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Home My WebLink About10/19/2010 - Minutes . , • � CITY OF ltENTON NOU 10 2010 City of Renton RECEIVED C�TY CLERK'S OFFICE Board of Park Commissioners ' p,, C'ity of� � �=�-°�, € �1 � � c�� ,1 ��;��'� ��'.�`�� Meeting Minutes October 19, 2010 4:30 p.m.—City Hall—7th floor Conferencing Center I. CALL TO ORDER AI Dieckman, Chair, called the October 19, 2010, meeting to order at 4:31 p.m. Roll call was taken; Tim Searing was noted absent and was excused. In Attendance The following members were present: AI Dieckman, Cynthia Burns, Mike O'Donin, Ron Regis, Larry Reymann,Troy Wigestrand Staff: Terry Higashiyama, Leslie Betlach, Kelly Beymer, Sandy Pilat,VJ Orduna, Andy O'Brien, Tim Williams Guests: Doug Kyes, Pat Pepper Absent: Tim Searing, Member II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Cynthia Burns and seconded by Troy Wigestrand to approve the agenda as presented. All were in favor, motion carried,the October 2010 agenda was approved. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Larry Reymann made a motion, seconded by Mike O'Donin to approve the September minutes. All were in favor, motion carried, minutes approved. IV. BOARD COMMUNICATION Larry Reymann discussed the successful "Cedar River Salmon Journey Program" noting 2,500 people visited the various sites along the Cedar River. It is the largest number to visit. Troy Wigestrand noted he attended at Cavanaugh Pond and the volunteers were ' v City of Renton � • Park Board Minutes October 19, 2010 Page 2 of 3 great. Larry said the kids were particularly enthusiastic learning about salmon and their life cycle and habitat. V. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Kelly Beymer announced the City Council voted to renew Cynthia and Mike's terms for another four years. VI. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Municipal Arts Chair, Pat Pepper, and Member, Doug Kyes, were in attendance to share information regarding the Arts and Culture Master Plan. Pat noted with a declining economy, shrinking budgets for education and public safety, and high unemployment it is difficult for the arts to be a priority. The Commission created a Master Plan that is res ectful of the current conditions. Studies have shown p involvement in the arts hel s children increase test scores and romotes academic I p p achievement. Renton aspires to be a center for arts and culture. The planning process identified about 80 recommendations. Five priority goals were chosen and prioritized to be accomplished within five years. These goals include: ♦ Capture the Community's Imagination ♦ Build Awareness and Collaborations ♦ Incorporate the Arts in City and Business Policies and Projects ♦ Foster Vibrant Live Performing Arts Scene in Renton ♦ Create Art Spaces The Commission invites others to participate by joining the Implementation Committee, inviting speakers to address your organization, help with fundraising and notify them of whom else to contact. Doug Kyes addressed the Board regarding building an Art Center in Renton. Not just for fine arts but folk art, ceramics, spinners, weavers. And not just for children, a place for workshops. Doug had examples of brochures from other areas, including Coupeville on Whidbey Island. The one in Coupeville is supported as a 501C3. Since opening the Art Center in Coupeville they also have several nice restaurants, places to stay as well as shops and galleries and a winery. Addition of an Art Center will make Renton a destination and a city of arts. Doug left his research material with Terry Higashiyama for staff and board members to review. Terry said she would return the materials to Doug. H:�Boards and Commissions�Park Board�2010ParkBoard\octmin.docx n.., . _ .._ .. . .. m...� Y ' City of Renton � S Park Board Minutes October 19, 2010 Page 3 of 3 OLD BUSINESS I The staff will be in touch with the board members who had signed up for the WRPA Trade Show and Conference regarding carpooling options. A letter came in from Dr. and Mrs. Goranson bequeathing$2,500 to the parks and recreation department. VII. ADJOURNMENT Larry Reymann made a motion, seconded by Ron Regis,to adjourn the meeting at 5:54 p.m. All were in favor, motion carried and the October meeting was adjourned �� ,. �� G��c,y�- Signature NEXT REGULAR MEETING November 9, 2010 @ 4:30 P.M. City Hall Conferencing Center-7th Floor H:�Boards and Commissions�Park Board�2010ParkBoard\octmin.docx /� + I _ � I�I � � - r �- Arts � Culture • . 