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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. .
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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.
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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
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