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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 10/26/1988 Marie Jensen • City C&k .J PARKS COMMITTEE M UTES OCTOBER 26, 1988 Councilmembers present: Steve Dowell , Chair; Jon Johnson, Judy Woods. Staff present: Jim Hansen, Mimi Castillo, Barney Wilson, Helen Wickstrom, Nancy Leahy, Neil Sullivan, Patrice Thorell , Jack Ball , Robyn Bartelt, Cheryl Fraser, Pam Rume r. Also present: Kay Shreve, Dave Monnie, Clarence Treichel and Ted Laudenbach, Kent Senior Advisory Committee; Dr. Katherine Grant-Bourne, Katherine Bourne and Ellen Bourne, Name-A-Park Contest; Lyle Price, Valley Daily News (see attached list). NEWLY ELECTED SENIOR ADVISORY C0*1ITTEE MEMBERS Bartelt introduced four Senior Advisory Committee board members, two of whom are newly elected to their positions -- Dave Monnie and Ted Laudenbach. Two other board members in attendance were Kay Shreve and Clarence Treichel . Dowell congratulated the newly elected members and thanked them for volunteering their time. Wilson questioned the length of term that members serve on the board. Bartelt explained that board members serve a two-year term. UPDATE ON GULF COURSE CONSTRUCTION Sullivan gave a brief update on golf course construction, explaining that with the exception of the trees, the course itself is almost complete. Planting of 120U-14UO trees will begin next week. Sullivan further reported that support structures would be completed by the end of December. Dowell questioned when the course would be available for use and if there would be a golf course sign. Sullivan informed the Committee that the opening of the new course is scheduled for June 10, 1989. Western Sign Company has been retained to design a golf course sign and they will be making recommendations for its location. UPDATE ON GOLF COURSE OPENING CEREMONIES Wilson reported that a social opening is planned for Friday, June 9, 1989, with no golf played that day. He further explained that there will be a Celebrity Golf Tournament on Saturday morning, to which those interested may purchase spots to play golf with a celebrity. Wilson reported that staff have been working with Howard Bogie and Doug McArthur, both of whom worked with the Safeco Classic. Wilson added that staff are continuing to make preparations for the opening ceremonies. NAME-A-PARK CONTEST Leahy introduced Katherine Bourne as the winner of the Name-A-Park contest. Bourne was awarded a $100 gift certificate for use in Kent Parks programs within the next year. Of the 250 entries submitted, Katherine's choice of "The Old Fishing Hole" was selected by a group of Rotarians. Dowell congratulated Katherine and presented her with a certificate. G Parks Committee Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 2 Woods moved to name the park "The Old Fishing Hole". Johnson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Dowell and Wilson agreed that the naming of the park should be placed on the Consent Calendar. UNION VOTE UPDATE Wilson informed the Committee that the results of the union vote had been released. Wilson explained that Parks Department employees voted 25-6, against union representation. WOkKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS Leahy explained that the purpose of "Parent-Friends" is closer two-way communication, and that the group's goal is to establish contact with the parent community of each school . Leahy reported that after holding the first meeting, the department received excellent feedback. Leahy then distributed an updated list of "Parent-Friends" (see attached). "WINGS OVER WASHINGTON" Thorell explained "Wings Over Washington", a special project which the State Centennial Committee has invited Kent to undertake and host. Thorell reported that the event will include air shows and IOU hot air balloons in a Centennial Hot Air Classic. Wilson asked that all City Council members share their views on the project. Thorell suggested a community task force to look at all options and opportunities available. PARKS RULES AND REGULATIONS ORDINANCE UPDATE Leahy read through changes and additions made to the ordinance by Parks Department staff, explaining why the changes were necessary. Leahy noted that Carolyn Lake from the City Attorney's Office had been working closely with the department in revising the ordinance. Woods questioned if there was a rental facilities fee structure available to the public. Leahy explained that a committee of Parks employees were currently working to develop consistency in facility and park rental rates. The Parks Committee will be furnished with this information as soon as the study is complete. Woods approved of the revisions and moved to add the ordinance to the Consent Calendar. Woods also requested that Leahy note on the cover of the ordinance that Parks staff are currently working to coordinate consistency in rental rates. 