HomeMy Public PortalAbout04 April 5, 2005 TC MinutesTOWN OF YARROW POINT
COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 5, 2005
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 part of the public record.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Jeanne Berry called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Jeanne Berry
David Cooper
Lisa Mushel
Steve Rutledge
Janine Silvemale
Andy V alaas
.Staff: Larry Howard, Clerk/Treasurer
John Joplin, Fiscal Coordinator
Kyle Kolling, Acting Lieutenant - Clyde Hill Police Dept.
Larry McAndrews, Town Building Official
Allan Newbill, Town Engineer
Wayne Stewart, Town Attorney
Joe Willis, Pathway Project Manager
Guests:
John DesCamp -- 9045 NE 40th PI
Eric Lang — 4649 92"d Ave NE
Susan & Tom Castle --- 9107 NE 47`h St
Mayor Mary Odermat — City of Medina
Joe Robin — 4649 92"d Ave NE
Bob Trimble -- 4640 951h Ave NE
Dan Williams -- 4224 95'h Ave NE
Barbara Young — 3615 91s1 Ave NE
APPEARANCES:
Dan Williams — 4224 95'h Ave NE
Mr. Williams reported to Council members that he had volunteered his services to the Town
of Yarrow Point to assist in enhancing the web site at Town Hall so that it might better serve
the residents of Yarrow Point. Dan continued by stating that he was proposing; setting up a
IS communication structure on the Town's web site that would provide for on line discussion
between residents of the Town and between those residents and Town Hall. Dan suggested
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that topics to be discussed on the web site could be controlled by Town Council members
and might consist of Council meeting agenda items for which Council members desired
resident input. He went on to state that the population participating in such discussions could
be controlled so that individuals who are not Yarrow Point residents would not have access
to the program. Mayor Berry stated that she thought that Dan's proposal was a good one
which could be beneficial to the community. Mayor Berry suggested that the program be
initiated by providing a communication site for the 4th of July Committee to utilize for
communication between Committee members and between the Committee members and
Town Hall. Councilmember Steve Rutledge asked if comments made by Town officials via
such a site would be considered to be a public record. Town Attorney Stewart replied that
they would.
Bob Trimble — 4644 95`h Ave NE
King County Water District No 1 Chairman Bob Trimble reported on the status of the Water
District construction project. Mr. Trimble reported that updates on the project are being
issued on a frequent basis by District personnel to residents of the Town via a mail and via
the Town Hall web site. He stated that this information on the Town's web site is located
under the heading "Water Dist. Update" on the table of contents page of the Town of Yarrow
Point web site. Mr. Trimble reported that the rate of putting pipe in the ground has been very
good so far and that tomorrow, April G, an additional crew will be added to the project
resulting in three separate construction crews working on the project. Mr. Trimble stated that
patches which have been applied to the streets to date are temporary in nature. Mr. Trimble
stated that once the project nears completion that these cold patches will be replaced with hot
patches and that the streets and right of ways will be restored -to their original condition.
Councilmember Valaas asked Mr.Trimble if construction crews would be digging across 92"d
Ave NE to every house in order to make residential connections to Water District mains. Mr.
Trimble stated that construction crews will be digging across 92"d Ave NE at one location
only, that being where 92"d Ave NE and 94th Ave NE meet. Councilmember Silvernale made
the comment that construction crews had worked on her street and that the residents of the
neighborhood were very pleased with the effort that crew members had made to
accommodate resident needs.
Water District No 1 Chairman Trimble stated that the District's construction project specifies
that any Town right of way will be restored to its original condition. Mr. Trimble went on to
say that along 92"d Ave NE that underground sprinklers had been found in right of way areas
and he asked for direction from the Council as to restoring these areas. Mr. Trimble stated
that it was his understanding that only grass and gravel are allowed in Town right of ways
and his question was whether sprinklers which had been dug up should be restored.
