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; Michael Ruark, City Attorney; Ty Peterson, Planning & Development Manager; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Manager; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: Eight visitors

Mayor Hutchinson called the regular meeting to order at 7:42 p.m.

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

Hutchinson reported on his attendance at the Suburban Cities Association and the Microsoft Access training.

He noted that discussion of the recruitment process for an interim city administrator would take place later on the agenda.

Cmbr. Armanini requested that the local governance committee report be added under council reports.

Cmbr. Olstad requested that discussion of the use of a consultant for the interim city administrator recruitment process be added under new topics for discussion.

Hutchinson noted that the presentation on the Forest Park Drive/Proposed Interim Solution will be deleted from the agenda as well as first reading calendar item #1, Resolution 736/Authorizng Mayor to Sign Amendment to Jail Services Contract with Yakima County.

Cmbr. Goss requested that discussion of local transportation issues be added under council reports.

Armanini moved to adopt the agenda as amended. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Andrew Olson, 18804 26^th Avenue NE, said that he had been out of town when the Forest Park Drive repair options were presented at the August 15, 2002 meeting. He said his preference for Forest Park Drive would be to open the road both ways. He expressed his concern that the city’s letter did not indicate that the majority of the people at the August 15, 2002 meeting spoke in favor of opening the road.

Eric Weissman, 18701 25^th Avenue NE, said he affirms Mr. Olson’s comments and stated that he was present at August 15, 2002 meeting. He also noted that he had expressed concern regarding a slide area on Perkins Way, and he thanked the city for the repair work that has been done. He encouraged the council to approve the opening of Forest Park Drive in both directions.

Alberta Golden, 19038 Forest Park Drive NE, said that she missed the August 15, 2002 meeting. She stated that property owners expect to be able to use the road to access their property, and she said that the road should be repaired and re-opened.

Charity Thielen, stated her reasons for wanting to serve on the Human Services Commission and discussed her background and experience.

Cmbr. Kiest described various partnerships the city is involved in and thanked her for volunteering her time.

Heather Bugni described her reasons for wanting to serve on the Public Safety Commission as one of the judges for teen court. In response to questions from council, she discussed her views on the DARE program and other issues related to public safety.

Brian Gregory discussed his views on why he would like to serve on the Public Safety Commission and noted that open and better communication between police officers and teens is needed.

In response to questions from council members, Gregory discussed opportunities for better communication between the police department and teens, his involvement with various agencies in fulfillment of the Shorecrest High School requirement for community service, and the impact of the DARE program.

Cmbrs. Goss and Sterner thanked all three students for volunteering to serve on the city’s commissions. Goss encouraged the students to approach council and/or mayor with any thoughts or ideas they may have for improving communications between students and the city.

Final confirmation of the appointments is scheduled for the October 10, 2002, council meeting.

In response to a question from Armanini, City Administrator Jacobson discussed information he had provided regarding the city hall project contract revisions and change orders. This item was scheduled for discussion under new business but was taken out of order.

Cmbr. Olstad moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:

1. September 12, 2002 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. September 26, 2002 Finance Committee Report covering warrant nos. 42154 through 42237 in the amount of $180,016.97 drawn from the claims clearing fund and warrant nos. 23278 through 23354 in the amount of $129,011.63 drawn from the payroll clearing fund.
3. Authorize Payments to Bailey Berg (Warrant 42162) and Heritage Bank - retainage (Warrant 42184).

City Administrator Doug Jacobson noted that a new draft of the proposed ordinance had been distributed. He described the financing for the construction of the public works facility.

Hutchinson noted that Ordinance 880/Relating to Financing Construction of Public Works Facility is also scheduled for second reading.

Jacobson said the proposed ordinance implements opening Forest Park Drive as recommended by staff and supported by citizens at the August 15, 2002 meeting.

In response to a question from Kiest, City Attorney Ruark discussed the policy represented by the proposed ordinance.

Hutchinson noted Ordinance 881/Establishing Forest Park Drive as a One-Way Westbound Street Between 25^th Avenue Northeast and 19^th Avenue Northeast would advance to second reading calendar at the October 10, 2002 council meeting.

Jacobson noted that this resolution is in response to a council request for a policy requiring a periodic review of certain professional services contracts.

