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Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2010
4:30 p.m. — City Hall — 7t" floor Conferencing Center
I. CALL TO ORDER
In Attendance
The following members were present:
Members: Cynthia Burns, Mike O'Donin,Troy Wigestrand, AI Dieckman, Larry
Reymann
Staff: Terry Higashiyama, Sandy Pilat, Leslie Betlach, Kelly Beymer,Terry Flatley,
Marty Wine, Bonnie Rerecich, Mindy Mattson
Chair, AI Dieckman, called the April 13, 2010, meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. Roll call
was taken; members Ron Regis and Tim Searing were absent. Larry made a motion
seconded by Mike 0'Donin to excuse Ron and Tim's absence. All were in favor,
motion carried.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. All were in
favor, motion carried,the April 2010 agenda was approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Mike O'Donin and seconded by Larry Reymann to approve the
March minutes as written, all were in favor, motion carried. The March 2010 minutes
were approved as submitted.
IV. BOARD COMMUNICATION
Troy Wigestrand thanked everyone for the get well wishes sent when he was off sick
last month. Larry Reymann also thanked everyone for the condolences when his
father passed away.
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V. CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from Emergency Management Coordinator, Mindy Mattson,
requesting overnight use of Liberty Park. Terry Higashiyama, Administrator, approved
the request. This will allow the participants to operate their radios for 24 hours on
auxiliary power. This event will assist educating the public about amateur radio.
Appropriate staff have been notified.
VI. CONSENT
Terry Higashiyama outlined the process followed in filling the Recreation Director
position. Over 72 applicants were received and a total of seven interviewed for the
position. Two panels consisting of staff, Park Board Chair, and one Councilmember
participated. Following the initial interviews the top four candidates were invited to
participate in a tour of our facilities and meet the recreation staff. Terry
acknowledged the quality of candidates we had participate. She shared the
application and resume of Tim Williams with the Board and made the
recommendation to hire Tim effective May 3, 2010. Mike O'Donin made a motion to
recommend that the Park Board concur with staff recommendation and recommend
to the Mayor for Council approval, the appointment of Timothy Williams as the new
Recreation Director to start effective May 3, 2010. The motion was seconded by
Cynthia Burns. AII were in favor, motion carried.
VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Annexation Presentation/Marty Wine
Marty Wine, was available to discuss the potential annexation areas of Fairwood and
Skyway. She reviewed the process including the submittal of a petition, verification by
King County, the City, and Boundary Review Board. This process began in October
2008. Following the November 2009 vote to not incorporate,the Renton City Council
adopted a resolution calling for an annexation election in November 2010. The
Fairwood area has a population of 27,000+ and is approximately 6.2 square miles.
The West Hill area has a population of 14,900 and is approximately 2.9 square miles.
The proximity to Seattle, lake views and commercial district make redevelopment over
5 to 20 years likely. The election for this area would not be until November 2011.
VIII. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Springbrook Trail WRPA Spotlight Trails Award
The Springbrook Trails Boardwalk project was setected as the 2010 Class II Spotlight
Trails Award winner and will be recognized at the annual WRPA Awards Banquet on
Thursday, April 15, 2010.
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WRPA Citation of Merit
The Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Plant Species Identification Walk Brochure was
chosen to be honored with a Citation of Merit from the WRPA.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
Tours--Al
AI requested members call him if they are interested in touring on any Saturday. He is
currently working with Kent to arrange a tour there.
Parks, Recreation, Open Space Comprehensive Plan--Leslie Betlach
Leslie Betlach reported an RFP was out to update our plan and twelve proposals were
submitted. An interdepartmental team will meet on April 21 and interviews will be on
May 3, 2010. We may have to add additional Board meetings and/or have a joint
meeting with the Planning Commission and Park Board as part of the process.
Next Month's Meeting
At next month's meeting we will discuss dogs at Gene Coulon Park and the Special
Events Ordinance. We also are filing a letter of intent to apply for funds from the
HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) putting prevention to work.
X. INFORMATION
The Park Board Status Reports were emailed to the members. Terry noted the
April 29, 2010, Volunteer Dinner will be held at the Renton Senior Activity Center at
5:45 p.m. Additionally, an article from the Olympian newspaper was printed for each
member.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mike O'Donin made a motion seconded by Troy Wigestrand to adjourn the meeting.
AI ere in favor, motion carried meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
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� Dear Ms. Beymer: . �. . ` � ,
` . � • Th� Renton Emergency Communication Service (RECS) is a'group of volunteers who
� ' � serve the City as amateur radio operators, provicling a.backup-commun'ication network� . � �
when traditional systems fail: RECS is managed through the Emergency.Management . `
� Division of the Fire & Emergency Services Dep,artment.. All RECS volunteers ha've been -
through the�City's registration process,.includ,ing a,background check. The RECS g'roup,is
�_ requesting the use of Lib.erty Park in orderto participafe in the national,ARRL Field Day . ;
event on June 26 and 2,7, 2010., ' . � . ;
. "Field�Day.is an an,�ual event where�amateur radio operators,around the country gather
in public venues and operate_their.radios for 24 Hours-on auxili.ary power', The goals of� "
Field_Day��are to test operational capabiliti,es by making as many ra.dio contacts using as . . �
' . �many rnodes as possible and to educate the public about�amateur_rad.io. �More . , ,
� � informatio,n on the event can be found here: http://www:arrl:or�/contests/forms/fd= ` . ,
20�0-p.acket.pdf � _, . . _ , _ ' . .
' ' .. Liberty Park would provide the mosf visibility,to the public while�affording the room � � , .
, , � � needed to 'set�up tables,,awnings a'nd multiple portable antenna systems. During tfie :
� normal hours of operation for th�e park,.they will have signage and,booths to encourage . -.
; the public to clrop by arid.see their radio operat'ions. During the hours when the park-- . ;
. � - would be closed there will only be a.small group (10 or-so) of people there operating the ,
� _ ; � - _ rad'ios.through_the nigh.t. They would like to use BBQs for food prepara.tion if possible : , � .
,and_have a bathroom left open overnigh�. They tiave all.tliesupplies they need to hold,�. �
. � this event and l will be.working`with them on getting�the word out through tlie media. ; _ .
For the duration of this�event, all.RECS volunteers are registered as emergency workers
: through the State and,have coverage through the Emergency Worker Program (1NAC : , �� -
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Dear Ms.Betlach:
Thank you for nominating the Springbrook Trails Boardwalk for a WRPA Spotlight Trails �
Award. The Washington Recreation and Parks Association has established an awards program �
to honor organizations and individuals for their contributions to the Park and Recreation field
and we are pleased to notify you that the Springbrook Trails Boardwalk project was selected as
the 2010 Class II- Spotlight Trails Award winner and will be recognized at the Annual WRPA
� Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade
Center located at 1500 Broadway, in Tacoma, Washington.
. Spotlight awards are not confidential. Those involved with the winning,projects are encouraged "
to create a display which describes the project. On Thursday, during the conference, a table will
be provided to you on which you can position your display in the session area of the convention
center. Please confirm with me that you will be providing a display at the conference.
Other information needed regarding this project:
(1) Please send or e-mail up to five photos of your project no later than April 5, 2010, to me
at mdodsworth(a�cityoflakewood.us, so they can be used during the awards presentation.
� (2) Please provide me with the name of the person who will be accepting the award at the
conference banquet.
� (3) For those not already attending the conference, additional tickets to the award banquet
may be purchased directly at www.wipatoday.org for$40.00 each.
(4) An on-site phone contact is Brit Kramer at 360-481-5010 (cell).
� � (5) If you would like a press release prepared for the media following the event, please
contact WRPA directly.
Thank you for submitting this outstanding project for recognition.
Sincerely, .
Mary Dodsworth �.
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Leslie Betlach
Todd Black
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Deax Ms. Bressan, Ms. Betlach and Mr. Blacic:
Thanlc you fox nominating the Gene Coulson Memorial Park Plant Species Identification
Walk Brochure for a 2010 WPRA Spotlight Best Park/Trail Map Award.
