HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2013-020 Designation of a Kiwanis Park Ball Field In Memory Of Deb KrautwurmRESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -020
A RESOLUTION Naming a ball field at Kiwanis Park in Memory of Deb Krautwurm,
and authorizing City Manager to accomplish such designation.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has received a request to name one of the new
ball fields at Kiwanis Park in Memory of Deb Krautwurm, and
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to Resolution No. 2005 -51, has adopted
policies and procedures governing the naming and renaming of public parks and parks
and recreation facilities, and has authorized naming of such facilities for an individual who
has contributed outstanding civic service to the City primarily in the area of parks and
recreation and who has been deceased for a period of at least one year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the policies adopted in Resolution No. 2005 -51, the City
of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission has considered the requested change of
name, and has made a recommendation supporting such change of name; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received such recommendation and concurs that
the name of the field shall be "Deb Krautwurm Field" and that such action is an honor
befitting the memory of Deb Krautwurm and her service to the City of Yakima; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That the name of the field will be " Deb Krautwurm Field;" and
2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to implement such change of
name and to appropriately designate the name of such public park facility in the records of
the City of Yakima and on signage for such park.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day of February, 2013.
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Micah Cawley, Mayor
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. I
For Meeting of: February 5, 2013
ITEM TITLE: Resolution naming a ball field at Kiwanis Park in memory
of an honored Rotary Club Member Deb Krautwurm
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works
Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager
Mark Kunkler, Senior Assistant City Attorney
CONTACT Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager, 509-576 -
PERSON /TELEPHONE: 6416
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
® The Rotary Clubs in Yakima donated funds for the construction of the park improvements at
Kiwanis Park and have requested that one of the three new ball fields at Kiwanis Park be
named in memory of Deb Krautwurm. Deb was a long time Rotary Club member and
contributed her time and efforts for the betterment of the community.
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� City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully requests the City Council adopt the Resolution to name a field at Kiwanis
Park in memory of Deb Krautwurm.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the naming of a ball field at Kiwanis Park
® after Deb Krautwurm at the December 12, 2012 regular meeting and unanimously endorsed
the request. • 0
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Deborah Ann Krautwurm
November 8, 1953 - August 15, 2011
Deb was born in Yakima, WA on November 8, 1953 to William
and Norma (Hood) Krautwurm. She lived in the Yakima Valley
all of her life. She graduated from Eisenhower High school in 1971,
She briefly attended WSU.
Deb began her career with a locally owned firm that later became
Fred S. James and ultimately after several name changes, Wells
Fargo Insurance Services. She began in the private client services department, moving
through the commercial account manager role and was currently serving as
producer /accountant executive. She loved the work, the challenges and the ability to
satisfy clients day after day.
When not working, Deb enjoyed time with her family, serving the community through
various community organizations, puttering around her home and garden, spending time
with her two Scottish terriers, feeding her addiction to golf and traveling with her friends
throughout the USA and abroad. She was always willing to try a new place- at least once.
Debs devotion to the Rotary was paramount in her life. She was elected to be the first
woman President of the Downtown Rotary in 2002 (serving on many committees over
the years.) she was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Yakima Rotary Trust in 2005.
Deb was instrumental in establishing the Rotary Trust College Scholarship Program
which was funded by a $20 million gift. In July 2011, she became the President of the
Rotary Trust Board. She was revered by her fellow Rotarians. She personified the Rotary
mantra of "service above self' as a Rotarian and in her profession and personal life/
Deb had a very engaging personality with a continuous twinkle in her eye. Her generosity
of spirit was a gift to all who knew her. She was loved and adored by an extended family
of friends. Deb passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2011.