Online (Microsoft Teams) City Council Meeting

CITY OF LYNDEN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING May 3, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Korthuis called to order the May 3, 2021 regular session of the Lynden City Council at 7:00 p.m., held through an online web-based meeting platform (Microsoft Teams). ROLL CALL - None Members present: Mayor Scott Korthuis and Councilors, Gary Bode, Ron De Valois, Jerry Kuiken, Brent Lenssen, Nick Laninga, Kyle Strengholt and MarkWohlrab. Members absent: None, Councilor Strengholt joined the meeting after the approval of minutes. Staff present: Finance Director Anthony Burrows, Fire Chief Mark Billmire, Parks Director Vern Meenderinck, Planning Director Heidi Gudde, Public Works Director Steve Banham, City Clerk Pam Brown, and City Administrator Mike Martin. OATH OF OFFICE- None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Kuiken moved and Councilor De Valois seconded to approve the April 19, 2021 regular council minutes as presented. Motion approved on a 6-0 vote. Councilor Strengholt joined the meeting after the approval of minutes. ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE Scheduled- None Unscheduled - None 300 4th Street, Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenwa.org Page 1 of 3 CITY OF LYNDEN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 2. CONSENT AGENDA Payroll information is unavailable at this time because of the finance department's transition to a new payroll system (Caselle) Approval of Claims - May 4, 2021 Manual Warrants No. 21960 through 21962 $379,579.36 EFT Payment Pre-Pays $29,471.73 Sub Total Pre-Pays $409,051.09 Voucher Warrants No. 21963. through 21981 $84,464.34 EFT Payments $0.000 Sub Total $84,464.34 Total Accts. Payable $493,515.43 Set Public Hearinci-Resolution No. 1036-Adoptina Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) 2022-2027 Year 2022 Budget Calendar Replacement of Mural at 610 Front Street Councilor Laninga spoke to the Replacement of the Mural at 610 Front Street. He thanked artist Bill Swinburnson for his work and expressed that the mural was a treasured piece ofLynden's history. Councilor Bode moved and Councilor De Valois seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion approved on a 7-0 vote. 3. PUBLIC HEARING - None 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None 5. NEW BUSINESS-None 300 4th Street, Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenwa.org Page 2 of 3 CITY OF LYNDEN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6. OTHER BUSINESS Council Committee Updates Councilor Bode reporting for Public Works Committee stated discussion of the following: • Left turn signal on Front & 19th • Bradley & Line Road traffic count • Hydrant metering for Ridenour sports complex • Main Street bridge design • Forge Fitness facility and needed maintenance • West Front Street expansion • Crosswalk for Apple Valley apartments • Long term parking in front of Lynden businesses Councilor Lenssen reporting for Community Development Committee stated discussion of the following: • Swinburnson mural • Transportation Impact Fees • West Lynden and fee deductions • Possibly another Pepin Creek moratorium Gary Vis, Chamber of Commerce Director, discussed the process involved in canceling the Farmer's Day Parade and Razzberry Festival. After discussing the recent COVID restrictions for Parades, Fairs and Festival events with staff from the Governor Inslee's office, the determination was made that the Chamber would be unable to meet the latest restrictions. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council did not hold an executive session. 8. ADJOURNMENT The May 3, 2021 regular session of the Lynden City Council adjourned at 7:25 p.m. .D.'BmLpn Pamela D. Brown, MMC Scott Korthuis City Clerk Mayor 300 4th Street, Lynden, WA 98264 www.lyndenwa.org Page 3 of 3