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City Council Workshop
• Workshop Regular Meeting
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April 2, 2024
Date: April 2, 2024
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Place: Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Kaur called the meeting to order.
Attendee Name Title _� Status Arrived
Satwinder Kaur Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
John Boyd Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
Toni Troutner Councilmember Present
II. PRESENTATIONS
1 Riverbend Update Julie Parascondola 45 MIN.
Parks Director Julie Parascondola presented the Council with an update on
the Riverbend Golf Complex.
General/Staff Transitions included three major retirements in addition to
multiple promotions. Parascondola introduced Eric Henrichs, PGA, Golf
Manager of Riverbend.
Parascondola reviewed statistics on 2023 visitor trends, 2023 visitor
demographics, and where 2023 golfers came from.
2016-2024 Riverbend Financials and 2023-2024 Riverbend Financials. In
2023, almost $600K in profit was realized.
Parascondola provided information on the recent Half Lion Brewing Company
bankruptcy and the mutual termination of lease.
New restaurant Request for Proposal is coming soon.
The City is working on new lease terms now and anticipate a new restaurant
RFP will be out by the end of April/Early May.
Eric Henrichs provided an overview of the 2023 key accomplishments,
including general statistics, programs, capital and maintenance. Henricks
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went on to review the 2023 driving range performance.
Henricks talked about operating challenges, including crime and vandalism.
Continued operational challenges include the aging irrigation system,
implementing a new point of sale system, implementation of new policies in
alignment with the State Auditor's Office expectations, continued restaurant
closure/constant turnover, full closure of the Meeker Street Bridge for
painting, and the possible competition for golfers after the Auburn Municipal
Golf Course installs a new driving range.
Henricks closed by reviewing the 2024 Work Plan highlights, including:
Operating the course 362 days a year
Landscaping and curb appeal projects
Installation of the City's new Verkada security system
Irrigation control systems upgrades
Sprinkler head replacement
Resurfacing and leveling tee boxes
New tee markers
Additional bunker sand
Continue to repair aging cart paths
Driving range field improvements
Creation of a heavy equipment replacement strategy
Installation of heaters at the driving range
Welcoming a new food and beverage operation in late summer/early fall.
Councilmembers expressed appreciation of the work of Parascondola and golf
staff.
2 "Project Be Free" Pilot Program Sergeant Meyer 30 MIN.
Sergeant Meyer provided information on the Project Be Free Pilot Program
and introduced Katya Wojcik, Executive Director and Founder and Joel
Thomas, Community Outreach Manager and Founder.
Meyer advised Project Be Free responds to domestic violence incidents that
serves all of King County through outreach and direct connections.
Services are offered to everyone affected by domestic violence, including
defendants to address underlying issues. Services can include: housing, food,
security, and protection orders.
This program serves as a barrier to end behavior.
Project Be free partners with local law enforcement as a co-responder.
Officers are trained and Project Be Free follows up with officers on the
services provided.
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The Co-responder model is working. It is referral based and Project Be Free
is open to the public.
Councilmembers expressed appreciation of the program and are pleased that
officers are utilizing their services.
Wojcik provided statistics on services provided.
The goal of the program is to keep families together.
Meeting ended at 6:18 p.m.
K�v�ley A. Kc-nwtc-
City Clerk
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