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LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS INDENTURE entered into this 6th day of April , 1979
by and between the CITY OF R�NTON, a municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "Lessor" , and RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, a non-profit
corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee" ; }
W I T N E S S E T H: '
l . It is hereby agreed and acknowledged that above Lessee is duly
affiliated with the Washington State Nistorical Society pursuant to
the requirements of RCW 27 . 48 . 030 , and that the City is willing to
provide quarters unto Lessee for the storage , preservation and ex��ibit
cf historical materials pursuant to RC��� 27 . 48 . 010 et seq.
2 . Lessor hereby leases unto Lessee, for the aforestated purposes ,
the building formerly Fire Station No. 11 of the City of Renton, located
at 235 Mill Avenue South, Renton, j-�ashington, 98055 , located on the
west side of Mi11 Avenue South, more particularly described on the
attached exhibit , which is made a part hereof as if fu11y set forty�;
�ahich lease is to commence on the 15th day of April , 1979 , or as soon
thereafter as the fire station is fully vac4ted by the personnel of
the Renton Fire Department , and continue for the period of one (1) year ,
commencing on the date that is the anniversary of this lease, except
that either party may have the right to terminate this Lease upon
ninety (90) days written notice prior to the expirat�on date of such
annual lease term.
3 . Lessee agrees to pay unt� Lessor the sum of One Dollar ($1 . 00)
per year , or any portion thereof, fo.r the use and occupancy of the
aforedescribed premises . Lessee agrees to rnaintain said premises in
as good state and condition as they are now, or�inary wear and damage
by the elements or fire excepted.
4. Lessee further a�rees to have said premises open to the general
public at reasonable times and to properly post such hours on the
outside of the building. If such facilities are open to the public
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on weekends or holidays requiring special maintenance or services
of City employees , then Lessee agrees to promptly pay for such extra
cost and expenses .
5 . It is further agreed and understood that Lessee shall not assign,
let , or underlet the whole or any part of the demised premises , nor
assign this Lease or any interest therein without the prior written
consent of Lessor.
6 . Said premises shall not be used by Lessee for any other purposes
than those described hereinabove and to promote the preservation,
displ.ay and exhibit of historical materials relating to the City of
Renton, King County, and the State of Washington.
7 . Lessee agrees and covenants to use its best effors to publicize
its facilities so as to give them proper exposure to the general public .
8 . Lessee agrees to hold Lessor harmless from any and all damages ,
suits , causes of action, claims , or other actions against the City of
Renton arising out of Lessee' s occupancy of this building, except for
any acts caused strictly by the negligence of Lessor or its employees .
9 . Lessee agrees to assume and hold the Lessor harmless from any
and all amounts on account of utilities , insurance or other costs , or
any other costs of maintenance and upkeep of the subject building,
and agrees to pay those charges as they will come due. Any failure
to pay said utilities charges shall be deemed a breach of this lease .
IN [aITNESS j-JHEREOF the parties hereto set their hands at Renton,
King County, Washington, the day and year first above named.
RENTON ISTORI AL SOCIETY CITY OF REN ON ,
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I�IASTER PLAhI PROPOSAL FOR THE RENTON HISTORICAL PIUSEUhi
SECTION TOPIC
1 .0 Explanation of Master Plan Proposal .
2.0 Brief History of the Renton Historical Society and Museum.
2.1 Purpose and Goals of the Renton Historical Society and
Museum.
3.0 Services Provided by the Renton Museum.
3.1 Current Services.
3.1 .1 Operating Hours.
3.1 .2 Professional Services.
3.1 .3 Visitor Services.
3.1 .4 School Program Services.
3.1 .5 Exhibition Plans.
3.1 .6 Building Capabilities.
3.2 Planned Five Year and Long Term Services.
3.2.1 Operating Hours.
3.2.2 Professional Services.
3.2.3 Visitor Services.
3.2.4 School Program Services.
3.2.5 Exhibition Plans.
3.2.6 Building Expansion.
4.0 Operating Expenses.
4.1 1981 to Present Operating Expenses.
4.1 .1 Qetailed Operating Expenses, 1984, 1985 and 1986.
5.0 Income.
5.1 1981 to Present Income.
5.1 .1 Detailed Income, 1984, 1985 and 1986.
5.1 .2 Business/Community Support.
5.1 .3 Special Income.
5.1 .4 Fundraising Projects and Rlans.
5.2 Projected Five Year Income.
5.2.1 Membership Growth.
5.2.2 Business/Community Support.
5.2.3 Special Income.
5.2.4 Fundraising Projects and Plans.
6.0 Five Year Plan Summarization.
6.1 Paid Staff Justification.
7.0 Comparison of Renton with Other Washington Cities Which Have
a Museum
7.1 Renton.
7.1 .1 Staff Characteristics.
7.1 .2 Attendance Characteristics.
7.1 .3 Budget.
7.1 .4 Value to the Community.
7.2 Other Washington Museums.
SECTION TOPIC
8.0 Proposal Summarization.
8.1 Full City Support Proposal .
8.2 Ultimate Benefits to the Museum.
8.3 Ultimate Benefits to the City of Renton.
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SECTION 1 .0
Explanation of Master Plan Proposal
This Master Plan is being presented to the City of Renton by the Renton
Historical Society and Museum with the intent of achieving a closer
working relationship with beneficial results for both parties.
City involvement with a historical museum is not a new nor unique event.
The occasion is specifically provided for in the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW) , Title 27, Section 27.48.010.
"The storage, preservation and exhibit of historical
materials, including, but not restricted to books,
maps, writings, newspapers, ancient articles, and
tools of handicraft, antiques, artifacts, and relics
is declared to be a public project carried on for
public purpose and the legislative body of any county,
city or town may provide quarters therefore within the
territorial limits thereof and may provide funds
necessary for the operation, or otherwise provide for
the preservation of historic material . . ."
The Renton Historical Niuseum has reached a point in its growth and
development which requires the close examination of the Museum's resources
and its near and long range goals. The Board of Officers, after
consideration of these elements, has concluded that the Museum must
progress into the area of professional museum management. The unique
heritage of Renton, from the Duwamish Indians to the first settlers
through the city's industrial and economic development call for a
treatment of the highest standards. This is a major step for any museum,
and the Board feels that the City of Renton could play a crucial role in
the development of a professional museum for Renton.
