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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 8.1996 I I I ORDINANCE: AMENDING OSMC 13.26.030 FOR SEWER RATES (CONTINUED FROM PG. 1) RESOLUTION: BALLOT TITLE FOR ELECTION OF MAYOR RESOLUTION: Six YEAR COMPREHENSIVE STREET PROGRAM REQUEST: To OPERATE LIMOUSINE SERVICE Discussion followed on the review of water rates, and implementation of the conservation plan. Mr. Larry Seaberg reminded council that water rates are an integral part of a water plan and serious thought should be given to setting rales that promote conservation. Councilmember Winge moved to adopt the sewer rate ordinance with the amended rates and verbiage recommended by the finance committee. Councilmember Likness seconded the motion and council unanimously adopted the ordinance. Resolution Authorizing the Voters of the City to Determine Whether or Not the Person Elected to Council Position No. 1 Shall be the Chairmnn of the Council With the Title of Mayor and the Other Powers Authorized by RCW 35A.13.030. Mr. Pence read the resolution by title and reported that the resolution is a continuation of council action from earlier this year. The resolution provides a ballot title for the election scheduled September 17, 1996. Councilmembers Likness and Winge moved and seconded to adopt the resolution. i Ms. Glenda Reade and Ms. Terry Vietz asked questions regarding the councilmembers as candidates for position no. 1 and how the position would be filled if the elected mayor resigns. Municipal Research will be contacted for answers to the questions. The resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the council. A Resolution Presenting a Revised and Extended Six Year Comprehensive Street Program for the Ensuing Six Calendar Year - Presented by Pat Nevins. Mr. Pence announced that a public hearing must be set for the next regular council meeting for this proposed resolution. Mr. Nevins explained that the six year street program has to be developed each year and filed with State Director of Highways. He then reviewed the street capital improvement projects listed in the program. Much discussion followed. Councilmembers Moore and Likness moved and seconded to set the public hearing for the next regular council meeting, June 22. The motion passed unanimously. Request for Business License to Operate a Limousine Service in Ocean Shores. Mr. Pence read the memo from Ms. Barb Lyda, Business License Clerk, regarding the request from Mr. Lennie Anderson. Councilmember Moore questioned whether the insurance limits and requirements were met by Mr. Anderson. Councilmembers Moore and Winge moved and seconded the approval for the issuance of an Ocean Shores Business License to Mr. Lennie Anderson for the operation of a limousine service provided, the minimum insurance requirement as set forth in the OSMC are met. The motion passed unanimously. klk 7/11/96 c:\960624.Doc Page 2 of4

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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 8.1996

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ORDINANCE:AMENDING OSMC13.26.030 FORSEWER RATES(CONTINUED FROMPG. 1)

RESOLUTION:BALLOT TITLE FORELECTION OFMAYOR

RESOLUTION:Six YEARCOMPREHENSIVESTREET PROGRAM

REQUEST:To OPERATELIMOUSINE SERVICE

Discussion followed on the review of water rates, andimplementation of the conservation plan.

Mr. Larry Seaberg reminded council that water rates are anintegral part of a water plan and serious thought should be givento setting rales that promote conservation.

Councilmember Winge moved to adopt the sewer rate ordinancewith the amended rates and verbiage recommended by thefinance committee. Councilmember Likness seconded themotion and council unanimously adopted the ordinance.

Resolution Authorizing the Voters of the City to DetermineWhether or Not the Person Elected to Council Position No. 1Shall be the Chairmnn of the Council With the Title ofMayor and the Other Powers Authorized by RCW35A.13.030. Mr. Pence read the resolution by title and reportedthat the resolution is a continuation of council action from earlierthis year. The resolution provides a ballot title for the electionscheduled September 17, 1996.

Councilmembers Likness and Winge moved and seconded toadopt the resolution.

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Ms. Glenda Reade and Ms. Terry Vietz asked questionsregarding the councilmembers as candidates for position no. 1and how the position would be filled if the elected mayorresigns. Municipal Research will be contacted for answers to thequestions.

The resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the council.

A Resolution Presenting a Revised and Extended Six YearComprehensive Street Program for the Ensuing SixCalendar Year - Presented by Pat Nevins. Mr. Penceannounced that a public hearing must be set for the next regularcouncil meeting for this proposed resolution.

Mr. Nevins explained that the six year street program has to bedeveloped each year and filed with State Director of Highways.He then reviewed the street capital improvement projects listedin the program. Much discussion followed.

Councilmembers Moore and Likness moved and seconded to setthe public hearing for the next regular council meeting, June 22.The motion passed unanimously.

Request for Business License to Operate a Limousine Servicein Ocean Shores. Mr. Pence read the memo from Ms. BarbLyda, Business License Clerk, regarding the request from Mr.Lennie Anderson. Councilmember Moore questioned whetherthe insurance limits and requirements were met by Mr.Anderson.

Councilmembers Moore and Winge moved and seconded theapproval for the issuance of an Ocean Shores Business Licenseto Mr. Lennie Anderson for the operation of a limousine serviceprovided, the minimum insurance requirement as set forth in theOSMC are met. The motion passed unanimously.

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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 8,1996

PROJECT:BlOFILTRATION

WETLAND BIDS

PROJECT:STREET REPAIR ATALBATROSS-CANALDRIVE

PROJECT:PT. BROWNRECONSTRUCTIONUPDATE REPORT

REPORT:STREETMAINTENANCE PLAN

Biofiltration Wetland Bids. Mr. Pence reviewed the bidsreceived for the biofiltration wetland project. The five bidsranged from $253,835.00 to $376,247.30 and were significantlyhigher than desired. The recommendation may be to reject thesebids and continue to work with KCM to revamp the project. Mr.Bill Miller and Mr. Pete Jordan may request action be taken at aspecial council meeting Wednesday, July 17.

Councilmembers Moore and Likness moved and seconded to addthis item to the agenda for the special council meeting July 17.Motion passed unanimously.

Albatross-Canal Drive to Dolphin Repair Quote ($16,425) -Presented by Mr, Pat Nevins. Mr. Nevins reviewed theproposed project and quote from Lakeside Industries. Theproject would include tack coating and two inch hot mix asphaltoverlay for Albatross-Canal Drive to Dolphin. Some discussionfollowed on the proposed street repair project.

Mayor Durham felt that council had given the city staff authorityto purchase a used distributor for use in the application of tackcoating. Discussion followed.

Councilmember Moore moved to give authority to city staff topurchase a distributor at a good price. Councilmember Liknessseconded the motion.

Councilmember Swearingen questioned the motion.

The motion was amended by Councilmember Likness for thepurchase not to exceed $20,000. Councilmember Mooreseconded the motion and council unanimously passed it givingcity staff the authority to purchase a distributor at a cost not toexceed $20,000.

Councilmembers Winge and Swearingen moved and secondedthe street repair project for Albatross-Canal Drive to Dolphin asquoted by Lakeside Industries

Discussion on the project continued.

The motion passed, with Councilmembers Moore, Swearingenand Winge in favor and Councilmembers Likness and Durhamagainst the street repair project

Point Brown Project - Update Report and Agreement forStorage of Logs Excavated From Point Brown. Mr. Penceand Mr. Nevins gave updates on the reconstruction project andlog storage. Discussion followed regarding the project signs.

Six Year Street Maintenance Plan. -Mr. Pence presented thesix year street maintenance plan. He explained how the planwould initially follow the sewer collection system as it isinstalled throughout the city. The plan provides fordigout/prelevel of an area in the first year with chipseal of thesame area in the second year. As the plan progresses through thesix years each of the six areas will be dug out, preleveled andchipsealed. In the second six year cycle, the work wouldcontinue on the same plan, expecting that the digout work wouldbe less with each subsequent cycle.

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STREETMAINTENANCE PLAN(CONTINUED FROMPG.3)

REPORT:JETTY EROSION

AGREEMENT:GOLF COURSELEASE AMENDMENT

AGREEMENT:WALDRON SERVICESCITY PLANNER

DRAFT AGENDA**,*-.

CITY MANAGERREPORT"

ANNOUNCEMENTSPARK BOARDVACANCIES

ADJOURNMENT:

SIGNED

ATTEST

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Mr. Pence outlined the funding sources for the maintenance plan.He stated that it will be necessary for the voters to pass a LevyLid Lift in order to levy taxes above the current 106%.A resolution providing a ballot title must be passed by counciland submitted to the County Auditor before August 2,1996.

Councilmember Moore moved to have prepared the necessaryresolution for a Levy Lid Lift. Councilmember Likness provideda second to the motion and council passed it unanimously.

Jetty Erosion — Update Report and Phase II StudyAgreement. Mr. Pence stated that PI Engineering will attend thespecial meeting Wednesday July 17, 1996 to report on the jettyerosion study. The Phase II agreement between private propertyowners and PI Engineering is currently being drafted by CityAttorney Mr. Doug Lewis.

Amendment to the Ocean Shores Golf Course Lease RenewalAgreement Pertaining to Green Fee Increases to ProvideRevenue for a New Golf Course Clubhouse and OtherCapital Improvement Projects. Mr. Pence explained that golfpros, Mr. Curt Zander and Mr. Ronnie Espedal felt it would bebetter to wait until the bids for the clubhouse building wereapproved before amending the lease agreement.

Between the City of Ocean Shores and Waldron Services toProvide Recruitment Services for a Full Time PlannerPosition. Mr. Pence reviewed the proposal from WaldronService. Discussion followed regarding the need for a full timeplanner, sharing a planner with another city, time constraints, andthe recommendations by the Planning Commission.

Councilmember Moore moved to work in-house on therecruitment of a planner. The motion died for lack of second.

Councilmembers Likness and Winge moved and seconded toenter into an agreement with Waldron Service for the recruitrrtentof a full time planner. Council passed the motion unanimously.

Next regular Council Meeting - July 22,1996.

Mr. Mike Pence introduced Interim Finance Director JackMcKenzie. Mr. McKenzie outlined his experience and statedthat he will continue to see that financing is on line for thevarious city projects.

Mr. Pence announced that the audit is complete and there wereno findings. The final report will be available at a later date.

Mayor Durham announced two vacancies on the Park Board andasked for a letter of interest from anyone if they wish to beappointed to this board.

Donald H. Durham, Mayor

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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGSTUDY SESSION MINUTES

JULY 17,1996

CALL TO ORDER Mayor Durham called the Study Session to order at 7:05 p.m.The following council members were present: Durham,Swearingen, Likness, Moore and Winge.

JETTY AREAEROSION REPORT

City staff in Attendance included: City Manager Mike pence,Interim Public Works Director Pat Nevins, City Librarian JudithStull, Deputy Clerk Treasurer Kendra Kirkpatrick and InterimFinance Director Jack McKenzie,

Mayor Durham introduced Harry Hosey of PI Engineering whobriefly outlined the structure of the study of the beach erosion inthe jetty area. Mr. Hosey stated that there should be a report inthe three weeks. Mr. Hosey then introduced Vladimir Shepsis ofPI Engineering and Judith Shulman a consultant to them forgovernment affairs.

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Mr. Shepsis explained the steps in data collection and the sourceof available data including several new studies that will beavailable. Using an overhead projector, he displayed a series ofchanges in coastal features of the Point Brown Peninsula over aseventy year period.

Mayor Durham then called for questions from the audience.Karen Staley, owner of Lot 11- Section 19A-1, asked fourquestions. The first dealt with the role of the U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers in the North Jetty and its effect. The secondquestioned the state's role as owner of the beach. Third askedfor information on the role of congressman Norm Dicks insolving the problem of erosion. The fourth inquired about thetotal cost of the erosion abatement.

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The first question was answered by Judith Shulman who said theCorps of Engineers had a continuing role in the operation andmaintenance of the jetty. Ms. Shulman responded to the secondquestion by acknowledging that the stale might help. Mr. Hoseythen pointed out that the state had set aside $70,000 to studycoastal erosion issues. The third question was referred to RyanDonahue from Congressman Dicks' Office who stated that it wasbeing looked into. Mr. Hosey responded to the fourth questionby noting that that information was to come from the study PI isconduct

BIOFILTRATIONWETLAND PROJECTBIDS

City Manager Pence introduced a letter from Bill Miller whichdescribed the actions that would be recommended to the councilby the Fresh Waterways Corporation based upon the fact that allbids were substantially above available funds. Theserecommendations included awarding the contract to the lowbidder and restructuring the project to accomplish excavation andhydro-seeding in 1996 with planting of the vegetation to takeplace in 1997.

