06/04/1985 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT
TO JUNE 11 APPROVAL
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 4, 1985
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor
Larry Naughten, in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the
flag salute.
PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Larry Naughten, Mayor Bobby Mills, Acting Public Works Supt.
John Nordquist Duane Bowman, Assistant Planner
Steve Dwyer Dan Prinz, Police Chief
Laura Hall' Jim Adams, City Engineer
Jo -Anne Jaech Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Bill Kasper Jackie Parrett, City Clerk
Lloyd Ostrom Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Jack Wilson Peter Hahn, Commun. Srvcs. Dir.
Art Housler, Administrative Srvcs. Dir.
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Alice Brown, Recorder
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (D), (F), and (G) were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. COUNCILMEMBER
HALL MOVED, SECONDED. BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll Call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of May 21, 1985
(C) Authorization for Mayor to accept easements from George Kallstrom, John Kallstrom,
and Barbara Sprinkle
(E) Approval of Temporary Concession Agreement with Boy Scout Troup 301
for Chicken-Q at City Park on Fourth of July
(H) Proposed Ordinance 2498 amending variance requirement for underground-
£ng of utilities
REPORT ON BIDS FOR 1985 5 TO 6 YARD DUMP TRUCK BODY, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TRUCKWELD
($12,106.12) [Item (D) on Consent Agenda]
Councilmember Kasper asked Mr. Housler where the money comes from and was told it comes from
the Water and Sewer Fund.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SEDONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT ITEM (D) ON THE CONSENT
AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2499 PROHIBITING USE OF VIEWLAND WAY, EAST OF 12TH AVENUE N., FROM 9:00
P.M. TO 6:00 A.M. [Item (F) on the Consent Agenda]
Mayor Naughten stated that since Mr. Holt had not had a chance to speak on this issue, he had
been invited to do so at this meeting.
Mr. Ben Holt, 1141 Seav£sta Place, Edmonds, was, present and stated he had spoken both with
City Attorney Snyder and his own attorney regarding this matter, and that he was informed
that under RCW Chapter 7, which prohibits putting up a gate across the road since it Is a
public nuisance, makes the person liable that puts up the fence. He objected to the closure
of the street, since it would not allow people to come and look at the lots.
City Engineer Adams reviewed the ordinance which states that signs and/or barricades would be
erected, with the signs stating that the street is closed.
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Councilmember Dwyer stated he felt it had created a nuisance for the neighborhood and that it
should be closed off. City Attorney Snyder stated that as the ordinance is written, it does
not prohibit emergency vehicles, the owner of the property or their agents or invitees to
enter, and the gate will be locked and closed. Mr. Holt felt that a lock or cable would not
work.
Councilmember Hall asked City .Attorney Snyder if this should be put on a future agenda; and
Mr. Snyder replied that the reason for discussion at this time is to include Mr. Holt in the
process.
Police Chief Prinz stated that signs being put up there will not really solve the problem,
since people will not observe the signs. He felt there is a need for a gate on the bottom to
eliminate the problem.
Mayor Naughten asked that the Council decide whether to hold"this item over for further input
at another hearing.
Councilmember Ostrom stated people have been putting up with these ongoing problems for some
time, and further discussion would not be beneficial. Councilmember Dwyer asked Mr. Snyder
about the statute to which Mr. Holt had referred (Chapter 7), and Mr. Snyder replied that the
specific statute is RCW .7.48.050, which defines public nuisances, such as items placed on the
public right of way. Anytime that you put anything in the public right of way, there is some
assumption of risk of liability. From a practical standpoint, however, he felt if .it was
placed some distance away so that it could not be accelerated into, the chances for this to
happen would be lessened.
Councilmember Dwyer asked if the Council can rule on this based on the facts presented, such
as the bottles, litter, no residence on the -street, etc.
Councilmember Kasper asked whether the situation at Woodwa.y was different, and stated he felt
this would be establishing a pattern. Mr. Snyder stated it is totally.within the Council's
discretion to remove that gate, if they so desired.
Councilmember Hall asked about the time constraints, and was told by Councilmember Dwyer that
this was discussed in committee and a time frame of 90 days to four months was discussed, as
well as the time when application is made for a building permit.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO REOPEN THE HEARING PORTION OF
THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Holt stated he would be applying for a building permit on Lot 12 dur.Ing this week, and an
adverse decision would hurt his situation. Police Chief Prinz stated that as soon as. one
house is built, there will either be more complaints; on the other hand, if a preventive step
is taken, there will be less theft from the construction site.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO PASS ITEM (F) OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hall wished to have the record show that she
voted for it since it is a temporary measure, and it is intended that it be looked at again
in four months.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21.05 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE DEFINING THE TERM
"ALLEY" (CDC-1284)
Councilmember Jaech reiterated her feelings about the term "alley", and would like to see it
sent to committee to have it looked at, stating she did not intend to vote for it.
Councilmember Nordquist asked Councilmember Hall if the committee meeting had touched on
this, and was told that the committee addressed paving, and one-way alleys only.
Councilmember Nordquist had had inquiries on the use of the zone (multiple versus commercial)
and the usage of the alley in that particular zone. Fie stated he did not like to vote for
the issue and would prefer to postpone to another meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO SUBMIT THIS ON THE JUNE
18 CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE,
Mrs. Phyllis Hockwalt, 8709 - 229th P1. S. W., Edmonds, stating she and her husband had
purchased property on Seamont Lane in 1977, as part of a 3-lot subdivision, intending to build
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a home there because they wanted to live in Edmonds. The builder discovered that a building
permit could not be obtained due to the size of the waterline. She has discussed the problem
with the city staff on numerous occasions, who have been helpful and sympathetic, and has
explored the possibility of an LID, but cannot generate interest from others in the area.
She and her husband bought the lot in good faith and are attending the meeting to ask 1) why
this requirement was not enforced at the time the subdivision was granted; 2) why, if there
is an inadequate water supply and it is a safety factor, that one owner must bear the burden
of the project, as the cost of the 8" water main and hydrant would be too costly for them;
and 3) can the City assist them in resolving .their dilemma? She also stated that they have
been paying taxes on the property for the last eight years. Mayor Naughten assured Mrs.
Hockwalt that the staff will do further research on this.
Councilmember Kasper stated his understanding of the situation to be that it was a cross-
over, i.e., when the Code became mandatory (the transition period between 1974 and 1975), and
the situation is that there, are 9 or 10 houses who do not have adequate water supply, and
this should be investigated.
Mr. Adams stated that one of the staff recommendations was to form an LID, but the neighbors
simply are not interested in this approach. He stated further that some 2" water mains have
been replaced, but in the last few years the Meadowdale area matters have precluded other
programs. Ile felt that when the Water Comprehensive Plan is finished that the Council will
need to prioritize matters such as this one. In other instances, he recalled that the City
has cooperated with people on a 50-50 basis.
Councilmember Jaech asked if the requirement of the fire hydrant and water were met, and was
told "yes". She asked Mr. Snyder how the developer can be made to comply, to which he
replied that performance bonds are required. Mr. Adams stated that developers do not want to
put in the utilities, etc., until they develop the property, and at the time of this
particular subdivision that was not required, but it is a requirement now. Planning Director
Block stated that prior to 1978 it was common practice that with the issuance of the building
permit the requirements must be met, but that had nothing to do with the short plat itself.
Mayor Naughten reiterated to Mrs. Hockwalt that the City will get back to them on these
matters.
Carol Chapman, 23321 - 75th W., Edmonds, spoke on behalf of the Lake Ballinger Community
Club, thanking the Council for making decisions and facing issues which concern the Lake
Ballinger area, such as: 1) the boat access, which. is working very effectively; and 2) the
traffic safety island at 75th and 230th, which now has stop signs. She stated that to her
knowledge no one had voiced any further complaints since the Council took this action.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD TO SNO-KING CHORALE
Mayor Naughten prefaced this award by thanking the Sno-King Chorale for the pleasure it has
brought to the community, and the fact that the programs were -always at no charge to the
* public. The award was presented to Mr. Ed Aleverti, the Director of the Chorale, who thanked
the Council and cited the fact that Mayor. Naughten had been a part of their group for several
years. Councilmember Wilson added that part of the Chorale would be closing the Edmonds Arts
Festival on the last day, June 14, at 6:00 p.m.
CONTINUED HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION TO MODIFY GREENBELT COVENANT ON PLAT
OF ROB'S ADDITION (ROBERT BRUBAKER, JR./P-1-85)(CONTI.NUED FROM MAY 21)
Planning Director Block stated the staff had no presentation, since this item is a
continuance requested by the Council.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE
FEARING EXAMINER'S FINDINGS ON ITEM P-1-85.
With permission of the originator of the motion before the Council, COUNCILMEMBER DWYER
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTION TO STATE, WHERE IT
REFERS TO THE GREENBELT, IN SECTION 4, FINDINGS OF FACT, THAT ROAD USE FOR NECESSARY ACCESS
BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF UTILITIES.
* See Minutes of June 13, 1935 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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Councilmember Hall expressed her concerns regarding the covenant, and asked City Attorney
Snyder if the covenant would, in fact, run with the land, since people had bought there
thinking the covenant went with the land. Mt. Snyder replied that while the covenant does
run with the land, any subdivision or restriction thereof can be added by action of this
council. He explained further that the Council must address this, and that it is purely an
administrative legislative action on the Council's part.
Councilmember Hall questioned why this would differ from the Meadowdale situation, as it was
stated at that time that the covenant would run with the land, and Mr. Snyder stated that the
covenant was collected from one owner, and a document had been drafted to lift the covenant
for those who had given it, and further there is no such thing as a restriction on property.
The MOTION ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Ostrom cited Section 20.07.85 of the Code, stating he felt this was what the
Council was dealing with in this greenbelt matter, and he stated he would vote against the
motion.
Councilmember Kasper felt this is a greenbelt, but that the City had erred, inasmuch as they
did not have adequate information on the terrain, and he further felt there was nothing
contained in the review criteria to justify turning down the application.
Councilmember Wilson stated he would vote against this on the enrivonmental side of things,
and did not feel the City had erred, but rather that the meaning of the greenbelt was
concise, quoting from the minutes of 1980 Planning Board meeting, quoting the Hearing
Examiner, as well as Mr. Brubaker's understanding of the permanent status of the greenbelt.
A roll call vote was taken, with COUNCILMEMBERS NORDQUIST, [TALL, JAECH, OSTROM, AND WILSON
VOTING NO, AND C.OUNCILMEMBERS DWYER AND KASPER VOTING YES. MOTION FAILED, with 5 no.votes,
and 2 yes votes.
City Attorney Snyder stated the Council, will need to present their findings of fact and give
general instructions at their next meeting on this item.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO INSTRUCT THE. CITY ATTORNEY
TO DRAW UP A DECISION, BASED UPON COMMENTS OF THE COUNCILJOR THE CONSENT AGENDA OF JUNE 11.
MOTION CARRIED, ,WITII COUNCILMEMBERS DWYER AND KASPER VOTING NO.
HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION TO MODIFY CONDITIONS ON PRELIMINARY PLAT P-3-80
(RON SNARE).
Planning Director Block gave the staff recommendation, which was to adopt the !fearing
Examiner's recommendation to modify this plat- according to the request. She explained this
recommendation is being made due to the fact that the drainage flow is stagnant, and the
applicant was able to demonstrate that letting the stagnant water remain on the site was a
detriment.
Mayor Naughten opened the public hearing portion of the meeting to the public. There was no
one present to speak either for or against the modification, and the public hearing portion
was then closed.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE HEARING EXAMINER TO MODIFY PRELIMINARY PLAT P-3-80. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON AND PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION 620 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING MORATORIUM ON
CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE.
