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RENTON NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes December 6, 2007
�ITY OF RE�ITON
Next Committee Meeting: JAiV 2 8 Z00�
Next regularly scheduled meeting is January 10, 2008, 4:30—5:30 p.m., RECEIVED
Conference Room 511, Sth Floor CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Renton City Hall
Committee Members Present:
Bob Elliot, Margaret Feaster, Dorothy Flower, Jean Hobart, Pete Maas, Craig Paynter,
Robert Peterson, Frances Pieper, Janene Sestak, and Paul Wantzelius
Committee Members Excused Absence:
Committee Members Absent:
City Staff Present:
Leslie Betlach, Parks Director
Margie Beitner, Recording Secretary, Community Services Admin.
Guests:
Hannelore Maas
Ron (Earl) Pieper
The meeting was called to order by Pete Maas at 4:35 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Jean Hobart made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. All were in favor,
agenda approved.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Paul Wantzelius made a motion to approve the November 1, 2007, meeting minutes as
written. Craig Paynter seconded the motion; all were in favor, minutes approved.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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IV. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION
Pete Maas received a call from John Neller asking about the money made available
to the City to fix dikes. Leslie Betlach indicated that Ron Straka in Public Works
would be the contact for this information.
V. CONSENT ITEMS
None.
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Park Board: Pete Maas reported on the November 20, 2007 Park Board meeting.
The proposed revised Park Rules and Regulations were reviewed at the meeting.
Leslie Betlach discussed the PowerPoint presentation that was presented during the
Park Board meeting. This presentation was an overview of Parks and Recreation
for the City of Renton and was part of a larger budget overview. The presentation
included information on acreage,park types and building facilities, and number of
youth and adults served through recreation programs.
Craig Paynter asked about the annexation and how this affects the city's population.
Leslie Betlach pointed out that the current pre-annexation population of Renton is
approximately 60,000. The Benson annexation will increase the population by
approximately 20,000 to 80,000 and adds approximately 2,100 acres.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Committee Membership: Pete Maas contacted all five members with terms
that were expiring. These five members would like to continue their
membership on the board. A motion was made to accept new terms on the
following committee members:
Dorothy Flowers (2008-2009)
Pete Maas (2008-2009)
Robert Peterson (2008-2009)
Janene Sestak (2008-2009)
Paul Wantzelius (2008-2009)
All committee members were in favor, motion carried.
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2. Proposed 2008 Slate of Officers:
Chair: Pete Maas
Vice-Chair: Bob Elliot
No new nominations from the floor. Dorothy Flower made a motion
seconded by Janene Sestak to accept Pete Maas as Chair. All were in favor,
motion carried. Jean Hobart made a motion seconded by Craig Paynter to
accept Bob Elliot as Vice-Chair. All were in favor, motion carried.
3. Recap Boards and Commission Training: Pete Maas noted a review packet
from the training was mailed to each member. Janene Sestak added that she
was inspired by the training. Looking at the attributes, beliefs, and values of a
committee promotes new and fresh ideas.
4. Pete Maa.s suggested the committee review the NMTAC goals established for
2007 and think about 2008 goals. Craig Paynter also suggested it might be a
good idea to publish the 2007 goals with the meeting minutes.
5. Duvall Bike Lanes: The committee was copied on email exchanges between
Dan Hasty, Craig Paynter, and Bob Elliot. It does not appear that the City will
do any striping at this location. Discussion followed as to what options might
be feasible at this location.
6. Fort Dent Connector: Bob Elliot shared a flyer that was mailed from Julia
Patterson, King County Council on parks and trails and the recent passage of
two parks levies. A copy of Bob Elliot's email to Councilmember Julia
Patterson regarding South King County Trail System was mailed to each
member prior to the meeting. The committee discussed missing links in the
area.
7. Houser Way Sidewalk: No update was provided on this subject as Dan
Hasty was out of the office.
8. Ron Regis Park: Paul Wantzelius noted the flooding issue at this site was
much better, but there continues to be some water. Leslie Betlach indicated
the recent rain storm was not a normal event and there would likely be some
water.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. A motion was made to move the regularly scheduled meeting for the month of
January to January 10, 2008 because of the date falling so close to the holiday.
All were in favor, motion carried.
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2. Pete Maas thanked the committee members for a good year and a job well
done.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Robert Peterson moved to adjourn the meeting. Bob Elliot seconded the motion, all
were in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
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