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Park Board Minutes
Cixy Hall
1055 Sou�h Grady Way
Sth Floor
November 8, 2005--4:30 p.m.
In Attendance:
Members Staff Others
Michael O'Donin, Chair Sylvia Alle� Tarron Aquino
Cynthia 6urns �eslie Betlach Bob Elliot
Ralph E�ans Kelly Beymer
Marge Ric�ter Dennis Culp
Ron REgis Terry Flatley
Tim Searing 5andy Pilat
Jerry Rerecich
ABSENT
Tro Wi estrand
CAL,L TO �RDER
The November 8, 2005, meeting was called to order by Chair, Michael O'Donin,
at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF M[NUTES
Ralph Evans made a motion, seconded by Tim 5earing to appro�e the October
minutes as submitted. All werE in favor, motior� carried, minutes appraved.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Leslie Betlach m#roduced Bob Elliot, Chair of the Non-motorized Transportation
Committee.
CORRE5PONDENCE
Dennis Cul� re�iewed an e-maiC thank you from Hec#or Gonzalez for assistance
wi#h the amateur boxing e�ent Tournament of Champions hel� at the Renton
Community Center.
CONSENT
The VFW Post requ�sted to have a small program at the Veterans Memoria�
Par�c or� November 12, 2005, which would include placing flowers at the
Memorial Eagle and remembering those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ralph
Evans made a motion seconded by Cynt�ia Burns to apprave th� consent
agenda with staff recommendations. Mo#ion carried, request approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Leslie Betiach re�iewed the city policy on facility and park naming and the series
of publ�c meetings that i�ad beer� F�e1d to in�ofv� the public in the development of
the Heather powns si#e. Staff was rrery impressed and glad to see th� extent of
the in�olvement and interest level of th� citizens attend�ng these publ�c meetings.
Their mput on the park design and amenities were welcome and helpful. Leslie
further�xplained that during the series of ineetings the guidelines far r�ame
sefection of a new/existing park or facilFty and applications to submit a name
were made a�ailable. At tY�e meetings 13 applications were submitted
suggesting the following names: Barfield, Heather powns, Heritage and Union
(or�ariations.)
It was determined the name Heather powns stemmed from a known plat of land
and development in the area, although, not the actual park site, ti�is area has
been referred to for some time as Heather Dawns by neighbors and City staff.
The city policy states parks can be named for individua�s that ha�e made a
significant contribution or donatian to the city. The City did pay fair market val�e
for the parcel purchased from the Barfield family; Michael O'Donin stated a
similar request was made to name a park after a family that homesteaded a
parcel of �and the City was de�eloping ir�to a park (Piaua). The City decided to
not name the park based solely on the family ties to the area therefore avoiding
setting precedence. To char�ge policy now would not be consistent.
Cynthia Bums, Board member, commented she felt �t is important to recognize
specifically the Barfield name in order to ref�ect the black history of the area. Ron
Regis mentione� there were two formef park board members who were long
standing residents and involved 'sn the commu�ity and par�c pragrams, Esther and
Nate Wea#hers. The park could be named after#hem to recognize their
in�ol�ement with the parks. There was a lengthy discussion re�iewing all of the
s�,bmittals.
The staff suggested, and the Board agreed, to defer the recommendation of a
name to Council for a future meeting. The staff would send out a letter to seek
furtfier inp�t from the community and neighbors who expressed interest i� the
park previously and inform t�em of what choices had been submitted and
request#heir preference. Additionally �eslse Betlach, Parks Director, said she
would approach the Arts Commiss�on to explore options of incorporating some of
tne history of the area into the artwork designated for the park. Regardless af
any pending decisions on the name of the park, the Ci#y has committed to having
a memorial bench and plaque for Clyde Barfield on site at the new park.
OTHER
There was discussion regarding t�e re�ised ordinance pertaining to the Board.
Ralph Evans suggested ha�ing roll call each meeting since there are new
guidelines regarding attendance. After a discussion it was decided #hat roll call
was not necessary since tF�e mont�ly minutes lists who was in attendance or
absent. The importance of calling in if yau are unable to attend as a courtesy to
your fellow members and staff was noted.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Ralph Evans wished Sylvia Allen the best in her move to Eng�and at�d the Board
#hanked her for the good job she had done o�er the years.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Cynthia Burns to adjaurr� the November meeting, Ran
Regis seconded the motion. All were iR favor, motian carried, meeting adjoumed
at 5:30 p.m.
Signarure
NEXT REGULAR MEETfNG
DECEMBER 13, 2�Q5-�-4:30 P.M .
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