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Home My WebLink About06-09-1994 special CITY OF AUBURN SUMMARY OF JOINT MEETING WITH AUBURN SCHOOL BOARD AND THE MAYORS AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OF AUBURN, ALGONA, AND PACIFIC June 9, 1994 7:00 p.m. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Auburn High School Library. Attendance Those in attendance from the City of Auburn included Mayor Booth and members of the Auburn City Council as follows: Pat Burns, Rich Wagner, Virginia Haugen, Trish Borden, stacey Brothers, Jeanne Barber, and Don Kurle. Summarv A letter dated July 27, members Trish Borden, Lee Wagner is included as part summary of proceedings. 1994 from the Ad Hoc Committee Singer, Betty Smith, and Rich of the these minutes to provide a Adiournment The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. ~ Q.t3o~ Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, 94M6-9 ~ AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT AVENUE TO EXCELLENCE July 27, 1994 JUt 28 fn"'li .~. ! tj Dear Thank you for participating in the joint meeting that was held between the Auburn School Board and the mayors and city council members of Auburn, Algona, and Pacific. It is our feeling that the meeting was most successful in that we were able to initiate a dialogue. We believe that this initial conversation will lead to improved understanding and cooperation among us. This will help each of us to better serve our communities. At our June meeting, the goals and objectives from each of the entities were shared, particularly by Lynol Amero, mayor of the city of Pacific; Don Kurle, city councilman for the city of Auburn; Glenn Wilson, mayor of the city of Algona; and Betty Smith, Auburn School District board member. On behalf of all paI1icipants, the eflàrts of these individuals in providing these presentations are sincerely appreciated. Following are the high points of each of their presentations: Glenn Wilson noted that the city of Algona is facing the challenges of growth. There is an influx in industry and a need to build a retail section. Lynol Amero, city of Pacific, noted that they appreciate their small-town atmosphere and wish to maintain it. They are focusing on planning a community development as well as public safety and technology. In the city of Auburn, there is a focus on heaith, safety, anò welfare of the citizens. Additionally, a goal is to provide adequate streets, water, sewers, parks, police, drainage, and so forth in a cost-effective manner. The Auburn School District is committed to developing in students the skills and attitudes that will maximize their potential for lifelong learning and ethically responsible decision making. Part of the board's current goals include the reorganization of the school district to a middle school and four-year high school plan. Attached are the areas of differences and common interests that the breakout groups developed. The items in bold under the areas of common interest were the topics that the subgroups felt would be good areas to discuss at a future meeting. To our best recollection, 915 Fourth Street Northeast Auburn, WA 98002 (206) 931-4900 Attached are the areas of differences and common interests that the breakout groups developed. The items in bold under the areas of common interest were the topics that the subgroups felt would be good areas to discuss at a future meeting. To our best recollection, the following participants volunteered to serve on a planning committee to plan the next gathering: Glenn Wilson, Henry Blair, Trish Borden, Virginia Haugen, Stacey Brothers, Dick Burkhart, Evelyn Sjostrom, Chuck Booth, Jean Barber, and Lynol Amero. The planning committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, at Auburn City Hall. Please bring your copy of the National League of Cities booklet, Education: Everybody's Business, provided to us by the city of Auburn at our June 7 meeting. It should prove helpful in our planning process. Again, thank you for attending this first meeting. Your gift of time and thoughtfulness is most appreciated. Sincerely, Ad Hoc Committee J wlv rBcw1wrv Trish Borden ~b· ~ Lee Singer rBJt¡ brnilÅ Betty Smith æ:Jv~ arwv Rich Wagner /sc Attachment · . AREAS OF DIFFERENCES Tax base - taxing system Transit system The more we talk about our differences, the more we find we have in common Difference in emphasis of (transportation) people-oriented versus thing (facility) oriented Interests on construction, same goal but different standpoint City-local interests School district wider geographically revenue sources Utility providers vs. consumers Size of organizations Missions of each entity Provides/consumers - transportation Elected mayor vs. hired superintendent Boards elected by districts vs. at large Capitol facilities - gyms versus. . . . . . . use Services delivered Adults versus children Separate bus systems Sources of revenue AREAS OF COMMON INTERESTS All serve the public Children Transportation Recreation New schools and locations Crime -- how it effects -- DARE!! Quality education Utilization of public facilities! (indoor/outdoor) (active/inactives) City parks, etc. Streets Development in three cities What is happening on borders! RTA! BOEING! Family strength -- how it affects children, parenting Responsibility -- more positive thinking Population growth -- high/low Housing -- transient + Pedestrian safety -- crosswalks, etc. Safety awareness programs -- by schools Library development Common training employee needs Adequate fire/police Focal point for our youth for evening activities Recreation Access to schools for our youth, volunteers could help out Jobs for youth on a volunteer basis Growth Citizen involvement on growth DARE Program Youth crime Latch key Family values Network all communities Families (strengthening) (at-risk) Public safety Public health Libraries Service delivery to children Transportation (sidewalks) Limited resources Consequences of demographics Coordination of use of capital facilities Tax supported entities State and federal mandates - equal rights Responsibility to community Growth Budget limitations Supplier/user of resources Need for common facilities Desire for public safety Liability constraints Deal with labor groups Volunteer involvement Responsibility to communicate with public