HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/24/2016 - City Council - City Council Meeting Minutes - Steven C LacyREGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
MAYOR STEVEN C. LACY, PRESIDING
MAY 24, 2016
6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Steven C. Lacy
Councilmember John Sterk
Councilmember Harry Raab
Councilmember Tim Detering
Councilmember Wayne Barnhart - Excused
Councilmember George Buckner
Councilmember Sandra McCourt
Councilmember Chuck Johnson
EMPLOYEES IN ATTENDANCE
Assistant Police Chief Dan Reierson
City Clerk Dana Barnard
City Attorney Devin Poulson
Community Development Director Lori Barnett
Finance Director Nick Gerde
Public Works Director/City Engineer Greg Pezoldt
Events Director Dan White
Executive Secretary/Accounting Assistant Teresa Allen
Clerical Assistant Shawn Murison
PUBLIC COMMENT(S)
Bryan Campbell, 1837 Jefferson St., Wenatchee, introduced himself as the Director of Legislative Affairs
for the North Central Washington Association of Realtors. He said he has concerns related to density and
housing issues that have arisen in Douglas County, and the City of East Wenatchee.
Nathan Scott, East Wenatchee resident, thanked the City Council for not banning fireworks in the City of
East Wenatchee. He said East Wenatchee needs a safe place to view fireworks that are being displayed
across the river, without being told to move by police, if we are not going to be allowed to set them off.
Councilmember Detering said he would be meeting tomorrow with County Commissioners and he will
bring this up to them, and ask them if they can do anything, because he agrees that we need a safe
firework viewing location in East Wenatchee.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Events Director Dan White reviewed facts for Classy Chassis, gave a run down to date, and said this year
was the highest attendance yet with 424 entries. Mr. White said a sponsor came forward that wished to
remain anonymous, who was a huge help in pulling off this event.
Events Director Dan White said the Eastside Parkway Pile -Up is coming in June, and this will be the year
that will determine if the event will continue or not. He noted that he will keep everyone updated.
Mayor Lacy noted that the Applearian Group and the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival office,
are interested in starting the Classy Chassis Parade at 6:00 p.m. so that the other Apple Blossom events
can go on without interfering with each other.
Finance Director Nick Gerde reviewed the Financial Report for the month of April 2016. He said he
completed the 2015 Financial Reports for the State Auditor that are required by law for both the City and
the Transportation Benefit District. He noted the Federal single audit requirement was increased from
$500,000 to $750,000 in 2015. He said the City dissolved the Transportation Benefit District at the end
of 2015, and will be the last year that we have an audit of the TBD, as we will no longer have to report it
separately.
MAYOR'S REPORT(S)
Mayor Lacy gave staff a reminder with respect to compliance of the City Resources Policy. He said he
found a need to remind people of the City Resource Policy, particularly adhering to minimal use of
electronic devices, computers, and internet. Our current policy allows de minimis use for personal
reasons, and the question arises, as to whether or not we should continue with our current policy, or
whether the Policy be changed to say it is not necessary to use City owned electronic devises at all for
personal use. He asked Council to think about this, and if anybody has the belief the Policy should be
changed to let him know.
Mayor Lacy appointed Councilmembers McCourt and Johnson as voting delegates for the business
meeting at the Association of Washington Cities Conference being held in Everett, Thursday, June 23,
2016, from 4-5:45 p.m.
Mayor Lacy noted that he will be gone on Memorial Day, so Councilmember Johnson will be conducting
the Memorial Services on behalf of the City.
Mayor Lacy said the first Project Team meeting with respect to working on the plans for our Gateway
Project will be held Thursday, June 26, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
® Mayor Lacy said there has been discussion about the project that is being done by the Water District on
10 Street. He has received numerous comments, and complaints, regarding the experience people are
having in the aesthetics on that Street. He is working with Public Works Director Greg Pezoldt to make
sure that it is not left in that condition.
Mayor Lacy said the City contributed $5,000 towards the Independence Day Celebration last year. He has
received communications asking if the City would be interested in contributing again this year. Finance
Director, Nick Gerde asked that an invoice be sent.
Community Development Director Lori Barnett reminded everyone of the presentation by Lloyd
Pendleton being held tomorrow at the Pybus Market from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. regarding Utah's address to
homelessness.
Mayor Lacy reviewed the topic being addressed regarding homelessness, said it apparently worked in
Utah, and said this will require funding at a Local or State Level to get this off the ground, so policy
makers, with respect to funding, are the ones that they would like to have listen to this program.
Councilmember McCourt said she will be attending the Housing Authority meeting at 8:30 a.m. where
Mr. Pendleton will be speaking. Councilmember Johnson said he will try to attend the presentation at
Pybus Market.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items listed below were distributed to Councilmember's in advance for study and were enacted in one
motion.
COUNCIL REPORT(S)
Councilmember Detering said the Chamber of Commerce is looking at renegotiating their lease, which is
also an opportunity to relocate their facility. They are considering moving to the building across the
Street from Bob's Classic, downtown next to the Performing Arts Center (PAC), which is owned by Rory
Turner, President of the Chamber. He said there has been significant discussion because the rent could go
up, and they are struggling with funding for tenant improvements, which will cost approximately
$140,000. He said they are not coming to the City of East Wenatchee for funding, and are looking at
trying to go through the City of Wenatchee, and public funding throughout the community.
The following reports/minutes were submitted in writing prior to the City Council meeting.
• Councilmember Sterk — Minutes from the Chelan -Douglas Board of Health District meeting held
on April 18, 2016.
• Councilmember Detering — Minutes from the Link Transit Board of Directors meeting held on
April 19, 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
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