02/24/1995 City CouncilCity Council Approved Summary Minutes
Council Retreat: February 24, 25, 1995
APPROVED AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 21,1995
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED SUMMARY MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
February 24, 25, 1995
LaConner, Washington
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Tom Petruzzi, Council President
Barbara Fahey, Councilmember
Dave Earling, Councilmember
William J. Kasper, Councilmember
Michael Hall, Councilmember
Roger Myers, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Laura Hall, Mayor
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Mike Springer, Fire Chief
Tom Miller, Police Chief
Dee McGrath, Executive Secretary
Barb Mehlert, Recorder .
At 9:15 a.m. Council President Petruzzi called the meeting to order.
Council President Petruzzi announced an Executive Session would follow Item 1 concerning a
real estate matter.
DISCUSSIONIREVIEW ON CABLE TV FRANCHISE
\ Paul Mar, Community Services Director, updated the Council on negotiations with Chambers
Cable.
The City Council Consultant Selection Committee held interviews for the cable TV franchise
renewal consultant on Monday, November 14, 1994 and 3-H Cable Communication Consultants
i� was highest of the finalists. On November 15th, City Council authorized staff to initiate
;j negotiations with 3-H Cable Communication Consultants on the scope of work, fee, schedule and
contract for assisting the City in its cable TV franchise renewal efforts.
Mr. Mar discussed the scope of work, schedule and costs with the Mayor and City Council. The
work will be completed by November, 1995; the cost will be $18,750 in fees plus a not -to -
exceed expense amount of $500, or a total cost of $19,250 (See attached Cable TV Franchise
Renewal Work Plan).
Mr. Mar referenced a consumer survey questionnaire which has been prepared and reviewed by
staff. A list of community leaders has been contacted with a request to participate in a -one-to
one interview with the consultants. Councilmembers will be contacted in the near future to
participate in this process.
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In March of 1995, the surveys will be mailed out to residents (consisting of about 15,000
households). Once the results are collated, there will be a public meeting to discuss the results.
Councilmembers agreed that a public hearing should be held upon completion of the survey.
It was noted the Chambers contract will have to be extended for another year while all of this
takes place.
Councilmember Hall said Chambers Cable was the only company who applied for the franchise
during the last renewal effort. Councilmember Hall said while the city has no real negotiating
power, there are legal pressures which the City can apply. Councilmember Earling asked that
the Consultant or Councilmember Hall prepare a written statement to Council addressing such
legal issues. Councilmember Hall agreed to prepare a listing.
Paul Mar said he believes much of the pressure will. come from the newly formed City of
Shoreline and suggested that the City of Edmonds form an alliance with them regarding the legal
aspects. Councilmembers were receptive to the idea.
Mr. Mar suggested the negotiating team for the franchise renewal team consist of himself, City
Attorney and one Councilmember. Council President Petruzzi appointed two Councilmembers;
Councilmember Fahey and Councilmember Hall. One of these Councilmembers will be the
primary attendee and one will be alternate.
At 9:47 a.m., the City Council, Mayor and Staff recessed to an Executive Session regarding a
real estate matter. The meeting was reconvened at 10:05 a.m.
SPACE NEEDS DISCUSSION
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Councilmember Fahey lead the discussion on this issue.
The discussion first focused on two options: 1) The feasibility to build a new city hall on site,
and; 2) Feasibility to build off site. Councilmember Fahey said she would like the Council to
come to a consensus regarding the elimination of any proposals the Council feels are collectively
unworkable. To be considered: retrofitting existing buildings and/or purchase or lease of off site
buildings apart from current negotiations.
Paul Mar, Community Services Director, talked about Arai -Jackson's proposal for on -site City
Hall. He pointed out the drainage setback detention will occupy 16% of the site due to
Department of Ecology guidelines. Mr. Mar said this is an issue which all developers must
adhere to in order to comply with stormwater detention requirements.
The Arai -Jackson proposal.was discussed, and Mr. Mar said he would like authorization to work
further with Arai -Jackson to come in line with Council requests for reduced square footage. Mr.
