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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/2012 - Minutes � • City of Renton Board of Park Commissioners D � of ��c o O . � . Meeting Minutes July 10, 2012 4:30 p.m. — Senior Activity Center I. CALL TO ORDER In Attendance The following members were present: Members: Larry Reymann, AI Dieckman,Troy Wigestrand,Tim Searing, Cynthia Burns, Mike O'Donin, Marlene Winter Staff: Sand Pilat Leslie Betlach Kell Be mer Peter Renner Gre Stroh Y , , Y Y , , g , Shawn Daly, Bonnie Rerecich ' Guests: Rob Henderson, Pete Maas, Don Hanham 4: .m. Chair, Larry Reymann, called the July 10, 2012, meeting to order at 30 p Roll call was taken; all members were present. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AI Dieckman made a motion, seconded by Marlene Winter,to approve the agenda as presented. All were in favor, motion carried, the July 10, 2012, agenda was approved. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mike O'Donin and seconded by Troy Wigestrand to approve the June 12, 2012, minutes as written, all were in favor, motion carried. The minutes were approved as submitted. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT Don Hanham, Renton Sailing Club, was in attendance. He indicated he, or a member of his Club, would like to be in attendance at all of the Board meetings. Their goal is to keep everyone aware of their activities. The dynamics of their City of Renton • � Park Board Minutes July 10,2012 Page 2 of 3 organization have changed the last couple years. They now have a Planning Committee, four sets of classes and 48 students. Mike O'Donin, Member, congratulated the Club on how far they have come. Pete Mass, Guest, asked how much the dues are. Don indicated they are a flat rate of$125 per year and encouraged everyone to visit their web site for further details. V. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS SeniorActivity Center Update Shawn Daly was welcomed to our meeting and introduced himself, stating he started in 1979 and the Senior Activity Center hosts approximately 350 people , er da . In the last five ears ma'or donations have afforded the Center P Y Y 1 expansion in the Fitness Room and reading library. Troy asked at what age you qualify to be a 'senior', Shawn answered it is now 50 years old. Security Cameras Greg Stroh, Facilities Manager; and Peter Renner, Facilities Director; were present to demonstrate the newest security cameras the City is utilizing. Greg explained the previous cameras had software that made searching very complicated and time consuming. The year 2010 was the first installation and cameras have come a long way since then. Now the police can access the cameras on their laptops. The Board felt it would be wise to publicize the camera's existence and accuracy to hamper criminal activities. Election of Chair AI made a motion that Larry Reymann extend as Chairperson of the Board for another term. Tim Searing seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion carried. Larry Reymann will serve as Park Board Chair through July of 2013. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT Rob Henderson was at the meeting to request re-consideration of the boat weight and length restrictions described in the park rules and regulations pertaining to launching a boat at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Leslie noted a structural engineering firm evaluated the boat launch and derived those recommendations. She indicated they would check back with the engineer and get back to Mr. Henderson's request to modify those to accommodate his boat within one month. 7.10.12.min[Type text] City of Renton � • Park Board Minutes July 10,2012 Page 3 of 3 VII.ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Farmers Market Leslie Betlach announced that The Farmers Market Coordinator had moved to our division and would be working with Bonnie,the Neighborhood group and Special Events. Formerly this area was with Economic Development. King County Parks Levy Leslie explained Terry was absent because she was selected to participate in the Parks Levy Task Force to recommend funding for King County Parks. Dow Constantine appointed 20 local business and civic leaders to a task force charged with developing and recommending a funding strategy for King County Parks. The Task Force meets monthly in Mercer Island. Accessible Playground Open House Leslie thanked Cynthia, Mike and Marlene for coming to the open house for the accessible playground. The meeting was helpful allowing us to collect the public's comments and thoughts. VIII. OLD BUSINESS Budget Update There will not be a meeting in August, however, at the September meeting we will do an overview of the Budget. IX. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Mike O'Donin and seconded by Cynthia Burns to adjourn the July 10, 2012, meeting at 6:00 p.m. All were in favor, motion carried, meeting adjourned. Sign 7.10.12.min[Type text] � � CITY OF RENTON BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS SIGN-IN SHEET DATE: July 10, 2012 Name Address City/Zip Phone D� spe k?h to PLEASE PRINT Yes No ��,� M,r,� ►�a�9 �E �cy� �r R,a�n ����ass-��92� � I c�N O o �f�O`� �T ��-i�1�-�/hz� l-F�1> ��� � I C � �r� So o��t � S t�-1�``-S-f- ��,J �+��G1 �Sl9� �