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Home My WebLink About01/12/2012 - Minutes , ' , � � a City of � ��Y �� 'v - �tiwi�� .w`� �� ? FRV ON CITY OF RENTON FEB 0 8 2012 RENTON NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECEIVED Meeting Minutes January 12, 2012 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Next Committee Meeting: There are no current scheduled meetings. As ofJanuary 12, 2012,the NMTAC has become a "standing committee". Meetings will be called at the discretion of the Chair and Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director as needs arise. Committee Members Present: Bob Elliot, Margaret Feaster, Pete Maas, Craig Paynter, Frances Pieper, and Janene Sestak Committee Members Excused Absence: Dorothy Flower and Robert Peterson Committee Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director Margie Beitner, Recording Secretary, Community Services Administration Guests: Ron (Earl) Pieper and Gai) Pieper The meeting was called to order by Pete Maas at 4:33 p.m. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Craig Paynter made a motion to approve the January 12, 2012, agenda as written. All members present were in favor, agenda approved. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Margaret Feaster made a motion to approve the June 2, 2011, meeting minutes as described by Leslie Betlach. Janene Sestak seconded the motion, all were in favor, minutes were approved. I11. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. H:\PARKS\PKS Secretary�2012 Files�2012-013mb(NonMotorized-Jan 2012 Minutes).doc . � Renton Non-Motorized Tra•rtation Advisory Committee � � January 12,2012,Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 IV. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION None. V. CONSENT ITEMS None. VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Final Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan: Printed copies of the final adopted Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan were distributed to each committee member present at the meeting. Copies will be mailed to those members who were unable to attend this meeting. Community Services Re-Accreditation/CAPRA(Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies): Leslie Betlach informed the Committee that the Community Services Department had just gone through the process for recertification in December 2011. This is the City's second re-accreditation with the initial national certification awarded in 2002 (ten years ago). There are currently two cities in Washington State that are nationally accredited; City of Renton and City of Bellevue. VII. OLD BUSINESS None. VIII. NEW BUSINESS In celebration of the Committee's service to the City, Leslie Betlach presented a Certificate of Appreciation, signed by the Mayor,to each individual Committee Member and thanked the Committee for their support over the last several years. Leslie expressed her appreciation and gratitude for the committee's knowledgeable input on the trails system throughout the City. When the trails committee was first established and Leslie became involved in 1993 she indicated , she was not familiar with the locations of many bicycle trails;the Committee provided a huge educational experience and their input was integral for the development of the trails and parks plan. Leslie also noted the Committee has given considerable input to aid in identifying trouble spots throughout the city and provided suggestions on improvements that could help with future development of the Renton area trail connections. H:IPARKSIPKS Secretary12012 Files�2012-013mb(NonMotorized-Jan 2012 Minutes).doc � • Renton Non-Motorized Tra�rtation Advisory Committee � ' January 12,2012,Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Pete Maas extended his thanks to the City of Renton (for himself and the other NMTAC Members)for allowing them to be involved with what goes on in the City. He also said that the Committee felt privileged and valued because they were allowed as members of the community to provide input into some of the changes and modifications that have occurred over the years. Craig Paynter, on a lighter note, added that he is very pleased with the two lane turn at the QFC and Bartell Drugs Store in the Highlands which allows bicyclists to get out of this parking lot very easy now. Craig also mentioned that he lent the Trails Plan to Vashon citizens for a few months so they could use it as a sample for suggestions and ideas. Leslie Betlach also noted that the NMTAC may reconvene again in approximately four years when it is time to update the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan. An informal open discussion among the Committee Members followed regarding current conditions and/or status on several trail and bicycle areas in the community. The latter portion of the meeting served as a social gathering to thank this committee for their service. Committee Members were asked to stay in touch through emails or phone calls. „ . . . , „ This will be the final scheduled meeting for this committee. This committee is now a "Standing Committee" and will be re-convened only when the need arises. IX. CORRESPONDENCE None. X. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Bob Elliot to adjourn the meeting. lanene Sestak seconded the motion. All were in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Signa re NEXT REGULAR MEETING No Scheduled Meetings at this Time H:\PARKS\PKS Secretary12012 Files�2012-013mb(NonMotorized-Jan 2012 Minutes).doc