Councilmembers present: Alan Kiest, Carolyn Armanini, Dwight Thompson, Mary Jane Goss (7:34 p.m.), Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner

Councilmember excused: Nate Herzog

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 Supervisor; Sarah Phillips, Community and Government Affairs Manager; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Three visitors

Mayor Hutchinson called the regular meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Hutchinson informed the council that Cmbr. Herzog would be absent from the meeting.

Cmbr. Kiest led the council in the pledge of allegiance.

Hutchinson provided a report of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) conference, interest regarding a Sound Transit route in Mountlake Terrace, and a model resolution regarding the transportation referendum. He reminded council members of the Tuesday, July 9, 2002 special community meeting regarding the registered sex offender program and noted that it would be held at Lake Forest Park Elementary School beginning at 7 p.m.

Cmbrs. Kiest and Goss reported on various events and discussions at the AWC conference. Goss noted that she has earned the Certified Municipal Leader (CML) designation.

Cmbr. Olstad moved approval of the agenda as presented. Cmbr. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Liane Newman, 16715 32^nd Pl. NE, said that speaking as a private citizen, she would like to express her gratitude for the recent council action regarding the purchase of the Hill and Petrie properties. She discussed sightings of wildlife in the area.

Cmbr. Thompson moved approval of the appointment of Rick Stendera to the Human Services Commission, Position 4, for the term ending March 31, 2005. Cmbr. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Thompson moved to amend the June 13, 2002 council regular meeting minutes as follows:

Page 5, line 16: "…that the next community meeting…."

Armanini moved to amend the June 13, 2002 council regular meeting minutes as follows:

Page 2, line 27: "…that a level 1 offender was most often known by the victim."

Page 2, line 34: "…Victims in such crimes were most often not known…."

Armanini moved to amend the minutes as follows:

Page 4, line24: "…that requires that an assessment…."

Armanini moved to amend the minutes as follows:

Page 6, line 5: "…newest member of the state our legislative delegation,.."

Page 6, line 9: "…noted that the her legislative report…."

Armanini moved to amend the minutes as follows:

Page 10, line 23: "Armanini seconded."

Page 10, line 17: "Armanini seconded."

Regarding the June 27, 2002 finance committee report, Armanini noted that Warrant 41721 in the amount of $557.04 is a payment to King County for the alcohol program. She noted that this program should be monitored in light of the draconian cuts being made by the county in the human services area.

1. June 13, 2002 Council Regular Meeting Minutes as amended
2. June 27, 2002 Finance Committee Report covering warrants 41689 through 41759 in the amount of $87,946.20 drawn from the claims clearing fund and warrants 22769 through 22845 in the amount of $131,143.98 drawn from the payroll fund.
3. Resolution 709/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Letter to King County regarding Hazard Mitigation Planning

Director of Public Services Zenk provided a brief explanation of the need for the resolution.

Cmbr. Sterner moved to advance Resolution 710/Establishing Right of Way Acquisition Procedures to the second reading calendar. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion of the status and various issues related to the public works yard project, Hutchinson noted that Resolution 711/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Professional Services Agreement with Hammond Collier Wade Livingstone for Public Works Yard Design and Construction Management Services will be on the July 11, 2002 council meeting agenda second reading calendar.

Community and Government Affairs Manager Sarah Phillips noted that telecommunications consultant Lon Hurd had provided a report at the June 13, 2002 meeting regarding the proposed transfer of ownership. Phillips discussed the actions of other cities regarding this transfer of ownership and noted that this action preserves the city’s rights.

Cmbr. Olstad moved approval of Resolution 707/Authorizing Transfer of Ownership from AT&T to AT&T Comcast. Cmbr. Goss seconded. The motion carried 5-1 (Aye - Olstad, Kiest, Thompson, Goss, Sterner; Nay - Armanini).

Armanini moved to replace Ordinance 874 with Ordinance 874 with staff proposed changes dated 5/09/02 and amendments dated 5/23/02 as the council working copy.

