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Park Baard Minutes
January 8, 2a02
City of Renton
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Park Board Minutes
City Hall
1055 South Grady Way
St�' Floor
October S, 2402--4:30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Ralph E�ans, Chair Sylvia Alien AI Dieckman
Cynthia Bums Leslie Betlach Mik� Sandahl
Michael O'Donin Terry Flatley
Marge Richter Sandy Pilat
Ron Regis Jerry Rerecich
Tim Searing Jim Shepherd
Absent
Tro Wi estrand
CALL TQ ORDER
The October meeting was called to order by Chair, Ralph Evans, at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Michael O'Donin made a motion seconded by Cynthia Bums to approve the September
minutes as written. All presen# were in favor, motion carried, minutes approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jim Sh�pherd announced Tinia Hartmann, of the recreation division, was lea�ing and a
farewell potluck would be held if anyone were interested in attending.
CORRESPONDENCE
Jim reviewed a fetter from Heather and David Ellis, represen#atives of the Classic Yacht
Association, who requested permission for their group's boats to moor overnight on
October 25'h and 26'"at Gene Coulon Park. Jim expfained that th� park ruies had been
amended to no longer allow ovemight moorage at Coulon Park due to concerns from
the City Attorney and the R�sk Management D�partment. Request denied.
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CONSENT
Jim re�iewed two consent letters. The first from Mike Sandahl, Renton Re�ay for Life
Chairman, reques#ing use of Liberty Park and Giannini Stadium for their annual relay for
fiife e�ent. The second, a request from Adrienne Carter and Tony Jorgensen requesting
to have #heir wedding at the Coulon Park on �ctober 19#". They woufd like to use a tent
�n case of rain.
Board members discussed the request #or a wedding at Coulon and the need for the
couple to realize the park is still open to the public and the possibili#y of distractions.
Ron Regis made a motion to appro�e the request contingent on payment of fees,
agreement to follow park rules and regulations and coordination with staff or� location of
the #�nt. Cynthia Burns seconded the motion, a11 were En favor, motion carried.
The staff and the Board discussed the Relay for Life request in length. Staff expressed
concems #hat Liberty Park was not a good ven�e for this event. Without a track for
walkers, it was felt walking the outer portion of ti�e field will negatively affect #he grass,
and most importan# if it was rainy, the participants would be wa[king in mud. This also
could potentially be a safety issue. The request for cor�tinuous amp�sfied music was
arso a concem due to the proximity of homes in the area. Recognizing this worthwhile
fundraiser and the volunteer's and participant's efforts staff is willing to work with group
on a more suitable lacation, such as Ron Regis Park. Ron Regis made a motion to
concur with s�aff recommendation and deny the request for use of Liber�y Park, the
motion was seconded by Michael O'Donin. Motion carried, request denied for Liberty
Park bu# approved at a mutually acceptable location to staff an� participants.
�LD BUSINESS
Leslie Betlach, Parks Direc#ar, gave updates on the Highlands Irrigat�on Project, Coulon
play equipment replacement, the Veterans Memorial Park, the Maplewood Golf Course
Tournament Scoreboard and tF�e Park A�enue tree removal and replacement project.
The relocation of the donkey at Tonkin Park was also discussed.
OTHER
Cynthia Bums mentioned seeing evidence of the presence of moles at Gene Coulon
Park. Leslie will check into the problem
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AUDlENCE COMMENT
Mike Sandahl arrived late for the mee#ing to answer questions and discuss his request
for use of Liber�y Park. The Board had previously voted to deny the use of Liberty Park
btt# discussed with Mike alternate sites and staff's concems regarding the use of Liberty
Park.
AD,�OURNMENT
Tim Searing made a motion seconded by Cynthia Burns to adjour� t�e meetir�g. All
were in favor, motion carried. The �ctober Park Board meeting was adjourned at 5:30
p.m.
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