09/27/2011 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
September 27, 2011
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Peterson in the
Council Chambers, 250 5`h Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Strom Peterson, Mayor Pro Tem
Lora Petso, Council President Pro Tem
Steve Bernheim, Councilmember
D. J. Wilson, Councilmember
Adrienne Fraley- Monillas, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Mike Cooper, Mayor
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Alex Springer, Student Representative
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Al Compaan, Police Chief
Stephen Clifton, Community Services/Economic
Development Director
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Jim Tarte, Interim Finance Director
Carrie Hite, Parks & Recreation Director
Renee McRae, Recreation Manager
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Carl Nelson, CIO
Rob English, City Engineer
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
Councilmember Bernheim requested Item 7 be removed from the agenda as not all Councilmembers were
present this evening. Item 7 was deferred to the October 4 meeting when all Councilmembers were
expected to be present.
COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY- MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BERNHEIM, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The agenda items approved are as follows:
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING BOARD AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2011.
C. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2011.
D. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #127863 THROUGH #127980 DATED SEPTEMBER
22, 2011 FOR $831,167.90. APPROVAL OF THE REISSUANCE OF PAYROLL CHECK
#50814 FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 16, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011 IN THE
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AMOUNT OF $880.37 AND PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS #50815
THROUGH #50853 FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
15, 2011 FOR $625,953.69.
E. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES SUBMITTED BY AMY
MURPHY ($360.15).
3. PRESENTATION BY THE EDMONDS POLICE FOUNDATION
Chris Fleck, Edmonds Police Foundation President, read the Foundation's mission: to enhance
community education and security by supporting the programs and activities of the Edmonds Police
Department with special emphasis on youth services and crime prevention. The Foundation began in
1996, an evolution of the Chief's Roundtable under Police Chief Tom Miller, and was the first such
organization in Washington State. Through fundraising over the past year, the Edmonds Police
Foundation paid for the new police dog Kyra, and this summer produced the annual Edmonds Night Out,
a free community safety program providing family fun and public safety awareness.
Mr. Fleck presented three Emeritus title awards to retiring Foundation Board members Harold Huston, a
founding member in 1996, past president and volunteer; Nancy Crim, a founding member, past president
and volunteer; and Norm Hagen, past president and treasurer. He noted all three continue to contribute to
the Edmonds Police Foundation through fundraising, volunteer activities and personal donations.
Mayor Pro Tern Peterson thanked the Edmonds Police Foundation for their efforts.
4. UPDATE BY THE SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY COMMISSION FOR HEALTH AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SWIM
LESSONS TO THIRD GRADE STUDENTS AND THE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE A SUMMER
INTENSIVE HEALTH AND XFIT TRAINING CAMP.
Recreation Manager Renee McRae explained the City participates in Creative Community Connections
which was formed due to concern with the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. Nearly 1 in 3 children
in America are overweight or obese, putting them at risk for chronic health problems such as diabetes,
heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and asthma. Creative Community Connections worked
collaboratively to submit funding proposals to the South Snohomish County Commission for Health to
combat childhood obesity. Partners include the Edmonds School District; the cities of Edmonds,
Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood; the Alderwood and Edmonds Boys and Girls Club; the Edmonds
Public Schools Foundation; and the Cascade Bicycle Club.
Swim lessons for third graders and a summer intensive health and xfit training camp for teens are the
result of funding awards received from the Commission for Health in their first round of awards. The
swim lesson program is part of a collaborative effort between Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake
Terrace. The funding is for a 3 -year period; third graders, of which there are 1,400 in the Edmonds School
District, will each receive 3 free swim lessons. Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace both have year round
pools; Edmonds will take part in the program next summer.
The xfit camp will also take place next summer. Edmonds is excited to offer this program that combines
fitness and nutrition including farm -to -home produce and cooking classes. This program is designed to
engage behavior change by helping teens to be more active, make better nutritional choices and establish
healthier habits. Teens will learn the importance of physical activity in their everyday lives and how
proper nutrition plays a role in providing energy to work out. The goal is to reduce the risk of chronic
health problems and help teens to experience success and personal satisfaction by improving their self -
image. The funding proposals also fit with the Let's Move Initiative that Edmonds joined earlier this year.
