FEDRAC MINS 10-11-2004
City of Federal Way
City Council
Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee
Monday, October 11, 2004
5:30 p.m.
City Hall
Hylebos Conference Room
MINUTES
Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Eric Faison, Members Jeanne Burbidge and Jim Ferrell.
City Council Members in Attendance: Mayor Dean McColgan , Deputy Mayor Lin da Koch mar ,
Councilmembers Jack Dovey and Michael Park.
Staff Members in Attendance: Iwen Wang, Management Services Director; David Moseley, City Manager; Amy
Jo Pearsall, Assistant City Attorney; Patrick Doherty, Director of Economic Development; Jason Suzaka,
Management Analyst.
Others in Attendance: H. David Kaplan.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Eric Faison called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
a) Approval of the September 14 and 20, 2004 meeting minutes
Correction: Added Andy and Lou Cratsenberg to the list of meeting members in attendance to
the 9/14/04 minutes.
Motion to approve the September 14 and 20, 2004 meeting minutes. Motion seconded and
carried.
b) Selection of Retail/Lifestyle Center Market Study Consultant
Presented by Patrick Doherty
A handout was given to the committee stated the scope of work for Leland Consulting.
Mr. Doherty reviewed the comparison of retail market study consultants with the committee
(pages B1-2). The committee then discussed their views on who would be their choice as
consultant.
Supporter s of Leland noted their proposal of the “whole package” of retail, planning, and
development experience, as well as their presentation. Others felt that it would be prudent to
perform an analytical market study first by Hunter, and then decide on what to do after that.
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Chair Faison reported that the City had some inquiries in the business community who might be
willing to pitch in financially on a study.
There was some concern on the Council that the timing of any hiring of a consultant may be
perceived as irresponsible spending, especially with the upcoming budget. However, other
Council members countered that the project has the support of the business community, and is
necessary to help give them a “shot in the arm.”
4. OTHER
None.
5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
6. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room.
7. ADJOURN
Chair Eric Faison adjourned the meeting at pm.
Recorded by Jason Suzaka