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CITY OF
V L V JC~.l r COMMUNITY CENTER
WASH INGTUN COMMITTEE
January 29, 2008
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Rich Wagner called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers
located on the first floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA.
Committee members present were: Chair Rich Wagner, Vice Chair Lynn
Norman, Member Sue Singer. Also present were Director of Human Resources
Brenda Heineman, Risk Manager Rob Roscoe, Property & Facilities Manager
Suzy Omegna, Recreation Manager Brian Petty, Parks & Recreation Director
Daryl Faber, Principal Planner Jeff Dixon, City Engineer/Asst PW Director Dennis
Selle and Human Resources Assistant Marilyn Beeksma.
BLRB Architects Ron Harpel and Tom Bates.
No audience Members in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Member Sue Singer moved to approve the minutes from the January 25,
2008 meeting as submitted, seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Norman.
Minutes approved unanimously 3-0.
DISCUSSION
A. Brainstorming Session to establish Themes and Strategies
• BLRB Architects Ron Harper and Tom Bates started the meeting with
a review and discussion of likes and dislikes of each facility toured at
the January 25th meeting.
• The following are some of the design themes the Committee and those
in attendance discussed and are considering for the new Community
Center.
• The design should encourage and facilitate public use.
• The Committee discussed celebrating our community's rich history and
cultural heritage since 1891. The theme and purpose of this building is
to bring everyone together celebrating the people of the community
and the diversity.
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• The architecture should reflect that of the Pacific Northwest and
Auburn Community.
• Design for long term durability, sustainability and ease of maintenance.
The design should also convey a feeling of warmth openness,
approachability and accessibility keeping in mind quality, cost and
schedule.
• The Community Center should engender a professional and positive
atmosphere supporting the needs of the community and city staff.
Including adequate office space, activity rooms, conference rooms and
storage.
• The design must be flexible to accommodate future needs known and
unknown. The Committee also discussed capabilities for multi-media
presentations and wireless access.
• Design the gym to use as little green space as possible in the park and
also have a visible presence from the street.
• The Committee discussed integration of permanent art into the
Community Center and the timeliness of introducing it early into the
process.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further. business, the meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
APPROVED THE ~_ DAY OF FEBRUARY 2008.
Rich Wagner, hair
Marilyn B eksm ,Secretary
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