2007, 04-24 Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Special Meeting
Tuesday, April 24,2007
Deputy Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and welcomed everyone to the 114`h
meeting.
Attendance: City Staff:
Steve Taylor, Deputy Mayor Dave Mercier, City Manager
Dick Denenny, Councilmember Mike Connelly, City Attorney
Bill Gothmann,Councilmember Rick VanLeuven, Police Chief
Rich Munson, Councilmember Ken Thompson,Finance Director
Nina Regor,Deputy City Manager
Mike Jackson,Parks&Recreation Director
Absent: Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Diana Wilhite,Mayor Carolbelle Branch, PIO
Mike DeVleming,Councilmember Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
INVOCATION: Pastor Dave Johnson of Valley United Methodist Church gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Deputy Mayor Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all Councilmembers were present except Mayor
Wilhite, and Councilmember DeVleming and Schimmels. It was moved by Councilmember Denenny,
seconded, and unanimously agreed to excuse the three councilmembers from tonight's meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Councilmember Munson, seconded and unanimously
agreed to approve the agenda as presented.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: none
COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS:
Councilmember Denenny mentioned he attended an Ad Hoc meeting as part of the Regional Health
District, where they examined the District's structure, that they could not come to consensus but agreed
on what recommendations to bring to the Board, and that he should have an update at the next regular
meeting.
Councilmember Munson said that he attended the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) meeting, and that
there remains controversy over the funding issues of STA and SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation
Commission); that they discussed the budget and the possibility of reducing sales tax by 1110th of 1%that
was proposed several years ago; but nothing is final as the full budget scenarios have not yet been run.
Councilmember Gothmann: reported that he attended the Chamber of Commerce Board meeting, and that
they are forming a committee to examine the CenterPlace Marketing plan and provide comments to us;
that he also attended a Weed & Seed Meeting, and he mentioned that former Weed & Seed Coordinator
Rick Scott took a position with SCOPE as the full time SCOPE coordinator; and that School District#81
will meet tomorrow at Willard Elementary School to make a decision on the potential closing of Pratt
Elementary.
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MAYOR'S REPORT: Proclamation: Deputy Mayor Taylor read the "Municipal Clerk's Week"
proclamation,and expressed appreciation to City Clerk Bainbridge for her work.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Deputy Mayor Taylor invited general public comments.
Lois Harger, 1021 N Skipworth Road, 99206: said that Mike Jackson and Bill Gothmann are aware of her
concerns about the need for a year-round, indoor aquatic center; she mentioned such a facility would be
of assistance to neglected kids, would address obesity in children; and would assist in providing children
with the knowledge of water safety. She also mentioned that school budgets should include swim
programs. She said that regarding the decision about spending the million dollars, that she feels the funds
should be used for upkeep and maintenance, but not splash pads and furniture. Deputy Mayor Taylor
invited further comments;no further comments were offered.
1. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. A
Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
a. Following Claim Vouchers:
VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER #s TOTAL VOUCHER AMOUNT
04-06-2007 11428-11513 $2,080,334.06
04-13-2007 11514-11553 $131,152.83
GRAND TOTAL $2,211,486.89
b.Payroll for Period Ending April 15,2007: $176,585.09
c. Minutes of April 10, 2007 Regular Council Meeting
It was moved by Councilmember Denenny, seconded and unanimously agreed to accept the Consent
Agenda as presented.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 07-007 Amending 2007 Budget—Ken Thompson
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded, to approve ordinance 07-007 amending the 2007 budget. Finance Director Thompson
explained the proposed changes as shown in the ordinance, with the one additional change of an added
$68,000 for additional review of developments. Deputy Mayor Taylor invited public comments; no
comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions:
None. Motion carried.
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 07-008 Amending Logo Provisions—Cary Driskell
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Gothmann and
seconded, to approve ordinance 07-008. City Attorney Connelly explained that this is more of a
housekeeping item, mostly to remove the private business name from the ordinance, as it is considered
awkward to name a private business in an ordinance as businesses frequently change names, move, or
discontinue business. Deputy Mayor Taylor invited public comments; no comments were offered. Vote
by Acclamation:In favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Abstentions:None. Motion carried
4. Motion Consideration: Contract Approval for Street and Stormwater maintenance and Repair —Neil
Kersten. It was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded to award the contract to Poe Asphalt
Paving in an amount not to exceed$1,175,119, and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the
contract and future seven-year renewable options as provided in the RFP documents. Public Works
Director Kersten explained that there have been no changes since this was last discussed before Council.
Deputy Mayor Taylor invited public comments; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In
favor• Unanimous. Opposed:None. Abstentions:None. Motion carried
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PUBLIC COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Taylor invited general public comments. No general comments
were offered.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: n/a
INFORMATION ONLY: The following items were not discussed or reported upon.
5. Spokane County Library District 2007 First Quarter Report
6. Spokane Valley Fire Department Quarterly Report
7. Department Reports
8. Report on Public Information Activities for Upcoming Street Construction Projects
9. CenterPlace Customer Service Improvement Plan
10. Application Funding for Shoreline MasterPlan
11. Response to Public Comments
EXECUTIVE SESSION: n/a
Other Business: Council recognized Joe Dawson, chair of the Spokane Fire Board, who informed
Council that Fire Chief Thompson was regrettably not able to attend tonight as he lost his son in a tragic
motorcycle accident. Councilmembers asked that Mr. Dawson extended the Council's condolences to
Chief Thompson.
There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Munson, seconded, and unanimously
agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
ATTE : 7, 1)
Steve aylor, Deputy � ayor
Christine Bain',ridge, City Clerk
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