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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department - Rick Still, Director
TUKWILA LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chair: Scott Kruize
Vice Chair:
Steve Miller, Marie Parrish, Linda McLeod, Gerie Ventura, Verna Seal
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes (5 min) - March 6, 2018 pg 1-2
5. Citizen Comment
6. Unfinished Business (5 min)
a. City Council Presentation
7. New Business (5 min)
a. Facility Discussion
8. Reports
a. Board Member (5 minutes)
b. KCLS (5 minutes)
c. City of Tukwila
9. Other (5 min)
10. Agenda for Next/Future Meetings (5 min)
11. Adjournment
Next Meeting:
The next regular meeting will be on April 3, 2018
For more information contact Shannon Fisher at 206-767-2312
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
Tukwila Library Advisory Board
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7 MINUTES
March 6, 2018 5:30 p.m. Tukwila Community Center
1. Call to Order: Chair Scott Kruize called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
2. Attendance:
a. Commissioners — Scott Kruize, Gerie Ventura (arrived at 5:35pm), Linda McLeod, Marie
Parrish, Steve Miller
b. Absent — Verna Seal
c. Guests — Angie Benedetti (KCLS)
d. Staff — Shannon Fisher
3. Agenda - Marie Parrish clarified that Scott Kruize was the Chair and Steve Miller is the Vice
Chair.
4. Approval of Minutes: Gerie Ventura made a motion to approve the minutes provided. Steve
Miller seconded the motion. There was unanimous approval.
5. Citizen Comment - None
6. Unfinished Business
a. 2017 TLAB Annual Report and City Council Presentation — Angie Benedetti (KCLS)
suggested the TLAB Annual Report and City Council Presentation happen the last week
of April, or the first week of May coinciding with the one -year anniversary of the new
Tukwila Library opening. Angie suggested the report should consist of the new Library's
highlights; which are increase in foot traffic and computer usage. Maire suggested
adding in the TLC (Teen Library Council) to the presentation, and Gerie suggested adding
in information on how well the Friends of the Library is doing. All members agreed.
Angie talked about a Library video that will soon be released showcasing the library's
important impact on the community.
7. New Business
a. Reading by the River — It was noted that the information below would be included in
the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide:
Reading by the River — Sunday, August 19`h from 2:00-4:OOpm
at Duwamish Hill Preserve, S 115th St., Tukwila
Join us for an afternoon of Duwamish storytelling, music, treats and giveaways at Duwamish
Hill Preserve. Explore demonstration gardens and learn about the history of the Hill and the
Duwamish River. This event is sponsored by The King County Library System, Tukwila Library
Advisory Board, Tukwila Parks Commission, and Tukwila Arts Commission.
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Scott Kruize and Linda McLeod will attend the planning team meetings. All
Commissioners agreed they are excited about the event.
Gerie Ventura would like a flyer about the event once they are created.
8. Reports of Board Members/Announcements
a. KCLS, Angie Benedetti
i. Angie (KCLS) passed out Library materials such as the monthly calendar. She
highlighted the new IdeaX Maker Space opening in the Bellevue Library on April
14 at 10am. Angie mentioned all the Teen and Tween activities the Library has
ongoing.
ii. Angie (KCLS) passed out the Everyone's Talking about flyer.
iii. Angie mentioned that the kickoff for the summer reading program starts on June
9th at the Tukwila Library. This event will have a performer and hands on
activities for the kids. Closing of the summer reading program ends on August
18th at the Burien Library.
iv. Angie thanked the Library Board for their donation toward the Dr. Seuss Party at
the Library. 75 participants came and had a great time.
v. Angie talked about an opportunity for Library Advisory Board members to meet
the KCLS Director Lisa Rosenblum on April 7th from 9-11:OOam at the KCLS
Service Center. Focus of this meeting is on talking about the Strategic Focus and
book selection. Angie also mentioned a time for Lisa Rosenblum to come to a
TLAB meeting either in June, September or October.
b. Marie Parish will not attend the April meeting
c. Gerie Ventura will not attend the April meeting
9. Other — Angie asked who the contact is at the Sullivan Center. Marie Parish suggested Angie
talk to Derek Speck (Economic Development Manager)
10. Agenda for next meeting:
a. TLAB Annual Report and City Council Presentation - secure date and time
Adjournment: At 6:36 pm Steve Miller moved to close the meeting. Marie Parish seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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