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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-1987 - MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 10, 1987 Medina City Hall 8:00 PM 501 Evergreen Pt. Road --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of Medina City Council was called to order at 8:00 PM by Mayor King. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Goldstein, Reagan, Vall- Spinosa, Yoler, and Mayor King. Absent: Dietrich and Messmer Staff Present: City Manager Dodge, City Clerk Davis, Public Works Supervisor Hammerquist, Lt. Wilson, City Attorney Wines, City Planning Consultant Bob Burke. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Amendments to minutes are as follows: Roll Call: Present: Dietrich. First paragraph, last line, "Vaca- tion" should read "vacancy". Third paragraph, second line "ne" Planning fees, should read "new". Page 3, fourth paragraph, "84th Avenue" should read "83rd Ave. NE". Page 4, -Aircraft Overflight- The Council recom- mended the "City Manager" should read "Mayor". Reagan moved to accept the minutes as amended, seconded by Goldstein, passed. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance No. 453 - Changing Density Exception and Conditional Use Provisions of the Zoning Code. City Manager stated that this ordinance would eliminate the provision in our zoning code used to short plat a piece of property that had been denied a vari- ance. The Planning Commission reviewed the density exception to the code to determine if it was consistent with our Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission did not feel it was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and recom- mended language to repeal that section of the code by the City Council. Mayor King paraphrased the Ordinance saying if 75% of the properties in the developed neighborhoods are less than the minimum lot size requirements, the homeowner does not have to go for a variance. Ordinance No. 453 repeals Ordinance No. 118 which was passed in 1967. Public Hearing was opened for public comment. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 453 will be an action item at the September meeting. Ordinance No. 454 - Establishing zoning regulations for recreation facilities. Ordinance No. 455 - Amending Section 307, 315, 336 and Chapter 5-8 of the Medina City Code regulating conditional and special use permits. After some discussion and corrections to the proposed ordinance, the public hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 454 and 455 will be action items at the September meeting. Ordinance No. 456 - Declaring 83rd Avenue NE to a one-way street. The Council reviewed safety reasons for chancing 83rd Ave. NE to a one-way Street. The following residents voiced their concerns: Susan DeWalt - 8235 NE 8th Dick & Dora Moxon - 8215 NE 8th Julie Downey - 82nd & NE 8th Don & Anne McKay-853 83rd Ave. NE Eve Mauger - 944 88th Medina City Council Minutes, August 10, 1987 Page 2 Don and Anne McKay were not in favor of the one-way street because it will be an inconvenience to them. Susan DeWalt stated it would also inconvenience her, but felt the safety of the children was far more important. Earl Johnson, Ridge Road, commented on the speed of cars on Overlake Dr. He felt there should be more speed limit signs. Mayor King explained the State mandates where and how often the speed limit signs should be posted. He also explained that part of the City's street plan is for the City Engineer to review the streets for signage and improvements to be made. The City Manager said he would talk to a traffic engineer on the issues of one- way streets and speed limits before he could advise the Council. Public Hearing was closed. Val]-Spinosa moved to table Ordinance No. 456 for the September meeting, Reagan seconded, passed unanimously. DISCUSSION NE loth STREET The City Manager reported the contractor has been made aware of the work that needs to be done and that final payment will be held until all obligations have been met. Jon Stanley, 8630 NE loth, informed the Council of a light pole and fixture that had been damaged. Ordinance No. 457 - Tree maintenance and removal in the City right-of-way. The City Manager reviewed the background of Ordinance No. 457, then asked the _ City Attorney to review the background of the original tree ordinance. He stated that the major issue was whether the new tree ordinance would allow residents, other than the abutting property owners, to trim trees primarily for preserving views. The City Attorney's opinion was the City could allow that, and felt the courts would support the concept of the previous ordinance. Rights of the abut- ting property owners were discussed, and whose financial obligation would it be. Mayor King recommended an underlined draft made available to the public and announce it in the newsletter that we are considering a draft at a public hear- ing next month. Audience participation was encouraged at this time. There was none. Purchase of Computer The City Manager reported that the Computer Review Committee recommended purchasing Application Software Products, Inc. The cost would be $27,553 which includes three work stations and three printers. Mayor King recommended the Council accept the recommendation of the Review Committee and commended them for a job well done and to have the City Manager proceed. Moved by Vall-Spinosa, seconded by Goldstein, carried unanimously. ACTION Authorization for the Mayor to award the bid on three drainage projects. 1) 80th Ave. NE to Medina Park Ponds. 2) 80th Ave. NE at NE 32nd Ave. to Lake Washington. 3) Overlake Dr. West to Evergreen Pt. Road. The estimated cost of these projects is $61,200. $87,061 was budgeted. Reagan moved that the Mayor be granted authority to award the bids for the three drainage projects, seconded by Yoler, carried unanimously. Medina City Council Minutes, August 10, 1987 Page 3 REPORTS City Manager's Report The City Manager reported the City has reimbursed library fees in the amount of $4,450 as of July 31, 1987. He also announced he had hired Jeri Lynn Batchelor as secretary, July 27, 1987 to replace Marcy Tarabochia. Jeri Lynn comes to the City with outstanding qualifications. Director of Public Safety's Report - Accepted as presented Lt. Wilson reported Chief Anglin was still recuperating and is doing well. Financial Report - Accepted as presented. NEW BUSINESS Mayor King announced there is a vacancy on the Park Board. Park Board member Frank Pattison's term expired June 1, 1987. He has written Mr. Pattison a letter of recognition, and will present him with a plaque for his many years of service with the City. Mayor King then asked the Council to submit candidate's names to fill that position. Board of Adjustment member Robert Shomler's term expired July 1, 1987. Mayor King appointed him for another term with an expiration date of July 1, 1991, confirmed by the Council. OTHER BUSINESS Goldstein moved to approve claim warrants No. 3163 - 3347 for payment, seconded by Val]-Spinosa, passed unanimously. Mayor King moved to go into Executive session, seconded by Val]-Spinosa, carried. The Council went into Executive Session at 10:25 PM. Executive Session Executive session returned to regular meeting at 10:40 PM. Adjournment Reagan moved for adjournment at 10:41 PM, seconded by Vall-Spinosa, carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem largatet R. Davis, City Clerk