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PARKS COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 19, 2014 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, Joanne McManus, Julie Lee, Hassan Abdi
Absent – Alice Russell
Staff – Dave Johnson
Approval of Minutes: Don Scanlon moved to approve the Minutes of the February 19, 2014 meeting. Alice
Russell 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.Appointments – Staff shared the information on appointments should be out soon, with Don and Joanne
being re-appointed to the Commission. Discussion occurred about the election of officers as it typically
occurs in March. After discussion, Julie Lee moved to elect Sean Albert as the Chair and Don Scanlon as
the Vice Chair. Joanne McManus seconded motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
C.Park Rules Update – Staff continue to work on a draft update of the Park Rules and Regulations and plan
to bring a draft before the commission at the May meeting for review.
D.Annual Report – Staff shared the department’s 2013 Annual Report with the Commission.
E.DHP Phase II Design – Staff shared an update on the project and that the Consultant Agreement with SvR
Design is before council for approval.
F.Department Update – Staff provided information about a property donation, service changes with the
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Rental Office, and TCC will be closed during the week of April 14 for maintenance. The department will
be receiving awards at the upcoming WRPA Conference, including Spotlight Awards for the Healthy Earth
Healthy You 5K Fun Run, Summer Youth & Teen Brochure, Moving Listening Sessions (part of the PROS
Plan), Citation of Merit for Mike Arizona and his work along the shoreline by BECU, and Distinguished
Service Award for Paul Surek. ICANN update including funding for equipment – commissioners agreed
that Cascade View Community Park would be the first priority for equipment that engages youth in
healthy activity.
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Other: Since the Community Center will be closed on the 3 Wednesday of April, commissioners agreed to meet
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on the 4 Wednesday instead (April 23, 2014).
Adjournment: Don Scanlon moved to adjourn at 6:30pm. The motion was seconded by Hassan Abdi. The motion
passed unanimously.
Next Meeting: April 23, 2014