REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 14,2000. Contract staff present: Art Blauvelt, City Attorney.

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1 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 14,2000 Call to Order: Mayor Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. Council present: Mayor Jordan, Councilmembers Veitz, Creighton, Samuels, and Snyder. City Staff present: City Manager Mike Wilson, Public Works Director John Gow, Police Chief Rich McEachin, nterim Director of Administration Bob Noack, Librarian Judy Stull, and City Clerk Diane Gilnett. Consent Agenda: Mayor Jordan explained that it is not necessary for the Council to make a motion and second the Consent Agenda at every meeting. Contract staff present: Art Blauvelt, City Attorney. Mayor Jordan called for a vote on the consent agenda. The Consent Agenda was approved unanimously. Consent agenda included the following: Approval of minutes for the Regular Council Meeting on January 24, Approval of Claim Warrants: #33600 through #33778 in the amount of $318, for February 14, Approval of Payroll Warrants: #25145 through #25336 in the amount of $374, for February 14,2000. Public Communications: Public Communication from written requests. Report of preliminary plans for a Beach Access Walkway on the Chance A La Mer beach entrance. Foster Rodda presented a preliminary plan for a beach access pathway for pedestrian traffic on the Chance A La Mer beach access road. The Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee hired Mr. Rodda to develop plans for the pathway. He requested Council direction for the project. t was directed that Foster Rodda and the Beautification Committee work with Tami Merriman, the City Planning Assistant on the project. t was requested that one entity be selected to sponsor the project. A final design will be presented to Council for approval. Public Communication from the Citizen Sign-n Sheet Kay Ronde discussed the School Levy on the February 29, 2000 ballot, and requested support. She also stated that financial support for property taxes and LD assessments is available at Grays Harbor County Assessor office for people with low income. Old Council Business: Public Hearing: Moratorium of Development Within 200# Feet of Geotubes None. Public Hearing for Comments on Temporarily Prohibiting the Acceptance of Development Applications Within 200+ Feet of the Geotube Project. Art Blauvelt explained the rules for the public hearing. Mayor Jordan closed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing at 6:21PM. Art Blauvelt discussed the Moratorium process and the reason for holding the Public Hearing. DJG page 1 of 7

2 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Public Hearing Cont: Public comments were called for. Mr. Bill Heinlein stated his concern about the plus after the 200 feet. Mr. Blauvelt stated that the map for the Moratorium shows a few more than 200 feet. This moratorium includes the same area as the previous moratorium. Business: Ordinance No. 677: Findings, and Ratifying Ordinance No. 674 relating to Moratorium and the Geotubes Mr. Blauvelt stated that the ordinance has a six-month life. Another Public Hearing and Ordinance will be necessary in June Mayor Jordan closed the public hearing at 6:25 PM, and reconvened the Regular Council Meeting. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores relating to the utilization of the authority granted by RCW 35A , adopting and confirming Findings, and Ratifying Ordinance No. 674 relating to Moratorium and the Geotubes. Mr. Blauvelt explained that the Ordinance is a continuation of the previous Moratorium, which is required to be adopted by the City Council every six-months. There was no Council discussion. There was no Public comment. Tape 1, #882 - Councilmember Snyder moved to approve the Ordinance ratifying Ordinance No, 674. Councilmember Samuels seconded the motion. The Ordinance was adopted unanimously. Resolution No. 419: Chehalis Basin Partnership Transfer of Lead Entity A Resolution of the City Council providing for transfer of Lead Entity Status to Grays Harbor County for Watershed and Salmon Enhancement Grants for Chehalis Basin Partnership. Mike Wilson stated that this is a Resolution to transfer lead agency status to Grays Harbor County for the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Mr, Wilson read the Resolution in full. There was Council comment. There was no Public comment. Tape 1, #975 - Councilmember Veitz moved to approve the Resolution by title, Councilmember Creighton seconded the motion. The Resolution passed unanimously. Resolution No. 420: Segregate Tax Parcel No A Resolution of the City Council to segregate tax parcel no into separate parcels for LD assessment purposes. Bob Noack stated that this Resolution is a segregation of two properties that received one LD assessment for two lots. There is no change in the dollar amount of the assessment. The Resolution authorizes the separation of the two parcels. There were no council or public comments. Tape 1, # Councilmember Samuels moved to accept the Resolution. Councilmember Snyder seconded the motion. The Resolution passed unanimously. DJG page 2 of 7

