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KENT May 17, 2012
Call to order: Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order at: 5:04 p.m.
Council Present: Chair Debbie Ranniger, Dana Ralph, Elizabeth Albertson
Item No. 1: Minutes of April 19, 2012
Elizabeth Albertson moved to approve the Parks and Human Services
meeting minutes dated April 19, 2012. Dana Ralph seconded. The motion
passed 3-0.
Item No. 2: Demolition and Asbestos Abatement Agreement for
Matiniussi Property - Authorize
Park Planner Brian Levenhagen explained that the proposed contract is to demolish
the house and out buildings and complete asbestos abatement at the Matinjussi
property located in the Panther Lake Annexation area. This work needs to be
completed by the end of June to qualify for the reimbursement through the RCO
grant that we received to acquire the Matinjussi property.
Dana Ralph moved to recommend council authorize the mayor to sign the
contract with Russ Lloyd Clearing & Demolition to demolish the house and
out buildings and complete asbestos abatement on the Matinjussi Property
in Panther Lake area for a total of $28,416.00, plus WSST, subject to
approval by the City Attorney and Parks Director. Elizabeth Albertson
seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
Item No. 3: Division Update: Adaptive Recreation - INFO ONLY
Superintendent of Recreation and Cultural Services, Lori Hogan, introduced the staff
of Adaptive Recreation to showcase programs and services. Lori reported that they
have are a leader across the state in serving people with developmental and
physical disabilities. Julie Stangle, Manager of Youth/Teen and Adaptive Recreation
Programs and Lara Hosford, Inclusion Coordinator started the presentation with the
newly formed Kent Parks Cheerleaders performing a cheer.
Julie and Lara gave an overview of the program's history, and outlined the services
in Adaptive Recreation:
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Statement of Inclusion
• Everyone in the City of Kent community shall have the opportunity to equally
participate in, benefit from, and enjoy the parks and recreation programs and
facilities. Our mission is dedicated to enriching the lives of all persons
participating in Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
Program History
• The program started in 1973 with the Kent School District. In 1984 parents
wanted a social program and the Sunshine Club began. In 1986, The
Resource Center building on Meeker became the new home for Adaptive
Recreation and Youth/Teen programs and services. In 2010, the Resource
Center was closed due to budget cuts and Adaptive Recreation programs and
Youth/Teen programs were moved over to Kent Commons.
• In 1997 Lara Hosford, Inclusion Coordinator, came on in a cooperative job
funded by Highline Community College.
• We value and respect people, their uniqueness, their interests and their
contributions.
Social
• 98% of participants "strongly agree" and "agree" that overall these programs
brings quality to their lives.
Sports Activities
• Basketball
• Cycling
• Track
• Golf
• Bowling
• Cheer
• Swimming
• T-ball
• Softball
• Tennis
Health and Fitness
• Teen Lunch Bunch
• Adult Basic Cooking
• Flexi Fit and Fun
• Karate
• Zumba
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Creative Arts
• Creative Art Space
Community Outings
• Community Exploration
• Trips and Tour
• Monday Adventures
Community Resources and Partners
• Kent School District
• M.S. (Multiple Sclerosis) Support Group
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) South King County
• TOP (The Outreach Program)
• Children's Therapy Center
• Special Olympics
• Parents
• Highline Community College
• Volunteers
Issues and Challenges
• State budget cuts impacts mental health, DDD funding and respite care
services
• Communication within DDD/ADA system
• Transportation - Access routes cut
Sponsorships and Collaborations
• Individual sponsors
• Employee recycling
• Quota International
• Kiwanis Club
• Kent Parks Foundation
• Outreach Programs
• Interns
Council members spoke of how impressed they are with the adaptive recreation
services and programs. Jeff commended staff on their focus of delivering great
services during budget challenges.
Steve White, a teacher at TOP spoke of the benefits of the adaptive recreation
programs, introducing Tyler Talcot, a TOP technology student. Tyler's video,
"Adaptive Recreation at a Glance" was presented, which showcased Adaptive
Recreation programs.
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Item No. 4: Director's Report - INFO ONLY
• At the Junior Olympics event last weekend, 26 schools and 1,250 students
participated. Next year will be the 50th year anniversary.
• The new landscape plantings at the entry of Service Club Ballfields is
complete and looks great.
• The recently renovated bowl area at Earthworks Park looks great. The
restoration has helped with the drainage issue.
• Saturday, June 2 is the Bike Tour and Inaugural Ride beginning at
Earthworks Park, funded through a National Endowments for the Arts (NEA)
grant.
• Parks Infrastructure group is working on prioritizing projects for the next Ad
Hoc meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Submitted by,
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Teri Petrole
Council Committee Secretary
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