This Master Plan wi�l describe the current state of affairs at the Renton
Historical Museum, outline the long range goals of the museum, and, in
Section 8.0, present a proposal for the City of Renton to consider.
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SECTION 2.0
Brief History of the Renton Historical Society and Museum
o The Renton Historical Society was founded in 1966.
o The Renton Historical Museum opened in 1972, located in the Renton
Highlands.
o The Renton Historical Museum moved to the old fire station on Mill
Avenue in 197y.
o Membership in the Renton Historical Society has grown to 958 in
1987.
SECTION 2.1
The Purpose and Goals of the Renton Historical Society and Museum
o The purpose of the Society is to bring together those people
interested in history and especially in the history of the Renton
area, and to aid in the growth of knowledge about that history.
o The purpose and goal of the Museum is to discover and collect any
material which may help to establish or illustrate the history of
the area, and to preserve those materials for the benefit of the
community.
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SECTION 3.0
Services Provided by the Renton Museum
SECTION 3.1
Current Services
o The Museum has exhibition hours, both for public viewing and
special tours.
o Archival and curatorial support is provided to care for the
collections and assist the public.
o The Museum has a commitment to support the Renton Public School
System involvement in the community's past.
o Use of the Museum facility is offered to support group meetings and
programs
o Rotating and permanent exhibits are features of the Museum.
SECTION 3.1 .1
Operating Hours, Normal and Special
0 1987 visiting hours: Tuesday and Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
o The Museum is also open Tuesday mornings for volunteer work and
special assistance to the public.
o Special requests for tours and specialized use of the facility are
accommodated whenever possible by the Museum.
SECTION 3.1 .2
Professional Services
o Archival services include preservation and care of records, papers,
scrapbooks and photographs in the Museums care.
o Curatorial services are also focused on the preservation of the
artifact collection of the Museum, as well as the upkeep of an
inventory system and the effective display of the collection.
o Assistance is given to any researchers who wish to use the �
collections, and also to private citizens who request information.
SECTION 3.1 .3
Visitor Services
o During visiting hours, docents are present to answer questions and
provide information about the history of the city, and about the
Museum.
o Volunteers continually respond to telephoned or written requests
for information about the history of Renton.
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o Outreach services are also provided for those who cannot physically
come to the Museum, in the form of travelling history boxes.
o Workshops are held at the Museum to provide technical and resource
information in response to the growing interest about historical
preservation.
o Special programs are presented for the public which cover general
interest historical topics related to the Renton and Northwest
area.
SECTION 3.1 .4
School Prooram Services
o The Society has participated with the School District in creating a
curriculum unit devoted to local community history.
o Every May, all third graders in the Renton School District tour the
hiuseum as part of the local history curriculum unit. The Museum
receives a reimbursement of fifty cents per child to support this
activity.
o Children from schools outside the Renton School District also tour
the Museum.
o On a less formal level , the Museum provides assistance to students
who have been assigned history research projects.
SECTION 3.1 .5
Exhibition Plans
o Currently, the Museum has three types of exhibits; permanent,
rotating and outside exhibits.
o Permanent exhibits consist of large, major artifacts or enduring themes
such as the pioneer kitchen. Rotating exhibits vary widely, based
on many factors, the season, special events, commemorative
occasions, and when traveling exhibits become available. The
outdoor exhibits provide some historic visibility to the public
even when the Museum is closed.
o Current exhibition plans are based on the work of two professional
exhibit designs contracted oy the Museum. Promotion Products
Incorporated has been retai�ed by the Museum while the first phase
of the Main Bay Exhibition Plan is being installed. The Main Bay
Exhibition Plan will cost a tc.tal of $120,000, of which $30,000 has
been raised.
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SECTION 3.1 .6
Building C�ipabilities
o The ��useum contains 5,000 square feet of indoor display and
activity space.
o The south wing of the building has been devoted to research and
office activities and for storage of artifacts. The Main Bay is
the primary exhibition space. The north wing contains rotating
exhibits and meeting space.
o Additional storage of artifacts is located in a utility room and in
a small basement room next to the boiler. The storage space
altogether is severely limited, ��nd many artifacts are "stored" on
display.
SECTION 3.2
Planned Five Year and Long Term Services
SECTION 3.2.1
Operating Hours, Normal and Special
o The hluseum will be open forty hours a week, with the days and hours
selected for the greatest availability to the Renton community.
With this amount of hours, annual attendance could reach 10,000.
o Plans are for the Museum to be open five to six days a week, with
professional staff present at least five days a week. o
Professional staff people will bE available to assist people who
wish to do research during the operating hours. On weekends
docents will also be available to answer general questions.
o Special events which might occur after normal hours will be covered
by volunteers, particularly evening events.
o Activities which occur on holidays or normally closed days will
also be covered by volunteers, such as the Fourth of July event.
SECTION 3.2.2
Professional Services
o In five years, the Museum will be staffed by paid personnel
consisting of a Director, an Assistant to the Director, and a
curator.
o On a staggered hiring plan, the first staff person to be hired
would be the Director followed irimFdiately by the hiring of a part
time assistant. Within three years, the part time assistant
position will become full time, and some time after the third year
a part time curator will be hired, with the position becoming full
time by the fifth year.
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o The director will provide administrative support, and the assistant
will be responsible for both archival and curatorial duties until
the curator is hired.
o Research assistance will be provided by the assistant, who will
also coordinate volunteer assistancF, o Ongoing outreach programs
will be coordinated by the director and assistant, such as
workshops, and the oral history program.
SECTION 3.2.3
Visitor Services
o Visitor services will greatly exFand during the next five years.
With professional staff in-house during normal operating hours, the
Museum will be able to accept and schedule special tour requests,
to the point of becoming an attractive stopping place for local
groups and tours.
o The Museum has made a commitment to develop better interpretive
services for the visitors, in terms of display material , better
docent training and interpretive pamphlets to supplement the
exhibits.
o Special demonstrations and works�iops will be arranged by the staff
which will enhance the learning experience of the visiting public.
