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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 01/19/2006 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 Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting Minutes January 19, 2006 Page 2 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- Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting Minutes January 19, 2006 Page 3 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