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Park Board Minutes
January 8, 2D02
City of Renton
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Park Board Minutes
City Hall
1055 South Grady VVay
Sth F1oor
June 11, 2002--4:30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Troy Wigestrand, Chair Sylvia Allen Rager Baldez
Cynt�ia Bums Terry Flatley AI Dieckman
Ralph Evans Tom Mafphrus Peg Dubois
Michael O'Donin Alex Pietsch Na#asha Nimma
Marge Richter Sandy Pilat Michael O'Halloran
Ron Regis Jerry Rerecich
Tim Searing Jim Shepherd
Larry Rude
Mike Toll
CALL TO ORDER
Troy Wigestrand called the June mee#ing to order at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Marge Richter made a motion seconded by Ralph Evans to approve the May minutes
as submitted. All were in favor, motion carried.
AUDIENCE C�MMENT
Michael O'Halloran, Municipal Arts Commission, informed the board the Donkey at
Tonkin Park would be moved on October 7, 2002, to make it more �isible to the public.
He invited anyane who wished to watch to attend.
Peg DuBois had submitted a fetter requesting to have an anniversary party at Coulon
Park, use of a shelter and a singing duo to appear that would require use of two
speakers, 4 mike outlets and amplification devices. She was present to answer any
questions the Board or staff may ha�e.
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Na#asha Nimmo had requested on behalf of her neighborhood to purchase a memorial
bench in remembrance of Scott Spengeler. She wanted #o note t�at she i�ad met with
the parks supervisor and a mutually acceptable [ocation had been found.
Alex Pietsch introduced Roger Baldez who had suiamitted a request#o use the Piazza
Park every Saturday and Sunday in August for the '°YaCcima Farmers Market". Tf�e
Board �oiced concems and questions rEgarding the possibility of a conflict with the
Tuesday market. Robert explained this would be different than the Tuesday market.
The vendors participating in the weekend market would be part of ti�e Yakima Growers
Association and doing a pilot program to see if they would want to do this next year and
use the Pavilion Building. This is a one-month promotion. The Board's only concern
stemmed with taking away bus�ness from our Tuesday market.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jim annaunced the upcoming hydroplane races and #he death of 3D-year part-time
employee, Ken Gerber.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Dieckman submitted a IettEr respond�ng to fh� pre�ious mon#h's discussi�n
regarding the naming of a park/facility after Sam Chastain. AI su�gested naming the
entire trai� system, within the ctty limits, in memory of Sam. If that was not acceptabfe,
his second choice was consideration for North Highlands Neighborhood Center, if it is
rebuilt. Ron Regis was in agreement that the en#ire trail system should be named after
5am, Michael O'Donin commented he realized there would be an impact in changing
ti�e current name of#he Cedar Ri�er Trail, but he felt w� should go forward n:ow with a
recommendatian, rather than wait fo see if we are abfe to purchase t�e link. There was
further d�scussion regarding the North Highlands redevelopment and the possibility of a
new recreation center replacing the current one and naming that after Sam. The
discussion was tabled until Jim had an opportunity to discuss this with Sandy Chastain.
CONSENT
Jim Shepherd review�d the consen�agEnda items A through [. Cynthia Bums mad� a
m�tion seconded by Ron Regis to pull items A and E off the agenda for further
discussion and to approve #he remainder of the agenda with staff recommendations. All
present were in favor, motion carried.
There was discussion regarding the request by Peg DuBois to ha�e F�er anniversary
celebration, including a picnic a�d concert at the nor#h s�eiter of Coulon Beach. She
requested to have a small amplifier and to possibly taice donations for United Air�ines
employees affec#ed by the e�ents of September 11. Ron Regis made a motion to deny
this reauest, Ralph Evans seconded the motion. All were in favor, request denied.
Ms. DuBois requested a refund for the shelter fee, decidtng to host the e�ent at her
home rather than the park if amplifiers were not allowed. Jerry Rerecich, Recreation
Manager, said her fees would be refunded.
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The Yakima Valley Farmers requested to use the Piazza Saturdays and Sundays for
the month of August for a Farmers Market. The Board vaiced concems tha#this may
compete with the Tuesday market and take business away from them. Roger Baldoz
explained this wouId be different than the Tuesday market selling mainly produce and if
it is successful they would possibly use #he pa�ilion building next year. Staff will work
with group on the fees and ensuring proper insurance is obtained. The Board
requested Roger retum in SEptember and gir�e a report on how they did. Cynthia Burns
made a motion to appro�e the request, seconded by Ralph Evans, all were in fa�or,
motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Tom Malphraus, Water Uti[ity Division, attended the meeting to update the Board on the
Well EW-3 Landscape Restoration Schedule for Liberty Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Cynthia Burns made a motion, seconded by Marge Richter to adjaum the June meeting.
All were in favor, motion carried, the June meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Signature
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
JULY 9, 2002-4:34 P.M.
CITY HALL
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