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Staff told the commission that the building — formerly leased by DOT during COVID and remodeled into offices — offered the cheapest option for the space needed and already has offices in place. The move is planned for May 1; staff said the city will sign a three‑year lease and budgeted roughly $900,000 for office remodel and tenant improvements. Staff said consolidating storage will allow the department to end roughly $1,700 per month in external storage rentals and centralize vehicles, trailers and event materials.

As part of the relocation plan, some staff will shift work locations: the recreation supervisor who manages sports programs will be based at Old Town Center to be closer to supervising staff, while other managers and coordinators will move into the new building. Staff said some outdoor containers will remain on site for overflow gear but that overall long-term costs should fall compared with multiple small leases.

Staff said the move is temporary while the city completes a new public works building and that the department will either relocate into the planned community center or new public works building when those options become available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks & Recreation Commission March 19 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Tumwater parks staff plan a May 1 move to a leased office and storage building near the airport to consolidate equipment and reduce multiple offsite storage leases; the city expects a three‑year lease and about $900,000 budgeted for tenant improvements.","taxTitle","Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington","taxId",70653,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275828,"City staff say DOT-owned site leading candidate for community center; contamination cleanup complicates timeline",95,2054000,2149000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2768652-595c968dd6f1b64ace468eb809107578&start=2054&end=2149","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2768652-595c968dd6f1b64ace468eb809107578/thumbnail_2054000.jpg","/articles/6275828/Tumwater/Thurston-County/Washington/City-staff-say-DOT-owned-site-leading-candidate-for-community-center-contamination-cleanup-complicates-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275828-5ef15997ff69d6e718f4b55270fcfabb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771064680&Signature=XL6tsR8xDt-scE8rLZS4GJU0vpoGfXuMrvclapJMVr2vKnVxIM-Y0S7exwMijUQRejxeWWzUTO5j61h6ATV3RWPonuN4IRL8447Ol17pfVJWjHHWdT0B7he9SERLCazbSiDxvhU3rUk4IfGCaHdO~dzo3mWjLNN9T3QFWjMUM0hLCkPUnZfu1w55lf6ypo6woFqS0DAESXhBJHrnOnFYxZdmbAKpcMKD~nHq2aTxM~8ldU0~fD0CP-b52G3S2Xj0AG7GoT6XOEZb3TIWgy6vfMK9XURidXPQS9Kj7I5oBxjgeSKlVJIq8tL5G4ntYpwucuzVrS3mOXDQzLvWlXI~qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff told the Tumwater Parks and Recreation Commission that the Department of Transportation (DOT) site is the current leading candidate for a planned community center, but contamination at the site and the pace of DOT cleanup decisions complicate the project schedule.

Staff said DOT cleanup work could be structured so the agency caps contaminated areas and the city could attach some building costs to that remediation, potentially reducing city capital outlay. \"That's why that's our number 1 site right now,\" the presenting staff member said. Staff added that DOT is technically responsible for cleanup and that available state or federal cleanup grants could change the financial calculus.

Because the DOT site contains contamination in multiple locations, staff said cleanup could range from removing a few feet of material to multi-year remediation. Staff said if cleanup timelines extend to 10–12 years, the city would press alternative sites and a contract with Parker Rinker/CCAT was extended through the end of the year to allow more time for site selection and due diligence.

Commissioners asked staff to continue discussion with DOT and the port and to update the commission after the city council’s scheduled work session on the community center. Staff cautioned that site selection does not alone limit the size of a facility: the city could still build larger or smaller footprints depending on funding.","Parks staff told the commission the Department of Transportation (DOT) site is the leading candidate for a new community center because potential cleanup funding could be leveraged to offset city capital costs, but contamination and cleanup duration could force the city to choose a different location.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275833,"Tumwater staff outline wide parks work plan: historic restorations, trails, farm program concerns",2149,341000,2490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2768652-595c968dd6f1b64ace468eb809107578&start=341&end=2490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2768652-595c968dd6f1b64ace468eb809107578/thumbnail_341000.jpg","/articles/6275833/Tumwater/Thurston-County/Washington/Tumwater-staff-outline-wide-parks-work-plan-historic-restorations-trails-farm-program-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275833-09bc9f0fd2a12c4fc6f099ea6a85f12a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771064680&Signature=ZN~ba-r5vcDl3dV2Pox-RLvlGJxAnxkQRS0qyxBhwWFg5tQ9F0-GQ5XWzSnWnqrSxcy06dfdQ9x7NQ0wiC1MGxRZLmGvHpX8l3pk~Qdf~XSi-BVS8tHXeJQfNCoIiPMN-K2Ni5ZKXGts11HQXm-xfA5xn2xJLcMdRkk-1e632Fc1ju0nhsnEi1AOxwq4Uh~Quas-Ryk0~b-~bbVYCCOzZc8uM2rtlhTQK1Qd4L5KlGwr4tpAuC5obtQJeeJ91JKTNQ2ienvkmcxfM2V7gnCIOvxEMVrb87~1ipnYK2jj3rcvgMlqOt7HLXn4crChvgJ0bvin0rhuZCzCjJ5TEOqzYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff briefed the Tumwater Parks and Recreation Commission on a broad set of projects for the coming year, including completion of a restored historic house, work on the Crosby House, resurfacing and drainage repairs at multiple parks, trail maintenance and the multi‑mile Deschutes Valley Trail design, and uncertainty about a school district‑run farm program housed on city property.

