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05/21/1985 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO JUNE 4 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 21, 1985 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem John Nordquist in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT John Nordquist Larry Naughten, Mayor Bobby Mills, Acting Pub. Wks. Supt. Steve Dwyer Linda McCrystal, Arts Coordinator Laura Hail Duane Bowman, Assistant Planner Jo -Anne Jaech Dan Prinz, Police Chief Bill Kasper Pat LeMay, Personnel Manager Lloyd Ostrom Jim Adams, City Engineer Jack Wilson Mary Lou Block, Planning Director Doug Reuble, Student Rep. Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Scott Snyder, City Attorney Shirlie Witzel, Recorder Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist explained that Mayor Naughten was ill and would not be in attendance this evening. CONSENT AGENDA Regarding the Consent Agenda, City Attorney Scott Snyder explained that the resolution listed as item (H), Proposed Resolution 618 Establishing Moratorium on Satellite Dish Antennas, was not the correct document for consideration this evening. He said the correct resolution, calling for a public hearing, has been provided for Council information and suggested a motion would be in order substituting the resolution calling for a public hearing for the one establishing a moratorium. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO.APPROVE A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 4 ON ESTABLISHING A BUILDING MORATORIUM ON SATELLITE ANTENNAS. Councilmember Jaech asked if passage of this motion would not mean passing an item on the Consent Agenda out of context. COUNCILMEMBEP, KASPER AMENDED THE MOTION TO INDICATE SUBSTITUTION OF RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ITEM (H) AS LISTED ON CONSENT AGENDA, AGREEABLE TO SECOND. MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. Items (B), (H), (I), and (K) were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the foilowinq: (A) Roll call. (C) Adoption of Ordinance 2494 approving rezone from RS-12 to RS-8 for south 70' of property located at 19619 88th Ave. W. (R-1-85/Lakey). (D) Adoption of Ordinance 2495 amending Official Street Map to reduce proposed right- of-way of 78th Ave. W., between 236th and 238th St. S.W. (ST-2-85). (E) Adoption of Ordinance 2496 amending Chapter 8.52 of Edmonds City Code to limit to. 10,000 pounds the size of motor vehicles issued residential parking permits. (F) Adoption of Ordinance 2497 amending section 4.50.020 of Edmonds City Code to allow licensed massage therapists to give treatment under written prescription within hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (G) Passage of Resolution 617 authorizing city participation in State Deferred Compensation program. (J) Report on bids for 1985 Street Overlay Program and award of contract to Associated Sand and Gravel ($81,940.50). EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page I May 21, 1985 (L) Authorization to call for proposals for concession services at City Park for July 4 celebration. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 14, 1985 [Item (B) on Consent Agenda] COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO CORRECT PAGE SIX, PARAGRAPH FIVE, TO READ "COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST ASKED IF ALL QUESTIONS..." MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 14, 1985, AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 4, 1985 REGARDING MORATORIUM ON ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE Item H) on Consent genda Councilmember Hall said she has learned that Safeway may be installing these satellite antennae atop their stores. She asked that the Planning Department address this possibility. In addition, she said the issue of colors used for the antennae should be addressed by Planning. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF WADE JAMES THEATER CARPET AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RELIABLE FLOOR. COVERING, INC. ($4,640.79) [item (1) on Consent Agenda] Councilmember Jaech asked why there was only one bid when so many invitations were sent out. City Engineer Jim Adams said there were several invitations sent out; however, this is a HUD funded project requiring a considerable amount of paperwork. Those wishing to bid on the project must attend a pre -bid conference with a HUD representative, he said; there were only one or two firms present, and the only bid received was from Reliable Floor Covering, Inc. Mr. Adams said everyone who had received a bid invitation was contacted and they had indicated no interest in doing the paperwork required. Miller's Interiors offered a courtesy bid, which was lower, but it was received after the public opening of the bid from Reliable. He indicated that the Council has the option to reject all bids and readvertise or accept this bid. He then described the time and expense involved in the bid process. Councilmember Kasper asked what other HUD projects are left. Mr. Adams indicated this project would expend most of the funds with enough left to cover lighting and paving. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO RELIABLE FLOOR COVERING, INC. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON BIDS FOR 1985 TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS AND AWARD OF CONTACT TO TRUCK CENTER CORP. ($27,699.01) [Item (K) on Consent Agenda] Councilmember Nordquist asked what type of truck was being purchased. Acting Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills replied that it will be a 1985 GMC diesel truck. He said the bid does not cover the bed, for which bids are now being solicited. Mr. Mills said the amount budgeted may not cover the cost of the bed. COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO AWARD CONTRACT TO TRUCK CENTER CORP. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist noted that he had requested information on Consent Agenda Item (0) when it was considered last week and had not received that information. He asked that a better tracking system be devised to insure that such items are provided. Councilmember Kasper said he had raised the question with the staff and found they did not understand what was requested. AUDIENCE Kirby White, 639 8th Ave. S., invited Council Members to attend the Third Annual Memorial Service at the Cemetery on May 27 at 11:00 a.m. Ned Laurine, 1233 7th Ave. S., thanked the Council for the proposed moratorium on satellite antennae. He said antennae many have been installed without permits and it is time companies are informed they cannot do that. George Stoss, 1231 12th Ave. N., spoke to the traffic problem existing since creation of the Harbor View Estates subdivision owned by Ben Holt. He described a survey he had taken of the number of cars and the times they are being driven past his house and asked the Council to take action to abate the nuisance this causes. He has attempted to resolve the problem with Mr. Holt but has not been able to reach an agreement. Mr. Stoss suggested that a gate be installed that could be locked in the evening and opened in the morning, thus eliminating the traffic. Ile said he had contacted the Police Chief, who had suggested he present the problem to the Council. 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 May 21, 1985 Police Chief Dan Prinz said they have patrolled the area and several arrests have been made; however, he does not have the manpower available to expend in that one area. He Suggested that the street be closed with signs or a barricade, since that would give the police grounds for arrests. He noted that emergency vehicles, construction equipment and any vehicles authorized by the owner would be allowed past the barricade. If the area were restricted, plain clothes officers could see what is happening; now, when a marked car starts up the hill everyone parked there starts down and no one can be stopped, since it is a public street. If it were restricted, everyone could be stopped at the bottom. Chief Prinz had asked Mr. Snyder to draft an ordinance which is available for Council consideration if they wish. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON., TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON JUNE 4, AFTER RECEIPT OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. MOTION CARRIED. Joe Dreano, corner of 12th Ave. N., emphasized the seriousness of the problem. Fie said he had just spent $25,000 landscaping his property and parkway. The traffic exiting from the hill has destroyed his parkway and some of the shrubs, he said, in addition to throwing beer bottles on the driveway. He agreed that a sign would not be sufficient and strongly suggested a barricade be installed. Ralph Williamson, 1305 12th Ave. S., said the area may be used for drug dealing since he has observed what appear to be light signals from cars approaching the property. Mayor Pro Tern Nordquist explained to the audience that Mayor Naughten would be pursuing this matter at the staff level and, next week, the Council will be meeting in Committees where the draft ordinance will be reviewed and recommendations made to the Council on June 4th. PRESENTATION TO MANAMI WHITE BY EDMONDS ARTS COMMISSION Arts Coordinator Linda McCrystal announced the first Edmonds Arts Commission Scholarship Award to Manami White for her accomplishments in performing arts. Ms. White will be attending the College -Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio as a music major. Jerry Ward, President of the Edmonds Arts Commission, presented the award to Ms. White. CONTINUED HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION TO MODIFY GREENBELT COVENANT ON PLAT OF ROB'S ADDITION (ROBERT BRUBAKER, JR./P-1-85) (CONTINUED FROM MAY 7, 1985) Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist explained that the exhibits requested in the course of the hearing on May 7 had been assembled and kept in the Council Office for review by Council Members. Councilmember Hall stated for the record that she had listened to the tapes of the hearing held two weeks ago, had done a site inspection and had read all of the material provided in the Council office. Since she was unable to be in the Council office, Councilmember Jaech had requested copies of Council minutes from June and July of 1980 be sent to her. She said there is a question she would like to ask the staff. Mr. Snyder explained that the public portion of the hearing has been closed and there would be no opportunity for rebuttal by the Brubakers; therefore, it would not be proper to question the staff. Councilmember Jaech asked the Council at large if the PRO referred to in the June and July 1980 minutes and the covenant 'that was a part of the PRO had actually resulted in a PRO. Councilmember Dwyer said the problem in the PRO was on lot five or six. The problem was conveyed to Brubaker with the property and the question is whether Brubaker is bound by that covenant. Councilmember