TOWN OF FLAVORTOWN
TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 231
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Council Chamber, Town Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Flavortown Town Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Kessling.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Kessling, Councilmembers Tassel, Thornquist, Whitcomb, Delgado, and Hasegawa.
Absent: Councilmember Fenstermacher.
Also present: Bud Coolidge, Mayor; Carol Ann Albrecht, Town Clerk.
A quorum was present.
3. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Councilmember Whitcomb moved to approve the minutes of the September 30, 2025 regular meeting; seconded by Councilmember Thornquist. The motion carried, 6–0. (Ayes: Kessling, Tassel, Thornquist, Whitcomb, Delgado, Hasegawa.)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence was received.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Town Hall doors
This item has been tabled since the June 24, 2025 regular meeting, most recently at the September 16, 2025 regular meeting. The Council considered whether the Town Hall doors should be painted Municipal Gray or Pewter Gray. The item was placed on the agenda by the Division of Seasonal Decoration. Councilmember Thornquist moved to specify Municipal Gray for the Town Hall doors; seconded by Councilmember Tassel. Councilmember Tassel asked whether the matter falls under the Division of Seasonal Decoration or the Department of Public Works, Sidewalk Subcommittee. The question was noted. Councilmember Whitcomb moved to table the item pending additional information; seconded by Councilmember Tassel. The motion to table carried, 6–0. (Ayes: Kessling, Tassel, Thornquist, Whitcomb, Delgado, Hasegawa.)
B. Bike rack outside Town Hall
This item was tabled at the September 2, 2025 regular meeting. The Council considered whether the bike rack outside Town Hall falls under the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Adjacent Green Space or the Department of Public Works, Sidewalk Subcommittee. The item was placed on the agenda at the request of Patrice Hollingsworth-Ng. During discussion, Ms. Hollingsworth-Ng withdrew the request.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Posted hours of the splash pad
The Council considered whether the posted hours of the splash pad should end at dusk or 8:00 p.m. The item was placed on the agenda by the Bureau of Water Features. Councilmember Hasegawa moved to set the posted hours of the splash pad to end at dusk; seconded by Councilmember Thornquist. Councilmember Tassel moved to amend the motion to add the words "on a trial basis"; seconded by Councilmember Thornquist. Councilmember Tassel moved to amend the amendment to add "of not more than ninety days" after "trial basis"; seconded by Councilmember Delgado. The amendment to the amendment failed, 2–4. The amendment carried, 4–2. Chairperson Kessling asked whether there was any further discussion. There was. Discussion continued for 52 minutes. The motion carried, 4–2. (Ayes: Kessling, Thornquist, Whitcomb, Hasegawa. Nays: Tassel, Delgado.) The item was adopted as Ordinance No. 25-Z.
B. Mulch in the community garden
The Council considered whether the Town should have the mulch in the community garden at all. The item was placed on the agenda at the request of Connie Vandersloot. During discussion, Ms. Vandersloot withdrew the request.
C. Bench outside the gazebo
The Council considered whether the Town should have the bench outside the gazebo at all. The item was placed on the agenda by the Department of Public Works, Sidewalk Subcommittee. Councilmember Tassel moved to remove the bench outside the gazebo; seconded by Councilmember Thornquist. Councilmember Tassel moved to amend the motion to add the words "pending review by the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Adjacent Green Space"; seconded by Councilmember Thornquist. Councilmember Whitcomb moved to amend the amendment to strike "review" and insert "further review"; seconded by Councilmember Thornquist. The amendment to the amendment failed, 2–4. The amendment failed, 3–3. Councilmember Tassel asked whether the matter falls under the Department of Public Works, Sidewalk Subcommittee or the Bureau of Water Features. The question was noted. The motion carried, 4–2. (Ayes: Tassel, Thornquist, Delgado, Hasegawa. Nays: Kessling, Whitcomb.) The item was adopted as Ordinance No. 25-AA.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairperson Kessling opened public comment at 9:07 p.m.
Denny Frawley addressed the Council in support of the item. Mr. Frawley stated that a community mural on the Town Hall doors would bring the community together. He also offered to volunteer.
Connie Vandersloot thanked Chairperson Kessling, Councilmember Tassel, Councilmember Thornquist, Councilmember Whitcomb, Councilmember Delgado, and Councilmember Hasegawa individually for their service. Ms. Vandersloot stated that the Town is fortunate to have them. She then stated that the geese keep a schedule and that she has written it down.
Ray Tolliver stated that he would be brief, and asked where everyone is supposed to park.
Marjorie Pletz spoke regarding the posted hours of the splash pad. Ms. Pletz stated that any change there would alter the grade of the surrounding area and that the matter was therefore one of drainage. She stated that she would not elaborate, as the Council was aware of her position.
Dale Brummett read into the record a prepared statement of nine pages concerning the condition of the crosswalk striping on Fennel Street. At the three-minute mark, Mr. Brummett was advised that his time had expired. He stated that he had not been aware there was a time limit and asked to finish. Mr. Brummett concluded at 10 minutes and 46 seconds. Copies were provided to the Clerk and are on file.
There being no further speakers, public comment was closed.
8. MAYOR'S REPORT
The Mayor had nothing to report.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Office of Signage Compliance: The Office reported that fourteen signs were inspected this period and all were found compliant.
Bureau of Water Features: The Bureau reported that the retention pond is fine.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Chair noted that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Bench Continuance has recorded no activity since the July 8, 2025 regular meeting. Councilmember Tassel moved to dissolve the subcommittee for inactivity; seconded by Councilmember Thornquist. The motion carried, 5–1. (Ayes: Kessling, Tassel, Thornquist, Whitcomb, Hasegawa. Nays: Delgado.)
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Thornquist moved to adjourn; seconded by Councilmember Whitcomb. The motion carried, 6–0. (Ayes: Kessling, Tassel, Thornquist, Whitcomb, Delgado, Hasegawa.) The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Carol Ann Albrecht, Town Clerk.