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2007, 08-21 Study Session-~A Tuesday, August 21, 2007 CITY BALL COUNCIL CILAMBERS 11707 East Spmgue Avenue, First Floor Please Turn Off All Electronic Devices During the 1. Scott Kuhta Consideration for Consulting Services for Motion Consideration (5 minutes) Sprague/Applcway Revitalization Plan and City Ccnter Project [public comment 2. Nina Regor Approval consideration, Authorizing City Motion Consideration (S minutes) kfanager to Approve Certain Expenses Relative to Sprague/Applcway Revitalization Plaulcity Ccntcr [public comment] 3. Nina Rcgor (5 minutes) AGENDA CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL WORKSHEET STUDN' SESSION :approval eonsideraticm. FTE Authorisation Motiun Consideration For Senior Planner [public commend 6:00 p.m. RFGU AR STUDY SESSION I'TENIS: 4. Greg McCormick Uniforni Development Code Discussion/lnfortnation S. 'Navor Wilhite Advance Agenda Additions Discussionrlnformation 6. Information Only_ (will not be discussed or reported) a Ifomeland Security Grant for Police Precinct Building 6. Balfour Pura e. Art Work at r-enterl'lu e 7. Mayor Wilhite Council Check in Discussion/Information 8. have Nicrrier ,U).IOCiRh City Manager Cotntttents Discussions Information .Vote: Untess otherwise noted ahost. there will be no public comments at Council Study Session. W-ever. Council always reserves the right to request information from the public and stiff as appropriate. During rnwings held by the City of Spokastr: Valley (:otmed, the Council resrrvas the right to take "action" on any item listed or subsequently added to the agenchu The le m "action" mc=t to deltberale. di,ctcss, review, consider, esalumr- or make a collcoisr posithe or negative decision is ledtviduali ptarnrting to attend the meeting who require special astistance to wwnunodsu ptrgsical, hearing or other impaimxob, pkaae contra Ckrk at (St)y) 921 - I bW as xwn at pozible so that offttagernents mt% be made Study SessKm Agenda..Augwq 11. -IM7 Poe I of t CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: August 21, 2007 City Manager Sign-off: Item: Check all that apply: ® consent ❑ Old business ❑ New business ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Information 0 Admin. Report (3 Pending Legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan and City Center Project - Consideration for Consulting Services GOVERNING LEGISLATION: The Subarea Plan must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA), RCW 36.70A. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Council received a memorandum at its June 19. 2007 meeting requesting consideration for additional consulting budget to support the adoption of the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan and City Center project. On August 14, 2007, Council heard an administrative report with updated information concerning additional consulting support for the project. The updated amount came to $139,500. After discussion, Council directed staff to schedule a motion consideration to approve the requested budget amount. BACKGROUND: The Sprague/Appleway Revitalization plan process was initiated during the summer of 2006, The consulting team delivered an initial administrative draft Subarea Plan at the end of May, 2007. The document will be scheduled for public hearings before the Planning Commission in fall of 2007, with adoption by City Council anticipated to occur by the end of 2007 or early 2008. As the Subarea Plan public hearing process proceeds, City Staff will continue working on the City Center project. Staff requests Council's consideration for extra consultant services to support the adoption phase of the Subarea Plan and implementation of the City Center phase as described in the attached background memo. OPTIONS: 1) Approve the requested amounts for the contracts; 2) Modify one or more of the amounts; or 3) Provide additional direction to staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute three contracts for City Center and Sub Area Plan for consulting assistance: one with Freedman, Tung and Bottomley for an amount not to exceed $64,000; one with Studio Cascade for an amount not to exceed $12,000; and one with Glatting Jackson for an amount not to exceed $43,500. BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: 2007 budget would be amended at the end of year adjustment to include the approved consultant expenditures. STAFF CONTACT: Scott Kuhta, Senior Planner } CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: August 21, 2007 City Manager Sign-off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business 0 new business ❑ public hearing O information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approval consideration, Authorizing City Manager to Approve Certain Expenses Relative to Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan/City Center GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 3.35.010- Contract authority. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN August 14, 2007 Administrative Report. BACKGROUND: According to SVMC 3.35.010, the City Manager is authorized to enter into contracts, contract modifications or change orders without City Council approval when the aggregate amount of the contract and all contract amendments or change orders do not exceed $200,000. On contracts for which prior City Council approval is required and received, the City Manager has the authority to execute any amendments or change orders which, when aggregated, are less than 15 percent of the original contract amount, or up to $200,000, whichever is less. As a matter of general practice on high profile or sensitive projects, when executing contracts otherwise within his authority, the City Manager either notifies Council in advance of executing the agreement, or seeks official Council approval in advance. This is done to ensure Council _ and staff remain aligned throughout the life of the project. The City has taken this approach to date with the Sprague-Appleway Revitalization Plan (SARP)/City Center. This approach has proven to be problematic for the City Center project due to the need for the rapid turnaround on decisions and actions on unanticipated issues that will arise through the course of implementation. As a result, staff is requesting approval to rely on the contracting authorization described in SVMC 3.35.010. If approved, staff would continue to update Council on these issues in a timely manner. OPTIONS: 1) Approve recommendation on amended approach for financial decisions associated with SARP/City Center; or 2) Provide additional direction to staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager to approve expenses related to Sprague-Appleway Revitalization Plan/City Center in compliance with SVMC 3.35.010. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Financial decisions will be made within the City Manager's contract and budget authority. Other decisions will come forward for advance Council consideration. STAFF CONTACT: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager; Scott Kuhta, Senior Planner ATTACHMENTS: None CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: August 21, 2007 City Manager Sign-off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business © new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approval consideration, FTE Authorization for Senior Planner GOVERNING LEGISLATION: NIA PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: June 2, 2007 Council Retreat; August 14, 2007 Council Meeting. BACKGROUND: At the August 14 meeting, Council discussed additional consulting costs associated with the Sprague-Appleway Revitalization Plan (SARP)/City Center. Council also discussed the potential of having an FTE dedicated to the SARP implementation as project manager. When the City decided to undertake the SARP, the City's sole Senior Planner was assigned as project manager. However, he continued his involvement in other City endeavors, such as the Comprehensive Plan and the UGA authorization. The concept of a dedicated project manager was included as one of the pending ideas listed in the draft City Business Plan. It was not proposed for funding at that time, because the idea had not yet reached maturity. l 1 Since the retreat, the City has taken significant steps in implementing the City Center, and it's clear that SARP/City Center will remain a high priority project for the City for many years. As a result, it warrants full-time project management. The City believes the other long range planning projects the current Senior Planner is working on are also important, and does not have the staffing depth to reassign them. Therefore, staff recommends an additional FTE as a viable alternative. OPTIONS: 1) Approve an additional Senior Planner to act as project manager for SARPlCity Center; 2) Reprioritize other long range planning projects; or 3) Provide additional direction to staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve 1.0 FTE Senior Planner. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The annual impact is estimated at $82,000. Cost for 2007 is estimated at $20,000. If approved, the 2007 budget would be amended in the end-of-year adjustment. STAFF CONTACT: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager ATTACHMENTS: None ~ .j CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: 08-21-07 City Manager Sign-off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report 0 pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Continued Discussion: Uniform Development Code (UDC) Titles GOVERNING LEGISLATION PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Council previously concluded deliberation on the following UDC Titles: Title 17 - General Provisions Title 18 - Administration, Boards and Authorities Title 20 - Subdivision Regulations Title 21 - Environmental Controls Title 24 - Building Regulations :i Remaining titles for Council continued deliberation include: Title 19 -Zoning Regulations Title 19 Appendix A - Schedule of Permitted Uses - Use Matrix Title 22 - Development Standards Title 22 Appendix A - Approved Planting List General Definitions Zoning Map BACKGROUND: OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: Greg McCormick ATTACHMENTS: DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA r 1 or Tanning Discussion Purposes Only J as of August 15, 2007; 4:45 p.m. Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative To: Council R Staff From: City Manager Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings August 28, 2007, .Regular Meeting. 6:00 p.m. Centerl'lace, Great Room [due date Monday, Aug 201 1. PUBLIC I E4R.TNG: Uniform Development Code (UDC) [60 minutes] 2. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims; Minutes; Resolution to Set Public Hearing Street Vacation: Police Precinct }wilding Lease Modification; Homeland Security Grant for Precinct [5 minutes] 3. Admin Report: Balfour Park - Mile Jackson [15 minutes] 4. Admin Report: UDC Deliberation [40 minutes] 5. Information Only: Department Reports 6. EXECUTfVE SESSION: Land Acquisition [estimated meeting: 120 minutes] September 4, 2007, 6:00 p.m. Study Session [due date Monday, Aug 271 NeM, Employee Iruroduclions: Ryan Brodivater; Raba Nin.ri; :Warty Polohniuk, el al UDC Deliberation [120 minutes] September 11, 2007, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. [due date Tues, Sept: 4] 1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2n" Amended 2007 Budget - Ken Thompson [10 minutes] 2. PUB-LTC TIEARING: Preliminary 2008 Budget -Ken Thompson [10 minutes] 3. PUBLIC HEAWNG: Uniform Development Code (UDC) [40 minutes] 4. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Nfinut:es [5 minutes] 5. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending 2007 Budget (2' amendment) - Ken Thompson [5 minutes] 6. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting UDC - Mike Connelly [15 minutes] 7. 'Motion Consideration: City Hall Facilities Consultant Selection -Neil Kersten [5 minutes] 8. Motion Consideration: Outside Agency Allocations -Ken Thompson [15 minutes] 9. Admin Report: CTR Update - Morgan Koudelka/Aurora Crooks [15 minutes] 10. Admin Report: Sidewalks (ADA) - Mike Connelly [15 minutes] 11. Admin Report: Chamber of Commerce CenterPlace Marketing Proposal (tentative) [15 minutes] 12. info Only: Fee Resolution - Ken Thompson [estimated meeting: 150 minutes] September 18.2007.6:00 p.m. Study Session [due date Monday, Sept 10] 1. Department Budget Highlights -'Morgan Koudelka & Dept Directors (30 minutes) 2. Legislative )`Matters - Dave Mercier (15 minutes) 3. UDC Deliberation (75 minutes) TOTAL A1113NUTES: 1.20 minutes September 25, 2007. Rettular _.Meeting, 6:00 p.m. [due date _Monday, Sept 171 1. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims; Minutes [5 minutes] 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending 2007 budget (2°d amendment) - Ken Thompson [5 minutes] 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting UDC - 'Mike Connelly [20 minutes] 4. Admin Report: City Hall Facilities Planning Monthly Update -Neil Kersten [30 minutes] 5. Admin Report: Fee ResOhltiol7 - Ken Thompson [20 minutes] 6. Admin Report: Panhandling- Erik Lamb [15 minutes] 7. Admin Report: T'aperless Agendas, Cost Comparisons - Chris }3ainbr1idne1l3ino [20 minutes] S. Information Only: Mirabcau Parkway Speed Limits-Neil Kersten 9. Information Only: Department Reports [estimated meeting: 115 minutest Draft Advancc Agenda 8/15/2007 4:45:09 Pyt Page I of it NVednesdav, September 26, 2007: AWC Re+_'ional MeetingLDoubletree Spokane City Center, 3_22N Spokane Falls Ci Sent 27-29. 2007• NLC Erie?Mi Environment & Alaturol Resources Steering Committee Fall ltleetirr : CenterPlace October 2.2007.6:00 p.m. Study Session_ [duc date Monday, Sept 241 1. General Budget Discussion - Dave. Mercier (30 minutes) 2. CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Project List for 2007/2008 - Greg McCormick (20 minutes) 3. Admin Report.: Mirabeall Parkway Speed Limits -Neil Kersten (20 minutes) 4. Admin Report.: Coll ins Road Parking - Nieil Kersten (15 minutes) 5. Info Only Item: Spokane County Conservation District Update - Linda Graham TO"I'AT NFINUTES: 85 minutes October 9, 2007, Regular M.eeting.. 