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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/2007 - Minutes � � CITY OF REN70N � City of Renton MAY 1 s Zoal CITY CLERK S OFFICE Board of Park Commissioners ti`�Y � U � � � � �r�N��� Meeting Minutes April 10, ZOO7--4:30 p.m. City Hall—7th floor Conferencing Center I. CALL TO ORDER Michael O'Donin, Past Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. In Attendance Members: AI Dieckman, Michael O'Donin, Cynthia Burns, Larry Reymann, Ron Regis Staff: Mayor Keolker, Terry Flatley, Kelly Beymer, Terry Higashiyama, Sandy Pilat, Jerry Rerecich, Peter Renner II. Approval of Agenda Larry Reymann made a motion seconded by Ron Regis to approve the agenda as presented. All were in favor, motion carried, agenda approved. III. Approval of Minutes Ron Regis made a motion seconded by Larry Reymann to approve the March minutes as written. All were in favor, motion carried, minutes approved. IV. Oral Communications Mayor Keolker was in attendance explaining this was her annual visit to touch base with each Board/Commission to see how things are going and check if there were any issues that needed addressed. She highlighted some items such as the proposed Event Center, the Federal Reserve Bank opening, the Seahawks, and Providence Health Care System. She also discussed the Sam Chastain Trail, the Landing construction including a new Target that will open October 14, 2007,and answered questions from the Board members and guest. V. BOARD COMMUNICATION Terry thanked Cynthia Burns and Michael O'Donin for attending the Volunteer Banquet. The evening was a great success. City of Renton`�'" `'r'""' Park Board Minutes April 10, 2007 Page 2 of 3 VI. CONSENT ITEMS Jerry Rerecich reviewed the consent items including a fund raiser on behalf of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and a request for a fee waiver for a picnic shelter for a group of students. AI Dieckman made a motion seconded by Ron Regis to approve the consent agenda with staff recommendations. Staff recommended approval of the fund raiser contingent on supplying an insurance certificate and denying the fee waiver for the shelter. All were in favor, motion carried, consent agenda approved as staff outlined. VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Terry Flatley, Parks Manager, and Peter Renner, Facilities Director, reviewed upcoming Capital Projects. The new maintenance facility for all of our parks and facility crews is the long term dream. We are looking at North Highlands Neighborhood Center replacement with development in 2008 and construction in 2009. Fire Station #11 needs rehab and hopefully FEMA money will bring it up to speed. We will be looking at the former City Hall, at 200 Mill Avenue South, to evaluate if it makes financial sense to rehab this building or not. VI11. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Terry Higashiyama, Administrator, announced an addition to the administrative staff. Mary Ann Anthony is joining the support staff team. Mary Ann worked the last 9 years in the City Attorney's office so brings with her experience of working with the City closely and legal background also. Terry informed the Board that Freddie's Club withdrew as the sponsor for the 4th of July event. Staff is currently seeking other sponsorship. The proposed schedule for the Park Board meetings is: ■ May at City Hall ■ June a brief ineeting at City Hall followed by a tour of some of our recreational activities ■ July meeting at Highlands Neighborhood Center ■ August meeting canceled. IX. OLD BUSINESS Peter Renner, Facilities Director, gave an update of the County property purchase and negotiations for the parks maintenance facility. Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer, will be meeting with King County. X. NEW BUSINESS Terry mentioned at a future meeting we may discuss the Way Finding Task Force and schedule Jennifer Davis Hayes from Development City of Renton"�" ""r'"' Park Board Minutes April 10, 2007 Page 3 of 3 Services to lead the discussion. We also will review the final updates on the park rules and regulations. XI. OTHER COMMUNICAITON The Volunteer Handbook, April Status Report, and an email from Bob Gardner were sent out in the packets for the members to review. XII. INFORMATION A list of upcoming events was reviewed and an announcement of the park tour to be held April 14, 2007. Jerry Rerecich announced the Gear Mart for the 28th was canceled. June 2 will be the art dedication at the Aquatics Center and 2,600 plants will be planted by volunteers on Earth/Arbor Day on April 28, 2007. Terry announced the City would be purchasing sleeveless fleece vests for the Board members with their names and the City logo. She requested the Board members email Sandy with their sizes. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Cynthia Burns made a motion seconded by Larry Reymann to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m. SIGNATURE NEXT REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2006 CITY HALL ?r" FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER 4:30 P.M.