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

Councilmember excused: Alan Kiest

Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Ty Peterson, City Planner; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Six visitors

Mayor Hutchinson called the council study session meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.

Hutchinson requested the addition of Citizens Comments to the agenda. Cmbr. Armanini requested the addition of Council Reports to the agenda.

There being no objection, the agenda was adopted as amended.

Mayor Hutchinson welcomed Brian O’Connor of Scout Troop 348 to the meeting. O’Connor introduced his mother to the council and said he is working on his citizenship and community badge.

City Planner Ty Peterson introduced Dr. Rocky Piro, principal planner for Puget Sound Regional Council.

Piro reported on aspects of PRSC’s proposed Destination 2030 plan. He discussed PRSC’s process in preparing the plan and noted various influences affecting growth and funding for regional projects. He noted that land use issues were considered as part of the growth strategies discussion.

In response to questions from Cmbr. Armanini, Piro noted that mapping in the current document is simplified and does not accurately show information related to the Bothell Way transit lane and the potential non-motorized transportation route. Piro noted that the technical document provides the correct and more detailed information.

In response to questions from councilmembers, Piro discussed the challenge of long-range planning in a rapidly changing region and the impact of federal, state and county planning cycle requirements. He discussed issues related to development and transit options for designated urban centers.

Piro encouraged the city’s elected officials to participate in the May 24 PSRC General Assembly at which the proposed Destination 2030 plan will be considered.

Hutchinson noted that the community center study is not complete, but some issues related to the future ownership of the interim city hall property are becoming clearer.

Cmbr. Sterner noted that an excellent group of volunteers have been working with the city regarding this issue and seem to be reaching the conclusion that the interim city hall property may simply be the wrong place for a future community center. He noted that service providers have indicated that they are not interested in providing programs at the ICH location.

Councilmembers discussed issues related to community involvement in the decision process and the council’s fiduciary responsibility regarding the possible sale of the property.

Cmbr. Armanini moved that the May 24, 2001 council meeting agenda include a motion to authorize the mayor to engage an appraiser for determination of the value of the interim city hall property. Cmbr. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

A 10-minute recess was called for at 8:45 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 8:55 p.m.

Cmbr. Armanini noted that the council must take action on the proposed applications because the deadline for submittal is May 23, 2001.

Government and Community Affairs Coordinator Sarah Phillips reviewed aspects of the proposed Horizon View Woodland (formerly referred to as the Keyhole Property) application and noted that private donations have been made in support of acquisition of the property.

Phillips reviewed information regarding the Grace Cole Memorial Nature Preserve (formerly known as the Hillside Property) and noted assessed values for properties considered for acquisition. She noted that no agreement had been made with the owners regarding price.

Finance Director John Hawley reviewed information regarding the use of real estate excise tax (REET) funds and related financial issues and impacts.

Sterner moved to authorize the submittal of the grant application for the Grace Cole Memorial Nature Preserve for conservation futures funds.

Councilmembers discussed aspects of the application process. Cmbr. Herzog complimented the work of Phillips and the Stewardship Foundation volunteers for their work on the application and shared some concerns regarding potential matching fund sources and acquisition cost estimates that differ from those used in discussions of the failed parks bond.

Cmbr. Olstad moved to authorize the submittal of the grant application for the Horizon View Woodland for conservation futures funds.

Councilmembers discussed various aspects of the application process and the potential impact of submitting two applications for conservation futures funds.

Jackie Gardner, 5111 NE 201^st Pl., discussed issues related to reaching a possible acquisition price for the property in response to questions and comments from the councilmembers.

Sterner stated that he believes this property fits with the park system concept that was discussed as part of the park bond ballot measure.

Armanini reported that she chaired a council committee that included Cmbrs. Goss and Olstad to hear public comment on the Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) application of David Peterson on behalf of eight property owners. The committee unanimously approved the application.

Thompson reported on his attendance at a community meeting in Sheridan Heights to discuss the recent vandalism incident.

Councilmembers discussed aspects of the report presented by Dr. Rocky Piro of the Puget Sound Regional Council. Councilmembers selected Cmbrs. Herzog and Goss as potential representatives at the May 24 General Assembly.

Herzog reported on the meeting of the SeaShore Transportation Forum and the discussion of the 307 bus route. Councilmembers discussed the impact of the city’s position on the Destination 2030 plan.

Goss stated that councilmembers are being asked to think about and participate in planning for the future of the region.

Herzog moved that the City take the position of not endorsing the proposed PSRC Destination 2030 Plan. Armanini seconded. The motion carried 4-2 (Aye—Olstad, Herzog, Armanini, Sterner; Nay—Goss, Thompson.

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

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor