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02/04/1986 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO FEBRUARY 11, 1986 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1986 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 sa- lute. PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Bill Kasper Art Housler, Admin. Svcs. Dir. John Nordquist Bobby Mills, Pub. Wks. Supt. Steve Dwyer Dan Prinz, Police Chief Laura Hall Duane Bowman, Asst. City Planner Jo -Anne Jaech Peter Hahn, Comm. Svcs. Dir. Lloyd Ostrom Bob Alberts, City Engineer Jack Wilson Steve Simpson, Parks & Rec. Mgr. Cindy Browne, Student Rep. Chris Beckman, Traffic & Trans. Eng. Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder Mayor Naughten welcomed the City's new Engineer, Bob Alberts. CONSENT AGENDA Items (B), (J), (M), and (N) were removed from the .Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH liOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (C) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 633 COMMENDING GORDON.MAXWELL . (D) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM JOHN.JONES III AND JACQUELINE JONES ($1,000,000); JAMES SWAIN AND MARILYN SWAIN ($,100,000); AND BRIAN PERCY ($204.34) (E) SET FEBRUARY 18, 1986 FOR HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO A14END COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN MAP CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR AREA LOCATED ALONG 238T11 ST. S.W., SOUTH, BETWEEN HIGHWAY 99 AND SR 104 (ELEANOR SMITH/CDC-4-85) (F) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2548 AMENDING CHAPTER 13.38 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM USE DEFINITIONS AND REVIEW CRITERIA (G) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR 1986 FUEL AND LUBRICATING OIL REQUIREMENTS ($101,740) (H) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR 1986 COLD .WATER METERS ($17,370) (I) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM MURYL MEDINA FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 7726 - 236th ST. S.W. (K) AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE POLICE VAN ($11,800) (L) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 634 DECLARING INTENTION TO FORM LID (IMPROVEMENTS TO 88TH AVE. W. FROM MAIN STREET TO 204TH ST. S.W.) AND SETTING HEARING DATE OF MARCH 4, 1986 APPROVAL OF JANUARY 21, 1986 MINUTES [ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] City Attorney Scott Snyder noted on page 6, last paragraph, Exhibit "A" through "E" should read Exhibits "A" through "F". City Clerk Jackie Parrett noted on page 5, paragraph 5, "Planning Board" should read "Planning Staff". COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WIL- SON, TO APPROVE ITEM (B). MOTION CARRIED.. AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE $10,000 AND ADVERTISE FOR SALE OF EXISTING 7€fiiCLE IHE CONSENT Councilmember Jaech inquired if it is necessary to expend monies at this time for a new vehicle. Police Chief Dan Prinz said $5,000 has been budgeted for replacements, and the City already has a buyer for the existing truck who has offered $8,500. He said besides the truck being costly to operate, three injuries were directly related to the truck. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the existing carrier would fit on a small truck. Chief Prinz said a canopy with two small cages would be installed on the smaller truck and the existing carrier would be sold with the truck. Councilmember Wilson said this issue was extensively reviewed in Public Safety Committee meeting, and it was concluded that replacement would not only be cost effective but would also be in the best interest of the City. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE ITEM (J). MOTION. CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON APPRAISAL SERVICES, INC., FOR A -SPE- Councilmember Hall requested clarification as to why an appraisal service would be hired to estab- lish the special benefit for each of the nine ownerships. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said because the costs have escalated, the City needs to insure that the benefit received by each lot does not exceed the assessment. Councilmember Hall wondered if it was misleading to citizens living in the area who thought they would share equally in the assessment. City Attorney Scott Snyder assured Councilmember Hall that it is still Staff's intention to assess the special bene- fits equally. He said the issue before the Council is to.apportion the benefits on a fair and legal basis and to do so in a way that does not exceed the special benefit that each lot re- ceives. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE ITEM (M). MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTS AT WADE JAMES THEATER ($7,800) Councilmember Ostrom asked for clarification of the estimated cost of the lighting. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said the reason lighting and paving costs were not combined was to establish what funds were available for paving subsequent to the installation of the lights. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE ITEM (M). MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO GORDON MAXWELL Mayor Naughten commented that it gave him great pleasure to present Resolution 633 this evening commending and honoring Gordon Maxwell for his contributions to the City of Edmonds. Mayor Naught - en also expressed his appreciation to Mr. Maxwell's wife, Evelyn. He presented the Resolution to Mr. Maxwell along with a replica of Edmonds' first ferry. PROCLAMATION "GARDENERS AGAINST HUNGER MONTH" AND PRESENTATION TO RICH ALLEN Mayor Naughten read the proclamation into the record. He then presented the official proclama- tion to Rich Allen and applauded him for conceiving this idea. Mr. Allen expressed his apprecia- tion. He said the City of Lynnwood has also proclaimed February as "Gardeners Against Hunger Month". AUDIENCE Sincere there was no audience participation, Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the meeting. PRESENTATION BY BARRY LAMONT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ELDERSCREEN PROGRAM Barry LaMont said the Elderscreen Program is a health screening service for senior citizens who are fifty-five years and older. The program is provided through various sites throughout the County. One of the sites is located in Edmonds at the Edmonds Senior Center. Last year, one hundred senior citizens in Edmonds received services through the Elderscreen program. Data which was compiled revealed that Edmonds' clients were, in general, younger, sicker, had more health problems, and tended to be in the lower income bracket than the average senior citizen. Mr. LaMont said there is a concern that many senior citizens of Edmonds may not be aware of these services. He introduced Melanie Throckmore, Administrator and nurse practitioner. Ms. Throckmore said the Elderscreen program has been in existence approximately 8 years. The primary function is to provide screening physicals for people fifty-five years and older. The exams are completed by licensed nurse practitioners and last 1-1/2 to 2 hours. The exam includes EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 FEBRUARY 4, 1986 the following:. medical, dietary, life style and drug history, head -to -toe physical exam, screen- ing blood work, vision screening, glaucoma test and eye exam, urine test; for women, a pap test; and for men, a prostate exam. At the end of the exam, the nurse explains the test results and offers suggestions for physician referral, if necessary. Also provided are educational materials specific to the findings of the client. Services are provided on a sliding donation scale accord- ing to income. Donations average $24 per screening versus the program's cost of $70 per screen- ing. Mr. LaMont reiterated a concern that many people are not aware of these services. Ile expressed his appreciation for the City's support of the Edmonds Senior Center. Councilmember Ostrom restated the concern that the general public was unaware of the program. Mr. LaMont said more effort will be made to advertise the program. He said despite the stronger elderly population base in Edmonds, the Edmonds' program has the least usage. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if the brochures were distributed in public places. Mr. LaMont replied affirma- tively. Councilmember Hall inquired if the Edmonds' facility was comparable to other facili- ties. Mr. LaMont replied affirmatively. He said more public relations need to be directed to- wards Edmonds. IL DELIBERATION AND DECISION ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION DENYING HOME OCCUPATION Mayor Naughten updated the Council's position to the present time. City Attorney Scott Snyder stated that Council President Hall has received two ex parte communication within the past two weeks. He cited RCW 42.36.060 which requires that the substance of those communication be stated for the record prior to the hearing, and that Mr. Bennett has an opportunity for rebuttal. Mr. Snyder requested that the statute be complied with. Council President Hall stated that Mr. Bennett has been provided with copies of the communications. She said one is in regards to a person's knowledge of Dr. Lagos, and the other is a land use item and covenants. Mayor Naughten asked Mr. Bennett if he had a response to the communications. Chester Bennett, Attorney, 400 Dayton, stated that the letters were enormously prejudicial. He said he did not receive them until 11:58 a.m. today and has not had an opportunity to review them with Dr. Lagos. He asked Council President Hall if any of the Councilmembers received those communications. Councilmembers indicated they had not nor did they have knowledge as to their contents or what they concerned. Mr. Bennett requested that the hearing be continued to another date so that he has the opportunity to review the contents with Dr. Lagos. Council President Hall denied his request. Mr. Bennett objected to the denial on the basis of a statute earlier referred to by Council regarding submission of evidence. Mr. Snyder said the statute was created to prevent people from injecting items into the record in order to prevent a Council from making a decision. He urged Mr. Bennett to make a statement