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Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2007
4:30 p.m.—Renton History Museum
I. CALL TO ORDER
Tim Searing, Chair, called to order the regular meeting of the City of
Renton Park Board at 4:30 p.m. on January 9, 2007, at the Renton History
Museum.
In Attendance
The following persons were present:
Staff: Jerry Rerecich, Kelly Beymer, Sandy Pilat, Dennis Conte, Elizabeth
Stewart, Leslie Betlach
Park Board members: Tim Searing, AI Dieckman, Ron Regis, Cynthia
Burns, Michael O'Donin
Absent Board members: Larry Reymann and Troy Wigestrand
Guests: Jean Hobart, Trails Committee
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
III. Approval of Minutes
Michael O'Donin made a motion, seconded by Ron Regis to approve the
December minutes as written. All were in favor, motion carried, minutes
approved.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Leslie Betlach introduced Jean Hobart, Non-motorized Transportation
Committee. Liz Stewart, Museum Supervisor, welcomed all in
attendance. She noted she realized the bad weather didn't make this an
opportune time to visit the museum for the first time but she would be
happy to give a tour at the end of the meeting for anyone wishing to stay.
She distributed the spring calendar of events.
V. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Jerry Rerecich, Recreation Director, gave a budget update and reviewed
the proposed fees submitted to Council for review during the budget
process and informed the members that the budget passed. He also
reviewed attendance figures and new items that were added in 2006. He
further reviewed future challenges, such as parking, the staff is reviewing.
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Resident fees will increase 2-3%, while non-resident fees will increase
10%.
VI. DISCUSSION/ACTIQN ITEMS
Dennis Conte, Facilities Supervisor, gave an update on the December storm.
The Highlands area was the worst hit area of Renton with over 2,200 without
power. The City provided shelter for approximately 74 people. The Highlands
Neighborhood Center was chosen to service the area. The staf# provided three
hot meals a day and cots for a total of eight days. This experience will serve as
an opportunity to learn and make us aware of future needs to be more
prepared and efficient.
VII. CORRESPONDENCF
Four letters were reviewed commenting on appreciating the quick clean-up
after the storm, the helpful staff at the shelter, and assistance with purchasing
and installation of a memorial bench.
VIII.INFDRMATION
Monthly status report was mailed to all members
Leslie Betlach and Kelly Beymer gave an update on the storm damage and
power outage at the golf course.
IX. ADJ�URNNfENT
Ron Regis made a motion seconded by AI Dieckman to adjourn the meeting.
All were in favor, tion carried, meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Signature
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 2007 @ 4:30 P.M.
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