APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 04-28-25 Park Board Minutes Page [1] CITY OF ISSAQUAH Park Board and Arts Commission Joint Meeting 7:00 PM Tibbetts Manor, 750 17th Ave April 28, 2025 MINUTES NW, Issaquah
4. REGULAR BUSINESS
4a
Park Board Chair and Vice Chair Elections, (A)
Director
· 20 min
· Jeff Watling, Parks and Community Services
· packet pp.7–15
• 2009 - Agreement between Issaquah Soccer Club and WA State Parks for maintenance and the sole use of the sports fields • 2022 - Parks & Community Services Athletic Field Study identifies need for multi-use fields throughout the city and partnerships needed with other public agencies (namely School District and State Parks) • 2024 - Park System Plan identifies the need for improving existing City of Issaquah fields, Issaquah School District fields and Lake Sammamish State Park fields to meet the current and future athletic field needs for the community • 2025 - State Parks contacted the City in late Q1 to notify Issaquah Soccer Club
4b
Lake Sammamish State Park Sports Fields, (D,A)
Director
· 20 min
· Jeff Watling, Parks and Community Services
· packet pp.17–26
REGULAR BUSINESS c) Jeff Watling- Director, Parks & Community Services Robin Spear- Park Planning & Development Manager, Parks & Community Services Hasanthi Hoglund- Business Operations Specialist, Parks & Community Services
4c
Level of Service
Information / Discussion
· 20 min
· Robin Spear, Park Planning and Development Manager
· packet pp.27
Lake Grand View mmamish te Park Park Mitchel Hill Connector Figure 12: Park Forest Park Classifications Map Klahanie Park Duthie Hill Park Classifications Map
4d
Park Board Tour Planning
Director
· 15 min
· Jeff Watling, Parks and Community Services
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There being no corrections, the minutes were approved as presented by Park Board.
Multi-use is recommended to maximize use and club availability.
Potential for a long-term plan if approved in the State’s management plan which is under development.