The following item was posted in the News section of the City of Oak Harbor website on Oct. 2, 2023.
Recap of the September 27, 2023 City Council Workshop
MAYOR
Mayor Pro Tempore Hizon presided over the meeting at the request of Mayor Severns. She noted Councilmember Woessner and Councilmember Marshall were excused.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Marina Dredging Options Update
Project Manager Brett Arvidson, with consultant Bill Gerken of Moffatt & Nichol and consultant Paul Sorenson of BST & Associates, presented project updates, workflow, and background about Marina dredging options with a follow-up discussion between Council, staff, and consultants.
Marina Rates Presentation
Harbormaster Chris Sublet and consultant Paul Sorenson of BST & Associates presented the update on the Marina rate increase. Followed up by staff and Council discussions.
Council Break
City Council took a break at 3:53 pm and returned at 4:03 pm.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Accessory Dwelling Units/Residential Zoning Update
Senior Planner Ray Lindenburg presented an update. He explained that staff is pausing some of the work on this item due to changes from the state going forward. He reviewed background, overview, discussions, state requirements and mandates, ordinance language revisions to address these changes, and next steps for presenting to the Planning Commission and City Council. Followed by Council discussion.
FINANCE
Washington State Auditor’s Office – Financial Intelligence Tool Demonstration
Finance Director David Goldman provided a visual tour of the Financial Intelligence Tool (FIT) online. The FIT showed all of the City’s financial indicators are good. Director Goldman demonstrated how the FIT also provides an explanation of what the item is and benchmarks provided. The City does not have any cautionary or negative marks relating to financial health. Director Goldman also shared Aberdeen and Anacortes as comparisons. FIT includes statewide metrics for all municipalities. Council discussion followed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Station 82 Update and Projections
Chief Ray Merrill presented an update on new Fire Station 82 (1250 SW Swantown Ave.), including the property layout, project update, and architectural plans. The next steps will include Fire Department training, followed by demolition of the current structures on the property, site grading, final designs, submitting plans for permits. Goal is to award bid in December 2023 and start construction in March 2024. Followed by Council comments.
ADMINISTRATION
City Administrator’s Monthly Report
City Administrator Blaine Oborn highlighted topics from the City Administrator report, including the recent candidate tour of City facilities and City staff tour of the Anacortes Water Treatment Plant. Additionally, City Leadership just completed their quarterly retreat at the Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. City Administrator Oborn asked Council to save the date for the upcoming Joint Council/Planning Commission meeting in October and retirement party for Captain Bailey.
Creation of Optional Deputy City Administrator Position
City Administrator Blaine Oborn presented the background and next steps for the creation of the optional position and promotion of Finance Director David Goldman to this position. The Finance Director will oversee Finance and Development Services in this new Deputy City Administrator position. Followed by discussion from Council.
CITY COUNCIL
No comments
MEETING ADJOURNED at 5:26 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
The official meeting minutes will be available after approval by City Council in the Agenda Center online at https://oakharbor.gov/AgendaCenter
On the Ballot in November 2023
| CITY OF OAK HARBOR |
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| City Councilmember, Position 1 Tara Hizon, the incumbent |
| City Councilmember, Position 2 Andy Plumlee Chris Wiegenstein Incumbent Beth Munns did not file for re-election. |
| City Councilmember, Position 3 Eric Marshall, the incumbent |
| City Councilmember, Position 4 John Chaszar Barbara Armes Chris Wiegenstein, the incumbent, was appointed to this position after Filing Week closed. He had chosen to file for Position 2. |
| Mayor Ronnie Wright Shane Hoffmire Incumbent Bob Severns did not file for re-election. |
