Councilmembers present: Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson, Mayor pro tempore (7:45 p.m.), Mary Jane Goss, Nate Herzog (7:40 p.m.), Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner

Councilmember excused: Alan Kiest

Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney, Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; John Hawley, Finance Director; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Coordinator; Frank Zenk, Public Services Director; Tema Nesoff, Human Services Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Seven visitors

Mayor David Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

Hutchinson opened the public hearing on the proposed 2001 property tax levy and the proposed 2001 budget at 7:36 p.m.

Debra Born, 3715 NE 162^nd, spoke in support of parks and completion of all phases of the master plans for Horizon View Park and Animal Acres Park.

There being no further comments, the public hearing on the proposed 2001 property tax levy and the mayor’s proposed 2001 budget was continued at 7:40 p.m. to the November 30, 2000 council special meeting.

Hutchinson reported on the Partnership for Applied Learning (PALS) program and noted that the city had been awarded $15,000 for the juvenile intervention program. He reminded councilmembers that regional committee appointments will be made in December. He discussed his interest in bringing north-end mayors together as an interest group.

Cmbr. Armanini moved to add Excuse Cmbr. Kiest’s November 16, 2000 Absence to the consent calendar. Cmbr. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Herzog requested the addition of discussion of the interim city hall property if time permits.

Cmbr. Sterner requested that the following items be pulled from the consent calendar and placed on second reading calendar:

• Authorize Mayor to Sign/Northshore Utility District Vehicle Maintenance Agreement
• Authorize Mayor to Sign/Professional Services Agreement for Computer Support Services

Armanini requested that Authorize Mayor to Sign/Northshore Utility District Vehicle Maintenance Agreement be taken out of order and placed first on the second reading calendar to accommodate staff.

Marta Brakke, 18206 Ballinger Way NE, reported on her attendance at the budget hearing for the King County Library System and noted the success of the Lake Forest Park library location, which has had an impact on plans for other new facilities. She said that Judy Weathers has been named the new Lake Forest Park head librarian.

Sang-Won Cho (Sancho) noted his personal background and interest in serving the Lake Forest Park community as a Planning Commission member. Sancho responded to questions from councilmembers, and Hutchinson noted that final confirmation is scheduled for the December 7, 2000 council meeting.

Cmbr. Thompson moved confirmation of James Whitfield to the Planning Commission, Position 7, term ending March 31, 2003. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson moved to adopt the amended consent calendar as follows:

• November 2, 2000 Council Budget Workshop/Special Meeting Minutes
• Excuse November 16, 2000 absence of Cmbr. Kiest

Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Director of Public Services Frank Zenk responded to questions from councilmembers regarding the proposed 2001 budget for drainage, streets, sanitary sewer, and facilities.

A 10-minute recess was called for at 9:15 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 9:25 p.m.

Human Services Coordinator Tema Nesoff discussed human services programs and the budget for parks and recreation.

Finance Director John Hawley discussed the proposed budget for capital improvements and city hall construction and potential Initiative 722 impacts.

Councilmembers agreed that Resolution 606/Relating to the Development of an Interlocal Agreement with Lake Forest Park Water District should be advanced to second reading calendar on the December 7, 2000 council agenda.

At 10:55 p.m., Herzog moved to extend adjournment to 11:30 p.m. Sterner seconded. The motion carried 4-2 (Aye--Olstad, Herzog, Goss, Sterner; Nay--Thompson, Armanini).

Thompson moved to authorize the mayor to sign the Northshore Utility District Vehicle Maintenance Agreement following its approval as to form by the city attorney.

Councilmembers agreed that Ordinance 839/Providing for Vacations of Streets and Alleys would remain on the second reading calendar for the December 7, 2000 meeting agenda.

Thompson moved to amend Ordinance 841 as follows:

Page 5, Lines 8-17: "A person who has had a license suspended, denied or revoked may appeal to the City Council from such determination by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 20 days from the date on which such person is given notice of the license fee. The City Council or a committee of the City Council shall, as soon as practicable, fix a time and place for the hearing for such appeal. Notice of the hearing shall be given to the appellant by certified mail at least five days prior to the date of the hearing. The licensee may appear at the hearing and be heard in opposition to such denial, suspension or revocation. The decision of the City Council or its committee shall be announced at the conclusion of the hearing and shall be final, subject only to a writ of certiorari being filed with the King County Superior Court within 14 days following the date of the decision of the City Council or a committee of the City Council Hearing Examiner as provided in Chapter 2.39 of the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code."

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 841/Imposing Requirements for Business License to final action calendar.

Sterner moved to amend Ordinance 841 as follows:

Page 4, Line 35: "...of its officers, directors, agents, owners or employees fails or have failed:..."

Thompson moved to amend Ordinance 842 as follows:

Page 3, line 34: "...date of underpayment until paid.: or..."

Page 4, line 13: "...tax imposed may appeal to the City Council as provided in LFPMC 5.02.100,..."

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 842 to final action calendar.

Armanini moved to amend Ordinance 843 as follows:

Page 2, line 27: "...natural gas, a tax equal to six four percent..."

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 843 to final action calendar.

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 844/Establishing 2001 Property Tax Rate to second reading calendar and final action calendar on the November 30, 2000 special meeting agenda.

Thompson moved to advance Resolution 605/Re-Enacting Fees for Permits and Services to final action calendar.

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 845/Approving CU00-10, Conditional Use Permit with Conditions for Horizon View Park to final action calendar.

At 11:25 p.m., Herzog moved to extend adjournment for 20 minutes or to the end of the meeting, whichever comes first.

Councilmembers discussed the proposed professional services agreement and requested more information.

Olstad moved to table consideration of the professional services agreement for computer support services to the December 7, 2000 council meeting agenda.

• Ordinance 841/Imposing Requirements for Business License
• Ordinance 842/Repealing Chapter 5.04, Adopting New Chapter 5.04, Imposing Business and Occupation Tax
• Ordinance 843/Re-Enacting Utility Tax Increases
• Resolution 605/Re-Enacting Fees for Permits and Services
• Ordinance 845/Approving CU00-10, Conditional Use Permit with Conditions for Horizon View Park

Herzog expressed his interest in either not pursuing the study of the interim city hall property as a community center or limiting the scope of work.

At 11:50 p.m., Thompson moved to extend adjournment for an additional five minutes.

Jacobson discussed the proposed community center study and noted that council consideration of a scope of work and agreement should be scheduled for the December 7, 2000 meeting agenda. He noted that the proposed deadline for completion of the report is March 31, 2001.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 11:58 p.m.

Susan Stine

City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor

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