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19830222 City Council Minutes• February 15, 1983 - continued COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED.BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN, TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED NEW OPERATING STRUCTURE.OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, JNCLUDING POLICE CAPTAIN AMID VICE CONTROL OFFICER. POSITI.6 . She noted that this will not involve any new bodies or additional funding, and it will.provide that an officer be available to the public in the evening at the Public Safety Building. MOTION CARRIEf.I, WITH CGUNCILMEMBERS KASPER AND NORDQUIST VOTING NO. Councilmember Kasper said ne thought this was going to come.up at a separate time. Councilmember Nordquist read a letter from Don Stay regarding the platy/field lights. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN, TO MLET wlT11 THE STAFF AIJD STATLE THE C0U111CIL°S FEELINGS AS TO WHAT THEY WANT IN REGARD TO HOURS OF OPERATION OF THE PLAYFiELD LIGHTS, AT THE MARCH 89 1983 WORK MEETiNG, ANO THE DiSCUSSION WILL BE OPEN TO THE.PURI_1. MOTION CARRIED. 1 Councilmember Nordquist said that at the Cemetery Board meeting last week he was asked why there are so many lights at the cemetery. He said perhaps the Property Manager could report on that. Council President Kasper noted that revenue from gambling taxes was increased to $42,000+ in 1982 from $29,000+ in 1981. Council President Kasper noted that the nonunion employees had requested a meeting regarding the wage and salary program. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NALICHTEN, TO SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH THE NONUNION PERSONNEL AT 6:30 P:M., FEBRUARY 23, 1983, AND THAT THE PERSONNEL MEETI, Ofd COMPENSATORY TIME PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR THAT TTMF 3r PLACED ON THE MARCH 8, 1983 WORK MEETING AGENDA. MOTiON CARRiED. Council President Kasper inquire11, about the status of the surplus property on 76th in the Ballinger area and also the status of tile property near Lynnwood i n the north, end. Mayor Harrison responded that he -is working with Lynnwood on the possibility of an exchange of prop, rty, and Councilmember Gould said he would not object to selling -the north end nropertj­ to Lynnwood and putting the money in the Water/Se-wer Fund to pay of-` some of the construct. -ion 'projects. Mayor Harrison said he was talking about an exchange of property for municipal storage. Councilmembor Nordquist said there is the possibility 'that the First Serve Racquetball Club i':lay consider purchasing it, along with the 7-Eleven site, and he will investigate that further. Personnel Director Pat LeMay asked for a very brief executive Session following this meeting regarding labor negotiations. There was no further business to corne before the Council, and the meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 9:20 p.r:i. nn O � X/vr / .tJ./ '�C/r✓ IRENE VARNEY MO Ail, Uty Clerk February 22, '1983 - Work Meeting HARVE ri . HARRISON, Ma,vor The regular meeting of '.he Edrionds City Council was called to order at 7:50 p.m. by Mayor Harve Harrison in the Plaza Meeting Room, of the [dmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESE.'JT ABSFNT STAFF PRESENT • Harve Harrison, Mayor Jo -Anne Jaech Jim Adams, City Engineer Bill Kasper `eresa Jolly, Irene Varney1!oran, City Clerk John Nordquist Student Rep. Art Housler, Finance Director Laura Hall Jeff Ristau, Accounting Supervisor Kather,ine Allen nary Lou Block, Planning Director Larry Naughten Pat LeMay, Personnel Director Fay Gould Steve Simpson, Parks Y. Recrea.tion Dir. Marlo Foster, Police Chief Randy Giddens, Detective Jack Wei nz, Fire Chief Bob Schmitt, Senior Firefiehter Mark Eames, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, . SECONDED BY CCOUNCILM,EI✓IBEI: GOULD, TO irOVE THE hISCI.J SSI!)N REGARDING AN EMERGENCY RESCUE 2OAT Tit THE TOP OF THE rREGULAR ",GENDA BECAUSE THERE WERE A NUMBER OF PEOIPLE PRESENT FOR THAT tDISCUSSI^N. M00TI13N CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA Item (3) was remo✓ed from the Consent Agenda. CDUNCILMEM^ER ^L'I_D MOVED, SECO�IDE19 BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF TH'E CONSENT AGED A. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Ao2n1ia included the following: (A) Roll call. (C) Authorization for.vehicle replacement in amount of $36,352. (D) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claims for Damages from James T. White in the • amount of $300 and from Steven Loring in the amount of $843. 106 February 22, 1983 - continued • APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 1983 [Item (B) on Consent Agenda Councilmember Hall referred to the last paragraph on page 2 of the Minutes and said the name still was spelled incorrectly and should be "Geri Buchmeier" rather than "Jeri Buchmeier." COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, TO APPROVE ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION REGARDING EMERGENCY RESCUE BOAT Councilmember Naughten, a member of the committee pursuing the acquisition of a rescue boat, intro- duced the subject, following which Fire Chief Weinz spoke briefly and introduced Senior Firefighter Bob Schmitt who presented a proposal to acquire a multi -purpose waterfront service craft for the protection of the Edmonds shoreline between the Union Oil dock and Meadowdale Marine,, -and out to one- half mile from the Edmonds waterfront. The craft would provide fire protection, water rescue opera- tions, police patrol and protection, and Parks and Recreation assistance at the underwater park, fishing pier, and Brackett's Landing. Mr. Schmitt pointed out some areas of concern from the emer- gency point of view, including the oil dock, boat moorages, finger piers, the fishing pier, the ferry dock, the underwater park, the Meadowdale Marine boat storage facility, and the railroad tracks. The total cost of acquiring the watercraft, equipping it, and training personnel to operate it was stated as $44,691. Cost of maintenance of the engine was estimated at $500 annually. Mr. Schmitt stated that the boat, itself, is maintenance free, and the necessary scuba diving gear would last a lifetime. He said the fire pump would be on a maintenance schedule similar to the other fire equipment. The committee had been exploring means of financing the program, and suggested that the City and the community share the costs. Mr. Schmitt explained a proposed program for training marine firefighting personnel, and he said probably four people would man it at all times. Port security people will also go through the training. Mayor.Harrison questioned how this would help a diver in trouble, noting • that it would certainly be a tremendous benefit if someone fell off the fishing pier because they may swim for 10-15 minutes waiting for the boat, but he said a diver does not flounder around on the surface waiting for help. Mr. Schmitt responded that they are setting the program up to have this a recovery unit, and he said he has had calls for exhausted divers who have been lying out on the rest float and all the rescue people can do is yell to them to keep asking if they are all right, but with this craft they would be able to reach such people. The discussion went to financing the project, and Councilmember Naughten said the committee would like to establish a fund into which money can be donated and also get a pledge from the City for equipment and training in the amount of $14,700. They would go to the public, once they obtained the City's pledge, to raise the $29,000 for the purchase of the boat. Some citizens have already indicated they would like to donate and Councilmember Naughten was sure some of the service groups would want to be involved. It was noted that some who may want to contribute would be the Port, Union Oil, the diving clubs, and Meadowdale Marine. Councilmember Gould commented that when talking about a disaster plan for the City the Council had been concerned about the waterfront, fire from gasoline or diesel fuel, and a derailed train situation which would block the waterfront. In answer to a question, Fire Chief Weinz said having this would definitely help on the City's fire insurance rating. Councilmember Kasper noted that jurisdiction would have to be addressed, and he referred to recent problems in Everett regarding jurisdiction in fighting fires. Bill Crow, in the audience, said the waterfront is one of the most precious assets that Edmonds has, and the general public should be informed of the proposal and the costs to get their help. Parks & Recreation Director Steve Simpson said until the City adopts the acquisition as City policy the committee does not feel it can go to others to solicit support. Norman Stark, with the Edmonds Scuba Center, said he recently was informed that Scuba Magazine has done an article on the underwater park, and it is very far reaching, and he already gets customers from all over the United States to come to dive there. He said the diving industry is supposed to grow more in the next six years than it has in the last 25-30 years, so anything they can do to enhance that growth will be good. • COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE CREATING A CUMULATIVE RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PURCHASE, MAIN- TENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO A MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY RESCUE BOAT AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR PERSONNEL PERFORMING EMERGENCY RESCUE SERVICES IN THE OPERATION OF SAID BOAT WITHIN THE CITY. Council - member Gould asked what if the community does not decide it wants to participate, and Councilmember Naughten said the money acquired would then be returned. Councilmember Gould summarized that they were saying that it is the policy of the City to support the program and they are providing a window of time in which the City can show its support. He said he would prefer some mechanism to show if people do support it, and there should be an opportunity for people who do not want the money spent to say so. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN AMENDED HIS MOTION, ACCEPTABLE TO THE SECOND, TO INCLUDE A TIME PERIOD OF ONE YEAR MAXIMUM. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, THAT THE CITY PLEDGE $14,743 FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL AND THAT SUCH MONEY WILL BE FORTHCOMING ONCE THE $29,000 IS RAISED IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BOAT. Councilmember Allen thought before they pledged that they should have public input to see whether the publ.ic feels it is a good idea, and Councilmember Kasper did not think they should commit money at this point. Councilmember Gould pointed out that they would not be spending anything, only promising the funds if the other money comes in, and he noted that there is sufficient in the Council Contingency Fund to cover it. Councilmember Nordquist said it may come to the point that it is all raised in the community and the City's money will not have to be spent. Mr. Schmitt said that, speaking for the committee, their hands would be tied if the second motion were not passed as they will not be able to solicit funds from the community if the City does not commit to the funds. Councilmember Allen said she could support it, but she thought it was premature to commit the funds. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN AMENDED HIS MOTION, ACCEPTABLE TO THE SECOND, TO SAY IT IS SUBJECT TO THE PASSAGE OF THE FIRST MOTION ESTABLISHING THE FUND, AND IT WILL BE WITHOUT A PUBLIC HEARING. THE MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER VOTING NO. He said he did not think it should be done without a public hearing. Councilmember Hall stated that if they are careful, through the process the public will be more involved than through a public hearing. The proposed ordinance will be on next week's Consent Agenda. • February 22, 1983 - continued REPORT FROM HEARING EXAMINER Jim Driscoll, the Hearing Examiner, stated that last ,year he had recommended that the City adopt an ordinance requiring periodic reports from the. Hearing Examiner, but there was not much activity and when the semi -.annual report was due he delayed it and was making an annual report. He now was recormending that the ordinance he-chan;ed to provide for annual reports. He stated that in 1982 there had been 37 hearings, with one variance decision being appealed. Fifty percent of thos hearingls occurred in the first five months, and then from Lune to ALITASt there were only six hearings, and in Septam`,e.•r and October there were none. He believed -that could be identified with the economy. After Octc_,b(_:r^, when 'interest rates started coming down, the number of hearings incri ased, aria': the same activity has continued for• the first trio months of 1983. He felt the activity would continue 'if ti;e economy continues to irnp•rov,,. He noted that much of the activity of 1981 was re:uced by some of the c;:anges to the Community E-levelopment Code which were based on his recommendation that the Planning Department have adminis'tra'tive hearings c,l some types of items. lie sai, enacting of that legislation significantly decreased his activity. he noted that- he had not received even one appeal in 1982 on the administrative hearings held l;y -tile staff. he rioted that the I-learirig Examiner system has been in Edmonds for approximately 2 'Ile'_" years and th public now seems to understand the system wile � they uttenU the meetings. He said the staff has a complete unde•rs'tanuing and they are able to coinvey that understanding to -the public. He planned to recommend in the Next month or so changing score of the procedural considerations used' in tlhe hearing process. One thing he planned to recommend was to change the appeal or reconsideration period following a hearing. He said often he hears a matter that is uncontested --the Planning Department makes a presentation and the applicant is satisfied