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Minutes
March 2L,2OL7
Kent, Washington
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Approved April 4,20L7
March 2L,20t7
5 p.m.
Council Chambers East/West
Bill Boyce, Council President
Tina Budell, Councilmember
Jim Berrios, Councilmember
Brenda Fincher, Councilmember
Dennis Higgins, Councilmember
Dana Ralph, Councilmember
Les Thomas, Councilmember
Council President Boyce opened the meeting at 5:03 p,m.
Agenda:
1. Kinq Countv Library Svstem's New Strateoic Plan
Jose M. Garcia, Jr, Acting Regional Manager/Librarian Services Manager of the King
County Library System, presented information regarding the draft strategic
scenarios on the King County Library System's Strategic Plan progress to date,
2. Morrill Meadows I YMCA Project Uodate
Julie Parascondola, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented
an update on the Morrill Meadows I YMCA project. Information regarding why Kent
needs the YMCA, Kent's history with the YMCA, an up-to-date status, changes in
the site plan, the YMCA design, site complexities, RCO conversion, development
costs, timeline, critical assumptions, next steps, and project outcomes.
3. City Hall Campus and Russell Road Shops Soace Planninq Update
Alex Ackley, Facilities Superintendent, presented information on the City Hall
Campus space planning that included a brief history and background, and space
planning options for the departments affected by the study.
Alex Ackley also presented information on the space planning for the Public Works
maintenance shops at Russell Road Park and the East Hill Operations Center.
Information was presented regarding the Parks Department Operations facility. A
background summary was presented regarding the East Hill Shops property located
off S.E. 249th Street, in addition to the options for the maintenance shops at Russell
Road. An update will be presented at the July 18, 2OI7 City Council workshop.
e meeting concluded at 6:21 p.m.
Sue Hanson
Acting City Clerk
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