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03/26/1991 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO APRIL 2. 1991 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 26, 1991 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Jeff Palmer, Council President Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Roger Hertrich, Councilmember Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember William Kasper, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember. Jack Wilson, Councilmember Kristen Hughes, Student Representative STAFF Bob Alberts, City Engineer Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager Gary McComas, Fire Marshal Art Housler, Admin. Svc. Director Dan Prinz, Police Chief Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Pat Harris, Park Maintenance Spvr. Arvilla Ohlde, Parks & Rec. Mgr. Tom King, Facilities Supervisor Greg Ramsland, Equipment_ Supervisor Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder Mayor noted that Gayle Lindahl, President of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, was in attendance to introduce the new Ms. Edmonds for 1991. Ms. Lindahl introduced Tracy Kemp, Ms. Edmonds 1991. Ms. Kemp said she was very excited to represent Edmonds. She invited the Council to call on her any time. 0&&"0t,'dt 'COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINT- MENT OF ROBERT CRAVE TO THE CITY PLANNING MANAGER POSITION. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten called an executive session following the regular agenda to discuss a property matter and personnel matter. (The executive session was held after item #6 (Presentation of Edmonds Arts Commission summer band concert plan.) CONSENT AGENDA Items (0) and (G) were removed from the Consent Agenda and scheduled for a later date. COUNCIL - MEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGEN- DA. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 1991 z (C) ADOPTED RESOLUTION 117 COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE KRISTEN HUGHES (E) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF FINAL TELEMETRY UPGRADE i4c? aJ FOR LIFT STATIONS #/3 AND #13 ($7,430) 2 y,� (F) AUTHORIZATION FOR RCMAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH CONGER BROTHERS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT WEAP(H) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM FRANK E. HANNING (AMOUNT UNKNOWN) PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE KRISTEN HUGHES Council President Palmer read Resolution 717 commending Student Representative Kristen Hughes for her exemplary dedication and diligence as a student member on the Council during her term from January 1, 1991 to March 1991. He presented the resolution to Ms. Hughes. Ms. Hughes thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve on the Council. CWC-HOR MONTHLY REPORT Bud Benges, CWC-HDR, Inc., reported that the contractor is near completion with correction of ✓ L deficient items in the raw sewage pumping station, primary clarifiers, and solids process build- ing, but several correction items on the sludge incinerator installation still remain to be com- pleted. Mr. Benges said construction of the secondary treatment units continues. The contractor is near completion with installation of equipment, piping, mechanical systems and electrical in the RAW/WAS pumping station. The blower building roof is complete, and the contractor has started installation of the blowers, aeration piping, and miscellaneous equipment in the blower room. The contractor has completed the effluent pumping station roof, and installation of the effluent pumps and piping is in progress. Formwork and support for construction of the public area slab above secondary clarifier no. 2 is in progress. Mr. Benges said framing of the operations/control building is complete. Installation of the building metal roofing system, mechanical systems and electrical equipment is in progress. The contractor plans to install windows by the end of March 1991. Mr. Benges noted that change orders no. 11 and no. 12 for the Phase I sludge haul and addition of electrical service wire between the SCPUD transformers and the switch gear have been negotiated and delivered to the City of Edmonds for final execution. Changer order no. 13, which includes modification to the effluent pumping controls, has been delivered to the contractor for review. Mr. Benges said closeout documents prepared on behalf of the wastewater meter stations contractor have been sent to the contractor for signature. CWC-HOR has not received a response to date. Mr. Benges referred to a rendering of west wall mitigation at the treatment plant. He noted that the Architectural Design Board has recommended that a species of tree similar to Evergreen Magno- lias be planted along that elevation. He said the trees will be 7 to 8 feet in height when planted but will exceed the 25 foot height limitation upon maturity and will have to be pruned back. MEETING WITH ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD Architectural Design Board (ADS) members Brad Butterfield, Allan Bylsma, Barry Birch, and Bruce Hummel were present. Board member Birch said he learned from the Code Enforcement Officer that the Board, as a whole, cannot ask the Code Enforcement Officer to investigate a code violation to a project which the Board has reviewed and approved. He said a complaint can only be filed by an individual Board member or by a citizen. Board member Birch believed the Board should have the support of the City and the capability to request that an investigation be conducted to ascertain why an appli- cant has not complied with the Board's directive. Councilmember Wilson noted that an appeal was recently heard by the Council with respect to screening of mechanical equipment on a rooftop. Board member Bylsma said oftentimes a project is presented to the Board that does not include the mechanical equipment in the plans submitted to the Board, but the equipment is placed on the roof later in the process. He said the problem occurs because the code specifically says mechanical equipment should be screened, but it is not required of an applicant to submit plans for mechanical equipment to the Board. Board member Byslma said many times the Board does not require screening of mechanical equipment after the fact because it would create more of a visual blight than what already exists. He recommended that applicants be required to include mechanical equipment in the drawings that are submitted to the Board. Councilmember Palmer inquired what would prevent the Board from forwarding a complaint to the Code Enforcement Officer of a code violation on a project which they have approved. City Attor- ney Scott Snyder said the Board should be aware if they forward a complaint to the City regarding a project that very often an applicant will apply for a modification to the original permit and then appear before the ADS again for review and approval. Mr. Snyder said the Board can express their concern to Staff, but they should be circumspect in terms of expressing an opinion about a project which may come before them again. Councilmember Palmer inquired if Staff has a checklist for a project based on the Board's direc- tive. Board member Bylsma said Staff does review a project after the project is completed. He said, however, a code violation occurs many times after Staff has made final inspection. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 MARCH 26, 1991 Councilmember Hertrich believed the Board should have the latitude to forward a complaint to the City if a code violation occurs within a certain period of time of Board approval. Mr. Snyder advised that the Board express their concern regarding an aspect of a project and request Staff to review the permit or approval of a project rather than express, in detail, their observations of the code violation. Board member Hummel noted that Staff informed the Board that they do not have the manpower to review the volume of complaints that they receive. Councilmember Jaech believed the issue was an administrative concern and should be .addressed at that level. Mayor Naughten said Staff would review the matter and discuss it with the Board. Board member Birch noted that the Board reviews the mitigation of rooftop equipment on a case -by - case basis rather than on an across-the-board basis because, in many cases, enclosure of those structures would be more offensive than the equipment itself. He said the Board takes.into con- sideration the effect on the overall community when making those decisions. Councilmember Jaech noted that the intent of the Council when they increased the height limita- tion to allow for a pitched roof was not to build numerous little roofs to screen equipment, but it was to allow for architectural variety. Councilmember Hertrich inquired.if the Board would prefer that the code made specific reference to the treatment of awnings rather than remain in its existing vague language. Board member Birch replied negatively. He said each awning is unique in its design, and he preferred that the Board have the ability to review awnings and then make judgment calls. Councilmember Palmer inquired if the applications the Board receives are more complete than have been in the past. Board member Bylsma said in general, Staff has given more direction to appli- cants and applications are more complete, but he said applications for smaller projects are some- times inadequate. Board member Bylsma said it is difficult for the Board to review a project for small apartment complexes when they abut a residential zone because the Board is sympathetic to the concerns of the residential neighborhood. He said neighbors are often upset at the impact of the multiple dwelling on their single-family residences, but they are in the wrong forum. He noted that sever- al cities have designated a transitional zone between multi -family zones and residential zones to mitigate the impact to the residential area. He believed the Planning Board would be the appro- priate forum to address that issue. Board member Birch said many times citizens present zoning and planning issues to the Board, which are not within the purview of the Board. He suggested that the public notification for an ADB hearing include an explanation of the purpose of the ADB review and direct citizens to the proper authority to discuss issues outside of the Board's purview. Councilmember Jaech recommended that the public be notified of a project at the time a permit is applied for so they are .not precluded from addressing any issue of concern before the appeal period has lapsed. Councilmember Palmer said the fact that very few appeals or complaints on ADB decisions have been forwarded to the Council spoke well of the manner in which the Board has functioned. Councilmember Dwyer noted that the Council has commented several times on the noticeable lack of appeals from the ADB. He recalled that the Council was constantly running into problems in the past six years because appeals of an ADB decision would interject in the Council's agenda. Coun- cilmember Dwyer said the Board could pride themselves in their credibility, which was demonstrat- ed by the diminution of appeals on their decisions. REVIEW Of SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL PROGRAM Dave Earling, 17511 Talbot Rd., South Snohomish County Arts Council Program (SSCACP); said the Board of Directors has defined the arts district as the area of Edmonds, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier and Woodway. L Mr. Farling said the SSCACP was formed to better coordinate artistic events and artistic quality in South County. Mr. Earling said the South Snohomish County Arts Council is not just a proposal but a reality. Through the dedication and hard work of the Board, the Arts Council has incorporated itself, has EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 MARCH 26, 1991 obtained office space and equipment, and has received approximately $10,000 in public support for the project. Mr. Earling noted that the _Enterprise has agreed to publish a calendar of art events throughout South Snohomish County. Mr. Earling said in the first year of its existence, the Arts Council proposes a pilot program but in order to receive Federal Arts Grants to support and develop the arts within the community, he said they must have retained a full-time paid professional staff person for one year. He requested the leaders of the community to support the effort by making contributions toward the salary of $25,000 for a director to the South Snohomish County Arts Council for one year. Mr. Earling requested the City to contribute $2.500. Mr. Earling noted that financial commitments have been received from Edmonds Community College, Edmonds School District, the City of Lynnwood, and the Cascade Symphony. He added that County Councilman Bill Brubaker and Brian Corcoran were optimistic that they will be able to make a commitment by the end of the week. Mr. Earling said he intends to speak with other local cities, chambers of commerce, service clubs, art groups, and the business community in the coming months to raise the balance of funds. Councilmember Palmer inquired about the sum of federal and State grants that are potentially available. Mr. Earling said he was unsure how those funds are allocated. He was optimistic that federal monies will become -available after the first year of operation. Councilmember Palm- er was hopeful that the Council would look .favorably upon the request. Councilmember Jaech inquired how the membership of the Board of Directors is proposed to be struc- tured. Mr. Earling said there will be twenty-one members, and every effort should be made to assure all major organizations sponsoring arts programs in the area are represented on the Board of Directors. He surmised that the arts commissions from the four cities would be represented on the Board. Councilmember Hertrich inquired how the program would enhance the efforts that are currently being undertaken in Edmonds. Mr. Earling said the Arts Council will coordinate the different events that are planned in the area, and they will act as a clearing house for the various enti- ties. Additionally, the Arts Council will be another source of funding to enhance the arts. Mr. Earling noted that South County is only beginning to discover the possibilities in the way of arts, and he envisioned large sums of money being made available to various groups and individu- als for art programs and education. Councilmember Dwyer was interested in ascertaining how the City of Lynnwood has written their agreement to financially contribute to the program so that it is not a gift. Mr. Earling said he would provide that document to the Council as soon as it becomes available. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO APPROVE THE $2,500 ONE-TIME REQUEST AND DERIVE THE FUNDS FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL FUND. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER FURTHER MOVED TO DERIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE MAYOR'S BUDGET IF THERE IS NOT SUFFICIENT FUNDS IN THE HO- TEL/MOTEL TAX. Councilmember Palmer did not second the latter motion. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER WITHDREW THE MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE $2,500 REQUEST FOR THE SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL AND TRANSMIT THE FUNDS FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL FUND WHEN DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CITY OF LYNNWOOD IS PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS. Councilmember Hertrich inquired what the Arts Council would do if adequate funding was not raised. Mr. Earling was confident. that the necessary funding could be raised from the number of sources that he intends to speak to. MOTION CARRIED. 17,4,L" PRESENTATION OF EDMONDS ARTS COMMISSION SUMMER BAND CONCERT PLAN AND AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER 1,14 4,000 FROM-HOTEL/MOTEL FUND TO 117 FUND FOR PROGRAM Parks & Recreation Manager Arvilla Ohlde reported that the request for the summer band concerts, ?� as proposed late in 1990, presented difficulties in location, administration and cost. However, through the efforts of herself, the Edmonds Arts commission, and citizens, a plan has been devel- oped for the concert series that has resulted in a positive outcome for a complimentary community EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 MARCH 26, 1991 program. Ms. Ohlde said the plan addresses concerns and impacts of the three basis issues as follows: 1) the scheduled concerts will be held on eight consecutive Sundays from July 7 through August 25, south of the ball field. City Park Field reservations will be scheduled and play will not be displaced. The Washington Insurance Pool Risk Management will advise on the placement of the public and musicians to diminish liability; 2) the concerts will be cancelled if heavy rains occur. Musicians' shelter will not be considered in 1991, but long-range cover options will be discussed; 3) parking will be encouraged on Third Street. Discussions will take place with the nearby Pancake Haus Restaurant to secure more parking spaces, since their business closes at 2 p.m. on Sunday; 4) permanent portable section staging will be constructed. The staging will be.usable for all City event. There will be a one-time construction cost. It can be rented to local civic groups. The portable staging can be removed from the site and stored after each performance. The City of Edmonds will share in the total cost of the portable staging with the Edmonds Arts Commission (EAC) because rentals of the equipment can generate.revenues for the City throughout the year; 5) EAC will select bands that perform for a conservative fee. Contracts will be administered through the Parks & Recreation Division immediately to avoid complications; 6) the EAC has designated a summer concert committee. Their duties include the selec- tion, notification, and scheduling of the eight bands for concerts; arranging for ad- vertising and promotions; and providing volunteers and committees; 7) the EAC will request the professional assistance from the Parks & Recreation Division in certain instances. Ms. Ohlde commended the Edmonds Arts Commission for their commitment and volunteerism to the program. Ms. Ohlde said it is the recommendation of Staff to approve the Edmonds Arts Commission plan for the summer concert series; authorize the transfer of $4,000 from the Hotel/Motel Fund to the 117 Arts Commission Fund; authorize expenditure of General Funds for 50% of the material's cost for the portable staging ($600) and dedicate $2,000 worth of Facilities Division General Fund labor cost to the construction of the portable staging. i COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF $4,000 FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL FUND TO THE 117 ARTS COMMISSION FUND. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten commended Ms. Ohlde and Josephine Fye from the Arts Commission for their efforts overcoming the obstacles in organizing the concert series. COUNCILMEMBER HERTRICH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF GENER- AL FUNDS FOR 50% OF THE MATERIAL'S COST FOR THE PORTABLE STAGING ($600) AND DEDICATION OF $2,000 WORTH OF FACILITIES DIVISION GENERAL FUND LABOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PORTABLE STAGING. MOTION CARRIED. Items #7 and #8 (presentation by City consultant Aalen Consultants regarding Yost Pool cover, and meeting with Planning Board regarding Yost Pool cover) were discussed after item #9 (discussion on request for authorization to purchase eight vehicles on 1991 replacement program) because the consultant was not present yet. The -Council recessed to an executive session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss a property matter and person- nel matter and reconvened at 8:37 p.m. U� DISCUSSION ON REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EIGHT VEHICLES ON 1991 REPLACEMENT PROGRAM mac. (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 5 A dG� Councilmember Kasper recommended that the Council discuss at a future date the disposition of the B fund and how vehicles are rotated within the City. Councilmember Hertrich inquired about the options that were requested for the Ford Taurus vehi- cles. Police Chief Dan Prinz requested that all options be approved with the exception of the stereo cassette, which was mistakenly included in place of a clock radio. *See Council Minutes April 2, 1991 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 MARCH 26, 1991 Councilmember Nordquist inquired if the vehicles were on the State contract. Equipment Supervi- sor Greg Ramsland replied negatively. Councilmember Palmer inquired about the cost of cruise control. Police Chief Prinz replied $182. Councilmember Palmer recommended that that option be deleted. COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PALMER, TO APPROVE THE PACKAGE, DELETING CRUISE CONTROL ON THE FORD TAURUS VEHICLES. MOTION CARRIED. L PRESENTATION BY CITY CONSULTANT - AALEN CONSULTANTS - REGARDING YOST POOL COVER J n Parks & Recreation Division Manager Arvilla Ohlde noted that the Council approved a contract with Aalen Consultants for a complete evaluation of the pool. Bill Goerlich, Aalen Consultants, reported that the pool tank (the heart of the system) is in excellent condition. He said there are several leaks in the piping connection, but they can be readily fixed with special attention to detail of a permanent nature. They may have to pipe under the pool. With proper repair, he said the tank should last indefinitely. Mr. Goerlich said most of the pool fittings are fairly indestructible, but some of them will have to be repaired from time to time. Mr. Goerlich said the recirculation system is in remarkably good condition for its age. The components of the system will have to be replaced•as needed. He recommended that the backwash pump be replaced, when needed, with a submersible -type pump to provide more efficiency. He said the heat exchanger will have to be replaced soon (they usually last only 12 years). Mr. Goerlich said the disinfection system appears to be operating functionally, as well as are the chemical feeders and the boiler. Mr. Goerlich believed the air handler, electrical service, exhaust fans, and structural shell of the bath house should last indefinitely so long as routine maintenance is conducted. Mr. Goerlich said the plumbing has been subjected to some deterioration. Both the roof drains should be replaced or put back into service completely. Mr. Goerlich reported that the overall condition of the existing facility was good, and he felt there was no reason, given proper maintenance and replacement of deteriorating components, that the facility should not last indefinitely. Mr. Goerlich said there were advantages to an air -supported structure. He noted that an analysis of the most up-to-date Building Code (1988 Code) requires that the structure have an internal support structure to maintain the structure at the seven foot level in the event that it collaps- es. Mr. Goerlich briefly reviewed other issues relative to an air -supported structure. Mr. Goerlich said the bath house is not an insulated facility and it was not designed for year- round use. He believed it would be difficult, but not impossible, to insulate the building be- cause of the concrete structure of the roof but the walls could be insulated easily. He said condensation control could properly be addressed if the building were properly insulated. Mr. Goerlich said there was no practical way to erect an inflatable structure against the exist- ing building because there is a limited area between the bath house and the deep end of the pool. Mr. Goerlich noted that the existing structure does not comply with code with respect to exiting requirements and accessibility for the handicapped. He said the problem would be exacerbated even further by adding an inflatable structure if it was not maintained separately from the exist- ing structure. Mr. Goerlich said an inflatable structure could be constructed separately by maintaining a four foot walkway between the two structures. He mentioned that the mechanical room for the spa would have to be relocated. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if enclosing the second story would address the insulation prob- lem of the bath house. Mr. Goerlich replied affirmatively. He reiterated that the walls of the bath house were not insulated and other issues could be introduced, depending on how the upstairs and downstairs were isolated. He cautioned that areat care be taken to protect the EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 MARCH 26, 1991 upstairs wood framing from the atmosphere. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the upstairs struc- ture could be heated with the same system that is used for the lower structure. Mr. Goerlich advised against that. He said the two structures could be heated with the same boiler by extend- ing a piping circuit upstairs to another air handler. Councilmember Palmer inquired if Mr. Goerlich could place a dollar figure to replace the elements that will need replacing in the near future and a dollar figure to the items that will need to be upgraded to bring the facility in compliance with the code. Mr. Goerlich said although he did not address that issue in detail, he surmised those items could cost as much as $50,000. Councilmember Palmer inquired if Mr. Goerlich entertained the idea of an air -supported structure versus a permanent enclosure on a cost/benefit approach. Mr. Goerlich said he did not evaluate the facility with that approach. He noted that a permanent enclosure would range from $1 million to $2.5 million to construct. Councilmember Palmer said he raised that question because some of the issues related to enclosing the pool would not be an issue if a permanent structure were constructed. Mr. Goerlich said the same issues would be present with a permanent structure but the cost would probably double. Councilmember Palmer inquired about the cost for Mr. Goerlich to conduct a computerized cost analysis for an inflatable structure. Mr. Goerlich replied between $1,200 and $1,500. He noted the cost would be approximately double to conduct an analysis for a permanent structure. Council - member Palmer inquired about energy costs. Mr. Goerlich said those costs would run approximately $30,000 per year. Councilmember Kasper inquired if covering the pool would extend the life of the pool. Mr. Goerlich believed it would neither extend the life or have a detrimental effect on the pool. Councilmember Hertrich inquired about the cost to construct a fully enclosed pool. Mr. Goerlich said the cost of a fairly multi -use pool would range between $2 million to $4 million. Council - member Hertrich noted that the existing pool facility is supported very well in the summer months because citizens enjoy the open pool. He believed the users of the pool would not be agreeable to covering it during those months. Councilmember Jaech inquired about the average life expectancy of an inflatable cover. Mr. Goerlich replied between ten to fifteen years. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the cost of a covered pool could include the ability to collapse a portion of the cover to allow the sun in during the summer months. Mr. Goerlich said that amenity was feasible within the cost range. Councilmember Jaech inquired if chlorination of a covered pool could be eliminated through a vent system. Mr. Goerlich replied affirmatively. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if recirculating systems are available that do not use chlorine. Mr. Goerlich replied affirmatively, but he strongly recommended the use of a chlorinated system because of the danger of handling a non -chlorinated system. MEETING WITH PLANNING BOARD REGARDING YOST POOL COVER Planning Board members Mike Cooper, Hank Lewis, Sharon Claussen, and Don Stay were present. Board member Stay said the Board appreciated the opportunity to discuss the issue with the Coun- cil. He noted that the Board is not at odds on the need or value of a covered facility, but they were concerned with a decision to proceed based on the technical evaluation to date. He said the Board felt the depth of citizen involvement seemed premature at the time. The Board was also concerned that proceeding without a Planning/Park Board thorough evaluation and consequent recom- mendation removed the citizens' safeguard of an impartial and nonpolitical step in the process of making a City decision on a public resource. Board member Claussen said because she has worked for King County Park and was involved in the management team to rehabilitate pools, she was deeply concerned with the City embarking on a capital improvement project without conducting an in-depth study of costs and the feasibility of such a project. Board member Claussen inquired if the consultant looked for asbestos in the insulation of the pipe rafts and the boiler. Mr. Goerlich said he did not. He said the vintage of the pool, howev- er, would suggest the presence of asbestos. Board member Claussen advised that that issue should be addressed. Board member Claussen was concerned about 0 & M costs, with particular emphasis on pool staff. She noted that the annual salary for a full-time manager in King County is between $28,000 to EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 MARCH 26, 1991 $32,000 (City currently pays $9 to $10/hour); a senior swim instructor is paid at $12/hour (City currently pays $7.50/hour); and life guards start at $7.50/hour (City pays a maximum of ($6.60 per hour). She said the City must be certain that it can obtain and compensate full-time pool staff at that level. Board member Lewis had some concerns over what the City envisions happening to the pool in the coming years. He noted that hundreds of thousands of dollars have gone into renovating the pool in recent years. He believed at some point and time the proper facility should be built rather than applying band -aid solutions. With respect to keeping the facility a single -use facility or expanding the use, he inquired if there are needs for other types of programs (i.e., racket ball, health activities, a sauna). Board member Lewis questioned whether the improvements to the pool could be accomplished for $50,000, as stated earlier by Mr. Goerlich. Board member Lewis said it did not appear that secondary impacts to the facility have been ad- dressed. He noted that the infrastructure of the facility would be greatly impacted if the pool was covered because there would be many more users. Lighting of the parking lot, parking capaci- ty, drive lanes, and the ability to bring a school bus on site were some of the issues he felt should be addressed. Board member Lewis noted that the Planning Board had requested to be provided with information that has been gathered to date regarding the covering of Yost Pool, but they have not received that information yet. Board member Cooper inquired about the cost to cover Yost Pool with an inflatable structure. Mr. Goerlich estimated the cost to be between $150,000 and $300,000, depending on the quality and elements that were included in a particular proposal. Board member Cooper inquired about 0 & M costs for a year-round facility. Ms. Ohlde estimated the year-round cost to be approximately $184,000, including energy and staffing costs. Board member Cooper expressed his appreciation to the Council for authorizing an in-depth review on the feasibility of covering Yost Pool. Board member Stay said the Council must be absolutely certain that the decision to cover Yost Pool is supported with final and great detail. He did not think Staff should be the scapegoat if the Council does not obtain the necessary information to make a calculated decision. He said the City will have to live with the cost of covering Yost Pool, and the public will have to bear it. Councilmember Hertrich believed a pool manager was essential to the success of a well -run facili- ty. He was confident that Ms. Ohlde would seek a person who would promote pool programs and sustain the pool at full occupancy. As a procedural matter, Mayor Naughten adjourned the meeting at 10 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO EXTEND THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Dwyer believed the Council has become very focused on what the issue has become. He said the first issue was: Is the pool in such a shape that it does not make sense to cover it? He noted that Mr. Goerlich attested that the structure is surprisingly sound. The second issue, he said, was: Is there any possibility that the City would construct a permanent enclo- sure elsewhere in the City in the foreseeable future? Councilmember Dwyer said the City will not have the money available in this century to construct a permanent structure. He said the Council is now in a position to evaluate the cost to cover Yost Pool and make fundamental decisions. Councilmember Jaech disagreed with Councilmember Dwyer that construction of a new pool was impos- sible in the foreseeable future. She noted that the pool facility in Sequim was funded through the creation of a recreational district. She recommended that the Planning Board obtain the answers to questions that were raised that evening and explore the possibility of a covered pool elsewhere in the City through the creation of a recreational district. In response to Councilmember Jaech, Councilmember Dwyer said it would be a disservice to the Planning Board to direct them to invest their time in a project that would not come to fruition. Councilmember Palmer said although the Council has ascertained that it is possible to cover Yost Pool, the issue of economic viability was still in question. Councilmember Palmer said five issues must be addressed in order to assess the economic viabili- ty: 1) the Council must be provided with a cost assessment that Mr. Goerlich can provide; 2) the City should retain an asbestos consultant to ascertain the extent of asbestos disturbance if the project is undertaken; 3) the City should ascertain what improvements would be necessary to EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 MARCH 26, 1991 the infrastructure of the pool facility if it was covered; 4) the Planning Board should be provid- ed with documentation that the City has received to date with respect to covering Yost Pool; and 5) the City should obtain a single -source report that includes all of Mr. Goerlich's information (0 & M costs, a list of capital improvements). Councilmember Palmer felt the Planning/Park Board was an appropriate forum to collect and analyze some of that information and present it to the Council. Councilmember Kasper said there was a lot of support in the community for a covered pool. He said the cost to subsidize a covered pool would be comparable to the cost to subsidize many pro- grams in the City. He noted that much of the Frances Anderson Center is unusable. Councilmember Kasper felt it was time to bite the bullet and go forward with covering Yost Pool. He said the City can afford the program because there are many children in Edmonds who need more recreation. Board member Cooper concurred with Councilmember Kasper that there are many recreational programs in the City that operate at a much larger loss than the swimming pool would, if covered. He recognized that the pool would be a revenue loss, but he said that is the cost of providing quali- ty recreation for the kind of families that are desired in the community. Board member Cooper said he was a proponent of an inflatable pool cover. He believed the cost was reasonable and believed it was an opportunity to do something for the community. Councilmember .Hertrich said he has always felt the City should have a covered pool. He said the Pool will support an inflatable cover and it will provide a facility that the City has not had for many years. Councilmember Palmer believed a unanimous vote from the Council would be forthcoming after the * Council was convinced that all costs were reasonable. Board member Claussen recommended that a schematic design of the facility be produced with a cost estimated based on the physical integrity of the existing structure. Councilmember Kasper thanked the Board for their efforts. �A'DISCUSSION ON REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE TO CARPET OFFICE AREA IN rrc„NUS AN „nuERSUtK�un t,trviER (CONTINUED M MARCH 5 f:1r Facilities Supervisor Tom King reported that the office areas at the Frances Anderson Center have patched areas. The Parks & Recreation manager chose Clarion II #975 charcoal carpet. He noted that the quotes in the Council packet included removal of the existing carpet, leveling of the floor, installation of the new carpet, and the cove base molding. Mr. King recommended that the Council accept the low quote of $2,183.64 from Western Carpet for the Frances Anderson Center office area. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTE OF $2,183.64 FROM WESTERN CARPET FOR THE FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER OFFICE AREA. MOTION CARRIED. ESTABLISH SALARIES FOR COUNCILMEMBERS TAKING OFFICE JANUARY 1, 1992 Councilmember Palmer reported that Ordinance 2741 established salaries for Councilmembers taking office after January 1, 1990. By law, a new ordinance must be set establishing Councilmember salaries for those taking office after January 1, 1992. He noted that Ordinance 2741 was includ- ed in the Council packet for review and would be revised upon the Council's direction, if neces- sary. Councilmember Dwyer commented that the City's benefit package is better than for most other cit- ies. He recommended that the Council gather information from the seven.cities with respect to a benefit package. Councilmember Jaech noted that a 5% annual increase was discussed amongst some of the seven cit ies and included in an ordinance so that councils receive that benefit every year. Councilmember Hertrich requested that past increases to Council salaries be provided to the Coun- cil. * See Council Minutes April 2, 1991 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 MARCH 26, 1991 DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2827 ACCEPTING $50,000 CONTRIBUTION FROM HUBBARD FAMILY FOUNDA- TION NL ION IN CEMETM—MAINTENANCEVp M J N EN UN NRESTRICTING HE U E U H UNDS MAI M Y City Attorney Scott Snyder said he was instructed to revise the proposed ordinance to include more definitive restrictions on the expenditure of monies from the Cemetery Maintenance Trust Fund No. 610. He noted that Leigh Bennett was contacted, and Mr. Bennett had no objection. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2827. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Naughten noted that the City belongs to the Economic Development Council. He inquired if the Council wished to purchase advertising space in the EOC guide for the County. It was the consensus of the Council to not purchase advertising space. COUNCIL Council President Palmer requested the Mayor to provide the Council with the response that was sent to a citizen from Captain Bill Angel regarding a parked fire truck. Council President Palmer said the Council .would like to participate in the meeting that takes place between the City and Unocal Officers. He noted that the Council has not officially given authorization to negotiate an option on the Unocal property. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NOROQUIST, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AN OPTION ON THE UNOCAL PROPERTY AND COME BACK TO THE COUNCIL FOR A FINAL DETERMINATION. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hertrich inquired if the City intends to embark on a study of the Waterfront Compre- hensive Plan. Community Services Director Peter Hahn replied affirmatively. ��•� Councilmember Hertrich suggested that the Council discuss the makeup of the Executive and Market- ing Committee of the Edmonds Visitor's Bureau in the future. Council President Palmer noted that discussion was scheduled on April 23, 1991. Councilmember Kasper requested that a discussion be scheduled regarding the Frances Anderson Center windows at the next work meeting. Councilmember Kasper inquired about the outcome of the School District meeting. ,Councilmember Dwyer said he would provide the Council with information that was provided to him by Brian Benzel and he would make a presentation to the Council at the next work meeting. Councilmember Dwyer was interested in following up with the conversation about the Lynnwood Treat- ment Plant with their staff and ascertain what the City of Edmonds can do to help its citizens that live out there and insure that the 12% is secured. Councilmember Dwyer wished Student Representative Kristen Hughes well Council again for the opportunity to serve on the Council. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APRIL 2, 1991 APPROVAL. Ms. Hughes thanked the ACQUELINE G. PARRETT/, City Clerk ✓L ARRY S. NAUGHTE Mayor EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10 MARCH 26, 1991 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. MARCH 26, 1991 WORK MEETING - NO AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 6:30 P.M. - INTERVIEW CANDIDATE FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT MANAGER CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 1991 (C) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 717 COMMENDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE KRISTEN HUGHES (D) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE BUDGETED PERSONAL COMPUTER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ($8,549, INCLUDING SALES TAX) (E) AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF FINAL TELEMETRY UPGRADE FOR LIFT STATIONS #3 AND #13 ($7,430) (F) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH CONGER BROTHERS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT WEAPONS MAINTENANCE (G) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED MARCH 13, 1991 FOR AN AUTOMATED LETTERING SYSTEM, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SEATTLE ART, INC. ($7,347.32, INCLUDING SALES TAX) (H) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM FRANK E. HANNING (AMOUNT UNKNOWN) 2. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ( 5 MINUTES) KRISTEN HUGHES 3. CWC-HDR MONTHLY REPORT (10 MINUTES) 4. MEETING WITH ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD (30 MINUTES) 5. REVIEW OF SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL PROGRAM (20 MINUTES) 6. PRESENTATION OF EDMONDS ARTS COMMISSION SUMMER BAND CONCERT PLAN AND AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER $4,000 FROM HOTEL/MOTEL FUND TO 117 FUND FOR PROGRAM (10 MINUTES) 7. PRESENTATION BY CITY CONSULTANT - AALEN CONSULTANT RE YOST POOL COVER (30 MINUTES) 8. MEETING WITH PLANNING BOARD RE YOST POOL COVER (20 MINUTES) 9. DISCUSSION ON REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EIGHT (8) VEHICLES ON 1991 REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 5) ( 5 MINUTES) 10. DISCUSSION ON REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATIONTO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE TO CARPET OFFICE AREA IN FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 5) ( 5 MINUTES) 11. ESTABLISH SALARIES FOR COUNCILMEMBERS TAKING OFFICE JANUARY 1, 1991 (10 MINUTES) 12. DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2827 ACCEPTING $50,000 CONTRIBUTION FROM HUBBARD FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSION IN CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND, PROVIDING FOR MATCHING FUNDS FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND, AND RESTRICTING THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS TO MAINTENANCE OF THE CEMETERY ( 5 MINUTES) 13. MAYOR 14. COUNCIL I THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE