SULTAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
319 MAIN STREET
August 10, 2006
6:00 PM Public Hearing - AJ’s Place Closed Record/Appeal
6:30 PM Public Hearing - Vodnick Lane Closed Record/Appeal
7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER - Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call
CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
PSRC Vision 2020 Update
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Citizens are requested to keep comments to a 3 minute maximum to allow time for everyone to speak. It is also requested that you complete a comment from for further contact.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance 929-06 Recreational Facility Impact Fees
STAFF REPORTS
1) Public Works
2) Grant Report
3) Finance
4) Police
CONSENT AGENDA: The following items are incorporated into the consent agenda and approved by a single motion of the Council.
1) Minutes of the July 27, 2006 Public Hearing and regular Council Meeting.
2) Approval of Vouchers
ACTION ITEMS:
1) Ordinance 929-06 - Recreational Facillity Fees - 1st reading
2) Resolution 06-10 - 6 Year Street Progam
3) Facility/Rate Charge Study
4) Surplus Property - Declaration/Authorization to Proceed
DISCUSSION: Time Permitting
1) Consultant Services - Comp Plan Update
2) Police Staffing
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
COUNCILMEMBER RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Executive Session:
Adjournment - 10:00 PM or at the conclusion of Council business.
ADA NOTICE: City of Sultan Community Center is accessible. Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please make arrangements prior to the meeting by calling City Hall at 360-793-2231.
For additional information please contact the City at cityhall@ci.sultan.wa.us or visit our web site at www.ci.sultan.wa.us
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ITEM NO: Public Hearing
DATE: August 11, 2006
SUBJECT: APPEAL/CLOSED RECORD HEARING
Hearing Examiner Recommendation Condition of Approval #25:
Sultan Real Property Investments, LLC AJ’s Place Preliminary Binding Site Planand Conditional Use Permit.
File Number No. BSP05-001
(Appeal. Hearing Examiner Recommendations, Staff Reports, and Plat Maps.
CONTACT PERSON: Rick Cisar, Director of Community Developement
SUMMARY: The Hearing Examiner held an Open Record Hearing on May 8, 2006, and a Remand Hearing on July 10, 2006 for the AJ’s Place Binding Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit BSP05-001. Based on the Findings of Fact, Principles of Law, Discusson and Conclusions the testimony and evidence submitted at the Hearings, the Hearing Examiner’s site visit the Hearing Examiner RECOMMENDS that the AJ’s Place Binding Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit Development be Approved subject to the 25 Conditions as outlined on pages 27 through 30 of the Hearing Examiner’s July 12, 2006 Recommendation - Revised on Remand. The Examiner’s Recommendation on page 25 also request City Council to Rule that either (1) A 60 foot wide commerical driveway and median Standard or (2) City Council will grant a modification to the Design Standards and allow a 24 foot wide driveway for the main entrance into the development. The variation in the driveway design to 24 feet will allow for an additional unit to be constructed on the site. The 60 foot wide driveway , as required by code, could potentally create a traffic hazard at the intersection with First Street do to the median requirement to seprarate the ingress and egress movements.
The Applicant on, July 20, 2006 submitted an Appeal Request to the Hearing Examiner Condition of Approval #25 (LOS Police Services) on page 30 of the Hearing Examiner’s Recommendation. As noted in the appeal, this Condition is inconsistent with prior determination made by the City Council in Resolutions Nos. 06-06, 06-07 and 6-07,and 06-09A.
The City Council, in considering the Development and Appeal request, has the option to follow (1) the Hearing Examiner’s Recommendation, (2) the Applicants request (page 2 of Appeal) (3) to Approve or Deny the request based on the Council’s own set of Findings and Conclusions. To assist City Council in their evaluation of this project and the Recommendations, Staff has attached the April 15, 2006 Staff Report that provides a project overview.
FISCAL IMPACT: Processing of request.
RECOMMENDATION Based on the information provided at the Meeting/Hearing:
ACTION;: (1) Acceptance of the Hearing Examiner’s July 12, 2006 Recommendation approving the AJ’s Binding Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit with 25 Conditions.
(2) Acceptance of the Applicant’s request approving the AJ’s Place Binding Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit with Conditions 1 through 24 as Recommended by the Hearing Examiner and a new Condition 25 to read as follows:” The Applicant offers to execute a Developer Agreement to pay Applicant incremental share for a Police Officer consitent with Resolutions 06-06, 06-07, and 06-09A.
(3) Approve or Deny the request based on City Council’s own set of Findings and Conclusions.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
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ATTACHMENTS: 1. April 17, 2006 Staff Report and Recommendations
2. May 2, 2006 Hearing Examiner’s Recommendations
3. May 25, 2006 Applicants Apppeal of Hearing Examiners Decision Denying Motion for Reconsideration
April 10, 2006 Preliminary Plans Skoglund Estates (16 Sh
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ITEM NUMBER: Public Hearing
DATE: August 10, 2006
SUBJECT: APPEAL/CLOSED RECORD HEARING
Hearing Examiner Recommendation Brickyard Properties LLC
Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) of Vodnick Lane
File Number No. FPPUD05-004
(Appeal. Hearing Examiner Recommendation, Staff Reports, and Plat Maps.
CONTACT PERSON: Rick Cisar, Director of Community Developement
SUMMARY: The Hearing Examiner held an Open Record Hearing on May 15, 2006, for Vodnick Lane Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development FPPUD05-004. Based on the Findings of Fact, Principles of Law, Discusson and Conclusions the testimony and evidence submitted at the Hearing, the Hearing Examiner’s site visit the Hearing Examiner RECOMMENDS that the Vodnick Lane Preliminary Subdvision and Planned Unit Development be DENIED and RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT FOR MODIFICATION as necessary to meet the Approval Criteria and demonstrate compliance with Chapter 16.108 SMC, Concurrency Management System, regarding Police Services. Approval criteria identified by the Hearing Examiner are proximity to transit and minimum parcel size for a PUD. In addition, the Hearing Examiner was concerned about the number of conditions imposed on the Development in comparaison to other PUD’s recently processed by the City.
The Applicant on, June 26, 2006 submitted an Appeal Request to the Hearing Examiner Recommendation noting “while the Hearing Examiner may have followed City Code, there is now “newly discovered evidence which is material to the Hearing Examiner’s Decision.” This evidence is in the form of recent city Council Decisions on projects with similar issues as the proposed PUD and Plan of Vodnick Lane.”( recent decisions regardng Police LOS and proximty to transit).
The City Council, in considering the Development and Appeal Request, has the option to follow (1) the Hearing Examiner’s Recommendation, (2) the Applicants request (page 2 of Appeal) (3) to Approve or Deny the request based on the Council’s own set of findings and conclusions. To assist City Council in their evaluation of this project and the Recommendations, Staff has attached the May 5, 2006 Staff Report that provides a project overview.
FISCAL IMPACT: Processing of request.
RECOMMENDED Based on the information provided at the Meeting/Hearing:
ACTION: (1) Acceptance of the Hearing Examiner’s June 15, 2006 Recommendation to Deny the Vodnick Lane Planned Unit Development and that the Vodnick Lane Preliminary Subdivision be returned to the Applicant for modification as necessary to meet the Approval Criteria and demonstrate compliance with Concurrency regarding Police Services.
(2) Acceptance of the Applicant’s request to approve the Vodnick Lane Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Subdivision because the location criteria and compliance with Concurrency regarding Police Services have been met.
(3) Approve or Deny the request based on City Council’s own set of Findings and Conclusions.
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ATTACHMENTS:
April 3, 2006 Preliminary Plans - Vodnick Lane
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ITEM NO: Presentation
DATE: August 10, 2006
SUBJECT: Puget Sound Regional Council Vision 2020 Update
CONTACT PERSON: Donna Murphy
SUMMARY: The Puget Sound Regional Council will give a ten minute Powerpoint presentation on the Vision 2020 Update and draft EIS. The four alternative being anaysed will be reviewed with a question and answer period following the presentation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDED
ACTION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
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SULTAN CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
ITEM NUMBER: Continued Public Hearing Amending the Recreational Facility Impact Fee.
Action A 1
DATE: August 10, 2006
SUBJECT: Conduct Continued Public Hearing on Ordinance Number 929-06 providing for an increase in the Recreational Impact Fee.
