Estacada Parks and Commission

Minuets – April 23, 2003

Chairperson Turk called the meeting to order at 07:03 pm

Members present: Dianna Turk, Pam Peterson, Rob Kowalewski, Cheryl Copeland, Deb Weikum and Roxanne Morrisey

A correction to the 03/26/03 minutes adds: “should be added to city budget”. Com. Kowalewski moved that the minutes be approved with the correction. Com. Peterson seconded this motion and all other members agreed.

Citizen’s Concerns & Comments:

John Alexander from Total Impact Audio and Entertainment – 27142 S. Skinner Road, Estacada was present. Mr. Alexander had information regarding the estimate to bring power to Timber Park. The estimate from Oregon Electric was for $190,000. This estimate included 5 power locations, underground lines and separate meters that would be unlocked and read for any shows. This feature would enable the city to bill the promoters for any electricity used. Mr. Alexander felt that the expense to upgrade the electricity could be recouped in 2 to 3 shows.

Curtis Irwin from 26665 SE Bridgewater, Boring, OR was in attendance. Mr. Irwin had been in contact with Bill Strawn regarding the horseshoe pits at Timber Park by the old beer garden. Bill Strawn had no information on this. Chairperson Turk is going to email Bill Strawn with the horseshoe pit information that had been approved by the Estacada City Council.

Staff Report

City Manager Ealy was unable to attend the meeting, but had a memo for the Parks and Recreation Commission to review. CM Ealy had several questions regarding the Wade Creek Pond clean up in regards to start time, lunch accommodations, and the need to sign a liability waiver. Dianna Turk is going to email CM Ealy with answers to his questions.

CM Ealy requested a recommendation on the grant application. He suggested that we prioritize with land would be best in our opinion to build the park around for grant purposes. All members agreed to suggest the mobile home land to CM Ealy for the grant application.

City Council Liaison Report

The City Council Liaison was not in attendance.

Unfinished business

Chairperson Dianna Turk inquired as to what has to be done to open Wade Creek Pond. It was determined that bathrooms would be required. It was estimated that a “Porta Potty” could be purchased for approximate $300 with weekly servicing running about $25.00 to $38.00 per week. Com. Peterson expressed concern about vandalism with a porta potty and suggested that a wood frame could be placed around a unit. All construction debris would need to be removed prior to any opening. Dianna Turk will email Bill Strawn to get information on the property line. Chairperson Turk would like to ask Bill Strawn to attend the next meeting to discuss the budget.

The ESA held a meeting on Monday, 4/21/03. Becky from the City Council attended the meeting

City Manager Ealy is working on a state parks grant. Com. Kowalewski requested a funding application from Siletz Conferated Tribes and Western Foundation. This application will be sent directly to Com. Kowalewski.

New Business

No New Business

The agenda was set for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM