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

Staff Present: Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney; Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: One visitor

Mayor pro tempore Dwight Thompson called the regular meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.

Thompson noted that the final confirmation of Economic Development Commission nominees would be taken individually.

Cmbr. Kiest added a brief report on ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing) to the agenda under new business.

There being no objection, the agenda was adopted as amended.

Brookside Elementary School principal Ruth Hayes-Short expressed her pleasure to be at Brookside School and praised the staff and students there. Councilmembers welcomed Ms. Hayes-Short and noted various programs and projects shared by the city and the school.

Cmbr. Armanini moved approval of the appointment of Gregory Easton to Position 1 of the Economic Development Commission for the term ending March 31, 2004. Cmbr. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Armanini moved approval of the appointment of Elizabeth Feasel to Position 2 of the Economic Development Commission for the term ending March 31, 2004. Cmbr. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Armanini moved approval of the appointment of Bob Edwardsen to Position 3 of the Economic Development Commission for the term ending March 31, 2004. Cmbr. Kiest seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Kiest moved approval of the appointment of Jeff Weissman to Position 4 of the Economic Development Commission for the term ending March 31, 2002. Cmbr. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Kiest moved approval of the appointment of Barbara Archbold to Position 5 of the Economic Development Commission for the term ending March 31, 2002. Cmbr. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Sterner moved approval of the appointment of Rik Jones to Position 6 of the Economic Development Commission for the term ending March 31, 2002. Cmbr. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Goss moved approval of the appointment of Richard Bungay to Position 7 of the Economic Development Commission for the term ending March 31, 2003. Cmbr. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Armanini moved approval of the appointment of Julia Krick to Position 8 of the Economic Development Commission for the term ending March 31, 2003. Cmbr. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Armanini moved approval of the appointment of Timothy Davis to Position 9 of the Economic Development Commission for the term ending March 31, 2003. Cmbr. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Councilmembers noted that the municipal code does not accommodate appointment of alternates to commission positions. The council welcomed the participation of Guadalupe Reyes, Jr. and Pamela Brown as citizens on the economic development commission.

Goss requested that the September 13, 2001 council regular meeting minutes be pulled from the consent calendar and held over to the October 11, 2001 meeting so that she may have the opportunity to listen to the meeting tape.

In response to a question from Goss regarding warrant no. 40100, City Administrator Jacobson noted that the project manager for the city hall project reviews and approves all invoices for accuracy prior to their being presented for payment.

Goss moved approval of the consent calendar as follows:

1. September 27, 2001 Finance Committee Report covering Warrants No. 40066 through 40167 in the amount of $595,050.00 drawn from the Claims Clearing Fund and Warrants No. 21434 through 21501 in the amount of $119,110.64 drawn from the Payroll Clearing Fund. Automatic withdrawal from checking account, 9/27/01, $396.62, August bank service fee.

Councilmembers agreed that item 1, Resolution 644/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Agreement with Ruth Muller for Civil Service Testing, and item 4, Resolution 650/Establishing Bsce’ka Creek as Official Name of Stream in Vicinity of Northeast 155^th Street, should be advanced to the second reading calendar.

City Attorney Ruark discussed the changes in state law, which require the council to adopt the proposed resolution. He noted that the council may set some conditions.

Olstad moved to advance Resolution 648/Adopting a Form of Bond in lieu of Retainage and Establishing Standards to the second reading calendar. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Jacobson said that Mark Schnurle has served as public defender in the past when a conflict arose and noted that such conflicts occur about twice a year. The proposed agreement will authorize use of his services.

Thompson noted that Resolution 649/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Agreement with Mark Schnurle for Conflict Public Defense Services will be on the October 11 council agenda second reading calendar.

Police Chief Peterson discussed his research related to private roads in the city and other issues related to enforcement of the proposed ordinance.

Following discussion, Kiest moved to amend Ordinance 862 as follows:

Page 2, Lines 1 and 2: "D. This ordinance does not and shall not be interpreted to extend to the City any responsibility for maintenance of private roads and ways."

Kiest noted that past practice had been that a proposed ordinance included language to show whether it was subject to referendum, and he requested that such language be considered for future ordinances.

Council members discussed issues related to signed "no parking" zones and requested that signage and the municipal code be reviewed.

Sterner moved to advance Ordinance 862/Expanding Rules of the Road to Private Roads Used by Public to final action calendar. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion of contract terms and issues related to contract tracking, Olstad moved approval of Resolution 644/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Agreement with Ruth Muller for Civil Service Testing. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson moved that the city council be provided with a report at the January 2002 study session meeting regarding a plan for contract management. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved adoption of Resolution 650/Establishing Bsce’ka Creek as Official Name of Stream in Vicinity of Northeast 155^th Street. Kiest seconded.

Following discussion of the information provided by Caitlin Strand regarding an alternate spelling of the proposed Lushootseed name, councilmembers requested that further research be undertaken to ensure that the spelling of the proposed name is confirmed by native speakers of the Lushootseed language. The maker and seconder withdrew the motion to adopt Resolution 650.

Kiest moved approval of Resolution 648/Adopting a Form of Bond in lieu of Retainage and Establishing Standards. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Kiest moved approval of Ordinance 862/Expanding Rules of the Road to Private Roads Used by the Public. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Goss reported that the transportation committee is working on identifying walking paths in the city. Goss noted issues related to the Planning Commission work on the city’s comprehensive plan.

Olstad reported on WRIA 8 (Water Resources Inventory Area) activities and noted that the issue of a shared strategy for the recovery of salmon in Puget Sound is under discussion.

Kiest noted the October 11 public hearing on Initiative 747, and he provided an informational article to be copied for council members. Also, Kiest reported on the work of the regional policy committee on solid waste issues and discussed emergency planning related to hazardous materials.

Community and Government Affairs Manager Sarah Phillips reported that Executive Sims’ recommendations for conservation futures funds had been approved by the county council. She discussed the next steps related to the $225,000 award for the Grace Cole Memorial Preserve.

Also, Phillips noted the award of a $50,000 grant from WRIA 8 for Animal Acres Park, and Olstad noted that WRIA 8 members had commended the city for its pursuit of grants.

Olstad noted the October 2, 7 p.m. public meeting regarding the proposed sale of the interim city hall property.

Kiest noted that he had spoken with Redmond mayor Rosemarie Ives regarding ARCH membership. Jacobson reported on the city’s previous request to join the group which was denied.

Thompson moved that the November 22, 2001 council meeting be officially canceled. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson moved that the November 15, 2001 council meeting be designated a budget workshop and special meeting. Kiest seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion of other potential meeting dates, Herzog moved to schedule a special meeting of the city council on Thursday, November 1, 2001. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Additional discussion regarding the potential schedule of public hearings related to the 2002 budget followed.

Council members noted their interest in a work plan from the council rules committee.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:33 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:
Dwight A. Thompson, Mayor pro tempore