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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks & Recreation Commission - 07/27/2022 # Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda KENT N � Commissioners: Chair Jennifer Ritchie, Vice-Chair Kristie Duggan Director: Julie Parascondola, CPRE Deputy Director: Brian Levenhagen, CPRP July 27, 2022 5:30 p.m. To listen to the meeting call 1-888-475-4499 or 1-877-853-5257 And enter Meeting ID 841 1657 1953 Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. Roll Call / Call to order - Chair Ritchie 01 2. Changes to the Agenda - Chair Ritchie 01 3. Approve Minutes Summary dated May YES Chair Ritchie 01 25, 2022 4. Update on Earthworks/Mill Creek and East NO Parascondola 10 Hill North Parks master planning processes 5. 2023-2024 Budget Process NO Parascondola 10 6. Kent Parks Climate Resiliency and NO Parascondola 10 Sustainability Plan 7. Kent Parks Marketing and Community NO Parascondola 30 Engagement Update 8. Commission Discussion on Work Plan NO Parascondola/Ritchie 30 9. Director/Commission Updates NO All 10 10. Adjournment NO Chair Ritchie 01 The public may submit written public comments that relate to a commission agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m.,written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a commission agenda item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into the record. Unless otherwise noted, the Parks and Recreation Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Kent City Hall, Chambers 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent 98032. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Parks and Recreation Commission Kent, Washington Meeting Minutes Approval Pending Date: May 25, 2022 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Kent City Hall Chambers Attending: Chair Jennifer Ritchie, Vice-Chair Kristie Duggan, Edith Gonzales, Elizabeth Carter, Kathleen Meehan, Matthew Morgan, Michael J. Javelli, Richard Minutoli, Roberto Arellano, Jr, Sarah Veele, Scott Taylor, Taek Kim, Director Julie Parascondola Absent: Stuart Chapman 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: Commission Chair Ritchie called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Changes to Agenda: None 3. Approve Minutes dated March 23, 2022 Approved with friendly Change to Year of approval of March Minutes 4. Public Comment (if any): None S. Welcome New Commissioners: Director Parascondola introduced the New Commissioners, and Commissioners were given time to introduce themselves. 6. Park Commission Bylaws — Final Adoption: Commission approved adopting the new revised Bylaws by a unanimous vote. 7. City Arts Plan and Program: Ronda Billerbeck, the Parks Facility Program Manager, shared a PowerPoint presentation titled "Cultural Programs Division," which provided an overview of the programs. Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions were made. 8. Final Parks and Open Space Plan Recommendations and Strategic Projects: Director Parascondola presented a PowerPoint presentation titled "Kent Parks & Open Space Plan 2022." Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions were made. 9. Director/Commission Updates: Budget Process has begun 10. Adjournment: Commission Chair Ritchie concluded the meeting at 7:30 p.m. TZo-�La,5 L, e J/, Ronald Lashley Jr. Parks and Recreation Commission Secretary Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Cultural Programs Division WHAT WE DO... • We bring people together at festivals and events to build community and a strong economy. • Our visual arts and performances of music, theater, dance and literature improve the aesthetic environment and make Kent a vibrant place to live, work and play. I a l pNCFR as f,�.,r e I KENT WASHINGTON WHERE OUR FUNDING COMES FROM ... G ra nts Sponsorships_ 5% 5% Earned Income General 15% Fund 45% Per Capita Funding 30% I KENT WASHINGTON THESE ARE OUR PROGRAMS... • Kent Arts Commission • Performing Arts oj J e' • Public Art • Arts Funding Programs _ w Festivals and Community Events KEN T WAS HI NGTGN KENT ARTS COMMISSION • Established on October 20, 1975 • 14 Mayor-appointed volunteers, serve as advisors and advocates • Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday • Divided into two committees reflecting two general areas of programming: Performing Arts and Visual Arts R • KENT WASHINGTON 413 F Current Mayor Dana Ralph served on the Kent Arts Commission for six yea rs. She was appointed by Mayor Jim White in 2005 and served until she was elected to City Council in 2011. KENT WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM piH Sg r Summer Concert Series Educational Program Spotlight Series KENT WASHINGTON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES • Began in 1978 with four outdoor performances in July • Now includes 12 concerts at outdoor venues • Features local, regional, national and international artists • FREE to the public, supported by sponsorships, donations, and grants R S ` 1W VAN' • KEN T '1 SHI N TGN • "Wednesday Picnic Performances" at Morrill Meadows Park • 250-500 attend each week 410% • KENT WASHINGTON Meridian"Thursdays at the Lake" at Lake Park 500-1,000 attend each week KENT 4 13 F The Summer Concert Series serves an + average of 7,500 each year. } 9y "Wednesday Picnic Performances" for - kids have been held at three parks since - their inception: Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park, Town Square Plaza, and Morrill Meadows Park. " I KENT WASHINGTON SPOTLIGHT SERIES • Founded in 1998 • 8-10 performances each year • Music, theater, dance, circus/acrobats • Ticketed events, supported by sponsorships and grants • KENT WASHINGTON SPOTLIGHT SERIES ARTISTS... 14 Suzanne Vega Arlo Guthrie . KENT WASHINGTON SPOTLIGHT SERIES ARTISTS... e IS y y L �-, Ladysmith Black Mambazo The Blind Boys of Alabama KEN T WAS HI NGTGN SPOTLIGHT SERIES ARTISTS... � Iry i--: _ e v 1 R Pholo[harles Ga6rean �• __ The Kingston Trio Peter Yarrow KEN T WAS HI NGTGN 413 F Since it was founded in 1998, Spotlight Series has hosted 236 performers and ensembles on Kent stages... that means roughly 1,800 individual artists! 99% of 2021-2022 Spotlight Series audiences said the performance they saw was high quality and that they would recommend Spotlight Series to others. KEN 11 S H I N G T O H SPOTLIGHT ON ARTS • Implemented in 2003 • Educational program • In school and community settings • Serves hundreds, sometimes thousands, of students annually x pop., KENT 11 S H I N G T O H 413 F King 5 TV's "Evening Magazine" featured a segment on Alpin's educational outreach in Kent in 2013. N 1 J{ f - i w � KENT WASHINGTON PUBLIC ART: MILL CREEK CANYON EARTHWORKS • 1982: Dedicated Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park by internationally renowned artist Herbert Bayer • Functional dam, public park, art piece • 2008: Designated as Kent's first Historic Landmark • 2010: Major restoration work in cooperation with Public Works Dept. .fir k �e • KENT WASHINGTON 413 F 2010 Restoration work of Mill Creek Canyon Earthwork was partially driven by new state regulations that required the dam capacity to increase to handle a 10,000-year storm. A documentary video of the Earthworks, "A Place for People" was premiered at the Henry Art Gallery on the U of W campus in 2010. KENT WASHINGTON PUBLIC ART: $2 PER CAPITA ORDINANCE • 1985: Kent's $2 per capita ordinance for public art was implemented • Put Kent on the national public art map • Collection includes more than 300 pieces: permanent and portable 1 KENT WASHINGTON PUBLIC ART - \ kf � a� (�} ��\:\ © 2� ' , • §\� � � . y \ @ ~ .\ � z / - . - y � - ■ 2 e KENT PUBLIC ART I \ �y f � KENT WASHINGTON e 413 F Peter Reiquam's "Big Corn" sculpture garnered a prestigious national award: It was selected from a field of 300 for inclusion in the 2007 "Public Art Year in Review." Kent Artist Danny Pierce's artwork is included in such notable collections as the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian Institute and the Seattle Art Museum. KEN 11 S H I N G T O H CENTENNIAL CENTER GALLERY • Located in the Centennial Center lobby • Six shows annually a \n • Summer Art Exhibit _ �w Q El aQa • Student Art Walk 1 d, a r, F l R i L • KENT WASHINGTON ARTS FUNDING PROGRAMS Community Arts Support Program • Annual program - calendar year cycle • Support for arts projects serving the public in Kent • Funds individuals and organizations • Approximately $10,000 annually * • YA11< �r- A L KENT WASHINGTON ARTS FUNDING PROGRAMS "Give Me Culture" Program • Launched in 2012 • Smaller, flexible funding program, rolling deadline • Funds individuals and organizations • $5,000 annually (max amount of $1,000) 14 I 1 � — I � Pie" .' �' �❑�` � _ .w f� k • KENT WASHINGTON 413 F The Community Arts Support Program has been running since 1988. Over the course of the 34 years between 1988 and 2022, the program has provided $266,000 to 228 organizations. 4 ,^60�.t 1 i KENT WASHINGTON COMMUNITYFESTIVALS AND Kids'* Kent Arts D, of • . Cornucopia Days 5k * Christmas Rush Fun Run _ .. - `� r ♦ � � =�..�. I ..ter KENT WASHINGTON a ® , 4 � y f KENT KIDS' ARTS DAY • Hands-on art activities and performances for kids and families • Professional artists lead projects • Youth performers on stage • 1,500 attend annually • We are hoping for the return of this popular event in 2023 MEN Ao y A KEN T WAS HI NGTGN 413 F One of the founding staff members of Kent Kids' Arts Day - Liz Gasper - is still so committed to the event that she runs a project each year as an artist, many years after moving on from working as a program coordinator. 4^0 ,60�.t�o- KENT WASHINGTON 4t" OF JULY SPLASH at Lake Meridian Park • Founded in 1998 • 15,000 annual attendance (pre-COVID) • Fireworks, performances, food booths, games and activities for kids, and the famous pie eating contest • We are bringing this event back in 2022 as a scaled-back, daytime event I 4 ' Camrnroii4 ,Shoe case at the SPLASH KENT WASHINGTON 4thOF JULY SPLASH - eating contest... 'ZS � KENT f 'aL r' 413 F Splash was founded in 1998 around a performance at Lake Meridian Park by The Seattle Symphony. 01 � A ti • KENT WASHINGTON CORNUCOPIA DAYS 5K • Held in July - in conjunction with Kent Cornucopia Days • Three Friends Fishing Hole • Just under 300 runners in 2021 (500-600 runners pre-COVID) E rk yy .lk kit , x, 4 , ^60�.t KEN T WAS HI NGTGN • A local sponsor (Kent Bowl) underwrites all participants age 60+. • The most "seasoned" participant in 2021 was 87 years young. • A speedy 6-year-old was the youngest runner I�l i KENT WASHINGTON CH RISTMAS RUSH FUN RUN • 2nd Saturday of December at Hogan Park at Russell Road • 5K and 10K races • More than 1,000 people typically participate each year (325 in 2021 due to COVID, vaccine mandates, and terrible weather) • 2019 marked the 37th year of the Christmas Rush (COVID put a pause on the event for 2020, but it returned in 2021) a y 2659 ' (sEAffl i iw' 433 e 4y KEN T WAS HI NGTGN • It has never snowed during the Christmas Rush, but the 2021 event was the wettest in history! • The coldest temperature recorded at the start was 18 degrees in 2013 - so cold that the bottled water froze. • Local Sponsor, Kent Bowl pay for all kids 13 and younger. 1246 I r t30 litl '12. 04 1 gas. 27 ; KENT WASHINGTON 2022 CITY ART PLAN • $2/capita program founded by ordinance in 1985 - will generate $275,400 for public art in 2022. • We are required by ordinance to prepare one and five-year plans for this funding annually. _h t KEN T WASHINGTON 2022 PROJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL BOX ART WRAPS • Launched in 2017, project applies art to traffic signal control cabinets to deter graffiti and beautify streetscapes. • Nine new boxes will be added to the existing inventory of 30 in 2022. 30.�AS.CO' � f. .• - � �.'' 17. _ 3a" I. KENT WASHINGTON 2022 PROJECT: KENT CREATES Web platform for sharing art, culture, and creative endeavors Quarterly exhibits, Arts Commissioners vote on top submissions, Winners receive small honorariums Fosters inclusiveness by highlighting the talent and creativity of the • Community WASHINGTON 1 � �b Pmt°�y`/r•_"'a;�i�,��16���r1,�9I�1�+`/�]\ r-I' �F�I3�� ��� � � ; L� „, 2022 PROJECT: KHERSON PARK DIGITAL ARTWORK • Construction to be completed on a renovated, space-themed park • Design includes a large screen with projection capabilities • Provide artistic content by sharing artwork submitted through KentCreates.com or by commissioning new artwork from digital/video artists. ?� . --R • KENT WASHINGTON 2022 PROJECT: 4t" AVENUE & WILLIS GREENWAYS ROTATING SCULPTURES • Parks Department is creating greenways to the north and south of Willis St. at the 4t" Ave. and Willis St. roundabout • Arts Commission will implement a rotating sculpture program M • KENT WASHINGTON 2022 PROJECT: SUMMER ART EXHIBIT PURCHASE PROGRAM • Artworks for the City of Kent portable collection are acquired through the Summer Art Exhibit purchase award program • Art is exhibited in publicly accessible areas of City facilities 111ZKENT WASHINGTON 2022: COLLECTION MAINTENANCE AND PROGRAMMING • Sculpture maintenance and collection repair • Sustaining existing assets • Projects in 2022 include restoration and relocation of "Railroad Yard mural (formerly at Titus Railroad Park) and various other repair and maintenance projects f� k • KENT WASHINGTON 2022: OPPORTUNITY FUND • Identify and implement art projects to address City and community goals • Capital projects, strategic art acquisition, economic development Ar v KEN T WAS HI NGTGN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT: KENT VALLEY LOOP TRAIL • Kent Valley Loop Trail system includes trails of varying lengths along the Green River • Artwork may include a permanent sculpture gallery or a large-scale mural on an industrial building i • KENT W A 5 HI N G T 0 H PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT: CHESTNUT RIDGE PARK RENOVATION • Chestnut Ridge is being renovated in 2022, installation of art is planned for June • Artwork will include two free-standing sculptural elements x ' a A c,' - S KENT WASHINGTON QUESTIONS? THANK YOU ! Cultural Programs Division Ronda Billerbeck, Manager rbi I lerbeck@kentwa.gov 253-856-5055 KENT WASHINGTON KENT PARKS & OPEN SPACE PLAN 2022 PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL WORKSHOP 05/ 17/ 2022 r ,e77 r �l ro I I n A0.0 U IL G #4# PROJECT PROCESS INFORMATION COLLECTION REPORTING 1 Themes & Vision 1 ENGAGEMENT 1 Stakeholder Strategic Project List 1 1 Interviews Operations & 1 It DATA Maintenance Suggestions 1 Statistically Valid CRUNCHING Funding Sources SurveyQJ j Athletic Capacity Survey Public Survey & Q Pop-up Events Current & Potential ENGAGEMENT Recreational Value 1 Assest Life Cycle Confirm Findings with the 1 Assessment Public 1 1 Geospatial Mapping 1 1 1 PROJECT PROCESS STUDYING THE SYSTEM : y .. BENCHMARKING LEVEL OF SERVICE: , RECREATION VALUE VS TRADITIONAL GEOSPATIAL MAPPING - NATURE SCORE . ATHLETIC CAPACITY STUDY fi STRATEGIC PROJECTS FUNDING AND O&M NEXT STEPS West Fenwick Park STUDYING THE SYSTEM : BENCHMARKING City of Kent Metric NRPA (2021 ) Recommendations for Kent 7.81 Acres/ 1000 Residents Acres of Park Lurid 15,9 Acres/ 1000 Residents 0.4 Miles/ 1000 Residents Trail MITES 08 Miles/ 1000 Residents �- Soccer Fields -----� 3 Fields (1 Field/45,900 Residents) 7 Fields(1 Field / 20,000 Residents) ��11hillm Baseball Fields 2 Fields (1 Field/68,850 Residents) 4 Fields(1 Field / 38,869 Residents) ----- Softball Fields --- 6 Fields (1 Field 22,950 Residents) 5 Fields (1 Field/28,081 Residents] 0 Fields Cricket Field 1 Field (1 Field/ 10,936 Residents) Kent's population is around 137,000 which matches the NRPA's 2021 National Agency Performance Review upper quartile population of cities (populations of 100,000-250,000). STUDYING THE SYSTEM : BENCHMARKING City of Kent Metric NRPA (2021 ) Recommendations for Kent Mr Acres of Park Land 7.81 Acres/ 1000 Residents 15.9 Acres/ 1000 Residents � 0.4 Miles/ 1000 Residents Trail Wes 08 Miles/ 1000 Residents �- Soccer Fields -----� 3 Fields (1 Field/45,900 Residents) 7 Fields 0 Field 20,000 Residents) ��I&Om Baseball Fields 2 Fields (1 Field/68,850 Residents) 4 Fields(1 Field / 38,869 Residents) ----- Softball Fields --- 6 Fields (1 Field 22,950 Residents) 5 Fields (1 Field/?8,081 Residents] 0 Fields Cricket Field 1 Field (1 Field/ 10,936 Residents) Kent's population is around 137,000 which matches the NRPA's 2021 National Agency Performance Review upper quartile population of cities (populations of 100,000-250,000). STUDYING THE SYSTEM : LEVEL OF SERVICE TYPE OF • DEFINITION reinvest TRADITIONAL _ the #ofACRE5maintain LOS divided by the develop POPULATION acquire Q This is synonymous Z with condition. reinvest "' ` the QUALITY PERFORMANCE = s �_ AKA of the This is inherently tied _ maintain W Q a to the size of a park. BASED L05 u a # OF