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Meeting Minutes
City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
April 26, 2010 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joe Duffie, Chair; Joan Hernandez and Verna Seal
Staff: Dave Johnson, Steve Batz, Jack Pace, Steve Lancaster and Melissa Hart
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Duffie called the meeting to order at 4:56 p.m.
L PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Renaminu of Sound Transit/Amtrak Station
Sound Transit staff is requesting the City's input on the renaming of the Sounder "Tukwila Station." With
the Link Light Rail station now operational, many people are referring to it as the Tukwila Station rather
than the Tukwila International Boulevard Station. This is causing confusion with the Sounder "Tukwila
Station," which is also a stop for the Amtrak trains. Sound Transit staff is suggesting a name change for the
Sounder Station to help alleviate potential problems. They suggest "Tukwila Longacres Station" as the
name for the facility. The renaming recommendation meets all of Sound Transit's requirements for naming
facilities, and the recommended name includes a part of the history of the area. Committee Member
Hernandez suggested a piece of artwork for the station be considered that includes a tribute to the
Longacres Track. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 10 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
B. Raikes Foundation Grant Award
As an information only item, Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent, updated the Committee on the
award of $20,000 from the Raikes Foundation to be used for the Recreation Department's Teen Friday Late
Night Program. In 2009, the Raikes Foundation extended its current grant program to Municipal agencies,
and the City was one of nine agencies to be awarded the grant. Tukwila Community Center staff have
already completed some of the required training. The Committee members thanked staff for the update and
congratulated them for receiving the grant funding. INFORMATION ONLY.
C. 2010 Parks and Recreation Issues Senior Programs
Steve Batz, Senior Program Specialist, gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on senior activities at the
Tukwila Community Center. The update involved information on services provided, to include: Duwamish
Curve Cafe, Meals on Wheels, pet food bank, courtesy van service for shopping and banking, foot care,
blood pressure checks, AARP defensive driving classes, tax preparation assistance, square dancing,
beginning and advanced line dancing, watercolor and oil painting, senior men's poker club, pinochle and
bridge groups, sports and fitness programs, overnight trips and holiday dinners. These programs served
7,337 participants in 2009. Committee members expressed an interest in this presentation being given to the
full Council when appropriate. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, May 10, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
Committee Chair Approval
Mi tes by MH. Reviewed by KAM.