Unfortunately, this year, your nomination was not selected for the Spotlight Best
Park/Trail Map Award, but it was chosen to be honored with a Citation of Merit. The
Citation certificate will be mailed in early May and serves.to acknowledge the
achievements of your organization.
The WRPA Awards Committee is comprised of the District Chairs and WRPA Officers.
They spent a great deal of time reviewing all of the nominations and supporting
materials. We are fortune to work in a professional field featuring so many outstanding
projects and programs. The choice for each award was difficult.
. Should you have any questions about the selection process or how the final award
decisions were determined, please e-mail your question to me at
mdodswoi-th(a�citvoflakewood.us and I will do my best to share with you how the
committee made its very hard choices.
Again,thanlc you for participating in the nomination process.
Sincerely, .
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WRPA Award C ir
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The Plant Species Identification Walk uses a system of small signs to identify (Thuja plicata)
plant species in Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.The plants identified are Reaching over 200 feet,this evergreen tree has
either native or exotic species, and are typical of plants used in landscape slender drooping branchlets which are set with
design throughout the Northwest. Plants idenfified include trees, shrubs, dark green scale-like leaves that form a flat,
and groundcovers.The system is meant to be of general interest as well as graceful, lacy spray.The cones are 1/2 inch across
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clusters,followed by blue-black fruit. Native from 80 feet tall, and spreads to 70 feet. Leaves
Northern California to British Columbia. emerge dark purple and fade to a purple-
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slightest wind,the Quaking Aspen is unique with its sweep,with leaves 3 to 6 inches across. Fall
flattened entire petiole, or leaf stem.The trunk and colors are spectacular,from yellow to orange/
limbs are smooth and pale greenish gray. It prefers red.The dense, hard wood is prized for
wet soils and full sun, and primarily spreads via root bowling pins and basketball courts,and its sap
colonies.The fall color is brilliant yellow. Native to is the best for maple syrup. Native to the forests
North America,from Alaska to eastern Canada,and of eastern North America.
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a height of 200 feet or more.The �� �-� typically grows SO to 70 feet tall.The feathery
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trunk with branchlets hanging down. mon-brown in the fall. Native to the southern
Scale-like leaves are pointed,feather- United States, it is the state tree of Louisiana.
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find their best design use as single trees central Europe.
near a stream or lake. It is nafive to
most of North America.
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soil.The leaves are an unusual shape, and the slow rate of growth.The fragrant flowers
flowers are upright with a tulip form. are 4 inches or less in diameter and
either pink or pure white. Nafive to
Japan.
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A deciduous shrub with a slow growth rate , (Castanep mollissimaJ
reaching a height of six to eight feet. It produces The Chinese Chestnut reaches a height
large,fragrant pink flowers early in summer, and spread of about 40 feet,with a
and its fall foliage has an attrative mix of yellow, coarse texture.The flower odor is
orange and red leaves. Royal Azalea is the considered offensive to some.The tree
dominant understory of Korean hillside forests, can be grown for its nuts or for shade.
and is native to eastern Asia. It does well in urban settings. Native to
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A hardy perennial reed often called `
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world. The dense brown velvety spike #10-BIGLEAF HVDRANGEA
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flowers. This deciduous shrub grows to 12 feet
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feet high with a broad rounded canopy. conditions.There are many cultivars, including
The leaves are 8 to 12 inches wide, purple or variegated leaves, or with weeping
brilliant green in summer,vibrant yel- branches.The small nuts attract wildlife, and
low in fall. Flowers grow in long fragrant the glossy green leaves turn red-brown in the
white clusters only after the tree is fall.
mature.The Yellowwood is one of the
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three foot stalk. It is very fragrant in early ture and fast growth rate.The fruit forms distinc-
summer and blooms from early summer tivie red clusters at the tips of the branches,while
to late autumn.This daylily is drought the fall leaf foliage is very showy,from yellow to
tolerant,and can be invasive. Native to orange to red. Native to midwestern and eastern
China. North America.
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This hardy wild rose is well suited to the Pacific
Northwest climate, and grows well in sea-shore
environments.The sweetly scented flowers are used
= + to make pot-pourri in Japan and China, where it has
� - been cultivated for about 1,000 years. It is native to
�e4�=:';'i`�==` �` the coast,often on sand dunes, in eastern Asia.
