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City of Renton
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Me e tin Min u tes
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December 13, 2011
4:30 p.m. — Renton History Museum
I. CALL TO ORDER
In Attendance
, The following members were present:
' Members: Larry Reymann, Cynthia Burns, AI Dieckman, Mike 0'Donin,
i Tim Searing, Marlene Winter,Troy Wigestrand
Staff: Terry Higashiyama, Sandy Pilat, Leslie Betlach, Kelly Beymer,Todd Black,
Tim Williams, Bonnie Rerecich, Liz Stewart, Denis Law, Peter Renner
Guests: Michelle Dieckman, Roger Winter, Chris Burns
Chair, Larry Reymann, called the December 13, 2011, meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Roll call was taken; all members were resent.
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Mike O Donin made a motion, seconded by Marlene Winter to approve the agenda as
presented. All were in favor, motion carried, the December 13, 2011, agenda was
approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by AI Dieckman and seconded by Mike O'Donin to approve the
November 8, 2011, minutes as written, all were in favor, motion carried. The minutes
were approved as submitted.
IV. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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V. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Museum Update
Liz Stewart, Museum Manager, welcomed the Park Board and noted that she was
happy to host the annual December meeting and social each year. She enjoys having
everyone and having them visit the Museum. Liz gave a brief update since last time
she had met with the Board, noting they were pushing forward with the Master Plan,
which covered the next 15 years. In the New Year they will be reaching out to the
community. Currently they are hosting a Big Foot exhibit, which is the 6th exhibit this
year. The first was the Renton High School centennial exhibit. The current exhibit
"Bigfoot is Probably Real" includes a recording of a 911 call, and accounts from people
who have 'actually' seen Bigfoot. Liz invited everyone to come back again for a visit
and thanked them for coming.
VI. BOARD COMMUNICATION
Marlene Winter shared a letter from Alan Cornell expressing his appreciation for the
outstanding job the management, Pro Shop Staff and maintenance crew perform at
Maplewood Golf Course. The Pro Shop is always friendly and accommodating, as the
maintenance crew is also. Their care shows. Kelly Beymer, Parks/Golf Course Director
thanked Marlene and noted she would be sharing the letter with her staff.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
2011 in Review
Terry Higashiyama gave a review of some of the major projects the Department
accomplished in addition to their daily tasks. Some of these included: initiation of
Park Ranger Program, coordination of the Liberty Park basketball court construction,
remodel at the Senior Activity Center of library/lounge, established citizen's
committee for downtown library building, installed new electric vehicle charging
stations at the Landing Garage, completion with adoption by Council of the PRO Plan,
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com leted arks im act fee six different exhibits at the Renton Histor useu ,
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developed partnerships to host Cold Weather shelter, in one day coordinated 30
projects engaging 760 volunteers for 3,140 hours of service and numerous other
projects.
Mayor Law arrived and Chair Larry Reymann asked the Mayor if he had any
comments. Mayor Law congratulated the staff with their reaccreditation efforts. The
Department is doing more with less staff and dollars. Mike 0'Donin, Board member,
commented he has worked several places in his career and never seen a more
dedicated group of people, who apparently enjoy their work.
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Accreditation Review
Terry reviewed the accreditation process and noted that out of 144 standards only six
were not met. All of the fundamentals were met. The visitation team was very
impressed with the city-wide teamwork and how well maintained our facilities were
for their age. Kris took on the lead role in this process and did an amazing job.
VII. INFORMATION
At our January meeting we will do a budget update. Marlene Winter complimented
the staff on the Christmas celebrations, Clam Lights and everything the department
does.
VIII. ADIOURNMENT
A motion was made by Cynthia Burns and seconded by Troy Wigestrand to adjourn
the December 13, 2011, meeting at 5:05 p.m. All were in favor, motion carried,
meeting adjourned.
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NEXT MEETING
January 10, 2012 @ 4:30 p.m.
7th Floor Conferencing Center--
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