2018-02-27 Community Development and Neighborhoods Minutes

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City of Tukwila City Council Community Development & Neighborhoods Committee COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes February 27, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair, Kathy Hougardy, Zak Idan Staff: Nora Gierloff, Rick Still, Robert Eaton, Carol Lumb, Andrea Cummins, Minnie Dhaliwal, Laurel Humphrey (by phone) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. BUSINESS AGENDA. There was consensus to consider a request to apply for King County Conservation Futures Trust Tax Levy grant funding as the first order of business. A. Grant Application: King County Conservation Futures Trust Tax Levy (CFT) Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for CFT grant funding to purchase property on South 116th Street along the Green River, due by March 5, 2018. The current property owner has expressed enthusiastic interest in having his property help meet riverbank restoration needs and provide recreational opportunities. The property is located in close proximity to City major capital investments for habitat improvements and salmon restoration such as Codiga Park and North Winds Weir. The CFT program would require a 50% local match, and staff intends to pursue other funding sources to meet this. If unsuccessful, the CFT funding would be returned. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. B. Resolution: Foster Golf Bridge Naming Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would name a bridge at Foster Golf Links the "Joe and Hazel Aliment Memorial Bridge" pursuant to a request by the Foster Golf Links Men's and Women's Clubs. Joe Aliment worked at the course beginning in 1924 and purchased it with his wife Hazel in 1951. The Aliments sold the course to the City of Tukwila in 1978. The Park Commission unanimously approved the request in November 2017. If approved by the Council, there will be a small expenditure associated with signage. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 26, 2018 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. C. Ordinance and Resolution: Foster Golf Links Green Fees Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution and an ordinance that would amend the Green Fees at Foster Golf Links to maintain proper price points, stimulate growth, and work toward revenue goals. The draft resolution would establish the new fees and the draft ordinance makes housekeeping amendments to Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 12.12, "Foster Golf Links Fees." The fee increases are modest and in line with regional courses. If