HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-1996MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
February 12, 1996
The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held February 12,
1996 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT:Trish Borden, Rich Wagner and Sue Singer
STAFF PRESENT:
Paul Krauss, Len Chapman, Andy Waters, Josie Emmons, and Patti Zook
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Booth; John Raeder, Chamber of Commerce; Nancy Colson, Library
Board
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m.
Resolution No. 2713 and Agreement:
Mr. Chapman explained that this resolution and agreement is between the Senior Services of
Seattle/King County to provide five-day per week hot meals to Auburn seniors.
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wagner, to recommend
approval of the resolution and agreement. Chairman Borden concurred.
2. Resolution No. 2714 and Agreement:
Mr. Chapman explained that this resolution and agreement is between the Senior Services of
Seattle/King County to provide home-delivered meal services to the Auburn elderly.
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wagner, to recommend
approval of the resolution and agreement. Chairman Borden concurred.
3. Liquor License Application:
The Committee reviewed this liquor license assumption application for a 7-11 store. The
Committee concurred that the license may be granted.
4. Library Study:
Mr. Chapman presented overheads which depicted the Task Force recommendations, issues of
concern for the City Council, and three scenarios for a new library. He also reviewed the
interlocal agreement and resolution which would need to be developed.
Chairman Borden asked what would happen to the current building. She also had questions
regarding the size and location of the new building. She asked about the process to decide and
gather information in order to make the necessary decision.
Councilmember Wagner stated that he wants full disclosure to the public if the Council intends
to use the $800,000 of current library funds to expand/construct a new library facility. He
favored informing the public through voter pamphlets and campaign material if the annexation
issue is placed on the ballot.
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February_ 12, 1996
Discussion was held regarding the amount of financial participation the King County Library
District would contribute to a new library in Auburn. Public/private partnerships and the
possibility of state and federal grants to partially fund a new facility were also discussed.
Councilmember Singer said that the City needs input from the voters, and the matter needs to be
kept simple so that the voters are not confused about the different issues. Councilmember Singer
suggested telling the voters a new facility is needed, but not make a dec{sion on the location yet,
so that the location does not become the issue instead of the need for a new facility.
Chairman Borden had questions about the timing of the ballot, dates for the vote, and financial
questions. Mr. Chapman said that the King County Library District has indicated that the
Council has until April 1, 1996 to decide whether to put the annexation issue on the May 21,
1996 ballot.
Mayor Booth said that the City cannot raze the current building because it is serviceable. The
ballot should not be too close to the school levy. He said there are still too many things that the
City doesn't know such as location, timing, finances, and dissemination of information. He said
that a location study needs to be done which considers various locations, concept, and money
involved.
Discussion ensued regarding the location of a new library and what to do with the old facility.
The Committee discussed the possibility of moving the library downtown and the related issues
of property purchase, parking, and other issues related to moving the building from its current
site.
Chairman Borden suggested tabling the discussion until the first March meeting since the
Finance Director will be on board then. She also said that the Committee needs more
information on reducing the cost of the building and alternative locations in Les Gove Park and
the downtown area.
With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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