07/09/1985 City Council1
THESE MINUTES SUBJECT
TO JULY 16 APPROVAL
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 9, 1985
(Work Meeting)
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
Larry Naughten, Mayor
John Nordquist
Steve Dwyer
Laura Hall
Jo -Anne Jaech
Bill Kasper
Lloyd Ostrom
Jack Wilson
Tom Cole, Student Rep
CTAPP PPPrPNT
Pat LeMay, Personnel Manager
Steve Simpson, Parks & Rec. Director
Peter Hahn, Community Svcs. Director
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Dan Prinz, Police Chief
Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Art Housler, Admin. Svcs. Director
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Shirlie Witzel, Recorder
Mayor Naughten expressed thanks to Council President John Nordquist for serving as Mayor
Pro Tem and to Administrative Services Director Art Housler for acting as administrative
head of the City during the Mayor's recent absence.
The Mayor welcomed Mayor Lois Anderson of Mountlake Terrace.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (C) and (F) were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. COUNCILMEMBER HALL
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, 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 July 2, 1985.
(D) Final acceptance of work by Schwetz Construction for 5th and Main St. crosswalks
project, and setting 30-day retainage period.
(E) Set date of August 6, 1985 for hearing on Hearing Examiner recommendation to
vacate the westerly 120' of alley located between Alder and Maple Sts. adjacent
to 317 5th Ave. S. (Rainier Bank Trust Division/ST-5-85).
* AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN LEASE FOR DAY CARE PROGRAM AT ANDERSON CENTER WITH JAN
JOHNSON [Item (C) on Consent Agenda
Mayor Naughten said there had been a request that the Council open the meeting for audience
participation to allow a spokesperson to address the Council regarding this issue.
COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO OPEN THE MEETING TO COMMENTS
FROM A SPOKESPERSON WITH A TIME LIMIT OF TEN MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Ostrom enumerated the concerns of the people who had spoken with him regard-
ing the proposed contract: 1. The RFD did not take into account the cost factor, 2. None
of the 90 families using the program were consulted about the quality of the day care or
their feelings about the center, and 3. First notification to these families of the new
contract occurred yesterday. In the absence of a compelling reason to change the provider
of the present day care center, he believes the City should continue with the present provid-
er and will not vote to approve the contract before the Council
Councilmember Hall recommended that the contract be remanded to Administration for
examination. She said a system should be devised to review all of the lessee's contracts
and suggested that using 6-month contracts would allow the Parks and Recreation Director
to handle these.
* See Minutes of July 16, 1985
City Attorney Scott Snyder agreed that leases should be reviewed and this lease was under
review since it had been in effect for 11 years. Under Federal and State antitrust acts,
he said the City is obligated to periodically make City needs available to vendors for bid
and to make City property available to all interested bidders. He recommended a review
every three years. In reference to review by the Parks and Recreation Director, he said
the Council in 1979 had delegated authority to the Director to execute leases for a wide
variety of property for 6-month periods, longer leases must be approved by the Council.
Mr. Simpson said a 6-month lease in this case would place the lessee in a state of limbo
in their inability to plan for a full school year. In addition, he said the City is
dealing with businesses and they need assurance that they will be able to run their
business and are not interested in 6-month terms. In developing the criteria for the
proposal for a day care, Mr. Simpson said the staff went outside the City for the necessary
expertise; the three RFD's received by the City were reviewed by a panel of residents and
experts in the field; and the decision to award the contract to Ms. Johnson was made by
that panel. He said he feels uncomfortable placing City staff in the position of monitor-
ing and controlling tenant behavior.
Councilmember Nordquist asked if current users of the program had been consulted in analyz-
ing the RFD's to determine the current conditions, care and program. Community Services
Director Peter Hahn said members of the advisory committee visited all three operations and
interviewed their directors but no parents were interviewed.
Councilmember Wilson said he would vote against the proposed lease because some criteria
were not included that should have been in the analysis. He suggested that the current
lease be extended for one year and any further review of the lease be done with proper
input. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO RENEW THE LEASE
WITH MS. MASTERJOHN FOR ONE YEAR WITH ANY NECESSARY REVIEW TAKING PLACE TOWARD THE END OF
THAT YEAR. Mr. Simpson asked the Council to determine acceptable criteria for review of
the lease. Mayor Naughten suggested that one of the Council committees formulate that
criteria. Councilmember Ostrom suggested that some of the parents that are using the day
care be included on the committee. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten recognized a
spokesperson for the day care center.
Roberta Poulin, 8407 191st S.W., expressed appreciation for the one year reprieve but indi-
cated their intent to continue the fight at the end of that time. She asked if the City
were in the business of renting space or running a program, since the present day care is a
profit making business and it appears the City is attempting to regulate that business.
Councilmember Kasper said that is why the Council wishes to review this issue, the City is
in the lease business and the Council will examine whether they wish to get into regulating
programs. He said he agrees that the leases should be reviewed on a regular basis. Ms.
Poling said the day care center has been operating on a 6-month lease for over a year, any
lack of improvements, as mentioned in the Herald, is a result of that short term lease.
She said there was no on -site evaluation of today care center and that should be done
next time. A member of the evaluation panel owns a day care center in Edmonds, she said,
creating a conflict of interest situation. She emphasized that their children are receiv-
ing the best care available and at a reasonable price. Ms. Poling called attention to
several items on display in the room that were made by children in the day care center. On
behalf of the parents of the day care center, she expressed approval of the efforts of the
staff and Ms. Masterjohn and reiterated the parent's determination to fight for their day
care again in a year.
ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OVERTURNING ON HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION TO MODIFY GREENBELT
* COVENANT ON PLAT OF R_OB'S ADDITION (ROBERT BRUSHIER, JR.JP-1-85) (FROM JUNE 4 HEARING)
[Item (F) on Consent Agendaj
Councilmember Dwyer commended Mr. Snyder for his fine work on this and said he would ab-
stain from voting on this item since he had voted against it originally. Councilmember
Kasper expressed his reservations about some of the wording in the findings, he also voted
against this and will abstain at this time. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MEMBER WILSON, TO ADOPT FINDINGS OVERTURNING THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION. MOTION
CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBERS DWYER AND KASPER ABSTAINING.
Mayor Naughten expressed appreciation for the interest and concern of the parents present
and recessed the meeting for ten minutes at 7:25 p.m. to allow those wishing to leave to do
SO.
See Minutes of July 16, 1985
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CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF LAKE BALLINGER RESTORATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO BUDGET
COSTS OF MONITORING ($9,563)
Community Services Director Peter Hahn observed that the Council had wished to have more
information from several sources and had invited Bob Boye, Mayor Lois Anderson, Carl
Rautenberg, and the consulting team of Kramer, Chin and Mayo to be present this evening.
Mayor Anderson, Mountlake Terrace, said Lake Ballinger has been a cooperative project for
the past eight years with the restoration project. The Mountlake Terrace City Council has
indicated a strong commitment to the Lake and its continued restoration, she said. Because
the lake was dying, she noted that surrounding government entities had undertaken several
projects in an attempt to restore the lake. While there have been improvements in
oxygenation of the lower level of the lake, she said surface water runoff has nearly
eliminated the improvements; therefore, continued monitoring is needed to determine
solutions that will allow continued improvement. She asked Mr. Rautenberg, Mountlake Ter-
race City Engineer, to describe past technical projects, future needs and project priority.
Carl Rautenberg, 10610 Robbers Roost Rd., Edmonds, had been involved with Lake Ballinger
since 1973 when METRO classified it as the worst lake water quality in the Seattle area
because of coliform, sediment, low visibility, and lack of oxygen in the bottom of the
lake. In 1975, he said ten possibilities for lake improvement were identified and the
consulting firm of Kramer, Chin and Mayo was hired to define the best technique for
improving the lake. They recommended first, control of erosion into the lake from Halls
Creek, second introduction of oxygen into the lake, third sedimentation ponds, and a
hypolimnetic intake and withdrawal system. He described the condition of the lake and the
factors contributing to that condition. Mr. Rautenberg said the DOE and EPA were
approached with a request for funds and with additional funds from a Block Grant, local
entities were not required to contribute any funds. The first phase project was
improvement of Halls Creek and creation of two sedimentation basins, he said, and a
requirement that all agencies, contributing to the lake, create drainage ordinances. Upon
completion of the first phase, a monitoring system was established to determine any
improvement; however, at the end of a year of monitoring, it was realized that the second
phase was needed, the hypolimnetic intake and discharge system. Monitoring continued, a
limnologist was employed and it has been determined that, although there has been
improvement, there are more external sources of nutrients coming into the lake. Another
meeting with DOE and the EPA has resulted in 75% funding from DOE with a commitment for the
remaining 25% to come from local sources for a monitoring and sampling program; he said the
proposal before the Council at this time is Edmonds' share of that 25%.
Councilmember Ostrom asked why the sources of these additional nutrient load have not
already been determined considering the studies that have been done and what was meant by
Aurora Village draining into the lake. Mr. Rautenberg said a study of Halls Creek was the
only thing funded, on the assumption that control of that source would control the lake.
He said Aurora Village surface water drains east to the lake, adding that the developer of
a proposed apartment complex on Holy Rood Cemetery property has been asked to detain the
water from Aurora Village in a sedimentation basin on his site before entering Lake
Ballinger.
Councilmember Kasper asked if the County had been involved. Mr. Rautenberg replied that
the County was involved in initial stages and were parties to the agreement for
construction. However, he said they have not been involved in the last six or seven
years. Mr. Rautenberg indicated support of some of the recommendations that the Council
will hear from Mr. Boye in his report.
Bob Boye, 24325 76th Ave. W., said his first reaction to the monitoring project was
negative because of the costs involved. He said the high cost of doing water quality work
will serve as a deterrent to many communities. Noting that concern about water quality in
Puget Sound starts in individual yards, driveways, and ditches that flow into nearby creeks
and streams and thence into the Sound, he said the individual must do the clean up. Use of
a chemical cleaner for ovens results in a need to prevent those chemicals reaching the
Sound. Mr. Boye suggested that costs for water quality testing might be less if the
agencies involved were willing to take the necessary samples themselves and gave examples
of how this might be accomplished. He commented that Mountlake Terrace has done a good job
in taking the lead in solving the problems of Lake Ballinger. He said that more pollutants
flow from Edmonds into Lake Ballinger than from Mountlake Terrace and said this monitoring
study is the right thing to do. He recommended that the Council approve expenditure of
these funds. If the Council should approve a citizen advisory board to look at all surface
water concerns, he suggested that a member of that board be trained to take the necessary
tests for water quality. He also asked that the Edmonds' Engineering Department be kept up
to date by Mountlake Terrace on the quarterly and final reports and be allowed to provide
input into those reports. He also suggested that the Engineering Departments of Edmonds
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and Mountlake Terrace form an organization that determines what is to be done with Lake
Ballinger based on the findings of this monitoring study. He expressed his hope that this
study will provide the impetus to do something about all of the surface water in Edmonds.
He then mentioned a creek being used by Chris Coleman, near this building, to raise
salmon. He said the creek flows through a mile of culvert before entering the marshlands
and suggested that it be named Chris Creek or Coleman Creek.
Asked by Mayor Naughten if Lynnwood was contributing to the pollution of Lake Ballinger,
Mr. Rautenberg replied that they were involved initially; however, the monitoring program
was continued by those jurisdictions that had boundaries on the lake. He continued that
Lynnwood has the problem of Halls Lake which they are attempting to resolve. Councilmember
Nordquist thanked Mr. Boye for his report and continued interest in this problem.
COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF
$4,500 FROM THE 412 FUND FOR 1985 AND BUDGET $5,063 FOR 1986 FOR THE REQUIRED MONITORING OF
LAKE BALLINGER. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSIDERATION OF BOND FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICE
Administrative Services Director Art Housler reported that the proposal was reviewed by the
Administrative Services Committee on June 25 and they recommended serious consideration by
the Council.
Bob Yeasting, of Yeasting Associates in Seattle, explained that his firm is involved in
municipal financial advisory work, assisting cities in putting together financing programs,
structuring the bond issue, providing advice on the market and assisting with the marketing
of the bond issue. He said cities have either hired a bond underwriter to provide
financial advisory services and prepare a bond offering prospectus for public sale or have
sold bonds to an underwriting firm on a negotiated basis. Since they are not involved in
underwriting bonds, he believes they can provide an unbiased opinion of whether City bonds
would best be sold at public sale or at negotiated sale. In addition to providing unbiased
financial advice, he said his firm can save the City money. When a bond issue is handled
by a bond underwriter, payment for their work is included in the underwriting spread; he
said the fee his firm charges will be less than the fee included in the underwriting
spread. Mr. Yeasting said they have completed approximately 24 jobs for a variety of
municipal clients during the past year. He said their firm has an unequaled background in
the type of financing help the City would need.
Councilmember Jaech said there are several steps that must be undertaken in a bond issue.
