Mercer Island Town Center Stakeholder Meeting E June 10, 2015
DATE Tue. June 16 (5:30 7:30 pm) Wed. June 24 (5:30-7:00 pm) Council Chambers Tue. June 30 (5:30 8:30 pm) July 11/12 Thur. July 16 (5:30 7:30 pm) Thur. August 6 (5:30 8:30 pm) Sept. 8 (4:00-6:00 pm) Council Chambers and Lobby Sept. 8 (6:00-7:00 pm) Council Chambers MEETING Public Input Meeting: Receive comments on Town Center Vision Town Center Code Town Center Liaison Group Meeting 8 Review Stakeholder and Public Comments on Town Center Vision Town Center Stakeholder Group Meeting F Town Center Comprehensive Plan Policies Summer Celebration (displays at City booth) Public Input Meeting: Receive comments on Town Center Comprehensive Plan Policies Town Center Stakeholder Group Meeting G (Seth) Final Stakeholder Group Review and comment Town Center Vision and Policy Town Center Code Open House To provide information on proposed Town Center Vision, Policy and Code revision Report to City Council (Study Session) Briefing on proposed Town Center Vision, Policy and Code revision
Town Center Stakeholder Group Survey Results Tuesday, June 09, 2015 28 Total Responses Powered by
Q1: In the upcoming Stakeholder Group meetings, agenda items include the Town Center Vision, Town Center Comprehensive Plan Policies and the Town Center Code (a draft is being developed based on feedback received over the last few months). Are there additional topics or issues related to the Town Center Code that you would like to see included? Answered: 19 Skipped: 9
Q2: Please rank the 5 most important topics for discussion in the upcoming Stakeholder Group meetings, with #1 being the most important. Answered: 22 Skipped: 6
Q3: The remaining Stakeholder Group meetings have been scheduled as 3 meetings of 3 hours each. Is this adequate time to cover the information and topics that you believe need to be discussed? Answered: 24 Skipped: 4 I prefer more meetings; there are many issues yet to be discussed 25.0% The additional meeting time is about right 50.0% I prefer fewer meetings; I have already had ample time to voice my opinions and preferences 25.0% 0.0% 25.0% 50.0% 75.0%
Q4: Would you prefer more frequent, shorter meetings or less frequent, longer meetings as an alternative? Answered: 22 Skipped: 6 Maintain current schedule 82% More frequent, shorter meetings 9% Less frequent, longer meetings 9% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Q5: Stakeholder meetings have included a number of formats for input. What are your preferences for meeting format? Answered: 23 Skipped: 5
Q6: Do you have suggestions for improving the meeting format to solicit more productive feedback from the Stakeholders? Answered: 20 Skipped: 8
Q7: Do you have any other suggestions on how we can improve the Stakeholder Group, the Town Center code update process, or the public engagement process? Answered: 19 Skipped: 9
How we re using the results Meeting schedule to remain as-is June 30 meeting: time to discuss top issues raised e.g. traffic, parking, retail August 6 meeting: in-depth review of the draft code elements Improve meeting facilitation to keep discussion on track Experiment with new ideas e.g. staff at each table during small group discussions
Current Vision is it accurately reflected? Diverse land uses Attractive, accessible, economically healthy Cater to needs of Islanders Mixed use center Attractions and pedestrian amenities Programmed Urban, yet human-scaled sense of place Public amenities for more than two stories Convenient, accessible parking and transit Varying heights in subareas Decreasing density moving south
2035 Vision How are we getting around? Who are the people using the Town Center? What kinds of shops, restaurants, other businesses, housing, etc. are in the Town Center? What do the buildings look like? How tall are the buildings? Where do people hang out in the Town Center? What makes Mercer Island s Town Center unique (or is it unique)? What are your favorite places?
DATE Tue. June 16 (5:30 7:30 pm) Wed. June 24 (5:30-7:00 pm) Council Chambers Tue. June 30 (5:30 8:30 pm) July 11/12 Thur. July 16 (5:30 7:30 pm) Thur. August 6 (5:30 8:30 pm) Sept. 8 (4:00-6:00 pm) Council Chambers and Lobby Sept. 8 (6:00-7:00 pm) Council Chambers MEETING Public Input Meeting: Receive comments on Town Center Vision Town Center Code Town Center Liaison Group Meeting 8 Review Stakeholder and Public Comments on Town Center Vision Town Center Stakeholder Group Meeting F Town Center Comprehensive Plan Policies Summer Celebration (displays at City booth) Public Input Meeting: Receive comments on Town Center Comprehensive Plan Policies Town Center Stakeholder Group Meeting G (Seth) Final Stakeholder Group Review and comment Town Center Vision and Policy Town Center Code Open House To provide information on proposed Town Center Vision, Policy and Code revision Report to City Council (Study Session) Briefing on proposed Town Center Vision, Policy and Code revision