HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 04/04/1995 _ PARKS COMMITTEE MINU
April 4, 1995
Council Present: Christi Houser, Chair; Paul Mann
Staff Present: Helen Wckstrom, Tom Brubaker, John Hodgson, Pamela McFall, Jack
Ball, Teri Stump =+
Other: Jim Brennan: Lee & Associates Landscapf Architects, 100 South King
Street, Suite 2,QO, Seattle, WA 98104
Chairperson Houser called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. Councilmember Bennett was unable to
attend.
DIRECTOR OF GOLF: John Hodgson discussed the resignation of.the current Director of Golf at
Riverbend Golf Complex, Tom Sovay. Formal approval will be requested in May. Britt Wilkerson will
be Acting Director of Golf. John Hodgson distributed a copy of, the, golf card/application to be
processed through the Customer Service Department.
YANGZHOU PAVILION: Jim Brennan of Lee &associates Landscape Architects reviewed the Master
Plan and design of the Pavilion site. The location for the Pavilion is the Burlington Green, located
across from Kaibara Park. This area will become the International Park for all sister cities. Installation
of the Pavilion is scheduled for May. Mr. Brennan and his staff have developed a garden surrounding
the Pavilion in traditional Chinese style. He proceeded to explain what constitutes a Chinese garden;
it must have a spacial quality, a meditative focus with multiple views from the outside and water which
will be incorporated by flowing river-type waterway design; symbolic of the Yangtze River in Yangzhou.
Chair Houser and Councilmember Mann were very impressed with the design. Discussion following
regarding the need for lighting in hopes of deterring vandalism. The Pavilion was shipped on March
24 and takes approximately 30 days to arrive.
YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAM: John Hodgson asked the Committee if the format of the monthly reports
is acceptable. Chair Houser responded that the information is good and appreciated how it is set up.
John then brought up the expansion of the program. Kent Junior High is so crowded now that a
second night must be added. Chairperson Mann told John to keep up the good work.
PROJECTS/PROGRAMS: John shared that Polygon will be providing services on the Soames Home
as in lieu of fees. The services include construction of a seven stall parkirV lot, deeding some land
and painting the house. A grant we have applied for will cover other upgas.
Riverbend Golf Complex: Pardon our Progress signs go up soon at the CIO-house. June 15 is the
deadline for golf course projects. John reported that the revenue is down, but not as bad as expected.
Christi Houser felt the miniature golf course will draw a lot of people.
John showed pictures of the Parks Maintenance greenhouse and stated that the staff is looking for
donations for more greenhouses, as one is not enough for"Coloring our Cities" as proposed in our City
Target Issues.
Kiwanis wants to spend money and time in the renovation of the local Kiwanis Tot Lots.
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Skateboard Park: John Hodgson showed pictures of the proposed location for the skateboard park;
which is the area north of Uplands Playfield, behind Kent Commons. Ken Chatwin gave John a full
report from WCIA. They don't support it, but won't stop it. John asked permission to give the Parks
Director authority to form a citizen's committee, including youth, to research the location, planning,
funding and construction of a skateboard park in Kent. Councilmember Mann made the motion, Chair
Houser seconded. The vote was unanimous 2-0.
IAC Resolution: Helen Wickstrom asked the Parks Committee for a motion for Mayor White to sign
the attached resolution, authorizing the application to the IAC for the acquisition of the Morrill property
(East Hill Park Expansion). Paul Mann made the motion. Chair Houser seconded. The vote was
unanimous 2-0.
Councilmember Mann shared that he had received a letter from a Salt Aire Hills resident who has
concerns with three City Departments: Parks, Police and Planning. John Hodgson who will address
their issues for the future plans for park development in their area.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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