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, Oct 1] 1. PUBLIC .11EA.I'tING: Final Public Hearing Proposed 2008 Budget - Ken Thompson [10 minutes] 2. PUBLIC FIE-AiUNG: CDBG Project list 110 minutes] 3. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes] 4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting Budget [10 minutes] 5. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Levying Property Tax - Ken Thompson [10 minutes] 6. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Confirming Excess Property Tax - Ken'rhompson [10 minutes] 7. First Reading Proposed Ordinance, Sunshine Disposal Franchise - Cary Driskell [i 5 minutes] 8. First Reading Proposed Ordinance, Waste 'Management Franchise - Cary Driskell [I 5 minutes] 9. Proposed Fee Resolution Adoption- Ken Thompson [20 minutes] 10. Motion Consideration: Adoption of CenterPlace Markeon- Plan - Mike Jackson [10 minutes] 11. Motion Consideration: Mirabeau Parkway Speed Limits-Neil Kersten [10 minutes] [estimated meeting: 125 minutes] October 16, 2007, 6:00 p.m. Study Session [due date Monday, Oct 8J L Accident Statistics Along Broadway -Nreil Kersten (30 minutes) 2 Street Masterplan Discussion Continuation -Neil Kersten (60 minutes) 3. Legislative Matters - Dave -Me.rcie.r (15 minutes) TOTAL MINUTES: 105 minutes October 23, 2007, Regular fleeting, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, Oct 1] 1. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims: Minutes [5 minutes] 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting Budget [10 minutes] 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Levying Property Tax - Ken Thompson [10 minutes] 4. Second Readinu Proposed Ordinance Confirming Excess Property Tax - Ken 'Thompson [l0 minutes] 5. First Reading Proposed Ordinance, Sunshine Disposal Franchise - Cary Driskell [15 minutes] 6. First Reading Proposed Ordinance, Waste Management Franchise - Cary Driskell [15 minutes] 7. Motion Consideration: CD13G Project List - Greg McCormick [10 minutes] 8. Admin Report:: City Hall Facilities Planning - Neil Kersten [30 minutes] 9. Information Only: Department Reports [estimated meeting: 1.05 minutes] October 30, 2007, 6:00 p.m. Study Session [due date Monday, Oct. 221 1. Info Only: Library Capital Facilities Area Formation November 6. 2007 - no meeting (election night) Weduesda--, November 7, 2007 Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, Oct 291 1. PUBLIC IT ARING: 3`d Amendment to 2007'Budget - Ken Thompson [10 minuets] 2. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes] 3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance for 3`d Amendment to 2007 Budget- Ken Thompson [5 minutes] 4. Admin Report: Library Capital Facilities Area Formation-Nrina Repor [30 minutes] 5. Admin Report: City Hall Facilities Planning-Neil Kersten [30 minutes] - [estimated meeting: 80 minutes] Draft Advance Agenda 8/15/2007 4:48:09 I'M Page 2 of 4 November 13, 2007 - no tnectins: (\TLC Conference) November 20 - Thanksgiving week - no meeting November 27, 2007 - Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m. [due dine Alonday, Nov 191 1. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes] 2. Proposed Resolution: Library Capital Facilities Area Fonnation - Nina Regor [20 minutes] December 4 2007 Studv Session, 6:00 p.m. [due date INIonday, Nov 261 December 11, 2007, Regular MeetinLl, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, Dec 31 1. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes] 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance for 3A Amendment to 2007 Budget- Ken Thompson [5 minutes] December 18, 2007, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, Dec 101 1. Committee Appointments 2. Swearing in of Councilmembers 3. Admin Report: City Hall Facilities Planning -Neil Kersten [30 minutes] December 25 - Christmas Week - no meeting January 1. 2008 - HOUL)AY - no meeting January 8, 2008, Regular Meeting [due. date Monday, Dee 311 Election of Council Officers OTK R PENDING AN`D/OR LTPCOAIING ISSU L SfIN'TEE' INGS Department Accomplishment Report City Center Survey Adoption Street MasterPlan Sprague Appieway Revitalization Platt - Scott Kubta Approval of Pines/Mansfield Construction Contract Award - Steve Worley Appleway Avenue Construction Contract Award -Steve Worley Traffic Model Review Comp Plan Amendments Work Force Development, in-Service Definitions Noise Ordinance (Construction Activity) Central Vallee School District Impact Fee Request Sewer Collection Systems - Neil Kersten Animal Control Ordbiance - Cary Driskell "Hot "Zones" (telecommunications infrastructure) Renewal of Lobbyist Contract Governance. Manual estimated, does not include time for public comments.] Draft Advance Agenda 8115/2007 4:48:09 PM Page 3 of 4 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: August 21, 2007 City Manager Sign-off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing N information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Homeland Security grant to strengthen SVPD Precinct Building GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None BACKGROUND: Several incidents of direct attack upon law enforcement and their facilities have occurred within the recent past (i.c., iti'ioscow and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho), and we are very aware that we are vulnerable to the same type of situation. The Spokane Valley Police Department is in the. process of implementing a number of security measures to enhance safety at our police and court facility. Various areas in the facility have been examined and surveyed to assess potential problem spots. The window in front of the front desk and the wall below the window are extremely vulnerable to firearm attack. Fortification with bullet-proof glass and metal shielding to the lower wall would provide deputies working at the front desk with the cover needed to protect themselves and perform duties assigned to them in an evacuation, lockdown, or shelter in place procedure. The front desk officer is tasked with steps that are key to protecting the District Court personnel and the public visiting the court facilities (luring any of the above emergency situations. The increased security measures outlined for the front desk are necessary to allow deputies assigned there to perform their duties in a reasonably safe manner. It is of the utmost importance to deny any breach of our police facility so that it can continue to serve as a command post and safe haven from which emergency operations can be directed. Our objective is to decrease the vulnerability of our building and staff to terrorist threats and minimize the interruption of government services at our facility. We have applied to Homeland Security for grant moneys to fund the reinforcement of the front desk area by replacing the existing window glass with bulletproof security glass and installing a metal protective shield in front of the desk counter to provide secure cover. Currently, the desk only offers concealment and provides little, if any, protection from possible attacks. It is imperative that both the upper glass and lower metal shield be installed simultaneously to provide the level of protection needed in such emergencies. We have consulted with Allied Fire and Security of Spokane, Washington to acquire an estimate for the completion of this project, and this company would do the work involved. Homeland Security finding in the amount of $34,000.00 has been granted to pay for this project. PROJECT BUDGET: TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING: $31,167.00 + 8.6% TAX ($2,680.36) FOR A TOTAL OF $33,847.36 RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Council consensus to place this matter on the August 28t°' Consent Agenda for council approval to accept grant moneys from Homeland Security BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None to the City of Spokane Valley STAFF CONTACT: Rick VanLeuven, Chief of Police 0 j nom'. 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 906 * Spokane Valley WA 99246 509. + Fax, 509,921.9048 ♦ oityhattespokanevalley,arg Memorandum To, City Qnncil, Dave Mercier, City Manager, Nina Regor, and Deputy City Manager From, Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director Date, 6118107 Re, Potential Improvements to Balfour Park Recent] y I attelided a Spokane Valley Business Administration meeting at the request of Mr. Dick Be un, The topic of the meeting l' ; the possible addition of a water spray park to Balfour Parr at 105 North Balfour Road. Also present war i Spokane galley citizen, Ms. Thcresa Woo)very, mice that time, there has been an article in the Spokesman Review which I have attached, INIS. WOOlery is interested ill raisilig funds to construct a spray park in Balifoxur- Before she- proceed s to collect donations, I have advised hez- that i ty ounci I should be rnade aware of. and approve or not approve the concept of a spray park in Balfour. The cast of a spray park appears to be in the $300,000 - $450,000 range, This is widely variable, depending