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19840911 City Council MinutesSeptember 11, 1984 - Work Meeting The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Steve Dahl, Art Housler, Admin. Svcs. Director Jo -Anne Jaech Student Representative Pat.LeMay; Personnel- Director • Steve Dwyer Jim Jessel, Property Manager Laura Hall Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Bill Kasper Dan Prinz, Police Chief John Nordquist Mary Lou Block, Planning Director Lloyd Ostrom Steve Simpson, Parks & Rec. Director Jack Wilson Bobby Mills, Actg. Pub. Wks. Supt. Jim Adams, City Engineer Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Scott Snyder, City Attorney Shirlie Witzel, Recorder At the Mayor's invitation, Planning Director Mary Lou Block introduced Reid Shockey of Shockey and Associates, selected by the Mayor and Ms. Block as the consultant to work with the Planning Board. She noted that the contract containing the scope of work for the consultant was before the Council. .Mr. Shockey presented.a brief description of hi.s experience and introduced his assistant Laura Brent, who will be working with.Mr. Shockey on Edmonds projects if their contract is approved. He emphasized that his role will be.as a facilitator. He intends to research the issues and develop options which can be presented to the citizens, the Planning Board and eventually the Council. Councilmember Nordquist asked Ms. Block who else was considered for this position and what criteria was used in the selection process. He suggested moving the item to the agenda since.there are areas, such as the scope of work, that should be discussed. He noted that the Council had deter mined Highway 99 was a high priority and this was not reflected in .the.,priorities set.forth in the contract. He .reviewed past actions of the Council and noted that.another.study of-Hghway 99 was. not needed. He indicated that he would be unwilling' -to approve the contract until he is certain what the consultant will be doing. is A68 September 11, 1984 - continued • Councilmember Jaech agreed, since the Council had indicated at their last meeting that Highway 99 held a very high priority for action. She noted that the Council has scheduled a meet.ing with the Planning Board for January and would expect an outline of..items prior to that meeting. She intended that the consultant be hired to work on the Highway 99 project. Councilmember Wilson disagreed that the consultant was to.be.hired specifically for Highway 99. He said the Council should approve the contract since it is clear what is going to take place. Councilmember Ostrom expressed surprise that the scope of work statement included projects.other than Highway 99 and agreed that Highway 99 should be the top priority if other projects are in- cluded. He added that no other projects should be addressed until the Highway 99 issue is com- pleted. Councilmember Hall agreed with parts of everything said. She said the Council has not backed up the Planning Board in the past, resulting in the present delays, and believes that Highway 99 should receive top priority among any projectsconsidered by the consultant. Ms. Block explained that the Planning Board would be reviewing the proposals on Wednesday, September 12, to establish the order of accomplishment. 'She said Highway 99 is intended as the first pri- ority. She explained that mention of the downtown project resulted from the imminent application by the.City for the Main Street Program and the fact that Mr. Shockey's firm employs a person knowl- edgeable in downtown concepts who could offer assistance to the City. She noted that the elements of the contract were contained in a memorandum to the Council dated June 11, when the Council authorized expenditure of funding for a consultant to work with the staff. Councilmember Dwyer suggested.that.the problem occurs because o-f the wording contained in the contract concerning the downtown policy, the D-DAT team, and the Main Street Program. He said the Council is in favor of the Main Street Program but the opinions being expressed are a reflection of the Council's belief that the Highway 99 issue is the area in which the consultant should focus. He suggested that deleting the reference to the Main Street and downtown development programs and inserting a.statement that Highway 99 is the top priority would resolve the problem. Councilmember Kasper was unwilling to support.a re -study of Highway 99, since a prior study of Highway 99 was passed and referred to the Planning Board to recommend criteria for implementation. The analysis of the utility support, which was'a condition of that study, has been completed. He noted that the Planning Board has asked for a policy statement from the Council regarding criteria and that may be..an area in which Mr. Shockey could assist them. Councilmember Dwyer said he had voted for allocation of the funds for hiring a consultant. One reason for his vote was the impression received that the Planning Staff were not able to provide the support needed by the Planning Board in working on major projects.such as Highway 99. Mr. Shockey said the priority mentioned in the scope of work was his responsibility. He said they would be proceeding simultaneously on all of the projects. He noted that the need for resolution of pressing issues before the Council and the Planning Board and the lack of staff time to complete those issues was..ci.ted by Ms.. Block.in her contacts with him. He appreciated the comments concerning Highway 99 and said he would emphasize that concern to the Planning Board. Councilmember Jaech suggested the issue be tabled until after the Consent Agenda is considered. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jaech removed items (C), (D), (E) and (G) from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on.the Consent Agenda included the following: (A) Roll call. (B). Approval of minutes of August.28, 1984 and September 4, 1984. (F) Report on bids opened September 4, 1984 for asphalt roller and trailer, and award of contract to Craig Taylor Equipment Co. in amount of $21,000 plus tax. AUTHORIZATION.TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSULTANT TO PREPARE WATER SYSTEMS PLAN [Item (C) on Consent Agenda] Councilmember Jaech asked City Engineer Jim Adams to clarify what is contained in a "water systems plan". Mr. Adams said this is a. plan required by the Washington Administrative Code every five years. He -noted that the last plan was submitted .in'December, 1979 with an update in March, 1980. but an administrative error resulted i.n the plan not being approved. Ms. Jaech asked if this were a plan for development or a redrafting and updating of what has been done in the system. Mr. Adams said it is a long-range, comprehensive plan to develop water systems to insure the proper flow throughout the City. He said they are asking for authorization to advertise for letters of interest from consultants.. Following selection of a consultant, a price would be negotiated. He noted that a contract has not.been written, but the.s.cope of work would include the Washington Administrative Code requirements. 'In addition, he described the intention.to include development of a computer program for a balanced distribution system for use on the new computer. At this time the City cannot expand any .water systems until a plan has been approved. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT. MOTION CARRIED. I 1 • 1 1 E • September 11, 1984 - continued 469 AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH REID SHOCKEY & ASSOCIATES FOR PLANNING SERVICES [Item (D) on Consent Agenda]; Councilmember Jaech said the.Council.has authority to set priorities such as those that were discussed earlier.. She questioned the use of the terms Main Street and D-DAT, which are two sepa rate'entiti.es.. Ms. Block said Item 4 of the contract refers to D-DAT as oneof the items discussed with reference to the'City's application to the Main Street Program. She reiterated that one of Mr. Shockey's associates has experience in this field and might be able to assist in completing the application. Ms. Block continued that he might assist with.that-portion of the application that must be completed by the City. Ms. Jaech reaffirmed that resolving the Highway 99 issue and pro- viding answers prior to the January Townhall meeting should be one of the top priorities. She said she.supports the Main Street Program but does not support the D-DAT team. She expressed concern in that funds were expended for minutes, which were not available to the Council except in a summary form, and does not favor spending any further money for that project.. Councilmember Hall expressed her view that the consultant.was to be hired because the Planning Department was overwhelmed with work. She suggested.that Mr.:Shockey is taking part in those portions.of the planning such as D-DAT, Main Street.,.etc., where the Planning staff cannot. In addition, he would be working.with the Planning Board, resulting in an overlapping of duties that may not be easily spelled out. Councilmember Ostrom agreed.. He.noted that former:studies have not resulted in resolution of any type and sees value in having the consultant work with the Planning Board in forming recommendations for presentation,to the Council. He reiterated the need for Highway 99 to be the top priority and reflected as such in the contract. ..Councilmember Dwyer suggested the consultant be viewed as an aid to the Planning'Board, not to the Planning Department, since that was the original intention. Councilmember Kasper disagreed, saying • the expenditure was approved to aid the Planning Department. Because of the need for the consultant to aid the Planning Department and work with the Planning Board, COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH MR. SHOCKEY AS PROPOSED. Councilmember Ostrom disagreed that the consultant was intended to work in the.Planning Department and said he would vote against the motion. Councilmember. Hall reminded Mr. Ostrom he had