02/03/2009 City CouncilFebruary 3, 2009
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the Council
Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor
D. J. Wilson, Council President
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Peggy Pritchard Olson, Councilmember
Steve Bemheim, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
Ron Wambolt, Councilmember
Strom Peterson, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Grace Guenther, Student Representative
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Al Compaan, Police Chief
Gerry Gannon, Assistant Police Chief
Stephen Clifton, Community Services /Economic
Development Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Rob English, City Engineer
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON,
TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON,
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda
items approved are as follows:
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 27, 2009.
C. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #109515 THROUGH #109679 FOR JANUARY 29, 2009
IN THE AMOUNT OF $461,826.91.
D. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM THOMAS J.
PAULSON (AMOUNT UNDETERMINED).
E. APPROVAL OF LIST OF BUSINESSES APPLYING FOR RENEWAL OF THEIR
LIQUOR LICENSES WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD,
JANUARY 2009.
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F. REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR PUMP STATION 13
DEMOLITION AND NEW GRAVITY SEWER MAIN PROJECT.
G. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT WITH SCOTT HIGHLAND AS ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE CITY'S PROJECT TO IMPROVE
THE CITY'S SOLE WATER PUMPING STATION.
H. ORDINANCE NO. 3725 DESIGNATING THE EXTERIOR OF THE FIRST
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PARSONAGE AT 610 DAYTON STREET, EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON FOR INCLUSION ON THE EDMONDS REGISTER OF HISTORIC
PLACES, AND DIRECTING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO DESIGNATE THE SITE ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP WITH AN
"HR" DESIGNATION.
I. PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF ARTS DAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009.
3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no members of the audience present who wished to comment.
4. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Haakenson had no report.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council President Wilson provided a reminder of the Council Retreat to be held in the Brackett Room of
City Hall on Friday and Saturday, February 6 and 7, beginning at 9:00 a.m. both days.
Couneilmember Wambolt reported property tax assessments were now available on the Snohomish
County Assessor's website, two weeks earlier than planned. His property taxes increased 5.4% and he
observed property taxes on condominiums appeared to have increased more than the property taxes on
single family homes.
Student Representative Guenther relayed a question from her father regarding when the Planning Board
appointment will be made. Mayor Haakenson responded Councilmembers Wambolt and Peterson and he
interviewed candidates two weeks ago and planned to interview one more candidate next week. A
decision would be made by the end of next week.
6. ADJOURN
Mayor Haakenson advised the City of Edmonds Transportation. Benefit District Board meeting, with
Councilmembers sitting as Board Members, would follow the Council meeting.
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
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