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PARKS COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 19, 2014 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
Call to Order: Parks Committee Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to order at 5:34pm.
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 Abdi), and all Commissioners
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 Update included in the Agenda Packet.
B.Gully Gardens Update – Dave Johnson shared the information with the Commission on the request to
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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. Julie and Joanne
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, it’s taking longer than originally anticipated.
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 Spot/Hoop Shoot contest,
and planning for upcoming Dr. Seuss event.
Other: Commission reviewed their 12-month work plan and discussed the upcoming Washington Recreation and
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