2689R-09R Parks Committee Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 3 In closing, Woods questioned whether the Parks Department had heard more regarding the acquisition of property on the East Hill for a park. Wilson reported that staff were still investigating possibilities for an East Hill park. Dowell congratulated the Parks Department for their Gold Medal Award, and adjourned the meeting. 2689R-09R La,L�iu ' I a 7 G- -8 v v kA-- 4 + i • KENT PARKS AND RECREATION PTSA PARENT/FRIENDS MASTER LIST 1988-1989 SCHOOL YEAR AS OF OCTOBER 26, 1988 CEDAR VALLEY ELEMENTARY JENKINS CREEK ELEMENTARY Zina Rodriguez Carolyn Zimmer 19666 SE 259th 26210 200th SE Kent, WA 98042 Kent, WA 98042 631-2945 631-3347 (Children in 1st grade & preschool) COVINGTON ELEMENTARY KENT ELEMENTARY CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY LAKE YOUNGS ELEMENTARY Linda Stephens 18804 129th P1. SE Renton, WA 98058 235-4637 (Child in 3rd grade) EAST HILL ELEMENTARY MARTIN SORTUN ELEMENTARY Aileen McCaughan Maureen Akins 9815 S 252nd 11842 SE 261st P1. Kent, WA 98032 Kent, WA 98031 854-9569 (Child in 3rd grade) (Children in 2nd & 8th grades) FAIRWOOD ELEMENTARY MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY Kathy Curtis 14256 SE 270th P1. Kent, WA 98042 630-5270 GRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY -a PANTHER LAKE ELEMENTARY SPRING GLEN ELEMENTARY Bill Welch 26802 148th Ave. SE Kent, WA 98042 H: 630-0900 W: 859-6692 (Children in grades 1 and 3) PARK ORCHARD ELEMENTARY STAR LAKE ELEMENTARY Debbie Montgomery 23320 113th P1. SE Kent, WA 98031 854-1629 (Children in preschool/2nd/ 9th grades) RIDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SUNNYCREST ELEMENTARY Mike Gaidos 15327 SE 179th Renton, WA 98058 H: 271-7869 W: 747-3674 (Child in 1st grade) SCENIC HILL ELEMENTARY ST. JAMES Shirley DiJulio 540 Scenic Way Kent, WA 98031 854-0241 (Children in kindergarten, 3rd and 5th grades) BOOS CREEK ELEMENTARY KENT VIEW CHRISTIAN Allison Griffin (Glenn) 13108 SE 232nd Ct. Kent, WA 98031 631-4574 (Child in kindergarten) SPRINGBROOK ELEMENTARY KENT VIEW CHRISTIAN Ray Monuteaux 20410 103rd S.E. Kent, WA 98031 H: 859-0133 W: 773-0205 (Children in grades 4,6,7) TOTEM JR. HIGH ST. ANTHONYIS Cathie Harris Pat Bostick 4635 Kent Court 411 S 36th Street Kent, WA 98032 Renton, WA 98055 H: 859-2531 W: 859-2531 255-3525 (Child in 8th grade) Marie Jensen .. City Cj&k PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES or-. YEN`I OCTOBER 26, 1988 Councilmembers present: Steve Dowell , Chair; Jon Johnson, Judy Woods. Staff present: Jim Hansen, Mimi Castillo, Barney Wilson, Helen Wickstrom, Nancy Leahy, Neil Sullivan, Patrice Thorell , Jack Ball , Robyn Bartelt, Cheryl Fraser, Pam Rumer. Also present: Kay Shreve, Dave Monnie, Clarence Treichel and Ted Laudenbach, Kent Senior Advisory Committee; Dr. Katherine Grant-Bourne, Katharine Bourne and Ellen Bourne, Name-A-Park Contest; Lyle Price, Valley Daily News (see attached list). NEWLY ELECTED SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Bartelt introduced four Senior Advisory Committee board members, two of whom are newly elected to their positions -- Dave Monnie and Ted Laudenbach. Two other board members in attendance were Kay Shreve and Clarence Treichel . Dowell congratulated the newly elected members and thanked them for volunteering their time. Wilson questioned the length of term that members serve on the board. Bartelt explained that board members serve a two-year term. UPDATE ON GULF COURSE CONSTRUCTION Sullivan gave a brief update on golf course construction, explaining that with the exception of the trees, the course itself is almost complete. Planting of 12UU-1400 trees will begin next week. Sullivan further reported that support structures would be completed by the end of December. Dowell questioned when the course would be available for use and if there would be a golf course sign. Sullivan informed the Committee that the opening of the new course is scheduled for June 10, 1989. Western Sign Company has been retained to design a golf course sign and they will be ,making recommendations for its location. UPDATE ON GOLF COURSE OPENING CEREMONIES Wilson reported that a social opening is planned for Friday, June 9, 1989, with no golf played ,that day. He further explained that there will be a Celebrity Golf Tournament on Saturday morning, to which tho$e interested may purchase spots to play golf with a celebrity. Wilson reported that staff have been working with Howard Bogie and Doug McArthur, both of whom worked with the Safeco Classic. Wilson added that staff are continuing to make preparations for the opening ceremonies. NAME-A-PARK CONTEST Leahy