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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 06/22/1988 Marie Jensen y ' City Wrk PARKS COMMITTEE MINU ` JUNE 22, 1988 Councilmembers present: Steve Dowell , Chair; Jon Johnson, Judy Woods. Staff present: Brent McFall , Barney Wilson, Tony McCarthy, Helen Wickstrom, Jack Ball , Patrice Thorell , Lori Hogan, Robyn Bartelt, Cheryl Fraser, Karen Michel , Pam Rumer, Ramona Valdez, Priscilla Shea, May Miller, Liz Carpenter. Also present: Lyle Price, Valley Daily News; Grace Hiranaka, Kent Arts Commission; Ted Bower, Architect. TREE PLANTING ALONG FREEWAY Wilson introduced Ted Bower to discuss the planting of trees for approximately 5 miles from I-405 to Central Avenue along the Valley Freeway. Bower feels that tall Lombardy poplars will screen the warehouses and billboards that align the west wide of the freeway. Dowell agreed that the trees would make a pretty vista. Bower reported that some resarch has been done concerning the cost of trees, and that he and other members of the Parks Committee will further investigate the feasibility of the project. BUDGET The Department Operations Review was presented to committee members. Wilson pointed out that all divisions within the Parks Department have grown considerably. Members of the committee expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Parks Department. When asked in what areas the committee members would like to see more emphasis placed, Dowell commented that he wants to see that the Senior Activity Center and Special Populations are supplied with adequate equipment and supplies to meet the needs of both growing programs. Johnson replied that he would like to see all of the fields lighted at Russell Road. Wilson explained that what the department needs is another facility similar to the Russell Road fields that will accommodate the program's increasing participation. The department is investigating the possibility of such a facility. Johnson also suggested more parking at the Kent Commons. Wilson explained that there have been problems with acquiring property for the expansion of the parking lot at the Commons, but this is still a department priority. Woods recommended more parks on the East Hill . r Parks Committee Minutes June 22, 1988 Page 2 Dowell mentioned an article that appeared in the Valley Daily News that raised concerns because the Food Bank pays rent to reserve space at the Kent Commons. Wilson explained that the Kent Commons rents the facility to such organizations as the Food Bank at much lower than the going rate. The Food Bank is not charged for many of its functions, however. Dowell suggested that someone write a letter to the paper to clear up the misunderstanding. McFall pointed out the decrease in the Maintenance Division's expenditures. Wilson reported that this is partially due to the personnel shift when Bill Stevens retired. McFall also commented that Maintenance is geared for organized activities, but not for the unorganized activities. This led to the discussion of vandalism, which has become a major problem for the Parks Department. Dowell questioned whether it is feasible to have the Police Department patrol the park areas. McFall commented that that was originally the plan, but eventually it ceased. Wilson suggested some type of incentive program to keep up the morale of Maintenance personnel that will at the same time give them incentive to help eliminate the vandalism. Wickstrom suggested that perhaps McCarthy would allow the Parks Department to budget for a park security position. 2689R-09R i • 22 1988 - C o-L .n VIOL-, 3�10 15, aisc St" 3?-q -lz{q� mom. 3-545 51 fiNA-Y-j � �l�o e 2 TED BOWER ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS 3860 East 01live St-net Seattle lVashingtaa 98122 (206) 329-1441 June 8, 1988 Editor Valley Daily News : This is a suggestion for a low-cost beautification project for the East Valley Freeway: it might be undertaken jointly by Kent and Renton. It is a simple concept. On the west side of the roadway from Central Avenue north to #405 plant a single line of Lombardy poplars , widely spaced to allow each tree to reach its full diameter and height. Lombardy poplars are a noble tree ; they grow as high as 100 feet and they have a dramatic columnar form. In the fall their foliage turns a rich gold. They thrive in moist soil . Such a wall of trees would eliminate potential billboard sites completely on the west side of the freeway. They would transform it into a majestic avenue which would be a landmark for the entire valley, both at at ground level and from the air. Sincerely yours , o Ae COPY TO: Barney Wilson Kent Parks and Recreation Department _—r" x 1p Architect � N \t� wants '167 to sprout \ tall poplars ' Plan requires ' . funds, state OK 8y LYLE PRICE $tall Reporter Architect Ted Bower would like to %cc trees instead or bill- �a4rl bu:od%growing along the Valley Fu•cway I�Gy In ht% mind's eye, Bower, n Seattle ntchilecl who designed Kent Conunons, envisions a 'Lombardy pop- 1 r r lars are a noble tree. They grow as high as 100 feet and they f have a dramatic columnar form. In the tali their `= "' foliage turns a rich gold.'—Ted Bower, architect ^w^�3' ` ''� t'', 3 a Staff photo by MAncus n DONNFn %lately Inc of Lombardy poplars Poplars like these at Kent Memorial Park are popular breaks running ulnnq the wc%l side of the Ircca Ih n ay,enriching the land%cape fie would full about$I0a gc%tcd the tree% cxlcn\I to bnef- for Vullcy connnulers. tree, which figures out (I)about slate 405 in Renton,which would "Lombardy poplars are a $2,(100 a mile if the poplar% me lake%cpnmlc approval Innn that noble tree," he said. "'(hcy spaced 30 reel apart. Wilson cif sofficials. grow a%high a% IM reel and they said. 'l hcy should be widely Jim Johmon. a right-ol-wary have a dramatic columnar form spomcd to allow each tree to reach resentchcr with live -;late faun%- lo the fall, their lulinge turns a it,full diameter and height,Bow- porntion department, gnid the rich gold. Such a wall of free% Grand Wilson agreed. agency doc%n'(often plan( land- would eliminate potential hill- 7be Kent Parks Derailment %coping it%cif,but low;given per- board %fte% completely. 'I hey has planted Lombardy poplars nti%%ion at cflic%which expressed would hanslorm if into n nta cslic around its bnllficlds, such as on fnlcrem Ile%aid only It problem, avenue which would be n and- Russcll Road. Kent C1nunons Such as free%blowing flown casi- Mark for the entire Valley, built playlields and Memorialratk on ly or slopes too narrow or too m t tt1 ground level and frohe Central Avenue *I he tr % look sleep to accommodate the trees, air " gaol, widastand wind%fortm and would prevent smlc approval. Although there's a certain require abnosl no ntnintcnance, And it's possible (flat existing amount of red tape—like hooting Wilson %aid They grow to fill hillbomd%would not be gl:mdhr the noncy and gelling approval impressive height in ju%1 live to Ihcred, eliminating that fit-u- Innn .title lramporlalion and city 10 yellr%,he said glance shopping for cig:uelte% ullicials — the initial reaction Wilson invited(tower to make and Willing suit,;. was all Sullies. a pitch to file Kent City Council Said Bob Bcrger of the state "I like the iden," quid Barney ('arks Connnillce, which will transportation depnrOnenC "I Wilson, Kent parks director. "I make a recommendation to file think it would be'ftntgh luck'For like greenery.' full council Bower also sug- Ihebilllwfudq." DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ORGANIZAIIDNAL CURT— CITY COUNCIL — — — — — — — — MAYOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR Policy I � COUNCIL— — _ — _ _ _ _ _ _ — — DIRECTOR _ _ _ _ KENT ARTS COMMITTEE PARKS b RECREATION COMMISSION _ _ _ _ _ _ t Public Information and _ — — _ i — Program Marketing Coord. RECREATION MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT OF SUPERINTENDENT SUPERINTENDENT PARKS ADMINISTRATION CULTURAL AND LEISURE (DIVISION HEAD) (DIVISION HEAD) (DIVISION HEAD) SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT I (DIVISION HEAD) KENT REC ,OMNON PREC CAPITAL SENIOR PERSONNEL ADMIN. PROJECT CENTER SERVICES/ )iv.: 14 full time MGMT. BUDGET/ 3 reg. part-time PLANNING — — — KENT ARTS Div,: 13 full time COMMISSION 5 reg. part-time GROUNDS NURSERYMAN PARK CULTURAL SPECIAL CITY MA1NT. LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT A LEISURE POPULATIONS ART FUND/ PROGRAMS RESOURCE PROPERTY Div.: 18 full time CENTER ACQUISITIONS 1 reg. part-time Div.: 5 full time 4 reg. part-time GOLF COMPLEX SUPERINTENDENT (DIVISION HEAD) 18 HOLE 9 HOLE MINI DRIVING COURSE COURSE COURSE RANGE Div.: 6 full time J PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET PERCENT OF TOTAL MFENDITURES BY PROGRAM Pat'ky, Administration 10.5% 12.4%, 12,1% 11.0% 12.7% Recreation 36.5%. 