Councilmember Cooper stated that although the Town specifies that only grass or gravel may
be placed in a right of way area that there is not a Town regulation that specifically states that
sprinklers cannot be in a right of way area. Mayor Berry and Council members suggested
that Chairman Trimble contact the residents on whose right of ways these sprinklers were
found and follow their direction as to whether the sprinklers should be restored or not
restored.
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MINUTES:
MOTION: Councilmember Rutledge moved to approve the minutes as amended of the
March 8th regular meeting. Councilmember Silvernale seconded.
Vote: 5 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Councilmember Valaas moved to approve the Consent Calendar including the
Warrant Register dated 04/05/05 for warrant nos. 14,695 through 14,717 and warrant nos.
14719 through 14723 totaling $99,150.52 and the Warrant Register dated 04/05/05 for
warrant nos. 14752 through 14754 totaling $14,932.78. Councilmember Rutledge made a
second.
Vote: 5 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS:
Police Report: Clyde Hill Acting Lieutenant Kolling reported to the Council that three
vehicle prowls had been reported in the month of March. At the March Council meeting
Lieutenant Kolling had also reported that vehicle prowls had been reported in February.
The Lieutenant stated that of the three car prowls reported in March that that one purse had
been taken. He repeated his recommendation made at the March Council meeting that
residents should remove all valuables from and that they should lock their vehicles when
leaving their cars. Both Mayor Jeanne Berry and Lieutenant Kolling thanked Town resident
John DesCamp for having sat in at the City of Clyde Hill for a day of oral boards where he
and others evaluated 7 applicants applying for two open positions with the Clyde Hill Police
Department. The Acting Lieutenant stated that the field of seven applicants had been
narrowed down to four very able candidates.
Both the Lieutenant and Mayor Berry reported that a very large sack of mail had been found
dumped in the driveway of a Yarrow Point resident. Lieutenant Kolling stated that all mail
found was addressed to residents of Medina. The Lieutenant cautioned residents not to leave
mail in unlocked boxes, to put a stop delivery on mail when leaving ones residence for a
number of days and to report any suspicious activity immediately to the Clyde Hill Police
Department by calling 911. Mayor Berry reported that information on lock mail boxes is
available at the front counter at Town Hall. Lieutenant Kolling also stressed that mail boxes
be securely fastened to their mail box pagodas in that an inadequately secured lock mail box
had been stolen the prior week in Clyde Hill.
Councilmember Valaas thanked the Lieutenant for having clarified the legal status of pocket
rockets and suggested that the Bellevue Police Department be made aware of those laws.
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Councilmember Valaas also stated that he had observed a Clyde Hill Police cruiser going
across the 520 bridge at approximately 20 miles over the speed limit weaving in and out of
traffic without a siren or emergency lights on. Mr. Valaas asked if operators of police
` vehicles are required to follow the law to which Lieutenant Kolling replied, definitely. The
Lieutenant stated that he would follow up on this observation. Councilmember Cooper
reported that for the last two to three weeks that there has been a dumpster sitting on the
pavement of the street at a construction site on 40`' Ave NE and that this dumpster is a
hazard. Lieutenant Kolling stated that the issue of the dumpster would also be addressed.
Building Official Larry McAndrews: Larry McAndrews indicated that PSE is scheduled
to under ground power and that other construction crews are scheduled to connect water to
the Sims construction project on NE 40`' sometime in the next two weeks. Mr. McAndrews
continued his report by stating that he had received a letter from the contractor at 9208 92"d
Ave NE which contained proposals to correct violations of Town Code as written up by the
Town's building inspector. Mr. McAndrews stated that he would be contacting this
contractor to insure that a fence which has been built would be adjusted so as to meet the
Town's 6 foot height regulation. In response to a question from a Councilmember Mr.
McAndrews stated that a wall proposed to be built by this same contractor was within the
boundary of the property.
Councilmember Valaas stated that the Sims construction site on NE 40'h has an underground
sprinkler system part of which lays right next to the pavement in the right of way area of the
street. Mr. McAndrews stated that he and Building Inspector Rick Roberts have
been addressing a number of issues at the Sims construction site including the underground
sprinkler system and that they would continue to monitor these situations.
