CITY OF SHORELINE

SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL

SUMMARY MINUTES OF DINNER MEETING

Monday, January 22, 2001

6:00 p.m.

Shoreline Conference Center

Highlander Room

PRESENT: Mayor Jepsen, Deputy Mayor Hansen, Councilmembers Grossman, Gustafson, and Ransom

ABSENT: Councilmembers Lee and Montgomery

STAFF: Larry Bauman, Interim City Manager; Kristoff T. Bauer, Interim Assistant City Manager; Bill Conner, Public Works Director; and Rob Beem, Health and Human Services Manager

The meeting convened at 6:19 p.m. There was a general discussion regarding labor markets and trends impacting the City.

At 6:25 p.m., Councilmember Ransom arrived.

Councilmember Ransom indicated his concerns regarding proposed changes in the City’s Compensation Plan.

Interim City Manager Larry Bauman responded with additional information regarding the process staff followed to develop the proposal.

Moving on to another topic, Mr. Bauman responded to Councilmember Ransom’s question that staff had only received one comment during the two-week delay of Council action on the Aurora Corridor Real Property Acquisition and Relocation Policy, Procedures and Guidelines Manual.

Councilmember Grossman commented that he had received a call raising a concern that the manual contains references to unattached documents.

Public Works Director Bill Conner responded that this was a conscious decision made to shorten the document and avoid unintended conflicts. He also described the process that staff followed for public review of the proposed document.

Responding to Councilmember Ransom, Mr. Bauman described the impact of the manual on business signs, clarifying that this impact results from Development Code regulations rather than the manual. He added that the Code could be amended if Council desires to do so.

At 6:45 p.m., Health and Human Services Manager Rob Beem arrived.

Councilmember Grossman expressed concern regarding the City’s ability to place a value on a sign reliably and equitably.

Mr. Conner added that business owners could apply for variances and staff would assist with this process during property acquisition negotiations.

Mr. Conner described recent events related to the sidewalk repair project on 5^th Avenue NE.

Mr. Bauman discussed a petition from some residents to remove all trees on a section of 5^th Avenue NE. Mr. Conner added that staff is working on a tree replacement program. Mr. Bauman clarified that the program would replace problem trees, not remove complete City blocks of trees.

Mr. Bauman introduced a memorandum from Mr. Beem describing recent developments related to City cooperation on human services since the dissolution of the Human Services Roundtable. Mr. Beem stated that King County cities south of Seattle have formed a South County group that intends to hold limited meetings. He described efforts of north-end cities to hold an organizational meeting to determine whether there is interest in forming a North County forum.

Councilmember Ransom added that a number of area churches are meeting to discuss community needs. He suggested that Mr. Beem attend.

Mayor Jepsen recognized a number of recent efforts by local groups to raise funds, food, and resources.

Councilmember Gustafson stated that he would be attending the north-end organizational meeting and invited other Councilmembers to participate.

Mayor Jepsen stated his preference that staffs work together regularly with intermittent check-ins with elected officials. He added that the effort should focus on coordinating services and filling gaps.

Deputy Mayor Hansen recognized that the formation of a north-end group would likely be a positive evolution in human services planning.

Councilmember Grossman supported working with Snohomish County cities.

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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Kristoff Bauer, Interim Assistant City Manager