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BiOFILTRATiON Mr. Peter Jordan rose to speak for the Bio Filtration ProjectWETLAND PROJECT representing the Ocean Shores Fresh Waterways Corporation.BIDS Mr. Jordan recapped the problems in getting the project(Cont-) underway. He stated that he felt that KCM, the design engineer,

did not accomplish the level or type of design needed. Heoffered the following recommendations to the City Council:1. Reject all bids for the project.2. Terminate the city's contract with KCM the design

engineers.3. Authorize city staff to prepare and send a letter to KCM

voicing disappointment with their job performance.4. Refuse to pay a remaining "other work" billing for $16,000.5. Re bid the project in phases.

Mayor Durham asked Mr. Jordan about what detailed steps hewould recommend to bring the project costs into line. Mr.Jordan stated that there would be good reductions in cost if thecity purchased all the materials for the project directly. Furtherdiscussion ensued and included questions and comments fromthe Mayor and Councilmembers Likness and Moore withresponse and comments from Mr. Jordan.

Councilmember Likness moved rejection of the bids to constructthe Bio Filtration wetlands project. Councilmember Wingeseconded the motion. Further discussion ensued betweenCouncilmember Swearingen, Mr. Jordan and Interim PublicWorks Director Nevins. The motion passed with all councilmembers voting Aye.

Mayor Durham suggested that the City Manager should write aletter to KCM expressing displeasure with their performance onthe project and to withhold the $16,000 payment if it is legallypossible. Councilmember Moore moved to direct City ManagerPence to accomplish the Mayor's suggestion. CouncilmemberWinge provided a second. The motion passed on a unanimousvote.

Council member Moore moved to rebid the project whenredesign is complete and funding is accomplished.Councilmember Swearingen seconded the motion and a

t; unanimous vote ensued.

PHASE ONE City Manager Pence read a letter from Ken Keeler, facilitiesCONVENTION design consultant, which gave the results of the bid opening forCENTER BIDS jfte storage addition project at the convention center. Two bids

were received. One from Fisher Construction for $185,000 andone from A&J Utility Construction for $142,000. The costestimate for the project was $160,000. Mr. Pence recommendedthat the bid of A&J Utility Construction be accepted.

Councilmember Winge moved and Councilmember Liknessseconded the acceptance of the bid of A&J Utility Consultants.Swearingen, Likness, Durham and Winge voted yes,Councilmember Moore abstained.

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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGSTUDY SESSION MINUTES

JULY 17,1996

RESOLTUION:AUTHORIZING THERELEASE OFEROSION STUDYINFORMATION

City Manager Pence pointed out that there are concerns about thelanguage in the draft resolution and requested extra time toanswer these concerns.

Councilmember Moore moved that Mr. Pence be allowed time toanswer comments and bring the revised resolution before citycouncil at the regular meeting of July 22nd 1996. The second wasprovided by Councilmember Likness. The vote was unanimousin favor.

SEWER TREATMENT Interim Public Works Director Pat Nevins brought forth the needPLANT ENGINERING for additional engineering work on the sewer treatment plantREPORT project due to Department of Ecology concerns. This will cost a

maximum of $2,000.

Councilmember Winge moved an addendum to the contract withURS Engineering to provide for additional work at a cost not toexceed $2,000. Second by Councilmember Likeness. Passedunanimously.

PROCLAMATION

ADJOURNMENT

At the request of Jim Jordan, Mayor Durham requested a motionfrom council proclaiming July 19,1996 as Kendra KirkpatrickDay. Moved by Councilmember Moore, seconded byCouncilmember Swearingen and passed unanimously.

Move to adjourn by Councilmember Moore, seconded byCouncilmember Likness, passed without a nay vote.

