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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 03/01/1994Parks Committee Minutes March 1, 1994 U Councilmembers Present: Christi Houser, Chair; Jim Bennett and Paul Mann. Staff Present: Others Present: See attached list. See attached list. DISTRIBUTION OF LONGEVITY PINS AND CERTIFICATES Mayor White congratulated those employees who received longevity awards for the year 1993. He also distributed pins and certificates to three employees whose 10 -year anniversary with the City was January 1994: Cheryl Fraser, Alex Jones, and Norm Reger. Mayor White said that many good things are happening in the City of Kent because of the employees and thanked the employees for their service. YOUTH/TEEN CENTER UPDATE Cheryl Fraser reported that the formal Youth/Teen Center report will be completed in a month. The Youth/Teen Center Task Force is revisiting two issues: 1) the concern that West Hill residents may not feel a part of the youth/teen center if the facility is built on the East Hill; and 2) the use of schools and whether this is a viable option. Ms. Fraser presented a drawing of the proposed 29,000 square foot Youth/Teen Center. A preliminary budget for operation of the Center is being reviewed by the Finance Department. Councilmember Bennett suggested that perhaps a youth/teen program could be offered at Sequoia Junior High two nights a week; at the Kent Commons two nights a week; and at Totem Junior High two nights a week. Ms. Fraser said that Project Lighthouse will address this idea at its next meeting. Councilmember Bennett commented that he spoke with Chief Crawford and Chief Angelo regarding possible use of the space adjacent to the fire training center on 248th and 116th for basketball hoops or a soccer field. Their concern is that the land was originally dedicated for future expansion for the fire department or for a police precinct. Councilmember Bennett felt that until such time as the Fire and Police Departments determine the use for the property, the site could be used for recreational purposes. ADDED ITEM: COMPLIMENTARY LETTER Councilmember Bennett shared a letter he received from the Windblower Good Sam Club, acknowledging Parks Department staff for the fine job being done clearing and cleaning up Lake Fenwick Park. The group felt the work is very professional and commended the maintenance crews involved in the cleanup. SATURDAY MARKET CONTRACT WITH KENT DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP Jerry Prouty explained that the Kent Downtown Partnership is proposing to co - manage the Saturday Market with the City of Kent and the existing Saturday Market Board. Both Mr. Prouty and Linda Johnson stressed that the Kent Downtown Partnership does not intend to change the way the Saturday Market is being run. Both agreed the KDP's goal is downtown revitalization. The Kent Downtown Partnership will manage the day to day operation of the Saturday Market and will provide a monthly report to the City of Kent and consult with the City as needed. The KDP is working with Patrice Thorell to finalize a contract. Councilmember Bennett moved to have the Mayor sign a one year contract with Kent Downtown Partnership to run the Saturday Market. Councilmember Mann seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Houser requested a monthly or bi-monthly report from the Saturday Market Advisory Board regarding how this is working. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE EVENING CLOSURE OF CITY PARKS Patrice Thorell explained that there has been considerable vandalism, assault, and more recently, arsons, in some of the parks. She said the purpose of the ordinance is to provide the Parks Department with maximum flexibility to state in the City's code that the regular park hours are from sunlight to sundown, and that parks are closed from dusk until dawn, or during those hours as otherwise posted by the City, except for activities authorized by the parks and recreation department. Ms. Thorell said that staff wants to have the ability to enforce the dusk to dawn park closure at those parks where there have been problems. She said the purpose of the ordinance is not to keep the users out of the parks but for safety reasons. Councilmember Bennett expressed concern that due to budget constraints, Parks Security was cut from the Parks Department budget and said this has put a strain on the Police Department. He recommended that staff revisit the security issue and look at a more effective security program. Patrice explained that the ordinance is on the March 1 Council agenda because there is a feeling of urgency to give the Police Department the authority to move in and take care of problems. Under the current ordinance, the Police Department cannot ask someone to leave a park until after 11:00 PM. Councilmember Mann moved to adopt Resolution No. 3158 regarding evening closure of City parks. Councilmember Bennett seconded. Councilmember Mann amended the motion to include the directive for staff to provide information to the Committee regarding security in the parks. The motion passed unanimously. PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING March 1, 1994 Attendance Name Address/Department Phone No. 1. SC R IvFk rO e7-> PA e,v In7r-.- x 3 677 6 2. ��3A 3c, 79 3. �l� %l� � �V� I VIE 6L 4 . ��-r Cte a r 16lll k'Jr ,coo 0/0 7-6 �1J f4f7-. 5. 6. I�©rr►1 ���2 Czoc-F CPcarse. 7 . M ASS LO rra LL� tom, 0,42 At Y1Y►A r n9y;' � � � � 8. RA t2 I ETT I VALLEY (JA) L � NEOJS 9 . K4-zmcR1Nt SARTou mutt R C:N7D,)) w/+. 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