Councilmembers present: Alan Kiest, Mary Jane Goss, Nate Herzog, Ed Sterner

Staff Present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor, Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney, Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; Frank Zenk, Director of Public Services; Glenn Akramoff, Public Works Field Supervisor; Ty Peterson, City Planner; John Hawley, Finance Director; Heidi Dunlap, Accountant; Sarah Phillips, Community and Government Affairs Coordinator; Susan Stine, City Clerk; Evelyn Jahed, Deputy City Clerk

Others present: Six visitors

Mayor Hutchinson called the regular meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.

Metropolitan King County Council Member Maggi Fimia was unable to attend the meeting but provided information for distribution regarding the County transit budget.

Hutchinson reported on various meetings and activities of interest to the council.

Hutchinson stated that Cmbr. Dwight Thompson was delayed and hoped to arrive by 8:30 p.m. He noted that Cmbrs. Armanini and Olstad were ill and would not be at tonight’s meeting.

Cmbr. Herzog moved adoption of the agenda. Cmbr. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously with four votes.

Julie Green, Library Committee, noted that a letter was written to the mayor requesting $2,000 for library program support. She discussed anticipated budget cuts due to Initiative 747 and the impact on library programs. She noted the successful programs for teens and families offered by the Lake Forest Park branch library.

Mamie Bolender, 16730 32^nd Pl. NE, congratulated the winners of the election and stated she and the Mayor sighted salmon in the streams. She stated that the Stewardship Foundation’s main fundraising goal is to purchase property not covered by the grant. She noted a small grant received where funds will be used to do a 15-minute video about the streams as well as a brochure being developed by Bob Simmons with artwork by Tony Angell.

Cmbr. Kiest moved the reappointment of Linda S. Portnoy as Lake Forest Park Municipal Court Presiding Judge for term ending December 31, 2005. Cmbr. Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Kiest praised Cmbr. Ed Sterner on his campaign for the King County Council seat. He stated Cmbr. Sterner displayed dignity, depth and clarity in his campaign and said we are in his debt for representing the city so well.

Herzog moved adoption of the consent calendar as follows:

1. October 25, 2001 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. November 8, 2001 Finance Committee Report covering Warrant Nos. 40315 through 40383 in the amount of $101,352.85 drawn from the Claims Clearing Fund and Warrant Nos. 21646 through 21722 in the amount of $144,153.85 drawn from the Payroll Clearing Fund.

Director of Public Services Frank Zenk described the various projects proposed for the 2002 budget, which included street projects, parks and public works facility construction.

In response to a question from Kiest, Zenk discussed the proposed sidewalk repair and replacement program.

Finance Director John Hawley discussed the financial forecast revenue detail. Hawley described the real estate excise tax analysis and answered questions from council regarding the various uses for these funds.

A discussion of potential funding options for sewer construction followed.

Hawley discussed the long-term financial position of the city and the financial forecast without Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) replacement funds.

Jacobson reported on the discussion at a recent city managers’ meeting regarding the financial status of cities and counties.

A five-minute recess was called for at 8:41 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 8:54 p.m.

Council members and staff discussed potential fund imbalances and financial options. Discussion followed regarding informing and involving residents in determining where cuts in services should be made or how to increase revenue.

Staff members will prepare information regarding property tax revenue and will gather information about how other cities are proposing to address the impacts of Initiative 747.

Hawley noted that a budget committee meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 6 p.m.

Herzog moved to advance Resolution 656/Authorize Mayor to Sign Agreement with Nancy Thompson for Probation Services to second reading calendar at the November 15, 2001 regular meeting. Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Herzog moved to advance Resolution 657/Authorize Transfer of Sanitary Sewer Service Area to Ronald Wastewater Management District to second reading calendar this evening. Kiest seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

It was the consensus of the council to postpone action on Ordinance 864/Amending Transportation Element of city’s Comprehensive Plan until the November 15, 2001 council meeting as a courtesy to the three absent councilmembers.

Community and Government Affairs Manager Sarah Phillips described the amendment to the Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Open Space Acquisition Projects and responded to questions from councilmembers on the restricted use of the funds.

Herzog said while he supports the goals and objectives of this resolution, he is not entirely supportive of funding the full amount of $225,000.

Herzog moved approval of Resolution 655/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Amendment to Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Open Space Acquisition Projects. Kiest seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Herzog moved adoption of Resolution 657/Authorize Transfer of Sanitary Sewer Service Area to Ronald Wastewater Management District. Kiest seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Goss reported on the transportation committee meeting and the projects anticipated within the city together with the public health district. She noted local traffic and pedestrian issues.

Jacobson proposed Monday, January 7, 2002, for the inaugural ceremony. Cmbrs. Kiest, Herzog, Goss and Sterner noted that this date is acceptable for them, and Jacobson will check with absent councilmembers for any conflicts.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:
David R. Hutchinson, Mayor