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19841218 City Council Minutes44 December 18, 1984 • * The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Jo -Anne Jaech Steve Dwyer Laura Hall Bill Kasper John Nordquist Lloyd Ostrom Jack Wilson, Suzanne Adams, Student Rep. STAFF PRESENT Peter Hahn, Community Services Director Art Housler, Administrative Services Director Mary Lou Block, Planning Director Bobby Mills, Acting Public Works Superintendent Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Dan Prinz, Police Chief Pat LeMay, Personnel Director Jim Adams, City Engineer Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Scott Snyder, City Attorney Shirlie Witzel, Recorder Mayor Naughten announced this would be the last Council meeting of the month; the next meeting will be on January 8, 1985. CONSENT AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO REMOVE.ITEM (I), PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING EDMONDS TRAFFIC CODE TO PROHIBIT INATTENTIVE DRIVING, FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR AN IN- DEFINITE PERIOD AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION CARRIED. Items (H), (K). and (M) were removed from.the Consent. Agenda for discussion. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, 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 December 11, 1984. (C) Acknowledgment of receipt of claims for damages from Sheila Pierce ($10,000), Redcliffe Associates ($20,387.20), and Michael and Deborah Howard ($1,808.37). (D) Proposed Amendments to MEBT Plan. (E) Approval of 1985 Prisoner Detention Agreement with City of Lynnwood. (F) Passage of Resolution 610 commending Student Representative Suzanne Adams. (G) Passage of Resolution 611 authorizing loan to Cemetery Board/Fund ($11,000). (J) Final approval of 36-lot PRD and plat of Elm Place at 638 Elm St., together with adoption of Ordinance 2474 amending Official Street Map. (L) Authorization to accept'easements required for Shell Valley waterline loop. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2472 AMENDING 1984 BUDGET [Item (H) on Consent Agenda] Since he had removed this item from the Consent Agenda by mistake, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2472 AMENDING 1984 BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT.FOR APPRAISAL OF OLYMPIC SCHOOL rI_t_em­FKT on Consent Agenda Councilmember Kasper asked if the emphasis of the highest and best use as well as the zoning would be addressed by this appraisal, since these are key to the entire proposal. City Engineer Jim Adams replied that this had been discussed with Mr. Lietz of Washington Appraisal Services. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR AN APPRAISAL' _OF OLYMPIC.SCHOOL, SPECIFICALLY STATING THAT.ZONING-AND HIGHEST AND BEST USE SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED. MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT TO EVALUATE CONDITIONS AND DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MEADOWDALE SLIDE AREA.[Item (M) on Consent Agenda] Councilmember Nordquist expressed concern that the agreement provides a loophole to exceed $15,000. Councilmember Kasper asked whether the first contract is for Phase I or if Phases II and III are also included. Community Services Director Peter Hahn explained that the contract is worded as it is because the City is dealing with an emergency situation; the contract is structured to provide the City an opportunity to look at each phase before deciding.to go on to the next. He described the difficulty experienced in getting engineering firms to look at the problem. City Engineer Jim Adams added that, depending upon what is found in Phase I, the other phases may or may not be necessary. I.f the problem and its solution can be found during Phase I, there would be no need to go on to the other phases. He said there is a main transmission line for storm water.that could be broken by a slide and could.wash out everything below it; in addition, there are houses both at the top and bottom of the slide area that are in precarious situations. Mr. Snyder explained that the scope of.work done in Phase I will tell what further work needs to.be done; the contract is designed so that, if the work in Phase I can be completed for under $15,000, there would be an authorization to proceed. He said there is also provision that no additional payments over $15,000 are to be made without express, written authorization of the City; if the Council wishes to be the approving 1 1 • 1 r� U 1 1 * See January 8, 1985 Council Minutes 4 Q • December 18, 1984 - continued authority, a motion could require that all additional authorization come from the Council. Mr. Adams said the geotechnical services would be provided by a major firm, new to the project, but willing to accept the liability set by the City.. Councilmember Kasper asked if the liability limit of.,$50,.000 were adequate. Mr. Snyder replied that that had been changed and paragraph VI 6 provides for an indemnification and hold harmless clause without limitation. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER.KASPER, THAT PARAGRAPH 2 UNDER COMPENSATION, THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXTENSION OF $15,000, SHOULD COME FROM THE CONTRACT COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Ostrom asked if the problem could have been caused by any construction that has been 'performed at Meadowdale. Mr. Adams replied that he could .not answer that until the study is done. Councilmember Hall asked if the Engineer referred to in paragraph 7 under General Provisions is the City or Reid, Middleton, & Assoc. Mr. Snyder explained that Reid -Middleton will maintain two forms of coverage, both professional and public liability, with the City as a named insured. He said the amount specified in the contract was based on the fact that no.design work is involved, only review. Councilmember Hall wondered if this were enough coverage in the event a neighbor should say the boring impacted their property. Because this is a hazardous slide area, she would prefer maximum coverage. fir. Snyder sa.id the City is not the insurer of private property and homes in the area nor will the consultant do any design or engineering work; therefore, he would see no need for higher coverage. He indicated that he would be willing to attempt to negotiate higher coverage with the consultant but would like to have specific figures from the Council concerning the additional money the City is willing to spend for that coverage. Councilmember Hall said she was not willing to quote a figure at this point. Mr. Snyder suggested the Council instruct the staff to look at an increase to $10,000,000 and $1,000,000 per occurrence in the event the City should proceed with Phase II design work. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY OR MAYOR SPEAK WITH PETER HAHN AND.THE ENGINEERING FIRM TO INCREASE THE INSURANCE LIABILITY TO $10,000,000 AND $1,000,000 PER OCCURRENCE FOR BOTH PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY FOR PHASE I AND PHASE II. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO LEAVE THE PHASE I COVERAGE AS IT IS WRITTEN AND MAKE PHASE II $10,000,000 WITH $1,000,000 PER OCCURRENCE. Council - member ..Kasper. asked if :there is liability for errors and omissions incorporated in the contract. Mr. Snyder said not for Phase I. Councilmember Dwyer asked for an estimate of the cost to the City of imposing this higher coverage; but Mr. Snyder indicated he did not know. Mr. Hahn suggested the staff would be able to provide the costs for different insurance levels when Phase I has been com- pleted and the options could be.presented for Council consideration for Phase II. Councilmember Ostrom suggested the contract.should only be let for Phase I at this time. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST WITHDREW HIS MOTION, AGREEABLE TO SECOND. Councilmember Jaech asked that Item V of Exhibit A be deleted from the contract regarding the limitation of liability to $50,000. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE PHASE I OF THE CONTRACT, OMITTING ANY REFERENCE TO PHASE II OR PHASE III. MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE Ron Dudeck, 1237 7th Ave. S'., asked what action had been taken regarding his prior inquiry regarding on -street parking on 7th Ave.-S. Mr. Hahn explained.that negotiations with the developer, Homeland Homes, to exchange the sidewalk for parking to accommodate 5-6 cars had not been successful because of the costs involved. However; he said, property had been found just to the south and on the same side of the street. The City will discuss with the owner acquisition of 10' of this property to provide the same amount of parking. He added that the City will have a provision that parking will be provided whenever that property is developed. In response to a question from'Mr. Dudeck, Mr. Hahn'said 22' is the standard street width required by the Comprehensive Plana City policy is to keep residential streets to 22' to avoid high speed traffic and increased run-off. Mr. Dudeck asked if there were any streets in Edmonds that are 22' curb to curb. Mayor Naughten asked Mr. Adams to provide this information. Mr. Adams commented that a 22' street does not allow any on -street park- ing but is completely adequate for two 11' travel lanes. Mr. Snyder pointed out those areas in the Code that deal with street width and suggested Mr. Dudeck could address his concerns to the Planning Board. Priscilla Reuble, 23319 75th Ave. W., objected to the installation of a traffic circle at 230th and 75th Ave. She said the stated purpose of slowing traffic was not being accomplished and the traffic circle was creating a hazard, since 75% of the cars are not going in the direction indicated by the arrows. In addition, Ms. Reuble noted that this is not a regular, 4-corner intersection and is poorly engineered. She said neither the City nor the neighborhood should be responsible for the dog that was hit nor for the children that are allowed to play in the street. Mayor Naughten informed Ns. Reuble that a..discussion.of this subject is scheduled.for the January 15 meeting of the Council. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO CHANGE DISCUSSION OF THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE TO.A PUBLIC HEARING ON TRAFFIC CIRCLE AT BALLINGER. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hall explained that a date of January 15, 1985 had been set to.allow time for observation of the traffic circle during various weather conditions. Mary Ross, 9413 217th St. S.W., addressed the speeding problem at Woodway High School, mentioning the.student that was hit recently and the many near misses that have occurred. She asked several questions:. 1.. Who is in charge of addressing the problem and if there is coordination between the Council and the School Board? 2. What is the impediment to solving the problem since it has been under consideration for 1-2 years? 3. Are there any time limits on completion of the temporary solutions and the permanent solutions? She said many people believe this is a priority problem. Mayor Naughten read a letter received from the Woodway High School ASB Advisor and his letter to School Superintendent Hal.Reasby which contained answers to Ms. Ross' questions. He said phase I, an illuminated crosswalk sign on 100th Ave. and two "School - 20 MPH" speed limit signs, will be in- stalled immediately. The longer term items, a traffic study for the light and a pedestrian bridge, will take.more time to determine costs and qualification.of the intersection for a light. He said the traffic problem had been addressed and solutions were being pursued during the past months; however, the safety issue had come to the fore since the accident. He indicated that the overhead sign could be installed within a month and the other signs within two months with Council approval 0 December 18, 1984 - continued for expenditure of funds this evening. • Councilmember Hall appreciated the letter from Ms. Ross, and said it is abominable there had to be an accident since the City has been trying to do something for the last 2-3 years. She had spoken with a School. Board member, who is also highly concerned. She believes the gate can be addressed satisfactorily to everyone concerned. She said that is a wonderful, quiet neighborhood, but the school was there first and the school has to have some relief. She asked if Ms. Ross would continue to work on the project. Ms. Ross indicated her deep concern about student safety and her interest in doing whatever she can to obtain community support. Ms. Hall suggested the City meet with the School Board to discuss the gate since they are highly concerned now and hours could be worked out for keeping the gate open at certain times if not all the time. Councilmember Nordquist asked where the City limits extend now in relation to Woodway. Mr. Adams said all of 100th Ave. W. is owned by the City to the south prop- erty line of the school; the entrance to the school is now the City's responsibility. Councilmember Kasper said there is a covenant regarding the gate, although that does not bind future Councils. Councilmember Ostrom said traffic in the area is habitually faster than the posted speed limit, which is part of the problem, and there should be traffic enforcement. Mayor Naughten said there has been enforcement during the last two weeks. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL - MEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF.THE $5,500 FOR THE PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hall asked that students be alerted that they also contribute to the problem when they congregate in that area and are reluctant to move from the right-of-way. Sherry Wetmore, 21919 98th Ave. W., asked the City to take an additional step, a stop light. The blinker lights do not slow traffic unless there is also enforcement present. She described a similar situation at Westgate Elementary, where blinker lights are installed and traffic does not slow down unless there is a police car present. She said there must be policing with the blinker lights to insure that cars do slow down. She suggested an agreement be worked out with the community to open the gate at certain hours to provide two exits from the school.. Howard Kaplan, 23027 102nd P1. W., said the planned study was admirable but the money could be used to greater benefit by installing a light, which is the ultimate solution. He said opening the gate would be -a temporary solution and would move the problem to 102nd.Ave., which was why