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MINUTES - CITY OF SULTAN COUNCIL MEETING - March 23, 2006
(File
A, 3:27 min., 608 kb) The regular meeting of the Sultan City Council
was called to order in the Sultan Community Center by Mayor Tolson. Councilmembers
present: Champeaux, Wiediger, Slawson, Seehuus, Flower, Blair and Boyd.
Student Rep: Karsten Thot
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (G.R.I.T. NOTE: Audio included in above
Audio File A)
Discussion: Fee for use of the Community room
Staff: Library Report
COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLIC
(File
B, 1:54 min., 336 kb) Loretta Storm: Advised that there was
an article in the Valley Review regarding whether businesses could survive
on Main Street. Recommended that the Council talk to some of the business
owners and see how they feel about Main Street as some are very successful.
She moved her business to Sultan from Seattle and her clients followed
her here. Businesses get what they put into them.
COUNCILMEMBERS
COMMENTS:
(File
C, 2:01 min., 356 kb) Boyd: Apologized for not attending the
last council meeting and the inconvenience it caused for those who attended
the postponed public hearing.
(File
D, 3:55, 691 kb)Flower: Met with Mr. Gibson who is a spokesman
for the residents in the Dyer Addition and they are concerned about the
character of the neighborhood changing if a through road is put in.
(G.R.I.T. NOTE: There was a public hearing on 2006 budget amendments held prior to the staff reports - File E, 4:40 min., 716 kb)
STAFF REPORTS:
- (File F-1, 2:23 min., 421 kb ) Police Department: Chief Walser advised that the design work is being completed on the Skateboard Park and site preparation should begin soon. (File F-2, 3:58 min., 701 kb) The Highway 2 Safety Coalition will hold a community meeting at the High School on April 18, 2006.
- (G.R.I.T. NOTE: File G, 1:00 min., 168 kb contains a quick blurb re public works, in Connie Dunn's absence.)
- (File H, 4:42 min., 652 kb) Grants: Donna Murphy advised that there will be ground breaking ceremony for the Sultan Basin Road project on April 3rd at 10 AM. The Department of Licensing has donated a computer and printer to the city to assist with the Master Business License program.
- (File I, 1:30 min., 265 kb) Finance: Gordon Hey commended Donna Murphy and Tami Pevey for their work on the business license program. Advised that the financial system conversion is moving along better then anticipated and staff members are working hard on the data entry.
(File
J, 12:40 minutes, 2,2 mb) Library Presentation: Jackie Personeus,
Librarian, provided an annual report on the library and activities. The
Library has added new programs that include live homework help, reading
programs and downloadable audio e-books. In 2005, the Friends of the Library
and Sno-Isle Foundation funded 66 programs that had 2,200 participants.
Over the past five years there has been a major increase in library use.
The Friends of the Library raise funds for scholarships and library materials
through the book sales and donor tree leaves.
Sno-Isle will have community meetings later this spring to take community
input on their 20 year building plan.
CONSENT
AGENDA (File
# K, 31 seconds, 93 kb):
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 Seehuus, the consent agenda was approved as
presented. Champeaux - aye; Wiediger - aye; Slawson - aye, abstained on
the minutes; Seehuus - aye; Flower - aye; Blair - aye, abstained on the
minutes, Boyd - aye, abstained on the minutes.1.
Minutes of the March 9, 2006 Council meeting as on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
2. Vouchers #06-240 through 06-280 in the amounts of $52,318.34 and payroll
through March 10, 2006 in the amount of $60,640.36 to be drawn and paid
on the proper accounts.
3. Approval of the contract with Capital Architects for design work on
the CDBG projects in Reese and Sportsman's Parks in an amount not to exceed
$7,500.
ACTION ITEMS:
[G.R.I.T. NOTE: A hearing was held on Sultan's Critical Areas Ordinance in nine parts: Part #1 (9:45 min.), #2-A, public testimony (6:53 min.), #2-B, public testimony (4:10 min.), #3, public testimony (4:10 min.), #4 (7:10 min.), #5 (4:38 min.), #6 (7:17 min.), #7 (4:13 min.), #8 (5:35 min.) and #9 (5:20 min.)]
(File #L, 1:16 min. 224 kb) Ordinance 916-06 Business License: Ordinance 916-06 amends the business license code to provide for application through the State of Washington Department of Licensing. On a motion by Councilmember Seehuus, seconded by Councilmember Blair, Ordinance 916-06 was introduced and passed on to a second reading. All ayes.
(File M, 8:45 min., 131 kb) Ordinance 917-06 PUD Lot Size: Rick Cisar presented the ordinance that provides for minimum lot sizes in PUD's (Planned Unit Developments). A public hearing was held prior to the Council meeting on March 23, 2006. On a motion by Councilmember Seehuus, seconded by Councilmember Blair, Ordinance 917-06 was introduced and passed on to second reading. All ayes.
(File N, 1:11 min.m 209 kb) Ordinance 919-06 Animal Control: Ordinance 919-06 amends the animal control code to provide for collection of fees for impounded animals. On a motion by Councilmember Champeaux, seconded by Councilmember Slawson, Ordinance 918-06 was introduced and passed on to second reading. All ayes.
(File O, 2:33 min., 450 kb) Resolution 06-04 White Short Plat - ROW Dedication: The White Short Plat was approved on June 8, 2005 with the condition that additional right-of-way for 4th Street be dedicated and that street, sidewalk and utility improvements be completed. All required improvements have been completed and accepted by staff. On a motion by Councilmember Champeaux, seconded by Councilmember Slawson, Resolution 06-04 was adopted. All ayes.
(File P, 4:46 min., 841 kb) Resolution 06-03 Sultan Basin Emergency Preparedness Alliance: The purpose of the Alliance is to provide coordinate planning for emergency preparedness between the City, School District, Fire District and Hospital District. On a motion by Councilmember Seehuus, seconded by Councilmember Blair, Resolution 06-03 was adopted. All ayes.
(File Q, 1:28 min., 261 kb) School District Bond: Mayor Tolson requested that the council consider a letter of support for the upcoming School District maintenance and operation levy issue.
(File R, 3:07 min., 550 kb) Snohomish County Tomorrow Representative: On a motion by Councilmember Seehuus, seconded by Councilmember Champeaux, Councilmember Slawson was appointed as the Snohomish County Tomorrow Representative. All ayes.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
(File S, 5:30 min.) Community Room Usage: Lee Walton, City Administrator, recommended that the rental fee for the Community Room be waived for public agencies. Brief discussion was held on the use by the Library, damage deposits and how the cost for janitorial services is charged to Sno-Isle Library. Staff will prepare the necessary resolution to change the fee.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
- Loretta Storm: Snohomish County is also out of compliance with the requirement to adopt critical area regulations and they have provided notice to the state that they are working on the process. The Council should be able to rely on professional advice if they do not have time to read all the materials provided. Thanked Councilmember Slawson for his comments about the amount of information the council is required to absorb and how difficult that task is.
- Jason Chambers: Ask if it were possible to submit a letter on the PUD ordinance. The City Attorney advised that since the hearing was closed no further input could be received.
- Ray Kistenmacher: Requested that Council fix the sound system as it is difficult to hear the speakers. Also noted that just because they did something wrong in the past does not mean it has to continue in the future.
- (File U, 3:21 min., 592 kb) Josie Fallgatter: Thanked Councilmember Boyd and Blair for their questions about the proper process. Noted that it is a "buyer beware" deal when entering into an agreement with the city - they are not worth the paper they are written on. The staff is now stating that the lack of mapping is due to monetary reasons however, the plan states that the mapping will be done when the critical area regulations are adopted. Also noted that some of the requirements in the first draft of the Shoreline Management Plan are no longer in the current draft.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
- Slawson:
Acknowledged that there is a lot of reading that needs to be done
and that it can be overwhelming.
Seehuus: Would like to see the library issue resolved and in writing so there is no future confusion on the charges. Noted that just because you disagree with someone does not make one right and the other wrong. - Blair: Was interesting to hear that Critical Area regulations were being postponed until Snohomish County adopted their regulations. Suggested that CTED be advised of the City's time line for adoption.
(File V-2, 3:45 min, 662 kb) - G.R.I.T. NOTE: File V-2 includes additional comments, as follows: Student Council Representative Karsten Thot commented on the inadequacy of the council's audio system, which is a source of a "common complaint of students" -- that they cannot hear council proceedings -- and C/M Slawson asked if the city was going to reschedule a tour of the city [the one that was previously cancelled]; and C/M Boyd asked whether councilmembers will receive training on the city's new financial accounting software re budget issues.
Adjournment: On a motion by Councilmember Seehuus, seconded by Councilmember Champeaux, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.