HomeMy WebLinkAboutPARK 2017-09-13 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwfla
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department - Rick Stilt, Director
PARK COMMISSION
Chair: Mike Martin
Vice Chair: Don Scanlon
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of Minutes (July 2017)................................................................................... pg. 1
3. Special Presentations
a. Park Impact Fees - Berk Consulting (Tentative) (20mis)........................................... n/a
4. Citizen Comment
5. Business
a. Wildlife Explorers Program Request (5mins)................................................................ pg. 3
b. Green Tukwila Update (10mins)..................................................................................... n/a
c. Parks & Recreation CIP Update (10mins)...................................................................... n/a
d. See You in the Park Evaluation (5mins)......................................................................... n/a
6. Other
7. Adjournment
Next Meeting: October 11, 2017 @ 5:30pm
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
�TUKWItAPARK COMMISSION
PARKS & REC RENFION MINUTES
July 12, 2017 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
Call to Order: Vice Chairperson Don Scanlon called the meeting to order at 5:33pm.
Attendance: Commissioners — Don Scanlon, Matt Mega, Sean Albert, Heidi Watters
Staff — Robert Eaton, Olena Perry, Mia Navarro, Nora Gierloff
Approval of Minutes: Sean Albert moved to approve the minutes of the lune 14, 2017 meeting. Matt Mega
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Special Presentations:
A. Mia Navarro, Community Engagement Manager presented an update on the Public Safety Plan. Mia
summarized the findings from the FACETS study that deals with response times and is the tool that will be
used to help determine the best locations for the new fire stations. Mia handed out copies of the
presentation slides and a flyer for the open house on August 10, 2017 @ 5:30pm at Fire Station 54 (across
the street from Foster High School). The commission asked a couple questions regarding the FACETS study
and thanked Mia for the update.
B. Olena Perry, Events and Volunteer Specialist, was introduced to the commission as she will be working on
the implementation of the Green Tukwila program now. Olena provided an overview of her role and
expressed her passion and excitement for this program.
C. Nora Gierloff, Deputy Director Community Development, hosted a time of Question and Answer for the
commission as it related to Park Zoning and Layers. Nora handed out a section of the TMC as it relates to
the Low Density Residential zoning as that is what most parks in Tukwila are zoned. She discussed the
difference between a zone and a layer and addressed the issues and concerns the commission had
regarding how to protect and preserve park or green space from being sold or developed both now and for
the future. The commission was appreciative of her knowledge and thanked her for coming.
Citizen Comment: none
Business Items
A. KaBOOM! Playground Proiect Update — Robert Eaton provided a brief update of the Build Day event that
happened on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Cascade View Community Park where around 160 people
assembled and installed the new playground. Several Councilmembers were in attendance as well as Park
Commissioner Heidi Watters.
Other:
A. The August 9, 2017 Park Commission meeting is cancelled and commissioners are encouraged to attend
the See You in the Park event at Foster Park, 5:30-7:00pm.
B. Robert mentioned that prior to this meeting he sent an email to the commissioners regarding the
commission handbook, trainings, and OPMA.
Adjournment: At 6:32pm Matt Mega moved to close the meeting. Sean Albert seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
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FROM:
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City of Tukwfla
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department - Rick Stilt, Director
MEMORANDUM
Tukwila Parks Commission
Kirstin May, Recreation Coordinator
September 1, 2017
SUBJECT: National Parks and Recreation Wildlife Explorers Grant
Each year the City of Tukwila hosts a summer camp program that serves 120 youth in grades K -5`h, also
known as "Camp Tukwilly." In January, the Parks and Recreation was awarded a grant and invited to
participate in a program called the Wildlife Explorers, a wilderness exploration program developed by
National Parks and Recreation Association, National Wildlife Federation, and the Cornell School of
Ornithology.
Youth staff implemented the Wildlife Explorers curriculum in the Camp Tukwilly program; 35 fourth
and fifth graders participated in the six-week program. Each week kids went to the Duwamish Hill
Preserve for an hour of learning and exploration. They learned about native habitats, salmon habitat,
trees and stewardship, leave no trace, local wildlife along the Duwamish River and the history of
Tukwila.
All kids received a workbook which contained a journal, games, and content to encourage play in
nature. The response from kids has been very positive, they have really enjoyed the dedicated time to
learn about the natural world that surrounds them in their local parks and backyards.
Some of the grant funding was utilized to support a service project. The kids chose to focus on trees
and shrubs at Duwamish Hill Preserve by purchasing and installing gator watering bags. Children
worked in teams to decorate gator bags and name a tree or shrub. They also learned about trees,
water conservation and stewardship throughout the process. When walking around "the Hill" one can
see their crafty creations.
I am writing this memo to request financial support from the Parks Commission as expenses for the
children's project at the Hill exceeded expectations. The grant covered most of the expenses for the
gator bags and hoses, however an additional $700 is needed for the remainder of the project. The
project served dual purposes: introducing kids to stewardship while providing needed support to trees
and shrubs at "the Hill."
Thank you for your consideration.
12424 42nd Ave. S. • Tukwila, Washington 48168 • Phone: 206-768-2822 • Fax. 206-768-0524
City of Tukwfla Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department - Rick Still, Director
12424 42nd Ave. S. * Tukwila, Washington 48168 * Phone: 206-768-2822 a Fax. 206-768-0524
12424 42nd Ave. S. * Tukwila, Washington 48168 * Phone: 206-768-2822 a Fax. 206-768-0524