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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP MEETING OF JULY 30, 2007
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in workshop session this
thirtieth day of July 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend City Council
Chambers, Mayor Mark Welch presiding.
ROLL CALL
Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Laurie Medlicott,
George Randels, and Mark Welch. Geoff Masci, Catharine Robinson, and
Michelle Sandoval were excused.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John
Watts, Public Works Director Ken Clow, and City Clerk Pam Kolacy.
IN BOX
Mayor Welch stated that public comment and Council questions would be taken
on each item first and then the Council would decide on whether to docket the
items at the end of the meeting.
Indian Island Environmental Impact Statement
Comments were made by the following speakers. Please see attached transcript
of comments and Council discussion.
Bill Dunaway
David Jenkins
Doug Milholland
Pat Porter
Bethel Prescott
Liz Rivera Goldstein
Perry Spring
Jumping Mouse Children's Center - Matching Gift
There was no public comment. Item was originally raised by Vern Garrison, who
is asking the Council to match a gift of $2,200 to Jumping Mouse.
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Pedestrian Safety
Jim Todd spoke in favor of the proposal to designate sidewalks for pedestrian
use only except for vehicles of small children and disabled persons and that on
sidewalks and multiuse paths, vehicles shall yield to pedestrians and pass at or
near walking speed after announcing their presence.
In addition to Mr. Todd, the following spoke in favor of docketing the item:
Barbara McColgan Pastore
Brenda McMillan
Swimming Pool Repairs and Funding Sources
Providing written comments and speaking in favor:
Karen Nelson
Internet Technology Committee
No public comment. Councilors raised the question of whether the Committee
would be a Council or Council/citizen committee.
Council Salary and Benefits
Council salaries would need to be raised for Council members to qualify for
contributions to the state retirement system.
There was no public comment.
2007 Work Plan
Mr. Timmons reviewed the 2007 Work Plan to set a broader context for the
proposed items. He noted among the high priority items that have not yet been
dealt with are revisions to the "big box" store regulations and construction of a
sewer plant west of the City. He noted that lobbying efforts, another work plan
item, have been started and are ongoing on various issues in conjunction with
the Port and Maritime Center. He added that staff work has been done on the
Police capital facility plan and this will come before the Public Safety Committee
next.
In Box Docketing Discussion
Consensus: After some discussion, the consensus of the Council was that since
only four members were present, docketing of Item A, Indian Island
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Environmental Impact Statement, would be scheduled for the next business
meeting.
Motion: Mr. Benskin moved to place Items B through F on future Council
agendas. Mr. Randels seconded. Motion carried, 3-1, by voice vote, Medlicott
opposed.
Mr. Benskin stated his preference for priority would be 1) pool; 2) pedestrian
safety; 3) Council salary and benefits; 4) IT Committee; 5) Jumping Mouse
Mr. Welch noted that the City is already moving forward on resurfacing the pool.
Mr. Timmons added the Council will receive an action item to authorize awarding
of the bid. Mr. Clow noted it will probably not be possible during the pool closure
in August and may be incorporated into the 2008 budget for late spring.
Mr. Watts stated the item regarding review of Council salaries should take place
prior to the election so it would affect all newly elected Councilors starting in
2008.
Mrs. Medlicott stated concern that all In Box items have been added to the
Council workplan when many things on the plan have not been done; she stated
continuing to add items does not seem comfortable or realistic.
Mr. Timmons stated that pedestrian safety, Council salaries and Council IT
committee are already in the work plan in various forms; and that swimming pool
repairs are in the administrative plan.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Attest:
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Pam Kolacy, CMC
City Clerk
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