HomeMy WebLinkAboutTLAB 2020-10-06 MinutesParks & Recreation Department - Rick Still, Director
TUKWILA LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chair. Marie Parrish
Vice Chair. Gerie Ventura
ScottKruize, Linda McLeod, Verna Seal, Cynthia Chesak, Steve Miller
MINUTES
October6, 2020 5:30pm Location: VIRTUAL, heldvia Microsoft Teams
Call to Order: The meeting was called to orderat 5:32 pm
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
1. Roll Call:
a. Board Members: Marie Parrish,VeFRa Sea', Cynthia Chesak, Seett Linda McLeod,
Steve Miller, Gerie Ventura
b. Staff: Angelina Benedetti, KCLS/ Stephanie Gardner -Brown, City of Tukwila
2. Approval of Agenda and Minutes
a. September1,2020 minutes andOctober6, 2020 agenda were accepted as written.
3. Public Comment— There were no public comments.
4. New Business (45 minutes)
a. Little Free Library
Stephanie reported thattwo Little Free Libraries were purchased. The Arts
Commission is looking forward to partnering on this project in early 2021.
b. Spirit of Giving
Stephanie provided an overview of how the 2020 Spirit of Giving program will
function. A drive through style eventwill be held forfamilies. Staff are currently
soliciting funds and items from businesses and individuals. This year's eventwill
have a great focus on basic household needs (groceries, homeand hygiene items,
coats for all kids, and STEM toys, art/craft toys, and toys that promote movement.
A motion was made by Marie Parrish to contribute $2,000 towards the Spirit of
Giving program, Linda Mcleod seconded the motion. All were in favor.
5. Reports
a. KCLS: Angie Benetti informed the Board she has accepted an interim position with KCLS
as the library system's Program Director. She also shared the library system is
reorganizing regions and Tukwila will become part of the "Olympic Region."
b. City of Tukwila: Stephanie provided an overview of City operations and Parks and
Recreation services being offered through November.
6. Other: n/a
7. Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on January 5, 2020.
8. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at6:35pm