HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 09/21/2006Parks and Human Services Committee
Meeting Minutes
September 21, 2006
Council members present: Deborah Ranniger, Debbie Raplee, Bob O'Brien
The Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee meeting was called to order by
Debbie Ranniger at 5:04 p.m.
Added Items:
7. Riverbend Golf Complex Merchandise Sales
8. Announcements
1. Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2006 - Accept
Debbie Raplee moved to accept the meeting minutes of July 20, 2006. Bob O'Brien
seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
2. King Conservation District Grant for Clark Lake Park Forestry Plan - Accept and Amend
Budget
A $3,360.000 reimbursable grant was received from the King Conservation District to
contract with Sound Urban Forestry to evaluate the Clark Lake Park urban forest and
prepare a report with recommendations to protect and nurture the forest. Based on this
report, reforestation of the park is underway using volunteer efforts during the October
planting event - ReLeaf.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council accept the King Conservation District Number
9 Grant of $3,360.00 to fund the Clark Lake Forestry Management Plan, and approve the
expenditure of funds in the Clark Lake Management Plan budget. Debbie Raplee
seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
3. King Conservation District Grant for Clark Lake Park Inlet Reforestation - Accept and
Amend Budget
A $16,707.50 reimbursable grant from the King Conservation District was received to
alter a man-made inlet located on the 248th side and southeast corner of Clark Lake
Park. The inlet travels north into the lake. The funds will assist in making a more natural
site by installing large woody debris, boulders and plantings along the banks. This work
was completed by Park staff, volunteers and Boy Scouts completing Eagle Scout
projects.
Superintendent Lori Flemm clarified that native plants originate in the northwest, not
brought over from other states or other countries. Woody debris is unwanted stumps
and tree trunks used in landscaping to provide a natural habitat for salmon and fish by
decreasing in the erosion of streams. The staff hours as listed in the grant
application/agreement are charged out to the Parks maintenance budget.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend Council accept the King Conservation District
Number 9 Grant of $16,707.50 to fund Clark Lake Inlet Reforestation, and approve the
expenditure of funds in the Native Plants budget. Bob O'Brien seconded and the motion
carried 3-0.
4. Safeco Grant for Service Club Ballfields Scoreboard - Accept and Amend Budget
Service Club Park was selected as one of fifteen youth baseball and softball fields around
the nation to receive four electronic scoreboards from Safeco Insurance Company
through "Playball," ar national community relations grant program.
Service Club Park has received a total of $500,000.00 in grant funds and donations from
local service clubs, Washington State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation, a
King County Youth Sports Facility Grant and King Conservation District funding.
The new community park will be dedicated on Saturday, November 4, 2006
beginning at 11:00 a.m. The public is invited to the ceremony.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend Council accept the Safeco Insurance Company Grant
of $19,542.00 to fund the Service Club Ball Park Scoreboard purchase, and approve the
expenditure of funds in the Service Club Ball Park budget. Debbie Raplee seconded and
the motion carried 3-0.
5. ReLeaf Event - Informational
October 14, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Clark Lake Park (SE 240th & SE 248th).
Superintendent Lori Flemm introduced Victoria Andrews, the new Fund Development
Coordinator. This year volunteers will be removing plants and planting native vegetation
along the banks of the outlet stream. The stream was restored at a previous ReLeaf
event two years ago. The stream renovation was so successful that salmon were spotted
coming up Wandering Creek.
6. Make-A-Difference Day Event - Informational
October 28, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Three-Friends Fishing Hole (So. 196th
St. and 58th Place). Victoria explained that Make-A-Difference Day is a national
celebration in its 11th year. Volunteers will be planting and mulching native trees and
shrubs at Three Friends Fishing Hole. This is a new park that won't be completed until
spring 2007. The park is dedicated to three members of the Senior Center who died in a
small plane crash while on a fishing trip in Alaska. This will be the first accessible fishing
area on the Green River.
7. Riverbend Golf Complex Merchandise Sales
Bob O'Brien was concerned with the high expense numbers in Merchandise Sales for the
first quarter of 2006 compared to 2005. Superintendent of Golf Operations explained
that because of the new purchasing system - payments for goods received are reported
prior to revenue reports, resulting in expenses showing a transitory loss. The August
revenue report will show an actual increase of $20,000 in 2006.
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8. Announcements
9/22, Begins at 4:00 p.m. 1st Avenue Block party by the merchants and KDP
9/14, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ReLeaf Event at Clark Lake Park
9/28, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Make-A-Difference Day at Three-Friends Fishing Hole
9/28, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Kent Senior Center Anniversary Celebration
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Teri Petrole,
Parks and Human Services Committee Secretary