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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2026-03-11 Minutes1111111111111111111111111111111111 Thomas McLeod, Mayor Parks & Recreation Department - Pete Mayer, Director PARK COMMISSION Chair: Gina Bernhardt -Nielsen Vice Chair: Graham Mills AGENDA Wednesday, March 11t'', 2026 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center 12424 42"d Ave S Executive Board Room or Teams Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 218 351 206 494 Passcode: w4P34B Download Teams I Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +I 253-292-9750,.643092I65# United States, Tacoma Phone Conference ID: 643 092 165# Find a local number I Reset PIN Leann More I Meeting options Call to Order: Commissioner Bernhardt -Nielsen called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. Attendance: Commissioners - Kathleen Gantz, Gina Bernhardt -Nielsen, Roby Snow, Greg Hammond, Graham Mills, Carl Lyons Staff -Pete Mayer, Kris Kelly, Matthew Austin Other: Approval of Minutes: 1st Albert, 2' Mills Approval of Agenda: 1st Albert, 2"d Mills Special Presentations: Update on the TCC Riverside Campus Project - Berger Partnership Written Public Comment: Business Items: 5. New Business a. Park Impact Fees - Kris Kelly i. Staff provided an update of work being done with FCS who is working with us to update our Park Impact Fees which had not been updated since 2018 b. Preview of Upcoming Code Amendments - Pete Mayer, Kris Kelly i. Staff reviewed the slide deck, providing information on public comments, and that the commissioners would send information in an email regarding the proposed amendments and how public comment can be provided. c. EV charging options - Kris Kelly i. Kriss Kelly provided timeline of development starting with opening conversations with PSE which determined we were not eligible but opened the door for working with another company which would provide revenue sharing for charging fees. The city is currently working on where this could work. Tukwila City Nall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukvirilaWA.gov 1. Commissioner Snow had questions regarding the power and maintenance costs, Kris Kelly advised that the fees associated with that would be taken out of the revenue sharing. 2. Commissioner Lyons appreciated and welcomed the idea. 3. Commissioner Gantz advised revenue generated should remain in the Parks and Rec account 4. Commissioner Bernhardt -Nielsen — Identified that some of the locations have limited hours to access such as the golf course. Kris Kelly acknowledged the limitation and advised that this would be taken into consideration 5. Commissioner Bernhardt- Nielsen also wanted to know the Return on Investment (ROI) and Saturation rates. Kris Kelly advised as talks progressed, he would look into that. d. 2026 Park Commission Work Plan Adoption i. Commissioner Hammond made a motion to approve, Commission unanimously approved Adoption of the 2026 Work Plan e. Preview of Upcoming Draft Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan (PROS) Plan — i. Kris Kelly — Provided an update that they were expecting to have a draft to show the commission, however they have been working with the consultant to get it to that point. Most likely will have a draft either by the April or May meeting. f. Standing Items i. PROS Plan — Update provided on item e. ii. Trails Masterplan — Matthew Austin provided sharing the final version to the commission via the shared folder. iii. TCC Campus Masterplan 1. Kris Kelly provided an update with the phase we are currently in and related to the permit costs. 2. Pete Mayer - provided an overview of the timeline, and that there were items they are currently working through due to navigable river identification. a. Commissioner Gantz inquired on whether the Army Corp of Engineers had been brought in, Pete Mayer confirmed they had. 6. 2026 Agenda i. 4/8 1. TMC updates 2. Recreation Update 3. Golf Update - Pacifika 7. 8. Directors update — Pete Mayer advised on the current status of KaBoom! !! As well as updating on recreation programming regarding parks and intermurals. Kris Kelly provided an update on the new Concessionaires grand opening, Pacifika. 9. Unfinished Business a. Wayfinding — Matthew Austin verified the final review of the park commissioners of the wayfinding plan and unanimously agreed to move forward for requests from fabricators. 10. Reports of Commissioners/Announcements a. Commissioner Snow — Requested an update on the Seawolves Status i. Kris Kelly provided an update that they were back at TCC for training 11. Unfinished Business a. Starfire Concessionaire agreement i. Commissioners had questions regarding the current state of the Starfire agreement 1. Deputy Director Kris Kelly — provided an update ii. Tukwila Pool siting survey 1. Director Pete Mayer indicated the pool was still looking at locations and that The Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District has not provided any formal requests or proposals for city facilities to be used. PARK COMMISSION MINUTES March llth, 2026 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center 12. Reports of Commissioners/Announcements a. Commissioner Snow advised staff of potential playground manufactures to ensure representation of the community in playground equipment sourcing and to ensure amenities are similar and provide reminders of home. Advising that those types of features may not be found in a landscape structures provided playground. 13. Agenda for Next Meeting a. 2026 Commission Work Plan adoption b. PROS Plan review c. Arts Commission Update 14. Adjournment Other: Adjournment: The meeting was closed at 7:00 pm.