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Home My WebLink About02/20/2007 - Minutes � ' ` � City of Rentor�` Board of Park Commissioners ��,�Y o CITY OF RENTON ` � ' MAR 1 6 2007 ��NTo� CITY CLERK S OFFICE Meeting Minutes February 20, 2007 4:30 p.m.—City Hall — 7�' floor Conferencing Center I. CALL TO ORDER Tim Searing, Chair, called to order the rescheduled meeting of the City of Renton Park Board at 4:30 p.m. on February 20, 2007, at the Renton City Hall Conferencing Center. In Attendance The following persons were present: Staff: Jerry Rerecich, Kelly Beymer, Sandy Pilat, Mike Bailey, Leslie Betlach, Kris Stimpson, Kim LeMay, Peter Renner, Sonja Mejlaender Park Board Members: Tim Searing, AI Dieckman, Ron Regis, Cynthia Burns, Michael O'Donin, Larry Reymann, Troy Wigestrand II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A request to move the introduction of the new employee into the Oral Communication/Public Comments category was made. The agenda was approved as presented with one change. 111. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Michael O'Donin made a motion, seconded by Ron Regis to approve the January minutes as written. All were in favor, motion carried, minutes approved. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS Kris Stimpson introduced our newest employee, Kim LeMay, whom had accepted the position of recreation coordinator for our developmentally disabled program. Kim previously worked in the City of Los Angeles for Easter Seals. V. BOARD COMMUNICATION Michael O'Donin noted an increased police presence at Liberty Park. He wondered if there was a greater need due to undesirable activities at the SkatePark or the number of homeless frequenting the area. Leslie Betlach said there is an upcoming project to light the SkatePark, which we hope will help security at the area. � , City of Renton �,r ,y� � Park Board Minutes February 20, 2007 Page2of3 VI. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION The Roxy sign and the Library Master Plan Contract was discussed. The Master Plan will discuss how our libraries are being used, expectations of the public and how we will interface with King County. VII. CONSENT Liberty High School submitted a request for a fee waiver for their golf team. Staff recommended approval. Larry Reymann made a motion seconded by Ron Regis to approve the fee waiver contingent on coordination with the golf course staff. All were in favor, motion approved. Sonja reviewed the request to approve the dates and allow exclusive use of our facilities to the River Days festival and fee waivers for the events. Cynthia Burns made a motion to approve this request, seconded by Michael O'Donin. AH were in favor, request approved. Sonja was also available to answer any questions regarding the 5�' annual Fourth of July celebration and fireworks. Larry Reymann made a motion seconded by Cynthia Burns to approve this event, all were in favor, motion carried. Renton Rotary requested use of the Renton Community Center for their annual auction and waiver of fees so a greater portion of their fund raising efforts could be given back to the community. Michael O'Donin made a motion seconded by Ron Regis to approve the fee waiver, motion carried, fee waiver approved. VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Mike Bailey, Finance/IS Administrator, gave an overview of the City budget. He included why we have budgets, the city accounting stnacture, the mission and effectiveness of having a budget. Tim Searing asked what the Park Board's role was in the budget process. Terry Higashiyama, Administrator Community Services, said she could bring in the monthly reports and review with the Board if they are interested in seeing where we stand. Terry also announced the naming of the new park would be going to the Committee of the Whole on February 26�'. Next we will be deciding on a dedication date. The re-accreditation passed and Terry discussed the relocation of the Cedar River Park maintenance shop to the United Rental building. IX.'OLD BUSINESS Peter Renner, Facilities Director, gave an update on Tiffany Park and ADA upgrades to existing restroom facilities. Jerry Rerecich reviewed the pool fees passed by Council. � ' City of Renton ,�, .,,�,,, Park Board Minutes February 20, 2007 Page 3 of 3 X. NEW BUSINESS Next meeting will be at the EOC, Fire Station 12, and Chief Daniels wili attend. Terry said we also need to reschedule the field trip for April and go to the new park and the Heron site. Next month she suggested everyone bring their schedules so we can select a good date. XI. ADJOURNMENT Ron Regis made a motion seconded by Michael O'Donin to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor, meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. ��,�� Signature NEXT REG�ILAR MEETING March 13, 20�7 a� 4:30 P.M. Fir� Station 12 1209 KirkE�nd Avenue NE