AMENITIES Examples of amenities: develop �, a grass Feld, a q _ � playground equipment, divided by the POPULATION apa�edpath. STUDYING THE SYSTEM : LEVEL OF ' LOS Citywide over Time 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 Residential 122,900 136,766 144,658 152,935 161 ,101 Population RV * * 259.50 281 .28 306.28 331 .28 356.28 Acres 1 ,095.04 1 ,072.76 1 ,072.76 1 ,072.76 1 ,072.76 Traditional LO5: 8.91 7.84 7.42 7.01 6.66 acres per 1,000 Resiclents Performance- 1 .62 2.06 2.12 2.17 2.21 Based L05: RV per 7,000 Residents Assumes no property acquisition or sales ** Assumes steady systern re nvestment leading to RV increase of 25 points every 5 years STUDYING THE SYSTEM : LEVEL OF SERVICE West Fenwick Park 2016 • • 2022 RV Clark • - Park 2016 • • 2022 ' 2016 RV 2.3 Olb RV 2022 CRV 7.40 3.40 2022 CRV 2022 PRV 17.55 26.00 2022 PRV 22.50 STUDYING THE SYSTEM : LEVEL OF SERVICE LOS by City Region Citywide By Region East Hiil West Hill East Hill Down- Green North SCA town River Traditional LOS: 7.84 2.52 11 .61 6.13 16.58 16.35 Acres per 1,000 Current Performance-Based LOS: 2.06 0.60 1.71 1 .99 4.23 7.98 CRV per 1,000 Potential Performance-Based LOS: 4.91 2.16 4.68 3.92 11.02 13.42 PRV per 1,000 Acres of Parkland 10072.76 99.90 252.41 274.90 370.65 74.90 CRV 281.28 23.58 37.15 89.40 94.58 36.58 PRV 671 .25 85.50 101.75 176.00 246.50 61.50 Residential Population 136,766 39,604 211737 44,841 221359 4FS82 Note that city region populations depicted in this chart are roughly based on Census Tract data and do not total to the citywide population number. STUDYING THE SYSTEM : GEOSPATIAL MAPPING Layers of Information to inform Strategic • - Population Transit Service ... G d Current RecreationalValue Racial ij I • ity Social Equity ' � 1 ■ P Park Need � a RecreationalPotential STUDYING THE SYSTEM : GEOSPATIAL MAPPING ... and potential areas of Acquisition - ------- --. r x 161 fff � y l East Hill North i 99 f L� West Hit! 1 mile -.r------- / N L East Hill South STUDYING THE SYSTEM : NATURE SCORE Amenity Top Priority Investments: 0 . O 100 150 200 o RESTROOMS N t m = NATURE TRAILS = FARMER'S MARKET EVENTS �■�►PAVED WALKING& N s BIKINGTRAILS Key: NEW— o, — NATURAL AREAS/HABIT ` WILDLIFE HABITAT C14 PIZ All Respondents o BOTANICAL o GARDENS Overall priority Score out of 200 iiiiiiiii PARK SHELTERS& o &GATHERING AREAS Respondents' Identified Race: Imo► OFF-LEASH Black of DOG AREA Latino or Hispanic AMENITIES FOR ALL Asian AGES&ABILITIES White Other `r' ACCESS TO WATER O a {RIVERS&LAKES) OD L REGIONAL TRAILS& CONNECTIONS R PLAYGROUNDS 7.1 These parks have the highest natural resource and habitat potential with r __ large contiguous natural areas. These parks tend to include ponds, lakes, streams, or rivers, have the potential for salmon or bird habitat, and be o� contiguous to green corridors. Some city properties in Tier 1 include Clark _ ; : ; :• .` a; ~ Lake Park, Lake Fenwick Park, Mill Creek Canyon, and the GRNRA. These parks have smaller natural areas, tend to have some ?.ar;�•`.�'.''y. "r . m potential for habitat, and tend to connect to green cvrridars_ .: These parks have some to little natural areas and lower potential for habitat. These parks Z tend to not be contiguous to green corridors. These sites still have value and maintenance needs for our Urban Forest. Kent Parks is finalizing a Parks Urban Forest Management ; Plan to factor this into workload planning for the proposed Natural Resource group. Next Steps- 7 _ 1. Secure funding for Natural Resource Management 2. Update scoring and tie to geospatial mapping STUDYING THE SYSTEM : ATHLETIC CAPACITY STUDY �.M City of Kent Metric NRPA (2021 ) Recommendations for Kent 7.81 Acres/ 1000 Residents Acres of Park Lurid 15,9 Acres/ 1000 Residents 0.4 Miles/ 1000 Residents Trail MISS 08 Miles/ 1000 Residents �- Soccer Fields -----� 3 Fields (1 Field/45,900 Residents) 7 Fields(1 Field / 20,000 Residents) ��11hillm Baseball Fields 2 Fields (1 Field/68,850 Residents) 4 Fields(1 Field / 38,869 Residents) ----- Softball Fields --- 6 Fields (1 Field 22,950 Residents) 5 Fields (1 Field/28,081 Residents] 0 Fields Cricket Field 1 Field (1 Field/ 10,936 Residents) Kent's population is around 137,000 which matches the NRPA's 2021 National Agency Performance Review upper quartile population of cities (populations of 100,000-250,000). STUDYING THE SYSTEM : ATHLETIC CAPACITY STUDY �.M 0 City of Kent Metric NRPA (2021 ) Recommendations for Kent 7.81 Acres/ 1000 Residents Acres of Park Lard 15,9 Acres/ 1000 Residents 0.4 Miles/ 1000 Residents Trail Miles ;FiId, s/ 1000 Residents �- Soccer Fields -----i ` ' 3 Fields (1 Field/45,900 Residents) (1 Field / 20,000 Residents) ' ��Ilhilllm Baseball Fields 1 2 Fields (1 Field/68,850 Residents) 4 Fields(1 Field / 38,869 Residents) ' ----- Softball Fields --- ' 6 Fields (1 Field/22,950 Residents) 5 Fields (1 Field/28,081 Residents) � � � � � � fif• 0 Fields CriC�et Field 1 Field [1 Field/ 10,936 Residents) Kent's population is around 137,000 which matches the NRPA's 2021 National Agency Performance Review upper quartile population of cities (populations of 100,000-250,000). STUDYING THE SYSTEM : ATHLETIC CAPACITY STUDY City of Kent Metric NRPA (2021 ) Recommendations for Kent 3 Fields 0 Field/45,900 Residents) 7 Fields I1 Field f 20,000 Residents) lll=� Adult Socceroqjllr --� 538 Reservations 2 Fields (1 Field/68,850 Residents) 4 Fields 1 Field/ 38,889 Residents) � 6k 215 Reservations Adult Baseball 6 Fields (1 Field/ 22,950 Residents) 5 Fields (1 Field/28,081 Residents) i---� � Adult Softball ---i i 521 Reservations l City of Kent Number of Reservations per Year per Field averaged 2015-2019 Metric 3 fields, all synthetic turf The most reservations and 179 Reservafor[s per Field per Adult Soccer All overlays with other sport types the least number of fields 147 Reservations per Field per Year Baseball2 fields, 1 synthetic turf, 1 natural turf Fields 1 overlaid with other sport types 86 Reservations per Field per Year Adult Softball 6 fields, all natural turf No overlays with other sport types STUDYING THE SYSTEM : ATHLETIC CAPACITY STUDY Strategic Moves: Natural grass ==� Synthetic turf • extends daily and year-round useI • decreases O&M burden — 'I r-r�- Smaller fields Youthsports f 9 • frees up larger fields for full-size use One use type Overlays • multiple uses on one field to allows shifts in trends Upgrade lighting • extends evening use • decreases O&M burden �� fifl j 11 School partnerships - , -r � • O&M efficiency • shared development costs • largely opposite use hours adds fields to system • focus on locations that accommodate tournament use T Opportunistic Land Acquisition v Kent Parks • adds fields to system 9 Targeted potential KSD partnerships STUDYING THE SYSTEM : ATHLETIC CAPACITY STUDY Strategic Moves: Natural grass Synthetic turf • Hogan Park fields #2 — 5I • KMP, dependent on school partnerships • Service Club dependent on long term trends - . - I One use type mmar Overlays - • Hogan . .Ark fields #217J�_ • Uplands • any new synthetic turf facility Upgrade lighting t • Hogan Tarr ' ! sr • KMP tennis courts A� lu fEl•xrsa s 51B r • Service Club yffields �'� ���� :­ • Wilson Pla s �`�� � � — �' � '��� s,a School partnerships • Meridian Middle School ` - - �4 i J • Kentridge High SchoolIL `Y • Kent-Meridian High School S - Opportunistic Land Acquisition v • West Hill Sports Facility Kent Parks 9 Targeted potential KSD partnerships STRATEGIC PROJECTS TRANSPARENCY PHYSICAL ACCESS • COMMUNICATIONALL A& Q UALITYAM E N ITY • Natural � Operations & Access Programming � Athletics Q Resources 1� Maintenance • Strategic re • Equity �J� iti Am n Trails r� Partnerships Amenities �� STRATEGIC PROJECTS _AA Project Prioritization: Project Outcomes + Complexity/Cost near, mid, long term Project Outcomes: Y Access Programming Natural �(� Athletics Operations & Q Resources v Maintenance • 1 1 1-2 1 1-3 ' Strategic eon Equity G Trails Partnerships G Amenities ��. 1-3 1-3 ... 1-2 1 Project Priority: near-term = projects in progress or top projects for next 6 year budget cycle mid-term = projects not currently funded but good candidates future funding long-term = projects not currently funded and have significant barriers to implementation (ex. O&M funding, acquisition, etc) *Mid- and long-term projects may become more feasible as appropriate funding becomes available and partnerships progress or may have aspects that can be accomplished in the near term. **All project priorities are subject to change based on competing priorities. oc ec STRATEGIC PROJECTS Jr . .e� ey Quo •�1 P� .:ICA `' � fie ot` ,�•q f NG `y 'lam e�y `L o - - eyy -'NA No io e-'s �5 ,caio ego wo •`e Priority Project Name �'`�o Qte� Pam` Ito, �o OQ Qot Qtc c Linda Heights Park 0 0 ! $$ c �' Salt Air Vista Park 0 000 $$ ............. .............................................................. .. ...... .......... ................................ ...._............... ...... Connect West Fenwick and Lake Fenwick Parks0 00 $$ - Connect West Fenwick Park to the Green River Trail 0 0 $$ Evergreen Middle School Partnership0 0 $$ j } Glenn Nelson Park $$ West Fenwick Park 0 • • $$ i West Hill Land Acquisition • • $$ __,_99 ` Lake Fenwick Park0 0 11111 • West Hill Neighborhood Park 0 $$$ I' ...................E Midway Neighborhood Park .................. .. $$$ Valley Floor Community Park $$$ /"'T c West Hill Sports Facility Development I♦ $$$ '-_---_-------,-- =- Midway Neighborhood Park J� 1 mile N �STRATEGIC PROJECTS A O� e� O �� y Q�e+ Qom ` e`' flay C y ��` a�� aye Priority Project Name 7b7 E 4th and Willis Greenway $$ } Commons Neighborhood Park $$ ; mKherson Park $$ i Earthworks and Mill Creek Canyon ® $$$ ............................................................................................ Foster Park Russell Woods Park 0 0 $ E Old Fishing Hole +♦ 0 0 $$ -' Uplands Playfeld and Uplands Extension Renovation $$ 1 '! Downtown Park Improvements 0 $$$ i J Riverview Park • • • • • i $$$ Signature Pointe $$$ .............................. ...................................... ........................................... ..... .... Scenic Hill Park $ ? i_ -- L. Downtown Central Park Development r♦ $$$ � --- Hogan Park at Russell Road0 00 00 $$$ , mile o Kent Memorial Park 0 0 0 • • $$$ N Town Square Plaza 0 0r♦ $$$ �e o� er STRATEGIC PROJECTS _d M1 oJi`ey`��br �et;C1 ey 0 o Q Priority Project Name River Region E Boeing Rock • • $$ V c 2' Van Doren's Landing Park • • $$$ '`� i -a E Briscoe Park $$ Three Friends Fishing Hole $$ +s� ..................................................................................................................... ....................... ...................... ......... . ...... ci E Green River Natural Resource Area0 0 • $$$ o a+ 161 1 mile N �o O'c STRATEGIC PROJECTS A e� 4110 .10 o�y o�Q 041 Priority Project Name Q�` Sao h��Q Qto� 'East Hill South Region E Campus Park $$ A. Morrill Meadows Park $$ Q c Springwood Park $$$ ....................................................... ..... ... ............... ................................. ................ .... E Lake Meridian Park and Soos Creek Trail Connection $$ ,- �, Sun Meadows Park 6, '• ".--'} $$ Clark Lake Park $$$ East Hill Southwest Park Development $$$ ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 132nd Ave Park $$$ 272nd Park • • • $$$ --- -------- } Eastridge Park ' C1 $$ East Hill Southwest 1 mile — W ---- o Service Club Ballfields • $$$ Pork Development N Wilson Playfields $$$ STRATEGIC PROJECTS O'c . .e`' ey ago 1 oJtc• -P 'iQet o��o Priority Project Name O Q� Qt 'East Hill North Region 0090060 Grp. SO Chestnut Ridge Park 0 0 Garrison Creek Park00 0 0 0 $$ 0 East Hill North Community Park aka Huse Property 00 0 • 0 0 $$$ C North Meridian Park $$$ J ............................................................... r Park Orchard Park E00 0 Turnkey Park • $$ } East Hill North Neighborhood Park aka 00 0 0 $$$ r ..Mati.n.jussi Property - ........................ ... ..................................................................... E E. East Hill North Park Development $$$ o } East Hill North Park Development I mile N �P pw 10tj G� �G RECREAT10 4 • •p� rc, .