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I � ,, .., � .��,� � .,.� � �.... p �?�esf�.^ebyPhet'�p�ew�n�—..._ �n�t� � _. . _ �-��_ ,,_t a___ �... _ _� .,"" .__- Survey Results Page 1 of 4 � . €�f�;=:.:::s� �.�� i � .� � � y M � � �� ; 1 I , 1 . •1 f I ' 1 1 I I Survey Results -- Overview �`i��no�ar'i��:+M � �Indtridu�lNes�onies� . „Ezpon�0afa � Commmunity Services Department Respondents: 123 displayed, 123 total Status: Open Launched Date: 09/22/2010 Closed Date: 10/OZ/2010 __._. .._...__ . . . _ -- --_ ... .._ _. _ .. _ - Display: Display all pages and questions ( hlanape Flilen . o r�icers _... ....................... ........ .... . . ...... _.. .. .. .. ° �- s �::::-:- ;: ::._ _.., { Shit!RlSUIlS Disabled 1. Please rate the cleanliness and appearance of Renton's parks and trails system. Response Response Total Percent Excellent 59 50% Good 50 42% Average 8 7% Fair 2 2% Poor ' 0 0% Total Respondents 119 (skipped this question) 4 2. What amenities do you use? Response Response Total Percent Playground 33 28% Picnic areas � 40 33% Swimming beaches 23 19% Pool 13 11% Trails 96 80% Soccer fields 4 3% Ball fields . � 8 7% Other, please specify� vie+r � 28 23% Total Respondents 120 (skipped this question) 3 3. Please rate your satisfaction level with type and range of amenities offered. Response Response Total Percent Excellent 51 43% Good 52 44% Average 13 11% Fair 2 2% http://rentonnet.org/SelectSurveyNET/ResultsOverView.aspx?DisplayHeader=Yes&Surv... 10/04/2010 j Survey Results � Page 2 of 4 • Poor 1 1% Total Respondents 119 (skipped this question) 4 4. Do you feel safe using Renton's parks and trails? Response Response Totai Percent Yes 88 74�/a No 31 26% Total Respondents 119 (skipped this question) 4 5. If no, where do you not feel safe? View responses to this question � V�aw Total Respondents 33 (skipped this question) 90 i 6. Please rate your satisfaction level with trail connectivity and access in Renton. Response Response Total Percent Excellent 39 34% Good 55 48% Average 15 13% Fair 6 5% Poor 0 0% Total Respondents 115 (skipped this question) $ 7. Please rate your satisfaction level with the distribution (location) of parks in Renton. Response Response Total Percent Excellent 36 32% Good 60 53% Averag e 13 l i% Fair 5 4% Poor • 0 0% Total Respondents 114 (skipped this question) 9 $. What open space and natural areas do you visit? Response Response Total Percent Honey Creek 9 9% May Creek 8 8% Black River Riparian Forest 24 24% Cedar River Trail Natural Zone 76 75% Springbrook Creek 10 10% http://rentonnet.org/SelectSurveyNET/ResultsOverView.aspx?DisplayHeader=Yes&Surv... 10/04/2010 Survey Results Page 3 of 4 • � • Other, please specify y�� 26 26% Total Respondents 101 j (skipped this question) ZZ 9. Please rate the cleanliness and appearance of Renton's open space and natural areas. I Response Response Total Percent Excellent 39 38% Good 50 49% Average il li% Fair 2 2% Poor 0 0% Totai Respondents 102 (skipped this question) 21 1�. Do you feel safe while visiting Renton's open space and natural areas? Response Response Total Percent Yes 81 84% No 16 16% Total Respondents 97 (skipped this question) 26 11. If no, where do you not feel safe? 'View responses to this question �� Total Respondents 15 (skipped this question) 108 i.2. How would you rate the quality of Renton's Right of Way Landscape Maintenance? Response Response Totai Percent Excellent 42 39% Good 50 46% Average 11 10% Fair � 5 5% Poor 0 0% Total Respondents 108 (skipped this question) 15 13. Do you use Renton's Trails and Bikeways Map? Response Response Total Percent Yes 43 39% No 66 61% Total Respondents 109 (skipped this question) 14 http://rentonnet.org/SelectSurveyNET/ResultsOverView.aspx?DisplayHeader=Yes&Surv... 10/04/2010 Survey Results Page 4 of 4 • • 14. This survey is given annually. Please contact the Community Services Department at 425-430-6700 with comments,questions or concerns. Did you know that the Parks Rules and Regulations are located on the City's website? Visit rentonwa.gov and click on "living"then click Parks- Parks Rules and Regulations located on the left menu bar. Please remember to call 9-1-1 to report dangerous or unwanted behavior.We welcome your additional comments. View responses to this question ��a"' Total Respondents 69 (skipped this question) 54 ClassApps.com 02006 SelectSurvey.NET 2.2.11 http://rentonnet.org/S electSurveyNET/ResultsOverView.aspx?DisplayHeader=Yes&Surv... 10/04/2010 � Survey Results--Details Page 1 of 4 ; • * . ��f�:�=�.