HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/2001 Adjourned Business Meeting 380
CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
ADJOURNED BUSINESS MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2001 - 8:30 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 129 NORTH 2 STREET
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Council: Mayor Mary Place, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett,
Henry Beauchamp (present after 8:50 a.m.), Lynn Buchanan, Larry
Mattson, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims
Staff: City Manager Zais, Rita Anson, Director of Finance and Budget and
City Clerk Roberts
Council Member Barnett said that the Central Washington Home Builders Association
has requested deferral of the item on permit fees. Council Member Sims agreed with
the deferral commenting that they would not be enacted until April anyway. He
requested a study session be held on this subject and consider tying these fees to the
business license. Council Member Puccinelli said he would like to tie the study
session in with the increased fees for fire inspection.
PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BARNETT SECONDED TO DEFER THE ISSUE
CONCERNING THE FIRE PLAN REVIEW AND $20 FEE FOR INSPECTIONS.
BUCHANAN MOVED AND PUCCINELLI SECONDED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO
JUST DENY THE FEE. There was a discussion trying to clarify the impacts of this
motion. City Manager Zais advised that if the fees are withdrawn then the policy issue
for the additional fire inspector and permit tech would also be withdrawn. Council
Member Puccinelli said he thinks it is incorrect to use this fee to fund these positions.
Council Member Buchanan feels it is a way to hire two people and charge it to the
business people of the city. Council Member Mattson would like to see this item kept
on the table for a study session so we could still be proactive. The question was
called for a vote on the amended motion. The motion carried by a 5 -2 roll call vote;
Mattson and Sims voting nay. The question was called for a vote on the motion to
defer the fire plan review until after the first of the year. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
2. BUDGET WRAP -UP FOR YEAR 2002 (SEE SPECIAL PACKET)
City Manager Zais described the purpose of the wrap up meeting clarifying that
the City Council is to make final decisions on the budget or to defer items.
POLICY ISSUES - BUDGETED
OUTSIDE AGENCY REQUESTS
Council Member Puccinelli interjected that the Yakima Chamber of Commerce is
going to receive a great deal of money for the "For A Better Tomorrow" study. He
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pointed out that since they did not come to the original meeting to request the
funds or talk about the study so he would like to see some of that money go to the
Salvation Army who did come to the meeting. Mr. Zais clarified that this money
comes from the General Fund not from CBDG funds. Council. Member
Beauchamp thinks helping the Salvation Army is a good idea but he opposes
taking away from the Chamber because they have been a good partner with the
City for a number of years and we do not want to unravel the coalitions we have.
1. Funding for the Yakima Gang Prevention and Intervention Coalition — Parks
and Recreation fund /State Grant - budgeted $75,000. SIMS MOVED AND
BEAUCHAMP SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
2. Yakima County Development Association — General Fund - budgeted $19,913.
SIMS MOVED AND BEAUCHAMP SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
3. Substance Abuse Coalition — General Fund - budgeted $9,659. SIMS MOVED
AND MATTSON SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
4. Yakima Chamber of Commerce - General Fund - budgeted $5,900. SIMS
MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The
motion carried by a 6 -1 voice vote; Puccinelli voting nay.
5. 4 th of July Committee — General Fund - budgeted $5,533. SIMS MOVED AND
BEAUCHAMP SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
6. Allied Arts Arts Van - General Fund - budgeted $5,333. SIMS MOVED AND
MATTSON SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
7. Salvation Army (Milroy Park) — Parks and Recreation Fund - budgeted $2,000.
SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST.
General Fund - unbudgeted $5,000. PUCCINELLI MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
8. RSVP— Parks and Recreation Fund In -Kind - Budgeted $2,000. SIMS
MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
General Fund - unbudgeted $3,000. Council Member Sims asked what this
money was used for. Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, explained
these funds are used to reimburse volunteers for mileage and meals.
BEAUCHAMP MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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9. SunfairAssociation — General Fund - budgeted $667. SIMS MOVED AND
BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL /OTHER
10. Clean Air Authority— General Fund - budgeted $23,198. Mayor Place
explained this was less than they had asked for because we reduced it from $0.37
per capita to $0.31. There was discussion about the continued billing Clean Air is
sending for the difference in what they thought they should receive and what was
approved in the budget. A suggestion was made to not pay this budgeted amount
until the billing is straightened out. PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BEAUCHAMP
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by a 4 -3 voice
vote; Buchanan, Mattson, and Sims voting nay.
11. Yakima County Emergency Management - General Fund - budgeted
$37,008. SIMS MOVED AND PUCCINELLI SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
LEGAL
12. Restore Criminal Prosecutor Position — eliminate outside contract — General
Fund - budgeted personnel $62,500, reduce non - personnel ($62,500). SIMS
MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
HUMAN RESOURCES
13. Restore Human Resources Assistant Position from 80% to Full Time —
50% Un- Employment Comp Fund; 50% General Fund - $8,530. SIMS MOVED
AND BEAUCHAMP SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
PURCHASING
14. Replace Assistant Buyer with a Department Assistant 111— Total savings of
$16,870 (decrease of $8,875 plus elimination of $7,995 temporary salaries).
PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BARNETT SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MUNICIPAL COURT
15. Court — Digital Recording System - Law & Justice Capital - budgeted
$15,000. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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FINANCE
16. Add one Technical and Data Communications Position (reduce professional
services /maintenance budgets) - General Fund - budgeted personnel $52,000,
non - personnel ($50,000). SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO
APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
FINANCE /INFORMATION SYSTEMS /CUSTOMER SERVICES
17. Finance Department Staff Restructuring — General Fund - budgeted, Finance
$23,324, Information Systems $11,243, Utilities $6,746, Net total $41,313.
• Add 1 Clerical position
• Upgrade manager position
• Reduce .25 vacant cashier position
PUCCINELLI MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
CODE ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
18. Continue City Hall Renovation (3 & 4 Floor) — 342 PW Trust Fund -
budgeted $175,000. Council Member Barnett went on record saying he would
vote for this but he has a difference of opinion on what infrastructure means when
using real estate excise tax funds. He didn't feel building renovation fell into the
infrastructure definition. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO
APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
ENGINEERING
19. 2002 Arterial Street Overlay Program — Continuation of Grind and Overlay
Program — Cum. Res. for Capital Improvement/Street Property Tax/Savings from
prior projects - budgeted $338,000. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
20. Add 1 Environmental Engineer (Stormwater) — Street Fund /Future
Stormwater Utility Fund - budgeted $65,000. Chris Waarvick, Director of Public
Works explained this position will give the capability of following the complex
implementation of stormwater regulations rather than trying to have existing staff
do it. Deadlines would not be met without filling the position. There was
discussion on future funding by the utility fund which currently doesn't exist and
the impact if it doesn't get created. SIMS MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED
TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT /FINANCE
21. Organization restructuring to meet State Audit recommendations — ONDS
Fund - budgeted net cost $12,660.
• Add 1 Accountant — budgeted $69,850
• Delete 1 Neighborhood Development Assistant — ($38,200)
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• Reduce .25 Housing Loan Specialist — ($22,370)
• Reduce .25 Department Assistant III — ($7,620)
MATTSON MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
CAPITOL THEATRE
22. Increase Annual Management fee - Hotel /Motel Room Tax - budgeted
$1,965. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
YAKIMA CENTER •
23. Increase Convention Center Employee Operation fee - Center Operating
Revenue -Hotel /Motel Tax - budgeted $23,000. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
POLICE
24. 2 -Year phase in project to add video system to patrol units — Law & Justice
Capital Fund, Total $150,000; 1 year $75,000, annual cost beginning in 3rd year
$49,000. BUCHANAN MOVED AND PUCCINELLI SECONDED TO APPROVE
THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
25. Restore one police officer for enhanced public transportation security /safety -
Transit Fund Sales Tax budgeted personnel $60,000, non - personnel $10,000.
PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BARNETT SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
FIRE
26. Restore 1 firefighter - EMS Levy Fund - budgeted $60,000. Council Member
Barnett asked what would happen if the EMS levy failed. Chief Gillespie
responded that the position would go away along with five other positions funded
by this levy. PUCCINELLI MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. •
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
27. Convert budgeted temporary Electronic Technician position to permanent
part -time position — Telephone Excise Tax, Dispatching Fees, 9 -1 -1 Support
Charges, budgeted net total $23,250. (Est. $40,000 less temp $9,000, less Disp.
Fees share $7,750). BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO
APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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PUBLIC WORKS
28. Purchase Lions and Franklin Pool Covers - Parks & Recreation Fund -
budgeted $31,000 (Franklin $16,000, Lions $15,000). SIMS MOVED AND
MATTSON SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
TAHOMA CEMETERY
29. Tahoma Cemetery Hazardous Tree Removal Project — Risk Management
Fund - budgeted $7,500. PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED
TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
REFUSE
30. Rate Increase — Increase residential can service and extra service (15 %) —
Refuse Rates - budgeted Revenue $235,000. BEAUCHAMP MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
31. Reduce In Lieu Tax paid to General Fund by 1% - (10% to 9 %) — Will be
revenue neutral to the General Fund ($29,000). BARNETT MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
STREET AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
32. Repair and upgrade of two signalized intersections - Budgeted 50% 142
Arterial Street $41,000; 50% 133 Traffic $41,000 — Total $82,000. SIMS MOVED
AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
33. Department of Corrections Crew rights -of -way improvement — Street Fund -
budgeted $37,000. BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO
APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Street Fund - unbudgeted $12,572 - Council Member Barnett noted the unfunded
request would come out of the Street Fund and he is not convinced there are
sufficient reserves to use this way. To clarify the unbudgeted request, Chris
Waarvick, Director of Public Works, explained that because Council has
requested looking into developing City crews with Municipal Court, they would
hold off on notifying the County if this were passed. It is going to take quite a bit
of thought to prepare a proposal using the Municipal Court inmates. So far the
County has recognized the importance of the work crews and provided them at
less than full cost. The unbudgeted amount is to cover that difference. The third
crew would be at an amount to recover their full costs. He noted that this does
have a time factor on it for passage as by late winter we need to know how we are
going to address this as it also takes care of weed abatement. BUCHANAN
MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
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PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
34. Public Works Facility Study (part of Capital Facilities Plan mandated by GMA)
— $50,000 total budgeted - Environmental $15,000, Public Works Administration
$10,000, Transit $25,000, budgeted. BUCHANAN MOVED AND MATTSON
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
POLICY ISSUES - UNBUDGETED
WASTEWATER
35. Wastewater Cost of Service Study /Rate Adjustments - Deferred.
OUTSIDE AGENCY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REQUESTS
Deferred
CODE ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
36. Building Permit Fee Modification - Deferred
37. Fire Inspections and Plan Review - Deferred
38. Council Requested: Increase in Land Use Appeal Fees — General Fund -
unbudgeted $90,540. Council Member Mattson spoke about his concerns with
the appeal process and that it was his intent to make sure people filed a well
thought out appeal. He feels that people always have the opportunity to appeal; if
the cost is too high, they can get together with neighbors or request the fee be
waived. Council Member Puccinelli is concerned that people would be
discouraged to file a valid appeal if the fee is too high and then they won't get due
process. It was recommended that if the cost was an issue with the appellant that
they be given information on alternatives by the City staff. Doug Maples, Planning
and Code Enforcement Manager, explained the fees proposed are the same as
what is used at Yakima County. MATTSON MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO
APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote; Barnett,
Beauchamp, and Puccinelli voting nay.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
39. Add 1 Community Production Assistant position to augment County
programming — Yakima Co. Cable TV Franchise Fees - unbudgeted $35,800.
SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST.
