Council members present: Alan Kiest, Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson, Mary Jane Goss, Nate Herzog (8:05 p.m.), Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner (7:40 p.m.)

Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor, Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Two visitors

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

Hutchinson reported on the July 11 open house at the proposed public works facility.

Cmbr. Kiest asked the administration to provide a report on the enforcement approach of the ordinance banning fireworks.

At the request of Cmbrs. Armanini and Thompson, Cmbr. Olstad moved to excuse Armanini and Thompson from the Thursday, July 26, 2001 council meeting. Cmbr. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

At the request of Cmbrs. Sterner and Kiest, Armanini moved to excuse Sterner and Kiest from the Thursday, July 19, 2001 council study session meeting. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini requested the addition of the following under new business: 1) August 19, 2001 council study session meeting and 2) Update on Hill lawsuit court costs.

Goss requested the addition of noxious weed control under new business/discussion.

Thompson requested the addition of stop light traffic violations under new business/discussion.

Sterner moved adoption of the July 12 agenda as amended. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

John Foy, 18456 40^th Pl. NE, thanked the council for adopting Resolution 623 and offered his assistance and ideas if a committee is formed regarding diversity issues.

Armanini moved adoption of the consent calendar as follows:

1. June 14, 2001 council regular meeting minutes
2. June 28, 2001 council regular meeting minutes
3. March 11, 2000 council retreat minutes
4. April 7, 2001 council retreat minutes
5. July 12, 2001 finance committee report covering warrant nos. 39642 through 39722 in the amount of $159,764.56 drawn from the claims clearing fund and warrant nos. 21053 through 21129 in the amount of $145,434.16 drawn from the payroll clearing fund.

Thomas Beckwith of Beckwith Consulting Group provided a report and reviewed the major findings of the Lake Forest Park community center decision process.

Armanini moved to advance Ordinance 860/Amending LFPMC 2.12.170 Relating to Municipal Court Judge to the July 26, 2001 meeting agenda second reading calendar.

Thompson moved to advance Resolution 631/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Listing Agreement for Interim City Hall Property Sale to second reading calendar on the current agenda.

Thompson moved to advance Resolution 632/Amending Fee Schedule for Court Fees to second reading calendar on the current agenda.

Armanini moved to advance Resolution 633/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Contract with CR2 Partnership for Studies Related to Siting of Housing for Seniors to second reading calendar on the current agenda.

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

The meeting was resumed at 9:15 p.m.

Armanini moved to advance Ordinance 859/Granting Telecommunications Franchise to Time-Warner Telecom to the July 26, 2001 meeting agenda final action calendar.

Armanini moved to reconsider the motion to advance Ordinance 859/Granting Telecommunications Franchise to Time-Warner Telecom to the July 26, 2001 meeting agenda final action calendar.

Armanini said that the council’s intention was to keep the ordinance on second reading for more information regarding the transfer of ownership of the conduit.

Council members discussed several issues related to the proposed contract with Sarah Roberts for legal services including a comparison of costs for prosecution and defense, liability insurance and prosecutor reports. The council agreed that Resolution 629/Authorize Mayor to Sign Contract with Sarah Roberts for Legal Services would remain on second reading for the July 26, 2001 agenda.

Herzog moved adoption of Resolution 630/Authorizing Mayor to Sign SR-522 Transit Lane Use Restrictions Agreement. Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved adoption of Resolution 631/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Listing Agreement for Interim City Hall Property Sale. Thompson seconded.

In response to questions from Goss, City Administrator Jacobson discussed issues related to the proposed contract with New Ventures Group.

Thompson moved to amend the proposed contract to include language regarding dual agency representation.

Discussion followed regarding the process for selection of the agency, marketing strategies, a proposed time frame, and other options for the property.

Goss moved to direct the administration to contact other firms to request proposals to be provided before the July 26, 2001 council meeting regarding marketing the property and that proposals should include an estimate of value and a possible marketing strategy.

Thompson moved to table the motion to adopt Resolution 631/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Listing Agreement for Interim City Hall Property Sale. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson moved adoption of Resolution 632/Amending Fee Schedule for Court Fees. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

In response to questions from Armanini, Jacobson requested that the proposed contract be withdrawn so that additional information could be presented at another time.

Goss provided a report on transportation issues and noted that she had received a copy of proposed legislation.

In response to a question from Armanini, City Attorney Ruark reported on issues related to the Hill lawsuit. Armanini requested that the city proceed with payment of its portion of court costs as required.

Armanini moved to authorize payment of 50 percent of the court costs related to the Hill lawsuit as required by the judgment.

At 11 p.m., Thompson moved to extend the meeting for an additional five minutes. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson requested the administration to consider additional enforcement of stop lights and noted that serious problems exist at Northeast 165^th and Bothell Way Northeast and Northeast 171^st and Bothell Way Northeast.

In response to a question from Armanini, Cmbrs. Thompson and Kiest noted that they will not be available for the August 16 study session meeting. Council members discussed agenda items tentatively scheduled for the August study session and agreed to address such items in future meetings.

Armanini moved to cancel the August 16, 2001 council study session meeting. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 11:07 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor