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City of Renton
Board of Park Commissioners – SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 – during Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home Stay Healthy” Order
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Tim Searing called the meeting to order at 4:00pm.
Members Present: Al Dieckman, Larry Reymann, Tim Searing, Shun Takano, and Marlene Winter
Members Absent: Cynthia Burns, Troy Wigestrand; both contacted city staff prior to meeting for an
excused absence.
Staff Present: Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator; Cailín Hunsaker, Parks and Trails
Director; Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director, Maryjane Van Cleave, Recreation
and Neighborhood Director, Erica Schmitz, Parks Planning Manager; Betsy Severtsen, Capital Projects
Coordinator; Michael Espenan Capital Projects Coordinator; and Roberta Graver, Administrative Assistant
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Marlene Winter motioned to approve the agenda as presented, motioned seconded, all in favor, motion
carried.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Shun Takano motioned to approve the February 11th and May 12th meeting minutes as presented (no
monthly meetings were held in March or April). Motion was seconded, all in favor, motion carried.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
a. Administrator Overview of Projects, Summer Programming, and Recent Events – Kelly Beymer
i. Leslie Betlach shared slides and updates on the following projects:
1. Cedar River Trestle Bridge repairs, managed by Betsy Severtsen, is estimating to have the bulk
of the repairs finished and the trail section opened by late August 2020, coming in at an
estimated cost of $588,000.
2. Coulon Playground Structure Replacement, managed by Erica Schmitz, applied for and received
a $605,000 grant, with the help of lobbyist Doug Levy. The playground was last replaced in
2003. There is an active online survey seeking public input on what they want, and comments
on the two design options.
3. Sunset Neighborhood Park – Phase II, managed by Alan Wyatt, should be completed early fall
2020, at a total project cost of $7.8M (Phase I $3.2M, Phase II $4.6M).
4. Coulon Trestle Bridge (Bond Project), managed by Michael Espenan, was a project that wasn’t
identified by the Community Advisory Committee (identifying Bond Projects). Evaluations of the
bridge identified extensive corrosive damage and other damage to the underside of the
structure. The current bridge and underwater pilings will be replaced with a single span steel
bridge. The bridge will have a viewing area, light penetrating decking and the project will have
interpretative signage. The total project budget is $1,542,881 with completion Spring 2021.
5. Coulon North Water Walk is a project, after preliminary testing, was identified to be a two
phased project instead of one. All improvements must meet the requirements of the newly
extended 30-year lease with the Department of Natural Resources. Phase 1 will address the
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extensive corrosion and stabilize the current pilings and decking then later (by 2028), with non-
bond funds, address the structure replacement.
6. Philip Arnold Park projects, managed by Betsy Severtsen, is currently at the less than 30%
design stage with an estimated completion of February 2022, at an estimated cost of $5.5 M.
Among many feature enhancements, the ballfield will have artificial turf and be ADA accessible.
7. Kiwanis Park project, managed by Michael Espenan, will include many improvements, with an
estimated completion of April 2022 at an estimated cost of $4.2 million. The shape and size of
the current playground space will remain the same, and will have a new playground structure.
8. See attached document for details on these projects (presentation slides).
ii. Maryjane Van Cleave described the numerous programs and activities that are being planned to
engage the community in virtual settings.
1. Current surveys reveal that the community wants virtual opportunities that can be done online
or at home.
2. Recreation and Neighborhoods division is working hard to organize, plan, promote and contract
partners to help put on trend-setting opportunities (some first in WA) during these challenging
times.
a. Weekly live-streaming, themed Trivia Parties, for the whole family
b. Camping In Camping Out
c. By leveraging Arts Commission funds, take home art projects will be available for the public
to register for and pick up.
d. Virtual run
e. Councilmembers and others will be participating as ambassadors; introducing the event,
sharing photos/videos of them making the art, or taking a run will enhance the social media
coverage and promotion of these events.
f. Taking STREAM on the Road – will bring fun activities to the parks with educational
elements woven into the activity to give a quality experience in every way.
g. Staff will be working Pubic Works, as they are working on the City ADA Plan and with the
activities in the parks, will be able to talk about and promote the capital improvement
projects taking place at those locations.
h. Being sensitive to the current social climate, some programming has been postponed a
week or two.
iii. Cailin Hunsaker spoke about the Parks
1. The pedestrian (north and south) gates at Coulon remain closed. Staff have received numerous
requests for the gates to be opened.
2. Continuing to keep the message of no dogs/bike riding at Coulon accessible with signage and
brochures
3. Passing on the trails are still a problem, maybe including this in the messaging will help.
iv. Administrator Updates – Kelly Beymer
1. Reported that there have been a number of peaceful protests on city hall steps and around
town.
2. The city is following the state the Four Phase Re-opening guidelines. Do not know the time
frame is will take to move from one stage to the next. Currently in the modified Phase 1.5.
Focus on reopening plans involve public access to City Hall. Plans are being drafted.
3. Troy Wigestrand and Larry Reymann’s reappointments will be presented to City Council on June
15th.
4. Golf Course is busy, operating on slightly reduced schedule, meeting social distancing
requirements. Restaurant is now open, operating within social distancing guidelines and
requirements.
ParksCommissionMeetingJune9,2020Page3of3v.JulyMeeting—TimSearing1.SuggestiontoholdtheJulymeetinginperson,dependingonwhatcoronavirusstayathomephasethecountyisinatthattime.Weatherpermitting,thiscouldbeheldatCoulon,abidingbysocialdistancingguidelines.2.Askedboardmembersforagendatopicsuggestions.6.ADJOURNMENTLarryReymannmotionedtoadjournat5:24pm;motionseconded,allinfavor,motioncarried.Minutesapprovedby:(2iZRecorder:TimSearing,BoardChairDateRobertaGraverNEXTMTG-JULY14,2020WheelchairAccessible.AmericanSignLanguage(ASL)interpreteravailableuponrequest.Forthisorotherassistance,pleasecall48hoursinadvance:711(TDD)or425-430-6600(voice).
COMMUNITYSERVICESDEPARTMENTMEM0RANDUMDATE:May28,2020TO:RuthPerez,CouncilPresidentMembersofRentonCityCouncilVIA:ArmondoPavone,MayorFROM:KellyBeymer,CommunityServicesAdministratorSTAFFCONTACT:EricaSchmitz,ParksPlanningManager(x-6614)SUBJECT:CoulonParkPlayEquipmentSurveySurveyAvailable6/2-6/16TheCommunityServicesDepartmenthaspreparedasurveytoinvitecommunitymemberstohelpchoosethenewplayequipmentfortheGeneCoulonMemorialBeachParkplayground.AsurveyshowingimagesofthetwooptionswillbesharedontheCity’ssocialmediachannels,website,and“OurRentonWeekly”newslettertogathercommunityinput.Oneimageofeachoptionisincludedonthenextpage.Thesurveyshowsfourimagesofeachoption.ThesurveywilllaunchJune2,2020,andwillbeavailablefortwoweeks.ProjectFundingandTimelineAspartofthe2019-2021StateCapitalBudget,aDirectAppropriationintheamountof$605,640wasawardedfortheGeneCoulonMemorialBeachParkPlayEquipmentReplacementProject.ReceiptofthisgrantfundingallowstheCitytocompletethereplacementoftheexisting17-year-oldplayequipment.Theprojectincludesremovingandreplacingtheexistingplayequipment,safetysurfacing,andimprovingsubsurfacedrainagefortheplayarea.Constructionisanticipatedforthiscomingfall/winter.
Ruth Pérez, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
Subject: Coulon Park Play Equipment Survey
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