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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08-1988 - MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 8, 1988 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 Pro Tem Messmer. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Ellis, Goldstein, Mathewson, Reagan and Mayor Pro Tem Messmer Absent: King and Mayor Vall-Spi.nosa Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, Public Works Superintendent Hammerquist City Attorney Wines Absent: Director of Public Safety Anglin MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Mathewson moved to approve the minutes of July 13, 1988 as presented, seconded by Reagan, passed. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Audience Participation _ Jack Weyman-, spokesman for th-e- Citize-n's L--ea-gtte i-n C--1-y-de fill, k e_ at-a-t-ed they a-relin favor of consolidating the four communities. PUBLIC HEARING Medina Six Year Street Plan Public Works Superintendent Hammerquist reviewed the projects to be improved for the coming year. ACTION Resolution No 191 - Adopting the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program including Urban Arterial Trust Fund Projects. Goldstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 1910 Reagan seconded, passed. DISCUSSION Landscaping requirements for portion on Medina Park The City Manager explained this issue had developed between the Park Board and two Medina residents who had built two houses on 82nd Ave. N.E. next to Medina Park. He stated when the land was cleared for construction, a strip of the park next to the drain- age ditch was also cleared which the Park Board felt should not have been. George King and Ellen Johnson, owners of the two properties in question, 909 82nd and 907 82nd Ave. N.E., submitted revised landscaping plans to the park based on the requests of the Park Board which were not acceptable. Mr. King requested presenting this matter to the Council to be resolved. Medina City Council Fleeting August 8, 1988 Page 2 Reliance Ricketts, 3245 78th N.E. And Karen Guthrie 1040 Evergreen Pt. Rd. were also present to voice their concerns. The City Manager reiterated what was discussed at the Park Board. They agreed to the planting scheme that was presented by Mr. King with the lawn not going beyond the property line and ground covering and shrubs to screen the property from the park. Mr. Reagan moved, with respect to Exhibit B, the line of new plantings shall be the Johnson's property line. The width of the plantings of screening shall be as shown on Exhibit B, including the natural grasses and regenerating vegetation closest to the creek. The trees (Quaking Aspen and Birch) shall be at least 10 in number, at least 6 foot plantings, the Evergreen shrubs shall be at least 34 in number and shall come from the submitted list providing those shrubs shown on the submitted list are Evergreen native shrub species that will be 4 to 12 feet in height at maturity. The sprinkler system shall also remain in place and insist that the Kings and Johnsons maintain these trees. They shall also be responsible for the maintenance of these trees until November 15, 194-$. The view line , as depicted on Exhibit B, shall be removed and a line drawn parallel to the lower left hand rectangle protrusion extending out. There shall be no tall shrubs or trees planted on that line. Completion of the lands- caping and plantings in this area shall be completed by November 15, 1989. The motion was unanimously passed. Mayor Pro Tem Messmer stated that the Council has given the City Manager specific direction and with the help of the City Attorney, will put together a written agreement in defining what will be done and get it implemented as soon as we can. Striping of 84th Ave. N.E. The City Manager gave a report on the Traffic Study that had been done, Gray and Osborne prepared a striping plan for 84th Ave. N.E. which was included in the packet for Council's review. He stated that if after reviewing the plans and making appropriate changes, the Council may want to submit them to Clyde Hill, Hunts Pt. and Yarrow Pt. for their comments. If this is agreeable to all four communities, he would get a cost estimate for the project. Dog Control Dogs running loose in Medina has increased. The City Manager stated if the Council was interested in hiring a part-time Animal Control person, he would provide an estimate of cost involved. He added that revenues generated by the sale of licenses and from fines would off -set some of the cost. Special Council Meetin The City Manager requested that a special Council meeting be held to review the study of the Police Department by the Delaine Group and hear comments by the Director of Public Safety. Mayor Pro Tem Messmer read a memo verbatim into the record as re- quested by Director of Public Safety Anglin. Anglin was unable to attend the regular Council meeting, and requested a special Council meeting be scheduled so he would have sufficient time to discuss his response to the "Study of Administrative and Opera- tional Practices of the Medina Police Department. Messmer gave an overview of the Study for the audience. A Special Council meeting was scheduled for August 22, 1988 at 7:30 pm at Medina City Mall. Medina City Council Meeting August 8, 1988 Page 3 REPORTS City Manager Report The City Manager referred to a letter written by Russell Bossart who is a Medina resident. Bossart stated he was currently working towards his Eagle Scout award and for his project he would be willing to install a "big bay" (play equipment) for the City in Medina park. The Council referred this matter to the Park Board. Director of Public Safety Report Accepted as submitted. Public Works Superintendent Report Hammerquist brought the Council up to date on the various projects that had been completed since May of 1987. Financial Report Accepted as submitted. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Pro Tem requested the City Manager have the Sign Ordinance on the September Agenda. Claims Warrants Goldstein moved to accept for payment Claims warrant No. 1085 - 1221, seconded by Mathewson, passed. Reagan requested the City Manager have figures on Marine Patrol Service that the City of Renton and Mercer Island pays versus City of Medina. Adjournment Reagan moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mathewson, passed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm an Messmer, Mayor Pro Tem M gar-4- R. Davis, City Clerk