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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-2008. ~ cr~r of ~ UBURN COMMUNITY CENTER WASH LNGTON COMMITTEE February 7, 2008 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Rich Wagner called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 3 located on the second 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 Property & Facilities Manager Suzy Omegna, Project/Construction Manager Steven Burke, Parks & Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Recreation Manager Brian Petty, City Engineer/Asst PW Director Dennis Selle, IS Director Lorrie Rempher, Building Division Manager Jim Tinner, Youth Coordinator James Westhusing, Recreation Coordinator Ricky Kirwin, Recreation Coordinator Jamie Werner, Recreation Program Coordinator Pam Gallion, Planner Chris Hankins and Human Resources Assistant Marilyn Beeksma. BLRB Architects Ron Harpel. No audience Members in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Member Sue Singer moved to approve the minutes from the January 29, 2008 meeting with the following correction under Discussion item III: The Committee discussed integration of permanent art into the Community Center and the timeliness of introducing it earl into the process. Seconded by Vice Chair Lynn Norman. Minutes approved unanimously with correction 3-0. DISCUSSION A. Establish required Program Spaces and Sizes. • BLRB Architect Ron Harper lead the discussion with goals for this meeting which are to establish spaces and program sizes, allowable square footage and also the master plan ahead for the future, which includes the buildings and the parking lots campus wide. Page 1 Community Center Committee Minutes February 7, 2008 • The following are some of the design themes the Committee and those in attendance addressed; lighting of buildings and landscaping, LEED certification or principles, integrating the arts into the Community Center, landscaping, minimizing impact to Les Gove Park green space, history and culture of Auburn, architecture, ease of maintenance, acoustics for use of building to be successful, and providing public wireless technology. • Director Faber received an email from the daughter of Les Gove, who had heard about the Community Center and advancement of Les Gove Park, offering to share any history of the Les Gove family with the City. • The Committee and those in attendance discussed design, space dedication and function as well as square footage for the gymnasium, community center and teen center. Also discussed square footage and code requirements for restrooms and changing area, storage area for gymnasium and chairs vs. bleachers. • Parks employees discussed placement of drinking fountains, power in the lobby for vending machines and outside for special events, also outdoor mini courts. Short discussion regarding a climbing wall inside or outside with height restrictions of the wall. • Discussed restrooms and providing a family restroom for changing clothes or a brides' changing room. • Discussed classroom size, conference room and staff workstations. One of the Committee's themes is to make support staff strong public ambassadors. If someone comes in to talk to staff a staff conference room should be available instead of having conversations in the hallways. Also discussed assembly seating for multiple events, weddings and banquets, compared space to Grace Church seating area. B. Define Site Features & Issues Discussed the number of parking stalls available at Les Gove Park. It was determined that 333 stalls should be available by code. Rec Center has 72, ACAP has 20 another 100, or more, will probably be needed to reach a minimum of 200 new stalls. Discussed looking at off site and shuttle service or Grace Church for extra parking. Trees in the area should be evaluated. Landscaping envisioned around the gymnasium. Discussed modernizing Parks and Rec building for teens. Teen Center could have a quiet room to do home work, a game room (control type of games available), computer technology, and an art room. Page 2 Community Center Committee Minutes February 7, 2008 C. Discuss proposed contract with BLRB • Director Heineman will discuss contract with BLRB. IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m. APPROVED THE ~_ DAY OF FEBRUARY 2008. ~_ ~, / ~ ~ r~~ C ~,..~_~-~..~ -._. Rich Wagner, Chi' Marilyn B ksma, Secretary Page 3