COUNCIL MEETINGS: Audio and Summary - August 10, 2005
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6:00 HEARING - APPROVAL/REJECTION VAN WYNGARDEN ANNEXATION in two MP3 files (Part 1, Part 2)

COUNCIL MEETING:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, CHANGES TO AGENDA (0.3 mb, 1:08 minutes)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

  • Peter Arkinson (Hammer bankruptcy trustee/attorney); David Toyer, Barclays North re proposed moratorium on PUDs (1.8 mb, 7:29 minutes)
  • Loretta Storm re traffic study for Sultan Basin Road; Josie Fallgatter re Cisar's comments re zoning maps (1.1 mb, 4:39 minutes)

COUNCILMEMBER & MAYOR PRO-TEM JIM FLOWER COMMENTS (2.1 mb, 8:50 minutes)

STAFF REPORTS:

  • Donna Murphy, Grant report: TEA-21 $560,000 award; going for TIB grant to widen Sultan Basin Road and add sidewalk, letters of support are needed (06 mb, 2:36 minutes)
  • Connie Dunn, Public Works Report on status of I&I, First Street sidewalks and paving, Sultan Basin Road/U.S. 2 intersection, draft comp plan for wastewater treatment plan SEPA complete and sent to govt. agencies for input, etc. (2.2 mb, 9:15 minutes)

No report from Chief Walser or Craig Bruner.)

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL (0.1 mb, 35 seconds)

ACTION AGENDA

DISCUSSION

PUBLIC COMMENT

Stan Heydrick, Valarie Peck and Cheree Vixie all spoke re annexation (1.1 mb, 4:35 minutes)

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (1.1 mb, 4:47 minutes)

MINUTES - CITY OF SULTAN COUNCIL MEETING – August 10th, 2005

(draft minutes as published with the August 24, 2005 agenda packet)

CITY OF SULTAN COUNCIL MEETING  - August 10, 2005

The regular meeting of the Sultan City Council was called to order in the Sultan Community Center by Mayor Tolson.  Councilmembers present:  Champeaux, Criswell, Boucher, Seehuus, Flower, Blair and Boyd.

 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Peter Arkison:  Trustee in Bankruptcy for the Hammer property.  Steps have been taken to have the property platted under the PUD ordinance and they have received a water/sewer availability letter for 81 units.  They are concerned that the adoption of the ordinance will affect their development rights.  Would like the council to consider exemption for those developments that have applications pending. 

 David Toyer, Barclays North:  Presented a letter regarding the proposed moratorium on Residential PUDS addressing concerns about the SEPA process, notification and requirements of the Settlement Agreement. 

 Loretta Storm:   Agrees with concern about notification requirements and the need to provide adequate notice.  There should be a hearing to address other impacts such as the problem further development will have on the Basin Road.  Development will provide funding to expand the sewer plant, but where will the city find funding and capacity for the roads.

 Josie Fallgatter:  During the annexation meeting it was noted that the issue of the mapping would be resolved when the County adopts the UGA, and questioned if that was proper procedure.  There is a process for comp plan changes that requires submittal and docketing.  Asked if an application has been submitted to change the zoning map.

 COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS:

Champeaux:   Thanked everyone who signed petitions and sent letters to support to keep the Bank of America open in Sultan and asked about the status of the city accounts.  Mayor Tolson advised that the City will continue with the process to move the accounts to Coastal Community and will maintain the Bank of America accounts for six months.

 STAFF REPORTS:

Grants:  Donna Murphy advised that the T-21 funding bill has passed and the City will receive $560,000 for the Sultan Basin Road and 5th Street projects.

Public Works:  Connie Dunn provided an update on the current projects, the water/sewer comp plans and sewer availability. 

 CONSENT AGENDA:

The following items are incorporated into the consent and approved by a single motion of the Council.   On a motion by Councilmember Champeaux, seconded by Councilmember Blair, the consent agenda was approved as presented.  Champeaux – aye; Criswell – aye; Boucher – aye, abstain on the minutes; Seehuus - aye; Flower – aye; Blair – aye, Boyd – aye.