SECTION 3.2.4
School Program Services
o With a paid staff, the Museum's involvement with students need no
longer be limited to once yearly visits.
o The third grade tours will continue, although the Museum will
actively publicize itself to other school districts which have
local or community history curriculum units. o The Director and
Assistant will become focal points in an extensive outreach program
to the school which will cover K-1�, particularly in 9 - 12. Also
approached will be community colleyes and even local universities.
o In the Renton School District the h�useum will provide encouragement
for student involvement in museum ar�d historical activities. There
will be more teacher orientation, in-class lectures, and possibly
further enhancement of curriculum moterials.
o The Museum will also approach vocational schaols, community
colleges and universities to develop an internship program which
will provide interested students with hands on experience in the
fields of public history and museology.
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SECTION 3.2.5
Exhibition Plans
o The primary goal in the Museum's five year plan is to finish the
Main Bay Exhibition Plan, which is currently in work.
o k'ith the addition of a professional staff, secondary goals are to
provide better rotating exhibits, with a higher standard of
interpretation.
o The Museum plans to work closer with other organizatians to create
exhibits which are of interest to the general community, such as
organizational anniversaries, city observations, and highlights of
histories of local clubs and service organizations.
o Finally, the Museum plans to create a historic walking tour which
will take visitors outside the Museum to experience how history has
survived into the present.
SECTION 3.2.6
Building Expansion
o The next five years must see an expansion in the storage facilities
of the Museum. Ideally exhibition space could be designed into any
expansion the Museum will undergo.
o Current five year plans call for an additional room to be built
adjoining the Museum at the rear of the current structure. This
would be a two story addition which would add 3000 square feet;
1500 square feet for an upstairs storage area, and the rest for
display space.
o The Society Board has discussed the possibility of a bond issue
which could assist in the search for more space, but those plans
have not been clearly defined.
o As an interim measure, auxiliary exhibition space located in public
areas will be sought.
o Fifteen year plans call for a new Museum building complex.
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SECTION 4.0
Operating Expenses
o The following charts depict the expenditures by the Renton
Historical Society in support of both the Society and the Museum.
The expenditures have risen from $6,854 in 1981 to $16,559 in 1986.
o The focus for the past two years has been in the development and
expansion of the Museum's exhibits, especially in relation to the
new exhibit plan.
o The office area has been remodeled and office equipment procured to
support the increased activity in both membership and collections
management.
SECTION 4.1 .
1981 to Present Operating Expenses
o See chart 4.1 .
SECTION 4.1 .1
Detailed Operating Expenses, 1984, 1985 and 1986
o See chart 4.l .la, 4.l .lb, and 4.l .lc.
o See Financial Summary Appendix
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SECTION 5.0
Income
o Through increased focus by the Society on fundraising and
membership drives, the income of the Renton Historical Society and
Museum has risen steadily each year. Income in 1986 reached a high
of $23,826.
o The income of the Society has been greatly supplemented by interest
from the three grants it has received and placed in accounts while
work on the Main Bay Exhibit Plan for whic�� they are allocated
progress.
o A mainstay of the Society's income is in the variety of inemberships
offered. P1embership in the Society has grown steadily, with a
ninety percent renewal rate.
o A list of the business grants and donations is available.
SECTION 5.1
1981 to Present Income
o See chart 5.1 .
SECTION 5.1 .1
Detailed Income, 1984, 1985 and �986
o See chart 5.l .la, 5.l .lb and 5.l .lc.
o See Financial Summary Appendix
SECTION 5.1 .2
Busi ness/Cor�nuni ty Support
o The Museum enjoys a high level of visibility within the business
community, with 108 current business members. .
o The Museum, through its special programs and events, strives to
achieve a high level if visibility to the general public. The
Museum has received the benefit of a good relationship with the
local newspaper, and occasionally with the Seattle Times. Well
publicized events generally have good support from the general
public.
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SECTION 5.1 .3
Special Income
o Currently, the Museuro counts as special income such monies earned
from activities other than membership, fundraising and normal
donations.
o At this time, the Renton School District reimbursement program for
the third grade school tours is considered special income.
o Block grants, another form of special income, have not been
received in the past five years, but their availability and
applicability is continuously monitored by the Society Board.
o Without professional staff, the Museum has �ifficulty qualifying
for funds from museum and historical granting agencies.
SECTION 5.1 .4
Fundraising Projects and Plans
o The Society has just completed its major fundraising project for
1987, a historical fashion show and luncheon. With 219 attendees,
the event raised $1 ,600 for the Society and Museum.
o A secondary event will be held in December; an Old-fashioned
Children's Christmas.
o Plans for 1988 are not yet firm, but under consideration are a
Dinner/Auction event, a raffle and several other major events.
o Continuing fundraising plans are centered around the Society's
involvement and participation in local events, such as the Fourth
of July and Renton River Days.
o In-house projects include obtaining more books for the Gift Shop
area and postcards.
SECTION 5.2
Projected Five Year Income
o See Financial Summary Appendix.
o Without staff, income growth projections remain at current 15%
growth rate.
o With staff, income growth projections are at a 20% growth rate per
year.
SECTION 5.2.1
Membership Growth
o The Museum plans to actively and strongly pursue increased
membership in the Society and Museum on a year round basis.
o In five years, the goal is to have 1 ,500 individual or family
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members (@ $5.00 and $8.00) , and 200 life members (@ $100.00).
o Dues levels will be reviewed yearly to ensure consistency with the
current economy.
o Increased publicity and public awareness of the Society and Museum,
not just events, will also be a major goal .
SECTION 5.2.2
Business/Community Support
o Continuous involvement in the business and community of Renton is a
long standing goal of the Society and Museum.
o In five years the Museum plans to have 100 active business
memberships (@ $25.00) , and additional sponsorship from those
business for special events and exhibits.
o Within five years, the Society will reevaluate the business
membership program for addition of new business categories, such as
Corporate membership at $100.00 etc.
o The Museum will conduct a yearly publicity drive, designed to bring
the Museum to the attention of potential business members.
SECTION 5.2.3
Special Income
o No change is planned in considering the Renton School District
reimbursement program as special income.
o Block Grants remain a potential source of income, although a
specific amount cannot be calculated as a five year goal .
o Specialized funding is also under consideration, such as foundation
grants an� possible Centennial funds.
SECTION 5.2.4
Fundraising Projects and Plans
o Five year fundraising plans continue to include one major
fundraising event each year. A second yearly event will be
contingent on the scope of the primary event.
o The director will be responsible for actively seeking and applying
for grant monies from foundations, businesses, and granting
agencies. At least one grant a year will be submitted, for
projects to be determined at the time.
