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

Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Douglas Jacobson, City Administrator; Frank Zenk, Director of Public Services; Sarah Phillips, Government and Community Relations Manager; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Seven visitors

Mayor Hutchinson called the study session meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Cmbr. Ed. Sterner led the council in the pledge of allegiance.

Cmbr. Thompson requested that an executive session of approximately 20 minutes be added to the agenda for discussion of real estate acquisition.

Cmbr. Herzog moved adoption of the agenda as amended. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson requested that the confirmation review calendar follow reports on the agenda.

Paul Murakami, Regional Health Officer for Public Health/ Seattle and King County, discussed the development of the recently published map of Lake Forest Park showing its parks, open spaces and walking routes and noted the work of Transportation Committee members on the project. Murakami said that representatives of other cities have expressed interest in similar projects.

Mayor Hutchinson presented Murakami with a letter of appreciation on behalf of the city for the development and publication of the map of the city’s parks, open spaces and walking routes.

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Youth Council members Joe Sanders, Jonathan Tu, Chiedo Acholonu and Ben Hudson and Youth Council advisors Amy Holland and Carrie Koelle introduced themselves and discussed the mission and goals of the youth council. Members discussed various projects under development which included a voter registration drive and activities for youth. They also noted their interest in strengthening their relationship with elected officials.

In response to a question from Cmbr. Armanini, youth council members indicated their interest in the possible development of the Aldercrest site as a community center.

Cmbr. Goss encouraged the youth council to approach the council with possible funding requests during the 2003 budget process.

Hutchinson noted that the city has benefited from the involvement of students through appointments to several of the city’s commissions.

Cmbr. Kiest discussed how youth assets have been measured in other communities and suggested that the youth council consider a presentation on the subject.

Council members noted receipt of a report from the Economic Development Commission and requested that the ordinance establishing the commission be reviewed related to its mission.

Councilmembers noted receipt of the March 21, 2002 memorandum from Mayor Hutchinson, which identified those commissioners who wish to be reappointed to commissions.

As requested by Mayor Hutchinson, Thompson moved that the appointment of Ben Gigli to Position 4, Public Safety Commission, be held over to June 25, 2002, or the end of the school year. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Discussion followed regarding attendance and vacancies on various commissions. The March 28, 2002 agenda will include final confirmation of the commissioners requesting reappointment.

City Engineer Bill Reynolds presented information regarding a possible capital improvement program for sanitary sewer extensions. He identified the candidate areas, the rating criteria and rating definitions for the presentation.

Mr. Weber presented information on various funding options available for sanitary sewer extensions.

City Administrator Doug Jacobson noted that the sewer comprehensive plan adopted in 1999 identified how to provide sanitary sewer service to unsewered areas. He discussed the decision points for council consideration related to implementation of the plan.

Council members discussed various issues related to possible sewer extension projects and the importance of providing accurate information to property owners.

Jacobson reviewed the information provided regarding the proposed Beach Drive pump station and the application process for the Public Works Trust Fund. He said that this item would be placed on the March 28, 2002 council meeting agenda if there is no objection by the council.

A five-minute recess was called for at 9:55 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 10:07 p.m.

Jacobson said that the leadership team would discuss possible responses to the loss of state-shared revenues at its April 5 retreat. Councilmembers should contact the city administrator or the finance director with questions or suggestions.

Armanini encouraged the administration to include citizens who do not normally have input on city issues in the proposed budget workshops. Jacobson said he is willing to meet with citizens or neighborhood groups to discuss the loss of state-shared revenues and budget-cutting options.

Thompson said he believes the workshops should be an educational process as well as an opportunity for getting feedback from citizens. Discussion followed regarding how to make the information accessible and the process user-friendly and various revenue-generating ideas.

Councilmembers noted suggestions for naming the city hall building or entry plaza and agreed that council discussion and action is required.

Government and Community Relations Manager Sarah Phillips reviewed the schedule of events and plans for the Saturday, March 23, 2002 open house celebration for the new city hall.

At 10:40 p.m., Hutchinson noted that the next item on the agenda is an executive session for a discussion of real estate acquisition for approximately 20 minutes. Those not required to remain for the executive session exited the chambers at this time.

At 10:42 p.m., the meeting was recessed to executive session for approximately 20 minutes for discussion of real estate acquisition.

At 11:02 p.m., the executive session was extended for an additional 10 minutes.

At 11:14 p.m., the executive session was extended for an additional 10 minutes.

At 11:28 p.m., the executive session was extended for an additional 10 minutes.

At 11:40 p.m., the executive session was extended for an additional 10 minutes.

The meeting was resumed at 11:50 p.m.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 11:51 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor