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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-1996M1NUTES OF PLANN1NG AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 22, 1996 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held April 22, 1996 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Rich Wagner, and Jeanne Barber STAFF PRESENT: Paul Krauss, Dick Deal, Bob SokOl, B Sanders, Patti Zook, and Jennifer Francis ALSO PRESENT: Library Board Mayor Chuck Booth, Diane Supler, Finance Director, and Nancy Colson, The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m. 1. Consulting Agreement for GIS Services Mr. Krauss presented information on a proposed agreement which would enable the City to receive services from a Geographic Information Systems specialist until the position of GIS manager is filled. He explained the consultant would provide services four or five hours every couple of weeks. Coucilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend the City Council to approve a GIS consulting agreement. Chair Borden concurred. 2. Ordinance No. 4729 Mr. Krauss presented information regarding this "housekeeping" ordinance which creates the Planning and Community Development Department, sets forth the duties of the Director of Planning and Community Development, and establishes duties of the Department. Chair Borden asked if there could be consistency among the departments. Mayor Booth explained that some of the department heads serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and some serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend the approval of Ordinance No. 4729. 3. Parks and Recreation Future Funding Projects Mr. Deal presented information regarding the King County Future Funding Projects. He distributed a matrix showing how the Committee prioritized the projects after the last PCDC meeting. Mr. Deal explained that is necessary to confirm the list tonight for the top six projects, which total $3.7 million. Letters have been sent to the owners of identified properties explaining the City's interest. The City has not heard from the property owners as of yet. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 22, 1996 Mr. Deal stated the application needs to be submitted by the end of April to King County. The Committee needs to nominate the projects to the City Council at the May 6th City Council meeting. The City Council will then need to authorize the projects by the end of May. Mr. Deal stated that all of the Critical Resource Projects will be submitted and that the Committee will need to prioritize that list also. Chair Borden asked who owns the Blue Heron Rookery. Mr. Deal stated he will check on the ownership. Councilmember Wagner stated he approved of the priority list for the local and critical resource projects. The PCDC Committee concurred 4. Liquor License Application - 7-11 Store The Committee unanimously approved the request. 5. Liquor License Application - 7-11 Store The Committee unanimously approved the request. 6. Citywide Capital Projects Ms. Supler presented information on the Citywide Capital Projects. She distributed a list of the largest taxpayers and information on the General Fund Capital Project Bonding Estimates. Ms. Supler reviewed line by line the levy rate on large projects. Councilmember Wagner asked why the library was proposed at $4 million and $5 million. Ms. Supler stated that the figures were estimates of the proposed cost. Ms. Supler distributed debt services information and explained sales tax reductions that will be implemented July 1, 1996 for machinery in research and development, and repair and retooling services. She stated the fiscal impact is unknown. Councilmember Wagner stated that he liked the format on the Capital Project Bonding Estimates and asked if it could be carried out a few years. Ms. Supler stated she would carry it out by assumption of the rate levy of 106% for every year until it reaches 3.10. Councilmember Barber stated that she thought they should wait until it was determined exactly where the City is fiscally and be very cautious, and that the City needs to find out what the impact is going to be. Ms. Supler explained that the SuperMall revenue will help offset part of the finances. PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 22, 1996 Chair Borden stated that if the City joins the King County Library System that would free up $800,000. 7 Correspondence from King County regarding Auburn Development Standards Mr. Krauss stated that he recommends the water policy not be approved. Mr. Krauss presented information on the history of the City's relationship with King County. Mr. Krauss explained he will be contacting King County and stated he will keep the PCDC informed of any new information. 8 Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Ms. Sanders and Mr. Deal presented information regarding the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. Ms. Sanders stated the City has received a $98,000 ISTEA grant which will fund a two phase action plan. She distributed information describing the plan. Ms. Sanders explained the two phases in the process, Phase 1 being the Planning Phase, and Phase 2 being the Implementation Phase. Mr. Deal presented maps for bicycling, walking and multi-use trails. A brief discussion took place regarding access between the different trails and the upgrading of sidewalks. Ms. Sanders gave the results of a recent survey and presented information regarding fiber optics. Chair Borden asked about the terms of the City's agreement with TCI Cable hooking up schools and City facilities. Councilmember Wagner asked for a draft of the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan for the City Council to review. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm. PCDC\MIN~4B-96 PAGE 3