HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-2014 arvciF. -�� Special City Council Meeting
a,TT �'�`T November 4, 2014 - 4:00 PM
1'1lJ' ' V iu r Auburn City Hall
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nancy Backus called the special meeting to order at 4:00
p.m. Councilmembers in attendance included: Deputy Mayor Wagner, Bill
Peloza, Wayne Osborne, John Holman Yolanda Trout and Claude DaCorsi.
Councilmember Lergo Wales was excused.
Junior City Council members in attendance included: Chair Cole Lindell, Vice Chair
Sydney Campbell, Angelina Zalutskiy, Ma.ry Riel, Tyler Cushing and Brandon
Berend.
Junior City Councilmember Dalton Hands was excused.
Auburn You4h Councilmembers present included: Marcus Ebey, Amber Muggy and
Alexandra Ostos
Department directors and staff members present included: Poiice Chief Bob Lee,
City Attorney Dan Heid, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin
Snyder, Assistant Director of Engineering Services and City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,
Director of Administration Michael Hursh, Teen Coordinator Jim Westhusing,
Program Specialist Kjerstin Lange and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Council Brainstorm for Auburn Youth Center and Community Center
City Council joined by representatives from the Youth Advisory Board and
Junior City Council will brainstorm with project consultants and City staff on
design ideas, options and issues for the Auburn Youth Center and Community
Center.
Mayor Backus expiained the purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Youth
and Community Centers.
Stan Lokting from arc Architect introduced the process and agenda for the
meeting. He explained his firm has not started designing the buildings. The
purpose of this meeting is to receive input from the City Council, Junior City
Council and Aubum Youth Council. His firm needs to understand the priorities
and needs of the City in order to design a building that stays within the $9
million budget and meets the needs of the community. He reviewed the project
site and the need to integrate the project into the existing Les Gove
Community Campus.
Katrina Morgan from Fermata explained the plan is to design the new building
to be Silver LEED Certified. The City held an eco charrette earlier in the day
where the overarching goals for the project were set. The project will need to
make accommodations for all the different age groups that will be using the
new building.
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Deputy Mayor Wagner asked if the length of time required to recoup 4he cost
of equipment has been established. He suggested less then 15 years.
Ms. Morgan stated the payback period is still an open discussion.
Councilmember Peloza asked about solar power. Mr. Lokting stated they
would look at the payback period and if solar is too expensive for now they
would install infrastructure so solar could be added at a later time.
Mr. Lokting reviewed the priorities his company is focused on while designing
the building, such as connecting the youth center and community center, being
able to see out of the building, having a control center that is flexible
depending on the use of the building, technology lab for computers, areas for
music and writing, creating a usable setting for teens, the need for a stage or
theater, and the ability to accommodate large gatherings.
Councilmemb.er DaCorsi stated he likes keeping the focus on creating an
atmosphere that allows the space to be the center of the community. He
said he wants it to be a one of a kind building but it is important to stay within
budget. Deputy Mayor Wagner stated he would like there to be a place in the
facility to accommodate pets. One of the rooms needs to be able to
accommodate children from infants to toddlers. Councilmember Holman stated
it is important to have easy access to the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Councilmember Trout said the space needs to be configured to have a view of
the park.
Mr. Lokting asked the Junior City Councilmembers and the Aubum You4h
Councilmembers what they felt was important tb incorporate into the space.
Youth Councilmember Marcus Ebey stated teens want something different,
they want a place to hang out and talk to their friends. They want a space that
is a home away from home. Junior City Council Chair Lindell stated some
teens would enjoy activities to combine the seniors with the teens. Junior City
Councilmember Zalutskiy suggested the lobby have a coffee house
atmosphere. Parks Program Assistant Kjerstin Lange stated the Parks
Department is working on creating a space that is like a coffee shop area with
a training program for baristas.
Teen Coordinator Jim Westhusing stated programs drive the building. He
asked what types of programs fhe teens would like to see in the new
faciiity. The members present suggested a community garden including
lessons on how to grow fruits and vegetables, science labs, career day where
professionals come in and 4alk about their profession. Youth Councilmember
Ostos stated she wants to see programs that help with teen pregn,ancy, drop
outs and drugs. Junior City Council Vice Chair Campbell asked if the programs
and suppiies would have a fee charged to 4he teens. Director Faber stated 4he
City tries to provide all materials a4 either no cost or a very reduced cost. Youth
Councilmember Muggy stated the gym needs to have activities besides
basketball. Junior City Council Vice Chair Campbell suggested a sand
volleyball court.
Junior City Council Chair Lindell noted different social groups often have a
difficult time intermixing. It would be helpful to have activities that help the
different social grbups mix. Junior City Council Vice Chair Campbell stated the
City must ensure the different interests and ethnic groups are represented
throughout the facility. The teen center is a place for teens to meet other
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teens.
Mayor Backus stated most programs are geared for the majority. She asked
how the City could Program for less then the majority. Junior City
Councilmember Zalutskiy suggested the Gity could employ counselors at the
center.
Junior City Council Chair Lindell stated the common goal is to get everyone to
want to come to the park. The City needs to provide transpoRation to the teen
center. Mayor Backus stated the City is working with the Auburn School
District to provide transportation in the futu�e. Youth Councilmember Ebey
stated parking at the Park and Recreation building is already a problem.
Councilmember DaCorsi suggested the space could be used as a celebration
of the community, featuring significant accomplishments of the community.
There are features of the park that need to be maintained such as the bocce
courts and the half mile loop trail.
Mr. Lokting explained his firm is going to continue community outreach
meetings and community surveys. They will come back to the Council with two
or three rough designs to choose from. Once an opfion has been selected they
will present to Council again at 30% complete and 60% complete and then a
final presentation with construction documents at 100% complete. The goal is
to open the facility in June of 2015.
III. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 5:45 p.m.
APPROVED this 15th day of December, 2014.
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N NCY B I , A O Shawn Campbe , Depu City Clerk
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