Council MIN 04-02-2009 Special
A Federal Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Truman High School - Cafeteria
31455 28th Ave. S Federal Way, WA
April 2, 2009 - 5:00 p.m.
Clerk's Note: Informational maps and drawings for the City Center Access Project were on
display for the public to review and comment on. Staff was available to discuss the project and
answer questions for the public.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Faison called the special meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. and stated staff would
begin the project presentation at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Eric Faison, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Jim
Ferrell, Dini Duclos and Linda Kachmar.
Deputy Mayor Faison excused Mayor Jack Dovey
Staff present: City Manager Neal Beets, City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol
McNeilly.
Deputy Mayor Faison excused Councilmember Park.
CITY CENTER ACCESS PROJECT PRESENTATION - 6:00 p.m.
Assistant City Manager, Cary Roe reviewed the purpose of the project and stated the city
began work on this in 2003. The presentation focused primarily on the options that would
affect 312th Street and neighboring residents. He reviewed the scope of the project;
project cost and funding sources; mitigation efforts; and environmental assessment.
Attendees asked questions regarding environmental impacts, traffic mitigation measures,
bicycle and pedestrian access, and impacts to Steel Lake Park. Residents shared their
concerns, which included driveway accessibility, increased traffic volume, impacts to Steel
Lake Park and more.
Deputy Mayor Faison reported the City Council would be voting on this item at their April 21,
2009 meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00p.m., at City Hall - 33325 8th Ave. South -
Federal Way, WA 98063.
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April 2, 2009 Special Meeting
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ADJOURN
Deputy Mayor Faison thanked everyone for attending and providing feedback to the Council
and staff. With no further business before the Council, he adjourned the special meeting at
8:10 p.m.
Attest:
Approved by Council: April 21, 2009
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