CITY OF SHORELINE
SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL
SUMMARY MINUTES OF JOINT DINNER MEETING
Monday, August 23, 1999
6:00 p.m.
Shoreline Conference Center
Highlander Room
Shoreline City Council
PRESENT: Mayor Jepsen, Deputy Mayor Montgomery, Councilmembers Gustafson, Hansen, King, Lee and Ransom
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Robert Deis, City Manager; Kristoff Bauer, Assistant to the City Manager; Wendy Barry, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Shoreline School Board
PRESENT: President Grace, Vice President Parsons, Board members Bryce, Giboney and Robinson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Dr. Marlene Holayter, Superintendent of Schools; Gil Noble, Deputy Superintendent for Management/Technology; Debra Hillary, Human Resources Director; Diane Jenkins, Clerk of the Board
The meeting convened at 6:20 p.m. All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Ransom, who arrived later in the meeting. All School Board members were present.
City Manager Robert Deis gave a presentation regarding planned improvements related to the Shoreline Pool. Initial discussion focused on the preferred alternative for construction of additional parking adjacent to the pool.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Wendy Barry clarified that part of the proposed parking would require an easement from the School District. Mr. Deis went on to describe three development options being discussed for the pool. There was general discussion regarding additional parking issues that may arise as part of further pool development and regarding potential impacts to adjacent facilities.
Mr. Deis gave a presentation regarding the master planning process for the Paramount School Park.
Ms. Barry outlined the process of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee for considering alternatives for developing the park.
Responding to Vice President Parsons, Mr. Deis clarified that any proposed improvements would need the approval of the District; and that should the District then reclaim the park property, it would be required to reimburse the City for the amortized cost of any displaced improvements.
Assistant to the City Manager Kristoff Bauer gave a short update regarding efforts to site and construct a skate park within the City.
Mr. Deis gave a presentation regarding three options under consideration for improving the Richmond Highlands Center. He mentioned that one of the options under consideration included improvements to the gymnasium complex at the Shoreline Center and lesser improvements to the Richmond Highlands Center.
Vice President Parsons raised concerns regarding City investment in the District’s gymnasium complex taking resources from potential development of the Richmond Highlands Center. Mayor Jepsen responded that some community members would welcome less development of the Richmond Highlands Center.
Board member Giboney stated her support for joint development of the gymnasium complex. Councilmember Gustafson echoed her support, and he provided additional information and suggestions regarding potential joint development of community assets.
Board member Bryce expressed the opinion that school buildings should not be dark at night, but should be used by the community; and that such use of school facilities would support state funding for school buildings.
Board member Robinson expressed the belief that Meridian Park Elementary was designed for community use and that obstacles to that use should be resolved. He also supported finding simple solutions to parking and security concerns related to community use of school buildings.
Mayor Jepsen raised the issue of King County’s Youth Council proposal. He related discussions with Mayor Hutchinson of Lake Forest Park on this topic and expressed concern about ambiguities in the purpose and function of this group.
Board member Giboney expressed the belief that the function of this group would depend on the interests of the participants and that it was the District’s role to assist the group in developing interest areas. She added that King County Councilmember Maggi Fimia is in the process of hiring a coordinator to support this group in developing its interests.
Dr. Marlene Holayter, Superintendent of Schools, expressed her support for the Youth Council proposal. She went on to express her concern that it is unclear how the activity would enrich the learning of the students involved.
Councilmember Gustafson expressed the belief that the proposal should focus on the needs of the City and the District for input from community youth.
Mayor Jepsen inquired whether this proposal was for the purpose of providing input on policy or simply an educational tool for the youth involved. Vice President Parsons responded that it should be used as a tool for making good decisions.
Councilmember Gustafson stated that the City Council and School Board should agree on the purpose for the Youth Council. Vice President Parsons responded that perhaps the Youth Council or King County should tell the Council and the Board what the role of the Youth Council will be.
Superintendent Holayter suggested that both the City and the District should be engaged in the County’s process for hiring a coordinator for the Youth Council. Mr. Deis added that adults need to set parameters and provide adequate support and that these issues should be clarified prior to the implementation of the program.
President Grace expressed concern regarding how this new program would relate, and potentially interact, with existing programs and activities.
Councilmember Ransom arrived at 7:10 p.m..
Mayor Jepsen supported Superintendent Holayter’s suggestion regarding involvement in the County’s hiring process. Superintendent Holayter suggested that the City’s Health and Human Service’s Manager, Rob Beem, should assist in the development of the job description for this position.
There were general comments of support and desires for more specific information on the costs and purpose of the program. Superintendent Holayter committed to contact Councilmember Fimia.
There were general comments regarding progress on the Joint Use Agreement being developed between the City and the District. Both Mr. Deis and Superintendent Holayter expressed the belief that the agreement was close to completion.
President Grace distributed a pamphlet on community learning titled "Learning Together."
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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Kristoff Bauer
Assistant to the City Manager