SUMMARY MINUTES OF WORKSHOP DINNER MEETING

Monday, January 23, 2023 Conference Room 303 - Shoreline City Hall

5:45 p.m. 17500 Midvale Avenue North

PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Robertson, and Councilmembers McConnell, Mork, Pobee, Ramsdell, and Roberts

ABSENT: Mayor Scully

STAFF: Bristol Ellington, City Manager

John Norris, Assistant City Manager

Colleen Kelly, Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Director

GUESTS: Bill Franklin, PRCS/Tree Board Chair

Dustin McIntyre, PRCS/Tree Board Vice Chair

Genevieve Arredondo, PRCS/Tree Board Member

Jean Hilde, PRCS/Tree Board Member

Jeff Potter, PRCS/Tree Board Member

Sara Raab McInerny, PRCS/Tree Board Member

Noah Weil, PRCS/Tree Board Member

Millie Wang, PRCS/Tree Board Member

At 5:47 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Robertson. All Councilmembers were present except for Mayor Scully.

Deputy Mayor Robertson asked the members of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS)/Tree Board to highlight their accomplishments from 2022. Board members brought attention to various work items including the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Arts (PROSA) Plan, Proposition 1, subcommittee development, and arts enrichment.

Looking forward, Bill Franklin, PRCS/Tree Board Chair, emphasized equitable maintenance as a priority in the future of parks. He shared the need to define a minimum level of service and amenities to provide for underserved areas of town. Councilmember Roberts echoed the idea by asking what Shoreline is known for and what could be provided as a service. Councilmember Ramsdell suggested an analysis of park deserts in the city in the interest of improving the quality of life for those in the transit corridor. Councilmember McConnell commented on the importance of parks designed by locals and encouraged the community to share their needs and desires.

Millie Wang, PRCS/Tree Board Member, shared feedback from youth members of the community regarding the PROSA online open house. She mentioned a community pool was a significant request from her peers. Colleen Kelly, Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Director, stated the feasibility study for the proposed Community & Aquatics Center is due to be complete by October. John Norris, Assistant City Manager, added the study must be completed before a legislative strategy can be developed. Mr. Franklin commented a combined pool and community center would be ideal in terms of a regional pool.

Councilmember Roberts suggested additional youth members could potentially join the PRCS/Tree Board.

Deputy Mayor Robertson asked the members of the PRCS/Tree Board to share what they are proud of from 2022 and what they are looking forward to in 2023. The Board shared the following thoughts:

· Bill Franklin brought up Darnell Park as a highlight of his work and he is looking forward to continuing to put parks on the map.

· Millie Wang said she wants to raise awareness of the Board with her counterparts.

· Sara Raab McInerny is anticipating the development of the Proposition 1 parks.

· Genevieve Arredondo stated she is looking forward to exploring new avenues to engage with the public.

· Dustin McIntyre said he is proud to use his voice in meetings to make an impact from a grassroots standpoint.

· Jeff Potter highlighted his work on the Parks Funding Advisory Committee (PFAC) and stated that he is proud of the development of subcommittees and equity measurements.

· Jean Hilde shared she is proud to have worked on PFAC as well and see neighborhoods and parks work come together.

At 6:48 p.m., Deputy Mayor Robertson declared the meeting adjourned.

/s/ Kendyl Hardy, Deputy City Clerk