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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 16, 1992, Cont.
Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt ordinanc~ No 232¿: which
was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanlmously by roll
call vote.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Staff Party for the City. Mayor Clise suggested that a party be
held at Public Works after working hours on December 17, 1992. It
was the consensus of the Council to go ahead with plans.
Cable TV Committee. Councilmember Sokol requested an update on the
work being done by the Cable TV Committee. Mayor Clise røported
that the last he had heard was that the Committee is continuing to
work and seems to be pleased with the progress being made.
Bus stop at 9th and Sheridan. Councilmember Jones reporte!d that
there is a bus stop at Jefferson General Hospital at 9th and
Sheridan with no crosswalk and requested that Public Works look at
painting a crosswalk. A brief discussion of the area ensued.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Jones made a motion
to adjourn at 10:26 PM which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol
and passed unanimously by voice vo
Attest:
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Seventh day of December, 1992, at 7: 00 PM in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presidinq.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield Vern Jones
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Julle McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol Sheila Westerman and
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Clndy Wolpln. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove
Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Work~
Director Robert Wheeler.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kathryn Jenks was recognized and gave a history of "Townsend
Meadows" from when it was a horse pasture to current use as a dump
site by Nordland Construction and noted the complaint she has
filed. Ms Jenks requested that Mr Johnson be asked, aga.in, to
remove the sod from around the Fir trees, a time limit be set for
removal of the debris, soil samples be taken, and that no further
degradation take place.
Etta Roth was recognized and stated that it is a very sad 1:ragedy
that the once beautiful pasture has become a dump si'te and
questioned if personal property rights included the right 1:0 make
your property a private dump.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Con1:.
Loli ta Lekha, Coordinator of the Jefferson County Domestic Violence
Planning project, was recognized and reported on the program being
put together by the community.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for October 5, 1992, as written without
reading.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
Street
Library
Park
Hotel/Motel
Emergency Medical Services
Capital Improvement
Waste Water Treatment Plant
City Dock Reconstruction
FAUS Construction Project
Water-Sewer
Storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
Total
$ 90,169.70
5,875.92
6,604.72
712.35
263.19
2,287.42
2,574.13
423,068.72
258.10
624.94
109,814.53
5,603.39
5,406.46
283.30
$ 653,546.87
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Approval of Appointment:
Phil Johnson to the Historic Preservation commission
Approval of Re-appointments:
Liz Smith to the Historic Preservation Commission; term to
expire December 31, 1995.
cindy Thayer to the Planning Commission;
December 31,1996.
term to expire
Adoption of Resolution:
Bid Award:
Biosolids composting Equipment
RESOLUTION NO 92-111B
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORI ZING THE MAYOR TO
AWARD BIDS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR THE
BIOSOLIDS/COMPOSTING FACILITY SITE.
Communications:
A memorandum dated October 29, 1992, from Stan Finkelstein,
Executive Director, Association of Washington Cities, enclosing a
overview of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992 was copied for Council.
A letter of support dated November 11, 1992, from John M Clise to
Jim Westall, President, Skookum Educational Services, was copied
for Council.
A letter dated November 11, 1992, from Lorraine Kirsch reporting
that it appears that the remnants of Bill's Tire Store have been
dumped in the acreage on San Juan south the Catholic Cemetery was
copied for Council.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Cont.
A letter dated November 15,1992, from William L Short requesting
permission to cut all city trees adjoining his property on Lots 9
through 17 on umatilla Street was copied for Council and referred
to the Public Works for the Tree and Brushing Committee.
A letter dated November 19, 1992, from Timothy D Witten, Program
Coordinator, PT Free Wheels, requesting $2,300 for liability
insurance was copied for Council and referred to the Finance
Committee.
A Complaint Sheet dated November 23, 1992, from Kathryn Jenks
regarding the dumping of Les Schwab Tire Store Building at
"Townsend Meadows" was copied for Council.
A Notice of Appeal of Decision of the Director of the Planning and
Building Department, City of Port Townsend, dated November 30,
1992, from Edgar and Patricia Sullivan regarding the construction
of a fence within 200 feet of the shoreline was copied for Council.
