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Park Board Minutes
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Renton Senior Acti�ity Center
July 1 � , 2000--4:30 p.m.
I� Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Ron Regis, Chair Sylvia Allen
Joan Moffatt LesEie Betlach
Michael O'Donin Randy Leifer
Marge Richter Sandy Piiat
Bonnie Rerecich
Absent Jerry Rerecich
Tim Searing Jim Shepherd
Cynthia Bums
CALL TQ OR�ER
Ron Regis, Chair, called the July 11, 2000 meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Joan Moffatt made a mation seconded by Marge Richter to approve the min�tes
as writt�n. All were in favor, minutes appro�ed.
ANNOUNCEMENT5
Bonnie Rerecich announced the following upcoming e�ents:
Passport to Summer Fun
Creative Kids Fair on July 13t�' and
The Teen Musicaf-Babes in Arms on July 20tn
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Shepherd reviewed a letter firom VIlarren and Margaret Mitc�ell sending a
$100 donatio� as an expression of their appreciation for the outstanding fiacilities
and programs Renton provides to the public. The donation was applied to the
scholarship program for tY�e Renton Yout� Symphony.
CONSENT
Randy Leifer re�iewed the proposed golf course fee increases, noting they are
comparable with other area golf courses. Joan Moffatt made a motion seconded
CONSENT(contrnued)
by Michael �'Donin to approve the rate increase. All we�e in favor, rate incr�ase
approved.
5ylvia Alfen re�iewed the pr�posed �ees for use of the Piazza for special
communi#y e�ents. The proposa� included that all special e�ents be brought to
park board for review, there wauld be a $10 charge (minimum of 8 hours) and the
Piazza Committee may host up to three e�ents per calendar year with waiver of
fees. Marge Richer madE a motion seconded by Joan Moffatt to appro�e the
Piazza fees. All presen# were in fa�or, motion carried.
The North Renton Neighborhood annual picnic is scheduled at Liberty Park on
Sunday, Juiy 16 from 11 AO a,m. until 5:00 p.m. They ha�e requested wai�er of
park fees for the usE of the shelter. Marge Richter made a motion seconded by
Michael O'Danin to deny this request. The City's Neighborhoad Program will
reimburse the neighborhood group the $40 shelter fee. Motion carried, request
denied to waive the shelter fiees.
Geoff Newing reques#ed to pfant a tree and �laque in memory of Shirley Newing.
Ms. Newing was a music teacher a# #�indbergh High 5chool. Staff will worlc with
Mr. Newing to coordinate the purchase and location. Joan Maffatt made a
motion secanded by Marge Richer to approve the memorial. All were in favar
memoria! approved.
Terri Marquardt requested to plant a lilac tree �n memory of her father, Lou, along
the trail at Gen� Coulon Memorial Beach Park. There presently are no lilac trees
in #he location she requested, howe�er, staff will work with her in selecting
another plan# species. Michael 0 Donin made a motion seconded by Joan
Moffatt to apprave #he reques# with noted modificatians. AGI were in fa�or, motion
carried.
Rhonda Smith requested to hold her wedding ceremony at the Ri�erview Park
sheiter on Saturday, Aug�ast 12, 2000. 7here will be approximately 30 guests
and they plan on using the park for no more than two hours. Ms. Smith is aware
of the park rules and regulatio�s4 Joar� Moffatt made a motion to approve the
wedding. Marge Richter seconded the mo#ion. A!I were in fa�or, motxon carried.
Elizabeth Williams, Muckleshoot Binga, requested to use an inflatable at t�eir
August 30t�' picnic at Couion Park, Staff recommen�ed appro�al cont�ngent on
coordination of placement of the inflatable with our staff.
The VFW requested use of the Veterans Memor�al Park a� 3�' and Main Street for
the purpose of ha�ing a fundra�ser, which will consist of photographing c�assic
cars� and ha�ing a barbecue. All donated monies will be used for the Veterans
Memorial. Stafif recommends appro�al of this request conting�nt on coord�nation
with city staff regarding coordination of location of cars and barbecue, traffic
control plan and securing proper food handling permits. Joan Moffatt made a
motion to approve this request pro�iding the stipulations are met. Michael
O'Donin seconded the mo#ion. All were in favor, motion carried reques#
appro�ec�.
OTHER
Mr. Shepherd announced we would be accepting a�plications for tne vacancy on
the board. He requested anyone interested in participating in the interview
process call f�im. We would try to schedule the interviews in August. Michael
O'Donin made a motion to canceE the regular August meeting. All were in favor,
motion carried, mee#ing cancelfed.
There was discussion regarding the progress of the skateboard board. Marge
Richter commented on the 4th of July celebration. The anticipate� open hause
for Highlands Neighborhood Center is September 16°h.
ADJOURNMENT
Joan Moffatt made a motion seconded by Michael O'Donin to adjoum the
meeting. A I were in favor, the Juiy meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
Signature
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2000�--4:30 P.M.
RENTON SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER