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11/04/1991 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO NOVEMBER 19 APPROVAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 4, 1991 Special Meeting - Monday because of General Election on Tuesday The special meeting of the Edmonds City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street. All present joined in the flag sa- lute. The meeting was preceded by the dedication of the Snowy Owl Sculpture at the Frances Ander- son Center at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Larry S. Naughten, Mayor Jack Wilson, Council President Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Roger Hertrich, Councilmember Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember Bill Kasper, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Jeff Palmer, Councilmember ABSENT Amanda Foote, Student Rep. STAFF Peter Hahn, Community Srv.Dir. Buzz Buzalsky, Fire Chief Noel Miller, Public Works Supt. Rhonda March, City Clerk Art Housler, Admin. Serv. Dir. Steve Perry, Admin. Supv, Police Scott Snyder, City Attorney Greg Ramsland, Equip. Rental Supv. Barb Mehlert, Recorder The Mayor and Council recessed for a 60-minute Executive Session to discuss legal matters. The Mayor and Council reconvened at 8:15 p.m. rnmUNT AnpNnA COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved Consent Agenda items are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 1991 AND OCTOBER 29, 1991. (C) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGE FROM MARC. D. CADIEUX ($1,446.50) (D) AUTHORIZATION TO SELL SURPLUS UNITS #1, #260, #461, AND #770 AT THE WASHINGTON STATE AUCTION AND ALSO CALL FOR SEALED BIDS FOR SALE OF UNITS #35, #54, #55, AND #101 AND SET MINIMUM BID. (E) APPROVAL OF FINAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION. AUDIENCE Gary Fikse, 8017 180th P1. S.W., expressed his concern over an article published in the Edmonds Paper with regards to the Snohomish County Southwest Park. Mr. Fikse stated he is only one of a ` V number of citizens concerned with the future development of that park. Mr. Fikse asked the Coun- cil what the Master Plan for the park is, and what jurisdiction the park falls under. Mr. Fikse %J stated citizens want to get involved with the Master Plan of the park before it begins, and not y after the fact, when it will do no good. Mayor Naughten explained the County bought the property from the University of Washington, and the County and City are about to negotiate a local agreement for a Master Plan for the park. Mayor Naughten stated no plan has been developed as of yet. Councilmember Palmer said the City's five year park plan does designate that park as a natural area, and Councilmember Palmer comment- ed he believes that is the same designation the County has also. Councilmember Palmer expressed his view that the article in the Edmonds Paper was based on a proposal from a potential Council candidate, and not a proposal from the City of Edmonds, and Mayor Naughten concurred. Peter Hahn, Community Services Director, commented the process of a Master Plan is a lengthy one, and will begin some time in 1992. Mr. Hahn assured Mr. Fikse that several community meetings will be held with regards to this subject. On another note, Mr. Fikse asked the Council if they have ever thought of televising the Council Meetings via Chambers Cable. Mr. Fikse feels more community involvement would result from this type of coverage. Councilmember Palmer said the City should forward Mr. Fikse's comments to Chambers Cable, as this type of request does arise occasionally. BUDGET REQUEST AND PRESENTATION BY EDMONDS VISITOR BUREAU {�' Jim Blossey stated he is a certified professional consultant who specializes in marketing. Mr. Blossey said his services were called upon to help the EVB establish a marketing plan. Mr. Blossey said his services as a paid consultant have ended, however, he has remained as a volunteer consultant to the EVB. Mr. Blossey stated the EVB is asking the City to increase their financial participation from $18,000 last year to $30,000 for 1992. Mr. Blossey noted this $30,000 is likely to be the only $30,000 commitment the City will be asked to make that will return dollars to the City in the form of added sales tax revenue. Mr. Blossey discussed marketing strategies with the Council which included identifying the people who shop in Edmonds. Mr. Blossey said that 98% of the peo- ple who spend their dollars in Edmonds originate in Edmonds and the cities neighboring Edmonds including Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, etc. Mr. Blossey explained the most expensive marketing strategy is reaching the potential visitors. Mr. Blossey said major media such as radio, newspaper, direct mail, will help the EVB reach their goal, however, the EVB needs ade- quate funding to achieve this. Mr. Blossey noted that the budget for 1991 for media and printed materials was $27,000. Mr. Blossey feels that this amount is way too low, and compared it to what that $27,000 would buy in terms of advertising. Mr. Blossey urged the Council to consider the additional funding, and noted this will no doubt be the only revenue producing item in the City's budget. Carolyn Johnson, EVB Director, addressed the Council on EVB activity during the first seven months of operation, and distributed an Activity Report to the Council which contained numerous EVB activities. Ms. Johnson said the goal of the EVB is to provide for economic development by increasing the awareness of Edmonds as a destination spot among local and day -visitors alike. Ms. Johnson said the activities have been extremely successful in brining people into Edmonds. Bill Stevens, Manager of the Port of Edmonds, and EVB member said he is proud of the accomplish- ments the EVB has made. Mr. Stevens said the Port recognizes the EVB as a means of fulfilling economic development. Mr. Stevens urged the Council to continue financial support to the EVB. Doug Dewar, immediate past President of the Chamber, reiterated the comments made by the previous speakers. Mr. Dewar expressed his delight in the cooperation between the Chamber, Port, and the City with regards to EVB, and felt proud of the EVB's accomplishments to date. Mr. Dewar noted the Chamber financially supports many of the EVB's activities, and will continue to do so. Mr. Dewar said essentially, the EVB is asking for the balance of hotel/motel tax which does not go to the Arts Commission, which by statute, is to receive 25%. Mr. Dewar commented the EVB is not asking for funds out of the City's General Fund. Jack Wilson, EVB member and City Council President, said he is extremely impressed with the mem- bers of the EVB and their efficiency. Council President Wilson stated the EVB meetings are very productive and fast paced and accomplish a great deal. Council President Wilson said this is the one opportunity the City has to invest money that will generate money for the City of Edmonds, and asked the Council to give serious thought to increasing the funds. Councilmember Nordquist commented all of the advertising and publicity is geared to the downtown Edmonds area, and expressed his concern that areas other than downtown are not getting promoted. Council President Wilson and EVB member, said the EVB is aware of this, and is addressing the problem. Mr. Dewar said the waterfront is the main attraction that will get people to visit the City, and Councilmember Nordquist responded there are other areas just as important as the downtown area, such as the hospital, freshwater lake, other important places of interest. Councilmember Kasper asked how the contribution rates compared from the contributing parties. Mr. Dewar said last year, the Chamber contributed $15,000 and will again contribute $15,000 if not more. Mr. Dewar said the Port contributed $10,000 last year, and will match that amount again this year. It was noted the City's financial participation was $18,000 last year and is asked to contribute $30,00 this year. Councilmember Dwyer inquired why the City is being asked to increase their contribution, if no one else is. Bill Stevens Port Manager, said the $10,000 contribution on behalf of the Port represents about 8% of their net operating revenue. Councilmember Palmer inquired if there is any way to track how many added dollars are brought into the City from a particular activity, and Mr. Blossey replied it was difficult to get an exact dollar amount because there are too many outside considerations. Mayor Naughten thanked the EVB for their presentation. PROPOSED MOTION REGARDING COUNCIL DELIBERATION FROM HEARINGS ON BELT 5-LOT PRD/SUBDIVISION CON- �q TINUED FROM OCTOBER 29, 1991 V'p City Attorney Scott Snyder stated the Council, by motion, asked him to draft a motion which would 1 address the Councils' concerns from the last meeting. Mr. Snyder noted he drafted two motions EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 November 4, 1991 for review. Mr. Snyder said he faxed a copy of the proposed motions to Mr. Tjossem on behalf of Mr. Belt, and Mr. Snyder said Mr. Tjossem raised a point which Mr. Snyder passed on to the Coun- cil. Mr. Snyder said Mr. Tjossem feels the testimony and the testimony of his expert recognized the fact that there are wetlands that have not been specifically delineated and their proposal is rather than delineate them, to replace the wetlands with wetlands on the other 60% of the proper- ty. Recognizing this fact, it was Mr. Snyder's opinion that the Council continue this matter in order to hold a public hearing on either November 19 or 26. Councilmember Dwyer asked Mr. Snyder if Mr. Tjossem's comments pertained to both proposed mo- tions, and Mr. Snyder said it pertained only to the first proposed motion, which contained the information requested by Councilmember Dwyer. Councilmember Dwyer said if the Council wished to go along with the second motion, he would have no problem with that. Councilmember Palmer commented motion number one clearly followed the comments the Council as a whole made, and would just as soon remove motion number two for consideration. Councilmember Hertrich asked for a clarification concerning wetlands, and reiterated his concern that the whole property might be found to bea wetland which could not be mitigated. Councilmem- ber Hertrich said he is concerned the Council is going ahead with something when all of the facts are not known. Mr. Snyder feels a continued hearing will probably address some of Mr. Hertrich's concerns. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH, TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO NOVEMBER 19 FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPENING IT FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND TESTIMONY PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MAKING A DECISION ON THE PROPOSED MOTION. Under discussion, Councilmember Dwyer feels the Council should still consider the two proposed motions, and that the public should be allowed to speak to the proposed motions. Mayor Naughten inquired on the content of the public hearing. Mr. Snyder suggested the Council take comments from the public on the change from a 5-lot PRD to a 4-lot PRD. MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION OF OFFICIAL 1992 PRELIMINARY BUDGET TO CITY COUNCIL Mayor Naughten presented the 1992 Preliminary Budget. Mayor Naughten noted the preliminary budg- et totals $37,213,380, which compares to $47,707,890 last year, and said the reason for the Budg- et decrease is that some of the major construction projects have now been completed, along with a very conservative approach being taken in preparing the 1992 budget. Mayor Naughten said the Preliminary Budget reflects the current economic conditions and a predict ed slower recovery for 1992, and this is the reason for the conservative approach in preparing the Preliminary Budget. Mayor Naughten stated the majority of the increases in the 1992 Budget are due to labor costs resulting from pre -negotiated labor union agreements, and anticipated that by Spring of 1992, the economy should be strengthened and would see a recovery and an increase in revenues. WORK SESSION ON 1992 BUDGET - REVIEW OVERVIEW OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Art Housler, Administrative Services Director, referenced the Supplemental Budget Information memo addressed to the City Council, and was included in the Council packet. Mr. Housler said the purpose of the memo is to expand upon the Mayor's Budget Message and to provide additional data. Councilmember Palmer pointed out the General Fund reserves amount to $178,000 for a General Fund of $13 million, and asked Mr. Housler what those General Fund reserves should be. Mr. Housler responded the reserves should be 5% of expenditures, which would be approximately $650,000. It was noted the limit for a General Fund is 8% of expenditures. The Council Council held an approximate 30 minute Budget work session to review the City's reve- nues and expenditures. REPORT ON PUBLIC WORKS PROPERTY TENANTS P' Peter Hahn, Community Services Director, said he distributed letters to the Council from the tenants located on the Public Works Property. Mr. Hahn noted they have claimed hardship for various reasons and is requesting the City to allow them to stay in their homes for an extended period of time. Mr. Hahn noted the Council had made a motion the previous week to terminate the leases effective the end of November, and asked Council for direction, in light of the recent letters. COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO UPHOLD THE PREVI- OUS MOTION OF THE COUNCIL TO TERMINATE THE TENANT LEASES AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1991. MOTION CARRIED. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 November 4, 1991 MAYOR Mayor Naughten referenced a liquor license application from North China Restaurant. Mayor Naught - en said Chief Prinz has requested the application be denied. No opposition on this subject was brought forward by the Council. Mayor Naughten noted a $10,000 contribution has been presented to the City on behalf of the Haggen Corporation. Mayor Naughten said the contribution is dedicated to improving handicap access at Yost Pool. COUNCIL Council President Wilson referenced a memo to the Council from Peter Hahn regarding Unocal. Council President Wilson said he would like the Council to schedule a meeting with the Unocal representative in the near future, and will work on finding a date in the agenda. Councilmember Nordquist conveyed the Health District's congratulations on the opening of the new Treatment Plant. Concerning the Telephone Selection Committee, Councilmember Nordquist commended all of the mem- bers of the Committee for their fine work, and especially complimented Steve Perry for all of the extra effort he put forth, and the research he performed. Councilmember Nordquist suggested the Council President send him and the balance of the committee a memorandum thanking all of them for their work. Councilmember Hertrich echoed the comments of Councilmember Nordquist and said Steve Perry went beyond the requirements of his job during the Telephone Selection process. Councilmember Hertrich said the City saved money because of Mr. Perry. Concerning the contribution by the Haggen Corporation, Councilmember Hertrich credited Dick Van Hollebeck for pursuing the contribution and meeting with the Haggen personnel. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO NOVEMBER 19, 1991 APPROVAL. THE OFFICIAL COPY OF THESE MINUTES ARE LOCATED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. R NDA �J.MARCH ITY CLERK Y GHTE�Nt I A Y 0 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 November 4, 1991 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10,100 P.M. NOVEMBER 4, 1991 MEETING DATE CHANGED DUE TO GENERAL ELECTION 7:00 P.M. DEDICATION OF SNOWY OWL SCULPTURE - FRONT OF ANDERSON CENTER CALL TO ORDER AT 7:15 P.M. FLAG SALUTE EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR LEGAL MATTERS (60 MINUTES) 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 1991 AND OCTOBER 29, 1991 (C) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGE FROM MARC D. CADIEUX ($1,446.50) (D) AUTHORIZATION TO SELL SURPLUS UNITS #1, #260, #461, AND #770 AT THE WASHINGTON STATE AUCTION AND ALSO CALL FOR. SEALED BIDS FOR SALE OF UNITS #35, #54, #55,,and #101 AND SET MINIMUM BID (E) APPROVAL OF FINAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2. AUDIENCE 3. BUDGET REQUEST AND PRESENTATION BY EDMONDS VISITOR BUREAU (20 MINUTES) 4. PROPOSED MOTION REGARDING COUNCIL DELIBERATION FROM HEARINGS (10 MINUTES) ON BELT 5-LOT PRD/SUBDIVISION (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 29, 1991) 5. PRESENTATION OF OFFICIAL 1992 PRELIMINARY BUDGET TO CITY COUNCIL (10 MINUTES) 6. REPORT ON PUBLIC WORKS PROPERTY TENANTS (10 MINUTES) 7. WORK SESSION ON 1992 BUDGET - REVIEW OVERVIEW OF REVENUES (60 MINUTES) AND EXPENDITURES 8. MAYOR 9. COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE