HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-1995 - MinutesMEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
June 12, 1995 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, Koelemay, Potts,
Ross, Scholl and Mayor Taylor
Absent: Councilmember Guyton
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Scholl moved to approve the minutes of the May 8, 1995 meeting. Cory seconded the
motion, passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council
Potts publicly thanked Medina residents Bill and Melinda Gates for their recent offer to
contribute financially towards the installation of the proposed playground equipment for
the new play area in Medina Park.
City Manager
Papke announced that the discussion with the Port Officials regarding airplane noise
has been rescheduled to the next regular council meeting on July 10, 1995.
Papke, on behalf of the City Council, Park Board and City Staff, invited everyone to join
them at 7:00 PM in Medina Park on the summer solstice, June 21, for the dedication of
the new sculpture entitled "Summer" and for a goundbreaking for the new children's play
area.
DISCUSSION
Approval of Public Works Contract No. 1-95
Greg Hill, City Engineer, was present to review the bids for the NE 12th St., Evergreen
Point Road Phase 2 Storm and Street Improvements Contract #1-95. He recommended
the bid award go to Laser Underground and Earthworks, Inc. for the base bid in the
amount of $366,027.
Scholl moved that the bid award go to Laser Underground and Earthworks, Inc. Cory
seconded the motion, passed unanimously.
Request from T R U S T (Tolls Represent Unfair State Taxes) seeking a contribution of
20 200
David Krull, member of T.R.U.S.T., was present to review their request that the City
Council give them $20,200 to help pay for a portion of their unpaid debts. He also
announced that ESHB 1317, which would require citizen involvement and approval of
public -private highway improvements, had recently passed the legislature and is now
before the Governor for his approval.
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Kirk Wines, City Attorney, stated that the real question that needs to be resolved by the
City Council is whether there was any commitment for payment of a portion of the
expenses that has been incurred by T.R.U.S.T. He stated that the auditor's office and
he both agree that if it is decided that there was no advance commitment, then payment
would be considered a gift and should not be made.
Discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the City Council that no prior commitment was made to
T.R.U.S.T. for reimbursement of any expenses, so it was agreed that they would deny
their request. However, they did recommend that should T.R.U.S.T. foresee any future
expenditures, that they come back to the City Council with a request prior to incurring
the expense for their review and possible approval.
Medina's 40th Anniversary of Incorporation
Discussion of Medina's upcoming 40th Anniversary of Incorporation.
Thorton Thomas, ex -mayor of Medina and long-time resident, was present to share and
reminisce of past anniversary celebrations that have been held.
Discussion on Initiative No. 164
Planner Bob Burke was present to review the initiative. He stated that if the initiative
does become law that it will require an economic impact analysis of new regulations, as
they would affect private property values. He also stated that any zoning or other
regulatory change would need to be analyzed by the City to determine whether or not
there would be any reduction in private property values as a result of imposing any
development regulation as the City would be expected to compensate the affected
property owner.
Potts moved that the State be notified that the City Council is in opposition of the
passage of Initiative No. 164. Koelemay seconded the motion.
Discussion followed.
Potts and Koelemay voted aye. Cory, Scholl and Ross voted nay, the motion failed.
Proposed Zoning Changes
Planner Burke reviewed that on April 25, 1995 the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on items related to Chapter 17 and Chapter 12 of the Medina Municipal Code.
The items were: 17.76.010 Fences and Walls - Height, Accessory Units, 17.40.025 &
17.40.040 Frontage on a Public Street, 17.40.080 Public Street Right -of -Way turnaround
and 12.28.050 Replacement of Significant Trees if removed.
Discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the issue pertaining to accessory units be
brought back as a discussion item at the next City Council meeting on July 10, 1995. It
was also decided that City Attorney Wines be directed to bring back the proposed
changes in draft ordinance form for further discussion at that same meeting.
Animal Control Regulations
Chief Race reviewed the current animal control regulations.
It was agreed that the current regulations were sufficient and that, for the time being, no
further legislation will be enacted.
A000intment of Permanent_ Alternates to the Planning Commission
Medina residents Herb Lyon and Mike Zubko were appointed to serve on the Planning
Commission on an as -needed basis as alternate members.
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance No 601 - An Ordinance to prohibit possession of drug paraphernalia.
Discussion followed.
No action taken.
REPORTS
Police Report
Accepted as submitted.
Public Works Report
Accepted as submitted.
Financial Report & Claims
Scholl moved to approve the May claim warrants #8418-8494 totaling $86,947.25 and
May payroll warrants #14105-1152 totaling $69,429.12. Seconded by Cory, passed
unanimously.
Executive Session - Property Acquisition and Personnel
The regular session was adjourned to executive session at 9:28 PM.
The executive session returned to regular session at 10:16 PM.
Scholl moved to enter into a 1995 continued employment contract with City Manager
Papke, reflecting the same cost of living increase afforded to all other city employees for
1995 (2.8%), retroactive to January 1, 1995. The motion was seconded by Potts and
passed unanimously.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM.
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Lynn Ba chelor, City Clerk