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Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meetin Minutes
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PRESENT
Councilrnembers: Kathv Hougardy, Chair; Joe Duffie and Allan Ekberg
Staff: Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff, Dave Johnson, Pat Brodin, David Cline and Kimberly Matzj
Guests: Louise Jones Brown, TUklylla Historical Society, Joan Hernandez, TUklylla Historical Society
John Cruce, TUklylla Historical Society, Julie Koler, King County Preservation Officer
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:0 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Parks Recreation Saecial Events Calendar
As an information only item, Committee Members reviewed the Parks Recreation calendar for July_ and
August. INFORMATION ONLY.
B. Presentation: King County Historic Preservation
Julie Koler, King County Preservation Officer, gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the King Countv
Regional Historic Preservation Program. A copy- of the presentation accompanies the Committee minutes.
As Ms. Koler presented program information, Committee Members, staff and guests asked clarifying
questions. Representatives from the Tukwila Historical Society expressed support for the City entering into
an agreement Nvith King County for historic preservation, and stated that they believe the agreement Nvill be
helpful in securing grant funding for Nvork and restoration needed on the current Tukwila Historical Society
building which is City- owned.
After discussion, the Committee requested that staff prepare a draft interlocal agreement for the King
Countv Historic Preservation Program and ordinance that would only applicable to City owned
properties and archeological sites. Consideration for program applicability to privately owned property may
be explored at a later time. Louis Jones Brown mentioned that the City of Des Moines has an interlocal
agreement specifically for city -owned properties which could be used as a model for Tukwila.
David Cline inquired about known timelines for grants that may be dependent on this interlocal agreement.
Ms. Jones -Broom committed to checking on such dates. In the meantime, Mr. Cline will work with the
Department of Community Development regarding current Nvorkload and work plan projects to determine
when this item may return to Committee. RETURN TO A FUTURE COMMITTEE MEETING FOR
REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
Next naeeting: Monday, July 9, 2012 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 43
Committee Chair Approval
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