King Parker spent a busy night Monday, his last as a Renton City Council member, calling on fellow council members to approve numerous changes to city land-use and zoning regulations.

Those procedural votes capped eight months of work by city planners, the Planning Commission and the City Council, including Parker’s Planning and Development Committee

He leaves behind a clean slate of committee work and a legacy of 12 years on the City Council that will shape Renton for years to come.

There was the last time he would say, “Thank you, Mr. Mayor,” at least at a council meeting. There was even one last “Geez Louise.”

He listed what he felt were his biggest accomplishments, including developing the Renton Ahead of the Curve marketing campaign. And there were disappointments, including the failure so far to redevelop the Barbee Mill site.

It was an honor, he said, to serve on the City Council. “I will miss you but not too much,” he said.

Then, reaching under his desk, he had a surprise. He put on a festive red cap, with two cans of Bud Light beer strapped to the sides.

“This will be my Monday nights,” he said and the crowd laughed and applauded

Mayor Denis Law recognized the personal and professional commitment Parker has made to the community.

“There is no question in anybody’s mind here that Renton is a much better city, thanks to everything you have done,” Law said.