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

Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Doug Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney; Frank Zenk, Director for Public Services; Ty Peterson, City Planner; Sarah Phillips, Government and Community Affairs; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Three visitors

Mayor David Hutchinson called the council study session meeting to order at 7:41 p.m.

Mayor Hutchinson welcomed Cole Reynolds, a star rank scout with Boy Scout Troop 151. Reynolds said he lives in Sheridan Beach and attends Shorecrest High School. He said he is working on the citizenship requirement for his Eagle Scout badge. Reynolds introduced his mother to the mayor and council.

By consensus, Council adopted the agenda as proposed.

Hutchinson welcomed Larry Wade of Hammond, Collier & Wade - Livingstone, the city’s engineering firm.

City Attorney Mike Ruark reviewed issues related to special utility districts serving city residents. Ruark reported on discussions involving Ronald (formerly Shoreline) Wastewater Management District and Seattle Sewer Utility regarding the portion of the Seattle sewer system currently serving Shoreline and Lake Forest Park residents. Ruark noted that Seattle requires conclusion by December 31, 2001. He noted that the city entered into a cost sharing contract with Ronald Wastewater Management District that preserves the city’s options until March 28, 2001.

Wade provided information on the status of the engineering study of the facilities associated with the Seattle sewer system serving Lake Forest Park residents. He reviewed recommended improvements and other costs associated with operation.

Councilmembers discussed Seattle rates and financial implications of a potential change in ownership.

Wade discussed Lake Forest Park Water District facilities and Shoreline Water District facilities serving Lake Forest Park residents. Councilmembers discussed potential actions by other cities regarding relationship to special districts, potential compatibility between existing systems, and potential costs related to staffing and improvements.

Cmbr. Thompson moved to request a six-month extension of the cost sharing contract with Ronald Wastewater Management District. Cmbr. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

A five-minute recess was called for at 9:30 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 9:35 p.m.

City Administrator Jacobson noted that information is being gathered and a report will be made in the near future regarding the status of existing sidewalks and needed improvements. He noted that a sidewalk ordinance would be proposed for council consideration also.

City Planner Ty Peterson discussed issues related to scheduling hearings before the hearing examiner and the proposed flexible schedule based on the response received to various notices. There was no objection from the council to Peterson’s suggestion that the flexible schedule could be tested to see if it met the needs of the community, and changes could be made if needed.

Jacobson reported on the status of the search for a caretaker/renter for the Lyon Creek property, needed roof repairs and the planting plan following demolition of an outbuilding.

Councilmembers agreed that the caretaker position should be re-advertised at a lower rate, that minimal repairs should be made to the roof, and that the plantings should be done following the demolition.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

Susan Stine

City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor

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