HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-1989 - Minutes14EDINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
July 10, 1989 Medina City Hall
7:30 PM 501 Evergreen Point Rd.
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Medina City Council
was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Vall-
Spinosa. The meeting was tape recorded.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Goldstein, Langenbach,,R ,_-/wk�
Mathewson, Messmer and Mayor Vall-Spinosa
Absent: King
City Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City
Clerk Davis, Chief of Police Race, Public Works
Supervisor Hammerquist and City Attorney Wines
OATH OF OFFICE
Read Langenbach was sworn in as Councilmember with an expiration
date of December 31, 1989. He was welcomed by the Council.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
Messmer moved to make the following corrections to the June 12,
1989 minutes:
To clarify the last line on page 1, delete "was acceptable" and
add "appeared acceptable to the Planning Commission". 2nd page,
6th para., 2nd line, after "no one" add "on the Council"
supports ...
Reagan moved to approve the minutes of June 12, 1989 as amended,
seconded by Messmer. Passed with Langenbach abstaining.
Goldstein moved to amend last para., 2nd line "basis" to read
"bases".
Messmer moved to adopt the minutes of the May 22, 1989 Special
Meeting as amended, seconded by Mathewson. Passed with
Langenbach abstaining.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Several concerned residents residing on N.E. 7th and vicinity
voiced their disapproval of the remaining stumps left after
removing the trees and would like the City to remove those as
well.
Reagan wanted to go on record as saying the City has spent too
much money already on the 7th Street maple trees.
— Discussion followed.
HEARING
Appeal of denial of conditional use to have a laundry pick-up and
delivery service at Medina Grocery. (Cont'd from the June
meeting.)
Medina City Council Minutes
July 10, 1989
Page 2
The City Manager reviewed the Planning Consultant's memo stating
the Council has three options:
1. Uphold the Planning Commission's decision to deny the request
2. Reverse the Planning Commission's decision and find that the
use is appropriate on the site
3. Reverse the Planning Commission's decision, however, apply
conditions and/or provide direction to the Planning
Commission
Discussion followed.
Audience participation was encouraged at this time. The
residents in opposition of the request were mainly concerned
about the increase in traffic.
The public meeting was closed.
After more discussion, the Council agreed operating the pick-up
and delivery service in the store, but not in a separate
building, would be appropriate. It was felt that the
operation should be reviewed after a year or 16 months by the
Planning Commission to see if it should continue.
Messmer moved to grant a conditional use to the applicant to
conduct a laundry pick-up and delivery dry-cleaning service
within the existing store building effective through December 31,
1990, and if the applicant seeks to extend the use, an
application must be filed with the Planning Commission by not
later than September 1, 1990, seconded by Reagan.
Discussion followed.
Messmer moved to amend his motion to grant a conditional use for
a period of 16 months from commencement of operation and if the
applicant wanted to extend the use beyond the 16 months, she will
have to submit an application to the Planning Commission by the
end of 12 months of the use. Seconded by Langenbach.
Langenbach suggested since there is the possibility of
considerable confusion over this, the City Attorney be asked to
write a letter to Mrs. Lee to advise her of exactly what the time
frames are.
Messmer withdrew his original motion.
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Messmer moved to grant a conditional use for laundry or dry-
cleaning pick-up and delivery service to be located within the
existing store building. The period of the conditional use would
be 16 months from the date the use commences. In any event, it
would expire no later than June 30, 1991. At least 4 months
prior to the expiration of the use period, if tine applicant
wishes to extend the use beyond that i-R-itlal period, an��
application.Qmust be filed with the Planning Commission, second by E2.
Langenbach. Passed, 4 ayes and Goldstein voting naye.
The Mayor requested the City Attorney write a letter advising
Mrs. Lee of the Council's decision and conditions. The Council
would also like a written notice from Mrs. Lee as to the actual
date the service will commence.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Ordinances No. 429
An Ordinance for the Purpose of Regulating the Type, Size,
Location, Construction and Placement of Signs in the City of
Medina.
Medina City Council Minutes
July 10, 1989
Page 3
Review and discussion of the ordinance followed. This ordinance
will be on the agenda for the August meeting.
Resolution No. 198
A Resolution adopting the Six -Year Year Transportation
Improvement Program Including Proposed Urban Arterial Trust Fund
Projects.
Hammerquist reviewed the projects for the Council.
Discussion followed. Reagan requested Staff provide more review
time for capital improvement planning in the future.
Messmer moved to adopt Resolution No. 198, seconded by Langenbach
seconded, passed with Reagan voting naye.
The Mayor moved to change the order of the agenda.
Chow Resident - 2219 Evergreen Pt. Rd.
The City Manager explained that trees on the property of 2219
Evergreen Pt. Rd. were cleared, along with trees in the City
right of way, by Horizon Builders who are building the Chow
residence. The trees were cut in the City right of way without
obtaining approval from the City. The contractor would like to
propose a plan to relandscape the area where the trees were
removed.
Mr. O'Neil, president of Horizon Construction, was present and
apologized for cutting of the trees in the City right of way. He
then introduced Mr. Richard Ward, a landscape architect, who
presented the Council with a plan to plant a number of trees,
shrubs and ground cover to help reforest the street scape and to
bring it back in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood. He
stated after looking at the neighborhood, with its hedges, shrubs
and trees, he wants to integrate that theme with this property.
After a lengthy discussion, the City Manager stated he would
bring back a report on what trees were there originally, what was
removed and get an opinion from the City Attorney as far as
enforcement; work out an agreement with the property owner that
any fees the City incurs outside our own staff time be paid by
Mr. Chow. The City will hire a landscape architect to study the
situation and come up with an acceptable plan.
The Council directed the City ilanager to proceed.
Police Chiefs Report - Race
Accepted as presented.
DISCUSSION
Compensation Study
The City Manager introduced Sue and Gary Hulbert who explained
the process of the Study and reported on their findings of the
Compensation Analysis. They showed a comparison of salaries in
relation to surrounding jurisdictions of comparable size. Final
analysis would be completed within 10 days.
Executive Session - City Manager's Evaluation
Regular meeting went into executive session at 11:35 PM and
returned to regular meeting at 11:50 P14.
Medina City Council Minutes
July 10, 1989
Page 4
ACTION
Award Bid for 80th Ave. N.E. Construction Project
Hammerquist recommended the contract be awarded to Westwater
Construction Co. with the lowest bid of $78,127.11. The
engineer's estimate was $60,000.
Reagan moved to award the bid to Westwater Construction in the
amount of $78,127.11, seconded by Messmer, passed.
DISCUSSION
The City Manager and Reagan brought the Council up to date on
their discussions with Clyde Hill pertaining to the 84th Street
striping.
Discussion followed.
Before going ahead with the resurfacing, Reagan volunteered to
talk once again with Mayor Richards from Clyde Hill.
REPORTS
Treasurer's Report - Accepted aspresented
NEW BUSINESS
Langenbach stated that Ray Cory's term on the Board of Adjustment
will expire on July 1, 1989. Despite the sunset ordinance the
City has, he recommended Cory be appointed for another two-year
term.
Langenbach moved that Ray Cory be appointed for one more term to
the Board of Adjustment, seconded by Reagan, passed unanimously.
Claims Warrant
Goldstein moved to accept Claims Warrant #2120-2252, Payroll
Warrants #10452-104,59-for payment, seconded by Reagan, passed.
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Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 12:32 PM. j
Mayor Pete Vall- pinosa
ity Xlerk Margaret Davis