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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-1975MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 10, 1975 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at 8:00 PM by Mayor Watton at Medina City Hall on November 10, 1975. Members present were Messrs; Watton, Pneuman, Griffes, Harris, Oscar, Lund and Mrs. Edmonds. Mr. Griffes moved accepting the minutes of the October 8, 14, 21 and 29th meetings as corrected, Mr. Harris seconded the motion, carried unanimously. Mrs. Christine Block of 435 Upland Road was present in the audience requesting that Council instigate a leash law, due to an incident where her 4 year old child was attacked by a dog in their own yard and severely bitten. Mr. Diller of 1312- Evergreen Point Road was also present in support of a leash law. Mr. Chadwick, city attorney, responded stating the problems involved in enforcing a leash law. He also stated that properly enforced the ordinances already in effect should take care of most all the dog problems. Much discussion followed. Mr. Harris stated he felt that the enforcement of the dog ordinances should be better and the public should be made aware of laws. Julie Gerrard, editor of the Newsletter, was present and suggested she write an article in the December Newsletter regarding the dog ordinances. Mr. Griffes moved that the Medina City Council direct the city manager to develop a comprehensive public information program to be conducted during 1976 to educate the citizens of Medina, both dog owners and non -dog owners with their obligations, under Ordinances 186, 194 and 276. Mr. Harris seconded:; carried unanimously. The opponents presented their proposed findings of the Council hearings on the appeal of granting a Conditional Use Permit to Overlake Golf and Country Club. Mr. Lund and Mr. Oscar did not participate in the discussion of the findings. Mr. Chadwick recommended the Council amend their findings. They should by typed, dated, attested to and submitted to the mayor for his signature. After much discussion the text of the Council's findings on the appeal was agreed upon. Mayor Watton reported on the meeting of November 5, 1975 between the Towns of Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Clyde Hill and the City of Medina to discuss a possible alternate to contracting with Bellevue for fire protection. The mayor proposed that the City of Medina prepare and submit jointly with the towns of Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Clyde Hill an application to HUD for Joint Community Development funds to be used for the purchase of the capital equipment required to establish a Fire District. Mr. Pneuman moved the Council approve the mayor's proposal. Mr. Oscar seconded; carried unanimously. The mayor read a report from Chief Anglin in answer to the letter from the Three Points Elementary Parent Faculty Club on the speed limit and crosswalk location on NE 24th Street. Chief Anglin reported that their would be an emphasis patrol on the speeding problem and he was also waiting for more data from the State Highway Engineer. There will be more information next month. The mayor directed the city manager write to the Parent Faculty Club. The King County Boat Patrol contract for 1976 was discussed. Mr. Harris moved to accept the contract, directing the city manager to sign it. Mr. Lund seconded the motion; passed unanimously. Mrs. Edmonds brought to the Council's attention the large number of people King County Election and Registration hire to work for Primary elections inasmuch as the City has to pay part of the costs. Council directed the city manager to write a letter stating the City Council's views. Mr. Pneuman proposed the City should raise the building permit fee schedule in keeping with the figures in the 1976 Residential Cost Hand Book published by Marshall and Swift Co. and use as a reference ICBO.. Page 2. It was moved by Mr. Griffes that the Claim Roster CE #10690 through #10749 and ST #3301 through #3324, be accepted as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harris; carried unanimously. Julie Gerrard submitted her resignation as the editor of the Newsletter, effective January 1, 1976. Mr. Griffes suggested the Council write a letter of appreciation to Julie Gerrard. Upon Mr. Griffes motion and Mr. Harris seconded the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 PM. w MAYOR Respectfully submitted, G1o,, is J. Doble, City Clerk APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 307 BY THE OVERLAKE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Findings by the Medina City Council The Medina City Council consisting of Messieurs Watton, Harris, Pneuman, Griffes and Mrs. Edmonds have been present at meetings held on October 14, 1975, October 21, 1975 and concluding October 29, 1975 where proponents and opponents of a Conditional Use Permit desiring the establishment of certain tennis facilities have been brought before the Council. This Conditional Use Permit has been sought by the Overlake Golf and Country Club. A tape recording has been taken of the entire proceedings and num- erous and various exhibits have been entered into the record. All of the testimony and exhibits brought before the City Council have been considered by the City Council in making their decision. This has been a de nova proceeding before the City Council and the Council has not given any consideration to the actions of the Medina Planning Commission. It is the opinion of the City Council members that we shall not sustain the Plan- ning Commission's action in granting of the permit. This position is taken not from any implied lack of propriety on the part of the Planning Commission but, rather, com- pletely from the material brought before us in this "de nova" proceeding. The points on which our opinion is based are these: 1) The Club, in it's presentation, indicates it does not feel the ordinance under which they originally made the application in July really speaks to their proposal as the main part of their facilities would be in a building and they take the position Ordinance No. 307 concerns "outdoor" recreational facilities. They have made their case as if 307 did cover their proposal, however. We have been told the Club reserves the right to possibly take exception to our actions under their interpretation of 307. On the other hand, in their exhibit No. 29, they have taken the posture they shall not lose their open space taxation relief with the construction of the proposed building as RCW 84.34 - the law which grants the tax relief - would not restrict their proposal. Within exhibit No. 29 is mention of the sub -paragraph of 84.34 covering recreation op- portunities in outdoor settings. Although the tax matter is not before us at this moment, the Club does seem to plan to have it both ways: It is an indoor facility when talking 307 but would be an outdoor recreational opportunity with the tax collector. It is our feeling, however, Ordinance No. 307 does indeed cover their proposal. Further, in the Club's exhibit No. 28, Mr. Sprague makes the point that this Council is called upon to make our determination solely pur- suant to Ordinance 307 . . . particularly to Section 3 of that ordinance. 