HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Planning and Economic Development Committee - 08/13/1968 VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE MFLTING
AUGUST 13, 1968
The meeting was called to order at 12:20 P. M. at the Hungry
Wolf Restaurant.
Those in attendence were Francis Pugh, Ndel Bicknell, Gordon
Ericksen, Kenneth Weeks, Herb Vetter, John Fournier, Robert
Wing, Baldwin Sammis, Gordon.�iduld, Frank Zepp (Representing
Mayor Minkler of Tukwila), Gene Williams, Mayor Robert Gaines,
Jan Klippert, Don Cowles, Lyle Sandelius, and Helen Irwint
The Personnel Committee met with the Executive Committee. The
Personnel Committee representatives are Norman Anderson, Gene
Williams, Lyle Sandelius, Gordon Gould, Mayor Robert Gaines,
Donald Cowlear.Francis Pugh, and Mayor Stanley Minkler.
Discussions were held regarding the procedures for hiring an
administrator and a secretary for the VRPC. It was announced
the administrator be able to follow through on all suggestions,
inquiries, request, and committees that may arise for the VRPC.
He would be responsible to all member cities and King County,
as well as the Executive Committee of the VRPC. It was
suggested the job title Executive Director is more in keeping
with the job description and responsibilities, than is
Administrator: Mr. Gene Williams was appointed chairman of
the Personnel Committee. The Committee will give a list of
procedures for both positions, at the General Meeting, August
22, 1968.
Gordon Ericksen presented the Renton Planning Departments,
1967 Annual Report, : It was his suggestion to have one similar,
printed by the VRPC, which would show the public the purpose
of the VRPC as well as the history of its past.
Jan Klippert announced the meeting of the Association of
',,ashington Cities, Public He4th Committee, to be held at
the Washington Athletic Club, Seattle, Washington at 700 P.M.
All Mayors with any questions, would be advised to attend.
Robert Wing of the Nominating Committee stated his committee
will have a report finalized for Nominations at the General
Meeting.
Gordon Hall announced there will be a Planning Association
of Washington Meeting held in Goldendale, Washington on
October 4th and 5th. He suggested the VRPC send a represent-
ative to this meeting!
A meeting has not been established between the County
Commissioners and the Mayors of the Valley, to present t9%
VRPC program. However, Commissioner O'Brienis seerretary has
announced the request f4,r additional funds to help support
the VRPC, have been recommended to .the County Budget Committee.
no nest General Meeting will be August 22, 1968 in Kent
Council Chambers, Kant City Hall) Kent, Washington.
The meeting adjourned at 2t00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gordon L. Hall
Secretary-Treasurer
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