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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 6/6/2023 Approved City Council Workshop • Workshop Regular Meeting KENT Minutes WAS M IN G 7 0 N June 6, 2023 Date: June 6, 2023 Time: 5:16 p.m. Place: Chambers I. CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Status Arrived Bill Boyce Council President Present Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Remote Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present Les Thomas Councilmember Present Dana Ralph Mayor Present II. PRESENTATIONS 1 East Hill Park North Master Plan Terry Jungman 30 MIN. Parks Planning and Development Manager, Terry Jungman provided an overview of the East Hill Park Master Plan. Jungman acknowledged the work of Michael Espanen and Kerry O'Conner - the primary Park Planning staff that assisted him with this project. Reviewed guiding principles Preserve, protect and enhance the natural character Expand trail access to provide immersive ecological experiences and moments of connection Understand and maintain connection to the varied and historic uses of the land Leverage the unique ecology of the place for learning and experiential education Provide safe, welcoming, and equitable access to park amenities Create safe connections between nearby neighborhoods and amenities Provide restrooms and shelter to support he park as a destination serving the East Hill North and greater Kent community Establish the framework for a great park now and plan for future opportunities Support multigenerational use of the park by providing playful experiences Manage stormwater and other development effects with the low impact design strategies City Council Workshop Workshop Regular June 6, 2023 Meeting Kent, Washington Minutes ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................._............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Jungman highlighted the engagement events The proposed park program that drove the conceptual design included: Trails Restrooms Shelters and/or tables Parking Seating Nature-based experiences Meadow Forest Views Invasive plant removal & restoration to support native meadow, forest and wetland habitats New and improved entry points Jungman conveyed what staff heard during engagement events: This is a natural place and it should stay that way. Focus the park improvements on trails, viewing, and other less active programs , such as seating and smaller gathering places. Use natural colors and materials for site furnishings/structures, and elements that allow for connection with nature. Create site specific, nature based play with a mix of designed play structures and informal play spaces and materials such as logs, boulders, and planting. Provide a variety of trail types that are sensitive to the nature of the site, from highly accessible paved trails at the center of the park to more nature trail pathways at the periphery. Provide better access to the park from the west. Explore a combination of forest trails and wetland boardwalks to bring people safely to the site. Also, plan for adjacent connections such as sidewalks and crossings along 132nd as future or separately funded improvements. Preserve existing shelter but design improvements to be compatible with its location in the wetland buffer, such as more passive activities. Consider improvements or expanded use in future phases. Provide restrooms, parking, shelters and other basic facilities to support a range of gatherings and events typically seen at a community park. Jungman provided an overview of the: Property plan Examples of play structures Nature play elements Paths and trails Picnic Seating ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 2 of 3 City Council Workshop Workshop Regular June 6, 2023 Meeting Kent, Washington Minutes ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................._............................................................................................................................................................................................................... • Gathering • Lawn activities Special places - artful and unique experiences Special places - interpretive, storytelling, educational Existing covered shelter opportunities, Appreciate + enhance park features/restore key areas Jungman detailed the Proposed Phasing Plan, funding for Phase 1, and schedule. Meeting ended at 6:00 p.m. Y,6mb-e ey, A. Kotnx)b - City Clerk ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 3 of 3 i KENT . N East Hill North Community Park � Master Plan is CITY OF KENT - PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TERRY JUNGMAN, PARK PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Site Context t, PANTHER '¢ s v�k C r KENTRIDGE s •T L e LAKE �. } ;"til'r"t HIGH � L, l S fi, • � �t�� .,SCHOOL �,' T—L ..