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CITY OF KENT
PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 19, 1998
Council Present: Chair Judy Woods, Sandy Amodt (for Connie Epperly),
Leona Orr (for Rico Yingling)
Staff Present: John Hodgson, Lori Flemm, Lori Hogan, Jim McDonald,
Ronda Simons, Barbara Ekstrom, May Miller,
Charlie Lindsey, Laurie Evezich, Teri Petrole
Others Present: Jim Stone, S.S.M.D.; Jackie Reis, South County Journal
Chair Judy Woods opened the meeting by introducing Sandy Amod"t, sitting in for
Connie Epperly, and Leona Orr, sitting in for Rico Yingling.
Park Naming:
Through public meetings, telephone calls, and written comment, Kent Ridge Estate
neighbors offered numerous names for their neighborhood park. Based on research
and discussion, staff recommends the park be named Greenview Park. Councilmember
Leona Orr moved to approve the name of"Greenview Park for the neighborhood park
located in Kent Ridge Estates. Sandy Amodt seconded, and the motion carried.
Parks Capital Plan:
Director John Hodgson reiterated that staff has regularly been reviewing major Capital
needs of the Parks and Recreation Department with the Parks Committee. Review of
the plan and funding options were discussed with the Council Committee of the Whole
on May 5. Two options resulted from these meetings; proceed with a bond issue,
beginning with a survey of support, or roil the funding into the 19991budget process and
Capital Facilities Plan. Within the budget process there would be three levels; 1.)
project funding would proceed as money comes into the city, 2.) utilize the second
quarter of excise tax, and 3.) pursue available grant money.
The committee supported conducting a survey to detect community-support. Past
surveys have never included a bond issue with this many projects. It was agreed that
the survey needs to envelop a large portion of the Kent population. It'was also
determined that it needs to be well written and conducted by a professional. John
Hodgson will discuss these options individually with City Council members and will
contact neighboring cities with recent survey experiences.
Parks Committee Meeting Minutes
May 19, 1998
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Kent Activity Center Roof Repair Change Order/Budget Change:
Facilities Manager Charlie Lindsey explained the extensive damage from roof rot found
at the Senior Center. Charlie requested a budget change of$25,000, including a
change order for$15,226, for additional repairs. Staff is pursuing reimbursement from
the original roof contractor since the roof is only ten years old.
Leona Orr moved to authorize transferring $25,000 from unallocated Capital Funds and
approve a second change order of$15,225.00, plus WSST to complete the Senior
Activity Center Re-roofing Project. Sandy Amodt seconded, and the motion carried.
Riverbend Golf Complex Quarterly Report: John Hodgson, Director of Parks and
Recreation and Jim Stone of S.S.M.D. provided the first quarter report for the
Riverbend Golf Complex .
Jim Stone reported that S.S.M.D. spent the first three months of the contract re-
merchandising with Nevada Bob's inventory and renovating the Pro shop. Mr. Stone
listed other accomplishments as follows: Two more PGA golf pros were hired as
instructors; the new customer service software and equipment is under operation and
21 new pull carts, 12 new motor carts, an additional food cart have all been purchased,
and there is a total of 35,000 new balls. Additionally, staff expanded the junior golf
program, planned more golf clinics, and established a new caddie program.
John Hodgson reported some of the City's accomplishments for the first quarter: staff
installed a new computer system for financial reporting, installed an automated ball
washing machine, put new mats at Driving Range, installed stall divider nets, extended
Driving Range baffle nets, pruned, edged aerified, and sodded. Golf Maintenance staff
provided drainage, painting, vertidraining, topdressing and repaired{winter damage to
greens.
Discussion of certificates and club credits followed.
Covington/King County Recreation Program: John Hodgson and Lori Hogan,
Superintendent of Recreation and Cultural Services reported that stuff from the City of
Kent and the Kent School District have begun to evaluate the programs and use of
facilities to decide who should provide recreation services in the School District and the
City of Covington. Use of facilities is getting very tight. Space is needed in Covington
for participants. City staff will contact King County to cover costs for officials and
program staff because the city of Kent needs to recover some of the costs.
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Parks Committee Meeting Minutes
May 19, 1998
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Recreation participants are transitioning into Covington from Kent and it is important to
participate to a degree and to make it better. The Committee recognized the lack of
space for children's activities. Staff will keep Parks Committee informed of progress.
Added Item - Fourth of July Celebration: Jim McDonald, Manager of Cultural
Services received a call from the Seattle Symphony offering the City of Kent a free
outdoor concert on the fourth of July. To accommodate the size of the symphony and
participants, Lake Meridian was suggested as the proposed site. The City of Kent
would only be responsible for production costs estimated at $9,500.00 for this event.
Staff requested direction and approval for funding.
Leona Orr moved to recommend the City Council approve contracting with the Seattle
Symphony to conduct a concert at Lake Meridian on July 4, 1998, and to establish a
budget of$9.500.00 for production costs. Sandy Amodt seconded, and the motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned 5:35 p.m.
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