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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 08/04/1992 Bren Jacober City-erk e PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES August 4, 1992 Councilmembers Present: Acting Chair, Judy Woods, Christi Houser, Jim Bennett. Staff Present: Ed Chow, Barney Wilson, Tony McCarthy, Robb Dreblow, Patrice Thorell,Elizabeth Gasper, Lori Hogan, Jack Ball, Karen Ford, Robyn Bartlelt, Carol Weston, Thressa Alston. Others Present: Representative, LIONS CLUB, Lloyd Laurin, 15232 SE 272nd; Bill Doolittle, 412 N Washington #31; Representatives from KENT AMERICAN LEAGUE BASEBALL ASSOCIATION, Rick Liechty, 17303 SE 238th and Steve Pedegana, 13503 SE 251st P1. The meeting was called to order by Judy Woods, Acting Chair in absence of Chair Jon Johnson, at 5:31 PM in the East Council Chambers. There were three (3) items on the agenda: (1) First Avenue Mural by Roger Broer, Elizabeth Gasper, Recreation Program Coordinator, Cultural Arts Department; (2) Kent Memorial Park Field #1, Barney Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director, Jack Ball, Park Maintenance Superintendent, Representatives from KENT AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL ASSOCIATION, R. A. Liechty and Steve Pedegana; (3) Kent Memorial Park, Representative from two (2) Kent Chapters, LIONS CLUB, Lloyd Laurin. FIRST AVENUE MURAL by Roger Broer (Category: Consent Calendar, August 18] A color mural by artist Roger Broer has been selected to be placed on the wall of the FIRST INTERSTATE BANK. Acting Chair Woods questioned the dimensions. The dimensions would be 6' 3" x 7 ' 911. This would include a design in color, framed by a 2 foot wide cedar border. Inset into the border would be a dozen cast pewter salmon starting out as fry circling the mural, becoming adults and returning as spawning fish. The pewter salmon would be securely fastened into the border. The cedar being used is a northwest material important to Native • 0 Page 2 PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES August 4, 1992 Americans. The cedar would gradually turn a grey color blending in with fish and side of the building. This mural project has been approved and recommended by the Arts Selection Jury and the Kent Arts Commission. Gasper requested the committee's approval and for the project to be placed on the Consent calendar for the next City Council meeting. The 1991 mural initiative has been budgeted and will not require new funds. Councilmember Houser questioned the timeline. Gasper stated Columbus Day as the approximate timeline for installation. The City will purchase an original oil painting 31" x 35" wide with a handcarved cedar board to go inside the city building corresponding with the First Avenue Mural on the outside. Wilson questioned the agreement with the building owner. Gasper stated that the City has a 10 year Wall Lease Agreement [$1 a year] with FIRST INTERSTATE BANK. A motion was made to accept the group selection and for the item to be placed on the consent calendar. Coucilmember Houser so moved. Mr. Wilson seconded and the motion carried. The motion passed unanimously. KENT MEMORIAL PARR FIELD #1 Wilson requested that the Parks Committee consider the request from the American Legion Baseball Association io convert Kent Memorial Parks Field #1 into a grass infield with resources and funding totaling $5,000. Wilson commented the City has enough baseball games to warrant this request. A grass infield would eliminate any basds 'other than 90 foot baseball. A skinned infield gives more flexibility but this type of infield doesn't qualify the city for some state and regional tournaments. Page 3 PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES August 4, 1992 Wilson further stated that Steve Pedegana and Mick Liechty have been working with Jack Ball. The Maintenance Department has looked at other fields to get suggestions and costs of additional maintenance. Liechty made reference to the Kent American Legion Baseball Association Proposal [Appendix #1] . He emphasized the objective of the Legion is to make this a great community baseball program. Liechty stressed the tremendous support the Legion Baseball has from the community. A Board has been formed to work with other programs/departments in Kent that are supportive of this type of field configuration and in providing quality programming. Liechty stated that there are some items that the Legion would like to do and some maintenance items that would need to be considered at some point: 1) Cleaning and Electrical Maintenance of Lights and 2) Outfield Fence Repairs. Wilson stated that the lights were installed in 1970. Ball stated that the Department has been working with Service Electric Company for maintenance needs. Wilson added that the Service Electric Company has inspected the lights and some work needs to be done besides cleaning and aiming. Ball stated that it is expensive and a maintenance item that has been delayed for sometime. Leichty stated that this was an item to bring to the committee's attention as something that needed to be addressed in terms of future planning. Leichty continued with proposed improvement itemsi�by the Legion. [See Appendix #1, pg.3] Ball and Joe Hansen have been doing an excellent job checking to see what is involved in this process. These men have attended a Seminar at Chenney Stadium to learn and observe what it would take to develop this project in a quality fashion. There are things that would have to be done with the dirt and f ield preparation to lay the sod. There is a kind of sod with netting that would not be suitable for safety reasons. The infield would require a sod that has been grown extra long and overseeded. This process takes the sod farms longer to grow for this application. Page 4 PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES August 4, 1992 The Legion proposed to grass the infield and areas behind home plate by installing 7 - 10 tons of "turface" material, which would allow the dirt to absorb more rain and remain playable. The Legion proposed to construct a scorer's booth behind home plate bleachers. This is an item that the Legion would like to propose but wasn't prepared to submit at the time. Liechty stated that he thought this was an item that the Legion could incorporate the resources to put in something similar at no cost to the City. He indicated that the Legion has enough people who are supporting them to accomplish this task. Liechty made reference to the community benefits from the proposal [Appendix #1, pg.4] . Wilson stated that the Legion continues to support the Parks Department on a annual basis. He expressed appreciation and gratitude for their services to the Department. Wilson stated a concern about moving home plate out because of some possible foul balls in the parking lot. Wilson stated that Kent Memorial Park Field #1 was the site of the First State High School Baseball Tournament. The°Park has not been improved since 1970. - Liechty made reference to the materials resource needs from the proposal [Appendix #1 pg.5] . The Legion is prepared to pay for those materials in the amount of $5,000. Wilson questioned the "turface" material replacement. Ball commented that the "turface" material had a life span of approximately 20 years and recommended periodically adding to it. Wilson questioned the location of this "turface" material. Ball responded that it comes from clay mines in Alabama. It is a material that absorbs twice its size in water. The "turf ace" material can absorb two inches of rain in an hour's time and still be playable. Liechty stated that "turface" material is used on 26 out of the 27 major league fields. Ball responded that only two major league fields are not using the "turface" material. Page 5 PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES August 4, 1992 Councilmember Bennett questioned the kind of labor needs. Ball responded that the Department conducts Fall renovation every year. The Department is looking at adding the "turface" material and laying the sod, both tasks should only require minimum labor. Wilson stated that the Department would have to rework the mounds by moving the soil back and the sprinkler heads would have to be relocated. Ball responded that the Department would have to rework the area because of the lip that develops around the edge of the infield every year. In order to remove the lip, the crew would have to work on irrigation. Chow questioned the support of the Legion's participation in the field maintenance items and/or Legion's dependence on the City. Liechty stated that the Legion was not proposing an action on maintenance items at this time but the Legion would consider the question. Liechty commented that the Legion generated a revenue of approximately $40,000. Since the Legion has projects with different contractors, the Legion is exploring the possibility of getting contractors to support the proposal and offset some of the cost for advertising. Liechty stated that the Legion proposed additional lighting but the field lighting is sufficient and adequate for play now. Wilson stated that the complication is that the grass infield does not have the adequate distance between home plate and the back stop. Liechty stated that the scorer's booth would have to be covered. Wilson stated that the scorer's booth in front of the stands now would have to be placed behind the stands of home plate. Ball stated that the Department is discussing how this is going to be achieved. The Department is trying to make house repairs on the outfield fence as time allows. The Poplar trees are forcing a portion of the fence to be lifted. Wilson questioned Pedegana on a earlier proposal to place commercial signs around the fence. Page 6 PARK COMMITTEE MINUTES August 4, 1992 Pedegana stated that the Legion could probably have commercial signs but have resigned to putting up banners during the games. Wilson stated that some cities use commercial signs. The costs are expensive for maintenance but it could be a consideration. Pedergana stated that the main thrust was to convert Kent Memorial Park Field #1 into a grass infield to meet basic requirements for having state tournaments and other events. He added that the maintenance items should be addressed. Acting Chair Woods stated that these issues would have to be addressed in order to maintain the facility. Wilson requested the Parks Committee's approval of the proposal and that it be submitted to City Council. The project is being planned for early Fall. Acting Chair Woods questioned the financial impact. Wilson stated that some qualified volunteers might,be available through the Legion. Councilmember Bennett made a motion to accept the American Legion Proposal to convert Kent Memorial Park Field #1 in to a grass infield. Councilmember Houser seconded and the motion carried. The motion passed unanimously (Consent Calendar, September 1, 1992) KENT MEMORIAL PARK Laurin requested in behalf of two (2) Chapters of LIONS CLUB to rename Kent Memorial Park to Peter C. Baffaro Memorial Park because of his service record with the city for over 50 years. Wilson stated that Baffaro was instrumental in purchasing the Park. He was also a member of the Lions Club. An appropriate facility or park could be considered for re-naming after Mr. Baffaro. A conflict of interest issue should be avoided at all cost since the building had been named for the World War II veterans. f Page 7 PARKS COMMITTE MINUTES August 4, 1992 Councilmember Bennett offered a counter proposal to rename Kent Memorial Park Field #1 to Memorial Park/Peter Baffaro Field, thereby retaining the identity of the park and giving Mr. Baffaro the recognition. Wilson stated that Mr. Baffaro should be recognized in the community in a special way. Laurin stated that Mr. Baffaro had chartered both LIONS CLUBS in Kent. The LIONS CLUB request is supported by Chief Norm Angelo and Mary Berg of the Fire Department. Acting Chair Woods questioned the present name of the Park. Wilson stated that the Park was named when he arrived. Chow requested Wilson to conduct research and bring back information to the committee. Parks Committee members were in favor of the request. Wilson noted as part of the research, a public input section could be included in the study. Woods stated that there could be other significant parks in the city of Kent that don't have a restriction on having been named for a group or a particular person. Bill Doolittle stated that there are two (2) Lake Fenwick Parks located on the West Hill. He suggested that one of these parks could be considered for re-naming. Wilson stated that Mr. Baffaro didn't have any association with the West Hill. Wilson stated that in researching this project that it would be appropriate to look at Mr. Baffaro's history in the school district, and consider an alternative of naming a ;,sohool in Mr. Baffaro's honor. Laurin stated. that Mr. Baffaro was a Principal at Kent Junior High School and at Kent Meridian High School, a Teacher and Coach. Mr. Baffaro's contributions are numerous to the City of Kent. Acting Chair Woods stated that the Parks Committee would be willing to help in the school and park research. Wilson requested that Laurin report to the LIONS CLUB the favorable consideration of their request by the Parks Committee. Research { a s Page 8 PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES August 4, 1992 will begin in order to prepare a response. The Department will keep the LIONS CLUB abreast of developments. Acting Chair Woods questioned a timeline in which this subject would be an agenda item for deliberation. Wilson responded that the research would be the determinant. Wilson stated in his research of the project that he would contact the School District to see if they would be interested in working with the Parks Committee, since another elementary school site has been scheduled for Kent. Acting Chair Woods emphasized the investigation of looking into other parks in the area. Acting Chair Woods assured our guest that he would be notified of developments. [Appendix #2] Memo from Ed Chow, City Administrator Subject: City Council Minutes, 5/19/58 Section: Request from Kent Coaches Association, School District No. 415 to rename Kent Memorial Park after Mr. Baffaro OTHER: MIDWAY RESERVOIR Councilmember Houser questioned the status of the Midway Reservoir Neighborhood Park Project with Seattle Water Department. Wilson stated that he will check WickstromIs f ilea, but the Seattle Water Department is still aware of the Departments interest. He noted that Wickstrom has correspondence on file{ The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 pm. = C.1 C a C O O o CL L. o O (!) 'i 0 E o. CL cn � -a O LL ca O M. E V O o 0 c CD 0 a L u. U • = p a.. cu •� E ° a� o L a� •y i avi a� g O cr_ 0 CD a CD ti •- O 0 CD 0 V L L L. .� a a a. a a It � � o .a � N 0) 4� E ca 00 : a m o o > •— O > Cl) O m O •� E O = Lm CO V CO E O m C . 