SIGNED

ATTEST

DONALD H. DURHAM, MAYOR

CKENZIE, INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR

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CITY OF OCEAN SHORESREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Juiv 22.1996

Call to Order

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Mayor Durham called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.The following Councilmembers were present: Durham, Swearingen,Likness, Moore and Winge.City staff in attendance included: City Manager Mike Pence, CityAttorney Doug Lewis, Librarian Judith Stull, Interim Public WorksDirector PatNevins, Chief of Police Mike Wilson, Interim FinanceDirector Jack McKenzie.

ouncilmember Likness requested a correction to the council minutes4, 1996, changing his motion to add the following regarding

the Golf Course: "Maintenance Responsibilities". He also pointedout that the council authorized collection of add-on fees for CapitalImprovements and the putting out of Golf Course Club House for bid.

Councilmember Likness moved and Councilmember Wingeseconded, approval of the consent agenda with correction to theminutes of the June 24th meeting. The council voted in favor andincluded the following:

• Council minutes of July 8, 1996• Warrants # 2 \ 968-22073 for $ 183,311.46 Dated 07/08/96• Payroll warrants # 17080-17295 for June, 1996• Warrants #22074-22209 for $595,657.03 Dated 07/22/96

Follow up to written requests/questions given to City Council or theCity Manager at prior council meetings or at City Hall at least 12days prior to the current meeting.

Mr. Harry Spearling addressed his request for "decimalization" of thewater rates to the council. Mr. McKenzie explained that, based upona random sample of current water users, a change to decimalizationwould reduce the water utility's income by $15,000 to $18,000 peryear. The council left the matter for consideration during the waterrate hearings next year.

A citizen request by Patty J. and William Kirby asking for councilconsideration of closing southbound Point Brown Avenue to leftturns at Magellan Street and complaining about traffic speeding onMagellan Street and Point Brown Avenue, was presented by Mr.Pence. Chief of Police Wilson noted that radar checks of traffic onPoint Brown Avenue showed that only 9% of all traffic exceeded thespeed limit of thirty miles an hour and that the maximum speedrecorded was 36 miles per hour. Speaking against the proposedchange were Mayor Durham and citizen Jeff Glover. CouncilmemberMoore moved that the matter be put on hold until the council hearsfrom Service 12, The Community Body for the Magellan Street area.Councilmember Winge provided a second and the yes vote wasunanimous.

Glenda Reade made a presentation on changing the sewer rates froma flat rate to a rate based upon consumption related to water rates.She pointed out that she feels that the hotels and motels are notpaying their fair share and that there is a conflict of interest involved.Mayor Durham promised an explanation of the flat rate at the nextregular Council Meeting. Councilmember Likness moved that theCity Council investigate Ms. Reade's complaint, but not the rateordinance. Councilmember Moore seconded the motion. Durham,Likness, Winge and Moore voted Aye, Swearingen abstained.

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CITY OF OCEAN SHORESREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 22.1996

PublicCommunication(Cont.)

Jim Jordan expressed frustration that the city has not approached theQuinault Nation to find out their intention in purchasing theMarina property. Mayor Durham explained that the city has a goodrelationship with the Quanaults and he expects that level ofrelationship will be maintained.

Mr. Jordan then complained about the city's excessive use of waterwhile asking the citizens to conserve it. Mayor Durham apologizedfor the water usage by the city and said it would not be repeated,

A memo concerning the Transportation Improvement Plan waspresented and explained by Dennis Dooley. Mr. Dooley explainedthat transportation is not just streets and roads but includes all projectswhich affect mobility including pathways, bikeways and beautificationprojects all of which could produce additional funds to benefit thetransportation needs of the City of Ocean Shores. Mayor Durhamexplained that the six year Transportation Improvement Plan has to begiven to the state early in August. Mr. Dooley felt that the city mightget more time from the state by asking for it.

John Wright invited everyone to an informational seminar on thebeach erosion, to be held on Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. inthe Ocean Shores Public Library.

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Ordinance 600Discussion

Doug Lewis, .City Attorney for Ocean Shores, explained the reasonfor the creation of Ordinance 600. It was developed to allow Lot andBoundary Line Adjustments, not to allow people to escapeassessments. The city has no obligation to allow people to avoidassessments by combining lots. Mr. Lewis correctly stated thatproperty owners can pay now or pay later through late comer fees andshort plat costs. Ms. Pat Dowling spoke to her concerns regardingthe costs involved.

IOrdinanceAmendmentSewer Rates forUnconnectedLots

Jack McKenzie explained that when the City Council amended thesewer rates all of them were placed in OSMC 13.26.030. The standbysewer charges of $3.71 per month should be in OSMC 13.26.040 andthis ordinance amendment places them in their correct place. Passageof this amendment moved by Councilmember Winge, Seconded byCouncilmember Swearingen and passed unanimously.

Visitor andConventionBureauAgreement

Ordinance 603Limited TaxG.O. BondAnticipationNote

Representing the Ocean Shores Grays Harbor Visitor and ConventionBureau, Kay Ronde presented a third party independent contractoragreement between the V.C.B, and Lynn Edward. Likness movedacceptance, Winge seconded it and it passed with Durham, LiknessWinge and Swearingen voting yes, Moore abstaining.

City Manager Pence introduced this ordinance explaining that the$500,000 would be expended for engineering design of the sewertreatment plant expansion. Councilmember Winge moved to adoptthe ordinance, Councilmember Likness seconded the motion and itpassed with a unanimous yes vote.

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CITY OF OCEAN SHORESREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 22.1996

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Resolution 355Authorizing aVote on TaxLevy LID Lift

Resolution 356adopting arevised Six YearComprehensiveStreet Program

City Manager Pence introduced the resolution to the council. MayorDurham explained that this would not increase the overall tax bill forthe next three years because the Port of Grays Harbor was dropping$.45 from their levy. The city will pick up this levy to pay for streetimprovement projects. After discussion Councilmember Swearingenmoved and Councilmember Moore seconded adoption of theresolution. It passed with all Councilmembers voting Aye.

Interim Public Works Director Pat Nevins presented theComprehensive Street Plan that had been prepared for the StateDepartment of Transportation to the council. Discussion ensuedregarding Ocean Shores Boulevard, what constitutes maintenance,what is construction and what must be bid. Councilmember Liknessand Moore inquired about the advisability of increasing the numberof projects listed in an effort to increase state funding. Mr. Nevinsstated that it was a good idea. After discussion CouncilmemberMoore moved to adopt the Transportation Plan amended to reduce theOcean Shores Blvd. cost from $8 million to $4 million, to include theelements of the Comprehensive Park Plan that affect transportationand to reduce the 1997 cost estimate for Point Brown Avenue to$500,000. Councilmember Likness seconded the motion and theresolution passed by unanimous vote. Councilmember Swearingenrequested that citizen Dennis Dooley and Mr. Nevins meet to placeeverything possible in the plan.

Ms. Leila Meehan approached the council to explain her concern thatsewer LID money was being used to improve streets rather thanrestore them. Mr, Pence answered her concerns by explaining thatincluding improvements in the street restoration is one way of gettingvacant lot owners to pay their share of it.

Park Name Mr. Mike Wilson, representing the park board, made a request thatChange the council consider a request to change the name of West Court Park

to Emerson Park honoring the tireless work performed by Mr, andMrs. Frank Emerson benefiting the city' parks. CouncilmemberMoore moved the name change, motion was seconded byCouncilmember Swearingen and passed unanimously.

Point BrownProject Report

Interim Public Works Director Pat Nevins informed the council of thecurrent status of the Point Brown Avenue Construction Project. Thecontractor is ahead of schedule and bringing in more equipment.Work on moving the utilities will start the week of July 29th.

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AgreementEarth Tech, Inc.

City Manager Pence outlined the terms of the agreement for thecouncil. Mr. Nevins explained the size and scope of the engineeringproject and that it will cost an estimated $392,221.00. Gary Bourneof Earth Tech described the Sewer Treatment Plant as functional andutilitarian. Discussion by the council ensued. Mayor Durham askedMr. Bourne about project timing. Mr. Bourne replied that it shouldbe complete in five or six months. Councilmember Winge moved toaccept the agreement. Councilmember Swearingen seconded themotion and it passed by unanimous vote.

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CITY OF OCEAN SHORESREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 22. 1996

ImplementationPlan

Street Name Mayor Durham stated that the new street opened up between OceanShores Boulevard and Damon Road needs a name.

