Councilmembers present: Alan Kiest, Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson, Mary Jane Goss, Nate Herzog, Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner

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; Ty Peterson, City Planner; Susan Stine, City Clerk; Evelyn Jahed, Deputy City Clerk

Others present: 11 visitors

Mayor Hutchinson opened the public hearing on Ordinance 840/Comprehensive Plan Technical Amendments with a quorum present (Cmbrs. Kiest, Herzog, Olstad, Sterner) at 7:16 p.m.

There being no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.

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

Hutchinson reported on his activities and various topics of interest.

Cmbr. Goss requested discussion of the SeaShore Transportation Forum be added under new business.

Cmbr. Thompson requested that discussion on a policy for scheduling hearings also be added under new business.

Thompson moved adoption of the agenda as amended.

Anne Stadler, 18468 47^th Pl. NE, and Liz Gorman, 17841 29^th Ave NE, representing Friends of Third Place Commons, noted the letter distributed to council requesting support of the Parks and Recreation’s budget request in the amount of $10,000.

Discussion followed regarding various aspects of the operation of Third Place Commons.

Mamie Bolender, 16730 32^nd Pl. NE, noted that she had attended the public hearing on the Petrie property but would have preferred that it be scheduled at a time when other interested citizens could attend. She urged council to consider policies for scheduling evening hearings for land use issues.

Anthony Auriemma shared his background and interest in serving the Lake Forest Park community as a Human Services Commission member. In response to questions from councilmembers, he stated he would like to be involved in community activities and to obtain some experience in politics and government administration. Final confirmation will be on January 11, 2001 regular council meeting.

Thompson moved to delay the confirmation of Mark Vanderveen to the January 11, 2001 regular council meeting.

Armanini moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:

1. Authorization for Disbursement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds

City Planner Ty Peterson discussed the proposed technical amendments. He noted the new sub-area planning policy will require a framework and guidelines for review. In response to questions from council, Peterson explained the amendments as outlined in his memorandum.

Olstad moved to advance Ordinance 840/Comprehensive Plan Technical Amendments to final action.

A five-minute recess was taken at 9:00 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 9:18 p.m.

Kiest moved to advance Resolution 610/Protecting 2001 Property Tax Levy Capacity for 2002 to second reading calendar tonight.

Thompson moved to amend the proposed 2001 budget as follows:

• Other Community Events--add $7,500 $2,500 $10,000

Discussion followed regarding the proposed amendment and the funding process for various community events.

Olstad noted that at the advice of the city attorney, he will recuse himself from voting since he is a board member of Friends of Third Place Commons.

Thompson moved to amend the proposed 2001 budget as follows:

• City Hall Construction Fund +$61,560

Jacobson said that the classification review of the computer support position established a rate of $27 per hour.

Olstad moved to accept the inclusion of a .030 FTE position for computer technician for the year 2001 in the amount of $25,000.

Discussion followed regarding the proposed rate, the rate determined by the classification review, the salary survey information and the rate paid to the current vendor for computer support.

Kiest moved to amend the proposed 2001 budget as follows:

Page 1, line 2: "...the hiring of a 0.30 FTE position for 2001 at a cost of $25,000 $18,731. This position would be paid $40 $27 per hour plus approximately 11% benefits and would provide the City up to 625 hours of service, three times the level of service that can be provided by our current contract services for the same cost."

Thompson seconded.

Councilmembers discussed the city’s functional job analysis system, the impact of part-time status on the position and its benefits and the current labor market.

A five-minute recess was called for at 10:38 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 10:53 p.m.

"...the hiring of a 0.30 0.40 FTE position for 2001 at a cost of $25,000 $18,731 $25,000."

Thompson moved to amend the motion by the addition of a proviso as follows:

Kiest seconded. The motion to amend carried unanimously.

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 846/Adopted Budget to final action calendar.

There was no objection when Herzog requested that the meeting be extended beyond the 11:00 p.m. adjournment.

Resolution 607/Adopting Rules of Procedure for Administrative Appeals

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 607/Adopting Rules of Procedure for Administrative Appeals.

Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 608/Establishing Fees for Permits and Services for 2001.

Kiest moved to amend Resolution 610 as follows:

Page 1, line 16: "...City Council adopted an annual property tax ordinance..."

Kiest moved to amend as follows:

Page 1, line 44: "..lawfully adopted in the year 2000 for the Year 2001 property tax; that is, ..."

Armanini moved to amend as follows:

Page 1, Line 26 (insert): "WHEREAS, the City anticipates the need to respond to financial impacts of voter approved initiatives as well as unfunded mandates from the state and federal government; and...."

Kiest moved to adopt Resolution 610/Protecting 2001 Property Tax Levy Capacity for 2002 as amended.

Following further discussion, the motion carried 6-1 (Aye - Kiest, Armanini, Thompson, Goss, Sterner, Olstad; Nay - Herzog).

Armanini moved to adopt Ordinance 846/Adopting Year 2001 Budget.

Armanini moved to cancel the December 21, 2000 council meeting.

Olstad moved to adopt Ordinance 840/Comprehensive Plan Technical Amendments.

Councilmembers requested that staff prepare a policy paper regarding scheduling hearings for council consideration at the February 15, 2001 council study session.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 11:38 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor