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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPARK 2016-01-13 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Parks & Recreation Department Rick 51111, Director PARKS COMMISSION Chair: Sean Albert Vice Chair: Don Scanlon AGENDA Wednesday, January 13, 2016 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center 1. Call to Order 2. Commission Appointments 3. Approval of Minutes a. November 18, 2015 pg. 3 4. Citizen Comment 5. Business a. Duwamish Gardens Update (10mins) n/a b. Park Service Level Standards (20mins) pg. 5 c. Department Update (10mins) n/a i. Staff Transitions ii. Duwamish Hill Preserve Phase 2 Update iii. TUC Ped /Bicycle Bridge Project Update 6. Other 7. Adjournment Next Meeting: February 10, 2016 @ 5:30pm GOOD HEALTHY FUN 12424 42nd Ave. S. • Tukwila, Washington 98168 • Phone: 206 -768 -2822 • Fax: 206 -768 -0524 GOOD HEALTHY FUN 12424 42nd Ave. S. • Tukwila, Washington 98168 • Phone: 206 - 768.2822 • Fax: 206. 768 -0524 2 T U KW I LA PARKS & RECREATION GOOD HEALTHY FUN PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES November 18, 2015 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center Call to Order: Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to order at 5:33pm. Attendance: Commissioners — Sean Albert, Mike Martin, Don Scanlon, Joanne McManus Staff — Dave Johnson, Robert Eaton Approval of Minutes: Don Scanlon moved to approve the minutes of the October21, 2015 meeting. Mike Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Business Items A. Park Service Level Standards — Staff provided information on the development of service level standards for the parks in our system, included the rating system and characteristics of each rating. At the next meeting, staff would like Commissioners to provide feedback and input on this information. B. 4Culture Grant Update — Staff shared with the Commission that the Department has received notice that we have been awarded $200,000 for Phase 2b of the Duwamish Hill Preserve. There a number of applicants and the requests far exceeded the available funds. The fact that we received 4/5 of our request speaks to the value and quality of the project and the impact it has and will continue to have in the community and the region. C. Tentative Work Plan - Staff presented an updated draft of the 12 -month Work Plan based on feedback from the Commission at the last meeting. D. Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge — Staff presented an update on the project (including the plans) and shared the staff comments that have been provided in the plan review. Commissioners asked questions of staff and each other and discussed topics on the matter, including but not limited to whether or not there are plans for salmon habitat, river widening, levee inspections, provides good access in the Urban Center, arena implications, planned landscaping /irrigation, trail integrity, and concern about not having enough information on the project. Mike Martin moved that staff draft a letter to be signed by the Chair on behalf of the Commission supporting the protection and enhancement of the natural park space and adjacent Green River Trial. Joanne McManus seconded the motion. Motion passed 3 -1. Roll Call Vote: YEA = Albert, McManus, Martin NAY = Scanlon Dave Johnson indicated that he would draft a letter and distribute for review. Other A. Future Meeting Time - Commission considered staff's request to change the meeting date to better align with the Council Committee calendar deadlines. Don Scanlon moved to change the meetings to the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm effective January 2016. Mike Martin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. B. Social — Staff shared information about the upcoming Commission Social in December and invited Commissioners to attend. Adjournment: Don Scanlon moved to adjourn at 6:54pm. The motion was seconded by Joanne McManus. The motion passed unanimously. 3 4 TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION Parks, Trails, and Open Space Service Levels Established 4/7/15 5 Service WM ME Levels 4 3 X 57th Ave Mini Bicentennial _E Cascade View City Hall A (Facilities & Front Parking Lots) X City Hall B (Back Parking Lots) X Codiga X X Crestview A (Shelter & Playground) X Crestview B (Trail /Forest, T -Ball & Open Fields) X Crystal Springs A (Lower, along road) X Crystal Springs B (Upper) L X Duwamish A (Shelter & Playground) _MI _ X Duwamish B (Field) Duwamish Hill Preserve _ X East Marginal Way Property (Sicarrdi) X Fire Station 51 (Headquarters) -KM= __ X Fire Station 52 Fire Station 54 __ X Ft Dent ©� Gateways X 111111 X Green River Trail __ X Hazelnut & Fire Station 53 X Interurban Trail _= - X X Joseph Foster Macadam A (Winter Garden) X Macadam B (Wetland) _- X Numbered Trails X Riverton X Riverton Mini __ X Riverview (Picnic area north of Bicen. Pk on GRT) __ X X Southgate Mil 111111 X Tukwila X Tukwila Community Center X Tukwila Pond __ X Chinook Winds _- X DHP Phase 2 __ X Duwamish Gardens IIIIII 111111 X North Winds Weir _® X Established 4/7/15 5 TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION Parks, Trails, and Open Space Service Level Description Service Level 1 Service Level 2 Criteria: Criteria: Regional High visibility High profile High traffic Rented shelters Well developed Well maintained High quality landscape improvements Safe Clean Standards: Neighborhood park Neat & orderly Multi -use Medium to heavy use Rented shelters Some wear & tear Standards: Daily attention Defined lines & transitions Uniform sized tree wells Bark in landscape beds Landscape beds irrigation Turf Management Plan (MIFA): M = Mowing (2x week) I = Irrigated F = Fertilize (2x /yr ?) A = Aerify (1- 2x /yr ?) Daily attention Defined lines & transitions Uniform sized tree wells Bark & wood chips (locations vary) Landscape beds irrigation Turf Management Plan (MIFA): M = Mowing (weekly) I = Irrigated F = Fertilize (2x /yr ?) A = Aerify (1- 2x /yr ?) Service Level 4 Service Level 3 Criteria: Criteria: Below norm (step down from level 2) Low demand maintenance Low level use Standards: Open Space Natural /Wildlife /Preserve Undeveloped Standards: Weekly attention Demand maintenance Wood chips Landscape beds irrigation Turf Management Plan (MIFA): Mowing (2x month during growing season Not irrigated in summer Not fertilized or aerified Mowing Schedule: Quarterly Inspections for Safety Demand Maintenance (as required) No Turf 4" height, 2x month (Trails & DHP) 3" height, 2x month (Mini Parks & Fire Stns) 6