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SECTION 6.0
Five Year Plan Surmnarization
o The Museum will be open 40 hours a week.
o The museum will be run by professional staff: Director, Assistant
to the Director, and Curator.
o Increased outreach and educational programs will be developed.
o Professional exhibits will be installed at the Museum, along with
improved interpretive services.
o The Museum will encourage increased involvement with the public
school system.
o Museum facilities and space will expand to accommodate the planned
increased activities and exhibits.
o Increased publicity and community involvement will be a focus of
the Museum's public relations.
o The Museum has a goal of continuous membership growth, to 1 ,500
individual , 200 life and 100 business members in 1991 .
o Fundraising programs will be strengthened and increased emphasis
will be placed on grant and matching funds applications.
SECTION 6.1
Paid Staff Justification
The Museum, operating with solely volunteer effort, has seen
continuous but slow growth. It takes considerable effort to manage
a historical museum, and to move it from a randorn collection of
antiques to a meaningful institution which represents the
community. Volunteer burnout is a common problem and little can be
done to alleviate it without the management and level distribution
of those volunteer efforts. The Renton Museum sees the addition of
staff personnel as the catalyst for renewing those resources, as
well as the firm basis of achieving professional standards for the
I�luseum.
Equally important, staff personnel will bring the expertise and
talents necessary for successful applications for grant monies. A
well selected staff can aid enormously in the financial growth, and
proper investment of that growth, for the Museum.
The staff will have the following responsibilities, either directly
assigned, or in the role of coordinator for volunteer efforts:
Direct application for grants
Outreach to schools
- curriculum
- traveling boxes
- internships
Public relations speaking
- community outreach
- applications for sponsorship
- fundraising
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Coordinating workshops
Coordinating travelling exhibits
Managing museum collections
Coordinating volunteer assistance
Monitor attendance and membership trends
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SECTION 7.0
Comparison of Renton With Other Washington Cities
Having a Museum of Comparable Size and Operation
SECTION 7.1
Renton
SECTION 7.1 .1
Management Characteristics
The Museum is governed by the Board of Officers, and the daily
operations are overseen by the Director of the Museum, currently a
non-paid position. The Museum uses the serv�ces of personnel
donated by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) for
basic museum functions such as janitorial duties and also some
curatorial activities. The Society has a strong volunteer program
with a sizable number of its members willing to help in soroe
capacity with the Museum commitments. These volunteers and the
members of the Board participate in all activities related to the
Society and Museum: social committees, fund raising, clean up and
maintenance projects, secretarial duties, newsletters and notices,
and standard office duties.
The Board of Officers, with the responsibilities of policy and goal
setting, has a wide variety of background and experience. Some
Officers are retired business persons, tamiliar with the history of
Renton from their own experiences. Other Officers have a scholarly
interest in preserving the history of ttie city and people. Some of
the Officers work full time, others are able to devote time during
the day to supporting the Museum's activities. All have an active
commitment to make the Museum a successful , important and
professional institution.
SECTION 7.1 .2
Attendance Characteristics
See chart 7.1 .
On a state wide level , most museums find difficulties in informing
the public about their availability, function and importance.
Success in heightened public awareness is often successfully
achieved through the museum taking an active part in the daily
concerns of the community. Through involvement comes increased
publicity, and the opportunity to inform the community of the
museum's role as collector, preserver and educator. The Renton
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Museum, as a member of the Western Museum Association, has a body
of research and experience to draw on when addressing the issue of
increased community awareness.
Renton, as an essentially working class city, presents a challenge
in informing the public about the Museum, and drawing them to the
Museum. Increased efforts at publicity, longer operating hours and
higher professional exhibit standards will aid in attracting the
public and ensuring return visits.
SECTION 7.1 .3
Budget
o See Financial Summary Appendix
o The Renton Museum receives no direct fundino from the City of
Renton.
SECTION 7.1 .4
Value to the Community
Museums, with primary goals of collecting, preserving and
educating, provide a unique cultural and civic service. Museums
are not cemeteries of historical facts, but rather institutions
which instruct, interest and intrigue.
Local historical museums fulfill a vital need for community
identity. Large metropolitan museums often give superficial
treatment to outlying areas, and the local museum supplements the
larger geographic picture by focusing on the immediate vicinity.
Along with community identity, such a museum can supply local
meaning and context for the events of the past, as well as
establishing a foundation of community pride. Additionally, such a
museum can provide local economic benefits as a tourist attraction,
or may even have a positive effect in revitalizing older areas in
spearheading restoration efforts.
SECTION 7.2
Other Washington Museums.
(Data provided by the King County Office of Historic Preservation)
Whatcom Museum of History and Art
- Museum is a city department.
- Municipal funding $377,000 annually, which is 65-70� of total
budget.
- Museum Comnission voted into city charter in 1945, appointed by
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mayor, and city council . Does planning, policy, budget review
and hiring.
- Employees are not civil service.
- City population is 45,OOG.
Anacortes Museum
- Museum is a city department, begun in 1954.
- Museum funding is $40,000 annually.
- Museum Board oversees operation.
- Employees are civil service.
- City population is 10,000.
Museum of History and Industry
- Museum has been private nonprofit contractor with the city of
Seattle since 1945.
- Museum funding fron► the city of Seattle is $152,000 annually.
- Employees are hired by the Museum.
- Population served is 465,000
Fart Nisqually Museum
- Museum is a function of Tacoma Metropolitan Park District.
- Museum funding is $90,000 annually.
- The Parks District is governed by a five person elected
commission.
- Employees are N�blic employees of the Park District.
- City population is 200,000 plus.
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SECTION 8.0
Proposal Summarization
To date, the City of Renton has provided support to the Renton
Historical Society and Museum in the form of low facility rent,
payment of utilities, and facility and grounds upkeep.
The Museum would like to see the City of Renton further involved as
an active partiner in the proposed growth of the Museum.
Achievement of the Museum's five year goals requires the assistance
of professionol staff. The proposal which the Museum herein
presents is oirectly geared to aquiring that staff. The proposal
is purposely in outline form so that the City and the Museum can
come to the best mutual proposition.
SECTION 8.1
Full City Support Proposal
This proposition recommends that the City of Renton take full
charge of the operations of the Renton Museum. The City would be
in charge of hiring all staff and overseeing all operations. As
governing body, the City would also set the policies and procedures
for museum manayement. A starting point for the City would be the
guidelines as laid out in the current five year plan. Additional
guidance and representation of community interest could be
contained on a Museum Board, similar to the Library Board.
The Renton Historical Society, as an interested party to the Museum
activities, could function in a "Friends of the Museum" advisory
and fundraisiny capacity, but would no longer be involved in
directing oper�tions.
For references of operating expenses, refer to charts 4.1 , 4.l .la,
4.l .lb, and �.l .lc.
For references of income, refer to charts 5.1 and 5.l .la, 5.l .lb,
and 5.l .lc.
Salary esti�ates, using industry standards provided by the King
County Office of Historic Preservation and the hiring schedule
outlined in Section 3.2.2, would be as follows:
1988 Full time Director $ 18,000
Part time Assistant to $ 5,000
Director (partial year) ----------
$ 23,000
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198� Full time Director $ 18,500
Part time Assistant to $ 7,000
Director ----------
� 25,500
19�0 Full time Director $ 19,000
Full time Assistant to $ 10,000
Director ----------
$ 29,000
1y91 Full time Director $ 19,500
Full time Assistant to $ 10,250
Director
Part time Curator $ 7,500
$ 37,250
1992 Full time Director � 20,000
Full time Assistant to $ 10,500
Director
Full time Curator � 15,000
$ 45,500
These fugures represent current industry standards, and include a
standard 2.4 percent raise per year. Benefit and insurance
packages are not included in these figures. Employees of the City
of Renton may require a different pay scale if they are hired as
civil servants.
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SECTION 8.2
Ultimate Benefits to the Museum
o Increased professional exhibits and standards, leading to
application for accreditation by the American Museum Association.
o A museum containing professional staff is more highly qualified for
receiving and managing grant monies from granting institutions.
o Involvement of the City to support professional staff will relieve
the volunteers from the administrative duties of the museum,
freeing them for more public oriented activities.
o A director will provide better coordination for various activities
and continuity in achieving goals.
SECTION 8.3
Ultimate Benefits to the City of Renton
o The City will have increased or total involvement in developing the
museum as a potential attraction for visitors to the City of
Renton.
o An additional revenue generating facility could be added to the City's
departments, or at the very least, continue as a self supporting
institution.
o The City will share in increased public relations, sharing in the
traditions of the community and creating pride in Renton's past.
o The City will assist in creating additional educational
opportunities for the school children of Renton.
o The City will gain a secure and professional repository for city
historical documents and photographs.
o Renton will enjoy increased status as a city willing to involve
itself with a successful and growing museum, which is one of the
largest in King County, and already recognized as one of the best
organized and developed.
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RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
DISBURSEMENTS
25000 25000
20000-- --20000
15000-- --15000
� •� 16559 •� <
� lODDO-- 13B61 --1OD00 �
�• 9436 ��
50D0-- --SD00
.. 6854 6627 7124 ..
� 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 �
YEAR
RHS�
� CHART 4. 1
RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
DISBURSEMENTS 1984
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $ 7, 124
1400D 140D0
1 ZOOD-- --12000
1 DOOD-- --l 000D
� SODD-- --8000 �
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2381 Z151
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CHART 4.l . la
, RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
DISBURSEMENTS 1985
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: 3 9. 436
14D00 14000
12000-- •-1200D
10000-- --10000
u� 8000-- --80D0 �n
< <
� 6000-- --6000 �
4D00-- 3634 3543 --4000
2000-- --2000
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RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
DISBURSEMENTS 1986
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $ 16, 559
14000 14000
12000-- --12000
�� 10713 ��
10000-- --10000
cn 6000-- --8000 cn
� �
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J •� •- J
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a000-- --a000
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Z000-- --2000
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GHART 4.l . ic
RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
INCOME
30D00 3D000
25D00-- --25000
.. 26128 ..
200D0-- 24826 --20000
.. 23788 ..
�n �� �� cn
� 15000-- --15000 �
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1U00D-- --1DD00
:; 12867 ::
500D-- 9816 9B84 --5000
� 1981 1982 19B3 1984 1985 1986 �
YEAR
RHS1
CHART S. 1
RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
INCOME 1984 I
TOTAL INCOME: � 26. 128 ',
1500D ��+n�'.' '
15000
12000-- --12000 �i,
9D00-- --900D
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4332 ��
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CHART S.1 .la
RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
INCOME 1985
TOTAL I NCOME: � 23. 7@8
14000� 14000
12000-- 11360 --12000
10000-- --1D000
cn 8000-- --8000 cn
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RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
INCOME 1986
TOTA� I NCOME: � 24, 826
14000 -14000
� 12453 "
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10000-- --10000 I�
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4000-- 3563 --4000
2000-- --2000
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY APPENDIX
Attached are yearly statements for the years 1984, 1985, and 1986.
Over the past eight years, the income of the museum has grown at a
rate of slightly under 15 percent (the Boeing Grant of $21 ,000 is
not included in the income figures used to arrive at standard
growth, as it was granted for a unique project. ) Without the
addition of staff, it is estimated that the rate of growth would
remain the same. Projected income for the next five years at the
same rate would be as follows:
1988 $ 23,573
1989 $ 27,108
1990 $ 31 ,174
1991 $ 35,850
1992 $ 41 ,227
With the addition of staff devoted to the administrative and public
oriented functions of the Museum, the rate of income is expected to
rise to 20 percent per year. Projected income for the next five
years at that higher rate would be as follows:
1988 $ 25,669
1989 $ 30,802
1990 $ 36,962
1991 $ 44,354
1992 $ 53,224
The final chart in this Appendix details the entire financial
position of the Renton Historical Society and h1useum for the past
six year.
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RENTO�I HISTORICAL SOCIETY �
� � � ��_...�� � . AND MUSEUM .
