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

Staff Present: Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney, Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; John Hawley, Finance Director; Frank Zenk, Director of Public Services; Glenn Akramoff, Public Works Supervisor; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk; Evelyn Jahed, Deputy City Clerk, Heidi Dunlap, Accountant; Scott Walker, Public Works Department; Mike Bariekman, Public Works Department; Jennifer Kuczenski, Information Systems Technician

Others present: 17 visitors

Mayor pro tempore Dwight Thompson called the regular meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.

Public Works Supervisor Glenn Akramoff, introduced two new members of the Public Works Department, Scott Walker and Mike Bariekman.

City Administrator Doug Jacobson introduced two new members of the Finance Department--Heidi Dunlap, Accountant and Jenny Kuczenski, Information Systems Technician.

A brief recess was taken at 7:35 p.m. to welcome new staff members to the city.

The meeting was resumed at 7:48 p.m.

Thompson requested that second reading calendar Item 3 regarding transit lane use restrictions be taken out of order following citizen comments. Cmbr. Armanini requested that Ms. Christine Oliver be allowed to give her presentation regarding Lake Forest Park Elementary School playground equipment upon her arrival at tonight’s meeting. With the consent of the council, the agenda was adopted as amended.

Ros Bird, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, shared schedules for the June 23-24 Shoreline Arts Festival and Concerts in the Park.

Authorize Mayor To Draft Agreement Regarding Transit Lane Use Restriction.

City Administrator Doug Jacobson stated that King County METRO has expressed interest in expanding use of the Bothell Way Northeast transit lane. He noted that the council is being asked to authorize the mayor to draft an agreement increasing transit lane use for council consideration.

King County METRO Supervisor of Capital Programs Ellen Bevington introduced Senior Environmental Planner Paul Leland and Senior Project Manager Franco Fernandes of King County METRO and presented the County’s proposal for expanded use of the Bothell Way Northeast transit lane. Bevington noted that the requested change would make the north- and south-bound lanes consistent in hours of use. The change would represent travel time savings for transit users and would allow buses to operate more reliably on schedule.

In response to a question from Cmbr. Sterner, Bevington said they would be willing to do a trial period to test the impacts of the requested change.

In response to questions from Cmbr. Goss, Bevington noted that there is no proposal for use of the lane for general purpose high capacity vehicles. Bevington and Leland discussed METRO’s emphasis on use of the cleanest technology and fuels and issues related to noise levels in response to Goss’s comments regarding air pollution and noise.

Olstad moved to authorize the mayor to draft an agreement regarding transit lane use restrictions. Thompson seconded.

The maker and seconder of the motion agreed to a friendly amendment from Cmbr. Armanini adding language regarding the inclusion of a six-month pilot program.

The maker and seconder of the motion accepted a friendly amendment from Cmbr. Goss adding language regarding the inclusion of improved signage to address safety concerns.

Christine Oliver thanked council members for the opportunity to speak to them regarding the playground renovation project at the Lake Forest Park Elementary School. She described the history of the project and noted that fundraising efforts have brought in over $22,000. Oliver requested that the city consider becoming a partner with them to complete this project by providing matching funds.

Liz Moehrke, Sarah Moehrke, Kelly Chudler and Rosemary White spoke in favor of the playground renovation project and the request for matching funds.

In response to a question from Cmbr. Olstad, Oliver noted that the school district would contribute to the project by removing the old playground equipment.

Cmbr. Armanini reported that State Senator Darlene Fairley informed her that she has earmarked $25,000 in the proposed state budget for this project.

Cmbr. Kiest expressed support for the project. In response to questions from Kiest, Jacobson and Oliver discussed how the purchase of equipment and funds might be disbursed.

Cmbr. Sterner said that this project is long overdue. He believes that the project should be done, and it represents a great partnership opportunity for the city.

An update of the project and funding will be provided for the council at the June 28, 2001 meeting.

A 10-minute recess was taken at 9:05 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 9:13 p.m.

Armanini requested that staff review Warrant 39470 to Al Cox Signs for proper budget identification.

Armanini moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:

1. May 17, 2001 Council Study Session Minutes
2. May 24, 2001 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
3. June 14, 2001 Finance Committee Report covering Warrants No. 39466 through 39554 drawn from the Claims Clearing Fund in the amount of $302,297.86 and Warrants No. 20833 through 20909 drawn from the Payroll Clearing Fund in the amount of $ 147,103.43.
4. Authorize Disbursement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds

With the consent of the council, Resolution 624/Adopting Street Lighting Policies was advanced to second reading calendar.

Director of Public Services Frank Zenk reported on his contact with Mr. Robert Robeson in response to Robeson’s letter to councilmembers regarding street lighting.

There being no objection, Resolution 625/Adopting Reimbursement Agreement for Develop Sewer Extensions was advanced to second reading calendar.

Following a brief review of the amendment process, councilmembers agreed that Resolution 613/Adopting Commissioner’s Manual would remain on second reading and final action calendars for the June 28, 2001 agenda.

In response to questions from councilmembers, City Attorney Ruark reviewed the proposed sewer developer extension manual and its relationship to the previously adopted sanitary sewer comprehensive plan.

Armanini moved to amend the Development Guidelines and Standards for Developer Sewer Extensions, Page 34, G.P.-1 Definitions, (f): "City." The CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK, its agents and its employees.

In response to a suggestion from Ruark, Thompson moved to amend the Development Guidelines and Standards for Developer Sewer Extensions, striking Pages 1-15 and correcting the table of contents. Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Councilmembers agreed that Resolution 618 would remain on second reading for the June 28, 2001 agenda.

Herzog moved to amend Resolution 623/Supporting Diversity and Multiculturalism, at the fourth Whereas:

"WHEREAS, Lake Forest Park has zero tolerance for any criminal activity including any that is motivated by hate or intolerance."

Goss seconded. Following discussion, the motion carried 5-2 (Aye - Olstad, Herzog, Kiest, Goss, Sterner; Nay - Armanini, Thompson.

Kiest moved to amend Resolution 623, Section 1, as follows:

"The City of Lake Forest Park wishes to expresses its commitment...."

Armanini moved to amend Resolution 623, at the first Whereas:

"WHEREAS, the city of Lake Forest Park is becoming an increasingly a diverse..."

Kiest moved to adopt Resolution 624/Adopting Street Lighting Policies. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Kiest moved to adopt Resolution 625/Adopting Reimbursement Agreement for Developer Sewer Extensions. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Kiest reported on a United Way analysis of reductions in community services. He also provided information from the Suburban Cities Association regarding strategic planning focus groups. He noted that Mayor Hutchinson had won election as vice president of the Suburban Cities Association.

Herzog reported on the June 12, 2001 regional meeting held in Kenmore regarding the transit circulator system and noted that Olstad and Jacobson also attended.

Jacobson said the project remains on schedule with substantial completion anticipated by December 16, 2001.

Discussion followed regarding furnishings for the council chambers, the move-in and meeting schedule for December. Jacobson said more information will be shared at the August study session meeting.

There was no objection to Kiest’s request to be excused from the June 28, 2001 council meeting.

At 10:45 p.m., Thompson requested a five-minute executive session on potential litigation. Those not required to remain for the executive session exited the council chambers at this time.

The meeting was recessed to executive session at 10:51 p.m. for approximately five minutes for discussion of potential litigation.

At 10:56 p.m., the executive session was extended for an additional five minutes to continue the discussion regarding potential litigation.

The regular meeting was resumed at 11:01 p.m.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 11:02 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

Dwight A. Thompson, Mayor pro tempore