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O = � N L i o RI L Q •� as T- co Q V ti © cnca C� •P.A Y i5 {y r z;4 rz: :. 1 L.} v + Ot y v+ 13 ca INK r y }{!-•{ : .v. ❑ ❑ Ul {�' W LL i ! ■�� 4.: •.r s>f• ram•.{}.•}✓ v V W cj 1 •nO`` 'w W V T E _Y MEMORANDUM TO: JUDY WOODS, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: ED CHOW, CITY ADMINISTRATOR lel� DATE: AUGUST 25, 1992 SUBJECT: RENAMING KENT MEMORIAL PARK At the last Parks Committee meeting a proposal was made to rename Kent Memorial Park. I asked Brenda Jacober, City Clerk, to research the naming of the park originally. Ms. Jacober was able to determine that in 1958 -- 34 years ago -- the City Council indicated to individuals that the Park was to be named in memory of Americans killed in World War I and World War II. Enclosed is a copy of a portion of the May 19, 1958 Council meeting minutes that referred to that item. Since their intent was to honor those killed in service to their Country, I hope you will consider leaving the park as it was originally named. Thank you for your consideration. EC:jb cc: Parks Department American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Disabled American Veterans Vietnam Veterans of America Paralyzed Veterans of America RECEIVED 'p ri AUG 18 1992 OITY:AaMINISTRATION 55' Kent, Washington May 19, `1958. •A k Regular meeting of the City Council present, Mayor Thornton, councilmen; Pozzi, Scott,- Shaffer, Strain, Woodworth;. ,d ,,.,Minutes approved as printed of the last regular meeting. Report of officers presenbdand by motion placed on file, • %n 6asurerts, Clerk's and Budget;/ t Councilman Strain moved that a residential light be placed iy t'the intersection of Crest Avenue and Chicago Street, and for t the clerk to notify the Power Company for installation of same. motion carried. !? "'Councilman Strain announced that the people on Walnut �z `street would like to have a street light about a block west '1 of the Reiten Rd. om Walnut Street, but I am not in favor until they improve their street for acceptance by the City. `L Motion passed to install a street light at Walnut and Lane tecause the Lane street was an improved street, with-black- 'top and curbs, Councmlman Strain voted no on the light. Councilman Shaffer announced to the council that Mr. `Atkinson of the H.P'.Pratt Co was prsent and that we were ready to pass the Bond ordinate for the sale of $ 145,000* z f' � I move that Ordinance No. 982, entitled.... ;+ AN ORDINANCE of the Gity' of Kent, Washington, providing for the issuan" of $14.5,000: .of water revenue bozids ;6. 'the .city out C of the $870,000. of such bonds authorized by`•0'rdinanee No. 949-A ,f of the city as amended'. by Ordinance No. 956 of the city, for- time- purpose of providing funds to acquire, construct and install a certain extension of the water supply and distrib4t•ion system of th, 1 city as authorized by said ordinances; providing the date, form s3 terms and maturities of said bonds to be issued; creating a Bond Redemption Fund for the payment of the principal thereof sd i and interest thereon and a Reserve Account; providing certain covenants and protective features safeguarding the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds; authorizing the i issuance of revenue bonds of the city in the future on a parity �{ with the bonds authorized herein upon compliance with certain conditions, confirming the sale of said bonds; amending a Section 13' of said Ordinance No 956; and declaring an emergency.' d i be adopted. Motion made by Shaffer, seconded by Strain and duly passed the vote of the Council, Yes 5; No 0. q ;5 qLetter read from the Kent Coaches Association of School District k " No. 415 requesting the council to name the Kent Recreation Park after Mr. Pete Baffaro. Motion passed to have the clerk answer > ; the letter and inform them that the Park has already been named It Kent Memorial Park rt for the war dead of War I and II. , ''3 Request received from people living along West Gowe Street to control parking time but no meters, was turned over to t Police Committee. Letter read from Star Lake Improvement Club requesting the 11 City not to annex the west soldeannexation property, because t i' it would cut fire district No. 30 in half,Motion passed to have the clerk answer the letter, and place on file. ' Letter from Hit & Ingman stating thht they have now placed with the City Engineer complete tracings of the Contract IV 3 and Contract VII, rt As-Built" List of signatures requesting the council to adopt the King County Library System. Motion past to place on file, x and also make a note to the Library Board of the signatures. Resolution No. 399 by motion duly passed and adopted to k fix a time and place for a hearing on the " Clifford Pettion for annexation" Date to be is June 2, 1958. Ordinance No. 983 duly passed in regard to public office 4 ' hours of the City of Kent. Resolution No. 400 duly passed the vote of the Council for a ten year contract with the Power Co. for street lights. continued