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Home My WebLink About02/09/2021 - MinutesMINUTESCityofRentonBoardofParkCommissioners-SpecialMeetingTuesday,February9,2021,4:00pmVideoConference—duringGovernorInslee’s“SafeStart”Order1.CALLTOORDERChairTimSearingcalledthemeetingtoorderat4:06pm.2.ROLLCALLMembersPresent:MarleneWinter,AlDieckman,LarryReymann,TimSearing,CynthiaBurns,andShunTakano,TroyWigestrandMembersAbsent:noneCityStaffPresent:KellyBeymer,CommunityServicesAdministrator;LeslieBetlach,ParksPlanningandNaturalResourcesDirector;CailInHunsaker,ParksandTrailsDirector;MaryjaneVanCleave,RecreationandNeighborhoodsDirector,andRobertaGraverAdministrativeAssistant3.APPROVALOFAGENDALarryReymannmotionedtoapprovethemeetingagenda,motionseconded,allinfavor,motioncarried.4.APPROVALOFMINUTESMarleneWintermotionedtoapprovetheNovember10,2020minutesaspresented,motionseconded,allinfavor,motioncarried.5.ORALCOMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICCOMMENTSNone6.BOARDCOMMUNICATIONa.MayCreekRun-offDiscussion—LarryReymannDiscussionensuedregardingdraftingarecommendationtothemayorregardingthediscontinuanceofdischarge/runofffrom1-405intoMayCreekwithsupporttorespecttheenvironmentandsalmonpopulation.KellywilltalkwithPublicWorkstoprovidemoreinformationoncurrentprojectscopeandmitigationplansattheMarchmeeting.LarrywillalsoprovidemoreinformationinMarchaswell.7.DISCUSSIONIACTIONITEMSa.Update—NewandUpcomingParkPlaygroundProjects—LeslieBetlachi.SunsetNeighborhoodParkPhaseIIiscompleteandopentothepublic.ii.CoulonParkplaystructuresinthesouthendareinstalledandopentothepublic.ShesharedphotosoftheSunsetNeighborhoodParkandCoulonplaystructures.iii.BoardconsensustosendanotetothemayorinsupportofSunsetNeighborhoodParkandnewplaygroundreplacements.MarlenewillsendadrafttoTimtofinalize.iv.PlaystructurereplacementsatLibertyPark,CascadeParkandKennydaleBeachParkareintheworks.KiwanisParkandPhilipArnoldplaygroundreplacementsarebondprojectsandwillbemovingforwardthisyear.WheelchairAccessible.AmericanSignLanguage(ASL)interpreteravailableuponrequest.Forthisorotherassistance,pleasecall48hoursinadvance:711(TDD)or425-430-6600(voice). ParksCommissionMeetingFebruary9,2021Page2of28.ADMINISTRATOR’SREPORTa.GolfCourseOperations—Concessionaire.TentativereopeningofRiverRockGrillisMarch;st,butonlybasedoncurrentstatephasedrecoveryplanguidelines.GolfCoursecontinuestobebusyandaheadofrevenueexpectations.b.AgeFriendlyInitiativeIFitLot—MaryjaneVanCleave.RecreationandNeighborhoodsdivisionispartneringwithRentonRegionalFireAuthorityincoordinatinglocationsforCOVID-19vaccinedistributiontoidentifiedseniorlivingareasinRenton.Addingamulti-languagenavigatortoworkwithSpanish-speakingcommunityispendinggrantfunding.WillshareseniorcommunitysurveyresultsatMarchmeeting.c.Events2021—Updates—2021City-sponsoredmajoreventsdetailsarestillbeingworkedout.U.Mayor’sRetreatinMarch—Mayorandtheadministratorswillbediscussingthecity’shighprioritiesandhowtheyaligntothecityBusinessPlanthefirstweekofMarch.TheCityCouncilRetreathasnotbeenscheduledyet.9.OLDBUSINESSNoneADJOURNMENTBoardconsensustohaveashortagendafortheMarchmeeting;adjourningtoasociallydistanttourofSunsetNeighborhoodParkwherenoofficialbusinesswillbediscussed.LarryReymannmotionedtoadjourn;motionseconded,allinfavor,motioncarried.Adjournedat5:10pm.Minutaprovedby:.75i5’j”2o1Recorder:TimSerin,oardChairDateRobertaGraverFebruary9,2021NEXTMEETINGhasbeenchangedfromMARCH9,2021toMARCH16,2021WheelchairAccessible.AmericanSignLanguage(ASL)interpreteravailableuponrequest.Forthisorotherassistance,pleasecall48hoursinadvance:711(TDD)or425-430-6600(voice). Park PlaygroundProjectsParks Commission MeetingFebruary 9, 2021 Sunset Neighborhood Park2Toddler Area 2Climbing StructuresSunset Neighborhood Park 2Sunset Neighborhood Park 2Adult Fitness Circuit EquipmentSunset Neighborhood Park 2Picnic Tables with CoversSunset Neighborhood Park 2Art InstallationSunset Neighborhood Park 2Mist FeatureSunset Neighborhood Park Coulon Park Playground2Older Kids Equipment 2OverviewCoulon Park Playground 2Ages 2-5 AreaCoulon Park Playground 2Ages 5-12 AreaCoulon Park Playground 2Ages 5-12 AreaCoulon Park Playground City of Renton Recreation & NeighborhoodsLet’s Go Renton! FEBRUARY & MARCH 2021 rentonwa.gov/register* (*Unless otherwise noted) General Info: rentonwa.gov/recreation Adaptive Rec: rentonwa.gov/adaptive Questions?: 425-430-6700 or email recreation@rentonwa.gov Youth and Teens Creative Kids –Subscription AGES 3 & UP Keep busy hands creative. Each art/craft kit includes materials for two self-guided projects. Some household supplies needed. Kits should arrive within a week after registration deadline. $10R / $12NR Feb 12: Love Bugs, #9493, Reg. by 2/7 Mar 19: Rainbow, #9495, Reg. by 3/14 Skyhawks Youth Sports AGES 6-12 With proven COVID-19 protocols and modified curriculum, Skyhawks is committed to safety. Coaches provide fun, skill-building experiences. CEDAR RIVER PARK Flag Football, Age 6-12: Sat, Feb 6, 10a-12p Flag Football, Age 6-12: Sat, Mar 6, 10a-12p Soccer, Age 6-12: Sat, Feb 20, 10a-12p Soccer, Wed, Age 4-7: Mar 3-24, 4-4:45p Soccer, Wed, Age 8-12: Mar 3-24, 5-5:45p KENNYDALE PARK Basketball, Age 6-12: Sat, Mar 27, 10a-12p Register at skyhawks.com. STREAM Team AGES 5-14 STREAM Team is a program that provides high-quality programming in science, technology, reading, recreation, environment, arts and math. During the pandemic, we are virtual: See friends and meet new ones in Wednesday meetups, 4-4:30 p.m. and enjoy virtual games and chances to win prizes. Free activity kits focus on staying active or learning to enjoy and protect our environ- ment. And we can help with homework! Email streamteam@rentonwa.gov to take advantage of what STREAM Team can offer! All Ages Community Gardens ALL AGES Get growing in Renton’s Comm. Gardens! Reservations open January 4, and season runs mid-April to early October (dates vary). North Highlands Garden, 3000 NE 16th St. 2’ x 4’: $10/$15, #9487 Music of Local Artists ALL AGES Featuring Renton resident and pianist Aaron Buckner with guest artist(s), showcasing music influenced and histori- cally performed by black artists. Feb 18, 6:30-8pm, Free, #9588 Renton Outdoors ALL AGES Join Coast & Forest guides for fun and engaging outings—or virtual gatherings. Sign up for a series or individual dates. Times, days and fees for each session on flyer, or on rentonwa.gov/register (search “Renton Outdoors”). • Guided Nature Walks, All-Ages Outings • Birds of a Feather, Social Birding Adventures • A Nature Journaling Exp., Sun or Mon • Nature & Neighbors, Virtual • Botanical Awakening, Sun or Mon Adaptive Recreation Connect with Adaptive Rec participants through “The Buzz” quarterly publication. Seniors Senior Lunch/Meals SENIORS Mon-Fri, 11:30am. Sack lunch drive-thru pick up at Senior Activity Center. Limited quantities. (In 2020 we served almost 30,000 meals!) For delivery, or for weekend meal, leave voicemail with name and number at 425-430-6634. Virtual BINGO SENIORS BINGO! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon via ZOOM for Bingo on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Players will be sent a link to access ZOOM the day before the event along with their Bingo cards to print at home. FREE Wednesdays starting Feb 3, 2pm, #9491 Age-Friendly Renton Virtual Talks ADULTS Free virtual series with various topics. Reserve your spot with course #9497 and “zoom” online with friends and commu- nity members. For help, call 425-430-6633. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 2pm. Feb 9, 2pm: Winter & Storm Preparedness, and Energy Assistance. Puget Sound Energy Feb 23, 2pm: Scams, Alerts & Fraud: phone, regular mail, email/online, banking. Renton Police Department Mar 9, 2pm: Healthy meals at home. Mar 23, 2pm: Coffee with a Cop – virtual style! Connect with our Renton Police Department Recreation scholarships for course fees are available for youth 18 or younger, adults 50 and older, individuals who participate in Adaptive Recreation programs. Complete an application at rentonwa.gov/scholarship. If you have questions, email recreation@rentonwa.gov Be sure to visit new playgrounds at Sunset Neighborhood Park and Coulon Park!