Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 07/16/1991 Bre Jaccber •k • De _ City Clerk Parks Committee M].uuce July 16, 1991 Councilmembers Present: Steve Dowell, Chair; Jon Johnson and Jim White. Staff Present: Jim Hansen, Roger Lubovich, Tony McCarthy, John Hillman, Robb Dreblow, Tom Brubaker, Jim Huntington, May Miller, Priscilla Shea, Lea Britting, Cheryl Fraser, Lori Hogan, Helen Wickstrom, Karen Ford, Robyn Bartelt, Patrice Thorell, Stephanie Strozyk, Liz Carpenter, Lee Anderson and Pam Rumer. Others Present: Bill Doolittle, 412 N Washington, 31; Pat Curran, 300 Scenic Way; Robert Bailey and Arthur Greenberg, - AMS/Artsoft Management Services; Lyle Price, Valley Daily News; and Doug Schwab, Riverbend Men's Club. ADDED ITEM Dowell announced that there was an added item, which was an ordinance to authorize the closure of certain public streets for Canterbury Faire. White moved to accept the ordinance; Johnson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The issue will be taken to the Council for approval. OLD FISHING HOLE ARTWORK PROJECT Carpenter requested permission to purchase a totem pole to be placed at the Old Fishing Hole Park. She said that the Museum of .History and Industry commissioned the pole, which was designed by artist David Bosley. In response to White's question, Carpenter reported the cost of the pole to be $30,000. Carpenter said she felt that maintenance of the pole should be very low. White asked what budget the pole would come from. Carpenter responded that it will come from the City Art project budget. Bill Doolittle questioned if the Old Fishing Hole is the best location due to vandalism. Carpenter reported that totem poles traditionally do not experience vandalism. She further noted that the totem pole is currently located at the Seattle Center and has not been vandalized there. Dowell asked if the totem pole would be visible from the road. Carpenter assured the committee that she will work with the artist and the museum to site the totem pole in the best and safest location at the park. Parks Committee Minutes July 16, 1991 Page Two White moved to approve purchase of the totem pole to be located at the Old Fishing Hole Park. Johnson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. FIRST AVENUE PLAZA MURAL Carpenter explained that artist David Barrie's proposal includes painting murals on both sides of the walls to create a garden atmosphere in the park. She showed that one side will be a scene of Mt. Rainier and explained that the other side will be a cafe scene with archways, flowers and picnic tables. The purpose of the design chosen is to create more space visually. In response to White's question, Carpenter reported that there is money budgeted for the maintenance of murals. Carpenter clarified for Dowell that the artist will design and paint the mural, which is a little different from other projects. White moved to approve the First Avenue Plaza mural; Johnson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. KAIBARA PARK MURAL Carpenter reported that sixteen designs were submitted by citizens of Kaibara, Japan. She noted that this mural will be glass enamel fired onto steel panels and will be mounted on a sign that will resemble a torii gate. Carpenter explained that the artist will come to Kent for the dedication in lieu of payment. In response to White's question, Carpenter stated that the mural size will be 31X 41 . She pointed out that this mural will be a free standing sign since there is no wall in the park. White moved to approve the Kaibara Park Mural; Johnson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. RASMUSSEN BUILDING MURAL Carpenter reported that the group direct selected Danny Pierce as the artist for this mural because of his skill as, a Kent artist. She explained that this mural will also be on panels because of the wall surface. Carpenter confirmed for Dowell that the City has a ten year wall lease with the building owner. Parks Committee Minutes July 16, 1991 Page Three White moved to approve the Rasmussen Building Mural; Johnson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Carpenter noted that the four artwork projects would appear on the Council agenda that evening on the Consent Calendar. EAST HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARR ARCHITECT AGREMENT Helen Wickstrom reminded committee members that the master plan for East Hill Park was adopted last year. She noted that the City has since been approved for a 50% matching grant from the IAC. Wickstrom said that the department would like to use the same architect who designed the master plan to prepare the bid specifications to go out to bid. Wickstrom also requested a motion to allow the Parks Department to accept the grant when it arrives and to submit it directly to full Council for approval. White moved to approve the _architect agreement and to allow the Parks Department to take the grant directly to Council for approval. Johnson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. GOLF COURSE STUDY Dowell requested that this be delayed because Mr. Wilson was not present to answer pertinent questions. Dowell said that he spoke with Council President Judy Woods and she agreed that it would be possible to also pull the item from the Council agapda. CULTURAL CENTER STUDY UPDATE Thorell introduced Robert Bailey from Artsoft Management Services to give a brief overview of the project to date