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Park Board Minutes
City Hall
1455 South Grady Way
5�'' Floor
January 13, 2004--4:30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff �thers
Cynthia Burns, Chair Syl�ia Allen AI Dieckman
Ralph E�ans Leslie Betlach
Michael O'Donin Ke11y Beymer
Marge Richter Terry Flatley
Tim Searing Sandy Pilat
Jerry Rerecich
Absen#
Ron Regis
Tro Wi es#rand
CALL TO QRDER
The January 13, 2004, meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Cynthia
Bums, Chair.
APPROVAL OF M�NUTES
Michael O'Donin noted he was nat present at the December meeting. Ralph
Evans made a motion, seconded by Michael O'Donin to appro�e the December
minutes with the attendance list correct�d... All were in favor, motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sylvia Allen announced our new recreation specialist is Jennifer Cadwell.
CONSENT
Two consent letters were received and re�iewed:
The Rotary Club of Renton requested waiver of usage fees for tE�e use of
the Community Center on Saturday, March 27, 2004, for the annual
Renton CAPER Auction. Wai�er of the fees will maximize the amount of
money they ra�se to provide support for �arious needs of the Renton
community. Staff recommends approval of this request.
Nancy Van Horne requested to hold their Bemese Mountain Dog Club
Draft Match a# Teasdale Park on March 14, 2004. They have reques#ed to
reser�e #he picnic shelter, grassy area and building. Staff has reser�ed
th� shelter for them and our maintenance staff will coordinate the areas of
concerrr if there afe hea�y rains. If th� group wants to utilize the building,
they will have to pay for use of the building and for part time staff �o open,
cfos� and supervise the building dUring their rental. The groUp must also
provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as a co-insured 2 weeks
prior to ��eir even� a�d complete the rental contracts and pay the
appropriate fees. Appra�al is recommended contingent on coordination
and compliance with guidelines listed abo�e.
Ralph Evans made a motion seconded by Marge Richter to approve the consent
agenda with guidelines noted. All were in fa�or, motion carried, requests
approved.
NEW BUSINESS
An update was gi�en on starm damage. K�IIy Beymer, Golf Course Manager,
said the course was c�osed for 2 days and they lost �7 trees.
Terry Flatley discussed Urban Forestry. He explained currently a consultant is
working on a tree inventory. Leslie Betlach, Parks DirEctor, explained #he history
and impartance of having an inventory and e�aluation done on our trees.
Upcoming projects
There was discussion regarding upcoming capital projects for 2004/2005,
including the golf course, on-going negotiations for the Sam Chastain Trail,
Narco Master Plan, repa�ing Springbrook Trail, replacing play equipment a�
Sunset Court and Jones Parks, modify �aunch lanes at Coulon Park and reno�ate
Philip Amold infiel�.
ADJOURNMENT
Ralph E�ans made a motion s�conded by Marge Richter#o adjoum the meeting.
All were in fa�or. Cynthia B�ms, Chair, adjoumed the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
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