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The meeting, held at the Westlake Street Inn as a formal community forum, focused on three breakout topics: site challenges and concerns; hopes and ideas for waterfront access citywide; and specific improvements envisioned for the Westlake site. The staff member said attendees repeatedly described the Westlake street-end as a neighborhood hand‑launch site for non‑motorized boats rather than a motorized launch, and prioritized a direct path to the water for people carrying kayaks or canoes.

Why it matters: the Westlake street-end is a pilot project in a broader city effort to create and improve public street‑end access to the lake. The board heard detailed, sometimes conflicting neighborhood preferences that will shape the 30% design that staff expect from a hired consultant.

Attendees and feedback
Multiple small‑group stations collected comments. At the access and connectivity station, participants emphasized clear delineation between public right‑of‑way and private yards, driveway clearance, turnarounds for postal and service vehicles, and designated parking or curbside limits to reduce impacts on adjacent residents. ‘‘People really wanted straight direct access, especially for those heavier non‑motorized boats like canoes or heavier kayaks,’’ the staff member reported, noting some attendees understood design trade‑offs where ADA switchbacks were required.

On public/private boundaries and rules, neighbors suggested visible fences or natural barriers, gates indicating open hours, and signage that states park hours and expected behavior. Several residents expressed interest in volunteer stewardship and neighborhood association partnerships to support low‑cost maintenance after development.

Amenities and operations
Participants recommended more picnic tables, additional trash receptacles and wayfinding signage. Restrooms were raised repeatedly but were described at the meeting as contentious: some attendees said restrooms could reduce shore toileting, while others worried about maintenance burdens, vandalism, smells and long‑term operational costs. Staff noted the department is testing a low‑maintenance ‘‘Portland Loo’’ trial at another site but said permanent restrooms at a small neighborhood street end would be costly to operate and maintain.

Environmental, safety and design considerations
Attendees urged protecting existing healthy trees and improving bird and pollinator habitat with native plantings while removing invasives. Crime perceptions and limited police patrols were raised as safety concerns; participants recommended Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) elements, reduced mid‑range vegetation for sight lines, and clear maintenance plans. The group discussed beach materials (sand or gravel) to minimize hazards such as broken glass.

Tradeoffs, next steps and schedule
Staff said all community input will be provided to the consultant hired for design, permitting and construction documents. The stated goal in the meeting was to have a consultant onboard by May, reach 30% design and cost estimates by June, complete final design review by September and present the design at a council study session in October to allow bidding and construction next year. Staff also noted that in‑water work at the lake is constrained by the Department of Fish and Wildlife salmon‑bearing stream in‑water work window (July 16–Sept. 30), which designers and contractors will need to schedule around.

The project was described as a pilot intended to be low‑cost so staff can spread funds across additional street‑end projects if feasible. The staff member said the city’s initial funding is coming from parks general fund allocations for pilot projects but that grants and partnerships remain possible.

Ending
Staff invited continued neighborhood participation during the design phase, and said future public design review meetings will be announced on the city’s street‑ends webpage and presented at park board meetings. The community will have opportunities to review and comment before final designs are recommended to council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting of March 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A parks department staff member summarized results of a March 8 community meeting about the Westlake street‑end project, saying about 40 to 45 people attended and provided detailed feedback on access, safety, ecological concerns and amenities.","taxTitle","Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington","taxId",3978,"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},6100079,"Board approves January minutes correction and confirms March 8 special meeting; unanimous votes recorded",83,2617000,2700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2814618-6f3082b33f3db99b915a8abae568e5a3&start=2617&end=2700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2814618-6f3082b33f3db99b915a8abae568e5a3/thumbnail_2617000.jpg","/articles/6100079/Lakewood/Pierce-County/Washington/Board-approves-January-minutes-correction-and-confirms-March-8-special-meeting-unanimous-votes-recorded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100079-fced507ec987f42300787de8ca7f08bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151544&Signature=o3~QlB-U9vh6hMlcZE~~~lMOS3O94HQ5QwJ17v7OBa1ZTMap3Ua8T7hz-oU09MaYwh-ASwxbKkAKK2CTuJA0irEcxZ8E2Ip6fnKJI3jPTbxBPKD-QzwwGc~jUCJ8-5JE1x3nrC1xw-tKEsX73B8Cl-rB3iC0epg-42syWMvvWP4CgrDiLZSU4L6PqxSUuA0CCWpm9rGECYXSRpqfJtvosObAnEMBrUJqL8wi1OQgNUqaQ7nt9Vptu3EH1wO9VLgLcZ7vxWvJ-i-6XCc1kui6RGFnMwQRJ78~Ai503WTp2LqajRN4NwUTjBRDv3KtbcdhDSvrA4cBJ~Cjh3JUt4ZZDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recorded three formal motions and votes during the meeting.

