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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-1996 Cities & Schools Cities and Schools Forum October 10, 1996 Riverside High School The City and Schools Forum convened at 6:00 PM. Those in attendance included Auburn School District Superintendent Jim Fugate, Assistant Superintendent Linda Cowen, and Auburn School Board Members Donna Foxley, Ray Bradley, Dick Burkhart, Betty Smith, and Ted Leonard. City of Auburn Mayor Charles A. Booth and Councilmembers Gene Cerino, Trish Borden, Jeanne Barber, Sue Singer, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. City of Pacific Mayor Debra Jorgensen and Councilmembers Kathi Barrett, and Steven Saylor. City of Algona Mayor Glenn Wilson and Councilmembers Dan Johnson and Phillip Legg. I. Introduction Linda Cowen provided a brief overview of the purpose of meeting. Those in attendance introduce themselves. II. Update on Library Collaboration Mayor Booth reported that the City of Auburn is considering placing an annexation vote on the ballot to become a part of the King County Library System. The City is looking at a number of options with regard to providing library services that include using the existing structure, expanding or new construction. On three occassions Auburn voters have defeated ballot measures to expand the Library and senior center, and build a community center. III. Update on Emergency Preparedness Emergency preparedness collaboration continues. IV. Printing Subcommittee Report Jim Fugate introduced Tim Cummings from the Auburn School District. Mr. Cummings manages the Auburn School District printing services area employing two full time staff. He presented economical concepts in managing printing services. Mr. Cummings discussed benefits of combining printing services with the Auburn School District and surrounding cities. It was agreed that each respective City representative will meet with Mr. Cummings to develop a proposal to collaborate on printing services. Tim Cummings will contact City of Auburn representative Bonnie Dann, City of Pacific representative Kathi Barrett, City of Algona representative Diane Jenks. V. Communications with Legislators Subcommittee Report Trish Borden presented a proposed agenda for a meeting between the Cities and Schools Forum and Washington State Legislators. The purpose of the meeting is to Cities and School Forum October 1 O, 1996 Page No. 2 present the impacts of state legislation and its effect upon City revenue. The meeting would also provide an opportunity for sharing legislative funding concerns and legislative philosophy. It was recommended district legislators from all of agency legislative districts be invited to attend. The subcommittee will meet again to determine a date and finalize an agenda. VI. Determination of Future Topics for Collaboration A. Water Mayor Wilson briefly reviewed the water rights availability and mandates regarding water supply. Mr. Wilson described instances where collaboration efforts in this area are working well. The possibility of a reservoir in Lakeland Hill was also mentioned. B. VehiCle Maintenance Economic benefits of collaborating to provide vehicle maintenance was discussed. Vehicle maintenance is an activity that all four agencies fund either internally or through contracted services. A concept of combining vehicle maintenance services was discussed along with current and future maintenance facilities. C. Finances Sue Singer presented areas of possible collaboration in financing, technology, and purchasing. Shared technology may include development of an internet home page, computer expertise, and telecommunications, Shared billing and outsourcing may provide shared resources for Local Improvement Districts (L.I.D) and utility billing. Purchasing coordination for such items as paper products, computers and office equipment, and maintenance equipment. Shared financing of studies and consultants might include grant administration and consultant fees. D. Parks and Ground Maintenance Kathy Barrett reported that the Monroe School District and the City of Monroe are collaborating on parks and field maintenance. This saves both agencies in the cost of equipment and supplies. VII. Current Hot Topic: Increased Railroad Traffic Mayor Booth reported a lawsuit to secure mitigation efforts for railroad underpasses in Auburn has been referred to a U.S. District Court. This delays a date for a hearing originally scheduled to be heard in King County Superior Court. He stated Auburn mitigation efforts may be decided with the federal Surface Transportation Board. Cities and School Forum October 10, 1996 Page No. 3 VIII. Develop Next Agenda Sub committees were established to examine collaboration in areas of vehicle maintenance, finances, and parks and ground maintenance. Vehicle maintenance Chair is Mayor Charles Booth and sub-committee members are Ray Bradley, Jim Denton, and Mayor Glenn Wilson; Finance Chair is Sue Singer and subcommittee members are Dick Burkhart, Trish Borden, and Kathy Barrett; and Parks and Ground Maintenance Chair is Kathi Barrett, and subcommittee members are Dan Johnson, Phil Legg, Bryan Welsh (Auburn School District), and Gene Cerino. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 1997 at 6:00 PM. Mayor Booth, Phil Legg, Debra Jorgensen will plan the next meeting. It was suggested that the meeting could take place in Olympia with State Legislators. f:\clerk\mayor\96CS 1010