She said Mr. Yeasting's associate had assisted the City with the water -sewer bonds that
were issued during the recent, difficult financial situation the State experienced and was
the only City, to her knowledge, that managed to get its bond rating raised. Whether the
City chooses to go through Foster and Marshall or utilize the services of Yeasting
Associates, someone will have to assist in placement of those bonds. Ms. Jaech said the
question before the Council is which firm will provide better representation and perhaps
save some money in the process. She said the proposal before the Council is from a firm
that has no conflict of interest, since they will not be buying the bonds; therefore, she
believes the information provided may be more factual than from someone who is planning to
buy the bonds themselves.
Councilmember Ostrom asked how fees are calculated. Mr. Yeasting replied that fees are
based on the size of the bond issue. Asked by Councilmember Wilson about his background,
Mr. Yeasting said he had been in the municipal finance business for 27 years and recounted
the various municipalities that he had assisted as a bond underwriter. Councilmember
Wilson asked what type of relationship he experiences with the bond underwriters. Mr.
Yeasting said his firm does all of the work that has been done by the underwriters in the
past and, even though their fee is lower, they have not had to do the work; therefore, they
have not encountered any problems and enjoy a good relationship. He said he has worked
with all of the underwriters in the local area during the past year.
Councilmember Wilson asked if there had been any problems with the securities firms in the
past. Mr. Housler said there have been no problems, but he has always had a question
regarding whether those firms are representing the City or their investors.
Councilmember Kasper said many of the northwest companies have been absorbed by larger
firms not located here and the City had a difficult time during the last bond issue. He
said he feels this is worth a try because the City is going to need good advice in coming
years and believes it should be obtained on a one-to-one basis on a consistent basis with
one person.
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Asked if this had been discussed with any other consulting firm, Mr. Housler replied that
Yeasting Associates is the first in the field in this area. Mr. Yeasting confirmed that
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there is no other firm in this area providing municipal advisory work that is not also a
bond underwriter.
Councilmember Jaech noted that the Meadowdale LID bond issue will occur next month and a
decision must be made. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO
ACCEPT THE SERVICES OF YEASTING ASSOCIATES ON THE NEXT BOND ISSUE, MEADOWDALE LID. MOTION
CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER WILSON VOTING NO.
PROPOSED COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECLASSIFICATIONS
Community Services Director Peter Hahn explained that he had devised the expanded salary
grid in an attempt to resolve the classification of the four manager positions. In
addition, he had submitted new information on the way to consider matching of the position
and recommendations to the individual involved. He announced that Planning Director Mary
Lou Block had received certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners, a
certification that only 10% of all planners have. He noted that one Councilmember had
remarked during the Council Retreat that such certification would have a bearing on a
decision regarding classification of that position. Mr. Hahn reported that the Public
Works Department supervisory levels have been examined and a recommendation will be coming
before the Council. He mentioned the issue of fairness and equity in regard to the
positions of Planning Manager and Parks and Recreation Manager as compared to the other E-8
positions in the City. Councilmember Jaech disagreed with the comparison with the
positions in the Fire and Police Department.
Councilmember Kasper said he could see what Mr. Hahn was trying to accomplish but does not
see how the expanded grid could be moved into the system before the entire system has been
reviewed. He said there was an agreement as to what would be done, then one portion was
accomplished and the City has failed to do the rest. Councilmember Hall said she also
objected to the expanded grid feeling that it was like being half good enough. She said
the Council should have accepted what was presented and then looked at the entire city.
That way, she said, they would be dealing with the position rather than personalities.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO CONTINUE WITH
CLASSIFICATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS AN E-9, AND THE PLANNING DIRECTOR, PARKS &
RECREATION DIRECTOR, AND PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT AT E-8. MOTION CARRIED WITH
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER VOTING NO. City Attorney Scott Snyder said he interpreted that motion
as instruction to prepare an ordinance adjusting the salary schedules and bringing that to
the Council. In response to a question from Councilmember Jaech, Mr. Snyder said the Mayor
has the prerogative of vetoing the ordinance after it is adopted by the Council.
Councilmember Kasper said this should be pursued since the Council was to be advised of the
structure of the Public Works Depth. He said it is necessary to look at the ramifications
of the use of the Division Managers and the newly formed Management Team. He noted that
Finance had been reorganized and the entire City must be examined. He said if these
positions are left as they are there are other positions that must be adjusted and other
E-8 positions that must be examined. Councilmember Hall agreed, adding that use of the
management team creates a time drain that filters down through the ranks. Mayor Naughten
replied that adjustments have been made within the departments and there is not a time
drain because of their duties as a management team.
