The title of the first one is a rorschach test for if you know what "Theodicy" is.

That item will be back January 26th. Meeting adjourned.

Impact fees are fees on new development and (in this case at least) limited to capital projects.

In theory, if a one-horse town grows enough, each new home pays for the department to buy a second horse.

In this case it is mostly just an update and it seems the fees will decrease.

Unanimous consent. Somewhat expected as these are low-dramw appointments.

Onto Fire Department impact fees with Chief Cowan.

And now the appointment of Amber Clark to the Parks and Tree board, filling a vacancy. This will be a 3 year term. Amber is an acquaintance and I am excited for her!

Onto general public comment. Only one commenter.

Wayne McDonald, of Richmond Beach concerned about excessive speed. 15th NE between Richmond Beach Road and Innes Arden Park. High pedestrian traffic area with extreme speeding.

A quick proclamation of MLK day on the 19th, consent calendar and then onto city manager's report.

The new world order. Session resumes.

Deputy Mayor is 3 for Mork and 7 for Pobee. That concludes that. Quick recess.

He incorrectly identified her as position 2 and she corrected him.

Onto election for Mayor. Shoreline has a weak-mayor system with a city manager doing most day-to-day. Nominations first.

Pobee nominates Robertson.
No other nominations. Unanimous consent

Sorry that the pictures are behind the head, it was the best I could do.

Position 7, Chris Roberts. Mayor his last term and running for state assessor after this.

Position 5, Eben Pobee.

Second is Laura Mork, position 3 (something of a sticking point)