and no one contests it, and he feels that when there is no opposition -from the public, the City, or the applicant, a 14-day appeal period is unnecessary and it can become costly to the applicant to have to wait and it also takes valuable construction time. He recommended • that the applicant be permitted to waive that appeal period by signing a document at the time of hearing if there is no opposition. He noted that recent legislation on land use requires that if a Ferson is not present and is not heard at a hearing that person cannot appeal it at a later date. He added that there has been a 14-day waiting period for reconsideration on pre- liminary plats also and when there is no objection raised at the hearing that time is wasted. He will recommend that the applicant also have the option to waive that period. Another procedural item which he requested the Council to look at was the procedure for granting variances for overhead. wiring. That issue had arisen very recently and is not a common problem at this time. Under the current procedure the ADB considers the overhead wiring in the variance and makes a recommendation to the City Council regarding the design, and the hearing Examiner makes a decision on the actual variance request, so the utility has to go to two separate forums. He noted that a situation could develop wherein the two bodies would disagree. He was recommending amending that section of the Code to provide that the APB make its recommendaticn to him and he would use that decision on the variance request, which would be appealable to the City Council. He said he will put the specifics of his request in writing and submit it to the City's legal department for interpretation. He discussed the interpretation of variances for height, within the City and said the problems that have occurred have been residential requests and there have been many tines that he would have granted the variance if he were an administrative: body of equity instead of an administrative body of law --where the request would not have any detrimental effect on any of the surrounding properties. he said there is one criterion in the. Code which prohibits him from granting the variance --that which says the granting of the variance cannot be a special privilege to the applicant --and without that he believes there could be quite a fevi variances granted. For example, when an applicant is putting in some type of solar heating and a. venting system is involved:. He.recommender: that some alternatives be considered that would to available, such as • establishing different sections of the City as having the 25' restriction and others not having it --those which do not: have a view of the sound. He said the standard could also be based on the pitched roof. In interpreting -the variance requests that qc; before hire he said those of height are tl.e hardest to deal with because of the equity factor and the legal factor, and some action to alleviate that would benefit the community in the long run. He restated his appreciation to the Planning staff, saying they act as a conduit bete%een hi and the public and the various departments in the City and he has found many tir;ies prior to the hearing that the staff has versed the applicants on the procedure so they are informed. He noted that they also provide that same service to the opponents and they provide understandable staff reports and presentations and more than adequate information to ;aim for doing 'his job. He said they have been courteous in handling matters and a lot of the success of -his office should be credited to tine various mrerdbers of the Pranging staff. Ile again stated chat he believed the activity of his office can be reported on an ,:annual basis-, and h,e said Ire red 1 i zes he i,as access to the Council shoul ld ;Ic need it. Counci member Kasper stated 'tl':at in the items the Council has reviewed he has ha.d trUUbie trackin; the actual cr:lriplairt, and iir. Driscoll responded that !1r. "rnniman had informcd him of this difficulty. I re said t e he3.ri nus ar : rccc►r;1ea' and he listens to -'he tapes and is very thorough in going through the facts presented, and 'r e ruts a suinmation of the testimony in the findings. He encourages people to testify but said sometimes there is no testimony, and he is restricted to the record. He identifies the witness and makes the presentation in the findings. He said he will puke it a. point to be even more precise on that issue. Mr: Driscoll was thanked for an excellent report. COILINCIL'MEMBER ''W'1l.i. MOVED, :3E,'ONDED BY COUNCILi4EMBER NO DQUIST, TO iNST^UCT Q; E CITY i11 TORNEY TO DRAFT AN 0011AMrE TO RANGE THE iIEARI"•I a EXAMT^IER'S