HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-2004 Item III-BMINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 24, 2004
The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held May 24, 2004 in
the Council Chambers, Council Work Area and Conference Room 1 of Auburn City Hall. Those
members in attendance were as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Sue Singer, Nancy Backus and Lynn Norman
STAFF PRESENT: David Osaki, Daryl Faber, Russ Vandver, Lynn Rued, Sean Martin, Bill
Mandeville, Dan Heid, Susan Gochoel, and Patti Zook
ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Lewis; members of the Arts Commission, Barbara Luecke, Public Arts
Program Coordinator, and Jim Kelly, Executive Director of 4Culture
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Singer at 5:00 p.m.
BRIEFING
1. Russ Vandver, Interim Fire Chief, and a Consultant on Hazard Mitigation Planning
RV distributed a handout on the topic which will go to the June 7 City Council meeting. The plan will
then go to King County. It was explained how the plan ties in with the City's Capital Improvements Plan.
PRSENTATION
1. 4 Culture (formerly CDA) - Public Art as Infrastructure
The Mayor spoke about the importance of art in all public infrastructure. Barbara Luecke, Public Arts
Program Coordinator, 4Culture, presented a PowerPoint of slides depicting public art as a civic tool that
conveys the City's feel, adds value and meaning to the environment, weaves history into the structure,
enhances the users experience at the site, creates a unique community identify, honors what is important
to a community, and celebrates the history, culture and people of a community. Public Works projects
can be beautiful, cost effective and utilitarian. Public art can stimulate economic development and
enhance public amenities. They spoke about `Artist Made Building Projects' roster. For the plaza
renovation, they suggested the City think about what it wants, how it should function, the impression of
visitors, perhaps a performing or meeting space, then decide what to accomplish, decide on the goals,
have an open mind and not prejudge the artwork.
Jim Kelly, Executive Director, 4Culture, thinks Auburn is doing exciting things in the way of art and
presentation. He complimented the City on its efforts.
Chair Singer mentioned the pedestrian improvements at Auburn Way and Main as possibilities of
incorporating artwork at the planning stage.
2. Tom Davis, Comcast Government Relations Coordinator, on Changes and Updates at Comcast
Mr. Davis distributed a handout and thanked the Committee for this opportunity to speak. It has been
one year since Comcast's merger with AT&T. He spoke about upgrades that Auburn enjoys. Their
customer service centers are located in Fife and Everett. He spoke about employee partnerships in
community functions.
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MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 24, 2004
ACTION:
1. Resolution No. 3730 - Contract for Artwork at Public Safety Building
A handout was distributed and a drawing was shown and discussed. Cultural Program Manager Gochoel
explained the artist selection process. There was general discussion regarding the selection process, the
contract and the artwork expected.
Councilmember Norman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Backus, to recommend approval.
Chair Singer concurred.
2. Approval of Minutes of May 10, 2004 Meeting
The minutes were approved.
3. Resolution No. 3732 — United Way Grant for Neighborhood Center for Latino Families
Planner Mandeville read a portion of the project description that was revised. The City received the
Byrne Grant so Apple parenting will now be provided.
The Mayor and Committee wanted references to the INS removed from the project. Councilmember
Norman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Backus, to recommend approval with the changes
as noted. Chair Singer concurred.
DISCUSSION:
1. ZOA03-0003 - Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 18.74, Adult Uses and Ordinance No.
5835
Councilmember Norman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Backus, to amend the agenda to
consider ZOA03-0003 as an action item. Chair Singer concurred. Councilmember Norman made a
motion, seconded by Councilmember Backus, to recommend approval of ZOA03-0003 to the City
Council. Chair Singer concurred.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m
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