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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-23 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes City of Tukwila Community Affairs Parks Committee isoa COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes October 23, 2007- 5: 00 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Pam Linder, Chair; Pam Carter and Dennis Robertson Staff: Rhonda Berry, Kevin Fuhrer, Jack Pace, Sandra Whiting, Bruce Fletcher, Rick Still, Curt Chandler, Stephanie Gardner, Jim Morrow, Ryan Larson, and Gail Labanara CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5:03p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. H. BUSINESS AGENDA: Item B was discussed first as Pam Carter arrived late. A. Duwamish Gardens Acquisitions Property Purchase Ryan Larson reviewed the history and location of this site. Last week, we were informed that the potential sale by another buyer had fallen through and that King County was ready to negotiate. King County requested that the purchase and sale agreement be forwarded to CAP and Council as soon as possible. Due to the negotiations, staff is not able to list the appraised value but would like authorization to submit an offer up to 10% over the appraised value. Ryan also reported that there appears to be enough grant funding for acquisition and construction and distributed a new CIP page to update the 2008 Proposed CIP. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 5 REGULAR MEETING. B. Renewal of Moratorium on Certain Tvpes of Sianaae Jack Pace stated that the current moratorium on animated and electronic signs would expire at the end of November. Staff is asking that the moratorium be continued for an additional 180 days. Due to the cancellation of the Nov. 13 COW, they are also requesting that the item be forwarded to Nov. 19. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 19 REGULAR MEETING. C. Tukwila Pond Water Oualitv Feasibilitv Studv and Design Update Rick Still gave a brief overview of the landscape design and then Sandra Whiting presented the concepts for the proposed water quality improvements. The first item includes hydroponic islands, which are floating islands with wetland vegetation that look natural and would provide shade and phosphorous removal. The second item was laying aeration lines at the bottom of the pond for pumping air and injecting alum flocculate to remove the phosphorous, which feeds the algae. Sandra did state that if we dredge the pond, there is a strong possibility that we risk permanently draining the pond. The third item is planting emergent reeds in the southwest corner of the pond. The final option includes bringing clean water by diluting and flushing with clean tap water or river water. Pam C. asked about using reclaimed water or a water feature that could aerate and improve oxygen levels. TetraTech, the consultant, will give a presentation to Council by year -end. INFORMATION ONLY. Community Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes October 23. 2007 - Paae 2 D. Tukwila Pond Buffer Enhancement/Trail Construction Grant Application Sandra also reported that staff will apply for a King County grant called Wild Places in City Spaces as part of the Urban Restoration and Habitat Restoration Grant Fund. The grant is for $10k and would require a city match of $1,000. The use of the proposed funds would be to enhance the buffer zone and have a bark trail along the pond adjacent to APW. Sandra also reported that the WIG wetland mitigation is ongoing and the plantings should be finished by the end of November. She also reported that WIG donated an osprey pole (value of approximately $4k). Pam C. would like an article in the Hazelnut and Pam L. requested a tour. INFORMATION ONLY. E. 2008 Proposed Budget and CIP Review Committee reviewed the CIP pages as outlined below. Some of the Parks projects had updates which are listed below: Ryan Hill Park: Will be updated in the 2008 Park and Open Space Plan. Tukwila City Pool: Rhonda presented a letter from Dr. Hammond for "alternative options for the possible dissolution of the property". Current lease expires in 2011. Staff will evaluate options. Water Spray Park: 60% design complete for the TCC location between river and path. Fort Dent Park: Rick just received the conceptual drawings for the new playground. Tukwila Pond: Needs a new map in the CIP and include the addition of the osprey pole. 57th Ave S: Sale of property was just finalized last week. Greenbelt Trails & Black River Trail Connector: Bruce reported that matching funds are available through King County Councilperson Julia Patterson for $43k. $20k would be used to study the east/west connector between SeaTac, Des Moines Tukwila and Renton and $23k for the Black River. The CIP pages will be updated to reflect the changes. Macadam Winter Garden: Pam L. proposed restoring the original entryway to the garden for the City's Centennial (Rick is still working on the quote) and would like a staff update. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO NOVEMBER 5 COW FOR BUDGET DISCUSSION. BUDGET CIP PAGES PAGES Land Acquisitions & Park Develop. 301 149 6-22 Foster Golf Course 411 164-167 156-157 Attachment G - Golf -- XXI-XXII m. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, November 27,2007 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room 3 ?~ L Committee Chair Approval Minutes by GL Reviewed by RL and SW