� Ty �C ^ a 'EMERALD CREEKS ,'c .n ELEMENTARY SCHOOL i- ¢ - � t� i '� "E�C�UNGS TRAIL 4 [ 1� y, e�1 SODS CREE =� s '"" SINGLE ELEMENTARY OUTSIDE OFF Y;j�, ,. SCHOOL � FAMILY y ^�.' Ej "�: w NfITS A: ZONING - x SUNRIS f 1 x ELEMENTARY D m'-% S "7 m MEM x "b a MIDDL SCHOOL r,p " 3 ,� � MERIDIAN �rrw��4: �� _ - ✓�y '. ""rY'R''.�'?- -. . ..�;. ,,k�, SCHOOL - r,. i, � � ,� � - �-�, • Existing Site Plan \-- ---------=1^----- 316TH STREET •y 1 N. J 1 I , V I , SiteWorkshop ��KENT runscwre nacHirecruae ar Guiding Preserve, protect and enhance the natural character Expand trail access to provide immersive ecological experiences and moments of connection Understand and maintain connection to the varied and historic uses of the land `^ Leverage the unique ecology of the place for learning and PARKS,RECREATION$COMMIJI{ii7 experiential education Provide safe, welcoming, and equitable access to park amenities Create safe connections between nearby neighborhoods and ,nor amenities 9 Provide restrooms and shelter to support he park as a - destination servingthe East Hill North and greater Kent " N g community Establish the framework for a great park now and plan for future opportunities s y Support multigenerational use of the park by providing playful experiences Manage stormwater and other development effects with the low-impact design strategies Round 1 Enga ement yhf J Summary . ► People engaged: 634 ► Events held: 9 ► Survey Responses: 168 " Events East t-KL North Teasutre Map LASE the-ap to f-d treasure hiddew arouwd East H{ll North WO?-A fuw aatMy awaits at each treasure seta! i.rokew A �~ gate July 01. 1 Oth East Hill North Park Op. 23rd Kent + � R Farmer's Market Wettawd�'1 5 �` t � 1 \Wetlawd ith • - Meridian Concert - -August � � Rrarwh!.e 3rd Kent Station Family Date Night •th Kent Farmer's Market ems(xe� � —_r Crosstwg`r ��g Geda rcv � • - - - - ' • �. �rewt rk Chestnut Ridge • • — Park orchari Eve •th Panther • — Safeway `` r SE�16th St • • Relief • of Summer Event TrreaSAre Legewd Gheaszthe box as}you fLwd the treasure awd oomjptete eoch acttvq * starve Cross%wa ❑C�p Hig cedar Grove ❑0 srRvb,k Edae ❑ t Krciee,ante ❑:? « old crchmrd ❑ g PROPFRry Llnir ' -- yu�od rtuu3 ,q y Parking(30 cars) � r� 3 �` �•,' F'— r �,+ Play "!k]+ Ail- =5 'r y rTl CO Aa mp ,- re ��" °�l' :c• - i - e nfnt Nature Play ♦ ��`�' � "�� _ �>_� - T, „�,�'�._ - � � ^_ 'field s v"pf,y, of 1 \ 0 S0' 1001' 200' Site Programming Activity - Heat Map SE 215TH ST — — — — — — rneprtrr�•:r A i } m v 4 flYARC#A.PLAN AND AREA OF LMPROVMEN73 A£{ Z Enbybii�l t' F— 014dn Fl t M.W.MH sponr-rs Fk.W.L— F+.xlrw. P—nu S7U-0 } u� Re+7nwm sh.rtw F PWGRAM LEGEND >r ■ % SiteWorkshop V LA.N04CpPC A Ra irucTu m 46 Y . •R� '�.. � � � . . �. . Proposed P Program 4V Si. Trails Restrooms Shelter and/or tables - U 1 � Parking Seating o Nature-based experiences Meadow r Forest Views t Invasive plant removal & restoration to support native f meadow, forest, and wetland habitats ,t New and improved entry points i'l r $ _ _ I f - 1 f V _ Events _ r } January 17th Panther Lake Safeway 21 st Sunrise Elementary School 28th Lake Meridian Concert Series y , February ,. yis 9th Sunrise Elementary School o ` 0 Site Concept Options Al ` � 1 i k r S Existing Site Option A I Drumlin -- _ - L k a � 4 c W. Option B I Braided Stream Option C Winding Pathway siteworkshop `�KENT a�os�nac nacHTc cru Option A I Drumlin 1 +L-��------I --\ ----- - --------- - ----- -------------------- II \ 1;\ T-----.._ - 1r�.. .. - — - --- ------ PARKING ORCHARD ` r W/INFORMAL \ � r PATHS RESTORE+ EXPAND AWN FOREST EDGE � EXISTING EQUESTRIAN PARKING TRAIL,FUTURE \ \ PLAZA SPACE CONNECTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH KING COUNTY „ TRADITIONAL PLAY AREA RESTROOMS \ EXISTING SHELTER NATURE PLAY \ \ RIDGE PATH' ��, ` , i � RESTORE -. + EXPAN D \ WETLAND NATURE PLAY+ ! EDGE INFORMAL TRAILS . l DECK OVERLOOK I WETLAND BUFFER r SENSITIVE AREA NATIVE PLANT I \ ` RESTORATION \ ` k BOUNDARY \ \ r LOWLAND PATH East Hill North Park I December 12,2022 /\ nw SiteWoRkshop `�KENT ARKS LINDSCAPE Option B I Braided Stream l� ---------�------------------- T - • I �, , , _ ,�• ., PARKING \ GO _ ORCHARD W/ `. INFORMAL T, RESTORE EXPAND \ �� I! `1U� PATHS FOREST EDGE ti ,' L XISTING EQUESTRIAN TRAIL, ` MEADOW \ _ �• s FUTURE CONNECTION \ \ _ IN CONJUNCTION PARKING 1 ` ,yy WITH KING COUNTY NATURE PLAY \ f PLAZA SPACE r +l i J..vf RESTROOMS 1 10 � } ' ° EXISTING LAWN \ i SHELTER `I �\ i TRADITIONAL NATURE PLAY+ PLAYAREA INFORMAL TRAILS L RESTORE DECK OVERLOOK f_ + EXPAND It WETLAND EDGE WETLAND BUFFER '� - � � �! '� ►� SENSITIVE AREA NATIVE PLANT r y r RESTORATION ` \ ` �r �� ' BOUNDARY 5 All ;=;hy-o- LOWLAND PATH OD East Hilt North Park I December 12,2022 /\ SiteWokshop LIND�KEN7 ►�� _- _ _ _ Option C I Winding Pathway ------ PARKING 6RCHARD r W/INFORMAL PATHS 1 Pv > MEADOW � �A �4 o BOULDER ORCHARD PARKING boa XISTING i \\ RESTROOMS ' EQUESTRIAN TRAIL,o o :I Cj FUTURE CONNECTION M RESTORE+ EXPAND Q l I '� � � •� ' IN CONJUNCTION FOREST EDGE WITH KING COUNTY NATURE PLAY EXISTING LAWN %. � ( SHELTER I RESTORE NATURE PLAY+ INFORMAL TRAILS • + EXPAND WETLAND MEADOW �� — EDGE RIDGE MEADOW l \WETLAND BUFFER � • , Yj a NATIVE PLANT �� r� SENSITIVE I RESTORATION AREA BOUNDARY 5 AL€`-100�a- \ \ ! ! 4 1L Illfff 00 f East Hill North Park December 12,2022 SiteWorkshop PARKS LAND--A-FTE- East Hill North Community Park Design Concepts We are inviting you to put on your park planner hat again.With your input from the initial engagement,we built the concept designs and developed the activity images and ideas.Here is a sketch of the existing site followed by design concepts A,B,and C.Tell us what you think,here is how: Step 1:Find the Design Concept(s)you like,and tell us why with a comment.(Click anywhere in the document to add comments.) Step 2:Using the Park Activity Possibilities sheet at the bottom,pick which activities you would like to see or do in your future park. Step 3:In the location where you would like to see your selected activity,click the document and leave the picture's corresponding number in the comment box. Page 1 or600 o Type to search Q +Drag CommentsHid.4 View all ., � Commenting is closed for this document. Lorna Shore Feb 12023 at 9:29PM GT7 I ri I would like to see as many trees preserved as possible. J f rl View all A ♦ � � Existing Site �' A/ LEGEND Q Wetland ••••••••Archaeologically IMRestrooms ®Nature Viewing Picnic Area Q sensitive area a Shelter Q Parking ®Trails Wetland buffer . . Property Line .. H ® Play/Nature Play ®Lawn Activities ®Equestrian Amenity w r What e ea This is a natural place, and it should stay that way. Focus the park improvements on trails, viewing, and other less active programs, such as seating and smaller gathering places. Use natural colors and materials for site furnishings/structures, and elements that allow for connection with nature. Create site-specific, nature-based play with a mix of designed play structures and informal play spaces and materials such as logs, boulders, and planting. Provide a variety of trail types that are sensitive to the nature of the site, from highly accessible paved trails at the center of the park to more nature-trail pathways at the periphery. Provide better access to the park from the west. Explore a combination of forest trails and wetland boardwalks to bring people safely to the site. Also, plan for adjacent connections such as sidewalks and crossings along 132nd as future or separately funded improvements. Preserve existing shelter but design improvements to be compatible with its location in the wetland buffer, such as more passive activities. Consider improvements or expanded use in future phases. Provide restrooms, parking, shelters and other basic facilities to support a range of gatherings and events typically seen at a community park. H IL Engagement Tota Is Events: 13 ... , People Engaged in- person: 1 ,309 . _ - EKP.com: ; Engaged: 168 `' Informed: 1 ,200+ Aware 4,000+ tiA3 Comments: 98 TT --- - _ ----------- - ---- - - VICINITY MAPROM 1 PROPERTY PLAN Future sidewalk # � ,� ,�--� Core park Improve Park-to- or separated i '`r ., program zone SCT connection paved walk ----------------------------------------- New Entry Point - �- i West wetland . crossing Option 1, northern path Preserve existing New sidewalk to �'' "� horse trail trail, or on-site trail only 14f1 , a ! ,, 4 IP New Entry Point Separate pedestrian and West wetland horse trails, crossing Option reserve existing 9 2, southern path J. �`i '� trail access Property line ! �} i `Y — -- — Improved connection ^' =SE 216th Street -- -='--� - , �� ; tv 5ovs Creek Trail _ .. ;. _ BSc—��.