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PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE/COUNCIL SALARIES
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN AN DERSON TO PASS ORDINANCE #1801. MOTION CARRIED
WITH COUNCILMEN WELLING AND GELLERT VOTING AGAINST.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE/ARTS COMMISSION
MOTION: The proposed ordinance was discussed briefly. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
WELLING THAT IN SECTION 3 (1), THAT THE 1% SHALL BE INCLUDED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY .EXCLUDED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL AT THE TIME OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF BID. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.30.060 OF THE CITY CODE
Leif Larson, City Engineer, presented this matter at the last council work meeting and at that time
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance. This then was the first reading.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of a Claim for Damages from Robert and Margaret Bolz.
to the City Clerk for processing.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
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. H. HARRISON, Mayor
November 25, 1975
OATH OF OFFICE FOR TOM CARNS
This was referred
Edmonds Municipal Court Judge Richard Thorpe administered the oath of office to newly elected
Councilman Tom Carns. Councilman Carns then assumed his seat at the council table and received
congratulations from Mayor Harrison and fellow council members.
RETIREMENT OF COUNCILMAN WELLING
Mayor Harrison presented some mementoes to Councilman Welling. One was the name plate used at the
council table and a plaque commemorating his service on the Edmonds City Council.
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was then called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison
with all council members present.
APPROVAL OF MI14UTES
Minues of the meeting of November 18th had been posted, mailed and distributed and with no omissiohs
nor corrections, they were approved as written.
CORRESPONDENCE
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The Deputy City Clerk, Eleanor Quealey, read a letter which had been received from Jack McRae,
8519 Maple Lane, Edmonds, expressing interest in the annexation of a portion of Snohomish County
bounded on the south by the County Line, on the west by Woodway and on the north and east by •
Edmonds.. He requested information on such things as tax comparisons and what type of support the
City would give in this effort. The council seemed generally receptive to the proposal, and the
City Engineer indicated that his department could prepare maps, legal and petition. Council asked
staff to respond to Mr. McRae's letter giving him whatever information he requested.
HEARING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE REDUCING ALLOWABLE BUIDLING HEIGHT IN RS ZONES
HEARING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUIDING HEIGHT DEFINITION
Councilman Gellert asked that items 7 and 8 on the agenda be heard concurrently. Assistant City
Planner, Noelle Charleson, reviewed the items under consideration, and explained the method for
measuring the buil'.ding height as in the proposed ordinance which was before the Mayor and Council.
Miss Charleson said that the Planning Commission did not recommend that we lower the height limits
in single family zones, and that the council on November 4th recommended that we do lower the
height limit from 30'; in all single family zones to 25' except where there is a pitched roof -
the mid -point of the pitched roof cannot exceed more than 5' above the 25'. Miss Charleson said
that the problem of flat roofs should be addressed as they would have problems administrating that.
$he then made reference to a handout she had presented to the council which showed a mansard roof
'Which is pitched, but is basically a flat roof. She said this situation should also be taken into
consideration. She also wondered how a jagged -type roofline would be measured. The Assistant Plann
said that they would like to go back and have the staff review this and perhaps set some sort of
angle definition. She said they would like to come back in two weeks. The Building Official also
said the staff could use some more time to resolve these problems. Councilman. Gellert asked that
the staff provide the council with their proposal at least a week ahead of time so that it can be
reviewed before the meeting. Mayor Harrison then opened the hearing to the public for comment on
either of the above subjects.
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Larry Naughten, 729 Laurel, said that he felt the new formula was more compatible with the
Comprehensive Policy and the surveys that have been done in the City. Don -Stay -said that he
felt that a gable roof was just as. much of an obstacle to look over as is a flat roof. Miss
Charleson said that the change in the ordinance would provide a variety of roof lines. Mr.
