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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/23/1988CITY COUNCIL MEETING Special Meeting Work Session Port Angeles, Washington February 23, 1988 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor McPhee called the special meeting to order at 5:42 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor McPhee, Councilmen Gabriel, Hallett, Hesla, Lemon, Sargent, Stamon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson. Public Present: C. Alexander, T. Marvin, L. Cochrun, M. Merrick. III VI SUSPENDED VII LEGISLATION The following items were brought up for discussion: 1. Re- Evaluation of Council's Goals and Objectives Mayor McPhee stated that the purpose of the meeting was to review the Goals and Objectives that were previously established for the 1988 Budget, and gave a short review as to how the previous Goals and Objectives were established. He stated further that the reason for re- evaluation was because this was a new Council and that this Council might have different priorities. Council discussed the way that the previous Goals and Objectives came about, citing that they had met in an informal work session and developed suggested Goals and Objectives and then held a series of public hearings, as well as several newsletter items. After the public hearings evaluating the public input, the Council adopted the Goals and Objectives. Councilman Stamon stated that the Goals and Objectives are really the document that drives the formulation of the budget for the next two years. Council then reviewed the existing Goals and Objectives, starting with the top priority Goals, and deleted or added as they felt necessary. The following Goals were added to the Top Priority list: 1. Explore the implementation of the E -911 program, with the intention of reaching a decision by May /June, 1988. 2. Consider the installation of an Automatic Dbor City Hall. 3. Initiate conversation regarding the development of the Port Angeles Landfill, based on a regional service area basis. 4. Use electrical and other utility rates to entice new business within the City limits. 5. Research the possibility of reducing electric rates. 6. Encourage new construction and review old applications that weren't carried out. 7. To give the Planning Commission more authority, subject to appeal of the elected Council, to make decisions regarding the applications they review. 8. Start to conserve revenue for the water system, sewer systems, streets, and sidewalks. 951 952 CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 23, 1988 9. Look at the possibility of changing the employment status of the City Attorney so that he /she is a direct employee of the City Council. Mayor McPhee moved that Council explore the possibility of working towards the employment of a direct employee of the City Council, preferably with a legal background. Councilman Gabriel seconded. Council and staff discussed this matter at length. Councilman Stamon voiced her opinion in opposition. Councilman Gabriel stated that he felt the City Attorney should be directly under the Council. On call for the question, Councilmen Gabriel, Lemon and Sargent voted "Aye" and Councilmen Hallett, Hesla and Stamon voted "No Mayor McPhee voted in favor of the issue and the motion carried. Goals Added to High Priority None. Councilman Sargent suggested that Council change the way in which interviews were conducted, as she feels that the way they are held presently is intimidating to the interviewee. Goals Added Moderate /Medium Priority Councilman Hallett suggested that they check off the coordination of the "Vision 2000" plan as one that has been started. He also suggested Council, on a monthly or quarterly basis, revist these Goals to see what kind of progress has been made. Goals Added to Other Priorities None. Councilman Stamon reminded Council that there is a work session scheduled for March 8th at 5:30 P.M. Councilman Stamon moved to adopt the Goals and Objectives developed as the Goals and work plan for Council for 1988. Councilman Gabriel seconded and the motion carried. VIII IX SUSPENDED X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 7:08 P.M. for the purpose of discussing litigation. The executive session was anticipated to last for approximately 15 minutes. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at approximately 7:45 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT Mayor McPhee suggested a City -wide L.I.D. for the development of sidewalks. The meeting was recessed until 6:30 P.M., February 24th, at approximately 7:50 P.M. Clerk Mayor l 321 East Fifth, Port Angeles 437 -0411 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of $'ort Angeles, Washington, will hold a special meeting /work session on Tuesday, February 23, 1988, at_5 30 ppan. in the Council Chambers, 321 East Fifth Street. The purpose of the special meeting /work ses-- sign is' to review Goals and Objectives previously established for the City's 1988 Budget and beyond and' to consider litegation in executive session. The public is invited. Sherri L. Anderson City Clerk