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Meeting Minutes
Renton City Hall, 7th floor
CQuncil Conference Room
Navember 15, 2017�5:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Kim Unti called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
In Attendance
Members: Jaime Greene, �ynne King, Kim Unti
City Staff: Maryjane Van Cleave, Margie Beitner
KC�S Staff: Amy Eggler
Excused: Laurie Beden, Erica Richey
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Lynne King made a motion to apprave the agenda as presented. Jaime Greene seconded.
All were in favar, motion carried, agenda approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
laime Greene made a motion to approve the October 2017 minutes as written, Lynne King
seconded. All were in favor, motion carried, minutes approved.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
V. CITY REPORT I Marviane Van Cleave
Maryjane Van Cleave mentioned that the KCLS Kickaff Event for the Highlands �ibrary is back
in the planning stages. She will let Amy Eggler elaborate on this matter.
Maryjane also announced that the Holiday Bazaar at the Renton Cammur►ity Center starts this
Friday, November 17, 2017, and will be held on both Friday and Saturday.
VI. KCLS REPORT/Amv E��ler
Amy Eggler emailed the KCLS monthly report to �ibrary Advisory Board members and city
staff. Her report described the process for filling the KCLS Library Director position.
Amy noted during the meeting that construction is coming along and this will help eliminate
some of the parking lot issues.
Amy annaunced the meeting dates for the Friends of the �ibrary. They meet quarterly and
future dates are as follows: February 13,2D18;May 8,2028;August 14,2018;November 13,2018.
Amy Eggler reported that the downtown (Cedar River) KCLS Library won an AIA Seattle
Architectural honor award. Amy noted that she received notification of the award on the
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same day the email announcement was sent from Kelly Beymer. This award is a very
competitive award according to Dri. Amy also commended the KCLS staff for keeping the
downtown library looking polished and professional.
Amy Eggler reported that the Community Celebration is back in the planning phase; with a
tentative date set for June 16, 2p18. Fred Gurney had a meeting with City staff. Rebecca
Martin will be the main persan coordinating the event. Staff is currently looking at holding a
full-day event with activities being held in both the park and Highlands library. KCLS will help
with funding event along with a possible contribution from "Friends of the Library". There
are also plans to include food trucks as part of the event.
Maryjane Van Cleave added that the event will be held in the immediate vicinity of the
library, but it is yet to be determined whether they will be able to use turf areas. This
depends on grass and how well the seed takes; so there are still questions on turf use and
where the celebration will be held. The area is large enough to have the event on hard
surface if necessary. The staff will keep the board updated as the time nears.
A short discussion followed pertaining ta the "Friends of the Library" and the board members
indicated that it would be a gaod idea to farmally invite this committee to one af the RtAB
meetings after the first of the year. Amy Eggler added that a presentation on "Callection
Development and How KCLS Does/t"might be a good presentation ta have at this meeting.
VI1. OLD BUSINESS
Maryjane called to reserve a room for the goal-planning meeting; the Red House is supposed
to call back this week with the rates. The board members present stated that they wauld
prefer to hold the meeting on Saturday,January 20 since January 13 is a holiday weekend
(Martin Luther King Holiday). Maryjane will send out a meeting invitatian through Microsoft
Outlook once all details are final. Kim Unti requested that the board members be thinking
about goals for the upcoming retreat.
Kim Unti asked members present whether the board should meet twice in January 2018. The
regular scheduled RLAB Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17. The second
meeting of the board (Goal Planning Retreat) is scheduled for lanuary 20, 2017. Board
members voted to have both meetings.
"Free Library" (Mobile) Library at Renton Community Center(RCCj: Maryjane Van Cleave
provided photographs of the RCC showing a possible location for the free library setup.
Maryjane also mentioned that the mobile unit used for summer library services at the pool
cauld be utilized in this area so that RCC staff could move the library when not in use or for
special events that may be happening at the facility. The unit is built to look sort of like a little
house and it cauld be placed across from the front desk staff. Maryjane will check with
Aquatics Staff to determine programming needs and find out if we could use it during off
seasons or the possibility of obtaining a second mobile unit.
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Lynne King added that she thought board boaks would be a great idea. A question was also
asked if there might be a story book time; ar just offering books to read. Baard members also
asked how many books will fit in the unit. Maryjane indicated there could definitely be a
possibility of story book time and that she would check on the mabile unit for capacity.
VII1. NEW BUSINESS
None.
IX. BOARD UPDATES AND PROGRESS
Lynne King stated that she attended the KCLS Library Board Forum recently. There were 3 people
in attendance from Bellevue and 1 from Mercer Island. Not too many peaple showed at the
meeting; however the one common issue among those attending was that the city library boards
are struggling with what to do for goals and what their purpose is (where the committee is going in
the future). Another topic discussed at the forum was City Council presentations and determining
good elements of what boards present ta their City Councils. Lynne felt that the RLAB does a good
job of presenting to the Council for their annual report. Lynne said those attending the forum also
questioned whether they should continue to have the farums if attendance is so low. The group
still thought the meetings were useful even though they are not well attended. The graup
discussed the possibility of having a bigger graup meeting at the KC�S Service Center instead of a
library location. Kim Unit asked if Lynne learned anything at the forum about what other�ibrary
Boards are doing. Lynne mentioned that they are changing the law to add two new members to
the Board of Trustees for KCLS. Amy Eggler added that KCLS hopes to broaden their representation
to have more insight and diversity among the Board of Trustees.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Lynne King made a motion to adjourn the November meeting. Jaime Greene seconded. All
were in favor, motion carried,the meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
Signat e
Next Meetin�s:
� Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Renton History Museum
(Joint Meeting j Holiday Celebration with Parks Commission)
January 17, 2018 �
Renton City Hall
Cauncil Conference Room 7th Flaor
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F'OR IMMEDIATE RE�EASE
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November 6, 2017
� �City of Renton Contacts
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569 '�i
Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Coardinator, 425-430-6711 .
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City of Renton hosts 26th annual "Hassle Free" Holiday Bazaar
on November 17 and 18
Over 100 arts and craft vendors on hand to help kick off your holiday shopping
Renton,WA—Get a head start on your holiday shopping by attending the City of Renton's
26th Annual Hassle Free Holidav Bazaar.
The event takes place on Friday, November 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November
18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Renton Communitv Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway.
Admission is free.
The bazaar will feature over 10� arts and crafts vendors showcasing handcrafted local and
regional products.
Food and beverages will be available and an ATM is an-site. Free parking is adjacent to the
community center.
About the City of Renton
The City of Rentan, Washington, with a populafion af 102,700(2a17), is located on the
southeast shore of Lake Washington,just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base,
diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention af nationally
recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of
life. Renton is the home Qf Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting
place of limi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, or Facebook, Twitter, and
Nextdoor pages.
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City of Renton Contacts �—� �-°°�'
Sonia Mejlaender,Community Relations and Events,425-430-6514 �'`
Preeti Shridhar,Deputy Public Affairs Administrator,425-430-6569 •
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Ivar's Clam Lights Official �ighting
Friday, December 1, 2017
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N.
WHAT: Kick off the holiday season in Rentan with the annual Ivar's Clam Lights display,featuring free
entertainment for the whole family.
Bring your camera for a photo opportunity with Ivar's strolling"Clam"character and Santa $c
Mrs. Claus at Santa's Sleigh (lacated at the North Picnic Shelter). Enjoy holiday entertainment
provided by the Lindbergh High School Vocal lazz Ensemble. Bundle up at the bonfire at the
"Hawk's Nest,"the North Picnic Shelter festively decorated in blue and green, marvel at the
Rainier Yacht Club's"Parade of Boats," and the Argosy Christmas Ship featuring the Dickens
Ca rollers.
Join the conversatian and past photos with the hashtag#clamlights2017.
WHO: Mayor Denis Law, event sponsor Ivar's,and entertainment sponsor Puget Sound Energy will
perform the ceremanial lighting.
WHEN: Opening Night, Friday, December 1,2017
5:30—6:15 p.m. Entertainment provided by the lindbergh High School Vocal Jazz
Ensemble
5:3Q—8 p.m. Photo opportunities with Ivar's strolling"Clam"character and Santa&
Mrs. Claus at Santa's Sleigh at the North Picnic Shelter{bring your
camera)
6:15 p.m. Welcome and lighting by City of Renton Mayor Denis Law and
representatives from event sponsors Ivar's and Puget Sound Energy
6:30 p.m. Rainier Yacht Club's"Parade of Boats"
7 p.m. Argosy Christmas Ship with the Dickens Carollers
Ivar's Clam�ights will run nightly from 5 to 9 p.m.from December 2 through January 1,2018.There is no
charge for admission and free parking is available at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.
For more information,visit rentonwa.�ov/clamli�hts, Facebook.com/RentonCommunitvServices or call 425-
430-6700.Visit www.ar�osvcruises.com for information about the 2017 Argosy Christmas Ship Festival
schedule.