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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-2016 Special MeetingPUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD August 23, 2016 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Call To Order: The meeting was called to order at 4:07 p.m., by PFD President Morrissette, in Council Chambers at Pasco City Hall. Roll Call: Board Members Present: Craig Maloney, Spence Jilek, Mark Morrissette and Leonard Dietrich. Absent: Caroline Bowdish. Also Present: Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager and Lee Kerr, Attorney. Recognition of Visitors/Public Comments: No visitors present or comments received. Approval of Minutes: It was motioned by Mr. Dietrich, seconded by Dr. Jilek, and carried to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2016 Meeting. Old Business: Discussion of Aquatic Facility Concepts President Morrissette opened discussion by providing an Option "D" concept for the proposed aquatic/recreation facility. This option combined some of the elements from the options discussed at the July 19 meeting with the Park and Recreation Advisory Council (Options A, B and Q. Mr. Strebel shared that Option D was a reasonable proposal to present to the public for consideration and to gain public comments. Presenting it would expose the public to a broad variety of program space possibilities. He also noted that the reason that the consultant had not created multiple aquatic facility scenarios is that he was focusing on a balanced $20 million (aquatic) project with a strong cost recovery. The different scenarios (Options `B" and "C") were developed to fit that add to cost recovery with "dry side" amenities. President Morrissette shared, if there should be excess sales tax revenue received the public should be informed if the excess will go toward debt reduction or maintenance / replacement. Mr. Dietrich stated it is important for the PFD to be specific and inform the public regarding the use of potential excess of sales tax revenue; support goes toward Option D. Dr. Jilek stated the PFD is responsible for the aquatic space; the Park and Recreation Advisory Board should be invited to provide input on the gymnasium and community room. Further, the gymnasium needs to be added to Option D. PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD Special Meeting Minutes — August 23, 2016 Page - I Mr. Maloney stated the market analysis supports a strong cost recovery through Option A; however Option D provides more options towards cost recovery. Mr. Strebel reminded the group that cost recovery for an all outdoor aquatics facility would be stronger than any option which includes indoor space, however there would be limited usage due to seasonal months; a facility that offers more and supports fulfilling the community needs on a year- round basis would have lower cost recovery, but that could be strengthened with the addition of certain "dry side" amenities such as those provided in the Options "B" and "C". President Morrissette stated the PFD needs to provide direction for the sake of the public and the consultant. It was motioned by Dr. Jilek, seconded by Mr. Dietrich and carried unanimously: The Public Facilities District recommends to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, in conjunction with the proposed aquatic facility, the support of Option D; with strong consideration of including a gymnasium in the final concept to be developed by the consultants for final public presentation. Mr. Strebel stated he would add the gymnasium to Option D and provide to the PFD a revised copy for review, prior to presenting to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Following receipt of comments from the Park and Recreation Advisory Council, direction will be given to the consultant in the preparation of materials for public meetings. When schedules are determined, meeting dates will be proposed and finalized, possibly for late September, October or perhaps, early November. Adjournment: There being no other business, President Morrissette adjourned the meeting at 5:33 p.m. 4L11 rk Morriss tte, President D bra L. Cl -ark, PVD Secretary PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD Special Meeting Minutes — August 23, 2016 Page - 2