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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 07/19/2012 0 Parks and Human Services Meeting Minutes KENO WASNINGTON July 19, 2012 Call to order: Chair Debbie Ranniger called the meeting to order at: 5:03 p.m. Council Present: Chair Debbie Ranniger, Elizabeth Albertson, Dana Ralph Item No. 1: Minutes of June 21, 2012 Albertson moved to approve the Parks and Human Services Committee meeting minutes, dated June 21, 2012. Ralph seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Item No. 2: 2012 4Culture Sustained Suonort Grant Agreement - Authorize Lori Hogan, Superintendent of Recreation and Cultural Programs reported that 4Culture awarded the Kent Arts Commission $17,000 in Sustained Support funding through a competitive grant process. The funding will support 2012 programs, including Spotlight Series performances, Kent Kids' Arts Day, and the Kent Summer Concert Series Ralph moved to recommend council accept the Sustained Support Grant from 4Culture to support 2012 Kent Arts Commission programs in the amount of $17,000.001 amend the budget, authorize expenditure of funds in accordance with the grant agreement, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Albertson seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Item No. 3: 2012 Washington State Arts Commission Grant - Approve Lori announced that the Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) awarded the Kent Arts Commission a program support grant for 2012. Kent Arts Commission used the funding to support the presentation of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet performance and educational outreach activity as part of Spotlight Series. Albertson moved to recommend council accept the $3,500.00 grant from Washington State Arts Commission and adjust the Kent Arts Commission's budget accordingly. Ralph seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Item No. 4: Recreation and Conservation Office Grant Resolution - Adopt Jeff Watling, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services reported that each year staff pursues funding for park development and/or acquisition of property through the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Two years ago an application was submitted to acquire the Lannoye Property at Clark Lake Park. That application was an alternate for funding and the city purchased the Lannoye Page 1 Property with other funds. Recently RCO funds became available to fund the project and the RCO approved shifting the funds to the Rockwell Property. Staff is requesting authorization to revise the grant application to the RCO Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program to fund the acquisition of property to add to the Clark Lake Park assemblage. Ralph moved to recommend Council adopt the resolution authorizing a grant application to the Recreation and Conservation Office to fund property acquisition at Clark Lake. Albertson seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Item No. 5: Storm Damage Budget Adjustment - Approve Jeff explained that in late January 2012, the south Puget Sound area was hit with a severe ice storm. Damage was significant throughout the city. In particular, netting at our Athletic Complexes and Riverbend Driving Range were badly torn. Falling ice from the roof also broke some skylights at City Hall. An insurance claim was filed and awarded. This requested Budget Adjustment accounts for the expenses and revenues encumbered in completing the repairs to these city facilities. Albertson moved to recommend amending the Park Operations, Facilities and Riverbend budgets to account for the related expenses and reimbursements stemming from the winter ice storm damage. Ralph seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Item No. 6: 2012 Second Ouarter Department Reoort - INFO ONLY Jeff highlighted division programs and services, as well as in-kind, and/or cash contributions received during the second quarter of 2012. The Jazz and Art Show at the Senior Center was another great success this year with 500 participants. Stafford Suites donated meals. The Senior Center staff did an excellent job. Kent was represented well at the State Special Olympics events last month at the Joint Lewis/McCord Base in Lakewood. The Lifeguard program runs from mid-June to September. The team does an amazing job at the park. Park Operations is working with Kent Downtown Partnership to install planters and benches to update the downtown area. Installations will continue as donations come in to support this new program. Nearly $20,000 was donated to Kent Parks and Recreation in the second quarter of 2012 The Senior Center received many donations and in-kind giving. Page 2 Item No. 7: Director's Report - INFO ONLY Volunteer Appreciation Event was last night at the Ice Arena with mini putt, skating and hot dogs, chips and soda. Fourth of July Splash was big hit again this year. Great work by staff. Thank you to Council for coming by Lake Meridian and joining in on the fun. Cornucopia Days Fun Run. We had an even higher number this year with 540 participants. Thank you to Riverbend Golf Complex for welcoming the event again this year at the course -- especially since there a shotgun tournament going on at the same time' The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m. Submitted by, Teri Petrole Teri Petrole Council Committee Secretary Page 3