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Ms. McRae thanked the South Snohomish County Commission for Health for funding the proposals.
Carl Zapora, Superintendent, South Snohomish County Commission for Health, recognized
Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace for their collaboration on this proposal. He explained South
Snohomish County Commission for Health is a new program operated by Hospital District #2. For the
past 60 years, the Hospital District owned and operated Stevens Hospital. Operation of the hospital was
turned over to Swedish and it is now Swedish - Edmonds. It is still the community's hospital and the
Hospital District still owns the hospital and property.
One of the benefits of the affiliation and partnership with Swedish is the new program, South Snohomish
County Commission for Health, which has $3.9 million available to invest in the community. The
Commission's mission statement is to improve the health and wellbeing of the community.
Mr. Zapora reiterated his recognition of Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace for developing this
proposal. The proposal will ensure that every third grader had an opportunity to learn how to swim as
well as provide opportunities for good nutrition and exercise via the xfit camp.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM PETSO MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
FRALEY- MONILLAS, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT TO
PROVIDE SWIM LESSONS TO THIRD GRADE STUDENTS AND THE AGREEMENT TO
PROVIDE A SUMMER INTENSIVE HEALTH AND XFIT TRAINING CAMP. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Peterson requested citizens refrain from comments related to campaigns.
Ron Wambolt, Edmonds, provided a chronology of events: in July 2010 Mayor Cooper hires Kim Cole
as his executive assistant at a salary of $79,000 which is in the 70`'' percentile for positions, an excessive
salary for someone with Ms. Cole's experience and higher than her more experienced predecessor. Over
100 applicants applied for that position and none were interviewed. A year ago concerns began that Ms.
Cole's time sheet reporting hours were in excess of what was observed by some staff members. After
hearing Ms. Cole was investigating one or more employees, Mr. Wambolt filed a public records request
on September 21 to learn of any records requested by Ms. Cole. On September 22, Ms. Humann was
fired. On September 23, he learned Ms. Cole had filed a public records request on September 20
requesting written or electronic files Ms. Humann had related to Ms. Cole. On September 25 it was
revealed that Ms. Cole, by mutual agreement, is no longer employed by the city. Also on September 25
the State Auditor contacted Finance Director Jim Tarte asking to audit the time sheets of an unnamed
employee. Mr. Wambolt requested the Council, 1) examine the proposed audit to ensure it will provide
complete enough information to finalize the time sheet issue, and 2) ensure that the City's termination
policy was fully adhered to, in particular whether a $50,000 severance package was offered to Ms.
Humann and making the reason for the firing known to the public.
Al Rutledge, Edmonds, explained last year following a proposal to close the State library in Olympia,
the Secretary of State took over the cost of operating the library. That proposal is likely to be made again
this year. He encouraged anyone interested in retaining funding for the State library to call the legislative
hotline, 800 -562 -6000.
Dave Page, Edmonds, asked whether the Council planned to hold a public hearing regarding the 13131
retail only zone. Mayor Pro Tern Peterson advised it will be scheduled on next week's agenda for
discussion but it is not currently scheduled as a public hearing. Mr. Page urged the Council to consider
holding a public hearing, opining that this type of zoning was close to a taking due to encroachment on
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commercial property owners' rights. He suggested property owners be invited to speak at the public
hearing.
Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, agreed with the suggestion to solicit input from downtown property owners
regarding uses in their buildings. He suggested a property owner may be unable to lease a space to the
type of business required by the proposed regulations envisioned and may need the income from leasing
to other businesses. He commented on the mismanagement of the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA)
and the people serving on the Public Facilities District Board. He suggested further public discussion be
held regarding the City paying the ECA's bond debt.
Joan Longstaff, Edmonds, owner of the historic house on Main Street, encouraged the Council to invite
property owners to a public hearing regarding the proposed BD1 retail only zone. She hoped to have a
retail business lease her property. She expressed her appreciation to Mr. Clifton for his assistance in
attracting a retailer for her property.