introduced Katherine Bourne as the winner of the Name*A-Park contest. Bourne was awarded a $100 gift certificate for use in Kentarks programs within the next year. Of the 250 entries submitted, Katherine's choice of "The Old Fishing Hole" was selected by a group of Rotarians, Powell congratulated Katherine and presented her with a certificet*, r Parks Committee Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 2 Woods moved to name the park "The Old Fishing Hole". Johnson Seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Dowell and Wilson geed that the naming of the park should be placed on the Consent Calendar. UNION VOTE UPDATE Wilson informed the Committee that the results of the union vote had been released. Wilson explained that Parks Department employees voted 25-6, against union representation. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS Leahy explained that, the purpose of "Parent-Friends" is closer two-way communication, and that the group's goal is to establish contact with the parent community of each school . Leahy reported that after holding the first meeting, the department received excellent feedback. Leahy then distributed an updated list of "Parent-Friends" (see attached). "WINGS OVER WASHINGTON" Thorell explained "Wings •Over Washington", a special project which the State Centennial Committee has invited Kent to undertake and host, Thorell reported that the event will include air shows and 100 hot air balloons in a Centennial Not Air Classic. Wilson asked that all City Council members share their views on the project. Thorell suggested a community task force to look at all options and opportunities available. PARKS RULES AND REGgLATIONS ORDINANCE UPDATE Leahy read through changes and additions made to the ordinance by Parks Department staff, explaining why the changes were necessary, Leahy noted that Carolyn Lake from the City Attorney's Office had been working closely with the department in revising the ordinance. Woods questioned if�there was a rental facilities fee structure available to the public. Leahy explained that a committee of Parks employees were currently working to develop consistency in facility and perk rental rates. The Parks Committee-will be furnished with this informatiow,4s soon as the study is complete. Woods approved of the revisions and moved to add the ordinance to the Consent Calendar. Woods also requested that Leahy note on the cover of the ordinance that Parks staff are currently working to coordinate consistency in rental rates. 26b9R-09R r ' Parks Committee Minutes Uctober 26, 1988 Page 3 In closing, Woods questioned whether the Parks Department hod heard more regarding the acquisition of property on the East Hill for a park. Wilson reported that staff were still investigating possibilities for an East Hill park. Dowell congratulated the Parks Department for their Gold Medal Award, and adjourned the meeting. 2689R-09R do n ✓ PhorLL � wa�- �-/� 3 3 a 7 KENT PARKS AND RECRffiATION PTSA PARENT/FRIENDS MAOTER UST, 1988-1989 SCROOL YEAR AS OF OCTOBER 26v 1988 CEDAR VALLEY BLINONTM JENKINS CREEK RIMUMM= Zina Rodriguez Carolyn Zimmer 19666 SE 259th 26210 200th SE Kent, WA 98042 Kent, WA 98042 631-2945 631-3347 (Children in 1dt ga�,ade & preschool) COVINGTON ELMMMIM KENT EI TARP CRESTWOOD ELEMENTM LAKE YOII Q8 E I Linda Stephens 18804 129th Pl. SE Renton, WA 98058 235-4637 (Child in 3rd grade) BUT HILL ELEMENTARY MARTIN SOEWN E , -�„ , RY Aileen McCaughan Maureen Akins 9815 S 252nd 11842 SE 261st, Pl+ Kent, WA 98032 Kent, WA 98031 854-9569 (Child in 3rd grade) (Children in 2nd ,& 8th grades) FAIRWOOD jjLW=WX MERIDIAN ELEME3N= Kathy Curtis 14256 SE 270th P� . Kent, WA 98042 630-5270 GRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY O'UIEN BLEN at=, PANTHER LAKE ELEUMARY SPRI O Q=E .0 Bill Welch 26802 148th Ave, SS Kent, WA 98042 H: 630-0900 W: 859-6692 (children in grades 7: and 3) PARK ORCHARD ELEMENTARY STAR LACE Ell T9ERY Debbie Montgomery 23320 113th P1. ,SE Kent, WA 98031 854-1629 (Children in preschool/2nd/ 9th grades) RIDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SUNNYCREST ELEME 'Ab&g Mike Gaidos 15327 SE 179th Renton, WA 98050 H: 271-7869 W: 747-3674 (Child in 1st grade) SCENIC HIkL ELEMENTARY ST, JAMES Shirley DiJulio 540 Scenic Way Kent, WA 98031 854-0241 (Children in kindergarten, 3rd and 5th grades) 0000 CREEK ELEMENTARY RENT VXEwVXRI§TIAN Allison Griffin (Glenn) 13108 SE 232nd Ct. Kent, WA 98031 631-4574 (Child in kindergarten) SPRINaBROOK ELEMENTARY RENT VIEjj,_CHRISTjM , Ray Monuteaux 20410 103rd S.E. Kent, WA 98031 H: 859-0133 W: 1773-0205 (Children in grades 4,6,7) TOTEM JR. HIGH ST. ANTHONY a Cathie Harris Pat Bostick 4635 Kent Court 411 S 36th Street Kent, WA 98032 Renton, WA 98055 H: 859-2531 W: 859-2531 255-3525 (Child in 8th grade)