3 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Business Cont: Resolution No. 422: Reimbursement of Equipment Purchase A Resolution for Reimbursement of Local Agency Equipment Purchase. Bob Noack stated that the purpose of these two resolutions is to allow the City to borrow funds from the State Treasurer to purchase equipment. The loan is to be paid over a five-year period with a low rate of interest. The equipment includes five Police Cars, one ambulance, three trucks, and one copy machine for a total cost of $306,500. The equipment was included in the 2000 budget. There was Council comment. t was noted that the ambulance has been purchased. The Fire Department signed an agreement stating that if the State funding is not received they will pay the $31,916 shorfall by reducing other items in their 2000 Budget. There was no Public comment. Tape 1, # Councilmember Snyder moved to approve the Resolution for reimbursement of funds. Councilmember Creighton seconded the motion. The Resolution passed unanimously. Resolution No. 421; Authorization for Acquisition of Police Cars, Ambulance, Trucks, and Copy Machine Agreement: Kiwanis Club to display the American Flag at City Hall and Building Department A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Equipment and a Financing Contract and Related Documentation for said Police Cars, Ambulance, Public Works Trucks, and Copy Machine. Tape 1, # Councilmember Cregithon moved to approve the Resolution as written. Councilmember Snyder seconded the motion. The Resolution passed unanimously. An Agreement between the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Shores and the City of Ocean Shores to display the American Flag at City Hall and the Building Department, on ten Holidays in the year 2000 for a total cost of $ Mr. Wilson stated that Kiwanis Club has displayed Flags throughout the City for many years, including City Hall and the Building Department. He requested council authority to sign the Kiwanis Agreement for the year 2000 to display flags at the City buildings. There were no comments. Tape 1, # Councilmember Creighton moved to accept the Agreement with the Kiwanis Club. Councilmember Samuels seconded the motion. The Agreement was passed unanimously. Agreement: $5,000 Grant for Abatement from Grays Harbor County An Agreement between the City of Ocean Shores and Grays Harbor County to receive a $5,000 Grant to assist with Solid and Hazardous Waste Abatement. Chief McEachin explained that Code Enforcement Officer Bob Thornton found this Grant process. The Grant is from Grays Harbor County for $5,000 to be used to help the City with abatements. The grant may be applied for annually. There was Council comments. There was no public comment. Tape 1, # Councilmember Snyder moved to accept the Grant. Councilmember Veitz seconded the motion. DG page 3 of 7

4 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Business Cont: The Grant Agreement passed unanimously. Agreement: John Kliem, Hearing Examiner, Personal Services Agreement A Personal Services Agreement between the City of Ocean Shores and John Kliem to serve as the Hearing Examiner through December 31, Mike Wilson stated that this is a renewal of John Kliem's agreement, which expired in August 1999, to serve as the City's Hearing Examiner. The only change to the Agreement is a 32-cent per mile reimbursement for travel. There was Council discussion. There was no Public comment. Tape 1, # Councilmember Veitz moved to accept the Agreement to renew the services of John Kliem as Hearing Examiner. Councilmember Creighton seconded the motion. The Agreement passed unanimously. Agreement: Gene Woodwick to Manage the nterpretive Center An Agreement between the City of Ocean Shores and Gene L. Woodwick to Manage the Ocean Shores nterpretive Center. Mike Wilson presented the two nterpretive Center Agreements together for the services of Gene Woodwick and Sandy Mitchell. The Agreements are for the Center's Manager at $15.00 per hour to a maximum of $10,425 for the year, and the Assistant to the Manager at $7.00 per hour to a maximum of $1,500. These costs are included in the 2000 budget. There was Council discussion. Mr. Norm Schut discussed the personnel costs and requested Council approval. Tape 1,# Councilmember Veitz moved to accept the Agreement for Gene Woodwick as presented. Councilmember Creighton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Agreement: Sandy Mitchell to assist at the nterpretive Center Request: Fresh Waterways request for a Public Hearing on Personal Watercraft use An Agreement between the City of Ocean Shores and Sandy Mitchell to assist in the management of the Ocean Shores nterpretive Center. Tape 1, # Councilmember Creighton moved to accept the agreement as written for Sandy Mitchell. Councilmember Veitz seconded the motion. The request was passed unanimously. Mayor Jordan recessed the meeting for 10 minutes at 6:50 PM. Mayor Jordan reconvened the Council Meeting at 7:00 PM. A Request from Ocean Shores Fresh Waterways for Council approval to hold a public hearing to determine if there is public support for legislation banning the use of personal watercraft on Ocean Shores Fresh Waterways. Jim Blake discussed the request for a Public Hearing to determine public support for banning personal watercraft from Ocean Shores freshwater ways. They requested that the Hearing be held no later than March 15, 2000 and that it be attended by the City Attorney. The reasons stated for DJG page 4 of 7

5 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 14,2000 the banning of personal watercraft were erosion of shoreline, chasing of wildlife, and spillage of gasoline into the water. Business Cont: There was Council discussion. There was Public comment. There was discussion regarding the lawful use of emergency rescue watercraft on the freshwater ways by the Police Department. Tape 1, # Councilmember Samuels moved to approve a public hearing. Councilmember Creighton seconded the motion. The motion to have a Public Hearing was passed unanimously. The Mayor requested the City Manager to schedule the date of the public hearing near the date requested by Fresh Waterways Committee. Request: Close the A Request from Cascade Austin Healey Club for Council approval to Airport on July 26, close the airport on Wednesday, July 26,2000 from 9:30 AM to 4: from Cascade PM for an Autocross. Austing Healey Mike Wilson requested the closure of the Airport on Wednesday, July 26, The FAA will be contacted for approval to close the runway on that date. There was Council discussion. The Club should clean and repair any damage to the runway. The Cascade Austin Healey Club will donate $250 to the Aviation Scholarship Fund. Art Blauvelt requested that the Club provide the City with a copy of the waiver signed by each participant. He also suggested that no one under 18 years of age be allowed to participate in the Meet. Tape 1, # Councilmember Snyder moved to direct the City Manager to approve the event. Councilmember Samuels seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Request: LD Final Contractors Pay Estimates A Request for Council approval of certain current and final contractors pay estimates for LD John Gow requested Council approval for authority to sign seven more final pay estimates with change orders for the LD contracts. There was no Council discussion. There was no Public discussion. Tape 1, # Councilmember Creighton moved to approve the request to authorize Mr. Gow to sign the final contracts on LD Councilmember Veitz seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Change Order: Number 5-6 Pivetta Brothers Construction for LD Request for Council approval for authority to sign Change Order No. 5-6 from Pivetta Brothers Construction, nc. for LD Schedule No. 5. John Gow requested Council authority to delete the hydroseeding from three of the Vacuum Stations in LD The reason for deleting the hydroseeding is the lack of success for growth at this time. The hydroseeding will be done separately from Pivetta Brothers contract at a later date. DJG page 5 of 7