Mar reminded Council the, original square footage as proposed by Arai -Jackson was drastically
reduced by combining common areas such as lunch rooms, meeting space, etc.
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Space Needs - Fire Department
Council asked Fire Chief Springer to comment on his views regarding space needs for his
department. Council asked Chief Springer if the vacant Public Works site is a viable alternative
for the fire department on a permanent or temporary location.
Chief Springer said the Fire Department and Fire Department Administration could easily be
% separated. As far as siting for a fire department, his idealistic choice for siting of Fire Station #7
J should it be moved, would be 9th and Main. However, if Fire Station #7 cannot move, the .
idealistic location would be at the present site, and noted again that administration would not
have to remain at the present site. Chief Springer said he would like to see a new fire station built
where the present parking lot is across from the Police Department excluding administration.
Councilmember Kasper said the Council previously made a decision to move Fire to the former
Public Works site and said the present Chief had agreed .to this. Chief Springer said this was on
an interim/short term basis only until a new station could be built. (Chief Springer laterdefined
short term as being two years maximum)
Space Needs - Police Department
Mg� Two issues were addressed by Chief Miller: 1) Where does the Police Department want to be
'N long term? and; 2) Where does the Police Department want to be short term?
Chief Miller said in the long term, the present Civic Center site is an ideal location for the Police
Department. Chief Miller said the department could relocate to the Public Works site on a
temporary basis in order to expedite building of a new police facility on site; however, he said
the vacant Public Works building would not suit the needs of the, department in the long run
without extensive renovations. Chief Miller said in the short term, the present Public Safety
building is not at all adequate for their operations.
The City Council proceeded to evaluate space needs:
Councilmember Kasper said the Public Safety Building and Community Services Building could
be retrofitted by adding a building in between so as to strengthen the buildings and bring them up
to Code. Paul Mar agreed that this could be done, but the question then would be what functions
would the buildings be used for.
Councilmember Kasper said the Council has all agreed on one thing in the past: If a new
building is built, the Police Department would have first priority, followed by the Fire
Department.
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Chief Miller asked if there is a backup plan if the Public Safety Bond failed? Council President
Petruzzi said the City must implement a very aggressive program stressing to the citizens, the
public safety needs. Council agreed that every citizen needs to be educated as to the current
condition of the buildings. Council said the public needs to know the space needs issue is critical
to the City, citizens and employees.
CouncilmemberNordquist said the building which houses Finance needs to be discussed as he
believes citizens will want this designated as a historical building. Council agreed and said the
building could be moved to another site and be used for such purposes as a town meeting hall,
Council Chambers, receptions, etc.
DISCUSSION ON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE TAKING.
Council President Petruzzi said the City Council Minutes are extremely long and expressed his
desire to revert to Summary Minutes consisting of few pages. Council agreed and said that 30 -
40 pages are very cumbersome and expensive to produce. Council President Petruzzi
commented on the pressure these long cumbersome minutes adds to the City Clerk's Office.
Council President Petruzzi proposed that summary minutes take the place of the current lengthier
minutes and said it is his desire to have the City Council Assistant once again resume those
duties. Council concurred. Mayor Hall said as the minutes are under the purview of the City
Clerk, this would first have to be discussed with her. Art Housler, Administrative Services
Director, said he would discuss this with the City Clerk and place this on the March Finance
Committee Agenda.
It was noted by City Council and Dee McGrath, Executive Secretary, that the City Council tapes
are the official record of the City in which citizens can listen to if they wish more detail, or video
tapes of the meetings are now available.
Mayor Hall said many Consent Agenda items are routinely pulled off the agenda which adds to
the length of the meeting and minutes. Mayor Hall said the citizens don't want summary
minutes.
Council President Petruzzi referenced Art Housler's memo regarding length of minutes and
noted that Edmonds far surpasses any city in length of minutes. The average length of minutes is
approximately four pages, whereby the City of Edmonds averages 20 - 30.
Councilmember Fahey believes the minutes should be more generalized as far as individual
council comments are concerned.
DISCUSSION ON FIRE STATION 6.
