WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Date: May 6, 2010 Place: Montesano City Hall 112 North Main Street Montesano, WA 98563 Time: 9 a.m. Flag Salute: Ross McMahon, park ranger, Lake Sylvia State Park Call of the Roll Introduction of Staff Recognition of State and Local Officials Recognition of Volunteers Service Pins A. Agenda Approval B. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting – March 11, 2010 C. Public Comments – New and ongoing issues not on the agenda D. Area and Region Reports Area report: Brian Hagerman, Lake Sylvia State Park Region report: Steve Brand, Southwest Region Manager Terri Heikkila, Parks Development Manager, Southwest Region E. Business Agenda Items Requested Action — Expedited E-1: Land sale to Seattle Public Utilities – Iron Horse State Park This item asks the Commission to determine that 67.7 acres at Iron Horse State Park cannot be advantageously used for park purposes and may be sold to Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). This item complies with our Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Public Service.” Author: Bill Koss, planning program manager, (360) 902-8629 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: Iron Horse State Park Action Taken: Approved as requested Requested Action E-2: WAC revisions protection and conservation of state park natural resources 352-28 WAC This item has been pulled from the agenda. E-3: Kiket Island co-ownership and co-management This item asks the Commission to approve the join acquisition, co-ownership and co-management of the Kiket Island property within the Swinomish Indian Reservation boundary in Skagit County with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. This item complies with our Centennial 2013 Plan element, "Our Commitment - Stewardship." Author: Larry Fairleigh, parks development director, (360) 902-8642 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: Deception Pass State Park Action Taken: Approved as requested E-4: Dosewallips State Park – land classification and long-term boundary revision This item asks the Commission to revise the long-term boundary and assign a land classification to a 20- acre parcel to be used for siting a wasterwater treatment system for Dosewallips State Park. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Stewardship.” Author: Bill Koss, planning and research manager, (360) 902--8629 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: Dosewallips State Park Action Taken: Approved as requested E-5: Comprehensive Natural Resource Policy amendment – wetland mitigation This item asks the Commission to amend the Comprehensive Natural Resources Management Policy to incorporate further agency direction on the management of its wetlands, allow private parties to mitigate development-related wetland impacts on agency-owned lands, and approve additional policy and procedural safeguards to address concerns raised by the public. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Stewardship.” Author: Peter Herzog, stewardship program manager, (360) 902-8652 [email protected] Robert Fimbel, resource stewardship chief, (360) 902-8592 [email protected] Steve Hahn, lands program manager, (360) 902-8683 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: None Action Taken: Item postponed to June 24 Commission meeting E-6: Lake Sylvia and Schafer state parks – land classification and management plan (CAMP) and long-term boundary This item asks the Commission to adopt land classifications and long-term boundaries for Lake Sylvia and Schafer state parks. The Commission also is asked to find the two parks consistent with the Centennial 2013 Vision. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Stewardship.” Author: Brian Hovis, parks planner, (360) 902-8635 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: Lake Sylvia and Schafer state parks Action Taken: Approved as requested E-7: Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) planning eligibility This item asks the Commission to approve a plan required by the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) in order to retain eligibility for RCO-administered grants. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Service.” Author: Nikki Fields, park planner, (360) 902-8658 [email protected] Bill Koss, planning program manager, (360) 902-8629 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: None Action Taken: Approved as requested E-8: Rockport area land classification and management plan (CAMP) and long-term boundary This item asks the Commission to approve the long-term boundary and land classifications for Rockport area, which includes Rockport State Park (including the Sauk Mountain property), O’Brien-Riggs State Park and the Cascade Island and Everett properties. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Stewardship.” Author: Derek Gustafson, Northwest Region parks planner, (360) 755-5262 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: Rockport area parks and properties Action Taken: Approved with amendments Reports — no action requested E-9: 2009-2011 Capital Program updates This report updates the Commission on Capital Development Program results and progress for the 2009- 2011 biennium. Included within this report is the status of the Southwest Region Parks Development Team projects. This item complies with our Centennial 20123 Plan element “Our Commitment – Facilities” and “Your Legacy.” Author: Larry Fairleigh, assistant director, (360) 902-8642 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: None Action Taken: Report only, no action requested E-10: State Parks Annual Volunteer Program This report highlights volunteer participation for the 2009 calendar year, summarizes program accomplishments, reports on the implementation of the federal background check, and recognizes outstanding volunteer contributions. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Public Service and Partnerships.” Authors: Kathy Hale, volunteer programs manager, (360) 902-8581 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: None Action Taken: Report only, no action requested E-11: Fee review in support of the 2011-2013 budget This purpose of this report is to provide information in preparation for the annual fee review. The report examines current and past fee structures, recent Commission direction to staff on fee development and the Commission’s current statutory authority to charge fees. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Financial Strategy.” Authors: Mike Sternback, assistant director, operations, (360) 902-8660 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: None Action Taken: Report only, no action requested E-12: Implementation plan for 2009-2011 Capital and Operating Enacted Budgets This item was presented as a verbal report, please contact Ilene Frisch for details and/or questions. Authors: Ilene Frisch, assistant director, (360) 902-8521 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: Entire park system Action Taken: Report only, no action requested E-13: 2011-2013 biennium budget concepts, capital priorities and agency request legislation This purpose of this report is to provide information in preparation for the annual fee review. The report examines current and past fee structures, recent Commission direction to staff on fee development and the Commission’s current statutory authority to charge fees. This item complies with the Centennial 2013 Plan element, “Our Commitment – Financial Strategy.” Authors: Mike Sternback, assistant director, operations, (360) 902-8660 [email protected] Park(s) Affected: None Action Taken: Report only, no action requested F. Staff Reports - Deputy Director, Legislation, Public Affairs, Budget and Director G. Commissioners’ Reports and General Discussion H. Executive Session: Real estate, litigation and personnel I. Next Meeting: June 24, 2010 – Walla Walla J. Meeting adjourned Commission work session: May 5, 2010 - The Commission will have a work session from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Washington State Parks Headquarters, 1111 Israel Road SW, Moran Room, Olympia, WA 98504 Topics include: 2009-2011 operating and capital budget; 2011-2013 operating and capital budget; acquisition of land; Kiket Island; MBR & alternative methods and treatment; wetland mitigation; SEPA update; metal detecting; Huckleberry Island status report; Centennial 100 projects status report; celebration planning for 2013; interim fees; RCO planning eligibility; CAMP review; recruitment of director’s position; and commissioner items..