32.0% • 31 .3%. 28.9% 28.2 6enlof- Center 8.u%' 8.O% 8.9% 10.7% 12.0% Parks Maintenance 36,1% 38.59s 37.0°e 33.4°, 29.3% Cultural and Arts 6.89s 6.5% 7.8% 10.8% 13.3% Special Population 2.1% 2.5% 2.99/. 5.2% 4.5% TOTAL • 100.0% 100,0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Parks Maint Cost Allocation -8,9 -18.4% -19.0% -15.9% -2.6% PERCENT OF REVENUE BY PROGRAM Parks Administration 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Recreation 82% 78% 74% 69% 66% Senior Center 5% 6% 7% 9% 11% Parks Maintenance 1% 1% 2% 3% 1% Cultural and Arts 10% 12% 12% 14% 15% Special Population 2% 3% 5% 5% 7% TOTAL 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% UMBER p 0 F�0 1957 1 0.9 0.0 p.7 0.0 0.15 0.4 0.3 0.2 �g07 0.A 0 A90 g20 QROWS 10994 _vcm P e3 �J.,JI I 8e Boo 700 soo 500 400 300 200 1'9Sg 100 Q 1983 i447 ACRES Ta 7413 ACRES pp,�A ANT 1906 T� 1955 25 24 22 re 20 1S 10 4 14 J� 12 Z 10 �.1 8 � 6 Z 4 198E 2 0 1985 1qgk5 ORpW5 TO 25,5p0 ��T�CIPI�T1� 10 1988 100 90 80 70 60 V a 50 40 30 20 1988 10 41,011 p,OVWS 10 87.700 0 1983 0 URE SEIslas �VICE.S �U so 50 �.o ta �a a 20 10 gas 0 1983 32.563 t�R0,05 TO 52.�i3 SPECIAL POPULATION PARTICIPANTS 1983 TO 1985 6 5 4 N C v 3 N O 2 1 0 1983 1988 152 GROWS TO 5.112 0 coup Gu 'Sc pp.0 �ricip GOLF 10 ,g8� 210 200 190 190 170 160 150 140 130 a 110 100 90 Be 70 60 50 40 1g00 30 20 10 0 19g3 g3.524 gitoo �� 2p1•130 ALL t DM50N 1953 19BB roo 500 400 N .Q tll .300 3 200 100 1905 0 1953 373,741 GRO'N'- 1Q 577,254 10 1997 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1 0•9 0.8 tt 0.7 a 0.5 p.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 1957 0.1 0 19R3 g53 GRO'A15 TO 1317 RRN1AL5 Marie Jensen City rk r PARKS COMMITTEE MIND JUNE 22, 1988 Councilmembers present: Steve Dowell , Chair; Jon Johnson, Judy Woods. Staff present: Brent McFall , Barney Wilson, Tony McCarthy, Helen Wickstrom, Jack Ball , Patrice Thorell , Lori Hogan, Robyn ;Barteit, Cheryl Fraser, Karen Michel , Pam Rumer, Ramona Valdes!, Priscilla Shea, May Miller, Liz Carpenter. Also present: Lyle Price, Valley Daily News; Grace Hiranaka, Kent Arts Commission; Ted Bower, Architect. TREE PLANTING ALONG FREEWAY Wilson introduced Ted Bower to discuss the planting of trees for approximately 5 miles from I-405 to Central Avenue along the Valley Freeway. Bower feels that tall Lombardy poplars will screen the warehouses and billboards that align the west wide of the freeway. Dowell agreed that the trees would make a pretty vista. Bower reported that some resarch has been done concerning the cost of trees, and that he and other members of the Parks Committee will further investigate the feasibility of the project. BUDGET The Department Operations Review was presented to committee members. Wilson pointed out that all divisions within the Parks Department have grown considerably. Members of the committee expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Parks Department. When asked in what areas the committee members would like to see more emphasis placed, Dowell commented that he wants to see that the Senior Activity Center and Special Populations are supplied with adequate equipment and supplies to meet the needs of both growing programs. Johnson replied that he would like to see all of the fields lighted at Russell Road. Wilson explained that what the department needs is another facility similar to the Russell Road fields that will accommodate the program's increasing participation. The department is investigating the possibility of such a facility. Johnson also suggested more parking at the Kent Commons. Wilson explained that there have been problems with acquiring property for the expansion of the parking lot at the Commons, but this is still a department priority. Woods recommended more parks on the East Hill . q� Parks Committee Minutes June 22, 1988 Page 2 Dowell mentioned an article that appeared in the Valley Dail .News that raised concerns because the Food Bank pays rent to reserve space at he Rent Commons. Wilson explained that the Kent Commons rents the facility to such organizations as the Food Bank at much lower than the going rate, The Food Bank is not charged for many of its functions, however. Dowell suggested that someone write a letter to the paper to clear up the misunderstanding. McFall pointed out the decrease in the Maintenance Division's expenditures. Wilson reported that this is partially due to the personnel shift when Bill Stevens retired. McFall also commented that Maintenance is geared for organized activities, but not for the unorganized activities. This led to the discussion of vandalism, which has become a major problem for the Parks Department. Dowell questioned whether it is feasible to have the Police Department patrol the park areas. McFall commented that that was originally the plan, but eventually it ceased. Wilson suggested some type of incentive program to keep up ,t .,mgrale of Maintenance personnel that will at the same time give them in,"active to help eliminate the vandalism. Wickstrom suggested that perhaps McCarthy would allow the Parks Department to budget for a park security position. 2689R-09R TED BOWED ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS 4960 East Olive Street S+Mttle lVashingtoit 98122 (206) 329-1441 June 8, 1988 Editor Valley Daily News : This is a suggestion for a low-cost beautification project for the East Valley Freeway: it might be undertaken jointly by Kent andlRenton. It is a simple concept. On the west side of the roadway from Central Avenue north to #405 plant a single line of Lombardy poplars , widely sp#ced to allow each tree to reach its full diameter and height. Lombardy poplars are a noble tree; they grow as high as 100 feet and they have a dramatic columnar form. In the fall their foliage turns a rich gold. They thrive in moist soil . Such a wall of trees would eliminate potential billboard sites completely on the west side of the freeway. They would transform it into a majestic avenue which would be a landmark for the entire valley, both at at ground level and from the air. Sincerely yours , COPY TO: Barney Wilson Kent Parks and Recreation Department 4cpe, t q is Architect wvant!s� 167 n� to sprout „ 5r; 4 tall poplars Plan requires x funds, state OK By LYLE PRICE "n Stag Reporter Architect Ted Bower would 1 1 like to see trees iustentj or bill- boards growing along the Valley Freeway. In his mind's eye, Bower, a Seattle nrchilect who Resigned Kent Commons, envisions a 'Lombardy Oop- lars are a noble tree. They grow r'r`y'' as high as 100 fry, feet and they have a dramatic columnar fora. In the fall, their ''''�� ' '� � foliage turns a • rich gold.' —Ted Bawer, architect f` Staff photo by MArrm R.boNmn cuttely Ihic or Lrmlbardyy poplars Poplars Ilk*these at Kent Memorial Park are popular breaks running along the west skis of the freeway,ern iching the landscape 7'he cost would run about$10 a gc%tcd live trees extend Ili Intel- for Valley commuters, tree, which figures out to about state 405 In Renton.which would "Lombardy poplars are a $2,000 a nalle if the poplars ale lake scpnrate approval i'ti ul that noble free," lie said "they spaced 30 feel apart, Wil,1on elfyy'sillficinis. grow a%high as RX)feet and they sold The should be wide)}� Jlm Johnson. aright-or-wry Onve n drunratic columnar form. spaced to allow mail tree to#cue I researcher with ilia stale lounti- In the fall,their I'olia ! turns a ILI full diameter and height.Bow- porui[ion department. saki the rich gold. Such a wall,of bees Brand Wilson agreed. agency doesn't often Plant land- would climinale potential bill- The Kent Parks Department vcaping itself,but hag Dwelt per- board sites complolely. They has planted Lumbnrdy poplars mission to citiev whlell exorefiRd would tionslonn it into a nuf odic around,Its