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Home My WebLink About07/08/2003 - Minutes City of Renton � Park Board Minutes City Hall 1055 South Grady Way St�' Fioor July 8, 2003--4:30 p.m. (� Attendance: Memhers Staff Others Ralph Eva�s, C�air 5ylvia Allen AI Dieckman Cynthia Burns Leslie Betfach Michael O'Donin Terry Flatley Marge Richter Jon Jainga Ron Regis Sandy Pilat Troy Wigestrand Jerry Rerecich Mike Toll Absent Tim Searin CALL TO ORDER Ralph E�ans, Chair, called the meeting to order a# 4:30 p.m. APPROi/AL OF MINUTES A motion was made and seconded to approve the June minutes as written, All were in favor, motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Two mailings went out notifying the community of two upcoming meetings on July 9th and 16t" to discuss basket�all court and parking lot reno�ations at Kiwanis Park and play equipment for Windsor Hill Park. Both meetings will be held at Highlands Neighborhood Center. CORRESPONDENCE Leslie Betlaci�, Parks Director, reviewed a not� from Shari Nagy, (the artist who did the sculpture at the Veterans Memorial Park,) thanking e�eryone for allowing her to be a part of#he park. City of R�nton Park Board Minutes JuCy 8, 20D3 meeting Page 2 of 4 Della Shane thanked John Slaney and his crew �or the time spent an the memorial for their family. The Mapl�wood Men's Club wrot� a ��te of tF�anks to the greens crew because the course is in GREAT SHAPE! CONSENT Lesfie re�iewed the consent agenda including: A. Therese Joyce, Co Vice-President, P5 requested �se of Gene Coulon Park (including ti�e north shelter) for a memorial walk on Sunday, October 5�h, from 9;00 a.m. until i:00 p.m. Staff recommends appro�al and will provide additional garbage receptacles. B. Sharon Peterson requested to plan# a memorial tree in memory of Nell Brock alo�g the Cedar River Traii. There is one available s�ot along the trail, staff recommends appro�al contingent on appro�al of the location with applicant. C. Roxanne Hanson requested wai�er of the fees to rent the communify center for the second annual RHS all-class reunion on September �9t'', 2003. Staff recommends denial of the waiver of fees; this request is not within the guidelines af the current reciprocal use agreement between the City and School Distfict. D. Green fees—lncrease E. Recreation—Fees Increase F. S�gnage for Liberty Park concession G. Maria 5alinas, Manager Health Services NW, requested to reserve the north shefter of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park for an employee picnic with an approximate attendance o�200. Their request is for August 15, 2003. Staff recommends appro�al of this request. �. Weelah Magno requested ta ha�e an inflatable toy at Teasdafe Park on August 3, 2003. Staff recommends approval contingent on securing an insurance certificate naming the City of Renton as an additional insured and coordinating the location of the inflatable with our parks maintenance staff. I, Michael Salmon requested permission to use a small PA system at#he north shelter ot Coulon Park for a retirement party on Friday, August 29, City of Renton Park Board Minutes July 8, 2Q03 meeting Page 3 of 4 2003. The PA system would be used for �h hour maximum only for voice, no music and limited to the roast portion of the program. S#aff does not recommend use of amplification devices per the park rules and r�gulations. J. Ruth Cashen requested to use a small space at Gene Coulon Park on July 18'h, 2003, to hold a baKe sale. The proceeds will go to a foundation #hat fights childhood hunger"Share our Strength". The space reques#ed is the eating area near Kidd Valley from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. 5taff recommends denying this request as outlined in Section 8 of the park rules and regulations. K. Shauna Hadman requested appro�al to hold her wedding ceremony at Riverview Park on September 7th, 2003. She is anticipating approximately 150-200 people. She is aware of iimit�d parking and will encourage the guests to carpool. S#aff recommends approval of this request contingent on compliance with park rules and regulations. Items D, E and F were pulled for further discussior�. Ron Regis made a motion s�conded by Michael O'Don�n to appro�e the consent agenda except tor items D, E and F. All were in favor, motion carried. Item D was proposed fee inc�eases for Maplewood Golf Course. Mike Toll, Maplewood Golf Pro, reviewed the proposal explaining #he fees had not been raised in three years. A matrix was presented comparing golf fees at similar golf caurses in the area. Mike explained the fees would be effective April 1 of 2004 and ti�eir goal is to produce a quality product at a reasonable price. Cynthia B�ms made a motion to accept the fee increases as presented. Marge Richter seconded the motion, all present wer� in favor, motion carried. Sylvia Allen reviewed item E, the proposed fee increases for the recreatian division, incfuding picnic shelter rental at Gene Coulon Park, damage deposit and after-hour fees for the Community Center and boat launch fees. Troy mad� a motion to accept the increases as presented, Cynthia Bums seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion carried. Item F concerned posting signage at Liberty Park. Jerry Rerecich explained the new concessianaire at Liberty Paric was na�ing problems establishing her business. She �ad requested to be allowed to put out signage when she is open. This would be 2-3 signs, approx�mately 8-1/2 X 11 by the tennis courEs and baseball fields. Cynthia Bums made a motion to approve temporary signage by the concessionaire at the park in an effort to improve her business. Michael O'Donin seconded the motion, all were in fa�or, mo�ion carried. City of Renlon Park Baard Minutes July S,20�03 meating Page 4 of 4 OLD BUSlNESS Jon Jainga noted approximately �50 more t�les had b�en sold since the dedication of Veterans Memorial Park and we would be ha�ing the first on-site engraving in JuZy. NEW BUSINESS Cynt�ia Burns reminded e�eryor�e about the teen musical gala an July 17tn OTHER There was positi�e feedback regarding the Fourth of July celebra#io�. Ro#ation of Chair Marge Richter made a moti�n seconded by Michael O'Donin that Cynthia Bums serve as Chairperson for the next year. All were in favor, mo�ion carried. ADJOURNMENT Michael O'Donin made a motion seconded by Troy Wig�stran� to adjourn the meeting. All were in fa�or, motion carriedr meeting adjoumed at 5:40 p.m. Sig :�wre �lEXT R�GUI��R M�ETIN�� Ci�,y H�af:l-Room �1 � �iU�U�ST' � 2� �0��—�:30 P.M.