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TASK FORCE MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 7, 2009 2:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1: Review DEIS Scoping Notice – and discuss likely issues 2: Review updated schedule – and added Planning Commission and City Council review sessions 3: Review stakeholder interview questions and lists – and progress to date 4: Review neighborhood property and business owners, and residents lists 5: Review proposed neighborhood mailers and agendas ---PAGE BREAK--- BB/RR Revitalization Plan What is the objective - create strategies for: 7 neighborhoods BB/RR district-at-large and with city-at-large Year 1-20+ Why now? + WSDOT roundabouts create new western gateway + Port about to create new eastern gateway + Port about to transform Duffy Pond = BB/RR revitalization opportunity Who will be involved and how? Property owners/businesses/residents – provide Ideas Issues Synergy Investments Consulting team – develop Plans/strategies Feasibilities Impact resolutions Financial tools Implementation program Kick-start projects BB/RR Task Force – review/validate Public process Feasible proposals Implementable strategies Achievable results Momentum Planning Commission & City Council Review proposals Consider public opinions/preferences Decide and act ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 1 of 5 Determination of Significance and a Scoping Notice for a Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan/EIS for Kennewick, Washington September 2009 I. Introduction In accordance with SEPA Rules (WAC 197- 11), effective 4 April 1984, this scoping document is being prepared for the proposed Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad (BB/RR) Revitalization Plan/EIS for Kennewick, Washington. The lead agency, the City of Kennewick has determined this proposal is likely to have a significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required under RCW 43.21C.030 and will be prepared. Materials indicating likely environmental impacts can be reviewed at our office. The purpose of this document is to outline the issues to be addressed in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) being prepared for this proposal. The City of Kennewick, as the lead agency for the action under consideration, is seeking agency and public comments on the proposed scope of the DEIS, to ensure that potential significant impacts are adequately addressed. II. Background Information/Project Description/ Location Located between the Blue Bridge and the Cable Bridge, the Bridge to Bridge/River to Railroad Revitalization Area comprising of approximately 400 acres acts as a major gateway into Kennewick and its Historic Downtown. The area is generally bounded on the east and west by the two bridges and by the Columbia River on the north and multiple railways on the south. 2003 Urban Design Assistance Team (UDAT) The UDAT was initiated for the BB/RR by some stakeholders from the district and city-at-large. The UDAT report indicated a major issue was “how to reclaim the riverfront for improved and better uses, and reconnect the community to the river. At one time, the Columbia River was a more integral part of the life and identity of Kennewick. The communities along the river once had direct visual and physical access to the Columbia River, making riverboat commerce a lifeline. However, Columbia River flooding prompted the US Army Corp of Engineers to erect levees directly in front ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 of 5 of downtown to control flood waters in conjunction with Grand Coulee, Bonneville, and other dams. Kennewick’s downtown is several blocks from the riverfront, and other mixed uses have been developed between Downtown Kennewick and the river. The Columbia River, although at the town’s front door just blocks away, can’t be seen from downtown, nor is it easy to get there.” The UDAT report stated the situation has changed, due to the following circumstances: a determination that the levees do not have to be as tall as they are and the Corps of Engineers is in favor of lowering them; a revitalization plan has been developed for downtown and the river will play a major role in that revitalization; and there is support for projects such as the planned Clover Island redevelopment that will make the river an even more valuable amenity to Kennewick. 2006 Economic Strategic Development Plan The Economic Strategic Development Plan was prepared for the city by Angelou Economics to serve as a roadmap for Kennewick’s future economic development efforts. It reflected the results of a 9-month planning process and input from hundreds of citizens, a 20-person Advisory Committee, and regional leaders. Hundreds of hours of research and discussion led to the strategy with a prime objective being to direct and assist Kennewick’s economic developers in their efforts. The plan included the following recommendations: Implement the recommendations in the Bridge to Bridge, River to Rail plan regarding development along the Columbia River. Encourage private developers when possible to develop high-end retail near the river to provide even more attractions close to the river. 2008 Kennewick Comprehensive Plan Kennewick’s Comprehensive Plan was updated and reformatted following the issuance of a SEPA Checklist. The format for the plan was redesigned, with an executive summary and accompanying technical document. The 4 elements of the Updated Plan include Land Use, Infrastructure, Economic Development, and Urban Design which incorporated the previous seven elements defined in GMA mandatory provisions. The Economic Development element of the updated plan stated that redevelopment and revitalization are a simple way of investing in the Kennewick own community. According to the economic element, the city can play an active role in redevelopment and revitalization schemes by supporting private groups in their efforts to upgrade an area and cited the following examples: The Port of Kennewick’s plans for Clover Island - as presented in the Clover Island Master Plan. The Plan proposes a coordinated system of public amenities and island infrastructure, a mix of water- oriented land uses, and recreational uses supporting the existing waterfront and boating tradition. When these proposed changes occur, it is expected that visitors to that area will increase and further economic spin-offs will occur. The Downtown Revitalization Plan - has been effective in streetscape improvements and façade redesign throughout the historic downtown area of Kennewick. New trees have been planted, storefronts have been retrofitted, public art has been provided, and new businesses have moved into the area. Long-range plans include a landscaped corridor along Washington Street visually uniting Clover Island to the historic downtown area. The Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad (BB/RR) UDAT plan - is a long-range concept of developing the riverfront area between the Cable and Blue Bridges. The goals are to create access to the Columbia River, develop the area as a focal point in Kennewick, and emphasize the uniqueness of this area while enhancing the natural environment. A portion of this concept has been implemented with the lowering of the levee from N. Washington Street to the Blue Bridge (Highway 395). 2009 Developments Recent developments within the BB/RR district include the: ---PAGE BREAK--- EIS Scoping Notice – Bridge to Bridge/ River to Railroad Revitalization Plan Page 3 of 5 Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) completion - of the series of roundabouts between SR-240 and SR-395 that define a new western gateway to the district and city. Port of Kennewick’s acquisition - of the properties surrounding Duffy’s Pond and the potential this provides for the Port to develop a new eastern gateway to the district and city. Port of Kennewick’s acquisition - of some frontage commercial properties between Duffy’s Pond and Columbia Drive and the potential this provides for the Port to develop new mixed uses that will connect the riverfront with the downtown. Purpose of BB/RR Revitalization Plan The purpose of this revitalization plan is to anticipate and guide the long-term redevelopment of the BB/RR and its distinct and integral neighborhoods. The plan will serve as a statement of the city’s commitment and direction for these areas and as a resource for potential investors, property owners, the community, and other public agencies. Depending on the results of the process, the plan contents could include proposals for existing land use retention and enhancements as well as new or intensified commercial and industrial developments, higher density residential projects, and mixed-use developments along with shoreline adjustments, trail and park expansions, roadway reconfigurations, and other infrastructure improvements. Key objectives could include establishing new gateway entries to the BB/RR district as well as between the district and downtown and city, refurbishing signage, streetscapes, and other amenities. III. Proposed Alternative Actions The EIS may address the following alternatives on a neighborhood or area-wide basis: no action – where the goals, objectives, and concepts in the existing 2008 Comprehensive Plan are not changed, low density concept – where a preferred concept is possibly refined under a low density focusing on mixed uses with low building heights, medium density concept – where a preferred concept is possibly refined under a medium density focusing on mixed use and structures up to 5 stories over parking decks, and high density concept – where a preferred concept is possibly refined under a high density focusing on mixed use with some structures over 5 stories. Implementation Program Depending on the content of the preferred plan elements and examples, implementation measures could include GMA requirements for comprehensive plan amendments, zoning revisions, and a capital facilities program. In addition, the program could also develop the following measures. Subarea development organization(s) – including the possible creation of existing or new public/nonprofit/private entities including a Public Development Authority (PDA), Public Facilities District (PFD), or Community Initiated Development (CID) nonprofit corporation to undertake specific action plan implementation tasks involving marketing, promotion, management, financing, or acquisition and development of key prototype and momentum-building projects. Marketing program - defining the characteristics of prospective developers, investors, or key tenant prospects and the graphics, brochures, website postings, and e-mail distribution lists with which to solicit and obtain their participation in subarea action plans and projects. Design overlay districts and form- based design standards - with maps and designations including opportunities for performance-based characteristics. And, design standards concerning building frontages and facades, mixed use, pedestrian activities, public accent areas, retail building facades, awnings, signage, boardwalks and walkways, building materials and colors, and streetscape furnishings. Financing strategies - including special tax levies or revenue bonds, growth impact fees, connection charges, local or special improvement districts, parking and/or ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 4 of 5 business improvement areas, or other methods for paying public system infrastructure costs (including late-comer fees) that will be effective to the subarea and equitable to developers. Fiscal cost/benefits - projecting the net revenues to be realized from retail sales, real estate excise, and property taxes to be realized before and after implementation of subarea plan and projects on a yearly and 5- 20 year time period. Prototype project feasibility evaluations - of the impact implementation measures will have on developing feasible example projects accounting for: Direct incentive strategy impacts - of using the recently authorized LIFT and TIFT, Parking and Business Improvement Areas (PIA and PBIA), Local Improvement Districts (LIDs), Washington State CERB grants for infrastructure, Small Business Administration and Economic Development Administration (SBA and EDA) loans and grants. Indirect incentive strategy impacts - of varying land use and development control mechanisms including pre- project SEPA approvals, land use and zoning allowances, on and off-street parking ratios and buy-in programs, building densities, growth impact fees or concurrency charges, late-comer plan action charges, and any other direct land development control mechanisms. Kick-start projects – including the use of design/develop competitions for the prototype projects of opportunity where the land or sites are acquired or optioned and an RFP competition is conducted based on the prototype project feasibility evaluations, incentive packages, and design criteria. Low-hanging fruit/momentum-building – we will also identify a series of immediate actions that can be undertaken on your plan’s adoption that will generate momentum and a visible sign of progress. Your momentum-building projects could involve a variety of low-cost, private and non-profit actions that would be highly visible and in support of the plan’s recommendations – and could include ideas identified in the public brainstorming workshops. IV. Environmentally Significant Issues In accordance with WAC 197-11-44, the Kennewick Community Planning Department has determined this proposal may have a significant adverse impact on the following topics: Physical Earth BB/RR revitalization plans could change land use designations and development conditions thereby influencing subsequent land development intensities and patterns. The DEIS will inventory geological conditions and various flooding, erosion, landslide, seismic and other sensitive area hazards that affect the BB/RR district’s capability/suitability for urban redevelopment. Water BB/RR revitalization plans could add storm water runoff affecting surface water quality conditions. The DEIS will inventory existing waterways, wetlands and groundwater conditions; define possible changes in the quantity or quality of surface water flows - and describe mitigation measures appropriate to each alternative plan. Plants & animals BB/RR revitalization plans could displace or alternatively enhance existing vegetation and habitat for wildlife. The DEIS will inventory existing conditions, define the potential impact on wildlife and vegetation - and describe mitigation measures appropriate to each alternative plan. Energy and natural resources BB/RR revitalization plans could affect the use of energy and natural resources. The DEIS will inventory existing energy use, define potential impacts - and describe mitigation measures appropriate to each alternative plan. Built Environment Environmental health BB/RR revitalization plans could increase noise sources and levels. The DEIS will inventory existing noise conditions, define potential impacts - and describe mitigation measures appropriate to each alternative plan. ---PAGE BREAK--- EIS Scoping Notice – Bridge to Bridge/ River to Railroad Revitalization Plan Page 5 of 5 Land and shoreline use BB/RR revitalization plans could change existing land and shoreline use activities, development patterns, and intensities. The DEIS will inventory existing land use conditions, define potential impacts - and describe mitigation measures appropriate to each alternative plan. Transportation BB/RR revitalization plans could increase traffic volumes and patterns, trail demands and systems, pedestrian and bicycling patterns, and other non-motorized transportation systems. The DEIS will inventory existing transportation conditions, define potential impacts - and describe mitigation measures appropriate to each alternative plan. Public services - fire, police, schools and recreation BB/RR revitalization plans could affect the demand and need for additional fire, police, schools, recreation, waste disposal, sewer, water, stormwater, and other services. The DEIS will inventory existing services, define potential impacts - and describe mitigation measures appropriate to each alternative plan. Written comments Copies of the Kennewick Comprehensive Plan and the BB/RR Revitalization Plan Scope of Work are available for viewing at Kennewick City Hall, 210 West Sixth Street – and on the city website at www.ci.kennewick.wa.us. Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope or emphasis of the EIS. You may comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant impacts, or other approvals that may be required. You may submit written comments to the responsible official listed below. The deadline for written comments is 5 pm, October 30, 2009. Kennewick Planning Department Ferdouse Oneza, Planning Manager Kennewick City Hall 210 West Sixth, PO Box 6108 Kennewick, Washington 99336 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 September 2009 Kennewick BB/RR Subarea Redevelopment Plan/SEPA task number and content S M T W T F S August 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Review scope w/staff - 8 am 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 4 Review scope/issues w/PC - 6:30 pm 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 1 2 3 4 5 1 Conduct retreat w/BB/RR Task Force - 2 pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 Review scope/issues w/Council 6:30 pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4 Review scope/issues w/Task Force - 2 pm 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 Conduct outreach surveys/interviews 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7 Review surveys/conditions w/Task Force - 2 pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9 Conduct visioning workshops 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 November 10 Develop goals w/Task Force - 2 pm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 Conduct citywide charrette - 6-8 pm 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 Review w/Council6:30/w/Task Force - 2 pm 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 December 13 Review charrette/plans w/Task Force - 2 pm 1 2 3 4 5 13 Review charrette/plans w/PC - 6:30 pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2010 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 Conduct open house on plans/SEPA 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Review w/Council 6:30/w/Task Force - 2 pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 Review SEPA/regulatory w/PC - 6:30 pm 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February 18 Review SEPA/implementation w/Task Force - 2 pm 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 Conduct open house on implementation 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 Conduct mail-out/phone-back survey 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 March 22 Finalize/publish w/Task Force - 2 pm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April 1 2 3 23 Conduct hearings w/Plan Commission - 6:30 pm 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 23 Conduct hearings w/Plan Commission - 6:30 pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 May 1 25 Conduct hearings w/Council - 6:30 pm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 25 Conduct hearings w/Council - 6:30 pm 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 All Task Force meetings to be conducted at 2 pm City Hall Council Chambers 9 Neighborhood workshops to be conducted 12-2 pm and 6-8 pm. 11 Citywide charrette to be conducted at 6 pm. 15/20 All other open houses to be conducted at 6 pm. ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Regarding: Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad (BB/RR) Revitalization Plan Dear : As you may know, the Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad (BB/RR) Revitalization Planning process is being conducted by the City of Kennewick, BB/RR Task Force, Planning Commission, and City Council to develop a detailed economic and urban revitalization strategy for the district along with necessary implementation measures including a financial action plan. The BB/RR Revitalization Plan and implementation program will supplement the city’s comprehensive plan and when complete and adopted by Council, will guide city development efforts in the BB/RR district over the next 6-20 years. We have conducted kick-off sessions with the BB/RR Task Force, Planning Commission, and City Council to review past efforts, finalize a scope of work and schedule for this process, and identify objectives to be realized for the BB/RR district. We will be conducting a series of public workshops in district neighborhoods the latter part of October and early part of November, as well as throughout the 9-month planning process. During these workshops you will have the opportunity to participate in detailed planning development and reviews, implementation program development, and other features of the plan. In addition, prior to the workshops, we would like to meet with you and other key Tri-City area business and property owners to hear your opinions, suggestions, and concerns about conditions and issues that we and our consultants should consider. Steve Price, an economic development coordinator on the consultant team will be contacting you in the next week or so to set up an interview by phone or in person as you prefer. On behalf of the consultant team, Steve would like to review the following information with you: Your Background 1: What is your organization’s interest or responsibilities in Kennewick and the Tri-City area in general? 2: What is your organization’s (or personal) interest or responsibilities in the BB/RR revitalization area in particular? 3: What impact has your organization (or you) had in the BB/RR revitalization area over the past 5 years? 4: What do you think would be the most likely future evolution of the BB/RR area if nothing is done? 5: What factors do you attribute to the BB/RR area’s development condition and opportunities to date – and how should we deal with them in this process? Your BB/RR Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT) Assessment 6: What are the BB/RR revitalization area’s greatest 7: What are the BB/RR revitalization area’s greatest weaknesses? 8: What the BB/RR revitalization area’s greatest opportunities? 9: What are the greatest threats or barriers to realizing these possible opportunities? ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Your Proposed Agenda 10: How can we capitalize on the riverfront, Duffy’s Pond, Columbia Park, and other recreational assets in the BB/RR revitalization area? 11: How can we develop linkages between the river, downtown, school and civic campus, and other adjacent development areas? 12: What businesses, industries, commercial, or other uses should we target for the BB/RR revitalization area in general and each of the 7 specific neighborhoods therein in particular? 13: What role will or should auto sales and service activities have in the BB/RR area and what should be done to retain, enhance, and/or relocate them? 14: What role will or should rail-oriented salvage, shipping, and warehousing activities have in the BB/RR area and what should be done to retain, enhance, and/or replace them? 15: What kind of housing opportunities should we seek to retain and enhance, and/or attract to the area – and kind of housing occupants should we seek to retain and/or attract? 16: What public improvements should we make to BB/RR revitalization area that would support your proposals above? 17: Who should take the lead or be responsible for making each of these improvements – the City, Port, private sector? 18: How should we finance these public improvements and/or private development projects in the BB/RR revitalization area? Additional Comments 19: Do you have other comments or suggestions that would be useful in shaping our BB/RR revitalization process and plan? Please contact me at [EMAIL REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED] if you have any questions or want additional information about the planning process or Steve’s interview. Please make time for Steve’s interview as your input and participation is critical to the successful accomplishment of this project. Sincerely, Ferdouse Oneza, Interim Planning Manager ---PAGE BREAK--- Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan City of Kennewick 210 West Sixth, PO Box 6108 Kennewick, Washington 99336 Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad (BB/RR) Revitalization Plan – Neighborhood Workshop 2 Help generate ideas for revitalizing the Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Neighborhoods by joining us. 12:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday the 27th of October 2009 Clover Island Inn – 5th Floor Conference Rooms YES! I want to be a part of this brainstorming workshop – please reserve a seat and box lunch for me! Name Company Address Phone E-mail Please RSVP to Ferdouse Oneza, Manager, Kennewick Planning Department, by mail to 210 West Sixth Street, PO Box 6108, Kennewick, Washington 99336, or fax 509- or call [PHONE REDACTED] or