Cmbr. Sterner moved to adopt Resolution 727/Establishing a Policy Requiring Periodic Review of Certain Professional Services Contracts.

Planning Manager Ty Peterson noted that he is available to respond to any questions the council may have regarding his staff report on the proposed elimination of the real estate open house sign permit process. Discussion followed regarding code enforcement issues.

Herzog noted that his interest in presenting the proposed ordinance is to provide relief to residents and staff regarding the requirement and issuance of sign permits. He noted that the city of Bellevue imposes a $100 fine for infractions of the sign code.

Herzog moved to amend Ordinance 877 as follows:

Page 2, line 13 (insert): "4. A violation of this section shall be an infraction with a penalty for each violation of $100.00 per sign per day or portion thereof."

Following discussion, Herzog noted that, if adopted, his proposal could be changed by council action if it is determined that it is not working.

Kiest moved to amend as follows:

Page 1, line 42: "…and upon property owned by Lake Forest Park without a permit being required:"

Following discussion, Armanini recommended that 2.A. (Page 1, lines 44-45 and Page 2, lines 1-3) be moved to Page 1, line 40 and be renumbered as 1.C. Kiest accepted Armanini’s recommendation as a friendly amendment to his motion.

Following discussion, the motion to amend failed 3-4 (Aye - Olstad, Armanini, Kiest; Nay - Herzog, Thompson, Goss, Sterner).

Thompson moved to amend Ordinance 877 as follows:

Page 1, lines 22-24: "The following signs are permitted in the public right-of-way in Lake Forest Park and upon property owned by Lake Forest Park upon making application for a permit to the city clerk and upon the following conditions: The following signs are permitted in the public right-of-way in Lake Forest Park and upon property owned by Lake Forest Park without a permit being required:’

Page 1, line 41-42: "2. The following signs are permitted in the public right-of-way in Lake Forest Park and upon property owned by Lake Forest Park without a permit being required:"

Following discussion, Olstad moved to table the motion to amend to the October 10, 2002 second reading calendar.

A five-minute recess was called for at 9:43 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 9:54 p.m.

Olstad moved to hold Ordinance 877 Amending LFPMC 18.52.080 to Eliminate Permit Requirement for Real Estate Open House Sign Permit on the October 10, 2002 regular council meeting second reading calendar. Herzog seconded. The motion carried 6-1 (Aye--Kiest, Thompson, Herzog, Goss, Olstad, Sterner; Nay - Armanini).

Kiest discussed his concerns with Ordinance 878/Relating to Use of City Credit Cards and the need to create an audit trail for city credit card purchases.

City Administrator Doug Jacobson suggested that this item be held over to the October 10, 2002 council meeting so that Finance Director Hawley could respond to questions.

Thompson moved to amend Ordinance 879 as follows:

Page 2, line 28:

"…council finance committee for approval…"

Page 1, line 43:

"…review according to state law certiorari …"

Armanini moved to amend as follows:

Page 2, Line 2:

"…a writ of certiorari ordering a certified copy of all records…"

Thompson moved to advance Ordinance 879/Adopting Technical Code Amendments to final action calendar. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Kiest moved to advance Ordinance 880/Relating to Financing Construction of Public Works Facility to final action calendar. Armanini seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Sterner moved to adopt Ordinance 879/Adopting Technical Code Amendments. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Goss moved to adopt Ordinance 880/Relating to Financing Construction of Public Works Facility. Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Armanini reported that the council’s local governance committee met on September 24, 2002. She noted that the committee had reviewed and discussed the staff recommendations for proposed 2003 employee benefit enhancements. The committee report reflects the committee recommendations for council consideration during the 2003 budget process.

Goss reported on her attendance at the SeaShore Transportation Forum meeting and the support of Metropolitan King County Council Member Carolyn Edmonds regarding transportation improvements for the north end of the county.

In response to comments from Hutchinson regarding issues related to the recruitment process for an interim city administrator, council members discussed the recruitment timeline, the contract term, the hiring process and the position title. Council members acknowledged the mayor’s discretion regarding the recruitment process and noted a preference for an 18-month contract term for filling the city administrator position.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 11:04 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

APPROVED:

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor

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