in response to the communications. Mr. Bennett stated that the matters in the communications were extremely prejudicial and irrelevant. He requested they be stricken from the record and not entered. Since Councilmember Hall was the only Councilmember to have read the communications, she volunteered to remove herself from the deliberations. She left the room at 7:33 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM- BER JAECH, TO UPHOLD THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION ON THE BASIS THAT THE APPLICATION FOR THE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT 0I0 NOT MEET THE CRITERIA SPECIFICALLY REGARDING EQUIPMENT USE, AREA USED, AND TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS. Councilmember Dwyer stated because he accepted Staff's definition of equipment, he is in favor of the motion; however, he did not find from evidence presented that there was an increase in traffic or that the existence of the compressor was a determining factor in denying the permit, considering that a request could have been made to move the compressor indoors and the request complied with. Councilmember Jaech said she was in favor of the motion on the basis that the criteria was not met for traffic and equipment requirements. Councilmember Nordquist said he was in favor of the motion on the basis as stated by Councilmember Jaech. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Snyder noted for the audience's benefit that a written copy of the decision will be submitted to the Council for approval by next week and available at the City Clerk's office. Councilmember Dwyer requested that the findings reflect the Councilmember's differing positions on the criteria. HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION FOR 15-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 8505 - 184TIl ST. S.W. DMO DS DEVELOPMENT The applicant was not present at this time. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO MOVE THIS ITEM TO THE END OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED OCEAN AVE. PARKING Mayor Naughten stated that there are people who do not want public parking on Ocean Avenue, and there are people who do not want parking restricted; the proposal before the Council is a compro- mise solution. Community Services Director Peter Hahn gave background information. Councilmem- ber Jaech asked if inquiry has been made to ascertain who has been paying tares on the strip of EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 FEBRUARY 4, 1986 land whose ownership is unknown. Mr. Hahn replied negatively. He said, however, he has received a letter dated February 3 which indicated that taxes have been paid. Traffic b Transportation Engineer Chris Beckman presented a video tape of Ocean Avenue and the proposed parking. Mr. Hahn noted that in addition to a "No Parking" sign to the north and south, a two-sided sign is pro- posed with the east side of the sign designating time restraints from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Mr. Beckman said these hours are more definitive than the term "dusk" and less open to judgment call by parties parking or police officers. Councilmember Wilson inquired if angled parking was aban- doned because the width of the street was not adequate. Mr. Hahn replied affirmatively. Council - member Wilson inquired if angled parking would be feasible if the 8-10' strip was acquired through a Quiet Title action. Mr. Hahn replied affirmatively. Councilmember Wilson said during discussions of Committee meetings, conversations took place regarding parking on the north end. Mr. Hahn said the south end of Ocean Avenue has been viewed more feasible because of a wider paved right-of-way, whereas access from the north end would be difficult. Councilmember Wilson said it was the general consensus at Committee meetings that the time restraint be posted from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m, during the summer months. He inquired if it would be.possible to install two additional parking places in addition to the five proposed. Mr. Hahn replied affirmatively. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the .paved portion did not need to be widened. Mr. Hahn said an 8-10'x1OO' strip adjacent to the fence of the property would be paved. Councilmember Wilson inquired if there was a ditch. Mr. Hahn replied negatively. Councilmember Ostrom inquired why the sign that disallowed unattended cars was not in the proposal. Mr. Hahn said that he felt that was not an issue to be decided by Community Services. Councilmember Ostrom said the propos- al ignores the real issue: antisocial behavior, noise pollution, and trespassing. He said Staff has done absolutely nothing to help resolve this issue. He read a letter into the record from members of the Ocean Avenue Coalition stating their disagreement with Staff's submission. Council - member Ostrom said he was in agreement with the letter. He said the real problem was a "people problem" which the City has chosen not to address. Mr. Hahn said the letter was correct in the respect that Community Services did not address the issues of safety, vandalism, personal