Council MIN 05-06-2008 Special
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 6, 2008- 5:00 PM
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Dovey called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM and Council adjourned to Executive
Session to discuss Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
Councilmembers Duclos, Ferrell, Park and Mayor Dovey present. (Councilmembers Kochmar,
Burbidge and Deputy Mayor Faison arrived during Executive Session).
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned the Executive Session at 5:30 PM
3. RETREAT FOLLOW UP ITEMS
· Class and Compensation Study
Assistant City Manager Iwen Wang explained the last Class/Compensation study was conducted
in 1990. The purpose of this new study is to make sure the structure is fair and equitable. 170
employees will be covered under this study.
Ms. Wang highlighted three areas of the study:
. Where the City is in terms of comparables; the study will go broader than the NW for
Managers but stay in the Seattle/EverettlTacoma area for non-managers. (She
pointed out that the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers will not be
included in this study).
. A goal of achieving the 75th percentile.
. Top of range incentives.
Ms. Wang stated the final results will be reported to the full Council and entertained Council
questions.
Councilmember Kochmar asked if the study will present fewer ranges that are widerlbroader and
if this will include the CPI. Ms. Wang stated yes, the goal is to have fewer ranges that are
widerlbroader but the CPI will be decided each budget cycle.
Councilmember Duclos asked if the authorization of this study commits the City in any way,
shape or form. Ms. Wang replied no.
Ms. Wang stated the final result is expected by the end of October with preliminary results in
September. Mayor Dovey wants it stressed to employees that this does not necessarily mean a
pay raise.
. Performing Arts Center
City Manager Beets reviewed the process/progress the City has made to date. The City has
received a $500,000 grant from the State Legislature to cover design, engineering and pre-
construction of a facility. Mr. Beets outlined three potential sites: An area in the Gateway
Shopping Plaza, Truman High School or Paldo World Plaza.
Mr. Beets asked first for direction on is whether or not to pursue the project, shift focus to
another project or put this project on hold. While he did not know the final cost of the design and
engineering plans, it is estimated at $400,000.
He then discussed the three sites but felt that only two of those sites would be feasible - Paldo
World Plaza and Truman High School. Mr. Beets discussed the pros/cons of both sites.
Mr. Beets went on to say the City needs to respond to the State Legislature if we plan on moving
forward on the projects as the $500,000 needs to be committed by June 30,2009.
Councilmember Kochmar asked if a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) can be crafted to a
particular site. Mr. Beets replied that MOU could be crafted to include preference to a particular
site or both sites; however, he feels it would be more beneficial if the City has decided on a
single site that has been studied and has community support.
Mayor Dovey expressed some concerns with this issue; he stated the Paldo World site is
interested but the City has nothing in writing and Truman HS is not his first pick. Mr. Beets
stated though the School District discussions are further along, representatives of Paldo World
stated they are interested and will have a design plan for the entire area by May 20th. Mr. Beets
also stated the City's time frame would be spelled out.
Councilmember Park asked if there were any conditions to spending this grant money. Ms. Wang
stated there are now matching pre-construction funds required.
Mr. Beets stated direction from Council is needed as soon as possible regarding which site is the
preferable site. He further stated that if the Truman High School site is selected, they will want
use rights which have not been defined.
Mr. Beets stated the $500,000 grant is on a reimbursement basis. He suggests the Council vote on
a MOU for a preferred site at the May 20th Council meeting and then direct staff to proceed with
getting a deed for the land ofthat site.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dovey adjourned the special meeting at 6:58 PM.
ATTEST:
*no audio recording of this meeting was taken.
aura K. Hathaway, ty rk
Approved by Council on: 5,1 roja Y