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

Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor, Michael Ruark, City Attorney, Frank Zenk, Director of Public Services; Ty Peterson, City Planner; Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; Tony Matthews, Sergeant; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk; Evelyn Jahed, Deputy City Clerk

Others present: Five visitors

Mayor David Hutchinson called the regular meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.

Chief Dennis Peterson and Sgt. Tony Matthews presented a plaque to Candice Johns-Musolf and Howard Musolf, the owners of Suburb Services, in appreciation of their support and continued service of the police patrol fleet.

Sgt. Matthews presented a plaque to Daniel Roupe of Group Four Inc. for his contribution of laptop computer accessories for the police department.

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

Cmbr. Armanini requested Item 4/Authorize Mayor to Sign Contract with Olympic Environmental Resources for Recycling Events be pulled and placed under second reading calendar.

Regarding Item 6, Authorize Mayor to Sign Contract with Measurement Research Corporation of Pavement Management, Cmbrs. Sterner and Olstad requested correction of typographical errors on Page 3.

Regarding Item 7, Authorize Mayor to Sign/Contract with North Rehabilitation Facility for Landscape Maintenance Services, Public Services Director Zenk discussed budgetary implications in response to questions from Armanini. Armanini suggested language noting that payment for these services would be made from the appropriate fund.

Armanini suggested adding the following to Exhibit B, Site Locations (City of Lake Forest Park):

10. Blue Heron Park Identified planting beds and grounds

11. Horizon View Park Identified planting beds and grounds

12. Animal Acres Park Identified planting beds and grounds

Regarding Item 8, Authorize Mayor to Sign Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and Shared Small Works Roster, Sterner noted that Resolution 559 should be revised to reflect the change in advertising requirements.

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

Mayor Hutchinson introduced Mary Ortega, his nominee for the Public Safety Commission, Position 6, term ending 3/31/2002. Ortega provided information on her background and interests and responded to questions from the council.

Cmbr. Herzog requested to pull Item 1, February 8, 2001 Council Regular Meeting Minutes.

Herzog moved to excuse the absence of Cmbrs. Thompson and Armanini at the February 8, 2001 Council meeting. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson moved adoption of the consent calendar as amended as follows:

1. February 8, 2001 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. February 22, 2001 Finance Committee Report covering Warrants No. 38877 through 38971 in the amount of $166,727.40 drawn from the Claims Clearing Fund and Warrants No. 20363 through 20424 in the amount of $108,884.49 drawn from the Payroll Clearing Fund.
3. Authorize Mayor to Sign Contract Amendment for Municipal Court Judge Portnoy
4. Authorize Mayor to Sign Contract with Measurement Research Corporation for Pavement Management
5. Authorize Mayor to Sign Contract with North Rehabilitation Facility for Landscape Maintenance Services
6. Authorize Mayor to Sign Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and Shared Small Works Roster

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 850/Amending LFPMC 18.66 Relating to Non-Conforming Signs, Ordinance 851/Repealing LFPMC 15.12 Signage and Ordinance 852/Repealing LFPMC 3.44 Small Works Roster to second reading calendar.

In response to questions from Councilmembers, City Planner Ty Peterson discussed the staff work required for the issuance of a Level II Tree Removal permit, various permit fee issues and the potential for simultaneous inspections for separate permits.

Armanini moved to amend the fee schedule as follows:

Level II Tree Removal Permit $250.00 $200 plus $25 per tree.

Thompson moved to amend Tree Removal Permit Level II as follows: $250.00 $100.00.

Thompson said he recommends that the fee be set at $100.00 for this year. The amount can be adjusted during the development of the 2002 budget if this year’s experience indicates that it is warranted.

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 614/Amending Fee Schedule to Enact Ordinance 800 Requirements as amended.

Armanini moved to advance Ordinance 849/Amending LFPMC 5.30 Relating to Adult Entertainment Licensing to final action calendar.

Following discussion, councilmembers agreed to hold over the contract with Olympic Environmental Resources to the March 8, 2001 council meeting so that staff member Tema Nesoff could provide more information.

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 850/Amending LFPMC 18.66 Relating to Non-Conforming Signs to final action calendar. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to advance Ordinance 851/Repealing LFPMC 15.12 Signage to final action calendar. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to advance Ordinance 852/Repealing LFPMC 3.44 Small Works Roster to final action. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

A five-minute recess was taken at 8:51 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 9:05 p.m.

Community and Government Affairs Coordinator Sarah Phillips discussed the volunteer commission system and the development of the proposed ordinance and commissioner’s manual.

Councilmembers reviewed and commented on Ordinance 848/Amending LFPMC Chapter 2.22 Volunteer Commission System and Resolution 613/Adopting Commissioner’s Manual to provide the Local Government Committee a context for their work on the documents.

Thompson moved Ordinance 848/Amending LFPMC Chapter 2.22 Volunteer Commission System and Resolution 613/Adopting Commissioner’s Manual to the Local Government Committee.

Thompson moved adoption of the following:

1. Ordinance 849/Amending LFPMC 5.30 Relating to Adult Entertainment Licensing
2. Ordinance 850/Amending LFPMC 18.66 Relating to Non-Conforming Signs
3. Ordinance 851/Repealing LFPMC 15.12 Signage
4. Ordinance 852/Repealing LFPMC 3.44 Small Works Roster

Armanini noted the memorandum from the Council Rules Committee regarding committee assignments.

In response to a question from Armanini, councilmembers tentatively agreed to schedule a half-day retreat on Saturday, March 31.

Herzog noted that he met with Enterprise reporters Shannon Sessions and Shannon Middleton. Middleton has been hired to cover Lake Forest Park.

Herzog noted that he and Cmbr. Goss attended the February 21, 2001 meeting of the SeaShore Transportation Forum. Sound Transit Phase II was discussed.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor

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