Councilmember Silvernale stated that Mr. James at NE 40th had moved his light post and
landscaping out of his right of way area. She asked Town Building Inspector McAndrews if
Mr. James was now in compliance. Mr. McAndrews stated that he had not been aware that
these changes had taken place and that he would do an inspection within the next few days.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
AB 05-013 Discussion of Proposals for the Town Fountain and Discussion to Determine
the Design and Location of the Fountain. Mayor Jeanne Berry reported that at previous
Council meetings Council members had discussed liability, safety and possible relocation
issues regarding the Yarrow Point Town fountain. Mayor Berry stated that safety issues
discussed included standing water in the fountain and the fact that the fountain exists in the
middle of a roadway. The Mayor continued on by stating that the Clyde Hill Police
Department, the Bellevue Fire Department and the Town's insurance carrier had all earlier
reported that the fountain as it now exists is a major safety issue and a potential liability to
the Town.
Mayor Berry stated that both the Town Council and the Park Board had spent considerable
time studying various locations for moving the fountain and that both bodies had made a
recommendation that the fountain be adapted so that water will re -circulate within the
fountain. Mayor Berry continued by stating that money had been approved by the Council
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for design work on the fountain and that the alternative designs had been obtained from
Landscape Architect Susan Black, some of which had been presented to Council members at
previous meetings.
Tonight Susan Black provided Council members with two new proposed designs both of
which stressed simplicity and both of which take the fountain out of the street and place it
into a right of way area. The first of the two new proposals places the fountain at 4700 92nd
Ave NE in the area where 4'h of July activities occur annually. This right of way area adjoins
a vacant lot and provides enough area to move the fountain out of the street. This design
would include a granite wall placed behind.the fountain and a bench and an area for 4'h of
July vending activities. Town Engineer Allan Newbill and King County Water District No 1
Chairman Bob Trimble expressed concern that new water lines lay under where the new
fountain is proposed to be placed. Susan Black stated that the design for this location could
be adjusted for these water lines.
Councilmember Janine Silvemale stated that she recalled the Council having favored moving
the fountain west into NE 47`h Street. Council members Valaas and Rutledge agreed that it
had been a consensus of the Council that the fountain be moved to the west. Mayor Berry
stated that the problem with moving the fountain west into 47th was that NE 47th was so
narrow that the road would have to be re -designed in order to accommodate both the fountain
and auto traffic. The Mayor also stated that moving the fountain down onto NE 47'h would
require the approval of 13 different agencies including the Department of Ecology. Town
Engineer Newbill added that the proposed location for the fountain at NE 47«' is a blind spot
to motorists and as such it would represent a danger to motorists driving off of 92°d onto NE
47th A Town resident attending the meeting stated that she thought the motivation for the
moving and re -designing of the fountain was to make it more visible to the public and that
locating the fountain on NE 47th would only act to reduce its visibility.
Susan Black's second plan proposed placing the fountain in a right of way area at
approximately 4650 92nd Ave NE on the east side of the street. Town Engineer Newbill
remarked that this proposed site is right where a main sanitary sewer exists. Town residents
expressed concerns including 1.) the fountain should be moved to the same side of the street
as the new pathway 2.) that the fountain should be kept in the street because it makes the area
more safe as a result of deterring speeders and 3.) that the fountain should be kept in its
current location in that it represents a long time school bus stop. In reference to the fountain
being kept in the roadway, Mayor Berry referenced the professional appraisals of the Clyde
Hill Police Department, the Bellevue Fire Department, and the Town's insurance carrier who
all reported that the fountain being located in the street represents a safety hazard and a
significant potential liability to the Town. Mayor Berry continued by stating that the safety
and liability issues could be at least partially resolved by placing a barrier around the
fountain but that a barrier would take up so much room that the street would have to be re-
designed to provide room for traffic. Landscape Architect Black stated that the current
fountain location also requires children and adults to walk across the street to get to the
fountain which in itself is a safety issue. Councilmember Valaas stated that Water District
construction crews would be installing mains, in the area where the fountain is currently
located, tomorrow April 121h. Councilmember Valaas concluded that the decision of where
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to eventually place the fountain will have to take into account the location of new water
mains and lines.
