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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Position I Ricardo Rodrigues, Board Secretary (12/26) - Present Position II Caitlyn Spencer Member (8/22) - Absent Position III Kasi Pankey, Member (12/26) - Absent Position IV Beronica Rios (12/23) - Present Position V Richard Irish (12/26) - Present Position VI Ayanna Zamora, Member (12/24) - Present Position VII David Piper, Board Chair (12/24) - Present 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommended Action: - July 2022 Meeting Minutes i. Approval 1. Moved – Richard Irish 2. Seconded – Ricardo Rodriguez 4. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE This portion of the agenda allows the public to introduce items for Board consideration not already scheduled on the agenda. 4a. Judy Bowen, 1841 Janson Way – - Thank you for the dog area, like the current location at the Park's center. 4b. Stan Arms, 1315 Walton Way – - Lives at the SE corner of the Park. - A 17-year resident of Woodburn and 6 years at his current home in the Estates. - The staff has been respectful and responsive to any inquiries. - Concerned that placing the dog park at the south edge of the Park would decrease property values for those homes. - All people walking from the south to the north of the Park would create traffic directly between their homes and the dog park's fence. - If the dog park is in the center of the Park, it will provide equal access from all entry points. - The current center location also provides better access for those who may park. City of Woodburn Recreation and Park Board Agenda Woodburn City Hall/Virtual (Hybrid) September 13, 2022 6:00pm Virtual Meeting: ---PAGE BREAK--- - Concern that having the area fenced will create a mud pit in the off-leash area versus the current off-leash area. 4c. Vicki, Address not heard - Two chihuahuas, and she would like the idea of a fenced off-leash area. - 2/3 persons she spoke to about the dog park would like it fenced. - Would use Centennial Park Dog Park, but many people allow large dogs in the small dog area. 4d. Karen Linton, Adress not heard - Most of the people she has heard from would like a fenced area. 4e. Lisa and John Baker, Address not heard - In the Park, 4 to 5 times per day. - Don't want a fenced area. - Like the current off-leash area, those who have used the off-leash area are respectful. - Keep the dog area in the current location and how it is to prevent losing grass. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Senior Estates Dog Park Location (Revisit) Motion One: Move the location of the off-leash area to the center of the Park, similar to where the current unfenced off-leash area is. A. Motion: Richard Irish B. Second Ricardo Rodriguez Motion Two: Place a fence around the proposed off-leash area at Senior Estates Park. A. Motion : Ayana Zamora B. Second: Richard Irish b. Legion Park Turf Field (Update) 7. DIVISION REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT a. Aquatics After a busy summer with large numbers of youth joining our programs, we had a successful maintenance closure. Among the projects completed were drain cover replacements, hydrostatic valve tests, painting, pump seal repairs, and general repairs and cleaning. ---PAGE BREAK--- As we begin fall we are busy recruiting and training new staff. We are focusing on fitness each month this fall. September’s focus is the AquaZumba program. October will focus on the Pilates program. In addition, we are planning our schedule of events for next year including the Underwater Egg Hunt, Water Safety Day, and the Swim lesson week b. Recreation The summer events went great A. Estimated 6,000 persons on July 4th B. Fiesta Mexicana saw a massive turnout at the parade and the event, 21,172. C. Fiesta 2023 Dates: August 18-20 Music in the Park 125-200 people each Tuesday night Summer Interns helped with events and pop-up the park activities Adult trips are back, one in October and December Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 29th BGC Program saw 15+ youth on first day of opening for the school year c. Parks & Facilities Continued work on Museum and Theatre. I hope to have a grand opening in November. Burlingham Park lost its picnic shelter due to a large limb. We hope to replace the shelter in an ideal location in the next fiscal year (FY23-24) Additional Senior Estates Park Improvements include a shelter and drinking fountain. If the budget allows, new bench boards will be replaced with plastic material. 200+ volunteers did a massive community service project at Centennial Park to assist in spreading bark chips and bark dust. 8. FUTURE BOARD BUSINESS 9. BOARD COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT This facility is ADA accessible. If you need special accommodation, please contact the City Recorder at [PHONE REDACTED] or Statewide Toll Free Relay (800) 735-1232, at least 48 hours prior to this meeting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Si usted necesita asistencia especial, comuníquese al [PHONE REDACTED] o a la línea telefónica gratuita, (800) 735-1232, con un mínimo de 48 horas, antes de la reunión. **Habrá intérpretes disponibles para aquéllas personas que no hablan Inglés, previo acuerdo. Comuníquese al (503) 980-6322.**