HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 04/05/1994Parks Committee Minutes
April 5, 1994
Councilmembers Present: Christi Houser, Chair; Jim Bennett and Paul Mann.
Staff Present: Arthur Martin, Tom Brubaker, May Miller, Patrice Thorell, Helen
Wickstrom, Jack Ball, Karen Ford, and Pam Rumer.
Others Present: Jean Parietti, Valley Daily News; Linda Johnson and Jennifer
Stoner, Kent Saturday Market; Richard Lomsdale, Argus Systems
Security; Dawn 0. Turnham, 23830 98th Ave. South, Kent; and Doug
Schwab, Golf Advisory Board.
RIVERBEND GREEN FEES INCREASE/FIVE_YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Patrice Thorell presented a proposed list of 1994 projects and improvements for
Riverbend Golf Complex. Staff, with input from the Golf Advisory Board, prioritized
and itemized the cost for each project. The City started out with $160,000 in
buyout funds; staff is requesting approval to do more needed projects at the complex
in 1994 with the remaining $81,204. Those projects include:
1. Golf Complex Master Plan
2. Kirby Yardage Markers
3. Yardage Markers Located on Tees
4. Driving Range Repairs - Netting and Gate Repairs
5. Trim/Surrounds Mower -_
6. Replace Greens Mowers - Out of Budget Costs
7. Increase Width of Cart Paths in High Traffic Areas
S. Installation of Extruded Curbing
9. Temporary Driving Range Field/Turf Repairs
10. Cab of Jacobsen Utility Vehicle
11. Tee Mats
12. Garbage Cans
13. Sod Nursery
14. Score Board
15. Golf Complex Maintenance/Repair Fund
A component of the proposal for expenditure of the 1994 buyout fund is a Five Year
Capital Improvement Projects Master Plan. Components of the Master Plan include:
1. Golf Complex Facility Analysis
2. Market Analysis
3. Goals and Objectives
4. Selection of Design Team Members
5. Development of'the Master Plan
a. Mini Putt Design and Renovation Plan
b. Driving Range Facility Redesign and Renovation Plan
C. Par 3 Golf Course Renovation Plan
d. 18 Hole Golf Course Improvement Plan
e. Maintenance Facility
f. Golf Complex Preventative Maintenance/Repair Fund
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Councilmember Bennett commended Pete Petersen, Golf Complex Superintendent, for his
outstanding work in developing the master plan and 1994 projects and improvements
proposal for the golf complex.
Councilmember Mann moved to approve
projects and improvements at the golf
motion. The motion passed 3-0.
1994 Greens Fee Schedule
Staff proposed a greens fees increase
proposed capital improvement projects.
charged by like facilities (similar in
calculated the average fee for those
prime season include:
expenditure of $81,204 in buyout funds for
complex. Councilmember Bennett seconded the
at Riverbend Golf Complex to help fund the
Pete Petersen put together a summary of fees
quality, playability, etc. as Riverbend), and
facilities. Proposed fee increases for the
From: $11.00 to $13.00 for 9 holes standard rate
$ 9.00 to $10.00 for 9 holes jr./sr. discount
$16.50 to $19.00 for 18 holes standard rate
$13.00 to $15.00 for 18 holes jr./sr. discount
$13.00 to $15.00 for 9 holes (weekend rate)
$19.50 to $23.00 for 18 holes (weekend rate)
Proposed rate increases for the winter season include:
From: $11.00 to $12.00 for 9 holes standard rate
$ 9.00 to $10.00 for 9 holes jr./sr. discount
$16.50 to $17.00 for 18 holes standard rate
$13.00 to $15.00 for 18 holes jr./sr. discount
$13.00 to $14.00 for 9 holes (weekend rate)
$19.50 to $20 00 for 18 holes (weekend rate)
Patrice Thorell said that the proposed increased rate is just under the average rate
calculated from the data collected from like courses. She added that a version of
this proposal has been to the Golf Advisory Board.
Doug Schwab reported that the Golf Advisory Board at its January meeting recommended
that there be a reduced rate for City of Kent residents. The Board also recommended
that the proposed rate increase be tied.to a facilities improvement plan.
Councilmember Bennett said a reduced rate would give back to the taxpayers rather
than take from them. He felt Administration's view is that the golf complex is an
enterprise facility and purchased through revenue bonds, and therefore it was not
paid for by the taxpayers. Councilmember Bennett suggested that there are portions
of the complex which were paid for by the taxpayers.
Thorell suggested that the rate increase proposal be taken back to Administration
if the Parks Committee does not want to approve it in the format presented.
Councilmember Bennett did not feel that was necessary, and made a motion to utilize
this package (Proposed 1994 Greens Fees Schedule) with an adjustment to the $19.50
and $16.50 rates for Kent residents, subject to review by the Legal Department.
Councilmember Mann seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Patrice Thorell mentioned that there are some practical issues associated with this
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which will need to be addressed.
PARK SECURITYICLOSURES
Parks Department staff suggested five options for park security:
1) Continue with current practices.
2) Hire Park Security Officers to patrol parks from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
(estimated $44,227 cost)
3) Hire Park Security Officers to patrol parks from 2:00 to 10:30 PM ad
from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM (estimated 88,454 cost)
4) Police Department Assistance
5) Police Department Respond on a Citizen Complaint Basis Only.
Jack Ball pointed out that the estimated costs do not include vehicle, uniform or
equipment costs. The previous park security program consisted of unarmed, patrol
officers equipped with radios with direct links to the Police Department. The
purpose of the security officers was for presence and to help identify vandalism
which resulted in a quicker response to repair vandalism since some parks are not
maintained on a daily basis.
Richard Lomsdale of Argus Security explained his company's operation and said that
he could submit a bid for providing park security which is lower than the estimated
costs for those park security options proposed by staff.
Staff will contact Mr. Lomsdale and do more research with the Police Department as
well.
SEATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT PROPERTY STATUS REPORT
Helen Wickstrom reported that the Seattle Water Department is still evaluating their
needs for the site as an intertie property for a holding tank for City of Federal
Way water. If Seattle keeps the property, the City of Kent may still be able to
work out an interlocal agreement to use the rest of the property as a park site.
The City of Seattle will know in May if the property will be surplused. If it does,
Seattle will meet with the three interested agencies and decide the best use for the
site. Wickstrom said they are in favor of a park.
The City of Seattle will contact staff when they know if the property will be
surplused.
KENT SATURDAY MARKET REPORT
Jennifer Stoner reported that of the possible 106 spaces, 50 have been sold for
opening day. Twenty of those vendors have asked to be included in the Cornucopia
Days celebration. Including the Arts Commission Grant, the Market is scheduled to
spend approximately $800 for entertainment, $500 of which is for.entertainment for
opening day. Of 23 possible days, ten days have been scheduled for entertainment.
The Market is working on a banner -as outlined in the management contract. $853 in
revenue has been brought in.
ADDED ITEM: GOLF ADVISORY REPORT
Doug Schwab reported that the Golf Advisory Board would like to give
Golf Advisory Board meetings at each Parks Committee
responded favorably. Schwab distributed and covered the
1994 minutes.
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meeting.
highlight
san overview of
The Committee
of March 23,