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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-1994 - MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting MINUTES February 14, 1994 Medina City Hall 7:00 PM 501 Evergreen Point Rd. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Medina City Council Was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Taylor. The meeting was tape recorded. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Cory, Guyton, Ross, Potts, Scholl and Mayor Taylor Absent: Kelly City Staff Present: City Manager- Papke, City Clerk Batchelor, Public Works Supt. Weigle, Police Chief Race, City Attorney Wines and Planner Burke MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Cory moved to approve the minutes of the January 10, 1994 meeting, seconded by Potts, passed unanimously. REPORTS/DISCUSSION Approval of _Police Labor Agreement 1994-1996 City Manager Papke reviewed the revised labor agreement. She noted that the modifications to the new labor agreement are in accordance with previous discussions with council. She recommended that the Council approve the agreement. Scholl moved to grant the City Manager authority to sign the Police Labor Agreement. Potts seconded the motion, passed unanimously. Park Board Appointment Mayor Taylor recommended that Bob Crow be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Park Board. He briefly -reviewed Bob Crow's background. Cory moved to appoint Bob Crow to the Park Board, Potts seconded the motion, passed unanimously. Financial Report & Claims Scholl moved to approve the December claim warrants *6972-7086 totalling $117,518`.69,� Seconded by Cory, passed unanimously. Scholl moved to approve the Janui�r-y claim warrants #7087-7140 totalling $20,630.55 and payroll warrants #13295-13343 totalling $57,206.50. Seconded by Cory, passed unanimously. Discussion on the City's 1993 year end financial position. —" Scholl stated that at year end the city was in a better financial position than was anticipated. He stated that this is due as a result of careful budgeting by administration/staff and by not undertaking a major Local Improvement District Project and some capital projects in 1993. Medina City Council Minutes February 14, 1994 Page Two Committee Reports Discussion on committee restructuring. Mayor Taylor appointed the Councilmembers to the following committees: Public Works - Scholl, Potts and Kelly Finance/Administrative - Cory and Taylor Public Safety - Ross, Guyton and Taylor Personnel - Cory, Scholl and Potts Discussion on the jet noise committee. It was decided that the committee would consist of Cory, Taylor, Ross and City Manager Papke. In an effort to maintain continuity, it was also decided that it would be in the best interest of the City to have ex- Councilmember Hull remain on the jet noise committee. Police Report Accepted as submitted. Public Works Report Public Works Superintendent Weigle stated that the City has accumulated an excess amount of surplus equipment. Weigle recommended that the Council pass a motion granting her the authority to sell the surplus equipment either by public bid or public auction. Cory moved to grant the Public Works Superintendent authority to sell the surplus equipment. Potts seconded the motion, passed unanimously. Weigle also reported that the asphalt repair and renovation of the bathrooms and par course at Medina Park have been completed. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS Ordinance No. 574 - An Ordinance amending Medina Municipal Code Chapter 12.28 relating to Tree Preservation and Landscaping Requirements. Planning Consultant Burke reviewed the changes that have been made to Ordinance No. 574 since the last council review at their January 10, 1994 meeting. He stated that the revisions to Ord. No. 574 have been made with the intent of clarifying the language for purposes of enforcement and at the same time not expand the powers of the existing ordinance. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council to continue the discussion of this ordinance to the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Cellular One Site Discussion on whether Cellular One is complying with the conditions that were imposed on the approval of the conditional use permit that was issued to them for the installation of their antennae. Staff will review the concerns that have been expressed by the adjacent property owners and at the same time ensure that Cellular One is in compliance with the city permits that were issued to them. Concealed Weapon Permits Discussion on the city's policy/procedures for issuing concealed weapon permits in comparison with other municipalities. It was the consensus of the Council that Chief of Police Race write an informational article regarding this issue for the next Medina Newsletter. Medina City Council Minutes February 14, 1994 Page Three Outdoor Lighting Cory reviewed a letter that he had received from Herb Stevenson, 309 Overlake Dr. E. Cory stated that in the letter Mr. Stevenson expressed concern relative to the disturbance that is created when a resident's intense outdoor lighting shines directly into their neighbor's home. It was decided that this issue should be turned over to the Planning Commission for their review. Jet Noise Discussion on the upcoming Puget Sound Regional Council meeting regarding the "Four Post Plan" and on the importance of the City being directly involved in the scoping process for the EIS pertaining to the Third Runway. City Manager Papke will submit a letter to the FAA on behalf of the City outlining concerns relative to the impact of jet noise to Medina residents. Indian Trail Discussion on correspondence that has been received from Medina resident Wilma Edmonds. The letters expressed her concern that the Odegaards, 2244 77th Ave. NE, are not in compliance with the conditions of Tree Removal Permit No. 93-1 and Landscaping Permit No. L-3207 that have been previously issued to them by the City. City Manager Papke informed the Council that Public Works Supt. Weigle and City Planner Burke were in the process of reviewing this issue. Vision 20 20 City Manager Papke announced that Mayor Er•selle Eade of Hunts Point has extended an invitation to the City of Medina to invite us to attend a Puget Sound Regional Council meeting that they are hosting on Feb. 23 regarding "Vision 20 20". Executive Session The regular meeting was adjourned to executive session at 9:50 PM. The executive session returned to regular session at 11:04 PM. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:05 PM. ;_W ey Taylor, har V tZ2JU- 1, _c)"- LY-4 I , LyLKn B tchel r, City Clerk