�� ' �� ` y �� . -„� � � � •� � � � � �� Survey Results -- Details �� Commmunity Services Department Respondents: 123 Status: Open Launched Date: 09/22/2010 Closed Date: 10/02/2010 14. This survey is given annually. Please contact the Community Services Department at 425-430-6700 with comments, questions or concerns. Did you know that the Parks Rules and Regulations are Full located on the Cit 's website?Visit rentonwa. ov and click on "livin "then click Parks- Parks Rules Y 9 9 Response and Regulations located on the left menu bar. Please remember to call 9-1-1 to report dangerous or unwanted behavior. We welcome your additional comments. 1 Kennydale Beach Park has been very messy with bottles and garbage in the morning.The garbage ; �� cans are overflowin and there is 'unk ever where. , 9 ] Y 2. Bike riders do not obey dismount rules. r3tw 3. Where can I get a copy of the Trails&Bikeway Map? Please send to: mr.spike5@comcast.net ��_� 4. We love this free park. So well kept- what a wonderful place for families. � virw 5 I like the way how the park gets clean by a group of people every morning. I am happy to be in such � �� an environment. 6 Please- please quite spraying and using pesticides and herbicides. It's polluting our water! It's also �- bad for my animals! 7. Too bad too many people discovered my sleepy little town. ' +riew j 8. They need to have better activities at Lake Washington for the 4th of July festivities. � 9. Love the animal (dog) friendly areas! E vieo► 10. The Renton Transit Center needs to be patroled at all times! ! riew 11 Renton is a great community. Coulon Park and James Park are our favorites.Thank you Renton. i �� Proud to live here! 22 years. 12. Thanks for providing such beautiful environments for community. i riew 13. No I don't have a Renton's Trails and bikeways map but would if I did. � Y� 14. Bicycles on the Cedar River Trail are still a danger. Moving not announcing their presence. �rie�rr 15. Our family enjoys Henry Moses Aquatic Center all summer long. �-�� Thank you. 16. Newly annexed areas need to feel part of Renton's great park program. We must keep the pool open � �� by Lindbergh High School! We walk at Gene Coulon most of the time. The stream between boat launch and swimming needs to y�� 17' be cleaned of trash. We have heard a lot of people say how bad it looks. �-� i$ Teasdale Park looks great lately! Always very clean and well kept. y�� Thank you. I didn't know there was a Renton Trail &Bikeways map. Renton does a good job maintaining bike trails in the city limits. rie�r 19' Thanks. �� 8 senior cyclists. 20. Parking is an issue during summer. ri�+�+ http://rentonnet.org/SelectSurveyNET/ResultsText.aspx?ItemID=1308&ItemNumber=l4... 10/13/2010 Survey Results --Details Page 2 of 4 • • • : 21. Please keep Coulon dog free for the sake of wildlife- particularly nesting water birds!! � riaw 22. The boat launch is too expensive. �� 10 miles per hour is too slow of a speed limit for transportation cycling. I think this response to the 23. tragic death of a pedestrian was poorly considered. Imagine lowering the speed limits on our rierr highways every time a pedestrian was killed; actually,that might be a good idea! 24. The City pays for bio-degradable poop bags which are then deposited into non-degradable bags. vie+�r 25. I don't think the 10 mph on the trail is needed. � vtew 26 We love Coulon Park-so well kept-so clean - it is our only outing - we love this glorious place. , �� Thank you Renton Park Dept and City officials. 27. Keep the parks open -thank you! +riew The parks need police bike patrols and volunteer citizen patrols and video cameras to deter crime. 28. Also, 2 hour parking at Coulon Park is not enough time to enjoy the park. You need shuttle service riaw from the Landing. 29. The bike trails are terrific- it would be wonderful if they all could be connected. riew Cedar River- good/excellent but for road crossings need trail connector across south Lake WA Cedar to Coulon. �� 30. More rail trail possibilities to consider? �ei�` Didn't know about the Traiis&Bikeways map. • I've been walking at Gene Coulon Park for many years and have observed the personnel there. The young,summer workers this year are not working.They walk around in groups and visit or drive 31, around in pickups etc. They are a waste of money. Also,the trees and some shrubs are not watered ( riew � enough and are drying up.the sprinklers are only on for a very short time. I'm glad that no dogs are allowed and hope it stays that way. Otherwise, I think it's a very nice park, and I enjoy all the birds and other animals. 32. Either enforce or remove dismount posings near Senior Center and Logan Bridge. � Why not give a ticket to the bikers who violates the trail rules. For example there is a senior age 33. couple who bike on the no-bike zone, most bikers don't dismount their bikes on the dismount bike r�� zone. Some people walk their dogs in Coulon Park. I though Americans are well educated? Why can't they even read and analyze signs? Or just stupid? 34. Please add two gates to the Dog Park- east and north sides. � riew � Glad to see that dogs are still restricted from Gene Coulon Park, even though some still sneak them in � 35. and let them poop on the trail and not clean up after them. �'� 36. Parks are great- Please continue preservation. ( xiew ] 37. Need to get Trails and Bikeways map. ` riew 38. No dogs in Coulon Beach Park. � 39. Thank you for allowing dogs in Coulon Park. � vie,r I would like the green multi mitts at locations by Jones Park and down the trail towards the condos. They are much better than the white ones. You have the green ones by basebali field at Liberty Park �� 40. and by the dog park then the white bags (which look like grocery bags) by the senior center and the Y�� shag building. Thank you. Put police patrol on no-bike zone and dismount bike zone. Tell the grass or lawn maintenance not to 41. cut grass if they are still too short to cut because they are just wasting gas and time and energy. Find rierr something else to do. "Teil the people not to walk their dogs in the park because they're not allowed there and also tell the bikers not to bike there. I think they don't understand the signs, especially the family of a black man 42. with 5 kids who bike there the mornings, 9-03-10-T. He's an asshole violator. Tell the grass cutter in ricw � Coulon not to cut grass that are still too short. iYs just a waste of money and labor. Do something else that is needed to do." 43. Too much waste in city govt. Fees,taxes too high.Too many people standing around doing nothing � �� on city projects. 44. Please keep dogs off Coulon Park. � ` riew ( The bikes are a problem but it is getting better on the Cedar River Trail. I'm glad to see some police L 1 45. there sometimes. � Y��"` http://rentonnet.org/SelectSurveyNET/ResultsText.aspx?ItemID=1308&ItemNumber=l4... 10/13/2010 . Survey Results--Details Page 3 of 4 - � • : 46. Much of this doesn't apply to me. I walk Heritage Park most days. It is well cared for and I wanted r�� you to know how much this older citizen appreciates it! 47. Would be nice to have foot path markers for foot traffic'center line'. ` rieir 48. I picked up a map and haven't used it yet. rie�r 49. Thanks for the doggie bags! rie+r 50. Thank you for the service. riewr Lower branches need to be checked on'lower brick trails more often - lower brick trail untidy frequently. 51. Cyclists should somehow be kept off the trail from 10th to Boeing Bridge and also from Boeing Bridge i �� to library via senior center and lower brick trail next to river. We have no place to go except the river! They need to go down Logan only and take streets to wherever they are going. Why trails where people walk? 52. Great trails use daily. i ritw trails?Cedar River Trail Lk. Washington to Library approx 3 miles 53. Closed water fountain &rr at pier? riew I appreciate the care given to this trail.There are dozens of daily regular walkers and joggers that use this area. 54. The only problem I have is some people with dogs let them wander all over the trails. I had a couple ; �� of accidents when riding my bike dogs running towards me.This was about a year ago. 55. Move the rotten smelly garbage away from the men's restroom door at Coulon Beach - Kidd Valley. riew I think it's totally wrong and don't understand why the bicylists are allowed to meet and park in the restaurant parking at Coulon. They don't even use the park and iYs a non-bicycle to begin with.They 56. are taking up valuable parking that acutal visitors to the park could be using. I use the park every I viaw � Tues and Thurs all year round and it's very frustrating during the busy season to see them takin a spot that could be used by someone actually staying at the park. 57 Inside Renton is pretty good, but street infrastructure needs improvement. � ri� Regional connectivity needs to be a capital priority. Make the entire Coulon Beach Park non-smoking with very specific smoking areas. Enforce the no 58. dogs, no bikes, no skates and no skateboards rule. Give fines to people who bring dogs and don't pick �riaw up after them,especially on trails. 59 I'm concerned about the lack of upkeep of the landscaping around the downtown library. Is this a ( � � park responsibility or a king county problem. It used to look lovely and is now very scraggly. 60. Thank you for the Renton Off Leash Dog Park. It is a gem! Hope we have it forever. Renton Rocks for �� making it happen for so many dog lovers. I have run and biked that trail since 1986. I love it there and use it almost every day. I worry for the older foiks that have to alter their walks to avoid these kids under that bridge. It's not right, but � . � 61. those kids are loud and intimidate often in groups of 10 or more. �� Thanks for the survey - Keep up the good work! 62. I love the trails and parks. Keep up the great work. riew 63. Thank you. Well done. [ view � On the beach area north of the north shelter and south of the sailing area (Coulon), I'd like to see the crummy bushes and weed trees trimmed to the ground. Open this area up to the view of the lake 64. when using the lawn area. Also, cut back on watering so much. IYs a total waste of water and the riew lawn areas are so wet you can't walk on them. Let it dry out a little in the summer, it doesn't hurt anything. Bill 425 277-9800 65. Why are bathroom always closed yet employees go in them. A park without proper restrooms is a sin. ri� Families need a restroom not a santican that the homeless leave discusting. 66. Keep up the good work! We love our trails, parks and open spaces in Renton and use them alot, all �� year long with our kids. At the beginning of the summer it seemed like the homeless people along the Cedar River and around the skate park were getting out of hand. I still see beer cans stashed in the bushes or thrown in the 67. river, but it seems like maybe the city has actively addressed the situation? (I don't see as many viaw groups of homeless drinking and peeing by the river.) I am wondering if starting a free meal program by the Salvation Army will escalate the problem again. http://rentonnet.org/SelectSurveyNET/ResultsText.aspx?ItemID=1308&ItemNumber=l4... 10/13/2010 Survey Results -- Details Page 4 of 4 , � � ; Thanks for asking and working toward safety on trail. Week of�abor Day and before-We experience bikers still not dismounting in "Dismount" zones by Senior Center and top of walkway after going through underpass coming to D. zone by library. Also -thanks for disinfecting under Bronson Bridge - 68 It sometimes smells (bad urine smell). Would a sign under bridge"no toilet area" help?thank you. �� We're senior citizens who love our"Cedar River" Walk from library to Senior Center to back. We used to walk all the way to the lake and back. Bob's had 3 joint surgeries and I've had back surgery but, we're back to exercising and walking alot! Bob&Jackie Pukinino 425 228-2587 69 I am very upset they closed the bathrooms!! Honey bucket is always full and no drinking fountain for �� all the soccer players in Fall! The door on the honey bucket doesn't close either in Teasdale Park!! ClassApps.com OZ006 SelectSurvey.NET 2.2.11 http:l/rentonnet.org/SelectSurveyNET/ResultsText.aspx?ItemID=13 08&ItemNumber=l4... 10/13/2010 � + Commur� Services Department • ��^`��n�;:,� Recreation Division '.�' ��R��'�' Customer Satisfaction Survey �� I November 1, 2010 — November 30, 2010 �,t�i.� ��,,,,�s 1. Which facilities do you utilize the most often? ❑ Renton Community Center ❑ Carco Theatre I ❑ North Highlands Neighborhood Center ❑ Highlands Neighborhood Center ❑ Senior Center ❑ Henry Moses Aquatic Center ❑ Other (please list): 2. Please rate the front desk's customer service at: Renton Community Center Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Renton Senior Center Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Henry Moses Aquatic Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion Center ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comments: 3. Please rate the registration process at: � Renton Community Center Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Renton Senior Center Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comments: 4. Please rate the rental process at: Renton Community Center Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Renton Senior Center Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comments: 5. Piease rate the cleanliness�: • Renton Community Center Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Renton Senior Center Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Henry Moses Aquatic Center Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N. Highlands Neighborhood Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion Center ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Highlands Neighborhood Excellent Good Average Poor No opinion Center ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comments: 6. What activities do you or your family currently participates in? ❑ Group Fitness Classes ❑ Drop in Fitness Programs ❑ Adult Athletic Leagues ❑ Drop in Sports ❑ Youth Sports ❑ Senior Programs (basketball, volleyball, badminton, etc) ❑ Preschool Programs ❑ Youth Programs ❑ Other: 7. What recreation activities or programs would you like to see offered through the City of Renton that is currently not offered? 8. Do you have any suggestions or comments to help us improve our customer service in the Recreation Division? This survey may be taken on-line at www.rentonwa.qov or _J�;r t�;tyaf� � returned to the Renton Community Center at 1715 Maple r�.,,�:�;C;�'C,;J;�'? � Valley Hwy., Renton Senior Center at 211 Burnett Ave North, Highlands Neighborhood Center at 800 Edmonds Ave NE, or http://Rentonwa.qov North Highlands Neighborhood Center at 3000 NE 16th Street. • � I � I TIPS FOR USING SHARED—USE TRAILS B��y�i�sts: •Ride at safe speeds and obey the posted speed limit •Slow down when approaching slower trail users •Wear helmets •Yield to pedestrians �.. , �� ; �; Share the trail and be courteous. ;t. { „ All trail users should be respectful of other users. . ,_; , t ;;. '-' � ( {° Don't block the trail.When using the trail in a group avoid � ;i t using more than half the trail.If necessary,stop on the side of ;:� the trail. r I � t ;>. Keep right except to pass.Be aware of ! . x • : , :: eo le around ou belfore entering a -� •l p p Y `� �} trail,changing directions or passing. � y°t� �� '' Pass on the left.Pass others going in . leftl ; ; < :� your direction on their LEFT. � • � � �•� 1 '' Keep pets on a short leash and to the right of the trail to pre- I '� vent interference with other trail users. � K�' %f � �C� � .`-� ,�,,�y��1 Give audible signal before passing.Give � a ctear signal by using voice,bell or horn ; before passing. {.•r Q Avoid wearing headphones or using cell phones. . Be cautious of trail intersections.Just like on the street,they can be the most �. dangerous points on the trail. Call 9-1-1 in case of emergency or to report suspicious behavior. For more information,visit rentonwa.gov or call 425-430-6600 � � � ;4 - o � r S:, . , ' � ,.y Yr + � `r .�r"�i �R �. �S Z °�� x _ .�> .'�. p f�� . �.;f:; �, ;:. : ¢n.. � . t k`s.-..,_�,'" -_ � ,;�+�K��:,�i��'��",•'i''+.�yeSai"�:^�y«FW:-..,!:a . '.. �'y�"��•.. "��,�r' �r..--�';rt. �i'�'��:,. . �. ,g. ul""' ,.. �.,.�. ?..; k�' . ',�6��: �.',.• ~a�� ' � .. .. Y ,4 :y � � �a�j t G_ i7C • f';,',;. •-��y �1�Y;�_;,. ,�:trtC; �� }., ,�;�:. "'"'��ti,', �+,�;;ta� I �,�,3.'�'',, .f, . . 5;.,<,`<'R�'sbr� , a�� ;+r.,.�,,^Y.*�a, 4, _ S.:• �#i�*��,y,Y PR �a`,f.�",�?��, �". _ ... ._,.'i't L _ a, .... _ I I . � Denis Law `�'�-- Clty Of, �c o Mayor f �._ _,.-: . 1`t �� 'r;,3�'_"' "C �.`" ,� :;- �?-• V A��1 � + ��-►.� ♦ � ��. -�� . �=� �� , :� �. _ . _ .. _ _ _ _ 'N`� . . � . , . Mayor's Office �I-fy OF RENTOI� . � OCT � 1 2010 October 4, 201U RECEIVEfl CITY CLERK'S OFFIC� br. and Mrs. Ulf Goranson b23 S. 27th Court Renton,WA 98055 Dear Dr.and Mrs.Goranson: I recently received your letter regarding a$2,500 bequest to the City of Renton Parks and Recreation Divis(ons that was added to your will and trust documents. We appreciate this very generous and thaughtful expression of support. 