Hall said the development started as a PRO with a areenbeit provision because of the steep slopes and sensitive areas. She said Mr. Brubaker understood that there were to be no structures built. Councilmember Ostrom asked if the agenda memo from the staff, containing their recommendation, should have been sent to the Council since the Council was cautioned not to consider any further evidence. Mr. Snyder said the memo was a recap of what was submitted previously and need not be considered. Councilmember Kasper asked about the colored charts, showing the various access proposals, since he was not able to find them in the exhibits provided. He said they would have been useful in determining which access was being discussed by the Hearing Examiner in his report. Planning Director Mary Lou Block displayed the requested transparencies. Mr. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 May 21, 1985 Snyder cautioned that the Council is discussing the greenbelt modification request at this point and not the subdivision request. Councilmember Kasper asked if the latest access proposal had been accepted by Mr. Hudak. Mr. Snyder said there was hearsay evidence to that effect in the previous record. Commenting that this had been a difficult case to evaluate, Councilmember Ostrom observed that the original greenbelt covenant was made in 000d faith by the property owner and the City. He said subsequent purchases of property in the area were made in aood faith, also; therefore, COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO DENY THE HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION TO MODIFY THE GREENBELT COVENANT. Councilmember Kasper commented that he would vote against the motion since he does not think the covenant is unchangeable. He said the agreement was based on facts available at that time and believes there may have been pressure exerted on Mr. Brubaker by the City to agree to the covenant. In addition, he said this was done without a survey of the property. He said there is no reason why the land should not be built upon. He added that the property is close to greenbelt areas to the west and only one tree would be affected on the property in question. Councilmember Kasper concluded by saying the grade into Shell Valley exceeds 20% and he see no problem with the grade of the access road. Saying she would vote in favor of the motion, Councilmember Jaech noted that the greenbelt decision was made because of the recommendations of the various boards. She said the minutes of June 3, 1980 reflect that the subdivision was approved because the area in question would be designated as a greenbelt and there would be no further subdivision. She sees no reason to chanae that. Agreeing that this had been a difficult agenda item, Councilmember Dwyer indicated that he would vote against the motion after long consideration. He said he was not convinced Mr. Brubaker acted in good faith but felt that made no difference. He said the actions in 1980 would not preclude Mr. Brubaker from taking different actions in 1985. He said Mr. Brubaker has the right to come back, ask for a re -plat and have that request acted upon in accordance with the Code as it presently exists. Councilmember Dwyer said the request to modify the greenbelt meets the criteria of the Code and he can see no reason to deny the request. Mr. Snyder commented that, if the Council wishes to proceed with the motion, they must make certain findings of fact and conclusions that are consistent with the provisions of Chapter 20.75. He said the Council could discuss those criteria and take a vote on the motion, then direct the City Attorney to draw up findings of fact and conclusions to be voted upon at their next meeting. Councilmember Hall said the greenbelt was imposed for a reason and she recalled that Mr. Brubaker was relieved to receive what he wanted. She said the people who have bought their property since that time have relied upon that greenbeit being there permanently. However, she said the City Attorney has indicated that a decision may not be made based upon prior considerations and she is not aware how much property would be affected by the modification; therefore, she would have to find that out before voting. Councilmember Jaech suggested the Council consider the criteria mentioned by Mr. Snyder, COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMFMBER WILSON, TO AMEND HIS MOTION TO INCLUDE DIRECTION TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS FOR REVIEW BY THE COUNCIL. Asked by Councilmember,Kasper if this would not have the effect of directing the motion, Mr. Snyder explained that the reasons given thus far would not survive an appeal since they are related to elements that would not support that decision, they have been based on prior actions of the Council and must be based on this record and presentation of facts. He said discussion by the Council of the criteria involved would furnish a direction for him to compile findings of fact. Mr. Snyder reviewed the criteria to be considered from Chapter 20.75. Councilmember Hall asked if the covenant did not run with the land. Mr. Snyder said the request is to modify the greenbeit, removing a portion of that area from the greenbelt provision, and noted that any covenant can be amended. Councilmember Jaech advised the audience that the paper she had in hand was a list of the criteria read by Mr. Snyder from the Community Development Code. Since she had not looked at these criteria before, she now feels that it would not be possible to make a decision this evenino. She recommended that the motion be withdrawn and the discussion be continued to June a to allow time to address the proper criteria. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM WITHDREW HIS MOTION AND AMENOMENT, ACCEPTABLE TO SECOND. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 May 21, 1985 COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO CONTINUE DISCUSSION OF THIS SUBJECT TO JUNE 4, 1985 TO MAKE A DECISION BASED ON THE PROPER CRITERIA. Councilmember Kasper noted that he will vote against the motion, since he is prepared to make a motion in support of the Hearing Examiner's recommendation. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER VOTING NO FOR THE REASONS STATED. CONTINUED HEARING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION DENYING SHORT SUBDIVISION S-36-83 (APPELLANT: ROBERT BRUBAKER, JR.) (CONTINUED FROM MAY 7, 1985) COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO THE JUNE 4 AGENDA FOLLOWING A VOTE ON THE GREENBELT ISSUE. Councilmember Dwyer expressed his concern that this matter should be remanded to the Hearing Examiner to determine if the proposed access would meet the Hearing Examiner's approval. He said if the Council does not agree to the greenbelt modification on June 4, the Hearing Examiner would have to deny the subdivision; if the Council approves the modification, then the road would be open and there would not have to be a two week wait. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER WITHDREW HIS MOTION, AGREEABLE TO SECOND. Asked for the date of the next Hearing Examiner meeting, Ms. Block indicated that it would fall after June 4. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO REMAND THE MATTER OF THE SHORT SUBDIVISION S-36-83 TO THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE PROPOSED "PURPLE" ALIGNMENT TO ACCESS THE PROPERTY, AS SET FORTH DURING THIS HEARING, SATISFIES THE HEARING EXAMINER'S CONCERN, THAT LED TO HIS RULING, AND AN ENTRY OF FACTUAL FINDINGS ON THIS ISSUE. Councilmember Ostrom asked how the "purple" alignment would be conveyed to the Hearing Examiner. Mr. Snyder suggested that all exhibits obtained during the hearing be forwarded to the Hearing Examiner. MOTION CARRIED. RECOGNITION OF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 619 COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE DOUG REUBLE. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist presented a framed copy of the resolution to Mr. Reuble commending him for his service on the City Council from January 8 to May 28, 1985. The meeting was recessed for 15 minutes to allow everyone opportunity to enjoy the cake prepared in honor of Mr. Reuble.. Meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND CHAPTER 21.05 OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE DEFINING TERM "ALLEY" (CDC-12-84) Assistant Planner Duane Bowman reviewed the difficulties experienced in interpreting the code in dealing with alleys and required setbacks. He also illustrated with the overhead projector the burden that is placed on property owners when an alley is defined as a street under the code in the RS and RM zones. There were several questions regarding specific locations in the City and the relationship to the proposed code amendment. Mr. Bowman said the Planning Board held a public hearing on this item on January 9, 1985 and voted to approve the proposed code amendment. He explained that the previous code did not consider alleys as streets for setback purposes. Ms. Block interjected that there was no discussion of this item during the revision of the code and believes it was an oversight, not an intentional change. She said the staff recommends approval of the code amendment. Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist opened the public hearing. Finis Tupper, 711 Daley St., said setbacks have been an issue before the Hearing Examiner, the ADB and the Council many times. Fie noted a change in definition does affect all zones. He said parking is allowed in the set back within single family residential zones and is not allowed in the RM zones. He believes all corners of a building should be esthetically pleasing. He said fie is not completely against the proposed change but believes it is a piecemeal approach. He mentioned Beck Lane as a worst example of an alley in which there is a safety hazard involved and it is used for primary parking. He said he does not believe the entire issue has been examined and would recommend another hearing before the Hearing Examiner. He said this does not have to do with alleys but with multi -family units on corner lots. He said the entire subject must be addressed. Since there was no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist closed the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Kasper said any parking in the alley would be additional spaces since the condominium is required to have on -site parking. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO REOPEN THE HEARING. MOTION CARRIED. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 May 21, 1985 Mr. Tupper said the condominium permits were granted prior to 1981 on the Commodore but the issue is a safety issue of why there should not be parking in a multi -family zone. He said condominium units increase traffic. He used the example of Beck lane because it is familiar and shows the back -out parking which is the primary parking for that building. A good reason for not allowing parking in the alley in a multi -family zone is the safety issue. Councilmember Kasper stated that the parking spaces are not legal parking spaces sold with the units. Mr. Tupper said there are several units in Edmonds that are similar.to the Commodore, such as the Harbor Master which has underground parking, but there are cars parked in the alley. He said most of the alleys run east and west and have steep grades. Mr. Bowman commented that the safety aspect becomes a function of the review of the project in the design phase for decision whether the parking should be allowed. He said proposed amendment would not change that. Councilmember Jaech asked, if an individual in a multiple area needed to fulfill a parking requirement, could he not place that parking in the setback under the amendment. Mr. Bowman agreed that he could, provided it was a street setback. Under the present code, she asked if the same individual could not go to the Hearing Examiner for a variance. Mr. Bowman replied that he could apply for a variance but the Hearing Examiner would be required to look at six criteria and find for all six in order to grant a variance. Councilmember Dwyer asked why the change does not address only parking in the alleys if that is the concern rather than changing the definition of alleys. Ms. Block said the change is for the purpose of setbacks. Mr. Snyder explained that the ordinance was drafted to correct an historical problem, something that had been left out of the current code. Councilmember Kasper said code conversions do have areas that are overlooked. He said alleys are designed as secondary access and should not be considered as streets. Since there was no further public testimony, the public portion was closed. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT AS PRESENTED BY THE PLANNING BOARD. Councilmember Ostrom said the discussion had made the issue more clouded and he does not wish to pass the amendment at this moment. He would like to refer the issue to the Community Services Committee to air all of the questions raised. Councilmember Dwyer agreed. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH COUNCILMEMBERS NORDQUIST, HALL, KASPER, AND WILSON VOTING YES, COUNCILMEMBERS DWYER, JAECH, AND OSTROM VOTING NO. MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW OF CITY OF EDMONDS AND PORT UNDERGROUND WIRING AGREEMENT Mr. Snyder explained that the proposed underground wiring and hold harmless agreements protect the City from being placed in the middle in the event of a dispute between the PUD and the Port should project costs exceed estimates. In addition, the City will agree to order General Telephone to underground their wiring as part of the project. Ms. Block added that this project will underground all wires and poles on Admiral Way creating a more visually attractive area and allowing boats to be moved back and forth. Mr. Snyder said the next opportunity for consideration would be June 4 and the Port is on a tight schedule. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED LEGAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PORT AND THE CITY OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist read several notes from Mayor Naughten: 1. There will be an Open House at the Public Works Building at 2nd and Dayton on Wednesday, May 22, between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m., in recognition of Public Works Week. 2. A meeting on Thursday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m., will be held in the Police Department conference room regarding the situation on Sunset Ave. for residents, police and anyone interested. 3. The Association of Washington Cities needs the names of three delegates from Edmonds for the June 18-21 meeting in Spokane. Mayor Naughten would like to have Art Housler included as one of the delegates. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO INCLUDE ART HOUSLER AS A DELEGATE TO THE AWC MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist expressed disappointment at the comment made in a Municipal Employees Benefit Trust committee meeting that the City had used more than 1,O00 hours of part time help. He hoped there will be more control. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 May 21, 1985 COUNCIL Councilmember Nall asked about the long awaited counter in the kitchen. Mr. Mills said if she would show him what is needed he is sure it can be effected. Councilmember Kasper reported on a recent Community Transit retreat and acknowledged the work done by Councilmembers Nordquist and Jaech and the new planners. He noted that Community Transit has progressed. Councilmember Kasper asked the staff to decide if there are block grant funds that could be deferred to Darrington to assist them at this time. Councilmember Jaech asked if there had been word from the'Nationai League of Cities Convention to be held in Seattle. Councilmember Kasper noted that -their notifications seem to be only two months in advance. Student Representative Doug Reuble announced there will be dance sponsored by the Youth Activities Board and InterHigh on May 31 from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight with 8,000 students expected to attend. Mr. Reuble thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve on the Council and said he had enjoyed the experience. Since there was no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. J CQU INE.G. PARRETT, City Clerk EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 May 21, 1985