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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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