Memorandum 18-042 HERC Task Force

MEMORANDUM 18-042

TO:                                Mayor Zak and Homer City Council

THROUGH:                  Katie Koester, City Manager

FROM:                           Julie Engebretsen, Deputy City Planner

DATE:                            March 29, 2018

SUBJECT:                      HERC Task Force Resolution

At the meetings of February 15 and March 22nd, The Parks, Art, Recreation and Culture Commission (PARCAC) discussed the draft resolution and made amendments. Discussion emphasized desire to consider the whole 4.3-acre property, not just the building currently being used by Community Recreation. PARCAC also discussed the membership and time frame of the proposed task force. There is a desire for a cross sector, multi-age task force, and a six month timeframe, with the option to extend if needed.

At minimum, the Commission felt the task force should include:

1 council person
1 PARCAC member
1 non-profit member
1 private sector member
1 recreation user

Additional membership could include a representative from the EDC, HAPC, library, hospital, realtors, and other community members.