intimida- tion, property devaluation, fatal accident, serious injury, and liability because they are not within the purview of the Department. However, issues of facts were addressed. Councilmember Ostrom requested a response to the statement that ten housing units on Ocean Avenue require a 40' right-of-way. Mr. Hahn said not all of the units .would access from Ocean Avenue. Councilmember Ostrom said the real problems were not being addressed. He suggested that another proposal be drafted which addresses the real problems. Mayor Naughten said the problem was complete open parking. Staff spent many hours reviewing the issue and tried to come up with a compromise. Mayor Naughten said it is his position and Staff's that Ocean Avenue is a public street and should not be closed to the public; trespassing is Burlington Northern's responsibility; and social behavior can not be responded to unless it is obscene. Councilmember Hall said she felt this issue has grown far out of proportion and reason. She maintained that the issue is an en- forcement problem. She said she would like the street to remain as it is but allow parking. Councilmember Dwyer disagreed that trespassing was not the City's responsibility. He said if parking is going to be allowed, he would like to see it as designed with parking restraints post- ed until dusk, a requirement that cars not be left unattended, and a commitment from the City that trespassing be enforced. Councilmember Hall expressed a concern with the term "dusk". She asked Chief Prinz what he considered "dusk" to be. Police Chief Prinz said his definition of dusk was any time it was dark enough to turn street lights on or after sunset. He felt people should not be parked on Ocean Avenue after sunset. Councilmember Hall disagreed with Chief Prinz' definition stating that dusk may have another meaning to a photographer. City Attorney Scott Snyder said the State uses the definition of sundown for the purposes of turning on lights as one hour after sundown, and solar lunar tables can pinpoint to the minutes when sundown is. Councilmember Jaech referred to Exhibit N1. She inquired if the section designated "spot park- ing" would jut out into the section of property. Mr. Beckman said that property is an existing private parking space which the City does not intend to utilize. Councilmember Jaech inquired what the road width requirement would be if the undeveloped lots increased. Mr. Hahn said the width would be 22', and the total right-of-way would be 40'. Councilmember Jaech inquired about the road width on 7th Avenue and Elm. Mr. Hahn replied 22'. Councilmember Jaech noted that parking was not allowed on that street. Mr. Hahn said parking was not allowed because it was a through street; Ocean Avenue is not a through Street.. Once the street was closed, parking on 7th Avenue was permitted. Councilmember Wilson asked Chief Prinz what constitutes unattended cars. Chief Prinz replied an unattended car, under the ordinance, would be defined as no driver or no one in the car that could drive. Councilmember Wilson inquired if his car would be considered unattended if he got out of his car and walked away from the car to take pictures. Chief Prinz replied affirmatively. Councilmember Wilson said he would not vote in favor of a parking configu- ration that disallowed unattended cars. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED TO IMPOSE SOME LIMITED PARK- ING ON OCEAN AVENUE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF; CHANGE THE TIME RESTRAINTS FROM 8 P.M. to 8 A.M. FROM OCTOBER 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, AND 10 P.M. TO 8 A.M. FROM MAY I THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30; INSTALL NECESSARY SIGNS; AND ENCOURAGE HIGH-LEVEL ENFORCEMENT TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER. The motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Ostrom recommended if parking is allowed to build a fence between the street and railroad to discourage trespassers. Councilmember Hall asked Mayor Naughten what the current enforcement policy is. Mr. Snyder said there is no parking on the east side, unlimited parking on the west, and no ordinance in effect for the west side at the present EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 FEBRUARY 4, 1986 time. Councilmember Hall said she felt the current policy should be in effect until Council or Staff present a resolution. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED TO REMAND THIS ISSUE TO STAFF TO ADDRESS THE PUBLIC SAFETY, ANTISOCIAL, AND TRESPASSING PROBLEMS. The motion failed for lack of a sec- ond. Councilmember Dw er recommended, since the Council is at an impasse, to discuss this issue on the premise that: 1� parking will be permitted, or 2) parking will not be permitted and work backwards with the various options. Councilmember Hall said she was unwilling to proceed on the basis of process of elimination. She recommended that the Mayor continue to use enforcement procedures throughout the summer months. COUNCILMEMBER D.WYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO MOVE THIS ITEM TO THE MARCH 4 MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING BY PROCESS OF ELIMINA- TION THROUGH THE VARIOUS OPTIONS. Councilmember Jaech inquired where the paved section is locat- ed. Mr. Hahn said the paved section is a 30' strip shown on Exhibit #1 where the five parking spaces are indicated. Councilmember Jaech indicated if this issue is before the Council on March 4 she will vote against the proposed parking configuration. She recommended that parking be considered at the foot of the road at the entrance on the north end. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 9:06 p.m.. Mayor Naughten noted that the prototype of the benches purchased by funds donated by Friends of the Library is on display outside the Council room. Ten benches are being purchased for $750. PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: COMMUNITY SURVEYS AND MAINTENANCE STUDY Parks & Recreation ManagerSteve Simpson stated.that the Parks & Recreation comprehensive plan must be updated every five years in order to be eligible .for State and Federal grants. He said most parks departments hire outside consultants to conduct the report, but Staff decided to pre- pare it in-house because it would be more cost effective and also provide Staff with a better level of understanding. The draft will be circulated for additional public input with hearings before the Planning Board and Council. He gave background information. Mr. Simpson said the survey revealed that parks are one of the three favorite places that children like to play; the other two being home and school. The final opinion gathering tool consisted of meetings in the parks for the purpose of involving the public in the revision of the comprehensive plan and to improve contacts with the neighbors of the parks. In the general opinion survey, people were generally satisfied with the look and maintenance of City parks. 'However, neighbors were generally more critical of park maintenance. The last part of the survey revealed why problems were being encountered in some areas of maintenance. The 1984 maintenance costs were analyzed in an attempt to ascertain how priorities were created. Councilmember Nordquist asked what the relationship was between the Parks Department and the Flower Program. Mr. Simpson said the Parks Department is involved in the planning of the Flower Program, and it is maintained by the Grounds Department. Mr. Hahn added that this is the first comprehensive study of maintenance of parks which provided department heads with a complete analy- sis of all maintenance costs. Councilmember Nordquist stated the report gave him the impression that Mr. Simpson was in charge of maintenance. Mr. Simpson said part of his job description is to coordinate the building and maintenance of parks. Mr. Simpson said the final validation to the survey is the Mayor's opinion survey. The surveys will be submitted to the Planning Board, and a draft plan will be formulated through the hearing process. HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION FOR 15-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 8505 - 184TH ST. S.W. EDMONDS DEVELOPMENT CO./P-5-85 Assistant City Planner Duane Bowman gave background information. He said in 1971 the Council approved this same plat. But because the applicant failed to complete the required improvements, the subdivision expired. The engineering requirements require the applicant to move the water main through his subdivision to the north. That requirement has been modified, and the City is seeking a utility easement. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if the City is going to assist the developer in reducing his water line costs. Mr. Bowman said the waterline that will be installed on 85th P1. W. will be a public line. Councilmember Ostrom inquired about the contents of the engineering requirements listed in Exhibit #4. Mr. Bowman supplied Councilmember Ostrom with that information. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Nordquist asked Bjorn Thuesen, the applicant, if he heard the comment regarding the easement over lot #8 waterline. Mr. Thuesen replied affirmatively. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if he was in concurrence. Mr. Thuesen replied affirmatively. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL_ MINUTES Page 5 FEBRUARY 4, 1986 Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HEARING EXAMINER AND GRANT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO P-5-85. MOTION CARRIED. APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENT OF NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES' SALARIES AND SALARY RANGES Councilmember Nordquist reminded Mayor Naughten that the Council had previously indicated they would consider this item after the classification study. He inquired if the Council wished to move this item to another date for discussion. City Attorney Scott Snyder said State statute permits the Council to back date nonrepresented employees' salary increases to the first of the year; the State Auditor is advising Councils when they back date nonrepresented employees' sala- ries to the first of the year to do soon the basis of the statement of intention given at an earlier point indicating the desire to do so. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM- BER OSTROM, THAT IT HAS BEEN THE COUNCIL'S INTENTION AND PRACTICE OVER THE YEARS TO MAKE THE SALARY INCREASES FOR THE EXEMPT AND NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE AS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, EVEN THOUGH THE COUNCIL MAY NOT REACH A DECISION UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Naughten reported that the fire boat dedication ceremony was a success. Councilmembers Hall and Wilson were in attendance as well as the Mayor of Brier and Woodway; Gary Nelson and a representative from the Railroad. Student Representative Cindy Browne was on the front page of the Herald. The Mayor announced that the Edmonds Navy commemorative T-shirts are available for $7 apiece. Proceeds will help fund the radar equipment for.the fire rescue boat. Two thousand Edmond's citizens surveys were mailed on Monday.' A public announcement is circulating announcing the public review of the 1986 Budget on February 8th, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and February loth, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the announcement complies with the notice requirement in the event four Councilmembers attend. City Clerk Jackie Parrett said Councilmembers were furnished a copy of the formal notice which was posted and mailed. Mayor Naughten noted that a motorized replica of an old-fashioned trolleywill be on display Friday, 7 to 10 a.m. at Main Street by the theatre, 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Harbor Square, and 10 to 10:30 at Milltown. The trolley belongs to Community Transit. The Mayor urged Councilmembers to see it. The trolley may be used for tours of the City. Councilmember Jaech said she has made requests several times to the Board that the trolley be sponsored and paid for. Mayor Naughten called attention to House Bill 1366, for distribution of watercraft taxes which could benefit the fire rescue boat operation. The Mayor noted that Mr. Tom Purton's memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Saint Alban's located at Five Corners. COUNCIL Council President Hall said that the Mountlake Terrace City Council has postponed the meeting to discuss the geese and has suggested the next available dates of February 19, 20 or 27. Council President Hall addressed the issue of the Retreat. COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST MOVED, SECOND- ED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO HAVE A RETREAT; THAT THE RETREAT BE OUT OF TOWN AND BE ATTENDED BY THE MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, COUNCIL SECRETARY AND THE FOUR DEPARTMENT HEADS. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM OPPOSED. Council President Hall set April 18 and 19 as the date for the Retreat, place yet to be decided. Councilmember Ostrom said the Hutt Park audit revealed that only ten month's rent was collected. He asked what happened to the last month's rent. Parks & Recreation Manager Steve Simpson noted that a discrepancy was discovered when the audit was conducted. He said one payment was in ar- rears. The payment was assessed along with a penalty. Councilmember Ostrom inquired when that took place. Mr. Simpson said in September. Councilmember Ostrom inquired who received the rent payment. Mr. Simpson said payments are receipted in to both the Parks & Recreation and Finance office. It was not realized until the audit was conducted that rent payments were not tracked on the Hutt property. The Finance Department will track the payments in the future. Councilmember Ostrom inquired when the missing payment was discovered. Mr. Simpson replied yesterday. Council - member Jaech inquired about the $100 security deposit. Mr. Simpson said it is usually receipted EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 FEBRUARY 4, 1986 into a deposit account. Councilmemb.er Jaech requested that the location of the deposit be ascer- tained. She said that the report did not appear to have been properly administered from an ac- counting standpoint. She requested figures for.the leasehold agreement. Councilmember Jaech said she did not feel the information was presented to the Council concisely or properly and re- quested that the information be put into a format to be presented to the Council at the next meeting that is consistent.with proper accounting and accurate information and to include an estimate of expenses for the sewer connection, floor replacement to the bathroom and hallway, the roof repair, replumbing, rewiring for the outlets, etc., to the cottage. Mayor Naughten adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. COUNCILME.MBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL - MEMBER JAECH, TO REOPEN THE MEETING UNTIL THE SESSION IS COMPLETED. MOTION CARRIED. Administrative Services Director Art Housler requested an extension to two weeks in which to provide the requested Hutt property audit report. The meeting adjourned.at 10:06 p.m. - �Z�k ACQ ELINE & PARRETT, City Clerk LARRY S.. NAUGHTEN, Kayor EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 FEBRUARY 4, 1986