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Park Board Minutes
Ci�y Hall
1�55 South Grady Way
Sth Floor
June 10, 24�3--4:3� p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Ralph Evans, Chair Sylvia Allen AI Dieckman
Michael O'Donin Leslie Betlach Stacy Yamaguchi
Marge Richter Dennis Culp
Ron Regis 5andy Pilat
Tim Searing Jerry Rerecich
ABSENT
Troy Wigestrand
C nthia Burns
CALL TO ORDER
The ,lUne meeting was called to order at 4:32 p.m. by Chair, Ralph Evans.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ron Regis made a motion seconded by Michael O'Donin to approve the May minutes
as submi�ted. All present were in favor, motion carried, minutes approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jerry Rerecich, Recreation Manager, reviewed changes in t�ar's menu board and the
order bar. They are also doing some painting at the facility. Pictures were shared from
the QWest Easter Egg Hunt for the blind. Jerry also distributed parking passes for July
4�h.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Culp reviewed two letters of correspondence. The first from Jan Koch of Kent
congratulating those involved with the Memorial Park. The second card was from Jim
ShepY�erd thanking those who participated in his retiremer�t celebrations.
CONSENT
Mr. Cu[p re�iewed the following requests:
A. St. Luke's Episcopal Church requested sched�ling Jones Park for a cookout on
Sunday, June 29th, from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. They plan to bring over tables
and chairs from their church. Staff recommends appror►al of this request,
however, they must supply their own barbeque.
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B. Liberty High School Boy's Gol� team reques�ed pertnission to use the golf course
facilities for their 2003 fall season. Staff recommends appro�a� contingent on
coordination with Go1f Course Manager, Kelly Beymer, and agreemen# to comply
with rules outlined by the staff.
C. Shirley Dow, Blacks in Go�emm�nt Region Ten, is using Gene Coulon Park
north shelter on .3une 28"' for a barbe�ue and Kid's Day. They are requesting to
use speakers to announce games as welj as music. S#aff does not
recommend appro�al of amplified music and annauncements,
D. Ruth Sine req�ested to hvld theEr picnic at L�berty Park on July 12�h and utilize
the services of a caterer and �a�e an inflatablE. Staff recommends appro�al
contingent on providing a cerF�fica#e of insurance naming the City of Renton as a
co-insured.
E. Our Place After School Center requested to �a�e their "Summer Kick Off" party
at Tom Teasdale Park on Monday, June 23, 2003p They would like to use an
inflatable jumping toy alsa� Staff recommends appro�al of this request
contingent on providing insurance as recommended by our Risk Management
Department.
F. Kelly Ringoen, Boeing Indus#rial Engineering, requested tc� have a caterer at their
picnic at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park south shelters on Friday, August 15�.
Staff recommends appro�al, however, #he catering �eh�c�e must remain in the
parking lot.
G. Eva Hosek requested to hold her wedding ceremony by tY�e river at Cedar Ri�er
Park on July 5, 2003. They have resen�ed the center for their wedding reception
immediately following the ceremony. They understand they ca�not use our
chairs and must clean up after the even#. Staff recommends approval of this
�equest.
H. Alex Pietsch, Administrator Economic Development, request�d to �tilize the
Piazza Park for eight Saturday e�enings in ,�uly and August ta show fre� family-
oriented films in the park at dusk and wai�er of fees for use of the park, Live
music would also be played to entertain the crowds as they gather. Ivar's wili
provide a trai[er from which it will sell clam chowder, as well as popcom and
other refreshments. Their reques# includes waiver of fees, playing of music and
operating a mobile concession in the �ark. Staff recommends approval of the
wai�er of fees and operation of the sale of food, noting on the sal� of food there
is a need to coordinate with Risk Management to ensure health regulations and
that the city's insurance requirements are met. Staff requests the event
coordinators are mindful of the volume level of tF�e music and mo�ie t�a# could
Ro#er�tially disturb neigY�boring residents.
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Ron Regis made a motion to accept the consent agenda with provisions noted by staff,
Marge Richter seconded the mo#ion. All present were fn favor, mation carried, consent
agenda approved.
OLD BUSINESS
As a folfow-up to last manth's meetir�g discussing waiver of f�es for high school golf
programs, Kelly Beymer, Golf Course Manager, presented data comparing several
neighboring goEf courses and t�e corresponding benefits provided to schaof golf teams.
This was for informational purposes only and out�ined the golf course, number of
schools accommodatEd, fees, use ot driving range and number of practices.
OTHER
Syl�ia Allen, Recreation Director, reported on the successful Special Olympics e�ents
Y�eld at Fort Lewis. Our staff is also casting for the summer teen musical which th�s year
will be Cinderella.
Updates were also given on the Liberty Park construction.
ADJQURNMENT
Tim Searing made a motion seconded by Marg� Richter to adjourn the meeting. All
were in favor; motion carried the June 2003 meeting was adjourned at 5:0� p.m.
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Signafure
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
J U LY 8, 2003-4:30 P.M.
City Hall-Fifth Floor-Room 5�1 �I