What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Gary Uhde lot split, CUP (flag lot), and variance for access easement at 6080 Gypsy Valley Road
The council considered the Uhde request for a two-lot split with a conditional use permit to allow a flag lot and a variance to use an existing access easement. Planner Stockman reported the applicants were unsuccessful in working with the neighbor for improved access, and staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval. The council approved the findings and decision, with Pilon and Bettinger voting no and the remaining members voting aye.
Agenda: 4a. Motions: M2. Speakers: Stockman, Bettinger.
Wood Duck Ponds Preliminary Plat (Mark & Michelle Poce) on Burns Parkway
The council reviewed and approved the findings and decision for the Wood Duck Ponds preliminary plat for Mark and Michelle Poce. During discussion, Planner Stockman noted the minimum 300-foot lot width issue would be corrected with the final plat. The motion carried unanimously; the packet conditions include a park and trail dedication fee of $2,500 per new lot (three new lots).
Agenda: 4b. Motions: M3. Speakers: Stockman.
Interim Use Permit for DeKok Management LLC outdoor storage at 20050 Iguana Street NW (Sparkle Pool property)
The council considered an interim use permit for Dan DeKok/DeKok Management LLC to allow outdoor storage at 20050 Iguana Street NW. Planner Stockman clarified that the fence would be required to have 100% slotted screening and that Mr. DeKok agreed. The council approved the findings and decision unanimously.
Agenda: 4c. Motions: M4. Speakers: Stockman.
Interim Use Permit for J. Helgeson LLC outdoor storage at 8110 199th Avenue NW
The council reviewed an interim use permit request for J. Helgeson LLC at 8110 199th Avenue NW to allow outdoor storage related to logs, lumber, saws, and landscaping supplies/equipment. The council approved the findings and decision unanimously.
Agenda: 4d. Motions: M5.
Bison cul-de-sac patch and Iguana heaved culvert ramping (Road & Bridge follow-ups)
As follow-ups from the August meeting, the council approved staff recommendations to use North Valley for two repairs: a saw cut and patch of an approximately 20' x 70' area on the Bison cul-de-sac at a cost not to exceed $5,000, and ramping over the heaved culvert on Iguana for approximately $2,600. Both motions carried unanimously.
Agenda: 5a, 5b. Motions: M6, M7.
Consent agenda actions including 2019 sheriff contract terms, preliminary budget, appointments, and renewals
The council approved a consent agenda covering the Aug. 15 minutes, claims #913-#983 and related net distribution reports, sheriff contract attachment terms for 2019, the Truth in Taxation hearing date, the 2019 preliminary budget, committee appointments, the 6-year road plan update, renewal of the RB Computer Service server agreement, renewal of the Generator Power Systems maintenance contract, and approval of the 2019 URRWMO budget. The consent motion carried unanimously.
Agenda: 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f, 6g, 6h, 6i, 6j, 6k. Motions: M8.
Unemployment compensation appeal hearing representation
Under new business, the council added discussion of representation at an appeal hearing for an unemployment claim and approved having Mayor Pilon and City Attorney Ruppe represent the city. The motion carried unanimously.
Agenda: 8. Speakers: Pilon.
Workshop: 2019 budget discussion, levy adoption, and scheduling a special meeting on administrative staffing
In the workshop held immediately after the regular meeting, Administrator Derus reviewed highlights of the proposed 2019 budget and the council discussed several items including concerns about charging for fire calls and reviewing the calcium chloride budget. The council adopted the levies as proposed (total $1,489,716) and discussed 2019 street projects in general terms, including considerations about borrowing costs and packaging projects for bidding. The council also scheduled a special meeting for September 27 at 6:00 PM to discuss financial services and the process for hiring a City Administrator, with AEM expected to explain their services.
Speakers: Derus, Reighard.