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Home My Public Portal About12A December 7, 1992 TC Minutesli Council Meeting Minutes��,;y ,d, December 07, I992 4030 95th Ave. N.E. 7:30 P.M. The following is a condensation of the proceedings, and is not a verbatim transcript. The meeting is tape recorded and the tapes are public record. Lloyd E. Cooney, Mayor Richard Gates, Councilmember Mark Casey, Councilsnember Melvin Freeman, Councilmember Arlys Gale, Councilmember Dorothea Elwell, Treasurer Annabelle M. Simon, Clerk Erik L nd B 'ld' Offial u to tng tc �ill�Sl.S Greg Dahl Elaine Dahl Roger West Ronnie McGlenn Kathy Smith Jackie Brett Linda Longmire Margaret Anderson Dave Yule Marla Moss Jack Gale John Heller Douglas E. Schwed Steve Petrucci Curt Cruver *Dennis Buchanan, Councitmember The Park Board meeting was called order at 7:30 p.m, by Mr. John McGlenn. Mr. McGlenn recommended the following process in developing the comprehensive plan for the Town. The Park Board would hold 3 workshops: 1) The first workshop would focus on the development of a mission statement, process, and schedule. 2) The second workshop would identify needs and activities for each site/right-of-way. 3) The third workshop would consider various concepts and select preferred alternatives. r r The Park Board would then recommend a plan to Council at a public hearing. Included in the comprehensive plan were the following land parcels: 1) Town Entry 2) Right-of-ways (Underground utilities, landscaping/pathways, bikeways) 3) Morningside park 4) 47th - Road end beach (Water access) 5) Wetherill Preserve 6) 42nd Water Access The following objectives for the road end beach were discussed: 1) Study site and maximize the site's potential. 2) Improve: the attractiveness, convenience and usability of the site. 3) Provide water access for interior residents. The preliminarycanceni of the 47th St. End - Water Access was also discuswd_ The preliminary concept included privacy and security, swimming and wading, pedestrian access, grassy space, benches, dock to swim/fish, native vegetation, interpretative panel, handicapped access, and clear boundaries. The public comments included suggestions, opininris-and farlatr-s-the. Town. should consider in developing the area. 1) Liabilities associated with docks and floats 2) Attracting; children from outside of Yarrow Point 3) Legal constraints 4) Fence or alternative method of controlling access 5) Well planned and developed facility may have less liability 6) Obtain input from police on problem 7) Signs would probably not control use after legal hours 8) Lighting reduces "night use." 9) Control motorbikes, skate boards, etc. 10) Existing conditions are dangerous 11) Avoid large rocks at water line 12) A conduit is still there but there is no cable 13) The storm sewer is active 14) Litigation on trees 15) Actual use that Town can do 16) Not obligate funds too soon 17) Attention to policing and maintenance Chair John McGlenn adjourned the Park Board meeting at 8:30 p.m. Mayor Lloyd Cooney called the Council meeting to order at 8:40 p.m. E v Approval of November 24 1992 minutes Councilmember Gates recommended that the communications from the audience should be included in the minutes. Councilmember Freeman moved jar the approval of the November 24,1992 minutes. Councilmember Casey seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Pnlice renart The police report was given by Lt. Archer AppMal of vouchers Voucher #6947 was voided. This expense was determined as a street expense. Voucher 2068 was added to the voucher list. Councilmember Freeman moved for the approval of the voucher list as amended. Councilmember Casey seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Q.l•dinance #4o3 Councilmember Freeman moved for the approval of ordinance #403, an ordinance certifying to the King County Council the amount of taxes to be levied upon the property within the Town of Yarrow Point, for Town purposes in which the total levy amounts to $204,376. Councilmember Casey seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Anroval of Budget The following changes were made to the December 7, 1992 preliminary budget. Page Bars Code Change 1 333,81.89 S4,600 should be deleted from revenue 2 380.00 S3,000 changed to $1,000 2 511.00 Total legislative added to 510.00 (Total General Services) 2 390.00 $1500 added to total 7 597.00 Deleted Interfund Transfer of $27,200 Ending fund balance is now $27,200 5 381.00 Interfund transfer of $5,000 omitted 0 Mr. Valaas pointed out that the Towns surplus money should be spent on library services (King County)_ Counciimember Gates agreed- Mr. Valaas also mentioned that a vote against the recent library levy could mean a vote against tax increases and not a vote against spending $84,500 on King County library services. The Mayor pointed out that alternative library services would be explored such as library cards, van service and computer services to aid in finding a book. Mr. Dahl suggested that money spent on these types of library services would not be a wise use