This was held as an Executive Session to discuss structural matter needing to be dealt with
regarding living quarters at Station 96. The Executive Session commenced at 12:11 p.m., and
ended at 12:25 p.m.
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LUNCH BREAK FROM 12:30 - 1.45 '
OPEN DISCUSSION BETWEEN COUNCILN EMBERS AND DIRECTORS
Finance Director Art Housler discussed the issue of salaries. Mr. Housler said the City needs
some long range plans for where we are going with salaries. City Council agreed and discussed
the issue at length. Council President Petruzzi said the city is now creating some very unfair
situations regarding salaries. Mr. Housler said he would like to see union labor negotiations
both coincide together as the City did in the pasi. As it stands now, the City is always in labor
negotiations. Council agreed. Mr. Housler said when the City does approve contracts, the City
is not looking at the entire picture which results in fragmentation of settlements.
Mayor Hall discussed the current salary compression problems, especially in the Police and Fire
Departments.
Councilmember Myers said the City first needs to address'those inequities, plan for those
inequities and then fund the inequities.
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Councilmember Nordquist said that all job descriptions need to be evaluated to see whether the
jobs actually performed are in sync with the actual job descriptions.
Paul Mar said the majority of the employees in his department have been with the city a long
time. He said the issue of salaryequability needs to be addressed and soon. The City needs to be
looking at what we are giving our'employees as he does not want the city to lose employees
because they can get a better salary elsewhere for the.same job.
Councilmember Dave Earling introduced the subject.
Josephine Fye and Ramona, Faires discussed the Community Cultural Plan with the Mayor and
Council.
The Community Cultural Plan is sponsored by the Arts Commission, and the Arts Festival
Association and Museum Board. Ms. Fye and Ms. Faires said the Plan is designed as a tool to
guide the community in sustaining and enhancing Edmonds' arts and cultural legacy. During
the process, more than 200 residents contributed to the development of the Plan. The planning
process included 16 individual interviews, 10 focus groups, 19. task force meetings, and a series
of presentations to local ,groups. The purpose of the Plan is to identify strategies that, will in
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part, guide the City and community in planning for continued arts development and support;
integrate cultural planning into other aspects of community planning; and determine the need for
arts facilities. Ms. Fye and Ms. Faires urged City Council to adopt the Cultural Plan as part of
the City Comprehensive Plan.
The City Council and Mayor expressed their appreciation for the hard work and excellent plan
that has evolved.
Ms. Faires said it is the hope that the City Council and Mayor will continue to lend support and
help them by allowing them to fill the approved city staff position by April 1 so the plan can be
implemented as soon as possible thereafter. Ms. Faires and Ms. Fye said they have been very
happy with the support the organization has been given by the Mayor and City Council up to this
point.
A copy of the Community Cultural Plan may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office or through
Christine Weed, Information/Arts Coordinator for the City.
DISCUSSION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
Councilmember Fahey began the discussion and referenced her memorandum and packet which
was previously distributed to Councilmembers.
The Council discussed the need for a process which would establish an Economic Development
Council. The following statements were made by Councilmembers concerning the formation of
such a Council:
Council President Petruzzi:
City Council and Mayor should play a major role in getting this going and play an aggressive
part in pulling key players together.
Councilmember Earline:
• City should take the initial leadership role and then private enterprise should take over (not
remain a city government agency)
• Collaborative Event - find funding sources (Port, Chamber of Commerce, County, etc.)
• Business and retail community must buy into the program up front
• Find "prepackaged" program. Don't reinvent the wheel.
Councilmember Nordquist:
• The City should bring in an organization who has been through this before and show what
Edmonds can do.
• The City should also bring in a facilitator who would lead the city and process
Councilmember Fahey
• Agrees it is a step by step process and the City should look globally, not just in the
downtown area.
• Believes the City should hire a facilitator from the beginning and wants to view Edmonds as
a whole rejuvenation, not just the downtown area.
• Should be an independent group with its own staff.
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Councilmember Myers suggested involving light industry.
Mayor Hall suggested the plan be linked with transportation needs.
