CITY OF SHORELINE

SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL

SUMMARY MINUTES OF DINNER MEETING

Monday, February 12, 2001

6:00 p.m.

Shoreline Conference Center

Highlander Room

PRESENT: Mayor Jepsen, Deputy Mayor Hansen, Councilmembers Kevin Grossman, Rich Gustafson, Linda Montgomery, and Robert Ransom

ABSENT: Councilmember Lee

STAFF: Larry Bauman, Interim City Manager; Kristoff T. Bauer, Interim Assistant City Manager; Joyce Nichols, Community and Government Relations Manager

The meeting convened at 6:09 p.m.

Joyce Nichols, Community and Government Relations Manager, discussed the schedule and configuration of upcoming Association of Washington Cities events with the State Legislature. She reviews issues to be included in the discussion at the dinner meeting set with area legislators for Wednesday, February 14. Ms. Nichols stressed funding problems forced on the legislators by recent statewide initiatives.

Larry Bauman, Interim City Manager, introduced the topic of the City Manager recruitment process. He suggested a role for the City's Management Team in the process.

Councilmember Grossman arrived at 6:26 p.m.

Mayor Jepsen brought up concerns regarding funding requests the City has made to the State for projects that have yet to be reviewed by Council. Mr. Bauman indicated that both projects for which funds were requested would be before Council shortly.

Mr. Bauman then turned to the issue of a "national day of prayer proclamation", which has been requested by some Councilmembers. He recognized that the risks of a challenge appear to be small. He stressed, however, that a challenge under the State Constitution could be successful. The majority of Councilmembers present supported moving forward with the proclamation, and Mr. Bauman committed to bringing the item forward for action.

At 6:36 p.m. Councilmember Ransom arrived.

Mr. Bauman distributed a confidential memorandum regarding an appeal of the Clearing and Grading Permit application for Shoreview Park. There were general expressions of frustration over the continued opposition to the Shoreview Park project.

In response to Councilmember Gustafson, Mr. Bauman provided an update on the development of the Teen Court program.

Councilmember Gustafson also asked for an update on the proposed use of the School District's new athletic facility. Mr. Bauman offered to provide a report during an upcoming City Manager's Report.

Mayor Jepsen described a request from AWC and the City of Seattle for the City to contribute $10,000 toward litigation challenging the legality of Initiative 722. There was general support expressed for providing that support.

There was general discussion regarding the City Manager recruitment process.

Mr. Bauman briefed Councilmembers on recent decisions by the Washington State Department of Transportation about lane widths approved for Aurora Avenue.

Mayor Jepsen concluded the meeting by referring to the item on tonight's agenda regarding the location of the "Celebrate Shoreline" parade.

The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

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Kristoff Bauer, Interim Assistant City Manager