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Parks and Human Services Committee Minutes
May 19, 2005
Committee members present: Deborah Ranniger, Debbie Raplee, Tim Clark
The Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee was called to order by Deborah
Ranniger at 4:05 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
Clark moved to approve the Parks and Human Services Committee meeting minutes of
the April 21, 2005. Raplee seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
2. Interlocal Agreement with Auburn for Home Repair Services - Authorize and
Amend Budget
Housing and Human Services Manager Katherin Johnson explained that the City of
Auburn is requesting the City of Kent continue to provide Home Repair services to
Auburn residents in 2005. An interlocal agreement outlining the services and
compensation must be executed. The City of Kent will be reimbursed by the City of
Auburn for all costs associated with the program for a sum of $154,000.000, including a
$15,400.00 administrative fee (10% of the contract).
Raplee moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the 2005 Interlocal
Agreement with City of Auburn for Home Repair Services and amend the Home Repair
budget. Clark second. The motion passed 3-0.
Discussion followed on the impacts of Community Development Block Grant funds
being cut by the Federal government and how this could negatively impact the Home
Repair Program.
3. Cultural Development Authority of King County 2005 Sustained Support Grant -
Accept and Amend Budget
Cultural Services Ronda Billerbeck informed the Committee that the Cultural
Development Authority of King County (dba “4Culture”) has awarded the Kent Arts
Commission $11,415.00 in Sustained Support funding through a competitive grant
process. The funding will support 2005 programs, including Spotlight Series
performances, Kent Kids’ Arts Day, Kent Summer Concert Series and two Missoula
Children’s Theatre residencies.
Clark moved to recommend accepting the Sustained Support grant in the amount of
$11,415.00 from the Cultural Development Authority of King County to support 2005
Kent Arts Commission programs, approving the expenditure of funds in the Kent Arts
Commission budget and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement, upon review by the
City Attorney. Raplee seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
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Discussion followed on King County funding challenges and finding new sources of
financial support.
4. Quota International Donation for Service Club Park - Accept and Amend Budget
On July 15, 2004, Quota International notified the Parks Committee of their intention to
match the $37,500.00 pledge from local service clubs to support of the Service Club ball
field project. Quota International is a women’s based service club that has supported
assistance to children in the Kent area for over 13 years. Representatives of the Quota
International service club will attend the June 7, City Council meeting to present the
$7,000.00 check.
Raplee moved to recommend accepting the donation of $7,000.00 from Quota
International of Kent Valley for the Service Club Park development and authorizing the
expenditure of funds in the Service Club Ball Fields budget. Clark seconded. Motion
passed 3-0.
5. Kent Lions Club Donation for Service Club Park - Accept and Amend Budget
Bill Westcott of the Kent Lion's Club presented a check for $24,000.00, which is final
payment of their original pledge made in 1999. Kent Service Clubs have pledged
$140,000.00 towards construction of the ball fields and $37,500.00 for the play
equipment. To recognize their contributions, ball fields and play equipment at the park
will be named for each club.
Bill reported that the Kent Lion's Club 34th Annual Cornucopia Days is July 17 through
18, and the Saturday Market's 22nd year starts June 4, through October 15. The market
runs every Saturday from 9:00 - 2:00 p.m., with several new vendors added this year. Bill
will also attend the June 7, City Council meeting to formally present the donation check.
Clark moved to recommend accepting the donation of $24,000.00 from the Kent Lions
Club in support of the Service Club Park development and authorizing the expenditure of
funds in the Service Club Ball Fields budget. Raplee seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
6. Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation Grant for Canterbury Park
Expansion - Accept and Amend Budget
Superintendent of Parks and Opens Space Lori Flemm shared that in 2004, Park staff
applied to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) and received a
$92,500.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund Program grant. These funds will be used
to purchase 9.1 acres adjacent to Canterbury Park at 244th and 100th Avenue.
Superintendent Flemm commended Project Manager Shane Gilbertson for securing this
grant.
