HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2014-01-15 Item 3 - Approval of 11/16/13 MinutesTUKW LA
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November 2016, 2013 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, Alice Russell, Joanne McManus
Staff — Dave Johnson, Marty O'Brien
Approval of Minutes: Don Scanlon moved to approve the Minutes of the October 16, 2013 meeting. Alice Russell
seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
Presentation — Foster Golf Links: Head Golf Pro at Foster Golf Links, Marty O'Brien provided information and
answered questions from the Commissioners regarding Golf in Tukwila, including rounds of play are up 2%
compared to 2012, methods to increase revenue include maximizing rounds played through intentional marketing
efforts and re- investing into the product (i.e. the course). Mr. O'Brien announced that he will be retiring in August
after 23 years at Foster Golf Links, and noted that Foster is a great asset to the community, He is very proud of
the course, how far it's come in the past 23 years, and that he is excited for the future of Foster Golf Links. The
Commission thanked Mr. O'Brien for the update and for his service to the community, and asked staff to explore
opportunities to update the community on the "state of Golf" in Tukwila,
Citizen Comment: no citizen comment
Business Items
A. Project Update — The Commission reviewed the Project Update included in the Agenda Packet,
B. Park Name Request — Dave Johnson shared the information with the Commission on the request to
rename the Pea Patch at Riverton Park to "Gully Gardens," in honor of Paul and Betty Gully. Mr. Johnson
shared the naming process with the Commission and introduced Ron Lamb to the Commission. Mr, Lamb
was the citizen who originally brought the request forward to council. Discussion ensued and included
thoughts a memories of the Gully's, recognizing their impact on Tukwila, concern about naming features
of Parks, perhaps it's more appropriate to name Duwamish Gardens after the Gully's. Joanne McManus
moved to recommend to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee that the name of the Pea Patch at
Riverton Park be changed to "Gully Gardens," in memory of Paul and Betty Gully. Alice Russell seconded
the motion. The motion passed, 3 -1.
C. PROS Plan Update — Dave Johnson distributed the DRAFT PROS Plan to the Commissioners and
summarized the plan, and explained the process going forward. Comments are due back by January 13,
2014, and it final plan needs to be adopted by March 1, 2014 in order to be eligible for the next RCO grant
cycle.
C. Park Rules Update — Dave Johnson explained that staff are working on a draft of updated Rules and
Regulations and hope to have a preliminary draft at the January meeting for the Commission to review.
D. Department Update — Dave Johnson shared information with the Commission t, including the Winter
Program Guide, recruitment for the openings for the Commission, and upcoming events.
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Other
A. The Commission reviewed their budget status for expenditures. After discussion, Don Scanlon moved to
spend $450 on the purchase of soccer balls to be used for the Adopt -a- family program. The Commission
feels this will have a far reaching effect on the kids in the program as a single ball can be used by
numerous kids, and falls under the "Good Healthy Fun" that Parks and Recreation promotes.
B. Don Scanlon inquired about the role that Parks and Recreation has in the City Emergency Plan. Mr.
Johnson explained that the Department is tasked with sheltering, and has gone through training and mock
drills.
Adjournment: Alice Russell moved to adjourn at 7:OOpm. The motion was seconded by Don Scanlon. The motion
passed unanimously.
Next Meeting: December Social TBA
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