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City of Renton
Park Board Minutes
Renton Senior Activity Center
March 10, 1998--4:3Q p.m.
fn Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Michael Q'Donin, Chair Leslie 6etlach
Robert I�ogue A1 Dieckman
Marge Richter Sandy Pilat
Ron Regis Jerry Rerecich
Jim Shepherd
Absent
Joan Moffatt
Tim Searing
CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Michael �'Donin, called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Marge Richter madE a motion seconded by Ron Regis to approve the February 1998 minutes as
written. Motion carried, minutes appro�ed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Se�eral anno�ncements were made regarding upcoming e�en#s including th� Benefits of Parks and
Recreation Workshop, an invitatian to the Renton Treasures sponsored by the Museum, the Kids
Concert Series, Renton You#h Day and the egghunt.
CONSENT
The Board re�iewed the following requests:
1. King County Conservation Distric# Board Supervisor scheduIed the Renton
Community Center for March 24, 1998, to hold a public election. This election
would select one board supervisor for a three-year term. They requested
waiver of the fee to reduce their o�erall cost.
2. Renton First United Methodist Church has requested to hold their annual
Easter 5unrise Service on April 12, 1998, at Gene Coulon Memorial 6each
Park at the north shelter. Their usage will be from 6:00 a.m. �nti�
approximately 8:D0 a.m. and they have requested wa�ier ofi the fee.
Cynthia Bums made a motion seconded by Marge Richter to concur with staff recommer�dation and
ap�rove the reques#s. Mo#ion carried, requests approved.
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OL� BUSINESS
J�m Shepherd, Facilities Director, updated the Board on the progress taking place on the new city
hall.
Leslie Betlach, Parks Director, discussed the Cedar River Tcail Boeing Metro Project and the effect on
#he #rail. There is signage o� the trail indicating the trai! is under construction. The contract includes
requirements to u�date the public on the status of the construction.
Jerry Rerecich, Recreation Manager, disc�ssed the hydroplane races scheduled to take place at
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Glenn Kost, C�P Project Manager discussed #he passibility af a
bond issue to finance a new swimming pool.
OTHER
Mr. Regis inq�ired abo�t the new sign {Welcome to Ren#on) on Grady Way and wanaered if the
department had explored the idea of a skateboard park. Leslie expfained that there had not been
enough inte�est shown by residents to acti�ely pursue researching a new park. Ms. Betlach indicated
if t�ere was sufficient interest that would be documented wh�n we update the current comprehensi�e
plan and considered at that time.
The new corrosion cor�trol �ac�lity in Cedar River Park will start construction next week.
Glenn I�ost updated the Board on the Mazda building and lot remo�al, wi�ich would comple#e the first
phase of the Piazza proje�t.
ADJOURNMENT
Robert Lague made a motion to adjoum the March meeting at 5:50 p.mo Motion carried meeting
adjourned.
Next Regufar Mee#ing
April 14, 1998-4:3� p.m.
Senior Acti�ity Center
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