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Minutes
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Regular meeting
7 p.m. July 19, 2022
Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St.
Present: Vice Chair Cole Kenworthy, Carl Cuthbertson, Commissioner
Robb English (ex officio), Alyse Polly and Richard von
Furstenberg
Absent: Chair Jesse Mowles-Aring, Chelsea Gailey, Wendy Kuhn, James Pattison,
Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood
1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum
Vice Chair Cole Kenworthy called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager
Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and noted there was not a quorum present.
2. Agenda changes and approval
No changes were made.
3. Minutes review and approval
Minutes from regular meeting on May 17, 2022
No action was taken.
4. Discussion items
A. Gold Park Master Plan
Trueblood explained Gold Park does not have a master plan yet because there was a thorough planning
process when the park was created. It is the most used town park.
Trueblood explained that she wanted to discuss the topics with the board so that she can create a schedule
and know when to advertise for public input on specific topics that would shape the master plan. She shared
that Stormwater and Environmental Services Manager Terry Hackett was planning to attend the August
meeting to talk about stream buffers and stormwater-related subjects.
Trueblood shared the history of the park and its early development including playground equipment, stream
buffer restoration and the dog park.
Trueblood reviewed her list of topics that need to be covered for the creation of a master plan. She noted that
anything suggested by members at this meeting would be added to her list.
It was noted that more places for people to sit and work would be needed if Wi-Fi were added to the park.
There was a suggestion to create a graffiti wall or interactive art wall.
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Members were interested in understanding how satisfied people are with the park now and an idea of what
people generally want to see added. After that, there was interest in creating a curated list. There was
discussion that it is difficult to conduct a survey that reaches people who are less inclined to share their
opinions. It would be predictable to get requests for a splashpad, sunshades and pickleball because that’s
what vocal people who want those things have requested.
B. Future skate spot planning update
Trueblood said one company has provided a design quote that fits within the budget. She expects this fall the
company will host meetings separate from the Parks and Recreation Board meetings to gather input from
skaters.
5. Parks and recreation-related reports
A. Board of Commissioners: Robb English
English gave a brief update of recent board discussions and actions.
B. Planning Board: Alyse Polly
There was no report.
C. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group: Stephanie Trueblood
Trueblood noted the group would meet again in the fall.
6. Park steward reports
Board members reported on the conditions of the parks for which they serve as stewards. Trueblood noted
any small repairs that needed attention and gave brief reports on small repairs that had been made since the
previous meeting.
7. Staff updates
Trueblood provided updates on:
• Musical play mallets at Gold Park are missing and the replacements are backordered.
• Invasive plant removal continues.
• Stream buffer restoration at Turnip Patch and Murray Street parks are taking place.
• In the greenway naming survey, respondents liked Ridgeway but thought “Ridgeway greenway”
sounds funny and suggested “Ridgewalk greenway.” Members liked “Ridgewalk.”
8. Adjournment
Motion: Kenworthy adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Trueblood
Public Space and Sustainability Manager
Staff support to the Parks and Recreation Board
Approved: Oct. 17 2022