Perry, 217-5th North, said that he did not see where there would be less visual impairment with
a gable roof. Councilman Clement explained that a person building a gable roof is penalizing
himself inasmuch as it does not provide the same amount of living space as a flat roof and there-
fore the extra 5' is,allowed to give -that living space. He also said that there is less visual
impact from:5.a gable roof than there is from a flat roof. Bob Gustafson, Olympic View Drive,
approved of the concept. Roger Hertrich, Puget Drive, asked how you would deterMjine undisturbed
soil if a person has a grader come in and move some soil around, and then perhaps six months later
come in for a building permit. Harry Whitcutt, the Building Official, said that,a lot cannot be
graded without a gradi.ng permit and that this is controlled in the ord-i.nance.-.:.-Following some
MOTION: further discussion, the hearing was closed,:;. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON .MOVED,,.,SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST TO CONTINUE ITEMS 7 and 8, ABOVE ENTITLED, TO THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 6TH. CARRIED.
HEARING: ON GOLF COURSE QUESTION WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR QUESTIONAIRE
Mayor Harrison introduced the subject and asked the Park and Recreation Director to report. Mr.
Garretson had several suggestions for a questionnaire to be sent out in the -utility billings asking
the citizens how they would like the University Property„developed. He said that he had asked the
County Park Department if it were permissable to build a golf course on that site. .He said that
he had a letter from the Commissioners and they said that under -their interpretation of the con-
tract it was not feasible to build a golf course, and that they intend to retain the site according
to the original agreement which was as -a passive use area. Mayor Harrison read the letter from the
County Commissioners which was quite emphatic and.also said that their only possible plans would be
for rest rooms, picnic areas, parking and natural trails. The Mayor wondered if it would not be
well to put questionnair in the water billing anyway so that we can get some idea what the public
thinks. The public portion of the hearing was opened. David Derleth,sai.d that as far as a ques-
tionnaire is concerned, he would not like any suggestion of motorcycle trails, -,as this would be
quite obnoxious to residents in that area. Tom Berry felt that if the citizens make their feelings
known, the Commissioners may change their minds.. Dennis Derickson said there are other options and
other sites. Harold Anderson spoke in favor of the golf course proposal. Sam Felton spoke against
the golf course saying that land such as this is fast disappearing and there are many golf courses
available. Mr. Hill said that he would like to have a golf course closer to home. Marie King
said that she had been delegated by the chairman of the Beautification -..Committee to express their
feelings that this site would be.better-as a park that would serve the needs of many. George
Sherwin said that he does not feel the city should spend any more time of its elected officials
or the time of County Officials on this particular issue. He pointed out also,,that a survey was
.just completed which indicated low intensity development for parks. Keith -LaBelle, a member of
the Edmonds Park Board, said that they felt adequate research should be put forth to determine
the best use for this property. Councilwoman Bruns felt that no more time should be spent on
this issue as the County seems to be quite clear in its position on the matter,. She also said
that it should be noted in the minutes that the Edmonds Jaycees have objected to a golf course
MOTION: on the University Property. Following some further discussion,. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT A LETTER FROM THE COUNCIL OVER THE MAYOR'S.SIGNATURE BE ADDRESSED TO
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REQUESTING A STUDY BE CONDUCTED TO DETERmINE.THE FEASIBILITY AND AVAIL-
ABILITY OF ALL POSSIBLE SITES FOR AN 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE, IN SOUTHWEST SNOHOMISH COUNTY. COUN-
CILMAN CLEMENT SAID THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO ADD THAT THE COUNTY ALSO BE ASKED TO ENLIST THE AID
OF THE EDMONDS PARK DEPARTMENT. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON ACCEPTED THIS ADDITION TO..THE MOTION. COUN-
CILMAN GELLERT SUGGESTED USING SCHOOL DISTRICT 015 AS THE AREA RATHER THAN SOUTHWEST SNOHOMISH
COUNTY. THIS CHANGE WAS ACCEPTED BY ANDERSON AND CLEMENT. THE MOTION WAS THEN VOTED UPON AND
CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THEN MOVED THAT IN SEPARATE LETTER, OR IN PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED LETTER THE
COUNCIL ALSO REQUEST THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO AUTHORIZE THE PARK STAFF TO BEGIN THE PLANNING
PROCESS FOR THE USE OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PROPERTY AND THAT IN
ADDITION TO A USE STUDY, THEY CONSIDER DIFFERENT METHODS FOR PLACING MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTY
WITH THE CITY OF EDMONDS AFTER DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPLETE PROGRAM. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON SECONDED.
COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED TO AMEND TO ELIMINATE THE SECTION REFERRING TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS
MANAGEMENT. THE MOTION TO AMEND DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. THE'MA,IN MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMAN CARNS MADE A MOTION THAT THE CITY OF EDMONDS SEND OUT A QUESTIONNAIRE IN THE WATER
BILLINGS. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
MOTION:
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MADE A MOTION NOT TO SEND OUT A QUESTIONNAIRE. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON SECONDED
AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION RE/FISHING PIER
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something must come from the
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would consider an eligible c
fishing pier would have to b
damage wereto occur, they,w
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the request. Mr. Costello s
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major storm would have. any e
they cannot proceed any furt
willing to accept maintenanc
discussion on what maintenan
iscussing this matter with the City Attorney it was determined that
Port of Edmonds in regard to the maintenance and operation. He said
proposal the Council had received at an earlier meeting. A repre-
Department said that he had contacted the IAC andasked them what they
ipital expense under their program. They said that any damage to the
determined by them on a case by case basis. He said that if major
)uld consider re -development to a lesser degree or possible demolition
image was that great.. He said that it would be very difficult to come
ie only thing that they can guarantee would be that they would make
iid that the odds of major damage occurri6gjs very slim as the pier
Zeid, of Reid, Middleton, said that they do not anticipate that any
Ffect on the structure at all. The Fisheries Department said that
ier until he has some firm idea as to whether or not the City is
and operation as well as provide the parking. There was general
:e should be, with Councilman Gellert suaaestina thatnDerhans the
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City could be responsible for maintenance for anything above the deck level. COUNCILMAN GELLERT
MOVED TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION PROPOSAL AS OUTLINED
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IN MR. GARRETSON'S OCTOBER 17TH LETTER, EXCEPT THAT IN PLACE OF ISSUE 3, PARAGRAPH 5, WHICH •
PRESENTLY STATED THE CITY WILL PROVIDE DAMAGE REPAIR UP .TO $500 PER OCCASION, ETC., WE SUB-
STITUTE THAT THE CITY WILL PROVIDE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ABOVE'DECK LEVEL, EXCLUDING
UTILITIES THAT ARE BELOW THE DECK LEVEL. COUNCILMAN-CARNS SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Garretson then addressed the parking situation. He said that when the Diamond Parking
lot is installed, it might solve some of the parking needs, -but that there may,still be an
impace on the piece of land on the northwest corner of Dayton and Railroad. He asked if there
was any interest in leasing this land. Mayor Harrison said that it is just available for lease,
and in looking at the least cost, he thought 7-1/2% of the value of the property was a fair annual -
least cost. Councilwoman Shippen wondered if the availability of a public parking lot would not
perhaps -satisfy the requirements of the Port as far as the parki-ng is concerned. Port Commissioner
Gordon Maxwell said that he did not think that the substitution of any pay parking lot would be
a reasonable solution to the parking problem. Mayor Harrison said that perhaps the City should
start looking at the possibility of establishing a parking fee for'all of the beach parking lots
which would be consistent with making recreation self-supporting. He said that one of the reasons
he suggests this is the fact that we are becoming more and more burdened with ferry walk-on traffic
that is consuming our beach parking facilities. Mr. Maxwell said that he felt no matter how many
pay parking spaces are available people will park as close as they can for free. He pointed out
too that this is mainly a problem about 12 weekends out of the year.. Mr. Maxwell said that the
Port does agree with the basic items in City Attorney, John Wallace's letter and they have approved
the concept and the plan. He said that they do have the reservation in connection with the parking
and what they must have is some concrete assurance that the City will take care of the parking if
a problem develops. Mr. Garretson asked Mr. Costello of the Fisheries Department if they would
accept a resolution that the City would take care of the parking problems as they occur. Mr.
