Drafter
Clerk 6/25/2007
Title
AN ORDINANCE naming the equestrian park at Trilogy in honor of Kathryn Taylor to recognize her dedication to the equestrian community in King County, her legacy of numerous equestrian projects in conjunction with King County and her instrumental role in the creation of this park.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
1. Kathryn Taylor founded and served the King County Executive Horse Council from 1988 until her death in 2002. Her leadership, vision and persistence led to the realization by both the county and several cities that the needs of equestrians were integral to their land use plans and policy.
2. Kathryn Taylor was influential in the dedication and development of equestrian trails, and the protection of equestrian areas in the midst of rapid growth in King County. She spoke frequently to county and city councils and attended public meetings and workshops, always offering positive suggestions and solutions to help address equestrian needs.
3. The vision of this site as an equestrian park was first proposed by Kathryn Taylor in 1987 during early meetings with Weyerhaeuser and Siler/Port Blakely who were planning two master plan developments which eventually became Redmond Ridge and Trilogy. Her dedication and persistence continued as she worked with various agencies within the King County government and testified at numerous public hearings, including those held for the development of the Bear Creek Community Plan. She worked closely with the Northwest Parks Foundation, a key partner with the equestrian community in the park development and maintenance, to finalize the concept and ensure the vision was realized.
4. Despite Kathryn's untimely death in July 2002, her legacy to preserve the equestrian way of life will be recognized with the dedication of Kathryn Taylor Equestrian Park.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. Kathryn Taylor is honored and her legacy is memorialized by the
naming of the equestrian park at Trilogy as Kathryn Taylor Equestrian Park, which is hereby approved.
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