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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/2024 - MinutesFor this or other assistance, please call 48 hours in advance: 711 (TDD) or 425-430-6600 (voice). MINUTES PARKS COMMISSION 4:30 PM - Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Conferencing Center, 7th Floor, City Hall - 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 or via Zoom 1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Al Dieckman called the regular Parks Commission meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. 2.ROLL CALL Members Present In-person: Cynthia Burns, Al Dieckman, Larry Reymann, Christine Santos, Tim Searing, Members Present via Zoom: Marlene Winter Member(s) Absent: Troy Wigestrand (excused) City Staff Present In-person: Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks & Recreation Administrator, Cailín Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director; Jason Lederer, Parks Planning Manager, Carrie Nass, Recreation Director; Roberta Graver, Administrative Assistant Cynthia Burns motioned to excuse Troy Wigestrand, motion seconded, all in favor, motion carried. 3.AUDIENCE / PUBLIC COMMENT a)James Lothian Renton Rowing Center, board member 4.CONSENT AGENDA a)Approval of the Agenda b)Approval of November 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes Larry Reymann motioned to approve Consent Agenda, motion seconded, all in favor, motion carried. 5.STAFF COMMENT a)Maryjane Van Cleave explained that Equity, Housing, and Human Services Department is dissolved with Human Services Division and the Neighborhood Program is returning to the Parks & Recreation Department, the Equity Commission is now in Executive Services, and Housing is returning to Community & Economic Development Department. Erica Schmitz has resigned to pursue work in Land Conservation. Council Retreat is March 7th and 8th at the Maplewood Golf Course and is open to the public. Brianne Bannworth has been appointed Interim Community & Economic Development Administrator. Human Resources Administrator has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2024. Maryjane expressed that all these changes are opportunities and would like to provide the board with more Wheelchair Accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available upon request. Parks Commission Meeting February 13, 2024 Page 2 of 3 Wheelchair Accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available upon request. For this or other assistance, please call 48 hours in advance: 711 (TDD) or 425-430-6600 (voice). transparency and substantive information on Parks & Recreation, the upcoming budget, and look forward to capturing board advisory input on master plans, budget and ongoing projects and programming. b)Cailín Hunsaker shared that the city-acquired property next to the Park Avenue Parks Maintenance Shop has been demolished, fenced, and secured. City is still working on finding a permanent shop location, but staff will use this expanded yard footprint at the Park Avenue Shop. 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS a)Request for update on Philip Arnold Park improvements. Jason Lederer shared that the improvement project is nearly complete. Water main break issue during recent cold weather and stair railing are pending completion. Request for status of Portland Loo restrooms: both were impacted and closed during recent freezing temperatures. Waiting for repairs. March 4, there is a meeting at the Family First Community Center, board advised to contact Roberta Graver if any will be attending, so possible Notice of Possible Quorum may be posted, if needed. 7.NEW BUSINESS a)May Creek Trail –Jason Lederer shared that the 60% Design Plans have been received and more grant funding is in the works. Tentative construction plans will be available later this summer or fall. Project will take about a year to complete. b)King County Levy Fund Grant for Henry Moses Aquatic Center (HMAC) Improvements – Carrie Nass shared that the improvement plans have been received, with a tentative cost of $15 million. King County Levy $909,440 grant was received, which includes matching City funding and more grant funding in the works. Facility will be open this summer, improvements will take place fall through spring with anticipated normal operations summer 2025. Relining the pool, removing playground structure, entry and office improvements are among the improvements. Board member inquired about open space next to HMAC. Maryjane stated there’s possibilities, but uncertain if acquisition and use capaci ty will result. c)Budget Preview – Maryjane Van Cleave had to step away to attend the Equity Commission but stated that staff will bring forward the 2025-2026 Budget process and timeline with opportunities to contribute feedback through a new public input su rvey. d)880 Cities Survey Tool – Carrie Nass shared that a helpful site survey tool, provided by the 880 Cities workshop in October 2023, will be created as an online form for easy use by board members when visiting parks. This tool will be helpful to surve y the public use, safety, amenities, and other points. The online tool will be available by next month’s meeting. CITY OF RENTON PARKS COMMISSION MEETING SIGN-IN SHEET Tuesday,February 13,2024 4:30 pm At City Ha II,1055 S.Grady Way,Renton 98057 Do you Name Address Email Phone wish to speak? PLEASE PRINT Yes No .ME4 toWJ ‘W9.< ‘oM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10