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TUKWILA PARKS COMMISSION
MINUTES
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center
Call to Order: Chairperson Kruize called the meeting to order at 5:33pm.
Attendance: Park Commissioners — Sean Albert, Don Scanlon, Scott Kruize, Ivan Cockrum
Staff — Robert Eaton
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Scanlon moved to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2019 meeting.
Commissioner Cockrum seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Special Presentations: none
Citizen Comment: none
Business Items
A. S. 1281" St Parcel Naming —The commission reviewed the list of proposed names on the "Name
Brainstorm" (pg3 of the packet) and discussed the idea of a tagline for smaller parks in Tukwila as a
branding or marketing idea. The commission agreed that they would focus on keeping actual park names
shorter, and let staff develop the tagline with the thought that it could be added on later after it has gone
through a more vetted process that would work for multiple park sites throughout the city. The
commission did clearly communicate their preference of the term "pocket park" verses "mini park."
Commissioner Cockrum moved to recommend naming the S. 128t" St Parcel "Cottonwood Corner."
Commissioner Scanlon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. PROS Plan Update — Robert Eaton provided an update and the status of the PROS Plan work, highlighting
the preliminary key findings from the needs assessment and next steps.
C. Acquisition Update — A brief summary of the acquisition process for the Raisbeck and Davies parcels was
shared with the Commission; both are currently moving forward through the various steps at this time.
Other:
A. A question was asked by a Commissioner regarding the new appointment process. Discussion ensued and
commissioners communicated concerns and questions they have with the new appointment process and
feel that it would be better to have a more thorough vetting process where applicants are interviewed by
the Chair and Staff Liaison.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:20pm.
Next meeting: November 13, 2019