235 MILL AVENUE SOUTH • RENTON WA 98055 • TELEPHONE 255-2330
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR YEAR 1984
CASH 1�-31-83
Peoples Bank $ 7,269,2p
First Federal Savings & Loan 14,033.36 $21,302.56
RECEIPTS
Annual Dues 1,957•50
Life Memberships 900.00
Business & Organization Dues 1,475.00
Memorials 895.00
Donations 14,697.02
Gift Shop 1,092•75
Fund Raising Pro�ects 1,400.82
Photos, Other Misc. $6$,75
$23,286.84
INTEREST EARNED
Peoples Bank 465.10
Community Bank 464.86
First Federal Savings & Loan 1,911.42
2,841.38
26,128.22 .
DISBURSEMENTS
Office expense including telephone,
postage, supplies, equipment,
repairs and bank service 2,381.36
Insurance 298.00
Maintenance and Supplies 968.88
Prof. development, Dues, oral
histories 542.00
Gift Shop Purchases 383.23
Fund Raising Expense 399•�5
New Exhibits and Upkeep 640.40
Photos, Tapes 1,511.46 ( 7,124.38)
CASH 12-31-84
Peoples Bank 11,016.24
Community Bank 7,464.86
First Federal Savings & Loan 21,825.30 •
$40,306.40
�ENTOP� HISTORICA�. SC)CIETY
�� � � � A►ND MUSEUfl��
235 MILL AVENUE SOUTH • RENTON WA 98055 • TELEPHONE 255-2330
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR YEAR 1985
CASH 12-31-84
Peoples Bank $11,016.24
CommunityBank 7,464.86
First Federal Savings & Loan 21,825•3� $40,306.40
RECEIPTS
Annual Dues 2,788.00
Life Memberships 1,100.00
Business & Organization Dues 1,375.00
Memorials 930.00
Donations 11,468.60
Gift Shop E09•5�
Fund Raising Pro�ects 1,372.21
Photos, other misc. 818.46
- $20,461.77 .
INTEREST E�'�RNED
Peoples Bank 4p9,5(
Community Bank 1,103.65
First i�ederal Savings & Loan 1,814.55
3,327•76
DISBURSEMENTS
Office Expense 3,548.37
Insurance (check voided 1986) 350.00
Maintenance and Supplies 406.82
Prof. development, dues, oral
histories (($,29
Gift Shop Purchases 152,2p
Fund Raising Expense 1,055•69
New Exhibits & Upkeep 1,970.32
Photos 1,285.31 (9,�+37.00)
CASH 12-31-85
Peoples Bank (,(5p,57
Community Bank 20,868.51
First Federal Savings & Loan 27,139•85
$54,658.�3
���11'C��� HIST��RI�AL S��IET�'
����.,r �-� �. ���...�� , . AIl1D M US E!J�'�i� ,
235 Mi�L AVENUE SOUTH � RENTON WA 98055 • TELEPH4NE 255-2334
�TATEMENT OF 1�ECEZFTS AND DISBURBEMENTS FOR YEAR 19$6
CASH 12-'?�-85
Peopl�s Bank � 6,650.57
Cottunur�ity Bank 20,$68.51
First Federal Savings & Loan 27,13g.85 �54,b5$,93
RECEIPTS
Annual Dues 2,697.Op
Life Memberships 2,300.00
Business & Organization Dues 1�325.00
Memorials �,,�,�Z.4t}
Donations 22,267.23
Gif t Shop ��}$.��j
Fund Raising Pro�ects 741.35
Photc�s , Other Misc. 171.Q3 "
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Peop1�.:, Bank 214.54
Com,riu�; , ty Bank 1,4$2.50
Firsi, , .:deral Sav:i1;;;.: & Loan 1,866.19
3,563.33
Insui•�..aca check lyts•; voided 350.00 350.00
25,17�+.93
DISBtTRs E�•i���oTs .
Offic�: expertse including telephone,
pa:�tage, supplzes, equipment,
re�airs and bank service 2,97R.17
Mainter�ance and Sup1�lies 410.30
Prof'. �ievelopment, Du�s, oral
l�-i:,taries $�#3.90
Gif t �i�op Purchases 1,031.69
Fund l;;�ising Expen�� 654.91
New l�;r.l�ibits and Ii,lt��p 521.09
Phato., , tapes 418.67
Prof'. t��lan for new � �xpanded exhibits 9,$OO.Od (16,659.73)
CASH 12-:31-f36 '
Peopl�s Bank $,�17.0$ •
Con��nu��i.ty Bank 29,351.01
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
August 3, 1987 Municipal Building
Monday, 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Barbara Y. Shinpoch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and
called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF THOMAS W. TRIMM, Council President; NANCY L. MATHEWS, JOHN W.
COUNCIL MEMBERS REED, RICHARD M. STREDICKE, ROBERT J. HUGHES, EARL
CLYMER. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECONDED BY HUGHES, ABSENT
COUNCIL MEMBER KEOLKER BE EXCUSED. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, Mayor; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City
ATTENDANCE Attorney; MICHAEL W. PARNESS, Administrative Assistant; MAXINE E.
MOTOR, City Clerk; LT. GARRY ANDERSON, Police Department.
PRESS Phil Emanuel, Valley Daily News
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY TRIMM, SECONDED BY HUGHES, COUNCIL APPROVE
COUNCIL MINUTES THE COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 27, 1987, AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
1987 Population City Clerk reported official Renton population of 35,360 as of 4/1/87 (used
for allocation of State revenue); Renton population for 4/1/86 - 34,460 and
4/1/85 - 34,030. Information on file with City Clerk.
Claim: Puget Sound Claim for damages in the amount of $452.90 filed by Puget Sound Power and
Power and Light Light Company, Bellevue, for broken power line allegedly caused by City
Company, CL-29-87 water maintenance crew digging at 1819 Ferndale Avenue NE (OS/22/87).
Refer to Citv Attornev and insurance service.
Renton Historical Society Mayor Shinpoch presented Renton Historical Society plan for operation and
finance of Renton Museum by City of Renton. Refer to Communitv Services
Committee for review and report back to Council.
MOVED BY TRIMM, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Letter was read from Public Works Director Richard C. Houghton advising
LID: 333, North First that as of 5:00 p.m, on August 3, 1987, a petition containing signatures
Street Utility representing 48.72% of properties to be served has been received to initiate a
Undergrounding local improvement district to underground electrical utilities on North First
Street from Burnett Avenue to Park Avenue. Since 50% of all property
owners must sign to initiate an LID, the petition does not meet validation
requirements.