Randy Beehler, Telecommunications Manager, assured the Council that this
request is not exclusively for the county but because their programming is now
carried county -wide; the idea is to be able to cover more events that have a
county -wide appeal. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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ENGINEERING
Deferred
PARKS AND RECREATION •
40. Research options for repair or alternate use of Washington Pool — Parks &
Recreation Fund - unbudgeted $12,000. BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
42. Increase in fees and charges — Parks & Recreation Fund — unbudgeted
revenue $48,000. Council Member Barnett requested this item be divided into
two sections; a separate vote on the aquatic fees for Washington Pool and then
the senior and disabled rate.
a. Washington Pool — raising from current rate of $1.00 to $1.50 - Denise
Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, noted that, in the past, they have offered
a discounted rate to the Washington Pool swimmers. The Parks and Recreation
Commission suggested that the fees needed to be leveled out within the aquatic
program. The Council discussed this issue in detail with concern being expressed
about children's ability to pay these fees. BARNETT MOVED AND
BEAUCHAMP SECONDED TO MAINTAIN THE $1.00 DISCOUNTED RATE
FOR WASHINGTON POOL. The motion carried by 4 -3 voice vote; Buchanan,
Mattson, and Place voting nay. Council Member Mattson explained his vote
saying he is aware of high maintenance costs coming up in this next year and
he's concerned about the funding.
b. Fee increase for senior and disabled — BARNETT MOVED AND PUCCINELLI
SECONDED TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT SENIOR AND DISABLED RATE.
Mrs. Nichols again explained that the recommended increase was proposed by
the Parks and Recreation Commission. The staff has been very liberal at who
they allow to swim at a discounted rate. It was not just based on being 62 or 65
years of age. If your doctor said it's healthy for you to swim, they would get the
discounted rate. The Commission was troubled by that and staff was troubled by
having to implement a policy that was so loose. The question was called for a
vote on the motion. The motion failed by 4 -3 roll call vote; Buchanan, Mattson,
Place and Sims voting nay. Council Member Mattson commented that one of the
things that happens when tax initiatives like the ones we've had come through,
the subsidized programs come to the surface and the true costs of providing
swimming, fire, and police protection comes out. This is not a backlash from
these tax initiatives, it is revealing subsidies and how much is coming out of the
general fund and is not attributed to the true user of the service. BARNETT
MOVED AND PUCCINELLI SECONDED THAT WE MAINTAIN THE $1.25
RATE FOR THE DISABLED. The motion failed by 4 -3 roll call vote; Buchanan,
Mattson, Place and Sims voting nay. There was further discussion about the
impact of tax initiatives and the subsidizing of the pools.
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c. Remaining fee increases in Parks and Recreation — SIMS MOVED AND
MATTSON SECONDED TO APPROVE ALL THE INCREASES IN THE PARKS
AND RECREATION POLICY ISSUE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
DISCOUNTED RATE AT WASHINGTON POOL. After a short discussion about
the fees at Fisher Golf Course, the motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote; Barnett,
Beauchamp and Puccinelli voting nay.
CEMETERY
42. Fee increase for Cemetery funding - Cemetery Fund - unbudgeted $15,000.
SIMS MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
STREET AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
43. Funding alternatives for surfacing unpaved streets. City Manager Zais
explained this was a policy issue requested by Council Member Mattson with
respect to establishing a funding program for surfacing unpaved streets. He
indicated that if it was Council's determination to fund and repair the unpaved
streets in the City, they would be built to Title 12 standards. Council Member
Mattson had asked for a $100,000 start -up program. The cost of doing the
surfacing to Title 12 standards would allow for only one block per year with
$100,000. Mr. Zais related that two years ago the Council asked for a
comprehensive study session on street funding. There was no recommendation
made at that time. One of the key pieces of that funding mix was �/4% of real
estate excise tax provided within the context of the Growth Management Act to
apply towards this and other street maintenance needs. It requires voter
approval. It is not a property tax, it is not a utility tax, it's a transaction tax that
takes place on real estate sales. It would bring in about $350,000 annually and
that will grow as annexations add to future transaction sales. That money would
then be used to issue a bond for approximately $4 million. We would then divide
that resource, $2 million for residential paving efforts and $2 million for other
street maintenance needs and grind and overlay projects. It greatly enhances
our matching funding capability to leverage state and federal funding. This tax
doesn't require 60% voter approval, it requires a simple majority. The earliest we
would recommend this be considered would be the September primary to avoid
incurring special election costs. He also recommended that we work toward the