6 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Business Cont: There was Council discussion. A reminder to stay within the agreement guidelines that the City has with the homeowners living near the vacuum stations. Tape 1, # Councilmember Veitz moved to accept the change order as presented. Councilmember Creighton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Report: Properties Currently Without City Sewer Access Report: 1999 nterpretive Center Annual report Properties in the City of Ocean Shores that are currently without access to the sewer system. John Gow reported on Ocean Shores properties that do not have sewer service available to them. These include about fifteen properties near the Marina on Discovery Avenue, properties that front Damon Road inside the City, properties that front State Route 115 in the City, and various other lots. The situation needs to be studied, decisions made, then a recommendation made to the Council. Mr. Gow would like the Public Works Advisory Committee increased to seven members and have them assist with recommendations for getting the sewer system to the properties. There was Council comment. There was no Public comment. Tape 1, # Councilmember Veitz moved to have the Public Works Advisory Committee address the problem with the Public Works Director and two more members be added to the Committee. Councilmember Creighton seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. The Ocean Shores nterpretive Center 1999 Annual report, Norm Schut reported on the 1999 nterpretive Center activities. He introduced the nterpretive Center Board and gave a history of the Center. They now have a 501-C3 Certification which gives the organization a tax exempt status, they need to comply with all RS requirements for nonprofit organizations, and Grants, donations, and gifts are now tax deductible for the donor. Gene Woodwick gave the report on the nterpretive Centers activities. Some accomplishments in 1999 were; the building was repaired and improved, 7,323 people visited the Center, 10,841 types of services were provided, and total volunteer hours were 1,239 for a total value of $7,434. City Manager's Report: Mr. Wilson announced that there were 59 property adjustments in LD for a total adjustment amount of $141,691. The LD prepayments to date are $7,766, He thanked the twelve volunteers who donated 108 hours to help collect the LD prepayments at City Hall. Mr. Wilson stated that a list of the Councilmembers phone numbers, and a list of the Council Liaison assignments are on the table at the back of the room. Announcements: Mayor Jordan thanked the citizens who gave comments regarding the TV sound quality received at home. He announced that a Town Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 22, DJG page 6 of 7

7 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 14, at 6:00 at the Convention Center. On Friday, February 18, 2000 Regional Planning will have an open house from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Pearsal Building on Sumner and Duffy Streets. The Park Board has an opening, interested persons should send a resume to the City Manager at City Hall. Councilmember Veitz gave a report on the legislative conference that she attended on February 9 n and 10 th. Mayor Jordan requested persons interested in becoming one of the two new members of the Public Works Advisory Committee to send there information to the City Manager, Appointments: None Executive Session: Mayor Jordan recessed the Regular Council Meeting to go into the Executive Session to consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate purchase, and to discuss matters relating to potential litigation at 7:58 PM for 30 minutes. Mayor Jordan reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:32 PM. No Council action was taken. Adjourn: Mayor Jordan adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:35 PM. SGNED: ATTEST: ' V Q' d* <i Peter B. Jordan, May i>~-^0 Diane J. GilH^ttfCity Clerk DJG page 7 of 7

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9 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2000 Call to Order: Mayor Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, Council present: Mayor Jordan, Councilmembers Veitz, Creighton, Samuels, and Snyder. City Staff present: City Manager Mike Wilson, Public Works Director John Gow, Fire Chief Dave Cowardin, nterim Director of Administration Bob Noack, Librarian Judy Stull, and City Clerk Diane Gilnett. City Manager, Mike Wilson reported on a question, which was raised by a citizen last Council Meeting regarding whether the Mayor has the right to vote. Mr. Wilson stated that under the Council/City Manager form of government the Mayor is the Chair of the City Council and has every right and privilege of voting like the other members of the City Council. Consent Agenda: Tape 1, #126 - Mayor Jordan called for a vote on the consent agenda. The Consent Agenda was approved unanimously. The Consent Agenda included the following: Approval of minutes for the Special Council Meeting and Retreat Minutes on February 7, 2000 and the Regular City Council Meeting on February 14, Approval of Claim Warrants: #33779 through #33917 in the amount of $794, for February 28, Approval of Payroll Warrants: None. Public Communications: Old Council Business: Request: Decline State offer to Construct the New Pt. Brown Bridge Public Communication from written requests. None. Public Communication from the Citizen Sign-n Sheet. None. A Request for Council authority to decline the offer from the State of Washington to administer the design, construction, and construction management for the new Point Brown Avenue Bridge. John Gow gave the council a handout of the most recent bridge cost estimates, which explains the change from $300,000 to one million dollars. Mr. Gow suggested a study session with the Highway Department to discuss the construction and management of building the Pt. Brown Bridge. He requested that the study session be held within ten days. There was council discussion. Mr. Gow stated that there is a certification process for the City to become lead agency to manage grants involving Federal monies. He believed the City had that Certification but it does not. Therefore, the money reverts to the State Highway Department to manage. The City has the opportunity to go through the process to become a local agency as defined by the Federal Highway Administration. Mr. Gow informed the Council that Sargent Engineers' office burned down in 1996 and along with it the bridge design for the Pt. Brown Bridge. The City does have paper copies of the design. The City should have the bridge designed according to Ocean Shores standards not State standards. There was no public comment. DJG page 1 of 5

