HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/2004 - Minutes City of Renton
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Pa�k Board Minutes
City Ha1�
1�55 South Grady VVay
Sth Floor
February 10, 2004--4:30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Cynthia Burns, Chair Syl�ia Allen Laurie Huisingh (and family}
Ralph E�ans Leslie Be#lach Jeffrey Huisingh
Micha�l O'Donin Kelly Beymer Diane Postelwait
Marge Richter Julie Brewer H. Postelwait
Ron Regis Dennis Culp Mike Powers
Tim Searing Te�ry Flatley Jim Zimmerman
Troy Wigestrand Kathy Keolker-Wheefer
Sandy Pilat
Jer Rerecich
CALE. TO ORDER
Th� February meeting was called to order by Chair, Cynthia Bums. Mr. Cu1p
acknowledged the attendance of Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wi�eeler explaining the
Mayor was visiting all the various boards and associations to become bett�r
acquainted wi#h them. Cyn#hia #hanked the Mayor for her interest and taking the
time to attend the mEeting.
The members introduced tE�emsel�es, telling how many years of serrrice they
ha�e pro�ided and why they initially applied to serve on the board. Mayor
Keolker-Wheeler thanked everyone for his or her involvement. 5he invited
anyone who cared to share a creative idea or had concems to �isit her office,
where she will maintain an open-door policy.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Michael O'Donin made a motion seconde� by Marge Richter to approve the
January minutes. AI! were i� fa�or, motion carrEed. The January 2004 minu#es
were appro�ed as written.
C��y oF Rcnton
Park Boarcl Minutcs
�cbruary 10,200�
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CORRESPONDENCE
Julie Brewer was presen# to share the plans for the upcoming Fourth of Juiy
celebtation at Gene Coulon Park and answer any questions the Board had
regarding the e�ent.
CONSENT
Mr. Culp, acknowledging thE lengthy consent agenda, asked if the Boar�# had
questions regarding any of the items they had recEi�ed in their packets and if
t�ey would like to pull any specific item €or further discussion. Additionalfy, a few
people with itEms on the consent agenda were present to answer any questions
the Board may ha�e on their proposed, requested e�ent.
Consent items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I was re�iewed by Mr. Culp with no
questions. Consent item J was a request ta hold a fundraiser a# Coulon Park for
the Rett Syndrome Research Fou�dation. Jeff and l.aurie Huisingh, coordinators
and par�icipants in the event, were presen# to give further information. Staff had
recommended appro�al contingent on submittal of ir�surance, no amplified
devices ta be used, and coordination with our parks s�peNisor and payment of
f�es, Diana Postlewait, Piazza Renton, (consent item K} submitted her requests
for 2004 and thanked the staff for their support. Item L regarding signage at
Coulon Park was pulled for further discussion.
Phatos of the proposed signage were presented and discussed. Three of the
signs proposed were not actuafly on paric property and would require Ivar's to
submit a permit and seek approval from De�elopment Serrrices. Signs D, E and
F were remo�ed from the request. S#aff had recommended signs A and B be
approved and sign C denie�. The Board members discussed the thr�e
proposals.
Items M and N were re�iewed with no discussion. Consent item Q, Wizards of
the Coast requested to use the south shelter for their annual picnic. Also in their
reques# they had requested to use an amplified de�ice for their CEO to address
the employees. After further discussion the Board agreed, due to the c�ose
proximity of the shelter to the beach, and �he necessity for the lifeguards to �ear
and be heard by those utilizing the beach area, #hey would deny the request for
an amplified de�ice to be used for fear of comprom�s�ng the safety of those
swimming.
Ron Regis made a motion to accept the consent agenda, with the exception of
item L, with staff recommendations. A�ditionally, consent item O, should have
�he use of amplified de►rices denied. Marge Richter seconde�#� the motian. All
were in fa�or, motion carried.
City of Renton
Park Board Minutcs
Fcbruary 10,2004
Page 3 of 3
Consent Item L, signage at Coulon Park was discussed further. The signs that
are not on park property will be submittEd for consid�ration #o Development
Services #hrough ti�e City's permit process. The Board members inquired �f their
recommendations would have any influence on the Development Ser�ices
Deparfinent re�iewing the application. Michael O'Donin made a motion to accept
the proposed signs A and B {as shown on the handouts) and deny sign C. Tim
Searing seconded the motion. Ralph E�ans �oted no to the proposed si�ns A
and B, all others were in favor. Motion carried, signs A and B were approved,
sign C denied, and remainder to be submitted to De�elopment Services.
OLD BUSINESS
Les�ie Betlach reviewed the current status of t�e waitlist a# Gene Coulon
Memorial B�ach Park for memorEal trees, reminding the Board members of the
moratorium currently in effect. After the waitlist is exhausted the Board may
revisit the policy to determine if they want to continue to accept applications for
that location or discontinue.
�THER
Mr. E�ans inquired on th� status of the Sam Chastain Memorial Trail. Leslie
Betlach explained t�e project was on hold and that negotiations had braken down
with property owner(s).
ADJOURNMENT
Tim Searing made a motion, seconded by Michael Q'Donin to adjoum the
meeting. All were in fa�or, motion carried, meeting adjoumed at 5:40 p.m.
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Signature
NEXT REGULAR MEET�NG
MARCH 9, 2Q04-4:30 P.M.
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