Councilmember Hall said he believes the City needs to recruit the filming and entertainment
industry to'use Edmonds as a backdrop of movies, etc.
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Councilmember Nordquist said he will make a call to the County Council as they are going
through the same process.
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The Council briefly recapped the day's agenda.
At 4:40 p.m., Council President Petruzzi called an Executive Session regarding -Fire Station #6
which was previously discussed on the agenda. The Executive Session was completed at 4:59
p.m.
At 5:00 p.m., the meeting was adjourned for the day.
SATURDAY SESSION, FEBRUARY 25.
PARTICIPANTS:
Council President Petruzzi Councilmember William J. Kasper
Councilmember Dave Earling Councilmember Roger L. Myers
Councilmember Barb Fahey Councilmember John Nordquist
Councilmember Michael W. Hall City Attorney John Wallace
Barb Mehlert, Recorder
At 8:00 a.m., the meeting was called to order by Council President Tom Petruzzi.
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{� OF INTEREST; EXECUTIVE SESSIONS; AND DE NOVO BEARINGS.
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DISCUSSION ON DE NOVO BEARINGS
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John Wallace, City Attorney gave a 1-1/2 hour presentation concerning the above mentioned
topics. The presentation included De Novo Hearing procedures, Quasi Judicial hearing
procedures, and public hearing procedures. Mr. Wallace also presented a short course of Open
Public Meetings Act, Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, Limitations on the imposition and
mitigation requirement, Finding and Conclusions and the "takings" issue.
Council discussed De Novo Hearings and expressed frustration over the lack of procedures and
order during many of the hearings. Councilmembers said many times, the appellant or applicant
is distributing information to Council right before the hearing starts and many times, it is of great
length. Council also discussed the problem of hearings going past their scheduled time
allotments which lengthens the meeting considerably.
Mr. Wallace said the Council may enact their own rules for De Novo Hearings, as some other
cities have done. Mr. Wall aace said the rules could address the issues the Council is concerned
with. The rules would address such issues as: 1) Deadline for submittal of materials to City
Clerk's Office (no material's handed out during meeting); 2) specific time allotments that are
adhered to for both the appellant/applicant, and; 3) The applicantlappellant can only bring up
what is scheduled on the agenda within the appeal or is within the applicant's request (the
appellant or applicant cannot bring up any subject that is not included in the application/appeal).
Mr. Wallace said many other cities also do not let audience members speak for/against a hearing
item if they have not participated in the hearings prior to the City Council Hearing such as
Planning Board and Architectural Design Board Hearings (standing order).
Councilmember Hall discussed the possibility of imposing a fee for those appellants who wish to
appeal projects. Councilmember Hall said many times, appellants force an applicant to come
back several times, thus tying up their project. Councilmember Hall said the fee could cover a
small portion of city staf'sitime in processing the appeals.
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VISIONARY DISCUSSION REGARDING GOALS FOR EDMONDS' OVER NEXT 10-15
YEARS
Councilmember Fahey and Councilmember Earling began the discussion.
The Council discussed possible components of a vision plan for Edmonds and then discussed
�1 how those components could be put together into a unified plan.
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Councilmember Nordquist said in order to create a good vision plan for the City, we need to get
out into the community and gather a wide variety of citizens to participate in the process.
Councilmember Earling agreed and said the City needs to advertise to all citizens in several
ways, not just place a small meeting notice in the paper.
Councilmember Fahey said the next step is to work as a group and look at everything that has
been done with regards to a vision plan for Edmonds and then assemble components from that.
Councilmember Myers suggested a moderator then be brought in who would volunteer his/her
time to facilitate the process. Councilmember Earling agreed and said he has a specific
individual in mind who has done this sort of project in the past. Coucilmember Earling said he
would contact the individual and see if he is interested in volunteering his time.
Councilmembers concurred. Councilmember Nordquist said he has an alternate person should it
be needed.
s CONSENSUS The Counel will<hold aspectal. meeting to focus specifically on t xs toThe .