balli'teids,suet):as on interest.He said only a}lrobl$rn, nvenuc which would be a land- Rusvell Road. Kent C�mmons such as trees blowing down easl- mark for lire entire Valley,both playflelds and Memorial ark on ly or slopes too narrow or too aI vound level and from the Central Avenue. The IrAs accommodate look steep to acco daate the trees, air. golnl,withstand windstorms and would prevent slate approval. Although there's a certain require almost no maintenance. And it's possible III*icitisling amount of led tape—like finding W it ion said. They grow to mi billboards would not he pandfa- the honey and getting lapproval impressive height in just rive to thered, elitnhiathig mp-t nl-a- Irout state lrunsportntioa and city 10 yetirs,he said. glance shopping for c4arelles olliciais — the inilial�reaction Wilson invited Bower to make mid hall gsuits. was all%illiles. a pitch Ili the Kent City Cnoncil Said Bob Derger of Ilse %talc "1 like the idea,"suits Barney Parks Committee. which will transporlation deparlrll�Cnt: "q Wilson, Kent parks director. "I snake a reconunendation to [lie Think it would be'Ic'061t, l'k"',for like greenery. full council. Bower also sug- life billboards." .3 s I DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION � CITY COUNCIL — — — — — — — — MAYOR' � I � t CITY ADMINISTRATOR Policy COUNCIL_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ — _ _ DIRECTOR _ _ _ _ KENT ARTS CONNITTEE PARKS A RECREATION COMMISSION Public Information and _ — — — i — Program Marketing Coord. RECREATION MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT OF SUPERINTENDENT SUPERINTENDENT PARKS ADMINISTRATION CULTURAL AND LEISURE (DIVISION HEAD) (DIVISION HEAD) (DIVISION HEAD) 'SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT 1 I (DIVISION HEAD) KENT REC COMMONS PROGRAM CAPITAL SENIOR PERSONNEL ADMIN. PROJECT CENTER SERVICES/ Div.: 14 full time MGMT. BUDGET/ 3 reg. part-time PLANNING — — — KENT ARTS Div.: 13 full time COMMISSION 5 reg. part-time GROUNDS NURSERYMAN PARK CULTURAL SPECIAL CITY MAINT. LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT A LEISM POPULATIONS ART FUND/ PROPERTY Div.: 18 full time PROGRA5 RCENTERE ACQUISITIONS 1 reg. part-tisae Div.: 5 full time 4 reg. part-time GOLF COMPLEX SUPERINTENDENT (DIVISION HEAD) 18 HOLE 9 HOLE MINI DRIVING COURSE COURSE COURSE RANGE Div.: 6 full time PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET PERCENT OF TOTAL F.3iPIU4DITURBS BY PROGRAM Patkg; Administration 1q.5gb 12.995 12.1%i 11.0% 12.7% Recreation 36.5% 32.0a;• 31.3% 28.9% 28.2% Senior Center • 8,c►%' � , 8.0% 0.9*-, 10.7% 12.0% Parks Maintenance 36,1% 38.50,s 37.0%, 33.4% 29.3% Cultural and Arts 6.8% 6.5% 7.8s& 10.8% 13.3%' Special Population 2.1% 2.5% 2.9% 5.2% 4.5% TOTAL- 100.0% 10010% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Parks Maint Cost Allocation -8.9:10 -18,0!% -19.0% ^15.9% -2.6% PERCENT OF REVENUE BY PROGRAM Parks Administration 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Recreation 82% 78% 74% 69% 66% Senior Center 5% 6% 7% 9% 11% Parks Maintenance 1% 1% 2% 3% 1% Cultural and Arts 10% 12% 12% 14% 15% Special Population 2% 3% 5% 5% 7% TOTAL 100% 100% 100% 100% 10011. 1 t' �9117 { 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 w b 0.'5 0•4 { 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 103 520 GROVIS 1 0 994 800 TOTAL PARI, , ACRE 198l TO, 1988 i 700 600 S00 400 300 200 100 a i 0 1983 447 ACRES TO 748 1 ACRES r 1 � 26 24, 22 20 is �^ 16 Q 12 1- 6 2 14,645 QVtoWS 25,600 1 10 198s lad so 80 70 so SO so 0 40 30 20 10 0 1�3 41,011 t 1ZQ'�S 10 197,700 ,'ra t• ��,� 60 CULTURAL 1983 TO igas IE:RV]cE: , so --- 40 b 30 U 20 f0 0 1983 32,885 O'ROWS TO 5Z 413 1 g88 r r SPECIAL POPULATION PARTDCIPANT 1983 TO 1988 6 5 4 air v c 0 3 H 7 O i 2 1 0 1983 1905 152 BROWS TO 5,112 9 GO,�f � 3 O 19f1Q 210 2p0 190 190 170 160 i50 14Q 13a � ^� 12a 110 10p 0 ya 00 7a 6Q 50 40 30 t 20 10 Y0 20t.130 Q 1963 g3.524 t3� 600 ALL DIWSION AND aaLF PARTIC1P 12 3 ro 19ss Tll S00 "" i 400 0 0 300 200 100 0 1963 373,741 9�3YYS TO1950 577,254 i � � r 190 t'0 1887 1.� 1.3 , 1.2 i.1 1 0.9 p.8 0.7 p,6 0.5 IDA 0.3 0.2 0,1 0 i 3 gg3 QRdvtS 10 1317 R81�fA