6. PRESENTATION ON THE CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN (2012 -2017) AND THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (2012 - 2017).
City Engineer Rob English explained the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) is mandated by the Growth
Management Act (GMA) and includes 6 -year and 20 -year time frames and includes capital projects
related to growth. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is not mandated but projects in the CIP are
coordinated with the budget.
He provided a comparison of the CIP and CFP:
Mr. English provided a diagram showing components found only in the CIP and only in the CFP and
components found in both the CIP and CFP. The CIP contains 6 -year maintenance projects with funding
sources as well as 6 -year capital projects with funding sources; the CFP contains long range (20 -year)
capital project needs as well as 6 -year capital projects with funding sources.
The draft 2012 -2017 CFP contains 3 project sections:
• General
o Parks, buildings & regional projects
• Transportation
o Safety /capacity & pedestrianibicycle
• Stormwater
Mr. English explained two projects have been added to this year's CFP:
• Sunset Avenue Walkway
o Added to Transportation CFP
o Supported by 2008 Parks Plan
o Conceptual estimate $917,000
0 2015 design
0 2016 construction
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CIP
CFP
Mandate?
None
GMA
Reason?
Budget
GMA
Time Frame?
6 year
6 year
20 year
Must include Capital?
Yes
Yes
Must include Maintenance?
Yes
No
Mr. English provided a diagram showing components found only in the CIP and only in the CFP and
components found in both the CIP and CFP. The CIP contains 6 -year maintenance projects with funding
sources as well as 6 -year capital projects with funding sources; the CFP contains long range (20 -year)
capital project needs as well as 6 -year capital projects with funding sources.
The draft 2012 -2017 CFP contains 3 project sections:
• General
o Parks, buildings & regional projects
• Transportation
o Safety /capacity & pedestrianibicycle
• Stormwater
Mr. English explained two projects have been added to this year's CFP:
• Sunset Avenue Walkway
o Added to Transportation CFP
o Supported by 2008 Parks Plan
o Conceptual estimate $917,000
0 2015 design
0 2016 construction
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• Edmonds Marsh /Shellabarger Creek/ Willow Creek Feasibility Study
o Added to Stormwater CFP
• Supported by 2010 Stormwater Plan
• Edmonds Marsh Restoration
• Willow Creek Daylighting
• Purpose — Study to define scope of future improvements for fish passage and water flow
• Funding
• $150,000 in Stormwater Fund
• $50,0000 in Parks CIP
• Programmed in 2012 Budget
Mr. English explained that one additional project is proposed to be added:
• Public Market Facility (Downtown Waterfront)
• Add to CFP (General)
• Supported by 2008 Parks Plan
• Regional park for downtown waterfront
• Cost unknown
• Program year unknown — seeking Council direction
• Add to CIP
• 125 BEET -2 Parks Improvement Fund
Mr. English reviewed the 2012 -2017 CIP:
• Provides supporting information for CFP
• 2 project sections:
o General & Parks
• Organized by City's financial fund numbers
• Preliminary estimates on 6 year expenditures and revenue
Mr. English provided a summary of fund numbers in the CIP and departments managing each fund:
Fund
Description
Department
112
Transportation
Public Works
113
Multimodal Transportation
Community Services
116
Buildings Maintenance
Public Works
125
REST -2 Transportation
Public Works
125
REST -2 Parks Improvement
Parks & Recreation
126
Parks Acquisition
Parks & Recreation
129
Special Projects
Parks & Recreation
132
Parks- Construction (Grant
Funding)
Parks & Recreation
412 -100
Water Projects
Public Works
412 -200
Storm Projects
Public Works
412 -300
Sewer Projects
Public Works
414
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Public Works
Mr. English highlighted:
112 Street Fund projects:
0 226`h St. Walkway (completed)
o Shell Valley Emergency Road (construction)
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• Dayton St Overlay (2011)
• Main St — 5`" Ave to 6`" Ave (2011 -12)
• 2281' St. Corridor Improvements (design 2011 -12)
• Five Corners Roundabout (design 2011 -12)
• 212`h & 76`" Ave (design 2012)
412 Utility Fund projects:
0 17,400 feet of replaced water mains (construction)
0 5,900 feet of water main replacement (2012)
o Alderwood Meter Improvements (completed)
0 12"' Ave Storm Drainage Improvements (completed)
o Dayton Street Storm Drainage Improvements (construction)
o Talbot Road/Perrinville Creek Drainage Improvements (2012)
o Sewer Lift Station 2 upgrade (construction)
o Rehabilitation of 9 Sewer Lift Stations (2012 -13)
0 2,900 feet of sewer main replacement/rehabilitation (2012)
0 2012 Sewer Comprehensive Plan Update
Parks & Recreation Director Carrie Hite highlighted projects in the 2011 CIP:
• Yost pool repairs (completed)
• Groundbreaking and progress on Interurban trail (underway, targeted for completion 2011)
• Old Milltown courtyard (groundbreaking September 30, targeted for completion 2011)
• SR 99 International District (design and planning)
• 4`" Avenue Cultural Corridor (planning)
Ms. Hite highlighted CFP projects:
• Added Public Market
• Development of Woodway HS Athletic Complex
Ms. Hite highlighted REET 125 funded projects:
• Reprioritized a few projects
• Completion of City Park playground equipment and Dayton Street Plaza next year.
• Added Edmonds Marsh Study (need match)
• Added Park Impact Fee study as placeholder
• Added another $120,000 for Yost to replace boiler
• $120,000 currently in CFP for amenities at Yost Pool (slide)
She highlighted Park Construction Fund 132 projects, advising this fund does not have its own revenue
source; it receives funding from grants and transfers from REST 125:
• 4"' Avenue Cultural Corridor planning
• Dayton Street Plaza
• Completion of Interurban Trail
• Spray Park (unsecured funding)
• Senior Center Improvements: subject to CDBG (unsecured funding)
Mr. English reviewed the schedule:
• September 14 — CSDS Committee
• September 27 — City Council; Introduction
• September 28 — Planning Board
• October 4 — City Council Public Hearing
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0 Dec 2011 — Adopt CFP with Comprehensive Plan Update
Mr. English explained no action is requested tonight; this is presented tonight to answer Council
questions in preparation for the public hearing next week.
Council President Pro Tern Petso asked about funding estimates in the CFP /CIP. Mr. English answered
beyond the first two years (2012- 2013), estimates are at a planning /conceptual level. The further a project
goes in design, the more accurate the estimate becomes.
Council President Pro Tem Petso observed funding 3 -4 years out may be reasonable for the public market
project due to its conceptual nature at this time. Mr. English agreed that would be reasonable.
Councilmember Buckshnis suggested moving up some of the less costly non - motorized projects to help
with Complete Streets and moving funding for one of the more expensive projects to a later year. Mr.
English answered that is a Council decision. Projects are limited by funding and there is not a great deal
of transportation funding available. A majority of the projects scheduled for 2012 are grant funded. The
small amount of money available is used as matching funds for transportation grant dollars. While the
Council could choose to fund a few smaller pedestrian projects, it would be trading leveraging dollars for
funding a smaller project.
Councilmember Buckshnis inquired about engaging volunteers to help with cleaning parks, trails, etc. She
recalled a city park cleanup two years ago and suggested doing that again next year.
Councilmember Bernheim inquired about the Dayton Street Plaza. Ms. Hite explained it is the courtyard
north of the Public Works facility where Artworks is located. The plaza was designed 2 -3 years ago; it
has been in the CIP for the past several years. Approximately $32,500 was received in donations from the
community and there is $135,000 in the CIP to complete the project. Councilmember Bernheim asked
how much money has been spent on that project to date. Ms. Hite was not certain.
