HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/2018 - Minutes `Park�, Trails and Community Faci�ities Initiative
Community Ad�isary Committee
Meeting 5ummary for Meeting t�3-February 2�.,2018
Attending:
Advisory Committee Members:
AI Dieckman � Jeannie 5eil ,�
Angelina Benedetti � Jeffrey Kelly �
Boh fieeder (CAC Vice ChairJ � Melody Kroeger �
Brendan Armstrong Mij Charhonneau �
Brian Kaelin � Mitch Shepherd �
Colin Walker Rocale Timmons ,�
Dana Rochex � Rolly Polintan
Der►in Malkin Ted Rodriguez
pr. Linda 5mith Tim 5earing (CAC Chair)
City Staff and Others:
Ed Prince Leslie Betlach ,f
Carol Ann Witschi � Ste�e Brown ,f
Jay Covington ,� Stefanie Coleman ,f
Kelly Beymer � Cailin Hunsaker �J
Jan Hawn � Karen Reed ,�
Dana Appel Maryjane Van Clea�e
Misty Baker ,( Mayor Law
Meeting Commenced: 4:03pm
1. Welcome
eob Reeder wefcomed everyone. Agenda was re�iewed, notecards are a�ailable at the back or can
be handed out so members can write down questions (include name, wilf be kept canfidential);
questions will be addressed via the Questions Tracking sheets, and discussed at next meeting if
committee wants to.Today's meeting will pro�ide a look at the funding issues and options, and a
deeper di�e inta Trails and Communi#y Facilities.This is another"learning" agenda with information
that can be used to set criteria in a future meeting.
2. It was moved and secanded to accept and approve the Meeting z Summary.
3. The ques#ions that have been accumulated are cflmpiled on the Questions Tracking sheet, with most
of the questions address. This document is in �onight's handout packet. Cantinue to use the 3x5
cards ta record any questians that come to mind, or that are not verbalized during t�e questiar� and
answer sectian later.
4. Funding Issues and Options Presentatian—Jan Hawn (see presentation handout for details.y
Responses to questions durin�the aresentation—Jan Hawn, Kelly Beymer,Jay Covington
Q: What was the city budget before the recession?
A: Approximately$104 million, and it's about $96 million now.
Q: What was the Parks Division percentage of the full city budget befare the recession? (it's 5%a now]
A:S#aff will get that infarma#ion. Community Serrrices lost 10-12 full time employee5.
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Camment: Slide 6 would be enhanced if there were columns shawing the popula�ion, park acreage,
cost per capital for eacfi year.
Q: What's the actuals for 2017 Capital Expenditure�7
A:Approximately$5.7 million.
Q: How aften has Renton went out for bonds/le�ees?
A: It's very rare. We've had two: 2D11 Library Bond ($18 million) and 1979 Senior Center{$2,6
million). Ta create the Renton Regional Fire Autharity benefit charge. There was no bonding for the
constructian of Fire Station 15. Tf�e City has retained property tax.
Q: If this goes on the ballot, and doesn't pass, can the council take action to pass the initiative with
just theif v�te?
A: Not likely,that wauld be acting in opposition to how the peopie voted.
Q:Are there any other bonds/le�ees going out about the same time this would he go�ng to the
people?
A:Sound Cities Association keeps track of this, and the city isn't awa�e of ar�y specifically at this time,
The Renton School District has one caming up in �019 and King County may ha�e a couple, but none
are in the works yet. Most levees run 6 years. The Renton Regional Fire Authority (RFFA) may not go
out for a levee tifl 2022,
Q: Is there a marke#ing plan far this initiati�e if it goes on the ballot?
A: No marketing.The city can pro�ide information brochures, but it will mostly be non-city initiated
promotian.
Q: Can the recommendatian we torward to the council include a date frame?
A;The council will consider your input.
Camment: lt would be nice/helpful to ha�e a deeper di�e into property�alue increase, ar financial
�mpact of parks on property vaiues.
#�aren summarized the funding aptions and options:
• Ident�fying the city's needs (parks,trail5, facilities)
• Identifying funding option
• Telling the story to increase awarene5s and getting�oters aut to�ote
Concern about the deferred mainter�ance and the impact of the growing population.
Staff Response:As population increases, and#he park acreage remains the same,there is greater use
and wear on the existing facilities which increases the cost to maintain aging asse�s.
5, Dee er Dive Trails and Communit Facilities—Kelly Beymer/Leslie BetEach
ReSponses ta auestions during the presentation—Jan Hawn, Kelly Beymer,Jay Covington
Q: Are bike lanes considered trails?
A: Most are transportation lanes, a few are included inside parks.
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Q: On slide 32, are capitalized maintenance expen5es included in the maintenance costs slide?
A:This s�aws regular maintenance casts.
Q: !s there any cansideration to increase rent/user fees at th� Rowfng Center if the building is
impro�ed?
A: City could talk to them when impro�ements are campleted.
Q: Can we charge entry fees in#a parks?
A: No, we do charge "launch fees" which daes not guarantee parking. We cannat charge entry fees
due to Federal Grant restrictions.
Q: Does tF�e city receive rent from I�ars/Kidd Valley?
A:Yes, per lease agreements.
Karen summariz�d the themes of the questions and concerns:
• Finances
• Prajects
• Population
• Competition for Funding
fi. Roundtable Comm�nts:
a. Yes it costs money, but there's increased value; w� need to make the case to the public of the
'value' they're getting for the maney they're paying; need to present to#hem that 10a°� af#he
money they're paying is going toward impro�ing th� yuality of life in Renton.
b. Maybe show improvement with 5maller projects befare launching into large projects.
c. Concern that if there's multiple levees, and witF� the RRFA benefit charge, we need ta be careful to
characterize the rate accurately, and to consider the impact on commercial business.
d. Q: What is the c�st of def��red rnaintenance costs of parks,trails and cammunity facilities?A:
Staff will compile this inf�rmation. It will be included in the Meeting#4 presentation.
e. Cancern for the sticker shock seniors are experigncing on the new property tax, as yaunger
famiiie5 are using the parks, and seniar5, mayhe not as much.
f. Q: Da we have to consider far funding the downtown Civic Core projects?Wilf#here be additianal
��quests far funding the Ci�ic Core projects?A:At the recent Council Retreat,the cauncil asked for
the Civic Care Plan Committee to prioritize the `quick win' project5. There could be additional asks,
but the 'quick wins' might not cost as much.So council may forward to the city the projects they'd
like to see done.
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g. Cancern: Regular maintenance that is not being covered by the annual �udget. 5taff Response:
Staff facuses on safety items w�ich may lead to cii�erting stafF to temporary prajects, thus r�ot
a�tending to daily duties.
h. Observations: It'S how to serr�e the re5idents and make sure the busine5se5 are happy and what to
do about dawntown.
i, Q: Is there an option to raise sales tax ta go toward parks, traals, etc?A: No
7. Next Meetin�A�enda= Meeting#4 will cover geograpF�ic equity in access to parks assets, public and
stakehalder�iews, and cammittee di5c�ssion on the criteria for the recommendation. Meeting is
scheduled far Wednesday, Marc� 7, 4:OOpm, 7th Flaor Conferencing Center.
The rr�eeting was adjourned at 6:OOpm.
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Meeting Summary Appro�ed: � Date:
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