HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2016 Public MeetingPUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD
October 18, 2016
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Call To Order:
The Public Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by PFD President Morrissette, in Council
Chambers at Pasco City Hall.
Board Members Present: Craig Maloney, Caroline Bowdish, Spence Jilek, Mark Morrissette and
Leonard Dietrich.
Also Present: Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager and Lee Kerr, Attorney
President Morrissette welcomed those in the audience and introduced Mr. Ken Ballard, Ballard*
King and Associates in conjunction with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture and Mr. Ryan
Nachreiner, Water Technology Inc. and stated the Pasco Public Facilities District Board Members
were looking for public comments on the proposal. Mr. Ballard and Mr. Nachreiner were then
provided the podium for their presentation.
Mr. Ballard explained representatives from the three consulting firms have teamed together for
completing a feasibility study and concept plans and costs for a possible new aquatic/recreation
center. The primary goal of the proposed ne aquatic/recreation center would be to serve the residents
of Pasco; as a result the City (and the unincorporated area) has been identified as the Primary Service
Area for the facility. Understanding that many times facilities and programs draw participants from
beyond municipal boundaries, a Secondary Service Area has been determined that represents the Tri -
Cities area and includes West Richland, Finley and Burbank.
Mr. Nachreiner presented a "purpose driven design" PowerPoint presentation.
Public Comment opened at 7:05 p.m.:
Todd Stafek, Head Coach Tri -City Channel Cats:
Indoor competition pool is needed in the Tri Cities
Ryanne Reed — Kennewick:
Would appreciate an indoor competition pool
Jason Lee- Pasco:
Three slides are not enough to draw citizens, need more items for a true aquatic center
Arthur Job — Pasco Park and Recreation Advisory Board:
Hoping for a lower deficit
Mike Leninger — Kennewick:
Need more attractions to draw people, maybe laser tag and / or arcade games
Heather Kubalek — Pasco:
In favor of the proposed aquatic center, need more for the "toddler" crowd
Mark Kellinger — West Richland:
In favor of the proposed aquatic center
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Tom Ammerman, Broadmoor Fitness — Pasco:
There is a need for an aquatic center and larger basketball court; however leave out the fitness center
— too competitive with local business
Julia Merrill, Assistant Coach Tri City Channel Cats:
Need a competitive pool; remove the exercise room
Robert Garcia — Pasco:
Add a larger basketball court
Janelle Klashe, Lifequest owner:
Build an aquatic center and do not compete with fitness centers;
Build a competition pool and a large basketball court
Fred LaMothe, Lifequest owner/partner:
Do not compete with fitness centers
Mark Strikman — Richland:
In favor of an aquatic center including fitness center, possibly add batting cages
Laura Broadrick — Pasco:
In favor of an aquatic center and add a competitive pool
Thomas Granbois — Pasco:
In favor of an aquatic center, however need food vendors and an outdoor theater
David Milne — Pasco:
Do not hurt the small businesses
Andy Huff— West Pasco:
Add indoor tennis courts and larger basketball courts, drop the fitness center; focus more on children
April Walkley — Kennewick:
With revised pool programming the deficit of a competitive facility would easily be made up
President Morrissett provided Pasco Public Facility District history regarding discussion and
consideration of an aquatic center. Also a reminder was provided regarding the closure and need to
include the Pasco Senior Center and activities into the overall plan
Mr. Dietrich, Pasco Public Facility District Board Member reminded the audience that the youth need
activities; busy hands stay out of trouble.
President Morrissette encouraged the audience to visit the City of Pasco website www//pasco-wa/gov
and obtain a copy of the Feasibility Study to assist in answering their questions.
Adjournment:
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