Councilmembers present: Alan Kiest; Carolyn Armanini; Dwight Thompson, Mayor pro tempore; Mary Jane Goss; Nate Herzog; Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner (8:50 p.m.)

Staff present: Michael Ruark, City Attorney; Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; John Hawley, Finance Director; Frank Zenk, Director of Public Services; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Five visitors

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

Thompson opened the public hearing on Resolution 724/Taking a Position on State Referendum 51 at 7:31 p.m.

Edie Gillis, representing Citizens for Real Transportation Solutions, expressed her concern regarding the potential impact of the referendum and requested that council members take a position to oppose it.

State Senator Darlene Fairley, 32^nd District, discussed her support of Referendum 51 and the advantages for communities across the state. Fairley urged council to support passage of the referendum.

In response to a question from Cmbr. Kiest, Senator Fairley said that she is aware of various ideas for potential regional improvements and discussed her concern regarding further delays in providing transportation solutions.

Discussion followed regarding the potential impacts of Referendum 51.

There being no further comments on Resolution 724/Taking a Position on State Referendum 51, the public hearing was closed at 8:05 p.m.

Cmbr. Goss led council in the pledge of allegiance.

Thompson noted that Mayor Hutchinson was at the Association of Washington Cities Board Retreat.

Cmbr. Armanini moved to excuse Cmbr. Sterner from tonight’s meeting. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Olstad moved to excuse Cmbr. Armanini from the July 25, 2002 regular council meeting. Cmbr. Kiest seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Cmbr. Kiest noted that law enforcement efforts to find kidnapping victims in California had been aided by the Amber Alert system. He asked Chief Peterson to investigate what steps the city could take to prepare for a quick response to such incidents.

In response to a question from Thompson, Director of Public Services Frank Zenk discussed the possible installation of a traffic light on SR 522 near Northeast 155^th Street. He noted that study results have indicated that Northeast 153^rd Street may be a better location and noted other possible improvements.

Thompson noted that council members had requested copies of the Burke Gilman Trail tree removal permit application and should be kept informed of the process.

In response to a question from Thompson, Zenk noted that the traffic study for Northeast 178^th Street is underway. Goss noted that better sidewalks are needed on Northeast 178^th also, and Zenk discussed plans for sidewalks.

Thompson asked that Chief Peterson provide information on enforcement of transit lane usage on Bothell Way near Northeast 145^th Street at an upcoming meeting.

Thompson requested that item 1 on the consent calendar, July 25, 2002 council regular meeting minutes be deferred to the August 22, 2002 regular council meeting consent calendar for amendments.

With the consent of the council, the agenda was adopted as amended.

Cheryl Kieffer, 3022 NE 193^rd St, noted she had sent a letter to Mayor Hutchinson and Senator Darlene Fairley regarding her concerns about sex offenders living in the community. She suggested posting signs in parks warning residents that sex offenders reside in the neighborhood and to protect children from the offenders.

Cmbr. Kiest moved to amend the July 25, 2002 council regular meeting minutes as follows:

Page 1, line 34: "…Regional Planning Policy Committee…"

There was no objection to Thompson’s request to hold the July 25, 2002 council meeting minutes to the August 22, 2002 council agenda for approval. Thompson requested the clerk to provide information regarding the council’s discussion of the Northeast 178^th Street speed limit and the Burke Gilman Trail tree removal permit application.

Armanini moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:

1. July 25, 2002 Finance Committee Report covering warrant nos. 41907 through 41993 in the amount of $515,965.57 drawn from the claims clearing fund and warrant nos. 23010 through 23099 in the amount of $166,181.16 drawn from the payroll clearing fund.

With the consent of the council, Resolution 724/Taking A Position on State Referendum 51 was advanced to second reading calendar.

Director of Public Services Frank Zenk gave a brief overview on Resolution 725. The council agreed to advance Resolution 725/Awarding Bid to SGA Corporation for Public Works Facility to the second reading calendar.

With the consent of the council, Resolution 726/Authorizing Mayor to Sign State Grant Offer for Purchase of Hillside Properties was advanced to the second reading calendar.

There was no objection to Cmbr. Olstad’s request to take Resolution 724/Taking a Position on State Referendum 51 out of order and discuss it as the first item on second reading calendar.

Thompson noted that Mayor Hutchinson had provided a revised copy of Resolution 724 proposing council support of state referendum bill 51. The council agreed to accept the revised Resolution 724 as the council’s working copy for discussion.

Kiest moved to adopt Resolution 724/Supporting State Referendum Bill 51, Financing Transportation Improvements. Thompson seconded.

Herzog moved to amend Resolution 724 as follows:

Page 1, line 28: "… overall state funding for transportation as a result of initiatives; and…"

After further discussion on the amendment, the motion to amend did not carry 1-5 (Aye - Herzog; Nay - Kiest, Armanini, Thompson, Goss, Olstad).

Kiest expressed his support of the resolution and noted that Boeing had expressed concern as one of the region’s largest employers regarding transportation problems for its employees.

Olstad noted his concern regarding some potential impacts of the referendum but noted that the council must look at transportation issues more broadly because our citizens travel throughout the state.

At 8:50 p.m., Cmbr. Sterner arrived at the meeting.

Kiest moved to adopt Resolution 722/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Professional Services Agreement with City of Shoreline for Teen Center. Thompson seconded.

Councilmembers requested that a quarterly report be provided on a timely basis. Discussion followed on various aspects of the agreement.

Herzog moved to amend the agreement as follows:

"3.1 …Shoreline will include a 2002 service report to the city by October 15, 2002 along with its invoice to the City."

Kiest moved to adopt Resolution 723/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Professional Agreement with Berryman & Henigar for Building Department Services. Thompson seconded.

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 725/Awarding Bid to SGA Corporation for Public Works Facility. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 726/Authorizing Mayor to Sign State Grant Offer for Purchase of Hillside Properties. Olstad seconded.

City Attorney Mike Ruark said that he has reviewed the documents and noted all is in order for council to adopt.

Armanini requested that an executed agreement be faxed to the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development on Friday, August 9, 2002, so that there are no delays.

Thompson personally thanked Senator Darlene Fairley for her help in obtaining this grant for our city.

Cmbr. Ed Sterner reported results of recent juvenile justice system reforms have been encouraging.

Cmbr. Sterner requested to be excused from the August 15, 2002 council study session.

Armanini moved to excuse Cmbr. Sterner from the August 15, 2002 council study session. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

Dwight Thompson, Mayor pro tempore

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