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PARKS COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 18, 2013 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
Call to Order: Parks Committee Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to order at 5:31pm.
Attendance: Commissioners – Sean Albert, Joanne McManus, Alice Russell, Don Scanlon
Staff – Dave Johnson
Approval of Minutes: Alice Russell moved to approve the Minutes of the July 17, 2013 meeting to include the
slide show of the Puget Sound Pristinicola presentation. Don Scanlon seconded the motion, and the motion
passed unanimously.
Citizen Comment: no citizen comment
Business Items
A.Project Update – The Commission reviewed the Project Update provided at the meeting, and expressed
interest in included Duwamish Gardens in the update. Sean Albert noted that the kiosk design process
has begun for Duwamish Hill Preserve.
B.Park Rules – Dave Johnson informed the Commissioners that the Park Rules and Regulations were last
updated in 1998. Staff are asking the Commission to review the existing rules and recommend changes.
Issues to be addressed may include, but aren’t limited to noise, smoking, fishing, soliciting/selling,
inflatables, alcohol, overnight camping/parking, trail etiquette, urban hunting/foraging.
C.PROS Plan Update – Dave Johnson updated the Commissioners on the status of the PROS Plan process
and shared the Needs Analysis with them. Discussion included improved access for local use of sports
fields, trail connections, and preserving open space.
D.Department Update – Dave Johnson informed the Commission that Robert Eaton is the interim Park
Superintendent. Summer highlights include a 23% increase in the Summer Sack Lunch program, and a
22% increase in Summer Camp participation.
Other
A.Dave Johnson updated the Commissioners on Duwamish Gardens.
B.The TMC that governs the Park Commission goes to the Community Affairs and Parks council committee
on September 23.
C.At the next meeting, we’ll be looking at the work plan for the next 12 months.
Adjournment: Don Scanlon moved to adjourn at 6:45pm. The motion was seconded by Joanne McManus. The
motion passed unanimously.
Next Meeting: October, 16, 2013