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Home My Public Portal About01 January 13, 1998 TC MinutesMinutes for: Town of Yarrow Point Council Meeting January 13, 1998 4030 9! th Avenue NE 7:00 PM 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. Mayor & Council Present: Mayor: Jeanne Berry Council Members: Susan Castle Leland Harris Steve Rutledge Andy Valaas (Alan McEwan - excused) Staff Present: Richard Gates, Asst. Treasurer Erik Lund, Building Official Allan Newbill, Town Engineer Wayne Stewart, Town Attorney Appearances: None December 12 1997 Minutes: 'Lt. Arches' was corrected to 'Lt. Archer' and 'Erik Lund's scuttle butt report:' was corrected to 'Erik Lund's informational report:' on page 2. Motion to accept October 14, 1997, minutes as corrected by Councilmember Andy Valaas. Seconded by Councilmember Leland Harris. Passed: 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain. Consent Calendar: Discussion on the Consent Calendar: Councilmember Andy Valaas questioned the $25,000,000 insurance coverage on building, contents and equipment. Is the Town paying extra for this high limit? Assistant Treasurer Richard Gates reported Warrant # 11446 for $175.23 was incorrectly included in the voucher list. This warrant should be rnarked VOID. Motion by Councilmerber Andy Valaas to accept the Consent Calendar as presented except Warrant # 11446 for $175.23 is void. Seconded by Councilmember Leland Harris, Passed: 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain. Agenda Bill 9"01 (Election of Mayor Pro Tem): Councilmember Andy Valaas nominated Councilmember Susan Castle for Mayor Pro Tem. Motion by Councilmember Leland Harris: Close nominations and approve Susan Castle as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion seconded by Councilmember Steve Rutledge_ Passed: 3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstain. 0 Agenda Bill 98-002 (1998 Property Tax Leve), 1/13/1998 Council Minutes Page l of 3 Assistant Treasurer Richard Gates pointed out the errors in the previous Ordinance and Ordinance No. 472 has been reviewed by the personnel at King County Assessors Office. This Ordinance is based upon the actual figures issued by the King County Assessor Office. Motion by Councilmember Andy Valaas: Approve Ordinance #472, establishing 1998 Properly Tax. Motion seconded by Councilmember Susan Castle. Passed: 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain. Agenda Bill 98-M Bounds ry Line Adjustment Case # 53 : Allan Newbill, Town Engineer, reported the boundary tine adjustment split the 7' overlap in property line due to errors in the descriptions of Josephine Gunn's and Tom Marinkovich's property. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the adjustment and Allan recommended Council approval. Motion by Susan Castle: Approve Boundary Line adjustment Case #53. Motion seconded by councilmember Andy Valaas. Passed: 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain. Agenda Bill 98-004 finterlocal Agreement for Jointly Funded Traffic Study): Motion by Councilmember Leland Harris: Approve the expenditure from Street Fund # 101 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Motion seconded by Councilmember Andy Valaas. Passed: 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain. Agenda Bill 98-005(Planning Commission study items & priority): Councilmember Andy Valaas suggested reviewing pier length, area coverage, and pier covers since excessively large piers and cover cause visual blight. Councilmember Leland Harris suggested establishing balance of the inner harbor line to clarity ownership to the inner harbor line so the State cannot charge lease fees for piers and pilings. Susan Castle suggested reviewing the Town's subdivision ordinance and Shoreline Master Plan since 49 Erik Lund had previously expressed concern on both of these issues. Erik Lund reported HB1724 of '91 ar'92 requires the Shoreline Master Plan be resubmitted. Councilmember Steve Rutledge suggested reviewing the egress for accessory dwelling units. Mayor Jeanne Berry will attend the January 20 Planning Commission meeting and convey the Council's recommendations. Agenda Bill 98-0t6 (Points Drive & 92"d Ave. Pedestrian guardrail problems): Allan Newbill, Town Engineer, reported there are 2 areas within the Town where steep slopes adjacent to sidewalks present potential pedestrian safety issues. One area is bt the stream on Points drive east of 887' and the other is on 92"d avenue between 33`" and 34'h. The 92 problem is more severe and the sidewalk integrity may be in jeopardy due to the sloughing of the bank. Allan requested a budget of approximately 10 hours to study the problems, coordinate with Tom Iverson, a Town resident and landscaper, work with the Parts Board and report solutions to the Council. Motion by Andy Valaas: Authorize the Town Engineer to work with the Park Board on pedestrian safety problems in the 2 sections referenced (approximately 10 hours time). Motion seconded by councilmember Susan Castle, Passed: 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain. Agenda Bill 98-007 CStorm sewer facilities on 32`' Street]: Allan Newbill, Town Engineer, reported there is a possible development of the property along SR520 between 88'h and 32nd. Currently there are no storm drainage facilities on 32nd Street this would be an opportune time to combine drainage facilities with the property developer. 1/13/1998 Council Minutes Page 2 of 3 • • Motion by Andy Valaas: Authorize the Town Engineer and Town Attorney to work developer of the Baird property to combine storm sewer facilities and add a cul-de-sac. Motion seconded by eouncilmember Leland Harris. Passed: 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain. Agenda Bill 98-008 (Building Permit requirements): Wayne Stewart, Town Attorney, presented Exhibit A as the building permit application requirements. Councilmembers expressed concern some items were expensive and not required for all projects. Wayne said the Building Official may waive requirements not applicable to the project. The list will be incorporated into the application forms and information available to the public. Storm Water Problems: Councilmember Andy Valaas expressed concern about the storm water problems at 4dh at 92"d and 37" at 92n". Andy expressed concern the surface water collected at the new house at 37th & 92nd was seeping to the surface along 37'h. Erik Lund, Building Official, stated all drains were connected to the storm drain facilities along 37'h and inspected as part of the building permit inspection_ The problem at 40`h & 92"' is a long time problem and the source is unknown. Erik Lund reported Istvan Lovas, Town maintenance worker, has cleared the adjacent catch basin and directed the drainage into the catch basin. This has solved the water over the road problem. Agenda Bill 98- Clerk/Treasurer Job Descri lion : Councilmember Andy Valaas returned a cut & staple job description based upon the 4 job description distributed to the Council. Mayor Jeanne Berry and Councilmember Susan Castle will review this job description and present the final version to the Council at the February meeting. Agenda Bill 98-010 t 1997-98 Ki ng County Storm Voucher Program): Wayne Stewart, Town Attorney, has reviewed this agreement for other jurisdictions and pointed out the inconsistency about the Town exposure if FEMA floes not provide disaster relief. Mayor Jeanne Berry will clarify this issue before signing the agreement. Motion by Andy Valaas: Authorize the Mayor to sign Memorandum of understanding between King County and the Town of Yarrow Point for the 1997-1998 Storm Debris Vouchers. Motion seconded by Councilmember Leland Harris. Passed: 4 Yes, 4 No, 0 Abstain. Old Business: Council member Leland Harris stated he received notice about a cross lake traffic study meeting after the meeting date. Mayor Jeanne Berry assured the Council these type problems will be corrected. Future Absences: Councilmember Andy Valaas: February Councilmember Susan Castle: April & August Adjourn Meetin : Motion by Councilmember Susan Castle: Adjourn Meeting Motion seconded by Councilmember Andy Valaas. Motion Passed: 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain_ Mayor: eanne Be Richard Gates, Asst. Treasurer 1/13/1998 Council Minutes Page 3 of 3