Councilmember Bernheim expressed interest in public comment about the Five Corners roundabout,
advising he was open to reconsidering that project. Although the local contribution to that project is small
and the federal contribution substantial, he did not support proceeding with the project unless it was
beneficial to the community. It was his belief that that intersection could put 100 cars through every 5
minutes. He asked whether that was enough or whether that was equivalent to an F rating for the
intersection. He suggested reconsidering the Five Corners roundabout and possibly removing it from the
list. He recognized projects needed to be in the CFP to receive grant funds; conversely if an undesired
project is included, it may receive funding.
Councilmember Bernheim commented although he supported building an Arts Museum, he was uncertain
how it would be funded. That project is included in the CFP at a funding level of $5 million. If the intent
was for the CFP to be realistic, he questioned whether building a $5 million Arts Museum was the best
use of funds to support the arts. He viewed the Arts Museum as at least a 30 -year project and not a 10-
year project.
Councilmember Bernheim pointed out the Haines Wharf Park project was funded and built because it was
in the CFP /CIP. He referred to the CFP as a wish list, commenting the Aquatics Center could be funded
via a bond measure if there was enough community support. He suggested the Arts Museum and Five
Corners roundabout be reconsidered.
Councilmember Wilson agreed with Councilmember Bernheim that the CFP is a wish list, pointing out it
would be difficult to get four votes on the Council to delete the Arts Museum from the CFP.
Consequently, the list does not reflect the Council's priorities. He acknowledged there were items on the
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CFP that the Council requested staff devote time to such as the Senior Center and Civic Ball Field
Acquisition.
For Councilmember Wilson, Ms. Hite explained the Edmonds School District convened a meeting several
months ago regarding the Woodway High School Athletic Complex. The District is interested in creating
additional fields for their students /schools having recently closed the Lynnwood fields after selling
Lynnwood High School and has some funds set aside for field development. Lynnwood and Mountlake
Terrace are also interested in creating additional field space. The site is identified in the City's Park,
Recreation and Open Space Plan. There is strong language and priority at the RCO level to create more
fields and athletic space. There has been some discussion with the South Snohomish County Commission
for Health about providing capital dollars for development to increase students' activity levels. The land
at the Woodway High School is owned by DNR, not the Edmonds School District.
Ms. Hite commented the Edmonds School District is not receptive to selling the civic stadium property at
this time. The City's lease of civic stadium extends through 2020. Staff will continue discussions with the
School District regarding the civic stadium property.
Councilmember Wilson recalled funding sources are identified in the first three years of the CIP and are
less defined in years 4 -6. He observed the third year of the CIP contains a $75,000 allocation for Yost
Park and Pool. Ms. Hite answered those funds are to replace the playground at Yost Park.
Councilmember Wilson echoed Councilmember Bernheim's comments regarding the Five Corners'
roundabout. He voted in favor of authorizing the design contract after hearing support from the
community for the project if a significant portion of the funds were provided by a source other than
Edmonds. He has since heard in the post- Congressional debt crisis fiasco that all the money is "our
money." He anticipated a number of Councilmembers may have supported the project because it was on
the CIP and staff had already done a great deal of work but may not be a high priority to any
Councilmember.
Councilmember Wilson advised Lake Ballinger was a priority to him and the plan includes approximately
$100,000 /year. He asked whether those funds were allocated to construction of culverts. Public Works
Director Phil Williams answered the City is working closely with Mountlake Terrace and Lake Forest
Park to develop a capital plan for Lake Ballinger. With regard to culvert replacement on the Nile
property, Mountlake Terrace is taking the lead on that project as the property is in their jurisdiction.
Edmonds will provide some capital funds for the project. Councilmember Wilson explained the City
signed an Interlocal agreement with Mountlake Terrace for construction of that project next summer
which will mitigate a significant amount of flooding.
Councilmember Wilson observed the plan contains $10,000 for traffic mitigation, recalling Mr. Williams'
indication that the Council could increase funding in the CIP for that project if they wished.
Councilmember Wilson relayed the single -most common concern he hears from residents is regarding
traffic speeds in neighborhoods. To the extent that the plan is a list of Council priorities, he suggested
increasing traffic calming funds from $10,000 to $50,000.
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BD1 RETAIL ONLY ZONE
This item was rescheduled for the October 4 Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Peterson explained the motion on this proposal failed when only five Councilmembers
were present. There was a subsequent request made to reschedule it on an agenda when all
Councilmembers were present. He advised there was not adequate time to schedule a public hearing next
week but it could be scheduled for public comment.
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8. COUNCIL REPORTS ON OUTSIDE COMMITTEEBOARD MEETINGS.
Councilmember Fraley- Monillas reported Snohomish Health District continues to do more with less,
similar to all government entities. The District plans to raise fees and permit charges; no programs have
been eliminated yet.
Councilmember Wilson reported on today's Lake Ballinger Forum meeting. Mountlake Terrace is taking
the lead on the culvert project. The Forum is hopeful the Lake Ballinger project will be identified as one
of the top water resource projects in the State. Councilmember Wilson also reported on the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Wilson reported the SNOCOM Board is striving for a zero percent increase to member
agencies in 2012.
Councilmember Bernheim commented on the importance of improvements to Lake Ballinger. The
Interurban Trail increases access to the lake and there is a small Edmonds park on the lake.
Councilmember Buckshnis reported the Economic Development Commission met with the Planning
Board and City Council for the first Strategic Plan retreat. The consultants are interviewing directors and
Councilmembers. She reported Snohomish County Tomorrow's general assembly meeting will be held
tomorrow at Lynnwood Convention Center.
Council President Pro Tern Petso reported on the Public Facilities District Board (PFD) meeting. The
Executive Director will provide a quarterly report at the next Council meeting. The PFD Board passed a
motion in support of the bond refinance proposal.
Council President Pro Tern Petso reported the preliminary analysis regarding a Regional Fire Authority
(RFA) found there may be enough money to make a RFA feasible. Consideration of a RFA will continue.
9. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Peterson referred to recent changes in City staff, acknowledging that is the Mayor's
prerogative and is not the Council's role to interfere in employment matters other than to ensure that the
City's policies and procedures were followed. He encouraged the public not to ask questions of
Councilmembers as they were very limited in what they know or could say.
Mayor Pro Tern Peterson reported on the Edmonds Center for the Arts' very successful, sold out
fundraising event, Arts Crush.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Wilson commented he was generally supportive of the idea of limiting downtown
commercial storefronts to retail. He explained a common theme in successful economic development is
opportunities for foot traffic and window shopping to encourage shoppers to meander. Areas with no
opportunity for window shopping due to either undeveloped parcels or service entities limit the extension
of retail activity. With regard to Ms. Longstaff's comments, he suggested allowing an exemption for
historic buildings that cannot facilitate window shopping. He concluded now is the time to make this
determination, not after all the storefronts are filled. Investments are being made in the downtown core
via the Business Improvement District, the Main Street project between 5"' & 6`", etc.
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Councilmember Bernheim inquired whether structures on the City, State or National Historic Register
could be exempted from regulations such as the BD1 retail only zone.
Councilmember Buckshnis reported during her vacation on the Oregon coast she looked at retail
configurations in several cities. She found a number of the vibrant cities did not have office space and
were entirely retail. She encouraged the public to comment on the BD retail only proposal at next week's
meeting.
Councilmember Buckshnis thanked Councilmember Fraley - Monillas, her son and her husband who
cooked dinner at the Edmonds Senior Center's very successful auction.
Councilmember Fraley - Monillas thanked everyone who attended the Edmonds Senior Center auction.
Councilmember Fraley - Monillas referred to the updated timeline for the Haines Wharf project and asked
how that matter will be concluded. Mayor Pro Tern Peterson responded the Council directed
Councilmember Bernheim and Mayor Cooper to develop next steps. Councilmember Bernheim has
indicated the information will be available by October 11 which is Council committee night. An update is
tentatively scheduled for the October 18 Council meeting.
Councilmember Fraley - Monillas was anxious to have the matter
response prior to the election. Staff has provided a draft procedur e
future. Mayor Pro Tern Peterson invited Councilmembers to con
scheduling a special Council meeting on October 11.
11. ADJOURN
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With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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