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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-05-1998 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 5, 1998 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Mayor Booth and the following members of the Auburn City Council were present: Pete Lewis, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino, and Rich Wagner. Staff members present included: Police Chief Dave Purdy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works Director Frank Currie, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, Associate Planner Bill Mandeville, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) King County Councilman Chris Vance to address the City Council. King County Councilman Chris Vance, representing King County Council District No. 13, gave a brief report on various regional issues. He reported the Metro/King County merger, which occurred four years ago, has been successful in providing better and more cost-effective service to the public. Councilman Page City of Auburn Council Meeting1 Minutes January 8, 1998 Vance reported that he is now Vice Chair of the King County Council, Chair of the County Council Legislative Steering Committee, and Chair of the County Council Employment Committee. Councilman Vance spoke briefly regarding freight mobility, transferred development rights, and regional governance. The Fast Corridor Project determined the grade crossings, which will be improved, and funding was secured for the pre-design work for the separated grade crossings, including two in Auburn. The state legislature must now develop the means to fund the projects. Transferred development rights will allow property owners in the rural area who own large tracts of land to transfer their development rights to the urban side of the urban growth boundary in an effort to protect land on the rural side. Councilman Vance explained that the problem with the idea of transferred development rights is that the receiving areas, which includes the Lea Hill area, would then see increased density in their neighborhoods over and above the densities promised during the community planning process. Mr. Vance expressed concern with the lack of public participation in the transferred development rights program, and indicated he will vote against the transferred development rights program unless public participation is allowed prior to implementation. Councilman Vance spoke regarding regional governance. He agreed there are services, which are clearly regional services and logically provided by the County. However, there is disagreement between the County and the cities over who should provide some services. The Regional Finance and Governance Oversight Committee's purpose is to resolve the areas of disagreement. Mr. Vance indicated he believes the efforts of the Regional Finance and Governance Oversight Committee is on the verge of collapse. Two major concerns are the future of the Woodland Park Zoo, which the city of Seattle wants transferred to a regional facility, and the fate of Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes Januarv 5, 1998 human services. Mr. Vance explained that Suburban Cities Association representatives at meetings last year requested that the County serve as the regional provider for human services. The cities would then transfer a portion of their budgets each year to help fund the regional human services program. Mr. Vance reported that the Suburban Cities Association proposal later met with opposition from various city councils. Mr. Vance encouraged the Suburban Cities Association and the cities to better coordinate their positions at regional bodies. Councilman Vance spoke briefly on the effect of Referendum 47. He reported the King County Council voted to go above the Referendum 47 limit for property taxes for the 1998 budget in order to fund the County's portion of the Medic 1 levy. He reported Referendum 47 has a greater impact on the County than cities since the County derives a greater percentage of its revenue from property taxes. Councilmember Wagner thanked Councilmember Vance for his assistance with the Fast Corridor Project, and requested he continue his efforts to assure funding for the second tier of the projects, which includes the "M" Street crossing in Auburn. Councilmember Vance reported he has made efforts to move the "M" Street crossing project to the first tier of the project. Since funding for the projects does not exist at this time, he encouraged the Council to join him in lobbying the state legislature for some type of funding package for the Fast Corridor Project. In response to a question from Councilmember Singer, Councilman Vance explained that transferred development rights is a proposal which the County Council will vote on sometime in the spring. Planning and Community Development Director Krauss reported that staff sent letters to King County staff on the issue of transferred development rights, with a copy to Councilmember Von Reichbauer. Councilmember Vance reported that County Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes January 5, 1998 Councilmember Jane Hauge is now the Chair of the Growth Management Committee and correspondence regarding transferred development rights should also be directed to her. Councilmember Poe expressed opposition to the transferred development rights program. County Councilmember Vance explained that the countywide planning policies and comprehensive plan identify vast tracts of the rural area to be preserved as farm and forest districts. The County has been unable to develop any other incentive for the property owners other than the transfer of development rights in order to preserve the farm and forest lands. b) Proclamations (1) Miss Auburn Scholarship Program Mayor Booth to present a proclamation declaring January 24, 1998 as a day to recognize the contribution of parents, participants and volunteers for the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program. Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation declaring January 24, 1998 as a day to recognize the contribution of parents, participants and volunteers for the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program to Julie Poe and Candee Smith. The following contestants for the 1998 Miss Auburn Scholarship Pageant were in attendance and were greeted by Mayor Booth and members of the Council: Danica Kosky, Callie Gilbert, Julie Schmidt, Anna Johansson, Ericka Horn, Tonya Honeysett, Jenny Mihaila, Jessica Wells, Jamie Shape, Lisa Vailencour, Krista Bulleri, Kristina Chmielinski, Tiffany Hatcher, Teresa Smith, Jamie West, Leah Cruz, and Roxanne Violett. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes January 5, 1998 Mayor Booth also recognized Program volunteers Larry Smith and Michelle Cummings also in attendance this evening. 2. Appointments a) Board and Commission Appointments City Council to confirm the following appointments: (1) Airport Advisory Board The reappointment of Henry E. Buchanan for a five-year term to expire on December 31, 2002. (2) Arts Commission The reappointment of Dr. Herman Ansingh for a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2000. The reappointment of Ron Carson for a three- year term to expire on December 31, 2000. The reappointment of Don Gardner for a three- year term to expire on December 31, 2000. The reappointment of Bonnie Egbert for a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2000. (3) Cemetery Board The reappointment of Thomas Hikida for a five year term to expire December 31, 2002. (4) Civil Service Commission The reappointment of Dr. Larry Debruler for a six-year term to expire December 31, 2003. (5) LEOFF Board The appointment of Councilmember Pete Lewis for a two-year term to expire December 31, 1999. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetin,q Minutes January 5, 1998 (6) Library Board The reappoinment of Joan Mason for a five- year term to expire December 31, 2002. (7) Park Board The reappointment of Cal Scarff for a three- year term to expire December 31, 2000. The reappoinment of Vickie Gilthvedt for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2000. The appointment of Pete Whittall for a three- year term to expire December 31, 2000. (8) Planning Commission The reappointment of Dave Peace for a six- year term to expire December 31, 2003. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Wagner to confirm the appointments to boards and commissions submitted by Mayor Booth. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications There were no agenda modifications this evening. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Consolidated Plan A3.4.1.7 City Council to conduct a public hearing on revisions to the 1998 Plan for the City of Auburn Consolidated Plan. The public hearing will allow comments from those who might have comments or suggestions regarding the proposed revisions to the Plan. Associate Planner Bill Mandeville presented the staff report on the revisions to the 1998 Plan for the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a strategy for housing and Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin.el Minutes January 5, 1998 community development in Auburn. It is a prerequisite to receiving federal block grant funding. It is also used during consideration of the block grant budget and the block grant appropriations, which will be presented at the next Council meeting. The Consolidated Plan contains statistical information, vision statements, policies and strategies which guide future development and consists of five parts: the citizen participation plan, a community profile which analyzes demographic trends, a needs assessment that outlines housing and community development needs, and a five-year strategy that describes the long-term plans. The Consolidated Plan is a five-year plan, and the one part of the Plan, which is updated each year, is the Annual Plan. Mr. Mandeville identified the changes in the Plan compared to previous years. Strategy 3-6 was added which states, "The City will provide assistance to nonprofit agencies providing emergency food rations to Auburn residents with very low incomes." Strategy 5-3 was revised to include social services and make it consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Another strategy was added to monitor the number of affordable housing units available to low income households through the City's PUD ordinance. References to the King County growth management policy requiring 37% of the City's new housing as affordable units was deleted from the Plan because it was inconsistent with other City policies regarding "fair share distributions." Mr. Mandeville reported that funding from the federal government for the Plan has been reduced from the amount indicated in the Plan. The City will receive $389,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds in 1998 compared to the projected $400,000. The difference in the projected grant revenue compared to the actual amount was taken from the public service programs, administration costs, and the home repair program. Mayor Booth opened the public hearing. No one in the audience requested to speak regarding the Consolidated Plan. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes January 5, 1998 Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Lewis to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Councilmember Borden inquired regarding Objective 2, which requires 1,884 units of affordable housing, and how it correlates to the deletion of the requirement that 37% of the City's projected housing growth be affordable to low and moderate income households. She questioned whether having a specific number of units of affordable housing included in the Plan contradicted the proposal to delete the requirement that 37% of the City's projected housing growth be affordable. Associate Planner Mandeville explained that the specific number of units of affordable housing was developed and included in the Plan after the Department of Housing and Community Development requested a more specific and measurable objective. Councilmember Cerino questioned how the percentage of affordable housing units had been calculated. Mr. Mandeville explained 1,884 affordable housing units was based on 17% affordable for households between 50% to 80% of the King County median income and 20% affordable to households under 50% of median income. Mr. Mandeville noted that the City's Comprehensive Plan housing projections are twenty-year projections, while the Consolidated Plan includes a five-year projection. He estimated the twenty-year projection is for approximately 6,000 to 8,000 units of affordable to low-income households. The Consolidated Plan includes approximately one-fourth of that projection. In 1997 the King County median income was $52,400. Low income represents anything below 80% of median income or $40,000. Councilmember Poe questioned whether the objective 1,884 affordable housing units could be achieved by the year 2000. Councilmember Borden requested that staff present a status report on the Consolidated Plan objectives to the Planning and Community Development Committee. Associate Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetinc~ Minutes Januarv 5, 1998 Planner Mandeville reported that a performance report is prepared each year and agreed to provide the Council with copies. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Singer to refer the Consolidated Plan to the Planning and Community Development Committee for discussion at their next meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Audience Participation Cyril Van Selus, 20 Riverview Dr. SE, Auburn, WA Mr. Van Selus expressed regret that this evening's agenda did not include a report from a member of the Council, representing the crimson and gray of the Palouse and the 1997 Pac-10 Champions, on the 1998 Rose Bowl between the Washington State Cougars and the Michigan Wolverines. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.e a. Municipal Services Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met today at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed the proposed sale of the Goedecke South property and recommends Council approval of the call for bids. The Committee recommends removal of Item IV.C.3 of the Council agenda related to the bids for new metal roofs for airport hangars 5 through 7 for further discussion in Committee. The Committee discussed and recommends the bid award for the telesqurt/pumper to Pierce Manufacturing. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. B. Plannine & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee did not meet on December 22, 1997. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetin,Q Minutes January 5, t998 C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on December 22, 1997. The Committee discussed several items which appear on the Council agenda this evening including a right- of-way use permit for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and a right-of- way use agreement with the owners of the Sun Break Caf~. The Committee discussed projects in process such as the 3rd Street overcrossing of the Burlington Northern track and potential improvements to Ellingson Street. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 1998 at 4:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 5064 and claims and payroll vouchers. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee will be held Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at6:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the December 15, 1997 regular City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the December 15, 1997 meeting recessed to meet on December29, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 128831 through 129243 in the amount of $1,582,104.55 for Period 12 and dated January 5, 1998. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 243376 to 243863 in the amount of $1,306,768.27 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $917,760.86 for a grand total of $2,224,529.13 for Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes January 5, 1998 the pay period covering December 11, 1997 to December 31, 1997 are approved for payment this 5th day of January, 1998. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project Number PR 553, PR 577, PR 545, and PR 592 O4.10.2 City Council to accept the project and approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Transtech Electric for Public Works Contract Number 97-05, Project Number PR 553, PR 577, PR 545 and PR 592, Combined Traffic Signal Installation and Intersection Improvements, in the amount of $3,450.59. 2.Public Works Project Number PR 602 O4.8.1 PR 602 City Council to accept the project and approve Final Pay Estimate No. 3 to 4 Seasons General Contractors for Public Works Contract Number 97-06, Project Number PR 602, South Central Storm Improvement Phase 2, in the amount of $4,741.58. 3. Project Number PR 9701AR 04.4.9.2 PR 9701AR City Council to award Contract No. 97-01AR, the rebid of New Metal Roofs for Auburn Airport Hangars 5-7, to Lincoln Construction, Inc., on their low bid of $147,600.00 plus Washington State sales Tax. D. Fire Department Telesqurt/Pumper 02.9 City Council to award the bid for one (1) 65 foot Telesqurt/Pumper on custom chassis to Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. in the amount of $429,497.00 plus Washington State sales tax. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Lewis to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.D. Motion by Councilmember Poe, second by Councilmember Singer to amend the motion to remove Item IV.C.3 from the agenda. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meetin¢l Minutes January 5, 1998 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. MOTION, AS AMENDED, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items for review under this section. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Application No. MIN0001-97 O3.10.3 MIN0001-97 City Council to consider the request of Intracorp for a surface mining permit to excavate 88,000 cubic yards of material for construction of Vistara Phase II located westerly of the West Valley Highway and northwesterly of 11th Street NW. See Item VI.B of these minutes for action on Application No. MINO001-97. B. Application No. PLT0002-97 03.5 PLT0002-97 City Council to consider the request of Intracorp for preliminary plat approval for 38 single family lots on property located westerly of West Valley Highway and northwesterly of 11th Street NW. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the proposed plat is part of a larger preliminary plat approved a few years ago known as "Sunning Hills". However, the plat expired before the second phase could be finalized. The request this evening is for a renewed preliminary plat for Phase 2 consisting of 38 single-family lots. Also requested is a surface mining permit for the excavation of approximately 88,000 cubic yards of material. In reviewing Phase 2, it was determined that an overall grading plan would be more appropriate than grading on a lot-by-lot basis. It was also determined that most of the trees would be lost in order to construct the utilities, streets, and homes. The plat is essentially the same as previously approved. The only changes are the reduction in the number of lots and the replacement of a public cul- de-sac with a private street. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to hold a closed record hearing at the next regular Council Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meetin.el Minutes January 5, 1998 meeting on January 20, 1998 on Applications No. MIN0001-97 and No. PLT0002-97. Councilmember Wagner requested that legal staff investigate whether there are additional safeguards, such as additional bonds, the City can require against possible litigation that may result if the regraded properties become unstable. Councilmember Wagner also expressed concern with the proposal for a private street versus the originally proposed cul-de-sac and an increase in the grade from 10-12% to 15%. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5032 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Right-of-way Use Agreement pursuant to ACC 12.60.020 entitled "Fee" for the purpose of allowing two (2) access driveways to be constructed in the City of Auburn's right-of- way for ingress/egress to the Muckleshoot Mall Retail Center under construction and owned by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, as described in Exhibit "A". Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5032. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5033 O3.10.