The meeting was called to order at 7:30. Members present: Kyle Cruver, Jim English, Sally Fox, May Gerstle, Cliff Goodman, Lee Miller, Brian Murphy and Jolene Lamb.

The meeting agenda was accepted as presented.

Public Comments: None

Announcements:

None.

New Business:

1. Discussion of procedure vs. process: Striking a balance between procedures/process and results was deemed an important issue to be dealt with at the upcoming board retreat.

2. Definition of inappropriate motions: What constitutes valid community council business, and how to deal with issues deemed not valid should be discussed at the upcoming board retreat.

3. The mission of the VMICC was reaffirmed in spirit, with any proposed changes or clarifications to be brought to the upcoming board retreat.

4. The need for a policy to clarify the election and transition process for new officers was discussed. This will be continued at the upcoming board retreat.

5. A motion to eliminate the Deep Impacts ad hoc committee was presented and approved.

6. Outreach efforts and preliminary survey results were discussed. Additional surveys of the general island population (as opposed to general meeting attendees) are planned specifically for further evaluation of the effectiveness of our paid ads. Expanded web site links were also discussed as a way of further promoting awareness of Community Council activities.

7. Continued reliance on King County funding vs independent fund-raising was discussed. It was agreed to review the issue annually, as a part of approving the annual contract renewal.

8. Motion to require minutes and committee reports to be submitted in writing to the clerk at general meetings was presented, seconded and passed.

Agenda Items:

1. Welcome (call to order), Introduction of guests, Approval of the December minutes, Additions or changes to the agenda, Announcements, Treasurer's report.

2. Committee Reports.

3. Welcome presentation by Dow Constantine, King County Councilman from the 8th District.

4. Presentation by Claire Dyckman, DDES, regarding Land Use Code revisions.

5. Presentation by Lee Ockinga, The Economic Health of Vashon.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.