on the f-inaI design. If counci)! approves, the first step wouId be the development of a feasibility study and site plan for Balfour to determine if it has the necessary space, parking and other site regwrernents- Ms. Woo Icry is wil11ng to raise fiends to develop the initial plan. I am Ern the process of obtain cost estirv~Lte for the Ltdti0 p1arr as wel l as esti mates for 013going operations and maintenance of a spray park- w. i 11 coi1tiPtie to 0 at ter information i-n auticipation of the August 2 8 City Council meeting. SR..C:OM 717107 Restoring Balfour Theresa Woolery took it upon neighborhood park Sandra Babcock Correspondent July 7, 2007 herself to see improvements made at "I don't take no for an answer," Theresa Woolery, a spunky mother of three, proudly said. Woolery is a self-appointed guardian, fierce advocate and staunch preserver of Balfour Park, a 2.8-acre neighborhood park hidden behind the fire station on Sprague Avenue across from U-City. The park was a favorite spot for Woolery while she was growing up. "This is where I'd come to have lunch and play," she said. "This is the center of the Valley." Woolery is tenacious, earning the title of neighborhood activist among the city Parks Department where she admits she can be a "thom in the side" at times. In 2002 the Woolerys moved two blocks from Balfour Park. "One of the biggest things when we were looking for our house was a park close by for the kids," she said. "Shortly after that they took out the playground equipment and said it was going to be three to five years before we'd get new equipment." Theresa Woolery and her son Jason enjoy the early evening in Balfour Park, behind the fire station on Sprague Avenue across from U-City. Woolery is the driving force behind improvements at the park including new landscaping for walking paths, a new fence, sod and playground equipment that she selected. (J. BART RAYNIAK The Spokesman- Review) More information Woolery admits Balfour was in dire straits then. The grass was brown, there were no picnic tables and the playground Theresa Woolery can be equipment was a safety hazard. reached at teesteddvbearOyahoo.com. "I love this park. I never thought I would be an activist on something but when they said we weren't going to have playground equipment for three to five years I ran with it." She hasn't stopped running since. She called Olympia, sent letters to then-county Commissioner Kate McCaslin and got to know Doug Chase of the Parks Department. She insisted Balfour be preserved, improvements be made, demanded new playground equipment and fought to keep the volleyball court. "Doug kept saying, We can't do this,' and I said, 'Yes, we can.' Shortly after that he'd call me and say,,'Yes, we can,"' Woolery said. With each "no can do" Woolery proved "yes, we can." Phase one to renovate Balfour Park was in full swing. "Phase one brought the park back to its original size, landscaping for the walking paths, a new fence, new irrigation, sod and new playground equipment," Woolery said. She picked the playground equipment. In 2003, there was a rededication ceremony at Balfour. "We had a minicarnival. There were so many people." With phase one complete and the park rededicated most would consider this a job well done. "Yeah, but I want more," Woolery said with a smile. She wants phase two (splash pad with water toys, two picnic shelters, walking path, a basketball court, permanent benches and volleyball upgrades) completed. She would like the Parks Department to acquire the vacant land west of the park and expand Balfour from a neighborhood park to a community park. "I've talked to Jack Pring (the owner of the land) a couple of times. He said I could have the land for 53.5 million. So I suggested that we build a ball field and dedicate it to his son and he said I could have the land for $3.5 million. He didn't budge." In her field of dreams, there's a skateboard park, a ball field, "even a three-on-three basketball court in the corner." A broad smile stretched across her face as she talked about the Balfour Park of the future. "I looked at the budget online and the city has the money for the parks. Its whether they want to part with it and give us something instead of just giving to Mirabeau Park. Mirabeau is everything. O .,This is not Mirabeau Park. This is the Valley. This has always been the Valley. U-City has always been the center of the Valley. Why is all the money going to Mirabeau?" The city's plans include an urban community center built around U-City and adjacent lot to the east. Woolery believes the park will be a vital asset. "This area is prime," she said. When Woolery presented her vision for Balfour Park at the Spokane Valley Business Association meeting last month, she was met with several obstacles. "Mike Jackson (Parks and Recreation director) said the park needs a master plan and if someone private wants to fund that then it can get the ball rolling." Money and that the park is little-known also were mentioned. "I have my work cut out for me, that's for sure," she said. First and foremost, Woolery wants phase two completed. "The kids would love the water pads," she said. "This park has to stay. The city has been a city long enough. We need to have this park done. "It's worth it for the community," she added. "We have to provide a safe, fun place for our children." Woolery formed the University Neighborhood Association. That's me,' she said. A one-woman show." She said her husband and kids and Dick Behm are her biggest advocates in this crusade. "I would love to see the community help out more," she said. "This is their park. It isn't my park; it's the community's park." S Cl'ff OF kane ,;0*Va11eyP 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org Memorandum To: City Council, Dave Mercier, City Manager and Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager From: Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director Date: August 18, 2007 Re: , Potential CenterPlace Sculpture The Spokane Valley Arts Council is interested in raising funds to place a bronze sculpture at CenterPlace. if successfid, they hope to place additional sculptures in the future. As per the attached announcement from Dr. Jim Harken, Chairman of the Spokane Valley Arts Council, the Arts Council will conduct an Artists Showcase at CenterPlace on September 22, 2007. This event has been approved in conjunction with the Valleyfest celebration. Please note that a specific piece of sculpture is not mentioned in the announcement. However, Ms. Norma Ventris' presentation to City Council on August 14 may have given the impression that a decision had been made. In speaking with 'Norma, I know she is in full agreement that no final decision has been made and that City Council will have the opportunity to approve or not approve of the sculpture. 1. am attaching a copy of the sculpture that is being considered. The Spokane Valley Arts Council has a meeting next Tuesday and Nvill discuss a process to bring forward their ideas. T applaud the efforts of the Arts Council and dedication to CenterPlace. I simply wanted to take this opportunity to clear up any confusion that may have occurred over this matter. June 21, 2007 Announcement of Up Coming Art Events ARTISTS SHOWCASE The first major art event for our relatively new city of Spokane Valley, WA will happen at Center Place in Mirabeau Park on Saturday, September 22nd at S:OOPM. Valley Fest which is in its 18'~` year, has asked the Spokane Valley Arts council to arrange an art component for this event. We in the Arts council in an attempt to bring art to the citizens of the valley have formed a plan to help provide life size or larger bronze sculptures to be set up in public places. With this intent an event is being planned to bring together a large group of professional artists on September 22, 2007 at Center Place to create an artwork of their choosing. This work of art will either be a "quick draw", whereby the artist starts and finishes their creation in 2 hours, or it will be a demonstration piece which takes considerable time to create. It will be started in their studio and finished in front of the attending public. The artists will also bring to the event 2 other creations of there own making to be part of the event. Wine and hors-d'oeuvres will be served as part of the admission price of $75 to the event. At 7:1SPM after 2 hours of creative excellence, Mr. Jeff Owens of Owens Auction Company will take the podium and will auction all newly created pieces of art. Once the art from the 22-30 attending artists has been sold, Mr. Owens will continue the auction with the fine art studio created by the same group of professionals. A few pieces will be auctioned from artists who had conflicts with the September 22nd date and wish to participate in our fund raising event. Adding spice to the event 3 significant art creations donated from the collection of Dr Jim Harken will be raffled off during the event. Tickets for the raffle will go on sale in mid July and all proceeds will go towards our goal of sculptures in public places. This event is a chance for Spokane Valley to come together and begin building an art presence in the form of sculpture for the people who live here, their children and those that follow. Dr. Jim Harken Chairman-Spokane Valley Arts Council ti 4t