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City of Tukwila
Community Affairs & Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
July 24, 2007- 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers:
Staff:
Guests:
Pam Linder, Chair; Pam Carter and Dennis Robertson
Bruce Fletcher, Paul Surek, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej
Chuck Parrish
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Parks Update
In response to some recent concerns with activities in Tukwila City Parks, Bruce attended the
Committee meeting to discuss what staff is doing to mitigate these issues. Responses include
collecting and looking at information to determine if picnic shelters are placed in the most
appropriate locations and sufficiency of current shelter contracts. Staff will be gathering as much
information as possible prior to making decisions on how to proceed.
Some of the complaints regarding activities in the parks involve the use of picnic shelters;
including drinking, garbage, nuisance noise levels, rude patrons, use of P A systems. Bruce talked
briefly about the reservation forms utilized for the picnic shelters and the possibility of revising
the paperwork to include repercussions for noise, raising the damage deposit or including
nuisance complaints in the damage deposit as well. Bruce has been spending a significant amount
of time talking to residents near our parks to determine what the exact issues are and how to best
respond to them. Bruce addressed several park concerns.
Crestview Park - Bruce has talked with Curt Treadwell, resident, and suggested that area
neighbors get together with Bruce to identify the issues and create solutions.
Crystal Springs Park - Staff has met with the two neighbors located in the lower portion of the
park. Complaints include: drinking and late night activity. Suggested solutions include increased
patrols and possibly relocating the play toys.
Josevh Foster Memorial Park - Parking issues appear to be the greatest concern in this area.
Riverton Park - The pea patch is located at this park. The park seems to be growing in popularity
with residents, youth and area businesses.
Some Committee member suggestions for improving park operations included: creating more
park programs/activities that take place in City parks; posting additional Drug Free Zone signs in
the parks; and involving the police including asking school resource officers for assistance and
suggestions.
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Bruce stated that he will invite Council to upcoming meetings staff has with residents regarding
park related issues. Additionally, he commented that he feels it is extremely important for Parks
and Recreation to work the Police Department on some of these issues. He will talk to DJ Baskin
(Police) as well as forward him a copy of tonight's Committee minutes.
Bruce also reported that Macadam Winter Garden is currently under construction; sketches and
estimated prices should be received soon for Codiga Farm; and discussions have begun regarding
a spray park the Community Center may be considered as a possible location.
INFORMATION ONLY.
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
In response to citizen concerns of late and attempts to educate the community on when and why to
call 9 -1 -1, Kimberly suggested to the Committee that an educational article regarding such be
submitted for incorporation into the Hazelnut.
Meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 3
P&L— Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by KAM.
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