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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 03/18/2004Parks and Human Services Committee Minutes March 18, 2004 Committee Members Present: Chair Julie Peterson, Debbie Raplee, Deborah Ranniger The meeting was called to order by Chair Julie Peterson at 4:08 p.m. Chair Peterson announced that Item 4.) 2004 Interlocal Waterfowl Agreement has been removed. 1. Approval of Minutes of February 19, 2004 Councilmember Ranniger moved to approve the minutes of February 19, 2003. Councilmember Raplee seconded and the motion carried. 2. King County Cultural Development Authority Grant - Accept Councilmember Ranniger moved to recommend accepting the $3,400.00 grant from King County Cultural Development Authority and authorize expenditure of funds for the "Black to My Roots" presentation. Councilmember Raplee seconded and the motion carried. 3. King County Community and Human Services/Disabilities Grant - Accept Superintendent Lori Hogan shared that this grant does not include grant matching requirements and the there are no additional expenses to the city. Councilmember Raplee moved to recommend accepting the King County Community and Human Services/Developmental Disabilities Grant and authorize expenditure of funds for the "Access the Future" computer class program. Councilmember Ranniger seconded and the motion carried. 4. 2004 Interlocal Agreement for Waterfowl Management - Authorize [REMOVED] 5. 2004 Divisional Work Projects Director John Hodgson summarized the 2004 Work Plans as listed below and noted that some of the projects and programs will return to the committee for recommendation and Council approval. Recreation: • Kent Jr. High School Closure. The school will become a magnet school and provide computer and technological classes in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and the city. • Pool/Recreation Facilities Study. The pool is old with failing mechanical systems. It was constructed when the city's population was 40,000 and does not meet the standards for a potential increase to 120,000. A feasibility study will be conducted. • Arts Plan Implementation $2/per capita. The plan is developed for one and five years. Each year a committee recommendation is required. • Sponsorships. Funding comes from local businesses and grants. • Recreation Programs - Value, Sportstown, Youth. Staff will present various recreational, athletic and cultural programs, and notable awards to the committee. • Arts - Audience Expansion/Diversity. New marketing venues will be developed to increase patronage. The Canterbury Faire Medieval event will slowly be transitioned to become more of a multi-cultural showcase. Human Services • One Stop Human Services Center. The Health Department has pulled out, so the committee is looking for a new, smaller building. The Human Services Committee is pursuing a Section 108 loan. CDBG funds will be used to front the costs of acquisition. Grants and donations will be solicited. • Homeless. The Homeless Committee will continue to track the homeless population and provide enforcement and services. A hygiene area will be placed within the One Stop Human Services Center to save the cost of a mobile unit and for better accessibility to patrons. • VAWA Visitation and Exchange Center. Staff will locate a building to create a safe and supervised venue for parents and children to be exchanged for visitation days or have supervised visitation. • Application Cycle. Local agencies apply for Federal and Capital funds. Staff and the Human Services Commission determine funding awards. • Suburban Cities Association Human Services Task Force. Conducting a survey within South King County to look at gaps in programs. Parks Planning and Development • Permits/Build: 1. 3 Friends Fishing Hole. State funds will be used to develop a picnic area and disabled fishing pier on the Green River. Construction is planned for 2005 and opening in 2006. 2. X-Park. If consensus is accomplished with Arbor Village, staff will start the planning process. 3. Service Club Ballfields The goal is to build the entire park with donations. Service Club volunteers will assist in solicitations. • Town Square Park. Link Old Town Park to downtown station. • Adopt Clark Lake Master Plan. A Citizen Advisory Group of ten people representing difference disciplines has been established to assist in developing a master plan. Administration • Foundation/Planned Giving. A twelve person non profit committee was created to find individuals and groups to donate property and money to the department as a legacy to loved ones. Facilities • Aging Buildings. Continue with current life cycle program. • Bricks/Landscaping at City Hall Campus. Lose bricks and uneven • sidewalks are a safety issue and will be replaced. • City Hall Plumbing. The system is old and needs replacement. • East Hill Shops (Phase 1). Construction of the new site continues. • Russell Road Nursery. New nursery being developed. Parks Maintenance • Vandalism. A consortium will be established with the School District, the Chamber and the Kent Downtown Partnership to join forces in combating local vandalism. • Life Cycle Projects. Continue to preserve assets through the life cycle program. Riverbend Golf Complex • Professional Golf Management (PGM) Contract. PGM manages lessons, Par 3, and food Services at the Driving Range. Staff is researching the current operation and will present a plan to the committee by June. 6. 2003 Fourth Quarter Report. John suggested the committee read the report for informational purposes only. Questions can be addressed at the next committee meeting if necessary. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.