Title
Proposed Partnership with Olympia School District for a Secondary School Colocation at the Future Yelm Highway Community Park
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
On January 21, 2021, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee voted (4-3) to not recommend continuing to explore a partnership with Olympia School District to locate a secondary school at the Yelm Highway Community Park site based on eight concerns presented by Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) subcommittee members.
On December 2, 2021, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee voted (7-1) to not recommend colocation with a school at the Yelm Highway Community Park site.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to authorize negotiation of the necessary agreements needed to execute a partnership with Olympia School District to locate a secondary school at the Yelm Highway Community Park property based on the proposed terms.
Report
Issue:
Whether to enter into a partnership with Olympia School District to locate a secondary school at the Yelm Highway Community Park.
Staff Contact:
Paul Simmons, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director, 360.753.8462
Laura Keehan, Parks Planning & Design Manager, 360.570.5855
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, City Manager
Paul Simmons, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director
Laura Keehan, Parks Planning & Design Manager
Background and Analysis:
In late 2018, Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (OPARD) finalized the purchase of 83 acres located at 3323 Yelm Highway for a future community park to support the development of four rectangular fields and many other complimentary amenities. The property is located next to a previously purchased 3.54-acre park parcel also on Yelm Highway.
The Yelm Highway Park Master Planning project was delayed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shortly thereafter, OPARD was approached by Olympia School District ("the School District") with a request to consider allowing the School District to utilize a 22....
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