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October 15, 2014 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
Call to Order: Committee Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
Attendance: Commissioners — Sean Albert, Don Scanlon, Alice Russell, Joanne McManus, Hassan Abdi, Julie Lee
Staff — Rick Still, Rachel Bianchi, Bob Giberson
Presentation: City Facilities Needs Assessment
Rachel and Bob presented the City Facilities Needs Assessment to the Committee. They described the entire
facilities planning process and that this is step #1 in a three step process (Step 1 -Needs Assessment & Feasibility
Study, Step 2 - Budget, Siting & Design, and Step 3 - Build) and that the study is finding the following:
Several facilities have significant seismic issues or are vulnerable to failure in a disaster,
Several facilities are nearing the end of their useful lives and are increasingly costly to maintain,
Many of the City's facilities lack flexibility and expansion potential, and
Many of the City's facilities constrain effective delivery of service in the community.
The Commission had a good dialog with staff regarding the facilities plan. One can keep in touch with the project
by following the project website, www. Tukwilawa .gov /facilitiesstudy.html
Charles Tyson discussed the Tyson Plan and encouraged others to create their own vision for the City.
Approval of Minutes: Alice Russell moved to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2014 meeting. Julie Lee
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Business Items
A. Project Update —The Commission reviewed the Project Update included in the Agenda Packet. The
Commission would like an update on Duwamish Gardens.
B. DHP Phase 11 Design — Staff noted that an RFP is out for an Archeaological Study of the site. The
commission exchanged comments and ideas.
C. Gully Gardens Update —The dedication event is scheduled for October 25th. Hassan Abdi note that Betty
Gully will also be inducted into the Foster High School Hall of Fame.
D. Department Update — Staff informed the Commission of department updates including the new
afterschool program.
Other
Discussion surrounding letter of support for the Youth Athletic Facilities grant program. Motion was seconded
and passed unanimously for the Park Commission to sign letter. Chairperson Sean Albert signed on behalf of the
Commission.
Adjournment: Joanne McManus moved to adjourn at 6:25pm. The motion was seconded by Julie Lee. The
motion passed unanimously.
Next Meeting: November 19, 2014