of expenditures. The meeting adjourned at 11:14 p.m. ILZ6A1zj L,� Ad4abelle M. Sima , Clerk k Mayor Lloyd lr. Cooney LJ is Council Meeting !Minutes December 07,1992 4030 951h Ave. N.E. 40 7.30 P.M. The following is a condensation of the proceedings, and is not a verbatim transcript. The meeting is tape recorded and the tapes are public record. Lloyd E. Cooney, Mayor Dennis Buchanan, Councilmember Richard Gates, Councilmember Mark Casey, Councilmember Melvin Freeman, Councilmember Arlys Gale, Councilmember Dorothea Elwell, Treasurer Annabelle M. Simon, Clerk Erik Lund, Building Official Guests Greg Dahl Elaine Dahl Roger West Ronnie McGlenn Kathy Smith Jackie Brett Linda Longm ire Margaret Anderson Dave Yule Marla Moss Jack Gale John Heller Douglas E. Schwed Steve Petrucci Curt Craver The Park Board meeting was called order at 7.30 p.m, by Mr. John McGlenn. Mr, McGlenn recommended the following process in developing the comprehensive plan for the Town. The Park Board would hold 3 workshops: 1) The first workshop would focus on the development of a mission statement, process, and schedule. 2) The second workshop would identify needs and activities for each siteJright-of-way. 3) The third workshop would consider various concepts and selectpreferred alternatives. AuvroyAl of November 24 1 2 minums Councilmember Gates recommended that the communications from the audience should be included in the minutes. Councilmember Freeman moved for the approval of the November 24,1992 minutes. Councilmember Casey seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The police report was given by Lt. Archer Voucher #6947 was voided. This expense was determined as a street expense. Voucher 2068 was added to the voucher list. Councilmember Freeman moved for the approval of the voucher list as amended. Councilmember Casey seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Freeman moved for the approval of ordinance #403, an ordinance certifying to the King County Council the amount of taxes to be levied upon the property within the Town of Yarrow Point, for Town purposes in which the total levy amounts to $204,376. Councilmember Casey seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Annroval of Budget The following changes were made to the December 7, 1992 preliminary budget Page Bars Code Change 1 333.81.89 $4,600 should be deleted from revenue 2 380.00 $3,000 changed to $1,000 2 511.00 Total legislative added to 510.00 (Total General Services) 2 390.00 $1500 added to total 7 597.00 Deleted Interfund Transfer of $27,200 Ending fund balance is now $27,200 5 381.00 Interfund transfer of $5,000 omitted I * 40 The Park Board would then recommend a plan to Council at a public hearing. Included in the comprehensive plan were the following land parcels: 1) Town Entry 2) Right-of-ways (Underground utilities, landscaping/pathways, bikeways) 3) Morningside park 4) 47th - Road end beach (Water access) 5) Wetherill Preserve 6) 42nd Water Access The following objectives for the road end beach were discussed: 1) Study site and maximize the site's potential. 2) Improve: the attractiveness, convenience and usability of the site. 3) Provide water access for interior residents. The areli ' d of the 47th St. End - Water Access nas also discussed. The preliminary concept included privacy and security, swimming and wading, pedestrian access, grassy space, benches, dock to swim/fish, native vegetation, interpretative panel, handicapped access, and clear boundaries. The public comments included supeestions. opinions, and factors the Town shgMldrisider in ey&1Ql2 n 1) Liabilities associated with docks and floats 2) Attracting children from outside of Yarrow Point 3) Legal constraints 4) Fence or alternative method of controlling access 5) Well planned and developed facility may have less liability 6) Obtain input from police on problem 7) Signs would probably not control use after legal hours 8) Lighting reduces "night use." 9) Control motorbikes, skate boards, etc. 10) Existing conditions are dangerous 11) Avoid large rocks at water line 12) A conduit is still there but there is no cable 13) The storm sewer is active 14) Litigation on trees 15) Actual use that Town can do 16) Not obligate funds too soon 17) Attention to policing and maintenance Chair John McGlenn adjourned the Park Board meeting at 8:30 p.m. Mayor Lloyd Cooney called the Council meeting to order at 8:40 p.m. 0 Mr. Valaas pointed out that the Towns surplus money should be spent on library services (King County). Councilmember Gates agreed. Mr. VaIaas also mentioned that a vote against the recent library levy could mean a vote against tax increases and not a vote against spending $84,500 on King County library services. The Mayor pointed out that alternative library services would be explored such as library cards, van service and computer services to aid in finding a book. Mr. Dahl suggested that money spent on these types of library services would not be a wise use of expenditures. The meeting adjourned at 11:14 p.m. Annabelle M. Simon, Clerk 40 Mayor Lloyd E. Cooney 0