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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-27 Committee of the Whole MinutesMarch 27, 1989 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT OFFICIAL PRESENT WELCOME TO SOUTH CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL ISSUES Disc. on common problems oppor- tunities facing S. Central School Brd. City Council. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING M I N U T E S City Hall C.257 Police Trng. Room Council President Stoknes called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. MABEL J. HARRIS, JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, MARILYN G. STOKNES (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI. Mayor Van Dusen, Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Assistant Police Chief McQueen, Police Chief Waldner, Don Williams (Parks and Recreation Director). Council President Stoknes welcomed the South Central School Board to the City Council /School Board meeting. The members of the School Board who were present were: Superintendent: Board Members: Michael Silver Jeanelle Baldwin, Chairperson Wayne Hammond Joy Jenne Ron Lamb Tom Collier Dr. Silver, South Central School District Superintendent, reported on the bond issue that passed to construct a new high school and provide money for computers and technical equipment. The selection of an architect and the school design should be completed by June 30, 1989. The schedule calls for the opening of the new school on September 1, 1991. Wayne Hammond, member of the South Central School District Board presented with an overhead projector the plans for design that will include the school and the community. He stated there are common problems and opportunities facing the School District and the City. There are features being considered for inclusion in the new high school that may be of interest to the City. He stated features they would like to consider for inclusion in the design would be: library accessible to public; Tukwila police office; Tukwila Parks Department office; Tukwila Arts Commission; Student auditorium that would be available to City and community; public lockers, change rooms, workout rooms and gymnasium. He asked if the City of Tukwila is interested in supplementing these features as the money from the bond issue will not permit these expanded facilities. The bond issue provides for a 500 seat audi- torium. Mr. Hammond stated the School Board would like to work closely with the City Council on school /community issues and problems such as joint planning /funding that would mean more capability at less cost; also to assist in community improvement plans and get input for curriculum improvements. Future discussion topics could be changing the name of the South Central School District if there is a desire for that; a day care center with joint support of programs; integrated City /School District recreation programs; collection and recycling of garbage. Councilmember Robertson stated the plans were exciting and there is need for the ideas that have been mentioned. Police Chief Waldner said he liked the idea of a police officer at the school. It would build a good relationship with the students. Dr. Silvers said the 14,885 foot auditorium would provide for 500 seats. If a larger auditorium is wanted it will have to be decided upon prior to the design. The cost would be approximately $82 sq. ft. The building will be two story and a balcony for the auditorium could be considered. More space would cost more money. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES March 27, 1989 Page 2 SPECIAL ISSUES Contd. Disc. on common problems oppor- tunities facing S. Central Schl. Brd. City Council contd. Councilmember Bauch said the idea of a larger auditorium is a good one but the City does not have the money to participate in the project. It would have to be a bond issue and the same people who voted for the high school would be voting on a bond to increase the size of the auditorium. Councilmember Moriwaki asked if the architect could design the building for provide for the balcony at a later date. Tom Collier, School Board member, stated there are some things that have to be planned in order to provide for the balcony to be built in later. It would increase the building cost right from the beginning. Hubert Crawley, member of the Library Board, stated parking would have to be expanded if the City participated in any part of the auditorium or the library. Councilmember Harris stated the Council has considered the possibility of a community center in the future. The question is whether or not the auditorium should be in the community center or make use of the one at the high school. Council President Stoknes stated she viewed this as an effort to make the community part of the school. Wayne Hammond, member of School Board, stated the auditorium was passed to the voters as a school auditorium. It would be cost effective to expand it. Dr. Silvers, Superintendent of Scouth Central School District, stated the architect will start working on the design this summer. If the City participates in any of this it will have to be known by June 30. Councilmember Moriwaki stated there is a need for a bigger auditorium. The community will grow. The Council would like Tukwila to have the image of being a good place to live. A gentleman in the audience asked if alternate funding from the business district has been considered? Dr. Silver answered that has not been considered at this time. Dr. Silvers stated the auditorium would have to be connected to part of the building but there would be outside access to the parking and entrance. If funds were available a new library could be incorporated in Foster High School. The King County Library reverts to the City of Tukwila. The City would have to decide how to use the Foster Branch of the King County library. A gentleman in the audience stated the building and the books are owned by King County. If a library were to be incorporated into the high school it would have to have a separate entrance and parking. King County will continue on with the library for one year. If a larger library is planned then the current library could be closed in 1991. A gentleman in the ad.dience stated that wherever combination libraries have been used they have failed. The adults did not like mingling with the students and the students did not like having the adults about. It would be difficult to provide a public library in a school. The library becomes slighted. Dr. Silvers stated the school has not been interested in fostering a public library. There would have to be separate entrances and parking. He stated the documents that will be given to the architect say the library will remain where it is. The present building for the library will remain where it is. Councilmember Moriwaki stated school libraries are very different from public libraries. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES March 27, 1989 Page 3 SPECIAL ISSUES CONTD. Disc. on common problems oppor- tunities facing S. Central Schl. Brd. City Council contd. ADJOURNMENT 9:10 P.M. Councilmember Robertson stated he would like to see preliminary designs as to what can be done and a money figure. He asked that the mayor follow up on this matter. He requested the school also come back with a concept. The people have not had anything to look at. Kathy Stetson stated since the decision needs to be made by June 30 the City would not be able to make a decision that soon. It seems to be a moot question. Dr. Silvers stated they would like to see the high school serving the needs of the community. There are a lot of uses for the site. Councilmember Bauch stated there are two library buildings in the City. They should get together and look at the needs for the City. Council President Stoknes thanked the School Board and Dr. Silvers for coming to the meeting. She stated there will be further communication. j Marilyn tok es, Council President Norma- Booher, Recording Secretary