10 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2000 Old Council Business Continued: Tape 1, #557 - Councilmember Snyder moved to set up a study session as soon as possible. Councilmember Creighton seconded the motion. The motion was amended and seconded to hold the study session one week from tonight. Business: Resolution No.423: Non Acceptance of State And Federal Governments Unfunded Mandates Resolution No.424: Opposing mplementation of the State's Shoreline Master Program Guidelines The Motion passed unanimously. The study session will be held Monday, March 6, 2000 at 6:00 PM at the Convention Center. A Resolution of the City Council Declaring the City of Ocean Shores Determination and resolve to resist all future unlawful attempts by the State and Federal Governments to mpose Unfunded Mandates upon the City, its Ratepayers and Taxpayers. Mr. Wilson read the Resolution to the Council and audience. There was Council discussion. There was no public comment. Tape 1, #689 - Councilmember Veitz moved to adopt the Resolution as read by the City Manager. Councilmember Samuels seconded the motion. The Resolution passed unanimously. A Resolution of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington Relating to the Washington State Department of Ecology's Proposed "Working Draft" Amendments to the State's Shoreline Master Program Guidelines as Defined under Chapter WAC as Promulgated by the Shoreline Management Act, Chapter RCW. Mr. Wilson read the Resolution to the Council and audience. There was Council discussion. There was no public comment. Tape 1 #825 - Councilmember Veitz moved to accept the resolution as read by the City Manager. Councilmember Samuels seconded the motion. The Resolution passed unanimously. Request: Select Consultant for Designing a 3- Million Gallon Reservoir A Request for Council authorization to advertise for a Consultant for the design of a 3-Million Gallon Reservoir. Matt Tobert requested authorization to advertise for a consultant to construct the reservoir for water storage and serve as a clear well for the water plants. Mr. Gow gave a history of the reservoir built in The proposed new reservoir will double the City's water storage capacity. Mr. Tobert reported on the inspection of the 1 -million gallon reservoir built in 1991 at Taurus and Mullen. n February the tank was pumped to complete an internal and external thorough inspection. Outside there was a little rust around exposed areas. The outside of the tank is scheduled to be painted. The inside inspection revealed minimal corrosion at the tank top. The inside coating and the floor was like new. The inside coating of the tank should last another eight to ten years. The outside should be painted every five years. There was Council comments. There was no public comment. Mr. Gow requested council authority to advertise for a consultant to design a new 3-million gallon steel tank. Tape 1, # Councilmember Creighton moved to give authorization for a consultant for a 3-million gallon steel reservoir. Councilmember Samuels seconded the motion. The Motion passed unanimously. DJG page 2 of 5

11 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2000 Business Continued: Request: Terminate Contract with CH2M Hill for Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Request: Monitor and Maintain the Wave Bumpers A Request for Council Approval to terminate the Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Consultant Contract with CH2M Hill. Mr. Gow stated that CH2M Hill has a contract with the City to do work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The largest item was the revetment work around the Plant to protect it from ocean waves, and to cover the outfall pipe that carries the wastewater out-fluent into the bay with an armor to protect it from storms. The contract also included evaluating the outfall structure for possible modification for protection. n 1996 the City hired URS to do an engineering report, which included the design for construction of the current treatment facility costing many thousand dollars. The URS report included an evaluation of the existing outfall structure. There is a video of the outfall structure evaluation. At that time the Department of Ecology put one condition on the permit, which was that all future discharges from the Wastewater Treatment Facility would be at high outgoing tide. The new National Pollution Discharges Elimination System Permit was issued for the existing Wastewater Treatment Facility indicating that no change was necessary in the outfall structure until the year Therefore, item number 6 in the CH2M Hill report recommending that the City spend $600,000 to rebuild the outfall structure is not necessary. Neither of the two reports by CH2M Hill referenced the URS report. Also, CH2M Hill's recommendations conflict with Ecology's terms and conditions for the existing NPDES permit. Mr. Gow requested Council to stop further work by CH2M Hill. There was Council discussion. There was no public comment. Tape 1, # Councilmember Creighton moved to approve the request to terminate the Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Conctract with CH2M Hill. Councilmember Samuels seconded the motion. The Motion passed unanimously. A Request for Council Approval for the City to take over the monitoring and maintenance of the Wave Bumper from Sunterra. John Gow explained some of the history regarding the construction of the Wave Bumpers. The City was required to deposit $250,000 in the bank as a performance bond to guarantee that the City would perform their contract obligations. Mr. Gow stated that Sunterra has washed their hands of this project, fired Pacific nternational Engineering from maintaining and monitoring the wave bumpers, and would now like the City to assume that responsibility. f the wave bumpers are not monitored there are people threatening to take legal action. Mr. Wilson commented that because Sunterra and PE have ceased their involvement in the monitoring it is the City's duty to the upland landowners to see to it that the wave bumpers are monitored and maintained. There is not much cost, but there is a potential liability. There was Council discussion regarding the contract with Sunterra. The City is responsible for monitoring, and Sunterra is responsible for maintaining the wave bumpers. Mr. Gow requested Council direction in responding to the wave bumper issue. The Council requested that the City Attorney review the contract before making a decision. There was public comment: Bill Heinlein agreed with the Council's direction. DG page 3 of 5

12 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2000 Business Continued: Tony Gilnett agreed that the City should not take on the responsibility. Tape 1, # Councilmember Creighton moved to direct the staff to contact the City Attorney to explore all contracts 'written on this subject. Councilmember Snyder seconded the motion. Request: Emergency Care to Write-off Uncollectible Accounts Report: Donation of Equipment from the Firefighters Association Report: Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule from Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau Report: 1999 Annual Fire and Emergency Care Department City Manager's Report: The Motion passed unanimously A Request for Council Authorization for the Emergency Care Department to Write-off Uncollectible accounts in the Amount of $66, Fire Chief Cowardin requested a write-off of $66, for uncollectible ambulance service accounts. He stated that the Fire Departments collection rate is at 75%, which is higher than average for Fire Departments. There was Council discussion. There was Public comment. Tape 1, # Councilmember Veitz moved to authorize the Emergency Care Department to write-off the uncollectible accounts in the amount of $66, Councilmember Creighton seconded the motion. The Motion passed unanimously. A Report on the Donation of Equipment from the Ocean Shores Firefighters Association to the Ocean Shores Fire Department. Mike Thuirer, President of the Firefighters Association donated the following to Ocean Shores Fire Department: Panasonic television for training, training computer (1/2 cost), Essentials training program (1/2 cost), and a stair chair. Mr. Thuirer informed the Council how the Firefighters Association raises the funds for the donations. A Report from the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule for the City of Ocean Shores. Nolan Giles explained the building code effectiveness grading schedule. The City received a rating of three in residential, commercial, and industrial property. One being the highest rating and never given, two is seldom given, which makes three a good rating. The Annual Fire and Emergency Care Department 1999 Report. Fire Chief Cowardin presented the 1999 Annual Report. The Department responded to 1,262 alarms, which gave a daily response average of 3.46 alarms. The emergency medical field is 85% of the Department's activity. Mr. Wilson announced that the study session would include; Pt. Brown Bridge, Golder Report for water exploration, Transit Station issue, Convention Center building status, and the Bass Canal project. The meeting will be held on March 6th at the Convention Center, at 6:00 PM. Mr. Wilson reported that a letter was received from two Ocean Shores citizens for appreciation of the professionalism and friendly attitude of three Public Works employees, Karen Thevik, Tami Merriman, and Jim Coon. Mr. Wilson requested Bob Noack join him to discuss the LD Bond sales that will occur soon. Citizens of Ocean Shores have the opportunity to purchase these Municipal Bonds. Mr. Noack explained that the Bond Ordinance will be finalized on March 13, 2000, authorizing the sale of the Bonds and establishing the interest rate. The Bonds will be dated April 1, DJG page 4 of 5

13 REGULAR CTY COUNCL MEETNG MNUTES FEBRUARY 28,2000 Announcements: Councilmember Veitz thanked the residents that attended the Town Meeting on February 22, Appointments: Mayor Jordan appointed Margaret Boprey to the Park Board Committee. The Mayor requested volunteers interested in serving on the Public Works Advisory Committee to send information to City Hall. Executive Session: Mayor Jordan recessed the Regular Council Meeting at 7:40 PM to go into the Executive Session for not more than thirty minutes to consider the acquisition of real estate purchase, and to discuss matters relating to potential litigation. No action will be taken. Mayor Jordan reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:10 PM. No Council action was taken. Adjourn: Mayor Jordan adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:20 PM. SGNED: Peter B. Jordan. Mavbr ATTEST: Diane J. Gilbert; City Clerk DJG page 5 of 5

14 CTY COUNCL STUDY SESSON MNUTES MARCH 8, 2000 Call to Order: Mayor Jordan called the City Council Study Session to order at 6:00 PM, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jordan, Councilmembers, Veitz, Creighton, Samuels, and Snyder. City Staff present: City Manager Mike Wilson, Public Works Director/City Engineer John Gow, Police Chief Rich McEachin, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Miles Beach, Water Crew Chief Matt Tobert, Senior Permit Technician Karen Thevik, Cad Tech Max Selin, Librarian Judy Stull, and City Clerk Diane Gilnett. Contract Staff present: City Attorney Art Blauvelt. Discussions: Transit Station: Mayor Jordan opened the meeting stating that the agenda items will not be discussed in the order on the agenda. Transit Station Discussion. Police Chief McEachin introduced Dave Rostedt, Transit Manager for State Department of Transportation. Mr. Rostedt explained that the $150,000 money is an STP grant from the Highway Department. The Transit Authority provides a 20% match for a total of $187,500. There are six or seven years left to spend the funds. Mr. Rostedt believes that it will cost approximately $300,000 to build a transit station with restrooms in Ocean Shores. Mr. Rostedt thought more grants should be found, which the County would have to administer, as Ocean Shores is not certified. Decisions that need to be made are: Location of the transit station and whether there should be a restroom at the transit station. The Council's opinion was no restrooms at this time, but it should have the ability to add them later. A new design will be needed. The City of Ocean Shores will be responsible for the maintenance of the transit station. The next step is for the City to send the Transit Authority a letter of direction with the transit station location and how much money the City would like to spend on the project. Mr. Wilson requested Rich McEachin to send the Transit Authority a letter of direction. There was discussion regarding whether there should be a public hearing to obtain citizen input regarding the transit station location as the public was originally involved in the decision. The Council requested Mr. Rostdet to provide the last three site designs for the City's review. Ft. Brown Bridge: New Point Brown Bridge Discussion. John Gow reported that according to the State there would be no cost to the City for the New Pt. Brown Bridge. There is a T5A grant that covers Ocean Shores' match of $250,000, but legislature has put a moratorium on all T5A monies. f the moratorium is dropped the City will not need to use the $307,999 budgeted for this project. Mr. Gow requested the Mayor sign the agreement. The Council requested that this item be included on the March 13, 2000 agenda. DJG Page 1 of 3