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City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
February 17, 2015
City Council Members Present: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora
Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
City Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Jim Kelly, Bruce Stedman, Chris Young, Sheri
Amundson, Jonathon Ventura, Mike Phillips, Terry Quintrall, Mark Pennington, Rory Bolter, Jason
Rhodes, Erik Moon, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Christopher St. John, Stacey Ventura and family, and Mike Hopson
Mayor Pro Tern Chris Raezer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance
followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Dick Butner seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman spoke to the recent appointment of Jonathon Ventura as Deputy
Police Chief. Chief Stedman introduced Deputy Chief Ventura's family who performed the Badge
Pinning.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the following Consent Agenda
items:
1. Minutes of the February 2nd and 91h, 2015 Council Meetings
2. Minutes of Council Retreats dated October 3, 2014, October 4, 2014, April 26, 2014, and January
30, 2015
3. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #83795 through #83901 dated February 3,
2015 through February 17, 2015 for $386,009.78.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
Professional Services Agreement - Shockey Planning Group
Community and Economic Development Director Chris Young spoke to the proposed Professional
Services Agreement with Shockey Planning Group. Discussion followed.
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Marilyn Oertle moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the contract with the
Shockey Planning Group for 2015 and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote.
Professional Services Agreement - Doug Schmidt
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman spoke to the proposed Professional Services Agreement with Doug
Schmidt for part time MSA duties.
Jesica Stickles moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the Professional Services
Agreement with Douglas Schmidt for limited MSA duties for a period of six months and authorize the
Mayor to sign it. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
PARC applicant Christopher St. John
HR & Communications Director Kristin Banfield spoke to the proposal to appoint Christopher St. John to
the Parks Arts Recreation Commission.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the PARC commission
recommendation and consent to the Mayor's appointment of Mr. St. John to the PARC commission. The
motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
2015 Hotel/Motel Tax Distribution
Staff Accounting Sheri Amundson spoke to the proposed distribution of the 2015 Hotel/Motel Taxes. Brief
discussion followed.
Jesica Stickles moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the funding of $132,785 for
2015 Hotel/Motel Tax Distribution as outlined in the distribution spreadsheet. The motion was approved
by a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles and Randy Tendering gave
brief reports.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an Executive Session for approximately 25 minutes to
discuss pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)].
7:40:19 Council in recess.
8:07:40 Council reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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