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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2016-01-13 MinutesTUKWILA PARKS COMMISSION s PARKS & ItFCRENTION MINUTES WE r, A I I I 1Y I H I ",I January 13, 2016 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center Call to Order: Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to order at 5:32pm. Attendance: Commissioners — Sean Albert, Mike Martin, Don Scanlon, Staff — Robert Eaton Citizen — Scott Kruize Commission Appointments: Don Scanlon nominated Mike Martin for Chair, Sean Albert seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Sean Albert nominated Don Scanlon for Vice Chair. Mike Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes: Mike Martin moved to approve the minutes of the November 18, 2015 meeting. Don Scanlon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Citizen Comment: Scott Kruize mentioned that he had served on the Park Commission before, has continued to follow it via the Tukwila Reporter, has applied in interest to rejoin the Commission. Business Items A. Duwamish Gardens Update— Mike Perfetti, Public Works Habitat Project Manager, provided an update covering the project history, current status and future timeline. Photos were provided referencing historic resources, contaminated soils, cultural resources, earthwork, hydraulics, and the schedule. B. Park Service Level Standards — Staff provided a brief background on the development of the Service Levels and sought feedback from the Commissioners. Input was given and will be considered as the Service Levels are further developed and refined at the next Parks Division Staff Retreat this spring. C. Department Update a. Staff briefed the Commission on some staffing transitions that have happened in the P &R Department recently. b. An update on the Duwamish Hill Preserve Phase 2 project noted that the contractor will be starting the punchlist items as soon as this week, however, some items will have to wait till the weather dries out in spring. c. The Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge project has been divided into two phases for construction. Additional information was provided to the Commission in response to questions asked at the last meeting regarding phases, funding, and levees. Other A. New Park Commissioner jackets have been ordered and will be provided when available. Adjournment: Don Scanlon moved to adjourn at 6:25pm. The motion was seconded by Mike Martin. The motion passed unanimously.