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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2006
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in workshop session this
thirteenth day of February, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend temporary
Council Chambers in the Port Townsend Fire Station conference room, Mayor Mark
Welch presiding.
ROLL CALL
Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Geoff Masci, Laurie
Medlicott, Michelle Sandoval, Catharine Robinson, Scott Walker and Mark Welch.
Staff members present were City Manager David Timmons, City Attorney John
Watts, DSD Director Leonard Yarberry, Senior Planner Judy Surber, Police Chief
Conner Daily, Finance Director Michael Legarsky, Public Works Director Ken Clow,
and City Clerk Pam Kolacy.
EVALUTION PROCESS
City Manager Timmons reviewed the packet materials concerning the 360-degree
review process for department managers. The process will begin in March and
conclude in April.
He stated this particular process has not been used before and is designed for more
complex positions rather than line staff. He added that subject area knowledge is
embedded in the process. In response to Ms. Robinson's concern he agreed that
the business language, for example "client" could be changed to reflect use in the
public sector. Mr. Timmons said that there would generally be 9-12 evaluators for
each evaluation.
CITY WORK PLAN
City Manager Timmons reviewed the overview of the City's 2006 workplan which
was included in the Council agenda packet.
RECESS
Mayor Welch declared a recess at 7:45 p.m. for the purpose of a break.
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RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
Mr. Walker asked about the parking plan implementation. Public Works Director
Clow stated that the first step of the plan has been accomplished (changing time
limits and parking layout downtown) and part of the intent of the committee was to
see what kind of impact that had. He added that volunteers from Main Street have
been contacting business owners individually to get feedback. The parking
committee may be reconvened when sufficient information has been gathered.
Mr. Walker asked if the Engineering Design Standards update would involve the
Council. Mr. Clow said that it will ultimately; there is not time this year to go through
cover to cover but staff will be looking at certain elements that need to be updated.
Adoption of the Stormwater Manual is also related to the Engineering Design
Standards. The Transportation Committee will be involved as needed for
transportation issues.
Mr. Walker asked for more information about the Sims Way Local Improvement
District. Mr. Watts explained the LID process and history and said that it will be a
Council decision to approve the district and the scope of work.
Mr. Walker asked about acquisition of more land for parks in the future. Mr.
Timmons stated that the issue was raised by the Park & Recreation Advisory Board
when he met with them. It is part of the review of the Parks and Recreation
Functional Plan.
Mr. Benskin asked how the Port Townsend Business Park fits into the Sims Way
LID. Mr. Watts explained the LID would not eliminate the Business Park obligation
as part of the overall project.
Mr. Masci stated that policy and priority discussion should be done by Council prior
rather than after presentation of the annual budget. Priorities for 2007 should be
discussed now before the 2007 budget is formulated. He added he would like to
have a workshop regarding Upper Sims Way and work on the 'umbrella' categories.
Ms. Sandoval noted the Council has already given several directives and these
should be reviewed so that work is not duplicated and the outstanding issues can be
addressed.
Mr. Welch invited department directors present to give an overview of their
departmental workplan priorities.
Mr. Timmons stated that the next workshop meeting on February 27 would be the
conclusion of this discussion. He said it would be helpful for Council members to
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list their top ten priorities for 2006. He added it might be helpful for them to review
previous Council workplans.
Mrs. Medlicott asked for a list of which items on the work plan are mandatory.
Ms. Robinson stated Council needs to keep in mind that several items on the work
plan have been underway for some time, such as the stormwater plan, utility rate
study, and transportation plan, and this should be a factor when determining
priorities.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned 8:27 p.m.
Attest:
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