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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/2006 - Minutes City of Ren�on �s � Park Board Minutes City HaII 1455 South Grady Way 7th F`�oor Conferencing Center June 14, 2006--4:3� p.m. In Attendance: M�mhers Staff Others Michael O'Donin, Chair Leslie Betlach AI Dieckman Cynthia Bums Kelly Beymer Craig Lewis Ron Regis Terry Flatley Da�td McNeal Tim Searing Terry Higashiyama Bob Elliot Troy Wigestrand Sandy Pilat Jerry Rerecich CALL TO ORDER Michael O'Donin called the June 13, 2006, meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A new agenda format was introducad. Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator, stated she would give everyone a� o�enriew of each item as we go #hrough the meeting. There were no additions or changes to the agenda, however, Troy Wigestrand asked for ciarification relating to item #4, limiting #he amount of time the public can camment, Terry expfa�ned that was standard at most public me�tings an� similar to what is used at the Counci� meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ron Regis made a motion, seconded by Tim 5earing, to approve th� May minutes as written. All were in favor, motion carried, minutes approved. BOARD COMMUNICATION Terry explained this to�ic would consist af items Board members submit for discussion or would serve as an opportuni#y for t�em to share comments with the group on City events or programs ti�ey have attended in the past month. City of Renton Park Board Min�tes June 14, 2006 Page 2 of 4 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION This topic would relay information to the Board on issues being discussed or presented to Council. On June �9, 2006, the Tri Park presentation is scheduled. CONSENT Two consent items were presented. The New Beginn�ng Christian Fell�wship requested use of Liberty Park for 300 guests on August 12, 2006, for a picnic that would utilize inffatable bouncers, a dunk #ank, and use of tY�e fields. Staff recommended appro�al, an insurance certificate had already been submitted, fees are paid, and tl�e paperwork is complete. The second item was the Parentai Support group requesting to hold a memorial walk a# Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Octaber 8, 200fi. Troy Wigestrand made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, Ron Regis second�d the motian. All were in favor, motion carried, consent agenda appra�ed. Troy requested a brief summary of the consent items be listed oro the agenda. OLD BUSINESS Tri Park Presentation Da�e McNeal and Craig Lewis reviewed the briefing (previously presented to t�e City Council) and information gathering at the community works�ops. Cynthia Burns noted we always build great facilities and have concepts but always fail short on parking (like the Golf Course and Coulon Park). Staff explained we are Iooking at shuttles, o�erflow parking and pranning for sufficient parking, but we can't build parking to accommodate one peak day of use. There was concem about eliminating the ballfields and not having enough fie�ds for the �eagues. Mr. Mc McNeal Explained no tields would be remo�ed until the replacement ones were ready. Park Board vacancies 5taff is anxious to fill the two vacancies on the 6oard; however, currently there are only two applications on file. Terry encouraged the members to pass on applications to anyone in the community they know who m�y have an interest. A list was circulated #a update phone numbers, emai� addresses, etc., to enab[e staff to contact the members as needed. Michae! requested a copy of the list when updated with phone numbers and email addresses for staff as we�l. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Terry announced the da#�s for the Boards and Commissions Trair�ing planned for September 22 and 23, 200fi, Nine boardslcammissions from Communi#y Services would be included. The Friday session would include dinner and a gu�st speaker. We will look at our goals for 2007 and how proposed annexations wifl affect us. City of Renton Park Board Minutes June 14,2aas Pag�3 of� Terry also invited erreryone to the "Kick Off Summer Picnic" at the community center on June 19, 2006, to ceEebrate th� upcoming numeraus e�ents and programs. Additionally, she announced t�e promation of Jerry Rerecich to Recreation Director. Also, the City hired a new Museum Supervisor, Liz Stewart. This position wifl no longer report to the library but direct�y to the Administrator. Terry also announced 5anja, wY�o o�ersees the Sister City Program(s), River Days, and other special events, had mo�ed to our Department. Additionally, we would be s�rving as staff liaison to the Diversity Committee. �LD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Terry asked the Board to think about future agenda items they would like to discuss. These could fnclude meeting lacations, tours, and a re�iew of policies including the memarial policy and fee wai�ers. We also will ha�s a repar# from the Coulan Interdepartmental Task Force and a member of the Transportation Department will update us on projects affecting Coulon Park. Terry also asked if we needed to meet in July. Staff is very busy and the meeting would be in-between July 4�'' and Ri�er Days. Tim SEaring thought it was important to meet and t�e majori#y was in agreement. Therefore, the July meeting will be held as scheduled. �THER COMMUNITCATiON Cynthia Burns mentioned it was difficult for h�r ta get to the meetings at 4:30 p.m. due to travel time and hours of her new job. 5he wondered if chang�r�g the start time, e�en a half hour later would be possible. ADJOURNMENT Cynthia Burns made a motion, seconded �y Tim Searing to adjourn the meEting. All were in favor, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Signature NEXT REGULAR MEETING J U LY 11 , 20�6 4:3� p.m. City of Renton Park Board Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 4 of 4 7T" FL��R C4NFERENCING CENTER