11-09-2020 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 42 staff as appropriate to to account for inflationary increases; they are generally consistent with 43 neighboring cities. The ordinance is presented for first reading. 44 45 Mayor Rafferty asked that the council review the proposed changes and fees and direct questions to 46 Finance Director Lynch previous to the second reading. 47 48 Mayor Rafferty asked about the fee for driveway replacement. The difference between a new 49 driveway and replacement was explained by Ms. Lynch. These are not new fees but they have been 50 adjusted. 51 52 When Mayor Rafferty asked how changes/fees are advertised, Community Development Director 53 Grochala explained how the fee schedule is accessible.. 54 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the 1" reading of Ordinance No. 07-20, as presented. 55 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried; Yeas, 4; Nays none. (Absent — 56 Ruhland) 57 3A) Consider Appointment of the Human Resources Manager —City Administrator Cotton 58 explained that staff is recommending that the council consider the appointment of Meg Sawyer to 59 the vacant Human Resources Manager position. Ms. Cotton explained Ms. Sawyer's qualifications 60 and background. 61 62 Mayor Rafferty remarked that this has been an extensive search and Ms. Sawyer is well qualified for 63 the position. 64 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Meg Sawyer as recommended. 65 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 4; Nays none (Absent — 66 Ruhland). 67 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 68 4A) Consider ls' Reading of Ordinance No. 08-20, Enacting Ordinance Regulating 69 Targeted Picketing in Residential Neighborhood —Public Safety Director Swenson explained 70 that if this ordinance is approved, a section would be added to the city code that would ensure and 71 protect the rights of residents and of those practicing free speech. This has been reviewed by the 72 City Attorney to ensure it is consistent with case law and the U.S. Constitution. 73 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the 1" reading of Ordinance No. 08-20, as presented. 74 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 4; Nays none (Absent — 75 Ruhland). 76 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 77 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 78 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT 79 6A) Consider Resolution No. 20-128 Adopting the 2040 Comprehensive Plan —Community 80 Development Director Grochala reviewed past consideration and development of the City's 2040 81 Comprehensive Plan.