C60.d l agreed to check their individual calendars anti: at t E next regular City Council meeting;;
they will scl;eclule a meeting to discuss this further
DISCUSSION ON APPROPRIATE USE FOR PUBLIC WORKS SITE
Councilmember Nordquist began the discussion. He outlined several possible uses for the
n� former Public Works building/site. He then referenced a letter from citizen Syd Locke who has
requested that "the promise be kept" to move the parks and maintenance facility from the park to
1 the vacant Public Works site. Councilmember Nordquist said this can be considered, however,
there is nothing in the written record where the Council has directed the maintenance/parks
11w facility to that site.
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The following possible scenarios were outlined:
• Joint venture with another governmental agency (Councilmember Nordquist gave an
example of Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood sharing a Public Works facility);
• Port of Edmonds may have a need for the property for storage, etc.;
• Treatment Plant may want to use a portion of the facility for their needs;
• Segregate the front/back of the building. Maybe Parks and Recreation could be moved down
to the public works site in the front of the building and the parks maintenance could occupy
the back of the building;
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• Chambers Cable might want to relocate to the site.
Councilmember Nordquist said he has also been contacted by a private enterprise regarding their
interest in the site.
Councilmember Fahey discussed the Parks Open Space Plan and said it discusses the possibility
of moving the Parks and Maintenance to the Public Works site, but no real decision was outlined.
Regarding the short term/intermediate needs for the City, the Council said if a bond passes for
construction of new city hall space, the Public_ Works site is going to be needed for public safety
while their new facilities are being built.
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Councilmember Nordquist said the Public Works site building is good space and he is not
interested in someone occupying the space on a short/intermediate term who would have to
extensively renovate and thus change the character of the building.
Councilmember Nordquist said his concern is that there are departments within the City who
could use the site right now and the Council may not know who or what those needs are.
Councilmember Earling said the value of the property should be figured in at some point. The
approximate value according to him is between $1.2 and 1.4 million.
DISCUSS COUNCIL/MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
Councilmember Kasper lead the discussion. Councilmember Kasper said there are many citizens
who are frustrated and unhappy with the current administration and current form of government.
Councilmember Kasper said many citizens have voiced this opinion to him. Councilmember
Kasper suggested the Council may wish to go to a public vote to see the interest level in
changing to a Council Manager form of government.
Councilmember Petruzzi said he believes the ultimate form of government is a Council -Manager
form of government, however, only when a city is in the start up phase. He believes once a city
is as established as Edmonds, it shouldn't really be considered unless there is a great deal of
frustration from citizens, a fact that he has not heard. The majority of Councilmembers agreed.
Councilmember Kasper said he brought this to the Council for their information to let them
know there are many people dissatisfied and it is his belief they will be submitting a petition to
the City asking to go to ballot to decide the form of government. Councilmember Kasper said he
is told that if the Council does not call an election for May 16; 1995 and a petition comes in
afterwards, all six elected offices will have to run again next year if the public votes for a
change. However, if it is done by May 16, then it would be over this Fall and elections would
stand as a Council Manager Form of Government for two and four year terms with Mayor
elected 2 - 4 years by and from the City Council.
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INDIVIDUAL TOPICS
Councilmember Fahey brought up Initiative 164 which is crafted to wetland concerns, but opens
up legal ramifications which will be extremely detrimental to the City. Councilmember Fahey
reviewed the overview of the initiative. In essence, Councilmember Fahey said the initiative will
put the city in a position where there will be a window of time where the City will have no
control over land use issues. Councilmember Fahey said cellular towers will be able to locate
anywhere, adult entertainment will be able to locate anywhere and basically, land use regulations
will be pretty much null and void. Councilmember Fahey said if the City imposes land use
regulations on anyone, and if it can be proved in court that the City has done something to
diminish the economic value of the property, the city will have to monetarily pay the developer
to make up for that non-use of the property. How much that monetary payment will no doubt be
decided in court. Councilmember Fahey said we have to form an alliance and get the word out
to our legislators and everyone that this should not be passed. Council agreed.
