2009-04-08 Planning Board Retreat AgendaPLANNING BOARD RETREAT
April 8, 2009
6:00 p.m.
City Hall
V Floor Brackett Room
Process for Approval of Minutes...................................................................... 5 minutes
(Must they be "approved" by vote of those present)
(Bio Park, City Atty office)
II. Board Policy on Hearings for Legislative Matters ........................................... 5 minutes
(Discussion of rules for `additional comments' after a legislative hearing is closed)
(Bio Park, City Atty office)
III. Training on quasi judicial and legislative process........................................30 minutes
(Hearings, appearance of fairness, etc.)
(Bio Park, City Atty office)
IV. Discussion regarding sources and trends of retail sales in Edmonds ........ 15 minutes
(Rob Chave)
V. Edmonds Crossing Project: status and alternatives....................................30 minutes
(Current status & funding stream; Edmonds Station Commuter rail status; opportunities
for transit oriented development or public/private partnerships.)
(Rob Chave)
VI. Discussion on status and alternatives to current financial situation
for Parks & Recreation................................................................................ 30 minutes
(Brian McIntosh)
VII. Discussion on Sustainability and other long-range planning ..................... 30 minutes
initiatives. (Sustainability Element for Comprehensive Plan; update on aligning
countywide and local plans with Vision 2040 regional growth strategy.)
(Rob Chave)