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Home My WebLink AboutPark 2019-02-13 Item 2A - Approval of 1/9/19 MinutesPARKS & RECRLATION PARK COMMISSION MINUTES January 9, 2019 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center CaII to Order: Chairperson Don Scanlon called the meeting to order at 5:31pm. Attendance: Commissioners — Don Scanlon, Scott Kruize, Ivan Cockrum, Matt Mega, Sean Albert Staff — Robert Eaton Public — Debra Russell Approval of Minutes: Scott Kruize moved to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2018 meeting. Matt Mega seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Special Presentations: Robert Eaton provided a high-level overview presentation on Tukwila Pond that covered five main areas; About, Status, Vision, Barriers, and Next Steps. The focus of the presentation was on the value of Tukwila Pond being centrally located in the heart of the Tukwila Urban Center and potential future work that could happen to improve access to the site even as far as making it into a regional attraction and destination point for the urban center. The Commissioners asked several questions throughout the presentation and overall were appreciative for the presentation. Citizen Comment: Debra Russell shared that she is a Renton resident that frequents Ft. Dent Park and that she had concern from a conversation she had with someone in the park that the pond might be turned into a parking garage or soccer field. She came to the Park Commission meeting to express her concern with this. Commissioner Albert suggested she make a citizen comment at a City Council meeting and provide an aerial photo of the area for reference. Business Items A. Appointments — Matt Mega nominated Scott Kruize for Chair. Sean Albert seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Sean Albert nominated Ivan Cockrum for Vice Chair. Matt Mega seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Develop 2019 Workplan — Due to the time, this item was pushed to the February meeting. Robert provided a brief overview on potential items to be included in the 2019 workplan for the commission. Other: Nothing to report. Adjournment: At 6:41pm Scott Kruize moved to close the meeting. Sean Albert seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.