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CITY OF RENTON
Cit of Renton JUL 2 4 2009
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Board of Park Commissioners
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Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2009
Maplewood Golf Course—Alder Room
I. CALL TO ORDER
In Attendance
The following persons were present:
Members: Tim Searing, Cynthia Burns, AI Dieckman, Michael O'Donin,
Ron Regis, Larry Reymann, Troy Wigestrand
Staff: Terry Higashiyama, Sandy Pilat, Leslie Betlach, Jerry Rerecich,
Kelly Beymer, Todd Black, Terry Flatley, Bonnie Rerecich, Jim Seitz,
Shawn Daly
Guest: Pete Maas
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was noted that Shawn Daly, Senior Service Coordinator, was not listed on the
June 9, 2009, agenda. Cynthia Burns made a motion, second by Larry
Reymann, to add Shawn Daly to the agenda. All were in favor, motion carried,
the June 9, 2009, amended agenda was approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Michael O'Donin made a motion to approve the April 14, 2009, minutes as
written, second by AI Dieckman. All were in favor, motion carried, minutes
approved.
IV. BOARD COMMUNICATION
Shawn Daly was notified in January 2008 by the Law Offices of Dan Kellogg
that the Senior Center was the beneficiary of 16.2/3% of the George S. Ikuta
estate. In June 2009 Shawn Daly received further notification that the amount
due to the Senior Center will be $596,320.
Terry Higashiyama expressed her appreciation to Shawn and the Senior Center
staff for caring for their patrons and treating them like family.
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V. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
A motion was made to reappoint both Tim Searing and Ron Regis for an
additional four-year term. All were in favor, motion carried.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
Michael O'Donin made a motion to nominate AI Dieckman to serve as
Chairperson commencing with the July 14, 2009 meeting. Second by Ron
Regis. All were in favor, motion carried.
Terry Higashiyama thanked Tim Searing for a terrific job serving as
Chairperson.
VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
The Henry Moses Aquatic Center opens June 20th. Jerry Rerecich displayed a
drawing of the traffic pattern changes at the Renton Community Center
designed to improve the safety of the pool patrons.
VIII. ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
In lieu of the August 11, 2009, Parks Commission meeting, a tour will be
conducted — itinerary to be determined.
The Budget Update was tabled until the July 14, 2009, meeting and will be
discussed in length at that time.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
Leslie Betlach, Todd Black, Jim Seitz, and Connie Reckord gave a presentation
on the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan. Michael O'Donin made a motion
to adopt the Plan, second by Larry Reyman, all were in favor, motion carried. It
was noted that studies such as this, assist in obtaining grants. The Guide Map
will be available for review. Leslie Betlach thanked both the Park
Commissioners and the Non Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee for
reviewing the plan. The Plan was presented to Council on May 11, 2009, for
adoption.
Kelly Beymer stated that as of May 20, 2009, Maplewood Golf Course became
a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Maplewood is the second
municipal golf course in the state and 12th statewide to earn this distinction.
X. NEW BUSINESS
Terry Flatley mentioned the City of Renton received the Tree City USA
(TCUSA) award. Mayor Law received a letter from Chuck Turley, State
Forester, thanking Renton for their efforts.
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Terry Higashiyama mentioned that a proclamation will be read at the July 6,
2009, Council Meeting, announcing July as Parks and Recreation month.
Work is nearing completion on the City's first boardwalk located at the
Springbrook Trail. The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for June 19,
2009, at 11:00 a.m.
Todd Black gave a brief update on the Off-Leash Dog Park. A group of
volunteers will install a cedar split rail fence the weekend of June 20 and 21.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. All were
in favor, motion carried. The meeting adjourned to honor Ron Regis for his 40
years of service on the Board of Park Commissioners.
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Signature
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
July 14, 2009
City Hall
7tn Floor Conferencing Center
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