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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session the 13th day of
September 2010 at 8:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend City Council Chambers of City
Hall.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were David King, Laurie Medlicott, Kris Nelson,
George Randels, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Mark Welch.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John Watts,
and Deputy Clerk Joanna Sanders.
CITY/JEFFERSON COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
City Manager David Timmons reviewed the key points addressed in the interlocal
agreement for revenue sharing for Memorial Field and the Recreation Center. The
term is set not to exceed four years and there are benchmarks to assess performance
and process and methods for resolution of conflicts or non-performance. The make up
and work of the task force as well as the timeline associated with the benchmarks are
detailed in Attachment 1. The agreement would only be in effect if the sales tax ballot
measure passes.
Concerns raised by Council related to a desire to better clarify the specific "youth
services" and the two properties to be supported. City Attorney John Watts pointed
out that the bullet points at the beginning of paragraph 4 control subparagraphs a
through a that immediately follow.
Mr. Watts suggested the City clarify these points in a letter of understanding with the
County Administrator. Mr. Timmons pointed out that under "County Performance," the
new Regional Parks and Recreation Committee would provide input on the priorities
for the two affected properties. The expected benefit is that they represent regional
needs and help the committee understand the nuances and funding issues these
particular properties face. He reminded Council that this Committee is advisory to the
Board of County Commissioners.
Public Comment: Bill Miller said he is pleased to see cooperation between the City
and the County.
Council deliberation and action:
Ms. Sandoval recognized the agreement is not perfect and could be improved with
more editing. She reported that the Board of County commissioners passed the
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resolution today with minor revisions. Those revisions were distributed to Council.
Motion: George Randels moved to authorize the City Manager to sign an Interlocal
Agreement on revenue sharing for Memorial Field and the Recreation Center if the
Sales Tax Ballot Measure Passes, with the housekeeping amendments adopted
earlier today by the Board of County Commissioners. Mark Welch seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Attest:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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