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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 08/27/1991 0 i Parks Committee Minutes August 27, 1991 Councilmembers Presents Jon Johnson and Jim White. Staff Present: Helen Wickstrom, Tony McCarthy, Alana McIalwain, Carol Morris, Robb Dreblow, Stephanie Strozyk, Jack Ball, Lori Hogan, Robyn Bartelt, Cheryl Fraser, Lea Britting, Karen Ford, Liz Carpenter, Doreen Higgins, Nita Smith and Pam Rumer. Others Present: Bill Doolittle, 412 North Washington Avenue; Dr. David Kronisch, 3001 53 Street SE, Auburn; Cheryle Noble, 316 W Cloudy Street; Jim Hernandez, Don Larson and Scott Fritzschle- Kent Knightriders. NORTH PARR TOT LOT - CHLRYLL NOBLE Ms. Noble presented a petition signed by residents of the North Park Tot Lot area. II On behalf of those who signed the petition, MO. Noble requested some lighting in the park. She explained that the drinking and shouting late at night in the park has worsened ' ver the past three years. She also mentioned that some residents Fave .witnessed what appears to be drug deals. Ms. Noble informed the Committee that Parks Maintenance installed a sign stating that the park is closed after dark, but this has not deterred the activity. Helen Wickstrom added that the sign was installed at the request of Ms. Noble and the Police Department. Wickstrom 'was informed by the Police Department that officers could not enforce the park hours unless they were posted. Upon White's question, Jack Ball reported that there is an alleyway between Second Avenue and Cloudy Street with a ole, in the center. He felt the City has two options: install a 1 ' ht on the existing pole facing over Cloudy Street or install a n w pole which light would shine into the park. I The committee requested that staff obtain costifigures. Wickstrom and Ball both commented that the raffic Division is willing to work with the Department to determi e a close estimate. 1 Parks Committee Minutes August 27, 1991 Page Two White suggested that staff check with local service clubs for funding if the City cannot fund the project. Johnson requested that Wickstrom report back at the next meeting as to what has been done. DR. KRONISCH WEST HILL PROPORTY Wickstrom reported to the Committee that Dr. Kronisch owns 2-1/2 parcels on the West Hill and he would like to sell the property to the City for a park. She said that the property has been assessed at $92,900 and Dr. Kronisch has agreed to sell to the City for $75,000. She added that Dr. Kronisch is willing to work with the City for as little down as $500, or nothing if necessary, and payments whenever the City can pay them. Wickstrom noted that the City will accrue interest until payments are made. Shek stated that Dr. Kronisch is offering the City an interest rate of 21 below the best rate available to the City. Wickstrom pointed out that when the Parks Department developed the 1982 Camp Plan, the area being discussed was top priority to be developed into a tot lot to serve the Sunnycrest Elementary School area. In the current CIP, tot lots are #20 on the priority list. Johnson directed the Parks Department and City Administration to work with Dr. Kronisch to negotiate a potential contract in terms that are favorable to both parties. McCarthy reminded the Committee that the City budget is $4,000,000 in the hole and that this purchase is not on the proposed CIP list. He commented that this is a Council decision, but reported that the CIP reserve was spent on the library remodel for the Police Department and more than one-half of the CIP is committed to debt service. Johnson stated that he felt that the City should pursue the purchase to determine if an agreement can be reached. The committee directed staff to work with Dr. Kronisch and City Administration to come up with a plan. WEST HILL - PARRS D E WEBS Wickstrom explained that the City of Des Moines is acquiring 14 acres of Parkside Wetlands and suggested that Kent purchase the two acres of wetlands which are located in the Kent city limits. The City used the $100,000 West Hill CIP funds to obtain $100,000 in King County Conservation Futures funds for the project. Parks Committee Minutes August 27, 1991 Page Three Wickstrom reported that based on assessed valuations, staff originally thought that the $200,000 would purchase all of the properties, but there may be a shortfall of between $25,000 and $100,000. She requested authorization to acquire as many parcels as possible with the $200,000 and pick up the rest at a future date, or to use the surplus of $60,000 in the grant matching budget for this project. She noted that Finance is planning to use the $60,000 to help balance the budget. Wickstrom referred to the purchase agreement for the Long property. She requested authorization to have the Mayor sign this agreement. The Committee unanimously authorized the Parks Department to have the Mayor sign the purchase and sales agreement for the Long property. Johnson and White clarified for Wickstrom that when the Committee approved the budget for the West Hill Park project, they were also authorizing staff to acquire individual parcels associated with the project without having to bring the purchase of each parcel to Committee for approval. She stated that she brought this to their attention because the total project may be over budget. Johnson and White further clarified that she need not bring the individual Lake Fenwick and Green River Trail projects purchases to the Council, as the budget approval authorizes their ipurchase. The Committee unanimously authorized staff to acquire properties based upon the project budgets. WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CHALLENGE Jim Hernandez from the Kent Knightriders challenged the Council and other City staff to an exhibition game tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 1991 at Kent-Meridian High School. Hernandez said that the Knightriders will provide extra chairs and hold a practice session the week before the game to explain use of the chairs and how the game is played. Fraser said that she hopes to get the school more involved by having a youth club sell tickets and by having the bond play at the game. She reported that one-third of the proceeds will go to Special Populations scholarships; one-third to the' Knightriders; and one-third to the youth club at Kent-Meridian High. School chosen to sell tickets for the game. Both Johnson and White accepted the challenge and instructed staff to place this item on the September 3 Council agenda under Other Business for action by all Councilmembers. Parks Committee Minutes August 27, 1991 Page Four BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE STUDY RESULTS Fraser reported that the Council funded the Youth at Risk program last year. Staff, in conjunction with the Kent School District and the Kent Community Council for At-Risk Children, has since conducted a childcare survey and received very positive comments for looking into the issue. Fraser stated that she wanted to keep the Committee informed and make them aware of a new before and after school pilot program this Fall which will be called Kid's Activity Club. She mentioned that 95% of the program's participants will reside in the Kent city limits, as the program will only service those children living in the particular school's (East Hill Elementary, Neely-O'Brien Elementary and Sunnycrest Elementary) service area. White informed Fraser that with the tight budget crunch, if there are cutbacks, the City will cut those programs Which reach out beyond City limits. ADDED ITEMS • Wickstrom reported that the Department will be receiving $149,851.39 earned in interest from the King County Bond Issue. She requested authorization to put the money into the Interurban Trail project budget and to take the issue to Council once the check is received. The Committee unanimously accepted the funds and approved Wickstrom's requests. . Wickstrom further reported that the Department will also be receiving $100,000 from King County for the Lake Fenwick project. She requested authorization to bring this before Council for action once the check arrives. The Committee unanimously accepted the funds and Wickstrom's request. • Wickstrom requested authorization to take the contract with the Kent School District for the Scenic Hill Park project to Council on the Consent Calendar for approval once it is finalized. Her request was unanimously approved. Bill Doolittle commented that he felt Kent should have the City of Des Moines purchase Parkside Wetlands and Kent should purchase Dr. Kronisch's property with that money. Wickstrom said that she will work with Dr. Kronisch and try to reach an agreement. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. PARRS COMMITTEE MEETING August 27, 1991 Attendance Name Address/Department Phone No. 1. 2. 3. f/E2yc, 5�/� f1�2l-S 2jC 4. 1,V1,Vd Z 5. QJ�/L L `�/0 06�/ T T 6 C - •Z /�✓• 6. `,Te p 7. SIC 3� r S 3 `� �% S - i �c,��,,�,` 7 3 i 8. \� .�[ .n. �p►,-i`E.s- StiZ C�.Z 33`�Z 9. lo. Via ,- � �� �1t�4���s r�//��� frS T .35 t 11. A� 12. Sf�c k �,� a r 'LTG. 7 1 13 . Ab 1 lrebidwr 14 U / 4e L T 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. ,MI,LLER,MAYENE / KENT70/FNl*HPDesk print. ---------------------------r-------------- ect: NORTH PARK TOT LOT LIGHTING FISCAL NOTE .tor: Mayene MILLER / KENT70/FN Dated: 08/26/91 at 1103. THE PARKS DEPARTMENT PRESENTED A REQUEST FROM MS. CHERYL NOBLE OF THE NORTH PARK AREA FOR LIGHTING AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD TOT LOT. SHE MENTIONED THAT HER REQUEST WAS ON BEHALF OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. SINCE THE LOT ISN'T LIGHTED, MS. NOBLE EXPRESSED CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN. THE PARKS DEPARTMENT IS RESEARCHING THE COSTS BUT NOTED THAT THERE IS NO BUDGET AVAILABLE. THE IBC NOTED IN A CUT BACK BUDGET YEAR, CITY FUNDS WERE NOT AVAILABLE BUT THEY BRAINSTORMED SOME OTHER OPTIONS TO MAKE THE PARK SAFER FOR THE CHILDREN. THE OPTIONS SUGGESTED WERE: 1. EXPLORE POSSIBILITY OF H&CD FUNDS SINCE THIS FUNDED THE TOTLOT PARK 2. EXPLORE POSSIBILITY OF DONATIONS FOR LIGHTING FROM ORGANIZATION, OR FOR POSSIBLE MATCHING OF FUNDS 3. EXPLORE DONATIONS OF ELECTRICAL MATERIAL FROM LOCAL BUSINESS 4. AS AN ALTERNATIVE, POST - "PARK CLOSING AT DUSK" SIGNS & WORK WITH POLICE DEPARTMENT IF INCREASED PATROL IS NEEDED. THE PARKS DEPARTMENT WAS ASKED TO EXPLORE THESE OPTIONS IN LIGHT OF NEEDS AT ANY OTHER CITY TOTLOT LOCATIONS. s VTCKSTROM,HELEN / KENT70/0- HPDesk print. --------------------------.•_--------------- Me-,age. Dated: 0:8/27/91 ,at,1,1121. SL ,ect: DR. KRONISCH WEST HILL PROPERTY - FISCAL NOTE Sender: Mayene MILLER / KENT70/FN Contents: 2. TO: Helen WICKSTROM / KENT70/PK Part 1. FROM: Mayene MILLER / KENT70/FN TO: Tony MCCARTHY / KENT70/FN Helen WICKSTROM / KENT70/PK Part 2. THE PARKS DEPARTMENT PRESENTED A COPY OF THE LETTER RECEIVE,J) FROM DR. KRONISCH OFFERING TO SELL THE CITY HIS 2 1/2 LOTS ON WEST HILL FOR A FUTURE PARK SITE. THE LETTER PRESENTED DID NOT SPECIFY A PRICE BUT IT IS THE PARKS DEPARTMENTS UNDERSTANDING THE THE AMOUNT IS APPROXIMATELY $82,000. THE PARKS DEPARTMENT NOTED THAT THERE ARE NO CURRENT FUNDS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE THE LOTS. IBC DOES NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROJECT SINCE THERE IS NO AVAILABLE FUNDING UNLESS THE WEST HILL FUNDS CURRENTLY BEING REQUESTED TO PURCHASE PARKSIDE WETLANDS IS ALLOCATED TO THIS PROJECT. f gCity o Kent Washin ton Kent City Council Meeting Date � Catego.0 1. SUBJ CT: DR. KRONISCH WEST HILL PROPERTY 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: or. David KronisCh has offered to sell to the City 2-1/2 lots on West Hill for a shill park at substantially below appraised Value. The Mayor asked us to look in Mr. Kronisch's offer. 3 . EXHIBITS • Letters Map 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: S . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: N0 YES FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: SOURCE OF FUNQS Asking , 'for lots, with as little as $500 down. Payoff or payments could be deferred as long as we went with interest accumulating at a rate of 2% under the best rate available to the City. 