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Park Board Minutes
City Hall
1055 South Grady Way
7th Floor—Room 720
April �2, 24�5--4:30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Michael O'Donin, Chair Sylvia Allen Michael CamAbeIl
Cynthia Burns Leslie Betlach Rick Carter
Ralph Evans Kelly Beymer Carolyn Danza Qssorio
Marge Richter Dennis Culp Cheryl Danza
Ron Regis Sonja Mejaelander AI Dieckman
Tim Searing Sandy Pilat Kim Martinez
Jerry Rerecich John Thorbum
Absent
Tro Wi estrand
CALL TQ ORDER
Michael O'Donin, Chair, called the April 12, 20D5, meeting to order at 4:3� p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ralph E�ans had a question on page three of the minutes. The minutes stated
three items required clarification or correction and only listed two items. Sandy
indicated she would check with the recording secretary and amEnd accordingly.
Mr. Evans made a motion #o accept the March minutes as submitted, with the
abo�e-mentioned notations, Tim Searing seconded the motion. All were in fa�or,
motion carried, minutes appro�ed.
AUDIENCE C�MMENT
Michael Campbell, Northwest Marine Trade Association and Representati��s
from ClearChannel were in attendance to discuss Boatstock. Mr. Campbell
explained the history of this yearly e�ent and the goal "to get peopfe aut on the
water." Ri�er Days, ClearChannel and the Nor�hwest Marine Trade Associatian
partner and combine effor�s in this yearly e�ent. He noted in 2003, ten dealers
participated utiliz�ng 21 boats and fumished 183 rides. In 2004, over 400 rides
by 20 deal�rs utilizing 52 boats were provided. This event can continue growing,
if that is the direction the Board and R�ver Days Organizers would like to go. This
year they propose adding a wakeboarding e�ent. He stated the boat dealers are
#he key to the success of this e�ent and must b� gi�en motivation to keep
retuming. Leslie Betlach raised concerns regarding the log boom stability and
Iogistics of such an event. She indicated a structural engineer would ha�e to
review prior to considerat�on.
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Michael O'Donin inquired how big wiil his event ha�e to get before it becomes a
negati�e and a `saturation point' is reached. Currently, selling is not allowed in
the parks and Mr. Campbell indicated motivation must be provided to bring the
dealers back each year. Cynthia Burns noted the number of dealers that return
from last year woul� be the measure of the success of the e�er�t and if it was
profitable for tY�em. Tim Searing noted that River Days Board would ha�e to buy
off on any new proposals first before any major changes are submitted to the
Park Board.
CONSENT
The fal�owing consent i#ems were presented for review:
a. Cast for Kids Foundation has hosted an annual fishing event at Gene
Coulon Memarial Beach Park each year for the past 14 years. This
annual event is for children and young ad�lts with de�elopmental and
physical disabilities. Attendance is generally around 200� This year's
event is schedu�ed for Saturday, September 10, 2005. They are
requesting use of the two south s#�elters and parking area from 7:00
a.m. untii 2:OQ p.m., and wai�er of f�es for the �icnic shel#er and boat
launch �ees (valued at $300 for the picnic shelters and $500 for launch
fees). 7hey would also like to use a PA system for announc�ments
and the award presentation. Staff recommends approval of the waiver
of fees but not use of a PA system.
b. L.avonta Haward requested to hold h�r wedding ceremony by the
Cedar River at Cedar River Park on August 13, 20D5. Si�e is using the
Community Center banquet room for her reception. She h�;s been
informed this is a pubt�c area and may not be blocked off for her
exclusive use and no chairs from the community center may be taken
outside. Staff recommends approvaf of this contingent on compliance
with park rules and regulations,
c. Tracy Perkins has reserved the Renton Community Cen#er banquet
facilities on October 22, 2005, and paid the appropriate fees, Sf�e is
req�esting to hold a fundraiser to raise money for Children's Hospital
G�aild Association and #heir"Journey Program." The planned ac#i�ities
include a di�ner�ufFet, silent auction and raffle. S�aff recammends
approval.
d. Doro#hy 6ertson, Boy Scouts of America, requested to reserrre the
north shelter at Gen� Coulon Memoria� Beach Park on Saturday,
October 15, 2Q0�, for Boy Scout Troop 407's Fafl Court of Honor.
5helter fees are colEected from April i s'thru Septemb�r 30"' so it is not
necessary to waive any fee. Staff recommends appro�al of the event
and will reser�e the shelter for the group's use.
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April I?.2005
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e. Carolyn Danza Ossorio, CD Danza Salon and Spa, is initiating a
fundraising campaign ta raise money to benefit the Renton Public
School Music Program. This e�ent would be Sunday, June 12tn;
offering reduced price hair cuts for a donatian, also sales of food,
lemonade stand, etc. Addi#ionally, there would be entertainment by the
Renton High Schoal band. They are asking the City to co-sponsor the
event and make electricity a�ailable, use and set up/#ake down of our
stage, additional garbage cans and rema�a� of trash following the
ev�nt, and res#room access at the Piazza. Staff recommends approval
of this event, howe�er, cannot be a co-sponsor. The following services
could be provided wi#h accompanying fe�s:
Use of Piazza Park $80 (includes use of resttoom and additional
garbage ca�s)
Stage only: Labor $ 320
Stage with canopy: Labor 2,71 S
Pottable tent/canopy: Labor 128
f. Sonja Mejlaender, Festiva! Coordinator, requested exclusive use of
Liberty and Cedar River Parks for Renton River Days, �luly 19th tF�ru
July 24t". Additionally, use of the Cammunity Center for the Senior
Day activities on Thursday, July 21 St and tF�e Banquet Room for the
Renton Annual Art Sl�ow. Staff recommends approvaf of this even#.
g. St. Lukes' Church requested to use Jones Park on Sunday, June 19tn,
July 17'" and August 14th for church picnic(sy. Staff recomm�nds
approval, there are no fees.
Chery1 Danza and Caro�yn Danza �ssorio were present to answer questions a�d
provide further information on their propase� event {consent item e). Cheryl
explained they were hoping to be able to raise $20,00� for the School District
with participation of�arious vendors, such as Armondos, and they were recruiting
other sponsors such as McL�ndons, Starbucks and possibly IKEA. They were
asking for t�e City to co-sponsor to keep expenses a# a minimum.
Cynthia Bums made a motion seconded by Tim Searing to approve the consent
agenda with staff recommendatians. All present were in fa�or, motion carriEd,
conser�t agenda approved.
OLD BUSlNESS
Memorial Policies
5taff has been reviewing altemate plans to accept and acknowledge donations to
parks other than the current tree and plaques. Leslie Betlach, Parks Director,
presen#ed additional materials on policy and procedures estab�ished at other
cities on mEmorials and donations. There are several other means utilized to
recognize donors including a page i� publications {brochure), or a kiosk or board
City nf 12enlnn Pad:Boan[Minutcs
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at one ot our facilities Iisting donors. After re�iewing other cities policies, s#aff ts
st�ongly consid�r�ng the proposal of eliminating plaques when a tree is donated.
A formal recomme�dation will be made to the Board at a future meeting.
Restrict�on of dogs at special events
Sylvia noted the amended park rules and regulations �stipulating requests could
be submitted #o ban domestic animals from certain e�en#s) was being s�bmitt�d
to Council for consideration.
OTHER
Cynthia Burns#F�anked Keliy and h�r staff for the goad job t�ey do at the galf
course. Cynthia has recetved goad feedback from others on the course and also
RiverRock and events catered t�ere.
Leslie an�ounced on Apral 23�' there would be a planting on NE 4�'' in obser�ance
of Arbor Day.
ADJOURNMENT
Cynthia Burns made a mofion, seconded by Ralph Evans to adjourn the Apri!
meeting. All pr�sent were in fa�or, motion car�ied, meeting adjourned at
5:55 p.m.
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Signature
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
MAY � 4, 2005 @ 4:30 P,M.
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