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

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; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Six visitors

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

Boy Scouts Kevin King and Peter Bonato were welcomed to the meeting by councilmembers and staff.

Hutchinson opened the public hearing on the proposed 2001 property tax levy and the proposed 2001 budget at 7:37 p.m. The public hearing had been continued to November 30, 2000 at the November 16, 2000 meeting.

The following citizens spoke in favor of approving the contract with Beckwith Consulting Group for the community center study:

• Debra Born, 3715 NE 162^nd
• Jodi Waltier, 4028 NE 184^th
• Mamie Bolender, 16730 32 Pl. NE
• Raj Manhas, 4016 NE 204^th St.

There being no further comments, the public hearing on the proposed 2001 property tax levy and the proposed 2001 budget was closed at 7:51 p.m.

Hutchinson reported on his involvement in the Shorecrest High School accreditation self-study, issues related to city boards and commissions, and the recent staff recognition award to Deb Milan. He thanked Mayor pro tempore Dwight Thompson for representing the city at the dedication of the new elevator at the Shoreline Historical Museum, and Cmbr. Alan Kiest for his participation at the Animal Acres Park celebration.

City Administrator Doug Jacobson reported on ongoing legal issues related to Initiative 722.

Cmbr. Thompson noted that the agenda should correctly show Ordinance 846/Adopting Year 2001 Budget on the second reading calendar.

Cmbr. Armanini moved to amend the agenda as proposed.

Armanini moved adoption of the agenda as amended.

Thompson moved to adopt the consent calendar as follows:

• November 30, 2000 Finance Committee Report covering Warrants No. 38341 through 38422 in the amount of $432,555.32 drawn from the Claims Fund and Warrants No. 19935 through 2000 in the amount of $113,977.96 drawn from the Payroll Fund.

Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved that the council budget committee recommended amendments to the Year 2001 budget be accepted as the council working document for discussion.

Thompson moved to amend the proposed 2001 budget as follows:

Public Safety - reduce increased ammunition costs -$1,000

Discussion followed on various proposed expenditures.

Armanini moved to amend the proposed 2001 budget as follows:

Parks and Recreation - Restore funds for Friends of Third Place Common +$5,000

Armanini recommended that funds would not be released until programs are approved. Discussion followed.

Councilmembers discussed various issues related to the proposed 2001 budget including budget provisos, marine patrol, Shoreline Historical Museum, and community events.

Thompson moved that Ordinance 846/Adopting Year 2001 Budget remain on the December 7, 2000 council meeting agenda second reading calendar.

Thompson moved to amend Ordinance 844/Establishing 2001 Property Tax Rate to include the current information from the King County Assessor as follows:

Page 1, Line 19 and 20: "...plus increases of $44,798 (2.00%)$50,061 (2%)..."

Page 1, Line 25: "...a levy rate of $1.8108 $1.8149 per thousand..."

Cmbr. Sterner moved adoption of Ordinance 844/Establishing 2001 Property Tax Rate.

Olstad moved to adjourn at 9:22 p.m.

Susan Stine

City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor