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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1105 - Accept Report of Tukwila 2000 CommitteeCITY OF TUKWILA WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 1105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ACCEPTING THE REPORT OF THE TUKWILA 2000 COMMITTEE AND DESCRIBING A PROCESS FOR FURTHER PLANNING FOR TUKWILA 2000. WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council adopted Resolution No. 970, establishing a Community Advisory Task Force, commonly known as the Tukwila 2000 Com- mittee, to formulate recommendations on the future development of the City, and WHEREAS, the Tukwila 2000 Committee has prepared a first report for Council consideration, and WHEREAS, said report recommends a number of implicit policies and goals of the various subcommittees of the Tukwila 2000 Task Force, and WHEREAS, the City Council commends the Committee's consideration, work and time devoted to the study, and WHEREAS, the Council will consider the recommendations within the Study in their adoption of their 1990 budget priorities, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, that: SECTION I COMMITTEE REPORTS AND STUDIES ACCEPTED. The City Council hereby accepts the report of the Tukwila 2000 Committee, as contained in Appendix "A as the Committee's recommendations for the year 2000 in Tukwila. SECTION II TUKWILA 2000 STRATEGIC PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES. The City Council and Mayor will work to re- establish a new Tukwila 2000 Committee, including budget funds to work on expanding the report to include reports on the residential areas and annexation areas in Tukwila, and on imple- mentation strategies for the entire Tukwila 2000 report. RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OQHE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASH- INGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this 15TH DAY OF mAY 1989. FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: CITY OF TUKWILA Marilyn St nes, Council President ATTEST AUTHENTICATED: Maxine Anderson, City Clerk TUKWILA 2000 COMMITTEE REPORT A pPE -D ix''A R� The Tukwila 2000 Committee came together in August, 1985, as a result of the perceived need to take stock in Tukwila and to make recommendations on its path for the future. Resolution 910 (Attachment A) spelled out the Committee's basis, its composition and assignments. The Committee's initial responsibility focused geographically on the Central Business District's development opportunities and constraints, The Committee was also to develop a vision of what the City can and should be in the year 2000, and to provide a forum for discussion of overall urban development goals, opportunities and roles for the public and private sectors. One of its first tasks was contracting a marketing /feasibility study by Bill Mundy and Associates. The study's primary observations provided the Committee a starting point for discussing and developing goals and objectives for Tukwila. The Committee developed a vision statement which summarized its hopes for Tukwila in the year 2000. (Attachment B) Using the vision statement as a point of departure, the Tukwila 2000 Committee formed into three working sub committees. Each sub- committee (Image of Tukwila; Business and Government; and Public Improvements) worked to develop priorities for Tukwila based within its topic area. The sub committees met regularly in the Spring and early Summer of 1987. The entire•Tukwila 2000 Committee reconvened in September, 1987 to review the sub committees' work and to reach consensus among the entire group. The. attached priorities statements reflect the entire Tukwila 2000 Committee's discussion, input and agreement. These are forwarded to City Council for approval. (Attachment C) A brief explanation of the Committee's comments on each priority is also included (Attachment 0). Developing strategies to implement these goals will become the Tukwila 2000 Committee's focus in the coming months. It is our intent to report back to you in early 1988. City of Tukwila t 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 (206) 433.1800 Gary L. vanOusen, Mayor VISION STATEMENT By the year 2000, the City of Tukwila will strive to be an even more vital and diverse regional center of business and commerce, a quality place to shop, live, work and play, with a responsive city government, which will provide a high quality of public services. I IMAGE ANO PROMOTION OF TUKWILA Goals 1. The Committee felt this to be the Number One priority for City action to promote this image and overall benefit of the citizenry and work force. 2. Marketing the City's positive strengths, e.g., location, is an important contribution to the City's image. 3. Some members wanted more parks, open space while others were fine now. 4. It is the City's job to promote Tukwila. The Chamber of Commerce will provide its assistance in this task. 5. The Committee wanted excellence in the gateways, perhaps concentrating on only one, high traffic volume point if budget constraints demanded. Ideally, all major gateways would receive consistent, attractive treatment. 6. Differential freight rates may have played a role in Tukwila losing /not regaining a dedicated zip code. This should be investigated and action taken. 7. A new symbol should reflect Tukwila's dynamic, progressive image. II ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC VITALITY Goals 1. A positive marketing package is necessary to effectively market the advantages for businesses to locate in Tukwila. That package includes our positive growth environment and location unique in this region. 2. Land uses and development are changing to more office and service business following the increased retailing in Tukwila. This trend should be accommodated in City and community actions. 3. Maybe more assistance to starting business can be facilitated by the City. III COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY Goals 1. The Committee recognized the need for improved communication tettween the residential and commercial sectors. 2. Committee members wanted to stress the importance to the community of good schools and to Show their strong support. 3. Time constraints prevent exhaustive study of the vision for Tukwila. This report gives the first goals and objectives to start more researcn therein. That will lead to more study and preparation of recommendations. Objectives A. The broadly based and balanced membership on the Task Force recognized that their perceptions need to be reviewed by the citizenry. 8. The Committee felt Tukwila needs its own newspaper or newsletter. C. The Committee wished to underscore its commitment to high- quality, community wools. (25 /RF.IMAGE2) IMAGE OF TUKWILA SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS parking, etc., thought things