CONTACT PERSON: Rick Cisar, Director of Community Development
SUMMARY: City Council continued the July 27, 2006 Public Hearing on the Recreational Facility Impact Fee to August 10, 2006 in order to have all City Council Members present to consider the proposed increase in the Park Impact Fee.
PREVIOUS
SUMMARY: Staff has completed the attached Park and Recreational Needs and and Impact Fee Analysis identifying the cost of new facilities necessited by new development. The analysis has been reviewed and discussed with the City Council at previous meetings. Bascially, the analysis suggested different levels of Impact Fees based on various funding sources such as grants and donations. Ordinance Number 929-06 has been prepared to provide for an increase of the current $300.00 Park Impact Fee to $2,968.00 which provides for an adjustment for real estate taxes. The proposed fee can be adjusted and reduced by anticipating grants and donations to help offset the costs. The Ordinance also revises and clarifies the formula for determining the Impact Fee. In addition, the analysis has been updated to include acquisitions and designations of property to both our available active and passive park lands which included (1) the Boucher Dedication of .41 acres adjacent to Osprey Park (sw corner 1ST and Trout Farm Road), the Skate Board Park.28 acres, and the Water Treatment Plant Property designation of 35 acres.
The proposed Recreational Impact Fee Ordinance was sent to the State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED) for their 60-day review beginning on January 30, 2006. Also, an Enviromental Checklist and Determination of Non Significant (DNS) was issued and sent to reviewing agencies on February 6, 2006. No comments from CTED were received. No Comments or Appeals were received on the Enviromental Review and Determination.
In addition to the procedural requirements, Staff provided Notice of the DNS issued for Ordinance 929-06 to all Parties of Interest.
FISCAL IMPACT: Staff time in preparing the Analysis and Processing the Ordnance.
RECOMMENDED Conduct Continued Public Hearing and thereafter during the ACTION: Regular Session of the City Council introduce Ordinance 929-06 on First Reading with a Park Impact Fee of $2,968.00 per unit or adjusted fee as determined by the City
Council and Pass the Ordinance on to Second Reading.
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C I T Y O F S U L T A N
Sultan, Washington
ORDINANCE NO. 929-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SULTAN, WASHINGTON AMENDING THE RECREATIONAL IMPACT FEE AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION.112.030 RECREACTION FACILITY IMPACT FEE OF CHAPTER 16.112 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES.
WHEREAS, the City of Sultan on November 22, 2004 approved Ordinance N0. 841-04 providing for the adoption of the City of Sultan 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update and Capital Facility Plan: and
WHEREAS, the 2004 Comprehensive Plan update provided for an updated “Comprehensive Park Element”; and
WHEREAS, the Goals for the Parks and Recreational Facilities Element of the 2004 Comprehensive Plan are (1) to develop a high quality and diversified park system that preserves significant environmental opportunity areas and features, (2) to develop a high quality system of multipurpose trails and corridors that access significant environmental features, public facilities and developed urban neighborhoods, (3) to develop a high quality, diversified recreational system that provides for all age and interest groups, and (4) to create effective and efficient methods of acquiring, developing, operating and maintaining facilities that accurately distribute costs and benefits to public and private interest; and
WHEREAS, the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Map and inventory of existing facilities and proposed parks in the Comprehensive Plan identify new neighborhood parks and a new community park on the plateau; and
WHEREAS, the State of Washington Office of Interagency Committee on December 1, 2004 found the Comprehensive Park Element of the Sultan Comprehensive Plan meets the planning requirements as specified in Manual #2, Planning Policies and is therefore eligible to participate in all IAC grant programs: and
WHEREAS, the City council directed that the Comprehensive Park Element be reviewed to identify the projected needs and to provide further documentation of the need to amend the current park impact fees: and
WHEREAS, the City completed a Park and Recreation Needs and Impact Fee Analysis and Recommendations Study (attached exhibit A) which identified (1)the cost of new facilities necessitated by new development, (2) identified impact fee adjustments for fees, payments, taxes or other payments for system improvements made by new development, (3) identified other means of funding facility improvements, (4)identified the cost of existing facility improvements, and (5) identified how public facility improvements were financed: and
WHEREAS, the city acknowledges new developments will provide the open space recommendations of the Park and Recreation needs and Impact fee Analysis as required by Section 16.72.060 of the Sultan Municipal Code: and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the Park and Recreation needs and Impact Fee Analysis and Recommendations Study with staff at open public meetings: and
WHEREAS, the City Council based on the recommendations of the Park and Recreation Needs and Impact Fee Analysis and Council discussion including public comments has determined to amend the park impact fee.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is ordained by the City Council of the City of Sultan, Washington as follows:
Section 1. Findings and Authority. The demand for parks and recreation facilities is proportionate to the size of the user population. The larger a population grows the greater the demand for City parks and recreation facilities. In order to offset the impacts of new residential development on the City’s park system, the city has determined to adjust the current park impact fee consistent with city standards as new development occurs. Impact fees are authorized under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the Growth Management Act (GMA) to help offset the cost of capital facilities brought about by new growth and development. Impact fees imposed will be used to acquire and/or develop parks, open space and recreation facilities that are consistent with the capital facilities and park and recreation elements of the Sultan Comprehensive plan.
