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City of Renton AUG 2 � 2009
Human Services Advisory Committee C�NCLERKSOFFICE
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009 City Hall, 7th Floor
3:00 p.m. Council Conference Room
Committee members For your calendars:
present: The date of the next regular meeting is Tuesday, August 18, at 3:00 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room, 7'h Floor, Renton City Hall.
Margie Albritton
Anthony Costanti Elizabeth called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Alicia Glenwell
Charlie Gray 1. Minutes from June 16, 2009, Meetinq: It was moved, seconded and
Adria Krail carried to approve the June minutes.
Linda Smith
Elizabeth Stevens 2. Mark Gropper, Deputv Executive Director of Renton Housinq Authority,
Samantha Williams Development Plans for the Hiqhlands: The Renton Housing Authority is
working with the Community and Economic Development Division to engage
Absent: the community in the process of developing the Highlands in to a more
livable, pedestrian community that will serve elderly, disabled, and low-
Robin Jones income families. Focus meetings including elected officials will be held at
Rolf Dragseth the Highlands Neighborhood Center and other locations through late
Rob Spier August. A work session will be held August 24, 2009, to process the
feedback provided at the meetings, and .a presentation with
Staff Contacts: recommendations for a 5-10 year plan will be made to City Council on
October 26, 2009.
Karen Bergsvik
425-430-6652 3. Update on Habitat for Humanitv-Renton Project: Tim shared that this
kbergsvik@rentonwa.gov project of 41 units of housing is currently on hold. Habitat for Humanity has
Dianne Utecht not been able to pay off the land, which was a stipulation in the financing
425-430-6655 plan for breaking ground. They are currently paying approximately $20,000
dutecht@rentonwa.gov per month in interest. The bank has indicated that it may be possible to
Katie McClincy finish the project in phases and that option is currently being explored.
425-430-7555 4. Aaencv Visit: The Kiwanis group is supporting the ARISE shelter at St.
kmcclincy@rentonwa.gov Anthony's on Monday, August, 10, 2009. Opportunities are available for
Carol Allread members to help with meal preparation and cleanup.
425-430-6650
callread@rentonwa.gov 5. Communitv Services Department Information Booth: Opportunities are
available to volunteer at the Community Services Department Information
Booth at Renton River Days.
6. Summer Lunch Proqram Attendance: Dianne provided an update on the Summer Lunch Program.
A summary of data indicated that nearly 5,000 kids ages 1-18 were served in 13 days. Emerald Heights
Apartments had to discontinue the program due to staffing issues. Highlands Community Church is
enjoying great success in the program.
The meeting was ad'ourned at 5:00 p.m.
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Robin Jones,?Chair
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