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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF DECEMBER 8, 2008
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in workshop session the eighth
day of December 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend City Council Chambers of
City Hall, Mayor Michelle Sandoval presiding.
ROLL CALL
Council members present at roll call were Brent Butler, David King, George Randels,
Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval and Mark Welch. Laurie Medlicott was
excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John
Watts, Public Works Director Ken Clow, DSD Director Rick Sepler, and City Clerk
Pam Kolacy.
Also present: Planning Commission members Steve Emery, Bill LeMaster, Kris
Nelson, George Unterseher, Jerauld Frye, Monica Mick Hager, Julian Ray
MAKE WAVES PRESENTATION
Members of the Make Waves group and consultant Greg Boland were on hand to
review the Make Waves feasibility study, which was distributed to Council members.
Karen Nelson stated that the purpose of the presentation was to request the City
Council's cooperation and support in helping the group to locate a proposed aquatic
center on land at Kah Tai park next to the Park and Ride facility.
Ms. Nelson noted that the group has incorporated as anon-profit and has raised
$25,000 to date. She stated that until a firm commitment is received from all parties
regarding availability of a site for the facility, it will be difficult to raise more funds.
It was noted that in order for the center to be economically feasible it would have to
offer other services such as a gym and fitness center.
In response to Mr. Randels, Mr. Boland stated that the projection that the center will
be self-sustaining is based on an assumption of 4,000 members within a market
area identified as those living within a 15-minute drive of the facility.
In response to Mr. King, Mr. Boland clarified that the member fees will support the
operation and building replacement cost, not the initial construction. The estimated
membership cost is $49 - $52 dollars per month for an individual, with reduced per
person rates for families.
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Mr. Butler requested information about other sites partnering with schools and
hospitals. Mr. Boland stated that generally the comparable centers have those
arrangements.
Mr. Timmons noted there will be some regulatory considerations and added that at
this time the City is concentrating on keeping the current facility open.
In response to Mr. King's question, Ms. Nelson stated that this presentation has not
yet been made to the Port but it is planned.
Ms. Sandoval stated the project will need some support from the Port and from
Jefferson Transit. She noted that further discussion will be scheduled for the
Council retreat.
RECESS
Mayor Sandoval declared a recess at 7:14 p.m. for the purpose of a break.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MID-CYCLE ASSESSMENT
Senior Planner Judy Surber reviewed the packet materials, which included the
Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Mid-Cycle Assessment dated November
13, 2008 and a Draft Mid-cycle Assessment Scope of Work.
Ms. Surber noted that the city was due for amid-cycle assessment in 2007;
however, the process was delayed due to the unexpected loss of the Port
Townsend-Keystone ferry. At that time the Council agreed to delay the assessment
and divert staff time to negotiate with Washington State Ferries on a ferry
replacement and mitigation plan.
Ms. Sandoval asked whether the Planning Commission's list is in priority order.
Commission Chair Steve Emery noted that although an informal straw vote on
priority of the items was taken, the poll is not reflected in the packet materials.
Priority will be assigned by Planning Commission after a public hearing scheduled
for January 8. The list as presented is categorized according to the appropriate
section of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Ms. Surber explained that the municipal code calls for the Development Services
Director and Planning Commission to make recommendations to the Council and the
Council can then wrap those recommendations into the work plan for Planning
Commission and staff. Mr. Sepler noted the scheduled hearing before Planning
Commission has been planned so the Council will have the priority list in advance of
the January Council Retreat.
In response to Mr. Welch's question, Mr. Emery noted that the amount of staff effort
involved for each item will be taken into consideration.
Ms. Sandoval stated that the Council will take up the recommendations at the retreat
in January.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Attest:
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Pam Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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