formation of a Citizens Capitalization Committee. There was discussion on the
impact of Title 12 standards on maintenance of existing streets. City Manager
Zais reiterated the math, explaining that of the $4 million bond issue, $2 million
would go to the residential paving program, $2 million more for the grind and
overlay and improvements to other streets and has the potential of leveraging
another $8 million in state and federal funding. A total of $10 million in leveraged
financing and bond financing and $2 million in residential paving is the best value
for the dollar out there. Mr. Zais commented that if Council agreed with the basic
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premise, then the Capital Improvement Committee should be formed first. The
committee would then review the alternative in detail and come back to Council
with formal legislation, if they concur to go forward on the ballot. MATTSON
MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO APPROVE ALTERNATIVE 3. The motion
carried by a 6 -0 roll call vote; Barnett asked to abstain. PUCCINELLI MOVED
AND BEAUCHAMP SECONDED TO ALLOW BARNETT TO ABSTAIN. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MATTSON MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO CREATE AN ONGOING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE, WHOSE FIRST TASK WILL BE TO REVIEW
THE STREET PAVING ALTERNATIVE #3. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
The Council recessed at 10:25 a.m. and returned to session at 10:40 a.m.
A. DEPARTMENTAL PRESENTATIONS REGARDING 2002 BUDGET
AMENDMENTS TO SERVICE SOUTH 72 AVENUE AND CONGDON
ORCHARD AREAS
• City Manager Zais speaks about the 72 Avenue Annexation
City Manager Zais explained that the City needs to provide the services to the
72 Avenue annexation area through the new revenues that are going to be
generated. That responsibility extends beyond our current service capabilities.
The revenue from the property taxes won't be received for eighteen months. The
other revenues from utility taxes, sales taxes, etc. take time as well. The law says
until the property tax is generated and paid to the city, fire protection is left with
the fire district to continue to serve the area. But code enforcement, police,
animal control, and street maintenance are needed immediately. The annexation
will become effective next month and we need to make adjustments in the budget
process to add the services. Because we don't have the resources to do all that
right now and the negotiations are not completed with the Fire District, we will
have to use existing reserves in the General Fund to take care of those needs for
awhile. The transit system also will need to have some adjustment in services.
There are options to be reviewed with the Transit Committee that don't require
immediate action. This is a phased policy issue; there will be more coming in
subsequent years. Mr. Zais recommends Council approve the amendments to
serve this area.
Discussion ensued on:
• The timing and recruiting effort needed before finalization of the annexation
• Items such as available space in the police academy
• The need to provide personnel for this area at the beginning of the year
• The need to provide snow removal to the area
Shelley Willson, Streets/Traffic Operations Manager, explained their policy issue
for the annexation. Council Member Beauchamp expressed his desire that the
services supplied to the newly annexed area would be no Tess than what they are
receiving today. Mrs. Willson said. it would require a policy change to be able to
handle snow needs to the level the County is currently doing them.
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Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained that the
request for a code enforcement position for the 72 Avenue Annexation area is
the result of the very high level of construction expected in that area. He said this
position is not tied to a fee increase but is tied to the revenue that will be
generated. The development community wanted to make sure the City was
thinking ahead and would not diminish their ability to respond to development
applications in the existing boundaries.
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
REQUESTED POLICY ISSUE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
SIMS MOVED AND PUCCINELLI SECONDED TO APPROVE THE ADDITION
OF ONE CODE INSPECTOR. The motion carried by a 6 -1 voice vote; Barnett
voting nay.
SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
REQUESTED ADDITION IN ANIMAL CONTROL. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO APPROVE
STREETS/TRAFFIC OPERATIONS' REQUEST. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
BEAUCHAMP MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE A BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR 2002 INCLUSIVE OF ALL THE
POLICY DECISIONS MADE TODAY. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
3. ADJOURNMENT
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO DECEMBER
12, 2001 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR MEETING WITH AREA LEGISLATORS AND AWC
REPRESENTATIVES AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
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Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's
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