City Council

JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND CITY PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 CITY HALL 22710 E. COUNTRY VISTA DRIVE 6:30 P.M. INVOCATION Given by Mayor Peterson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Peterson, City Council, and City Staff CALL TO ORDER Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Kaminskas Katy Allen, City Administrator Council Member Brickner Sean Boutz, City Attorney Council Member Dunne Ann Swenson, City Clerk Council Member Severs Amanda Tainio, Planning & Building Council Member Langford Services Manager Council Member Moore Council Member Kopelson Commissioner Kennedy Commissioner Joachim Commissioner Matthews Commissioner Green Commissioner Sitton Planning Commissioners Laux, Von Tobel, and Patchin were excused absences. AGENDA APPROVAL: Mayor Pro Tem Kaminskas moved to approve the agenda as printed. Council Member Brickner seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ben Small, Superintendent, Central Valley School District (CVSD): thanked the mayor and council members for their support of CVSD’s bond and levy. He announced the levy and bond certification rates and voter turnout of 47%, which was the highest in the region. He recognized Mayor Peterson as a standout mayor and shared his Special City Council Meeting – February 24, 2015 Page 1 appreciation for his leadership, willingness to step forward for our community, and the school district. City Clerk, Ann Swenson, read a citizen comment into the record from Steven Daines who supported expansion of way finding efforts. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION – GMA Periodic Review and Update Process City Administrator, Katy Allen, provided some brief opening statements and then turned the floor over to Mr. Gregg Dohrn, AICP. Mr. Dohrn introduced himself and provided his background in urban planning. Next, Mr. Dohrn solicited input from the council and commission members as to their thoughts, vision, and view of the community. Substantial discussion by the city’s leadership subsequently took place about what was important to them; what they would like to see; what may be works in progress / unfinished business; and whether the current Comprehensive Plan is user friendly or whether some changes could be helpful. Some of key themes included:  Maintenance of the current high-quality standards as the city grows  Concern about the potential of a divided community because of I-90  Unfinished business surrounding a city center  Defining the continuum between certainty and flexibility Mr. Dohrn announced an earlier meeting with city staff resulted in consensus that the current Comprehensive Plan provides adequate and clear direction. He said there was also a question about the future of the library; future development of Town Square; the need for adequate police to meet the demands of the increased population during the day; and transportation connectivity challenges. Mr. Dohrn explained future public participation meetings will be held with service providers, neighboring jurisdictions, key builders and developers in the area, as well as residents and employees who work in the city. Prior to adjournment, Mr. Dohrn suggested contacting the City Clerk with any after thoughts, questions, or ideas for further discussion. He reported he would provide follow-up summary, then the meeting concluded. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. These minutes were approved March 3, 2015. Special City Council Meeting – February 24, 2015 Page 2