Staff said the master’s house that was damaged by arson during the COVID years has been rehabilitated and signed off as complete; the restoration included historically accurate wallpaper, floor refinishing and removal of smoke-damaged contents. The city’s insurance covered roughly $5,000 toward a rehabilitation that staff described as costing about $1.2 million in scope. Staff noted the house currently sits with boxed contents returned from storage and that the historic commission would need to decide future uses because city staffing to operate it no longer exists.

Work on the Crosby House — described by staff as dating to about 1865 and among the city’s oldest properties — is under way to add foundation supports, a new roof, siding and gutters to slow progressive settlement and interior damage. Staff said a local group (described generically in the transcript as volunteers who furnish and operate the site) uses the house for tours and meetings.

Parks maintenance work scheduled for the year includes trench drainage and asphalt repairs in the parking area at Historical Park to address standing water that covers parking spaces in heavy rain; center-drive grinding and catch basin adjustments at Pioneer Park; overlay and resealing work at the municipal golf course parking lot; resurfacing of narrowed trails and reconstruction of worn steps; and expanded parking, a picnic shelter and ADA trail access at Safford Park and an associated riparian restoration program along Percival Creek.

Staff also briefed commissioners on the Deschutes Valley Trail final design work. City, park district and state funds are committed and federal funding is being considered; staff estimated the remaining new trail to be roughly 3 miles and said the full project could cost about $15 million, including a river bridge expected to cost about $5 million. The project faces permitting and wetlands buffers, the staff presentation said.

The commission also learned that a school-district-run farm program that uses a city barn is in flux: district budget cuts moved the assigned teacher to other duties and staff said the city has contributed about $200,000 to bring the barn up to code, including a new roof and electrical work. Parks staff said they are discussing alternatives with the high school principal and community groups to keep activities onsite and prevent vandalism if the district reduces its presence.

Staff invited commissioners to participate in trail maintenance and Earth Day events; staff noted ongoing special events such as an Easter egg dash planned for April and encouraged commissioner involvement.","Parks staff reviewed an extensive 2025 project list including restoration of two historic houses, trail resurfacing, Pioneer and Historical Park repairs, work on Safford Park and the Deschutes Valley Trail, and concerns about a school-run farm program losing an assigned teacher.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6275838,"Tumwater Parks Commission re‑elects Eric Carey as chair, approves past meeting minutes",52,146000,198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2768652-595c968dd6f1b64ace468eb809107578&start=146&end=198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2768652-595c968dd6f1b64ace468eb809107578/thumbnail_146000.jpg","/articles/6275838/Tumwater/Thurston-County/Washington/Tumwater-Parks-Commission-reelects-Eric-Carey-as-chair-approves-past-meeting-minutes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275838-35c3b1babb408746a641fb03de97011d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771064680&Signature=mLbg8-qT9J9NbVS4pl0fUopR4WAQXD~hGo2WFiOBT8wJcrBmF1cxaTLSS~rzthb~h-3LdvyvXUFJPWHFv-0A3M7nPLj9E4~cEkzsdYfSfSU-kYIM5m-cdg4uJnni3ECeensc-7PsM-3hUCRKTXVsi1EYkudrmuZ5behxhAd9fO7gJ3p~I6hmrsDoDYmlLKl-TFftms1zPusL5aqlwsZ-b2-JIQ-KMsP7p-5I8EgCawaSaenQpKhUhcp7oiiXfoPgTR3VM7MzGBGtenqqm3ojSUZ0M7yi-9jv5vD4RTIjULapIT-8L--whJMpivA4liQnvGKtpiaJKPrQ4xbuofUEkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tumwater Parks and Recreation Commission re-elected Commissioner Eric Carey as chair and approved minutes from its Oct. 16 and Nov. 20, 2024 meetings during a regular session.

The commission voted by voice to approve the minutes from its Oct. 16, 2024, and Nov. 20, 2024, meetings. After nominations, Commissioner Eric Carey was confirmed to continue as chair by a voice vote. No roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.

The approvals and leadership votes were routine and handled by the commission at the start of the meeting, after roll call. Commissioners also confirmed the commission’s next regular meeting date as April 16 and asked staff to circulate the updated calendar details.

Those items closed the meeting’s procedural business before commissioners moved into project updates and program briefings.","Commissioners reappointed Eric Carey as chair and approved minutes from Oct. 16 and Nov. 20, 2024 during a routine meeting that also set the commission’s calendar and next meeting date.","actionData","errors"]

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Parks staff to relocate offices near airport, consolidate equipment storage and reduce offsite leases

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Tumwater staff outline wide parks work plan: historic restorations, trails, farm program concerns

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