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cirYoF~ DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON April 26, 2011
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lynn Norman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room 2, located
on the second floor of One East Main Street, Aubum, WA. Committee Members present
were: Chair Lynn Norman, Vice Chair Nancy Backus, and Member Rich Wagner.
Staff present included: Planning & Development Director Kevin Snyder, Planning Manager
Elizabeth Chamberlain, Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Project Engineer Ryan
Vondrak, Arts &and Events Manager Julie Brewer, Arts Coordinator Maija McKnight,
Economic Development Manager poug Lein, Planning and Development Support Clerk
Bobbie Hodgkinson, and Planning and Development Secretary Tina Kriss.
Audience Members present were: Gail Spurrell, Ed Hahn and Ronnie Roberts.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Meeting Minutes - April 12, 2011
Vice-Chair Backus moved and Member Wagner seconded to approve the consent
agenda items as presented.
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III. DISCUSSION A. Utility Box "Sticker Project" Review for Clean Sweep
Arts Coordinator Maija McKnight provided the staff report and PowerPoi.nt presentation
highlighting the work to be done in coordination with Clean Sweep: 2011 and the Cultural
Arts Division resulting in public ariwork in downtown Aubum. There will be three or four
different patterns that will be repeated on 12 boxes. Vinyl material will be used; it is
reflective, appearing different in the daytime and nigfittime when illuminated by
headlights. The project is being funded by a Community based Services Grant and will include
public participation and volunteer assistance. Member Wagner expressed concern in
maintaining the art work if tagged with graffiti; Ms. McKnight told Committee the vinyl
applications can be replaced but the manufacturer does not expect the graffiti will
damage the vinyl; the applications have a life span of l years. Member Wagner stated
this could benefit other public works structures like pump stations if it works. Chair
Norman asked if all sides will be treated, Ms. McKnight stated some boxes will have all
four sides treated and others just three, depending on their proximity to other
items/structures. Ms. McKnight stated they will be cleaning the surfaces before applying
the vinyL
The second Clean Sweep project to be completed in 2011 is a painted mural project;
Ms. McKnight provided a PowerPoint presentation to show the examples of a painted
mural; Artist Mauricio Robalino was selected by the Public Art Committee and has
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worked with the committee to develop a design. The mural will be painted with volunteer
participation. The mural will be located on the South wall of Gosanko's Chocolate
located at 116 `A' Street Southeast.
Committee requested Planning and Community Development Committee review public
art policies and procedures to ensure procedures for review are in place..
Owner Ronnie Roberts stafed he likes, the art work, it is very colorful. Committee also
stated they like color and design of the mural.
B. Downtown Gateway
Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided background information on the
Downtown Gateway, part of the South Division Street Promenade project. Ms.
Chamberlain stated the fonts on the City Hall Sign and proposed Downtown Gateway
are differenf. Downtown Redevelopment Committee's goal during review last year was
to coordinate them without making them identical. The theme between the two projects
has been over arching, crisp and contemporary.
After discussing the gateway and City logo font with Committee and staff Mr. Wagner
stafed he feels tHere is value in consistent usage of signage, branding the logo in the
minds of the public, siting Coca-Cola's logo as an example.
Committee and staff stated part of the goal was to bring the old and new together; the
City Hall Plaza has more block lettering which the architect thought was appropriate.
Committee deterrriined they would not request a change order to make changes to the
gateway. Member Wagner stated he would like more consistency when designing the
wayfinding and other signage; he likes the City logo font and feels it would be beneficial
fo use it for branding, it is unique to Auburn.
C. Pedestrian Kiosk Walking Tour
Committee and staff determined they would postpone the walking tour for better
weather. Committee reviewed the mock kiosk lettering; they liked the bold
lettering verses the crisp lettering but will review the finro on the tour.
Staff will bring various examples of font types and sizes used in other
jurisdictions for review. Ms: Chamberlain stated the only portion with lighting on
the kiosk would be the panel, one side for a map and the other to post events
and announcements. Chair Norman suggested keeping a minimum amount ofi
text to keep it uncluttered. Staff will bring this back to Committee for the walking
tour to discuss text, size, justification and location.
D. DRC Matrix -
Chair Norman stated Downtown Parking has been added to the Matrix and will
be discussed at the next meeting.
IV. INFORMATION
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V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee, Chair Norman adjoumed the meeting at 4:38 p.m.
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 1f/.
Lynn o an, hair Tin riss, Plan ' g and D elopmenf
Secretary
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