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PARKS COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 19, 2012 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
Call to Order: Parks Committee Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to order at 5:33pm.
Attendance: Commissioners —Sean Albert, Don Scanlon, Scott Kruize, Joanne McManus
Staff — Dave Johnson
Approval of Minutes: Scott Kruize moved to approve the Minutes of the June 20, 2012 meeting. Don Scanlon
seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
Business Items
A, "Clean Parks" Initiative — Dave shared some background information on the challenges to keep our Parks
clean, and asked the Commission to spend the next month thinking about methods and strategies to
implement a "Clean Parks" Initiative, and strategize at the October meeting. Commissioners asked
clarifying questions about the type of litter, etc. at the parks. Dave will gather and share more specific
information in advance of the October meeting, and will invite the Parks Superintendent Paul Surek to
attend.
B. PROS Plan — The Department will be going out to an RFP by the end of the year for a consultant to work
on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The PROS Plan is an important document that evaluates
the existing resources and identifies areas of growth over the next 6 -20 years, to assist in planning and
grant applications. The Parks Commission can play an important role in this process, and Dave asked the
Commissioners to consider what role they should play at the next meeting.
C. Department Update
a. Summer Camp participation was up 18% compared to 2011
b. Teen Friday Late Nights were extended into the summer with great success (over 100 kids /night)
c. Summer Sack Lunch program served over 5,500 lunches
d. Free Playground Program at Cascade View Park averaged about 60 kids /day
e. TCC Maintenance Closure week earlier this month
f. Community Heritage and Culture Celebration event this coming weekend.
Citizen Comments: There were no citizen comments.
Other:
• Joanne inquired about the role of the Metropolitan Parks District (MPD), and how it fit in to the City and
the Parks Commission. Dave explained to the Commissioners the role of the MPD, the differences
between the MPD and the City, the City Council and the MPD Board, and TPAC's role.
• Joanne and Don expressed strong interest in the Commission being more involved and /or more
Commission awareness on such items as park projects, project updates, upcoming events and activities.,
Adjournment: Don Scanlon moved to adjourn at 6:20pm. The motion was seconded by Scott Kruize and the
motion passed unanimously.
Next Meeting: October 17, 2012
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