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An evergreen shrub with a spreading � `K -��� �'= This large spreading tree grows
habit and stiff, horizontal branches, ,� quickly to a maximum height of
reaching two feet tall and eight feet 100 feet.The tree is naturally found
wide. When the branches touch the - � i �� along streams and floodplain river-
ground,they root and slowly spread �;�� �' beds. It is the dominant park and
over time. Flowers are fragrant and street tree in Iran. Native from the
small, and the violet-blue berries are Balkans to Iran.
brilliant in winter. Native to China.
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. Also known as the Umbrella Pine,this tree has
been cultivated for over 6,000 years for its pine #14-SAWlEAFZELKOV�1
nuts. It is slow growing to about 60 feet high, with (Zelkovp serrptp)
a characteristic umbrella-like shape. Native to the
Mediterranean region. This deciduous tree grows up to 60
feet tall. It is vase shaped in youth,
but develops ascending branches
with age. It has been used as a
replacement for the American Elm,
as it is less susceptible to Dutch Elm ��'�
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eastern China and Taiwan.
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to 40 feet tall.The leaves of this gray-brown to creamy pinkish-white,
exfoliating in curly papery sheets. Its na-
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are dark green on top and fuzzy northern Florida and east Texas.
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(Cornus sto/oniferp) leaves unfold. The leaves are red in spring,
A vigorous shrub with a loose, green during the summer and yellow,
broad-spreading habit, growing orange or red in the fall. It is native to Japan
up to 8 feet high. In the winter its and China. -
red twigs stand out,and in spring
it has creamy white flowers.This
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banks of streams or other riparian
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some sun exposure.The small white
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bluish-black berries were an
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service and contribution to the City of Renton.
Volunteer caterers and staff members will
prepare and serve a delicious dinner featuring
BBQ chicken, macarani &cheese, baked beans,
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The program and recognition will be hasted
by Mayor Denis Law. Evening entertainment
includes a slide show of Rentan volunteers and
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Published April 1 l, 2010
Renton turns on charm
THE OLYMPIAN
One of life's lessons is to keep an open mind, so we are encouraging you to discard
your stereotypes of Renton.
The city of Renton has devoted serious effort and money to revitalize its downtown, so
a trip on Interstate 5 can provide for an entertaining day.
With a little luck, you'll see primer-green Boeing 737 fuselages on the train, arriving
from Wichita for final assembly at The Boeing Co.'s Renton plant. Employees turn out
about 350 planes a year.
They were a stone's throw away as we entered the downtown Renton History
Museum. In 1853, the Duwamish Indians lived here in 28 permanent villages, the
largest located where the Renton Shopping Center now stands.
In its early days, coal, logs and bricks were the economic staples of this city, we
learned at the museum. Renton Clay Works (1901-1992, under various names) was
once the world's largest brick manufacturer.
The "When Coal Was King" e�ibit includes coal extraction tools, head lamps such as
the STAR What Cheer Tool Co. Sunshine Cap Lamp with a drip collar, and a DuPont
dynamite box.
But the e�ibit that might draw the most attention is a large chunk of the neon Roxy
Theatre sign. The decades-old Roxy was bought by Arif Azhar in 1998 and was the
only theater in the state that featured East Asian movies, until it closed in 2001.
A brief walk around the corner from the museum and you're in Uptown Glassworks,
one of the largest hot shops in Washington. Twenty glassblowers work here on a
regular basis; the shop represents 65 artists with their creations for sale. One
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memorable experience is participating in the year-round Blow Your Own classes,
where participants work with pre-specified items and get a tutorial in the hot shop.
Even children can participate in those classes.
A short walk down the street is Jet City Espresso, the anti-Starbuck's. The former gas
station is a gathering place for locals to hang out and for inquisitive visitors to check
out an eye-opening assortment of collectibles.
The outside collection of used ... whatever ... probably drives city leaders nuts. But this
quirky spot helps put the area on the map.
