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Home My WebLink AboutPark 2018-02-14 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor Parks & Recreation Department - Rick Still, Director PARK COMMISSION Chair: Don Scanlon Vice Chair: Scott Kruize AGENDA Wednesday, February 14, 2018 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes a. Approval of Minutes (January 2018) Pg. 1 3. Special Presentations 4. Citizen Comment 5. Business a. Green Tukwila - Update (10mins) Pg. 3 b. Acquisition Policy (20mins) n/a 6. Other a. Volunteer Appreciation Fair Pg. 5 7. Adjournment Next Meeting: March 14, 2018 @ 5:30pm Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov TUKWILA PARK COMMISSION MINUTES January 10, 2018 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center PARKS & RECREATION GOOD HEALTHY FUN CaII 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. Green Tukwila Update Date: Feb 7, 2018 Admin Update: • Olena Perry is continuing to work with Forest Steward to create a 2018 work plan • Olena Perry is learning Access Volunteer Database • Olena Perry planned, implemented and wrapped up MLK Day of Service Volunteer Update: MLK Day of Service completed work: • 12 yards of mulch spread • 135 young native plants now have mulch rings • 20 mature native plants have mulch rings • 6 mature evergreens with ivy rings cut • Lots of small trees, shrubs and understory plants clear of ivy • The big maple (across from registration) cleared and mulched • 3 forested islands cleared of ivy and mulched • Native snowberry grove microweeded and mulched • Plus a ton of ivy removal by the horseshoe pit and on the slope The event ended up with 44 volunteers that equals 109 volunteer hours for the event. This number is huge, and using 2017 rates for volunteer time (estimated at $24.14 an hour) that equates to $2,631.00 in value! Volunteers are so valuable to these big picture programs like Green Tukwila. Partner Update • DHP, Forterra and TPR met to discuss 2018, Sean Albert has agreed to be a Forest Steward for The Hill. The rest of meeting was logistics for work parties and support • 2018 DHP schedule is formalized • Sharon Leishman, Founder of Duwamish Alive and Sound Steward of North Winds Weir has agreed to be a Forest Steward and wants to find other ways to support GTP • Partners meeting is Feb 15 (City, Forterra, EarthCorps, Student Conservation Association) • McKinstry has officially become the Forest Steward with Crystal Springs and will be working with Forterra, possibility of a Duwamish Alive site • BECU is working on 2018 Shoreline Project • Heidi Watters is working on 2018 Stewardship plan for S. 128th Parcel Upcoming events: Green-Duwamish Watershed Symposium http://www.greenduwamishwatershed.org/ 3 111111 111111 1 1 1 I 1 1 111111 111111 1 lir Volunteer Appreciation el. FAIR Thursday, February 15 6:00-7:OOpm Tukwila Community Center JOIN US for an evening in celebrating volunteers and their impact in our community and learn about new volunteer opportunities. Local volunteer groups will be onsite to showcase ways to get involved in volunteering. Plus we will have a special treat for those who are currently volunteering in Tukwila! For more information please contact Shannon via email at shannon.fisher@tukwilawa.gov TUKWILA GOOD HEALTHY FUN PARKS & RECREATION