Costello said that he would prepare an application on that basis as long as all the parties will
MOTION: sign it. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN�SHIPPEN THAT THE.CITY ATTORNEY BE
INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE AN APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION INDICATING OUR INTENT TO SOLVE,PARKING PROBLEMS
RELEVANT TO USE OF THE FISHING PIER AS THEY ARISE. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS RESOLUTION #345, APPROVING •
THE DESIGN OF THE FISHING PIER. MOTION CARRIED. The representative for the Fisheries Department
stated that he would begin making application to the Interagency Committee immediately based upon
the action taken.
PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - SECONDARY SEWAGE TREATMENT
City Engineer, Leif Larson, said that the -council has previously authorized signing contract
for the Facilities Planning. This contract is with the City of Mountlake Terrace, Ronald Sewer
District, City of Edmonds and the Olympic View Water District. Authorized at the same time was
submission of an application for grant for the study. In preparation of the grant, Mr. Larson
said that it is required based upon the guidelines of the EPA and DOE. Mr. Larson said that
Reid, Middleton is the consulting engineer for Mountlake Terrace and also for the Olympic View
Water District, and therefore it -was thought by everyone that this firm be retained as consulting
engineers. Mr. Larson asked authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement subject to
final review by the Department of Ecology, in order that we may proceed with the grant application
as previously authorized. There was discussion on the selection procedure for an engineering
firm and the fees involved, etc. with Engineer Larson and Jim Reid responding to questions for
MOTION: the council. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT THE CONTRACT FOR EN-
GINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SECONDARY SEWAGE TREATMENT AS OUTLINED WITH REID, MIDDLETON AND ASSO-
CIATES, INC. BE APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST VOTING AGAINST.
REPORT ON FUEL BIDS
Herb Gilbo, Public Works Director, repotted: -on the fuel oil bids which were opened on November
18th for the diesel fuel requirements for the City of Edmonds for the calendar year 1976. Mr.
Gilbo said that in addition to advertisement, five letters were sent out to suppliers, but there
was only one response, which was from Sound Oil Company. Sound Oil bid 35.9� per gallon plus tax.
Mr. Gilbo said that they made the same stipulation as last year; that there would be no increase •
MOTION: or decrease in the margin of profit. He recommended acceptance. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO ACCEPT THE BID OF SOUND OIL COMPANY FOR THE DIESEL FUEL RE-
QUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS FOR THE YEAR 1976 AT 35.9t PER GALLON PLUS WASHINGTON STATES
SALES_TAX. MOTION CARRIED.
FINAL PLAT - HERITAGE PARK
Noelle Charleson, the Assistant City Planner, reported to the council and reviewed previous action
taken. Preliminary approval was given by council action in June, and Miss Charleston recommended
MOTION: approval of the final plat. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO
APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HERITAGE PARK. MOTION CARRIED.
ACCEPTANCE OF STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE, ETC. - TRI-STATE CONSTRUCTION -
ESTABLISHING 30 DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD.
City Engineer, Leif Larson, recommended acceptance in order to start the retainage period.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO ACCEPT CONSTRUCTION OF TRI-STATE,
AND ESTABLISH 30 DAY LIEN PERIOD. MOTION CARRIED.
ACCEPTANCE OF STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, TALBOT ROAD, OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE, EXCAVATORS, INC. -
ESTABLISHING 30 DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO ACCEPT THE WORK DONE BY EXCAVATORS,
INC. AND START THE 30 DAY LIEN PERIOD.' MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE/ARTS COMMISSION
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PASS ORDINANCE #1892, RELATING TO
ART IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PERTAINING TO FUNDING THEREOF. MOTION CARRIED.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.30.060 OF THE CITY CODE
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COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN'ANDERSON'TO PASS ORDINANCE #1803. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE/SHELL CREEK VALLEY
COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED.BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS ORDINANCE #1804.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS
MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS RESOLUTION #346.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of Claims for Damages from Robert A. Moss and -Delmar -and La Vaughn
Feely. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing.,
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, 'ty Clerk H. H. H RRISON, Mayor
Dedember 1., 1975 BUDGET HEARING
The City of Edmonds Budget Hearing was opened in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center
by Mayor Protem Gellert, with all council members present.
