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Park Board Minutes
,Tanuary 8, 2002
City of Renton
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Park Board Minutes
City Hall
1055 South Grady Way
5`h Floor
March 12, 2002---4:30 p.m.
#n Attendance:
Members Staff �thers
Troy Wigestrand, Chair Sylvia Allen AI Dieckman
Cynthia Burns Leslie Betlach
Ralph Evans Sandy Pilat
Michael O'Donin Jerry Rerecich
Marge Richter Jim Shepherd
Aon Regis
Tim S�aring
CALL TO ORDER
The March meet�ng was called to order by Chair, Troy Wigestrand at 4:32 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cynt�ia Burns made a motion seconded by Ron Regis to approve the February 2002
minutes as written. AI1 were in favor, motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jim introduced the new Parks Maintenance Manager, Terry Flatley. He also announced
the department recei�ed their accredEtation and ti�e WC1A was conducting an audi# of
aur department.
CORRESPONDENCE
Jim reviewed a letter from Denis Law requesting consideration to allow residents to walk
their leashed dogs at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. If that is not possible he
expects the city to take enforcement action against those who ignore the regulatEons.
There was discussion on the difficulty of enforcement of park rules regarding bikes,
feeding of#he ducks and pets on a I�ash.
CONSENT
City of Renton
Park Board Minutes
January 8, 2Q02
Jim re�iewed the following consent items:
A) Kati�y Feist, Child Assistance WACAP, requested use of a meeting room at no
fee on April 4, 2002 from 9:00 a.m. ur�#il 1:00 p.m. fo� 12 people. There is a room
available at the community c�n#er and staff recommends appro�al based on t�is
is a one-time usage only. The fee would normally be $60.QQ.
B} The E�angelical Chinese Church of South King County wishes to have t�eir
annual picnic at Teasdale Park on J�ne 22, 2002, all day. They expect over 2p0
adults and ci�ildren. Staff recommends approval of this request contingent on
coordination with Dav� Perkins and comp�etion of paperwork.
C) Kar�n Carpenter reques#ed to have an Astro Jump for tY�eir ci�ildcare center kick-
off party on June 20, 2002 at Philip Arnold Park. Staff recommends approval
contingent on supplying a certificate of insurance naming tF�e City of Renton as a
co-insured.
D} The American Crown Circus requested use of Regis Park to hold a small famify
circus on August 3�' and 4�n, 2002. Staff recommends approva� contingent on
compliance with the following conditions:
✓ Confirmation of reservation with Andy O'Brien
✓ Porta-potties provided at expense of the circus
✓ Rental fees are $10 per hour for every hour the circus is on site, including
set up and tear down. The paric would need to be �acated by 9 a.m. on
August 4�h.
✓ A Certificate of insurance must be issued to the City of Renton naming us
as an additional insurance 14 days prior to the event.
✓ Additional fees may be necessary based on need for additiona� staff
✓ Awareness of limited parking availability
✓ A $500 grounds deposit required 14 days prior to #he event
✓ Pravide a set up map, accurately showing where tents, trailers, vehicles,
dumpster will be staged.
✓ Provide security to direct parking and provide crowd control. Estimate of
an#icipated attendance provided.
✓ Provide clean up crews to control litter before, during and after events,
E) Susan Richards, Executive Director Communities in Schaols of
Renton, r�quested a waiver of fees to use the banquet room at the Renton
Community Center on Wednesday, April 10, 2002, from 11:00 a.m. until 2;00
p.m. Staff recommends waiving ti�e $60 per hour fee.
F} Renewal of Liberty Park Concessian Contract
G) Chad Higman, Director PSRS, requested wai�er of fees for the
monthly membership for their employee #o use fitness equipment when
accompanying one of their clien#s to our weight room. Staff does not recommend
approval af this request.
City of Renton
Park Board Minutes
January 8, 2002
The Board opted to remove item D fr�m the agenda for further discussion. Ralph Evans
made a motion secone�ed by Ron Regis to approve the consent agenda, with the
exception of item D. All present were in fa�or, motion carried.
There was discussion and questions regarding the size o#the circus, limited parking and
the impact on the park. Ron Regis made a motion to not allow the circ�s #o use Ron
Regis Park, all were in favor. Motian carried.
Ralph E�ans inquired about the process used to secure staff recommendations on
consent items. Jerry Rerecich explained the appropriate division would receive a copy
of the lette�and discuss with the supervisors #he sugges#ed action and then make a
recommenda#ion to the board.
QLD BUSINESS
An amended letter was submitted by REACH re�uesting wai�er of shelter fees for their
Easter moming sunrise service at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.
OTHER
There was discussion regarding the funding for a pool and the status of the
comprehensive plan. Marge Rschter announced a St� Patricks Day dinner on Saturday
as a fundraiser for tE�e Veterans Memorial Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Ron Regis made a mo#ion seconded by Ralph E�ans #o adjourn the meeting. All were
in favor, motion carried. The March meetirtg was adjaurned at 5:30 p.m.
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Signafure
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 9, 2002-4:30 P.M.
C�ty HaII
Fifth floor—Room 511.