01/27/1998 City Council1
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 1998
Following a Special Meeting at 6:40 p.m. to interview candidates to serve on the Planning Board and
Arts Commission, the Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro
Tern Gary Haakenson in the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street. The meeting was opened with the
flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor Pro Tern
Dick Van Hollebeke, Council President Pro Tem
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember
Thomas A. Miller, Councilmember
ABSENT
Barbara Fahey, Mayor
Dave Earling, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Lisa Shin, Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Robin Hickok, Police Chief
Paul Mar, Community Services Director
Doug Farmen, Accounting Manager
Dee McGrath, Executive Assistant
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
Mayor Pro Tern Haakenson advised Mayor Fahey was in Washington, DC.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, FOR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. The agenda
items approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
pprove (B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 1998
inutes
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #19490 THRU #22748 FOR THE WEEK OF
pprove JANUARY 19, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $314,505.10, AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
Claim WARRANTS #19301 THRU #19427 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 THRU
arrants
JANUARY 15, 19.98, IN THE AMOUNT OF $317,640.18
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Claim for (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM KATHI L.
Damages MITCHELL ($5,000)
nimal
Control (E) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
Services SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
3. HEARING REGARDING EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATIONS LEVY AND SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BOND
eso #900
School A. RESOLUTION NO. 900 EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE EDMONDS SCHOOL
District DISTRICT REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY AND
Levy
Bond
& SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BOND,
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson explained at last week's Council meeting, Councilmember Earling requested
the Council consider approving a resolution in support of the School District levy. At that time, the City
Attorney indicated the need to hold a public hearing prior to consideration of a resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the hearing.
Al Rutledge, 7101 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, said the January 22 meeting of the Friends of
Athletics included a presentation regarding the School District levy which "sports people" support. Mr.
Rutledge supported the levy and urged the Council to support it.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson closed the public participation
portion of the hearing and remanded the matter to Council.
Councilmember Miller asked if there was a representative from the School District present. There was
no representative in the audience. Councilmember Miller explained although he did not attend the
January 20 Council meeting, he reviewed the information and was familiar enough with the subject to
vote on the matter.
Councilmember Plunkett observed the Council has traditionally endorsed resolutions regarding the
School District levy, resolutions which endorse the extension of an ongoing levy at the existing rate.
However, as this year's levy has been extended from two years to four years and includes an appreciable
tax increase, he was uncomfortable voting for this and indicated he would abstain from the vote. He
preferred the citizens of Edmonds and members of the School District make their decision without the
advice of the City Council.
Council President Pro Tem Van Hollebeke noted this issue was critical to the citizens of Edmonds and
the entire School District. He viewed the extension of the levy to four years as an advantage because it
allowed the School District to do longer range planning. He noted the School Board worked hard to put
responsible levies before the citizenry. He was in favor of the levy and hoped citizens would also
support the levy. Noting the election is only one week away, he urged citizens with absentee ballots to
mail them in and for others to go to the polls on February 3.
Councilmember Miller said the City Council reflects the opinions of the community. The proposed levy
was not a new tax, the School District made a decision, as a result of recent changes in legislation, to
propose a four year levy rather than a two year levy. He noted the School District did an excellent job
providing quality education. He encouraged citizens to look closely at the issue and join him in
supporting it.
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 900 IN SUPPORT OF
THE EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
LEVY. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT ABSTAINED.
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson also reminded the public to mail their ballots. He read Resolution No. 900, a
resolution supporting the Edmonds School District #15 Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy
and School Construction Bond.
Councilmember Nordquist asked Councilmember Plunkett to clarify his reasons for abstaining from the
vote rather than voting against the approval of the resolution. Councilmember Plunkett answered he was
opposed to the Council taking a position. The Council usually supports School District levies which
have been a renewal of the existing rate. As this levy represents an appreciable increase and was for four
years rather than two years, he believed the City Council should not participate in the resolution.
4. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson requested confirmation of the appointment of Don Backen to the Planning
Board.
tanning COUNCIL" PRESIDENT PRO TEM VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY
ppoint- COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DON BACKEN TO
ent THE PLANNING BOARD. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson requested confirmation of the appointment of LeAnn Haford to the Arts
Commission.
Arts ission COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST,
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ppoint- TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF LEANN HAFORD TO THE ARTS COMMISSION.
ent MOTION CARRIED.
Noting formal confirmation of Library Board members was not required, Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson
Library requested confirmation of Robert Freeman to the Library Board.
Board
Appoint-
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY
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ment COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT
FREEMAN TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED.
5. INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTSANDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
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7 Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson reported on the SnoCom Medic 7 Board, noting the new director, Steve
Perry from Edmonds, was doing a fantastic job providing leadership and direction. Mayor. Pro Tem
Haakenson remarked the newspaper had erroneously reported the Medic 7 program has been taken over
by Lynnwood. This was not true, Lynnwood has not made a proposal, and Medic 7 continues to be a
stand -alone entity.
EBoard Council President Pro Tem Van Hollebeke reported the recent Edmonds Employee Self- Insurance Board
meeting was very productive. He was pleased the City chose to self insure as it will save the citizens of
Edmonds a sizable amount of money over a period • of time, would be more economical, and gives
employees more options regarding medical coverage.
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Councilmember Nordquist reported he is leaving his position as Chair of the Snohomish County Health
Health District Board on Thursday, January 29 at their annual meeting. The past year has included a charter
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oars change and several cities (Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace) lost their second representative.
He complimented the Health District staff for their continued personal and professional growth, noting
this year's retreat was marvelous and revealed more of the Health District staffs' strengths. He reported
on a seminar he attended in Olympia hosted by one of the Health District Boardmembers regarding
health issues in the State. He hoped Edmonds would host this workshop in the future so that
Councilmembers could learn of the changes taking place in the health field such as preventative care and
education. His only disappointment during the last year has been that not enough emphasis was placed
on cancer awareness and hoped the Health District would spend more money on cancer awareness and
education in coming years. He enjoyed serving as Chair on the Health District Board and thanked the
Council for appointing him to serve on the Health District Board for another year.
Hazardous In response to an invitation from the Fire Department, Councilmember Miller reported he visited the
Materials Hazardous Materials Response Team. He compared the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials
Response
Team Response Team to a S.W.A.T. team for major chemical spills and responses when hazardous materials
jeopardize the welfare and safety of citizens. He commented the City is fortunate to participate in this
well trained, professional response team. He urged others'to visit the Hazardous Response Team.
Fort Councilmember Plunkett reported Chris Kuess is now the Port liaison to the City Council. The Port is
District rolling over some old bond debt and doing bonding for their new stack storage. A survey the Port
conducted recently of 200 people indicated patrons are happy with operations at the Port. He advised the
Port is slightly behind schedule on construction on the south side.
Councilmember White reported he attended three Cultural Arts Stadium and Convention District Board
ASd meetings recently and another meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 m. at
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Lynnwood City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a proposed interlocal agreement
presented by Lynnwood regarding the proposed convention center. He reported a meeting of the
Snohomish County Criminal Justice Committee (a committee of the Snohomish County Cities and
riminal Towns which Edmonds is a participant) included a suggestion that the Criminal Justice Committee
ustice
Fornm. examine all criminal justice issues on a county-wide basis. He noted this was a progressive idea that
could be financially rewarding as well as a model for the State.
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson reported he filled in for Mayor Fahey at the Edmonds -
High Woodway/Meadowdale High School basketball game on Friday, January 23 which was also their spirit
School contest. Meadowdale High School won both the basketball game and the spirit contest. He noted the
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Contest spirit and togetherness of both high schools was a credit to the youth of Edmonds.
Mayor Pro Tem Haakenson welcomed Scout Troop 367 whose leader introduced the scouts and said they
were attending the City Council meeting as part of their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge.
Excused COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY
Absence
COUNCILMEMBER PLUNKETT, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER MILLER FROM THE
JANUARY 20 COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, COUNCILMEMBER MILLER
ABSTAINED.
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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BARBARA S. FAHEY, MAYOR
SANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
y . EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
650 Main Street
7:00 -10:00 P.M.
JANUARY 27, 1998
SPECIAL MEETING
6.4 P M INT . TES F0 THE J?LANNIN BOARD AND ARTS C(31VlMISSION'
7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 1998
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #19490 THRU #22748 FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 1998, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $314,505.10; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #19301 THRU #19427
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 THRU JANUARY 15, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $317,640.18
(D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM KATHI L. MITCHELL ($5,000)
(E) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES WITH THE
CITY OF MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
3. (15 Min.) HEARING REGARDING EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATIONS LEVY
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT
REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY
4. (5 Min.) MAYOR'S REPORT
5. (15 Min.) INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL REPORTS /UPDATES ON RESPECTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
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