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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2016-04-13 MinutesTUKWILA PARKS COMMISSION s PARKS & IUCRENTION MINUTES WE r, A I I I I Y I H I ",I April 13, 2016 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center Call to Order: Chairperson Mike Martin called the meeting to order at 5:32pm. Attendance: Commissioners — Mike Martin, Don Scanlon, Sean Albert Staff — Robert Eaton, Ryan Larson Citizen — Matt Mega, Heidi Watters, Scott Kruize, Gwen Vukich Approval of Minutes: Don Scanlon moved to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2016 meeting. Sean Albert seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Citizen Comment: Gwen Vukich shared her family history as it pertained to the Duwamish Gardens site and spoke in favor of the names that her family had submitted for naming the project site known as Duwamish Gardens. She also submitted two additional names for the commission to consider. They were "Ray Carosino Pioneer Park" and "Ray Carosino Nature Center." Business Items A. Park Naming — Chair Mike Martin introduced this topic by reviewing and summarizing the information in the agenda packet then asked for staff to speak in regards to the new memo presented that evening to the commission. Robert Eaton, P &R Manager, provided a brief summary of the new memo with staff's final recommendation of a park name. Ryan Larson, Public Works Senior Program Manager, also provided some additional information regarding the project and how it is not just the Duwamish Gardens site but also includes the Chinook Wind site as well. Heidi Watters provided a couple additional suggested names, "Heritage Habitat Nature Park," Duwamish Heritage Nature Park," and " Duwamish Heritage Habitat Park." Scott Kruize made comment about wanting the name to not be confusing to what the actual site will be and that it shouldn't contain the word fish or that will attract fisherman. After further discussion, Chair Mike Martin asked that the final voting on a name be postponed till next month to allow the new commissioner that opportunity to discuss and vote as officially appointed commissioner. The commissioned asked staff if delaying the recommendation one month would still work in the project timeline, staff said it did. In concluding the discussion, it was suggested that a couple of the names be removed from the list tonight so they are not on the list for consideration next month as many agreed they were not final candidates. Don Scanlon moved to remove the names "Filbert Meadows," "Fish First Park," and "The Tomato Farm" from the list of names for consideration for next month. Sean Albert seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Green Tukwila — Staff provided an update on the progress of this program. DRAFT maps were passed around for viewing and the project timeline was reviewed stating that a DRAFT 20 Year Plan will hopefully be on the June Park Commission Agenda and the FINAL DRAFT 20 Year Plan at the July meeting where the commission can forward it to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee. C. Department Update a. Staff reminded the commission of the new appointments of Matt Mega and Heidi Watters to the Commission and the re- appointment of Sean Albert that are scheduled for this Monday, April 18 Regular Council Meeting at 7:oopm. Staff also noted that Joanne was going to be recognized at the meeting for her 17 years of service on the Park Commission. Photos were passed around from the Arbor Day tree planting ceremony that happened at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the 57th Ave Mini Park near Joanne's house honoring her service. b. The commission was reminded of the annual Volunteer Appreciation event on 4/14, Duwamish Alive! On 4/16, Parks Appreciation Day 4/23, and Healthy Earth, Healthy You 5K on 4/23/16. c. Staff informed the commission that the 2015 "See You in the Park" events are receiving the "Innovative Outreach and Marketing" award from Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA). The commission was also reminded that the conference is May 4 -5, 2016 and to coordinate with staff if they were interested in attending either of the training days or the banquet. A one page flyer was distributed to the commission providing an update on the Recreation Management Software System. Six RFP's were received by the City and staff are evaluating them. Project timeline is to have the new system in place effective January 1, 2017. The 4Culture Grant for $200,000 for Phase 2b at the Duwamish Hill Preserve and a seven year extension with the Concessionaire Agreement at Foster Golf Links both are on the Consent Agenda for Monday, April 18, 2016. f. Staff informed the commission that the Phase 2 dedication will either be in the Fall 2016 or the Spring 2017 and the commission will be informed when a decision has been made. Other A. A new Park Commissioner jacket was given to Chair Mike Martin and Joanne McManus' will be given to her on Monday when she is recognized at the Council Meeting. It was suggested that jackets be purchased for the new commissioners Matt and Heidi once they are appointed. B. Commissioner Don Scanlon asked if there parameters nor restrictions for spending the Park Commission budget. Discussion ensued about possible ideas to spend the budget on; attending trainings or conferences, having a subject matter expect speaker come to a Park Commission meeting to educate the commission on something they want to learn about, or hiring an intern to perform research for the commission. Adjournment: Don Scanlon moved to adjourn at 7:12pm. The motion was seconded by Sean Albert. The motion passed unanimously.