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Home My WebLink About02/12/2008 - Minutes r � � � t�M7Y QF REN7QN . � MAR 1 7 200� City of Ren ton C6TY CLERK S OFFICE Board of Park Commissioners U~�Y �"� s "��N,rp� Meeting Minutes February 12, 2008 4:30 p.m.—City Hall — 7th fioor Conferencing Center I. CALL TO ORDER Chair, Tim Searing, called the February meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. In Attendance The following were pf�sent: Members: Tim Seafing, Cynthia Burns, AI Dieckman, Michael O'Donin, Ron Regis, Larry Reymann, Tim Searing, Troy Wigestrand Staff: Terry Higashiyama, Sandy Pilat, Leslie Betlach, Jerry Rerecich, Todd Black, Kelly Beymer, Marty Wine, Peter Renner, Andy O'Brien, Donna Eken II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Michael O'Donin made a motion seconded by Cynthia Burns to approve the February agenda as presented. All were in favor, motion carried, agenda approved. 111. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Larry Reymann made a motion seconded by Michael O'Donin to approve the December 2007 minutes as written. (The January 2008 meeting was cancelled). All were in favor, the December 2007 minutes were approved as written. IV. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Terry Higashiyama announced the appointment of new Councilmember, Rich Zwicker. This position was vacated by former Councilmember Dan Clawson. V. CONSENT A request from Liberty High School girl's golf team was reviewed by Kelly Beymer, Golf Course Manager. They requested waiver of fees for their golf season estimated at approximately $2,616. Staff recommends approval of this request contingent on coordination with the Golf Course Manager or Golf Pro. Jerry Rerecich, Recreation Director, reviewed a request from Spring Glen �' � City of Renton Park Board Minutes � `� February 12, 2008 , Page 2 of 3 � congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses requesting to have wine present at their March 22, 2008, service commemorating the last supper and death of Jesus Christ. Staff recommended approval. Jerry also reviewed a request from REACH reserving the north shelter of Coulon Park and the fees waived for an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, March 23, 2008. Cynthia Bums made a motion seconded by AI Dieckman to concur with staff recommendation and approve the requests. All present were in favor, motion carried, requests approved. VI. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Marty Wine, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, was present to discuss and update the Board members on the Benson Hill annexation and answer questions. A map was provided outlining active annexation areas, imminent areas, and areas where property owners initiated annexation. Additionally, there are areas the City would like to annex merely to clean up the boundaries. The question was posed that if by acquiring this additional responsibility are we `diluting our services'. The City is focused on maintaining the current level of services. Marty explained how each department worked to give Finance a `best guess' on their financial needs should this annexation go through. There was discussion regarding the pool and that the school district will assume ownership and operation for it for a period of two years. Peter Renner, Facilities Director, discussed the challenges of space needs. There is not any extra space at the current city hall to house new employees and allow for expansion. Our focus is to 1) What is the best way to serve the public and 2) Keep departments intact if possible. Employees that are usually out in the field currently utilize some desk space at city hall. They possibly could be relocated to another site, such as the shops. We have several options to remodel 200 Mill Avenue for some stafF, to look at the fire stations for office space. But we are aware we need to look at long term space needs. Remodeling the 200 Mill Avenue building would be very expensive. Leslie Betlach gave an overview of the Cascade Park area and discussed partnership with CVAC to utilize ballfields and parks that will later transfer to the City. She outlined some projects that would need immediate attention, mainly vegetarian management to improve visibility and upgrade the playground equipment. She also gave an overview of Boulevard Park and Renton Park. Jerry Rerecich, Recreation Director, explained the impact on recreation would be less. Currently we are already serving many of the residents; the difference would be in the fees (Non-residents vs. resident). We will have three more elementary schools in our area we will look at to provide after school programs and perhaps a spot for a summer lunch program. We did allot sufficient funding in our budget to expand the number of brochures we print. We currently have two secretarial openings at the community center. These positions will help . � City of Renton Park Board Minutes � � , February 12, 2008 Page 3 of 3 provide better customer service and assist with cash handling. Leslie indicated in March there would be a Trails Master Plan update as well as the Visioning Plan. Bonnie Rerecich said the revised park rules and regulations are awaiting final approval by Zanetta, City Attorney's office, then should be ready to go to Council in March for review. Bonnie will notify the board members when this item goes to Council. VII. NEW BUSINESS Jerry Rerecich introduced Donna Eken. Donna is working with the youth recreation program and previously worked at the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club, as well as 15 years with King County. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Michael O'Donin made a motion seconded by Larry Reymann to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor, motion carried. The February meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m. -^-�. 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