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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03 March 12, 2013 REgular MeetingTOWN OF YARROW POINT COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 12, 2013 7:00 PM The following is a summary of the proceedings and is not a verbatim transcript. The meeting is recorded, and the audio files are public record. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor David Cooper called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Mayor: David Cooper Councilmembers: Bruce Jones Lisa Mushel Carl Scandella Roger Myklebust Tim Dillon - Absent Staff: Anastasiya Mishkova - Town Clerk -Treasurer Wayne Stewart - Town Attorney Lieutenant Kyle Kolling - Clyde Hill Police Mona Green - Town Planner Guests: Margie Lundgren — Yarrow Point Resident Claire Fell -Yarrow Point Resident APPEARANCES: None. MINUTES: MOTION: Councilmember Myklebust moved to approve the February 12, 2013 regular meeting minutes as amended (scrivener's error). Councilmember Mushel seconded the motion. VOTE:4 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: March 12, 2013 Council Regular Meeting MOTION: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Consent Calendar as presented including the Payment Approval Report dated 03/05/013 approving payments as shown totaling $51,655.28. Councilmember Myklebust seconded the motion. VOTE: 4 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion Carried. STAFF REPORTS: Police Lieutenant Kyle Kolling reported that there has been no crime other than teenage malicious mischief in the last month. Clerk -Treasurer Anastasiya Mishkova noted that she has been the Clerk -Treasurer for a year now. She looks forward to many productive and exciting years with the Town. REGULAR BUSINESS: AB 13-04 Shoreline Master Program, Public Hearing Town Planner Green explained that the Department of Ecology received the submitted SMP that was approved by Council. The Department of Ecology requested that the Town host another Public Hearing. There are no changes to the SMP which has already been reviewed and approved in October, 2012. Following the Public Hearing, the published Seattle Times Notice along with any additional comments will be forwarded to the Department of Ecology. No appearances. Mayor Cooper Opens Public Hearing at 7:10PM Mayor Cooper Closes Public Hearing at 7:10PM MOTION: Councilmember Jones moved to reaffirm the approval and submission of the October Shoreline Master Plan. Councilmember Myklebust seconded the motion. VOTE: 4 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion carried. AB 13-05 Election of Mayor Pro Tern Town Attorney Wayne Stewart explained that the RCWs dictate that Council elect from among its members a Mayor Pro Tempore. The Mayor Pro-Tem will preside over Council meetings in the Mayor's absence. Attorney Stewart opened nominations for the position. Councilmember Myklebust nominated Mr. Carl Scandella. There was no second nomination. Nominations were closed. March 12, 2013 Council Regular Meeling 2 MOTION: Attorney Stewart moved to appoint Councilmember Carl Scandella as Mayor Pro Tempore. VOTE: 4 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion carried. AB 13-06 SR520 Status Report Town Planner Green explained that she, along with Mayor Cooper had a chance to meet with Fred Tharp (WSDOT) regarding the proposed safety suggestions: 1. A raised crosswalk at the 92nd Avenue NE off -ramp entry to the roundabout 2. Raised pavement markers on the off -ramp, as well as on all legs of the roundabout 3. A digital display driver feedback sign on the exit ramp to inform motorists of their current speed, enabling them to reduce speeds to the 15 mph roundabout limit • In response to the raised crosswalk, WSDOT responded that this is likely to present a liability and this is beyond driver expectation. Furthermore, there are no examples of a raised crosswalk near a ramp off of a highway. WSDOT is not willing to install a raised crosswalk. In response to the raised pavement markers, WSDOT responded that these markers can be installed but this would create excessive noise. You can install something embedded in the pavement. There are only two sites that have this type of road treatment. • In response to the digital display sign, WSDOT responded that this is possible but will likely create an additional distraction with minimal benefit. The conduit framework will be installed in case the Town would like to move forward to this. Councilmember Myklebust recalled that WSDOT also plans to have a hand -activated pedestrian crossing beacon. The Council discussed gathering further confirmation from WSDOT. With regard to the SR520 Committee, Town Attorney Stewart recommended to the Council that the work at hand is no longer appropriate for a committee; it should reside with the Council. He suggested thanking the committee for their immense efforts and to proceed at the Council level. Councilmember Mushel agreed by explaining that the while Council has gathered a lot of input, it is time to make decisions as Councilmembers. Resident Claire Fell asked if she would be affected by the above -mentioned safety measures. Ms. Green mentioned that raised pavement markers would be noisy. Resident Margie Lundgren suggested that more correspondence be routed to WSDOT administrators of high authority. March 12, 2013 Council Regular Meeting 3 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: The Clerk -Treasurer introduced the items included in the information packet. 1. The first Item is the WSDOT Construction Milestone Map for March. 2. The second item is a WSDOT Transit Stop Reopening Notice. 3. The third item refers to the upcoming Morningside restoration events; they have been scheduled for May 18t" and June 22d. This is part of the Park Board invasive control project. More immediately, the Park Board along with Berger Partnership will host a Trails Master Plan Open House on March 26, 6-8PM. This is a brainstorming session intentionally created for residents. 4. The fourth item is a Regional Animal Services of King County Pet License Amnesty flyer. This encourages residents to license their pets during the month of April without paying the expired license penalty fees. 5. Mayor Cooper outlined the fourth item, the Eastside Rail Corridor Handout. The Eastside Transportation Partnership hosted a session regarding the history of the corridor. Councilmember Roger Myklebust recalled that he attended the Town Audit Exit Conference. There were no findings issued by the Auditor and the Town received high reviews for our financial and accountability audit. The Town has not had any findings for over 12 years. Attorney Wayne Stewart mentioned that the Council can consider preparing Town Biannual budget. Also, the Town has been given the option to change from a two-year to a three-year audit cycle. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Councilmember Myklebust moved to adjourn meeting at 7:52 PM. Councilmember Mushel seconded the motion. VOTE: 4 For, 0 Against, 0 Abst;ajovj carried. APPROVED: ATTEST: . _ C_J KLX0 a InAt -mac- David Cooper, Mayor Af astasiya MishkoV a, Clerk -Treasurer March 12, 2013 Council Regular Meeting