07/26/1993 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING: EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL AND PORT OF EDMONDS
July 26, 1993
The special meeting of the Edmonds City Council and the Port of Edmonds was called to order at
7:00 p.m. by Don Stay, President of the Port Commission, at Port Chambers, 336 Admiral Way,
Edmonds. The meeting was preceded by a flag salute.
CITY OF EDMONDS ELECTED OFFICIALS
Laura Hall, Mayor
Dave Earling, Council President
Steve Dwyer, Councilmember
Michael Hall, Councilmember
William Kasper, Councilmember
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Jeff Palmer, Councilmember
Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember
PORT OF EDMONDS OFFICIALS
Bill Stevens, Port Manager
Don Stay, President, Port Comm.
Ben Cain, Port Commissioner
Jerry Blanton, Port Commissioner
OPENING COMMENTS
Don Stay, President of the Port Commission, thanked the Edmonds City Council and Mayor for attend-
ing the meeting. Mr. Stay said in the history of the Port, relations have never been so good
between the City and Port as they are at the present time.
Mayor Hall thanked the Port for the invitation to meet. Mayor Hall introduced city staff members
.present; Police Chief Dan Prinz, Community Services Director Paul Mar, and Buzz Buzalsky, Fire
Chief.
WATERFRONT PLANNING ISSUES
1. Port Master Plan
Bill Stevens, Port Manager, said the Commission believes it important to share the Port's Master
Plan, and plans for the future with the City of Edmonds. Mr. Stevens said the last time the Port
had a Master Plan was in 1979. Mr. Stevens said although Ports are not required to have a Master
Plan, they are required to continuously update what is quoted in the RCW as a "scheme of harbor
improvements". Mr. Stevens said the Port's Master Plan reflects capital improvements, land use,
community relations, and financial issues. Mr. Stevens said the Commission has recently mandated
that the document will be reviewed and updated annually. Mr. Stevens said the Master Plan also
has to reflect the mission of the Port which is in part, to develop and manage a quality marine
facility and to engage in economic development for the benefit of the citizens of the Port Dis-
trict and Washington State. The mission will be accomplished through maintaining existing facili-
ties and seeking new business opportunities which enhance sound, economic growth and increased
job opportunities".
Mr. Stevens proceeded to share with the Mayor and Council of Edmonds, the Master Plan for the
Port including the capital improvements, and land use issues.
Proposed Harbor Square improvements were discussed, and Councilmember Kasper said asked about
parking at Harbor Square, as he said it continues to be a growing problem. Mr. Stevens said he
believes most of the parking problems could be alleviated through various forms of parking con-
trol.
Commissioners Don Stay, Ben Cain, and Jerry Blanton commented on the Master Plan, and said it was
their hope that the City and the Port will continue to work together.
Mayor Hall said she wanted to make sure the Port knows that the City of Edmonds does not envision
ever taking over the Port District. Bill Stevens, Port Manager agreed, and said for that to hap-
pen, the District would have to dissolve and turn over its assets to the City.
Don Stay stated his concern that Edmonds may be creating an attractive nuisance, whereby people
come into Edmonds to use the facilities, but do not generate revenue for the city.
Mr. Stay complimented the Edmonds Fire Department for their presence on the waterfront in the
form of training. Mr. Stay said he does not ever remember a time where the fire department has
been so visible and cooperative.
Councilmember Kasper inquired on the Port's views on the safety of the railroad crossings. Mr.
Stay said the safety of these crossings are a great concern to the Port, especially in light of
how many people use the waterfront facilities who have to cross over the railroad.
City Waterfront Plan (Staff Presentation); UnoCal Site; status of site; potential future uses;
city/port participation in planning and future development.
Paul Mar, Community Services Director, presented the City of Edmonds' waterfront plan to the Port
of Edmonds. The presentation included information on the proposed relocation of the ferry dock
to Pt. Edwards. Mr. Mar said the proposed multi -modal facility will be a major factor in how the
waterfront plan will be developed. Mr. Mar said UnoCal is working with the Department of Transpor-
11 tation in cleaning up the site. Mr. Mar said it could be anywhere from 5 - 12 years, depending
1I on the level of cleanup needed.
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It was noted by Councilmember Palmer that the space the city needs for a multi -modal facility
could be cleaned up first, as it may not need the extensive clean up in other areas, thus reduc-
ing the time period. Mr. Mar agreed.
The Mayor of Woodway, Don Hedges was in the audience, and asked the City of Edmonds to include
his city in any future planning discussions regarding the multi -modal facility. Mayor Hall and
Councilmembers agreed and said a focus group will be formed, in which representatives from
Woodway would be invited to serve on.
Arvilla Ohlde, Parks and Recreation Manager, explained the process for the cleanup of the site at --
the UnoCal property.
It was noted that Burlington Northern is interested in double tracking in the area of the Edmonds
Amtrack station. Councilmember Kasper said this is one of the few areas where they do not have
double tracking, and said that would make a dangerous situation even more dangerous.
Jerry Blanton, Port Commissioner, said the City and Port have a rare opportunity to develop the
waterfront for public use which will positively affect the community for years.
Ben Cain, Port Commissioner, said the proposed multi -modal center could contain various aspects
such as day care centers, restaurants, and shuttle service.
Mr. Stay said the Port has a good working relationship with city staff and hopes that will contin-
ue.
Mr. Cain said 'he hopes the Council and Port will continue to periodically meeting, and noted the
Port will also be meeting periodically with the Town of Woodway to keep the lines of communica-
tion open.
As no member of the public wished to comment, and with no further business between the City and
Port, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m..
Laur M. Hall, Ma Or 41n�dZa'l. Mar , City Clerk
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AGENDA
PORT OF EDMONDS COMMISSION AND EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
JOINT WORK MEETING
JULY 26, 1993
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. OPENING COMMENTS
A. President, Port Commission
B. Mayor, City of Edmonds
IV. BUSINESS
A. Waterfront Planning Issues
1. Port Master Plan (Staff Presentation)
2. City Waterfront Plan (Staff Presentation)
3. Unocal Site
a. Status of Site
b. Potential Future Uses
C. City/Port Participation in Planning and
Future Development
B. Discuss Coordination of Future Planning and Liaison by
City/Port Specifying Goals and Degree of Participation
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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