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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend City Council met in workshop session on the 10th day of February
2020 in Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Deputy Mayor David Faber called the
meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Pamela Adams, David Faber, Amy Howard,
Monica MickHager, Owen Rowe, and Ariel Speser with Michelle Sandoval excused.
Staff members present were City Manager John Mauro, City Attorney Heidi
Greenwood, Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell, City
Engineer David Peterson, City Clerk Joanna Sanders, and Development Services
Director Lance Bailey.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Sylvia Platt urged allowing and giving voice and consideration to trees, plants, and
nonhumans that are unique to the local ecology.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
WAVE Franchise
City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave a briefing on the rules and regulations on the
franchise agreement. She distributed copies of the agreement and announced this
matter would be brought back before Council at the next meeting. There was no
public comment.
Regional Stormwater Facility
City Engineer David Peterson presented on the Rainier Corridor Regional
Stormwater System. Council discussion included what future Council action might
be required associated with the Public Infrastructure Fund (PIF) Board
and benefitting properties.
Finance and Administrative Services Director Nora Mitchell noted that June/July
actions are yet to be formalized but are anticipated for discussing a financing plan
and system development charge ordinance. Further work is needed on options to
address the cost of development of future benefitting areas rather than all
ratepayers absorbing the cost. The draft implementation marketing plan has yet to
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be vetted by the City Manager nor coordinated with the Economic Development
Council. Mr. Peterson addressed specific development questions, including about
options for property owners who might choose to address their own on-site
stormwater. A stormwater fee would be charged based on the amount of impervious
surface.
Public Comment
Rick Jahnke urged looking at stormwater plan and coordinating stormwater control
with any park development.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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