2) It is our feeling - in tracking through Section 3 - the Club has had several weak points in their presentations and position: We shall, for the moment, pass by sub -sec- tion a. and b. and speak to sub c. The Club claims their proposed building is so far removed from the neighboring properties as to have no adverse effect on them. Both the word "neighboring" and the word "adverse" can, of course, be interpreted several sub- jective ways. With a building of the bulk here proposed, a neighbor can be quite a dis- tance and still be adversely affected. So the question is, has the proposal properly minimized the adverse effect. In our view, it has not. When viewed from any direction where Medina residents either live or frequent, the location and length of the proposed Page 2. berms . . . the height of the trees, both on these berms and elsewhere about the build- ing . . . the areas where the coverage would be provided by only deciduous trees, leav- ing the building bare and exposed for months each year . . . the close proximity of the planned building to their south property line, meaning that the major coverage - as seen from the south - will be provided, in the main, only by trees on property owned and controlled by others than the Club. For all these points, it is our feeling their proposed coverage of the sides of the building would be inadequate for years to come, if ever. Without such coverage, it is our opinion the bulk of the building would ad- versely effect other property owners within the vicinity. 3) As far as sub section a., of section 3, Ordinance No. 307, is concerned,we feel the important word here is "intent". The dictionary tells us that "intent" means that which is intended; aim; purpose - and - the state of mind operative at the time of an action. To best find - if we can - just what was the intent of those people who were the authors of the Plan, it would seem the Preface would be the proper source(as opposed to picking and choosing isolated sections of individual ordinances). In the Preface, we find the following points. So not to skew the meanings, we will quote whole para- graphs . . . please bear with us: One of the primary motives for Medina's incorporations was the residents desire to plan their own community, with the particular attention they might give to the problems - through local government - to preserve and enhance it's gracious residential character." Another: The(Comprehensive) Plan, essentially as now described, has been carried out in many respects already. There has been widespread construction valued in millions carried on in reliance upon and compliance with it's provisions, for example, the R-16; R-20 and R-30 minimum lot area standards." Again: Churches and clubs can be built in Medina when appropriately located and designed to provide adequate parking and protection to adjacent properties by screen plantings, where needed." And lastly this paragraph: In the center of the City is an 18 hole golf course, Overlake Golf and Country Club, which provides an attractive, open green space in a valley running north and south along the eastern side of the City, underscoring the conclusion that the highest and best general use of the community's land - in the foreseeable future - is premium resi- dential use; single family residences in more or less open settings." The wording of these sections of the, Preface to the Comprehensive Plan, in our view, preclude the project as t4scoem proposed by Overlake Golf and Country Club for a tennis facility. Accordingly, it is the unanimous view of those voting members of the City Council, to -wit, Messieurs Watton, Harris, Pneuman, Griffes and Mrs. Edmonds that the appli- cation of the Overlake Golf and Country Club for a Conditional Use Permit to build their proposed structure be and the same is hereby rejected. ATTEST: CI-TYTCLERK MAYOR and CHAIRMAN MEDINA CITY COUNCIL OctobeA 29, 1975 The continued meeting of October 14, 1975 and continued meeting o6 October 21, 1975, was tatted to order by Mayon tiaatton at 7:40 P.M. on October 29, 1975 at the Medina. City Hail.. Membw present were Messrs: Watton, Ham", Pneuman, Grijges and Mrs. Edmonds. Mr. Oscan and Mr. Lund had di 6qu.ati6.ied themselves brom the October 14, 1975 meeting. The meeting again was recorded on magnetic tape. Mr. Chadwick, city attorney, spoke 4iAzt to make it clean on the record, that at no time .in the proceedings had mention been made clean o6 the tocati.on of the Overtake Gott and Country Club as existed, nor the tocation oA the proposed bac t ty. He en- tened the Medina .land use map as an exhibit and marked these .locations and boundary o4 the propehty in red pencil on the map. He al6o entered a tetter 6rom Frank Jena, engineer 4rom CH2M H.cU, descAi,b.ing drainage at the 6acit ty as an exhibit. Mr. #zaxd-Sprague, proponent's attorney, asked that the appticat.ion they oar i.g.cnatly submitted, be made pant o6 the record. Mr. Chadwick a64ured him that the apptica- tion made to the Planning Commission and it's minutes would be made a pant o6 the record. Mayan Watton stated that since the proceedings had afteady taken two .gong meetings, and that both the proponents and opponents had ztatedithVA case, he sett it was time that the Council make a decision on the matter. Fiat, he tusked lib there am any new material to be presented. M. Ph.ctip Branson .inquiAed as to a .letter he understood was written to the Counciz. Mayor Watton stated he had received a .-etter 4rom the Prentices' and it concerned only their views on the izzue, and could be read by anyone, i6 so dezi ted. (See Exhibit C- 3 ) Since no other response was made, Mayan Watton a6ked the Council to state their views. Mr. G4i.46es, .in stating his views, turned down the proposat, in which, he believed the structure was not compatible, as the tehm used in Sec. 3 o6 Ordinance No. 307; that it would not resutt.in the general use o6 %m idential zoning. Mayor Watton read comments, speaking on beha-4 o4 the Council membeu, also tunn.i,ng down the proposed application. Thiz decision was made completely on mater,i.at pre- sented be6ore them .in. the "de -nova" meetings. (See attached Exhibit C-4 ) Mr. Harris atso rejected the propozaZ, and Mrs. Edmonds and 1, . Pneuman both stated that Mr. Watton had expressed theiA views and had nothing to add to his comments. Mr. Chadwick reminded the Counc t that according to the procedures o6 the hearing, it wou.-d be necessary 4o,% both the proponents and opponents submit, in whiten Dorm, thei&ta.nguage 6or the rejection and present it to Council at the next regular meeting. Mrs. Edmonds moved, "That the opponents and proponents submit to Council-, i6 they daixe, their Language jor the rejection, consistent with the orat expr"s.ion ob Council, and that the Mayor's bindings be typed up bor the next regular meeting." The motion was seconded by Mr. HatvUz., canhied unan%mous.-y. The heani.n.g closed at 8: 05 P.M. After a 6.ive minute recess, the meeting was resumed to study the 1976 pret.imi.nany budget proposals, as presented by the City Manager. Mr. Pneuman moved that the meeting o6 October 14 and the continued meeting o6 Oct- oben 21 and October 29 be adjourned; seconded by Mr. Harnvs; cwtAi.ed una.vumous.ly. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. Respect uP,ly submitted, deg zinger Deputy City C.-erk MAYOR The second continued portion of the regular October 14th (1975) meeting of the Medina City Council held on October 29, 1975 Comments by the Medina City Council; This Council has heard and seen presentations from both the proponents and the opponents in the appeal of the granting of a Conditional,Use Permit under Ordinance #307) to the Overlake Golf and Conntry Club for the const- ruction of a proposed tennis facility on the Club's property. As these presentations have taken two quite lengthy meetings, it is the Cbuncil's opinion we have fairly and adequately heard both sides of the issue as well as from other interested persons. The time has come for this Council to decide the issue but first we ask if anyone has new material to offer before we start our discussion? It is our opinion the Council should not sustain the Planning Commission's action in the granting of the permit. This position is taken not from any implied lack of propriety on the part of the Planning Commission but, rather, completely from the material brought before us in this "de novo" proceeding. The points on which out opinion is based are these; 1.) The Club, in it's presentation, indicates it doesn't feel the ordinance under which they originally made the application in July really speaks to their proposal as the main part of their facilities would be in a building and they take the position Ordinance #307 concerns "outdoor" recreational facilities. They have made their case as if 307 did cover their proposal, however. We have been told the Club reserves the right to possibly take exception to our actions under their interpretation of 307. On the other hand, in their exhibit 29, they have taken the posture they should not lose their open space taxation relief with the construction of the proposed building as RCW 84.34 - the law which grants the tax relief -- would not restrict their proposal. Within exhibit 29 is mention of the sub -paragraph of 84.34 covering recreation opport- unities in outdoor settings. Although the tax matter is not before us at this moment, the Club does seem to plan to have it both ways: It is an indoor facility when talking 307 but would be an outdoor recreational opportunity with the tax collector. It is our feeling, however, Ordinance 307 does indeed cover their proposal. Further, in the Club's exhibit #28, Mr. Sprague makes the point that this Council is called upon to make our determination solely pursuant to Ordinance 307 . < . particularly to Section 3 of that Ordinance. 2.) It is our feeling - in tracking through Section 3 - the Club has had, -.several weak points in their presentations and position: We shall, for the moment, pass by sub -section a. and b. and speak to sub c< The Club claims their pro- posed building is so far removed from the neighboring properties as to have no adverse effect on them. Both the word "neighboring" and the word "adverse" can, of course, be interpreted several subjective ways. With a building of the bulk here proposed, a neighbor can be quite a distance and still be adversely affected. So the question is, has the proposal properly minimized the adverse effect. In our view, it has not. When viewed from any direction where Medina residents either live or frequent, the location and length of the proposed berms. . . the height of the trees, both on these berms and elsewhere about the building . . . the areas where the coverage would be provided by Page 2. only deciduous trees, leaving the building bare and exposed for months each year . . . the close proximity of the planned building to their south property line, meaning that the major coverage - as seen from the south - will be pro- vided, in the main, only by trees on property owned and controlled by others than the Club. For all these points, it is our feeling their proposed cover- age of the sides of the building would be inadequate for years to come, if ever. Without such coverage, it is our opinion the bulk of the building would adversely effect other property owners within the vicinity. 3.) As far as sub section a., of section 3, Ordinance 307, is concerned, we feel the important word here is "intent". The dictionary tells us that intent" means that which is intended; aim; purpose - and - the state of mind operative at the time of an action. To best find - if we can - just what was the intent of those people who were the authors of the Plan, it would seem the Preface would be the proper source (as opposed to mere picking and choosing isolated sections of individual ordinances). In the Preface, we find the following points. So not to skew the meanings, we will quote whole para- graphs . . . please bear with us: One of the primary motives for Medina's incorporations was the residents desire to plan their own community, with the particular attention they might give to the problems - through local government - to preserve and enhance it's gracious residental character." Another: The (Comprehensive) Plan, essentially as now described, has been carried out in many respects already. There has been widespread construction valued in millions carried on in reliance upon and compliance with it's provisions, for example, the R-16; R-20 and R-30 minimum lot area standards." Again: Churches and clubs can be built in Medina when appropriately located and designed to provide adequate parking and protection to adjacent properties by screen plantings, where needed." And lastly, this paragraph: In the center of the City is an 18-hole golf course, Overlake Golf and Country Club, which provides an attractive, open green space in a valley running north and south along the eastern side of the City, underscoring the conclusion that the highest and best general use of the community's land -- in the foreseeable future - is premium residential use; single family residences in more or less open settings." The wording of these sections of the Preface to the Comprehensive Plan, in our view, preclude any such project as the one proposed by Overlake for a tennis facility. MEDINA CITY COUNCIL October 21, 1975 The continued meeting Scam October 14, 1975 was Bated to order by Mayon Watton at 7: 30 P.M. on October 21, 1975 at the Medina. City Hat. Membetu pxusent were Mesas: Watton, Pneuman, Hatft", Ga.isses and Mars. Edmonds. M. Oseax and Mx. Lund had disquat is.ied themseeves Srom the meeting on October 14, 1975. Approximatety 35 petsons were in the audience. The heating was again necoxded on magnetic tape. Mr. Bronson, rep%esenting the op- ponents o6 the proposed Oven take Got 6 and CountAy Club, intXodueed interested panties to speak on the subject. They were Muz us: Hugh Ferguson, Andy Ha&W , Duke Mosehi.p, Ed Baum and Henry Pautman. Robert Gould, attorney Sox the opponents, and his associate, Tom Robi.neon, stated that in theit opinion, the stxuetu%e mu .in viotation oS the eompnehen ive pean; .it v c otates the zoning height requirements, paxk.i.ng tot xequixementa and would be at - towing the use oS the Sacct ty to ope4ate as a bu.6iness. Mr. John Frost spoke on h,i,s objection to the tacit ty and urged the Councit to %e- ject the tennis structure as proposed. Mr. Bronson conctu.ded his presentation and Mr. Dick Sprague, attorney Sor the pro- ponents, was given time Son, %ebutta.2 and entered addit.i.onat exhibits Sox the pxoponents. Othe% s peakexs inctuded Porter Taytox, Pxe sident o6 Ovex.P.ake GoZ6 and Country Ctu.b, commenting on the supetumposed photos shown to petuons signing the petition. Arnie Prentice commented on petition statistic,5 and Mx. Spaague entered a g%oup o6 s.eides San exhibit. Mr. Gould made comments to Mn. Sprague's rebutt'a.2 and urged the Councit to make a determination whether the pxoposat -us .in keeping with the eompxehens.ive plan, and to tuxn .it down. Colon paints were entered a6 exhibits by Mx. Uronson, and again he urged the Council to %evoke the permit and not .let the building be buc,?.t in Medina. Aster a ten minute tecus, Mayo% Watton coked Son any additional comments S%om the audience, o6 which there were none, and then Sram the Council membetu. Mr. Pneuman stated he was not against tenni6, but quat.ioned the metal 6tructuAe took.ing Like a storage building. He suggested other aeleAnate mate UAU. Mr. Grilses had questions tegoAding beaming in estabtishing heights, and was answered by Mike Osaward, atchiteet Sor the club. Attoaney Chadwick atAo responded to the question put by Mx. Ga isles, stating that beAming is a.eeeptabte under the C.c ty's oxdinanee. Mc Gaisses also asked i6 the proposed Sac City would conat tote a retait edtabWhment. This weal responded to by 6eveAat in the audience. Aster a shoat d.i scau ion, Mr. GA is ses moved to continue the meeting to October 2 9th at 7:30 P.M.; seconded by W.. Ha44. s ea4 ied unanimou,6ty. The meeting dispuxsed at 9:42 P.M. Res pectSutty submitted, Peggyy Hunz.ingeA Deputy City Clerk r MAYOR MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Reguean Meeting October 14, 1975 The regular meeting o4 .the Medina City Council was eat.led to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayon Watton, at the Medina City Hatt on Octobers 14, 1975. Counci e members present were Messrs : Watton, Pneuman, Gr.i46es, Harrc,is, Oseat, Lund and Mrs. Edmonds. Approxcmatety 50 perusons were in the audience. Mrs. Lund stated that .the minutes of the September 8, 1975 meeting be amended as4ottows : Page 1, Panic. 2 - "Mr. Roberrt Lund was sworn .in by the City Cterk as Counci,-man to Jilt the pozition vacated by the resignation oS Mrs. Milton Johnson until aeeembeA 31, 1975 ors until the candidate etected in the November, 1975 eCee- tion to 6i t the unexp iAed team .haft have been eeAt i6.ied and .sworn in: wh.ichevers shaft occur 4iust." Mrs. Pneuman moved to accept the minutes as amended; secondedbyMrs. Oa cat; caAA i,ed unan.imousty. M. Harri.6 moved to accept warvsant6 CE #10617 through #10689 and ST waxwAta #3281through #3300; seconded by M. Gki46ez; carried unani.mousty. Mr. Oscar dusquaQ.igi.ed him6et6 on the rsemai.ndeA o6 the meeting to heat the appeat concerning the proposed Overtake Gotj and Country Ctub tennis 6ac Zities, statingacongt.ict og interest6. Mayon IVatton entered the proeedutes o6 the appeal as Exhibit I, and .stated thatsincebothSid" could not be heard at this meeting, it woutd be continued to Tue6- day, October 21, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. and again to Wednesday, October 22, 1975 at7:30 P.M.)- .i6 requited. City Attorney, Stephen Chadwick, advised the Councit to review theiA position onthe .issue and .i6 they were biased they should disquati.6y them6etves at this time. Mrs. Lund, a6teA due consideration, disquati6ied himset4 as he had attended thePtanningCommissionmeetingsandhadexpressedh.imset6 .in tetterus concerning thematter. Mayor Watton stated the Council had received tetterus 4rom toeal citizens, both proandcononthetennis4acCity. The meeting was then recorded on magnetic tape and Richard Sprague, Overtake attoAney, was ji ust to make a presentation, .including showing stides of the proposed ztAueture. Otherus pa4,icipating were Mike Ouaoeftd, architect, and the tand6eape architect. Mayor Watton closed the hearing and announced it woutd be continued to Tuesday, October 21, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. The Mayon stated that jor the record, Mr. Lund was not a member o6 the Council atthetimehehadexpressedhisviewsonthetennis4acctty. Mr. Phetip Bronson presented a petition signed by 407 perrsons, opposing the gacitityasproposed, together with a b=ndeA containing their thoughts on the propozat andbothwereentereda6exhibits. MU- Edmonds moved to continue the meeting to October 21, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.; secondedbyMr. Grr i 44es; eatrr ied unanimousty. The meeting dvs puAz ed at 10 : 27 P.M. Re6peet6utty submitted, Z A Peggy Hunzinger Deputy City Cterk Mayor EXHIBIT I REFERENCE: Overlake Golf and Country Club application for approval of outdoor recreation facility under Ordinance No. 307. 1. The ordinance simply provides for appeal, without limiting its scope, to the Council. 2. The appeal, therefore, would involve a so-called hearing de nova with: a) determination limited to that presentation made to the Council itself, and b) proponents and opponents free to make whatever presentation they see fit within the limits only of the issues raised by Ord. 307, Section 3 STANDARDS: 3. Because the Council's decision may be reviewed by the Superior Court which will not consider an appeal de nova but will review the Council's re- cord and decision, there must be care in the way the hearing is handled and decision expressed. a) The hearing should be fully recorded, if not as a written transcript by a court reporter (very expensive), then on magnetic tape. Proper introductory remarks should be made to what is a "blind" record. Proceedings should stop while tapes are changed etc. b) any exhibits - pictures, drawings, documents should be worked by the clerk and numbered and then referred to by number in testimony so as not to confuse a reviewing court. c) witnesses need not be sworn, but should be identified each time they speak - fully at first, and then by name each subsequent time. d) the Council's deliberations, after proponents and opponents have been heard, need not be recorded but any motion and supporting second after an introductory remark describing(but not in substance) the deliberation - should. e) the motion should direct the prevailing party to prepare written findings and reasons(decision)consistent with the motion and de- liberations, in terms of the standards of Section 3, Ord. 307 to be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk if found appropriate. This should be handled in such a way that the losing party can comment on or even prepare alternate findings if it wishes. with the above, if anyone seeks review by the Superior Court, there will be a record certified to the court embracing the minutes and decision of the Planning Commission the tapes the exhibits the findings and reasons(decision) of the Council the minutes of the Council The Mayor brought to the attention of the Council the Assoc. of Washington Cities meeting, scheduled for October 15, 1975. Mr. Griffes moved accepting warrants CE #10548 through CE #10616 and ST # 3261 through #3280. Mr. Harris seconded the motion; passed unanimously. Page 2. The City Manager brought to Councils attention that the H.U.D. applica- tion must be submitted to H.U.D. by September 15, 1975. Stating that Mr. Del Moss of H.U.D. approved the downstairs restrooms of City Hall as separate facilities and would come under park improvements. Estimates were received to make two restrooms for City Hall Park at 6,000.. $18,000. to blacktop the paths in Medina Park and $4,000. to gravel them. The Medina Citizens for Tennis are going to be short of funds to finish the tennis court in Medina Park. Mr. Harris proposed that fencing{ the court be included in the request, with --the funds previously committed by. -the City to remain floater funds only,pending processing of the H.U.D. application. Mr. Pneuman moved using the H.U.D. funds as follows: 1. Medina Beach Park restrooms $6,000. 2. Tennis Court fencing in Medina Park 4,500. 3. Graveling paths in Medina Park 4,000. 4. and the remaining funds for general park maintenance Mr. Harris seconded the motion, carried unanimously. The Mayor and Council formally thanked everyone involved for their time and effort in the Medina Day's celebrations; especially Maryellen Kauffman and Jean Vansandt. Mr. Pneuman reported that the MAP committees should soon have their final reports for Council. The Council decided to hold a special hearing, if the assessed valuation arrives, to fix the levy October 8, 1975 at 8:00 PM. Also the next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday October 14, 1975 due to the second Monday October 13th is a legal holiday. The City Manager presented a rough estimate of the Park Board Budget for 1976. Explaining that it will be necessary to call for bids on the land_ seape.00ntract-for maintaining the.parks. Council reviewed the request for equipment and repairs for the sailboats, sand for the beach and insect spray service. The Council agreed to the request. Upon motion by Mr. Pneuman, seconded by Mr. Harris the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, G1cJr is J. DZle, City Clerk MAYOR MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting August 11, 1975 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor Watton on August 11, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. at the Medina City Hall. Council members present were Messrs: Watton, Griffes, Harris, Oscar and Mrs. Edmonds. Mr. Pneuman was absent. Mrs. Edmonds moved to accept the minutes of the July 14, 1975 meeting, but to correct the spelling of Mayor Lile's name. It was seconded by Mr. Harris; carried unanimously. The first order of business dealt with the proposed enclosed tennis court building by the Overlake Golf and Country Club. Mr. Stephen Chadwick, city attorney, was asked to advise the council on further pro- cedures. The environmental procedure would originate in the agency which first makes a determination on the proposal. By Ordinance #307, the Planning Commission would be the threshold agency, and before it could make a decision, it would have to de- termine the impact. It did not constitute a significant adverse affect on environ- ment. Any other agency that has jurisdiction has 15 days to object. It does not bind the Planning Commission, but requires it's re -consideration. The Council noted the environmental threshold decision of the Planning Commission. Henry Paulman commented on his letter to the City Council on his right of appeal, having 15 days in which to object to the decision. Mr. Philip Bronson spoke as an opponent of the tennis court complex and stated that the developer should pay the costs if an environmental impact statement was required. Q *__Mom. Mr. Dav" Sprague, spokesman for the Overlake Golf and Country Club, stated that a public hearing was not required and that the Council should make the decision re- garding the threshold decision of the Planning Commission. If not satisfied with the decision, a court appeal would then have to be made by the opponents. Mrs. Edmonds brought up the Greenbelt area status in the locality of the proposed structure and the open space agreement was discussed briefly. Mr. Thornton Thomas spoke against the building of the structure and of his concern of aesthetics to the area, and Mr. Arnie Prentice spoke in favor of the proposed structure and plans. Moving on to other business, Ordinance No. 309, amending Ordinance No. 191, re- garding noise, was moved by Mrs. Edmonds and seconded by Mr. Oscar; carried unan- imously. Ordinance No. 310, regarding requirements of short platting, was moved for acceptance by Mr. Griffes, seconded by Mrs. Edmonds, with a note that it should be passed on to the Planning Commission; carried unanimously. 2. The City Manager advised the Council that she soon will be signing a street sand- ing agreement with the Town of Clyde Hill. The City Manager also advised the Council that the application for FAM monies to improve Overlake Drive had been approved by the initial agency and that the City Engineer will proceed to submit the application to several other agencies involved. The costs of preparing the application may run to approximately $1,000.00. Mr. Thornton Thomas was recommended by Mayor Watton to be Medina's Bicentennial representative, a position previously held by Milton Johnson. The motion was duly made and seconded; carried unanimously. Mayor Watton recommended that Robert Lund be selected to fill the vacancy on the Council left by Milton Johnson. Mr. Lund would fill the position through the regular meeting on December 8, 1975. The motion was made by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Oscar: carried unanimously. Mayor Watton spoke in reference to a letter which he received from Mayor Uhlman of Seattle, requesting Medina's support and contribution in helping maintain the Seattle Center which is in need of repair. Discussion followed and since nothing concrete was offered as a way of meeting this request, the Mayor said the Council would be at a loss to respond. He would write a letter to Mayor Uhlman to that affect. Mr. Griffes made a motion to accept the Claim Roster warrants CE 10473 through CE 10547 and STwarrants 3242 through 3260. Mr. Harris seconded the motion; carried unanimously. Upon motion by Mr. Oscar, seconded by Mr. Harris, the meeting adjourned at 9:58 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Peggy Hunzinger, Deputy Clerk MAYOR MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14, 1975 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor Watton on July 14, 1975 at 8:00 PM, at the Medina City Hall. Council members present were Messrs: Watton, Griffes, Harris, Oscar, Johnson, Pneuman and Mrs. Edmonds. Approximately 60 citizens were present. With Mr. Johnson objections to paragraph 5 and 6 of page 2 of the June 9, 1975 minutes, Mr. Griffes moved accepting the minutes of the June 9 & 25th meetings. Mr. Pneuman seconded the motion; all voted for acceptance, with Mr. Johnson abstaining. Mr. Harris moved accepting the Claim Roster warrants CE 10395 through CE 10472 ans ST 3218 through ST 3241. Mr. Griffes seconded; carried unanimously. Frank Jenes, City Engineer, was present to request Council's approval for him to apply to the Urban Systems Board for federal aid to overlay Overlake Drive from 84th Ave. NE to Lake Wash. Blvd. The total costs for the improve- ment will be approximately $100,000. Mr. Jenes will request 80% or $80,000. and the City would pay 20% or $20,000, using the City's Forward Thrust monies. Mr. Jenes said that the board will not take action until July 25th. Mr. Harris moved giving Council's approval to go ahead with the application. Mr. Griffes seconded: passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson read his letter of resignation to Council. Mr. Pneuman moved accepting Mr. Johnson's resignation. Mr. Griffes seconded the motion; carried unanimously. Mr. Andreas was present from the Dept. of Highways Toll Bridge Authority to explain recent changes in the toll structure on the Evergreen Pt. bridge. He explained the change is only temporary and for any permanent changes there would have to be a Public Hearing. He said the changes were made to encourage car pooling while the old Lake Wash. bridge was being repaired. Mr. Andreas explained there are still outstanding bonds of $12,000,000. which states there can be no free passage on the bridge or any changes without assurances to the bond holders. Many citizens expressed their opinions. Tom Edmonds encouraged more flexible bonds in the future and returning to commuter books. John Reuter asked if the toll could be eliminated. Mr. Andreas explained there would be much congestion and it would be illegal until the bonds were paid off in approximately 1979. John Lee of Bellevue asked why no information was released to the public before the change. Representative Jim Gilleland inquired as to when the rates will go back to the original prices. Mr. Andreas said after the old Lake Wash. bridge is repaved. Wyn Cannon of Bellevue said he called Mr. slemmer of the Toll Bridge Authority and he indicated that the rate changes may be permanent. Bill Gunard of Renton stated he objected to the rate change. That it is discrimination against persons who could not use a carppoft-. Andrew Harris of Medina stated he is in a carpool.and is in favor of the new rates. Julius Walters of Bellevue stated he resented being forced to pay a high rate because he does not use a carpool. page 2. Minor Lyle, Mayor of Yarrow Point, asked if this type of reaction from the public will have any affect on the Toll Bridge Authority. Mr. Andreas did not know but stated he would pass along the publict'3 reactions to the higher authorities. Barbara Bronson of Medina asked if a one-way toll had ever been considered. Mr. Andreas said they would have to have a legal opinion to determine if it would be possible. John Hobbs of Clyde Hill stated that the people need to talk frith those from the Highway Commission who made the decision on the rate changes. Bruce Cochran, Lou Bartholomew and Mr. Miller also stated they resented the discrimination and being forced to carpools or use transit systems. Councilwoman Edmonds asked when the next meeting of the Highway Commission was scheduled. Mr. Andreas stated a meeting will be held July 17 at 2:00 PM in the Adminstration Building of the Highway department in Olympia. Charles Barb of the Policy Committee of Regional Carpooling stated he supported the new rates and encouraged people to form carpools. The Council decided to write a letter to the Toll Bridge Authority with copies to the Highway Commission and Mr. Andreas, registering their complaints about the new rates. Mr. Pneuman reported on the progress of the M.A.P. committees. Position numbers were drawn for the offices of councilmen whose offices are to be voted upon this year. Positions numbers are as follows: Position number Position Now Held by One Wilma Edmonds Two Paul Oscar Three Fred Pneuman Four Milton Johnson The City Manager reported that only one bid had been received on the old police car for $101. She asked Council if they wished her to re -advertise. Council recommended it be re -advertised. Upon motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Harris and carried unanimously, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM. Respectfully submitted, Gloria J. Do le, City Clerk MAYOR MEDINA CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING June 25, 1975 The Medina City Council was called to order at 8:00 PM, at the Medina City Hall, on Wednesday, June 25, 1975 by Mayor Watton. Members present were Messrs: Watton, Oscar, Harris, Pneuman and Mrs. Edmonds. Council- men Johnson and Griffes were absent. Mayor Watton declared the meeting a Public Hearing for the purpose of gaining citizen input to establish priorities in using the City's per ti capita monies available under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. No citizens were present in the audience. Discussion followed. It was agreed that citizen participation be again invited, by means of publicizing in the Medina Newsletter. If no meaningful response from citizens could be obtained, the expenditure of the funds would become a decision for the City Council. Lengthy discussion of priorities took place, finalizing on one purpose: To improve recreation facilities in all City parks" Mayor Watton declared the Public Hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, Bernice Sowden City Manager MEDINA CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING June 25, 1975 The Medina City Council was called to order at 2,00 PM at the Medina City Hall, on Wednesday June 25, 1975, by Mayor Watton. Members present were Messrs: Watton, Oscar and Johnson. Mr. Harris, Griffes, Pneuman and Mrs. Edmonds were absent. Mayor Watton declared the meeting a Public Hearing for the purpose of obtaining citizens input to establish priorities in using the City`s per capita monies available under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Del Moss of H.U.D. was present. No citizens were present. Mr. Moss discussed the summary and questionnaire and made some suggestions of ways to obtain more citizens input. He also reminded council the priority list was due September 15, 1975. Mr. Moss asked to be excused from the 8:00 PM Public Hearing. Mayor Watton declared the Public Hearing closed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 2:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, G / tyiclerk a J. D ble C MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Regular meeting June 9, 1975 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor Watton at 8:00 PM, June 9, 1975 at Medina City Hall. Councilmen present were Messrs: Pneuman, Griffes, Harris, Oscar, Watton and Mrs. Edmonds. Mr. Johnson was absent. Mr. Harris moved to accept the minutes of the May 12, 1975 meeting as corrected, Mr. Pneuman seconded the motion; carried unanimously. Mr. Ed Mantz was present to request council grant him permission to use a portion of unopened 80th Ave. Nt.E: dp to the City installed barricade, to gain access to his property on the corner of N.E. 10th. St. and 80th Ave. N.E.. Mr. Pneuman moved granting Mr. Mantz permission to use that portion of 80th Ave. N.E. to the barricade, Mr. Harris seconded the motion; passed unanimously. Mayor Watton requested approval of council on the re -appointment of John Reuter to the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Harris moved approving the appointment, Mr. Griffes seconded the motion; carried unanimously. The term runs from July 1, 1975 to July 1, 1980. Mayor Watton re -appointed Cliff Willey to the Park Board, Mr. Pneuman moved approving the appointment. Mrs. Edmonds seconded the motion; carried unanimously. The term begins June 2, 1975 and expires the first Monday in June, 1978. Mr. Griffes moved to accept warrants CE #10326 through CE #10394 and ST 3199 through ST #3217, Mr. Harris seconded the motion; carried unanimously. A letter from Mr. A. Ressa regarding his accident with a dog was acknow- ledged. The City Manager was directed to write Mr. Ressa, and to run excerpts of the "dog" ordinance in the Newsletter for the benefits of all citizens. Mrs. Graham Smith,•601 Evergreen Pt. Rd. and Mr. McGoldrick of 605 Evergreen Pt. Rd., were present to request Council do something about the infestation of caterpillars in the City Hall Park. The City manager explained that the park had been sprayed three weeks ago, and she had been unable to engage a spray company. Mr. Koepf of the Park Board was present and talked on the best way for citizens to control caterpillars on their property. Mr. McGoldrick offered to contact his service. and pay the costs to have City Hall Park sprayed for caterpillars. It was suggested by a citizen to institute an ordinance to require citizens to spray. The Council agreed to look into the possibility of such a ordinance. Council discussed the letter from Bellevue Fire Dept. following the inspection of City hall. The City manager reported some of the violations have been corrected, and she contacted a electrical contractor and received an estimate of $1,000. to rewire where necessary, areas of City Hall. The City manager proposed to use the Civic Center Cumulative Reserve Fund for the rewiring of City Hall, Council concurred that she should proceed with the plans, as outlined. Council discussed a letter the Mayor received from Metro Transit regard- ing location of bus stops. Council agreed to let Metro determine the sites of the stops, but would like to be consulted. A letter informing the City of dissolving the Bellevue Sewer District was read. The City attorney presented to Council a draft of an agreement with the Medina Citizens for Tennis committee to license them to build a tennis court in Medina Park. Mr. Pneuman moved to accept the draft, Mr. Griffes seconded the motion; carried unanimously. Page 2. Mayor Watton declared the meeting a Public Hearing, on the City's Six Year Street Improvement Program. The Mayor called for questions. Discussion followed. Mr. Harris moved adopting Resolution #125, the Six Year Street Improvement Program, Mr. Oscar seconded the motion; carried unanimously. Mr. Dick Sprague and Eugene Boyd, representatives of the Overlake Golf and Country Club were present to make known to the Council their plans to build four covered tennis courts, on the club grounds. N.U.D. priorities were discussed. Mr. Griffes read from a list drawn up by the Priority Committee. Discussion followed. The City manager asked Council to approve the appointment of Julie Gerrard as editor of the Newsletter. Council gave its approval. Mayor Watton read a letter he received from Councilman Johnson asking for an extension of his leave of absence, for three more months. Discussion followed. Council decided they needed a full time Councilman and request- ed Mr. Johnson participate full time or consider resignation. Mayor Watton agreed to write Mr. Johnson a letter informing him of Council's decision. Council declared Mr. Johnson's absence from the June meeting unexcused. Mr. Pneuman reported on the progress of the MAP Committees. Mayor Watton reported on several topics of discussion at the Suburban Mayors Dinner. Upon the motion of Mr. Harris, duly seconded and carried unanimously the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, t1K I? - Gloria J. Dob e City Clerk Mayor MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 12, 1975 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor Watton on May 12, 1975 at 8:00 PM. Members present were Messrs: Watton, Pneuman, Griffes, Harris, Oscar and Mrs. Edmonds. Mr. Johnson remained absent on leave. Mr. Harris moved accepting the minutes of the April 14, 1975 meeting as corrected, Mr. Oscar seconded the motion, carried unanimously. Mr. Harris moved accepting warrants CE 10270 through CE 10325 and ST 3176 through ST 3198, Mr. Griffes seconded; passed unanimously. r 1,-440jt V `i Mr. panowdm moved to bring Resolution #123, re flood insurance, off the table for discussion and a vote, Mr. Oscar seconded the motion, carried unanimously. Mayor Watton called for questions, those voting in favor of Resolution #123 were Watton, Pneuman, Griffes, Harris and Oscar; Mrs. Edmonds nay. Mr. Griffes moved to bring Resolution #124, re flood insurance, off the table for discussion and a vote, Pneuman seconded the motion, carried unanimously. Mayor Watton called for questions, those voting in favor of Resolution #124 were Watton, Pneuman, Griffes, Harris and Oscar, Mrs. Edmonds voted nay. The City Manager presented the proposed Street Improvement Program, discussion followed. The Quarterly Treasurer's Report was also discussed. Much discussion followed on priorities for forthcoming monies from H.U.D.. Some of the proposed projects were changing the restroom facilities in Medina Park to accommodate handicapped persons and repairs to City Hall. Mr. Griffes and Mrs. Edmonds were appointed to a committee to draw a list of priorities. Mayor Watton moved to table the appointments to the Park Board and Planning Commission until the regular June meeting. Mr. Kunath and Mr. Cochran of the Citizens for Tennis Committee were present to present their plans and specifications for tennis courts in Medina Park, and requesting financial help from the City. A unofficial bid for one court was $16,800. for two $25,600. Mr. Kunath reported the committee had collected $6,000. and had $1,000, in pledges. To help cut costs he suggested building the court in three phases. The Council assured the Citizens for Tennis Committee there would be $4,000. from the City, which would have to include costs for inspections and the calling for bids, for one court with a ten foot fence on each end and four foot fences on the sides. Maryellen Kauffman of the Pa:-k Board was present to report on the progress of plans for "Medina Day s" 1975, there will be a meeting of volunteers May 14th. Some of the activities suggested are a Patrons Dinner- on September 5th, to help raise money., sailing regatta, beach games, block dance, parade, tennis tournament and band concert in the park. Mr. Pneuman reported on the progress of the M.A.P. Committees. Mr. Pneuman moved and Mr. Harris seconded the meeting be adjourned at 10:20 PM. Respectfully ,submitted, Gl "ia J. Roble -MAYOR Cfty Clerk MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 14, 1975 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at 8:10 PM on April 14, 1975 by Mayor Watton. Members present were Messrs: Watton, Harris, Griffes, Oscar, Pneuman and Mrs. Edmonds. Mr. Johnson remained absent on leave. The minutes of the March 10, 1975 meeting were amended to read in paragraph 5 that Mr. Herron of X.U.D. stated whether or not the City sub- scribed to the Flood Insurance Plan the City would eventually be surveyed for flood pron areas. Mr. Pneuman moved accepting the March I0th, minutes as amended, Mrs. Edmonds seconded the motion, carried unanimously. Chief Anglin was present and introduced to Council the new police patrolman Richard McAninch. Chief Anglin also reported that residential burglaries have subsided, and the concern of residents on 24th St. of speeding on that street. Council acknowledged the letter from Mr. & Mrs. Cotter of 602 Upland Rd., regarding the possibility of a request for a right-of-way permit for property adjoining theirs. The Council decided their request was premature as no permit has been requested and nothing could be done until that time. Also if they wanted the City Engineer to inspect the area they would have to pay the costs. Council acknowledged two letters, regarding Variance #280, from Dr. T. Cock of 1231 Evergreen Pt. Rd. and Mr. Carter of 1221 Evergreen Pt. Rd.. After much discussion Council decided they could do nothing until Dr. Cock or Mr. Carter applied for a variance themselves. The City Manager was directed to send letters informing them of the Council decision.. Councilman Pneuman reported to the Council on the progress of M.A.P.. Chair- men have been appointed for all five committees, some of the committees have met. Mr. Griffes moved accepting warrants CE 10202 through CE 20269 and St 3155 through St 3175. Mr. Harris seconded the motion, passed unanimously. Resolution #123 and #124, regarding H.U.D. Flood Insurance Program, was presented to Council. After reading and much discussion the Council agreed to table the signing of the resolutions for one month. The City Manager was directed to contact Mr. Herron of H.U.D. to clarify section 2, ('a) and (d) of Resolution #123. The Council reviewed the revised contract from N.U.D. for Block Grant Funds. The City Manager pointed out that there are no substantial changes and the City is to have their priorities ready by September 1975. Council approved the City Manager signing the revised contract. Mayor Watton read a letter he received asking if the City would like to purchase Bicentennial signs, at the cost of $35. each. Council decided against the signs. The City Manager reported, the State Highway Dept. wants to put in a paved bicycle and walking path, along Highway 520 from the unopened east end of 28th St. to 84 Ave. N.E.. The City of Medina and Hunts Point would have to maintain the path. Council agreed. At 10:10 PM Mr. Harris moved for adjour mint, Mrs. Edmonds seconded, carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MAYOR Gloria J. Doble pity Clerk MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting March 10, 1975 On March 10, 1975 the regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor Watton at 8:10 PM. Members present were Messrs: Watton, Pneuman, Griffes, Harris, Oscar and Mrs. Edmonds. Mr. Johnson remained absent on leave. It was moved by Kr. Harris that the minutes of the February 10, 1975 meeting be accepted as corrected, Mrs. Edmonds secondedo carried unanimously. Mr. George Herrin, of H.U.D., addressed the Council on the National Flood Insurance Program, a-swering questions from the Council and two citizens in the audience, Mr. William Porter and Mr. T. Bacher. Mr. Herrin explained what is required of the City to apply for the program, in the form of two resolutions. Much discussion followed. Mr. Pneuman moved the City apply to H.U.D. for the National Flood Insurance program, Mr. Griffes seconded; carried by a majority, Mrs. Edmonds abstained. Mr. Harris moved accepting warrants CE 10149 through CE 10201 and ST 3139 through 3154, Mr. Griffes seconded; carried unanimously. Mayor Watton nominated Reed Langenbach to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Ricketts on the Planning Commission. The term will expire June 1, 1975. Council approved. Councilman Pneuman moved adopting Ordinance #307IpevtabL nT to Conditional Ure•-Permito, Mr. Harris seconded the motion; passed unanimously. Ordinance #308 adopting the State Building Code was presented to the Council. Mr. P7'2euman moved adopting Ordinance #308 Mm Edbdnds seconded the notion; carried unanimously. The City manager presented to Council a sketch of the proposed sign for Medina Park. The sign would be made of cedar planks, 3' x 6', stained dark brown, with sand blasted lettering and appropriate landscaping. The cost of the sign would be approximately MO.to $400. Mr. Harris moved approving the sign, Mr. Oscar seconded the motion; passed unanimously. A letter was received from Clyde Hill about the drainage problem on the east side of 84th St. Mr. Pneuman and Mr. Harris of the 84th St. Maintenance Committoe recommended the problem be corrected as suggested by Clyde Hill and Council concurred. Mayor Watton read i.o Council a letter from the National Center of State Courts asking the City of there were any plans to abolish the Municipal Court w,'thin three years. Council replied a definite no. Mr. William Porte.- of 8212 Overlake Drive asked the Council to give him an interpretation of requirements for easement lanes. The City attorney and City manager explained what was required according to City ordinances. Upon Mrs. Edmond'3 motion and Mr. Pneuman seconded the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Voria J. Doble Mayor MEDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 10, 1975 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council of February 10, 1975 was called to order by Mayor Watton at 8:05 PM. Members present were Messers: Watton, Griffes, Harris, Oscar, Johnson and Mrs. Edmonds. Mr. Pneuman was absent. Mr. Harris moved to accept the minutes of the January 13, 1975 meeting with corrections in typing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Oscar; carried unanimously. Mr. Johnson asked Council for a six months leave of absence due to his health, recommending that Mr. Semler be appointed as his substitute. Discussion followed. Mayor Watton read regulations regarding absences from RCW. Mayor Watton suggested Mr. Johnson take a three month leave of absence and when that time expires if he feels he needs additional time, asking for three months more. Mr. Johnson agreed. Mr. Harris moved Mr. Johnson be excused for three months, commencing with the March meeting. Mrs C.-tmohds sconded; passed unar i'imasly,. jea' Mr. Harris suggested waiting until the March meeting to decide on a replacement and Council concurred. Council acknowledged the four letters from citizens interested in seeing the City obtain the Flood Insurance through H.U.D.. Mr. Griffes suggested, since the Council does not fully understand what the insurance exactly covers, having a representative from N.U.D. present at the next meeting to clarify the program. The City Manager was directed to write and notify the interested people about this, and discuss it in the Newsletter. Jean Vansandt, Chairman of the Park Board, was present to report on progress of the Tennis Court Drive. Mr. Griffes reported on the progress of the steering committee - Medina's Avenues to Progress -MAP, which met January 28, 1975. The general outline of suggested topics for the five subcommittees was drawn up. 1. Land Use Problems, Chairman Omer Mithun 2. City Services, Chairman Robert Lund 3. Types cf Government and Organization (no chairman yet appointed) 4. Medina History, (no chairman yet appointed) 5. Taxation and Revenues, Chairman Reed Langenbach. Completion date for the Committees' studies is September 1975. The City attorney reported on the "Hold Harmless Agreement" with King County. He recommended the City delay in signing the agreement. The City Manager reported on the recent dog problems and the City's need of a place to board problem dogs, recommending drawing up an agreement with Charan Ranch Kennels. It was moved by Mrs. Edmonds that an agreement 3e prepared and signed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Griffes; carried unanimously. The City manager and City attorney were directed to draw -up the agreement. Mr. Griffes moved accepting warrants CE 10091 through 10148 and ST 3221 through 3138, Mr. Harris seconded, carried unanimously. Page 2. Dr. Rickett's letter of resignation from the Planning Commission was acknowledged. Mayor Watton asked Council members for recommend- ations of names for filling the vacancy. The Council approved and recommemded the City attorney be directed to redraft the proposed -•- Conditional Use Permit ordinance to be reviewed at a Public Hearing of the Planning Commission on February 25, 1975. Discussion followed on a letter from the Association of Washington Cities asking Cities to write a letter to Senator Donohue of the Ways and Means Committee in support of the Office of Community Develop- ment in its legislative and budget request for a Local Planning Assistance program, and also copies to Representative Kemper Freeman, Representative James Gilleland and Senator John Jones. Mrs. Edmonds moved that the City manager write the letter of support, Mr. Gri ffes seconded the motion; passed unanimously. Mayor Watton reported on a meeting held with Hunts Point, Yarrow Point and Medina regarding the increase in burglaries in these areas. Some suggestions made were of putting decals on the cars of residents, and obtaining additional help from King County. Mr. Harris recommended that permission be given Chief Anglin to use assistance from King County, at his descretion, but limited to a time span of 30 days, and that decals not be ordered at this time. Council members concurred on this recommendation. 11rs. Edmonds suggested putting information regarding burglary prevention in Three -Points and Medina Elementary and Chinook Jr. High schools newsletters. Upon motion duly made by Mr. Harris and seconded by Paul Oscar the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Glot'4 J. Doble Ci t Clerk Mayor MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 13, 1975 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at 8:00 PM, Monday, January 13, 1975 at the Medina City Hall by Mayor Watton. Members present were: Wilma Edmonds, Messrs: Griffes, Harris, Oscar, Pneuman and Watton. Councilman Johnson was absent, being hospitalized. It was moved by councilman Harris that the minutes of the December 9, 1974 meeting be accepted as presented in draft, and as amended to correct wording in paragraphs 8 and 9, page 1; correcting "specifications" to read "plans and specifications". The motion was seconded by Mrs. Edmonds; carried unanimously. The letter by Bob Ramalay was discussed, in which he asked shared subsistence for membership and attendance at quarterly meetings of the Washington Assoc. of Building Officials. The City Manager reported Mr. Ramalay had reconsidered his request, now stating he would seek only an annual membership, financed by his own firm. Annual reports of Boards and Commissions were discussed. It was noted that the Planning Commission met only eight (8) times during 1974. It was recommended by councilman Pneuman that the duties of the Planning Commission for 1975 be out- lined in writing, with a deadline for completion of each task. Councilman Edmonds reported that the Bellevue Water Dist. Commissioners meet the evening of the first Monday each month. Attendance, if not by everyone will be covered by Miles Nelson of Clyde Hill, Jerry Hopper of Yarrow Point and herself. Council members Pneuman, Griffes and Harris reported on the preliminary forma- tion of the proposed Medina Goals Committee. A preliminary meeting was held, at which a few ideas were formulated: 1. The committee should be a council activity with citizen input. 2. It should have one chairman. 3. Fred Pneuman will chair a meeting to establish the committee to look to the future of Medina. 4. To date, those volunteering are: Fred Pneuman, Hamilton Harris, Gordon Griffes, Robert Lund, Richard Marshall and Reed Langenbach Jr. 5. It was recommended by Gordon Griffes that Mr. Pneuman chair a meeting to appoint three more, to make a steering committee of six (6) to report to council monthly, and to have a final report for council by the end of August 1975. It was moved by Mr. Griffes that Fred Pneuman act as chairman and that council endorse the project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harris; carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that Metro may soon be widening the right -turn lane from 12th to 84th to eliminate difficulties experienced by their busses. The project is agreeable to Clyde Hill and Medina. Clyde Hill have negotiated for Metro to assume the costs and supply the labor. It was moved by Mr. Harris ,and seconded by Mr. Griffes that the claim roster CE # 10030 thru # 10090 and ST # 3097 thru #3120 be accedpted as presented; motion carried unanimously. Attorney Wines reported on the "Hold Harmless" agreements with Bellevue and with King County; stating discussions and correspondence had taken place with the insurance carrier and respective underwriters. He recommended that the Bellevue agreement be executed, but that the King County one be delayed until a response is received from the attorney for King County. It was moved by Mr. Harris that the City Manager sign the Bellevue agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Griffes; carried unanimously.