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Decernber 15, 2014 .
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I..: CALL TO ORDER :: - .
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In Attendance :
. , The fQllowing members were present:
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Members:Caurie Beden; Lynne King, Catherine Ploue-Smith;.Erica Richey, <..
� Suzi Ure,Tim Searing; AI Dieckman, Marfene Winter, Cynthia Burns,
Larry Reymann, Mike'0'Donin
` Absent: TroyWigestrand and Sojin Thompson '
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Staff: Terry Higashiyama;;Sandy'Pilat, Leslie Setlach;; Kelly Beymer, Kris `
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Stim son; Peter Renner, 'Ma or Law,Ja Covin tan, Case Stanle '
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" ` ` � Guests: Ruth Perez, spouses of inernbers
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Chair, Cynthia Burns, called.the December. 15, 2014;.joint me'eting ofthe Board of
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Park Commissioners�and Libracy Boar.d to order at 5:00 p.m: ` ' -
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II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES . -
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A motion was made and seconded by the Library Board:to'approve the October
: minutes as written, all were in favor;:motion carried A:motion was made and ':
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seconded to approve:th�e November Park Board:minutes as:subm'itted, alf were in
f.avor, rnotion carried minutes appr.oved: � '
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, :. � III. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ' '
7: Terry Higashiyama welcocried the Mayor and CAO,Jay Covington; Mayor Law thanked ._
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'the Board rriembers for their service; :He noted his appreciation for the hard working , : ;"
City of Renton
Park Board/Library Board Minutes ° '
December 15,2014
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group of people that volunteer fheir time to contribute to the quality of life in our `
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. Training , � � � _ � �
Terry reminded the Board members of the notification from the Clerk's office on
required training that must be completed by December 15th. She encouraged
- everyone to take 15 minutes and watch the video and complete the verification form
then return to the Clerk's office as instructed. - .
Introduction of Councilmember Perez
Terry introduced the newly appointed Councilmember Perez to all in attendance. Ms.
Perez gave a little background on herself, her experience and everyone present
introduced themselves.
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IV. WELCOME
, Each Chairperson gave a brief recap of 2014. Cynthia Burns, Chair, noted the greatest ,
highlight of the year was the opening of Meadow Crest Playground. Board members.
also participated in Earth Day/Arbor Day,�Family and Films and numerous other
events. Each Board member participates in other city activities such as AI Dieckman
with the Park Ranger Program, Mike 0'Donin and the City Center Planning Committee,
Marlene and the Dog Park, Cynthia works'with the Renton Youth Symphony, Larry ,y �/�
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Reyman with the environment and salmon education, and Tim with the Renton River `
Days Board. Lynn.reviewed the 2014 Library Board goals including community support
of REACH, marketing, expanding Renton School District to ensure all students have ,
library cards, annual.report to Council; attend the Board and Commission Training,
participate in neighborhood picnics program and Renton River Days,,-
Elizabeth Stewart, Museum Manager, welcomed tfie Board and staff to the Museum.
She expressed how happy she was to host the Holiday meeting each year giVing all the
opportunity'to visit the museum and see their newest exhibit(s).
V. ADJOURNMENT
, A motion was made by and seconded to adjourn the December meeting at -
:4 . All were in favor, motion carried, meeting adjourned.
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Next Regular Meeting—Park Board January 13, 2015 @ 4:30 p.m.
_ Library Board—January 21, 2015 @ 5:30 p.m. .
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