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Home My WebLink About08/11/2020 - MinutesMINUTES Wheelchair Accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available upon request. For this or other assistance, please call 48 hours in advance: 711 (TDD) or 425-430-6600 (voice). City of Renton Board of Park Commissioners – SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 4:00 pm Video Conference – during Governor Inslee’s “Safe Start” Order 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Tim Searing called the meeting to order at 4:00pm. Members Present: Al Dieckman, Larry Reymann, Tim Searing, Shun Takano, Cynthia Burns, Troy Wigestrand and Marlene Winter Members Absent: none Staff Present: Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator; Cailín Hunsaker, Parks and Trails Director; Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director; Doug Mills, Golf Course Manager; Carrie Nass, Recreation and Neighborhood Manager; Drey Hicks, Neighborhood Program Coordinator; and Roberta Graver, Administrative Assistant 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Marlene Winter motioned to approve the agenda as presented, motioned seconded, all in favor, motion carried. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Larry Reymann motioned to approve the July 14th meeting minutes as presented. Motion was seconded, all in favor, motion carried. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS a. Maplewood Golf Course, Doug Mills – Course, Pro Shop and Driving Range were closed for a total of 41 days. Tempered glass shield and other social distancing, cleaning and required mask-wearing protocol were installed to comply with state requirements. Tactics have been recognized by other golf courses and agencies as being innovative. Closure included 5 closure days due to two employees testing positive for Covid-19. No customers were ever at risk, while all staff tested and facility was thoroughly cleaned. Estimated $15,000 loss in revenue. Operations continue to be busy, with increased activity, sales and tee time since they’re reopened. Concessionaire is open with reduced operations, with a decrease in revenue. Kelly and Doug are meeting with the mayor to look at possible options for the concessionaire. New 6-year lease was just signed, renewable for another 6 years. b. Recreation and Neighborhoods, Carrie Nass and Drey Hicks – Virtual programming continues with weekly and monthly themes for engaging activities for all ages. See attached slide presentation for details. Through exit surveys and participation inquiries, staff are hearing many positive responses and appreciation for the daily/weekly live videos, engaging activities, craft/activity kits, free masks, and upcoming activities incorporated with the Benson Mural project. The Tuesday, August 25th Trivia Night theme is “Into the Pacific Northwest – Pop Culture & Geography”. Survey results are being compiled to capture data that will influence upcoming programming. It’s been crucial to hear what the community wants and needs at this time. ParksCommissionMeetingAugust11,2020Page2of2c.ParksandTrails,CailInHunsaker—CoulonBeachremainsclosedduetohighlevelsofbacteriaduetothewaterfowl.KennydaleBeachisopen,asthewaterflowinthelakedoesn’taffectthisbeachasmuch.ParkstaffishangingCOVIDawarenessbannersatparksandthereisincreasedsignageatCoulonpertheprohibitionofbikesanddogs.Kellyappreciatesthenumberofoffersforpeopletohelpbemonitorsintheparkstohelprespondtocomplaintsofbikesanddogs,non-mask-wearersandmoderatesizedgatherings,butshedoesn’tfeelthisisthebesttimetoputpeopleinthispositionofdealingwithpeople.Thereisincreasedsignageandtheexpectationthatthepublicisself-monitoringthemselvestoabidebycurrentstaterecommendations.Parksstaffiscurrentlydown8fulltimepositions,sotheyaredoingtheirbesttokeepupwiththeirresponsibilities.Saturday,August15thisNationalTrackTrailsDay,sotheCedarRiverTrailwillbehighlightedonthecitywebsiteininsocialmediaposts.Cailmnisworkingonself-guidedtourguidesforcityparksandtrailsandshewillberollingouttothepublictheParksandTrailsannualcustomersatisfactionsurveyinSept.FarmersMarketcontinueswithagreatpublicresponse.6.ADMINISTRATOR’SREPORTa.CityHallReopeningDelay—CityHallwillopentosomecapacity,dependingonguidelinesandresources,whenthegovernorallowsKingCountytomoveintoPhase3ofhis“SafeStart”plan.Staffareworkingontheplanthatwillincludeaprescreeningoutsidethelobbyfrontdoors,strictmeasuresanduseofmultiplepartitionedstationsinthelobby,andescortstotakescreenedpersonsupstairstocourtappointments.Extensiveworkisgoingintothisplantosecureasafeenvironmentforstaffandthepublic.b.CenterofHope(REACHWomen/FamilyShelter)iscurrentlynotinCityHall,butattheHighlandsNeighborhoodCenter,averaging24-40people.TheyarescheduledtobetheretillthefirstweekofSeptember.c.KellyandGuyWilliams,HumanServicesManagergaveapresentationtoCounciloftheWholeusingtheattached“Homelessness”presentation.Seeattachedfordetails.MayorPavoneisstillwaitingforaresponsefromKingCountyregardingthepermittingissueandanexitplanfortheuseoftheRentonRedLionasanoverflowquarantineshelterforSeattlehomeless.d.Throughthecoordinationofinterdepartmentalefforts,thecityappliedforandreceivedtheAARPAgeFriendlyCitydesignation.ThisiswillberecognizedatcouncilinSeptember.RentonisthesecondcityinKingCountyandthefourthinthestatetoreceivethisdesignation.Thisinvolvesa3-5yearactionplantocaptureandcoordinatecityservicesprovidedtoseniors.ThecitywasalsoapproachedbythisagencytobegivenafreeFIT-LOTexerciseparkfeature.Locationisstilltobedetermined.Withitcomesfundingtoprovideclassestousetheequipment.Preliminaryimagesofthisparkamenityareincludedintheminute’spackage.e.FamilyFirstCommunityCenterisatfulldesignstage;workingwithafund-raiserconsultantforfinalfundingbeforegoingoutforbid.Shouldbeabletogooutforbidby]anuary2021.7.ADJOURNMENTLarryReymannmotionedtoadjournat5:23pm;motionseconded,allinfavor,motioncarried.Miusapprovedby:_______________________________pqft.D2)Recorder:RobertaGraverTimSearing,BoardChairDateNEXTMTG-September15,2020WheelchairAccessible.AmericanSignLanguage(ASL)interpreteravailableuponrequestForthisorotherassistance,pleasecall48hoursinadvance:711(TDD)or425-430-6600(voice). 2,257 188 Potential Fitlot Locations-Cascade Park This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. 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None 1/27/2020 Legend 128064 THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION Feet Notes 128 WGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere Information Technology - GIS RentonMapSupport@Rentonwa.gov City and County Labels City and County Boundary Addresses Parcels Streets Points of Interest Parks Waterbodies Extent2010 Recreation & Neighborhoods Division Community Programming & Engagement Success Carrie Nass, Recreation & Neighborhood Division Manager Drey Hicks, Neighborhood Program Coordinator Summer 2020 Wrap-Up Report Virtual Programs & Campaigns Memorial Day & 4th of July Run into Summer –Virtual 30k Tuesday Trivia Nights –July –October Chalk Your Walk –May -June Campin’ Out -July Renton Summer Games –August Upcoming Community Engagement Programs/Campaigns September –Grandparents Day/Celebration October -Arts & Humanities Month November –Fall Home Survival Series Senior Programs/Meal Program Over 12,500 meals served to date Senior Needs Survey –English, Vietnamese, Spanish Mon-Fri meal pick-up and deliveries; weekend meal deliveries Positivity Parades –July & August New Senior Center E-newsletter & virtual programs Age-Friendly Initiative –official designation/internal city assessment next Other Initiatives/Operations Coordinated distribution of over 22,000 masks Coordinating Benson Mural Project Finalizing cost recovery policy and strategic plan development Working to utilize ENERGOV for online Neighborhood Grants and Special Event Permits Continuing to coordinate use of park fields/rentals, & boat launches Developing re-opening plans for RCC, Senior Center, Highlands Neighborhood Building Outdoor campground themed fun that can be enjoyed inside our out! Campin’ Out Themes Week 1: Wellness in the Wilderness Week 2: Under the Stars Week 3: Campin’ With Critters Week 4: Van-Gogh Outdoors Trivia Night Overview Disney & Stars & Stripes Average participant rating of 4.5 300 total players; 140 households Tuesday, August 25th All Things PNW