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Right-of-way Agreement with Bruce D. Alverson and Jill B. Alverson, hereinafter referred to as the "Permittee" for conditioned use of the alley right-of-way as described in Exhibit "A". Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes January 5, 1998 Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance No, 5033. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7~0. 3. Ordinance No. 5034 A3.5.5.20, 04.0, O3.10.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to telecommunications and other commercial utilities; adding a new Title 20, entitled "Telecommunications and other commercial utilities" to the Auburn City Code establishing requirements for telecommunications carriers, operatom, providers and other commercial utilities; providing definitions; general provisions; describing the procedures for use of the public ways and city and public property; describing procedures for public way agreements; franchises; and facilities leases; and describing violations and establishing penalties. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5034. In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner Wagner, City Engineer Dowdy explained that the City Council would review franchise applications. Councilmember Wagner questioned how the capacity of right-of-way would be determined. City Engineer Dowdy explained capacity will depend upon the corridor and each applicant for a franchise or right-of-way agreement will be responsible for identifying underground utilities that may be in conflict. The City will then be able to review the plans and determine the capacity. He anticipates that the new utility trenches will be behind the curb in most cases, while the area between the curbs will be reserved 'for City utilities. All installations will be according to city standards. Councilmember Wagner questioned the provision contained in Section 20.06.180A, which requires the franchisee to disclose the franchise fee as a separate line item on Page 14 City of Auburn Council Meetin,q Minutes January 5, 1998 customers' bills. Finance Director Supler explained state law requires that the fee or tax must be clearly identified as a separate line item on a bill. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5042 A3.5.5.12, 04.0, O3.10.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, revising Title 12 entitled "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Works" by adding a new Chapter 12.02 entitled "General Provisions", relating to the acquisition, management, and vacation of public ways and public rights of way; by repealing Chapter 12.04 entitled "Public Works Construction" and adopting a new Chapter 12.04 entitled "Public Works Construction" to clarify design authorities of the City Engineer; by repealing Chapter 12.24 entitled "Excavation Permits", and adopting a new Chapter 12.24 entitled "Construction Permits", describing the procedures for application and approval of all construction permits within public ways and rights of way; and by amending Chapter 12.60 entitled "Right of Way Permits", to incorporate new standards for evaluation and determination. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5042. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Ordinance No. 5043 A3.5.5.13, 04.0, O3.10.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapters 13.32 entitled "Underground Utilities" and 13.36 entitled CATV Systems to achieve consistency between Chapter 13.32 entitled "Underground Regulations", Chapter 13.36 entitled "CATV Systems", Title 12, entitled "Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Works", and Title 20 entitled "Telecommunications and Other Commercial Utilities" for regulation and permitting of all activities occurring within public ways and right of ways. Page 15 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes January 5, 1998 Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5043. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Ordinance No. 5044 A3.5.5.5, 04.0, O7.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to telecommunications and commercial utilities; describing the procedures for application and approval of commercial utility and telecommunication business registrations, adding a new Chapter 5.84 entitled "Registration of Telecommunication Carriers, Operators, Providers and Other Commercial Utilities" to the Auburn City Code providing for procedures for application and approval of commercial utility and telecommunication business registration, establishing a business registration fee, and general penalties. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5044. Councilmember Wagner complimented City Engineer Dowdy for his efforts in developing the ordinances related to telecommunications. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 7. Ordinance No. 5060 O3.4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 18.62 entitled "Surface Mining". Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5060. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 16 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes January 5, 1998 8. Ordinance No. 5064 F4.7 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the transfer of funds for the purpose of making a loan from the General Fund to the Airport Fund for up to a six month period of time. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Lewis to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5064. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 2879 O3.1 ANX0005-97 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to its intention to annex certain property, located at the east end of East Main Street. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Lewis to adopt Resolution No. 2879. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 2901 A3.16.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City of Auburn to enter into a professional service contract with Inca Engineers, Inc., for engineering/surveying services for 1998. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2901. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page17 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes January 5, 1998 3. Resolution No. 2902 A1.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Green/Duwamish Watershed ERS Feasibility Phase Cost Sharing Interlocal Agreement. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Cerino to adopt Resolution No. 2902. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Booth recessed the meeting at 8:42 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes in order to discuss litigation. Mayor Booth indicated no action is anticipated as a result of the executive session. Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council this evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Approved on the ,~?~ ~ day of (~~ ,1998. Charles A. Booth, Mayor '~Danielle Daskam, City Clerk 98M01-05 Page 18