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KEN• T Kent City Council Meeting
w ,o January 4, 2011
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present: Albertson (who arrived shortly after the roll
was called), Harmon, Higgins, Perry, Ranniger, Raplee, and Thomas. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council, Administration, Staff. (CFN-198) CAD Hodgson added Public
Communications Item F, and removed the Executive Session.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) No changes were made by members of the public.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A, Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Thomas encouraged citizens to visit the
Hydroplane Museum in Kent.
B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Ranniger urged citizens to attend a free walking
program called ShoWalk on Monday mornings at the ShoWare Center, and announced
an upcoming concert by Suzanne Vega.
C. Pantera Lago Neighborhood Council Recognition. (CFN-1304) Neighborhood
Program Coordinator Toni Azzola explained the program and introduced representa-
tives from the newest council, Pantera Lago.
D. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke introduced Mike Heinisch
and Bill Hallerman of the Human Services Commission, Stanley McKie of the Bicycle
Advisory Board, and James Sturgal of the Land Use & Planning Board.
E. Economic Development Report. (CFN-198) Economic & Community
Development Director Wolters gave an update on economic development issues
including the City Center Garage, the permitting system, the FAA Headquarters
project, regional business outreach, and the ShoWare marquee.
F. Update on Weather Events. (CFN-198) Public Works Director LaPorte reported
on the effect of recent flooding and snow and ice storms on city streets, as well as the
cost of sand, salt and de-icer. He and several Council members commended staff on
their efficient handling of the events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Perry moved to approve Consent Calendar Items A through E. Thomas seconded and
the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Minutes of the regular Council meeting of
December 14, 2010, were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through
November 15 and paid on November 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee
on December 7, 2010, were approved,
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Checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/15/10 Wire Transfers 4372-4390 $2,860,171.47
11/15/10 Regular Checks 648309-648762 3,236,186.50
Void Checks 648499 (38,20)
Use Tax Payable 1,158.60
$6,097,478,37
Payment of the bills received through November 30 and paid on November 30 after
auditing by the Operations Committee on December 7, 2010, were approved.
Checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/30/10 Wire Transfers 4391-4406 $2,241,169.01
11/30/10 Regular Checks 648763-649055 3,441,427.55
Use Tax Payable 286.98
$5,682,883.54
Checks issued for payroll for November 1 through November 15 and paid on
November 15, 2010, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/15/10 Checks 320573-320764 $ 140,606.27
11/15/10 Voids & Reissues 320568-320572 0.00
11/15/10 Advices 275525-276152 1,201,447.68
$1,342,053.95
Checks issued for payroll for November 16 through November 30 and paid on
November 30, 2010, were approved:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/30/10 Checks 320765-320931 $ 145,743.67
11/30/10 Advices 276153-276784 1,545 750.97
$1,691,494.64
C. Pantera Lago Neighborhood Council Resolution. (CFN-1304) Resolution
No. 1837 recognizing Pantera Lago as a Neighborhood Council was adopted.
D. Zoning Text and Man Amendments Downtown Commercial Enterprise
Height Limits, Ordinance. (CFN-131) Ordinance No. 3988 which amends the
Downtown Design Review Guidelines; amends chapters 15,03, 15.04, and 15.09 of
the Kent City Code; and creates a Downtown Commercial Enterprise - Transitional
Overlay all to provide a transition between Single Family residential zoning districts
and the Downtown Commercial Enterprise zoning district was adopted.
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E. Kangley Grove Short Plat Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the
Kangley Grove Short Plat project, permit #2063020, for 315 linear feet of new street,
145 linear feet of frontage improvements, 3 storm sewer manholes, 10 catch basins,
15,548 cubic feet of detention pond storage, and 560 linear feet of storm sewer line
was accepted. The project is located at 27305 135t" Ave. SE.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Perry announced that the City Council Retreat will
be held on February 4tn and 5th, at which time they will discuss updating their vision.
B. Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that she has been meeting with legislators
in preparation for the upcoming legislative session, and explained recent changes to
the Mayor's Advisory Team.
C. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Thomas noted that he is now the represent-
ative to SKCTBd, and that Mayor Cooke is the alternate.
D. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
E. Economic & Community Development Committee. (CFN-198) Perry
announced that the next meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 24 rather than
January 10, and that transportation impact fees will be on that agenda.
F. _Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting
will be held at 5:00 p.m. on January 11. He added that he, Mayor Cooke, and
Councilmember Higgins had attended the swearing-in ceremony for King County Chief
Deputy Sheriff Steve Strachan earlier in the day.
G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that because the date for
the next regular meeting is on a holiday, the meeting has been rescheduled to
January 24 at 4:00 p.m.
H. Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson announced that Aukeen Court is being sold
to the City, and that four finalists for Police Chief have been chosen. He reiterated
that there is no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. (CFN-198)
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Brenda Jacober, CM
City clerk `
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