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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 City Council MinutesDecember 15, 1986 - continued 789 Ruth Horn moved and Bud Rock seconded the above reappointments be approved. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Stitt. Motion carried. Mayor Rice thanked Mrs. Margaret Murphy for her work in providing in- formation regarding makup of City Boards and Commissions. Veto of Ordinance No. 2026 Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that, due to the absence of one Council member, the matter of reconsidering the Mayor's salary be tabled until the January 5, 1987 meeting. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Stitt, Separovich. Nayes - Rock.' Motion carried. Regular Meeting and Study Session Mayor Rice stated the next regular meeting of City Council will be held on January 5, 1987 and a study session.will be.held on January 14th to discuss restriping of Commercial Avenue and an update on secondary sewage treatment requirements. Restriping of Commercial.Avenue Mrs. Horn brought to the attention of Council an article written in the Seattle Post Intelligencer newspaper on Tuesday, December 9th regarding the restriping of Commercial'Avenue. She asked Glen Huntley of the Skagit Valley Herald if it was possible for his newspaper to reprint this article. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:10 P.M. to a study session to discuss Park and Cemetery policies and procedures. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary James Rice, Mayor January 5, 1987 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Bill Coleman, Bill Stitt, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn,.Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Coleman December 15, 1986 be approved a Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, seconded that the minutes of if read. Vote: Ayes - Stitt, Rock, Coleman. Motion carried. Old Business - Veto of Ordinance No. 2026 Mr. Separovich discussed the attributes and performance of Mayor Rice and moved that the veto of Ordinance No. 2026 increasing the Mayor's salary be overridden. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Under discussion consideration was given by Council that, although the Mayor was de- serving of an increase, .this expenditure was not included in the 1987 budget process and also the Mayor's wishes regarding this matter should be appreciated. Vote: Ayes - Separovich. Nayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman, Stitt. Motion failed. Chamber of Commerce Contract Mayor Rice explained a resolution was before Council directing execu- tion of a contract with the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce which would authorize the City to pay the Chamber of Commerce $9,056 for the year 1987 to advertise, and publicize and distribute information to attract visitors and encourage tourism in Anacortes. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk -Treasurer to execute a contract by and between the City of Anacortes and the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 916. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman, Stitt, Separovich. Motion carried. 790 January 5, 1987 - continued Amendment to Job Descriptions Mayor Rice stated the job description of the Anacortes Forestland Manager was to be considered by Council along with an addition to all non-union supervisory personnel contractw which would state the supervisor conduct regular evaluations. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Stitt seconded that the job description of the Community Forestland Manager be approved and the verbage "Conducts regular evaluations as called for in City Personnel Procedures of personnel under this position's supervision." be added to all non-union supervisory personnel contracts. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman, Stitt, Separovich, Brown.. Motion carried. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of S Avenue Previously Council considered and approved a request to vacate a portion of S Avenue in Beale'.s Maple Grove Addition. An ordinance was now before Council to formally adopt this vacation. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the ordinance vacating the west 15 feet of S Avenue adjacent to Lot 20, Block 16, and Lot 1, Block 15, Beale's Maple Grove Addition be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2029. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Coleman, Stitt, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Grave Liner Bids Mayor Rice stated bids for the years 1987 through 1990 for cemetery. grave liners have been received from Cascade Concrete of Bellingham and Skagit Vault of Mt. Vernon. It is recommended that the low bid of Cascade Concrete be accepted. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the four-year low bid of Cascade Concrete be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Coleman, Stitt, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Amendment to Cemetery Policies & Procedures After Council study session discussion regarding updating of cemetery policies and procedures an amendment was made relating to funerals. A resolution was now before Council to adopt the amendment. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the resolution adopting amendments to the Policies and Procedures of Grandview Cemetery be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 917. Vote-: Ayes - Coleman, Stitt, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Guidelines for Recreation Department Guidelines relating to administration of the Park and Recreation Department have been considered by Council and, as a result, a procedure manual has been drawn up which is now before. Council for approval. Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Hown seconded that the resolution adopting guidelines for the administration of the Recreation Division of the Anacortes Park Department be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 918. Vote: Ayes - Stitt, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman. Motion carried. Tour of Sewer Treatment Plants Mayor Rice stated a tour of sewer plants in Bremerton and Olympia will be held on January 15, 1986. A school bus will leave Anacortes at 6 a.m. and return late in the evening. Anyone interested is invited on the tour. Sale of Pole Building in Industrial Park Mayor Rice stated Mr. Vito Ruzich has offered the City $3,000 for two pole buildings located at 34th & T Avenue in the Industrial Park and he recommended Council accept the offer. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the $3,000 offer for the two pole buildings be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman, Stitt, Motion carried. January 5, 1987 - continued 79 1 Lindholm/Ruzich Property Purchase Mayor Rice stated previously Mr. Joe Lindholm agreed to purchase some property in the Industrial Park. Since then he has discovered the site plan preparation for this property would be too expensive and felt he could purchase 80' x 258' of Vito Ruzich's property which would more meet his needs. Council permission is requested to execute this land sale. Mr. Stitt moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that permission be granted to Mr. Ruzich to execute the land sale with Mr. Lindholm at the same purchase price as Mr. Ruzich paid the City of Anacortes for the property. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman, Stitt, Separovich. Motion carried. Extension of Variance in Water Line Installation - Liske Dave Ford, Director of Public Works explained in 1982 Mr. Pete Liske requested from Council a variance which would allow him to extend a 1" service line to his home at approximately 28th & B Avenue. Several conditions were attached to approval; one was that the 1" water line would be replaced with a waterline meeting City standards by April of 1987. Mr. Liske has made contact with Mr. Ford requesting extension of this time period until November, 1987 at which time he will be returning from Alaska. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that an extension to November 1987 be granted Mr. Liske for installation of the waterline to City standards. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman, Stitt, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Meeting with Public Agencies Mr. Separovich stated he felt in the coming year various public agencies should hold meetings of general discussion. Study Session On January 12th a study session will be held to discuss Commercial Avenue traffic and secondary sewage treatment. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M. January 19, 1987 Mayor James Rice called.the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. Roll call found present:. Bill Stitt, Ken Brown, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting It was moved by Stitt"and seconded previous meeting be approved as if Rock. Motion carried. by Brown that the minutes of the read. Ayes - Stitt, Brown, Smith, Old Business The issue of modifying the.Commercial Avenue traffic lanes was discussed. Mayor Rice explained that the public hearing was pre- viously held on this subject although few attended. Mayor Rice called for comments from the audience. Forrest Miller indicated he was in favor of changing the traffic lanes back to a four lane configuration and he spoke both on his own behalf and also as a representative of Frontier Ford. His concern on behalf of Frontier Ford was that many people may bypass Commercial Avenue giving the Ford dealership less exposure. Council Rock asked about the possibility of changing the lanes back to a four lane street and then later doing away with parking which would allow installation of a left center turn lane. An individual from the audience indicated he had been in business on Commercial Avenue for 20 years and is in favor of changing the traffic lanes back to a four lane configuration. 792 January 19, 1987 - continued Mayor Rice explained that the written alternative presented by staff was to change the lane configuration back to a four lane configuration with parking on both sides of Commercial and at the end of three years to change to a four lane configuration with a center turn lane and no parking. Another proposal was to add 2 lanes south bound.on Commercial leaving the center turn lane and one lane north bound. The third alternative would be to leave Commercial Avenue as it currently is. Council Smith commented that the recommendation of staff is the safest but would create difficulty for businesses. She recommended that a task force be formed to meet with affected merchants and explore options and a time frame to phase in the changes. Mr. Pemberton commented that he was not recommending any particular action, but was only suggesting possible solutions and there was probably no "perfect" solution. Council Rock stated the Council was prepared to make a decision regarding the change, but was not prepared to set a date for the elimination of parking. Another individual commented from the audience that if no change was made over the current configuration that the parking space on the west side of Commercial at 32nd Street should be eliminated because of trucks needing space to make turns. Councilman Brown indicated he had talked to the Ferry system and they may be looking at a foot passenger traffic ferry to B.C., in which case the terminal should be located downtown. Council Brown further stated that he agrees with Councilman Smith relative to the formation of a task force but may not want to change over until the decision is made. Councilman Stitt suggested that Commercial Avenue be left as is for 3 months to explore other changes with the task force meeting with merchants on Commercial Councilman Smith felt that the changeover should not be postponed. Mayor Rice asked if a consensus existed on the Council to prohibit parking from 30th Street south on the west side of Commercial and to set up meetings with merchants on Commercial to explore options, and make the decision as to a possible changeover in mid-April. Councilmembers agreed to this proposal. New Business Under new business it. was moved by Stitt and seconded by Rock to approve Resolution No. 920 authorizing and directing execution of a Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Skagit County Community Action Agency. Ayes - Brown, Smith, Rock, and Stitt. Motion carried. Mr. Munce requested approval by Council of a Resolution authorizing an interfund loan from the Urban Renewal Fund to the CERB fund in the amount of $75,000. Councilman Rock indicated he was opposed to transfering funds from Urban Renewal fund until the Urban Renewal Fund is paid back. It was further explained that the $75,000 would be repaid to the Urban Renewal Fund once money was obtained from CERB but advancing the funds in this manner saved a significant amount in interest payments. Councilman Brown moved that Resolution No. 919 authorizing and directing execution of a memorandum of agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Skagit County Community Action Agency be approved. Councilman Stitt seconded the motion. Ayes - Smith, Rock, Stitt, Brown. Motion carried. Mr. Munce also requested that the City Council set a public hear- ing to consider allowing by Conditional Use expansion of existing professional office buildings in Residential Medium zones. Council- man Smith moved and Rock seconded a motion to set such a public hearing. Ayes - Rock, Stitt, Brown, Smith. Motion carried. January 19, 1987 - continued 793 Mayor Rice reminded the public that it is illegal in the City of Anacortes to trap animals and set trap lines. A letter from Councilman Stitt was read resigning his position effective January 31, 1987, due to illness. Margaret Murphy suggested that the City should enforce provisions in the code requiring in -lieu payments for off-street parking on new businesses on Commercial Avenue. Mayor Rice announced that no City Council meeting would be held on January 26th and that the next Council meeting would be February 2nd. With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. C./Mon han, Executive Secretary February 2, 1987 James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Pastor Love, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Bill Coleman, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the minutes of January 19, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman. Motion carried. Appointment to Council Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that William Jackson be nominated for Council position No. 2. Vote: Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman, Separovich. Motion carried. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, then administered the Oath of Office. Island Hospital Contract Mayor Rice explained a contract between the City and Island Hospital presently handling their own dispatch of ambulances be deleted. Mr. Brown asked that the third paragraph of the contract relating to the Hospital presently handling their own dispatch of ambulances be deleted. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the Contract Implementing Dispatch Services with the deletion of the third paragraph be approved. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Restoration of Municipal Ballroom Mayor Rice stated the Anacortes.Women's Club anticipates donating $2000 for the restoration of the Municipal Building Ballroom and there are other individuals in the community attempting to raise funds for this purpose, therefore an ordinance is before Council which creates a trust fund to be used for restoration of the ballroom. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the ordinance creating an expendable trust fund to be used for restoration of the City of Anacortes Municipal Building Ballroom be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2030. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Coleman, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Emergency Services for Cypress Island Juddie Murphy addressed Council inquiring if Cypress Island would be provided City of Anacortes emergency services. Mayor Rice stated the contract does not require the City to provide emergency services to Cypress Island. 794 February 2, 1987 - continued Delinquent Utility Accounts Mayor Rice explained currently there are five delinquent accounts totaling $620.80 which have been deemed uncollectible and it is recommended that Council give write-off approval of these accounts, although they will still remain in the hands of a collection agency. Mr. Separovich questioned the Independent Fish account and Mr. Mansfield assured him the collection was pursued vigorously. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that write-off approval be given to the five uncollectible accounts. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Coleman, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Official City Newspaper Mayor Rice stated, by State Law, bidding is required for official City newspaper services. In response to the City's request for bids only one was received, that being from the Anacortes American in the amount of $3.65 per column inch. It was recommended that Council approve a resolution designating the Anacortes American as the official City Newspaper for 1987. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the low bid of the Anacortes American be accepted and the resolution naming the Anacortes American as the official City newspaper be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 921. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Jackson, Brown, Separovich, Horn, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Maricich Bed & Breakfast Mayor Rice declared a public hearing open on a request for Con- ditional Use permit to operate a bed and breakfast establishment at 1318 30th Street. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Rock moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the Conditional Use Permit to operate a Bed & Breakfast establishment at 1319 30th Street be approved. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman. Motion carried. Voucher Approval Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk - Treasurer) as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimburse- ment claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has been made available to the Council committee. These vouchers are as follows: Month November, 1986 November, 1986 Claims Fund Voucher No. 4435 - 4814 Payroll Fund 3884 - 4144 Amount $490,017.24 225,848.19 Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that as of February 2, 1987, the Council approve for payment those vouchers included in the above list. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Coleman, Jackson. Motion carried. New Finance Employee Mr. Rock inquired if a new finance employee had been hired and was the work being caught up. Mr. Khtaian, Finance Director, stated a new employee had been hired and it would be a while before the work could be brought up to date. Specialty Seafood Mayor Rice stated he attended a ground breaking ceremony for Specialty Seafoods this past weekend and they were very generous with a donation to the local food bank. He urged the citizens of Anacortes to also donate in order to supply food to the less fortunate. Study Session Secondary Sewage treatment and water system requirements will be the topics of.discussion on Monday, February 9th study session. February 2, 1987 - continued 795 Washington's Birthday The next regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 17th, due to holiday on February 16th in celebration of Washington's Birthday. Executive Session Mayor Rice stated a one-half hour executive session will be held after the Council meeting this evening to discuss possible future litigation. Sewer Treatment Plant Tour A bus tour Wednesday, February 11th will be taken of the sewer treat- ment plants in Mt. Vernon and Oak Harbor to see how other communities handle odor control. The bus will leave at 7:45 from City Hall. A gentleman from the audience asked if alum was proposed to be used in the proposed secondary sewer treatment process. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated it probably won't due to the expense of alum. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting to executive session at 7:55 P.M. February 17, 1987 - An executive session was held at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing possible sale or lease of'real estate. The executive session adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Rice then called the regular meeting to order. Invocation was offered by Pastor Classen followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Bill Coleman, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith. Absent: Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the minutes of February 2, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Coleman. Motion carried. Request from Rotary Club Mayor Rice stated he received a request from the Anacortes Rotary Club to use 7th Street from the Depot to Commercial Avenue and Commercial Avenue between 6th and 8th Streets for their First Annual Rotary Boat and RV show on April 4th and 5th. They would also like to locate a 30' x 90' tent at the intersection of 7th and Commercial Avenue. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the request of Anacortes Rotary Club be approved. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Coleman, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings Mrs. Juddie Murphy, representing Anacortes Branch of American Assoc. of University Women, gave to Council an updated listing of appointed and elected officials. Mr. Larry Ashby, coordinator for the Tulip Festival, addressed Council giving them a schedule of events in Anacortes during the Tulip Festival. He thanked Alice Perry and Gary Smith for their help in putting on the Festival. Mr. Ashby then presented Council with a signed No. 3 edition Tulip Festival Poster. Mrs. Alice Perry, representing the Taste of Skagit, an event to be held during the Tulip Festival, addressed Council and requested funding assistance for this event. Commercial Avenue Parking Ordinance Mayor Rice explained since the change in Commercial Avenue Channeliza- tion, the subject has been discussed at several study sessions. An ordinance was now before Council restricting parking on the west side of Commercial Avenue between 30th Street and 35th Street. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the ordinance prohibiting parking along the westerly side of Commercial Avenue between 30th Street and 35th Street be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2031. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Coleman, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. 796 February 17, 1987 - continued Mayor Rice stated a study session will be held on March 9th to discuss channelization alternative. Businesses in the area will be invited, by letter, to attend this meeting. Sale and/or Lease Urban Renewal Property Ian Munce, Planning Director, addressed Council stating he wished to discuss two items; one was an amendment to the land purchase agreement between the City and Branko Jurkovich which would add an Option to Purchase additional land in the industrial park; the other was a proposal to lease docking facilities and sell approx- imately an acre of land fronting on T Avenue along with an option to purchase property to the east to a Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Armstrong. He stated the Armstrongs proposed to operate a boat haul -out facility from that portion of dock leased from the City and provide a place for people to lease who want to "do it yourself" work on boats, along with boat storage. Mr. Munce was seeking Council approval to proceed with final negotiations on a contract with the Armstrongs and approves: to amend the contract with Brank Jurkovich. Mr. Coleman moved that the resolution authorizing real estate purchase and lease agreem entsby and between the City of Anacortes and Ernest and Elizabeth Armstrong be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 922, with the stipulation that after final negotiations this matter is returned to Council for consideration. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Coleman, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the resolution amending Resolution No. 908 passed and approved on the lst day of December, 1987, adopting a real estate purchase agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Branko Jurkovich be approved and given RESOLUTION NO. 923. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Jackson, Separovich Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Sanitation Department Container Bids Mayor Rice stated bids were received and opened on February 11, 1986 for a 3 c.y. and 6 c.y. refuse containers. Bids received were from Dewald N.W. of Albany, Oregon, Capitol Industries of Seattle, Washington and Cascade Container of Vancouver, Washington. The low bid was from Dewald N.W. in the amount of $13,534.25 and it was staff's recommendation that this bid be accepted. Mr. Coleman moved and.Mrs. Horn seconded that the low bid of Dewald N.W. in the amount of $13,534.25 be accepted. Vote: - Ayes, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Coleman. Motion carried. Conditional Use Permit for Private Road - Haddon Lane & 0 Avenue Vicinity Mayor Rice declared a public hearing open on a request for use of a private road to access four lots in the vicinity of O Avenue and Haddon Road. He explained the Planning Commission held a hear- ing on this request and recommended approval subject to 9 conditions recommended by the Public Works Director. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the conditional use permit be granted for the use of a private road subject to the 9 conditions recommended by the Director of Public Works. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Coleman, Jackson. Motion carried. Change in Permit Fees Ian Munce stated that a recommendation is being made to alter permit fees as follows: 1) reduce the SEPA checklist fee from $200 to $100 and 2) add a category of Shoreline Permit Modification for a fee of $100. Mr. Munce stated there has been a lot of staff time spend on modifications to shoreline permits and he felt this fee could cover this time. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the amendments to the fee schedule as recommended be approved. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Coleman, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Request for Road Improvement Latecomer's Agreement February 17, 1987 - continued 79 7 Jim Pemberton, Assistant Director of Public Works, addressed Council stating he had received a letter from Entranco Engineers on behalf of Mr. Bill Suryan, who owns property near Western Washington University Marine Lab off of Shannon Point Road, requesting approval of a late- comer's agreement for off-site street improvements. Wendell Johnson of'Entranco Engineers asked Council to consider approval of a late- comer's agreement for the improvement of Shannon Point Avenue so that when the road is improved Mr. Suryan would receive proportional share reimbursement from those people who benefited from the improvements. Mr. Jack Mace, who owns Block 12 in the area, sated he did not feel a latecomer's agreement should apply to properties such as his which he felt would not benefit financially from the proposed improvement. He added he would be interested in the possibility of opening up 5th Street which he felt would benefit all the people facing it. Mr. Mace wanted to go on record that he would oppose this with every means possible. Mr. William Conklin, representing Wilco Hawaii who owns Lots 13 through 16 on the east side of Shannon Point Road, said he wrote a letter to the Director of Public Works stating his concerns regarding the traffic impact he felt Mr. Suryan's development will have on Shannon Point Road. He also felt it would be more beneficial to improve 5th Street for future development and asked that a better study be made on this, especially in the area of drainage. (While Mr. Munce made a transparency of the subject area, the next item on the agenda was discussed.) Disposal of Surplus Property Jim Pemberton explained to Council that the maintenance facility has on inventory a number of used 4", 8" and 12" pressure reducing valves for which they have no use and he was asking Council approval to de- clare these valves surplus and either sell them or trade them for in- kind services by GC Systems, Inc. a Claval representative, who will be doing some work for the Water Department. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the valves be declared surplus and staff be authorized to dispose of them. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Coleman, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Latecomer's Agreement Continued Mr. Munce displayed a transparency of Shannon Point Road and discussion took place regarding the benefits to be derived from improvements on one street versus another. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, pointed out that an ordinance should be considered that would provide for latecomer's agreement for road improvements and not just specifically for this project. He felt any decisions regarding this specific project would be part of the platting process and what should be addressed here is an ordinance which would empower the City to enact a latecomer's agreement for situations such as this. Mr. Johnson asked if the City Council could pass an ordinance which would be site specific. After further discussion, Mayor Rice asked Mr. Mansfield to prepare a site specific ordinance to be considered at the March 2nd Council meeting. Mr. Mansfield will research the matter and prepare an appropriate ordinance for Council review. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. C.'fMona an, Executive Secretary �/ James Rice, Mayor March 2, 1987 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Pastor Bitz, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Bill Coleman. March 2, 1987 - continued 798 Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the minutes of February 16, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson. Motion carried. Letter of Resignation - Coleman Mayor Rice read a letter dated February 26, 1987 from Bill Coleman which stated for personal reasons he was resigning from City Council as of March 1, 1987. Mr. Separovich asked that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Coleman for his years of service to the City. Citizen Hearings Mr. Vito Ruzich addressed Council stating his involvement over the years in the development of the Urban Renewal area and his interest in participating in the proposed launching area. Mayor Rice stated a permit had been obtained to build a dock and if Mr. Ruzich wishes to, and it meets his financial capabilities, he would be able to use it. Bill Lowman and Mr. Martinis, representing Island Boxing Club, ex- plained to Council the history of Island Boxing Club and the ca m=ity interest in the club. They asked that the City continue to lease the area across from City Hall to the Club for their use. Mayor Rice stated this matter would be on the March 16th agenda for considera- tion. Old Business Latecomer Agreement - Suryan Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, stated that although a latecomer's agreement is a very useful tool for the City, in the particular case of Mr. Suryan's request to execute such an agreement for street improvements, it did not apply. New Business Bayside Condominium Conditional Use Permit - Public Hearing Ian Munce, Planning Director, stated in order for the applicant to proceed with Phase II of Bayside Condominiums it was necessary to have new authorization from City Council for a conditional use permit which would allow condominiums to be constructed in a Commercial Marine Zone. A public hearing was held before the Planning Commis- sion and approval was recommended without conditions. The conditions imposed on a permit received five years ago had been met. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. Horn moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the conditional use permit for Bayside Condominiums, Phase II, in a Commercial Marine Zone be approved. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Jackson. Nayes - Rock. Mr. Rock stated he felt that the spit would have been best left. in its natural state. Skyline Reservoir Bid Schedule A Approval Mayor Rice stated Bid Schedule A of the Skyline Reservoir project was now complete and request was being made that Council accept the project as complete. Mr. Ford added that in addition to accepting the project as complete staff would like authorization to release retainage monies after the 30 day lien period is over providing there are no valid claims or liens against that retainage. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the Skyline Reservoir project be accepted and City staff be permitted to release retainage monies. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Burtness Short Plat A request was made to Council by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Burtness to waive the sidewalk requirements in the Burtness short plat and staff recommended that this request be denied. Mrs. Smith stated her regrets for having granted a sidewalk waiver to Mr. Henke in his short plat and that she would like to see. sidewalks continually constructed in developing areas. Mr. Separovich stated if felt if a waiver was given to Mr. Henke one should also be given to Mr. and Mrs. Burtness. Mr•s. Horn suggested sidewalks be constructed on one side of the street. March 2, 1987 - continued 799, Mrs. Smith moved that the waiver be denied. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Separovich moved the request for a waiver of sidewalk requirements in the Burtness short plat be approved. Mr. Jackson seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Rock. Nayes - Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Bid on Computer Plotter Mayor Rice stated the Engineering Department called for bids on a pen plotting system. Bids were received and opened on February 17th. The low bid received was that from Bradley Computer designs of Bellingham, Washington in the amount of $6,870.00 and it was staff's recommendation that this bid be accepted. Mr. Rock stated that he would disqualify himself from voting on this matter as he has had business dealings with one of the bidders, Concurrent Business Systems of Anacortes. Jim Pemberton, Assistant Director of Public Works, explained the pen plotting system was a budgeted item and would be an important addition to the Engineering Department in speeding up small system designs, updating asbuilts, etc. Mrs. Horn inquired if the low bid had to be accepted, and City Attorney, Steve Mansfield, stated it did. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the low bid of Bradley Computer Designs in the amount of $6,870, excluding tax be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Nayes - Horn. Abstained - Rock. Gary Baker of Concurrent Business Systems, addressed Council stating he was in favor of the bidding process and did have objections to purchase of equipment through state contract. He discussed previous contacts he had with the Engineering Department regarding the purchase of computer systems. Discussion took place regarding the writing of specs for such equipment, having local expertise available and pur- chasing locally. Mayor Rice assured when a product can be purchased locally it will be done. Mr. Brad Clure of Bradley Computers also spoke in favor of the bidding process. Mr. Rock stated he would like to see the City give local businesses a chance. Dakota Creek Development Loan Mayor Rice stated two resolutions were before Council for consideration; one was to sponsor.a Dakota Creek Loan from the State of Washington and the other was to adopt a Housing and Community Development Plan which would formalize planning objectives and activities. Mr. Rock moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the resolution authorizing submission of an application to the State of Washington for a develop- ment loan fund project (DLF) for the Dakota Creek Industries Develop- ment Loan Fund Project be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO: 924. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith.. Motion carried. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the resolution acbpting the.Housing and Community Development Plan for the City of Anacortes be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 925. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Permit Fees - Ordinance Mayor Rice stated previously Council approved amending the ordinance establishing permit fees to reflect lowering the shoreline permit fee and adding a fee to modify shoreline permits. The ordinance adopting these changes was now before Council for consideration. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1738 passed and approved on April 3, 1978, repealing Ordinance No. 1892, revising Ordinance No. 1960 and revising the fee schedule for the City of Anacortes for applications for certain administrative actions be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2032. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson. Motion carried. Youth Art Month Mayor Rice stated March 6th to April 2nd is Youth Art Month and the Anacortes Art Gallery will have the art on display during this time. 800 March 2, 1987 - continued Predesign for Secondary Sewage Treatment - Study Session Mayor Rice stated at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, March 30th predesign of the Secondary Sewer Treatment Plant will be discussed. Commercial Avenue Parking - Study Session Mayor Rice stated Monday, March 9th at 7:30 P.M. merchants on Commercial Avenue from 12th Street South who do not have off-street parking are invited to attend a study session regarding future plans for no parking on Commercial Avenue. Executive Session Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. to a 20-30 minute executive session. C. onahan, Executive.SecretaryJames Rice, Mayor March 9, 1987 - Special Meeting Mayor Rice called a Special Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Roll call found present: Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith. Absent: Bud Rock. Group Retrospective Rating Plan Mayor Rice outlined the advantages and benefits the City has derived from membership in the Washington Cities Insurance Authority. He pointed out the additional benefits to be gained by membership in the State-sponsored Group Retrospective Rating Plan. Briefly, this Plan allows the City to become a participant with other WCIA member cities having favorable loss histories for the purpose of calculating potential premium refunds for the Group's good los experience. Mr. Khtaian, Finance Director, pointed out that analysis shows that in the 1982-1984 period, if the City had been a member, premium refunds would have realized net between $7,000 to $8,000 per year. . Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the resolution authoriz= ing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an a -plication for group membership and a contract provided for a Group Retro- spective Rating Plan be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 926. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Jackson. Motion carried. The Mayor then adjourned the special meeting to a study session at 7:45 P.M. March 16, 1987 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Pastor Bitz offered the invocation followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the minutes of March 2 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson. Motion carried. Proclamation Mayor Rice read a proclamation declaring the week of April 5th to 11th to be National Safety Week. Amendment to Travel Policy - Resolution Mayor Rice stated a resolution was before Council amending the travel policy which would allow departmental travel meal reimburse- ment either by per diem rate system or actual meal cost/receipt system. March 16, 1987 - continued 801 Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution amending Resolution No. 816 dated December 17, 1984, adopting departmental travel meal reimbursement option be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 927. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Recycling Newspapers Mayor Rice stated there is a new drop-off box for newspapers across the street from City Hall. He thanked Norris Estvbld, Savage Roofing, Jerry McCormack, and Jim Shelby for their donations along with labor from the City for the construction of this facility. There are plans in the future for another facility in the same area which will hold aluminum cans. Citizen Hearings Frannie Barcott addressed Council commenting on his disapointment in the waiver for construction of sidewalks granted by Council at the last meeting as he felt there were many areas in Anacortes where side- walks were needed. He urged Council to look into the situation in the near future. Dan Folkers,.Quantum Construction, addressed Council stating his appreciation of the efforts of the City in providing the proposed docking facility in the Industrial Park. Rezone from RH to Commercial - 1015 16th Street - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared a public hearing open on a request for rezone from Residential High Density to Commercial at 1015 26th Street in order to construct a small garage building. He stated there were no objections from the abutting property owners and no negative comments from the Planning Commission. Ian Munce, Planning Director, displayed a transparency of the subject area stating this request is in line with the comprehensive plan and would -tie in with the existing Commercial Zone. In the past a rezone had been denied and a conditional use permit granted. Since then the applicant has come up with a design that is acceptable. Charlie Funk, addressed Council stating he had talked personally to the neighbors and there were no objections. Mrs. Margaret Murphy, 1020 E Avenue, stated she was speaking as a member of the steering committee for the Comprehensive Plan and as a concerned citizen. She stated one of the concerns of the Committee was that in cases like this Commercial Zones would creep into residen- tial areas; also she had expressed at the Planning Commission hearing a concern that this street is an emergency entrance to the Hospital and Convalescent Center had not been notified of the rezone. Mr. Munce stated they had since been notified and there were no objections. There were no further comments and Mayor Rice declared the public hear- ing closed. . Mrs. Horn stated she felt the proposal was very well thought out and Mrs. Smith commented she felt there really wasn't going to be much additional traffic generated. Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the proposed rezone from Residential High Density to Commercial at 1015 26th Street be approved. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Sale & Lease Agreement - Armstrongs Ian Munce asked Council to approve the broad language ofan agreement between the City of Anacortes and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Armstrong for their purchase and lease of property in the industrial park. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the general form of the lease and purchase agreement as of this date be approved. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. SL Resources Sub -Lease Ian Munce explained the agreement before Council formalizes the work- ing arrangement the City has had with SL Resource since 1985. SL Resources had paid approximately 85% of the City's tideland lease with the Department of Natural Resources which runs through the year 2001. The sub -lease passes on Department of Natural Resources re- quirements on to SL Resources which is advantageous from the City's point of view. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution authorizing 802 March 16, 1987 - continued and directing execution of that certain real estate lease agree- ment by and between the City of Anacortes and SL Resources be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 928. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Authorization to Purchase Property - Clearidge Addition Mayor Rice stated the City owns tennis and basketball courts in the Clearidge Addition and recent developments indicate it would be in the City's best interest to purchase approximately 2.4 acres. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works explained that currently 2 1/2 acres of the southern section of Clearidge is for sale for $12,000 and purchase of the property would protect the present recreational area from residential development, would allow the City to utilize the land for storm retention for its own use and for possible Port use, and also give the City some additional land to possibly trade with the owners of the 11.3 acres to the north so that we could either increase the present recreational area or provide additional buffer. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the purchase of the 2 1/2 acres Clearidge Addition in the amount of $12,000 be approved. Vote:, Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Boxing Club Lease Mayor Rice stated for many years the City has planned to locate the Park and Recreation Department across the street where the Boxing Club is located. The lease between the City and the Boxing Club has expired and in order to allow them to find a place to relocate it is suggested that a lease be drawn up with a termination date of February, 1988. Mrs. Horn asked that a study session be held to discuss the buildings across from City Hall. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that a lease between the City and the Anacortes Boxing Club be executed with a termination date of February, 1988. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson. Motion carried. Taste of Skagit Mayor Rice stated the sponsors of Taste of Skagit have asked Council approval for use, on April 3rd and 4th, the property located between 13th & 14th streets east of O Avenue for a carnival. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that permission be granted to use the property for a carnival on April 3rd and 4th. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Secondary Sewer Treatment Consent Decree Mayor Rice stated last Wednesday he, Dave Ford and Steve Mansfield met with the Department of Ecology in Seattle; A proposed consent decree was discussed with them and people from the City of Port Angeles, Bellingham and Lynnwood, all who have not yet complied with the requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. A tentative date of October 1992 has been agreed to with the City of Anacortes for a completion date of secondary sewer treatment facilities. Mayor Rice stated a meeting will be held on March 30th at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers with the Economic & Engineering Services to discuss predesign of the proposed secondary sewer treatment facilities and what the estimated monthly sewer rates will be. Executive Session Mayor Rice stated there would be a 30 minute executive session and then adjourned the meeting at 8:15 to the executive session. C. ona an; Executive Secretary James Rice, Mayor April 6, 1987 8.0 3 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Pastor Drew followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Ray Separovich, Ruth Horn, Ken Brown, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Bill Jackson Appointment to Council Ruth Horn moved and Mr. Brown seconded that Dean Maxwell be appointed to Council to fill the position vacated by Bill Coleman. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Brown, Smith, Rock, Separovich. Motion carried. George Khtaian, City Clerk, then administered the Oath of Office. Mayor Pro -Tem Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that Ruth Horn be appointed Mayor Pro -tem, a position formerly held by Bill Coleman. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Smith, Rock, Separovich, Maxwell. Motion carried. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the minutes of March 16, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Proclamation - National Police Week Mayor Rice read a proclamation declaring the week of May 10th to be National Police Week and the day of May 15th to be dedicated as Police Memorial Day. Citizen Hearings Request to Install 1" Water Service - Liske Mr. Peter Liske, 2718 B Avenue, Anacortes, addressed Council requesting that he be allowed to install a 1" water service to a residence he is planning to build. Council approved the installation of a 1" service to the residence he currently has and granted an extension on allowing that service until November of this year. Mr. Liske stated he would be willing to participate in any future L.I.D. but did not wish to install a 6" line at this time. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, outlined six conditions that were attached to the original agreement with Mr. Liske and stated he did not have any great objection to installation of another 1" service but would recommend that another agreement be worked out with the same conditions attached. Mayor Rice stated he had no objections as long as Mr. Liske would agree to participate in any future L.I.D. Mr. Liske stated he had no objection to this and, if he sold the residence, he would ask the new owner to agree to the participation of an L.I.D. Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that Mr. Liske's request to install a 1" water service to the residence he plans to construct adjacent to 2718 B Avenue be approved with the same conditions attached as that of the agreement involving his current 1" service. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. 1015 26th Street Rezone - Ordinance Mayor Rice stated at a previous meeting Council approved the rezoning of property at 1015 26th Street from Residentail High Density to Commercial. He read the ordinance by title enacting this rezone. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the ordinance amending the zoning code to change the zoning classification of a certain described area within the City of Anacortes from Residential High Density to Commercial be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2033. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Separovich, Brown. Abstained: Maxwell. Motion carried. Urban Renewal Armstrong Lease - Resolution Ian Munce, Planning Director, stated the lease agreement between the City and Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong has been finalized with an agreement of $5,500 per month lease payments. He stated this money will be applied toward repaying CERB loan; however, the City is obligated to install water, sewer and street facilities. 804 April 6, 1987 - continued Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the resolution authorizing and directing execution of that certain real estate purchase agree- ment and that certain lease agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Ernest and Elizabeth Armstrong be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 929. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Separovich. Abstained: Maxwell. Motion carried. Washington State Historic Preservation Program Gregg Griffith, Barbara Gooding, Tammy Garol and Pat Malone of the Washington State Historic Preservation Office gave a presentation on surveys being done on historic properties in. Central Business. Districts. Anacortes has been selected as an eligible City for funding to con- duct a comprehensive survey of properties in its Central Business District. Public meetings would be scheduled at the beginning and end of the survey to keep citizens informed on the survey. Tax credits will be allowed for any historical site classifications. Mr. Bill Mitchell offered Old Anacortes Calendars and maps to assist in the proposed survey. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the City approve par- ticipation in the survey, by the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, of historical sites in the Central Business District. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Texaco Water Contract - Resolution George Khtaian, Finance Director, stated a contract for setting water rates for Texaco Refinery is negotiated yearly and the rates agreed to for 1987 were before Council for approval. The new fixed operating rate is $19,940 representing a 9% increase over last year's monthly charge and a new variable operating rate of 9% was set showing an in- crease from $75.73 per MG to $82.66 per MG. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to water contract, by and be- tween the City of Anacortes and Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 930. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Secondary Sewer Treatment Plant Consent Decree Mayor Rice explained the City has agreed to construction by 1992 of a secondary sewer treatment plant and to certain time limits with regard to start of construction and compliance with discharge pernri.ts.. A resolution was before Council which would authorize execution of a Consent Decree agreeing to comply with stipulations as set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency with regard to construction of secondary sewer treatment facilities. Dave Ford stated his under- standing was the decree was in lieu of EPA and DOE taking the City of Anacortes into court immediately. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution author- izing settlement of threatened litigation between the United States of America and the State of Washington as Plaintiffs against the City of Anacortes by authorizing the Mayor and City Attorney to executea Consent Decree to be entered in the United States District Court be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 931. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock. Nayes - Separovich. Motion carried. Funding for Secondary Sewer Treatment Mayor Rice stated on April 10th, George Khtaian and Steve Mansfield will be meeting with financial and bond consultants in Seattle to discuss funding for secondary sewer treatment plant facilities. He added sewer rates are proposed to be raised over the next three years and a monthly billing process will begin at the same time as the first increase in sewer rates. April 6, 1987 - continued 805 Water Connect.and Disconnect Fees Mayor Rice reviewed with Council the proposed fees for connecting and disconnecting water to residential customers; these fees were as follows: 1) $5.00 fee for disconnect and connect when requested and could be handled during regular working hours. (No fee for emergency calls during regular or after hours) 2) $10 fee for reconnection where water was disconnected due to lack of payment; 3) $40 fee for reconnection of any disconnect when reconnection is made by private parties; 4) $40 fee for after hours or holiday reconnection. Mrs. Horn moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the proposed fees be approved with the exception of No. 2 which should be increased to $20 to reconnect after lack of payment disconnection. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Maxwell, Separovich. Nayes - Brown, Rock. Motion carried. Mr. Maxwell stated he felt customers should be notified of the fees as soon as possible. Celebration of Anacortes' 96th Birthday Mayor Rice stated the Anacortes Business Community has requested that Commercial Avenue be closed off from 20th Street to 4th Street on May 16th in celebration of Heritage Days Parade. Also they are request- ing that 6th Street from Commercial Avenue to City Hall be closed off on May 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the request for street closures on May 16th and May 23rd be approved. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion.carried. Veterans of Foreign Wars Celebration Mayor Rice stated a request from the Veterans of Foreign Wars had been received to close off Commercial Avenue from 20th Street to 4th Street at 6:00 P.M on May lst for their parade. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the requested be approved. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Anacortes Plywood Mill Mayor Rice discussed the increase in sales by Anacortes Plywood over the past three years. Commercial Avenue Mrs. Horn asked Dave Ford to look at Commercial Avenue striping at 34th Street. She suggested there might be a need for a line showing a curve in this area. Mayor Rice stated this subject will be discussed at the study session on April 13th. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. C. Mbnahan, Executive Secretary April 20, 1987 James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Ken Brown. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Jackson moved and Mrs. Horn seconded the minutes of April 6, 1987 by approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Water Connection and Disconnection Fees - Ordinance Mayor Rice explained Council previously discussed and agreed to the fees proposed in the ordinance before them. He stated the City will take into consideration anyone who expresses a hardship situation. 806 April 20, 1987 - continued Mr. Horn moved and Mrs. Smith seconded the ordinance providing for disconnection and reconnection to the City water supply and providing rates therefor, and repealing Section 16 of Ordinance No. 1090 be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2034. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Commercial Avenue Channelization Mayor Rice stated City staff and some Council members met with representatives from the Department of Transportation this date and a study session will be held on April 27th so the information offered by the Department of Transportation can be shared with all the (buncil members. Chamber of Commerce Request Mayor Rice stated the presentation by the Chamber of Commerce Manager has been postponed. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which would allow, under a conditional use permit, expansion or renovation of doctors or dentists offices in an RM zone. Mrs. Juddie Murphy addressed Council stating her concern over the possibility of a rash of requests for expansion.of home occupations in an RM District. There were no other comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the amendment to the zoning ordinance which would allow, under a conditional use permit, expansion of a neighborhood medical or dental office in existence and in operation as of December 31, 1986, be approved. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Application for Community Development Block Grant - Resolution Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on discussion of application for Community Development Block Grant funds and Mr. Bob Ruby, addressed Council explaining the process and benefits to the community in applying for the Grant which, if awarded, would add $500,000 to the $800,000 currently in the countywide Revolving Loan Fund. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the resolution authorization application for Community Development Block Grant funds be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 932. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Horn. Motion carried. Mutual Police Aid Agreement - Resolution Mayor Rice stated the resolution before Council would authorize execution of agreements providing mutual police aid between the City's of LaConner, Burlington, Mt. Vernon, Sedro Woolley, Concrete and Skagit County. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, stated this would allow for both emergency aid and assistance in investigations. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the resolution authorizing and directing execution of mutual aid agreements between the City of Anacortes and the Town of La Conner, Town of Concrete, City of Sedro Woolley, City of Mt. Vernon, City of Burlington and Skagit County be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 933. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, orn, Smith. Motion carried. Amendment to McKenzie Urban Renewal Property Agreement - Resolution Ian Munce, City Planner, stated the only change the proposed amend- ment to the property agreement between the City and Mr. McKenzie, owner of Sarah Lingwood's Kitchens, was in the location of the property. April 20, 1987 - continued 807 Mr. Rock moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the resolution amending Resolution No. 912, passed and approved on the lst day of December 1986, adopting a real estate purchase agreement by and between the City of Anacortes & Sarah Lingwood's Kitchen be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 934. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Horn, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Oak Harbor Water Contract - Resolution Mayor Rice stated the 1987 water contract.with the City of Oak Harbor reflected a 11% increase over the 1986 monthly charge and the new variable operating rate increased 9% from $75.73 per million gallons to $82.66 pmg. Mr. Rock moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to the water contract by and between the City of Anacortes and the City of Oak Harbor be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 935. Vote: - Separovich, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Irrigation Water Rates - Ordinance Mayor Rice stated in an attempt to keep public lawns green and more attractive for the citizens of Anacortes, a proposed ordinance was before Council which would provide a water rate of one-half the regular rate for underground watering systems installed by public entities. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the ordinance establishing an irrigation water rate for public, agencies utilizing automated underground sprinkler systems be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2035. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Economic Development Corporation Appointments Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that a resolution appoint- ing: Jim Rice, Chairman, Ruth Horn, Vice -Chairman, Ken Brown, Bill Jackson, Dean Maxwell, Bud Rock, Ray Separovich, and Helen Smith as members of the Board of Directors of the City of Anacortes Economic Development Corporation be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 936. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Horn. Motion carried. Puget Power Tower on Mt. Erie Mayor Rice stated recently there has been a lot of controversy regard- ing Puget Power's tower on Mt. Erie and he wanted people to be informed that Puget Power is not the only one to use the tower - it is shared by a number of public agencies including the City of Anacortes, Island Hospital and the U.S. Coast Guard. Study Session A study session will be held on April 27th to discuss Commercial Avenue. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:05 P.M. C. Mbnahcfn, Executive Secretary I' May 4, 1987 e5::I;` � Ate_ James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Pastor Love followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Dean Maxwell. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the minutes of April 20, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson. Motioncarried. 0 May 4, 1987 - continued Citizen Hearings Mr. Bill Mitchell addressed Council asking for their assistance in the preservation of a historic building located on 3rd Street. Mayor Rice stated there was no tax money available at this time for restoration of this building. Old Business - Amendment to Zoning Code - Ordinance Mayor Rice stated previously Council approved an amendment to the zoning code which would allow renovation, in an RM zone, of doctor and dentist offices constructed prior to December of 1986. An ordinance was now before Council adopting this amendment. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the ordinance amending Section .04.9 (d) of Ordinance No. 1917, providing for expansion or renovation of existing professional office buildings located in Residential Medium density zones be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2036. Vote; Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Commercial Avenue Channelization Mayor Rice gave background information on Commercial Avenue Channelization and explained the Department of Transportation would like to further study the situation before making a final decision on how to proceed with the traffic control and channelization on Commercial Avenue. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that approval be given to the Washington State Department of Transportation to study, for one year, the traffic on Commercial Avenue before making a final decision. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Smith, Jackson, Separovich. Nayes- Horn, Rock. Motion carried. Public Works Week Proclamation Mayor Rice read a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 17th to be National Public Works Week. He expressed appreciation for the work done by the City of Anacortes Public Works Department and, in particular, Dave Ford; the Director of Public Works. Mr. Ford presented the Mayor with an American Public Works Assocation, Washington State Chapter, pin and thanked him for all his cooperation with the Department. Tourism Proclamation Mayor Rice read a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 18th to be Washington State Tourism Week. He urged the citizens to support tourism and also to take the time to visit the Chinese photography display at the museum. Shell Oil Water Contract George Khtaian, Finance Director, explained a contract has been negotiated with Shell Oil Company which reflects a 16.5% increase over 1986 monthly charge and a new variable operating rate from $75.73 per million gallons to $82.66 per million gallons. It is staff's recommendation that authorization be given to enter into a Contract with Shell Oil Company amending water rates. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Rock seconded that a resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to water contract, by and between the City of Anacortes and Shell Oil Company be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 937. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Vacation of Portion of Hartford Street Mayor Rice stated he wished to table the resolution setting a public hearing date for the vacation of a portion of Hartford Street until such time as the Comprehensive Park Plan is completed. The proposed vacation request is a street end and may be considered for park purposes. Bid Award West Second Street Jim Pemberton, Assistant Director of Public Works, addressed Council explaining that after passage in 1983 of an L.I.D. for West 2nd Street, which included street paving, curb & gutters, sidewalks, water and sewer extension and street lighting, a law suit was filed, which was finally determined in the City's favor. Engineering was completed and the project went out for bid. Bids were opened on May 4, 1987 - continued m April 15, 1987 and a low bid in the amount of $183,257.95 was received from Waterworks Incorporated of Bellingham. Engineer's estimate was $218,982.25 and it is staff's recommendation that the low bid of Water- works Incorporated be accepted. Mrs. Horn moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the bid from Waterworks Incorporated in the amount of $183,257.95 be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. 30th Street Extension Bid Ian Munce, Planning Director, stated bids had been received and opened on April 24th, 1987 for construction in the Industrial Park of a gravel road from the railroad tracks to the waterfront and a gravel area next to the waterfront at the end of the road. The low bid was received from Comm-Exco Construction of Burlington in the amount of $18,215.50 for the waterfront gravel area and $47,076.00 for road construction. It is staff's recommendation that this bid be approved. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the low bid of Comm- Exco Construction in the total amount of $65,291.50 be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Ferry System Parking Mayor Rice stated the Washington State Ferries have asked the City to operate a shuttle bus service similar to that of last year. Property is available between 13th and 14th Street and 0 Avenue and behind the police station for parking. City staff is requesting approval to proceed with the project to provide this service. Mr. Rock moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that authorization be granted for City staff to proceed with formulating a bid proposal and lease agreements for summer shuttle bus service for Washington State Ferries. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Mutual Police Aid - San Juan County Mayor Rice explained the agreement before Council was similar to those executed with other cities in Skagit County which will allow for mutual emergency and investigative assistance. Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that a resolution authorizing and directing execution of a mutual aid agreement between the City of Anacortes and San Juan County be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 938. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson. Motion carried. Chlorine Analyzer 'and Recorder Bids Mike Foster, Operations Superintendent, stated chlorine analyzing and recording equipment is required by the Department of Sockal and Health Services. The present equipment at the Water Treatment Plant is out- dated and a call for bids was made to replace the equipment. Bids were opened on April 23, 1987 and a low bid from ADS Equipment of Seattle in the amount of $5,807.00, including tax and freight, was received. The equipment meets DSHS requirements and it is staff's recommendation that the low bid from ADS Equipment be accepted. Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the low bid from ADS Equipment in the amount of $5,807.00 be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Emergency Ambulance 'S'ervi'ce Mayor Rice stated several meetings had been held between.the Hospital and City staff regarding ambulance service and a resolution was now before council which will authorize the Mayor to enter into negotiations on a contract with the hospital to supply those services. Before executing the contract it will be brought to Council for approval. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to negotiate a contract between the City of Anacortes and Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 to provide emergency ambulance service be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 937. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. May 4, 1987 - continued 810 Waiver from Street Improvements - 13th & D Avenue Mayor Rice stated he had received a request from Mr. and Mrs.Penwell to waive street improvements in the area of 13th Street and D Avenue where they plan to construct a home. This item will be placed on the May 18th agenda and he asked that Council review this in the meantime. Fireworks 4th of July Mayor Rice stated Frontier Industries and Frontier Appliance have donated $5,000 toward the purchase of fireworks for a July 4th celebration. He expressed his appreciation for this generous donation and stated the City would pay for the $500 insurance fee to cover the. show. Study Session May 11th A representative from the Puget Sound Water Quality Authroity will be making a presentation at the study session along with Dave Landes bonding consultant, of Boettcher & Co. and Robert Wubbena, from Economic & Engineering Services. They will all cover the subject of secondary sewer treatment. There being no further business to consider, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting.at 8:15 P.M. to a 30 minute executive session covering labor negotiations. Executive Secreatary May 18, 1987 "�ea_00� Al� 6_41ames Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Pastor Ferguson followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Ray Separovich. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the minutes of May 4, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings Mr. Bill Mitchell addressed Council and read a letter regarding the importance of not demolishing historical buildings in Anacortes. New Business Request for Waiver of'Street Improvements 13th Street & D Avenue Mayor Rice stated a request had been received from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Penwell requesting the City waive the street improvement re- quirements in an area on 13th Street west of D Avenue where they plan to build._ Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, recommended to Council that if a waiver is granted then a 36' gravel street centered on the centerline of 13th Street should be constructed with a minimum of 6" pit run gravel and 2" crushed gravel levelling course from the edge of D Avenue west to the building site, storm drainage ditches constructed on both sides of street running east and west and a minimum of 12" diameter by 20' culverts installed. Mr. Ford stated his recommendation is based on past correspondence regarding the property and determinations made in similar requests. Mrs. Smith movedthe waiver be granted with conditions recommended by the Director of Public Works and that the property owners participate in an L.I.D. if one is formed. Mr. Rock seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. May 18, 1987 - continued Skagit Self Help Housing Presentation Mr. Burris of Self -Help Housing addressed Council stating he was the Executive Director of Skagit Self Help Housing. He outlined the benefits of self help housing, how many homes have been built in the area, what their plans are for the future, the cost of building the homes and what type of financing is available. Street Fairs Mayor Rice stated discussions had taken place about the location of street fairs in the City and some concern over dangerous areas had been expressed by the Traffic Safety Committee especially at the intersection of 7th Street & Q Avenue. Suggestions had been made that future fairs be held east of Commercial Avenue and Commercial Avenue be left open. Cecil Little, Fire Chief discussed the problem that existed if there were a need to get emergency vehicles from 8th to 4th Streets during the fairs and recommended Council look at R Avenue from Market Street to 4th Street. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, asked that Council also look at the liability exposure during these times. Mr. Maxwell stated he felt the Arts & Crafts Festival does carry com- prehensive liability insurance and this festival brings the greatest number of people to Anacortes. In talking with the business community all but one stated they did their greatest business during this time and if the location were moved to R Avenue it would affect the downtown business area. Mr. Rock stated a lot of people who come to Anacortes during the Arts & Crafts festival return at other times and he liked the present location. Mr. Brown stated he felt it was a calculated risk the City would have to assume and didn't see any reason to.move the location. Industrial Park Property Ian Munce, Planning Director, addressed Council stating he met with some people who are interested in providing a small boat.repair facility in Tract 4 of the Industrial Park but due to the time involved in the engineering work, the real estate firm representing the potential purchasers has proposed that no action on the sale of the property be taken until June of 1988 in order to allow them to develop a package proposal. The engineering work performed and permits obtained would be available to the City if they did not proceed with their proposal. They were asking for a letter which would allow them to proceed with their proposal. Mayor Rice stated this would not preclude anyone else doing the same thing. A decision was made to place this item on the June 1, 1987 Council agenda for consideration. Appointment - Historical Review Committee and Board of Adjustment Mayor Rice stated the following people were appointed to the Historical Review Committee: Joe Baier, Marc Estvold, Tim Boles, Ruth Horn, and Stan Mondhan. Mr. Morrie Ruddell will serve on the Board of Adjustment replacing Dean Maxwell. New City Logo Mayor Rice stated a new City logo has been proposed by Bill Mitchell for Council consideration. Mr. Rock asked that more time be given to study the drawings. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the City logo not be changed. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Maxwell, Jackson, Brown. Nayes - Rock. Motion carried. Park & Cemetery Maintenance Mayor Rice stated there were some concerns regarding cemetery main- tenance for Memorial Day services and assured that the cemetery would be taken care of. He also commended the Park Department for the maintenance done on a great amount of land. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. to a 30 minute executive session. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary James Rice, Mayor 812 June 1, 1987 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Pastor Love followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the minutes of May 18, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings Gail Weiss, Director of the Anacortes Arts & Crafts Festival, read a letter which she wrote to Council requesting $500 to go towards support of the annual Arts & Crafts Festival. Mayor Rice stated during last year's budget session Council had decided that in the future the Arts & Crafts Festival should be self supporting, there- fore, the $500 which had been budgeted previously would no longer be budgeted. He added the Chamber of Commerce was requesting the remaining $3,500 in the City's Hotel/Motel Tax Fund and the Arts and Crafts Festival should request funding through the Chamber. Old Business Urban Renewal, Property Proposal Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained at the last Council meeting a proposal had been put before Council wherein a tract of land in the Urban Renewal Area would be set aside for a period of 12 months in order to allow a purchase package to be put together. No action had been taken. After reconsideration, the proposal now is to set aside the property for 6 months which will allow time for a feasibility study and during this time approximately $19,000 will be put into engineering benefits on the property which, if the sale does not go through, the City will have gained the benefits. This would not inhibit any other party from submitting a proposal for the same parcel of property. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that permission be given to send the letter directed to the realtors, Grubb & Company, Inc. which will allow them to do an engineering study on the property. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. LID 195 Revenue Warrants - Ordinance Mr. Maxwell excused himself prior to the next item of business being discussed. Steve Mansfield read an ordinance by title which authorized accep- tance of a bid for the issuance of interest bearing revenue warrants to Skagit State Bank at 7.00%. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the ordinance authorizing acceptance of purchase offer for revenue warrants on Local Improvement District Fund No. 195 and setting the rate of interest on said warrants be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2037. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Motion carried. Mr. Maxwell rejoined the other members of the Council. Conditional Use Permit - Expansion of Dental Clinic in RM Zone Mayor Rice declared a public hearing open on a request by Dr. Robert Murray to expand his dental clinic at 8th Street & M Avenue and utilize the house to the west for dental technicians. There will be no additional personnel, and 5 parking spaces are provided on the property. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request. Margaret Murphy, 1020 E Avenue, Anacortes, stated her concerns re- garding parking because of the two City facilities - the Museum and Causland Park - and no parking being allowed on dental clinic side of M Avenue. She felt if there happened to be a show on at the Museum and something taking place at Causland Park then parking would qo into residential area.' June 1, 1987 - continued Mayor Rice stated the City required 5 off street parking spaces and Dr. Murray agreed to delineate these parking spaces and this would be shown on the plans when presented to the Building Inspector. There were other comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the conditional use permit to expand Dr. Robert Murray's dental clinic be approved. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Chamber of Commerce Request for Funds Gary Smith, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council stating the Chamber wished to continue operating the visitor information center which he considered the "front door" to Anacortes. Last year the Chamber had received $10,000 from Region 4 but those funds were cut, and he felt they could get by if the City would offer them the $3,500 from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund; they in turn then could offer $500 to the Arts and Crafts Festival. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the remaining $3,500 in the Hotel/Motel Tax fund be given to the Chamber of Commerce to provide visitor information to promote tourism. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. State Ferry Shuttle Bus Ian Munce explained at the last meeting Council authorized staff to go out for bids on providing a bus service from mid-June to mid-September between State Ferry Terminal and a downtown parking lot. One bid was received from David Buttons of Skagit Valley Travel Club in the amount of 6% of gross revenues and it is staff's recommendation that this be accepted. Mr. Separovich moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with Mr. David Buttons to provide a bus service to and from the Ferry Terminal from mid-June to mid-September, 1987. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Voucher Approval Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk - Treasurer) as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimburse- ment claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on warrant register which has.been made available to the Council Committee. These vouchers are as follows: Claims Warrants December 1986 4815-5313 $476,967.40 (5121, 5123, 5153 - 51691, 5218, 5224, 5226, 5275 - 5313 are 1987 warrants) January 1987 5121-5366 306,226.10 (5122, 5124 - 5152, 5170 - 5217, 5225, 5227 - 5274 were 1986 warrants) (5306 in February) February 1987 5360/5367 - 5686 322,193.63 (5361 in January, 5367 - 5414 voided) March 1987 5687 - 6038 497,583.06 (5979 in April) April 5979 - 6374 307,691.96 (5980 - 6038 in March) Payroll Warrants December 1986 4145 - 4415 219,416.50 January 1987 4416 - 4673 223,157.80 February 4674 - 4941 232,290.22 March 4942 - 5207 223,000.53 April 5208 - 5480 225,592.52 June 1, 1987 - continued 814 Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that as of June 1, 1986, the Council approve for payment those vouchers included in the above list. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Appointments Mayor Rice stated the following people have been appointed to the Rourism Task Force: Helen Smith, City of Anacortes, alternate Ken Brown; Ben Root, Port of Anacortes, alternate Don Childs; Mel Farnsworth, Chamber of Commerce, alternate John Spaulding; Cindy Graham, Anacortes business community, alternate Boyd Veer; Dennis McIntyre, Hospitality Industry, alternate Dick Ash; Gary Smith, Staff Ex Officio Member; At Large - Ginger Houston, Ken Markel, Marianne Donavon, and Tom Lian. Mr. John Prosser, President of Chamber of Commerce addressed Council stating that the Chamber Executive Board will also be making recommendation on Tourism Task Force members. Study Session June 8, 1987 Mayor Rice stated a final engineer report on Cranberry Dam will be discussed at next week's study session and a film entitled "Are You Swimming in the Sewer" which has to do with pollution in the salt waters will be shown. He asked the newspaper to publicize this film. Mr. Separovich discussed his negative feeling regarding a newspaper article on funding of secondary sewer treatment plans. Mrs. Smith discussed long range solution to ferry parking and Mrs. Horn discussed Memorial Day traffic on Commercial Avenue. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. V C. Monahan, Executive Secretary June 15, 1987 James Rice,.Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Bud Rock. Abent':: Helen Smith. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the minutes of June 1, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Chamber of Commerce Agreement Amendment - Resolution Mayor Rice stated at the last meeting approval had been given to amend the Agreement between the City and the Chamber of Commerce to reflect an increase in funding of $3,500. A resolution was before Council adopting this amendment. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to a.contract by and between the City of Anacortes and the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 940. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Amending Washington Park Policies - Resolution Mayor Rice stated a resolution was before Council to amend Washington Park policies by limiting lower beach parking and Lot "A" parking to 4 hours, to charge an overnight fee in the numbered spaces of the triangle parking lot of $3.00 per night and no fee charged for day use, and visitor parking limited from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Discussion took place regarding the proposed changes and consideration was given to changing the 4 hour limitation in the lower beach park- ing lot and Lot "A" parking area to six hours. June 15, 1987 - continued Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the resolution amending policies for the operation of Washington Park be adopted with a change from 4 hours to 6 hours in the lower beach parking lot and Lot "A" parking area and be given RESOLUTION NO. 941. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Nayes - Horn. Motion carried. An -O -Chords in Washington Park Steve Colby, Park & Recreation Director, reviewed with Council the annual use of Washington Park by the An -o -Chords. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the An -O -Chords be granted the use of Washington Park as requested. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Grandview Cemetery_ Fees - Resolution Mayor Rice stated a resolution was before Council which would increase the fee schedule for marker supplies and services at Grandview Cemetery. Mr. Jackson moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the resolution amending the fee schedule for marker supplies and services rendered in connection with Grandview Cemetery be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 942. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Six Year Street Plan - Resolution Mayor Rice declared a public hearing on the proposed Six Year Street Plan for the years 1988 to 1993. Four street sections were recommended which included A Avenue from 37th to the City limits which will be bid this year; 32nd Street from Commercial to D Avenues; West End Road; and pavement overlays non -site specific. An updated cost estimate for 32nd Street from Commercial to D Avenue was presented to Council and approved. No additional streets were added to the Plan. Mr. George Ray, 5105 MacBeth Drive and Richard Dildine discussed their concerns over the construction and routing of the West End Road. No further comments were offered and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution adopting a revised and extended Comprehensive Street Program with the updated cost estimate for 32nd Street by approved and given RESOLUTION NO. 943. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Rock. Motion carried. 6th Street & J Avenue Vacation - Resolution Mr. Rock moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the resolution setting a public hearing date of July 20, 1987 to hear a petition for vacation of a portion of J Avenue and a portion of an alley in Block 134 be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 944. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Asphalt Paver Bid & Asphalt Storage Unit Bid Doug Terry, Maintenance Superintendent, explained to the Council that two bids had been received for a tow type asphalt paver and it was staff's recommendation that the bid of Fray Equipment Company in the amount of $13,886.73 be accepted. The other bid received was that of Sahlberg Equipment Company which did not meet specifications. Also one bid was received for a heated asphalt storage unit from Sahlberg Equipment Company in the amount of $18,979.61 and it is recommended that this bid be accepted. Mr. Rock moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the bid from Fray Equipment for the tow type asphalt paver and the bid from Sahlberg Equipment Company for the heated asphalt storage unit be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. 30th Street Utility Bids Mayor Rice stated bids were received for the installation of utilities in the 30th Street Road Extension Project in the Industrial Park. A low bid in the amount of $171,958.75 plus tax was received from Lee Johnson & Sons Construction of Coupeville and it is staff's recommendation that this bid be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. 8 1 6 June 15, 1987 - continued Amendment to Armstrong Property Lease in Industrial Park - Resolution Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained an amendment to the lease agreement for property located in the Industrial Park between Ernest and Elizabeth Armstrong and the City of Anacortes is before Council for approval. The amendment would add 7,500 additional square feet to Parcel 54 and would deduct 7,500 square feet from the Option to Purchase Additional Property. Mrs. orn moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution amending Resolution. No. 925 passed and approved on the 16th day of March, 1987, adopting a real estate purchase agreement and that certain lease agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Ernest and Elizabeth Armstrong be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 945. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Amendment to Wooding Real Estate Purchase Agreement Ian Munce explained the proposed real estate purchase agrement amend- ment between the City of Anacortes and Bill Wooding would allow Mr. Wooding a 6 -month extension on start of construction which will be completed by December 31, 1988 and in exchange he will pay the total amount due on the property by July 10, 1987. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the resolution amend- ing Resolution No. 910 passed and approved on the 1st day of December, 1986, adopting a real estate purchase agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and William Wooding be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 946. Vote: Ayes_- Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Cranberry Dam Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated Phase I and II reports of the Cranberry Dam project are complete and he was requesting approval of these reports along with approval to negotiate with Landau and Associates a contract for Phase III of the project which would include design, construction engineering and construction observation. After negotiation a proposed contract and costs would be brought back to Council for review. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the Phase I and Phase II reports be approved and authorization be given to negotiate a Phase III contract. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Rock. Motion carried. Fireworks Permits Cecil Little, Fire Chief, stated he had received two applications to sell fireworks; one from the Lions Club to sell in the Safeway park- ing lot and one from Bruce Worsen to sell in the parking lot where Prairie Market was located. All permits had been received by both parties. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Rock seconded that approval be granted to the Lions Club and Bruce Worsen to sell fireworks. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Temporary Trailer Parking Mayor Rice stated he had received a request from Irene Winge to allow her mother, Mary Hines, to live in a trailer located at 1718 D Avenue, which is to be temporarily placed at 1718 D Avenue. When Mrs. Hines no longer lives there the trailer will be removed. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that permission be granted for temporary placement of a trailer at 1718 D Avenue in which Mary Hines can live. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Secondary Sewage Treatment Dave Ford gave a report on a recent meeting held by Department of Ecology dealing with project costs and grant funding available. June 15, 1987 - continued There being no further business to meeting at 8:40 P.M. to a 10 -minute sale of urban renewal land. C. Moriahan, Executive Secretary July 6, 1987 817 discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned the executive session to discuss further )6'Ce , James Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Ruth Horn. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the minutes of June 15, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Smith Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Secondary Sewage Treatment Mr. Separovich made reference to and discussed a memo he had written to Council on a chemical process for sewer treatment being tested in the City of Tacoma referred to as "Dellchem". He felt this could be an alternative to building a secondary sewer treatment plant and should be looked at by the City of Anacortes. Mr. George Ray addressed Council also to discuss the Dellchem process and his conversations with a Mr. John Lesniak from Metro regarding costs and implementation of the process. Richard Dildine asked that Council look further into the Dellchem process as it would not require building new facilities. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated some things regarding the process that should be looked at are the expense of the chemicals and whether regulatory agencies will approve such a process. Also sludge disposal is a matter which would have to be considered. Bed & Breakfast, 1312 8th Street - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared a public hearing open on an application for Con- ditional Use Permit to operate a bed and breakfast establishment.at 1312 8th Street. He stated the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval. Parking would be provided in the alley and two bedrooms would be available for bed and breakfast use. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Smith seconded the Conditional Use Permit to operate a bed and breakfast at 1312 8th Street be approved. Vote: - Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Vacation Request Portion of A Avenue, Block 243, RESOLUTION Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution be adopted fixing the date of August 3, 1987 when a petition for vacation may be heard on vacating a portion of A Avenue adjacent to Lot 11, Block 243, Anacortes Original Addition and given RESOLUTION NO. 947. Vote: Ayes: Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. City/Hospital Ambulance Contract A proposed agreement between Island Hospital and the City of Anacortes to provide ambulance service was discussed and some changes suggested. Mr. Mansfield read a resolution by title adopting the proposed agreement. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the agreement with the suggested changes be approved and the resolution authorizing and directing execution of a cooperative agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2 for the providing of ambulance service be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 948. Vote: 818 July 6, 1987 - continued Ayes: - Smith, Rock, Jaxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. National Parks & Recreation Month Mayor Rice read a resolution recognizing the month of July, 1987 as National Parks and Recreation Month and urged all citizens to join in recognizing an improved quality of life through recreation. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution recog- nizing July, 1987 as National Parks and Recreation Month be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 949. Vote: Ayes - Rick, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Smith. Motion carried. Patrolmen at Funerals Mr. Separovich inquired if patrolmen were provided at funeral services. Mayor Rice stated if requested they would be. Study Session Mayor Rice stated next Monday evening proposed sewer rates would be discussed and a report given on the Dellchem treatment process being tested in the City of Tacoma. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjoured the meeting at 8:15 P.M. C. No-nahan, Executive Secretary 6" James Rice, Mayor July 20, 1987 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the minutes of the meeting of July 6, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Appointments Mayor Rice stated Barbara Hansen, Richard Kolin, and Donna Nevitt are appointed to the Museum Board to fill 4 year vacancies. Maury Ruddell is reappointed to the Board of Adjustment. Frontier Industries July 4th Support Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Rock seconded that RESOLUTION NO. 950 be adopted thanking Frontier Industries for their support in the July 4th celebration and contribution towards the fireworks display. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Amendment to Civil Service Ordinance Re: Fire Chief - Ordinance Mayor Rice read an ordinance amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 854 which excludes Fire Chiefs appointed after July 1, 1987 from the classified civil service. Mr. Rock moved and Mr. Brown.seconded that the ordinance amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 854, passed by the City Council of the City of Anacortes on July 2, 1935, and approved by the Mayor on July 3, 1935 be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2038. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Amendment to Civil Service Ordianance Re: Police Chief - Ordinance Mayor Rice read an ordinance amending Section 4 of Ordinance No. 880 which excludes Police Chiefs appointed after July 1, 1987 from the classified civil service. July 20, 1987 - continued 819, Mr. Brown moved.and Mrs. Horn seconded that the ordinance amending Section 4 of Ordinance No. 880 passed and approved on July 6, 1937 be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2039. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Request Review of Skagit.River Fishery Management Mayor Rice read a resolution which supports conservation and preserva- tion of Skagit River resources and calls upon the Governor to review the existing situation pertaining to Skagit River salmon fishery. Mr. Separovich expressed his full support on this resolution. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr'. Separovich seconded that the resolution to request a review of regulations and management practices of the Skagit River Salmon Fishery be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 951. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Personal Service Contract ACFL Field Assistant - Resolution Mayor Rice read a proposed resolution adopting a personal services contract between the City and Leigh Slotemaker from June 1, 1987 to September 30, 1987 for services as a field assistant for Anacortes Forest Lands. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that.the resolution authorizing execution of that certain personal services contract by and between the City of Anacortes and Leigh Slotemaker, contractor be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 952. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Annexation of City Lands Mayor Rice stated the annexation of City lands would be removed from the agenda as further information has been requested from the Depart- ment of Natural Resources regarding Fire Protection. Cranberry Dam Phase III Dave Ford, Director of Public Works explained the work and costs in- volved pertaining to the design and construction phase of Cranberry Lake Dam. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that permission be granted to proceed with Phase III of the Cranberry Lake Dam project. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Vacation of J Avenue - Resolution Mayor Rice stated due to some question of property ownership the public hearing to vacate a portion of J Avenue has been postponed and a resolution is before Council to set a new public hearing date. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution fixing a time of August 17, 1987 to hear a vacation request on a portion of J.Avenue be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 953. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Arts & Crafts Festival Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Brown seconded that Commercial Avenue be blocked off from 4th Street to 8th Street and Q Avenue be blocked off from 6th Street to 8th Street for the annual Arts and Crafts Festival on August 1st and 2nd. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Eagles Barbecue Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Brown seconded that a portion of Q Avenue and 7th Street from Q to Commercial be blocked off for the annual Eagles Barbeque on August 14, 15 and 16th. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich. Motion carried. Future Blocking of Streets Mayor Rice stated a study session would be held sometime this fall to set up policies regarding requests to have streets blocked off for special events. 820 July 20, 1987 - continued 30th Street Project Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, explained the construction project on 30th Street in the industrial Park is now complete for a total construction cost of $66,365.86 with $,3,318.00 retainage being held. A complete breakdown of all costs will be provided to Council as soon as available. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the Urban Renewal 30th Street Extension project be accepted as complete starting the 30 - day mandatory lien period and if there are no claims the retainage monies be released administratively and that Council be provided a breakdown of all costs incurred. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. Request for Latecomer's Agreement on A Avenue Waterline Dave Ford requested the Latecomer's Agreement for A Avenue waterline be addressed after bid recommendation on A Avenue. Call for Bids on A Avenue Construction Mayor Rice stated bids were received for the construction of A Avenue from R. J. Lampers - $310,188.72; Lakeside Industries - $320,413.18; and Kreig Construction - $445, 866.60. It is recommended that the low bid of R. J. Lampers of Lynnwood in the amount of $310,188.72 be accepted. Although a Certification of Non -Segregated Facilities was not signed by R. J. Lampers, it was recommended that this irregularity be waived and their bid be accepted. R. J. Lampers stated they would be willing to sign the certification. Verbal approval of R.J. Lampers' bid has been given by the Urban Arterial Board which will be followed by written approval. Norman Hawksey and Darlene Kreig representing Krieg Construction both addressed Council stating their opposition to accepting the low bid of R.J. Lampers and asked that this be given further consideration. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the irregularity of the unsigned Certification of Non -Segregated Facilities be waived and the low bid of R.J. Lampers in the amount of $310,188.72 be accepted with the provision that the Certification of Non -Segregated Facilities be signed by R.J. Lampers and contingent upon written approval from the Urban Arterial Board. Mr. Rock stated he felt the City would be on more solid ground if the project were rebid. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Horn. Nayes - Brown, Rock. Motion carried. Latecomer's Agreement A Avenue Waterline Dave Ford requested that the Latecomer's Agreement for A Avenue waterline be tabled until written approval is given for A Avenue construction by the Urban Arterial Board. Industrial Park Property Lease to.Ryan - Resolution Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained that Mr. Bud'Ryan has ex- pressed an interest in starting a manufacturing company in the old credit union building on property owned by the City and has proposed to lease the building for 6 months at $100 a month to the City and $50 a month to Publishers and if he wishes to continue for another 6 months the fee would double. Mr. Vito Ruzich has an option to purchase this property and is not.opposed to the proposal. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the resolution authorizing real estate lease agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Bud Ryan be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 954. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Industrial Park Property Purchase & Lease to Ruzich - Resolution Mr. Munce explained that Vito Ruzich has proposed to purchase and lease a certain portion of Industrial Park property in order to expand his boat building operation. Mr. Ruzich explained to Council the type of contracts he would be bidding on and that he would be employing approximately 100 more people. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution authorizing real estate purchase and lease agreements by and be- tween the City of Anacortes and Vito Ruzich and Condor Corporation be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 955. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, July 20, 1987 - continued Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. 821 Energy Office Award to Bill Jackson Mayor Rice stated Mr. Jackson represented the City at an Energy Workshop during the Association of Washington Cities Convention and won a prize package on energy management. Appreciation was expressed for his in- volvement in the program. Sewer Rates Discussion Proposed sewer rates with the consultant present will be discussed next Monday evening. Study Session August.10th A proposed ordinance pertaining to potentially dangerous dogs will be discussed at the August 10th Study Session. Fire Chief Mayor Rice stated that Fire Chief Cecil Little has been helping in the Building Department due to the recent illness of the Building -In- spector and expressed his appreciation for the extra work performed by the Chief. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. C. MonaKian, Executive Secretary August 3, 1987 James Rice, Mayor The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jim Rice at 7:30 P.M. followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call was taken and the following councilmembers were present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Motion was made by Brown and seconded by Jackson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting with a correction on Page 3 changing the designation Mrs. Brown to Mr. Brown. Motion was unanimously carried.. New Business Public Works Director Ford reported on a proposed contract with Economic and Engineering Services and CH2M Hill for Phase II Predesign of Secondary Sewer Treatment Plant Facilities. After discussions motion was made by Brown and seconded by Jackson that the City enter into a contract for predesign Phase II and for final design, with the exception that for final design the maximum design fee would be authorized by the City Council at a later date, with Economic and Engineering Services and CH2M Hill., Motion was unanimously passed. Mr. Rock stated that he wished to have the Council involved in cost evaluation as the project progresses. 111. Public Works Director Ford reported that the Engineering Department has updated the City's zoning map which incorporates all zoning changes to date. The City Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance adopting the updated zoning map for the meeting of August 17. A resolution was presented authorizing amendment of a real estate pur- chase agreement between the City of Anacortes, and William W. Wooding providing for an Option to Purchase on an additional one and one-half acres of Industrial Park land. Motion was made by Mrs. Horn and seconded by Mr. Separovich to adopt Resolution No. 956, entitled "A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 910 Passed and Approved on the lst Day of December, 1986, Adopting a Real Estate Purchase Agreement By and Between the City of Anacortes and William W. Wooding". Ayes: Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, and Separovich. No: Jackson. Motion carried. 822 August 3, 1987 - continued The Mayor then opened a public hearing to consider the vacation of thE• east twelve feet of "A" Avenue lying north of 12th Street and adjacent to Lot 11, Blcok 243, Map of The City of Anacortes. Lee Zurcher, the petitioner, gave his reasons for requesting the vacation which were primarily so that he could build a new house and have additional room between the new house and the old house situated on adjacent property. Richard Dildine of 1211 6th Street indicated his opposition to the vacation of City right-of-way and further stated that he felt the reason should be more urgent than simple convenience. Charles Valentine of 2404 12th Street also indicated his opposition to the vacation and was concerned about access to homes in Block 243 which is primarily through a 16' alley which is unpaved. Ray Kyser of 2410 12th Street was concerned also about alley access and felt that "A" Avenue needed to be improved and objected to vacation of any portion of "A" Avenue. Mrs. McCrary from the audience asked a question regarding the width of "A" Avenue and was informed by Mr. Ford that the right of way was 80' wide although the actual travel portion is much narrower. Councilman Rock asked if a variance was possible as an alternative and the answer was yes. Mr. Maxwell indicated that he felt hardship should exist and did not see hardship in this particular case. Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Mrs. Horn and seconded by Mr. Rock to approve the re- quest for vacation. All Councilmembers voted "no" and the motion was defeated. Public Works Director Ford requested that Council consider a policy prohibiting sanitary sewer or water hook-up permits without first obtaining a building permit. Mrs. Horn moved and Mrs. Separovich seconded a motion implementing this policy. Motion was unanimously approved. A resolution was presented which authorizes the City to participate in a State-sponsored Deferred Compensation Plan. Motion was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Brown that Resolution No. 957 be approved. Motion was unanimously approved. Mayor Rice reminded the audience that next Monday a proposed ordinance regarding dangerous dogs would be discussed at the Study Session. With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. "__7e 1� 4�- ClMorfahan, Executive Secretary James Rice, Mayor August 17, 1987 Meeting was called to order by Mayor James Rice. Invocation was given by Father Jerry Clenahan. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Ruth Horn. It was moved by Brown and seconded by Jackson that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as if read. Motion unanimously carried. Mayor Rice announced that Karmen Hardy had resigned from the Anacortes Civil Service Commission and that any individuals interested in being appointed to the Commission should contact the Mayor's office. Mayor Rice also announced that a committee is appointed to develop a comprehensive plan for tourism. Mayor Rice appointed the following individuals to that committee: Ken Markel, Chairman; Bud Rock, Helen Smith, Ben Root, Tim Boles, Dave Carabba, Miriam Donovan, Tom Lian, Ginger Houston, Dick Staples, Jean Armstrong, and Steve Colby. August 17, 1987 - continued Mayor Rice read a proclamation declaring to be readers' week in Anacortes. Mayor Staff on the fine job that they are doing that even on hot summer days a very large library reading. 82? the week of September 19, 1987 Rice also commended the Library in the community and observed number of children are in the Vacation of Portion of J Avenue Mayor Rice opened a public hearing on requested vacation of a portion of J Avenue lying north of 6th Street and all of the alley in Block 173, Map of the City of Anacortes. Dave Ford indicated that half of the vacated portion of J Avenue would go to Mr. Hill and one half to the Port of Anacortes. All of the vacated alley would revert to the Port of Anacortes. Mr. Ford also indicated that there were certain utilities in both J Avenue and the alley and easements would need to be retained. Councilman Rock indicated that he felt some fee should be charged on the vacation and suggested a fee of $200. Motion was made by Councilman Rock and seconded by Councilman Jackson to vacate that portion of J Avenue north of 6th Street and all of the alley in Block 134, Map.of the City of Anacortes, reserving easements for utilities, and assessing a fee of $200 each to the Port of Anacortes and to Mr. Hill. Ayes - Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Nayes - Separovich. Motion carried. Chemical Bids Chemical Bids were next.discussed and motion was made by Bron and seconded by Separovich to accept.the following low bids: Hydrated Lime - Hemphill Brothers, Inc. $ 136.25/ton Sodium Silicofluoride - Van Waters & Rogers $ 0.34/lb Aluminum Sulfate - Gen. Chemical Corp. $ 116.00/ton Polymer - Calgon Corporation $ 1.90/lb Powdered Activated Carbon $ 0.61/lb Liquid Chlorine $ 317.50/ton Liquid Chlorine .30/lb Sales Contracts in the Urban Renewal Area Ian Munce presented information in regard to proposed sales contracts in the Urban Renewal area. He advised that Fred McKenzie's option to purchase property in the City Industrial Park expires October 22nd of this year. A.R. Kinney and a Mr. Manning had requested an opportunity to purchase the property covered by Mr. McKenzie's option. Mr. Munce asked for authorization from the Council to send letters to Mr. McKenzie advising him that the property would be sold in the event he fails to exercise his option and advising Mr. Kinney and Mr. Manning that in the event that McKenzie does not exercise his right to purchase that the property would be made available to them. It was moved by Brown and seconded by Jackson that Mr. Munce be given the requested authorization. Motion carried unanimously. Sewer Rate Changes The proposed ordinance for sewer rate changes was discussed with Mayor Rice pointing out that two proposed ordinances will be before the Council. One ordinance would place a one-time rate increase on the sewer fees and the other ordinance would provide for rate increases for each of the next three years. Mayor Rice announced that a study session to further discuss these ordinances would be held on October 24th and that an ordinance would be placed on the agenda for adoption at the first meeting in September. Forest Land Acquisition Mayor Rice announced that the forest land acquisition ordinance would be delayed pending written confirmation from DNR that the costs of fighting forest fires would not dramatically increase. Sewer Rates & City Park Policies Mayor announced that next Monday night's study session would include a discussion on the sewer rates and also policies and regulations for City parks including a regulation which would prohibit dogs in City parks. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 P.M. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary ZmeRice, Mayor September 8, 1987 824 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ken Brown, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Ray Separovich, Ruth Horn. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the minutes of August 17, 1987 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Proclamation Mayor Rice read a proclamation proclaiming the week of September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week, and urged all citizens to pay special attention during that week to the Federal Constitution and the advantage of American Citizenship. Citizen Hearings Tom Little, representing Vietnam Veterans, addressed Council describ- ing what the Vietnam Veterans organization is doing for the veterans of that war and asked Council's assistance in forming an Anacortes Chapter of Vietnam Veterans. Mayor Rice assured Mr. Little the City would help in any way it could. Steve Rigby, President of Anacortes Business Community, addressed Council stating ABC would like to see off-site ferry parking to remain in the downtown area with continuation of the shuttle bus service; and also they would like to continue closing off the streets in the down- town area for festivals and fairs. Mayor Rice stated an ordinance is being considered which will allow fairs in the downtown area but notification will have to be given ahead of time in order to allow time for City crews to prepare for the event. Sewer Rate Ordinance Mayor Rice reviewed a proposed ordinance which would increase sewer rates over the next three years and allow for monthly billing of the utility. This matter has been under discussion at study sessions and is now before Council for action. Mr. Rock stated he would prefer to see a rate increase reviewed every year. Mr. Brown stated because the construction of a sewer treatment plant is a reality he sees the necessity of raising the rates and Mr. Jackson stated he did not see where the City had a choice and comparing our rates with neighboring communities, Anacortes has had a bargain. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1971 passed and approved on the 21st day of January, 1985 and constituting code Section 13.09.020 of the official code be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2040. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Mr. Rock asked that an update be given in August of each year as to the effect of the rate increase. Garbage Truck Bid Mayor Rice stated in response to a call for bid for the purchase of three 20 -yard refuse trucks, one bid was received from Motor Trucks Inc. in a total base bid of $223,571.07 and a total cost including extended warranty and trade-in of $215,682.32. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the bid of Motor Trucks Inc. for a total amount of $215,682.32 be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Brown. Motion carried. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated because of the difference in size of the trucks some citizens can expect a rearrangement of their route. Also there will be a change in color scheme of the trucks. L.I.D. 195 Project Completion Mayor Rice stated construction of street and utility improvements on West 2nd Street under LID 195 were completed by Waterworks Inc. for a total contract price of $190,189.85 plus tax. The City is holding $9,509.49 in retainage and City staff is now asking that the project be accepted as complete and for permission to release retainage monies September 8, 1987 - continued 825 at the end of the 30 day lien period. Mr. Rock moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the L.I.D. 195 project be accepted as complete and permission to release retainage monies after the 30 day lien period be granted. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Brown, Smith. Motion carried. Latecomer's Agreement - 37th & A Waterline Dave Ford asked permission to execute a latecomer's agreement for 2 sections of waterline put in along 37th and A Avenue. This waterline was paid for out of the City's Water Department Capital fund and, as is done when privately owned lines are extended, he would like to see the City reimbursed at $10 a front foot for anyone wishing to connect to this waterline. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that permission be granted to execute a latecomer's agreement for the A Avenue and 37th Street waterline. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Jackson, Brown, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Accessory Buildings Mayor Rice declared a public hearing open to consider two proposed amendments to the zoning code. Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained the two proposed amendments were: 1/place a maximum size on a resi- dential accessory building of 1000 s.f. which would be large enough to deal with in most residential type areas; and 2/accessory structures such as docks in residential areas not be constructed until the primary structure is complete. Margaret Murphy, 1020 E Avenue, Anacortes, recommended that accessory buildings in residential areas be limited to 500 s.f. and the exterior be compatible with the primary structure. Pat Silvers, 1905 Anacopper Mine Road, stated she had property in two areas of town and different areas should be considered separately as they don't fall in the same category. John Hughes, 1808 Cay Way, stated he was in the charter business and he would rather have a vacant lot next to his home than another house - he did not see a need to lower property values any more by removing potential charter customers out of the area. Richard Paulau, 2407 Piper Place, expressed his position that the proposal infringes on the right of property owners to use their waterfront property in a manner they want as long as it does not impinge upon the health and safety of the community. Harry Buffin stated he did not want any more charter businesses operating out of private docks in the Skyline area and a residence and dock should go together. There were no further comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed.' This matter will be considered at a future Council meeting. Forest Land Annexation Mayor Rice stated the Boundary Review Board has approved the proposed annexation of approximately 2,200 acres of forest land which lies outside the City limits and he believed it would be easier to enforce the law if the property were annexed. In a letter from the Depart- ment of Natural Resources it was advised that an interlocal agreement be worked out with the City, and Mayor Rice stated he would have Steve Colby, Park Director, Ruth Johns, Forest Manager, and Cecil Little, Fire Chief, work with DNR on such an agreement if Council were to approve annexation. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that an ordinance annexing certain real property to the City of Anacortes under the provisions of R.C.W. 35A.14, and complying with procedures therein set forth be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2041. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. September 8, 1987 - continued 826 Maintenance Dredging Ian Munce stated bids had been received for removal of 45,000 c.f. of dredge material from the industrial park waterfront and the low bid submitted was that of A:H. Powers, Inc. in the amount of $35,227.50 including sales tax. It was the recommendation of the City's consulting engineers that the bid be awarded to A.H. Powers, Inc. as presented. Mr. Jackson moved and Mr. Brown seconded that bid for dredging of the Industrial Park waterfront be awarded the low bidder, A.H. Powers, Inc. of Seattle, Wa. in the amount of $35,227.50. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Police Car Surplus Mayor Rice stated the Police Department was requesting permission to declare as surplus three police vehicles and to advertise for bids on two of the vehicles and donate one to Sedro Woolley Police Department. Mr. Rock moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that approval be given to advertise for bids for two surplus police vehicles and donate one to the City of Sedro Woolley. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock; Maxwell, Jackson, Brown. Motion carried. Community Photograph Mayor Rice stated on September 19th at 1:00 P.M. Librarian, Doug Everhart, will be arranging a community photograph at 6th and Commercial. He asked Anacortes citizens to participate in this event. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary September 21, 1987 A /�-mes Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Ray Separovich. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Jackson seconded that the minutes of September 8, 1987 be approved with a correction on page 3, 5th paragraph, correcting the name Harry Buffin.to Harvey Buffum. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings John Prosser, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council, asking that, because of the fluctuation in funds from the 20 hotel/motel tax, consideration be given to allocating 50% of the revenues to the Chamber of Commerce rather than the Chamber making a request for a specific amount of money for operation of their visitor information center. TCI Cablevision Request Mayor Rice stated the request to expand the Heart Lake lease area by TCI would be considered at the next Council meeting when more information would be available. J Avenue Vacation An ordinance on this vacation will be before Council at their next regular meeting. September 21, 1987 - continued 827 Amendment to Accessory Buildings and Docks Council discussed the proposed amendments to the zoning code and generally agreed they felt the problem was enforcement of the code requirements and amending the code to accommodate the enforcement would impinge on personal rights of citizens in Anacortes. Recommen- dation of limiting accessory buildings to 1000 s.f. was acceptable. An ordinance will be prepared for consideration at the next regular Council meeting. Repeal of Sewer Surcharge Ordinance Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the ordinance repealing the sanitary sewer surcharge of $1.00 per month be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2042. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. Land Clearing Ordinance Amendment Mayor Rice stated an ordinance was before Council which would amend the land clearing ordinance to allow land of 5 acres or less to be cleared without a permit as long as no earth moving or mechanical equipment is used. Mr. Rock moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the ordinance amending Section 5.4 of Ordinance No. 1897, passed and approved on the 17th day of December, 1979 and Section 18.12.050D of the official code of the City of Anacortes be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2043. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson, Brown. Motion carried. Secondary Sewage Treatment Mayor Rice stated he had attended an all day confe-ence recently which involved discussion on secondary sewage treatment using the Dell Chem Process and sludge disposal. He reviewed with Council what had been discussed. Amendment to Sewer Rate Ordinance Amendments to the sewer rate ordinance will be considered at the October 5th meeting. Commercial Avenue Commercial Avenue Street Improvements will be discussed at the October 5th meeting. Washington Park Rates Proposed changes to Washington Park fees will be discussed at the study session of.October 12th. Executive Session Mayor Rice stated a 15 minute executive session would be held to discuss personnel. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. (I Y C. MOnaNi2 ecretary October 5, 1987 GLS= James Rice, Mayor Members present: Councilmembers Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, and Brown. The minutes of the September 21, 1987 Council Meeting were approved on a motion by Jackson seconded by Brown. Correspondence: Mayor Rice appointed Mr. Stan Kurowski to the Anacortes Forest Advisory Board. The City Council approved a request from Mr. Bill Ellin to locate a mobile home on his property to assist him in taking care of his elderly parents. It was reported this mobile home will be removed when it is no longer needed by his parents, and that the neighbors have no objection. This request was approved on a motion by Horn seconded by Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, and Brown. Motion carried. October 5, 1987 - continued 828 Old Business: The Council adopted Ordinance No. 2044 vacating a portion of "J" Avenue to the Port of Anacortes. This action was taken on a motion by Smith seconded by Horn. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, Borwn, and Jackson. Motion carried. Also under old business, the Council approved Ordinance No. 2045 amending the City's Zoning Code by limiting accessory buildings in Residential Low Density, Residential Medium Density, and Residential High Density, to 1,000 sq. ft. This action was taken on a motion by Brown seconded by Smith. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Horn, Smith, Brown, Jackson, and Maxwell. Motion carried. New Business: The Council discussed the Dangerous Dog Ordinance, the question of how to classify sewer customers as either indus- trial or commercial, and a proposal from downtown property owners and businesses to enchance Commercial Avenue north of 12th Street with a boulevard concept. Action on these proposals was deferred until a later date. On a motion by Brown seconded by Rock, the Council approved Ordinance No. 2046 making minor changes in. the City's parking regulations. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Jackson, Maxwell, and Rock. Motion carried. The Forest Land Management Fund was repealed by Resolution No. 958. This action was taken on a motion by Jackson seconded by Horn. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Borwn, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, and Horn. Motion carried. The Council amended the procedure for seeking quotations on projects costing less than $15,000. State law re- cently permitted cities such as Anacortes to take written or tele- phone quotations rather than going through the formal bid proceedings for projects less than $15,000. The council adopted Resolution No. 959 enabling the City to utilize the new state bid limit. This action was taken on a motion by Smith seconded by Rock. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, and Smith. Motion carried. The Council passed Resolution No. 960 authorizing application to the State Community Revitalization Board for a $4 million grant to construct an underpass from "R" Avenue. onto Highway 20 eastbound. The Planning Director explained that there was only a very limited possibility that funding could be secured for this project at this time. The Council then adopted Resolution No. 961 commending Art Edwards' work for the City. Mr. Edwards has recently taken early retirement. This action was taken on a motion by Horn seconded by Rock. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, and Brown. Motion carried. The Council began the process of establishing Heart and Whistle Lakes under the provisions of the City's Shoreline Master Program. These two lakes were recently annexed to the City as part of the annexation of the whole City Forestland area. As they are more than 20 acres in size, the City Shoreline Master Plan needs to be formally amended in order to include them. On a motion by Jackson seconded by Brown, the Council directed that the Planning Commissior hold a hearing to consider designating Whistle and Heart Lakes as conservancy areas under the City's Shoreline Master Plan. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, Borwn, and Jackson. Motion carried. Finally, the City heard a presentation from the Finance Director regarding the need to upgrade the present phone system utilized by City departments. He explained that this work could be done with- in this year's budget. The Council adjourned into Executive Session for approximately one- half hour to discuss a real estate and a personnel matter. The full proceedings of the City Council Meeting, except for the Executive Session, are recorded on tape and filed at City Hall. Ian S. Munce, Secretary Pro -Tem James Rice, Mayor October 19, 1987 82.9 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jim Rice. Roll call found the following present: Maxwell, Jackson, Brown, Horn, Smith and Rock. Absent: Separovich. It was moved by Brown and seconded by Rock that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as if read. Ayes - Jackson, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock & Maxwell. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that a candidates' night would be held on Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 P.M. in the Anacortes City Hall to provide an opportunity for candidates for the elective offices to be voted on in the next election to meet with the public and answer questions. Candidates' night is sponsored by the Anacortes Chapter of the AAUW, the Anacortes American and Women Today. The proposed Dangerous Dog Ordinance was discussed and Mayor Rice announced that the proposed ordinance would be voted on at the meeting of November 2; 1987. It was moved by Smith and seconded by Rock that the resolution "A Resolution Establishing a Special Revenue Fund to be Used for the Purpose of Funding Substance Abuse Prevention Activities" be adopted and given Resolution No. 962. Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Jackson. Motion carried. George Khtaian presented a proposal to modify the current business license ordinances by reducing the number of separate classifications and by repealing various business.license related taxes such as gambling tax and amusement tax. After discussion it was announced that a proposed ordinance would be placed on the agenda for the November 2nd meeting. Bill Vaux, Skagit County Commissioner, was in the audience and reported that the Commissioners are considering a proposal to provide some funds for the various City libraries located in the County. With no further business to come before the Council, meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. Ate-vMansPro-Tem James Rice, Mayor November 2, 1987 The meeting.was called to.order by Mayor Jim Rice. Roll call found the following present: Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, and Brown. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved on a motion by Jackson seconded by Brown. Ayes - Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, and Brown. Motion carried. Citizens Hearings: Mr. Doug Colglazier, Chairman of an Ad Hoc Committee working on a downtown improvement scheme, asked Council to amend the minutes of their October 5, 1987 meeting in order to reflect his Ad Hoc Committee's presentation to the Council. The Council agreed to make this addition. Also under Citizens Hearings, Mrs. Murphy asked what the City could do to assist homeowners dispose of fall leaves given that there was burn ban in effect. Mayor Rice responded that he would work with the Public Works staff to take care of the problem. City Attorney Steve Mansfield then reviewed the vicious dog ordinance with the Council. This ordinance had been presented at previous meetings of the City Council and extensively discussed and revised. Mrs. Horn moved that Ordinance No. 2047 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Maxwell and passed unanimously. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, Brown, and Separovich. November 2, 1987 330 New Business: The Council passed Resolution No. 963 setting a public hearing date of December 7, 1987 to consider a request to vacate a portion of Taylor Street. This action was taken on a motion by Brown seconded by Rock and passed unanimously. Vote: Ayes _ Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith., Brown, Separovich, Jackson. The Council also set December 7, 1987 as the public hearing date for the final assessment roll for LID 195. This Resolution No. 964 was adopted on a motion by Smith seconded by Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Horn, Smith, Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell. Motion carried. The Public Works Director then reported on the status of Phase II improvements to "D" Avenue. Mr. Separovich moved that the Council accept Phase II of the "D" Avenue improve- ments as complete and authorize the Public Works Director to release the retainage after 30 days if no liens nor other claims against the retainage are filed. The motion was seconded by Rock and passed unanimously. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, and Rock. The Planning Director then introduced an October 31, 1987 letter from the City's consulting engineers, the URS Corporation. This letter reviewed the bids submitted for construction of the small boat launch in the City Industrial Park. Based on this recommen- dation, Mrs. Horn moved that the small boat launch bid be awarded to the low bidder, Meridian Construction, for their total bid of $118,523 plus sales tax. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown and passed unanimously. Vote: Smith, Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, and Horn. At approximately 8:00 P.M., the Council adjourned into Executive Session to discuss a real estate transaction. No action was taken at the completion of the Executive Session and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.. Ian Munce, Secretary Pro -Tem James Rice, Mayor November 16, 1987 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jim Rice. Roll call found the following present: Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, and Brown. The minutes of the November 2, 1987 meeting were approved on a motion by Jackson seconded by Rock. Ayes - Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, and Brown. Motion carried. Citizens Hearings: Mr. Deaton of Frontier Industries spoke on be-, half of some local merchants who have some concerns regarding the City Sign Ordinance. Mr. Deaton asked that a January 1, 1988 compliance deadline established by the City be postponed until July 1, 1988. Mr. Deaton indicated that this would give the merchants time to get through the Christmas Season and -have the Council decide on their recommendations for changes. in the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Maxwell moved that this compliance deadline be changed to July 1, 1988. Mr. Separovich seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, Brown, Separbvich. Motion carried. New Business: The Council set December 21, 1987 as the hearing date to consider vacation of the Northern Pacific Addition. This action was taken on a motion by Mr. Rock seconded by Mr. Brown, adopting Resolution No. 966. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, Brown, Separovich, Jackson. Motion carried. Then, on a motion by Brown seconded by Smith, the Council passed Resolution No. 965 urging local consumers to shop locally. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Horn, Smith, Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell. Motion carried. Planning Director Ian Munce then presented a recommenda- tion from the City's consulting engineers, the URS Corporation, that the construction of the City's barge loading facility be awarded to the low bidder, General Construction Company of Seattle, for $409,486 (not including sales tax). Mrs. Smith moved.that the contract be awarded to General Construction. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Horn and passed unanimously. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Separovich,. Jackson, Maxwell, Rock. November 16, 1987 831 Mayor Rice presented a proposal that would enable Island Broadcasting, located at 25th and Commercial, to be permitted to encroach into. 25th street for the purpose of installing and operating a sattelite dish. Mr. Rock moved that the Council enter into such an encroach- ment agreement. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Horn and passed unanimously. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn. The Council then approved Resolution No. 967 increasing the cash available in the City's Petty Cash Fund. This action was taken on a motion by Mr. Brown seconded by Mrs. Horn and passes unanimously. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith. Finally, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 2048 establishing the property tax levy for 1988. This action was taken on a motion by Mr. Brown seconded by Mrs. Smith and passed unanimously. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Horn, Smith, Brown. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 P.M. and the Council began a Study Session on the proposed 1988 budget. 14 Ian S. Munce, Secretary Pro -Tem James Rice, Mayor December 7, 1987 (2nd page of minutes - see following page for beginning of 12/7/87) Mayor Rice then recommended to the Council that the City pay the $10,465 interest cost associated with the project and the $2,700 in bond counsel costs. Mrs. Smith moved that this action be taken. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Smith, Rock, Brown. Motion carried. The Public Works Director recommended that the City enter into a Water Rates Study Agreement with R. W. Beck. The Council discussed the details of this proposal. Mrs. Smith moved that the City enter into such an agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jack- son. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Maxwell, Smith, Rock, Brown, Separovich. Motion carried. The Council then reviewed bids received for the Park Department's dump truck. They noted that the staff'.s recommendation to the Council was that the bid from Sea -Tac Ford Truck Sales, Inc. of Seattle for a cab/chassis and dump body for $44,912.30 be accepted. Mr. Rock moved that the bid be awarded to Sea -Tac Ford Truck Sales, Inc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jackson.. Vote: •Ayes - Maxwell, Smith, Rock, Brown, Separovich, Jackson. Motion carried. Mrs. Smith moved that the Council approve the claims/payroll vouchers for May through October, 1987. The motion was seconded by Mr. Separovich. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell. Motion carried. PAYROLL Month Warrant Numbers Amounts Comments May 5481-5760 $231,134.87 June 5761-6050 234,228.30 July 6051-6339 244,258.57..6157 August 6340-6636 238,991.07 September 6637-6922 242,306.32 October 6923-7209 239,293.98 CLAIMS May 6375-6685 308,375.53 June 6686-7072 420,817.19 July 7073-7336 434,239.42 August 7337-7640 362,174.83..7634 September 7634,7641-7994 687,958.96 October 7995-8352 531,909.17 replaces June 6037 & 6040 1 is September The Public Works Director informed the Council that Mr. Peter Liske was requesting that the Council remove the time limit with regard to replacement of the 1" water line with the required 6" water line. However, Mr. Liske is proposing that under certain conditions the 832 December 7, 1987 1" line would be replaced with a 6" line as required. These con- ditions include the following: 1) any further development on Mr. Liske's part would require replacement with a 6" waterline; 2) if any requests for extension of the water line be made, a local LID would be formed and Mr. Liske would agree to participate in the LID; and, 3) the agrement to participate would be binding with any future sale of any of the two residences now on his property. Mr. Ford recommended approval of this request subject to these three conditions. Mr. Rock moved that the Council grant Mr. Liske's request subject to these three conditions. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Smith. Votes Ayes - Rock, Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Smith. Motion carried. The City Attorney then requested that the City Council pass a resolution authorizing a quit claim deed from the City to S L Resources clarifying the boundaries on a recent land exchange between the City and S L Resources. Mr. Jackson moved that Resolution No. 970 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Smith, Rock. Motion carried. Mr. Separovich asked that the Mayor consider appointing a group to review what could be done to expand recycling operations in the City and asked that the City Attorney make recommendations to the City Council regarding how toy guns could be regulated. The City Council then adjourned into Executive Session for approximately 20 minutes to consider land disposition in the City Industrial Park. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 P.M. 402 - Ian S. Munce, Secretary Pro -Tem James Rice, Mayor December 7, 1987 - first page of minutes - for second page see proceeding page) The meeting was called to order by Mayor James Rice. Roll call found the following present: Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Smith, and Brown. Absent: Horn. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved on a motion by Brown seconded by Smith. Ayes - Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Mayor Rice informed the Council that the Loop Road at Washington Park will be closed for maintenance from December 10 to December 18. The Council heard from a number of people present in the audience about concerns regarding Anacortes Sea Vegetable's proposed Nori Farming projects. Mayor Rice distributed copies of his December 7, 1987 letter on this subject in which he recommends that the county deny the permit. New Business: Mayor Rice opened a public hearing on a proposed conditional use permit for a General Telephone switching station and a public hearing to vacate an adjacent portion of Taylor Street. He stated that as the Planning Commission would not take final action on this project until December 9, he was con- tinuing these public hearings until December 21, 1987. Mayor Rice opened a public hearing to amend the Anacortes Forest- lands Management Plan by prohibiting hunting and trapping. He stated that the City Forest Board had discussed this matter at length and was recommending the prohibition. Uo, public comments were received and the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Smith moved that Resolution No. 968 amending the City. Forest Plan be adopted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Jackson, Maxwell, Rock, Smith, Brown, Separovich. Motion carried. Mayor Rice opened a public hearing on the proposed 1988 budget. He summarized key issues with those present. No public testimony was received and the public hearing was closed. Mr. Brown moved that Ordinance No. 2050 be adopted. The motion was seconded by December 7, 1987 - continued a3 Mr. Rock. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Rock, Smith, Brown, Separovich, Jackson. Motion carried. The Council then discussed a proposed revised business license ordinance. Mrs. Smith moved that the revised ordinance, Ordinance No. 2049, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jackson. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Smith, Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell. Motion carried. Planning Director Munce explained to the City Council that rather than transferring $90,000 from the Urban Renewal Fund to the Street Fund, he was recommending that the money be loaned from the Urban Renewal Fund to the Street Fund. This will allow time for City staff to determine the legality of the transfer relative to all the guidelines covering the Urban Renewal Fund. Mr. Separovich voted that Resolution No. 969 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell. No: Rock. Motion carried. Mayor Rice opened a public hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 195. The City Attorney summarized the procedures and legal requirements involved in the process and the Assistant Public works Director reviewed the details of the project. Mavor Rice noted that written protests had been received from Mr. Themo Demopoulos and Mr. William Aldridge. Mr. Demopoulos testified before the Council in support of his written protest. The proceedings of the public hearing are on tape and filed at City Hall. Mayor Rice then closed the public hearing and the Council discussed the appropriate course of action. Mrs. Smith moved tha- the final assessment roll for LID 195 be adopted. Mr. Rock seconded the motion stating that this was to bring the item into consideration before the Council. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Separovich, Jackson, Maxwell, Smith. No: Rock. Motion carried. See Pages 831/832 for remainder of 12/7/87 minutes. December 21, 1987 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Invocation was offered by Pastor Love followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Absent: Bill Jackson. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded .that the minutes of December 7, 1987 be approved as if read, with one correction on page 1 noting that Mr. Maxwell abstained from vote on the L.I.D. #195 issue. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich Motion carried. Mayor Rice presented an award to Mr. Don Sutton, honoring him for his community service for paper and can recycling through the Senior Center, and emphasized the importance of a recycling program. GTE Substation 38th & O and Vacation of Half of Taylor Street Mayor Rice declared a public hearing open on a proposed conditional use permit for a GTE switching station at 38th & O and vacation of half of Taylor Street. Representatives from GTE were in attendance for questions as needed. Roger Fincher, architect for GTE, described the proposed building design. There were no further comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Rock seconded that the proposed con- ditional use permit for a GTE substation, and vacation of half of Taylor Street, be approved with conditions as outlined previously. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich. Motion carried. Commercial Avenue Improvements Mayor Rice reviewed estimated costs of the proposed improvements on Commercial Avenue between 3rd and 9th streets and announced that costs for the final project could reach $165,000. Doug Colglazier, Chairman.of the committee for the downtown improvement scheme urged for approval of the project which he felt would attract business and people to the downtown. Boyd Veer expressed his support for 834 December 21, 1988 - continued the improvement scheme. Bob Pickett of Flounder Bay Boat Company suggested investigating alternative improvement schemes such as the Main Street Program, with possible State funding. After much discussion, Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Rock seconded that a final decision be postponed at this time and this topic discussed further at a January 11, 1988 Study Session. Mr. Rock suggested that a letter be sent inviting local merchants to the Study Session. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich. Nayes - Horn, Brown. Motion carried. Sargent Addition Vacation Mayor Rice declared a public hearing open to consider Mr. John Sargents request for vacation of West 6th and 7th between Erie and Georgia Streets and Georgia Street from West 4th to West 7th. Mr. Sargent addressed Council with his plans for development of the property. Hal and Martha Clure stated opposition to the request. Dan Lovejoy and Dick Threet were also opposed. With no further comment from the audience, Mayor Rice declared the public hearings closed and that he was continuing these hearings until January 4, 1988. Garbage Rates Ordinance Mayor Rice stated an ordinance was before Council which would amend the established garbage rates. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that the ordinance amending Section 10 of Ordinance No. 1845, dated December 15, 1980 and replacing Section a. of Ordinance No. 2005, dated March 3, 1986, be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2051. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn. Motion carried. Vacation of Utility Easements - Snelson Property City Attorney Mansfield requested a resolution authorizing a quit claim deed to release utility easements in the Snelson Property located in the Urban Renewal area. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mrs. Horn seconded to adopt RESOLUTION # 971. Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Jail Regulations City Attorney Mansfield recommended a resolution adopting custodial care standards for the City of Anacortes jail facilities effective January 1, 1988, stating the City currently was meeting all standards now in effect. Mr. Separovich moved and Mr. Brown seconded to adopt RESOLUTION # 972, effective January 1, 1988. Vote: Ayes - Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Rock, Smith. Motion carried. Speed Limit Change for Heart Lake Road Mayor Rice stated an ordinance was before Council to amend certain speed limits. Mrs. Horn moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1741, passed and approved on the 17th day of April, 1978, be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2052. Vote: Ayes - Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith, Rock, Maxwell. Motion carried. Performing Arts Center Supporters for the proposed Performing ARts Center to be located in the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon spoke on behalf of the center and requestedcounty-wide support. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded that the City of Anacortes would write a letter of support commending members for their efforts to a worthwhile project. L.I.D. Final Assessment Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Separovich seconded that the ordinance modi- fying, approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of L.I.D. No. 195 which has been created and established for the pur- pose of carrying out the improvements within the City, as provided by Ordinance No. 1919 and levying and assessing a part of the cost and expense thereof against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property shown on the roll, be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2053. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Horn, Smith, Separovich. Nayes - Rock. Abstention: Maxwell. Motion carried. Cash Adjustment City Clerk G. Ghtaian requested an ordinance approving cash adjust- ment transfers between city funds, to transfer property tax monies of $10,000 from the General Fund to the Library Fund. December 21, 1987 - continued 8 3 Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded an ordinance requesting Council approval of 1987 year-end cash adjustment transfers between City funds be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2054. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Rock,' Maxwell, Separovich, Brown. Motion carried. 1987 Budget Adjustments Mrs. Brown moved and Mr. Rock seconded that an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2024, approved and adopted on 12/1/86 and entitled "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the Year 1987" be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 2055; Vote: Ayes - Rock, Maxwell, Separovich, Brown, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced the following appointments: Planning Commission - Barbara Jackson, Rick Latham; Housing Authority - Howard Beckman; Park Advisory Commission - Hamilton Sandvig; Regional Tourist Center - Tim Boles; Civil Service Commission - Les Vandervort. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. The full proceedings of the City Council Meeting are recorded on tape and filed at City Hall. V. Van Natta, Secretary James Rice, Mayor January 4, 1987 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call found present: Dean Maxwell, Bill Jackson, Ray Separovich, Ken Brown, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Bud Rock. Motion was made by Brown, seconded by.Rock to approve the minutes as if read. Motion was unanimously passed. Old Business The Mayor announced that the decision on the request of John Sargent for vacation of certain streets would be postponed for 60 to 90 days because Mr. Sargent suffered severe injuries and will be unable to participate until that time. He reminded the Council that the Public Hearing had been closed and further stated that notice would be sent to the adjacent property owners prior to the matter being considered. New Business Mr. Munce made a presentation regarding disposition of certain parcels of land comprising a portion of Lot 54 in the Urban Renewal area.. Resolution No. 973 entitled "A Resolution Authorizing Direction and Execution of that Certain Real Estate Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and A.R. (Bud) Kinney" was unanimously passed on motion by Horn and seconded by Brown. Mr. Munce explained that a Mr. Moe had made a proposal for purchase of the adjacent 18,000 square feet for the purpose of establishing a business for the manufacture of marine rigging and logging rigging. It was moved by Brown and seconded by Horn that Resolution No. 974 entitled "A Resolution authorizing direction and execution of that certain real estate purchase agrement by and between the City of Anacortes and Anacortes Marine Rigging Corporation" be approved. Motion was unanimously passed. It was moved by Horn that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a franchise for Tommy Thompson's railroad extending west of their Burlington Northern tracks to 11th street. Motion was unanimously passed. Discussion was held relative to airplane noise originating from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Several individuals in the audience indicated their displeasure with the noise and asked that the City write a letter of protest. The Mayor indicated he would send a letter to the Navy giving them an opportunity to explain their position.