Next Meeting: Aug. 6, 2009 – Tri-Cities Q. Executive Session R. Meeting adjourned
Commission work session: June 11 - The Commission will have a work session from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Eastern Region, 270 9th Street NE, Ste. 200, East Wenatchee, WA.
Topics include: Dry Falls Visitor Center design project, Gingko-Wanapum wind farm proposal, status of RPA Program, changes to lands fee schedule, budget update, camping fees, status of Centennial 2013 Plan projects, status of Mt. Spokane facility master plan and naming of duplex and Coronet Bay Retreat Center (Deception Pass State Park).