Mayor Protem Max Gellert gave the Mayor's message saying that the Mayor took the input from the
various departments and found that the budget was out of balance about $360,000. He preceeded
to pare it down with some of the major cuts being 2% out of the salary increases, several cap-
ital items such as the attach unit for the Fire Department, and a new inspector, $50,000 out of
the underground wiring fund, etc. The hearing was then opened.-..
Capt..Shields asked where-the.largest cuts were being made. Mayor Pr6tem Gellert answered that
the biggest dollar cut was in the Fire Department, then in the underground wiring `_and $38,000
in the Street Department. Capt. Shields stated that the general public is interested in street
improvements. Mr. Gellert said that this is mainly a maintenance budget. There was some dis-
cussion on storm drainage, following which the hearing was closed.
Council then proceeded.to review the document department'by department. There was discussion
on employee fringe benefits, with a request being made to the Finance Department.to re -calculate
the benefits by tomorrow night. There was also a brief discussion on exempt salaries. Council-
man Nordquist said that he would not like to consider any of these salaries unless the Council
MOTION: is supplied with evaluations on those people. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST THAT THE -COUNCIL NOT CONSIDER SALARY ORDINANCE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS FORMAL REVIEWS HAVE
BEEN MADE.AVAILABLE'FOR THE EXEMPT PEOPLE UNDER CONSIDERATION.' MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
There was.discussion on miscellaneous accounts and what is'covered under these. Mr. Whaley
explained the benefit to the City from his attendance at varzaus seminars and meetings through -
MOTION: out the year. Transportation was also considered. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CARNS TO MAINTAIN THE 1975-LEVEL OF $1,400.IN THE TRANSPORTATION FUND IN THE EXECU-
TIVE BUDGET., MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST ALSO MOVED TO REDUCE THE TRANSPORTATION FUND IN THE CITY CLERK'S BUDGET
TO $500. THIS WAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARIS AND CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO CUT THE CITY COUNCILTRANSPOR-
TATION BUDGET IN HALF ($300). MOTION CARRIED.
A discussion on the proposed census then took place and it was decided to leave the money in
the City Clerk's budget to cover this item.
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO CUT THE TRANSPORTATION FUND IN THE FINANCE DE-
PARTMENT'TO 4600.00. MOTION CARRIED, FOLLOWING SECOND FROM CLEMENT.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED TO CUT THE MISCELLANEOUS FUND IN THE FINANCE.DEPARTMENT TO $400.: THIS
MOTION ALSO CARRIED, AFTER BEING SECONDED BY NORDQUIST.
MOTION: Discussion followed on the Library budget. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CLEMENT TO PLACE $800 BACK INTO LINE ITEM #38 IN THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THE
LIBRARY BUDGET. THIS MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED., SECONDED,BY'COUNCILMAN CARNS TO PROVIDE $5,600 TO THE LIBRARY
FOR ITEMS 1,'2, AND 3 IN LINE 63. MOTION.,CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.,
A discussion followed on the Municipal Arts Fund. There was general discussion on what the
objectives of the Arts Commission will be for the coming year. Councilman Carns said that he
would rather have money in the contingency fund and then have them make a presentation to
MOTION: the Council to request funds. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, ZCONDED.BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT
• $2,000 BE PLACED IN THE MUNICIPAL ARTS FUND CONTINGENT UPON THE ARTS COMMISSION PRESENTING THE
COUNCIL WITH AN OUTLINE OF THEIR PHILOSOPHY BY APRIL. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN CARNS
VOTING AGAINST.