HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 11/26/1991 Brenda ber
Treputy Clerk
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Parks Committee Minutes
November 261 1991
Councilmembers re ent: Steve Dowell, Jim White and Leona Orr.
Staff Present: Barney Wilson, Alana MCIalwain, Tom Brubaker,
Jack Ball, Karen Ford, Cheryl Fraser, Lea
Bishop, Robb Dreblow, Robyn Bartelt, Patrice
Thorell, Alice Neiffer, Helen Wickstrom and
Stephanie Strozyk.
Others Present: See attached list.
LIGHTING AT LAKE PENWICR
There has been some concern about the amount of activity at the
north end of the parking lot at Lake Fenwick Park.
Jack Ball reported that his staff has completed construction of a
gate which will be locked during evening hours. Staff has also
secured light posts, for which lights are kept in stock at the City
Shops. He said that everything should be working within the next
couple of weeks.
He noted that this is a temporary fix and that the lighting is not
adequate for future development.
RING COUNTY HOTEL[NOTEL CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FM Q=XNMCE
Thorell reminded the Committee that the City of ,Ft,,�as applied to
King County for hotel/motel funds to help financ , the cultural
center. She explained that as a result of the pat legislative
session, King County must have an ordinance in priaoe in order to
allocate 1992 funds. In 1992, 80% of the fundaJVa', . be spent in
the area of arts and 20% will be allocated for laeri, ' ge projects.
Thorell said that she continues to bring the :,isae before the
Committee because Kent's grant was denied for 1, 91 . King County
felt that the project was a good project, butt majority of
monies allocated this round were for programs.
Thorell requested to keep the City's approved monies on account
until Kent applies again in August of 1992. She is concerned that
the $50,000 will be reallocated.
Thorell also requested that the City commit to following through
with this project. She is concerned that the Planning Department
Parks Committee Minutes
November 26, 1991
Page Two
may be applying for heritage funds for a project., and she doesn't
want one department to undercut another department and dilute the
City's chances to receive funding. She asked that the City set a
priority.
When asked by White what the Task Force wanted from the Parks
Committee, Pat Curran said that she just wanted the committee to be
aware that this may be coming up.
The committee appreciated the information but instructed staff to
work with-Administration in setting the City's priority.
Alana McIalwain announced that a meeting will be held with
Administration, Planning, and the White River Historical Society,
to discuss this issue, and members of the Performing Arts Center
Task Force were invited to attend.
SCENIC HILL PARRINQ AGREEMENT
Helen Wickstrom distributed copies of the revised agreement, and
pointed out that the only change is that the City will now pay for
electricity in the parking lot. Staff talked the school district
into putting in landscaping, lighting, etc. , and the City has
agreed to pay for the electricity.
Wickstrom clarified for White that the sidewalk will not be along
Woodland Way, but rather on the bluff in the park, parallel to
Woodland Way.
The committee unanimously voted to approve the agreement and to put
the issue on the Consent Calendar for full Council approval at the
next City Council meeting.
5TH AND CLODDY EARRING BITUATION
Wilson said that staff continues to work with the Police Department
on this issue.
Lori Hogan reported that staff distributes information on parking
in coaches' packets; distributes information by hand at jamborees;
receives good support from Park Security, and is present every
Saturday and Sunday during Parks Department activities.
Dowell commented that the Mayor's of f ice has recently received more
letters from citizens. He mentioned that the Parks Department
should have received copies of these letters.
Parks Committee Minutes
November 26, 1991
Page Three
White moved to send a letter to the Mayor recommending additional
enforcement by the Police Department. He said that the Parks
Department has done everything it can do. Orr seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
It was decided that Administration will contact the residents to
let them know what is being done.
WASHINGTON STATE GAM 0
Wilson pointed out an error in correspondence received from the
City of Bellevue. He clarified that he did not make a decision
that the City could not host the 1994 Games, but rather than he did
not have the authority to say that the City could host the Games
with the current budget situation and hiring freeze.
White asked what dollar figure is associated with hosting the
Games. Thorell answered that it would involve the cooperation of
all City departments. Last year, the Bellevue Parks, Department
alone spent 1,200 hours on the project.
Wilson said he didn't want the Mayor to think he was making
decisions on behalf of the City.
The committee agreed with Wilson's recommendation and felt that the
City's financial situation is too precarious.
Dowell moved to recommend to the Mayor to support the Parks
Director's suggestion not to get involved at this time. Orr
seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
PARRS DEPARTMENT BROCHURE-
Wilson handed out copies of the Parks Department's latest brochure.
Due to budget cuts, the department will be cutting eight pages from
the 1992 brochures, reducing distribution by 8,000 and reducing the
mailing by 2,000. Wilson expressed his concern about the impact
this will have on registration and revenue.
He said that staff will tabulate the percentage of winter
registrations that are received from the brochure. He also
mentioned the possibility of advertising in the brochure by the
golf course and/or by an outside agency.
He said he will keep the committee informed.
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Parks Committee Minutes
November 26, 1991
Page Four
NEXT PARRS COMMITTRL MLBTING-
Wilson suggested moving the December Parks Committee meeting from
December 24 to December 17 because of the holidays.
It was decided that Pam will check to see if there are necessary
issues to be addressed in December, and if so, she will schedule
the next meeting for some time on December 17. If there are no
issues to come before the committee in December, the next meeting
will be held the fourth Tuesday in January 1992.
11CHRISTMAS RUSH$$
Wilson reported "at the City Attorney's office gave the Parks
Department official written permission to call the department's fun
run, "Christmas Rush." There has been some concern, but Tom
Brubaker said that it has been approved as long as the Christmas
Rush is not associated with any symbols.
