1991/07/03 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

326 0 July 3,1991 Coral DeWilliam,consultant from ORB Organization, Inc.,gave an overview of the Community Theater project. She stated that the design-build process had a potential to reduce change orders and time and save approximately 10%of the construction costs. She further explained the chronology of the project and discussed the proposal of the Colby Square Partners. She felt it to be an excellent proposal. nffecl'tionTiuOM'il iMu=1:= '0' taking the extra time Mayor Kinch read into the record a letter of support for the Community Theater project from the,Snohomish County Museum and Historical Association; signed by Phyllis Royce, President; and Stewart Aldcroft,Chairman Advisory Board. Councilmembers asked questions regarding what land will be awned after this purchase, which was discussed at length. Of key concern was the parking area underneath the theater. Gary Meisner, chairman of the Community Theater Committee, detailed the following: location issue screening results of studies, and community input. He summarLed that the committee unanimously agreed that this is a good proposal. Frank Figg, representative from the Boeing company, urged Council to vote favorably on this proposal. Chuck Ogden, Dykman Architects, advised that the site was adequate but not the best location and didn't share enthusiasm for the design-build concept. Art Skotdahl, 1602 Hewitt, shared concerns about the bidding process,specifically the timing end bonding requirements. 0 Mike Hanson 9721 58th Place W., Nukilteo, introduced Bill Rucker, former city councilman and merchant who spoke in favor of the proposal. August Nardesich, 4712 Mermott Drive,agreed that it was a good project;however,stated that other sites were available and was concerned about the lack of communication and the actual cost of the project. 0