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PARKS COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 16, 2013 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
Call to Order: Parks Committee Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to order at 5:35pm.
Attendance: Commissioners – Sean Albert, Don Scanlon, Alice Russell
Staff – Dave Johnson
Absent – Joanne McManus
Approval of Minutes: Alice Russell moved to approve the Minutes of the September 18, 2013 meeting. 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. Sean Albert
updated the Commission on the kiosk design for Duwamish Hill Preserve.
B.PROS Plan Update – Dave Johnson updated the Commissioners on the status of the PROS Plan process
including the slide show from October 7, 2013 Council presentation by the Consultant. Dave noted that at
the next meeting, we should have a draft Plan to share that will be presented to Council on November 25,
and open for public comment. Adoption schedule begins January 13, and final adoption is scheduled for
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February 3.
C.Department Update – Dave Johnson shared information with the Commission t regarding the re-start of
the Preschool Program; collaboration and on-going meetings with the Tukwila School District; fundraising
efforts and ideas to support HERO Scholarship Fund.
D.Park Rules – Commissioners briefly discussed the Park Rules and Regulations, and suggested staff bring
forward a draft of updated Rules and Regulations for review that addresses all of the issues.
E.12-month Work Plan – Dave presented a draft 12-month work plan (attached) for the Commission to
review and provide feedback. No work was added at this meeting.
Other
A.Dave Johnson updated the Commissioners on Duwamish Gardens and distributed 60% Design drawings
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for review. Feedback is due back the staff by October 22.
B.Dave Johnson shared that the TMC that governs the Park Commission will go to Council on October 21 for
review and adoption.
Adjournment: Don Scanlon moved to adjourn at 6:34pm. The motion was seconded by Alice Russell. The motion
passed unanimously.
Next Meeting: November 20, 2013