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Park Board M�nutes
City Hall
1055 South Grady Way
Sth Floor-Room 511
April 13, 2004--4:34 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Cynthia Burns, Chair Sylvia Allen Jean Hobart
Ralph Evans Lesiie Betlach
Michael O'Donin Kelly Beymer
Ron Regis Dennis Culp
Sandy Pilat
Absen# Jerry Rer�cich
Marge Richter
Tim Searing
Tro Wi estrand
CALL T� ORDER
Cynthia Bums, Chair, call�d the Apri! 13 meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.
APPROVAL QF MINUTES
Michael �'Donin made a motion seconded by Ralph Evans to appro�e the March
minutes as written. All were in fa�or, motion carried, minutes appro�ed.
AUDIENCE C�MMENT
Leslie Betlach, Parks Director, introduced Jean Hobart of the Non-Motorized
Transpor�ation Committee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sylvia Allen noted we received 37Q applications for lifeguards and 100 for four
vacancies in our day camp pragram. The first year the pool is open will be a trial
to set guideEines for following years. We will tend to be overstaffed tF�is first year
to ensure adequate co�erage. Mr. Culp also ramarked the plaque s�ould be
ready in time for the grand opening.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Culp reviewed three letters from Aiexi G�ersh, Collin Murphy and Denise
Anderson.
City�f Renton
Park Board Agenda
May F 1, 2004
Page 2 of 3
CONSENT
Dennis Culp reviewed the items submitted for the consent agenda and aslced ifi
there were any questions. Jerry Rerecich discussed the hydroplane races and
expiained the request was consistent with years past. Michael O'Danin
questioned what incentive there is for the City to host this e�ent and waive the
fees. Mr. Culp explained we ha�e wai�ed the fees for this group in the past and
it is a great e�ent for our community but the City is beginning to have
con�ersations on wY�at �he appropriate criteria is to warrant waiving �ees for
eventslgroups. Michael suggested per�aps partial fee waiver �o offs�t
upkeepllabor costs.
Ralph E�ans made a motion to adapt the consent agenda with staff
recommenda�ions. Ron Regis seconded by motion, alI were in fa�or, motion
carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Jerry Rerecich �iscussed th� Liberty Park concession and the new
cor�cessionaires' desire to extend her contract. 5he made a significant
in�estment to purchase an espresso machine ar�d has made efforts to make the
cancessfon stand successful. Ron Regis made a motion to extend her contract
#o three years fhru 2008. Ralph Evans seconded the motion, all present were in
favor, motion carried�
NEW BUSINESS
The additional re�enue from Ivar's was reviewed and the proposal of how #o
allocate these funds. Michael O'Donin made a motion to appro�e the alloca#ion,
Ron Regis seconded by motion, All were in fa�or, motior� carried.
OTHER
Ralph E�ans asked for an update on #he Boatstock request made and reviewed
at t�e prior me�ting. Mr. Culp explained the group had been notified and the
conting�ncies explained to them.
Cynthia Burns asked for an update on t�e teen musical. Sylvia Allen explained
they were not going to be able to perform Grease as planned and are checking
into other productions.
There was further discussion on the Tim Eyman initiative and po#ential impact on
our budget, parking challenges at the new aquatics center and the golf course.
City of Renton
Park Board Agenda
May 11, 2004
Page 3 of 3
ADJOURNMENT
Ralph Evans made a motion s�canded by Michael O'Donin to adjourn the
meeting. The Aprii meeting was adjoumed at 5:30 p.m.
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Signa re
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
May 11 , 2004-4:30 P.M.
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