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November 26, 1991
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Brenda ber
"d t uty Clerk
Parks Committee Minutes
November 26, 1991
Councilmembers Present: Steve Dowell, Jim White and Leona Orr.
Staff Present: Barney Wilson, Alana McIalwain, Tom Brubaker,
Jack Ball, Karen Ford, Cheryl Fraser, Lea
Bishop, Robb Dreblow, Robyn Bartelt, Patrice
Thorell, Alice Neiffer, Helen Wickstrom and
Stephanie Strozyk.
others Present: See attached list.
LIGHTING AT LAKE FENWICK
There has been some concern about the amount of activity at the
north end of the parking lot at Lake Fenwick Park.
Jack Ball reported that his staff has completed construction of a
gate which will be locked during evening hours. Staff has also
secured light posts, for which lights are kept in stock at the City
Shops. He said that everything should be working within the next
couple of weeks.
He noted that this is a temporary fix and that the lighting is not
adequate for future development.
KING COUNTY HOTEL/HOTEL CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND ORDINANCE
Thorell reminded the Committee that the City of Kent has applied to
King County for hotel/motel funds to help finance the cultural
center. She explained that as a result of the past legislative
session, King County must have an ordinance in place in order to
allocate 1992 funds. In 1992, 80% of the funds will be spent in
the area of arts and 20% will be allocated for heritage projects.
Thorell said that she continues to bring the issue before the
Committee because Kent's grant was denied for 1991,,, King County
felt that the project was a good project, but, tbA majority of
monies allocated this round were for programs.
Thorell requested to keep the City's approved monies on account
until Kent applies again in August of 1992. She is concerned that
the $50,000 will be reallocated.
Thorell also requested that the City commit to following through
with this project. She is concerned that the Planning Department
w
Parks Committee Minutes
November 26, 1991
Page Two
may be applying for heritage funds for a project, and she doesn't
want one department to undercut another department and dilute the
City's chances to receive funding. She asked that the City set a
priority.
When asked by White what the Task Force wanted from the Parks
Committee, Pat Curran said that she just wanted the committee to be
aware that this may be coming up.
The committee appreciated the information but instructed staff to
work with-Administration in setting the City's priority.
Alana McIalwain announced that a meeting will be held with
Administration, Planning, and the White River Historical Society,
to discuss this issue, and members of the Performing Arts Center
Task Force were invited to attend.
SCENIC HILL PARRINq AGREEMENT
Helen Wickstrom distributed copies of the revised agreement, and
pointed out that the only change is that the City will now pay for
electricity in the parking lot. Staff talked the school district
into putting in landscaping, lighting, etc. , and the City has
agreed to pay for the electricity.
Wickstrom clarified for White that the sidewalk will not be along
Woodland Way, but rather on the bluff in the park, parallel to
Woodland Way.
The committee unanimously voted to approve the agreement and to put
the issue on the Consent Calendar for full Council approval at the
next City Council meeting.
STH AND CLODDY PARKING SITUATION
Wilson said that staff continues to work with the Police Department
on this issue.
Lori Hogan reported that staff distributes information on parking
in coaches' packets; distributes information by hand at jamborees;
receives good support from Park Security, and is ' present every
Saturday and Sunday during Parks Department activities.
Dowell commented that the Mayor's of f ice has recently received more
letters from citizens. He mentioned that the Parks Department
should have received copies of these letters.
d:
Parks Committee Minutes
November 26, 1991
Page Three
White moved to send a letter to the Mayor recommending additional
enforcement by the Police Department. He said that the Parks
Department has done everything it can do. Orr seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
It was decided that Administration will contact the residents to
let them know what is being done.
WASHINGTON STATE 0A8
Wilson pointed out an error in correspondence received from the
City of Bellevue. He clarified that he did not make a decision
that the City could not host the 1994 Games, but rather than he did
not have the authority to say that the City could host the Games
with the current budget situation and hiring freeze.
White asked what dollar figure is associated with hosting the
Games. Thorell answered that it would involve the cooperation of
all City departments. Last year, the Bellevue Parks Department
alone spent 1,200 hours on the project.
Wilson said he didn't want the Mayor to think he was making
decisions on behalf of the City.
The committee agreed with Wilson's recommendation and felt that the
City's financial situation is too precarious.
Dowell moved to recommend to the Mayor to support the Parks
Director's suggestion not to get involved at this time. Orr
seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
PARRS DEPARTMENT BROCHURE-
Wilson handed out copies of the Parks Department's latest brochure.
Due to budget cuts, the department will be cutting eight pages from
the 1992 brochures, reducing distribution by 8,000 and reducing the
mailing by 2,000. Wilson expressed his concern ebQut the impact
this will have on registration and revenue.
He said that staff will tabulate the percentage of winter
registrations that are received from the brochure. He also
mentioned the possibility of advertising in the brochure by the
golf course and/or by an outside agency.
He said he will keep the committee informed.
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Parks Committee Minutes
November 26, 1991
Page Four
NEXT PARRS COMMITTEE MEETINQ-
Wilson suggested moving the December Parks Committee meeting from
December 24 to December 17 because of the holidays.
It was decided that Pam will check to see if there are necessary
issues to be addressed in December, and if so, she will schedule
the next meeting for some time on December 17. If there are no
issues to come before the committee in December, the next meeting
will be held the fourth Tuesday in January 1992.
"CHRISTMAS RUSH'$
Wilson reported that the City Attorney's office gave the Parks
Department official written permission to call the department's fun
run, "Christmas Rush. " There has been some concern, but Tom
Brubaker said that it has been approved as long as the Christmas
Rush is not associated with any symbols.
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November 26, 1991
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