-----e�.. �...4.1._._•��---^.+�%� - iyl_µu 4 New parking with +382 ,1e ' '� . •. •--- ;ro potential expansion Aaf; s 47 Drumlin earth forms • , +396 y , `— L — ,;; :r•~ Native planting +3b4 ' Existing parking .�39 Restrovm and shelter Equestrian hitching 4496 ty post and access +384 POWER LI Nf ----' T ; '� Art garden or Q � nit• '�s � I 1 AL - _ community space N +39� Renovate existing 4 +364 r shelter +390 A - -= Picnic shelter Nature play, hillside +36 play, and climbing features .�., +394 Lawn —Existing horse trail ., ys• 7 r . , —Viewing platforms 1}� .Accessible board- _ ql - walk and forest trail with access from 132nd Avenue ` Restored meadow +384 '— Crushed rock --i , accessible trail "'F s r �� d Play structure using synthetic materials with a natural look Play structure with tower Adventure play structure 1 ^ I Play structures using natural materials Sculptural play structure Play structure with natural wood and color palette to 17 e AU Water play Imaginative play Log tunnels Log tunnels Water play � r r t 01 c - ' -� :1 mow - - - Alk Paved path through meadow Paved path at forest and wetland edges Wide and accessible paved path w : \ t Crushed rock trails Wood chip trails Boardwalk w� Group picnic tables Individual seating-lounge and benches Picnic tables under shelter Enclosed shelter Restroom/Shelter 1 � . : p 1 - A# .w a 3-�.,ate,, "� � r �,,��.� r � � ,�►' j�. look- Playful mounds and topography Casual sports and game play Community Gathering 4 5At 6 PL s Lawn games Lawn games Small-scale events r • ' • Unique • ' Bench swings Landscape art and sculpture East HiR North Park June 6,2023 VaF j h � ' Viewing decks Elevated viewing platforms '� 1SiteWorkshop COASTAL WETLANDS AT THE SPIT P ESZRVP. �. �°Pi.•e�..wa wlal.�ald - Environmentai interpretive signage and plant identification Indigenous history signage Wildlife viewing places 4 5 6 � t r I Ri. Image of East Hill North Park at night. credit Michelle McDowell Student stargazing Stargazing events Children's outdoor education space _ �1 IVA Existing Covered Shelter ✓- r / A NL 5 L .. Art garden Rentable event space Community events-dancing �1 r { — - �_� �, �'„- ,I .A'. - N � ��,4 �.ik. �.�,5 �{ Art.- ,��f�, �■1 7 Community creative space Community demonstration garden Community events-markets 3 s p .t z l � ta. f Enhance existing meadow-respect current ecological function and add diversity Restore orchard Remove worst invasives and restore 4 5 PJ !� s�� w 3' k � _.,w -'`-, _ .fir�"��iF�• , ��'�',o- •G! ti+,�. s? .' ��?�, a .',h k.. I. .. s.f .. _ /�A � �'�••.- �'i�l -:�i..,ar.0 ".dam n�� `� j yy Appreciate unique existing features Appreciate unique existing features Remove worst invasives and restore T ■ • PHASE 1 FUTURE PHASE SCOPE $7M �,'c` r CONNECTION TO 1 ' '' ,.t I, SOOS CREEK TRAIL r,,N 1 ° • e � - FUTURE PHASE ■ FUTURE PHASE '� ' . PARKING • ADDITIONAL , r IMPROVEMENTS ■ IEWING PLATFORM 1 � � FUTURE PHASE ■ y , DDITIONAL PARKING Proposed } Phas *ing r11,32ND UTURE PHASE CCESS TO '�� 1 AVE Plan FUTURE PHASE POWERLINE i ' FUTURE EASEMENT WETLAND 1 PHASE SITE RESTORATION 1 RESTORATION 1 r i Funding Phase 1 or ► Phase 1 Project Budget $7M ► Current Funding $1 ,960,000 WA State Dept of Commerce (2021 ) $1 ,000,000 ARPA $1 ,000,000 Parks Capital (BEET) ► $800,000 KC Parks Grant (pending) ► $1 ,000,000 WA Sate Dept of Commerce (2023 pending) $5,760,000 Total ► Future Funding Options KC Parks Partnership - Soos Creek Trailhead Other Grants Additional Parks Capital Schedule � Summer 2023 Final Master Plan Fall 2023 30% Design ► Spring 2024 60% Design Summer 2024 100% Design / Permitting ► Winter 2024 Bidding / Construction 4� ' kv •. ti `'"d •�tif - -1 -.i.yrI '' W. 1:. �. Vn� zaf��1� •" SAt � 't,�S - r 1 77i \ ' •fir f�� l� .,�'�A� - `LTs "' -•., i• / `f�`` �� x �� w�.�. 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