In response to a request from Kiest, council members agreed that staff should prepare the working copy in correct legislative style.

In response to a question from Olstad, City Administrator Jacobson said that he understood that a policy decision regarding the inclusion of the variance process in the ordinance was needed prior to further staff work on the ordinance.

Thompson stated that the council needed to discuss the proposal to provide for a variance process and what should be included in such a process.

Council members commented on the inclusion of language regarding the variance process in the proposed ordinance and discussed various examples of potential uses of the process.

Armanini noted that the May 24, 2002 memorandum from Hearing Examiner John Galt raised a number of issues, and she requested that Planning Manager Ty Peterson provide a response to the points that were raised.

Thompson suggested that staff prepare a list of amendments for council consideration.

Thompson moved that an amendment be prepared by Planning Manager Peterson to require that all variances be heard by the hearing examiner.

Armanini noted that the proposed amendment should eliminate the language added on page 15, line 40 through page 16, line 7 in the council working copy of Ordinance 874.

Following further discussion, Thompson moved that the planning manager be requested to prepare amendments to Ordinance 874 for the purpose of providing sensitive areas variance procedures for the hearing examiner.

A 10-minute recess was called for at 9:10 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 9:28 p.m.

Following discussion, Sterner moved adoption of Resolution 710/Establishing Right of Way Acquisition Procedures with the revisions by the city attorney in the copy dated June 27, 2002.

Olstad moved to excuse the absence of Cmbr. Herzog. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Kiest noted the he will be absent at the July 11, 18 and 26 council meetings.

Olstad moved to excuse Cmbr. Kiest’s absence at the July 11, 18 and 26 council meeting. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Director of Public Services Zenk noted that the council request for written recommendations for SR 522 transit improvements had been discussed with former councilmember Gerdes. A letter will be drafted for council review at an upcoming meeting.

Jacobson noted information regarding options and costs related to the Forest Park Drive slide closure area. Discussion followed regarding publicizing the options and scheduling a public hearing.

Armanini suggested that notification regarding the public hearing be provided to postal mail carriers and Eastside Disposal. She noted United Parcel Service, Federal Express and others might be interested also in possible road closure or traffic route changes.

Kiest noted his interest in the proposed options regarding the Forest Park Drive slide area and hoped that this matter would be addressed by council in August rather than during his July absence. Kiest reported that Clyde Ringstad had commented on slide area options and noted that maintenance is essential to the operation of the Cherry Hill apartments tightline drainage system. Kiest discussed the importance of providing citizens with an opportunity to participate in developing a solution regarding the Forest Park Drive slide area.

Council members discussed various issues related to the Forest Park Drive slide area.

Olstad moved to schedule an executive session at the August 15, 2002 council meeting for discussion of legal matters. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini suggested that information be prepared for citizens regarding the alternatives for the Forest Park Drive slide area. The information should include cost and financing options for the alternatives. She suggested that an opportunity for public comments regarding the alternatives be included at an August council meeting.

Council members agreed that the August 15, 2002 study session should include Forest Park Drive slide area options and an executive session regarding legal matters. Public comments should be scheduled for August 22, 2002.

Jacobson provided information regarding a process for developing franchise agreements with local utility districts. There was no objection to the recommendation that staff proceed with discussions regarding franchise agreements with local utility districts.

Jacobson requested direction from the council regarding proceeding with a study of issues related to assumption of local water utilities. Council members agreed that the proposed scope of work and related costs should be firmed up. The proposal should be brought back to the council at that time.

Council members discussed the proposal presented by Jacobson to negotiate an agreement for development of a master plan for the Cole nature preserve.

Olstad moved to authorize the administration to negotiate a professional services agreement for council approval with Worthy & Associates for development of a master plan for the Grace Cole Memorial Nature Preserve. Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Jacobson noted that staff would like to mail the letter and attached information regarding the registered sex offender program to interested citizens on June 28, and he asked council members to inform Sarah Phillips of any changes or corrections by 12 noon. Kiest expressed his regret that he will not be able to attend the meeting because he will be out of town.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:33 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor

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