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Park Board Minutes
City Hall
1055 South Grady Way
5`�' Floor—Room 511
September 14, 2404�--4:30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Michael O'Donin,Chair Sylvia Aflen AI Dieckman
Cynthia Bums Kelly Beymer poug Kyes
Ralph Evans Jennifer Cadwell Diana Posteiwait
Marge Richter Dennis Culp
Tim Searing Sandy Pilat
Jerry Rerecich
Absent
Ron Regis
Tra Wi estrand
CALL TO ORDER
Michael 4'Donin, C�air, called the September 14, 2004, meeting to order at 4:35
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MiNUTES
Marge Richter made a motion, seconded by Ralph Evans to appro�e the August
minutes as written. All present were in favor, motion carried, minutes approved.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Diana Postelwaite and Doug Kyes were in attendance (representing the Piazza
Group} to disccass cancems they had about dogs being present in the park during
special e�ents, especially Farmer's Market. They felt it was unsanitary to have
animals around ti�e food and had wi#nessed pet owners allowing their dogs to
sniff the bread, etc. They also have seen one dog attack a bay and one
aftemoon there was a dogfight. The Farmers Market is very popular and draws
many people to a small area, adding the mix of pets in the confined area seems
to be creating problems. Michael O'Donin, Chair, encouraged the Piazza group
and Farmers Market vendors to address a formal letter to the Board reques#ing
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action to reso�ve this concem. Staff will in�estigate the health department
regulations and the passibility of amending the current park rules whicl� allows
dogs on leashes at the P�aua, to be amended for certain special events {such as
Farmer's Market).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
�ferry Rerecich introduced Jennifer Cadwell, Recreation Specialis#, at the
Community Cen#er.
The Sen�or Acti�ity Center 25'h anR'rversary was announced to be h�ld on
Sunday, September 26tn
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Culp reviewed three items of correspondence received this month. The
Parks Di�ision recei�ed the 2004 Local Government Conservation Award for its
initiati�e and support on habitat enhancement work a# the Blac�c River Riparian
Forest. �'he second letter from Michael Campbell, President Northwest Marine
Trade Association, thanked us for our assistance in making the second annual
Boatstock a great success. Mr. Cu�p commented he anticipated this group to be
back next year with a simi�ar or expanded request: The last ietter was from a
participant of one of our Kidz Kamps tha# had a pasitive experience and are
anxious to participate again nExt year.
CONSENT
Diana Postlewait, E�ent Chair, was present to finalize details for the annual
Harrrest Festival fo be held at the Piazza. T�e g�oup currently has permission for
this festi�al but may need additional assistance and need to request equipment
or resources. Diana will coordinate any assistance needed with Jerry Rerecich,
Recreation Manager. Cynthia Burns made a motion to approve the request; the
mo#ior� was seconded by Marge Richter. All were ir� fa�or, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Syl�ia Allen, Recreation Director, discussed preliminary figures regarding the
pool's opening season. The staff was �ery pleased with the numbers and
making the operation more efficient next year.
The waitEng list for memorial trees at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is finally
fulfilled. Staff will be bringing back the topic to a future board meeting to discuss
if the Board wis�es to co�tinue this program at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach
Park or suspend it. Addi#ior�al informatio� on afternate donations that could be
initiated was distributed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Ralph Evans made a motion seconded by Cynthia Burns to adjoum the meeting.
All were in fa�or, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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Signature
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2004-4:30 P.M.
ClTY HALL-ROOM 511