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October 17, 2012 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
Call to Order: Parks Committee Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
Attendance: Commissioners —Sean Albert, Don Scanlon, Scott Kruize, Joanne McManus, Alice Russell
Staff Dave Johnson
Approval of Minutes: Don Scanlon moved to approve the Minutes of the September 19 meeting. Scott Kruize
seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
Presentation: The Commission welcomed Scott Newcombe to the meeting. Scott is one of the Lead Stewards on
behalf of the People for Puget Sound that have been doing restoration work along the outer bank at Codiga Park.
Scott shared a brief history of the work that has happened and noted the stewards' desire to continue, even
though People for Puget Sound has dissolved as an organization. Opportunity exists to work with either
EarthCorps and /or Forterra to continue the restoration efforts at Codiga. The Commission asked questions of
Scott such as the technical /planting plan, fishing access /trails, wildlife promotion. With Forterra leading the
efforts across the river with BECU, the Commission feels that it makes sense to include Forterra in the efforts at
Codiga. Dave shared that the City is working to set up a meeting with involved parties in the next few weeks to
map out how the restoration efforts can continue. In the interim, Scott and his folks are continuing their efforts
under the umbrella of the City's volunteer program. Their next work event is October 25 9am.
Business Items
A. Project Update Dave introduced the new "Project Update" to the Commission.. The Commission
appreciated the report and inquired if the funding source for the projects could also be included in the
report. The Commission inquired about the footbridge over the river near old Fire Station 53, and
whether it's been inspected recently and if there is a replacement plan as it appears to be dilapidated.
Dave indicated that he would pass along the concerns.
B. Event /Activity Calendar Dave introduced the new "Event /Activity Calendar" to the Commission, and
distributed the November /December calendar. The Commission appreciated the calendar and thought it
to be ;a good tool.
C. Tukwila Tree Environment Advisory Committee Update Don provided an update to the Commission
that they've had their first meeting and have set the schedule for the next 7 -8 months. Meetings will be
on the 4 th Wednesday of the month and they are public meetings. There is good representation from the
community and is a good start.
D. "Clean Parks" Initiative Discussion Dave provided information to the Commission that shows a
breakdown of the challenges that some of the specific parks have with regard to cleanliness and
maintenance. The Commission brainstormed on some ideas and strategies to promote and engage the
community in helping keep the Parks clean, which include having a booth at Community Events to
promote, visit schools and educate the kids about clean parks, adopt -a -park program, and education. An
observation was made that one the common problems appears to be full garbage cans can the cans be
emptied more frequently or more cans brought in?
E. PROS Plan Strategy Discussion The Commission would like to see other PROS Plans to get grounded on
what's out there and continue the discussion at the next meeting. Dave will email some information and
links.
F. 2013 -14 Budget —Dave informed the Commission that the 2013 -14 budget is relatively unchanged from
the last one. Two of the items that we think will be looked at a little closer are the Foster Golf Links
operation and the Recreation Cost Recovery. The Mayor will present the budget at Monday's (10/22)
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Council Meeting. The meeting is open to the public and anyone can advocate and support Parks and
Recreation at these meetings.
G. 12 -month Plan Dave shared a 12 -month plan and noted that it's a road map and can be adjusted as
things come up.
H. Department Update
a. We are excited to be working with California Pizza Kitchen on a new partnership with events and
programs.
b. With the weather changing, Parks crew is shifting to leaf clean -up, especially at Fort Dent.
c. Riverwalk restoration at TCC via ArtTech, funded by Arts Commission is coming slowly due to the
weather.
d. Completed aeration at the Golf Course.
e. Rounds are dropping off at the golf course due to the weather and shorter days, which is
expected.
f. Parks crew has been spending time at Cascade View Park to limb up trees and open up some
previously "hidden" areas. Response has been good as it's cleaned up the park.
Citizen Comments: There were no citizen comments.
Other:
WRPA Mid -Yr Conference Dave passed out information on the upcoming Conference in Everett, and
noted that the early bird rate is good through October 19` and if anyone is interested in attending to
please let him know.
Meeting Date for November 2012 —Since the 3 rd Wednesday of the month is the day before Thanksgiving,
there was discussion about moving the date. Scott Kruize moved to change the meeting date to Tuesday,
October 20 at 5:30pm at TCC. Don Scanlon seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Don Scanlon moved to support the Department's Autumn Harvest Event from the Parks Commission
budget in the amount of $500. Scott Kruize seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment: Don Scanlon moved to adjourn at 7:02pm. The motion was seconded by Alice Russell and the
motion passed unanimously.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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