HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-2016 Regular MeetingPUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD
December 6, 2016
MEETING MINUTES
Call To Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., by PFD President Morrissette, in Council Chambers at
Pasco City Hall.
Roll Call:
Board Members Present: Craig Maloney, Caroline Bowdish, Spence Jilek, Mark Morrissette and
Leonard Dietrich.
Also Present: Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager, Eric Ferguson, Attorney and Rick Terway,
Director Administrative and Community Services, Dan Dotta, Facilities Services Manager, Brent
Kubalek, Recreation Services Manager and Vince Guerrero, Recreation Specialist.
Recognition of Visitors/Public Comments:
Introduction of Park and Recreation Advisory Board Members: Thomas Davenport, Roberto Garcia,
Nolvia Salinas, Arthur Job, Reade Obern, Dave Milne and Jason Ruud. Excused: Molly Harker and
Edmon Daniels
Council Members present: Saul Martinez and Rebecca Francik
Old Business:
President Morrissette suggested that the agenda be modified to handle Old Business: Discuss
possible development of an indoor/outdoor aquatic/recreation facility as the Pasco Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board had been invited to attend. As this was agreeable to the Board, the
agenda was so modified.
President Morrissette asked the Pasco Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to introduce themselves.
Mr. Strebel was then asked to walk -through the materials provided for the discussion this evening.
Mr. Strebel, reminded the Board Members of the October 18, 2016 meeting and testimony received
from the public. One common issue was "aquatic center competition with private businesses".
Further, the final draft of the Ballard* King and Associates — Aquatic/Recreation Center Feasibility
Study was presented, as well as the Option D facilities listing and financial summary.
Mr. Strebel shared that at this time the process has come to four options for the PFD Board to
consider:
1 — Provide a recommendation to City Council
2 — Take additional time to hold more Public Meetings
3 — Take no action
4 — Meet with a City Council subcommittee for further discussion and input
President Morrissette directed attention to page 64 of the Ballard* King and Associates —
Aquatic/Recreation Center Feasibility Study and asked Council Members present what information
would the Council would like at this time.
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Council Member Martinez suggested the following to provide to the City Council:
1 — Clarity as to the primary service area
2 — How to make the project self -sustainable
3 — Move forward
Council Member Francik suggested that the following be provided to City Council:
1 - Who are you trying to reach
2 — Income data
3 — What services are already being utilized
President Morrissette opened the meeting for Park and Recreation Advisory Board Member
discussion:
Jason Ruud: The size of the workout room does not lend to create competition with commercial
facilities, because it is so small by comparison. It would be unfortunate for the final plan to leave out
this space. There is need of another basketball court.
Arthur Job: Consideration needs to be given to 5K training.
Nolvia Salinas: Private vs. Public, we serve the citizens of Pasco.
Dave Milne: What if we need to expand the facility?
Mr. Strebel shared that the consultant's recommended schematic plan provide that the facility can be
expanded.
Thomas Davenport: More amenities attract more excitement and revenue.
President Morrissette asked the Pasco Public Facilities District Board Members for comment:
Craig Maloney, stated he feels we should not get too focused / lost on the gym area; currently
proposed plan does not break even.
Dr. Jilek, no comments at this time.
Mr. Dietrich, shared "do not under do what we should'; we have worked hard to be where we are
today.
Mr. Terway, shared he had been involved with 3 or 4 other aquatic center facilities and the more
amenities available the more community involvement and chance of a better opportunity for a
positive revenue return.
Ms. Bowdish, no comments at this time.
President Morrissette asked the Board Members present for general discussion:
Nolvia Salinas: Questioned whether renting the 3,600 square foot space to a private operator would
avoid the completion with private business.
President Morrissette asked Mr. Strebel to share information related to funding.
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Mr. Strebel stated that details will need to be worked out for the Legislature to align state law for
county, regional and city PFDs for building "recreational facilities". While the law governing
regional and county PFDs clearly includes "recreational facilities" as allowable projects, the city
PFD law does not include this term per se. Rather, the city PFD law specifies `regional centers" as
allowable. The "regional centers" term is defined to include: "special events centers", which term
anticipates "community events" and "sporting events." Regional centers also include convention and
performing arts centers. If a competitive swimming component is not to be included in an
aquatic/recreation facility, then it is difficult to maintain that such a facility would quality as a venue
for "sporting events" per the city PFD law. A simple amendment to the city PFD law to clearly list
"recreational facilities" as allowed projects, thus making the law consistent with that for the regional
and county PFDs, is the logical solution to the issue.
Reade Obem: This is not a competitive pool.
Robert Garcia: Will this facility include a community center due to the loss of the senior center?
This facility is needed.
Mr. Terway, this will be a community center for all.
Dr. Jilek, how did the consultant come up with costs? Also we need gym space.
Mr. Strebel, costs for the preliminary plan are based on a per square foot basis.
President Morrissette opened the floor for public comment:
Carl Cadwell, Tri City Court Club owner and Life Quest Fitness partner, suggested creating a public /
private partnership. Mr. Cadwell welcomed the opportunity to speak with staff.
Brent Kubalek stated that we need to consider how the community will use the facility.
Vince Guerrero, always need more gym space.
Fred LaMothe, Quest Fitness owner/partner, asked if the price included the land.
Mr. Strebel, replied that it did not.
President Morrissette, stated we have four choices to consider — where do we want to go next?
President Morrissette asked the Pasco Facilities District Board for a Motion:
It was moved by Dr. Jilek, seconded by Mr. Dietrich, and carried to present the proposed Option D to
the Pasco City Council sub -committee for discussion in a small group.
President Morrissette at 8:03pm called a three-minute recess. Meeting resumed at 8:06pm.
Approval of Minutes:
It was motioned by Mr. Dietrich, seconded by Dr. Jilek, and carried to approve the minutes of the
October 18, 2016 Public Meering.
Claims Approval:
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Mr. Strebel stated fourth quarter Claims History will be provided at the January 2017 meeting.
Financial Report:
Mr. Strebel stated fourth quarter Operating Statement and Total Uses of Funds will be provided at the
January 2017 meeting.
Reports from Committees:
Mr. Maloney reported no meeting of the convention Center Advisory Board was held, therefore no
status report to provide.
New Business:
2017 Pasco Public Facility District Budget
It was motioned by Dr. Jilek, seconded by Mr. Maloney, and carried to approve the 2017 Pasco
Public Facility District Budget as presented.
Other Business:
President Morrissette stated that all Public Facilities District Board Members would like to attend the
Pasco City Council sub -committee, for discussion in a small group: Proposal Option D.
Mr. Strebel stated he would make note of the request.
Adjournment:
There being no other business, President Morrissette adjourned the regular meeting at 8:lOpm.
M rk Morrissette, President
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A r 1 Nti , PFD Secretary
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