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Home My WebLink About05/10/2022 - 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 Meeting Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 4:30 pm Virtual Meeting on Zoom 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Shun Takano called the meeting to order at 4:31pm. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Cynthia Burns, Al Dieckman, Larry Reymann, Shun Takano, Tim Searing, Troy Wigestrand, and Marlene Winter Members Absent: none City Staff Present: Cailín Hunsaker, Parks and Trails Director; Erica Schmitz, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director, Carrie Nass, Recreation Director, Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Manager, Sonja Mejlaender, Community Events Coordinator, and Roberta Graver, Administrative Assistant 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Marlene Winter motioned to approve the agenda as presented, motioned seconded, all in favor, motion carried. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Al Dieckman motioned to approve the April 12, 2022 meeting minutes as presented, motioned seconded, all in favor, motion carried. 5. BOARD COMMUNICATION a. Al Dieckman’s Term – Al’s term expires June 1, 2022 and expressed interest in serving another voluntary term. Marlene Winter moved to recommend that Al Dieckman be appointed to another four-year term as Park Commissioner which would expire June 1, 2026. Motion was seconded, all in favor, motion carried. b. June Meeting Topics Discussion – Discussion concluded with board interested in touring Kennydale Beach Park and any other topics city staff would recommend for the June meeting. 6. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS a. Recreation Programs – Carrie Nass shared the presentation she gave to the Community Services Committee on May 2, 2022 with PowerPoint slides about summer programming and events. See attached slides. 7. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT a. Cedar River Trail FEMA Embankment Repair – Cailín Hunsaker. Currently at 30% design stage for bank stabilization and in permit process with the federal government. Construction to start summer of 2023. b. May Creek Trail Extension Status - Washington State Department of Transportation will be building the extension that starts at the north end of the current trail, extend under I405 and stop at Jones Ave NE. Construction is expected to take place in 2024. c. Budget Process – The 2023/2024 biannual city budget process is starting soon. More information in upcoming meetings. d. Urban Forestry Black River Riparian Forest – Ian Gray was approached by a researcher for a planting site for a tree planting experiment involving two tree species to compare their climate resistance. This will include long term monitoring. Ian was approached by the Renton School Parks Commission Meeting May 10, 2022 Page 2 of 2 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). District to share about forestry careers so involved a group in helping plant about 100 trees. This also opens opportunities for Ian to speak to students on forestry career paths. e. Board Comments – Cynthia suggested the board could participate in their own volunteer park improvement project. This will be discussed further. Troy asked how the Blue Heron population is doing at the Black River Riparian Forest. Cailín stated that the Herons Forever group is still active and a photographer with them recently noted the population is the highest it’s been in years. 8. ADJOURNMENT Larry Reymann motioned to adjourn; motion seconded, all in favor, motion carried, adjourned at 5:56pm. Recorded by: Roberta Graver, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant, May 10, 2022 Minutes approved by: _______________________________________ ____8/8/2022_______ Roberta Graver, Administrative Assistant Date NEXT MTG: June 14, 2022 5/10/2022 1 Recreation Division Summer 2022 Operations, Programs and Events Carrie Nass, Recreation Division Director Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Division Manager Sonja Mejlaender, Community Events Coordinator Summer 2022 AQUATICS RECREATION OPERATIONS PROGRAMMING & EVENTS 1 2 5/10/2022 2 Summer 2022 Aquatics Aquatic Season Saturday, June 25 – Monday, September 5 Beaches: Coulon & Kennydale Lifeguards on duty Monday – Sunday, 12pm‐ 7:30pm Henry Moses Aquatic Center (HMAC) Open 7 days/week, 9:00am‐8:30pm; schedule to be finalized by June 1st, will be based on hiring at that point Rentonwa.gov/HMAC Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thurrsday Friday Saturday Lap Swim, Water Walking Lap Swim, Water Walking Lap Swim, Water Walking Lap Swim, Water Walking Open Swim Session #2 Open Swim Session #2 7:00 PM‐ 7:30 PM Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Open swim Session #3/ Special Events 8:30‐9:30 PM 7:30‐8:30 PM Park Cleaning 4:00PM‐ 7:00 PM Open Swim Session #2 Open Swim Session #2 Open Swim Session #2 Open Swim Session #2 Open Swim Session #2 Open Swim Session #1 Open Swim Session #1 Open Swim Session #1 3:00 PM ‐ 4:00 PM Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning 12:00 PM ‐ 3:00 PM Open Swim Session #1 Open Swim Session #1 Open Swim Session #1 Open Swim Session #1 11:30 AM ‐ 12:00 PM Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning 10:30 AM ‐ 11:30 AM Splash‐n‐Play, Lap Swim, Water Walking Splash‐n‐Play, Lap Swim, Water Walking Splash‐n‐Play, Lap Swim, Water Walking Splash‐n‐Play, Lap Swim, Water Walking 10:00 AM ‐ 10:30 AM Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Lap Swim, Water Walking Lap Swim, Water Walking Lap Swim, Water Walking Staff Safety Training Lap Swim, Water Walking Park Cleaning Park Cleaning Splash‐n‐Play, Lap Swim, Water Walking Splash‐n‐Play, Lap Swim, Water Walking Time 9:00 AM ‐ 10:00 AM Lap Swim, Water Walking Lap Swim, Water Walking Aquatic programs and events… •Three weeks of Row Paddle and Play Camp in partnership with Renton Rowing Center •Half Pint Splash ‘n’ Play •Adaptive Recreation Nights at HMAC •Pooch Plunge coming in September 3 4 5/10/2022 3 Recreation Buildings & Operations Renton Community Center Senior Activity Center Highlands Neighborhood Center Kennydale, Thomas Teasdale & Tiffany Park Buildings 2022 Summer Camps Providing caregivers and youth choices: •STREAM Summer Camp •Cartooniversity ‐Art •Skyhawks – Sports •Coyle Outside – Outdoor/nature •Snapology – Engineering •IncrediFlix – Videography 5 6 5/10/2022 4 Let’s Go Renton Summer Recreation Guide Sports & Fitness Opportunities •Youth Track Program, ages 5‐14 •Youth Baseball League, ages 3‐11 •Youth Volleyball Clinics, ages 8‐14 •Youth Dance, ages 6‐12 •Adult Fitness Classes, multiple offerings at RCC •Fitlot Outdoor Fitness Classes •Adult Kickball League •Adult Softball League 7 8 5/10/2022 5 Senior Programs Public Safety Academy, partnership w/ RFA & RPD, June 2 –July 7 Senior Center Grand Re‐Opening Celebration, July 20 Return of Weekly Dance Program, Tai Chi, Strength and Balance, Day Trips; New Spanish classes, Line Dancing, Martial Arts, Environmental Series, Container Gardening, Belly Dancing Age‐Friendly Renton Wellness Expo, September 30 Adaptive Recreation •Weekly Virtual Trivia, Cooking Classes, and Party Line •Special Olympics & Fitness: pickleball, soccer, cycling, track and field, softball 9 10 5/10/2022 6 Upcoming Community Events •Chalk Your Walk, May 13 –15 •Bike Rodeo & Family Safety Fair, May 21 Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 1pm at Veterans Memorial Park Program will feature: •Official Welcome –Mayor •Presentation of Colors –City of Renton Police Department Honor Guard •National Anthem, Gun Salute, Playing of Taps •1‐2 Guest Keynote Speakers •Renton History Museum will be open from 12pm‐3pm 11 12 5/10/2022 7 4th of July Monday, July 4, Cedar River Park and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Day of event: •Red, White and Blue Volleyball Tournament 8am‐ 4pm at Cedar River Park •DJ playing a mix of family favorites at 6pm at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park •Official welcome 7pm •Fireworks take to the sky approximately 10pm Summer Concert Series Partnership with Renton Municipal Arts Commission: •Wed, June 29, at Gene Coulon Park: The Jewel Tones, Motown & Funk •Tues, July 12, at Gene Coulon Park: The Kennydales, One Hit Wonder & Yacht Rock •Wed, August 17, at Sunset Neighborhood Park: The Danny Godinez Group, Latin‐Infused Rock, Soul & Jazz •Wed, August 31, at Piazza Park: Cory Wilds Band, Blues & Rock 13 14 5/10/2022 8 Family Movie Nights Renton River Days “On the Road Again!” •July 14‐24, Road Trip Around Renton: an app‐driven self‐guided expedition w/prizes & Nibble Around Renton: city‐wide eatery/restaurant campaign •July 22, Family Movie Night (Liberty Park) •July 22‐23, Music/Live Ent, Urban Market vendors, Craft B&W Garden, food trucks (Piazza Park & Gateway/Gravel Lot) •July 23, Parade, Rubber Ducky Derby, Volkssport Interlaken Trailblazers Fun Walk, Antique & Classic Boat Show (Coulon); Free boat rides, free life jackets for kids, boater education & safety 15 16 5/10/2022 9 Permitted Events Currently in City’s Review Process: •Renton Multicultural Festival, May 6‐7 •German Shepherd Dog Club of WA, May 13‐15 •Dream See Do Day, May 21 •Girls on the Run 5K, May 22 •DF95 PNW Regatta, May 27‐29 •Renton Wine Walks, June 3 & September 2 •Juneteenth –Lake Ave, June 18 •Juneteenth –Teasdale Park, June 18 •Juneteenth –Renton Memorial Stadium, June 18 •Seattle Summer Music Games, July 9 •Return to Renton Car Show, July 9 •Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, July 16 •Cedar River Clean‐Up & Market, August 6 •African American Male Wellness Run/Walk, August 6 •Corgi Fun Day, August 27 •Sunset Community BBQ, August 27 •C.A.S.T. for Kids, September 10 Approved Temporary Event Permits: •ParkRun, weekly/year‐round, Saturday mornings •Mardi Gras 6K Fun Run, February 26 •WBA Mike Albertson Memorial Open, March 26 •TS Alliance of Pacific NW Spring Walk, April 24 •Renton Crop Hunger Walk 10K, April 24 •Dia del Nino, April 30 Coming this Fall New programs offered at Liberty Park Building in partnership with the Environmental Science Center Expanded STREAM Team Out of School Program – Highlands Neighborhood Center & Tiffany Park Building Age‐Friendly Renton Expo, Friday, September 30th Expanded preschool, youth, family, adaptive and senior programming 17 18 5/10/2022 10 Thank you! 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