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03/10/1986 City CouncilC THESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO 14ARCH 18, 1986 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 10, 1986 A special meeting, on Monday, of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Steve Dwyer Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. John Nordquist Cindy Browne, Bob Alberts, City Engineer Laura Hall Student Rep. Art Housler, Admin. Svcs. Dir. Jo -Anne Jaech Bobby Mills, Pub. Wks. Supt. Bill Kasper Peter Hahn, Comm. Svcs. Dir. Lloyd Ostrom Jerry Hauth, Hydraulics Engineer Jack Wilson Robin Hickok, Asst. Police Chief Pat LeMay, Personnel Director Brian McIntosh, Recr. Coordinator Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a labor negotiation and personnel matter and reconvened at 8:10 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Items (B), (C), and (F) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECOND- ED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (D) APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FEE SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT FOR HARRY WHITCUTT (PLAN CHECK SERVICES) (E) ADOPTION OF COUNCIL FINDINGS AND CONFIRMATION OF DECISION IN MATTER OF APPEAL OF ROLANDSCOTT AND BERNARD ANDERSON (V-29-85) (G) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM ALDERWOOD REALTY CORPORATION FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 4, 1986 [ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Hall noted that Councilmember Ostrom had raised points of order twice during the March 4, 1986 meeting and had followed up with a memo dated March 5, 1986 regarding meeting poli- cies, and that Mayor Naughten had responded with a memo dated March 7, 1986 on the subject of meeting procedures. She noted a correction on page 3 under "Audience", a correction to the word "Main"; page 4 Sherlel is spelled S-C-H-A-E-R-T-L, and Hildrith is spelled H-I-L-D-R-E-T- H. Mayor Naughten noted a correction on page 9 at the bottom of the page as follows: COUNCIL - MEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO ADOPT THE PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN MAP CHANGING LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDEN- TIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR AREA LOCATED ALONG 238TH ST. S.W. BETWEEN HIGHWAY 99 AND SR 104 (ELEANOR SMITH/CDC-4-85); page 12, third paragraph, third line: "She recommended that formal parking be eliminated .. Councilmember Kasper noted a correction on page 10, third line as follows: "Councilmember Kasper said the area is so impacted by super adequate roads and services ..."; page 11, first sentence, the word "conditional" should read "additional". Council - member Jaech noted a correction on page 4, last paragraph, as follows: "Councilmember Jaech said the Community Transit Board members questioned or expressed concern as to utilizing Community Transit funds to purchase a trolley to be used strictly within the City limits of Edmonds and not in other jurisdictions". "She said she would not vote in favor of committing taxpayer's dollars ."; page 7, third paragraph: "She said the development is contrary to the Comprehensive Plan which requires two parking spaces for each unit, and the development only has nineteen spaces". COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. CORRECTION TO MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 1986 [ITEM (C) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Hall referred to City Clerk Jackie Parrett's memo dated February 18, 1986 regarding a correction to the February 11, 1986 minutes as follows: Item (E) on the Consent Agenda, Author- ization to Replace 1979 Elgin Sweeper, was listed as one of the approved items, but it was not approved. As correctly stated at the beginning of the Consent Agenda paragraph, it was removed and moved to a later date. The item that was omitted from the listing in the minutes, which was approved, was Item (G), Ordinance 2550 Rezoning the Property at 23105 - 100th Ave. W., from to RS-8 to BN, and Authorization for Mayor to sign Rezone Contract (LANDAU/R-4-85). COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE THAT AMENDMENT TO THE FEBRUARY 11, 1986 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. UTION 637 AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP CHANGING LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW Councilmember Jaech said she pulled this item from the Consent Agenda because: 1) she felt she could not vote in favor of the resolution, 2) sufficient discussion has not taken place with Council, and 3) she did not feel it was proper to pass the resolution when a majority of people were opposed to it. COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE ITEM "F". Councilmember Ostrom noted that only two out of the seven people that testified were in favor of the resolution, and the Council received a petition against the proposal with 104 signatures. He said that no debate took place with Council after public input. He inquired about the rationale of the Council's decision. He said the resolution is a "slap in the face to people who live in the area as well as the Esperance area", adding it was an absolute disgrace. A roll call vote was taken. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER JAECH AND COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM OPPOSED. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PARAMETERS FOR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND Brian McIntosh, Recreation Coordinator, gave background information. He said he spoke with the Youth Activities Board, and they indicated they would like to donate a percentage of the funds that they raise from dances, etc. He said several cities were surveyed to ascertain the criteria they use to disburse scholarship funds and class fees. A majority of the cities approved every application they received. Funding for these programs is donated by public service organiza- tions, United Way, and Lynnwood J.C.'s. Mr. McIntosh recommended not to follow the path taken by other cities, but instead to contact professionals in the community to refer those "in need". He said these professionals would have a much better idea than Staff would who these people are. Staff would, in turn, contact the professional who forwarded the application to discuss the case with them and also contact the applicant. Councilmember Jaech commented that the funds were allocated for the benefit of Edmonds Youth, as stated in the resolution and in a memo sent by Mr. McIntosh. However, the brochure he submitted is contradictory to the resolution because it qualifies children and youth who live in South. Snohomish and the North King County area served by the Edmonds Recreational Department. Mr. McIntosh concurred and said it could be easily rectified because the brochures have not official- ly been distributed yet. Councilmember Jaech expressed concern with Alternative I in that it would require the formation of another Staff department to process the applications, which she would not recommend. She said she was in favor of Alternative B to include a five -member review board comprised of citizens, and not Staff. Councilmember Jaech said many activities are season- al, and she expressed a concern that funds not be totally disbursed within the first four to ,six months of the year. She recommended that the funds be allocated evenly for each semester to insure that children were allowed to utilize the program year round. She added that Councilmem- ber Nordquist made the recommendation to contact school principals as a source of reference. COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED DRAINAGE BASIN ANALYSIS JOINT VENTURE WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY Councilmember Ostrom inquired if this proposal is in addition to the Shell Creek Basin Study, as discussed on February 11, 1986. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said it is the same study but is not all encompassing. City Engineer Bob Alberts gave background information. Councilmember Jaech asked Mr. Alberts if Chase Lake was a major concern to the County. Mr. Al- berts replied affirmatively. Mr. Hahn added that it was also a major concern to the City. Coun- cilmember Jaech commented that the majority of the problem is within the County area which then drains into other areas. Mr. Hahn concurred. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the population count was a fair method in arriving at the cost percentages. Mr. Alberts said based on a geo- graphic determination, it was a fair method. Mr. -Hahn said because it is a fairly homogenous breakdown --mostly single-family homes --it was fair. Mr. Alberts said although the drainage is within the County's jurisdiction, the City felt a responsibility because of its upstream location. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 MARCH 10, 1986 1 n Councilmember Nordquist asked why the proposal is limited to Lake Ballinger. Mr. Alberts said because the County has a specific project in mind that they want to follow up on after this study, the City is working within those boundaries with the interlocal agreement. Councilmember Nordquist asked for further clarification. Mr. Alberts said the County has capital improvements they want to build to try to rectify the storm drainage problem. The drainage study encompasses the western portion of the basin, which Lake Ballinger is part of. Councilmember Jaech inquired if all the tributaries, including Halls Lake, are also being taken into consideration. Mr. Hahn said although a study needed to be conducted of all the tributaries, the elements have been bro- ken down at this time that are workable and scientific. Councilmember Nordquist noted that a major drainage study was previously conducted in other cities. He queried if the proposal is repetitious. Mr. Hahn said those studies he referred to are of other geographic areas, but the study of the City's own culvert system and storm water system has not yet been conducted. Coun- cilmember Nordquist referred to the Highway 99 study. Mr. Hahn said that study was a general study that was not detailed to topographic projections, mapping elevations, etc. Mr. Alberts reviewed the proposed interlocal agreement for Shell Creek Basin and Lake Ballin- ger/Chase Lake Subbasin Basin Study on the overhead projector. He said in discussing the project with different consultants, it was determined that some degree of new mapping would be required in the study. Councilmember Ostrom inquired about the twenty-five year street frequency under "Modeling". Mr. Alberts said that was a typographical error and should read "Twenty-five Year Storm Frequency". Councilmember Ostrom inquired about the computer model of the basin. Mr. Alberts said the intent of a computer model package would be to utilize the information not only for the proposed study but for future drainage studies as well. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if any problems would be encountered if the $20,000 was taken out of the Water/Sewer Drainage Fund. Administrative Servic- es Director Art Housler replied negatively. He recommended that $20,000 be transferred from the Water/Sewer Operating Fund into the Water Sewer/Construction Fund. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED DRAINAGE BASIN ANALYSIS JOINT VENTURE WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY AND TRANSFER THE $20,000 FROM THE WATER/SEWER OPERATING FUND TO THE WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND. Councilmember Kasper stated that the City of Edmonds has a great need for aerial maps, and spending the additional $20,000 to map the rest of the City would save the City money. Councilmember Jaech inquired if water quality results would be part of the study. Mr. Alberts said a consultant would make general observations but would not conduct lab tests per se. Councilmember Jaech inquired if pollution problems would be addressed. Mr. Alberts replied affirmatively. Mr. Hahn added that the proposal does not include the previous proposals heard by the Council regarding water quality, which will be submitted separately to the Department of Ecology for a water quality grant. MOTION CARRIED. FURTHER COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF CLASSIFICATION STUDY (FROM FEBRUARY 11) The meeting recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 P.M. Councilmember Kasper stated that he reque with copies of the A.W.C. survey data reg classifications. Councilmember Hall exp spite of what the Council agreed upon, be who determined that the jobs were out of Naughten said all 97 jobs were classified jobs fell out of alignment. Because the f+ tant was called in to analyze the factors Donworth & Taylor system be implemented, analyzed under this system, and fourteen j jobs were compared with external data to v that they were out of alignment. Council at to override the Donworth & Taylor sys Secretary's position and Personnel Manager were compared with external data, it rva! Councilmember Hall said she did not have c data was used contrary to what the Counci tain .lobs "fell out". thev were rmmnarali >ted Personnel Manager Pat LeMay to furnish the Council arding management jobs, salary grids, and different job •essed concern that outside data was relied upon, in cause many positions were out of alignment. She asked flignment and inquired about the rationale used. Mayor in the factor system and assigned points, and certain ictor system was confusing and too subjective, a consul - The consultant, Larry Daniels, recommended that the which Staff agreed was more objective. All jobs were obs fell out of alignment. As a result, these fourteen erify the validity of the system, and it was determined member Hall inquired how the determination was arrived tem recommendation regarding, at least, the Executive is position. Mayor Naughten said when those positions determined that they did not need reclassification. onfidence in the validity of the study because external I had agreed upon. Mayor Naughten stated because cer- uith nv+or l .rnf. A -A .F at. _.. ----- ...._ .. ,... .. .,�..w�— to reclassify them, based on this data, they would have been reclassified. Councilmember Hall asked how Staff could justify a downgrade for the Personnel Manager when it was recommended, and fell out, two be upgraded to grades. Mayor Naughten said the job was aligned, based on outside criteria. Councilmember Hall referred to the Classification Study Criteria 1-C which states " use only internal comparisons". Mayor Naughten said only the fourteen jobs that fell out were compared with outside criteria to determine whether or not it was justifiable. Councilmember Hall inquired about the Executive Secretary's position. Fire Chief Jack Weinz said he thought EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 MARCH 10, 1986 the system recommended a downgrade. Mr. Housler said Mr. Daniels suggested that the Personnel Manager's position be upgraded. Mr. Housler said two years ago this position was downgraded when labor negotiations were removed from it, which caused the Council to request that the job classi- fications be analyzed. As a result, other cities were surveyed. Councilmember Hall said she disagreed with this recommendation, and this position should be classified as it originally was. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the Personnel Manager is heavily involved with labor negotia- tions. Mr. Housler said any personnel manager.in any city is involved with labor negotiations. However, other cities pay a higher salary for that position. Councilmember Wilson.commented that when this position was downgraded previously, the salary was also reduced. Now these other posi- tions are being downgraded, but the salaries are red circled. Mayor Naughten said he did not feel the job should be downgraded and not red circled. Councilmember Kasper expressed concern that the jobs that fell out of alignment were compared with external data, but the jobs that did not fall out of alignment were not; that if they had, they would have been upgraded. He said there was no movement in the Police and Fire Departments and felt they should be analyzed closer. Chief Weinz stated that the same criteria were used on every classification in the City. Councilmember Hall inquired if those positions were analyzed subjectively, though. Chief Weinz said there may have been some subjectivity with the original criteria; that is why the Donworth & Taylor system was implemented. Councilmember Hall inquired if there was a recommenda- tion that the Data Processing Programmer remain nonexempt, and if so, why. Mr..Housler said the position has very little managerial responsibilities and is more of a technical nature. He said under State criteria, this position would have a strong case for it to remain nonexempt. Council - member Kasper noted that 60% of the general fund was allocated to salaries, but the realignment change increased that figure to 64%. He said part of the problem may be that there are not enough grades. He suggested that 19 positions instead of 10 be considered in order to measure jobs within the same general category. He also suggested that a Public Safety