1 enjoyed reading about your lives and how you came to make Renton your home. You must be very proud of yaur children and their accomplishments, besldes your own . interesting careers. � We are very fortunate to have Renton residents who show their appreciation for the programs we provide in such a tangible way. Again,thank you for your generous gift. I hope you continue to enjoy the many benefits of living in Renton. Sf rely, r • Denis Law Mayor cc: Terry Higashiyama,Community Services Admin(strator 10-127/Dl:aa Renton City Hall • 1055 South Grady Way � Renton,Washington 98057 • rentonwa.gov _ ._ _. � _ •.. � Mrs.In er A.Goranson an Dr.IItf G.Goranson 623 S�th 2 Court -Renton,WA 98055-SOb8 Phone:425-255-8614;Fax:425-255-3990 e-mail:ingerulfLaol,com September 17, 2010 Mr. Denis Law,Mayor ��Q . Rentan City Hall 1055 S. Grady Way S�� 2� '��(� Renton,WA 98057 � ��.'� �'�� Ref.: Endowment to Citv of Renton,Washington. I Dear Mr. Law: ' We moved to Seattle from Stockholm, Sweden in August 1967and have lived in Victoria Park since 1968 and became US Citizens 1973. The continued grovv�h and sensible development ofthis city has been interesting to follow over the years.We have enjoyed various Renton recreational programs,particulazly the summer performances of the Annual Teen Musical Productions. We have supported them at annual functions in the past. We recently updated our will and trust documents to include a bequest of$2,500 to The Parks and Recreation Department, City of Renton,as a recipient from our trust estate, gifted in memory of Inger A. Goranson and Ulf G. Goranson in support of youth programs cited above.. Yours truly, �j�� bi" Inger Gora�nson � ' .z.:.;-•;�n�.�:��+�- ...��.�:��:,._-.. ��,�;�cV"�:�,� ' .=c; <-�`y � � �• � • I <t:i:, f� I �\i,,,�}i�ci I _aF' Y:,�%�:�` 1 ' � 'X::�`_::.�: �i t . � „nY n�4,V( Y i �. � I .�} .�� . � � � . � �� I EriCIOSRtE5: • ( 1. Biography—Utf Goranson 2. 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',� G�� .�:: �� .` _`_:ry; `s,'={' �s�i.: 'e�'� p'.K =%��..t � ..., U�� :;= 4��:_� "�. _- :�-,� ; �°.- _- � ��=- -_ ��L - � � Pete at 787 Roll Oat in Everett,2008 Marie at EMBA at U of W,2009 Boeing Commercial Airplane Company Microsoft Corporation ;,�.�� __ :�: .� �;>�; ::� o»4Y , ___-__ �t,� �,�, 4� 1 :'i,'T��`-- ; �f��.�'�Y:d:.�y4u vA, 5' :;¢' %.�;'{�ry'�,.J,�l 'S'^�a,:iP;.:��"a�Yt�.: `p�., �y �2�,�._;.�.��" �� I I YI I , �<L n ,.t"�, -„r�_ ��•�,'_"' �� f'��LII''I �".�`-�:s.� -"' .��.cs= - - h}i �:��,.:. _F�. .��a: :;�-,_,.,:,_ -�;:�� _ `:x�s?=- :r'+_.� '-- - ��£_ , ' _°`"_;; _ �-:�'-" �tiw� � i.�'''.:_, ��;; �ar*s�.w: �.,�`w� .. �;';`+�;'• ':-�.�,�- �;�,�',s,�l`i'z4�"�.��w">m -", I � ---- -- �----. ..... . . . _ -- � - , ..- - � � � Inger A. Goranson , Inger Goranson grew up in Stockholm, Sweden and showed an early talent for languages and matriculated in the La�in languages in 1957. She took employment in Paris with a family to increase her proficiency iu Trench. In addition, she enrolled at the Sorbonne University and graduated in 1958. She returned to Stockholm and was admitted to the Executive O�ce Administrator School, where she became proficient in shorthand dictation and correspondence in the Swedish and English, German and French � languages. Inger started her professional career at the Jugoslavian Chamber of Commerce i.n. Stockholm,which ga.ve her an opportunity to acquire some i knowledge of the Russian language. She also held posirions as executive � secretary at Bacho Corporation; Atlas Pumps; and Horgren International � � Shipping in Stockholm. i Inger resumed her language studies in 1965 and completed a BS in the French Language at the University of Stockholm. She held several substitute assignments as French Teacher until she immigrated to Seattle with her husband Ulf aad children Peter and Marie in 1967. As the children grew up, Inger rehuned to work as a multilingual interpreter at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport between 1976 and 1978 and � undertook some French translation assignments as time permitted. Inger later joined a travel agency and completed the Eastem Airli.nes travel agent course in Miami, FL in 1983. Inger put her love fox travel to work as a multi-lingual tow guide for Gray- ; Line Tours in. Seattle. She