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TUKWILA LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chair: Steve Miller
Vice Chair: Marie Parrish
Scott Kruize, Linda McLeod, Verna Seal, Gerie Ventura,
AGENDA
March 5, 2019 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes (5 min) —January 8, 2019
5. Citizen Comment
6. Unfinished Business
a. Parking concerns at Tukwila Library: follow up
7. New Business
a. Summer Events - Participation
8. Reports
a. KCLS
b. City of Tukwila
9. Other (5 min)
10. Next Meeting: TBA
11. Adjournment
For more information contact Stephanie Gardner -Brown at 206-767-2342
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Tukwila Library Advisory Board
MINUTES
January 8, 2019 5:30 p.m. Tukwila Community Center
1. Call To Order: Chair Scott Kruize called the meeting to order at 5:40 pm
2. Attendance/Roll CaII:
Commissioners: Scott Kruize, Linda McCloud Steve Miller, Marie Parrish, Verna Seal, Gerie Ventura
KCLS: Angelina Benedetti, Regional Manager
City Staff: Stephanie Gardner -Brown
Guests: Derek Speck, Economic Development Director
3. Agenda and Approval Minutes: Scott Kruize motioned to approve the agenda and accept the minutes
of November6, 2019, Verna Seal seconded the motion and there was unanimous approval.
4. Citizen Comment: None
5. Unfinished Business: n/a
6. New Business:
a. 2019 Chair Rotation:Steve Miller assumed
position of Vice Chair.
he position of Chair, Marie Parrish assumed the
b. Tukwila Village Update, Derek Speck, Economic Development Director forthe City of Tukwila
attended the meeting and delivered a status update of the Tukwila Village Development
Association. Library Board members asked several questions, most were related to parking
concerns. Derek provided ideas and options forthe Board to share concerns with the
developer. Angie Benedetti, KCLS Regional Manager, shared that KCLS has explored numerous
parking options. Derek extended his interest and availability to TLAB members regarding
parking at Tukwila Villageand any otherconcerns, ideas, or questions they may have in the
uture.
Bookmarks and Landmarks: Barbara McMichael has reached out regarding the Bookmarks and
Landmarks program. She will need information by the end of January if TLAB would like to move
forward with the program in 2019.
d. 2019 Meeting Schedule: StephanieGardnerasked the group toconsider agenda items for
future meetings and considerthe possibility of meeting quarterly.
7. Reports:
a. KCLS: Angelina Benedetti reported on happenings atTukwila Library and highlighted a
partnership with IRCto help people complete citizenship paperwork.
b. Tukwila Parks and Recreation: Stephanie Gardner -Brown provided an overview of the 2018
Spirit of Giving program which provided books, games, warm clothes, toys, and hygiene items to
over300 children in Tukwila. Stephanie provided information aboutthe OlderAdult Recreation
and Services needs assessment currently underway. Tukwila also has two Artists in Residents,
performing community outreach and organizing several pop-up activities. They have connected
with the KCLS and will be working to supportthe Dr. Suess event.
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Other:
a. Group Photo: At the begging of the meeting KCLS had a professional photographertake a group
photo of TLAB members. See photo below.
8. Adjournment: Scott Kruize moved to close the meeting at 7:00 pm, Verna Seal seconded the motion, all
were infavorand the motion passed unanimously.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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