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Parks and Human Services Committee Meeting
Minutes of May 15, 2008
Call to Order: Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
Council Present: Chair Debbie Ranniger, Ron Harmon, Elizabeth Albertson was
absent
Item #1 Meeting Minutes Dated April 17, 2008
Ron Harmon moved to approve the minutes of April 17, 2008. Debbie Ranniger
seconded and the motion passed 3-0, with Elizabeth Albertson's concurrence.
Item #2 King County Grant Agreement for Safe Havens Services –
Authorize
Katherin Johnson, Manager of Housing and Human Services reported that the King
County Grant funds for $75,000.00 would to provide services to low income
families at the Safe Havens Visitation and Exchange Center. Funds will pay for
personnel costs, rent, utilities and supplies. Katherin wanted to share that Julia
Patterson was a great supporter of Safe Havens and was an integral part of this
grant award. Ron Harmon suggested sending a thank you letter in appreciation of
her support.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the grant
agreement for $75,000.00 with King County Domestic Violence to fund Safe
Havens services, and approving the expenditure of funds in the Safe Havens
budget. Debbie Ranniger seconded and the motion passed 3-0, with Elizabeth
Albertson's concurrence.
Item #3 Skyhawks Sports Academy Agreement - Authorize
Lori Hogan, Superintendent of Recreation and Cultural Programs explained that
the agreement was re-designed to have staff from Skyhawks Sports Academy
supervise and instruct all participants who register the sports camps offered by
Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department instead of city staff.
The Skyhawks will collect directly from camp participants and remit to the city at
$16.00 per participant for each of the Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, and Flag
Football Camps, and $14.00 per paid participant for the Mini Hawks Camp. The
Skyhawks will remain solely responsible for remitting all applicable sales tax, if
any, to the state. The Skyhawks will submit an itemized invoice of each camp
participant and payment, along with transmittal of the city's portion of the
registration and camp fees.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement
with Skyhawks Sports Academy to provide summer sports camps for the City of
Kent. Debbie Ranniger seconded and the motion passed 3-0, with Elizabeth
Albertson's concurrence.
Item #4 Lease Program with Yamaha Motor Corporation for Golf Carts
at Riverbend Golf Complex - Authorize
Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services reported that
the city has an existing Master Lease Agreement with Yamaha Motor Corporation
for a fleet of 74 golf carts at Riverbend. Under that agreement, we have two lease
programs. This new term of 40-months would coincide with the expiration of the
second lease program. Each year the Golf Complex generates approximately
$175,000.00 in revenue from golf cart rentals. These funds will cover the monthly
lease payments over the term of the program.
Ron Harmon questioned the reason for executing a new lease for gas carts. This
restricts us from purchasing electric carts and the move toward energy savings
and solar powered carts. Ron also questioned why the same number of carts is
necessary this year - especially with construction potentially slowing down rounds
at the course. The number of rounds and cart rentals are bound to decrease with
the upcoming levee project and construction on the course and nearby Green
River Trail.
Jeff explained that the amount of carts is essential to accommodate the golfers
through the busy summer season. At this point, the course will be open during
construction and the busy summer months when cart use is the highest. The
transition to electric carts and power by solar energy remain the ultimate goal.
The city must first pull in additional power to the site and complete upgrading to
the cart barn to handle the electric cart charges. The expense is prohibitive at this
time. Ron asked staff to review and amend the agreement to reflect these options.
Jeff agreed to discuss these issues with the Yamaha Corporation.
Ron Harmon moved to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the equipment
schedule with Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. in the amount of $155,917.44 to
lease 50 golf carts, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney. Debbie Ranniger seconded and the motion passed 3-0, with Elizabeth
Albertson's concurrence.
Item #5 What’s Happening
Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) - 2008 Conference Awards
for Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Lori Flemm, Superintendent of Parks and Open Space received the Citation of
Merit for Distinguished Service Award, Parks Planner, Shane Gilbertson won the
Distinguished Service Award - Parks Resource Section, and Arbor Heights 360 Park
won the Spotlight Sports Complex. The awards will be recognized at the May 20,
City Council Meeting.
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Phoenix Academy. The first year of this popular program is almost complete. Staff
is currently completing an evaluation. Staff will present a report at the Parks and
Community Services Committee meeting in June.
Old Fishing Hole Event. Saturday, June 17 at 6:30 a.m. Sponsored by Kent Rotary
Club. The event is sold out, with 150 participants.
National Trails Day is June 7, at Lake Fenwick from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Contact
Victoria Andrews at 253.856.5713 to volunteer.
Parks Construction/Renovation Projects
West Fenwick Park renovation scheduled to finish in June. The project includes a
new restroom, picnic shelter, storage, full court basketball with a new plaza entry.
Town Square Plaza Update. The restroom portion of the project is nearing
completion. The fountain is going through tests to pass UL regulations. Project
completion is scheduled for June 7. This date coincides with the first day of the
Farmer's Market season. The granite ball is being polished and the base of the
structure will be polished next. The water feature will be ready for installation the
first week of June. City staff is coordinating the Mayor's Healthy Communities
Initiative kick off with the grand opening of Town Square Plaza for the same day in
June.
Kaibara Park Pond Leaking. Park Maintenance crew are making all the necessary
patches and repairs to the leaking pond at Kaibara Park. The park will be closed
during some of the repair work. Completion is set for the first of June.
The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teri Petrole
Committee Council Secretary
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