voted for the proposal previously. Councilmember Dwyer said he would vote against the motion. He had voted in favor of allocating the money but the reasons:stated:for the motion are .inconsistent with his reasons. Councilmember.Kasper approves helping the Planning Board to do their work, which consists of staff.data to be furnished .to the Board. He said the Board has its own money.and this money was to,aid the staff in preparing for the January public meeting. He said he sees this as a delay for a new study although he has heard..reassurances that that:is not going to be done.. Mr. Kasper added that the D=DAT issue is,being used to avoid having.the downtown studied. The.same tactic was used with the Latourelle study, he:said,.removing the corridor study downtown to avoid gathering of facts on the downtown area.. THERE WAS A ROLL CALL VOTE TAKEN WITH COUNCILMEMBERS.HALL, KASPER AND WILSON VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS JAECH, DWYER, NORDQUIST, AND OSTROM VOTING NO. MOTION FAILED. Mayor Naughten asked the Council to redefine the issue and attempt to reach a solution since the projects.involved are very important and Highway 99 does have a high priority. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT TO HIRE REID SHOCKEY AND ASSOCIATES TO AID THE.PLANNING DEPARTMENT IN PRESENTING THE PROJECTS TO THE PLANNING.BOARQ FOR.THEIR CONSIDER- ATION. Councilmember Dwyer said his impression was that the Planning Department was overworked on a day-to-day basis with the major.projects to come before the Planning Board and.requested funds for a consultant to work with the Board. Councilmember Wilson asked Ms. Block to clarify the intentions of the Planning Department.in making the request. Ms. Block replied that the essence of their intent had been captur.ed.,.in.Councilmember Dwyer's motion. The consultant was to work with the Planning Board to augment the available Planning,Staff time:to provide data, to work with the Board in obtaining information with which to act, providing research information, and.facilitating com- munity meetings. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH,.. TO AMEND THE MOTION TO STATE THAT THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT IS TO FACILITATE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE HIGHWAY 99 SITUATION. MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED. MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE CONSULTANT -FOR SOIL STUDY AT CHASE LAKE [Item (E) on Consent Agenda] Councilmember Jaech explained.that she removed this item.because a yes vote would conflict with her vote in the past. 000NCLLMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE..HIRING A CONSULTANT FOR A SOIL STUDY AT -CHASE LAKE. .Councilmember Ostrom asked why a soil study of the entire site was not being requested. -Property Manager Jim Jessel explained that there are three distinctive areas on the site, only the northern portion.being compatible with a desig- nation for municipal facilities. Soil investigations are available from Reid, Middleton and Assoc. for the southern area from a previous study. Councilmember Ostrom expressed uncertainty that those uses had .been:determined.., Councilmember Kasper said only the north third of the property.is buildable for major buildings and the rest was discussed as park and open space. Councilmember Nordquist said if that is the intent of the Council, then.he saw why the soil tests would only be .required on the northern portion. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER JAECH VOTING NO. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2459 AMENDING OFFICIAL STREET MAP, REDUCING PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF.72ND AVE. W. BETWEEN 172ND ST. S.W..AND MEADOWDALE BEACH RD. (ST-2-84) [Item (G) on Consent Agenda] Because,of her concern that the reduction of this right-of-way should not be considered before the project itself has been decided, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE SEPTEMBER 25.CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. 0 M September 11, 1984 - continued INFORMATION'PRESENTATION BY EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT ON BOND ISSUE Bill Borgert, Edmonds School District,.thanked the Council for the time allowed for their presentation and introduced Mr. and Mrs. Lee Finnick whohave.been working for passage of the bond issue, and Steve -Young, former principal of College Place Elementary.. Dr. Borgert described the- bond-i-ssue which will be on the ballot September 18 and asked for the Council's support. A slide show was presented. Following the presentation, Councilmember Kasper suggested that the School District clarify their intention regarding when the money will be spent.. Dr. Borgert said the $60 million will be used through 1990 and beyond for modernization and improvement of`the schools. Councilmember. Ostrom asked if some of the money might be used to keep Edmonds.High School open. Dr. Borgert replied that all the schools that remain open will be modernized: Councilmember Hall agreed that schools in the district were built for a warmer climate and expressed doubt'that they could be made energy efficient. The meeting was' recessed at.8':13 and called to order again at 8:20. REVIEW.ACTION OF AUGUST 16, 1983.REGARDING CLOSED WALKWAY:AT 69TH PL. W. Mr. Adams reviewed the closure of this walkway in response to reports of vandalism to properties adjacent to the walkway. He noted there have been no complaints since the closure and recommended the walkway remain closed until residents petition'to have it opened. A slide of the area was displayed: COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE STAFF RECOM MENDATION TO KEEP.THE WALKWAY CLOSED UNTIL RESIDENTS PETITION TO HAVE IT OPENED. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE VOTE. CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN AND FINANCING FOR UNDERGROUND WIRING FOR THE CITY Councilmember Jaech reviewed the history of the issue and asked the Council what direction they wished to pursue. Councilmember Ostrom's review of the material on undergrounding left the im- pression that undergrounding was favored in the downtown area. He indicated that efforts at beau- tification in .the downtown area would be enhanced if wiring were undergrounded. He noted that the expense of underground wiring will preclude large areas and will require the Council to focus on priorities. He.added that participation by the PUD may not be available as it was in the past and suggested that an underground wiring program be established in the budget to have the funds avail- able in the future, if the Council is seriously considering such a program. In response to a question from Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember. Kasper,said approximately $20,000 remained of moneys set aside for undergrounding in the past. He added that the amount was insuf= ficient to underground wires at.the waterfront for whi& it had been intended. Additionally, he noted that,.unless funding is available when opportunities arise for undergrounding nothing will ever be accomplished. Administrative Services Director Art Housler said there is $10,600 in the fund carried over from the Dayton St. project. He said $10,000 had been placed in the fund every year until there was $75,000 at which time Dayton St. wiring was placed underground. Councilmember Jaech commented that Dayton St. and Main St. were mentioned throughout the minutes in respect to underground wiring. She suggested a starting place would be to determine the cost for underground wiring while the Dayton St.. renovation is being done, saving the,cost of tearing the street up twice. Mr. Adams said.he.could discuss that with the PUD.but it would be impossible to design it this year. A major problem exists in underground wiring on Dayton St., since a substation is required at the point of transfer from overhead to underground wires and there is no adequate space for locating such a station. He noted that use of the alleys behind Dayton and Main may be more feasible. He added that cost.of underground wiring is estimated to be $150 per lineal foot. Councilmember Kasper described the alleys in the area that might be used for undergrounding. Councilmember Jaech described Seattle Light's policy regarding poles of varying heights on both sides of a street and their program to consolidate and eliminate poles. Councilmember Hall sug- gested a taskforce be formed with participation from the PUD and GTE. Councilmember Dwyer said the Council may need to look at rescinding the present policy of requiring underground wiring in view of the current discussion of concentrating on the downtown area for underground wiring. Mr. Adams said there are no problems in requiring new plats and subdivisions to install underground wiring. He noted a question arises when an old pole falls down and they must decide whether that service must be underground. He added that the requirement is almost impracti- cal since a new transformer is needed and that means additional lots cannot be built upon. Council - member Dwyer suggested the code be updated to reflect the focus on the downtown area. Mr. Adams reiterated that new plats and subdivisions should be required to install underground wiring. Councilmember'Kasper noted the futility of devising any plans before determining where the funding will be found. Councilmember Jaech said the staff would like to have a clarification of the policy on underground wiring and suggested that this should be a separate issue. She asked Mr. Adams to resubmit their memorandum requesting clarification. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO PLACE CLARIFICATION OF EXISTING POLICY ON UNDERGROUNDING ON THE SEPTEMBER 25 AGENDA.' MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES POSITION RECLASSIFICATION Personnel Director Pat LeMay read the memorandum requesting reclassification of the Programmer Analyst position from NE-8 to NE-10. The reclassification would result in expenditure of $40 per month or $160 from September 1 to the end of the year. Both he and the Administrative Services Director recommend reclassification based upon the additional duties and responsibilities of the position. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Housler said the Programmer. Analyst will supervise one employee but will be assuming some of the duties of the current keypunch position which will be deleted. He noted that the probability of a reclassification upgrade was considered in planning for the computer and the savings in the keypunch position would provide the needed $160 L 0 0 0 1'r 0 471 September 11, 1984 - continued increase. Councilmember Kasper disagreed.with using only.comparable cities in determining the salary range. He said there were comparable positions in the private sector wh-ich should considered.,,: Councilmember Ostrom supported the reclassification request based upon the.tremendous.,..:responsibility the.position bears. Coun.cilmember'Jaech agreed that the upgrade is justified. Councilmember Kasper agreed that the reclassification was.justified but did not agree the salary should be changed. He felt increase in salary would be justified when training has been completed and that the new .an salary range would provide adequate room for.advancement. Mr. Housler commented that the incumbent has participated in.training-for the past four months. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE PROGRAMMER ANALYST POSITION FROM NE-8.T0 NE- 10. MOTION CARRIED. In response to a comment from Councilmember Kasper, Mr. LeMay noted that there` would be an.expense involved in the reclassification of the position in the amount of $40.00 per month. FINANCE.COMMITTEE MEETING. -.BUDGET DISCUSSION Park Acquisition and.. Improvement Fund (125): Parks and.Recreation Director Steve Simpson reviewed action taken by the Council during the September 4 meeting in regard to the 125 Fund and asked them to reconsider,.their.action. He noted that the only funds that are not..budgeted total $20,000, which would not.be adequate to fund.the corner parks discussed last week. Councilmember. Kasper suggested the Administration determine if money is available in a fund other than the 125 or 112 fund to use for the corner parks. Mr. Simpson then reviewed the history of.the 125 fund noting that there was no longer any source of funding and the fund will be depleted upon expenditure of the $20,000.. He asked the Council for their suggestions for projects in expending that amount. Council- member•Jaech declined to make any recommendations until there is a resolution of funding for the corner parks. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, THAT DISUSSION OF FUNDING.FOR THE CORNER PARKS BE SCHEDULED FOR THE SEPTEMBER 25 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. • Mr. Adams advised the Council that the award of that contract had been authorized, but he would hold the award until the source of funding was determined. Sidewa.lk/Trail .Improvement.Fund (322): Mr. Housler reported.that no.money has been placed in or spent from this fund in.recent.years and recommended that.the.balance of $249.12.be transferred to the Street Arterial Fund.(112) since funding for sidewalks/trai'ls has come from that fund. Councilmember Jaech suggested the.Council might wish to use.these funds to develop a bicycle path in Edmonds. Mr. Simpson felt the same idea could be developed and funded from the 112 fund. Mr. Adams. agreed that funding could come.from the 112 fund and added that the fund has been used for those . projects in recent years. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAACH, TO CLOSE OUT THE. SIDEWALK/TRAIL-IMPROVEMENT FUND (322) AND TRANSFER THE BALANCE TO THE STREET ARTERIAL FUND (112). MOTION CARRIED. Anderson Cultural Fund (336): Mr. Housler reviewed the origin of the fund and.the projects planned. He asked for Council approval to proceed with the projects and recommended.that any balance remaining at the end of the year be transferred to the Capital Fund (325), closing the 336 Fund.. In response to a question from Councilmember Hall, Mr. Mills reported that the Library heat- ing problems have been discussed with the State and there will be -assistance from them to resolve. the problem at no cost. Councilmember Kasper suggested.the Fund be usedto establish a maintenance and repair reserve fund. Mr. Housler suggested the present fund be closed and another be established for that purpose. C:OUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM,.TO CLOSE OUT THE ANDERSON CULTURAL FUND (336) AND TRANSFER THE BALANCE OF $8,073 TO A NEW NUMBER FUND�WHICH WOULD BE A BUILDING ;-_.. MAINTENANCE FUND. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED,.SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF NECESSARY • FUNDS TO. REPAIR THE. ROOF'OF.THE LIBRARY. There was a brief discussion of projects that had been planned: removal of the Main St. exit from the west. parking lot of the Library, construction of a darkroom and painting gym walls of the Anderson Center. Councilmember Hall said these items would have to be delayed since funds have already been transferred to a maintenance.fund. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR .Mayor Naughten reported that the parade in honor of the Olympic participants was excellent. He also noted that the dedication of the 100-year site of the first school in Edmonds was a success. The Mayor asked Council authorization to sign a new interlocal agreement with the Snohomish County Community Block Grant Consortium,reflecting changes made in the size of the Policy Committee, which will be reduced to nine members, four from the County, four from the Cities and one member at large elected by the membership. Since there were no objections from the Council, the Mayor will sign the document. Mayor Naughten announced that there will be a video conference on the Main Street Program from 7:00 a.m. to noon in the Plaza Meeting Room on September 18. The Mayor reported that the Community Services Director selection is. in process. Applicants are being interviewed and recommendation of a final candidate should be made this Friday. Mayor Naughten proclaimed the week of September 17-23 as Constitution Week in Edmonds. The Mayor asked if, there were any objections to the granting of a liquor license to the Plaid Pantry. The Council had no objections. 0 472 September 11, 1984 - continued L] COUNCIL Councilmember Ostrom read minutes of the.December 15, 1981 Council meeting regarding the In Lieu Parking Fees. He noted that the fees were to be reviewed annually at budget time, however, that has not occurred since the provision was not included in the ordinance. Councilmember Jaech suggested those fees.be.reviewed when the Council reviews the Public Works and Engineering fees on October 9. Councilmember Ostrom asked the City Attorney to prepare the necessary amendment to the ordinance incorporating this provision. Council President Jaech asked the Council for their views on a letter of support from the Council for the Main.Street Program and read a sample letter. The Council -approved the letter. She then asked for their comments regarding the economic condition of the Downtown area.and.the reasons for any health or.distress since Council views are needed to complete that question on the Main Street. application. Councilmember Ostrom noted the downtown area is suffering from competition with suburban malls.and is in need of revitalization. Mayor Naughten commented that the economic con- dition is varied. Councilmember Wilson remarked that it is a difficult environment to survive in. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO HAVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH COMPOSE AN ANSWER TO THE QUESTION FOR THE MAIN STREET APPLICATION.. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Nordquist inquired regarding an appeal of a Hearing Examiner decision submitted by J. P. Takahashi of J. P.'s Restaurant.. Ms. Block said the appeal was received prior to the decision being made and no appeal has been received since the decision was made. She said Mr. Takahashi was advised the appeal was premature and she will advise Councilmember Nordquist of the appeal deadline. Councilmember Nordquist remarked that neighbors of the Chase Lake property are not aware of the. City's interest in acquiring that property. Councilmember Nordquist asked if businesses are being required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit in the Westgatearea to remain open after 11:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. Ms. Block replied that both Olsen's and. First Serve have permits. Council President Jaech advised the Council that the City is required to adopt a package of SEPA policies and procedures on or before October 1, 1984. Before an ordinance can be adopted there must be an opportunity for public input. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE NEW SEPA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1984. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Dwyer expressed appreciation to Burt Ketcham of the Chamber of Commerce for his work on the Olympic parade. Councilmember Hall echoed those sentiments and commented upon the pleasure she experienced as a participant in the celebration. Councilmember Hall announced the Candidates' Fair, September 13, at the United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. Candidates for the First Congressional District, 21st Legislative District and PUD Commissioners will be present. Councilmember Kasper asked if there were a time frame for the Chase Lake soil study. Mr. Adams said it should be .done in 7-10 days. Councilmember Kasper asked if there had been an appeal on the Hearing Examiner's decision to allow new power poles to exceed the 25' height limitation. Ms. Block advised there has been an appeal. The Council recessed to an Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. and adjourned at 10:05 p.m. 1 1 0 1 LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, Mayor 18