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

Councilmember absent: Ed Sterner

Staff present: Frank Zenk, Director of Public Services; Glenn Akramoff, Public Works Supervisor; Kevin Hoffman, Aaron Milner, Tony Clements, Public Works; Sarah Phillips, Government and Community Affairs Manager; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Two visitors

Mayor pro tempore Dwight Thompson called the study session meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Public Works Supervisor Glenn Akramoff introduced new public works team members Kevin Hoffman, Aaron Milner and Tony Clements to council members and discussed various projects on their summer schedule. He noted that new team members Aaron Wickersham and Brian Smith were unable to attend tonight’s meeting.

Thompson called for a 10-minute recess so that council members could greet the public works team.

The meeting was resumed at 7:47 p.m.

Thompson welcomed former city council member Peggy Gerdes and thanked her for her continued interest and work on regional transportation issues.

Gerdes noted that the council had received a brief summary of the SR 522 September 2002 transit service integration. She discussed the membership of the SR 522 Transit Sounding Board, which was established in an effort to integrate and improve transit service along SR 522 by King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit. Gerdes noted that the transit service changes received a high approval rating in the second phase of the outreach efforts and said that the process worked very well.

In response to comments from council members, Gerdes noted the increasing impact of the University of Washington-Bothell campus, the possibility of a one-fare regional system, and the likelihood of a 2004 ballot measure regarding transit. She said the planned 522 bus will not use the downtown bus tunnel and noted that Route 308 survived because of the high level of public interest. Gerdes noted that Kenmore and Bothell have officially supported transit lanes in both directions on SR 522 and encouraged active support for a traffic light at Northeast 155^th and Bothell Way Northeast and a Sound Transit stop at that intersection.

Cmbr. Armanini requested that a brief discussion of the proposed Ordinance 874/Amending LFPMC Chapter 16.18 Authorizing Variances to the City’s Sensitive Areas Development Regulations and Establishing Criteria for Such Variances be added to the agenda.

Thompson noted the addition of a brief executive session on real estate matters.

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

Director of Public Services Frank Zenk thanked the council members for their welcome of the new public works team members.

Zenk said that the city has determined that only retrofitting of the mechanical and electrical systems of the Beach Drive lift stations is necessary based on additional information and inspection. There being no objection or questions, staff members will proceed with the repairs as discussed and will prepare the necessary documents for council authorization to purchase the portable generator.

Zenk said that the public process for the proposed public works facilities was very positive, and adjustments have been made to the original proposal to accommodate suggestions from the nearby residents. He noted that the site represents a long-term solution to the needs of the public services department and will also serve the city of Kenmore under contract.

Zenk reviewed the proposed project timeline and various elements of the project. He discussed the potential impact of the bid climate on the cost of the project.

In response to a question from Cmbr. Kiest, Zenk noted that neighbors had been involved in the design of the traffic patterns for the site. Akramoff said that vehicles will be allowed to idle because they require limited warm-up time and noted the importance of fuel conservation.

In response to a question from Cmbr. Goss, Zenk discussed cost sharing with Kenmore and the savings in staff costs compared to county overhead rates.

Armanini said that a longer contract with Kenmore could should be considered. She also noted that a debt service analysis would be helpful for review at the May 23, 2002 council meeting.
(Council approved 6/13/02)

Zenk discussed the planting plan for the site and noted that the vision is to show that for a public works facility with a wetland behind it can be presented as a good example for other cities and for students.

Zenk discussed the proposed agreement with King County for the 2002 overlay program and reviewed the map of the proposed work area. He noted that the proposed cost represents a good deal for the city. Other options will be explored for 2003 with the cities of Kenmore and Shoreline.

Kiest noted that the city will need to take a position on construction impacts of conveyance options for the Brightwater treatment plant and requested the assistance of the public works department. Zenk noted that the city may have some options for mitigations that will benefit the community.

Zenk noted that the city had just received the Forest Park Drive geotechnical report, and a discussion will be scheduled for the May 23, 2002 council meeting.

Armanini moved to cancel the study session meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2002, due to the Association of Washington Cities annual conference to be held June 19-21. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini noted that it would be helpful to have Hearing Examiner John Galt share his perspective on the proposed Ordinance 874. Council members agreed that Galt should be invited to the May 23, 2002 meeting.

Cmbr. Herzog reported that the three-member council committee had held a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on the public benefit rating system application of Walter and Wendy Antoncich, 18559 35^th Ave. NE, and James McBride, 18711 35^th Ave. NE. The committee accepted the county staff recommendation and denied the request for current use taxation because the mandatory criteria were not met.

Community and Government Affairs Manager Sarah Phillips reported that 14 commissioners had attended the May 11, 2002 commissioner’s manual training and budget workshop. Seven citizens attended the May 15, 2002 public budget workshop, and several groups have requested staff presentations of the budget workshop information.

Thompson noted that Finance Director Hawley had reported that the workshops are going well, and he is preparing a proposed 2003 budget schedule.

At 9:19 p.m., Thompson noted that the next item on the agenda is an executive session for discussion of real estate acquisition for approximately 10 minutes. Those not required to remain for the executive session exited the chambers at this time.

At 9:20 p.m., the meeting was recessed to executive session for approximately 10 minutes for discussion of real estate acquisition.

The meeting was resumed at 9:25 p.m.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

Dwight Thompson, Mayor pro tempore

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