Planning Director Block stated that Assistant Planner Duane Bowman had attended the Planning
Board meeting concerning this issue. Mr. Bowman stated that the Planning Board had held two
discussion meetings on this subject and had had a good meeting two weeks ago, in which
technical information was presented to the Board. He felt that the Board's recommendations
would be brought to the Council by the end of July or the ,first part of August.
Mayor Naughten opened the hearing to the audience.
Mr. Sid Swartz, 23611 Woodway Park Road, representing West, Inc., was present. He stated
their company installed the first system in Washington State in 1977, and since then
thousands have been installed. He elaborated on the background of the industry, and urged
the Council to look very closely at this issue before passing a resolution which would
inhibit the growth of this industry within the community. Of particular concern was the
future of the technology of the industry, the prohibition of certain sizes, colors, and
placement of the earth stations. He stated Chat the FCC has been monitoring this in other
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communities as well, and are looking into the preemption of local zoning imposed on earth
station owners.
Mayor Naughten asked if the diameter (in the Edmonds area) must, in fact, be 10' - 12', and
was told by Mr. Swartz that "picture perfect" television was not always possible without it
being 10'-12' indiameter, but that if research can continue and the industry grows,
ultimately smaller editions will be possible futuristically.
Councilmember Kasper inquired as to what the limitations would be onotherpeople hooking up
to the same dish, and Mr. Swartz replied that while others can hook up, it would limit what
you could watch, since the dish would need to be repositioned in order to pickup on another
satellite, and it would result in your having to watch what your neighbor. wanted to watch.
With reference to the smaller sized dishes hoped for in the future, Councilmember Wilson
asked if this was a possibility, and Mr. Swartz replied that through development which is
taking place now, as well as marketing and research, that this will take place if the
industry is not stifled. Mr. Swartz left samples of literature explaining, how satellite
television works.
Councilmember Hall asked if there was any significance in the color of the dishes, and Mr.
Swartz replied that it is a matter of cosmetics, and some people find that the different
colors are more aesthetically pleasing.
Councilmember Kasper inquired if other cities were looking into the possible restrictions,
and was told that there are other cities doing so.
Mrs. Carol Chapman, 23321 - 75th W., Edmonds, asked Mr. Swartz if the West, Inc. was located
in Edmonds, and if apartmenthouses would have to have individual dishes for each tenant. She
was told that the company is not located in Edmonds, and that one dish would suffice per
apartmenthouse.
Detler Reed, 1233 - 7th Ave. South, stated he had attended the Planning Board meetings, since
he was opposed to the dishes, and was disappointed that more interest had not been generated
in this issue. He asked 1) if the moratorium is to stop all construction for 90 days, or
until the Planning Board makes its recommendation, and 2) if the ones in the city at present
are there under a permit. City Attorney Snyder answered that those constructed by permit
prior to .the moratorium are protected (grandfathered), and those who do not have a permit
would not be protected. Mr. Reed felt it would be useless and a waste of. everyone's time
unless the ordinance has some teeth in it so that it could be enforced.
Mrs. Chapman again asked. if West, Inc. was a local company, and Mr. Swartz replied that it
was a Washington corporation which employs 25 people.
Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the meeting.
Discussion followed, and Councilmember Kasper likened the dishes to the present type of
antennae, on which there are no restrictions, and Councilmember Dwyer stated that for the
purposes of imposing the moratorium that no information was available from the Planning
Board. Now that the Planning Board is going to come up with a recommendation, perhaps this
will generate interest.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT PROPOSED RESOLUTION 620
IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE,
AND ISSUING OF PERMITS FOR THIS PURPOSE, WITH SUCH MORATORIUM NOT TO EXCEED A PERIOD OF 90
DAYS.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE TELEVISION ANTENNAES. MOTION
FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION 621 AUTHORIZING JOINING INSURANCE POOL
Councilmember Jaech stated the committee has discussed this, and present this evening is a
representative of the pool; she asked Mr. Housler to make the presentation to the Council.
Mr. Housler stated the pool is comprised of 18 various cities, with five additional ones yet
to join, and four others being considered. The premiums run from July to July. If Council
approves this resolution, the $160,000 payment for liability coverage in the 1985 calendar
year, $80,000 would be refunded and would go into the pool.
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Mr. Housler further explained that the representative from the -pool, Mr. Lye, would be able
to answer any questions the Council may have, and went on to discuss the costs involved and
the steps which need to be taken. The reason this proposal is necessary is because of the
increased rates from the carriers. Entering this pool, the City is assured that over a
three-year period, the rates do not increase. There is an 8% dividend in this present year
to the cities, and an 8% in surplus to be refunded in the next year. Over a four-year
period, 16% of the premiums have been given back. This resolution would authorize the City
to join the pool, and in effect be in the pool on July 1., 1985. In order to get our name in,
however, a decision must be made at this meeting. Many carriers have dropped out of the
municipal market, making the cost of insuring prohibitive. Mr.. HOUSler introduced Mr. Lye,
who stated that the coverage goes from May to May, with a $25,000,000 "umbrella".
Councilmember Kasper asked about property damage, etc., being included, and it was clarified
that they.are taking on all of the liability coverages.
* Mark Buckland, the attorney for the pool, and a resident of Edmonds, stated the pool carries
reserves, and excess coverages up to the $25,000,000.' In joining, the City of Edmonds buys a
seat on the.Board, and thus far, the pool has been successful.
There was discussion of a "risk manager" for the City, and COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO ADOPT THE PROPOSAL OF MR. HOUSLER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION
621, AND THAT A MONTHLY REPORT BE GIVEN ON THE HIGH RISK ITEMS, AND A QUARTERLY REPORT
OVERALL TO COME BACK TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Discussion followed, and Councilmember Hall stated that the Association of Washington Cities
does a good job of monitoring this program. Councilmember Ostrom spoke in favor of the
motion, since it has been well outlined. He stated that self -insuring is a trend which has
taken place over the last few years, and the risk is not that great. MOTION CARRIED. It was
determined that Mr. Housler would represent the City as the risk manager.
Mr. Jim Brock, 1143 C Avenue, Edmonds, wished to express his concerns about who will pay for
losses when the pool "goes broke", and further he questioned how the existing policy
addresses Environmental Protection Agency pollution. City Attorney, Snyder stated that the
answer is that no EPA considerations are addressed under the .present policy. .
DISCUSSION OF LAKE BALLINGER RESTORATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO BUDGET COSTS OF
MONITORING ($9,563)
City Engineer Adams gave the staff report on this matter, stating .that there is a overall
need for $78,000, for which Edmonds' share would be $9,563 ($4,500 from Utility Construction
Fund, and a commitment for an additional $5,000 next year for this project).
Councilmember Nordquist stated that this project was started by METRO, and that although
corrective measures in the amount of pollution have been taken, the problem still exists. He
stated he would like to see some results somewhere along the line, and suggested that at some
point in the near future, the Council have Bob Boye come to speak to them on this matter.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO SCHEDULE BOB BOYE TO COME
TO TALK TO THE COUNCIL AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS ON JULY 9, 1985, ABOUT LAKE BALLINGER.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Dwyer asked that the contract be reviewed, and action taken at a later time on
further expenditure of any money.
RECOMMENDATION FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ON PROPOSED UPGRADING OF CITY FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
($4,000)
Fire Chief Weinz presented the facts regarding the improvement of the system. COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ACCEPT 111E RECOMMENDATION FROM THE SAFETY
COMMITTEE ON THIS PROPOSED UPGRADING OF THE CITY FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
The Mayor stated he had a letter from the Mayor of Woodway restating a request for 85
hookups, and he has replied that 70 would be the maximum. Woodway would like to amend the
agreement to include another area, but stay within the 70 hookups.
* See Minutes of June 13, 1985 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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Mayor Naughten shared a news release from the Parks & Recreation Department, whereby they
will hold a series of 14 meetings with the public to find out what the public likes in the
way of parks and what they would like to .see, adding that this is particularly good from a
public relations aspect.
Mayor Naughten commented on the District Dance held on Saturday, June 1st, noting that it was
a great success, with 800 teenagers attending.