e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED] by the 19th of October to reserve your space and box lunch. ---PAGE BREAK--- BB/RR Revitalization Plan Neighborhood Workshop 2 What is the objective? The purpose of this revitalization plan is to guide the short and long-term revitalization of the BB/RR and its 7 distinct neighborhoods for the next 1-20 years. The plan will serve as a statement of the city’s commitment and direction for these areas and as a resource for property owners, businesses, and residents. Why now? Recent developments within the BB/RR area include the: Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) completion - of the series of roundabouts between SR-240 and SR-395 that define a new western gateway to the district and city. Port of Kennewick’s acquisition - of the properties surrounding Duffy’s Pond and the potential this provides for the Port to develop a new eastern gateway to the district and city. Port of Kennewick’s acquisition - of some frontage commercial properties between Duffy’s Pond and Columbia Drive and the potential this provides for the Port to develop new mixed uses that will connect the riverfront with the downtown. These developments provide the momentum and opportunity to create and implement a revitalization strategy for the BB/RR area. Who will be involved and how? In order to be effective, this BB/RR revitalization planning process must involve the following parties: You – as property owners, businesses, and residents to provide ideas, identify issues, create enthusiasm, and ultimately make investments in the neighborhoods. City/consulting team – to develop plans and strategies based on your ideas that test feasibilities, resolve impacts, develop financial tools, create implementation programs, and initiate kick-start or momentum building projects. BB/RR Task Force – composed of city, port, utility, and other public agencies to review the public process, evaluate the feasibility of proposals, test strategies, measure achievable results, and build momentum for implementing the plan. Kennewick Planning Commission & City Council – to review final proposals and plans, consider public opinions and preferences, and decide, adopt, and act on the plan. What will we do at the workshop? You will work with city/consultant team members in small brainstorming groups to define issues and opportunities, and develop ideas and strategies for: your neighborhood, the BB/RR area at-large, and between the BB/RR and the downtown and rest-of-city. A similar brainstorming workshop will be conducted on the 11th of November for interested parties from throughout the city. The city/consultant team will refine your ideas and proposals into a series of composite plans and report back to you for review and comment in an open house in January 2010. General information on the BB/RR Revitalization Planning process and schedule is also available on the city website www.ci.kennewick.wa.us. For additional information contact contact Ferdouse Oneza, Manager, Kennewick ---PAGE BREAK--- Planning Department at [PHONE REDACTED] or e- mail [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 BB/RR Revitalization Plan – Neighborhood Workshop 2 Opening remarks Ferdouse Oneza, Manager Kennewick Planning Department - will open the meeting, outline the results of previous planning efforts, the objectives of this process, and the purpose of this workshop. Tom Beckwith FAICP, consultant team leader – will outline the process to be followed for this session. Brainstorming session Note - the ideas developed in this visionary phase will be detailed, evaluated, tested, and refined by city staff and consultant team in the following tasks of this planning process. The purpose of this workshop is to define ideas - not resolve all the details. Likes/dislikes You will spend the first 5 minutes locating like/dislike features of your neighborhood and the BB/RR area in general. The purpose of this introductory task is for you to define the physical context within which your brainstorming ideas will take place and some of the topics you wish to consider. You will produce flipcharts of lists or colored maps of sites indicating your group’s opinions. Brainstorming ideas You will develop your group’s alternative ideas about how specific features of the neighborhood, the BB/RR area at-large, and the relationship between BB/RR and the downtown and rest of city can be improved upon to correct concerns and/or realize your ideas over the next 1-20 year timer period. Note – this must include the key topics identified in the suggested topic list plus any others your group decides to pursue after that. You will develop ideas without critical evaluation until you are satisfied all possible ideas have been explored for each topic. Ask yourself what-if questions as a method of stimulating new ideas. You will produce a series of graphics listing alternative proposals and other ideas. Rankings You may vote on the concepts you think should be pursued further. You can vote yes on as many concepts as you think appropriate for further study. We will rank the concepts into a priority list so that subsequent planning work is focused on your ideas that have the most support (best features). Session over The results of the workshop will be posted on the city website www.ci.kennewick.w.us where you may review and critique the ideas and how the city staff and consultant team have organized them into proposed plans of action ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Workshop topics and code of conduct Code of conduct The following principles determine whether your workshop will be effective: Be positive (visionary) - build upon rather than criticize the ideas of others. Share ideas - incorporate and discuss the ideas of others, don’t dominate or control the discussion. Explore - ask what-if, and then what-if again as a means of reaching beyond the obvious to create innovative ideas. Speak for yourself - express your opinions, but be willing to listen to the ideas of others - there are no experts here. Be action oriented - think in terms of acting upon (projects) rather than planning ideas (studies). Be timely - don't get bogged down. If an idea isn’t working, choose another. Facilitators A consulting team member will serve as facilitator for each group. The role of the facilitators is to record your ideas, keep track of the time, stimulate your discussion, and record your votes. Where appropriate, they may also ask you to respond to brainstorming or evaluation questions of interest. They will not, however, create or judge your ideas. Mandatory topics - The following topics must be brainstormed by all tables: 1: What are your neighborhood and the BB/RR area’s greatest 2: What are your neighborhood and the BB/RR area’s greatest weaknesses? 3: What are your neighborhood and the BB/RR area’s greatest opportunities? 4: What are the greatest threats or barriers to realizing these possible opportunities? Possibilities 5: How can we capitalize on the riverfront, Duffy’s Pond, Columbia Park, and other recreational assets in the BB/RR revitalization area? 6: How can we develop linkages between the river, downtown, school and civic campus, and other adjacent development areas? 7: What businesses, industries, commercial, or other uses should we target in your neighborhood and for the BB/RR revitalization area in general? 8: What role will or should auto sales and service activities have in the BB/RR area and what should be done to retain, enhance, and/or relocate them? 9: What role will or should rail-oriented salvage, shipping, and warehousing activities have in the BB/RR area and what should be done to retain, enhance, and/or replace them? 10: What kind of housing opportunities should we seek to retain and enhance, and/or attract to the area – and kind of housing occupants should we seek to retain and/or attract in your neighborhood and the BB/RR area? 11: What public improvements should we make to your neighborhood and the BB/RR revitalization area that would support your proposals above? 12: Who should take the lead or be responsible for making each of these improvements – the City, Port, private sector? 13: How should we finance these public improvements and/or private development projects in your neighborhood and the BB/RR area? Optional topics Once the mandatory topics have been brainstormed, you may choose from any of the other issues you identified at the beginning of the process: ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 CITY OF KENNEWICK RR/BB REVITALIZATION PLAN STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEW FORM Contact Information Contact Number: General Background 1. Describe your organizations interest or responsibilities in the Kennewick community and the Tri-City Area. 2. As a place to do business and live what do you think are Kennewick’s greatest assets? What are Kennewick’s greatest deficits? 3. Describe your organization’s (personal) interest or responsibilities in the BB/RR revitalization area. 4. How would you describe your organization’s impact in the BB/RR revitalization area over the last 5 years? 5. Given current conditions how would you describe the likely future evolution of the BB/RR revitalization area? SWOT Assessment 6. What would you say are the major or opportunities of the BB/RR revitalization area? Which one is the most significant? 7. What would say are the major weaknesses or threats of the BB/RR revitalization area? Which one is the most significant? An Agenda for the Future 8. How can we capitalize on the riverfront, Duffy’s Pond, Columbia Park, and other recreational assets in the BB/RR revitalization area? 9. How can we develop linkages between the river, downtown, school and civic campus, and other adjacent development areas? 10. What businesses, industries, commercial, or other uses should we target for the BB/RR revitalization area in general and each of the 7 specific neighborhoods therein in particular? ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 11. What role will or should auto sales and service activities have in the BB/RR area and what should be done to retain, enhance, and/or relocate them? 12. What role will or should rail-oriented salvage, shipping, and warehousing activities have in the BB/RR area and what should be done to retain, enhance, and/or replace them? 13. What kind of housing opportunities should we seek to retain and enhance, and/or attract to the area and what kind of housing occupants should we seek to retain and/or attract? 14. What public improvements should we make to BB/RR revitalization area that would support your proposals above? 15. Who should take the lead or be responsible for making each of these improvements – the City, Port, private sector? 16. How should we finance these public improvements and/or private development projects in the BB/RR revitalization area? Added Comments 17. Do you have other comments or suggestion that would be useful in shaping a BB/RR Revitalization Plan? ---PAGE BREAK--- Organization Name First Name Last Name Address City Work Phone E-mail Information Called 1 Auto Dealer Association Ken Williams 602 W Columbia Dr Kennewick 509‐582‐7208 [EMAIL REDACTED] 2 Ben‐Franklin Transit Tim Fredrickson 1000 Columbia Park Trail Richland 509‐735‐4131 [EMAIL REDACTED] General Manager 3 Benton County Commissioner James Beaver PO Box 190 Prosser 509‐736‐3080 [EMAIL REDACTED] 4 BNSF Gus Melonas 206‐625‐6220 [EMAIL REDACTED] 5 CID Robin Brown 10 E Kennewick Ave Kennewick 509‐586‐6118 [EMAIL REDACTED] 6 Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation Carey Miller PO Box 638 Pendleton 541‐726‐3165 [EMAIL REDACTED] 7 Housing Authority City of Kennewick Karlene Navarre 1915 W 4th Pl Kennewick 509‐586‐8576 [EMAIL REDACTED] 8 Kennewick General Hospital Glen Marshall 900 S Auburn St Kennewick 509‐586‐5827 info@kennewickgeneral com Chief Executive Officer 8 Kennewick General Hospital Glen Marshall 900 S Auburn St Kennewick 509‐586‐5827 [EMAIL REDACTED] Chief Executive Officer 9 Kennewick School District Doug Carl 524 S Auburn St Kennewick 509‐222‐7667 [EMAIL REDACTED] Facilities Planning Manager 10 Lampson Internationsl Kate Lampson 607 E Columbia Dr Kennewick 509‐586‐0411 [EMAIL REDACTED] 11 Port of Kennewick Tim Artnzen 350 Clover Island Dr, Ste 200 Kennewick 586‐1186 portofkennewick.org 12 Tri‐Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Edison Valerio 1600 N 20th Ave, Ste D Pasco 509‐582‐0933 [EMAIL REDACTED] President 13 Tri‐Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council (TREC) Kris Watkins 7130 W Grandridge Blvd, Ste B Kennewick 509‐735‐8486 Kris@VisitTri‐Cities.com 14 Tri‐City & Olympia Railroad Company Randolph Peterson 10 N Washington St Kennewick 509‐371‐8313 [EMAIL REDACTED] President 15 Tri‐City Bicycle Club Ed Nordquist PO Box 465 Richland [EMAIL REDACTED] President 16 Three Rivers Community Roundtable Mike Schwenk 509‐375‐2614 [EMAIL REDACTED] http://www.my3rivers.org/crt_contacts.html 17 Tri‐City Herald Rufus Friday 333 W Canal Dr Kennewick 800‐874‐0445 [EMAIL REDACTED] Publisher 18 Tri‐City Home Consortium Carol Evans 210 W 6th Ave Kennewick 509‐585‐4432 [EMAIL REDACTED] 19 Tri‐City Visitor & Convention Bureau Kris Watkins 7130 W Grandridge Blvd, Ste B Kennewick 509‐735‐8486 Kris@VisitTri‐Cities.com President & CEO 20 Tri‐Ctiy Regional Chamber of Commerce Lori Mattson 7130 W Grandridge Blvd, Ste C Kennewick 509‐736‐0510 [EMAIL REDACTED] President & CEO 21 TRIDEC Carl Adrian 7130 W Grandridge Blvd, Ste A Kennewick 509‐735‐1000 [EMAIL REDACTED] 22 UDAT member Skip Novakovich 110 N Cascade St Kennewick 509‐586‐7858 [EMAIL REDACTED] 23 Union Pacific Railroad Brock Nelson 5424 SE Mcloughlin Blvd Portland 888‐870‐8777 or 503‐249‐3079 Director, Public Affairs 24 US Army Corp of Engineers David Morbach 201 N 3rd Ave Walla Walla 509‐527‐7326 [EMAIL REDACTED] Other agencies and organization to keep in the mailing and notification 25 Arculus Design & Technical Services Steve Mallory, A.I.A., 6855 W. Clearwater Ave., Ste. K Kennewick 509‐783‐0123 [EMAIL REDACTED] Principal Architect 26 Benton County Mike Shuttleworth PO Box 910 Prosser 509‐786‐5612 [EMAIL REDACTED] 27 Benton Franklin Community Health Alliance Brooke DuBois 7102 W Okanogan Place Kennewick 509‐460‐4584 [EMAIL REDACTED] 28 Benton PUD Jim Sanders PO Box 6270 Kennewick 509‐582‐1225 [EMAIL REDACTED] 29 Benton‐Franklin Council of Governments (BFCG) Art Tackett PO Box 217 Richland 509‐943‐9185 [EMAIL REDACTED] Community & Economic Dev Mgr ( ) @ g y g 30 Department of Ecology Case 15 W. Yakima Ave., Ste. 200 Yakima [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] 31 Fish and Wildlife Eric Bartrand 2620 N Commercial Ave Pasco 509‐545‐2229 [EMAIL REDACTED] Area Habitat Biologist 32 Ridges to River Open Space Network (RROSN) Scott Woodward Richland [EMAIL REDACTED] 33 Tri‐Cities Young Professionals Group Kayla Pratt 509‐735‐1000 [EMAIL REDACTED] Alternate: Erin Sappington, Chair; esappington@learnatvivid. 34 WSDOT Troy Suing 2809 Rudkin Rd Union Gap [EMAIL REDACTED] 35 Yakama Indian Nation Cultural Resources Program Johnson Meninick PO Box 151 Toppenish 509‐865‐5121, [EMAIL REDACTED]