expanded her assigaments as tour director for ' Holland America Lines cruise/land tours to Alaska with foreign visitors including bus tours of the interior Alaska Inger and her husband Ulf have been fortunate to travel woridwide in conjunction with Boeing business travel. In addition, Inger has made several . trips alone in Europe by train and completed cruises along the West coast of i Africa, around Sauth America and Australia to Hong Kong. ; Tnger and her husband Ulf have lived in Renton since 1968 a.nd the whole family became US citizens in 1973. They have kept a residence in Fjallbacka, Sweden and have been able to spend more time there during the � retirement yeazs. Their other favorite spot is the Hood Canal residence near Belfair, where the family has enjoyed the summers since 1976. � � T. �... _ __ ____ _ _ � � I ! � � � � . . I S UL.F G. Gar�ansa►n ' Dr. Ulf G.Goranson retired from the Boeing eommercial Airplane Company in 2001 as � an executive chief engineer of the Structures�abarato�ies and Techna�gy Standards � t)rganization ti�at c�nduds camperr�nt and fulE scale fa#igue testing and provides stn�c#ura!analysis methads and materia!properties for�et transpor#s#ruc#ures. Ulf joined the Baeing Company in 1967 after completing his doc#oral work ort cyclic load- temperature effects on s#ruckurai fa#igue af the R�oyai Institute of Technolagy in Stockhotm, Sweden,where he alsa eamed his M.S in Aeronauticat Engineering. Ulf spen#faur years on the Supersanic Transpo€t Program whero he pianeered devel4pmer�t of�e fatigue tating system far structures subjected to cyclic and long-term e�sure to elevated temperafures and stresses. He participated in th$initiaf devetopment of the Boeing durability me#hods in the earfy 1970's suitable for iarge teams of engineers. As manager, U(f directed subsequenf efforts to develap practicai damage toterance analysis me#hods wi#h quanfitafive damage detec�ian rat�ng systems for airline maintenance ptanning. The Damage 7olera�ce Rating (DTR) Sysfem is used worlcl�vide by aiclines aperating Boeing matfets 727 fhraugh 777. Ulf was responsible for ct�t�rdirta#'sng the Boeing Fleet Sunrey Pragram to assess the struGtura!cand�tions of the �tging fleet in the late 1984's and associated rese�rch and developmerrf activities stemming from ove�100 airplane sunrsys around the wor�d. UIf has represenfed Boeing as chair of several joint industry, airiine, and r�egulatory agency committees addressing cantinuing airworthiness issues for new and aging jet �, transports. He was also�nvited by Vice President Go�-e tc�make presenta#ions to the White Hvuse Cammissian an Aviatian Safefy. Ulf has coc�tributed more than 3Q papers #o the tec��nicaf liierature a�d given numeraus presenta#ions and invited keynote addresses at intemational canferences. Ulf was one af the first eleven engineers appointed to Boeing Senior Techr�ical Fellows � in 1990. He was recogniaed for his contributions related ta durabitity arxf damage tolerance technoiogy developments applicab�e to commerciat je#transports. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the S#ate c�Washington;Assoc.iate Fe!!aw c�f the Americcan Institute of Aeronautics anc!Astrtmautics; Fe!!ow and Chartered Engineer of th�Royal Aeronautical Society in London; aru! received the Plantema Memorial Lecteare medal from the lntema#ional Committee on Aeronautical Fatigue, ICAF. � In 2d01 Ulf was invifed by the NASA Administrator to join the Aerospa+cs Safety and Advisary Panei(ASAP}as a cansui#anf.This assignm�nt required visi�s to differen# EVASA Centers to assess safety issues pertaining to the Space Shutt�e and the IntematiQnat Space Station. Ulf resignec!from#he appaintment in late 24p3. The U�AF-John W. �incoln Award was presented to Ulf at the 2006 Aircraft Struetural Integri#y Program tASIP) Canference in San Antanio, Texas, for his cantributions toward advancements in flight vehicle strt�ctural in#egrity and safety. Ulf and tnger tive in Ren#on,Washington, and becarne US a#izens in 1973 tagether with � son Peter and daugf�ter Ntarie. He has been a licensed pilot sinc� '!969 and holds instrument ratings for single engine land and sea airplanes. Ulf has cample#ed tefi cross- cauntry trips to the American and Canadian Arct'rc, Greenland and Russia. Inger and UtF inaintain a va�ation home in�lrveden�nd enjoy intemational travel. � �