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City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2013 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; and Kate Kruller
Staff: Rick Still, Dave Johnson, David Cline and Kimberly Matej
CALL TO ORDER:
Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A.
Consultant Agreement: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan
Staff is seeking Council approval to enter into a consultant agreement with MIG in the amount of $95,041
A PROS Plan establishes and identifies
in the future. A plan is required for grant funding eligibility, and the Growth Management Act requires
certain components of such a plan. The last update to the 6-Year PROS Plan was made in 2008. Planning
services provided by MIG for the next Plan update will include, but are not limited to: a summary report
of existing recreation resources; a community and stakeholder engagement plan; stakeholder interviews
and focus groups; needs analysis; surveys; interaction with the City Council; and a delivery of a final
Plan.
MIG was chosen from the MRSC Roster after scoring the highest of three consultants that were selected
for a panel interview. Staff mentioned that MIG was one of the fina
completed Strategic Plan. It was noted that BERK will provide subcontractor work for MIG on certain
Strategic Plan. Additionally, MIG is aware of all other elements that may have an impact on the PROS
Plan, including but not limited to work of the Tree Committee,
In response to an inquiry made by the Committee, staff confirmed that the Tukwila Pool will be
considered a recreational element of the City in the PROS Plan. Staff also added that the Parks,
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 25
Parks & Recreation Department.
COW FOR DISCUSSION MEETING.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Committee Chair Ekberg inquired about the status of finalizing the Committees goals. Kimberly Matej
communicated that Council President Hougardy intends to have further discussion of committee goals at the
upcoming Council Retreat.
Meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, February 25, 2013 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by KAM.