REPORT TO THE COUNCIL T O A,N ANNUAL. REPORT IN i T cAD OF A SEMI-PiN,NUAL REPORT, .1 SEPTEMOE" OR EACH YEAR. f•17TION CARRIED. ` February 22, 1983 - continued APPLICATION FOR TOW'TRUCK OPERATOR.'S.LICENSE (HIGHWAY TOWING) • Police Chief Marlo Foster stated that on December 29, 1982 an application was received for a towing license from Highway Towing, owned by Lois D. Kerr. This company was formerly licensed in Edmond�'by the previous owner, Patrick Larson. An investigation of the application revealed the following facts: Although not named on the application as required, Loren Kerr of Ed -Lynn Towing has an apparent financial interest in Highway Towing, based on a Contract of Sale between him and Patrick Larson, dated November 10, 1982. He also signed a lease agreement as "Loren Kerr, President" for the vehicle listed on the application. The location of Highway Towing is that of Ed -Lynn Towing, and the telephone number listed on the towing bill is that of Ed -Lynn Mobile Service Center at the same location. Since January 1, 1983, Highway Towing has been observed and warned about operating in Edmonds without a license on three occasions. In all instances the same person was driving. The employee listed as Manager/Driver, James S. Goss, had three speeding violations in 1981, and the ordinance provides that a driver may be disqualified for three or more in five years. The owner of Shamrock Towing of Phoenix, Arizona (a previous experience reference), stated that he never heard of driver Joe Assyd. A second reference, Don Berg Auto Rebuild and Towing of Maple Valley, Washington, employed Mr. Assyd for approximately 15 months, and the owner.stated that his performance was unsatisfactory due to accidents and citizens' complaints of excessive speed. Chief Foster said that based on the police investigation it was concluded that Highway Towing is not a separate and distinct towing service from that of Ed -Lynn Towing, the towing company that was formerly licensed in the City and whose license was revoked by the Council. Further, Chief Foster concluded that Highway Towing's violation of a City ordinance by operating in the City without a license is an indication of a lack of willingness to honor the provisions of the City's towing ordinance. Additionally, two of their three employees have unsatisfactory driving or work records. In view of the above, Chief Foster recommended denial of the application. The Council was furnished copies of documents substantiating the above information. The applicant was in the audience as was Detective Randy Giddens, the officer who conducted the investigation. COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, TO DENY THE APPLICATION FOR A TOW TRUCK OPERATOR'S LICENSE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE POLICE CHIEF, THE GROUNDS BEING THE DRIVING RECORDS OF THE DRIVERS AND THE IGNORING OF WARNINGS BY THE CITY, AND BECAUSE THERE HAVE BEEN UNSATISFACTORY RELATIONS WITH THE COMPANY TO DATE. MOTION CARRIED. A recess was announced. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO REVERSE THE ORDER OF THE NEXT TWO AGENDA ITEMS BECAUSE THE SECOND ONE SHOULD BE BRIEF AND THERE WAS AN INVITED PERSON IN THE AUDIENCE TO PROVIDE INPUT FOR IT. MOTION CARRIED. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER IMPROVEMENTS Property Manager Jim Jessel first discussed the Council table, saying it will be modified somewhat and the foldable legs have been received and will. be mounted on it. He asked if the Council wanted to keep -the -drawers or have a shelf instead, and then he said to make the folding legs work the drawers will have to be replaced by a shelf. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, TO HAVE A SHELF INSTEAD OF DRAWERS. MOTION CARRIED. It will be half -depth. Mr. Jessel then asked the Council to approve Item 13 of the Design/Renovation/furnishings list which is $5,000 for interior finish work and will be draperies for the Civic Center remodel. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO AUTHORIZE A STUDY AND GOING TO BID FOR WINDOW COVERINGS FOR VARIOUS OFFICES IN THE CIVIC CENTER REMODEL, UP TO $5,000 (THE STUDY NOT TO INVOLVE ANY COST). MOTION CARRIED. 1 1 • Mr. Jessel then said a better way is needed to display graphics when making presentations before the Council and others. He had invited Frank Paddock of 3M, the only company which makes the system Mr. Jessel recommended, to describe the system to the Council. Mr. Paddock demonstrated the equipment which included a portable overhead projector with folding head, a lettering machine, transparency maker, supplies for each, and a portable screen. Mr. Jessel noted that a lower projection table also would be acquired so the projection equipment will not • be a barrier between the Council and the audience as the existing equipment is. Total cost should be less than $4,000. Councilmember Gould believed the visual equipment would help them in making professional presentations, and he noted that he had used such equipment for his recent water/sewer rate presentation. He thought this would make it easier for the audience and the Council to see the presentations as well. The size of screen was discussed, as well as whether it should be mounted or portable. COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOWN, WITH A 78" PORTABLE SCREEN, FUNDS TO COME FROM THE ANDERSON CENTER CONTINGENCY FUND. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSS, MODIFY, ADD PRINCIPLES, AND ADOPT PRINCIPLES FOR WATER/SEWER RATE STRUCTURE The Council decided to address each of the principles suggested by Councilmember Gould in the last discussion and to act on each individually. Principle 1 was "Equity," in that equity is wanted between single family and multiple on both water and sewer rates. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN :ROVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT PRINCIPLE 1. Councilmember Kasper said he wanted to include costs as well. THE MOTION CARRIED. Principle 2 was "Conservation," stating the water rate structure should promote conservation. Councilmember Naughten noted that the Seattle Water Department has a department for conservation which had sent him some brochures which are aimed at helping people conserve water. He said they are willing to send someone to Edmonds to discuss their program and they will provide Edmonds their brochures because Edmonds is a customer of theirs. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT PRINCIPLE 2. MOTION CARRIED. Principle 3 is "Independence," stating the water/sewer rate schedule and structure should make the system self-sufficient and should cover maintenance, operation, depreciation, and construction; and the schedule should build in coverage for inflation and water contract costs. It was asked if that includes the utility tax on water, and Councilmember Gould said that was not identified but he thought that to be where it belongs. Mayor Harrison doubted that it could be done and still maintain a solvent general fund. Councilmember Kasper said the water system should stand on its own and he thought they had been subsidizing the C� • February 22, 1983 - continued 1 E rates. He said there is no revenue for drainage and it has been built into the water system. Finance uirtctor Art Housler stated that there. -is no subsidy from the Geoeral Fund for drainage and that tne.General Fund is not subsidizing depreciation or replacement. After some discussion, Councilmember Gould stated that the system appears to be independent. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO A^OPT PRINCIPLE 3. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEiioER HALL, TU ADOPT PRINCIPLLJ 4 AND 5, "BONDING" AND "DEBT," MAINTAINING A BOND RATi-IG OF B-AA AND MAINTAINING A DEBT COVERAGE RATIO OF 1.5 MINIMUM. MOTION CARRIED. Regarding.Principle 6, "Timing," which states that rate increases should be phased in gradually with equity reached by January 1, 1983, Councilmember Gould noted that Student Representative Teresa Jolly had called him to say she was in favor of that. She was unable to be present this evening because of a school activity. Mayor Harrison referred to information supplied �'3v Bill Crow which supported changing it in one action. Councilmember Kasper noted that Mr. Crow's figures did not reflect the demand charge. Councilmember Gould stated that in coming up with the date of January 1, 1985 he phased it in steps which would be a 10% increase in five steps over only 1 1/2 years, and he felt it should be done in a phased in method. He thought the citizens -,Mould be treated with more understanding and respect if it was phased in, and he nnoted that tier= are too many other costs that will be increased in the near future. It was noted that reductions as well as the increases,.will be phased in. COUNCIL - MEMBER GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO ADOPT PRINCIPLE 6, CHANGING THE WORDINGI TO "RATE CHANGES. . ." RATHER THAN "RATE INCREASES. . ." MOTION CARRIED. Principle 7 was "Constructicn" and stated that t:,e water/sewer/drainage construction jots need to be done. Councilmember Nordquist was not sure drainage should be included with rvatcr/sewer should they get involved with EPA. This was discussed, and City Engineer Jim Adams stated that drainage has been considered part of the utility as long as he has worked for the City. City Attorney Mark Eames said he could see if the EPA uses a particular definition of drainage. After further discussion, COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, TO APPROVE PRINCIPLE 7 AS STATED. MOTION CARRIED. Principle 8 was "Relief," stating the structure should provide a relief for low income elderly: Councilmember Naugnten dgain said it should be r,alief for low and fixed income people as well, and if less than 1,000 cu. ft. bi-monthly is used then:., should be a lower rate, which would tie into conservation. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT PRINCIPLE 8, STRIKING THE WORD. "ELDERLY." MOTION CARRIED. At this point it appeared that some of the remaining principles would require lengthy discussion and because of the late hour only the remaining principles which were noncontroversial were addressed. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, TO ADOPT PRINCIPLE 15, "TREATMENT," WHICH STATED THAT THE PRESENT STRUCTURE ASSUMES THAT A SECONDARY TREATIE.Nff FACILITY WILL NOT BE REQUIRED. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT PRINCIPLE 14, "SUPPLY AND'EFFLUENT," STATING THAT THE RATE STRUCTURE MUST PAY FOR FILTRATION PLANT COSTS PLUS.SECONDARY TREATMENT WAIVER COSTS. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER. HALL, TO DROP PRINCIPLE 13, "BILLING COSTS," BECAUSE IT IS COVERED UNDER PRINCIPLE 9. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN h1OVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, TO ADOPT PRINCIPLE 10, "SEWER RATE," WHICH STATES IT IS BEST UNDERTOOD IF A FLAT RATE IS USED FOR MULTIPLE AND SINGLE FAMILY. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILI1EiB ER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD TO ADOPT PRINCIPLE 12, "OTHER THAN DOMESTIC USERS," WHICH STATES FOR THESE THE SLY,YER °ATE SHCULn BE EASED, CN BASE PLUS CONSUMIPTION. i40TION CARIIIEG.. COUNCILMEMFFP, GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN, TO ADD TO THE MARCH 1, 1983 AGENDA CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION OF WATER/SEWER RATES. NiOTION CARRIED. Principles 91 and 11 will be addressed at that time. COUNCILMEMBER GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCiLMEMBER FALL, THAT ON MARCH 8, 1983 THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE WATER/SEWER RATE STRUCTURE AND A DRAFT OF THE RATE STRLIC'iURE AT THE SAME. TIME. MOTION CARRIED. COunCilmeriiber Kasper noted that he had given the Council a demand charge study this evening to examine. DISCUSSION OF POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING RENTAL OF MEETING ROOMS Parks and Recreation Director Steve Simpson had provided a detailed review of the rental policy, along with examples of policies from other cities. He said the City's policy for renting the Plaza Rooms, Andersen Center, and Meadowdale Community Clubhouse is designed to comply with the State statute that prohibits givinq away City property and services; provide the City with a fair return for the rendered services; and encourage the use of City facilities for social, educational, recreational, and governmental meetings. He said the system of charges is simple. and fair --all groups pay for the services used. Community service groups holding weekly or monthly meetings, such as Boy Scouts, Coast Guard Auxiliarv, Laebug%en Salmon Chapter, etc., pay per meeting fee rather than an hourly rate. City -sponsored groups do riot pay a fee. Groups that cannot pay have the option of providing in -kind services or donations of equipment/materials in lieu of cash payment. Herecommended continuing this policy and 'his written review provided his reasons. He noted that the County Mental Health Board was one which wanted free rent, but they could not give it under the sponsorship of the Parks and Recreation Department and lie had advised them that they could ask the Council for sponsorship. He said he iiad always given any group the option of going before the Council and asking for its sponsorship. A discussion followed of the policy and his supporting reasons, following which Councilmember Gould observed that the guidelines are very good and that he would be very careful before giving Council sponsorship. Councilmember Hall thought there should be a free meeting room somewhere in the * City. It was noted that the Police'Department meeting room would be available. COUNCIL Council President Kasper stated that committee requests should be submitted to -the City Clerk by Friday, February 25, as the new Council President will.be making appointments. There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. *See 3-1-83 minutes IRENE VARNEY'MQRAN, Ci, Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor