Councilmembers present: Alan Kiest, Mary Jane Goss, Nate Herzog (8:07 p.m.), Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner

Councilmembers excused: Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson

Staff Present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk; Evelyn Jahed, Deputy City Clerk

Others present: Three visitors

Mayor Hutchinson called the regular meeting to order at 7:42 p.m.

Hutchinson reported on his meeting with Shoreline School District Superintendent James M. Welsh, and he noted issues of interest to the council. He reminded everyone that "Picnic in the Park" will be July 27-29, and the City of Lake Forest Park will be celebrating its 40^th birthday during this celebration.

In response to Cmbr. Kiest, City Administrator Doug Jacobson discussed negotiations related to the county jail contract.

Jacobson requested that second reading calendar item 5 be amended to read "Authorize Mayor to Negotiate a Listing Agreement for Interim City Hall Property Sale." He noted that Resolution 631/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Listing Agreement for Interim City Hall Property Sale will be presented for council consideration at an upcoming meeting.

Cmbr. Kiest requested a 15-minute executive session to discuss legal matters related to the discussion item "AT&T Customer Service Standards Settlement Offer."

Cmbr. Olstad moved adoption of the agenda as amended.

In response to a question from Mr. Nigel Keiffer, 3022 NE 193^rd, the mayor and council agreed that he could comment on second reading calendar, item 5 "Authorize Mayor to Negotiate Listing Agreement for Interim City Hall Property Sale" prior to the council’s discussion or under citizen comments.

Keiffer opted to comment prior to the council’s discussion of second reading calendar item 5, "Authorize Mayor to Negotiate Listing Agreement for Interim City Hall Property Sale."

Olstad moved to confirm Florence Wright to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission, Position 7, term ending 3/31/2003. Cmbr. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Sterner moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:

1. July 12, 2001 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. July 26, 2001 Finance Committee Report covering warrant nos. 39723 through 39805 drawn from the Claims Clearing Fund in the amount of $252,138.72 and warrant nos. 21130 through 21198 drawn from the payroll clearing fund in the amount of $117,120.11. Automatic withdrawal from checking account, (7/30/01) $363.09 for monthly bank service fees.

In response to council’s request for more information regarding the transfer of ownership of the conduit, Community and Government Affairs Manager Sarah Phillips explained that Time-Warner had come into ownership of the conduit prior to the franchise agreement.

Sterner moved to advance Ordinance 859/Granting Telecommunications Franchise to Time-Warner Telecom to final action calendar. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Sterner moved to advance Ordinance 860/Amending LFPMC 2.12.170 Relating to Municipal Court Judge to final action calendar. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Olstad moved to adopt Resolution 629/Authorize the Mayor to Sign Contract with Sarah Roberts for Legal Services. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Jacobson noted that the purpose of this study is to provide the mayor, city council and planning commission options for code language that may encourage construction of housing for senior citizens.

Following discussion, Sterner moved to adopt Resolution 633 Authorizing Mayor to Sign the Contract with CR2 Partnership for Studies Related to Siting of Housing for Seniors. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Nigel Keiffer, 3022 NE 193^rd St., expressed his concerns regarding the council process for listing the interim city hall property for sale.

Mary Fung Koehler, 4652 NE 201^st Place, expressed her support for Keiffer’s comments and noted other issues of concern to her.

Cmbr. Herzog moved to authorize the mayor to negotiate a contract with New Ventures Group for the listing agreement for the sale of the interim city hall property. Olstad seconded.

Following discussion, the motion carried unanimously.

Sterner moved to adopt Ordinance 859/Granting Telecommunications Franchise to Time-Warner Telecom. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Kiest moved to adopt Ordinance 860/Amending LFPMC 2.12.170 Relating to Municipal Court Judge. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

At 8:35 p.m., Hutchinson said the next item on the agenda is an executive session to discuss legal matters for approximately 10 minutes. Those not required to remain for the executive session exited the Council chambers at this time.

A five-minute recess was taken at 8:38 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 8:45 p.m.

The meeting was recessed to executive session at 8:46 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes for discussion of legal matters.

At 9 p.m., the executive session for discussion of legal matters was extended for approximately 10 minutes.

The meeting was resumed at 9:08 p.m.

Olstad moved to instruct the mayor to accept the settlement offer in the amount of $12,900 from AT&T related to customer service standards. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor