Councilmembers present: Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson, Mary Jane Goss, (7:40 p.m.) Nate Herzog, Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner

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; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Coordinator; Tema Nesoff, Human Services Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk; Evelyn Jahed, Deputy City Clerk

Mayor Hutchinson called the regular meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.

Mayor Hutchinson opened the public hearing on Ordinance 859/Granting Telecommunications Franchise to Time-Warner Telecom at 7:35 p.m.

Community and Government Affairs Manager Sarah Phillips noted that proposed Ordinance 859 and the attached franchise agreement are similar to previous ordinances and agreements approved by council. She noted that there is a question regarding transfer of ownership of the cable conduit.

Cmbr. Olstad moved to direct Phillips to request information regarding the transfer of ownership of cable conduit for council review. Cmbr. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

There being no further comments, the public hearing on ordinance 859/Granting Telecommunications Franchise to Time-Warner Telecom was closed at 7:37 p.m.

Hutchinson noted that the June 14, 2001 council regular meeting minutes have been struck from the consent calendar.

Cmbr. Thompson moved to add discussion of listing the Interim City Hall property to the agenda to follow the executive session. Cmbr. Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Herzog noted that he must leave tonight’s meeting at 9:30 p.m.

Mayor reported on Suburban Cities Association and Association of Washington Cities activities and other issues of interest to the council. He noted his memo on the establishment of a public arts advisory committee.

Cmbr. Armanini pulled Item 4, Resolution 627/Accepting Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (DNR/ALEA) Grant for Lyon Creek Waterfront Property from the consent calendar.

Cmbr. Sterner pulled Item 3, Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement Releasing Properties to Ronald Wastewater Management District for Sanitary Sewer Service. In response to questions from Sterner, City Administrator Doug Jacobson discussed the proposed release of properties and noted their location. Following Jacobson’s explanation, Sterner said that Item 3, Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement Releasing Properties to Ronald Wastewater Management District for Sanitary Sewer Service should be included on the consent calendar.

Regarding Item 4, Resolution 627/Accepting Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (DNR/ALEA) Grant for Lyon Creek Waterfront Property, Armanini expressed her gratitude to State Senator Darlene Fairley for including an additional $300,000 funding request in the state budget for the Lyon Creek Waterfront Property and shepherding it through the difficult budget negotiations. Armanini expressed her appreciation for Fairley’s extraordinary efforts in looking after the city’s interests. Armanini also noted that Senator Fairley had earmarked $25,000 in state funds for the Lake Forest Park Elementary School playground equipment. Armanini said Fairley’s efforts deserve public recognition and personal expressions of thanks. Following her comments, Armanini said Item 4, Resolution 627/Accepting Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (DNR/ALEA) Grant for Lyon Creek Waterfront Property should be included on the consent calendar.

Thompson moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:

1. June 28, 2001 Finance Committee Report covering Warrants No. 39555 through 39641 in the amount of $294,526.56 drawn from the Claims Clearing Fund and Warrants No. 20910 through 20975 in the amount of $117,699.57 drawn from the Payroll Clearing Fund.
2. Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement Releasing Properties to Ronald Wastewater Management District for Sanitary Sewer Service
3. Resolution 627/Accepting Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (DNR/ALEA) Grant for Lyon Creek Waterfront Property
4. Authorize Mayor to Sign Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement In-Service Training

Olstad moved to advance Ordinance 859/Granting Telecommunications Franchise to Time-Warner Telecom to second reading calendar. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

In response to a question from Cmbr. Armanini, City Administrator Jacobson noted that the proposed amended contract probably would require a budget amendment. Armanini requested that staff provide council with a short history of prosecuting attorney costs. It was the consensus of the council that the proposed amended contract would advance to the second reading calendar at the July 12, 2001 regular council meeting.

Armanini noted that she had shared the proposed agreement with Northshore Fire District Chief Peterson, and he was satisfied with its content. Council agreed by consensus to advance the interlocal agreement with King County for fire marshal services to second reading calendar.

Armanini moved to place Resolution 626/Referring Appeal AA-01-01 to Hearing Examiner to final action calendar. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson moved that all proposed amendments to the commissioner’s manual (Thompson’s amendments dated June 14, Armanini’s amendments dated June 28, and Armanini’s proposed amendments to Thompson’s list) be accepted for council consideration. Armanini seconded.

In response to comments from Goss regarding scheduling confirmation reviews at council study sessions, Thompson noted that this was addressed in the adopted council rules.

Councilmembers agreed that Armanini’s proposed amendments to Thompson’s amendments would be accepted as the amendments for consideration.

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 613/Adopting Commissioner’s Manual. Thompson seconded.

Goss said she that accountability is an issue for both councilmembers and commissioners, and she expressed her interest in developing criteria for commission membership.

Proposed amendments to Resolution 618 making its language consistent with the council’s June 14, 2001 action, which identified the attached Exhibit A as City of Lake Forest Park Sanitary Sewer Developer Extension Agreement, were noted.

Thompson moved to accept the proposed amendments to Resolution 618 as presented. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 618/Adopting Sanitary Sewer Developer Extension Agreement as amended. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to accept the amendment proposed by the City Attorney as follows:

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 628/Award Bid for Horizon View Park Improvements Phase I as amended. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to authorize the Mayor to Sign Interlocal Agreement with King County for Fire Marshal Services. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Councilmembers noted that Ordinance 859/Granting Telecommunications Franchise to Time-Warner Telecom would remain on second reading for the July 12, 2001 council agenda.

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 626/Referring Appeal AA-01-01 to Hearing Examiner. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Councilmembers noted various topics and issues discussed at the Association of Washington Cities conference.

Community and Government Affairs Coordinator Sarah Philips noted the city logo t-shirts are available by donation and will be featured at Picnic in the Park.

Cmbr. Goss noted the grand opening of the new Windermere Real Estate office building and encouraged everyone to visit.

Chief of Police Dennis Peterson provided a brief report on recent police activity.

Jacobson noted the city hall project is still on schedule, and the slab will be poured on Friday, June 29 at 7 a.m.

Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for Senator Fairley’s inclusion of $25,000 for the Lake Forest Park Elementary School playground equipment project in the recently adopted state budget.

Hutchinson noted that the next item on the agenda is an executive session for discussion of real estate matters for approximately 10 minutes. Those not required to remain for the executive session exited the meeting at this time.

A five-minute recess was taken at 8:31 p.m.

The regular meeting was resumed at 8:35 p.m.

The meeting was recessed to executive session at 8:36 p.m. for approximately 10 minutes for discussion of real estate matters.

At 8:50 p.m., the executive session was extended for approximately 10 minutes.

The regular meeting was resumed at 8:59 p.m.

Thompson moved to direct the administration to provide the council with a proposal and recommendation for listing the interim city hall property for sale.

City Attorney Ruark provided information regarding gambling issues and indicated that the administration had requested that draft ordinances be prepared for council consideration at an upcoming meeting.

Councilmembers discussed issues related to the community center study and the staff report.

Armanini expressed her interest in scheduling a meeting with the Shoreline School District Board and its new superintendent. She also said she hopes that regular joint meetings would be scheduled.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor