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AGREEMENT WITH PEOPLES BANK. Councilman Nordquist said he would.not like to get locked into using
one bank forever, and his concern was hard dollars and interest,earned ' Councilman Kasper said
nobody had matched this proposal, and the City should let Peoples Bank know why it has been chosen
and then they Will get even',more.compet.itive. THE,MOTION CARRIED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY -COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, THAT A REVIEW OF THE STATUS OF THE
ALTERNATE MEMBER ON THE PLANNING-ADYISORY BOARD BE PLACED ON THE MARCH 17, 1981 AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilman Kasper ' noted that the Meadowdale Sewer and Dra,inage Design.is on the March 3 and March 17
agendas and he asked if financing was included. He was told -.that the entire thing, including
financing, is intended.
Mayor -Pro tem-Allen noted -that both.the,Fire Chief and Police Chief were discouraging a 4th of July
fireworks program in Edmonds. It was her understanding.that more dAytime-participation was going to
be encouraged. Councilman Naughten said -that several members of the community, including him, were
meeting -on this subject and they will be meeting again to look for alternatives', so he asked that no
action be taken at this time.
Mayor Pro tem,Allen said she had been.asked if the purchase order limit could be raised from $250 to
$500 as most of the items ar6-ruinning over $250 and the Staff has to get approval for ever�thing.
COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO PLACE ON THE MARCH 10, 1981 AGENDA A
DISCUSSION OF THE PURCHASE ORDER LIMIT. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Pro tem-Allen,said the retreat.scheduled for March had been'postponed because so much had been
accomplished at the recent workshop. She proposed that a similar workshop be scheduled, and it was
agreed that May or June would be appropriate.
Mayor Pro..tem Allen askedthe Police Chief to apprise the Council of the increase in crime, as,he
had done for the Staff. Chief Foster stated that since.January 1 the incidence of home burglaries
has been serious. He noted that last year everyone else -was talking about an increase in crime and
in Edmonds it was decreasing, but.this*year it has increased greatly and it appears to.be professionals
going after particular items. The investigative crew has been unable -to keep up with the incidents.
Chief Foster felt'that neighborhood meeti-ngs.shou.Id be encouraged,to establish neighborhood watches,
noting that most of the burglaries are occurring during the daytime. He said Detective Marian
McCann will.go to any group to gi.ve7an Oicellent presentation on-crime,prevention. Councilman
Naughten suggested that the cittzens be advised through the -newsletter, with Chief.Foster listing
some preventative measures which should be taken.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned at-11:10 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, CSty Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
March 3, 1981
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in.the.Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in.the flag
salute.
PRESENT
ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor
Jo -Anne Jaech.
Fred Herzberg,'Public Works Director
Mary Goetz
Jim Adams, City Engineer
Larry Naughten
Irene Varney.Moran,'.City Clerk
Katherine Allen
Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Ray Gould
Jack Weinz, ' 'Fire Chief
Bill Kasper
Marlo Foster, Police Chief
John Nordquist
Art Housler, Finance Director
-Kathy Geiermann,
Jim Jessel,-Parks & Recreation Director
Student Rep.
Bob Franklin, Technical Studies Engineer
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman Kasper had
at 7:55 during
advised the City Clerk's
the -"Mayor"
Office that he would be late in arriving. He arrived
of the agenda,.so he was not to vote on the Consent
p.m.,
portion
present
Agenda items.
Kathy Geiermann was introduced. She is
the Student Representative to the Council from Woodway High
School and will serve
for the months of
March and April.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Items (C),-(D), and (F),were-removed.from the -Consent Agenda. COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TOAPPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved
items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
.(A) -Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes.of February 24, 1981. -
(E) Authorization to call for bids March 17, 1981 on sale of�police vehicles.
(G) Auttiorization-forMayor-,to execute hold harmless agreement for Fire Service Program
student observers.
.ADOPTION OF PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION.ON REZONE FROM RR-8400 TO RS-8
FOR ANNEXED AREA EAST OF.80TH-AVE.,W.,.NORTH OF 22-8TH S.W., AND SOUTH'OF 227TH PL. S.W.
!Item �C7 on Consent AgendaJ
Cou . nci1man-Gould noted that in tile proposed ordinance:there was a reference on page 2, Section 2, to
the Director of Community Development, and that shoul.d.be changed to "Planning Director.". COUNCILMAN
GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY,�COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2199, PURSUANT TO PLANNING ADVISORY
BOARD RESOLUTION 665 WHICH SETS FORTH THE FINOINGS-OF FACT RELATING TO THE REZONE, SUBJECT TO THE
REFERENCit TO THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT..BEING CHANGED TO "PLANNING DIRECTOR." MOTION
CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE_.THREE.-CABS AND CHASSIS, ONE TRACTOR, AND THREE TRUCK.BODIES [Item (D) on
Consent AgendaJ
Counci lman-Nordquist asked:i.f this equipment was much needed, and Public Works Director Fred Herzberg
responded -that it was., noting that the present equipment costs more to maintain with the down time
and salary time. He said.the cost of each was below the budgeted amounts and the bodies.were being
purchased separately for better control..,COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST.MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD,
TO APPROVE ITEM (D) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN COURT PETITION REGARDING WATER -LEVEL OF LAKE.BALLINGER [Item (F) on
Consent Agenda
Councilman Gould observed that the request -was to make a modification to the court -order in such a
manner�that the l.ake.level.will be allowed to exceecirthe previously ordered la-ke level maximum, but
he said it did not say what the.maximum will be in the new�condition. Public Works Director Fred
Herzberg responded that the.1942 order established the level, but the lake rises too much for some
properties ' in the area when it -rains. The intent is.to lower the level so there is more storage
space, but Mr. Herzberg said..there is no feasible way to put a maximum on it, but it will be con-
trolled with a weir. This.was an attempt to prevent damage to properties around Lake Ballinger, as
Well -as -those downstream.. Technical Studies Engineer Bob.Franklin added that the Department of
Ecology is under court order to control the lake level and it has agreed to fund the.improvement,
but;he said -the reality is that ' the lake will flood,.to some degree but with the controls it will
flood less. The Department�.of__Ecology needed'the conflict in the court order resolved in order to
1und the improvement.- Councilman Gould said he was not.really satisfied, but COUNCILMAN GOULD
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN.NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM (F) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor-Ha*rrison presented,plaques in recognition of retiring members of citizen boards and commissions.
The Board of Adjustment, Shorelines Management Advi.sory Board, Park Board, and Planning Commission
had been'disbanded in recent months and members retiring from service were thanked for their partici-
pation. .(Councilman Kasper arrived at this time.).
Outgoing'Student Representative Sue Crawford was thanked for her service on the Council. COUNCIL-
WOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO PASS RESOLUTION 489., COMMENDING SUE CRAWFORD
FOR HER'SERVICE AS A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL.. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor
Harrison -read aloud the resolution, a framed copy.of which will be presented to Ms..Crawford.
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Councilwoman Allen then read a note from Ms. Crawford thanking the Coun for the opportunity and
expressing the hope that. -the Student Representative program will continue.
Rayor,Harrison asked for confirmation of his reappointment.of Clarence Collins to the Civil Service
Commission. COUNCILMAN.�NAUGHTEN.MOVED, SECONDED BY�COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR"S
REAPPOINTMENT OF CLARENCE COLLINS TO POSITION 1 ON THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, TERM TO EXPIRE
DECEMBER 31, 1987. MOTION CARRIED.
. Mayor.Harrison suggested,appointment of Don Schroeder -to a vacant position -on the Library'Board,
..based on -the -recommendation of the Librarian and.the Library Board. The Council will interview Mr.
Schroeder at 7:15 p.m., March 10, 1981.
HEARING'ON PRELIMINARY:.ASSESSMENT ROLL, RESOLUTION,OF INTENTION 258,.PROPOSED PAVING OF CYPRUS
PL.* EXTENSION
City Engineer Jim Adams said.this.improvement will:require some right-of-way acquisition. He said
it had.beempending approximately two years, and he recommended passage of the ordinance.- The
.improvements will include..asphalt pavement, concrete-curb,and gutter.- drainage, and related work.
The heari.ng Was opened.
Gaylord,Riach, attorney:representing Mrs. Willison,"the WoogArds, and the Mausers,, said he still had
been unable to.contact Mr. Gustafson and he had not tendered the deeds until they knew what Mr.
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Gustafson's position would be. He said there is a deed in escrow for the McKinney matter. No one
else wished to speak, and the hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN-NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
WOMAN GOETZ, TO PASS ORDINANCE:2200,.�CREATING LID 209. MOTION CARRIED.
FURTHER DISCUSSION ON MEADOWDALE SEWER AND DRAINAGE DESIGN
Technical Studies Engineer Bob Franklin reviewed the major issues relating to the sewering and
drainage of -the Meadowdalearea. It was the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the
entire area.,be sewered. Counci.1men Naughten and.Kasper both indicated they.favored that alterna-
tive. Councilman Naughten said,the.,more people involved,,,the less the cost would be to everyone,
and he thought this.had to be looked at as a total area.. Councilman,Kasper observed that septic
tanks increase ground water whereas sewers decrease it, and people on top of the hill increase water
to those-bel,ow regardless of whether those people below previously had problems. He realized.that
it would be a burden for those who have adequate systems, but he saw no.solution other than to sewer
the entire area. He said the sewer system below will not be�stabflized with the amount of ground
water that is flowing. The question.had arisen as to possible future rezoning of some of the
properties. Planning Director.Mary.Lou.Block stated that the Comprehensive Plan does hot differ-
entiate between various single-family zones, and it only indicates this area to be low density
residential. Councilman Gould-read.aloud the factors that,have to�be considered for rezones, noting
that this woul-d have to be handled on.a case -by -case basis. Mr. Franklin noted that some people
were concerned -that if the grant�i's not -obtained for sewer funding thei-r assessments will be in-
creased,-but,he said there is an ordinance process with the.assessment role to address that.
Another,question which had arisen was that of deferral of payment for low income/elderly. RCW 84.38
allows.elderly, low income persons to defer payments of special assessments and/or property tax up
to 80% of the person's equity.in.-his residence. Upon granting of the deferral the State Treasurer
is required to pay the City the,amount.of the assessment deferral. Regarding funding of ground
water drainage, the Public Works Department recommended.LID funding.,. City-wide funding was proposed
for surface drainage in the area. Mr. Franklin discussed the differentiation between surface water
and ground water. Councilman Kasper did not see how the City could get into the position of com-
mittihg to take care of the ground water. He said the lower section will have to'be responsible for
the ground water, and also the -land at -the bottom of the hill is questionable as to'value. He asked
if,the appraiser could explain,the benefit ratio method of assessment at next week's work meeting.
Mayor Harrison -then opened the discuss -ion to the audience -for any new input,
Jack Linge, 6970 160th S.W., said.he did not think it fair for the City to assess those on top of
the -hill when statements were made at�previous hearings to indicate that water comes ' from Lynnwood,
from the Junior High School, and from County properties adjacent to'the east, and there is no way to
determine the origin. He said he had been paying for sewers for.17 years and never had received
anything, -so he thought the City'.should try to go along with residents such as he. He suggested
that the City -take on the obligation and then if State legislation -should occur to benefit the
situation, the -City could petition the State for reimbursement.: He -said people in his neighborhood
were in favor of having covenants onAhe properties to avoid subdivision and development, ' but he
cautioned-Ahat they should not be reduced so much as to'create.more-of-a hardship by reducing the
amount of assessed property. He;said the ground should be.all.owed.to stabilize afterthe storm
sewers and collector drains are installed, and that the sani-tary:s.ewers should be delayed until this
stabilization occurs.
Bill Alguard,, 15915 70th W., asked that further consideration be given before mandating that the
entire area be sewered. He felt the Heal.th Depa�tmeht�'s,.,recomme�dations''h�d*been,.'-.too-broad and that
there is a�large area on -top of the hill that can handle -on -site septic tanks. He -said it cannot be
determined.to what degree the people at*the top of the hill are contributing to problems.at the
bottom. -and in his view the engineer's recommendation was illogical.
Don Phillips, 7100 156th S.W.,-said 156th is a poor street and asked if the roads will be returned
to a:satisfactory condition after -the work,is done. He said there,are no interceptor drains in that
area and noth,ing to prevent water from entering properties on either -side.*
Rita Stillings, 16342 72nd W., asked that a Council person Took at her property and tell her why she
needs sewers and drains. Councilwoman Allen advised her that the entire Council walked the whole
area approximately one year ago. She -said that in view of all the problems she had heard about she
favored sewering the area. Mrs. Stillings said she is a widow and there is no way she could pay the
assessment without selling her home. -
Jean Linge,.6970 160th S.W., asked that -the residents be permitted to question the man who wi'll
explain the benefit ratio method of assessment.
John Johnson, 16122 72nd W., suggested that the -Council ask before making this decision whether it
is economically feasible to go forward -with the sewers. He.said that is their responsibility.
Maxine Berg, owner of property at 7215. 156th S.W.,' listed the various supportive information that
indicated there should be sewers, and she asked for a quick decision. No one else wished t.o speak,
and the discussion was closed..to the audience.
City Attorney Wayne Tanaka was"requested to -determine what possible actions the Couhcil could
consider to help those people who need financial help but do not qualify for the low income/elderly
deferral. He was also asked to comment regarding the possibility of bri.nging Lynnwood into the
matter. He responded that it is doubtful that residents.of another city could -be made to join an
LID, but it may be possible with those in the County. He'will research that question. A short
recess was announced.
REPORT FROM ENGINEERING.ON.COST'.OF ESTABLISHING PATHWAY ON-88TH,,FROM MAIN TO 204TH
City Engineer Jim Adams reported that the cost of a 5' wide asphalt walkway was estimated to be
$7,400, plus a monthly rate of.$30.to PUD if lighting is.installed. He noted that there were no
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funds in the budget for th.is. Also, Mrs. Lyons, the lady who.had fenced
blocked the path previously used, did not want the.walkway near her home
provide an-e�sement, and the owners,of the private road were against the
and had indicated they,had a lot more peace and quiet.since Mrs. Lyons''
Adams noted that there is�a future.plat (Pine Ridge Estates) in -the area
requi-red and also there ts.public,�right-of-way from:202nd to 204th which
locati-on for a path. The.School Dtstrict had asked.that.the City pursue
noting that busing of schoolch'ildre.n may be further curtailed next y�ar.
her yard and thereby
and was unwillinq to
public using it for walking
fence.was installed. Mr.
in which a pathway could be
could be an alternate
,the opening of a path,
Mrs. Lyons said she finally has had some peace since:installing the fence, and she recalled some of
the inci:dents which had occurred beside her home prior to the installation of the fence --motorcycles,
prowlers at night, vandal -ism by�children, children.drinking beer, littering of newspapers, etc. She
said she had contacted the County -Attorney who told -her it was her property and she could fence it,
and if she did not she would.,be liable for incidents which may happen on it, so she had fenced it
and wanted it to remain that'..way. She favored the.88th St. pathway.
Sue O"Hare, 2003 84th W., said others did not favor the 88th St. pathway as it would.be too isolated
because -there are no homes close enough for people to -watch it. She said an adult still would have
to accompany.the children. She indicated preference for the 84th St. pathway suggested as an
alternate because there are..homes along it. Councilman Naugh�en asked Mr. Adams.to provide an
estimate for a walkway on,�841;-h,instead of 88th, and Councilman Gould noted that there is,$2 800 in
the Sidewalk/Trail Improvement Fund. COUNCILMAN NOkDQUIST MOVED, SEtONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT
A REPORT BE PROVIDED FOR THE.MARCH 31, 1981 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED:ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING 1981 SALARIES FOR EXEMPT PERSONNEL
COUNCILMAN"NAUGHTEN MOVED T&.ADOPT ORDINANCE 2201 AS PRESENTED, BUT WITH THE MAYOR'S SALARY REMAINING
THE SAME AS.IT CURRENTLY.IS..AT THIS TIME BECAUSE -THAT ISSUE I.S.UNDER.DISCUSSION...COUNCILMAN'NORDQUIST
SECONDED THE.MOTION FOR DISCUSSION. Councilman Nordquist said he had sent the Council a memorandum
regarding compensatory time, and he�suggested that tssue be discussed, reconsidering the 1977 Council
action regarding compensatory time. Councilman Kasper said he would, vote against the motion. He
said this would amount to:$49,628 for 22 people, plus benefits, and the average salary is around
$22,000 with the average-nonrepresented salary around $1.1,000. Councilwoman Goetz said department
heads.do run.the City and should be paid for it. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON -THE MOTION, WITH
.COUNCIL MEMBERS-NAUGHTEN' NORDQUIST, GOETZ, AND GOULD.-VOTING YES, AND WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS KASPER
AND ALLEN VOTING NO. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILWOMAN.GOETZ THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY'COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST,
TO PLACE A DISCUSSION OF COMPENSATORY TIME ON THE MARCH 24, 1981 AGENDA. MOTION -CARRIED. -
..ORGANIZATION OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, TO.CONTINUE THIS ITEMANTIL NEXT WEEK
WHEN THERE 'SHOULD BE A FULL COUNCIL PRESENT. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL
Councilwoman.Goetz noted.that the -Council had received copies of a letter of reprimand and said she
would like to -discuss it. She asked for a short Executive Session following this evening's meeting
to do so.
Councilman Naughten asked.if the space needs study had commenced. COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN,.THAT THE STAFF BE REQUESTED TO START A SPACE -NEEDS STUDY AND GIVE THE COUNCIL
A PROPOSED TIMETABLE ON THE STUDY AT THE MARCH 10, 1981 MEETING. Councilman Gould said -it was his
recollection that the space needs study was to determine-what.will happen to the vacated library
space when the library moves -to the -Anderson Center. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman.Naughten noted that although many favorable comments had been received regarding the
'newsletter, there also had -been some unfavorable comments. He suggested that a statement be placed
in it -to state its purpose, and.he said he would like to review such statement before it becomes a
part of the newsletter.
Councilman Nordquist stated -that the Council had indicated it would issue a policy statement to the
employees regarding its salary philosophy for next year, and he felt that should be issued soon.
The Council suggested that:he-draft the statement..
Councilman Gould noted that in the Meadowdale discussion there was,a request that ftbe determined
whether part of the upper area could pump into the line on 68th,fand.he asked,the Staff to investigate
so there could be a response to that question.
Council President Allen noted -that a.letter had been received from Bruce Agnew requesting that a
Council member be designated. -to represent Edmonds on. -the Board of Directors of the Community Action
Council. She noted that elected officials are represented on the Puget Sound Council of Governments
Subregional Council, but.if someone was interested in serving nominations were open. -Several
.members of the Council suggested that Councilwoman Jo -Anne Jaech be the representative. Council
President Allen will discuss that with her.'
Council, President Allen advised that an announcement had been received that ther6.will'be no more
new'hires:under the CETA program.
Council President.A.1l,en said it had been observed that the Depot Springs tavern.has-been selling
'pulltabs and has -not paid the gambling tax to the City although notified by the.City Clerk in August
1980. The City Attorney will*pursue this.
Council Presi.dent Allen announced that the Council/Staff.retreat will be at Sudden Valley 29-30 May,
1981.
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Council President Allen said she had -been questioned.by some of.the employees regarding the intent
of the merit pool;, i.e., would.everyone get 2% or could some employees get more than 2% and others
less? Also, regarding the reclassification freeze, are positions,being reclassified-, or can people
move into positions that are avai.lable? Fire Chief Weinz said he has -one vacancy for.a Senior
Firefighter and until recently nobody had met all the requirements,.but,now,there-are two who meet
them, so he would.like to proceed.with advancement under Civil Service rules. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, THAT THE FIRE CHIEF PROCEED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE RULES TO FILL
THE SENIOR FIREFIGHTER VACANCY.. MOTION CARRIED. . . The Council did not address the other question.
Council President Allen observed that the hiring/reclassification freeze had not worked too well.
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED -BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, THAT THE HIRING FREEZE BE.RETAINED BUT
THAT -THE RECLASSIFICATION FREEZE:BE TERMINATED. Councilman Naughten said the"reasons-for the freeze
were still valid, that the Council -had done it for control. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE.
MOTION, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS NORDQUIST, ALLEN, GOULD, AND GOETZ VOTING YES, AND WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS
NAUGHTEN AND'.KASPER VOTING NO_�MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Kasper inquired about -the status of the reroofing of the Anderson Center, and City
Engineer Jim.Adams responded that.the roofers had worked almost every day that they had good weather,
and he expected the job to be completed after two or three more good working days.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned to Executive
Session at 10:55 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, CiV Clerk
March 10, 1981 - Work Meeting
HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
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The regular meeting of
the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 8:40 p.m. by Mayor Pro tem
Katherine Allen in the
Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag
salute.
PRESENT
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Katherine Allen
Harve Harrison, Mayor Fred Herzberg, Public Works Director
Larry Naughten
Jim Adams, City Engineer
John Nordqui.st
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Kathy Geiermann,
Mary Lou Block, Planning -Director
Student Rep.
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Mary Goetz
Dan Prinz, Assistant Police Chief
Ray Gould
Art Housler, Finance Director
Bill Kasper
Jim Jessel, Parks & Recreation Director
Jo -Anne Jaech
Bob Franklin, Technical Studies Engr.
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ,.TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED. The approved
items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of
Minutes of March 3, 1981.
(C) Report*on bids
contract to
opened February 24, 1981 for purchase of water meters for 1981 and award of
Pacific Water Works Supply Co. in the amount of $24,333.25 including sales
tax.
AGENDA
Councilman Nordquist noted that Item 6 on this evening's agenda, Policy on Awarding of Contracts,
had been continued from a meeting in February because the Mayor was not present at that meeting and
he felt the Mayor should be present for that discussion. The Mayor had provided a recommendation
regarding one business with which the City has contracted work, -but Councilman Nordquist thought
this was a philosophical question, not one dealing with just one.supplier. THEREFORE,.COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST MOVED,* SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO CONTINUE ITEM.6 TO THE MARCH 31, 1981 MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Gould said he thought the Council had taken previous action on this
subject and he asked that this..be provided. Councilman Naughten said.a policy had been established
by the Council on April' 10, 1979, so Councilman Gould asked.that copies of that -be provided for the
March 31 discuss.ion.
Councilman Kasper referred to Item ' 5 on this evening's agenda, Organization of Executive Department,
and noted that it previously had,bee.n continued when the..Mayor was not present and again when* one of
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