Parks committee reviews trails, arts, and events funding
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The committee reviewed a proposed sixth amendment to the King County agreement for maintaining Redmond Watershed Trails and heard updates on the Old Fire House facility process, the Public Art Master Plan, and the Community Based Events Innovation Fund.
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The committee discussed a proposed agreement change that would continue maintenance work for Redmond Watershed Trails, while noting King County’s annual contribution would be reduced because other trails have been built. Members also received updates on how the city is deciding whether to rebuild or renovate the Old Fire House, including community feedback and a timeline for a recommendation. The committee heard a draft update to the Public Art Master Plan, which is being revised to reflect population growth, changing community needs, and available funding. It also reviewed a new funding program for community events that would set eligibility rules, an application and scoring process, and reporting requirements after events.
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- Reviewed the sixth amendment to the interlocal cooperation agreement between King County and the City of Redmond for maintenance of Redmond Watershed Trails; it was set for consent on October 7.
- Received an informational update on the Old Fire House facility recommendation process.
- Received an informational update on the Public Art Master Plan.
- Received an informational overview of the Community Based Events Innovation Fund.
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Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
Agenda
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- AGENDA
- ROLL CALL
- Action Items - 5 minutes
- Approval of the Sixth Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between King County and the City of Redmond for Maintenance of Redmond Watershed Trails
- Feedback for Study Session - N/A
- Informational - 30 minutes
- Old Fire House Facility Recommendation Process Update
- Public Art Master Plan
- Community Based Events Innovation Fund Overview
- Read Only - N/A
- ADJOURNMENT
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Documents from this meeting
- Packethttps://redmond.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=PA&ID=1305773&GUID=088853FD-4C8A-44D8-9150-966D997E204B&G=4D25B8F6-2EB3-4784-A3AB-F30F60990FBD
- Agendahttps://redmond.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1305773&GUID=088853FD-4C8A-44D8-9150-966D997E204B&G=4D25B8F6-2EB3-4784-A3AB-F30F60990FBD
- Minuteshttps://redmond.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1305773&GUID=088853FD-4C8A-44D8-9150-966D997E204B&G=4D25B8F6-2EB3-4784-A3AB-F30F60990FBD
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