and to suggest the next steps for the project. Bailey reported that his group conducted a market assessment, a market research study, a survey of prospective users of the facility, and toured some facilities. He said that the next step is to look at financing strategies. Thorell discussed the next step, which includes design work, a site study, an analysis of potential sites, base drawings, definition of spaces, fulfillment of space requirements, conceptual design and a presentation package. •r'" r Parks Committee Minutes July 16, 1991 Page Four Thorell said that King County has funds available for cultural projects and the task force wants to be able to tap into those sources. Thorell explained that the cultural center needs funding from the City to show that Kent is vested in the project before we can ask King County for funding. Dowell questioned whether the City had given up on the idea of a park district. White commented that he would like to further explore a park district to spread the cost throughout the school district. In response to Hansen's question, Thorell agreed that the adoption of $50,000 in the City's CIP would be firm enough to demonstrate the City's seriousness in promoting the cultural center. Pat Curran commented that she could not emphasize enough the importance of the availability of King County funds. She stated that she did not want the City to lose out. She stressed that it is important for the City to have matching funds for 1992 for this project. Dowell asked Bailey to share any success stories that he had about similar facilities at the 5:45 Council workshop. Thorell mentioned that Ms. Curran would be asking the Parks Committee to approve the Cultural Center Study for placement on the August 6 Council agenda. White moved to accept the Cultural Center Study for the August 6 Council agenda; Johnson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Dowell asked if there was anything else to come before the committee. Helen Wickstrom requested to include in White's motion regarding East Hill Park authorization to allow the Parks Department to also accept the matching grant for the Lake Fenwick Acquisition project and submit it on the consent calendar when the contract is received. White moved to authorize the Parks Department to accept the matching grant for the Lake Fenwick Acquisition project and to place the item on the consent calendar as soon as the contract has been received from the IAC. Johnson seconded. They motion.passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Cent, Washington, relating to Canterbury Faire; authorizing closure of certain public streets for a public festival. WHEREAS, Canterbury Faire has been ,an annual festival celebration in the City of Kent; and t WHEREAS, Canterbury Faire is a result of the efforts of a number of private volunteers, citizens,' ci`vic groups, non- profit organizations, and the City of Kent Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, a closure of certain public streets is deemed appropriate for the safe operation and maintenance of the festival celebrations; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENTI , WASHINGTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SeQtion 1. The following described public areas and rights-of-way will be closed to normal vehicle traffic during the times and pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth below for the purpose of conducting the Canterbury .Faire festivities: V (A) Downtown Kent Activities Saturday. August 17, 1991, Z a.i. - 5 p.m. Second Avenue will be closed between Meeker Street and Titus Street for the classic car show. Classic cars will be parked to accommodate passage of public safety equipment. First Avenue will be closed between Gowe Street and Saar Street keeping the intersection at First and Gowe open to east-west traffic. Placement of a stop sign at Second Avenue and Gowe Street is necessary for public safety. Titus Street will be closed between Second Street to Railroad. Detour traffic to Gowe Street. (B) Canterbury Faire - Official Site Saturday, August 17, 1991, 0,Ud gul2day, August 18, 1991. East Titus Street will be closed between Reiten Road and Smith Street from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. This street, will be used as a bus stop at the Faire entrance. Public safety apparatus may be parked on Titus as well. Section 2. City Access. The City reserves for itself, its officers, employees, agents and contractors, access to the closed rights-of-way and public areas at all reasonable times for the purpose of emergency response and other public safety demands, inspection, cleaning, or other City responsibilities. No use by any group, entity, or organization shall be inconsistent with City needs for such access. 2 I i I Section 3 . Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and ,be in force thirty (30) days from the time of its final approval and passage as provided by law. DAN KELLE , MAYOR ATTEST: BRENDA JACOBER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY• ATTORNEY PASSED the day of , 1991. APPROVED the day of , 1991. PUBLISHED the day of , 1991. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of ordinance No. , passed by the Cit)i Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by thq, Ntyor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated. (SEAL) BRENDA JACOBER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK cantfr.ord 3