Councilmembers present: Alan Kiest, Mary Jane Goss, Nate Herzog, Roger Olstad, Ed Sterner
Councilmembers excused: Dwight Thompson, Mayor pro tempore; Carolyn Armanini
Staff present: David R. Hutchinson, Mayor; Karen Haines, City Administrator; Michael Ruark, City Attorney; Linda Portnoy, Municipal Court Presiding Judge; Jane Poppe, Municipal Court Administrator; Dennis Peterson, Police Chief; William Miller, Police Officer; Stephen Bennett, Planning and Building Director; Susan Stine, City Clerk
Others present: 20 visitors
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Cmbr. Sterner led the council in the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION/SERVICE AWARDS
William Miller, Patrol Officer, 25 years
Jane Poppe, Court Administrator, 25 years
Hutchinson recognized Chief of Police Dennis Peterson who honored Officer Bill Miller for his 25 years of service with the Lake Forest Park Police Department. Peterson noted various accomplishments of Officer Miller during his tenure and presented him with a plaque for his service to the city.
Hutchinson recognized Municipal Court Judge Linda Portnoy to honor Court Administrator Jane Poppe for her 25 years of service to the city of Lake Forest Park Municipal Court. Portnoy noted the different hats Poppe has worn during her 25-year tenure with the city and presented her with a crystal vase in appreciation for her dedication to the city.
Hutchinson presented Court Administrator Jane Poppe and Officer Bill Miller with certificates of appreciation for their service to the citizens of Lake Forest Park and noted that commemorative trees will be planted in a city park in their honor and entered into the Heritage Tree Register.
A five-minute recess was taken at 7:47 p.m.
The meeting was resumed at 7:55 p.m.
MAYOR’S REPORT
In response to a request from Hutchinson, Police Chief Dennis Peterson reported on the August 3 National Night Out block parties. Peterson said that he heard many positive comments regarding the Town Center study, and he noted that the department’s K-9 unit and traffic motorcycle are very popular. He said the event is a good opportunity to talk to residents in different neighborhoods.
Peterson also publicly thanked Margaret Anderson for her generous donations to the police department. He said that Anderson’s recent donation would be used to purchase state-of-the-art radar equipment for the motorcycle.
Hutchinson noted receipt of a letter from the Public Works Board with encouraging news regarding the status of the city’s application for a $4.6 million Public Works Trust Fund loan for sewering unsewered areas.
Hutchinson said that he, Cmbr. Goss, and Planning and Building Director Steve Bennett met with mall management staff to discuss issues related to refuse dumpsters. Bennett provided a draft letter to the mall management identifying a schedule for correction of the problem.
Hutchinson distributed a draft memorandum of understanding between King County and the city of Lake Forest Park regarding the Burke Gilman Trail redevelopment and asked councilmembers for their feedback.
Hutchinson also reported on a conversation with a representative of the mall owner regarding the potential sale, and he provided an update on the proposal regarding streamlined sales tax and potential revenue for the city.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Cmbr. Herzog requested the addition of consent calendar item #3, Excuse Cmbrs. Thompson and Armanini from tonight’s study session and regular meeting.
He also requested that New Topics for Discussion, a) Council Retreat Summary and b) Amending LFPMC 2.22.060 relating to Commission Chair Position be held over to the September 9, 2004 regular meeting.
Cmbr. Goss requested to pull from the consent calendar item 1, August 12, 2004 council regular meeting minutes.
Cmbr. Olstad moved to adopt the agenda as amended. Cmbr. Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
CONFIRMATION REVIEW CALENDAR
Hutchinson introduced his nominations for various commissions and asked each person to state their interest in serving on the commission.
Marjorie Ando, Economic Development Commission, Position 3, term ending 3/31/2007
Marjorie Ando, Economic Development Commission, Position 3, term ending 3/31/2007, stated she would like to serve on the Economic Development Commission and offered her assistance to the city as a volunteer.
Michelle LeMoine, Parks and Recreation Commission, Position 3, term ending 3/31/2007
Michelle LeMoine, Parks and Recreation Commission, Position 3, term ending 3/31/2007, said she is honored to be considered for the Parks and Recreation Commission and described her background and expertise. She noted that serving on the commission would give her the opportunity to share her passion for the environment.
Don Fiene, Planning Commission, Position 2, term ending 3/31/2007
Don Fiene, Planning Commission, Position 2, term ending 3/31/2007, noted that his interest in serving on the Planning Commission is based on his recent research on the Growth Management Act process, and he said that he would like to be a part of the comprehensive plan update process.
Charles Herring, Public Safety Commission, Position 3, term ending 3/31/2007
Charles Herring, Public Safety Commission, Position 3, term ending 3/31/2007, described his background and expertise and expressed his willingness to serve as a public safety commissioner.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Goss requested to pull the August 12, 2004 regular meeting minutes from the consent calendar and moved to amend as follows:
Page 3, line 41: "…situation for between
the council and the administration…"
Herzog seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
After further discussion, Goss requested that the August 12, 2004 regular meeting minutes be held over to the September 9, 2004 regular meeting for further clarification.
