Councilmembers present: Alan Kiest, Mary Jane Goss (7:45 p.m.), Nate Herzog, Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner

Councilmembers excused: Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson

Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Doug Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney; Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; Scott Drown, Police Commander; Sarah Phillips, Government and Community Affairs; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Beratta Gomillion, Executive Director/Center for Human Services

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

Hutchinson reported on his activities and various issues of interest to the council.

Cmbr. Kiest requested that Northend Human Services Coalition be added to the agenda as a discussion item under new business.

City Administrator Jacobson requested that the new business item, Lyon Creek Property Caretaker, be removed from the agenda and scheduled for the February 15, 2001 study session.

Cmbr. Herzog moved adoption of the agenda as amended. Cmbr. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Kiest moved approval of the consent calendar as follows:

1. January 25, 2001 Council Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Minutes
2. February 8, 2001 Finance Committee Report covering Warrant Nos. 38811 through 38876 in the amount of $103,210.20 drawn from the Claims Fund and Warrant Nos. 20293 through 20362 in the amount of $139,274.79 drawn from the Payroll Fund
3. Authorize Mayor to Sign/Agreement with Chelan County for Detention
4. Authorize Mayor to Sign/Agreement Addendum with Yakima County for Detention 2001
5. Resolution 615/Adopting Juvenile Intervention Program and Agreements

Center for Human Services Executive Director Beratta Gomillion expressed her appreciation for the support of the council and the work of Commander Drown on the Juvenile Intervention Program.

There was no objection to Kiest’s request that Ordinance 848/Amending LFPMC Chapter 2.22 Volunteer Commission System and Resolution 613/Adopting Commissioner’s Manual remain on first reading until the February 22, 2001 agenda due to the absence of Cmbr. Dwight Thompson.

Following a brief discussion, council agreed to hold Resolution 614/Amending Fee Schedule to Enact Ordinance 800 Requirements until the February 22, 2001 agenda and requested additional information from staff.

City Attorney Ruark discussed issues related to the proposed ordinance and noted that he is preparing additional amendments for council consideration. Council agreed that Ordinance 849/Amending LFPMC 5.30 Relating to Adult Entertainment Licensing should advance to the February 22, 2001 second reading calendar.

Olstad moved to advance Ordinance 847/Granting Telecommunications Franchise to McLeodUSA to final action calendar. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Kiest moved adoption of Ordinance 847/Granting Telecommunications Franchise to McLeodUSA. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Goss reported on the status of the SeaShore Transportation Forum agreement, and Cmbr. Herzog explained the proposal before the Forum to change from action by consensus to action by vote. Council discussed the potential impact of the proposed change and expressed appreciation to Cmbrs. Goss and Herzog for representing the city’s interests on the Forum.

Hutchinson noted that councilmembers have received copies of the final approved 2001 budget book, and councilmembers expressed their appreciation for the work of Finance Director John Hawley.

Kiest moved to authorize the mayor to enter into discussions to develop a Northend Human Services Coalition or similar body and to report progress to the council. Herzog seconded.

Kiest noted the need for a regional voice on human services issues and discussed the financial impact of localizing programs and services.

City Administrator noted passage of the February 2, 2001 ballot measure regarding extension of Northshore Fire District’s benefit charge.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Susan Stine

City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor

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