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Parks and Human Services Committee August 17, 2017
Minutes Kent Washington
Approved October 19, 2017
Date: August 17, 2017
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers
Attending: Chair Brenda Fincher, Councilmembers Dennis Higgins and Tina Budell
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
Chair Brenda Fincher called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Chair Brenda Fincher, Councilmembers Dennis Higgins and Tina Budell in
attendance.
3. Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
4. Minutes dated June 15, 2017
MOTION: Councilmember Higgins moved to approve the minutes dated June 15,
2017. Councilmember Budell seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
5. Fee-in-lieu Funds
The for $111,150 of fee-in-lieu funds collected during the second quarter of 2017 is
for future expenditure for capital improvements at Clark Lake Park and Chestnut
Ridge Park. Developers are given the choice of paying a fee instead of building a
play area within the development. The funds must be used within five years of
acceptance.
MOTION: Councilmember Budell moved to recommend Council accept $111,150 of
fee-in-lieu funds, amend the Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget and
authorize the future expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Clark
Lake Park and Chestnut Ridge Park. Councilmember Higgins seconded. The motion
passed 3-0.
6. 2017 Second Quarter Contributions Report
During the second quarter of 2017, a total of $24,549 in contributions were made
to the Parks Department for in-kind, sponsorship, cash and small grants that fall
under the $65,000 threshold and don't require council acceptance. There is no
minimum or maximum to contribute. Any donation is welcome. Donate at
www.kentparksfoundation.org.
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7. Director's Report
Director Julie Parascondola, consultant Leon Younger and Riverbend Golf
Complex Superintendent Pete Petersen are presenting the Riverbend Business
Plan (at 90%) to City Council on September 5. The plan contains analytics,
demographics, benchmark studies, lesson assessment, a new organizational
structure and maintenance approach, a six-year action plan (2018-2023) and a
financial pro forma (2018-2023). A question and answer period with council is
built into the presentation timeline. Many recommendations from the plan can
be implemented in 2018, but some need to wait until the 2019-2020 budget
development. Discussion with council is essential during the budget process.
Staff will send council the final Business Master Plan for review during the week
of September 28.
Public hearings are scheduled for September 5 to surplus property at Morrill
Meadows Park in anticipation of the YMCA building and to address any property
restrictions on site. Staff is following the requirements of the surplus policy by
holding public hearings with advance notices in the newspaper, on the city's
website, through neighborhood mailings and postings on site.
The smoke free and tobacco free parks branding campaign is complete. The new
slogan "Just Breathe" and the double exposure design were the top choices for
the posters and information cards. Signage is on order and installation in parks
is set for the first part of September.
There has been a delay this summer in obtaining a license from the Liquor
Control Board. Unfortunately, no temporary food and beverage service can be
provided to customers at the Riverbend Clubhouse this year.
9. Adjournment
Chair Fincher adjourned the meeting at 5:22 p.m.
Teri Petrole
Teri Petrole
Committee Secretary