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, . Councilmemb e�r, _ seconds DISCUSSION.: ACTION: ra MEMORANDUM VIV TO: PATRICE THORELL, ACTING P DIRECTOR FROM: DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR DATE: JULY 12, 1991 SUBJECT: CITIZEN SUGGESTION FOR PARK Attached is a copy of a letter I received from Dr. David Kronisch. He has offered the City a piece of land (location described in letter).at a price substantially lower than the appraised price with a suggestion that it be used for a park. Dr. Kronisch feels the land would be an ideal place for a small park and would be of benefit to the surrounding area. Will you please look into Dr. Kronis&s offer and respond to his letter. I look forward to receiving a copy of your response. Thank you for your assistance. DK:jb Dr. David H. J�ronisch Physician&Saigeon(,et.) 4FFiCF 0F 3001 53rd Street S.E. rHC MAYOJ Auburn, WA 98002 _? (206) 735-0131 iCtt�" lils.e t0 offer "Co L_' 'T"t"._ ;and for develo cmen.- of a small - ' - below the appraised valur . - _�C�'�Cr=�.�. 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I have forwarded a copy of Your letter suggestion that the property be consider to Acting Parks Director, Patrice Thorell for consideration. Again, thank you for your suggestion and offer. Sincerely, oz Kelleher Mayor DK:jb cc: Patrice Thorell, Acting Parks Director Il �■ 1� a I'�� 220 ith AVE.SO. 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'1d Hi9£ OL a D Op//yJ 'O•^ d c .. ... °.. t rr -Pt t F itl$E _ d•t0 N 61 --�'_ •v��-'�,•FJ 6 y v'dl .1'' _ � U � Na Ot �ly9t by♦ i Y �� el b � 1 • � I i { « �� a+,o.' aeJl�,it• Y � _ 09 ti _ srf �� oB ( " S nd H192 It s Fs. oC 56.t "B r� Al of •yr x)M'7• •' Y ' 11 Lp d' •f!x 4Y+ - 'e"l ]jcpu '11 ° :al"1 r` �' � ;ZY np,'•p�•� ^,^d ,mw i _- 1' YYY • N '4r+ - "- ?MILLER,MAYENE / KENT70/FNIO HPDesk print. ----------------------------------------- Sr"%iect: WEST HILL - PARKSIDE WETLANDS - FISCAL NOTE C. .tor: Mayene MILLER / KENT70/FN Dated: 08/26/91 at 1725. THE PARKS DEPARTMENT PRESENTED INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE SHORTFALL IN FUNDING THE PURCHASE OF 8 PARCELS OF LAND ON THE WEST HILL. THIS PROJECT IS ONE HALF KING COUNTY OPEN SPACE FUNDING AND ONE HALF FROM A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CIP. THE CITY OF DES MOINES IS PURCHASING THE ADJACENT 14 ACRES OF WETLANDS. THE AREA IS CLOSE TO A SCHOOL AND WILL BE AN EXCELLENT JOINT TRAIL PROJECT WITH DES MOINES. IF ALL 8 PARCELS ARE PURCHASED, THE PROJECT COULD BE APPROXIMATELY $100, 000 SHORT. THE PARKS DEPARTMENT HAS AN EARNEST MONEY AGREEMENT ON PARCEL EIGHT THAT HAS A NICE HOUSE. THIS COULD BE USED AS AN INTERPRATIVE HEADQUARTERS AS THE PARK IS DEVELOPED. THE PARKS DEPARTMENT NOTED THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO PROCEED WITH PURCHASE AGREEMENTS ON ALL BUT PARCEL 6. SINCE THE EXACT PRICE IS NOT ESTABLISHED, EVEN THESE PLANNED PARCELS COULD BE $11,000 OVER BUDGET WITHOUT PARCEL 6. PARKS REQUESTED THE POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION OF USING THE REMAINING APPROXIMATELY $60,000 OF REMAINING CIP PARKS GRANT MATCHING FUNDS. THE IBC AGREES THIS WILL BE AN EXCELLENT JOINT TRAIL PROJECT WITH DES MOINES, BUT DID NOT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REALLOCATION OF THE REMAINING $60,000 IN CIP FUNDS SINCE THIS HAS BEEN PROPOSED AS A PORTION OF THE FUNDS NEEDED TO BALANCE THE 1992 GENERAL FUND. THE IBC FEELS THE PROJECT SHOULD REMAIN WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED BUDGET. IT WAS SUGGESTED PARKS WORK WITH THE PUBLIC WORKS PROPERTY DIVISION TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE PROPERTY. IBC RECOMMENDS PURCHASING THE PARCELS THAT ARE THE BEST VALUE FOR THE CITY WITHIN THE E' 3TING BUDGET. IF THE PARCEL IS PURCHASED WITH THE HOUSE, THE PARKS DEPARTMENT SHOULD PROVIDE COSTS OF ANY HOUSE RESTORATION AND PLANS FOR ANY ANNUAL RENTAL REVENUE & ANNUAL EXPENSES FOR MAINTENANCE, INSURANCE OPERATING COSTS.