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

Staff Present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor, Michael Ruark, City Attorney, Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; John Hawley, Finance Director; Susan Stine, City Clerk

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

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

Mayor Hutchinson discussed the need to establish a designated smoking area for the public outside city hall, and Cmbr. Kiest suggested that it be placed 25 feet from the entrance. Hutchinson reported on the permit issued to King County for tree removal on the Burke Gilman Trail, and a brief discussion followed on the permit process.

Hutchinson reported on his attendance at the YMCA Board meeting at which the Aldercrest site was discussed for a new facility.

Cmbr. Armanini moved adoption of the agenda. Cmbr. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini requested to pull the August 22, 2002 finance committee report from the consent calendar.

Armanini noted she had discussed payment of warrant no. 42005 for electrical work at city hall with Director of Public Services, Frank Zenk. She stated for the record that Zenk and Finance Director John Hawley would look into retainage monies being held for the general contractor.

There being no objection, the consent calendar was approved as follows::

1. July 25, 2002 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. August 8, 2002 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
3. August 22, 2002 Finance Committee Report covering warrant nos. 41994 through 42062 in the amount of $211,943.71 drawn from the claims clearing fund and warrant nos. 23100 through 23180 in the amount of $131,791.54 drawn from the payroll clearing fund. An automatic withdrawal from the checking account on 8/29/02 in the amount of $356.84 for monthly bank service fees.

Following a brief discussion of the proposed policy for review of contracts and agreements, Hutchinson noted that Resolution 727/Establishing a Policy Requiring Periodic Review of Certain Professional Service Contracts will advance to second reading calendar at the September 12, 2002 regular council meeting.

Cmbr. Armanini expressed her concern regarding a councilmember who would benefit from adoption of the proposed ordinance participating in the discussion and action on the ordinance.

Cmbr. Goss stated that any councilmember could benefit from adoption of the ordinance and said she does not feel the need to recuse herself from discussion or action on this ordinance.

Hutchinson noted that Ordinance 877/Amending LFPMC 18.52.080 to Eliminate Permit Requirements for Real Estate Open House Sign Permit will advance to second reading calendar at the September 12, 2002 regular council meeting.

Thompson moved to advance Resolution 728/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Public Works Yard Contract with SGA Corporation and Resolution 729/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Agreement with Shoreline Community College for Contracted Class to second reading calendar.

Kiest moved to adopt Resolution 706/Naming of Lyon Creek Waterfront Property. Herzog seconded. The motion carried 7-1(Aye - Kiest, Armanini, Thompson, Herzog, Goss Olstad; Nay - Sterner).

Armanini moved to adopt Resolution 728/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Public Works Contract with SGA Corporation. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

In response to questions from council, Finance Director John Hawley discussed items included in the contract agreement and funding for the training.

Olstad moved to adopt Resolution 729/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Agreement with Shoreline Community College for Contracted Class. Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Finance Director Hawley briefly explained the concept of a shared utility billing clerk/administrative assistant position for the finance and public works departments respectively. Discussion followed regarding funding for the position and the job description.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor

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