HomeMy WebLinkAboutTLAB 2019-01-08 MinutesTUKWILA Tukwila Library Advisory Board
PARKS & RECREATION
GOOD HEALTHY FUN MINUTES
January 8, 2019 5:30 p.m. Tukwila Community Center
1. Call To Order: Scott Kruize called the meeting to order at 5:40 pm
2. Attendance/Roll Call:
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
November 6, 2018, Verna Seal seconded the motion and there was unanimous approval.
4. Public Comment: None
5. Unfinished Business: n/a
6. New Business:
a. 2019 Chair Rotation: Steve Miller assumed the position of Chair, Marie Parrish assumed the
position of Vice Chair.
b. Tukwila Village Update, Derek Speck, Economic Development Director for the 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 for the 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 Village
and any other concerns, ideas, or questions they may have in the future.
c. 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.
2019 Meeting Schedule: Stephanie Gardner asked the group to consider agenda items for future
meetings and consider the possibility of meeting quarterly.
7. Reports:
• KCLS: Angelina Benedetti reported on happenings at Tukwila Library and highlighted a partnership
with IRC to help people complete citizenship paperwork.
• 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 over
300 children in Tukwila. Stephanie provided information about the Older Adult 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 support the Dr. Suess event.
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Other:
a. Group Photo: At the beginning of the meeting KCLS had a professional photographer take 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 in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 5, 2019