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Mee�ing Minu�es
November 14, 2406
4:30 p.m. —City Hall--7'h Floor Conferencing Center
I. CALL TO QRDER
Michael D'Don�n, past Chair, called to ord�r the regular meeting of the
Ci#y of Renton Park Board at 4:30 p.m. on November 14, 2006, in the 7tn
floor Conferencing Center of City Hal�.
In Attendance
The following persons were present:
Staff: Dianne Utec�t, Leslie Betlach, Dennis Conte, Terry Flatley, Terry
Higashiyama, Liz Fast, Pet�r Renner and Sandy Pilat.
Park Board m�mbers: L.arry Reymann, AI Dieckman, Michael O'Donin,
and Cynthia Bums.
Absent Board members: Tim Searing, Troy Wigestrand and Ron Regis.
Guests: Brad Ray, Miche[le Lane.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Terry Higashiyama requested to add one it�m to the agenda, a pre�iew of
the City's new marketing �id�o. Jerry Rerecich, Recreation Director,
requested to add to item #fi a review af the parking policy and a motion to
approve.
III. APPROVAL QF MINUTES
Cynthia Bums made a motion seconded by Larry Reymann to approve the
September minutes as written. A!I were in fa�or, motion carried, minutes
approved.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONIPU6LIC COMMENTS
Brad Ray asked to address the board regarding park rules and regulatio�s
not allowing metal detecting in city parks. Mr. Ray is a member of a metal
detecting club and explained the too�s he uses. He brought materials from
other area parks that allow metal detecting and require participants to
register prior to digging. Mr. Ray explained how he and oti�ers ha�e
assist�d the police in searching for evidence. Terry Higashiyama
expfained a sub-committee was currently m�eting to review the ordinance
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and curren# park rules and regula#ions so this information was timely. She
thanked him for coming and addressing the board and sharing the
information.
Terry Flatley, Parics Maintenance Manager, introduced Michelfe, a
sophomore at Kentridge High School. Michelle was on a school
assignment to�ob shadow someone working in the environmental field sa
she was working with Terry this afternaon.
V. V�DEO
The City's new marketing �ideo was shown. Everyor�e agreed it is a great
marke#ing tool.
VI. B�ARD COMMUNICATIQN
Micha�� O'Donin had concerns about the homeless people that frequent
Liberty Park, what exactfy are the City's rights and wnat are their legal
rights? Terry Higashiyama said she would came �ack wi#h a report at the
December meeting with that information from the of 2-1-1 and how that
will pro�ide information about resaurces that are available and t�e count
tF�at would be #aking place to count the homeless in the area.
VII. CONSENT ITEMS
Stra#egic Plan
Liz Fast, Recreation, introduced Dennis Conte, Peter Renner and Dianne
Utecht; all of whom were part of the Community Serriices team working on
the Strateg�c Plan. She bri�fly outlined the three sections and their focus.
Terry encouraged any board member that has questions on the plar� or
how we are going to use it, to call her for an appointment, Terry
Higashiyama #hanked the #eam for their hard work. Cynthia Burns made a
motion to accept the Strategic Plan as pres�nted, AI Dieckman seconded
the motion, a�l were in fa�or motion carried, plan approved.
Coulon Parking Plan
Jerry Rerecich, Recreation Director, reviewed the change in the pre�iously
appro�ed Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Par(c Parking Plan. The onfy
change was section 4.2.3.3 regarding the overflow parking locatiort. Larry
Reymann made a motion, seconded by Cynthia Burns to appro�e the
change, all present were in fa�or, motion carried, Caulon parking plan was
approved.
VlII. DISCUSSIDN/ACTION ITEMS
Maintenance Facili#y
Pe#er Renner, Facility Director, explained the need for a central new shop for
the parks maintenance and facilities crews. Finding adEquate space and �and
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has been a difficult task. The City has been holding discussions wi#h the
cour�ty for the last year and a half over property that would be suitable. We are
struggling to stay within our budget. Due to money constraints #his wi�l
probably be a phased project. The current maintenance shop located a# Cedar
River Park will be torn down this summer when the Map1e Valley Highway
widening project begins. Our next step is to looking in�o renting another space
for the Cedar Rirrer Park crew until a permanent spot can be found.
Ri�erRock
Les�ie Betlach, Parks Director, explained Cyndi Peterson wanted to sell the
current lease on the RiverRock. She had found a potential buyer, the Barajas
family. S#aff was in touch wi#h ti�e City Attorney and Finance Administrator to
oversee this request and ensure the transfer of the lease was within t�e
guidelines of the existing cor�tract and would pravide the same level of service
to our customers. The new owners will take over the existing leas� with an
option to renew at the end of three years. They are not pfanning any changes
to the menu. Staff is confiden# it would be a smooth transition and will forward
the proposal to Council.
IX. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Terry Higashiyama, Administrator, reviewed the results of the Boards and
Commission training held in September. She also noted AI Dieckman, Bonnie
Rer�cich, and herself began reviewing the ordinance gorrerning the park rules
and regulations and will report back with recommendations for changes and
updates.
X. OLD BUSINESS
Leslie Bet�ach re�iewed the Committee Report and Press Release regarding
the Springbrook Trai�.
Jerry Rerecich reviewed the scheduie for tY�e Accreditation team visit. A
welcome sociaE wi(I be he�d at the Renton Senior Acti�ity Center on December
5tn, in�itatians will be sent to the Board members.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
Future agenda items for December:
Mike Bailey, Finance Administrator, Budget
Aqua#ics Update
New Park—Dedication, signage and naming
XII. �THER COMMUNICATiON
Terry asked if there were any qu�stions on the Status Report and
correspondence mailed ir� the packets. She also noted the numerous holiday
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ev�nts taking place.
XIII. ADJQURNMENT
Larry Reymann made a motian seconded by AI Dieckmen to adjoum the
meeting. A!I were in fa�or; the No�ember 2006 meeting was a�journed at 5:47
p.m.
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