HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-2014 (2)CI.• " Special City Council Meeting
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August 18, 2014 - 6:45 PM
Auburn City Hall
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nancy Backus called the special meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
Councilmembers in attendance included: Deputy Mayor Rich Wagner,
Wayne Osborne, Claude DaCorsi, Largo Wales, John Holman, Yolanda
Trout and Bill Peloza.
Department directors and staff members present included: Police
Commander Mark Cailler, City Attorney Dan Heid, Community
Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Human Resources
and Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe, Director of Administration
Michael Hursh, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber,
Innovation and Technology Customer Support Manager Reba Stowe, and
Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Special Presentation for Proposed Youth and Teen Center /Community
Center Concept (Snyder)
Directors Snyder and Faber presented the proposed Youth and Teen
Community Center concept. Staff has been looking at alternatives to
the community center proposal that Council voted against earlier this
year. The current proposal includes expanding the Parks buildings at
the north end of the Les Gove Community Campus to incorporate a
youth and teen center, a senior fitness center, and additional meeting
space. Additional parking would have to be added as part of the
project.
Director Snyder presented a proposed schedule for the
project. The City's goal it to have construction start by September
2015 and opening the facility by June 2016. Staff plans to use
the Junior City Council and the Auburn Youth Council to help get
feedback from youth in the community.
Deputy Mayor Wagner asked if the City would be able to get an
extension on the grant funds awarded from the State of Washington.
Director Snyder stated if Council is supportive staff will make a formal
request to extend the grant deadline. Councilmember Wales asked
about the budget for operation costs. Director Faber said the Council
would see the operational costs in a mid budget correction if the
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project moves forward. The funding sources previously identified for
the project will still be available. Councilmember Holman stated he
likes the youth and teen center concept. He stated the City could
look for grants focusing on gang prevention, tutoring
and operations. Council asked if the facility would be self supporting.
Director Faber explained even with fees for events and activities the
facility will still need to be supported from the General Fund.
Director Snyder stated the City would have an architectural firm create
a more accurate concept drawing. Councilmember DaCorsi requested
updated information at each step of the process. Councilmember
Wales requested the City work with the school district to involve them
in the process.
Council asked questions regarding the bidding process and
selecting an architectural firm that has experience with youth centers.
III. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
APPROVED this Lp� day of October, 2014.
ANCY B&rKlJS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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