John Giuliani, 812 North First Street, reported that as of this date, he has
obtained signatures representing over 50% of property owners in the proposed
local improvement district. He reiterated information provided by Puget
Power and City staff regarding proposed costs to underground electrical
utilities: $1500 for street undergrounding with remaining costs fluctuating
depending upon cost to extend lines from the residence to the point of
connection for an overall total estimate of $2500 per residence. Dennis
Lensegrav, representing Puget Power, confirmed cost estimates, valid for a
90-day period; and City Attorney Warren indicated that because bids have
been let for the overlay project on North First and work has commenced,
delay of that project must not extend beyond August 24, the date established
for public hearing to consider the proposed undergrounding LID. MOVED
BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY REED, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS AND ADVANCE TO ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS. CARRIED.
Wavs and Means Ways and Means Vice-Chair Clymer presented a report recommending the
Committee following resolution for reading and adoption:
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For.Us�e"�By City Clerk's Office Only
A. I . 1��. � `
AGENDA ITEM
RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ss�ssssa=asassa�ssffia=asam�aaaxasaaa��s=a:m=as=smxam�aas�s�a�s==�aassaas�a:ma==oassasassma=
SUBMITTIN6
Dept./Div./Bd./Cortm. FXPf'jj�'IVP For Agenda Of Auqust 3, 1987
(Meeting Date)
Staff Contact Mike Parness
(Name) Agenda Status:
SUBJECT: Renton Historical Society Plan for Consent X
operation and finance of the Renton Museum by Public Hearing
Correspondence
Cit�of Rentnn Ordinance/Resolution
Old Business
Exhibits: (Legal Descr. , Maps, Etc.)Attach New Business
Letter dated 7/28/87 and Renton Study Session
q, Historical Museum Proposal
Other
B.
. �. Approval :
Legal Dept. Yes_ No_ N/A_
COUNCIL ACTION RECOMMENDED: Refer tc� Finance Dept. Yes_ No_ N/A_
Community Services Committee for review and Other Clearance
�annrt (�ack tn Counri 1
FISCAL IMPACT:
Expenditure Required $ �unt $ Appropriation- $
Budgeted Transfer Required
SUMMARY (Background information, prior action and effect of implementation)
(Attach additional pages if necessary. )
PARTIES OF RECORD/INTERESTED CITIZENS TO BE CONTACTED:
SUBMIT THIS COPY TO CITY CLERK BY NQON ON THURSDAY WITH DOCUMENTATION.
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RENTON HISTORICAL S4CIETY
�.�E.� � � �... AND MUSEUM
235 MILL AVENUE SOUTH • RENTON WA 98055 • TELEPHONE 255-2330
Juiy 28, 1987 � ►�r�;`: ~_�``�n
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Mrs. Barbara Shin och /�- � -
The Honorable Mayor `l u�~ ? g ��8�
City of Renton
The Honorable Members
City Council
City of Renton
At the special meeting of the Renton Historical Society
held on July 22, 1987, the members voted to accept the
proposal of the Executive Board that we approach the City
of Renton Administration and Members of the Renton City:
- Council with a plan for operation and finance of the Renton
Museum by the City of Renton.
We are enclosing copies of the five-year plan developed by
the Society and submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
♦%`G-�-J'
Beatrice Mathewson
President
BM:lg
Enclosures - 12
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1Q�2�78 Page 2
Public Hearing Continued
Proposed Street City Council if City could not open the street or if not owned
Vacation by City; Attorney advising City can vacate without fee to clear
Portion Lind NW title. Public Works Director Gonnason discussed streets in
area, noting steepness �nd that present development is minimum not
to City standards. Public Works Director noted access to the
property via NW 2nd Pla�e and NW 2nd Street and those streets
would be required to be improved to acceptable standards ,by builder.
Gonnason noted that application had been re�eived for building
permit. Councilman Stredicke recalled Honeydew Apartment develop-
ment where developer was entitled to zoning once application made
for building; being confirmed by Attorney. Public Works Director
Gonnason discussed environmental impact procedure and traffic cir-
culation problems `�n regard to improvement of north/south streets
which could require improvements due to additional traffic,
especially in the event of frost/snow when NW 2nd St. or Place
would not be passable. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND STREDICKE, HEARING
Street Vacation BE CLOSED. CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, STREET
Petition VACATION PETITION AS REQUESTED 8E DENIED. ROLL CALL: 4-AYE:
Denied CLYMER, SHANE, STREDICKE, PERRY; ONE N0: TRIMM, MOTION CARRIED.
Recess MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES.
CARRIED. Council recessed� at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20
p.m. ROLL CALL: CLYMER, TRIMM, SHANE, SHINPOCH, STREDICKE AND
PERRY.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been pasted
Towing and published, Mayor Pro tem Clymer opened the public hearing to
Ordinance consider an ordinance relating to and providing for the licensing,
regulation, standards and contractual services of vehicle wrecker
and towing service; fixing rates and charges, providing for denial
of issuance of licenses and defining offenses and prescribing
penalties. City Clerk Mead reported the ordinance was placed
on first reading June 26, 1978 and public hearing set on August
28, 1978 upon recommendation of the Public Safety Comnittee.
Continued Attorney Mike Nanis, 405 S. 4th St. , representing Banker's Towing,
noted insufficient time for review of the revised ordinance and
reported objection to provisions of the ordinance that would put
all but one towing company� out of business and be in violation
of the anti-trust laws, calling attention to Sections 11 , 12 and
17. City Attorney Warren noted no restrain� of trade by the
ordinance. Robt. Willaimson, 717 Sunset Blvd. N.E. , representing
Skyway Towing, reported those persons in the industry had not
reviewed the revised ordinance. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE,
Hearing CONTINUE HEARING FOR TWO WEEKS. CARRIED. Upon inquiry by Council-
Continued to man Stredicke, Public Safety Comnittee Chairman Trimm reported
10/16/78 meeting with the towing industry four times. MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMEN Upon request of the Renton Historical Society President Ethel
Comnunit.y Service Telban, report was read from the Community Services Comnittee
Comnittee Report � recommending that the City retain ownership of the existing fire
Old Fire Station station when vacated, but that the Administration be authorized
Lease to negotiate a lease arrangement providing for use of the building
Recomnendations by the Renton Historical Society for a nominal fee (comparable to
Historical Present lease in Highlands) and including: Maintenance and renova-
Society tion costs to be borne by the Historical Society; hold harmless
clause; liability insurance. The report requested the Administra-
tion take timely action so that the Society may meet its November
deadline for grant application to assist in remodeling.