Section 2. Recreation Facility Impact Formula, Section 16.112.030, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Fee= (T/P x U)-A
A. “FEE” means the recreation impact fee.
B. “T” means the total development cost of new facilities. Such costs shall be adjusted periodically, but not more than once a year.
C. “P” means the new population to be served.
D. “U” means the average number of occupants per dwelling unit.
E. “A” means an adjustment for the portion of anticipated additional tax revenues resulting from a development that is proratable to facility improvements contained in the capital facilities plan. Such adjustment for a recreation facility impact fee will be established by City Council ordinance and at this time is established as $130.00. Such adjustment rates shall be updated periodically, but not more than once every year.
Section 3. Park Impact Fees Imposed: The amended park impact fee based on the Parks and Recreation Needs and Impact Fee Analysis and Recreation facility Impact Fee Ordinance, calculated in accordance with Section 16.112.030 as herein amended is $2, 968.00 for each single family, duplex and multifamily residential dwelling unit.
Section 4. Severability. Should any provision of this Ordinance be determined unlawful, the balance of this Ordinance shall be unaffected and shall remain in full force and effect.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this _____ of ____________, 2006.
By___ _________________________
BEN TOLSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
By____________________________
LAURA KOENIG, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
By________________________________
THOM H. GRAAFSTRA, City Attorney
Published:
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
ITEM NO: Consent C 1
DATE: August 10, 2006
SUBJECT: Council Minutes
CONTACT PERSON: Laura Koenig, City Clerk
SUMMARY: Attached are the minutes of the July 27, 2006 Public Hearing on the 6 Year Street Program and the regular Council meeting as on file in the offfice of the City Clerk.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDED Approve as submitted.
ACTION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY OF SULTAN COUNCIL MEETING – July 27, 2006
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, Flower, and Blair.
Absent: Seehuus and Boyd
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Consent: Add excused absence of Councilmember Seehuus and Boyd
Action: Remove Ordinance 929, Ordinance 934 and appointment of City Administrator.
Action: Add appointment to Salmon Recovery Board and FEMA letter
Executive session: Remove
Discussion: Add Animal Control
Presentations: Chief Walser introduced the new Officer, Ed Pereira and Judge Cough administered the oath of officer. Officer Pereira thanked the Council for welcoming him and advised that he looks forward to working in Sultan.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Loretta Storm: Commented on behalf of Jerry Gibson who is concerned about communications with the Council. One of the Councilmembers is not reachable by e-mail and this has caused frustration. The general public should be included in the planning workshops. Ask why a construction inspector was being hired and why the city needs a Building Official. (Lee Walton advised that the construction inspector is for the utilities and underground work, not for the buildings.)
COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS:
Slawson: Advised that he had an incident with a dog attack and was concerned about procedures regarding filing a complaint.
Blair: The attack by a dog on Main Street was scary and the Council needs to find a solution for animal control instead of just continuing to discuss the problem. Advised that she needs to resign from the Salmon Recovery Board and it is important that someone represent the city at the quarterly meetings.
Flower: Advised that the Snohomish Health Board has been working on a county wide pandemic exercise to deal with an outbreak of pandemic type flu.
Wiediger: Noted that the construction inspector is for underground work on utilities to insure that all infrastructure is installed properly.
Mayor: Copies of documents are being provided in the Library and the city will be using the utility bill to provide information about meetings and issues. The Council will hold a Town Meeting on August 17th at the Sultan Middle School to discuss police and park services and other issues impacting the city.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6 Year Street Program: The public hearing on the 6 Year Street Program was to called order by Mayor Tolson. Councilmembers present: Champeaux, Wiediger, Slawson, Flower, and Blair.
There were no objections to the Council participation.
Staff: Connie Dunn, Public works Director, provided the 6 Year Street Program for review and advised that the only change should be the removal of the 5th Street Signal project which is complete. At this
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Public Hearing:
time, they are requesting input from the Council and public on additional street projects that they would like included in the plan. Noted that the Capital Facility Plan must also be updated.
Discussion was held on additional emergency evacuation routes and potential locations (Walburn, Pine Street or north of the city), Alder street and the Industrial Park collector street. It was also noted that the pedestrian/bicycle path along Highway 2 needs to be added to the plan.
Public Input:
Josie Fallgatter: Agrees that the Capital Facility plan must guide the 6 Year Street Plan and noted that the Transportation element in the Comprehensive Plan also needs to be completed. There is a need for bike lanes along Highway 2 and they are included as part of the Industrial Park collector. There are power lines next to the Water Plant so an emergency route would be difficult to build there. Stressed that all the projects need to be in the Capital Facility Plan and the Hearing Board has already determined that the plan in non compliant and should not be adopted.
Loretta Storm: Questioned the proposed location for an emergency evacuation trail. Noted that the City needs to develop the Transportation element in the Comprehensive Plan and should form a stakeholder group to provide input. The funded improvements to the Foundry Drive railroad crossing are not included in the plan. Has heard rumors that an additional road and light have been approved on Highway 2.
Fred Walser: As chairperson of the US 2 Safety Coalition, he would like to see the cities join together to develop a street plan. Bike trails along US 2, speed limit and signalization have all been discussed.
Staff: Connie Dunn thanked everyone for their comments. The plan needs to comply with the capital facility plan and the comments will be considered as part of the transportation element of the comp plan.
Thom Graafstra advised that the city must adopt a 6 Year program and they may have to go back and correct the capital facility plan.
On a motion by Councilmember Blair, seconded by Councilmember Champeaux, the public hearing was closed. All ayes.
STAFF REPORTS:
Grants: Donna Murphy advised that the Railroad project does not need to be included on the 6 Year Street Program. The City/School Committee has scheduled an emergency evacuation drill for this fall and the City and School are looking for joint funding for a Resource Officer. Advised that the documents
to be copied under the Records Grant have been sent to the State. Thanked the volunteers at the Visitor’s Center for their help in preparing the records for transfer.
Finance: Gordon Hey, Interim Finance Director, reviewed the six month financial report and noted that the interfund loans are current, the contingency fund is healthy and that expenditures are within a manageable range. Building permits revenues are less then anticipated and this will impact the budget later this year. Advised that Laura Koenig and Cyd Donk will be developing a tracking system for planning activity.
Police: Chief Walser advised that they are testing vehicles from Dwayne Lane Auto Sales. The Department received two grants from the CIAW (City Insurance Pool), one for tazers in the amount of $2399 and the other for training in the amount $500.
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CITY OF SULTAN COUNCIL MEETING - July 27, 2006
Animal Control: Chief Walser advised that he has talked to Linda Long who runs Blackhawk Kennels regarding animal control and she is willing to work with the city to help resolve the problem. He also would like to see strong enforcement policies adopted by the city and encourage people to call 911 when there is a problem with dogs. The County only has two animal control officers to cover the entire County and they are not a viable option for the city. Brief discussion was held regarding holding animals, transportation of the animals, issuing citations and contracting versus hiring an employee.
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 Slawson, the consent agenda was approved as amended. Champeaux – aye; Wiediger – aye; Slawson – aye; Flower – aye; Blair – aye.
5. Excused absence of Councilmember Seehuus and Boyd from the July 27, 2006 Council meeting.
ACTION ITEMS:
Ordinance 927-06 Cable Utility Tax: On a motion by Councilmember Blair, seconded by Councilmember Flower, Ordinance 927-06, Cable Utility Tax, was adopted with an effective date of September 30, 2006. All ayes.
WWTP Improvements: The Engineering Study on the Wastewater Treatment Plant has identified three issues that affect the ability of the plant to handle the projected flows prior to the planned upgrades. Staff has recommended modifications be made to the UV Disinfection Channel and that the Effluent Pump Station Pump be replaced at an anticipated cost of $85,000. On a motion by Councilmember Flower, seconded by Councilmember Slawson, the expenditures for the WWTP were approved. All ayes.
Sultan Basin Road Project Change Order: Two changes order were presented for review, one in the amount of $7,000 for exaction of unsuitable material on the slope adjacent to US 2 and the other in the amount of $26,898.50 for safety jersey barriers along US 2 to close the shoulder. On a motion by Councilmember Flower, seconded by Councilmember Champeaux, the change orders totaling $33,898.50 for the Sultan Basin Road Project were approved. All ayes.
Consultant Agreement – Inspection Service: The City Engineer has requested that the City authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Lawrence’s Construction Services, LLC to provide inspection services on the approved plats that are currently under construction. On a motion by Councilmember Champeaux, seconded by Councilmember Slawson, the contract was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign. All ayes.
Salmon Recovery Board: Mayor Tolson appointed Connie Dunn as the City representative to the Salmon Recovery Board and Donna Murphy as the alternate. Approved on a motion by Councilmember Flower, seconded by Councilmember Champeaux. All ayes except Councilmember Champeaux who voted nay.
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FEMA: Flood area reclassification that will increase the insurance rates and decrease property tax. This will impact everyone. On a motion by Councilmember Blair, seconded by Councilmember Flower, the Mayor was authorized to send a letter on the city’s behalf opposing the increase in the insurance rates due to the fiscal impact to the city. All ayes.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Parking Resolution: Connie Dunn provided copies of the current resolution for review. Community Transit would like some changes to the bus zones and the School District would like changes to the loading zones. Brief discussion was held on 5th Street intersection and it was suggested that a loading zone be designated and the motorcycle parking be allowed between the highway and Main Street.
It was requested that staff and Council members review the current parking designations and provide additional input on other intersections that have site issues.
Utility Rate Study: The city needs to review the rate study that was previously done and update it to conform to the proposed upgrades to the facilities. The monthly rates and connection fees need to be reviewed. Discussion was held on the cost and the prior study, potential connections for 2006 and the current deficit in the Sewer Debt Fund. Staff will provide a list of consultants to do the study.
Police Bond: Thom Graafstra, City Attorney, advised that the financial alternatives have been reviewed and a levy lid life is not feasible as the City is taxing at the maximum level and GO bonds are limited to new capital items and can not be used for replacement of equipment. The option available is a one year operations levy. Brief discussion was held regarding the need to determine the total money needed and the need to provide adequate information to the public.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ray Kistenmacher: Agrees that the sandwich boards and parked cars create a sight problem along the highway. Should not blame the prior consultant for the problems, they should have raised the rates to the amount recommended by the consultant.
Loretta Storm: The interest rates and payments on the loans were not considered in the rates. Money from the utility taxes increase was to go to the police and that’s why business supported.
Josie Fallgatter: In regards to the rate study and connection fees, the City is still paying off the debt on last upgrade to the Sewer plant. Asked how long the City has to pay on the old debt and how the debt is being paid. (Staff advised that monthly rates and connection fees are used to pay the debt.)
Kerry Ourada: The city needs animal control and he is glad that they are working on the problem. Linda Long is good with animals but there may be an issue with capacity at her kennel. City should increase the fines to make a point with people who let their dogs run loose.
Connie Dunn: Everyone tends to blame the animals, but there is also a “person” problem with those who own the dogs. They need to be educated and take care of their animals.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Wiediger: Thanked people for their comments and advised that they are trying to improve the meeting notices.