A letter dated November 25, 1992, from Martin CRowe, Housing
Program Director, enclosing a proposed Change Order to their
Professional Services Agreement under the Community Development
Block Grant "Planning Only Grant" was copied for Council and
referred to New Business.
A letter dated November 30, 1992, from Jim Inman, enclosing an
article, "Bureaucracy busters" from US News and World Report,
November 30, 1992, was copied for Council.
A letter dated December 1, 1992, from Michael Hildt, Director,
Planning and Building Department, to Erwin P Jones, Jr, Attorney at
Law, regarding the Appeal of Mr and Mrs Edgar Sullivan concerning
completeness of application for design review for a proposed fence
at 1019 Water Street was copied for Council.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 2321 -Interim Controls on Shoreline Areas. Councilmember
McCulloch explained the history of the ordinance. Mayor Clise
opened the hearing to the Public. Etta Roth was recognized,
thanked Council for the work on the ordinance and recommended its
passage. Judy D'Amore was recognized and supported the interim
ordinance. Laurette Gilbert was recognized, thanked Council for
passing the ordinance before and supported its passage again. Mike
Kennedy was recognized and voiced support for the ordinance. Kitty
Reithe1, Board Chairman of the Northwest School of Wooden Boat
Building was recognized, thanked Council for their concern for the
future of the Marine Trades Industry and spoke in favor of the
ordinance. Bud Kannenberg was recognized and spoke in favor of the
ordinance in order to preserve the public interest and keep Port
Townsend marine oriented. Carol Hasse was recognized, thanked
Council for their work on the Shorelines Amendment and spoke in
support of the ordinance. David Thompson was recognized and
commended Council for their courage to adopt this ordinance.
Lucile Sheffel was recognized and wholeheartedly endorsed the
ordinance. Gue Pilon was recognized and commended Council for the
interim ordinance. Laura Martin was recognized and supported the
interim controls ordinance. Kathy Butler was recognized and
supported extending the interim ordinance. Syl via Platt was
recognized and supported the ordinance. Paul Boyer was recognized
and supported the ordinance. Bob Rickard was recognized and
supported the interim ordinance and discussed the waiting period
fqr. tl1e effèctiv.e date. öf an ordiqance and suggested that
qfq1n~nc~S t.ak~ effect. when the vote 1S t~Í1f.en. 'f}1~re bE;t.tn~ hp
further test1mony, Mayor-Clise ciosed the hearirtg to H\ê pJhllc anCl
turned to the Council for disposition.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 7, 1992, Coni:.
ORDINANCE NO 2325
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ZONING, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 2321 TO EXTEND THE INTERIM CONTROLS
FOR CERTAIN SHORELINE AREAS OF THE CITY OF
PORT TOWNSEND FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD,
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the first reading be
considered the second and the third be by title only which was
seconded by Councilmember Wolpin and passed unanimously by voice
vote. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Council:member
McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2325
with the date of May 31,1993, which was seconded by Councilmember
Wolpin. After discussion, the motion passed by roll call vote with
six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmember
Owsley voting against the motion.
Councilmember Westerman was excused at 7:40 PM.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Clise explained his letter to Joy Goodrich, President, Port
Hadlock Chamber of Commerce, is to try to spell out the water
si tuation relati ve to Port Hadlock and that the City is not
attempting to control the growth or direction of development in the
Hadlock area by its water policy.
Mayor Clise reminded Council that there is a staff potluck
Christmas Party on December 17, 1992, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at
the Porter Farmhouse and they are invited to attend.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS
North Sound Bank. State Environmental Policy Act Checklist.
Councilmember Wolpin discussed the recommendations for the: State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist for the North Sound Bank
and made a motion that the Council adopt the following mitigations,
and make a mitigated determination of non-signif icance for the
North Sound Bank. SEPA Checklist which was seconded by
Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice votE~.
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Earth
To mitigate possible soil and water erosion hazards from the
proposal, the applicant shall incorporated erosion and
sediment control measures contained in the Stormwater Manual
to control the rate of runoff from the construction site.
Such measures shall include the use of silt fencing and
sediment ponds during grading, di version ditches, staging
areas, etc., to retard and divert stormwater so that it will
not create sedimentation in existing catch basins or drainage
courses. The contractor shall maintain and improve f:!rosion
control measures on the site during grading and construction,
and shall, at the completion of the project, remove all
temporary erosion control measures.
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Air
To mitigate adverse air impacts due to dust during dry
weather, construction areas shall be watered to suppress dust.
In order to reduce potential surface and ground water
contamination, chemical dust suppressants shall not be used.
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Water
To mitigate the impact on storm runoff the applicants shall
submit a final drainage plan prepared by a licensed civil
engineer for approval by the City Engineer prior to .grading
and clearing of building permit approval. The final plan
shall detail the design, construction and maintenance
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provisions of the stormwater syst:em including the vegetation
for the detention pond; the type, number and placement of oil
water separators and any necessary conveyance facilities. The
detention pond shall be sized according to the 1992 Department
of Ecology Technical Manual of Stormwater Management for the
puget Sound.
4.
A best effort shall be made to limit, as much as reasonably
possible, the use of herbicides and pesticides on the subject
site.
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Plants
A final landscaping plan shall be submitted and approved by
the Planning and Building Director prior to issuance of a
building permit. The plan shall be similar to the preliminary
plan submitted as Exhibit E with improvements to:
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Conform to the provisions of 17.30 Port Townsend
Municipal Code;
Improve landscaping of the "wet" pond stormwater
detention pond based on the 1992 Department of
Ecology Technical Manual of Stormwater Management
of the puget Sound; and
Selection of drought tolerant plant species to
conserve irrigation water.
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Animals
No mitigation
F.
Energy and Natural Resources
No mitigation
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Environmental Health
No chemical dust suppressants shall be used on the site.
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Noise
No mitigation
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Land and Shoreline Use
The use of the flexzone in the SR20 corridor for the purposes
of signage, pedestrian walkways, and landscaping shall be
maintained on a continual basis by the proponent.
8.
All buildings shall comply with the Port Townsend Municipal
Code including the parking and landscaping requirements of
Section 17.30, the use restrictions set forth in Section
17.16, and setback requirements set forth in Section 17.20.
The applicant shall receive a puget Power Easement Consent of
Use Permit prior to issuance of a building permit.
Housing
No mitigation
Aesthetics
All exterior service elements such as garbage receptacles or
mechanical equipment for building or storage areas shall be
placed underground or away from pedestrian walks, preferably
toward the rear of buildings, and screened with physical
barriers or landscaping.
Light and Glare
Shielding shall be used on all exterior lighting to mitigate
light and glare from affecting road or surrounding uses.
Lighting shall De designed to provide safe and secure
operation of vehicles, with care given to provide lighting
that enhances pedestrian safety along Sims Way, access roads,
and pathways.
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Recreation
To mitigate the increased need for facilitating pedestrian
travel in the area, the applicant shall construct a trail from
the northwest corner of the site as indicated on the suhmitted
landscaping plan. In addition, the trail shall continue along
the western border of LaSalle street (proposed to be changed
to North Sound Way) to the sims Way right-of-way.
Historical and Cultural Preservation
To mitigate potential impacts to archeological resources. which
may be discovered during excavation, work shall be stopped if
such materials are discovered and the State Historic
Preservation Office be contacted immediately.
Transportation
To mitigate hazardous traffic flows behind the existing" Honda
Shop and proposed project, the proponent shall provide signage
at the northern property line to prevent unauthorized use of
LaSalle Street.
The proposed streetscape improvements (bus turnout, curb and
gutter, landscaping area, signage etc.) shall be installed to
be consistent with the planned future widening of the SR 20,
as per the Gateway Development Plans recommendations, as
approved by the Department of Transportation.
The proposed bus pullout shall be designed in accordance with
state and local transit standards.
The eastern access point shall allow ingress only and. shall
allow access for western bound (leaving the city) t:raffic
only.
The parking lot shall be signed and directional arrows shall
be painted and maintained on parking lot surfacing to indicate
circulation patterns~ One-way traffic (from west to east)
shall be indicated in the parking lot in front of the bank
with directional arrows and signs prohibiting entrance into
the lot from the eastern end; "DO NOT ENTER" signs shall be
installed to prohibit access to the eastern ingress point for
east bound traffic.
Public Services
To mitigate the lack of fire protection services at the
proposed site, fire hydrants shall be installed as indicated
on the "Grading, Water, Sewer Plan" dated 11/3/92.
Utilities
To mitigate the lack of adequate sewer service, the applicant
shall extend an 8-inch in diameter sewer line from an existing
line located approximately 230 feet to the east of the
property line to the site, and shall acquire private easement
from the adjacent property owners to the east to allow the
installation and maintenance of the sewer line. The Public
Works Director shall review and approve the location and
installation of the sewer line extension and subsequent
easement prior to issuance of a building permit.
Cunningham Rezone. State Environmental Policy Act Checklist.
Councilmember Wolpin discussed the recommendations for thE~ State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist for the Cunningham Rezone
and made a motion that the Council adopt the following mitigations,
and make a mitigated determination of non-significance for the
Cunningham Rezone S~~~ Checklist which was seconded by
Councilmember Jones. After discussion, including Margot Nitzsche
representing the proponent, the motion passed unanimously by voice
vote.
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Earth
No mitigation
B.
Air
No mitigation
C.
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Water
To mitigate the impact on storm runoff the applicant shall
submi t a drainage plan for approval by the City Engineer. The
final plan shall detail a stormwater infiltration system to
accommodate the run~off from the existing and proposed
impervious surfaces as provided for in Chapter 16 (drainage)
of the Port Townsend Municipal Code.
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Plants
No mitigation
E.
Animals
No mitigation
F.
Energy and Natural Resources
No mitigation
G.
Environmental Health
No mitigation
H.
Noise
No mitigation
Land and Shoreline Use
The parking plan shall comply with Section 17.30 (parking) of
the Port Townsend Municipal code including placement of the
required parking spaces and access aisles.
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Housing
No mitigation
Aesthetics
All service elements such as garbage receptacles or mechanical
equipment for building or storage areas shall be placed away
from pedestrian walks, preferably toward the rear of
buildings, and screened with physical barriers or landscaping.
Light and Glare
No mitigation
Recreation
No mitigation
Historical and Cultural Preservation
No mitigation
Transportation
No mitigation
Public Services
No mitigation
utilities
No mitigation
Forest Service Memorandum of Understanding. Mr Wheeler gave an
update on a meeting held with the Forest Service in Olympia on
December 4,1992, and the progress being made on the Memorandum of
Understanding. There is a meeting scheduled for January 14,1993,
at 7:00 PM at the Forest Service Office to discuss the plan with
the Public. It is hoped that the Memorandum of Understanding can
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be signed in February 1993. The report has been delivered 'to the
Department of Health and there will probably be a meeting with them
in January 1993 to discuss the plan.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Wolpin requested that an
alternate Councilmember attend their meetings on the School Site
State Environmental Policy Act since Councilmember Camfield will
not be able to participate. Councilmember Sokol will be the
alternate for this project. The next meeting will be December 14,
1992, at 5:00 PM.
Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield reported on a meeting held
at the Grange on December 2, 1992, with a group of citizens in the
area of 30th and Hendricks who are working on an open space park
concept for a drainage basin and hope to have a proposal for the
January 18,1993, Councilmeeting.
Composting/Christmas Trees. Mr Wheeler reported that a yard. waste
recycling program is being worked on and there is hope that a
program can be started in the spring. A program to collect
Christmas trees this year for the yard waste and composting program
will be advertised shortly.
Gateway Park. Mr Wheeler reported that a lot of bulbs have been
planted by a work party and that the parking, curb and gutter
construction was started today.
Planning and Building. Mr Hildt reported that the proposed project
for the Tides Inn Motel is proceeding. The Moorings on thE~ Fleet
Marine site by Bernie Arthur is being discussed. A project on the
Thomas Oil site is also being discussed. Plan Review on the next
phase of the Swan Hotel is in progress as revised plans are
forthcoming. The Port of Port Townsend is working on three
proposals: Fuel Tanks, Heavy Haul-out Facility and flloorage
Expansion, possibly at Point Hudson. Advertising has begun for a
Coordinator/Planner to assist the Point Hudson project to be paid
out of state funding.
NEW BUSINESS
1992 Budget Supplement Ordinance -For Introduction Only.
ORDINANCE NO 2326
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $132,902
TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUNDi $22,500 TO THE
STREET FUNDi $10,300 TO THE HOTEL/MOTEL
TRANSIENT TAX FUNDi $1,300 TO THE EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES FUNDi $4,400 TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDi $355,000 TO THE
1992 CITY DOCK RECONSTRUCTION FUNDi $995,600
TO THE WATER-SEWER FUNDi $1,378,700 TO THE
STORM AND SURFACE WATER FUNDi $166,786 TO THE
1992 WATER-SEWER REVENUE BOND REDEMPTION FUNDi
$16,200 TO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUNDi MAKING
FINDINGS AND DECLARING A EMERGENCY.
Mr Grove explained the ordinance, that it is for introduction only
and read it by title.
Ordinance Authorizing Loan From Storm and Surface Water Pund to
City Dock Reconstruction Fund.
ORDINANCE NO 2327
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LOAN OF THE SUM
OF $250,000 FROM THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER
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FUND TO THE 1992 CITY DOCK RE-CONSTRUCTION
FUND AND PROVIDING FOR REPAYMENT.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a
motion that the first reading be considered the second and the
third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol
and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the
ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the
Council adopt Ordinance No 2327 which was seconded by Councilmember
Sokol and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Contract Amendment with Community Action.
RESOLUTION NO 92-109A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND CLALLAM
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL.
Martin Rowe, Housing Program Director, Community Action council,
was recognized and explained the contract amendment. Councilmember
Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-109A
which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Fair Housing Resolution. Mr Rowe explained the need for a Fair
Housing Resolution. A discussion with Council and Staff ensued.
It was the consensus of the Council that a resolution will be
written for action at a later Councilmeeting.
Regional Growth Management Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO 92-110A
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE PORT
TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL, UPDATING THE REGIONAL
GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY.
Mr Hildt explained the resolution. After discussion, Councilmember
Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-110A
which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
A brief discussion of the agenda for the next Councilmeeting
ensued.
Councilmember Jones stated his concerns for raw sewage being dumped
into the Straits by the City of Victoria, BC, and suggested that a
letter of concern be sent to them. A discussion of the problem
ensued during which it was the consensus of the Council to write a
letter to victoria encouraging them to continue to work to find a
solution that their citizenry can accept.
A discussion of the material dumping on private property (Townsend
Meadows) ensued.
A curbside recycling program starting in Bremerton was noted.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Jones made a motion
to adjourn which was seconded by Counc' ember cCulloch and passed
unanimously by voice vote at 9:07
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 21, 1992
The City Counci 1 of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Twenty-first day of December, 1992, at 7:00 PM in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presidinq.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones,
Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, and Cindy Wolpin.
Councilmember Sheila Westerman was excused. Also present were
Deputy City Treasurer Vera Franz, Director of Planning and Building
Michael Hildt, Police Chief Jim Newton, City Engineer Randy
Brackett and Public Works Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Yates.
PRIORITY ITEM
WetSWAC Update Presentation. Mr Brackett explained the function of
the WetSWAC Committee (Wetland Stormwater Advisory Committl~e) and
introduced Committee member Dale Bonar. Mr Bonar reported that the
Committee has defined its mission: to help the city come up with
the best possible stormwater management plan which will minimize
the flood and erosion damage caused by stormwater while maximizing
water quality protection: to educate the public about the plan and
what they can do to help implement the plan. The main thing done
by the committee is to become educated in the technical issues,
public policy issues and public involvement. Mr Bonar then
reported on the various functions by the Committee and some of the
problem areas in the city. Kathryn Jenks, committee member,
requested funds for water quality testing in the budget.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Judy Friesem was recognized and spoke in favor of School site B
stating that the wetland would be an asset for the school and gave
her vision of its educational use.
Councilmember Wolpin noted that the Council will not choose a site,
the School Board will, and that the Council is making an
environmental determination only.
Nancy Milholland was recognized and spoke in favor of School site
B as an opportunity to incorporate development and enhance wildlife
at the same time.
Doug Milholland was recognized and stated that the State
Environmental Policy Act determination will be taken by the School
Board as a green light to go ahead with the choosing of a si'te and,
therefore, it is appropriate to speak to Council regarding.a site.
Mr Milholland went on to discuss the process of the Phase I
determination.
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