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05/06/1986 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO MAY 13, 1986 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6, 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 Larry Naughten, Mayor John Nordquist Steve Dwyer Laura Hall Jo' -Anne Jaech Bill Kasper Lloyd Ostrom Jack Wilson ABSENT Cindy Browne, Stud. Rep.. STAFF PRESENT Peter Hahn, Comm. Svcs. Dir. Bob Alberts, City Engineer Bobby Mills, Pub. Wks. Supt. Dan Prinz, Police Chief Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Art Housler, Admin. Svcs. Dir. Steve Simpson, Parks & Rec. Mgr. Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. Chris Beckman, Engineering Coord. Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder Mayor Naughten noted that Item #6 should read Ordinance 2563 and not Resolution 641. He an- nounced that an Executive Session will be held at the end of the meeting to discuss a real estate issue. Councilmember Dwyer arrived at 7:12 p.m. and did not vote on items prior to Item #4. CONSENT AGENDA Items (B), (H), and (I) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECOND- ED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (C) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM LAURIE D. STARR ($141.22) (D) ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENT FROM JAMES AND GERTRUDE TASCHE (E) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 639 SEGREGATING ASSESSMENT OF #30 OF LID 210 (F) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2563 REGARDING INTERFERENCE AND ABUSE OF POLICE DOGS (G) SET DATE OF MAY 20, 1986 FOR HEARING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION DENYING APPEAL OF STAFF DECISION REGARDING SEPA DETERMINATION FOR PROPOSED 48 UNIT MOTEL AT 23825 HIGHWAY 99 (APPELLANTS: HARDEN, HELDAL, RICHARDSON & MARR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 15, 1986 AND APRIL 29, 1986 [ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] *Councilmember Hall noted a correction to. the April 15 minutes as follows: page 3, Nielsen is spelled N-I-E-L-S-O-N a;nd. Re'esby is spelled R-E-A-S-B-Y. She further read a memo from the City Clerk stating that on page 2; almost .halfway down the page in the discussion of Item (G) on the Consent Agenda, the ordinance should be 2562 instead of 2561. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE THE APRIL 15 MINUTES AS AMENDED AND APPROVE THE APRIL 29 MINUTE'S AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. *See Minutes of May 13, 1986 0 PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO SUBORDINATE WAC CHAPTER 296-126 TO CITY ORDINANCES AND PERSONNEL LICIES LITEM H ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jaech said she was unsure what the ordinance was superseding. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO REMAND THIS ISSUE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY ASSOCIATED SAND & GRAVEL FOR THE 1985 STREET OVERLAY PROJECTS AND SETTING OF 30 DAY RET INAGE PERIOD ITEM I N THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ostrom asked where the additional $23,438,53 was derived from. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said the cost overrun was related to storm water sewers, which were included later in the project, and the funding source was the Public Works Street Fund. Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills noted that 2nd Avenue did not have a storm sewer, and it was recommend- ed that one be installed. Mr. Hahn said that the additional cost was not really a cost overrun but a change in the scope of work. He added that it was more economical to include the storm sewer in the contract than to do it separately. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the additional $23,438.53 was specifically budgeted for the Street Overlay Project. Mr. Hahn replied negatively. He said money was allocated to unspecified street projects to be used as the department so deemed. Councilmember Kasper inquired why monies were not taken from the Drainage Fund to pay for the project in view of the fact that Street Funds are diminishing. Mr. Hahn said more money was available in the Street Fund. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM,.TO APPROVE ITEM (I). MOTION CAR- RIED. AUDIENCE Mayor Naughten opened the audience portion of the meeting. No audience input was offered. Mayor Naughten closed the audience portion of the meeting. PRESENTATION BY JERRY GALLOWAY REGARDING PERFORMING/CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Councilmember Hall introduced Jerry Galloway, President of the Performing/Cultural Arts Center, Tom Dickson, and John Beck. Mr. Galloway reported that the Board of the Cultural Arts District has developed a' comprehensive plan for a Performing Arts Center in South County which will be presented to the voters this Fall. Mr. Galloway said a video tape will be presented, but the narrator erred when he said the land will be donated from Edmonds Community College. Rather, it will be leased with a twenty -five- year renewable lease. Councilmember Dwyer entered the room at 7:12 p.m. Mr. Galloway showed the video called "It's Your Choice". In the film, several citizens were interviewed, and they enumerated various reasons why South County is a desirable place to live. However, they said that South County does have inadequacies for cultural. arts facilities. Three basic issues have emerged since the concept of a cultural -arts facility in South County was first thought of: 1) Why aren't existing facilities able to meet the current need? The popula- tion from Edmonds to Brier has grown to over 125,000, and existing facilities are not capable to meet the current demand; 2) What kind of a new facility would be affordable? The construction and annual operation and maintenance costs must be taken into consideration; 3.) What site would best serve the needs of the entire area? Edmonds Community College offered to lease 10 acres of land adjacent to the campus for 25 years with a guaranteed operation and maintenance cost. Vot- ers viewed this approach favorably. Sixty-one percent felt the new center would create jobs and boost the economy, and 58% believed South County would be less dependent on Seattle and Everett for entertainment events. The cost to -build the new cultural center is $19,000,000i which averages approximately $3.13 per month per family unit in South County for 20 years. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 I MAY 6, 1986 Councilmember Jaech inquired why $19,000,000 is proposed to be expended on a site which will only be leased for 25 years. Mr. Galloway said the lease agreement is renewable. Councilmember Jaech inquired if there are guarantees that the lease is renewable on a dollar a year basis. Mr. Dickson said the legal right to extend the option will be written into the lease. Councilmember Jaech inquired how long the lease will run and in what amount. Mr. Dickson said the lease is renewable for 100 years at $1.00 per year. Councilmember Kasper inquired if there is a limitation on the millage. Mr. Dickson said although the millage has not been precisely analyzed, there is a substantial capacity remaining. Council - member Kasper inquired about the traffic situation on 208th. Mr. Galloway said the traffic issue has not been totally resolved yet. However, a traffic consultant said the additional traffic that will be generated by the Center can be compared to the amount of traffic that a high school football game would attract. The City of Lynnwood, he said, is concerned about the development of the area so an LID will be formed to examine the issue. Councilmember Kasper inquired if 208th is within the boundaries of the City of Lynnwood. Mr. Galloway said although the street lies on the City limits, the City of Lynnwood has represented it as their street. Councilmember Wilson noted that his wife serves on the Cultural Arts District Board. He commend- ed Mr. Galloway and his colleagues for their efforts. He said he strongly supports them. Mr. Dickson noted that he is present tonight on behalf of County Councilman Bruce Agnew and, also, as the incoming president elect of the South County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Dickson said one of his primary goals will be to rally the Chamber behind the project. He also served as the attorney for the Board for three years and was instrumental in drafting the legal documents for the proposed Centennial Center. HEARING ON RECONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL'S DECISION TO DENY VARIANCE V-29-85 TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES AT 1041 - Sth AVE. S. DORCHESTER CONDOMINIUM) Councilmember Jaech noted that the Council was provided with a packet of letters via City Clerk Jackie Parrett. City Attorney Scott Snyder said the packet of letters will be added as exhibits at the close of the hearing and will be available for inspection by the public, as well as exhib- its received during the hearing process.. Planning Division Manager Mary Lou Block gave background information. Ms. Block then displayed on the overhead projector a diagram of the parking configuration before the original parking was removed and, also, a diagram of the existing parking configuration. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the parking configuration before the landscaping was installed was any more or less dangerous than other parking configurations for condominiums along the street. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said any situation with a curb cut and a driveway within 5-10 feet of an intersection is undesirable. Engineering Coordinator Chris Beckman con- curred. He said Staff is currently requiring that curb cuts be approximately 100 feet from an intersection. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Councilmember Nordquist raised a point of order. He noted that Councilmember Kasper abstained from the previous hearing proceedings because his son was employed by the developer. Councilmem- ber Kasper said his son no longer works for the developer, but he would step down if he was re- quested to. Mayor Nau.ghten inquired if anyone objected to Councilmember Kasper's participation. No objection was noted.. Bernard Anderson, 1005 - 5th Ave. S., #101, Executive Condominiums, speaking on behalf of the Home Owners' Association, said they objected to the relandscaping of the Dorchester. He said he personally objects to. the deceitful manner in which the project was constructed. Mr. Anderson asserted that the application for a variance does not meet the criteria of the Edmonds Community Development Code Section 20.85.010. Councilmember Jaech inquired if Jeremiah Long was present on behalf of the owners of the Dorchester. Mr. Long said he was present on. behalf of the Home Owners' Association but would 1 0 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 MAY 6, 1986 like to have several home owners speak. Jeremiah Long, Counsel for the Dorchester Home Owners' Association, noted that there was little representation of the Association at the previous hearing because it had not received formal notice. Mr. Long. said Mr. Bedall learned only subsequent to the removal of parking on 5th Avenue and installation of the landscaping that he was required to have a landscaping permit. It was also determined that a variance was necessary because of the elimination of parking stalls. During the variance process, Mr. Long said each of the 19 units were sold to the current owners, and Mr. Bedall, at this time, has no interest in any unit of the Dorchester. Mr. Long said all 19 owners were unaware at the time of purchase that an application for a variance was pending. Mr. Long emphasized that only one parking stall per unit was required at the time that the Dorchester was built. The Dorchester has 19 units at the present time and 19 parking stalls. He also emphasized the dangers of off-street parking that existed with the preexisting condition. Brant Bedall, 400 Boylston Ave. E., Seattle, said he had no idea that a landscaping permit was required when he converted the Dorchester Apartments to condominiums. He apologized and said he did not intend to circumvent the landscaping requirements. Mr. Bedall presented a petition to the Council with 40 signatures in favor of the current parking configuration and also stating that the landscaping is a. beautiful addition to the City of Edmonds. Councilmember Dwyer asked Mr. Bedall why he did not inform the 19 owners that a variance request . was pending. Mr. Bedall said that information was included in the condominium bylaws. Councilmember Jaech inquired when the units were completely sold. Mr. Bedall said approximately six months ago. Councilmember Jaech said she was concerned with Mr. Bedall's statement that he was unaware of a landscaping permit because she recalls Mr. Bedall contacting her by telephone at her place of business last June or July expressing his displeasure at the requirement to apply for a variance, noting he did not feel that that was proper action for the City to take. Mr. Bedall said the work was completed at that time. Councilmember Jaech commented that not all of the units had been sold at that time. Mr. Bedall concurred. Mr. Long said he has not examined the bylaws of the Dorchester. However, he did inquire at a meeting of the home owners if they were aware that an application for a variance was pending at the time they purchased their units, and they responded negatively. Jim Grigsby, 560 Homeland Drive, present on behalf of the O'Sullivan's, his parents, residing at the Dorchester, said he monitored the.parking between 5th and 7th Avenue on Forsyth Lane. Out of a total of 38.parking spaces, Mr. Grigsby said an average of 5.2 cars utilized these spaces over a period of several weeks, He felt that the removal of the off-street parking has not im- pacted parking on Forsyth or 5th Avenue, but the landscaping has enhanced the Dorchester as well as the City of Edmonds. He submitted three photographs depicting no cars parked on the street at 5:10 p.m. on a recent Friday and 6:15 p.m. on a recent Saturday. Mary Tevis, 1041 - 5th Avenue. S., #1, said one of the reasons she purchased her condominium was because it was beautifully landscaped. She said when she arrives home after a day's work, she really appreciates the greenery of the condominium in contrast to the asphalt and concrete that she looks out at during the day. The landscaping, she said, enhances the value of her condo. She urged the Council to retain the landscaping. Dick Hibbert, 1041 - 5th Ave. S., #25, requested that the Council extend the City's standards of maintaining greenbelts and beautification of the City to the Dorchester. He said the Dorchester was an eyesore before the landscaping was installed, and the parking was substandard and danger- ous to the public. Mr. Hibbert said the Home Owners' Board has voted to chain off the exposed spaces if the variance is denied because of liability factors. Mr. Long clarified that the chain would solely be installed on the condominium property and would not encroach on the sidewalk or street. Mr. Long concluded by saying that the Association wholeheartedly endorses the decision by the Hearing Examiner, Planning Committee, and Engineering Department and request that the variance be granted. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 MAY 6, 1986 Roland Scott., 1001 - 5th Ave. S.,.said residents of the Executive Condominium have a great deal of empathy for the residents of the Dorchester. However, Mr. Scott said he felt this hearing is an issue which could affect future traffic congestion as well as the integrity of the City's Community Development Code. Mr. Scott said the proliferation of condominiums on 5th Avenue South .will cause parking and traf- fic problems. He said he .took exception to the testimony regarding the absence .of parked cars on Forsyth Lane because there are days when parking spaces are completely filled. He submitted that plans cannot be -made based on one vehicle per unit in this mobile society, adding that the reduction of parking cannot be permitted. Mr. Scott said he reviewed the reports of the Hearing Examiner, Planning Department, and Coun- cil's decision. He said he fails to see where the requested variance meets the criteria of the Edmonds Community Development Code. He strongly urged the Council to reaffirm its original deci- sion to deny the variance. Finis Tupper, 711 Daley Street, said the issue before the Council is not one of aesthetics or wrong doing but what the requirements are for a variance. Mr. Tupper cited the purpose of Chapter 17.50 of the Edmonds Community Development Code as reduc- ing congestion and to protect adjacent property from the impact of use with inadequate parking. Mr. Tupper noted that the criteria of the Code was not met because no special circumstances are present at the Dorchester to grant the variance. Mr. Tupper said that most builders in Edmonds .install underground parking because of the cost factor. He inquired if Mr. Bedail investigated that option at the Dorchester. Richard Brown, 525 Forsyth Lane, #20, Seacrest Condominiums, said he concurred that builders should be made to comply to the requirements of the Code. Leonard Reynolds, 1001 - 5th Ave. S., #366, said he felt the real issue is to provide ample park- ing. Bill Davenport, 1041 - 5th Ave. S., #21, said owners of the Dorchester will lose their landscap- ing, as well as protection against auto and pedestrian accidents, if off-street parking is re- opened. Jenny Davenport, 1041 - 5th Ave. S., #21, said only three cars from the Dorchester park on the street. She said none of the owners knew that a variance was pending at the time they purchased their units. She requested that the Council reconsider their previous decision. Ms. Davenport said if the landscaping is removed, their property values will depreciate. Bernard Anderson, previously identified, said the issue before the Council is not one of aesthet- ics but, rather, the parking ordinance. Mr. Long stated that the current owners of the Dorchester are not at fault in this matter, and denial of the variance would penalize them. Mr. Long said that if the landscaping is removed and the stalls recreated, residents will not utilize the stalls because it will create a danger and potential liability for accidents. He added that denial of the variance will not increase off-street parking. Mr. Long strongly urged the Council to adopt the Hearing Examiner's and Planning Department's recommendations. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the hearing. Mr. Snyder requested that the letters be marked as exhibits and entered into the record along with the other exhibits. Mr. Bedall's petition was Exhibit 1. Mr. Grigsby's photographs were Exhibit 2, and the letters were Exhibit 3. Councilmember Dwyer asserted that if a decision is made adverse to the granting of the variance, the intention of the Council and the Community Development Code is not to adversely affect the residents of the Dorchester. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 MAY 6, 1986 Councilmember Dwyer said it is not possible to fine Mr. Bedall as earlier alluded to. If proper notice was not given to the owners of the Dorchester, they have appropriate counsel to consult in this regard. Councilmember Dwyer said he did not think Section 20.85.010 "A "Special Circumstances", of the Edmonds Community Development Code has been met. The Hearing Examiner did not cite the sub- section of the requirement that defines what special circumstances are, which state: "Special circumstances should not be predicated upon any factor resulting from the action of the owner or any past owner of the same property". Councilmember Dwyer stated that the circumstances surround- ing the Dorchester are a result of an action of a past owner, and the variance should not be properly granted. Councilmember Jaech concurred with Councilmember Dwyer. She said she felt it was unfortunate that the residents of the Dorchester and Executive Condominiums are pitted against each other. Councilmember Jaech said she did not recognize any special circumstances to grant the variance, and that the granting of the variance would be extending a special privilege to Mr. Bedall. For those reasons, plus the nonconformance with parking requirements, Councilmember Jaech said the request does not meet the criteria, and she would vote against granting it. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO DENY THE VARIANCE APPLICATION. Councilmember Kasper said this issue is a Catch 22 in that the City wishes to uphold its ordinanc- es but also maintain a safe traffic situation. The Code has changed since the time the Dorchester was built and requires two parking spaces per dwelling unit instead of one. If the variance is denied, Councilmember Kasper said,eight additional parking spaces will be created for the general public in that area. He noted that residents of the Dorchester are willing to for- feit the additional parking spaces to retain the landscaping. Councilmember Kasper said although he did not want to let Mr. Bedall "off the hook", he would vote against the motion. Mr. Snyder said the City could bring charges against Mr. Bedall for doing work without a permit and violating the Architectural Design Board provisions. Councilmember Nordquist inquired if Councilmember Jaech intended to request the City Attorney to submit Findings of Fact for the next meeting. Councilmember Jaech replied affirmatively, NOTING THAT WAS INCLUDED AS PART OF HER MOTION. THE SECONDER AGREED. Councilmember Hall said she was having difficulty in making the appropriate decision. She ques- tioned what decision the Council would have rendered h&d a variance been appropriately applied for. She said the landscaping is a beautification project which the City encourages. Councilmember Ostrom commented that the facts before the Council are apparent whether proper notice was given or not in that the criteria to grant a variance have not been met. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER OPPOSED. The meeting recessed at 8:50 p..m. and reconvened at 8:57 p.m. TOURISM COMMITTEE EXPENDITURE REQUEST Councilmember Jaech inquired how the .bookkeeping would be done for the profit from the postcards. Administrative Services Director Art Housler said the profit will belong to the Tour- ism Committee and not the City. He suggested that the Committee establish their own bank account. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR EXPENDITURES. MOTION CARRIED. Barbara Kindness noted that the Committee members include Jack Wilson, Ginnie Hildreth, JoAnn Stevens and herself. The Committee analyzed different options to promote the City of Edmonds and concluded that postcards would be more beneficial given the amount of money available. Ms. Kindness expressed her appreciation to the Council for its support. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6. MAY 6, 1986 PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2564 ADOPTING WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN City Engineer Bob Alberts introduced Project Engineer Richard Kato of Reid -Middleton & Associ- ates. Mr. Alberts gave background information. He reviewed the proposed pipeline throughout the City on the overhead projector. Councilmember Kasper inquired if any of the proposed lines are on a priority basis. Mr. Alberts responded affirmatively. He displayed the listed priorities from 1986 through 1989 on the over- head projector, noting the project would cost over $3,000,000 to install. Councilmember Ostrom referred to the report compiled by Reid -Middleton noting a rate increase of $2.50 a month per customer would pay for the project. Mr. Kato said the figures are just gener- al and basic numbers and are meant only to give the Council an idea of how these programs and costs affect existing rates. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if the report illustrates that a rate increase will actually pay for the project. Mr. Kato replied affirmatively. Councilmember Kasper inquired how much money is in the reserve. Administrative Services Director Art Housler said $1,000,000 is available for capital improvement projects for 1986/87 in the Water/Sewer Fund. Councilmember Kasper said he discussed the urgency of installing fire lines with Fire Chief Jack Weinz, noting this project should be accelerated and supersede the Secondary Sewer Treatment Project. Councilmember Jaech said the project should encompass not only the water lines but sewer and drainage systems as well. She said a central plan should be designed to include all three sys- tems because it will not only be more efficient to do them simultaneously but will also reduce costs to the City. Mr. Hahn said Staff is prepared to shift priorities of other projects to benefit from the cost savings. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the projects would be approved in the sequence as presented if the ordinance is adopted. Mr. Alberts said the plan establishes priorities. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the sewer and drainage systems would be implemented at the same time if the plan is approved. Mr. Alberts replied affirmatively. Councilmember Nordquist stated that implications have been made that the City has not been reponsive to water problems in years past, which is incorrect. He said that the City has respond- ed to situations as they have arisen. Councilmember Ostrom noted that the cost to implement the project, as indicated in the report, does not include financial assistance but the report. does indicate that financial assistance is available. He recommended that funding sources be investigated by the Administrative Services Committee. He said he did not agree that the project should be accelerated. Councilmember Hall asked Mr. Alberts if he was aware of any areas in the City where thewater pressure is so low that only one appliance can be run at one time in a home. Mr. Alberts said there are areas where this does occur. He said the real concern is fire protection because of the growth pattern and inadequate pipe lines. Councilmember Hall recommended that the areas with low water pressure should be taken into consideration. She said the P.U.D. is willing to meet with Staff to discuss this issue. Councilmember Kasper reiterated that the Water Comprehensive Plan is urgent and should be imple- mented within a five-year cycle. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2564. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Hahn stated that there has been little upgrading of water lines during the past three years because LID 210 diminished most of the Water/Sewer Fund. Councilmember Jaech requested that the Council be furnished with a copy of the Comprehensive Policy Plan Map at next week's meeting. Councilmember Hall complimented Reid -Middleton in preparing the report. Mr. Kato said that a computer program will be available to the City in conjunction with the report which will enable Staff to conduct many of the updates themselves. . EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 MAY 6, 1986 AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR FISHING PIER CONCESSION Parks & Recreation Manager Steve Simpson gave background information. He said the renewal agree- ment included. a reduction of guaranteed revenue from $3,500 to $3,000 a year. The reason for this is the concessionaire did not expect to generate enough revenue to meet the $3,500 guaran- tee, at an 8.5%.return .from the gross revenue. Mr. Simpson said the present concessionaire, Tom Davidson, is the best one the City has had since the facility opened in 1979. The City has had few people interested in operating the con- cession due to t-he lack of revenue potential at that site. Mr. Davidson feels if the City could be a little flexible in this particular renewal agreement, he will be able to return more revenue to the City in the future. Councilmember Jaech said the Administrative Services Committee questioned if the sign should indicate affiliation with the City since it is not a City -run business and whether it increases the City's liability. Mr. Simpson said the intent of the sign is to enable citizens to address the City regarding concerns or comments, but the wording can be changed. Mayor Naughten said the sign also gives Mr. Davidson authority to control activity in that area. Councilmember Wilson suggested that the sign read: "This concession is granted by the Edmonds Parks & Recreation Department". COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED., SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR THE FISHING PIER. Councilmember Kasper recommended that the concession be redesigned and expanded for better usage. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Naughten noted that Don Lewis was interviewed prior to this evening's meeting for the Plan- ning Board. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DON LEWIS TO ALTERNATE POSITION ON THE PLANNING BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE UECEMBER 31, 1989. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST ABSTAINED BECAUSE HE WAS NOT PRESENT FOR THE INTERVIEW. The Mayor announced that the week of May 4 through May 11 is proclaimed as National Music Week. Mayor Naughten noted that the Council Retreat was held last weekend. He said Councilmember Nord- quist suggested that the Council meet on a quarterly basis instead of annually. The Council concurred. Mayor Naughten said he will be absent on May 13th. Mayor Naughten announced that the trolley dedication ceremony will take place on May 8 at 10 a.m. Mayor Naughten noted that reserved signs have been placed on the east wall of the east parking lot for the Council.. COUNCIL Council President Hall thanked the Council for its cooperation at the Retreat. Councilmember Dwyer requested that the front-end parking sign at the Union Oil beach be lowered for better visibility. Councilmember Kasper thanked Council President Hall for coordinating the Retreat very well. Councilmember Jaech noted that the May 13 agenda will be'revised. Council President Hall con- curred. Councilmember. Jaech inquired if the Council will receive information from Staff regarding the Flower Program on SR 104. Mayor Naughtenreplied affirmatively. Councilmember Wilson thanked Council President Hall for coordinating the Retreat. He said he enjoyed working with everyone and 'getting to.know them better. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 MAY 6, 1986 Councilmember Nordquist said he noticed that the State Highway. Department removed the islands on SR 104 where the holding lanes are. Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said the State is removing the plantings in limited access areas at 5th Avenue .and SR 104 and Pine Street and will blacktop it. Council President Hall inquired why the islands were being removed. Mr. Mills said that area is the State's right-of-way. The City maintains the area east of the island for traf- fic control, but the State has sole control of the limited access area. Councilmember Hall re- quested clarification of which, islands are being removed and requested that the City contact the State regarding installing the flowers. Mr. Mills said the two islands are located at SR 104 and 2.16th. The State, he said, will not. support the plantings because there is not a water system. Councilmember Jaech said the City's water truck could maintain the plantings. Mr. Mills said he would discuss this with the State tomorrow. Councilmember Ostrom commended Council President Hall for her patience with the Council at the Retreat. The Council recessed to an Executive Session at 9:52 p.m. to discuss a real estate matter for approximately ten minutes. JAC UELINE G. rARRETT, City Clerk 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 MAY 6, 1986