-p` Y LU CAPffAL� -• Preventative maintenance extends asset life �� 'FUNDING . M FUNDING • Parks are safe, clean and inviting 0& • Assets fail • Parks are used by more residents and workers • Preventative maintenance doesn't happen • Recreational value drops • Increase in athletic field use and revenue • Restrooms close, garbage and graffiti accumulate • Negative use outweighs • Assets are replaced before they fail • Parks are less safe, clean and inviting positive use • Recreational value keeps up with need ' Athletic field conditions drive away use and revenue • Positive use in parks drives out negative use 1 > time time time Capital Reinvestment and Operating Budget Operating Budget Capital Reinvestment that meets need and demand that fails to meet need and demand that fails to meet need and demand FUNDING - CAPITAL Capital Funding Need Per Year Current: Current capital funding is $6M per year. To maintain the existing system: OQ1&p, Need: Capital reinvestment needed for the current system is Q $6.5-7M per year. To keep pace with the existing system an additional $1 M per yea is needed. O a��0 RECREATION V I_U E CAg 1jA�- To implement new capital projects: - -FUNDING Need: Implementation of the new capital development projects proposed in the 2022 P&OS Plan needs $60M over 20 • Assets fail Recreational value drops years, Or • Negative use outweighs an additional $3M per year. positive use Total need: To implement all projects in the 2022 P&OS plan - an additional $4M per year of capital funding is needed. time Capital Reinvestment that fails to meet need and demand FUNDING - • .111111011 O&M Funding Need Per Year for proposed Strategic Projects, not including proposed system expansion Current: Current O&M funding is $7M per year. To implement new capital projects: OQ�tiP� Need: To implement all proposed projects utilizing existing 4 properties an increase in O&M budget of $3M per year to is needed. Spread over 20 years the need is VGCF-A'� qL(� an increase of $300k (approximately 1 FTE) every other year. .O&M WND1NG • Preventative maintenance doesn't happen ► Pestrooms close,garbage and graffiti accumulate ■ Parks are less safe, clean and inviting Athletic field conditions drive away use and revenue ti time Operating Budget that fails to meet need and demand FUNDING - • .011111111111 O&M Funding Need Per Year for proposed Strategic Projects, not including proposed system expansion Current: Current O&M funding is $71VI per year. To implement new capital projects: OQ�tiP Need: To Implement all proposed projects utilizing existing 4 properties an increase in O&M budget of $31VI per year to is needed. Spread over 20 years the need is VGCF-A'� qL(� an increase of $3001k (approximately 1 FTE) every other year. .O&M NNNNG Maintenance Average Average 2019 2022 Plan O&M increase/ '• Preventative maintenance doesn't happen LOS O&M O&M Number Number of year for all • i2estroams close,garbage and graffiti accumulate cost/year hours/year of Parks Parks* * 2022 Strategic ■ Parks are less safe, clean and inviting per ark* per ark* Pro'ects * * ► Athletic field conditions drive away use A $182,596 1640 6 23 $3,104,132 27,874 andrevenue B $70,850 776 21 26 $354,250 3,882 time ti C j $26,517 j 238 j 24 1 10 -$371,232 -3,337 Operating Budget * Based on 2019 data $3,087,150 28,419 by 2042 that fails to meet need and demand * Includes development of undeveloped parcels; It does not include proposed land acquisitions As tired parks and failing assets are replaced, we anticipate an increased use of each park which will trigger the need for additional O&M resources (ex: West Fenwick) ROCKS! Major funding options to fill our O&M and Capital funding buckets! Voter-approved Levy N Voter-approved Park District ` Moo GHQ �F U10=00 • Preventative maintenance extends asset life - Parks are safe,clean and inviting • Parks are used by more residents and workers an empty + ROCKS + PEBBLES + SAND a filled • Increase in athletic field use and revenue Funding big, reliable less sustaining little Funding ` Bucket sources sources sources Bucket! Assets are replaced before they fail • Recreational value keeps up with need • Positive use in parks drives out negative use time Capital Reinvestment and Operating Budget that meets need and demand e NEXT STEPS t STORY MAP ` ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE City of Kent ,w. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR OPERATING Space ANW-1 AND CAPITAL BUDGETS parks & Open Plan 2022 NATURE SCORE METHODOLOGY GOALS AND POLICIES UPDATE ~ v . HIRE FULL-TIME GIS POSITION KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP f PARKS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK CAPRA ACCREDITATION • r 0�1 IL -� G