HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2014-03-19 Item 2 - Approval of 2/19/14 Minutes
PARKS COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 19,2014 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
Call to Order: Parks Committee Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to or4pm.
Attendance: Commissioners Sean Albert, Don Scanlon, Alice Russell, Joanne McManus, Julie Lee, Hassan Abdi
Staff Dave Johnson
Introductions: Sean Albert welcomed the new Commissioners (Julie Lee and Hassan
introduced themselves.
Approval of Minutes: Alice Russell moved to approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2014 meeting. Joanne
McManus seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
Business Items
A.Project Update The Commission reviewed the Project Updateincluded in the Agenda Packet.
B.Gully Gardens Update Dave Johnson shared the information with the Commission on the rto
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rename the Pea Patch at Riverton Park to Gully Gardens . Council took formal action at the February 3
Council meeting. Next steps are to form a committee to work on the signage. Juli
volunteered to serve on that committee.
C.PROS Plan Update Dave Johnson shared that the PROS Plan was adopted by City Council at the February
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18 meeting and thanked the Commission for their work.
C.Park Rules Update Dave Johnson explained that staff are working to prepare a draft update of the Park
Rules and Regulations. Due to the scope of this project, its t
Staff anticipate having a preliminary draft at an upcoming meeting for the Commission to review.
D.Department Update Dave Johnson shared information with the Commission, including recent trainings
that staff have attended, preparation of annual report, success of recent Hot Sp
and planning for upcoming Dr. Seuss event.
Other: Commission reviewed their 12-month work plan and discussed the upcoming Washington Recreation
Park Association Annual Conference in April.
Adjournment: Hassan Abdi moved to adjourn at 6:30pm. The motion was seconded by Julie Lee. The motion
passed unanimously.
Next Meeting: March 19, 2014
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