City Records The Community Services Committee report also recomnended storage
Storage space be provided in the fire station for City records as requested
by the City Clerk. The report also recomnended that the RAYS
request for space be referred to the Administration and Parks
Director to lend assistance, as possible,with report back to Council .
MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, COUNCIL CONCUR IN COMMITTEE
REPORT. Councilman Perry inquired as to nominal fee for Historical
Society, being advised by Miss Telbnn of the $1 .00 fee for Highlands.
Upon inquiry, Councilwoman Shinpoch explained functions of Renton
Area Youth Services. MOTION CARRIED.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 2, 1978 Municipal Building
Monday, 8: 00 P . M. Council Chambers
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro tem Earl Clymer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
and called the Renton Ci�y Council meeting to order.
ROLL CALL OF EARL CLYMER, THOMAS W. TRIhM1, CHARLES F. SNANE, BARBARA Y.
COUNCIL SHINPOCH, RICHARD M. STREDICKE, GEORGE J. PERRY. MOVED BY
SHINPOCH, SECOND PERRY, ABSENT GOUNCILWOMAN PATRICIA M. SEYMOUR-
THORPE BE EXCUSED. CARRIED.
CITY OFFICIALS LAWRENCE WARREN, City Attorney; GWEN MARSHALL, Finance Direetor;
DEL MEAD, City Clerk; WARREN GONNASON, Public Works Director;
GORDON Y. ERICKSEN, Planning Director; JOHN WEBLEY, Parks and
Recreation Director; CAPT. JAMES PHELAI�, Police Rep. ; RICHARD
GEISSLER, Fire Chief.
PRESS GREG ANDERSON, Renton RecordaChro�icle.
MINUTE APPROVAL MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND STREDICKE, COUNGIL APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25, 1978 AS PREPARED. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and
published, Mayor Pro tem Clymer opened the public hearing continued
Street Vacation from September 25, 1978 to cansider the proposed vacation of a
Portion of portion of Lind Ave. NW between lots 58 and 59 and NW 2nd Place
Lind Ave. NW at and NW 2nd St. Councilwaman Shinpo�h left the Chambers as she'is
NW 2nd a resident of area and due to appearance of fairness. Petitions
'were filed with t�he �ity Clerk bear-�ng .214 signatures and 33
signatures opposing the vacation of portion of Lind NW between
NW 2nd P1 . and NW 2nd St. and any high density construction.
City Attorney Warren at the request of Council Members, stated that
only the street as posted and publisl�ed could be conaidered for
vacation, which was the subject for the present hearing; not any
discussion of zoning or multi-f�mii,� construction. Attorney
Robert McBeth representing lakevi�w Towers Associates, Renton,
explained the street was portion of p�la� dedicated in 1895 by N H
Latimer; that state law at that ti��e stipulated that if the street
was not opened wi�hin five years it� r�re�ted back to the property
owner; Latimer rededicated the land but had sold the property;
therefore, title is clouded and mus� be cl�ared by street vacation
or court of law in order to obtain title insurance or financing
on the property. At the request of Councilman Stredicke, Planning
Director Ericksen explained zoning of R-3 for lot 59 and R-4 for
Lot 58 surrounded by G-6000 and S-1 .
Continued Persons present making cornntents and opposing the street vacation:
Margaret Feaster, 264 Stevens Ave. NW; Barbara Little 264 Maple
Ave. NW, addressed Mr. Duncan, builder, who advised the 86 unit
apartments could not be constructed without the street vacation.
Mrs. Little spoke for area residents and offered help with costs of
opening that portion of Lind NW in order t� assist `4rs. Melcher and
assure that the fire truck has access. �eor°ge Hallberg, 266 Lind
NW; Mrs. Melcher, 304 NW 2nd; Robin Little, 264 Maple Ave. NW and
Oliver Torkelson, 306 NW 2nd, both advised Lind NW between NW 2nd
Place and NW 2nd Street has been open and used as a dirt road until
recently blocked by the Melchers. Les Sample, 610 Stevens Ave. NW and
Jane Gavin, 265 Lind Ave. NW, inquired as to payment of needed street
improvements, being advised the contractor would be responsible for
improving his side roadway including curbs and gutters for Stevens,
Maple and NW 2nd P1 . to proposed vacation. Rod Sletten, 255 Lind
NW, and Barbara Little requested traffic study plan for �rea
before any vacation and also that environmental impact statement
be filed. Leon Little, 261 Maple NW; Bill Gavin 265 Lind NW.
Continued Councilman Shane noted cars cannot pass on Lind Ave. because of
narrowness of street; also noting steepness of area, Councilman
Perry inquired re appropriateness of the street vacation before the
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COMP•1UNITY SERVICES COMi�IITTEE
COP�tMITTEE REPORT
OCTnBER 2 , 1978
USE OF OLD FIRE STATION
A. The Community Services Committee recommends that the City
retain oTJanership of the existing fire station when vacated ,
but that the Administration be authorized to necrotiate a
lease arrangement to provide for use of the building by
the Renton Historical Society for a nominal fee . Such
lease should be comparable to the present lease in the
Highlands and should include :
l. *�Iaintenance and renavati�n costs to be barne by the
Historical Socie-tv� .
2 . Hold harmless clause to limit City liability.
3 . Liability insurance to be maintained by the Historical
Society,
Concurrence and timely action by the Administration is
recommended so that the Society may meet its November
deadline for a qrant application to assist in the necessary
remodeling.
B. The Community Services Co*nmittee also recommends that storage
space be provided in the fire station as per the request of
the City Clerk 's office. The Society and the Clerk 's office
have discussed suitable arrangements which should be easily
formalized tY�rough lease negatiations .
C. The Comrnunity Services Committee also met u�ith I�1s . �Tune Leonard
of RAYS to discuss a request by that organization for space in
in the fire station. In that matter, the Committee recommends
that the RAYS request be referred to the Administration and
the Parks Director for investigation to lend assistance as
possible, with a report back to Council.
Patricia Seymour-Thorpe Richard Stredicke
Chairwoman
Thomas Trimm
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