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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2018-02-14 Item 2 - Approval of 1/10/18 MinutesPARKS & RECREATION PARK COMMISSION MINUTES January 10, 2018 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center Call to Order: Vice Chairperson Don Scanlon called the meeting to order at 5:32pm. Attendance: Commissioners — Don Scanlon, Sean Albert, Scott Kruize, Matt Mega, Cory Briscoe, Ivan Cockrum Staff — Robert Eaton Approval of Minutes: Sean Albert moved to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2017 meeting. Scott Kruize seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Special Presentations: none Citizen Comment: none Business Items A. Appointments — Robert Eaton conducted the selection process for the new Chair and Vice Chair. Sean Albert nominated Don Scanlon for Chair, there were no other nominations. The commission voted, and it passed unanimously for Don Scanlon to serve as the Chair for 2018. Robert Eaton opened nominations for the Vice Chair, Ivan Cockrum nominated Scott Kruize, there were no other nominations. The commission voted, and it passed unanimously for Scott Kruize to serve as the Vice Chair for 2018. B. Green Tukwila Update — Robert Eaton informed the commission that there will be a new Green Tukwila update each month in the packet to keep the commission appraised of what is happening and upcoming with the program. The commission reviewed the update and agreed it was a good format but would also like to request that the goals, status of achievement of the goals and a brief statistical summary be included for each of the events that happen. C. Develop 2018 Workplan — Robert Eaton asked the commission to share ideas for the 2018 workplan. The following is a list of items brought forth by various commissioners: • Develop Acquisition Policy/Guidelines • Pursue Acquisition of New Properties • Pursue Potential Funding for Acquiring Properties • Research Grant for Getting Kids More Involved in Parks through Special Projects by Kids • Increase Visibility of Park Commission to Council o Possible Quarterly Updates to Community Development & Neighborhoods Council Committee o Council Tours of the Parks • Development of Maintenance/Stewardship Standards for Back Channel Restoration Projects • Research Potential for Stream Keepers Group. Other: Annual Report due to Robert Eaton by Monday 1/29/18 @ 7:OOam for review Boards & Commissions Handbook and Trainings need to be completed by all new and re -appointed members within 90 days of appointment. Heidi Watters was appointed to the Planning Commission and has tendered her resignation from the Park Commission. She is planning on attending a future meeting to present the Master Plan for the S. 128th Parcel she is stewarding for Green Tukwila. Adjournment: At 6:40pm Scott Kruize moved to close the meeting. Matt Mega seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.