Olstad moved to approve the consent calendar as follows:
Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
FIRST READING CALENDAR
Resolution 861/In Support for Library Proposition #1 (Library Capital Replacement Bond)
Olstad moved to advance Resolution 861/In Support for Library Proposition #1 (Library Capital Replacement Bond) to second reading calendar. Sterner seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 867/Authorize Mayor to Sign Agreement with Police Guild
City Administrator Karen Haines said that the Police Guild had voted to approve the proposed agreement. She said that the council had discussed the proposed agreement at a previous meeting, and the administration is requesting council approval of the agreement by adoption of this resolution.
Sterner moved to place Resolution 867/Authorize Mayor to Sign Agreement with Police Guild on second reading calendar to immediately follow the executive session. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 913/Amending LFPMC 2.22.060 Relating to Commission Chair Position
Hutchinson noted there was a request that Ordinance 913/Amending LFPMC 2.22.060 Relating to Commission Chair Position be held over to the September 9, 2004 regular council meeting.
Resolution 868/Authorize Mayor to Sign Participating Agreements with Washington State Department of Transportation for SR522/NE 153rd Traffic Signal Project
In response to questions from council, Haines noted Resolution 868/Authoirze Mayor to Sign Participating Agreements with Washington State Department of Transportation for SR 522/NE 153rd Traffic Signal Project was deleted from the agenda in order to obtain additional information and will be scheduled for an upcoming regular meeting agenda.
SECOND READING CALENDAR
Ordinance 905/Relating to City’s Sign Regulations
Haines reported that the proposed ordinance was remanded to the Planning and Economic Development Commissions. The mall merchants association is reviewing the proposed ordinance and considering an amendment regarding interior signage at the mall.
Ordinance 906/Relating to Legal Nonconforming Signs
Haines noted council had asked that the administration to schedule an executive session for discussion of potential litigation. The discussion is scheduled for the September 23, 2004 regular council meeting.
Ordinance 909/Amending LFPMC 18.52.48 Relating to Conditional Use Permit Requirements for Trails
Haines noted there is no new information on Ordinance 909. Haines said that additional information is available regarding Ordinance 907/Definition of Pervious Material.
Cmbr. Kiest requested that administration capture and summarize some of council discussion from the last six months and then offer a recommendation to council.
Resolution 861/In Support for Library Proposition #1 (Library Capital Replacement Bond)
Olstad moved to adopt Resolution 861/In Support for Library Proposition #1 (Library Capital Replacement Bond). Kiest seconded.
Herzog noted that while he supports the library system, he has serious concerns about the accuracy of material published with regard to the bond measure, and whether the measure is fiscally responsible in the long-run.
After some Following further discussion
of the proposed Resolution 861, Herzog moved to amend
Resolution 861 as follows:
Page 1, line 23: "…the 20-year $172 million
capital bond would replace the expiring supplement the
bond revenue said set to expire in 2011 and provide
funding for …" (Council approved 9/9/04)
Kiest seconded. The motion to amend carried unanimously.
The motion to approve Resolution 861 carried 4-1 (Aye—Kiest, Goss, Sterner, Olstad; Nay—Herzog).
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL REPORTS
Kiest asked that he would like to add discussion of the letter received from the division director of King County Solid Waste Division to new business.
Sterner said that he and City Administrator Haines had attended the Association of Washington Cities regional meeting in Everett, and issues related to municipal courts were discussed. Kiest requested further discussion of municipal court issues under new business.
Goss reported on SeaShore Transportation Forum and Sound Transit issues.
NEW TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Solid Waste
Following a brief discussion, councilmembers agreed to hold over discussion of Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee to the September 9, 2004 meeting.
--Amending LFPMC 2.22.060 Relating to Commission Chair Position
Hutchinson distributed a memorandum in response to questions from council on how chairs are selected for the various commissions. He said that discussion would be held over to the September 9, 2004 meeting.
SECOND READING CALENDAR
Resolution 867/Authorize Mayor to Sign Agreement with Police Guild
Following a brief discussion of issues related to the proposed agreement, the council agreed to take a brief recess.
A five-minute recess was taken at 9:09 p.m.
The meeting was resumed at 9:15 p.m.
After consulting with the city attorney, Sterner commented on issues related to compensatory time and overtime relating to the proposed agreement. Kiest requested that the administration research this issue and report back to the council.
City Administrator Haines briefly noted changes and edits in the contract for council’s information.
Sterner moved to approve Resolution 867/Authorize Mayor to Sign Agreement with Police Guild. Olstad seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
With the consent of the council, the executive session to discuss personnel matters will be held over to the September 9, 2004 regular council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
Susan Stine, City Clerk
David R. Hutchinson, Mayor
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