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Park Board Minutes
City Ha�i
1 Q55 South Grady Way
Conferencing Center
March 14, 2006--4:3Q p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Michael O'Donin, Chair Leslie Betlach Dave McNeal
Cynt�ia Burns Kelly Beymer
Ron Re�is Terry Flatley
Troy Wigestrand Sandy Pilat
Jerry Rerecich
Absent
Ralph E�ans
Marge Richter
Tim Searin
CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Michael �'Donin, called tY�e meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ar� announcement was made that Ralph Evans resigned from the Board. Also
Ron Regis and Tim Searing's terms had expired. Ron i�dicated he would like to
renew for another term. Staff will check with Tim and forward information to the
Mayor's office.
PRESENTATION
Dave McNeal of JGM Landscaping introduced himself. He gave an overview of
#he Tri-Park Master Plan that was pr�sented at a community workshop two
weeks ago on February 28th. He explained the project purpose was to re-master
plan Liberty Park, Cedar River Park a�� the Narco site to best meet the City of
Rentan's park ar�d recreational needs, protec# the Ci#y's sole source aquifer and
incorporate future impro�ements to the I-405 and SR169 corridors. This new
plan will reflect tY�e dictates of the na#ural environment; recreational ne�ds of
citizens, staff and elected officials; and par�c, utility and transportation
requirements. Slides were shown illustrating #he exis#ing access ta Renton Hill
and proposed access. �'his master plan is b�ing geared to serve the community
for ti�e next 20-30 years. 5ame property purchased with grant money must be
used specifically per outlined use by grant (passi�e) opposed to ha�ing sports
fields. If we do not comply with grant requirements we would have to purchase
the land back at today's market �alue. Potential expansion of aquatic center and
phasing out of ballfields at Liberty Park were discussed. Leslie indicated we
wo�l� not lose any fields until we had a replacement field to accommodate the
leagues. Vision s#atement w�ll be the focus of the Master Plan. Leslie indicated
one proposal tor Liberty Park was a teen center, but th�re is a lot of discussion to
accur prior to any decisions being made.
A�the Community Open House the attendees broken in#o groups. Their
comments were distributed. The common ground seemed to be descr+bing
cluster like facili#ies and making the trail system seamless, Anothe�open house
will be held from 7:00—9:OD p.m. at the Renton Community Center o� April �gtn
T�e goal is �o g�t as much public input as possible. Cynthia Burns and Ron
Regis thanked Dave for the presentation.
Leslie Betlach reviewed the consent agenda:
A. WRPA Aquatic Section, Lisa Greenmun, requested to hold the WRPA
5ki11 Bui[der for Aquatics, at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center on June
4th from 8:Q0 a.m. unt�l 4:QQ p.m. and waiver of fees for use of the
facility. The fee would be $1,50�. WRPA will waive the $2� class
charge for all City staff. Anticipated attendance by City staff would be
approximately 25 lifeguards. StafF recommends appro�al of this
request.
B. The VFVIl, Post #1263, has requested to use Teasdale Park on
Saturday, April 15, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon for an Easter
Egg Hunt. Anticipated attendance is 1 a0-150 children. Staff
recommends appraval of th'ss request.
C. Betty Newman, Loyal 4H Dog Club, requested use of Riverview Park
and the Cedar River Trail on Saturday, May 13, 2006, from 8:00 a.m.
until 3:0� p.m. for a dog walk. This walk benefits King County Search
and Rescue Dogs and last year raised approximately $5,000. Staff
recommends approval of this $100 fee wai�er contingent on supplying
an insurance certificate and complet�on o# paperwork.
D. Margaret Harto, Kiwan�s, submitted a request on beF�alf of Division 32,
to recei�e a partial refund for use of the Renton Community Center on
February 25, 200fi. The group �tilized the banquet facilities and three
meeting rooms. They ha�e requested a rEfund of $450 for the meeting
rooms. Staff does not recommend au#horizing a refund.
E. AI Sie�ert requested permissior� to stay at the tournament site of the
American Bass Association at Coulon Park on Saturday and Sunday,
July 29��' and 3�'h, and June 3rd and 4"' in his motor home. Staff
recommenc�s approva�; howerrer, fees must be paid at pay box tor
appropriate amount of tim� he is an site. (City cannot guarantee
a�ailability of parking stalls}.
F. Bohol Association of Washington State is having a potl�ck picnic at
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on 5unday, Aprii 16, 2006, for 100
people. They have req�aested to use a microphone for announc�ments
and an amplified sound for a karaoke system. Staff does not
recommend approval.
G. Deanna Isadore, Concessionaire at Liber�y Park, requested an
extension of her 3-year contract for the concession stand. Staff
recommends approval of this request. (Concessionaire grossed
$4,800 in 2405)
Jerry Rerecich, Acting Recreat�on Director, explained tha# Ms. Isadore in��sted a
considerable sum in an espresso maker. When the dri�e-thru chain, Big Foot
Ja�a, opened across the street it considerably impacted her business. Despite
fhat, she still wishes a 3-year extension on her current contract. Cynthia Burns
made a motion seconded by Ron Regis to approve the consent agenda as
stated. She also asked Sandy to ex�lain to the Kiwanis Club that in f�ature they
would entertain a requEs# for wai�er of f�es, but are unable ta do that
retroactively. Ron Regis seconded the motion, al! were in �avor, motion carried.
Troy Wigestrand inquired about the free fishing day.
APPR�VAL OF MINUTES
Cynthia Burns made a motion to appro�e the February minutes as written. Troy
Wigestrand seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion carried, minutes
appro�ed.
ADJOURNMENT�
Troy Wig�strand made a mo#ion seconded by Ron Regis to adjourn the meeting.
AI! were in fa�or, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
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