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Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COXWMTY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2008 5:00p. in.; Conference Room 93
PRESENT
Councitmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Pam Linder (filling in for Verna Griffin) and De'Sean Quinn
Staff: Bruce Fletcher, Rick Still, Stephanie Gardner, Moira Bradshaw, Jaimie Reavis,
Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej
Guests: Chuck Parrish and Tom Beckavith, Beckwith Consulting Group
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.
1. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
11. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Macadam WinterGardeuProioct FinalRmiect Acoentancu and Contract Closeout
Staff in seeking full Council approval for project completion and contract closeout for the Macadam
Winter Garden Pock. Two ubouge orders were ouudo in the amount nf$24,Oi7.58 (down tree and
elevation for gradiuv). Including overruns, the project wnnoonpletedwitbiubudQpL0NANDMO0S
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 19 CONSENT AGENDA'
B. Fort Dent 9|uYeroundBoninnmootpcniect- Final ProicctAoccctuuoe and Contract Closeout
Staff in seeking full CnonuU approval for project completion and contract closeout for the new
playground equipment a1 Fort Dent. The project was vvdbiu budget with one change order in the
amount of$l,6OO.8O (layout modification). UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY
19 CONSENT AGENDA'
C. Park, Recreation and Oocu Bouoe Plan
Staff distributed the draft Pack, Recreation and Open Space Plan ut the meeting.
Bruce reported that the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office [RCO) approved the
Parks and Rcon:u1ion adopted plan extension request with a new deadline of July 10 (original
deadline was June l). This will provide additional time for this ib:ou to proceed through the
Comuomk1on" COW and Regular meeting processes. If staff cannot proceed with review of the plan in
time, grant applications will bo delayed until 20O9.
Tom Beckwith, project cnunubou1 Plan through review ofthe
tuh)o of contents. In summary, Mr. Bcok xboccd that for the size of Tukwila, the City's
inventory of parkland and recreational fboi1dico is relatively 000uP)ob: (i.e.: we have u uvvionmiug
pool, community center, skate park and other such amenities and parks). Additionally, the City is the
primary provider of recreational and park services (verses other entities such as the YMCA).
Mr. Beckwith provided u general explanation nf the Growth Management Act /GI\Y4\ and its impact
on park, recreation and open space plans. The Act states that you cannot pursue something if it is not
in your plan and what io being pursued must hn financially feasible.
An overview of possible strategic fiuoucio) nodono was also discussed. These options include:
Growth Impact Fees (GIY), Real Estate Excise Tax and a Property Tax Levy (PTl.cvv).The
P|oo includes several other recommendations for oumtuivahi1ityand continued growth. It takes into
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account walkable routes, transportation barriers and the holistic picture (consideration of both school
and park sites). Mr. Beckwith also passed out a comparison of park impact fees among Washington
State cities.
Committee Chair Hernandez recommended that staff return to Committee after members have had
an opportunity to review the Plan. Bruce suggested distributing drafts to full Council immediately so
that full Council also has ample time to review the Plan. Committee Chair Hernandez concurred
with his suggestion. RETURN TO MAY 27 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS & PARKS
COMMITTEE FOR FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION. FORWARD TO MAY 27 COW FOR
DISCUSSION.
D. Codiga Park Update
Parks staff briefly updated the Committee on the current status of development planning for Codiga
Park since the Public Works Department and Army Corps of Engineers have completed their portion
of park improvements. Landscape design of the area is complete and staff expects to go out to bid
for the project within the next couple weeks with anticipation of a summer construction.
Staff explained the history of limited funding for this park, and stated that they are hopeful funds can
be identified for a possible Phase II in the future. INFORMATION ONLY.
llI. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6: 19 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 27,2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room #3
~ Committee Chair Approval
MI utes by KAM. Reviewed by BF.