Councilmembers present: Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson, Mary Jane Goss, Nate Herzog, Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner (7:42 pm)

Councilmember excused: Alan Kiest

Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney; Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; Frank Zenk, Director of Public Services; Ty Peterson, City Planner; Glenn Akramoff, Public Works Supervisor; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk; Evelyn Jahed, Deputy City Clerk

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

Mayor Hutchinson reported on various topics of interest including meetings with Suburban Cities Association, Library Committee and Lake Forest Park Water District.

Cmbr. Thompson requested that an executive session for discussion of legal matters involving real estate be added to the agenda.

Cmbr. Olstad moved to adopt the agenda as amended. Cmbr. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:

1. May 10, 2001 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. May 24, 2001 Finance Committee Report covering Warrant Nos. 39384 through 39465 in the amount of $232,638.56 drawn from the Claims Clearing Fund and Warrant Nos. 20768 through 20832 in the amount of $113,845.09 drawn from the Payroll Clearing Fund.

With the consent of the Council, Resolution 618 - Adopting Sanitary Sewer Developer Extension Manual will advance to second reading calendar at the June 14, 2001 regular council meeting.

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 858 - Amending LFPMC 1.08 Relating to Public Records to final action calendar. Cmbr. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to amend the fee schedule as follows:

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Thompson stated that since the fee schedule is being amended, the fee for real estate signs should also be changed. He suggested charging an annual fee for an open house sign permit.

After some discussion, Thompson moved that the fee schedule be amended to add an annual open house sign permit for $100. Armanini seconded.

In response to a suggestion from Cmbr. Sterner, the maker and seconder of the motion accepted a friendly amendment to include "individual agent" in the motion and agreed that the annual permit will be nontransferable.

Herzog moved to advance Resolution 622 - Amending Fee Schedule as amended to final action calendar. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved that Resolution 613 - Adopting Commissioner’s Manual be placed on second reading and final action calendar at the June 14, 2001 regular council meeting. Cmbr. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Public Works Supervisor Glenn Akramoff distributed a site plan and timeline for the proposed public works yard facility development process.

Director of Public Services Frank Zenk, discussed proposed use of the property and responded to questions from councilmembers. Further discussion ensued on the topics of buffer encroachment and a detention pond.

Armanini stated that she would like to be involved in meetings with the neighbors when they are scheduled.

Herzog moved to authorize the mayor to proceed with the Walters property public works yard studies. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Olstad moved to authorize the mayor to proceed with the appraisal for determination of value of the interim city hall property. Thompson seconded.

In response to Sterner, Jacobson discussed the rates for appraisal services.

Thompson moved to adopt Ordinance 858 - Amending LFPMC 1.08 Relating to Public Records and Resolution 622 - Amending Fee Schedule.

Councilmembers Sterner and Herzog reported on the transportation meeting held in Everett involving both King and Snohomish County elected officials.

Goss reported on various ideas being proposed for the Picnic in the Park celebration. Ideas discussed included a scooter challenge for mayors and a kid’s parade.

Jacobson noted the city hall project remains on schedule and the footings have been poured. He will meet with the building official and fire marshal to discuss a change order for firewalls and for other systems not required due to the requirement of a sprinkler system. In response to Olstad, Jacobson discussed water service issues for the building.

Government and Community Relations Coordinator Sarah Phillips said photographs of the building will be taken everyday and will be posted on the website.

Jacobson discussed the King County budget process and the proposed cuts anticipated. He reported on county jail costs to the city and related issues.

In response to a question from Hutchinson, Cmbrs. Armanini and Olstad will serve as voting members at the Association of Washington Cities business meeting.

Director of Public Services Frank Zenk distributed information on street lighting and said this is scheduled to be on the June 14, 2001 council meeting agenda for discussion. In response to questions from council, Zenk discussed costs and current location of various streetlights.

Councilmembers applauded the public works team for their great work on the corner of NE 193^rd Street and 55^th Avenue NE.

At 9 p.m., Hutchinson said the next item on the agenda is an executive session to discuss legal matters for approximately 20 minutes. Those not required to remain for the executive session exited the Council chambers at this time.

A five-minute recess was called for at 9:01 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 9:06 p.m.

The meeting was recessed to executive session at 9:07 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes for discussion of legal matters involving real estate.

The executive session was extended at 9:30 p.m. for an additional 20 minutes.

The regular meeting was resumed at 9:47 p.m.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor