Leadership
The District is governed by a five-member board of commissioners elected by all qualified voters residing within the District boundaries. Each term of office is six years and the terms are staggered with one or two positions up for election every two years. The commissioners, as representatives of the community, set policy, determine the direction of The District and ensure that public funds are spent in a responsible manner.
Governance
Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District is a municipal corporation with all the authorized powers provided in chapter 35.61 RCW. The District’s primary role is to provide for a safe and pleasant indoor aquatic facility, the Mt. Rainier Pool, located at 22722 19th Ave, Des Moines WA 98198. The District has been granted the authority to levy an annual tax on all taxable property within the District’s geographical boundaries which coincide with the city limits of the City of Des Moines. The District’s current 2021 tax rate is a approximately $.2094 per $1,000 assessed valuation. The District also has the authority to contract indebtedness, issue general obligation bonds or revenue bonds and to exercise the right of eminent domain. The District ensures public funds are spent in a responsible manner for the safe and legal operation of the Mt. Rainier Pool facility.
Position 1
Joe Dusenbury
Clerk of the Board
Term Expires: 12-31-2021
Committees: Capital & Contracts and Finance
Phone: 206-429-3852
Email: Click here to email.
Position 4
Shane Stender
Commissioner
Term Expires: 11-02-2021
Committees: Public Outreach
Phone: 206-714-1431
Email: Click here to email.
Position 2
Eric Kasnick
Commissioner
Term Expires: 12-31-2021
Committees: WCIA Representative
Phone:206-824-5831
Email: Click here to email.
Position 5
Gene Achziger
Commissioner
Term Expires: 12-31-2023
Committees: Public Outreach and Capital & Contracts
Phone: 206-429-3852
Email: Click here to email.
Position 3
Shane Young
President
Term Expires: 12-31-2025
Committees: Finance
Phone: 206-429-3852
Email: Click here to email.
The Administrative Offices of the Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District is located at 22015 Marine View Drive S., Suite 2B, Des Moines, WA 98198.
Phone: 206.429.3852 (Not Pool Number)
Email: info@desmoinespool.org
Map/Directions: Click here for directions.
District Information
Click here for more information on the Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District.
District Facts
- Geographic Size of District: 6.34 square miles
- Population of District: 30,687
- Age Profile (Median Age): 36.2
- Income Profile (Median Income): $59,818
- Racial Diversity Profile: Caucasian 55.1%, Hispanic 16.4%, Asian 12.2%, Black 7.7%, 2+ Races 2.2%, Native American 0.5%, Other 0.1%
Public Records Requests
Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District makes available for inspection and copying nonexempt “public records” in accordance with published rules (Public Records Disclosure). The District Clerk is the designated Records Officer for the District. It is the role of this office to assure the District is in compliance with the Public Records Act. The District provides access to public records under the provisions of the Washington State Public Records Act (RCW 42.56).
Many public records are currently available on the District’s website at no cost. Please see the following for a listing of commonly accessed documents available on our website.
- Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Board Resolutions
- District Policies and Procedures
- State Audits
- Financial Reports
To request public records which are not posted on our web site, please complete the Public Records Request Form which can then be e-mailed or faxed to us, or dropped off at our office. Our District office is located at:
Click here to download a Public Records Request form.. If copies of the requested records is requested a charge of $0.15 per page shall be charged. An electronic copy can be given for $1.00 for the cost of a CD/ROM disk.
Some public records are exempt from disclosure, in whole or in part. If the District believes that a record is exempt from disclosure and should be withheld, the public records officer will state the specific exemption and provide a brief explanation of why the record or a portion of the record is being withheld. Questions or comments concerning public records requests should be directed to the District Clerk, Linda Ray, by emailing linda.ray@desmoinespool.org or by calling her at (206) 429-3852.
District Offices (Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District)
22015 Marine View Drive S., Suite 2B
Des Moines, WA 98382
Office Hours: Vary, Please make an appointment.
Phone: (206) 429-3852
District Staff
Scott Deschenes
District General Manager
Phone: 206-429-3852
Email: scott.deschenes@desmoinespool.org
Minutes Board Meetings
The Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District meets on the Third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00pm.**** Any questions or comments should be directed to Linda Ray, District Clerk at (206) 429-3852 or by email at linda.ray@desmoinespool.org. (Asterisks below correspond to special meeting times and locations.)
Due to space limitations, only meeting agendas are posted prior to October 2019. Please contact Linda Ray by email to obtain a copy of meeting packet information.
Emergency Proclamation Regarding Open Public Meetings Act
On March 24, Gov. Inslee issued Proclamation 20-28 suspending the portions of the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act that require in-person meetings or contact and making additional temporary changes. Note-there have been a number of extensions to this proclamation. Once the proclamation is lifted, this section will be removed and replaced with a footnote below. This proclamation has been extended “until the termination of the state of emergency pursuant to RCW 43.06.210, or until rescinded.”. (Public Comment-Please read the “Public Comment” section of the agenda of each meeting for instructions on how to make a public comment by email and the associated deadline.)
2021
| DATE | MTG TYPE | AGENDA | MINUTES |
| 01/05/21 | BOARD RETREAT | Agenda | Minutes |
| 01/19/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 02/16/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 03/02/21 | OPMA/PRA TRNG* | Agenda | Minutes |
| 03/16/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| TBD | BOARD RETREAT | Agenda | Minutes |
| 04/20/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 05/18/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 06/15/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| TBD | BOARD RETREAT | Agenda | Minutes |
| 07/20/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 08/17/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 09/21/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| TBD | BOARD RETREAT | Agenda | Minutes |
| 10/19/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 11/16/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 12/21/21 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
*March 2 meeting is OPMA/PRA training that will start at 5:00pm.
2020
| DATE | MTG TYPE | AGENDA | MINUTES |
| 01/14/20 | BOARD RETREAT | Agenda | Minutes |
| 01/21/20 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 02/18/20 | REGULAR MEETING* | Agenda | Minutes |
| 03/03/20 | SPECIAL MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 03/17/20 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 04/21/20 | REGULAR MEETING** | Agenda | Minutes |
| Canceled | BOARD RETREAT | Agenda | Minutes |
| 05/19/20 | REGULAR MEETING** | Agenda | Minutes |
| 06/16/20 | REGULAR MEETING** | Agenda | Minutes |
| 06/25/20 | SPECIAL MEETING*** | Agenda | Minutes |
| 07/14/20 | BOARD RETREAT | Agenda | Minutes |
| 07/21/20 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 08/18/20 | REGULAR MEETING*** | Agenda | Minutes |
| 09/15/20 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| Canceled | BOARD RETREAT | Agenda | Minutes |
| 10/20/20 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 11/10/20 | BOARD RETREAT | Agenda | Minutes |
| 11/17/20 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| 12/15/20 | REGULAR MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
Notes:
Minutes from previous month are not posted until approved at the next month’s regularly scheduled meeting.
Schedules are subject to change. Join our email list to be notified of any changes.
*Aquatics Manager will make quarterly reports on performance of facility, requests for equipment and services, and notify board of upcoming events.
**By Proclamation of the Governor (20-28), the District will have a virtual meeting. No one will be present at the District Offices. See agenda for more information and how to make a public comment.
***Effective August 18, Board Meetings start at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted (See Resolution 2020-05). Please read the “Public Comment” section of the agenda on instructions to email a public comment and the associated deadline.
District Policy and Procedures
101 – ByLaws
201 – Mission, Vision, Core Values and Cultural Values (Updated 7/21/20)
205 – Purpose, Definitions and General Provisions
220 – Board and Administration
230 – Signature Authority
240 – Public Records Disclosure
250 – Social Media & Imagery
260 – ADA Accomodations
270 – Technology Usage Policy
272 – Telecommuting
275 – Text Messaging
276 – Organizational Effectiveness
310 – Operating Hours and Holiday Closure
312 – Commercial Use of District Facilities
315 – Facility Rental
320 – Admissions and Refunds
325 – Swim and Instruction Classes
330 – Gender Equity
335 – Head Injury and Concussions
340 – Financial Aid_Scholarship Ver. 2.0
350 – Facility Use Rules
353 – Transgender Policy
355 – Sex Offender Policy
365 – Medical Assistance for Patrons
370 – Service Animals
392 – Crisis Management Communication Plan
422 – District Manager Position
415 – Legal Officer
430 – Criminal Background Checks
455 – Salary Plan Administration (Coming Soon)
460 – Employee Volunteer Recognition
505 – District Treasurer
520 – Procurement
525 – Accounts Receivable
527 – Use of Electronic Signatures
530 – Accounts Payable
535 – Cash and Deposit Management
550 – Travel and Reimbursements
555 – Capital Assets
Employee Handbook (October 15 2019)
COVID-19 Related Resolutions, Policy and Procedures and Plans
Below are formal actions taken by the Board in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Resolution 2020-03 Declaration of Emergency, COVID-19
- Resolution 2020-04 Declaration of Emergency, Waiver of Bidding
- 272 Telecommuting Policy
- 392 – Continuity of Operations Plan
- 527 – Use of Electronic Signatures
- COVID-19 Safety and Exposure Plan (Updated November 19 2020)
- Crisis Management Communication Plan
District Annual Reports
The Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District Annual Report is prepared to provide you, the interested resident, a review of the past year. This report is required by the state to be completed at least 150 days by the end of the year (RW 43.09.220) If you have any questions regarding the information within these reports, please contact the District Clerk at (206) 429-3852.
District Annual Reports
- 2014 Financial Report
- 2015 Financial Report
- 2016 Financial Report
- 2017 Financial Report
- 2018 Financial Report
- 2019 Financial Report
- 2020 Financial Report (Coming by May 31, 2021)
District Annual Budgets
- 2019 Budget
- 2020 Budget
- 2021 Proposed Budget (Coming in January 2021)
Washington State Auditor Reports
The Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District by legislation must have an audit at least every two years by the Washington State Auditors Office (WSAO). The WSAO does our audit on site every three years. Special Note-The WSAO elected to do a 4-year audit for 2012-2015 due to the timing of the audit.
Certification of Levies
The Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District receives financing each year from a Metropolitan Park District levy on real and personal property which was voter approved on November 3, 2008 when the District was established. Each year the amount of the financing changes due to the changes in property values in the district. Below you can look at each year’s levy certification and the amount of financing the District will receive.
- 2014 Levy Certification
- 2015 Levy Certification
- 2016 Levy Certification
- 2017 Levy Certification
- 2018 Levy Certification
- 2019 Levy Certification
- 2020 Levy Certification
- 2021 Levy Certification
Board Resolutions
2021 Board Resolutions
- 2020-01 Appointing Officers (Coming Soon)
- 2020-02 Auditing Officers (Coming Soon)
- 2020-03 Committees and WCIA Representative (Coming Soon)
2020 Board Resolutions
- 2020-01 Appointing Officers
- 2020-02 Auditing Officers
- 2020-03 Declaration of Emergency, COVID-19
- 2020-04 Declaration of Emergency, Waiver of Bidding
- 2020-05 Change Meeting Time
- 2020-06 Adopting Procedures for Filling Vacancies
- 2020-07 Appointing Replacement Clerk of the Board
- 2020-08 Equity (Moved to 2021)*
- 2020-09 Board Committees
- 2020-10 Rescinding Resolution 2020-06
- 2020-11 Declaration of Emergency
- 2020-12 Certifying Property Tax Levy and Adopting an Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2021
- 2020-13 Property Tax Increase
- 2020-14 Substantial Need Resolution
- 2020-15 Amendment to 2020 Budget
Board Resolution Archives
- Click here to view Board Resolutions from previous years.
Past Agendas and Minutes (Archive)
- Click here to view Board Agendas and Minutes from previous years.