Water District No 1 Chairman Bob Trimble suggested moving the fountain somewhat west
of where it is now located. Mr. Trimble stated that the fountain would be visible at this
location and that there is enough room here that traffic would not be impeded. Town
Engineer Newbill stated that moving the fountain to this location would require accounting
for gas lines and water mains which are or will be in the same area.
Mayor Jeanne Berry stated that the future of the fountain is still in the design stage and that a
budget item amount has not yet been approved for the moving of or a design for the fountain.
Mayor Berry continued by stating that the cost factor might result in the fountain project
being delayed until 2006 which would require the current fountain being shut down until new
construction is initiated. It was the consensus of Council members that additional design
information should be gathered regarding the west and the right of way options.
Councilmember Valaas emphasized that the Park Board be kept involved and up to date
regarding the fountain issue.
AB 05-0114 Update of the 92" Ave NE Walking Pathway and Utility Conversion
Project. Project Manager Joe Willis indicated that the contractors had completed all
punchlist requests and that the project was essentially complete. Mr. Willis indicated that the
contractor had submitted a final bill to the Town that was several thousand dollars more than
what the Town felt it owed. Mr. Willis stated that he, Town Attorney Wayne Stewart, and
Laser Construction representatives would be sitting down to resolve billing differences.
Councilmember Silvemale reported that a truck had driven over a rock in the pathway in the
area of NE 40`h Avenue. Project Manager Willis stated that there has been considerable truck
traffic in the area of 38`h and that it was most likely this traffic which had resulted in the rock
being run over. Mr. Willis did state that the landscaping has a 1 year warranty which has just
begun. Mr. Willis concluded that this warranty would provide for any damaged plants being
replaced or landscaping problems being corrected.
Barbara Young, 3615 91 st Ave NE, stated that it was her understanding that the sand on the
pathway was supposed to be removed at the completion of the construction process. Mr.
Willis indicated that sand was applied to give the path texture and that not enough rain had
fallen this spring to remove all of the sand off of the pathway. Mayor Berry stated that the
Town would address the possibility of blowing remaining sand off of the pathway.
AB 05-015 Discussion of Initiating a Requirement for Pre -Construction Meetings and
Landscape Permits and Updating Building Permit Instructions and the Plan Review
and Permit Application Form.
Larry McAndrews presented a package to Council members consisting of reworded
instructions on application forms for building permits and a re -worded plan review and
permit application forms. Larry stated that the updated instructions would include among
other requirements the following: 1.) a requirement that landscape plans be submitted
whenever soil will be disturbed by a construction project, 2.) a requirement that a street
permit be obtained before any work can be done in a right of way area, 3.) a reminder that a
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parking and traffic control plan be submitted whenever a building or demolition permit is
applied for, 4.) a requirement that a $1,000 bond be submitted to Town Hall in order to
secure a building permit. The $1,000 bond would be used as a tool to enforce traffic and
parking control. A first traffic control or parking violation would result in a warning and a
10 minute period of time to correct the violation. A violation not corrected within 10
minutes would result in a Stop Work. Notice on the project and the forfeiture of the $1,000
bond. After both 24 hours had passed and correction of the infraction had taken place, the
applicant would be allowed to file a second $1,000 bond at which time the Stop Work Notice
would be removed, 5.) A requirement that there be a pre -application meeting held prior to
any building or demolition permit being issued in order to resolve any zoning questions 6.) A
requirement that an Original Grade Certification signed by a licensed surveyor or
geotechnical engineer be submitted as part of the application package.
Councilmember Silvernale asked Mr. McAndrews if any other Towns were requiring that
landscape plans and Original Grade Certifications be submitted as part of building permit
applications. Building Official McAndrews replied that both Hunts Point and Clyde Hill
enforce such requirements.
