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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 07/21/1998 i CITY OF KENT PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 21, 1998 Council Present: Chair Judy Woods, Connie Epperly, Rico Yingling Staff Present: John Hodgson, Tom Brubaker, Lori Hogan, Jim McDonald, Leona Orr, Tom Brotherton, May Miller, Teri Petrole Audience: Council Members: Tom Brotherton, Leona Orr Council member Judy Woods started the meeting with introductions of the committee members and began with Agenda Item No. 2. King County Work Training Grant—Accept and Amend Budilet: This grant has been awarded to the Youth/Teen Program three years in a row and provides employment for 22 local youth. It has proven to be,a very successful program, providing teens with mentors, a positive atmosphere, and often, year-round employment. iCouncil member Epperly moved to accept and amend the Youth/Teen budget for $12,380.00 from the King County Work Training Programs, You*, Conservation Corps. Grant. Rico Yingling seconded. Motion carried. Renovation of Sculpture "Sentinel; Kent" Jim McDonald, Manager of Cultural Programs explained this project was accepted through the 1998 City Art Plan. The "sentinel" statue iV located at the Kent Public Library. The project involves raising the pool and sculpture fourteen inches for both design intent and to aid in proper maintenance of the artwork. Jim also updated the committee on the renovation of the "Earth"sign at Lake Fenwick Park. The artist is from New Mexico and will begin work this summer. King County Work Arts Commission Grant —Accept and Amend Budget: The Kent Cultural Programs has been awarded the King County,Arts Commission, 1998 Sustained Support Program for$6,625.00. Punds provide artistic services and opportunities for a variety of special event programs, including the summer concert series and Kid's Art Day. Rico Yingling moved to accept and amend the Kent Arts Comm,sssion budget for $6,626.00 from the King County Arts Commission Grant. Connie Epperly seconded. Motion carried. • Parks Committee Meeting Minutes July 21, 1998 Page Two Kent Rotary Donation —Accept and amend Budget: John Hodgson explained that each year Kent Rotary holds an auction and donates half of the dollar amount of items purchased by an organization back to that organization. This year the Kent Parks and Recreation staff and friends purchased items worth $2,978.00. This resulted in a $1,489.00 donation back to the Parks and Recreation Department. Funds will be used for purchasing play equipment for Meridian Glen Park. Connie Epperly moved to accept and amend the Meridian Glen Park budget for the $1,489.00 donation from the Kent Rotary Auction. Rico Yingling seconded. Motion carried. Fourth of July Celebration Update: John M. Hodgson shared that this year the Seattle Symphony played at Lake Meridian on the Fourth of July, entertaining over 1,000 citizens. John and staff suggest joining the Lake Meridian Homeowners Association in the fireworks show and add to the festivities, making this a major community event. The Seattle Symphony confirmed they would be pleased to return In 1999 for another iFourth of July concert. Staff considers event planning and attention to technical detail a critical area of need. Jim plans to begin preparations in 4anuary by assessing the current special events calendar, meeting with the Lake Meridian Homeowners Association, and addressing certain issues such as,parking and shuttle service. Tom Brotherton, representing the Lake Meridian Homeowners Aociation, announced interest in partnering with the City on a major Fourth of July event. He suggested creating a water decathlon comprised of parents and kids centering on water events (for example boat races, paddle races�,and swimming). The meeting closed to discuss property negotiation. Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.