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Special Parks and Human Services
Committee
October 19, 2017
Minutes Kent Washington
Approved
Date: October 19, 2017
Time: 4:30 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 5:03 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 August 17, 2017
MOTION: Councilmember Higgins moved to approve the minutes dated August 17,
2017. Councilmember Budell seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
5. Fee-in-lieu Funds Re-allocation - Recommend
Three developments accumulated an amount of $70,125 in fee-in-lieu funds
originally directed to Springwood Park. Since accepting the funds, projects intended
for Springwood Park have been delayed and will not resume before the five-year
fund expenditure deadline of January 14, 2017. The city must return the funds if
they are not used by that date.
Planning and design of high priority park improvements are currently underway at
Green View Park, where these funds can still be used toward capital improvements.
MOTION: Council Member Budell moved to recommend Council accept reallocating
$70,125 of fee-in-lieu funds originally allocated to Springwood Park, amend the
Community Parks Reinvestment Program budget, and authorize the future
expenditure of these funds for capital improvements at Green View Park.
Councilmember Higgins seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
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6. 2017 Third Quarter Fee-in-lieu Funds - Recommend
The City of Kent received $4,223.00 from Schneider Family Homes who voluntarily
paid a fee in lieu of dedicating park land to mitigate the development of homes in a
local subdivision of 21 lots at the Service Club Ballfields Park. Fund will be held in a
reserve account for capital improvements and must be expended within five years.
MOTION:
Council Member Higgins moved to hold passing the motion until it was explained
how Economic and Community Development calculated its fees. Chair Fincher
Seconded. The motion passed 3-0
7. 2017 Third Quarter Contributions Report - Informational
During the third quarter of 2017, a total of $30,963 in contributions were made to
the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department for in-kind,
sponsorship, cash and small grants that fall under the $65,000 threshold and do
not require council acceptance. There is no minimum or maximum to contribute. All
donations are welcome and very much appreciated. Donate at
www.Kentparksfoundation.org
8. Director's Report
Special workshop directly after Parks & Human Services Committee Meeting
regarding Morrill Meadow and the YMCA
Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking two members: one adult and
one youth (16-18 age). Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month
6 pm to 8 pm. Information available at
https://www.kentwa.gov/government/boards-commissions-task-
forces/parks-and-recreation-commission
Kent Arts Spotlight Series Fall/Winter Performance Schedule has been
released. Information available at www.kentarts.com
Green Kent Event in October held at Morrill Meadows Clark Lake.
Sixth Annual Green Kent Day is scheduled for October 28. Information
available at www.GreenKent.org
9. Adjournment
Chair Fincher adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m.
Ronald Lashley
Ronald Lashley
Committee Secretary