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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 01/11/1989 Marie Jeni�en e PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES January 11, 1989 Councilmemberm PrItsent: Steve Dowell, Chair; Judy Woods; Jon Johnson. Staff Present: Jim Harris, Barney Wilson, Tony McCarthy, Sandra Driscoll, Tim Heydon, Van y Leahy, Helen Wickstrom, Lori Hogan, ° Jacic,'' iBall, Neil Sullivan, Patrice Thorell, Pam,, Rumer, Cheryl Fraser, John Marchione. Others Pr9gent: Lyle Price and Duane Humamura, Wiley Daily Ngws; Jim Webster- Walker, Edginton and Webster; Cheryl and Tony Nbwacki; Cary, Theresa, Lisa and Tanya Toms,. Tree Planting Along Highway 167 Wilson informed the Committee that it was Lyle Rice who first brought the project to the Committee's attention, but at that time it was not a high priority because of other projector on which the Parks Department was working. Wilson further explained that the reason for bringing the project to the Committea agaih was to see if there was still interest. The Committee expressed interest and urged the Parks Department to continue researching the feasibility of the project. Highway DeRaxtMeat maintepaRge Wilson reported that due to a cut in its maintenance budget, the Highway Department has asked the Parks Department to take over maintenance of some of Kent's entries (Willis & 167 and North Central & 167) . Gilson indicated that the City alteady has plans to maintain the entry at the new golf course. Alt*ough no formal agreement has been made, Wilson explained that -J'aOt Ball and Tim Heydon have discussed sharing the responsibility Of ftintaining the entries. The Committee recommended that the dep4ttteht proceed in investigating the issue. "Just Say Note Program Leahy introduced two youth basketball participants, Vony Nowacki and Lisa Toma, who were present to display the new logo now appearing on all youth sports shirts for the ComMittee and the newspaper. Leahy explained that it was, Wilson's idea to use the "Just Say No" logo to strengthen the idea of saying "no" to alcohol and drugs. Humamura photographed the youth for the newspaper. Parks Committee Minutes Page 2 January 11, 1989 Cheryl Nowacki, parent of one of the youth, complimented the Parks Department for all of the work that the department ,4oes for youth in the community. Cultural and Leisule Serviagg ,R=qran G=th Thorell explained that there has been a 70% increase in Cultural programs over the past year, which has resulted in On increase in participants and revenues. As a result, Thorell presented two requests for Committee approval: 1) to add a regular part-time Office Technician xI position at the Resource Center to provide clerical support for the cultural, fitness and youth day care programs; and 2) to increase regular part-time Cultural Arts specialist position from 1,092 hours to 1,402 hours to provide support for the Kent Arts Commission, Canterbury Faire and Balloon Classic projects (see attached) . Woods moved to accept both requests. The motion passed unanimously. Dowell moved to place the item onto the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously. Xaintenanoe_ Xanag2&ent Plan Wickstrom pointed but that the plan was authorized ,lAst year and that the department is now ready to proceed. , Nickstrom then introduced Webster to explain the study. Webster informed the Committee that notaonly will the study be done for, the Maintenance division, but for every division with the department. Webster further explained that that the study will iinq�"ela detailed inventory, an approved level of service, and a list of tasks within the parks system. Dowell questioned the cost of the printing and bindi , and whether this could be done in-house. Wickstrom elajhe4 that the department has that option, should it be more reasgmable. Woods moved to accept the Plan and to add the item io the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously. d ;0 Parks committee Minutes Page 3 January 11, 1989 Woods expressed concern regarding obtaining property for East Hill parks. Wilson explained that five tracts of land ,;arse presently being surveyed. Wilson added that he is working with the cities of Issaquah and North Bend to have land establish94 as a service area rather than a district. This would make land more easily accessible for parr use. The committee expressed t oir desire to have Wilson and they department follow up on this is#ue. Parks committee meetings were changed to the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The meeting was adjourned.