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Parks and Human Services Committee Minutes
January 19, 2006
Council Committee members present: Deborah Ranniger,
Ron Harmon, Bob O'Brien
The Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee meeting was called to order by
Chair Deborah Ranniger at 4:00 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
Bob O'Brien moved to approve the Parks and Human Services Committee meeting
minutes of the November 17, 2005. Ron Harmon seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
2. Lease Agreement with CLEARWIRE, LLC for Wireless Communications
Equipment at Wilson Playfields - Authorize
Parks and Open Space Project Manager Shane Gilbertson reported that the city leases park
property to cellular companies to install communications equipment and/or cell towers for a
fee. CLEARWIRE, LLC is requesting authorization to install wireless communications
equipment at Wilson Playfields (refer to Exhibit C and D). As part of the lease agreement,
CLEARWIRE, LLC will pay the City of Kent $1,350.00 per month. The funds collected from
lease agreements are used to offset lifecycle costs to replace lights and poles. T-Mobile
currently leases a light pole at Wilson Playfields for a cell tower, and no additional leases will
be considered at Wilson Playfields.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to enter into a lease
agreement with CLEARWIRE, LLC to install wireless communications equipment at
Wilson Playfields, to accept the monthly rental fee of $1,350.00 and approve the
expenditure of funds in the Light Pole Replacement budget. Bob O'Brien seconded and
the motion passed 3-0.
3. 2005 Fourth Quarter Fee-in-Lieu Funds - Accept and Amend Budget
Parks and Open Space Planner Perry Brooks explained that Ordinance 2975 requires
developers to dedicate open space in proximity to new construction sites or pay "fee-in-
lieu" funds. The fee-in-lieu is based on assessed land values. The funds must be used
for improvements at parks closest to the development and within five years of receipt.
Per Ordinance 2975, paragraph 12.04.450, the lot size determines the fees charged for
land development.
Between October and December 2005, the City of Kent received a total of $21,225.00
from developers who voluntarily paid fees, in lieu of dedicating park land to mitigate the
development of single family homes in two subdivisions. Bennett Sherman, LLC paid
$10,500 for Goff Short Plat and Skyline Construction paid $10,725.00 for Jessica’s Place
Development.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council accept the fee-in-lieu funds from developers
in the amount of $21,225.00 and authorize the expenditure of funds in the East Hill
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Skate Park and Mill Creek Earthworks Park budgets. Ron Harmon seconded and the
motion passed 3-0.
4. King County Parks Youth Sports Facility Grant for West Fenwick Park - Accept
and Amend Budget
Perry Brooks informed the Committee that staff received a grant from the King County
Parks Youth Sports Facility Grant program to fund improvements at West Fenwick Park.
Improvements include replacing the restroom and shelter building that was destroyed by
vandals, moving the existing half-basketball court to a new, safer location in the park
and expanding it to a full court, ading 15 parking stalls, relocating of the ADA stalls and
paving the entry from the parking lot to the new restroom.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend Council accept the King County Parks Youth Sports
Facility Grant of $35,000.00 to fund the West Fenwick Park Basketball Court Project and
approve the expenditure of funds in the West Fenwick Park Renovations budget. Bob
O'Brien seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
5. Town Square Plaza Carousel Sole Source Purchase - Authorize
John Hodgson reported that in 2006, the Parks Department will be constructing Town
Square Plaza at the municipal parking lot. One of the features of the park will be a carousel
and a mini portable ice skating rink. The carousel can be operated seasonally and used in
the community enhancing other events throughout the year. The carousel was inspected by
staff. The specially designed tractor trailer will be used for storing and transporting and is
included in the purchase price of $78,000.00. Staff received a pledge from the Kent Parks
Foundation to provide $48,000.00 of the purchase price.
Ron Harmon researched the exact same style carousel in Nevada and found that, at 12 years
older, and not including the tractor trailer storage unit, the cost was $10,000.00 more.
Horses are currently being sold to assist in the purchase. Additional funds will come from a
ride fee and rental fees for use at events throughout the city. In addition, the carousel can
be purchased with naming rights for five years. Rental contracts will ensure insurance
coverage.
As part of this purchase, and pursuant to Kent City Code Section 3.70.080, staff is
requesting the Mayor sign a Procurement Waiver (see attachment), as purchase of this
one-of-a-kind item qualifies as a limited single source condition.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to enter into a sole
source agreement with BUMPERS INC. to purchase the Bertazzon "Venetian Carrousel."
Ron Harmon seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
6. Western States Arts Federation Grant - Accept and Amend Budget
Cultural Services Manager Ronda Billerbeck announced that staff received two Western
States Arts Federation (WESTAF) grants for a total amount of $4,000.00, in support of
the Kent Arts Commission’s 2006 performing arts program. The two “TourWest” grants
fund the presentation of touring performances and educational activities in the 2005-
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2006 Spotlight Series season. $2,125.00 has been awarded to present Cantabile (a vocal
quartet) on February 3, and $1,875.00 has been awarded to present a performance of
Creole music and culture by Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience on February
28.
The grants were previously accepted as part of the City’s 2006 budget process. The
grant agreement mandates that the city contract with performers from outside the Kent
area.
7. Aquatic and Recreation Facility Feasibility Study - Informational
Acting Director Lori Hogan updated the Committee on the status of the Aquatic/Recreation
Feasibility Study. This Forward Thrust pool located at Kent Meridian High School was built in
1972. In 2002, the city took ownership of the pool from King County. At that time, Aquatic
Management Group was contracted to operate the pool. City staff inspected the building and
pool and found it was not structurally sound. Council directed staff to conduct a feasibility
study of the pool and in June 2005, GreenPlay was contracted. Results from focus groups
meetings, a citizen's survey and staff input, determined that Kent residents support a new
community pool and a recreation facility. The feasibility study is complete and will be
available within a month.
The next step is for staff and Council to review the study in order to chose a concept and
funding options. Lori and John clarified that the $12M in Councilmatic bonds approved by
Council in December does not include budgeting for the pool, but is dedicated to park
projects and land acquisition. No funding has been determined yet, but does depend on
Council approval. GreenPlay plans to conduct additional citizen surveys. The first survey will
determine basic funding, but mostly preferred amenities. The second survey will determine
exact funding.
The meeting adjourned at 4:28 p.m.
Teri Petrole
Secretary, Parks and Human Services Committee