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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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(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.
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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
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