REVIEW OF 1994 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF 1995 CITY
COUNCIL GOALS
Councilmember Petruzzi:
• Bring to a conclusion on what we are gong to do on space needs
• Create an Economic Development Council
• Complete review of ADB process
• Formally articulate the overall vision of what Council sees Edmonds in the future
• Final approval of Comprehensive Plan
Councilmember Kasper
• Council/Manager form of Government
• Enforce Speed limits throughout City
• Truck signage - correct and enforce
• Eliminate Do Novo Hearings
Councilmember Nordquist
• Signage. Concerned that Staff does not check for proper signage/violations until there is a
complaint called into city.
• Planning Department: Needs to become more user friendly.
• Institute a per -diem for Planning Board Members (scheduled for Finance Committee in
March)
• Cut down length of Council meetings. Too many times, the meetings go past 10:00
unnecessarily
Councilmember Hall:
• Adoption of Cable Franchise renewal
• Establish rules for De Novo hearings
• Edmonds Comprehensive Plan tie in with Arts Plan
• Enact an emergency response plan: All Councilmembers to be notified immediately in the
event of any major incident/event concerning the City of Edmonds.
Approved Summary Minutes of the City Council Retreat
February 24, 25, 1995 - LaConner, Washington
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City Council Approved Summary Minutes
Council Retreat: February 24, 25, 1995
APPROVED AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 21,1995
• Adopt a Cellular Tower ordinance which addresses income generation for City. (Does not
want city to be taken advantage of).
Councilmember Earling
• Passage of RTA ballot measure on March 14.
• Complete a comprehensive transportation plan for City of Edmonds
• Implement Community Cultural Plan
• Address and shorten the length of City Council meetings (Mayor/Council portion to lengthy)
Council President Petruzzi said nothing should be pulled from the Consent Agenda. He noted
this happens quite often which adds greatly to the length of the meeting.
It was suggested that the Consent Agenda be approved all at once and when the motion is made
to pass it, a Councilmember would then simply vote against a Consent Agenda item if that is
his/her wish. If a Councilmember has many questions on a Consent Agenda item, he/she should
get the answer before the meeting. Councilmember Earling said Consent Agenda items are items
that the Council has already discussed in the past and should not have to be pulled.
Councilmember Fahey:
• Establish rules for De Novo Hearings
• A response mechanism needs to be in place regarding citizen letters to Council.
• Establish and implement a process of the Economic Development Council
• Establish and implement a visioning goal for Edmonds
• Start the process for a salary plan
• Establish and implement an emergency response plan in which all Councilmembers are
contacted when a major incident/event happens involving the City.
• Bring conclusion to the Space Needs issue.
• Continue ADB Evaluation process
• Become more involved in the legislative process in Olympia
• Continue the process regarding joint venture for a closed swimming pool
Councilmember Roger Myers:
• Work against Initiative 164
• Bring conclusion to the Space Needs issue
• Have an Economic Development Plan ready by July, 1995
• Work with Edmonds School District and Port regarding mutual issues
• Develop long range goals
• Meet with all department supervisors
With no further business, the City Council recessed at 3:20 p.m.
THIS MEETING WAS TAPE RECORDED AND THE RECORDING IS A VAILABLE IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE SHOULD ANY INDIVID UAL WISH TO REVIEW IT.
liR M. H LL, A RH01,IDA J. CH, CITY CLERK
Approved Summary Minutes of the City Council Retreat
February 24, 25, 1995 - UaConner, Washington
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Community Needs Assessment
2
review existing performance
3
peerform engineering analysis
4
prepare questionnaire
6
mailtreceive survey
6
tabulate survey
7
interview civic leaders
8
Prepare RFP.Franchise Renewal
9
review results from needs/interests
10
establish policy guidance
11
prepare draft RFRP
12
receive city approval of RFRP
13
submit RFRP to operator .
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Prepare Ordance/Agreement
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negotiate with operator
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draft ordinance/agreement
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Approve ordinancelagreement
18
prepare draft documents
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present documents to city
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instruct staff on use of models
1996
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CABLE TV FRANCHISE RENEWAL WORKPLAN
1996
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