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August 15, 1989
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Biteman, Dowell,
Houser, Mann, White and Woods, City Administrator Chow, City Attorney
Driscoll, Planning Director Harris and Public Works Director
Wickstrom. Also present: Fire Chief Angelo, Police Chief
Frederiksen, Assistant City Administrator Hansen and Finance Director
McCarthy. Personnel Director Webby was not at the meeting. Parks
Director Wilson and Information Services Director Spang were on
vacation. Approximately 45 people were at the meeting.
CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through J
CALENDAR be approved with the exception of Item D which was
removed by Councilmember Dowell. Biteman seconded
and the motion carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the
regular Council meeting of August 1, 1989.
STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3G)
Smith Street Improvements. ACCEPT as complete the
contract with West Coast Construction for the final
contract total of $718, 049.03 for the Smith Street
improvement project and release of retainage after
receipt of the necessary releases from the State.
(BIDS ITEM 5A)
Ditch Construction. Bid opening was held on August
11, 1989. The Director of Public Works noted that 5
bids had been received and that the low bid was from
Gary Merlino Construction in the amount of
$249 , 667. 50. He recommended that the low bid be
accepted. WOODS SO MOVED. Houser seconded and the
motion carried.
STREET (PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 2A)
VACATION St Anthony's Catholic Church Street Vacation No.
STV-89-4. This hearing will consider an application
by St. Anthony's Catholic Church to vacate a portion
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of Third Avenue South between West Titus and West
VACATION Saar Streets. Proper legal notice has been given by
the City Clerk. Harris indicated that the
applicants have written a letter requesting a
continuance until September 19, 1989. WOODS MOVED
that the hearing be continued to the September 19
Council meeting. Biteman seconded and the motion
carried.
SEWER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3F)
LID 334 - Derbyshire No. 7 Sanitary Sewer
Improvements. ACCEPT as complete the contract with
Allied Construction for the final contract total of
$255, 610.82 for the LID 334 improvement project and
release of retainage after receipt of releases from
the State.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3I)
S.R. 515 - 220th to 196th. AUTHORIZATION for the
Mayor to sign an agreement with the State for
relocation of sanitary sewer main in conjunction
with their S.R. 515 (S.E. 220th to S .E. 196th)
project, as recommended by the Public Works
Committee.
TRAFFIC CONTROL (OTHER BUSINESS ITEM 4B)
Traffic Mitigation Task Force Report. In November
of 1987, Council recommended that the Chamber of
Commerce form a task force to review the City's
traffic mitigation procedure and agreements. The
task force was co-chaired by Ted Knapp of Union
Pacific Realty and Brent McFall, City Administrator.
Members of the task force include Elmira Forner;
John McCullough of Foster, Pepper and Riviera; Jack
Bennett of CPA; Suzette Cooke of Kent Chamber of
Commerce; Tim Schottman of CFS Continental; Mel
Kleweno; Attorney Terry McAleer of Trammel Crow;
Larry Frazier of Seattle Master Builders; Jay Terry
Lewis of Boeing Company; Colin Quinn of Centron; Art
Kleppen of CPK Systematics and Don Bogard,
Architect. City staff participating on the task
force were Sandra Driscoll, Jim Hansen, Don
Wickstrom and Ken Morris. During 1988, the task
force reviewed the City' s SEPA process, the budget
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TRAFFIC CONTROL and bonding capacity, the street capital financing,
the Green. River Valley Transportation Improvement
Plan, the CQunty's Mitigation Program, and the
State's Local Transportation Action of 1988. The
recommendations and proposed environmental
mitigation agreement developed by the task force
were presented to the Chamber of Commerce in June of
1989, who recommended approval. The recommendations
were also presented to the Public Works Committee at
their meeting of August 8, 1989, and they
recommended approval of the task force
recommendations.
Dee Eklund, President of the Chamber of Commerce,
thanked everyone who worked on this project. She
noted that the task force was formed to develop
alternatives to Kent's off-site transportation
mitigation program. She indicated that the group
went over Kent' s transportation studies, it' s
Capital Improvement Program and it' s current method
of distributing the cost to construct the 3 cross-
valley corridors. They also monitored legislation
in Olympia. The task force then made 12
recommendations intended to set the framework by
which a fair and equitable program to fund these
transportation improvements can be developed.
Ted Knapp, Chair of the Traffic Mitigation Task
Force, gave an overview of the twelve
recommendations, which are as follows:
1. The City of Kent should use the attached environmental
mitigation agreement which conforms with the
requirements of ESHB 1817.
2. Environmental Mitigation Agreements should not be the
sole source of funding from the private sector. The
City should explore other sources for funding.
3. The Environmental Mitigation Agreements should apply to
all new development with significant .traffic impacts as
applicable under the State Environmental Policy Act and
Kent City Code.
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TRAFFIC CONTROL 4. The Kent EnVirumu!lntal Policy ordinances should be
amended to establish a minimum trip generation
threshold that would ensure that all new developments
with significant traffic impacts'under the scope of the
State and Kent Environmental Policy Acts participate in
transportation improvements. It is recommended that
tan (10)1Ae established as the minimum thrPshold-
5. The City should immediately commence a study of
establishing a transportation improvement program as
permitted by ESHB 1817 for the purpose of mitigating
the impacts of development. (The attached memorandum
summarizes this law) . The City will seek related
information from other agencies. This study should be
completed within one year and should include
involvement of the private sector in development of the
program.
6. The City should work to establish one or more
transportation benefit districts with other local
jurisdictions. The transportation improvement program
may be a funding element of such a district.
7. The City should, at the earliest possible election,
seek voter approval of a bond issue, the proceeds of
which would be used specifically to fund a portion of
the public sectors cost of the 227th, 196th, and 228th
projects. The City is encouraged to pursue such bond
issues in conjunction with other local governments.
The City is near to securing sufficient private sector
participation to build the west link of the 196th and
228th corridors and could proceed if local government
was able to fund its share of the projects.
B. The City should establish a policy that, upon the
formation and determination of assessments and special
benefits for any local improvement district, it shall
be in accordance with the statutory requirements.
9. Those individuals and entities that have entered into
traffic-related environmental mitigation agreements
prior to the City's authorization of the attached
environmental mitigation agreement, should such occur,
should be allowed to renegotiate their existing
agreements at the request of the parties, to the extend
law allows such renegotiations.
10. The City should develop and make materials available
that describe the City's traffic mitigation program.
11. This task force should meet periodically to review
progress on these recommendations.
12. Publ-ic transportation and ride sharing improvements and
services (Transportation System Management plans)
should be evaluated and if practicable be incorporated
into the overall transportation improvement program.
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TRAFFIC CONTROL Knapp noted that input at the weekly meetings came
from a variety of sources, and presentations were
made by several City departments. He stated that
the intent is to continue to encourage regional
cooperation between the various cities, but still
allow development to occur, and to ensure that the
City will be compensated for the impacts.
Knapp noted that the committee would like to remain
involved with this process as the City continues the
studies, so that a program can be developed which
will be beneficial to all.
WOODS MOVED to accept the Traffic Mitigation Task
Force report into the record, adopt the Task Force
recommendation, and direct City staff to take the
steps necessary to implement the recommendations.
Biteman seconded and the motion carried.
(OTHER BUSINESS ITEM 4E)
Bridgewater. A petition containing 41 signatures
has been received concerning traffic conditions in
the Bridgewater II and III section of the Lakes.
BITEMAN MOVED to refer this matter to the Public
Works Committee. Dowell seconded and the motion
carried.
SURPLUS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3H)
VEHICLES Surplus Vehicles. AUTHORIZATION for the Public
Works Department to surplus nine vehicles as
described in the July 7 memorandum from the Fleet
Manager and offer same for sale at state auction, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee.
COUNTY (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3E)
PLANNING Soos Creek Interlocal Agreement. AUTHORIZATION for
the Mayor to sign the Soos Creek Interlocal
Agreement with King County as recommended by the
Council ' s Planning Committee.
FINAL PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3J)
Lavender Hills. AUTHORIZATION to set September 5,
1989 as the date for the public meeting to consider
the Lavender Hills final plat.
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BOND ISSUE (OTHER BUSINESS ITEM 4A)
Senior Housing Bond Issue. At it's July 31 meeting,
the Mayor' s Assisted Housing Committee recommended
that the Council place a $6.7 million voter-approved
bond measure on the November ballot. Proceeds from
the bonds would build a minimum of 92 units of
senior housing which is estimated to meet roughly 25
percent of the identified need for senior housing in
Kent.
Jim Harris reported that the Planning Committee and
the Operations Committee met on this item and both
recommended approval . WOODS MOVED to accept the
report of the Mayor' s Assisted Housing Committee and
to approve directing Planning, Finance, City
Attorney and City Clerk to place $6 . 7 million voter-
approved bond measure on the November ballot.
Biteman seconded.
Woods commented that representatives from the
Assisted Housing Committee and the Chamber of
Commerce were present at the Planning and Operations
Committee meetings and that all came away from the
meetings comfortable that they could work together
in a constructive manner to address any questions in
the future. Woods noted that the Committee was
under a great deal of pressure given the shortness
of time before the November election, and expressed
appreciation to them. Houser commented that this
item was unanimously approved by the Operations
Committee. The motion then carried.
PLANNING (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3D)
COMMISSION Planning Commission - Appointment. CONFIRMATION of
APPOINTMENT the Mayor's appointment of Leona Orr to the Planning
Commission to replace Robert Badger who has
resigned. This term will begin immediately and will
continue through 12/31/91.
Dowell noted that Ms. Orr is suing the City of Kent
and questioned whether there might be a conflict of
interest in serving on the Planning Commission.
City Attorney Driscoll said the laws related to
conflict of interest would not apply to this
situation.
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PLANNING DOWELL THEN MOVED to approve the appointment of
COMMISSION Leona Orr to the Planning Commission. Woods
APPOINTMENT seconded and the motion carried.
SOLID WASTE (OTHER BUSINESS ITEM 4F)
WUTC Decision and Order for Garbage Refuse
Collection Franchise. City Attorney Driscoll stated
that the WUTC has determined that RST Disposal, dba
Tri-Star Disposal, should be given a franchise for
the collection of solid waste throughout the City of
Kent. She also noted that the order recognizes the
authority of Rabanco, dba Kent Disposal, to provide
services to the "core area" boundaries which existed
before June, 1957 . Driscoll pointed out that the
Commission also found that the City does not have
the authority to require free spring and fall clean-
up, Christmas tree clean-up, and senior citizen
rates. She noted that the WUTC had also denied the
City' s request to reopen the record to receive a
letter stating that the Council prefers that
authority be granted to both applicants, and to
recognize that the City has a recycling program.
Gary Ewing of Kent Disposal, 22010 76th Ave. So. ,
read a letter from Warren J. Razore, President of
Rabanco, asking that the City act immediately to
grant Rabanco Companies a non-exclusive permit,
franchise, contract or other authority, to operate
within the entirety of the City of Kent. MANN MOVED
that the letter be made a part of the record.
Biteman seconded and the motion carried. Upon
Dowell ' s question regarding Conclusions of Law, No.
4 , Ewing noted that they have spent over $2 million
in equipment and personnel, and have followed the
ordinances of the City of Kent. Ewing noted for
Biteman that there are three members on the
Commission and that they have authority over many
things such as water, lights and telephones.
MANN THEN MOVED that the Kent City Council go on
record expressing its dissatisfaction with WUTC
Order MVG #1402, which ignores the City's public
health and safety standards governing solid waste
collection for public facilities and free annual
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SOLID WASTE pick-ups, and for circumventing City Ordinance No.
2689, as amended by Ordinance No. 2814, which
requires solid waste providers who operate within
Kent to provide service which conforms to the
aforementioned standards.
In order to avoid the undesirable impact of WUTC
Order MVG #1402 , the City Council:
1. directs City staff to develop plans to re-
establish the solid waste collection service
levels outlined in City Ordinance No. 2689 as
amended by Ordinance No. 2814 ; and
2 . directs City staff to develop plans to maintain
the present solid waste service providers to
the City of Kent thereby avoiding the customer
disruption which will be caused by the WUTC
order; and
3 . authorizes the engagement of legal and other
such consultants as are necessary to carry out
the purposes of this motion
4 . sets August 22 as a Special Council meeting to
receive the proposal and act on an ordinance if
it is appropriate.
Biteman seconded. Mann said that he feels the City
should explore the possibility of going back into
the garbage business.
DOWELL MOVED to make the WUTC order a part of the
record. Woods seconded. Motion carried. Dowell
noted that this item was brought to the Council ' s
attention at 5: 00 p.m. today, which did not allow
enough time to study it.
Jerry Graham of Tri-Star Disposal noted that the
WUTC had given both companies an opportunity to
provide reasons as to why they should provide
service to the City of Kent. He stated that Rabanco
had been cited for violations in the past, and had
not presented information requested by the WUTC.
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SOLID WASTE Graham noted that RST Disposal has had a clean
record for 30 years. He said that they are ready to
provide garbage service, as well as recycling and
that the people in Kent would be served well. He
stated that the transition would be smooth, with no
disruptions.
Graham noted for Biteman that Tri-Star is a dba of
RST Disposal, and that although the name is recent,
they have been in the business over 30 years.
Mayor Kelleher repeated the motion. There were no
further comments and upon a roll call vote the
motion carried with Dowell opposing and White
abstaining. The Mayor pointed out that this motion
sets a special meeting for August 22 to consider any
plans developed by staff.
POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3C)
Dare Donation. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the receipt of a
$1, 000 contribution from the Eagles Club of Kent to
the DARE program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) .
(OTHER BUSINESS ITEM 4C)
Civil Service for Members of Kent Police Department.
On May 2, 1989 , the City Council directed the Kent
Civil Service Commission to include non-uniformed
police personnel within the coverage of Civil
Service. The City has met with representatives of
collective bargaining units and the Commission has
provided for amendments of its rules to provide for
coverage of non-uniformed police personnel. This
ordinance is to provide the necessary amendments to
the -Kent City Code to carry out the prior direction
of the City Council and to authorize agreements with
collective bargaining units representing non-
uniformed police personnel. The City Attorney noted
that this item had been discussed at the Operations
Committee meeting today, and that they had
recommended approval. BITEMAN MOVED to adopt
Ordinance No. 2868 to provide for Civil Service for
members of the Kent Police Department and authorize
the execution of necessary revisions to collective
bargaining agreements with affected bargaining
units. Houser seconded and the motion carried.
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FIRE DEPT. (BIDS ITEM 5D)
800 MHz Trunking Radio and Mobile Data Terminal
System Bids. The Public Safety Bond Issue provided
funds to initial two significant communications
systems projects for the Police and Fire
Departments, an 800 MHz Trunking Radio System and a
Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) System. On April 28,
1989, bids for these systems were opened. Motorola,
Inc. was the only bidder for the trunkin g
radio
system and review of their proposal finds that it
meets our specifications and is economically. viable.
The MDT proposal from Mobile Data International,
Inc. was also found to meet our specifications and
provide the most economical alternative of the five
(5) MDT proposals received. The funding dedicated
in the Public Safety Bond Issue is sufficient to
allow installation of these system backbones, with a
limited number of mobile and portable units for
initial operations. As was established at the time
of the original Bond Project planning, funds
g into the system
users buying generated from other y y
will be applied equally to the Police and Fire
Departments to move toward full system
implementation.
Chief Angelo noted that with the present
communication system, fire and police officers oft
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cannot communicate back to Valley Com or to other
vehicles in the area. He stated that compatibility
with neighboring jurisdictions has been maintained,
giving the ability to communicate over the longer
range of the jurisdictions. He indicated that both
he and Police Chief Frederiksen intend to keep the
project within budget, and that they both consider
the radios to be the top priority. Regarding the
mobile date terminals, he stated that the backbone
system would be in place, but that it would be
necessary to use funds from future CIPs as well as
funds generated by any fire and police agencies
coming on to the system to offset the cost.
Angelo noted that the total package on mobile data
terminals depends on the ability to integrate the
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FIRE DEPT. MDT back to Valley Com, which needs to be done by a
software vendor, and that those costs put together
make MDI the low bidder.
Ange
lo stated that other costs include funds to
lease the sites, as well as on-going costs such as
electricity. Chief Angelo indicated there would be
a maximum amount of units to be placed in vehicles
assuring there will be a minimal number of units
on the ra
dio system. Regarding the MDTs,
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he said that there will be adequate functionality to
justify their use.
Chief Frederiksen said the primary goal was to
improve the radio system for staff safety and public
service. He noted that the proposal will provide
increased and improved coverage, and increased
channel ability and growth potential. He urged the
Council to support the proposal.
Upon White ' s question, Chief Angelo reported that
the mobile data terminals can be compatible with
jurisdictions in the immediate area or with the full
county at a later date.
BITEMAN MOVED to authorize the Fire and Police
Department to enter into contractual agreements with
Motorola, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1, 120, 000
Data International
and with Mobile , Inc. in an
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amount not to exceed $2 , and to authorize the,
Mayor to execute these contracts, and site lease
contracts subject to prior review of the City �
Attorney's office; and that funds generated from
other users buying into the system be applied
equally to the Police and Fire Departments to move
toward full system implementation. White seconded
and the motion carried.
(BIDS ITEM 5E)
Fire Apparatus Equipment. Bids were opened on July
14 to purchase equipment for existing fire
apparatus. Specifications prepared
tons were re ared which would
option of accepting allow the Citythe p p g the lowest
total bid or the lo
west bid for each line item.
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FIRE DEPT. After analysis, the Fire Department recommends that
the line item, multiple vendor approach be approved,
saving the City $2, 214 .51. BITEMAN MOVED to award
the apparatus bids as follows:
Halprin Supply Co. $ 3,497. 09
L. N. Curtis & Sons 26, 142.80
Wajax Pacific 5, 271.80
Total $34 ,911.69
Houser seconded and the motion carried.