January minutes modification
A motion was made to modify the January 28 meeting minutes to note that a scheduled February 22 meeting had been canceled. The motion was seconded. The chair called for a vote: \"All in favor? Aye. All opposed?\" The board approved the modification by unanimous voice vote. The transcript did not record the names of the mover or seconder, nor a numerical roll‑call tally.

Approval of March 8 special meeting minutes
A motion was made to approve the March 8 special meeting minutes at Westlake Avenue as modified that evening. The motion was seconded. The board approved the March 8 minutes by unanimous voice vote; the transcript records \"Aye. Aye. All opposed?\" with no roll‑call tally recorded.

Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made and approved; the meeting ended shortly thereafter.

Notes on recordkeeping
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The staff presentation explained that the updated legacy plan will inform the parks department’s six‑year CIP and be used to prioritize projects. Staff outlined key outreach milestones: a refreshed website and public landing page before Parks Appreciation Day; convening a core stakeholder group to review document structure and questions; tailored presentations to neighborhood associations and community organizations; pop‑up events and targeted engagement at back‑to‑school nights; and an effort to summarize ‘‘who we heard from’’ in final outreach materials.

Why it matters: the legacy plan is the planning document that supports capital budgeting, prioritization and eligibility for certain grants. Staff emphasized the importance of broad outreach and of documenting participation to support future grant applications.

Scope, participants and timeline
Staff said the advisory board will review data and community feedback and help create prioritization criteria for the CIP. The stakeholder group will include community organizations, neighborhood associations and a parks advisory liaison; staff said the group will help refine engagement questions and identify events to reach under‑represented communities.

A preliminary timeline presented at the meeting targets a draft six‑year CIP and updated legacy plan for council review by next April. Staff said the update would be a ‘‘freshening up’’ rather than a wholesale rewrite, and that the plan is critical for eligibility for Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grants. Staff also noted the possibility of a longer (10‑year) implementation horizon for some items to improve clarity for residents and to set expectations for multi‑year projects.

Engagement methods and outreach
Staff outlined a mix of methods including mailed notices to abutting properties, social media, signs at parks and partner newsletters; targeted events could include bird or tree walks, pop‑ups in district centers, and meetings with the youth council, arts commission and planning commission. Staff proposed a ‘‘question of the day’’ interactive element at pop‑ups to boost responses and suggested preparing a community profiles summary showing participation counts, neighborhoods reached and gaps in representation.

Resources and coordination
Staff said internal teams (GIS, communications) will support mapping and public materials. The presentation listed potential stakeholder organizations, and staff asked the board for additions to the list. Staff also flagged that some neighborhoods and associations are in flux while boundaries are being reviewed, which will affect outreach lists.

Ending
Staff requested board input on additional stakeholder groups and said more updates will be provided as engagement events are scheduled. The parks advisory board will review drafts and recommendations before staff brings a final CIP to council.","Staff presented an engagement plan to refresh the parks legacy plan and produce a six‑year capital improvement program (CIP). The plan includes website updates, stakeholder group formation, targeted outreach events, and a schedule aiming for a draft to council next April; staff flagged grant timing and RCO requirements as constraints.","actionData","errors"]

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Parks staff outlines legacy plan update, stakeholder outreach and six‑year CIP role