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Park Board Minutes
City HaII
1�55 South Grady Way
5`�' Floor
November 9, 2044--4:30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Michael O'Donin, Chair Leslie Be#lach Jim ZimmeRnan
Ralph E�ans Kelly Beymer
Marge Richter Denn�s Culp
Ron Regis Sandy Pilat
Jerry Rerecich
Absent
Cynthia Bums
Tim Searing
Tro W i estrand
CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Michae! O'Donin called the No�ember 9, 2004, mee#ing to order at 4:30
p.m.
APPROVAL 4F MINUTES
Marge Richter made a motion seconded by Ralph Evans to appro�e t�e �c#ober
minutes as written. All were i� favar, minutes appro�ed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The upcoming Hassle Free Cf�ristmas Bazaar was announced.
CORRESPONDENCE
No correspond�nce received this month.
CONSENT
A. Fee increases
Staff re�iawed the proposed fee changes for 2005. One proposal was to
lower the fees for the weight room at the community center. Jerry
explained the need to stay competiti�e with the �rivate sec#or and keep
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CONSENT(continued)
8. Fee increases (continued)
the fees ir� line. Ron Regis made a motion seconded by Ralph E�ans to
appro�e #he fees as presented. All were in favor, motion carried, fees
appro�ed.
Dennis Culp re�iewed the remainder of the consent items as follows:
C. Cascade Canoe and Kayalc Centers requested to increase the line of
merchandise for sale at the Boathouse. The modified terms of their
exist�ng co�tracts and Payment proposal would include:
i $200 per mont� identified as rent
■ 8°lo charged on all gross sales of lessons, rentals, guide services,
races and promotional acti�ities
■ 1.5% charged on all gross sales of inerc�andise
Staff recommends approval noting the abo�� terms ha�e been approved
by the City Attomey.
C. Diane Shey, Parents Witho�rt Partners, F�as reserved the Highlands
Neighborhood Center for a �arty for the group's volunteers (approximate
7D-90 people} on November 20, 2004, from fi:00-9:Q0 p,m. The renta� fee
is $152 and they are requesting a fee wai�er or discount for the�acility.
Staff does not recommend wai�ing or re�ucing the rental �ee.
D. T�e Samoyed Club of Washington 5tate requests to hold a Fun Match for
dogs on May 14t" or 15�h of 2005, with an expected attendance of 100-200
individuals. Club members would be assigned to ensure the park is
cfeaned up after their event. S#aff recommends approval of t�is event
contingent on presentation of insurance c�rtificate naming the City af
Renton as a co-insured. The shelter may not be reserved far 2005 unti!
January 3�. At the time of reservation the shelter fees must be paid.
Ralph Errans made a motion ta adopt consent items B-D with sta�f
rec�mmendations. Marge Richter seconded the motion, all prese�t were in
fa�or, consent agenda appro�ed.
QLD BUSINESS
Day of Caring
Dennis Culp ga�e a report on the home that was painted by a �olunteer group.
Troy Wigestrand had requested the information and wasn't preser�t at th�
mee#ing so Dennis will touch base with him prior to next meeting,
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OTHER
Holiday Ligh#ing
Ciam Lights will be December 3 through January 1 St and tf�e Piazza tree lighting
will be December 4t�'.
Budget
Michaef O'Donin inquired abo�t the budget process and if parks wou[d sustain
any cuts or reductions. Dennis Culp re�iewed some of the savings we were
proposir�g, such as not filfing �acant positions (CIP Coordinator, Library Director)
and reduction in hours at the I�brary.
ADJOURNMENT
Ralph E�ans made a motion seconded by Ron Regis to adjourn the meeting at
S:Oa p.m. All present were in favor, motion carried, the November meeting was
adjourned.
Signature
Nex# regular meeting
December 14, 20Q4-4:30 p.m.
City Hall-Room 519