POINT RUSTON AHOY

Ruston WA regular council meeting April 18, 2011 7pm.
STAFF REPORTS
Fire Chief Don Torbet-
.Have new jackets pretty spiffy.
.Addresses on Commercial street are out of order.
.Former Wingard property has 5300 numbers should be 5400 numbers.
.Example 5328 is across the street from 5401?
.Important to change numbers for emergency.
.Ambulances will have problems.
.Residents post two numbers inside mailbox for postal carriers.
.Causes real problems.
Bruce- Town staff is working problem.
Jane- How will post office handle problem?
Police Chief Jeremy Kunkel-
.Expresses gratitude to Kevin Mosier for redoing perimeter doors at station.
.Makes all feel a little bit safer.
.Raised $2,500 dollars for Special Olympics.
.Additional fundraiser at Tacoma Mall May 29, 30 and 31.
.Website is active to report minor thefts.
.Not to replace direct contact for serious emergencies.
.Tacoma Marathon May 1st.
.Runners starting 8:30am until 11:30am.
.Ruston tunnel and 51st street closed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim-on dangers in buying long term bonds.
BUSINESS
Agenda item 1. Point Ruston Update - Loren Cohen
.Permit activities much smoother.
.Water lines Tacoma Power finished in phase one.
.Second phase will include storm water and lighting.
.Will issue public bonds.
.Eight acres esplenade property line to Yacht Club on penninsula.
.In discussion with City of Tacoma.
.$16.5 million dollar bond sale.
.Leverage us with $5 million dollar LID.
.Reimburse with public funds..
Mayor-
.You are last one standing.
.Want to see property remediated and completed.
Jane- Any activity on commercial lease?
Lyle-
.Sweet spot for us.
.Best property in region.
.Silver Cloud and theatre.
JimH-
.Leverage for eight acres.
.Have asset at completion.
.Still don't see what City of Tacoma gets out of it.
Lyle-
.15 foot access across property.
.Impressive access to public.
Jane- Roundabout this summer. a:YES.
Deb- Road?
Loren-
.Late early July road.
.Ruston Power in phase two.
.Make formal proposal or not?
Note: If seems incomplete it is best I can do. Hearing is difficult.

Agenda item 2. Consideration of a "Call for Bids" for the USDA-RD Funded Sanitay Sewer Improvements for the Town of Ruston
Dan Osier in for Jerry Morrissette:
Bradley - authorize Town of Ruston to call for bids. Passes 4-0.
Agenda Item 3. Electric Utility Rates- Establishing date for public hearing on rate increases for 2011 and 2012.
Council- Study Session before next meeting May 2 at 6pm.
CLAIMS/PAYROLL passes 4-0
MAYOR'S TIME
Bruce-
.Latest on COMMENCEMENT:
.USBANK has asked for list of improvements to occupy building.
.Steps necessary for building permits.
.Parks may acquire building mark it down.
COUNCIL TIME
Bradley-
.Fire investigation in Pagoda fire suspicious circumstances.
.Redo Parks security agreement with Town of Ruston.
.Do not sign security agreement.
.Previous fire at Never Never land.
.One thing after another down there.
.Free coffee at Town hall read in Newsletter.
JimH-
.Large pothole.
.Citizen provided barricade.
.Need to fill in.
Loren- Use crushed rock asphalt.
JimH-
.Can't get new road in fast enough.
8:47 Adjourn
Town of Ruston officials:
Mayor, Bruce Hopkins
Council, Bradley Huson, Jim Hedrick, Deborah Kristovich, Lyle Hardin, Jane Hunt
Attorney, Carol Morris
Planner, Rob White
Clerk/Treasurer, Myriah Mesa
Fire Chief, Don Torbet
Police Chief, Jeremy Kunkel
Electrician, John Parker
Electricial Engineer, Mo Fesharaki
Engineer, Jerry Morrissette