PARKS AND (OTHER BUSINESS ITEM 4D)
RECREATION Kiwanis Tot Lot #2. On July 18, 1989, the Council
rejected the only bid received for the Kiwanis Tot
Lot #2 project, as it was over the budget. The
Parks Department then worked with the architect and
sole bidder, Golf Landscaping, Inc. , to modify the
project so that it could be completed within budget.
Helen Wickstrom of the Parks Department noted that
there had been little enthusiasm from other bidders.
DOWELL MOVED that a contract be awarded to Golf
Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $22 , 194 for the
Kiwanis Tot Lot #2 project. Woods seconded and the
motion carried.
(BIDS ITEM 5C)
Lake Fenwick Park. Two bids were received on
Monday, August 14 for the Lake Fenwick Park project.
The Landscape Architect and the Parks Department
recommend award of a contract to Golf Landscaping,
Inc. of Auburn for the base bid and alternates 1, 3
and 4 for a total amount of $231,900. Bid summary
is as follows:
Base Bid $212 ,000.00
Alternate 1 3 , 800.00
Alternate 3 2, 900.00
Alternate 4 13 , 200.00
$231,900.00
DOWELL MOVED that the base bid and alternates 1, 3 ,
and 4 by Golf Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of
$231,900 for the Lake Fenwick Development project be
approved. Woods seconded and the motion carried.
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EQUIPMENT (BIDS ITEM 5B)
RENTAL Pickup and Cargo Van. Bid opening was held on
August 10, 1989. The Director of Public Works noted
that two bids had been received for the pickup. He
recommended that the low bid from Bill Hazelett
Chevrolet be accepted. Wickstrom noted that one bid
for the cargo van was received from Bowen Scarff
Ford, and recommended that it be accepted. WOODS
MOVED that the bid submitted by Bill Hazelett
Chevrolet in the amount of $12 ,726. 97 for a 3/4 Ton
Pickup and the bid submitted by Bowen Scarff for the
1/2 Ton Cargo Van in the amount of $14, 050. 84 be
accepted. Mann seconded and the motion carried.
FINANCE (PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 2B)
1990 City Budget. Tonight's meeting has been set to
receive input for the 1990 budget. The meeting
follows receipt of public input at a July 18 Council
meeting and the presentation of departmental
programs to Council at a July 28 work session.
Tonight's input will be the final public input
session prior to the development of the 1990
Preliminary Budget. Following its presentation to
Council, the official public hearing on the Budget
will be held November 7 prior to scheduled Budget
adoption on December 5.
Mayor Kelleher opened the public hearing on the 1990
budget. Mary Eckfeldt, Chairperson of the Human
Services Commission, reported that twelve
applications had been received, all of which were
studied in detail. He noted that of the twelve,
five were first time applicants. Eckfeldt noted
that the total request is for $231, 843 . 00. Dee
Moschel , of the Human Services Commission, indicated
that the smallest request was for $3 , 700 and the
largest was for $61, 000. She noted that the final
figure includes $11, 668 (or approximately 5% of the
total funding) to be placed in a reserve fund to be
used for unexpected requests during 1990.
Sharon Atkin, 30901 E. Lake Morton Drive, Kent and
Bill Carlton, 10201 S.E. 270th P1. , Kent described
the five new agencies. The South King County Child
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FINANCE Sexual Abuse Center will provide services such as
counseling, treatment, crisis intervention and
medical evaluation for victims of sexual abuse.
Kent Valley Youth Services requested funds for a
sexual assault counselor. The Washington Women
Employment and Education Program works with low-
income single parents to maintain their job and
parenting skills. Atkin noted that the Kent
Soroptimist Club works with the participants of this
program on a one-on-one basis. Pregnancy Aid will
help single pregnant women with clothing, shelter,
nutrition and counseling. The Catholic Community
Services Companion Program assists elderly people
who wish to remain in their own homes and the
Counseling Assistance Program is set up to help the
poor.
WOODS MOVED to close the public hearing. Houser
seconded and the motion carried.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills
received through August 24, 1989 after auditing by
the Operations Committee at its meeting at 3 : 00 p.m.
on September 1, 1989.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/2 - 8/10 82198-82214 173 ,723 .99
8/11/89 82218-82850 1, 290 , 110.40
$1,463 , 834. 39
Approval of checks issued for payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/4/89 122858-123549 $ 748,908 . 25
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REPORTS (ITEM 6G)
Administrative Reports. Mayor Kelleher noted that
Councilmember Biteman will not be seeking another
term on the City Council. He commended Biteman for
his excellent service to the City and noted that he
will be missed.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 : 15 p.m.
Brenda Jaco er, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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