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; Frank Zenk, Director of Public Services; John Hawley, Finance Director; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk; Evelyn Jahed, Deputy City Clerk

Others present: Five visitors

Mayor Hutchinson called the regular meeting to order at 7:39 p.m.

Mayor Hutchinson reported on issues related to transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to ban the use of diazinon, mental health issues and policies, and the upcoming meeting of the mayors of northend cities.

Cmbr. Thompson noted that the Local Governance Committee will meet on March 29, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. to review the proposed Ordinance 848/Amending LFPMC Chapter 2.22 Volunteer Commission System.

Hutchinson noted that Consent Calendar Item 2, March 15, 2001 Council Study Session Minutes and Item 6, Response to Request for Release of R. Hill Property to Seattle Sewer Utility have been deleted from the agenda. First Reading Calendar Item 1, Ordinance 854/Adopting Sidewalk Program, has also been deleted, and Ordinance 856/City Hall Finance has been added to second reading calendar. He also noted the addition under New Business of a legal matter regarding electric utility rates and discussion of regional transportation issues.

Thompson moved to adopt the agenda as amended. Cmbr. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Lianne Newman, 16715 32^nd Pl. NE, expressed concern regarding enforcement of development regulations at sites where violations have occurred.

Cmbr. Armanini asked that the administration provide an update for council with a copy to Ms. Newman.

Hutchinson introduced Lois DeVore, his nominee to serve on the Human Services Commission. Ms. DeVore described her interests and experience and responded to questions from council.

Environmental Quality Commission Parks and Recreation Commission

Kathy Wade Debra Born

Dave Peterson

Human Services Commission Planning Commission

Anthony Auriemma Sang-Won (Sancho) Cho

Lisbeth Gilbert Rod Sparks

Julie Hungar

Thomas Peterson

Thompson moved to suspend the rules and to excuse the commissioners presented for reappointment from the confirmation review process. Goss seconded.

There was no objection to Armanini’s request that that action be taken on final confirmation at tonight’s meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson moved to reappoint the following commissioners to term ending March 31, 2004:

Environmental Quality Commission Parks and Recreation Commission

Kathy Wade, Position 1 Debra Born, Position 3

Dave Peterson, Position 3

Human Services Commission Planning Commission

Anthony Auriemma, Position 1 Sang-Won (Sancho) Cho, Position 1

Lisbeth Gilbert, Position 3 Rod Sparks, Position 2

Julie Hungar, Position 3

Thomas Peterson, Position 2

Chair Lloyd Skinner presented the annual report for the planning commission. A written report was distributed to council from the human services commission. Victoria Gilleland, chair of the parks and recreation commission provided its annual report.

Thompson moved to adopt the consent calendar as follows:

1. March 8, 2001 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. March 22, 2001 Finance Committee Report covering Warrants No. 38045 through 39124 in the amount of $111,413.39 drawn from the Claims Clearing Fund and Warrants No. 20496 through 20561 in the amount of $113,774.62 drawn from the Payroll Clearing Fund
3. Authorize Mayor to Sign Contract Rate Addendum with Yakima County for Detention
4. Authorize Mayor to Sign Professional Services Agreement with Berryman & Henigar for Building Department Services

Cmbr. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to take item 4, Ordinance 856/City Hall Financing out of order. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Financial consultant Steve Gaidos and Finance Director John Hawley discussed financial issues related to the city hall project. Gaidos responded to questions from council regarding financing options.

Thompson moved to place Ordinance 856/City Hall Financing on final action calendar. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 855/North Rehabilitation Facility Budget Amendment to second reading. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

A ten-minute recess was called for at 9:02 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 9:14 p.m.

Thompson moved to place Ordinance 853/Adding LFPMC 10.10, Prohibiting Inattentive Drive to final action calendar. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Olstad moved to advance authorization of the contract with Lake Forest Park-Shoreline Arts Council to final action calendar. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Olstad noted that recusing himself from council consideration of the agreement with Friends of Third Place Commons because of his position on its board of directors.

In response to a suggestion by Armanini, Cmbr. Sterner moved to amend Exhibit A as follows:

The City of Lake Forest Park will provide up to $7,500 to cover the cost of the programs, speakers and direct costs associated with such programs and speakers activities in Third Place Commons sponsored and scheduled by Friends of Third Place as outlined in their letter dated January 11, 2001 attached.

In response to a question from Thompson, City Attorney Ruark said the agreement is program-related, and funds are not provided directly to Third Place Commons.

In response to a question from Thompson, City Administrator Jacobson said that the direct costs referred to in the agreement does not include salary costs for administration.

Herzog moved to advance authorization of the agreement with Friends of Third Place Commons to final action calendar.

Armanini moved to adopt Ordinance 856/City Hall Financing. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to adopt Ordinance 853/Adding LFPMC 10.10, Prohibiting Inattentive Driving. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Contract with Lake Forest Park-Shoreline Arts Council. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to authorize the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Friends of Third Place Commons. Sterner seconded. The motion carried with 6 votes (Olstad recused).

Kiest reported on his meeting with Metropolitan King County Councilmember Fimia regarding future support for the juvenile intervention program. He also reported on the Regional Policy Committee’s role in the solid waste comprehensive plan process and noted the comment periods for cities.

Thompson announced the meeting of the local governance committee will be held on March 29, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.

Thompson discussed the proposed agenda for the April 7, 2001 council retreat. Armanini encouraged staff to make council aware of any emerging issues to be considered in the development of the council workplan.

Jacobson noted that the state of emergency remains in effect, and he reported that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) indicated that the north end has reported the second highest number of claims.

After some discussion, Thompson moved to authorize offering the Lyon Creek Waterfront Property for rent at $1,000 per month along with the caretaker responsibilities. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

City Attorney Mike Ruark noted that the issue of costs for street lights was raised during the electric utility franchise negotiations with the City of Seattle. He noted that the state auditor has indicated that Seattle City Light does not have the authority to build the cost of street lighting into its rates, and he noted that some legal issues have been raised. He noted the option of joining the lawsuit as a plaintiff or becoming a defendant.

Sterner moved to authorize the city to enter as a plaintiff in the lawsuit described by the city attorney. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Herzog noted that he would attend the March 29, 2001 Puget Sound Regional Council meeting.

Thompson moved that the city’s flag be flown at half-mast in honor of former Washington State Representative Grace Cole who passed away on March 17, 2001. Kiest seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Jacobson said that the open house at the new Woodinville city hall is March 31, 2001. The city of Bothell’s new public safety building open house is scheduled for April 7, 2001.

Jacobson discussed issues related to possible acquisition of the Seattle sewer system within Lake Forest Park and the analysis of water sewer rates from Finance Director Hawley. Jacobson also reported on issues related to Shoreline Water District and Lake Forest Park Water District.

Armanini suggested that a running list recapping the benefits and pitfalls identified in the discussions related to acquisition would be helpful for council review prior to a decision.

Councilmembers noted the complexity of the information provided regarding the proposed legislation. Councilmembers agreed to authorize the Mayor to seek representation on behalf of the city on any group formed related to regional transportation.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:34 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor