Director Matlock reported the Mayor has begun moving forward. The Council representative will be Councilmember Valenzuela and Commissioner Fernandes indicated she knows an individual who would like to be a citizen representative. Commissioner Slakey suggested writing a letter to the editor announcing the process for creating an advisory committee. Commissioner Lee reiterated his previous suggestion of considering a competition between the two high schools. He said that within a class structure the students would research urban development.
Children have fresh and creative minds.
Commissioners agreed the Tumwater School District should be contacted immediately. Commissioner Denton reported other methods of public input from various age groups is also necessary. She suggested contacting the Senior Center at the Old Town Center. Commissioners discussed the possibility of a presentation by a Commissioner at the Old Town Center during lunch. Chair Stone indicated a formal public involvement plan may be necessary.