HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/2006 - Minutes City of Renton
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Park Board Minuties
City Ha1�
1�55 South Grady Way
7tn Floor Conferencing Center
September 12, 2006--4;30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Tim Searing, Chair Leslie Betlach AI Dieckman
Cynthia Bums Kelly Beymer Larry Reymann
Michael O'Donin Terry Higashiyama Pete Maas
Ron Regis Sandy Pilat JGM represen#ati�es
Troy Wigestrand Jerry Rerecich Craig Lewis
Dave McNeal
CALL TO ORDER
Tim Searing, Chair, called the September 12, 200fi, meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Michael O'Donin made a mation, seconded by Ron Regis, to appro�e the August
minutes as pr�sented. All were in favor, motion carried, minutes appro�ed.
C1TY COUNCiL C4MMUNICATIQN
Lesfie Betlac�, Parks Direc#or, updated the Board members on #he
Edlund/Korum property. Sta#f had presented to Council an amendment to the
Conservation F�tures Inter�ocal Cooperativ� Agreements between King County
and the City of Renton for Op�n Space Acquisitior� projects. This amendment
would alloriv the acc�ptance of a $100,000 futures grant and place those f�tnds in
the mitigation fees account as a reimbursement.
Staff further requested Council to apprave the expenditure of $10,000 from the
Municipal Arts Commission i°la for Art Program for artwork for the new
ne�ghbarhood park.
C�NSENTITEMS
Kelly Beymer, Golf Course Manager, reviewed proposed golf fee increases. Her
presentation included a market analysis and number of rounds galfed. Keliy
explained the proposal was for mo�est increases because sta�f does not want to
decrease usage. The recommended increase will allow Maplewood to remain
compet�tive within the market and to support operatianal increases. Troy
Wigestrand made a motion to approve the proposed golf course fees and forward
that recommendation to Co�ncil. All present were in fa�or, motivn carried.
Represen#atives from JGM reviewed the final version of the Tri-Park Master Plan.
This was the third and final presentation to the Park Board prior to the Board's
recommendation being sent on to Co�ncil. Da�E McNeal re�iewed the proposed
changes to integrate Liberty Park, Cedar River Park, and the Narco site to
pro�ide compa#ible park, recreational and env�ronment opportunities meeting the
community's n�eds. Concems regarding parking issues were addressed.
Michael O'Donin made a motion, seco�ded by Cynthia Burns, to recomm�nd
approval of the Tri Park Master Plan as submitted #o Counci:l. All were in fa�or,
motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPQRT
A reminder was gi�en of the Boards an� Commissions training scheduled for
Sept�mber 22 and 23, 2006.
Jerry Rerecich exp2ained the upcoming re-accreditation process. Natianwide
or�ly 50 cities have been accredited, Rentan was the first city in Washington
State to achie�e this honor. Five years have passed and now the team will be
visiting to review our documentation. The team is tentati�ely scheduled to visit
sometime between December 5 and the 15, 2006. A social will be held and it's
hoped park board members will be able to participate.
NEW BUSINESS
There will not be a park board meeting in �ctober due to the National Recreation
Park Assaciation Exposition going on at the same timev Terry encouraged the
members to re�iew the schedule and attend any classes or functions,.
Terry Higashiyama announced two sub-committees will be meeting. One ta
discuss the ordinance regarding park rules and regulatians and memorials; the
secor�d to discuss t�e new park, signag�, benc�es and incorporating the history
of the area into the artwork. A report would be presented at the January
meeting.
OTHER COMMUNICATION
The monthEy Parks Status Report was mailed with the packets for t�e board
members re�iew. An email from a patron of the boat launch was reviewed
complimenting the staff at the boat launch.
INFORMATION
S�vera! special upcoming e�ents wer� reviewed including the memaria� and
dedication of a pla�ue to Marge Richter on October 7, 20p6, to coincide with the
Harvest Festival. An infarmation article from the King County Joumal was
presented rega�ding the Lake Washington Waterfront Trail.
ADJOURNMENT
Michael O'Donin made a motion, seconded by Cynthia Burns, to adjoum t�e
meefing. Ail were in favor, the September �2, 2Q06, meeting was adjourned at
6:05 p.m.
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THERE VUILL NOT BE AN OCT4BER MEETING