Director be imple- mented into the classification for future consideration. Councilmember Wilson inquired if Coun- cilmember Kasper was stating that the classifications are compressed too narrowly with no room for movement. Councilmember Kasper said he felt the grades are too limited at 10, and do not allow enough range for a particular job. Councilmember Ostrom noted that accuracy is difficult with the classification already in existence. He suggested if the system is adopted, it should be adhered to. Councilmember Hall said classifying the Community Service Director's position as it has been has created a lot of problems, as well as dissension and anxiety amongst Staff. She recommended classifying this position as an E-11 or E-12. Mayor Naughten recommended that the Council reach a decision regarding the study tonight. Councilmember Kasper asked how much it would cost for Donworth & Taylor to analyze the study. Mr. Housler said the cost could be esti- mated from $12,000 to $15,000 to conduct a desk or job audit. Mayor Naughten noted that the Council would be faced with additional information which would be politically argued over, simi- lar to what is transpiring at the present time. Councilmember Ostrom recommended to accept the classifications that the system recommended. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL - MEMBER JAECH, TO ACCEPT THE STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS AS STATED IN THE MEMO OF MARCH 7, 1986, OPTION N1. Councilmember Jaech said she did not feel an additional study would offer any benefi- cial information and would leave the Council in a position similar to hat they are faced with at the present time. She expressed concern over a time delay. Councilmember Ostrom clarified the motion. Councilmember Kasper added TO INCLUDE RED LINING. Councilmember Jaech agreed. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN, WITH COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, AND COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM IN FAVOR, AND COUNCILMEMBER HALL, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER AND COUNCILMEMBER WILSON OPPOSED RESULTING IN A TIE.. City Attorney Scott Snyder read from the State statute, and indicated the Mayor was authorized to vote but reminded the Council that the actual adjustments to the salary ordinance has to come back before the Council for passage on its next Consent Agenda. MAYOR NAUGHTEN VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, THAT ANYONE WHO HAS NOT BEEN RED LINED IN THEIR JOB CLASSIFICATION DOWNWARD SINCE THE CITY'S REORGANIZATION BE RETROACTIVELY REIMBURSED FOR NON -RED LINING. Councilmember Hall asked how many positions would be reimbursed. Mr. Snyder said the City would encounter a constitution- al problem extending the reimbursement back beyond January 1, 1986. Councilmember Kasper said his rationale behind the motion was that the Personnel Manager's position was unjustly reduced. He said it was recommended to Council to classify that position as an NE-9 and not NE-5. Council - member Nordquist inquired if that position was downgraded because negotiations were not conducted by the Manager any longer and as a reprimand. Councilmember Jaech noted this discussion was encompassing an area of personalities and should not be discussed in open Council meetings, but in Executive sessions. Councilmember Wilson stated that was "bologna". He said in his. opinion, that was just and fair. Councilmember Jaech stated that not every Councilmember will agree on an opinion, but all Councilmembers should give respect to other members when they voice their opin- ions. She said when Councilmember Wilson voices an opinion which she disagrees with, she is not belligerent or disrespectful and would appreciate the same courtesy. Councilmember Jaech said she was trying to show respect to a certain Staff member because she did not want to make him feel uncomfortable and under public scrutiny. Councilmember Wilson said the issue is the job classification, and not the Staff member's performance. Councilmember Ostrom said the study should be conducted either internally or externally, not both. COUNCILMEMBER HALL WITHDREW HER EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 MARCH 10, 1986 SECOND TO THE MOTION; the motion, therefore, failing for lack of a second. Councilmember Kasper said he would approach this issue with additional information at next week's Council meeting. MAYOR Mayor Naughten referred to a memo from Councilmember Ostrom regarding procedural changes to Coun- cil meetings concerning audience input. Councilmember Ostrom said he did not feel the number of speakers should be limited, and speakers should be allowed input under the audience portion re- garding items not on the agenda as a hearing. Councilmember Jaech recommended if the Council has all of the public input on an issue and is ready to enter into the decision -making process, the item be placed on the work meeting agenda; if new ideas are presented to the Council, audience input should be allowed or extended to another meeting. Councilmember Ostrom noted it would be legal if the number of people to speak were limited if it was not a hearing. Councilmember Kas- per referred to a meeting when public input was elicited, and the information put forth was incor- rect, and the Council was unaware of this. He said Staff and Council members do not have a chance to research new information if it is acted on the same night. Mayor Naughten adjourned the meeting at 10 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL - MEMBER HALL TO EXTEND THE MEETING. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN, WITH COUNCILMEMBER JAECH OPPOSED. MOTION CARRIED, Continuing the discussion, Mayor Naughten referred to the 7th Avenue item on next week's agenda. He said people knew it was not a hearing but wished to speak under the audience portion of the meeting about 7th Avenue. He recommended that the number of people allowed to speak be limited to four, with a balance of two in favor and two opposed to the issue. Councilmember Wilson in- quired why audience input would be allowed when no new information was presented. Councilmember Jaech said there were three new scenarios from Staff not in existence when the public hearing took place. Councilmember Hall suggested that the words "Council Consideration" be replaced with more explicit wording on the agenda. Councilmember Ostrom said he felt people should be allowed to speak on any subject under the audience portion. Councilmember Kasper recommended that the public be requested to wait to speak during the hearing; if they insist to speak under the audi- ence portion, then allow them to do so. Councilmember Hall recommended that public input not be allowed prior to the hearing. Councilmember Jaech stated if a hearing was held and Council was in the discussion phase, public input would not be allowed because Council would be in the quasi- judicial process. City Attorney Scott Snyder recommended that he meet with the Council at a work meeting to discuss hearing procedures and rules. Councilmember Kasper suggested that the word "public" be inserted on the back of the agenda for meeting procedures under audience participa- tion, second line, after the word "for". Councilmember Jaech recommended that the quasi-judicial proceedings by Council, if not conducted on the same night as the hearing, be scheduled for a work meeting and not a regular meeting if there are no new scenarios presented after the public hearing. Mayor Naughten inquired if the number of persons allowed to speak under audience partic- ipation should be limited. Councilmember Ostrom suggested a time limit of three minutes. The Council concurred. Mayor Naughten advised the Council about the proposed enhanced 911 system, to be voted on by the citizens. Councilmember Jaech inquired about 911 service for the Woodway area residents who have not had it. Fire Chief Jack Weinz said that should be corrected within five weeks. Mayor Naughten announced that the Fire Fighter's Association is sponsoring a blood drive on March 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the police conference room. Mayor Naughten announced there has been almost a 50% return on the recent citizen survey. The Mayor said he, along with others, attended Walt Disney's Ice Show which featured Rosalind Sumners Show on February 27, and it was a delight. Councilmember Hall said the Mayor presented Ms. Sumners with roses and a kiss. COUNCIL Councilmember Kasper noted that the ferry light situation has worsened. Councilmember Kasper said the Community Transit Board of Directors has passed the trolley resolu- tion. However, he said, Mayor Naughten has not allocated any funding for the program but will provide other assistance to the program. Council President Hall said the Mountlake Terrace City Council has offered to meet with the EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 MARCH 10, 1986 Edmonds City Council on March 31, 1986 in the Plaza Room of the Edmonds Library to discuss drain- age, water quality, and the shooting of water fowl on Lake Ballinger. The Council concurred. Councilmember Wilson inquired about the cost of the enhanced 911 equipment. Chief Weinz said it would cost in the millions of dollars and 50 cents a month per home. Councilmember Ostrom referred to a letter fie received from Mr. Nigel regarding the traffic situa- tion on 9th Avenue North and Walnut. Councilmember Hall said the Council assistant is research- ing the matter. Councilmember Ostrom then referred to an anonymous letter regarding neighborhood eyesores. Mayor Naughten said the matter is being researched. Councilmember Ostrom expressed concern that the citizen survey was not conducted properly. He asked: 1) how the survey was conducted; 2) what "random selection" means; 3) who compiled the survey; 4) what kind of controls are there for surveys. Mayor Naughten said the college did not intend to pick the names of people to be surveyed. The names were random sampled from the utili- ty billing and segregated into six zones, with a recommendation from the college of the percent- age of people needed in each zone to qualify as a random sampling. The college randomly select- ed, out of the six zones, a mailing list of the households. The sealed envelopes that were re- turned to the City were delivered to the college, color coded by zone. Councilmember Ostrom expressed concern that the surveys were mailed to the City because, he said, it compromises the validity. Mayor Naughten disagreed because he said the college suggested that the survey be conducted that way. Councilmember Ostrom asked how the random selection was conducted. Adminis- trative Services Director Art Housler said the random selection was based on a percentage sup- plied by the college for each geographic area. Councilmember Hall inquired if all the questions for each zone were identical. Mayor Naughten replied affirmatively. He said the citizen survey is the same survey that the United States. Census Bureau sets up for the City of Edmonds. Council - member Hall asked why a business person was filling out the survey in front of City Hall on March 3 when the deadline was February 21. Mayor Haughten said he did not know. Councilmember Hall . expressed concern regarding the validity of the survey. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. AC UELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, iayor EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 MARCH 10, 1986