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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
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Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
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Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
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Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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City Council Study Session Minutes—March 28, 2011
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Maxell called the regularly scheduled Anacortes City Council study session of
March 28, 2011 to order. Nick Petrish, Erica Pickett, Brad Adams, Bill Turner, Cynthia Richardson and
Brian Geer were present. Kevin McKeown was absent.
Lease Agreements—Cap Sante Marine and Bill Woodinq
Planning Director Ryan Larsen discussed two lease agreements affecting the 30th Street and V Avenue
area. Regarding Cap Sante Marine's lease, Mr. Larsen said the applicant would like the City to re-
evaluate the leased property. Mr. Larsen said the lease currently calls for such a re-evaluation in 2014.
Regarding Vito Ruzich's lease, Mr. Larsen said Mr. Ruzich had asked to transfer his lease to Bill
Wooding. The City would then negotiate a lease agreement with Mr. Wooding. Mr. Adams asked the
purpose of re-evaluating the Cap Sante lease property. Mr. Larsen recalled that two years ago the City
made a struggling tenant agreement with that tenant. He said that now the tenant has had the property
appraised and thinks changes in property values would affect the lease price. Mr. Larsen stated that if the
property is re-evaluated to have a different fair market value the lease terms would have to be re-
negotiated. Mr. Adams clarified that the tenant is hoping to reduce the lease amount. Mr. Larsen
concurred and added that the tenant is now earning less revenue from the leased travel lift than it had
anticipated. Mayor Maxwell said that the City is not obligated to open up the lease discussions prior to
2014 but that doing so would be prudent and that the applicant would pay the costs of the property
evaluation. Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Turner clarified that once a new value of the property is established
the terms of the current lease require the City to adjust the rental rate. Mr. Larsen agreed and said the
City Attorney would be asked to draft an amendment to the lease agreement which City Council would
then vote to accept or reject. Mrs. Richardson asked if the city can request the same kind of mid-term re-
evaluation if property values increase. She said she didn't feel the requested re-evaluation was
inappropriate but would like to see something that could go both ways. Mr. Turner said he was not
opposed to re-evaluating even knowing that it may reduce the amount of the lease.
Ward 3 City Council Position Candidate Presentations
Mayor Maxwell announced that there were nine applicants to serve out the remainder of the term for the
Ward 3 City Council position vacated by the resignation of Councilmember Kevin McKeown. He said each
candidate would be given five minutes to address the audience. The candidates drew numbers to
determine their order of presentation. The mayor advised that the nine candidates all live in Ward 3, are
registered voters, and meet all the other candidacy requirements. Each candidate had submitted
paperwork to Council describing their interest in serving on the Council, their community involvement, and
their skill set. He said City Council would not be questioning candidates at this meeting and that after the
candidate presentations the mayor and councilmembers would go into executive session to consider the
qualifications of the candidates but would not take any action at this meeting. He added that
councilmembers might wish to call some candidates back to ask them questions before the audience at a
future meeting. Mayor Maxwell praised the interest and involvement of so many members of the
community reflected by this large pool of applicants.
The following candidates then addressed the Council and audience for approximately five minutes each:
Sharon Baggs (via video as she was not able to attend in person)
Eric Johnson
Jack Arrington
Roger Born
John Hudgins
John Archibald
Dennis Trible
Barbara Ballentine
Chris Johnson
Mayor Maxwell again thanked all the candidates for applying and being willing to serve the community.
Anacortes City Council Study Session Minutes March 28, 2011 1
Executive Session—Thirty(30) Minutes
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Mayor Maxwell announced that the Mayor and City Council would convene in
Executive Session to review the qualifications of candidates for appointment to elective office for
approximately one half hour and would reconvene with no further action. He advised that Council would
meet again in Executive Session at the next regular City Council meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. without taking any action the regularly scheduled study session of March 28,
2011 was adjourned.
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