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

Staff present: David Hutchinson, Mayor; Karen Haines, City Administrator; Rosemary Larson, Assistant City Attorney; Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; Ty Peterson, Planning Manager; Sarah Phillips, Government & Community Relations Manager; John Hawley, Finance Director; Susan Stine, City Clerk

Others present: 14 visitors

Mayor Hutchinson called the regular meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.

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

Hutchinson reported on the April 26 Earth Day celebration at Lyon Creek Preserve. He noted that Brookside Elementary School Parent Teacher Association has received a special award for 2003 and Lake Forest Park Elementary School Parent Teacher Association had received a similar award for 2002. He reported on issues related to the Suburban Cities Association, the proposed Brightwater route, and personnel changes in the City of Bothell and at King County.

In response to a question from Cmbr. Armanini, City Administrator Karen Haines said that the Brightwater project plans show continued use of the McAleer line discharging to the West Point treatment plant. Haines said that current information indicates that no tunneling or portals will be located in Lake Forest Park. An outflow line is still in the plans for Northeast 195^th Street, and the city will continue to partner with the Lake Forest Park Water District to determine the impact of the proposed line on the aquifer.

Cmbr. Kiest noted that the West Point treatment plant has the capacity; however, he expressed concern that conveyance relies on the lake line. Haines noted that King County representatives would be invited to an upcoming council study session to discuss impacts of the proposed plan.

In response to a question from Armanini, Community and Government Affairs Manager Sarah Phillips reported on the proposed improvements and signage review for the Burke Gilman Trail. She noted that the County will hold an open house on May 12 to discuss issues related to the Trail improvements. Cmbr. Goss questioned the open house meeting notice regarding removal of stop signs and asked that the City emphatically tell King County this issue is not for discussion. Councilmembers expressed their concerns regarding stop signs, speed limits and enforcement. (Council approved change 5/22/03.)

Hutchinson noted there would be an all day leadership team retreat on Friday, May 9, 2003.

Thompson moved to adopt the agenda. Goss seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Karen Day, 3510 NE 147^th St., stated her concerns regarding the proposed senior overlay zone and the proposed project at the Elks property.

Don Quale, 3510 NE 147^th St., commented on the proposed senior housing overlay zone and aspects of the proposed project at the Elks property.

Mick James, 3518 NE 147^th St., thanked Cmbrs. Herzog and Olstad for meeting with residents to hear their concerns about the proposed senior housing project. He expressed his concern regarding the process and said that he is not in favor of the proposed project.

Pi Cheney, 14523 38^th Avenue NE, stated that she remains opposed to the senior housing overlay project. She also expressed concern regarding the removal of trees should the project go forward.

Ray Holmdahl, 14531 37^th Avenue NE, stated he is against the way things are moving on this project and felt the city is moving too fast on this project.

Teresa Ulus, 3536 NE 147^th St., said that she is opposed to the proposed senior housing project and encouraged the council to listen to the neighbors’ concerns.

Howard Rose, 3550 NE 147^th St., thanked Cmbrs. Herzog and Olstad for meeting with neighbors of the proposed project. He stated that he is opposed to the siting of the project but not to senior housing. He said he would like to see an overlay zone ordinance developed that applies to the entire city.

Phyllis Haaland, 3702 NE 147^th St., said she is not opposed to senior housing but felt the Elks should be more creative with the multi-family site instead of using the single-family site for senior housing.

A memorandum from Mayor Hutchinson noted the appointment of commission chairs.

Thompson moved to adopt the consent calendar as follows:

1. April 24, 2003 Council Study Session Minutes
2. April 24, 2003 Council Regular Meeting Minutes
3. May 8, 2003 Finance Committee Report covering warrant nos. 43501 through 43566 drawn from the claims clearing fund in the amount of $209,534.24 and warrant nos. 24442 through 24524 drawn from the payroll clearing fund in the amount of $179,427.95.

Thompson moved to advance Resolution 780/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Agreement with Senior Services of Seattle-King County for Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center (CDBG Funds for Year 2003) and Ordinance 896/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Franchise Agreement with Northshore Utility District to second reading calendar.

Thompson moved to adopt Resolution 780/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Agreement with Senior Services of Seattle King County for Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center (CDBG Funds for Year 2003).

Thompson moved that Ordinance 896/Authorzing Mayor to Sign Franchise Agreement with Northshore Utility District remain on the second reading calendar for the May 22, 2003 regular meeting.

At the request of council, Planning Manager Peterson discussed each proposed amendment individually as presented in his memo and responded to questions.

Olstad moved to adopt amendment 3 as follows:

Page 3, lines 25-27, insert the following:

Peterson explained amendment number 4 and discussion followed on the rationale behind this amendment by council.

Sterner moved to adopt amendment 4 as follows:

Page 4, lines 10 & 11:

Olstad seconded.

After further discussion, the motion to amend carried 5-2 (Aye—Olstad, Armanini, Kiest, Thompson, Sterner; Nay—Goss, Herzog).

A five-minute recess was called for at 9:23 p.m.

The meeting was resumed at 9:33 p.m.

After some discussion, Thompson moved to bring back to the table the motion to adopt amendment 1 that had been tabled at the April 24, 2003 council meeting.

Thompson moved to adopt amendment 1 as follows:

Page 3, lines 21-22:

Discussion followed regarding the Planning Commission’s position regarding units per acre.

Thompson moved to adopt amendment 2 as follows:

Peterson noted that this amendment was redrafted in response to Cmbr. Kiest’s request regarding the proposed purpose statement.

Thompson moved to adopt amendment 5 as follows:

Kiest moved to adopt amendment 6 as follows:

Council members expressed their appreciation for the language proposed in the amendment in response to their suggestions.

Following further discussion, Kiest moved to postpone action on the motion to adopt amendment 6 to the May 22, 2003 second reading calendar. Thompson seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Peterson discussed proposed amendment 7 regarding open space or park use as well as public right-of-way requirements.

Councilmembers discussed issues related to the proposed amendment including conveyance, dedication, and maintenance of open space or park area. Councilmembers expressed interest in input from neighbors regarding the amendment.

Thompson noted that amendment 6 has been tabled and will be amendment 1 at the May 22, 2003 meeting, and amendment 7 will become amendment 2.

Sterner proposed the following amendment to Ordinance 893 for consideration at the May 22, 2003 meeting:

Armanini exited the meeting at 10:02 p.m.

The council agreed that Sterner’s proposal would be amendment 3 for consideration at the May 22, 2003 council meeting.

Discussion followed on the access requirement by the fire department to the proposed site.

Goss reported on Burke Gilman Trail issues and the discussion held with the Transportation Committee.

Haines briefly described the need to fill the position of part-time court clerk that was recently vacated.

Thompson moved to reauthorize the part-time Court Clerk/Probation Clerk position.

There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 10:34 p.m.

Susan Stine, City Clerk

David R. Hutchinson, Mayor

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