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Raplee moved to recommend accepting the grant for $92,500.00 from the Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation for the Canterbury Park expansion, authorizing the
expenditure of funds in the Canterbury Acquisition and Development budget, and
approving the Mayor to sign the agreement, upon review by the City Attorney. Clark
seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
7. Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation Grant for Clark Lake Park -
Accept and Amend Budget
Superintendent of Parks and Open Space Lori Flemm stated that in 2004, Park staff
applied to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) and received a
$250,000.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund Program grant. These funds will be
used to purchase 4 acres adjacent to Clark Lake Park. Superintendent Flemm commended
Parks Planner Perry Brooks for securing this grant.
Clark moved to recommend accepting the grant for $250,000.00 from the Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation for the Clark Lake Park expansion, authorizing the
expenditure of funds in the Park Land Acquisition budget, and approving the Mayor to
sign the agreement, upon review by the City Attorney. Raplee seconded. The motion
passed 3-0.
8. Surplus Residential Structure and Allow Demolition at 13122 SE 251st Street -
Authorize
On March 21, 2005, the City purchased the property adjacent to Wilson Playfields at
13122 SE 251st Street to enhance the existing sports complex. The residential structure
and effects are being declared surplus to the needs of the City.
Raplee moved to recommend approving Council declare the structure and effects at
13122 SE 251st Street in Kent surplus and allow salvage and demolition. Clark seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
Superintendent Lori Flemm explained that with any surplus structure, the process is
putting it out to bid and the highest bidder moves it off the site. If the structure is not
suitable for selling, any usable products are recycled and then it is demolished.
Occasionally, the structure is used by the Police and/or Fire Departments for training
exercises before it is demolished.
9. Surplus Residential Structure and Allow Demolition at 10808 SE 248th Street -
Authorize
Superintendent Lori Flemm informed the Committee that on May 13, 2005, the City
purchased the 2.5 acres adjacent to Morrill Meadows Park at 10808 SE 248th Street to
expand the existing park. The residential house and shed are being declared surplus to the
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needs of the City. The structures located on this site were designated unsuitable to sell
and are scheduled for Police training exercises the weekend of May 21.
Clark moved to recommend approving Council declare the structures at 10808 SE 248th
Street in Kent surplus and allow salvage and demolition. Raplee seconded. The motion
passed 3-0.
10. Mill Creek Earthworks Park Stairs - Informational
Superintendent Lori Flemm reported that the firm of Staaleson Engineering was hired to
assess the structures at Mill Creek Earthworks Park, located at 7423 E. Titus Street.
Severe weathering, splits, openings for rot invasion, poor handrail design, weak
connections and rotting wood was discovered in many structures. Staff proposes the
following:
• Eliminate stair tower.
• Use short stairs and long stairs as entrance to the park from Smith Street.
• Block off Mill Creek walking bridge at middle viewing area.
• Complete replacement with new framing schemes including concrete piers.
• Top priority in 2005 for safety reasons is replacing the short stairs.
Next step - the consultant is completing construction drawings.
Total cost:
Bring existing structures back to safe operating condition: $51,000 - 15 year/$3,433
yearly cost.
New framing scheme bring existing structure to a safe condition and extend useful life:
$114,000 - 40 year/$2,850 yearly cost.
Cost of routine maintenance, assuming oil-base stain application is applied ever two
years: $10,250 bi-annual.
11. Pool and Recreation Feasibility Study - Informational
Superintendent of Recreation and Cultural Services Lori Hogan stated that interviews
were conducted with five consulting firms made up of experts in pools, analysis and
engineering. References are currently being checked on the top two finalists. Staff
anticipate awarding the contract during the week of May 23. The study should be
completed by the first part of November. Superintendent Hogan thanked Deborah
Ranniger and Debbie Raplee for assisting on the interview panel.
12. Public Communication- Walk on:
Bob O'Brien 1131, Seattle Street, Kent opened discussion on city-employed Golf Pros vs.
contracted Golf Pros.
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Director John Hodgson responded that the city contracts 2-4 outside Golf Pros and
utilizes 4 city employee Golf Pros. City policy approves city golf pros teaching after 40
hours of work is completed, with pay based on a 80/20 split. This pay arrangement has
been reviewed by the internal auditor and follows the industry standard.
Mr. O'Brien plans to submit a Public Records Request to obtain payroll documentation.
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Teri Petrole
Parks and Human Services Committee Secretary