City Council Committee of the Whole

CITY OF DUVALL CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES March 15, 2016 – 5:30 p.m. Riverview Educational Service Center – 15510 – 1st Ave NE Mayor Pro Tem Brudnicki called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council present: Amy Ockerlander, Dianne Brudnicki, Leroy Collinwood, Jason Walker, Scott Thomas, Becky Nixon, Gary Gill Staff present: Lara Thomas, Steve Leniszewski, Stephanie Goodwin a. WRECK Center There was Council consensus that the repairs to the building need to be made. Jeff Peterson, a parent of three, started the presentation from the Duvall Co-Op Preschool. He stated how the Duvall Co-Op Preschool has helped his family because it is a safe and affordable childcare option. Mayor Ibershof introduced Amy McHenry from the Duvall Co-op Preschool. Ms. McHenry explained their reasoning for needing additional time to secure more funding. She stated that she has looked at other location options if the lease is not renewed, but there was either no outdoor play space for the children or the cost was too high. Ms. McHenry then answered questions from Council. b. 2015 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Update Lara Thomas, Planning Director, handed out the Future Land Use map and the Zoning District map to Council. Ms. Thomas answered questions from Council. c. Zoning Code Amendments Lara Thomas, Planning Director, said these are housekeeping items. Ms. Thomas stated that Multifamily Residential and Parks and Open Space are newly created designations. Ms. Thomas then answered questions from Council. d. King County Metro Agreement Lara Thomas, Planning Director, explained the Agreement. Ms. Thomas said she will be bringing this item back to Council for further discussion. e. Good of the Order Councilmember Brudnicki said she will be out for the April 5, 2016 meeting. Councilmember Nixon said she would like to see Park & Ride improvements so the Park & Ride is utilized more. Councilmember Nixon wondered if Microsoft would be willing to work with Metro for these improvements. Councilmember Ockerlander stated that there have been past discussions regarding working with a private company such as Microsoft to improve the Park & Ride and she stated it is a great idea, but there may be some legal challenges with working with a private company. Adjournment The Committee of the Whole adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Committee of the Whole 03-15-16 Written Reports – the following reports were distributed in the Committee of the Whole packet:  February 2016 Sales Tax Report  WWTP Building Improvement Contract  Draft Resolution – declaring certain City property surplus  Staff report – King County iNet update  Staff memo – K4C  WRECK Center Information Memo ATTEST: Dianne Brudnicki, Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Goodwin, Utility Billing Clerk Committee of the Whole 03-15-16