APPROVAL OF LETTERS OF UNDERSTANDING AND OF POLICY RELATED TO GARCIA DECISION, AND ADOPTION
OF REVISED COMP TIME ORDINANCE 2508 ($28,917)
Personnel Manager Pat LeMay reviewed the information before the Council. He said the
change in the date of compliance will result in a reduction of the cost to the City. A
recommendation will be presented to the Council at a later date for reclassification of
nonexempt, non -represented positions of office manager, personnel coordinator and executive
secretary to exempt grades.
Councilmember Jaech asked for the Council Contingency Fund balance, Mr. Housler said it is
$40,400 and this amount is not included in that figure. He suggested the funds could come
from the Personnel Acquisition Fund. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN LETTERS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNIONS, ADOPT
THE POLICY AND THE REVISED COMP TIME ORDINANCE.
Councilmember Kasper questioned several items contained in the letters of understanding.
Mr. LeMay replied that section 12.1 of the Uniformed Officers Memorandum is the language
currently used in the labor agreement and said the Fire Department employees are not paid
overtime for training. In regard to the period for use of comp time, Mr. LeMay said two
years seemed a reasonable period of time. In regard to the election of comp time, Mr.
Snyder said once the election has been made to take comp time or overtime, the employee no
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longer has opportunity to change that election. Mr. LeMay said the amount of $28,917 will
cover overtime costs for 1985 and an amount will have to be budgeted in 1986.
Councilmember Kasper asked if that is a firm figure for 1985. Mr. Snyder replied that it
is based on past experience and represents payment to those employees who elected to take
overtime rather than comp time. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER VOTING NO BECAUSE
HE WAS AGAINST COMP TIME AS IT IS STRUCTURED.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO EXPEND THE $28,917 FROM THE
FUNDS SET ASIDE FOR PERSONNEL ACQUISITION. Mayor Naughten indicated his support of the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR FIREBOAT MODIFICATION
Fire Chief Jack Weinz reviewed the acquisition and work accomplished to date on the boat.
He said specifications were written for the necessary modifications and the low bid
received was $32,000. The specifications were rewritten to reduce the cost without
sacrificing safety aspects, he continued, the bid results opened on June 20 are before the
Council. He recommended that the low bid be accepted. Chief Weinz discussed a recent gas
spill at the Port that was handled well but points to a need for this craft. In response
to a question from Councilmember Jaech, Chief Weinz said there would not be a pump on the
boat, it would cost another $5,000. He explained that the work in the proposal before the
Council must be done.
Councilmember Wilson asked how much money has been invested in the boat. Chief Weinz
replied that approximately $18,000 has been spend, mostly for diving equipment and
training, and $32,000 was spent for the boat and moving it to its present location. He
said the boat will be well worth the money invested and the City could get that much back
if it were sold. Mr. Housler interjected that the City has spent no money to date on the
boat, the $10,000 budgeted for 1985 is still there. Asked by Councilmember Ostrom about
the operating costs, Chief Weinz said it is estimated that $2,000 will be needed for the
remainder of the year and approximately $10,000 annually for maintenance and fuel. He
indicated that no additional manpower will be needed.
Scott Powell, President of Marine Firefighters, gave his credentials in firefighting and
boat building and said he would work with the Chief to insure that he receives the
equipment to outfit the boat within the $5,000 range. Mayor Naughten mentioned letters
from other boatbuilders indicating that the boat would not be satisfactory regardless of
any renovations. Mr. Powell said the Coast Guard is noted for its strong boats and
described the planned changes. He said the money invested could be realized from a sale
and indicated the interest that exists for this type of boat.
Councilmember Kasper said the Port would be the biggest benefactor and believes they should
be pressed for a contribution toward the costs. He said he does not know how far the boat
will range, but feels the Port should contribute to the project, with City obligation
limited to manning and training. ,
Mr. Powell explained that included in the contract is training in a marine firefighting
program for Fire Department personnel to provide education on the use and maintenance of
the equipment. He noted that this will eliminate the need for additional training costs.
