HomeMy WebLinkAboutTLAB 2023-04-04 MinutesCity of Tukwila
Parks & Recreation Department - Pete Mayer, Director
TU KW I LA LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chair: Cynthia Chesak
Vice Chair: Robin Boland
Marie Parrish, Gerie Ventura, Steve Miller, Cassie Galante, Verna Seal
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Minutes
April 4, 2023 6:OOpm Location: Hybrid Tukwila community Center AND Via Microsoft Teams
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:OOpm
2. Roll Call
a. Board Members: Steve Miller, Cynthia Chesak, Verna Seal, Gerie Ventura, Cassandra Galante,
Robin Boland
b. Absent: Marie Parrish
c. Staff: KCLS Staff: Mary Sue Howser; City of Tukwila Staff: John Dunn
3. Approval of Agenda and Minutes - March 7, 2023
a. Agenda: Steve Miller motioned to approve the minutes. Verna Seal second the motion, all were
in favor.
b. Minutes: Steve Miller motioned to approve the minutes. Verna Seal second the motion, all
were in favor.
4. Public Comment: No public comments
5. Unfinished Business
a. 2023 Student Rep open seat status update -Cynthia Chesak reported that they are still reaching
out for a student representative.
b. Outreach strategy development discussion - Cassie Galante gave an overview of the process and
purpose with the board. After some discussion, Cassie will set up time for available board
members to sit down with the Tukwila Library staff to discuss further the desired outcomes of
the outreach and work together to come up with the best process to gain those results.
6. New Business
a. Teen Room STEAM corner - Work on this is on pause as the new Youth & Teen Specialist
decided to return to Seattle. This position is in the recruiting process and once hired, this work
will be worked on again. The goal is to be implement for Fall programming.
7. Reports
a. KCLS provided an update of programs and information for the board.
b. City of Tukwila: John Dunn provided an update on City and Parks and Recreation events,
programs and other information.
8. Other
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
9. Next Meeting: May 2, 2023
10. Adjournment 6:35 PM
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov