Title
Approval of Final Scope and Consultant Criteria for the Downtown Strategy
Recommended Action
Land Use & Environment Committee Recommendation:
LUEC's recommended scope for the Downtown Strategy is provided in attachment 1
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a final scope and consultant criteria for the Downtown Strategy detailed in attachments 1 and 2.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the final scope and consultant criteria for the Downtown Strategy.
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development (CP&D), 360.570.5847
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler
Leonard Bauer, Deputy Director, CP&D
Keith Stahley, Director, CP&D
Background and Analysis:
In fall of 2015, the City will kick off a public process to form a Downtown Strategy. The Strategy will identify priorities - steps we take over a 5-6 year period that will have the greatest strategic impact to forward our community's downtown vision and goals.
The City Council tasked its Land Use & Environment Committee with making a recommendation on the scope for the Downtown Strategy. Council reviewed LUEC's recommendation on March 26, and directed staff to hold an open house to inform the public and receive input.
APRIL OPEN HOUSE
City staff hosted an open house for the public on April 29, 2015. The purpose of the open house was to:
* Inform the public about what the Downtown Strategy is, how people can be involved and generally when, and to share information about known existing conditions in downtown
* Receive public comment on the draft scope, with targeted questions about how people want to be involved during strategy development
There were approximately 90 people in attendance. Input received is in attachment 3.
FINAL DRAFT SCOPE FOR THE DOWNTOWN STRATEGY
Attachment 1 reflects the Land Use & Environment Committee's recommended scope for the Downtown Strategy
CONSULTING FIRM - NEXT STEPS
The City will hire a consulting firm...
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