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MAR 141988 PARKS COMMITTEE MINIMS
CITY OF KENT MARCH 9, 1988
CITY CLERK
Councilmembers present: Steve Dowell , Chair; Judy Woods.
Staff present: Brent McFall , Tony McCarthy, John Hillman, Barney_Wilson,
Helen Wickstrom, Neil Sullivan, Jack Ball , Patrice Thorell ,
Pam Rumer, Maggie LeMaster, Lea Britting.
Others present: John Steidel , LeRoy Charff, Dick King.
RIVERBEND GOLF COURSE - PHASE II - BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD
Wilson opened the meeting with introductions. Bids were opened for the golf
course landscaping, and the low bidder was Hall and Lindsay of Seattle. Six
bids were received. The golf course architect, Steidel , estimated the base
cost to be $1 ,410,000. Hall and Lindsay's bid was $1 ,297,600. There are no
unknowns at the golf course at this time.
Wickstrom noted that the Phase I cost was $386,293, including tax.
McFall questioned the number of trees being deducted from the golf course.
Steidel explained that the proposed tree deduction will only remove
approximately 10 percent of the trees (from 1600 to 1434) .
In response to Dowell 's question about the water hook-up, Wilson commented
that a line will be installed from Meeker Street to Pond B as a back-up water
supply. The cost of installation will be approximately $1 ,000.
McFall expressed concerns regarding the range of bids for the multi-color wire
being installed. Steidel agreed that some firms were obviously "off" in their
estimates. The lower bid amounts for this did not consider the color wire as
an additional expense over their base bid amount.
Wilson stated that the bid for the support structures has been delayed for one
week. He then introduced LeRoy Charff from ORB to inform Councilmembers and
others present of details involved with the golf course structures.
Charff mentioned and explained all support structures involved in the golf
course project. He showed drawings and explained the layout of the clubhouse
and surrounding facilities.
In response to Dowell 's question, Charff explained that the main. clubhouse
entrance is the only entrance to the golf course for the public, however,
there is a separate entrance for a maintenance crew whenever thp; golf course
requires maintenance.
Charff estimated the base cost of the support structures phase of the golf
course at $1 ,064,000. There will be 12 alternates, for a total !estimated cost
of $1 ,541 ,000.
Parks Commitee Minutes
March 9, 1988
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McCarthy and King both explained that the basic concern with financing the
golf course is sufficient coverage of debts. McFall noted that adjustments
will be made up until the date of completion. King stated that the City will
watch the timing of the sale of bonds. McCarthy also explained that there is
a possibility of selling commercial property located next to the golf course
for one million dollars. McCarthy expects the value of the commercial
property to increase once the golf course is built. Therefore, the City is
trying to delay the sale.
McFall stated that first revenues from the course will be applied to debt
coverage. If the revenues are not sufficient, the City is respohsible for
cost of the maintenance and operation of the golf course. However, the City
cannot pay for debt coverage.
McCarthy explained that it will take $4.3 million to finance the complete golf
course facility, and an additional $1 million for a reserve account and to pay
interest fees. Councilmembers and others present suggested that everyone
think about other deductions that can be made, and also to think of
contributions and other revenues to bring in.
Woods and Dowell approved the bid by Hall and Lindsay, and Wilson stated that
a letter from Steidel will be prepared and submitted to the City Council at
the next Council meeting.
NEXT PARKS C014MITTEE MEETING DATE
The next Parks Committee meeting date was moved from Wednesday, March 23,
1988, to Wednesday, March 30, 1988.
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