  1. Minutes of the July 27, 2005 Council meeting, July 27, 2005 continued Public Hearing on the Six Year Street Program, July 27, 2005 Public Hearing on Ordinance 882-05 and the July 27, 2005 Public Hearing on the 2005 Budget Amendment as on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
  2. Vouchers #05-770 through 05-850 in the amounts of $191,447.73 and payroll through July 15, 2005 in the amount of $62,907.02 to be drawn and paid on the proper accounts.
  3. Schedule a Public Hearing on August 24, 2005 on the 2005 Budget Amendments.
  4. Accepted the Design Phase I of the I & I Program as complete.

 ACTION ITEMS:

Ordinance 882-05 Binding Site Plans:  On a motion by Councilmember Boyd, seconded by Councilmember Flower, Ordinance 882-05, Binding Site Plans, was adopted.  All ayes.

 Ordinance 883-05 Budget Amendment:  On a motion by Councilmember Blair, seconded by Councilmember Seehuus, Ordinance 883-05, Budget Amendment, was adopted.  All ayes.

 Resolution 05-14 Annexation:  Rick Cisar, City Planner, discussed the annexation proposal submitted by Van Wyngarden for 60.20 acres on the north boundary of the city along Sultan Basin Road.  The petition meets the 10% requirement and is within the UGA.  Discussion was held regarding the level of service requirements, need to expand capacity of existing infrastructure, and the recent increase in assessed values of the proposed annexation area and surrounding properties.  It was the consensus of the council that the annexation should not proceed at this time due to the number of issues that need to be addressed.  

On a motion by Councilmember Boyd, seconded by Councilmember Flower, Resolution 05-14, to reject the annexation was adopted.  All ayes.

 Ordinance 884-05 PUD Moratorium:  Thom Graafstra, City Attorney, advised that the ordinance was drafted at the request of the Mayor and staff to allow time to review and hold public hearings on the PUD codes.  The moratorium would go into effect five days after publication and be valid for six months.

Councilmembers asked if there would be any violation of development rights, if commitments have been made for utility connections, if a SEPA process is required and if proper notification has been provided.

Thom Graafstra advised that he does not feel any development rights would be violated and the ordinance requires a public hearing which will require notification in accordance with the agreement.

Rick Cisar, City Planner, advised that based on discussions with the Council and the Planning Commission, an ordinance has been drafted to provide for 5000 square foot minimum lot sizes for PUDS.  Discussion was held regarding vested applications, commitments for utility connections, lot size and the need to provide an exemption to those projects that have pending applications.

Councilmember Boyd, moved to adopt Ordinance 884-05, seconded by Councilmember Flower.   

Councilmember Boyd withdrew his motion, and Councilmember Flower withdrew his second.

Councilmember Criswell moved to amend the ordinance to include the language suggested by the attorney to exempt those projects that have submitted applications, seconded by Councilmember Champeaux.  All ayes.

 Fire District 5 Levy Support:  Chief Halverson discussed the District Proposition which provides for an increase to provide for the radio system and staffing needs.  Councilmember Boucher moved to support the District levy, seconded by Councilmember Blair.  All ayes.

 DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Council Meeting Date:  Mayor Tolson requested that the Council consider changing the meeting day to allow the City to be represented at other agency meetings such as Snohomish County Tomorrow and PRSC.   Brief discussion was held regarding meeting days and changing the distribution date for Council packets. 

 Parking Zones:  Connie discussed the proposed changes to the parking resolution and new signs for the VIC.   Brief discussion was held regarding loading zones, pubic parking areas, school zones and a possible tour of the City to review parking problems.

 Stan Heydrick:   Thanked the council for their action on the annexation and the PUD ordinance.  He appreciates the council’s concern and comments and looks forward to the public hearing to provide input on what is acceptable to the residents.

 Valerie Peck:  Thanked the Council for listening to the citizens comments on the annexation.  In regards to the PUD’s, she did not hear any discussion on emergency action for those within the city limits that need water connections.

 Cheree Vixie:  Thanked the Council for their decision on the annexation.   

 Adjournment:  On a motion by Councilmember Criswell, seconded by Councilmember Seehuus, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.