the gate was installed in the first place.. He said their street was approached by the school during annexation and they were promised by the school and the City that the gate would remain closed. He suggested the money planned for the temporary solutions could be used for a patrolman, twice a day for a long time, until the study was completed and a light installed.. Councilmember Hall asked if a sidewalk on one side of 102nd Ave. would help the neighborhood. Mr. Kaplan said a sidewalk would help pedes- trians but would not solve the traffic problem. Mr. Kaplan said the neighborhood was there before the school and the road was punched through after the school was built. Ed Bahr, 23004 75th Ave W., asked to speak concerning the traffic circle since he may not be able to participate in the hearing on January 15.regarding this subject. Mayor Naughten suggested Mr. Bahr submit his comments in written form so they could be included in the hearing. Mr. Snyder cautioned that any comments made this evening would not become a part of the public record on which the Council will be basing their decision. Mr. Bahr submitted a petition containing 104 signatures and said his remarks would register on the Council even if they are not heard in the hearing. He said the petition contains 75% of the signatures that were contained on a previous petition for the island. This petition asks that the island be removed and stop signs be installed. He said he had been told no stop signs could..be installed unless there had been an accident or a death. Mayor Naughten interjected that that was not true. Mr. Bahr said 140 people asking for a stop sign should be sufficient. He said 95% of the people are going the wrong way around the island and a head-on collision is going to result. He noted there is a row of cedar trees at the intersection of 230th and 75th on the north side of City property that makes this a blind corner and most people want the trees.taken out to provide clear vision of downhill traffic. He questioned lowering of the speed limit to 30 m.p.h. on 76th Ave W. when it could carry traffic at 35 m.p.h. Councilmember Nordquist explained that PTA groups from Ballinger School had requested lowering the speed limit because of the children crossing the street. Mr. Bahr asked the Council to reconsider that speed limit. In addition in regard to the island, he said he is the only one restricted by the island because he cannot back his truck from his driveway without hitting the barrels. He said he would be glad to support the island if it was accomplishing its purpose, but it is not. Jon Sposato, 22300 100th Ave. W., representing the student body of Woodway High expressed their thanks for the Council's prompt consideration of the poor lighting, etc. He said the students would be reminded of their responsibility for safety, also. Mr. Sposato.said he did not foresee any significant increase in traffic if the gate were opened, but it would help with the traffic con- gestion after school. Mr. J. F. Holverson, 23125 102nd P1. W., adjacent to the gate at the top of the hill, said his yard is being used as a turnaround. He would be willing to sacrifice part of his grass to insure that it stays a turnaround spot rather than have the gate opened. He said his daughter was hit by a car just prior to installation of the gate. In addition, he said opening the gate would create an additional safety hazard, not only for the neighborhood, but also for pedestrians using the street as access to SR104. He said a traffic light is the proper solution to the Woodway access from 100th Ave. W. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF.COMMENDATION TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE SUZANNE ADAMS Council President Jaech read the resolution commending Student Representative Suzanne Adams for her participation on the City Council. A framed copy of the resolution was presented .to Ms. Adams. Councilmember Nordquist commented that the Council had enjoyed Ms. Adams presence and thanked her i li 0 ii 11 F • December 18, 1984 - continued for the time spent in attending meetings. Ms. Adams thanked the Council and expressed her appre- ciation for the learning experience afforded by student participation. The Mayor declared a twenty minute recess so everyone could enjoy the cake honoring Ms. Adams REPORT FROM CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON REVIEW OF UTILITY WIRING Planning Director Mary Lou Block, acting as Committee .Chairperson, presented the report on utility wiring. She described the alternative route favored by the Committee at this point, the left side of SR104 from Kulshan Rd. to 3rd Ave. S. A final recommendation will be made after the Committee has an opportunity to review photographs of the various routes with the wires and supports super- imposed on the'photos. She said the Committee intends to continue its deliberations to meet the Council deadline of February 1985. Mr. Snyder, in answer to a question from Councilmember Jaech, commented that Councilmember Jaech's sitting during presentation of this report does not involve.any quasi-judicial decision. In response to a request from the audience, COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO ALLOW QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE AT THIS TIME. Councilmember Hall said the meeting has not been opened up for audience participation in the past. Councilmember Kasper said this had been advertised as a closed meeting. Councilmember Jaech asked if she would be allowed to vote on this question.. Mr. Snyder said she could unless she wished to abstain. A ROLL CALL VOTE.WAS TAKEN WITH COUNCILMEMBERS DWYER AND.OSTROM VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS HALL, KASPER, NORQUIST AND WILSON VOTING 140; COUNCILMEMBER JAECH ABSTAINING. MOTION FAILED. In response to questions from the Council, Ms. Block said the figures had been furnished by the PUD. She explained that the SR104 route would have to be designated as Ahe only favorable alternate to be • given consideration by the State. She indicated that there had been no contact with businesses or residents on this route, but public hearings would be held. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten appreciated the criteria being used by the Committee in evaluating each route, the visual impact on the residents and the community. Ms. Block said the Committee is concerned about these criteria. Mr. Hahn noted that the photos, when completed with the superimposed wires, will be available.for public hearings, etc. Ms. Block said the Committee would be working on an underground wiring policy addressing funding of undergrounding as charged by the Council. Councilmember Kasper indicated that most undergrounding is taking place in public access areas which seems contradictory to the proposed alternate on SR104 and Ms. Block responded that this is a difficult question and must be examined closely. She said there were representatives from GTE and the Cable company on the Committee and there had been no discussion of any policy at this point. Councilmember Jaech asked that the two aspects on.which the Committee will present recommendations be presented separately; she would like to be present and participating in discussion and decisions on an undergrounding. policy for, the City. Councilmember Kasper said any specific project and the financial aspects would have to be considered together. He said the City has a philosophy regarding undergrounding now and does not feel a new philosophy is needed. DISCUSSION ON METRO SECONDARY SEWAGE TREATMENT STUDY Community Services Director Peter Hahn discussed the options available to the City if they partici- pate in the study being done by Metro. He said inclusion in the study would not guarantee the availability of this option for Edmonds, but exclusion from the study at this time would eliminate any possibility of the City's participation. He noted that the City would still have to begin its own planning for secondary treatment, but he believes the Metro option should be considered. Mr.. Hahn said he did not have figures for the cost of Edmonds participation at this time but hoped to • have them on January 8. Councilmember Nordquist commented that a study done several years ago had indicated an enormous cost for Edmonds to hook up to Metro. Councilmember Kasper questioned the expenditure of funds for an option that may not exist. Mr. .Hahn said there is a risk, but he indi- cated that parts of the City have a gravity flow to Metro that could be handled very easily and reiterated that lack of participation would eliminate any chance that Edmonds would have this option. * ADOPTION OF 1985 BUDGET Councilmember Wilson addressed the need for a Municipal Arts Fund in the Budget and thanked the Mayor and Mr. Housler for their efforts in determining a funding source. However, he said he con- sidered the amounts available for 1985 to be sufficient and would suggest establishing such a fund in the 1986 budget. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED FOR.DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, BEGINNING WITH BUDGETARY YEAR 1986, THAT EDMONDS CITY ORDINANCES 1802 AND 1765 REFERENCING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE, CHAPTER 3..13, SECTION 3.13.040, ADDRESSING THE MUNICIPAL ARTS FUND, BE AMENDED TO STATE THAT $25,.000, LESS THE PREVIOUSLY MANDATED ONE PERCENT FROM QUALIFIED MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE GENERAL FUND OR FROM REVENUE SHARING MONEYS INTO THE MUNICIPAL ARTS FUND 117, AND THAT FIFTY PERCENT OF THIS MONEY BE USED FOR THE ACQUISITION AND/OR INSTALLATION OF VISUAL WORKS OF ART TO BE PLACE IN, ON, OR ABOUT PUBLIC FACILITIES AND FIFTY PERCENT BE USED TO STABILIZE AND FURTHER THE OTHER MUNICIPAL ARTS PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF EDMONDS. Councilmember Kasper asked if the proposal would be to pick up any shortfall at the end of the year. Council - member Wilson anticipated foreseeing projects during budget preparation in 1986, stabilizing the municipal arts program with a transfer at the beginning of the year. Councilmember.Kasper suggested the money be held in the Contingency Fund for the first.three.quarters and release it if not used. Councilmember Wilson preferred a direct transfer into a specific fund. Councilmember Ostrom said he would vote against the motion because he sees this as special handling for one portion of the budget and it should be handled as part of the entire budget process for 1986. Councilmember.Kasper noted that the Council had promised the Arts Commission that there would be funding this year. Council - member Ostrom described the contributions that he has made to the arts but, in weighing the expendi- ture of tax money, he woul.d not be willing to support the motion. Councilmember Wilson feels that • * See January 8, 1985 Council Minutes T 48 December 18, 1984 - continued • support of the arts is as important as other things. As asked by the Council, Mr. Snyder explained that passage of the motion would result in a resolution of intent to establish a $25,000 floor but this would not bind a future Council to appropriate any amount. MOTION FAILED. In response to a question from Councilmember Nordquist, Mr. Hahn said there would be a decrease of $168 in the budget as a result of the proposed reclassification of Community Services managers. Mayor Naughten opened the meeting for public comment. Councilmember..Hall noted that Gordon Rosier had attended .their dinner meeting.earlier and called attention to the letter he had submitted last week. Since.there was no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the publi.c portion of the meeting. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, THAT THE $168 DEDUCTION IN REGARD TO COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGERS' RECLASSIFICATION BE DEDUCTED FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND. MOTION CARRIED. In response to a question from Councilmember Dwyer, Administrative Services Director Art Housler said the amount of $168 should be deducted from the various departments affected and placed in the Council Contingengy Fund. Councilmember Hall asked if the reclassification issue was being addressed this evening. Mayor Naughten replied that the Council -had asked to review the reclassification as a part of the budget to assess the effect upon the budget. Mr. Snyder commented that the four positions being discussed are exempt positions and would be addressed in actions taken by the Council in regard to all exempt positions.. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED,, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, FOR PASSAGE OF THE 1986 BUDGET AS AMENDED AND CORRECTED. MOTION -CARRIED. Councilmember Kasper said he will vote against a future 106% increase in the budget and, if the inflation rate is not that high, he will vote against the budget. Councilmember Ostrom agreed with Mr. Kasper. He said the establishment of a maintenance fund was good but the automatic 106% in- crease each year is not warranted. He said the Council must set major budgetary objectives, es- tablishing.what is to be done from the top down. Councilmember Wilson echoed the previous state- • ments. He expressed his hope that a different procedure be developed for handling the budget next year; he would appreciate a more concentrated effort similar to the Saturday meetings held this year. -Councilmember Kasper reiterated his position that salary increases of 109% across the board reflect that the City is losing control of salaries. He wishes to keep track of the piecemeal financial.votes that are taken.during the year by the Council and asked that the Resource Person track these'. The Council discussed a date for review of reclassification of the Community Services managers. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO -HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON JANUARY 21 TO DISCUSS PROPOSALS REGARD.ING-RECLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGERS. Council - member Dwyer would rathermove the regular -meeting to January 21. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN, COUNCILMEMBERS JAECH, DWYER, HALL, AND KASPER VOTING NO.;•AT WHICH POINT COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST SAID IT WAS APPARENT WHICH WAY THE VOTE WAS GOING AND ASKED THAT THE ROLL CALL VOTE NOT BE CONTINUED. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, THAT A MEETING BE HELD ON THE MORNING OF JANUARY 5. MOTION FAILED. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO -DISCUSS THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGERS ON-JANUARY 22. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Naughten announced that Mr. Housler had successfully completed the education and training requirements for recognition as a Professional Finance Officer and made a presentation from the Board of Directors of the Washington Finance Officers Association. The 14ayor asked Student Representative Adams to report on the.youth dance. She noted that over 140 young people had attended and the dance was considered a success. The Youth Activities Board was able to repay $166.85 of the $230.00 advanced by the City. The Board looks forward to more activi- • ties in.1985. Mr. Housler noted that a motion is necessary.to authorize expenditure of the portion of the loan that was not repaid. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED. BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF $63.15. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten commended the Street Crews for their response during the icy conditions this week. Councilmember Jaech asked why none of the roads were sanded at 7:15 Monday _morning and why the State did not sand SR104. Acting Publ.ic Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said there was a crew out at 4:30 a.m. Monday morning and that the Police Department did call them. However, the majority of the icing problem occurred between 6.and 7 a.m. when the Public.Works employees are on their way to work and cannot be reached in a short time frame. He said Edmonds was one of the few cities that had streets sanded.early. Mr. Hahn said the State did not have any answers as to why SR104 was not sanded, but he explained their main concern is I5 and they do not maintain 24 hour crews. He did suggest the'City could explore assuming responsibility for sanding SR104 to the freeway if the Council wished. Councilmember Jaech said Edmonds has to be done first. The Mayor reminded everyone that the Christmas party is Wednesday, December 19. Mayor Naughten wished to clarify a statement made last week; Council President Jaech had recommended that 11cDonalds Corporation receive the Community Service Award. COUNCIL Councilmember Nordquist wished everyone a happy holiday. Councilmember Dwyer suggested a policy be developed for the audience portion of the agenda, perhaps limiting _discussion to three minutes. He saw unfairness when issues are discussed and both sides • December 18, 1984 - continued 49 are not heard. Councilmember Ostrom raised the problems encountered when there is no consistency in dealing with citizen input when reports are presented. The audience can perceive an unprofessional manner in the conduct of the Council and he would like to prevent that. Councilmember Hall said the Council has used parliamentary procedures to attempt to hear public input when a hearing has not been held. Councilmember Ostrom commended the Mayor for the progress that has been made in running the meetings. Councilmember Dwyer said it is important that a citizen should be able to tell from looking at the agenda whether he or she will be able to speak during a meeting -and the only way to assure that would be to have a practice agreed upon.by the Council and then adhere to that practice. Mr. Snyder commented that the audience is limited to speaking on subjects not on the agenda, but a loophole does exist in that people could speak to a subject even if public input was not planned. Mayor Naughten thanked the members of the press for their attendance and attention during the past year. Council President Jaech asked for Council approval of the Council Resource Person's contract. She said the negotiated items were the 20 hours per week with an additional 4 hours per week if needed; the days worked would be mutually agreeable between the contractor and the Council President. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO SIGN THE CONTRACT FOR THE COUNCIL RESOURCE PERSON. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Kasper said Council approval of the Elm St. plat in effect resulted in double taxation An that Park Fees were a part of the plat and the 1/4% excise tax was also imposed. Councilmember Jaech requested a brief from the City Attorney on the situation to be presented to the Community Services Committee on January 22. Councilmember Hall asked the Mayor to sign the contract for the Performing Arts. Councilmember Hall referred to an anonymous letter received by all Council members from an employee and asked the employee to come to the Council so the subject might be discussed. She said there was some misinformation or lack of information evident that should be considered. Since there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ne) CQ LINE G. PA RETT, City Clerk No meetings were held on:December 25, 1984 or January 1, 1985. See next minute book for minutes beginning January 8, 1985. 1 I- 0