City ManagerReport

Mr. Pence said that the questions the council asked at the July 8thmeeting about election procedures in the case of the direct election ofthe Mayor had been answered by the staff of the Municipal ResearchCenter. The questions and answers are:

• Can a seated Councilmember run for position one (the Mayor'sPosition), without giving up the council seat if not elected mayor?Answer: YES

• If council position one (Mayor) is vacated, how is the positionfilled?Answer: By action of the council. In the first two years of the

unexpired term the appointment would last to the next election when aspecial election would be held to fill out the term. In the second twoyears of the term the appointment would last until the next regularelection.

Mr. Pence announced that the superior court had granted a summaryjudgment in favor of the city in the case of Jackson vs. the City ofOcean Shores. The grounds for the findling was that the subject wasnot grounds for an initiative ballot.

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Council Councilmember Moore extended thanks to the city's public worksComments department for their help in providing additional trash barrels and

pickup. Thanks also to the Trash Patrol for their excellent work.

Mayor Durham issued a call for nominations for individuals to fillvacancies on the park board.

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The council took a temporary adjournment at 9:06 p.m. and went intoexecutive session.

CouncilReconvened

The council reconvened at 9:31 p.m.

Resolution 357Beach ErosionRelease

City Attorney Doug Lewis explained the conditions that make itnecessary for the city to obtain a release from the individuals whoobtain beach erosion information from the results of the study beingconducted by PI, Inc. Councilmember Swearingen seconded adoptionof the resolution. A unanimous vote resulted.

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CITY OF OCEAN SHORESREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 22.1996

Adjournment Councilmember Moore moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m.Councilmember Likness seconded the motion. A unanimous yes votesignaled the end of the meeting.

ISIGNED DONALD H. DURHAM, MAYOR

ATTEST /7ACJZ V. McKENZIE, INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR

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CITY OF OCEAN SHORESREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 12.1996

Call To Order

Consent Agenda

Mayor Durham called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.Councilmembers present were Durham, Swearingen, Likness,Moore and Winge,

City staff in attendance: City Manager Mike Pence, Fire ChiefDave Cowardin, Police Chief Mike Wilson, Interim PublicWorks Director Pat Nevins and Interim Finance Director JackMcKenzie.

Councilmember Moore moved and Councilmember Liknessseconded approval of the consent agenda. By unanimous yesvote the council approved the following.• Minutes of the Council Meeting of July 17 and July 22,

1996• Claims Warrants #22211 through #22370 in the amount of

$501,069.10• Payroll Warrants #1723 7 through # 173 96 for July 1996

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Ordinance 604Limited TaxGO Bond Sale

Follow up written requests/questions given to the City Councilor the City Manager at prior council meetings or at City Hall atleast 12 days prior to the current meeting.

Councilmember Likness addressed a request submitted byGlenda Read, regarding possible conflicts of interest and theextensive process followed by the council in setting the recentlyadopted sewer rates. Mayor Durham then explained the effectof the rates which was to increase residential rates by 16%,longer term rental rates by 14% and transient rental rates by 17percent.

Mr, Tim Croteau, the General Manager of the Shilo Inn, madea presentation of his request for a loading zone to beestablished on Chance A La Mer on the south side of the ShiloInn. Councilmember Swearingen pointed out the parkingproblem that exists in the area. A discussion betweenCouncilmembers Likness and Moore and City Manager Penceensued. Chief Wilson was called upon to speak to the questionof scheduling delivery times and the impact of the double-parking that occurs at present. Council directed Chief Wilsonto work with Mr. Croteau to seek a solution to his problem.

City Manager Pence described the purpose of the $900,000Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds in the remodeling andimprovement of the Convention Center. Mr. McKenzieexplained that the net interest cost of the bonds will be 5.9%which is slightly lower than expected for a bond issue of thissize. Mr. Steve Gaidos representing Pacific Crest Securities thepurchasers of the bond's described the features of the bonds.

Mr. Lee Voorhees, the City's Bond Counsel, detailed thechanges and additions to the Bond Ordinance and the roleplayed by the Depository Trust Company in the handling of theBook-Entry Bonds. Councilmember Winge moved to adoptthe ordinance and accept the offer of Pacific Crest Securities,Councilmember Likness provided a second and the vote wasfour in favor with Councilmember Moore absent.

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