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Champeaux: Need to register the dogs and put identification chips on them. Agrees that it was recommended that the connection rates be higher however there were issues that prevented the Council from raising them to the amount they should be.
Adjournment: On a motion by Councilmember Blair, seconded by Councilmember Champeaux, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM.
Benjamin Tolson, Mayor
Laura J. Koenig, Clerk/Treasurer.
SULTAN CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Date: August 10, 2005
Agenda Item #: Consent C 2
SUBJECT: Voucher Approval
CONTACT PERSON: Laura Koenig, City Clerk/Deputy Finance
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Approval of Vouchers in the amounts of $372,649.90 and payrolls through July 28, 2006 in the amount of $46,793.38 to be drawn and paid on the proper accounts.
FISCAL IMPACTS: Expenditure Required: $419,443.28
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval as submitted.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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ITEM NO: A - 2
DATE: August 10, 2006
SUBJECT: Resolution 06-10
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program
CONTACT PERSON: Public Works Director Dunn
SUMMARY: Each year the City of Sultan is required to adopt a Six Year Transportation Improvement Program and submit it to Washington State Department of Transportation.
July 27, 2006 the City Council conducted a Public Hearing regarding the Transportation Improvement Plan and the only change to be made is to remove the 5th Street Signal Project from the TIP. We are not adding any projects until the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element CFP is amended.
FISCAL IMPACT: This plan helps the City when appling for grants and loans.
RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve Resolution 06-10 the City of Sultan Six Year Transportation Improvement Program
COUNCIL ACTION:
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
ITEM NO: A - 3
DATE: August 10, 2006
SUBJECT: Scope of Work
2006-07 Utility Rate Study
CONTACT PERSON: Public Works Director Dunn
SUMMARY: In January of this year when we negiotated a scope of work with Brown and Caldwell on the writing of an Engineering Report for the future upgrade of City of Sultan Wastewater Treatment Plant. Through this process it came apparent that the City of Sultan needs to conduct a Utility Rate Study.
FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown at this time.
RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Establish a committee to interview Consultants listed on the Engineer Roster.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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ITEM NO: A - 4
DATE: August 10, 2006
SUBJECT: Surplus of Property
Tax Parcel 2808320031300
516 Date Avenue
Sultan, WA 98294
CONTACT PERSON: Connie Dunn, Public Works Director
SUMMARY: Sultan Municipal Code Chapter 3.62 allows for the sale of city-owned property. We have provide a copy so you can review the criteria and process.
At the next Council meeting a resolution for your approval will be presented.
FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated value $125,000.00 less the cost of moving the siren, bidding costs, and legal fees.
RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Declare this property surplus to the City of Sultan, authorizing staff to proceed with the moving of the Siren Pole and writing of the Resolution to declare and dispose of parcel 2808320031300 as surplus equipment.
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ITEM Number: Discussion D 1
Consultant Services Comprehensive Plan Update
DATE: August 10, 2006
SUBJECT: Consultant Services Comprehensive Plan Update
CONTACT PERSON: Rick Cisar, Community Development Director
SUMMARY: I have attached the Compliance Schedule issued by the Central Pudget Sound Growth Mangement Hearing Board for the 2006 Planning Board Comprehensive Plan Updates/Amendment and Development Regulation work progam. Completion of the tasks on or before May 20, 2007 will comply with the Board’s schedule.
The proposed schedule is very aggressive and will require an extrodinary amount of time from City Staff, the Planning Board, and City Council to coordinate and complete the Amendments, conduct the required Public Involvement and Envirionmental Review Process, and adopted the Final Amendments by Ordinance through the Public Hearing process.
Unfortunatly, Staff time is limited and primarily confined to current planning activities and developments. Therefore, additional Staffing or Consultant Services will be necessary to meet the Hearing Board’s Schedule.
FISCAL IMPACT: $25,000 to $30,000 to complete the Amendment process by May 20, 2007.
RECOMMENDED Authorize Staff to prepare Recommendations to City Council
ACTION: for Consultant Services to complete the Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
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Attachments: Fallgatter(V)v. Sultan Compliance Schedule
Planning Board Comprehensive Plan Amendment Schedule