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Bridge to Bridge/River to Railroad Task Force Meeting – December 2, 2009 Attendees: Task Force Members: Hank Sauer – Parks & Recreation Commission Tim Arntzen – Port of Kennewick Ken Williamson ‐ Historic Downtown District Absent Members: Thomas Moak – Mayor, City of Kennewick Steve Young ‐ Councilman, City of Kennewick Bob Spaulding – Planning Commission Other Attendees Don Sampson – Executive Director, Umatilla Tribe Catherine Reed – Washington State Department of Ecology Russ Burtner – Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kennewick Ferdouse Oneza –Planning Manager, City of Kennewick Anthony Muai – Assistant Planner, City of Kennewick Steve Mallory – Arculus Design & Technical Services Spencer Montgomery – JUB Engineering Tim Dalton – Historic Downtown Partnership Representative of a local wakeboarding club (did not sign in) Consultant ‐ Beckwith Consulting Group Tom Beckwith Steve Price Don Stastny Discussion Tom Beckwith gave an overview of the neighborhood workshops summarizing the points made about street network, pedestrian and bicycle network, green spaces, auto sales and services, residential options, industrial areas and the river. Washington and Fruitland were identified as the major streets to emphasize for pedestrian and bicycle travel. Duffy’s Pond was discussed in terms of Port’s plan and which features to emphasize. Tim Arntzen expressed the Port’s intention of enhancing existing habitat. He also expressed the need to revisit existing critical areas ordinance in order to have more flexible regulations in relation to setbacks from Duffy’s Pond. ---PAGE BREAK--- Bridge to Bridge/River to Railroad Task Force Meeting – December 2, 2009 Don Sampson expressed the Tribes willingness to partner with the City and the Port. He stated that they had an interest in both educational and economic opportunities that the plan could provide. Beautification of the area in general was discussed. Auto dealers expressed the desire to remain on Columbia Dr., noting the need for some to clean up their properties as well as public investment in streetscape. Tom also discussed the need for kick‐off projects to show that we are serious about the plan. Ideas included the Port’s efforts and sending out a request for proposals.