The Mayor then relayed a memorandum from City Attorney Snyder, dated May 17, which stated
that there are two provisions on littering - one contained in the general code and an
additional chapter, which detail the different kinds of littering and the penalties for same.
These provisions are almost identical, but with different penalties. Mr. Snyder suggested
that the Council eliminate the shorter provision.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE DELETING THE SHORTER OF THESE TWO PROVISIONS DEALING WITH THE OFFENSE
OF LITTERING IN THE CITY OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Naughten referred to a memorandum from Chief Weinz regarding the fire boat, stating
this item will be rebid.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Ostrom read a letter, dated May 28th, from residents of Ocean Avenue and Water
Street, thanking the Council for closing off their streets on July 4th last year, and
requesting that they take action to do so again this year. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO CLOSE OFF OCEAN AVENUE AND WATER STREET, AS WELL AS
SUNSET AVENUE, TO VEHICLEACCESS ON JULY 4, 1985. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Kasper noted that the Puget Sound Council of Governments is doing studies on
the inner corridor, but none of these meetings are coming into our area, with the nearest one
at Northgate. Mayor Naughten replied that a study has been finalized on the north corridor,
with two sites recommended: 1) up I-5 to Paine Field, and 2) up I-5 to Everett, and both have
had public input. In fact, there is one being held this evening in Mountlake Terrace.
Councilmember Jaech had no comments to share.
Councilmember Nordquist asked Councilmember Kasper,. as the spokesman between the County and
the Chase Lake situation, if this had been placed on a future agenda, to which Councilmember
Kasper replied they have not had a meeting, but as reported before, they are working on a
proposed LID, which may not be feasible. He stated he is keeping abreast of the situation.
Councilmember Nordquist wished to extend best wishes to Shirley Witzel, who is
recuperating, and look forward to her return, and ,welcomed Alice Brown, who is filling in for
Ms. Witzel as recorder.
Councilmember Nordquist noted that Mayor Naughten will be gone on vacation for two weeks, and
all endeavors will be made to fill in for him in the interim.
Councilmember Dwyer stated he understood. that the County and the PUD settled their franchise
agreement, and would like the staff to find out what the resolution was.
Councilmember Wilson commented on the satellite dishes, noting that when the colors were
discussed, Councilmember Nall was actually saying they would be acceptable if they were
"Edmonds Blue".
It was, noted by the staff that next week's meeting will be held in the small room.
Councilmember Hall noted that the beach dance for the teenagers was a prime example of
cooperation in the community, and it gladdens" the heart, mentioning that they are desirous of
having another one in the fall.
Councilmember Hall wished the Council to consider recognition by resolution of Mr. Bill
Wright, who has given many volunteer hours to the City since 1981, such as crime. watch,
vacation house checks, block watch, filling in when the staff needs it, etc.
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Councilmember Hall clarified some confusion on the date for Matt Dillon, stating that June
25th isthe correct date. that he will meet with the Community Services Committee.
Councilmember Hall stated she had received a letter from Chet Bennett regarding $2,000 for
the Cemetery Board for the office/ restroom, and added that Ruth Sater will be heading
that. Councilmember Jaech interjected she would like the City Attorney to look into the
handling of the finances with the cemetery fund control, as someone has mentioned to her that
according to the RCW, the City Council is to control all funds.in relation to the cemetery.
Councilmember Kasper stated that in view of the fact that Councilmember Nordquist is Council
President, Councilmember Kasper felt it would be in order to authorize compensation at $50
per each half day, and $100 per full day, at least during the interim period the Mayor is
absent. Councilmember Nordquist stated he had confidence in Mr. Housler, and while he -
appreciated the fact that this thought has been brought forward, he would be working close by
and can be reached at anytime during the day.
Mayor Naughten stated that Community Services Director Peter Hahn wished to have the Council
review the reclassification of the Community Services Department; Mr. Hahn is asking for an
extended time to the July 9th meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Edmonds City Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
ACQ ELINE G. PARRETT; City Clerk LVVY S. UG EN, M yor
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