Small shops are congregated around the intersection of Third and Main streets,
including Renton Western Wear. Its general manager Jerry Kavesh is the third
generation in charge.
His grandfather started a general merchandise business, but Kavesh's mother shifted it
into a full-fledged Western shop with a traditional approach.
"The company reinvents itself every three or four years. Today, the world is so small
that what you see in one part of the world shows up in Western style almost instantly,"
Kavesh said.
The Seattle-based Uwajimaya, which opened its fourth store last summer in Renton, is
not in downtown, but don't leave it off your list. A colorful papier mache dragon
dangles from the ceiling of the store in Renton Village as if guarding the huge selection
of food and gifts from Asia and beyond.
Uwaj imaya has the largest selection of Asian candies in the Northwest as well as sake
and microbrews and seafood, including Maine lobsters, catfish, steamed octopus and
Idaho-raised tilapia.
It's fun to browse colorful and unusual vegetables, including some from Hawaii. Check
out the Japanese mountain potato, taro root, chrysanthemum leaves and Korean white
radish from Mexico.
"What we strive for is the quality and freshness of our products," said store director
Don Sakaim. "We're not just a specific ethnic store. Our diversity might be surprising
to people,
Be sure to wander other aisles, too, finding spicy prawn crackers, pork rinds, Wasabi
peanuts, snow fungus, dozens of teas (roasted dandelion, Solomon's seal, roasted
barley) and vintage favorites such as Barnum's Animal Crackers.
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Take a picnic lunch to 57-acre Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on 5,400 feet of
south Lake Washington shoreline. Attractions on the former coal dump include an eight
-lane boat launch and two restaurants: Kidd Valley and Ivar's.
Adjacent to the park is The Landing, a 46-acre, $300 million urban mixed-use village
with national and local retail stores. Side-by-side are the 14-screen Regal Cinema and
Five Guys Burgers, a highly praised eatery. Burgers are made to order and the large
serving of hand-cut french fries is a good way to end your trip.
Maggie Savage and Sharon Wootton are travel writers and authors of the book"Off the
Beaten Path: Washington."
Heron Haven
The idea of dozens of great blue herons with 6-foot wingspans doing mating rituals,
building nests and raising young in a tree-top rookery can be hard to visualize.
But that's the magic in Renton's Black River Riparian Forest, dozens of acres protected
by Herons Forever as a buffer against development.Two years ago, there were 130
nests; in 2009, there were only half that, most likely because of eagles preying on
young blue herons to feed their own young.
"This spring, the herons came in later than usual, perhaps because of last year's
predation," said birdwatcher Carol Schulz.
Fortunately for the herons, the eagles' nearby nest went away with its branch, which
broke off and fell. But the eagles remain in the area.
"Maybe this is the break they need to build their numbers again," Schulz said of the
herons. "Until today, we were not sure the heronry would last. Time will tell."
Trees leafed out a month ahead of schedule so the nests are not as apparent as they
usually are, but visitors can see herons flying in and out and hear the racket of the
young herons.
The public can walk into sight of the herons. Bring binoculars and go to
www.heronsforever.or� for directions.
If You Go
Renton is the state's 1 lth-largest city with more than 80,000 residents. It's home to The
Boeing Co., a waterfront Seahawks practice facility, 13 miles of trails, the first owner-
operated IKEA built in America and Jimi Hendrix's burial site at Greenwood Memorial
Park.
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Renton Chamber of Commerce: 300 Rainier Ave. N., 425-226-4560;
www.Gorenton.com; overlooks the Boeing plant and runway. Pick up a road map.
Boeing Store: 635 Park Ave. N., 425-237-1177; authentic Boeing merchandise and
collectibles.
Five Guys Burgers (at The Landing): 910 N. l Oth Place, 425-228-2286
Jet City Espresso: 207 Main Ave. S., 425-235-1529.
Renton History Museum: 235 Mill Ave. S., 425-255-2330.
Renton Western Wear: 724 S. Third St., 425-255-3922.
Uwajimaya: Renton Village, 501 S. Grady Way, 425-277-1635,
www.uwajimaya.com.
Uptown Glassworks: 230 Main St., 425-228-1849.
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