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Federal Way 320th: Monthly Update Archives
May 2006
The City of Federal Way expressed further interest in developing a
library presence in the downtown area to supplement the library service being
delivered by Federal Way Regional and the Federal Way 320th libraries. They
are trying to find partners, such as KCLS and Highline Community College, to
consider a joint development downtown (in addition to the current libraries).
KCLS agreed to explore this possibility and find out what a partnership with
Highline Community College might look like. Highline has a Library Technician
training program and there may be some interest in having a library outlet
as part of the program.
April 2006
KCLS staff attended a Federal Way City Council meeting about the possible relocation
of the Federal Way 320th Library to the transit center site. Several people
that attended the board meeting expressed their opposition to relocating the
library. Staff members explained KCLS’ position on the issue and reminded
everyone of the scheduled public meeting on this topic the following week.
The Federal Way City Council voted unanimously at their April 18 meeting that
KCLS should not pursue the site next to the Transit Center downtown. They acknowledged
initiating the discussion with KCLS and Sound Transit, and asked that KCLS
and the City continue to look at the configuration of library services in their
area so that all Federal Way residents have access to library services.
At their April 25, 2006 meeting, the King County Library System Board of Trustees
unanimously voted not to pursue the relocation of the Federal Way 320th Library
to the Sound Transit site. This action was based on an evaluation of the existing
location and Sound Transit site utilizing the Board-approved Site Selection
Policy and the information gathered during a public meting on Wednesday, April
12.
Federal Way 320th Public Comments from Meeting held on April 12, 2006
March 2006
In follow-up to discussion at the past Board meeting related to the potential
relocation of the Federal Way 320th Library, another public meeting has been
scheduled to gather input about the this option. The meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, April 12, 6:30pm at the City of Federal Way’s Council Chambers.
Postcards are being sent to all Federal Way residents, flyers and posters will
be posted in all nearby libraries and local community groups will be notified.
The City Council has also requested that KCLS attend a work session regarding
this issue on April 4, 2006.
February 2006
The option for a future relocation of the Federal Way 320th Library
to the Sound Transit Bus Terminal and Transit Garage area continues to be assessed.
Sound Transit staff is preparing appraisals and crafting a purchase offer for
KCLS to consider in the near future. An additional public meeting to gather
public input was deemed appropriate to better inform the KCLS Board of Trustees
prior to any decision being made about the future location of the Federal Way
320th Library.
January 2006
Discussions with Sound Transit continue to ensue. The Sound Transit
Board has reviewed the proposed sale of approximately 30,000 square feet of
land on the east side of the new parking garage that was built.
November 2005
KCLS and Sound Transit continue to discuss relocating the Federal Way 320th
Library to the new transit center site. The Transit Oriented Development Garage
includes 1,200 parking stalls and a dedicated bus/carpool exit to and from
I -5. The vicinity address is 23rd Ave South and South 316th. Negotiations
will need to be expedited to meet Sound Transit’s development calendar.
October 2005
A public meeting was held on October 13 to discuss the idea of relocating the
Federal Way 320th Library. Representatives from Sound Transit, city of Federal
Way and KCLS discussed the concept and led discussion on the proposal.
September 2005
The City of Federal Way and Sound Transit continue to encourage KCLS to consider
relocating the Federal Way 320th Library to the new transit center, which includes
a 1,200 stall parking garage and a dedicated bus and carpool exit to and from
I -5. The vicinity address is 23rd Ave South and South 316th. A public meeting
is scheduled for October 13 to discuss the idea. Representatives from Sound
Transit, City of Federal Way and KCLS will present the concept and lead a discussion
on this proposal.
Last Updated: July 16, 2007