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Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda
Commissioners: Chair Sarah Veele, Vice-Chair Elizabeth Carter
Ahmed Abukhater, Crystal Goodwin, Matthew Morgan
Miriam Alvarez-Pintor, Suzanne Smith, Vicki Pettigrew
Director: Julie Parascondola, CPRE
Deputy Director: Brian Levenhagen, CPRP
December 11, 2024
5:30 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers, 220 4t" Avenue South
Dial in: 872-239-8456
Meeting ID: 979 772 048#
Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Roll Call / Call to order - Chair Veele 01
2. Changes to the Agenda - Chair Veele 01
3. Approve Minutes Summary dated YES Chair Veele 01
September 25, 2024
4. Welcome, Ahmed, Crystal, and Vicki No Parascondola 15
5. Volunteerism Check In! NO All 20
6. Director Updates NO Parascondola 30
• Kent Commons Renovation
• 2025 Volunteerism (coming]an)
• Riverbend Restaurant Update
• Parks Commission Recruitment
Facilities Planning (more at March mtg)
• 2025 Seasonal Hiring (lifeguards)
7. Commission Planning, Updates, and NO All 20
Discussion
• Discuss March agenda topics
8. Kent Parks Climate Plan - Presentation NO Parascondola 35
9. Adjournment NO Vice-Chair Carter 01
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presenting them to the committee 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.
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Parks and Recreation Commission Kent, Washington
Meeting Minutes
Approval Pending
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Kent City Hall Chambers
Attending: Chair Sarah Veele, Kristie Duggan, Elizabeth Carter, Matthew Morgan,
Miriam Alvarez-Pintor, Scott Taylor, Suzanne Smith
Director Julie Parascondola, Deputy Director Brian Levenhagen
Absent:
1. Call to Order/Roll Call:
Commission Chair Veele called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m.
2. Changes to Agenda:
None
3. Approve Minutes dated June 06, 2024:
Approved
4. December meeting options:
Commissioners agreed, via doodle poll, to vote on when to meet in December.
S. Congratulations on a successful (2) terms to Kristie Duggan and Scott
Taylor:
Commissioners Duggan and Taylor were recognized for their service to the
Commission. Plaques of appreciation were given to both commissioners for
serving a full two terms.
6. Volunteerism Check In!:
Commissioners were reminded of volunteering roles on the commission, and the
list of opportunities was shared.
7. Election of new Vice Chair (quorum dependent):
The Commission met quorum standards to vote for a new Vice Chair. Elizabeth
Carter was unanimously voted in as the new Vice Chair.
S. 2025-2026 Parks Budget Update:
A high-level overview of the Parks Budget was shared with the commission. Q&A
occurred, and no actions were taken.
9. Parks GIS Presentation:
A high-level overview of Parks GIS Presentation was shared with the Commission.
Q&A occurred, and no actions were taken.
10. Commission Planning, Updates, and Discussion:
11. Director Updates:
Three new commissioners have been selected and will start their term in
October.
12. Adjournment:
Commission Chair Veele concluded the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
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Ronald Lashley Jr.
Parks and Recreation Commission Secretary
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