HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2015-11-18 MinutesPARKS COMMISSION
PARKS & RECRyAi'10 MINUTES
A� 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 October 21, 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 2„ d
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.