Mr. McAndrews continued by stating that original grade is something; which is very hard to
determine and that it is often an issue of contention. He suggested that the Town might want
to consider determining a new way to define grade or to determine original grade.
Councilmember Cooper replied that when he was on the Planning Commission that original
grade was a confusing issue and he agreed that it is often difficult to determine what original
grade was as of 1959. Mr. Cooper suggested that the use of original grade is probably
impractical and that it is a standard not used by any other communities.
Town Attorney Stewart stated that Title 17, Zoning, was an agenda item scheduled for later
in the meeting and that when it came up before Council members that they might want
discuss, re -define and or replace the concept of original grade. Attorney Stewart stated that
Planning Commission members, when they were working on Title 17, had opted not to
eliminate original grade as a standard or to change its definition. In relation to the updated
permit instructions, Councilmember Valaas stated that he felt that building permit
instructions should better communicate the fact that requirements for securing a building
permit far an internal remodel of a residence would not require an Original Grade of
Certification whereas requirements to obtain a building permit for the building of a new
residence or doing an exterior remodel would require the submittal of a Original Grade of
Certification, Councilmember Cooper stated that he felt that there should be two separate
sets of instruction documents, one set issued for a full build and a second given out for
interior remodels.
Council member Valaas stated that Mr. McAndrews had presented a very good response to
the issues that the Council has been raising in regard to zoning and permit issues.
Councilmember Rutledge stated that Mr. McAndrews package was just what he had been
looking for. Councilmember Valaas stated that he thought that the $1,000 bond requirement
might be a little harsh. Councilmember Rutledge and Mayor Berry replied that it is exactly
what other municipalities do and both thought a S1,000 bond was appropriate.
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Councilmember Cooper stated that he liked the proposals and suggested that any changes be
made as user friendly as possible. It was agreed to that the proposed changes discussed
would be sent to staff for further review.
AB 05-016 Updated Zoning Code, Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code. Town Attorney
Wayne Stewart reported to Council members that the Planning Commission along with Town
Planner Mona Green had provided Council members with a red linecopy of Title 17, Zoning,
of the Municipal Code as updated by the Yarrow Point Planning Commission. Attorney
Stewart reported that the Planning Commission had not made many substantial changes and
that most of the red line copy was text which had been moved from one part of the Code to
another.
Mr. Stewart stated that this copy should be used as a working document by Council members
which they can leave as is or on which they can make changes. Attorney Stewart stated that
after arriving at a document that all Council members considered to be sound that the next
step for the Council would be to hold a public hearing. Mr. Stewart concluded by stating that
after the public hearing additional changes could be made or if the updated Code was found
to be satisfactory that the Council could take a vote regarding its approval.
MOTION: Councilmember Valaas made a motion that a public hearing be scheduled for
updated Title 17 of the Yarrow Point Municipal Code at the May Council meeting scheduled
for May 10`' 2005. Councilmember Cooper wade a second.
Vote: 5 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion carried.
AB 05-016 Proposed Ordinance No 546 Establishing Parking Zones within the Town,
Setting Time Limits for Parking Therein and Repealing Resolution No 214. Town
Attorney Stewart stated that Ordinance No 546 had been drafted as the result of Staff and
Council concerns regarding individuals parking in the landscape area of the new pathway
area along 92nd Ave NE. He stated that the new ordinance states that no parking is allowed
on the west side of 92"d Ave NE North from the Southern boundary of the Town to NE 42"d
Council members suggested that the wording regarding; the area where parking would not be
allowed be changed to the West side of 92nd Ave NE south from NE 42nd St. Town Attorney
Stewart stated that he would make that change. Town Attorney Stewart continued by stating
that the new ordinance also removes a three hour limit on parking on the east side of 92nd
Ave NE in the area of NE 36"' Street to compensate for the loss of parking on the west side
of 92nd Ave NE.
MOTION: Councilmember Rutledge made a motion to approve Ordinance No 546 as
amended. Councilmember Silvemale made a second.
Mayor Berry stated that although she did not have a vote that she wanted to be on record that
she does not approve of signs being placed along the beautiful new pathway.
Vote: 5 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion carried.
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AB 05-017 Proposed Ordinance No 548 Regulating the Use of Motorized Foot Scooters
in the Town of Yarrow Point. Town Attorney Stewart stated that Ordinance No 548 had
been drafted as the result of Councii members expressing a need to regulate the riding of
motorized foot scooters in the Town of Yarrow Point. Mr. Stewart stated that ordinance No
548 is a composite of a number of ordinances designed to regulate the operation of motorized
foot scooters in other communities.
Town Attorney Stewart stated that the ordinance includes: 1) A standard definition of what a
motorized foot scooter is 2.) That operators of these vehicles have a duty to obey traffic -
control signs and rules of the road 3.) That an operator of a motorized foot scooter in the
Town of Yarrow Point had to be at least lb years of age 4.) That motorized foot scooters
could not be ridden in certain areas including trails and walkways 5.) That operators of
motorized foot scooters are required to wear a helmet 6.) That motorized foot scooters cannot
be ridden from a half hour after sunset till one half hour after sunrise 7.) That motorized foot
scooters must be equipped with reflectors and mufflers and 8.) That violation of this
ordinance shall result in a traffic infraction with a penalty of $101.00.
Councilmember Valaas suggested removing the phrase, "on any corridor marked no non -
motorized vehicles" from paragraph C which is titled, Use Prohibited In Certain Areas.
Town Attorney Stewart replied that this change would be made. Councilmember Silvernale
stated that she has a real problem with this ordinance. She stated that she has two daughters
7 and 9 years of age who ride electric powered foot scooters back and forth to their friends
and that electric powered motor scooters go very slow. Councilmember Silvernale stated that
she thought one of the purposes of constructing a pathway was to get individuals off of the
street and asked what additional harm would result from individuals riding slow electric
powered scooter versus individuals riding bicycles. Councilmember Silvernale stated that
she could understand regulating the faster combustion powered scooters but that she could
not understand regulation of the slower electric powered scooters. She stated that she was
concerned what the reaction to this ordinance will be of the many Town residents who own
electric powered scooters.
Councilmember Valaas stated that one of his primary concerns was safety and that he saw
only a fine line between the combustion powered foot scooter and the electric powered
scooters. Mr. Valaas stated that he was very concerned regarding visibility problems of
small children riding these vehicles on the streets of the Town. In response to how fast
electric power foot scooters go Mayor Berry stated that there are some electric powered
scooters capable of reaching speeds exceeding the Town's posted speed limits.
Councilmember Valaas stated that he did not think the ordinance should outlaw the riding of
these scooters on a residents private property and suggested that in the paragraph pertaining
to what age an operator must be that the wording be changed to read, "A motorized foot
scooter may not be operated on public property or right of ways by any individual who is
under the age of 16. Words in bold being added to the text. Councilmember Silvernale
stated that she did not think it was the job of the Town to regulate whether children can or
cannot ride scooters in the Town. Councilmember Silvernale stated that she feels that this is
the responsibility of the children's parents.
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Councilmember Silvemale asked what the purpose of the ordinance was. Councilmember
Valaas replied that from his perspective there were two purposes. He stated one purpose was
safety and a second was the elimination of the annoyance of having these vehicles
continuously going back and forth in front of ones property. Councilmember Valaas
continued by stating that small children who ride these vehicles are all over the road and dart
in and out of driveways and that the ordinance is needed to protect the children riding the
scooters as well as operators of vehicles who might possibly collide with one of these
scooters.
Councilmember Rutledge stated that he has observed electric scooters which did go fast and
which one cannot hear. He stated not being able to hear electric scooters approaching from
behind is also a safety hazard. Councilmember Rutledge added that these vehicles are
impossible to see at night. Councilmember Rutledge asked Council members how they
would respond if a young child riding a motor scooter was killed in a collision with a car in
the Town of Yarrow Point and Council members were asked by Town residents why they
had not passed an ordinance regulating the operation of motor scooters. Mayor Berry stated
that every single community that she has been in contact with in the last G months has passed
ordinances like the one that is before the Council tonight. Because the State of Washington
has opted not to give police agencies the power to regulate the operation of these vehicles on
public property in the State of Washington, towns are passing regulations themselves to deal
with the safety and liability issues surrounding their being ridden on Town properties.
Councilmember Cooper stated that an additional safety reason for passing the ordinance was
to keep motorized foot scooters off of the Town's new pathway
MOTION: Councilmember Valaas made a motion to adopt Ordinance No 548 as amended.
Councilmember Rutledge made a second.
Vote: 4 Yes, 1 No, 0 Abstain. Motion passed.
Councilmember Valaas reported that per a discussion with the Clyde Hill Police Department
that he had confirmed that pocket rockets are not legal vehicles and as such cannot be legally
ridden on the streets of Yarrow Point. With this information Council members felt no need
to draft regulations pertaining to pocket rocket type vehicles.
AB05-018 Request by the Town of Yarrow Point Planning Commission for Their Next
Assignment. Town Attorney Wayne Stewart stated that with the Planning Commission
having completed their update of the Zoning Code that they are hungry for a new assignment.
Councilmember Valaas suggested a study of right of way regulations. Councilmember
Cooper stated that Building Department personnel desperately need regulations that they can
follow regarding regulation of right of way areas regarding what residents can and cannot do.
The Council agreed to request that the Planning Commission study the regulation of right of
way areas.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORT
Mayor Jeanne Berry reported to the Town Council that Sound Transit had approved an
allocation of S400,000 to improve the bus transit stop that serves the Town of Yarrow Point
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at 92nd Ave NE and the 520 freeway. She stated that Sound Transit had reported that they
had money available for improvement projects but stated that they felt that the Town of
Yarrow Point probably would not be interested. Mayor Berry reported that she had stated to
Sound Transit officials that the Town was interested and that the Town had a project that was
very much in need of funding, that being the upgrading of our Town transit stop. She
communicated to Sound Transit officials that the current transit stop at Yarrow Point is
dangerous and that Sound Transit officials concurred after having inspected the stop.
Officials from Sound Transit agreed to construct barriers to provide a safeguard for
passengers from traffic on 520 and also agreed to fund modernization and installation of
lights for the stop and for the stairs leading down to the stop. Lastly, Mayor Berry reported
that Sound Transit had also agreed to provide more express bus stops at the 92"d Ave transit
stop. Mayor Berry stated that express buses would having seating available whereas the non
express buses that stop at the Yarrow Point stop often do not.
Councilmember Cooper stated that this was great news and that if there was additional
funding available that it would be great if the stairway leading to the transit stop could be re-
constructed. Councilmember Cooper stated that this stairway is very dangerous and is an
accident waiting to happen. Mayor Berry stated that the subject of the stairway had come up
and that Sound Transit officials acknowledged that the stairway needed to be renovated and
that it would be addressed when additional funding became available.
AB 05-019 Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Issues. At 9:50 p.m. Mayor Berry
announced that the Council was going into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.
At 10:20 Mayor Jeanne Berry announced the close of the executive session and the
resumption of the regular meeting.
The Council agreed to approve hire a consultant to evaluate the Town's Building Department
procedures. The resume of Mr. Tom Wells was reviewed by Council members and Mr.
Wells was approved by the Council to fill the consultant position. Council members
requested that Mr. Wells prepare a discussion paper regarding building department and
planning procedures at the Town of Yarrow Point to be discussed at the May Council
meeting.
ADJOURN
MOTION: Council member Valaas moved to adjourn the Council meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Council member Mushel made a second.
Vote: 5 Yes, 0 Against, 0 Abstain. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry How erk-Treasurer
Approved,
Jeanne Berry, Mayor
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