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Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2011
4:30 p.m. — City Hall — 7th floor Conferencing Center
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair, AI Dieckman, called the May 10, 2011, meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. He requested roll
call be taken. Members Mike O'Donin and Troy Wigestrand were absent. Cynthia Burns made
a motion to excuse Troy and Mike. Larry Reymann seconded the motion, all were in favor,
� motion carried. '
Additionally the following staff were in attendance: Terry Higashiyama, Sandy Pilat, Leslie
Betlach, Kelly Beymer, Terry Flatley, Bonnie Rerecich,Jennifer Spencer. Tim Williams, Kris
Stimpson, Michael Nolan, Peter Renner
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Cynthia Burns and seconded by Tim Searing to approve the agenda as
presented. All were in favor, motion carried, the May 2011 agenda was approved.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Marlene Winter and seconded by Larry Reymann to approve the April
minutes as written, all were in favor, motion carried. The minutes were approved as
submitted.
III. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS
Donation for basketball court re-surfacing at Liberty Park-Leslie Betlach
Leslie Betlach explained how three professional baske�tball players, who grew up playing at
Liberty Park, wanted to give back to the community by resurfacing the basketball court. The
players included Jamal Crawford, Brandon Roy, and Will Conroy. Their intent was to resurface
the basketball court with "Nike Grind",which is made out of recycled tennis shoes. Their
donation would include new hoops and posts and would be valued at approximately '
$100,000. The project is currently on hold but we are hopeful it will happen th'is fall. We
have also requested the group's foundation cbntribute to maintenance of the court.
Senior Center Remodel �� �
Michael Nolan, Facilities Coordinator, explained the upcoming changes to take place in the
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remodel of the lounge at the Senior Activity Center. The present area was built in 1978, while
they hope to keep the feel of the living room they are planning on a complete remodel. They
will replace the worn out elements and upgrade the lighting and technology, including the
addition of a flat screen TV and entertainment cabinet. New carpet was selected that
considered ease of use with wheelchairs and walkers. This project is being funded with the
George Ikuda endowment. The project is already out to bid and will start in approximately
three weeks and take five to six weeks to complete. There will be a dedication upon
completion that the Board will be invited to.
Election of Chair 2011
Cynthia Burns made a motion to nominate Larry Reymann as Chair at the end of AI's term,
June 15, 2011. Tim Searing seconded the motion. All present were in favor of Larry serving as
Chair, motion carried.
Recreation Program Update
Tim Williams and Kris Stimpson were present to give an update on the upcoming summer
schedule and programs. Kris noted Moonlight an' Movies, Fishing Derby, Concert Series,Teen
Musical, and the pool opening June 18. This year pass cards are available online. Ivar's will
manage the concession stand again at the pool. Staff is making an effort to improve efforts
on recycling. Recreation has hired approximately 155 staff for summer, 30 of those will run
day camps and the rest will serve as lifeguards.
IV. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Introduction
Sandy Pilat introduced Jennifer Spencer, Recreation Coordinator. Jennifer is participating in a
job shadow exercise Tim Williams, Recreation Director, initiated. Sandy will in turn visit the
Community Center to participate in the `graduation' of the pre-school class in June.
Updates
Terry Higashiyama gave an update on the library and encouraged the Board members to visit
the new library in Sammamish to see the new design. She also reviewed the press release
regarding the Trail Ranger Program being rolled out during the Share the Trail Event. She
explained the volunteers must be 21 years old, undergo a background checks, perform litter
pickup, and provide minor first aid as needed. The volunteers will work in pairs and have
radios. The Police Department is hiring more cadets who can be of assistance in this area.
Safety is very important to the Mayor. We believe the more events and activity in areas,the
less crime there will be.
Terr noted the Best of
y Renton 2011. in the category for Activities. the winner was the
Community Center, first runner up was Coulon Beach, second runner up was the Cedar River
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Trail and third runner up was Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Under the category fitness facility
the second runner up was the Senior Activity Center. Terry distributed the SIFF inagazine
outlining events and times for the film festival.
V. OLD BUSINESS
Pro Plan Update
Leslie gave an update on the Pro Plan alerting the members a mailing would be going out this
week summarizing the visioning workshop. Some statistics that she found surprising were
20%did not want any new facilities and 25%of those surveyed do not recreate.
Earth Day Wrap Up
Bonnie Rerecich summarized the successful Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration. We had 180
volunteers contributing 720 hours of services that planted 15 trees, 330 shrubs, 100 day lilies,
and spread 70 yards of bark. Our sponsors included Sams Club, Olympic Nursery, Cedar Grove
Composting and Integrity network.
VI. INFORMATION
Marlene Winter was asked to forward requests/information on behalf of the Kennydale
Nei hborhood Association re ardin L ons Park concernin aint and re air to si ns ate and
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replacement of backboard.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Larry Reymann made a motion seconded by Tim Searing to adjourn the meeting. All were in
favor, motion carried,the May 10, 2011, meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
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