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December 2, 2014 5:00 p.m. Tukwila Community Center
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Commission Chair, Trisha Gilmore, at 5:05 pm.
Attendance: Commissioners — Cynthia Chesak, Brian Kennedy, Steve Mullet, Trisha Gilmore
Student— Nandina Cengic
Staff — Stephanie Gardner — Parks and Recreation
Guests: Pat Brodin, Adrienne Banks
Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the November 4, 2014 meeting were unanimously approved.
Citizen Comment: There were no Citizen Comments
Business Items:
a. Arts 1% Process — Stephanie Gardner disturbed policies and process implementation
information utilized in surrounding Cities. Commissioners were asked to please review
the information as they will be participating in the development of an implementation
process for the City of Tukwila's 1% for the Arts in 2015.
b. Tukwila Village Art — The Commission discussed the November 2014 presentation
regarding three separate public art pieces that will be installed at Tukwila Village, the
following comments were shared:
• It would be ideal if anything installed was easy to clean and maintain.
• Who will maintain the pieces after they are installed?
• Regarding the water feature piece, who will maintain? What should happen if
there is a freeze in the winter? What if the water runs dry?
• Is there a plan for replacement if the piece should be damaged beyond repair or
receives too much wear for upkeep?
c. Tukwila Historical Society — 2015 projects and collaboration. Pat Brodin from the City's
Public Works department was on hand to discuss the Tukwila Historical Society's
accomplishments throughout 2014 and future project ideas relating to the origins of
Tukwila.
d. 2015 Arts Commission Budget: The 2014 and 2015 budget was distributed to the Arts
Commission. The Commission had several questions, specifically related to past Capital
funding. Stephanie will report back in early 2015.
e. Cynthia Chesak made a motion to nominate Nandina Cengic as the Student
Representative to the Arts Commission, Brian Kennedy seconded the motion, all were in
favor and the motion carried.
Other
Arts Commissioners requested Rainier Symphony tickets.
Stephanie Gardner provided the following updates:
• Long -time Tukwila resident and well -known artist and teacher Isabella Phalen passed
away.
• Holiday Lights Contest judging would be occurring the week of December 8 -12
• The Veteran's memorial at TCC has been repaired.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 pm.
Next Meeting: January 6, 2015