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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MIN 03-08-2006 Special ----------- ------------- City of Federal Way Special City Council Study Session Public/Private Partnership Workshop Wednesday, March 8, 2006 City Hall 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Park, Deputy Mayor Ferrell (arrived at 6:51), Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Jack Dovey, Councilmember Eric Faison, Councilmember Linda Kochmar and Councilmember Dean McColgan. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Interim City Manager Derek Matheson; Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty; Management Services Director Iwen Wang; City Attorney Pat Richardson; Parks Director Donna Hanson; Management Information Services Manager Mehdi Sadri, B. Sanders, Parks Planning & Development Manager; Associate Planner Andy Bergsagel; and Deputy City Clerk Krystal Kelsey. OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Anne B. Ricker, Managing Principal with Leland Consulting Group and Terry Ware, Community Development Director of Bloomfield, Colorado CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 6: 10 p.rn. DISCUSSION TOPICS: This meeting was strictly a work/study session; no action was taken. Council reviewed and discussed the following: . Since the Beginning - Strategy Process To-Date . Review Marketing Materials . Work Session Purpose . Work Session Outcomes . Review of Identified Barriers . Partnerships - Local, Regional and National: Comments by Guest: Terry Ware, Community Development Director, City & County of Broomfield, Colorado . What's Exciting About This Concept . Defining Values and Testing Discomfort . In-Depth Discussion of: . Range of Public Roles . Other Partnerships (Public, Private, Organizational, Non-Profit) . Elements of Success . Public Contributions (Financial and Non-Financial) . Product Outcomes: . Eligible Project Criteria . Incentive Policy Framework . Position Statement for Engaging Partners . Defining Next Steps PUBLIC COMMENT: Barbara Reid stated that the City needed to be sure that projects developed in the downtown area are charming just like the residential neighborhoods in Federal Way. An example would be Gillman Village. Furthermore, the downtown should include trees, mini-parks, benches, gazebo, windows, bright lights and a clock tower. Ron Gintz suggested returning to Sound Transit and requesting the use of 300 stalls in their structure for downtown shoppers and other uses. Mr. Gintz encouraged becoming proactive in helping developers complete the application process. Mr. Gintz further commented on the recent development in the City of Puyallup's downtown district and noted their success in blending public/private development. Lastly, Mr. Gintz stated the importance of listening to the Public's input, but staying strong to the vision the Council has for the City of Federal Way. Bette Simpson shared her vision for Downtown, which includes a three-star hotel, cafe's and art shops. Bob Kellogg wants a downtown that will be a pleasurable place to work, shop, and walk around with an atmosphere similar to Eugene, Oregon. Bud Bronson commented that although he is aware of the vision for downtown and agrees with it, he is concerned that the location of our major highways is going to make joining the areas north and south of 320th difficult. Mr. Bronson felt strongly that if Council asks citizens for their opinions, that Council follow through and act on those opinions. Mr. Bronson cautioned against holding a vote and then ignoring it in the end by doing the exact opposite, similar to Celebration Park. Instead, he advised the Council to simply stay true to its vision for downtown and do it. An unidentified woman commented on the importance of a downtown senior center like those in Toronto. Ideally, the center would include a convenience store, pharmacy and nurses' station on the first floor. There is a senior population that needs to be served that is not currently served by the retail services in Federal Way. Ron Gintz responded to Mr. Bronson's concerns about highway locations/limitations by suggesting a sky bridge to serve both sides of 320th, potentially with financial support from developers. ADJOURNED: The meeting was adjourned at 9: 11 p.m. Recorded by Krystal Kelsey, Deputy City Clerk K:\CLERKIMINUTES\2006 Minutes\03-08-2006 Special EDC Study Session. doc