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Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Chair Scott Taylor, Vice-Chair Richard Minutoli
Director: Julie Parascondola, CPRE
Deputy Director: Brian Levenhagen, CPRP
April 28, 2021
5:00 p.m.
Item DescriptionAction Speaker Time
1. Roll Call / Call to order - Chair Taylor 01
2. Changes to the Agenda - Chair Taylor 01
3. Approve Minutes Summary dated YESChair Taylor 01
February 24, 2021
4. Public Comments (if any) NOChair Taylor 05
5. Kent Civics 101 Questions NOParascondola 10
6. Recreation Programming YTD – SummerNOLori Hogan 30
7. Elections for 2021 Chair and Vice-Chair YESParascondola 15
- Motion to extend existing
appointments until Jan 2022
8. Project Updates - Summer NOLevenhagen 20
9. Park and Open Space Plan – Scope NOLevenhagen 30
Discussion
10. Director/Commission UpdatesNOAll 10
11. Adjournment NOChair Taylor 01
DUE TO COVID-19 AND HEALTH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, AND BY
ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR
THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING
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Parks and Recreation CommissionKent, Washington
Meeting Minutes
Approval Pending
Date: February 24, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Remote Meeting
Attending: Chair Scott Taylor, Vice-Chair Richard Minutoli, Chad McClung, Edith
Gonzales, Jennifer Ritchie, Kathleen Meehan, Kristie Duggan, Roberto
Arellano, Jr, Sarah Veele,
Director Julie Parascondola, Deputy Director Brian Levenhagen
Absent: Todd Minor, Bonnie Williams, Caitlin Hepworth, Seong Yoon
1. Call to Order/Roll Call:
Commission Chair Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Changes to Agenda:
None
3. Approve Minutes dated January 27, 2021:
Approved
4. Public Comment (if any):
Tim Brown 1770 – Sr. Needs Assessment
5. Welcome Mayor Ralph: (item moved to 12)
Mayor Ralph thanked the Commission for their work and wanted to see if the
Commissioners had any questions for her. Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions
made.
6. Welcome New Commissioners:
Scott Taylor welcomed the new Commissioners and gave them time to introduce
themselves. No actions or decisions made.
7. Re-introduction of Current Commissioners:
Each Commissioner gave a brief introduction of themselves for the new
commissioners. No actions or decisions made.
8. Reschedule date of March Meeting:
Director Parascondola and Deputy Director have a conflict for the Marth meeting.
A doodle poll will be sent out to the commissioners to choose a new date. Q&A
occurred. No actions or decisions made.
9. Social Media Spotlight Series on PRC:
Director Parascondola requested feedback regarding promoting the Commission
to the public. Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions made.
10. De-brief of City Council Retreat:
Director Parascondola gave high-level updates regarding the City Council Retreat.
Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions made.
11. Greater Kent Historical Society Strategic Plan (Joint project):
Director Parascondola highlighted the GKHS and the services and programs
provided. The City will be utilizing carry forward funds towards developing a
Strategic Plan for GKHS. Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions made.
12. Senior Center / Seniors Needs Assessment:
Director Parascondola addressed Tim Brown's statements regarding the Senior
Center and updated the Commission on current programs and services due to
COVID. The Needs Assessment will begin in the middle of March. Q&A occurred.
No actions or decisions made.
13. Director/Commission Updates:
Adaptive Recreation – currently looking at potentially considering small group
programs for that population that is not at risk. Q&A occurred. No actions or
decisions made.
14. Adjournment:
Commission Chair Taylor concluded the Meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Ronald Lashley Jr.
Parks and Recreation Commission Secretary
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