Mayor Naughten said the City has made a commitment to the project and the $4,000 is needed
to bring the boat up to an acceptable point. He does not disagree that the Port should be
approached but feels the timing is not right and would hate to see the project aborted in
going after another agency for money.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE FIRE CHIEF FOR EXPENDITURE OF $4,244 FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND AND AWARD OF
BID TO MARINE FIREFIGHTERS FOR $20,870. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER VOTING
NO.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2509 AMENDING MAILING AND NOTICE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 20, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE
Planning Director Mary Lou Block said this item is a result of a suggestion from Dan
Smith of the Engineering Department. The Suggestion Committee reviewed the suggestion and
recommended approval subject to modification of the Community Development Code. Ms. Block
described the practices of surrounding municipalities that do require some type of
applicant contribution for mailing of notices.
Councilmember Kasper, having had personal experience with this in Everett, does not
approve. He sees this as an increase in fees and believes the City would be transferring
its responsibility to the applicant for checking to insure that all appropriate people are
notified. He said any increase should be considered at the appropriate time. Ms. Block
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replied that the applicant -has been providing the names and addresses of those affected for
many years.
Councilmember Wilson said this had been discussed by the Suggestion Committee and the
applicant is now providing names and addresses. He said they looked at the savings of $500
for stamps. In fact, he said, the major users type out envelopes now and the Committee
felt there would be no objection to the proposal. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO DENY THE REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 20 OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CODE. Councilmember Dwyer said the City would run the risk of creating ill will. MOTION
CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER WILSON VOTING NO.
DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TOWN OF WOODWAY
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT THE AMENDMENT TO THE
WOODWAY SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor Naughten reported that the 4th of July celebration was a success with an estimated
10,000 people watching the parade, 15,000 in attendance in the park, and 6,000 at the
fireworks that evening. On the negative side, he said, Chief Weinz reported 26 fire calls
between June 27 and July 7 with an estimated loss of $26,000, all caused by "safe and sane"
fireworks.
The Mayor referred to a letter from Madeline Alquist praising the Fire Department for their
work in CPR training.
Mayor Naughten congratulated Ms. Block for her achievement in receiving certification as a
Planner.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Dwyer thanked Mr. Hahn and the Community Services personnel for their work.
He said a lot of hard work was evidenced by the fact that everyone was in the right place
and everything worked out well. He felt it would be appropriate if the Mayor recogni.zed
the efforts of Harold Airis and Bert Ketcham for their work on the 4th of July
celebration.
Councilmember Ostrom objected to the proposed modification of traffic channelization on SR
104 at 100th Ave. W. Councilmember Jaech agreed and would not support such a change
since there is so much student pedestrian and vehicular traffic at that corner.
Councilmember Kasper said he would like to see a diagram before voting on the proposal.
Councilmember Ostrom suggested the diagram be furnished next week for Council consideration.
Council President Nordquist discussed the sewage spill in Lake Ballinger last week. He
asked for clarification of procedures for notifying Edmonds of such occurrences and what
safety measures can be taken in the event of contamination of beaches, etc.
Council President Nordquist asked that the time spent by City staff and the Labor
Negotiator be noted to determine how much staff time is being used in labor negotiations.
Mayor Naughten said he would be meeting with Doug Albright next week to discuss that
type of thing.
Council President Nordquist asked for authorization to attend a meeting in Los Angeles
dealing with Council relationships since he does not plan to attend the National League of
Cities meeting in December. The Council agreed.
Councilmember Hall asked that the labor negotiator stay within the budgeted $19,000 for
negotiations.
Councilmember Hall congratulated the Edmonds Firefighters for winning the 4th of July
contest.
Councilmember Hall reported that Ms. Stewart has complained about baking in a residence in
her neighborhood. Ms. Block said the letter was received in Community Services and is
being investigated.
Councilmember Kasper reported that the appraisal is being prepared. He said he did not
pull the 5th and Main walkway this evening but it is in violation of City code for trip
points.
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Councilmember Jaech is anxious for the ADB to present their proposal attempting to
enforce maintenance and continued plantings on commercial property. She said these areas
are not being watered and are dying. Mr. Snyder explained that the ADB is working with
requiring installation of irrigation as part of the planting area.
City Attorney Snyder said John Wallace would be in attendance next week.
Student Representative Tom Cole asked what could be done to eliminate the visual
pollution caused by signs that have been nailed to trees at Perrinville. Mayor
Naughten said it is a problem because the City does not have the staff to remove them.
Since there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:00 p.m.
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