19630205 City Council Minutes1.20
February 59 1963
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present.
Bids were opened on a )4 ton pick-up truck, cab and chassis only, for the Water Dept. They were:
Edmonds Motor Company $27294.57
Bill Blume Chevrolet 29328.23
After checking over the specifications by the Supt. of Public Works, a motion was made by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City accept the bid of Edmonds
Motor Co. for the / ton pick-up truck, cab and chassis only, at the price of $29294.57.
Motibno..carried.
Mr. A. R. Cleveland, instigator of a movement that is circulating petitions for annexation
in the vicinity known as the "South Central Annexation" area, was present to advise the council
of the wishes of the people in that area to petition for an annexation election sometime in the
near future. The Council expressed a favorable attitude toward the movement, which would
include all the area north of Edmonds Way to the present south city limits.
The reverend Robert Van Nest, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, which is located across
from the newly annexed Anderson Homes area, was present to tequest that his new church
building, now being built, be hooked up to the Edmonds sewer prior to the possible "South
Central Annexation," which would include this church property. This request was referred to
the Water Committee for areport back to the Council at the February 19 meeting.
Mr. William Van Almkerk, representing a delegation from north of Edmonds and east of 761� Ave.
W., presented a map to the council with this area shaded, and asked for the views of the
council regarding the possible presentation of a petition for an annexation election for this
area as follows: South to 1841� SW, east to 80kW., north to 1701 east to 68k W., north to 152,
and west to the Sound. The Council felt that unless the territory to the south of this were
included, so as not to leave a large island of county surrounded by city boundaries, the Board
of Review would not approve of an election, and that perhaps some interest could be generated
to start a petition in this south area, just north of Edmonds city limits. The newspapers
were asked to help with some publicity on this.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the regular monthly
bills be paid and warrants drawn on the reppective accounts. Motion carried.
A motion was made by'Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the bills against
LID #108, Ballinger sewers, be paid: Contractor's estimate #5 to Taylor Construction Co. for
$7205.96, and $795.00 to Jerald C. Hall for condemnation and easements, and the City Clerk
be authorized to issue an interest -bearing warrant in the amount of $8000.96 to Southwick;
Campbell, Waterman Company to cover these bills. Motion carried with Councilman Smets voting
no. Prior to this motion, a man from the Ballinger area epLke to the council about the poor
condition of the streets in the area due to the sewer construction, and asked that something
he done about the situation. He was assured that the contractor would be required to leave
fhe streets in as good a condition as they were in when construction began.
A'motion was made by Councilman Slye, m conded by Councilman Sorensen that the bills against
LID #107, Admiral Way sewer, be apid as follows: Edmonds Tribune-Review.$42.569 and Leona
Silhan $6.00; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest -bearing warrant to Grande
& Co., Inc. in the amount of $48.56 to cover these bills. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that interest warrants against
LID #105 be paid to Leona Silhan $14.00, and the Tribune -Review $18.78. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that an interest warrant
against LID #109 be paid to the Tribune -Review in the amount of $97.70. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that an interest warrant
in the amount of $12.82 be paid to the Tribune -Review against LID #111. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the following
bills against LID #116 be paid: $2316.68 to Joplin Paving Co. for contractor's estimate #2,
and $450.00 to Jerald C. Hall for first half attorney's fees, and the City Clerk be authorized
to issue interest -bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $2766.68 to -cover these
bills. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded try Councilman Sorensen that the City pay estimate #1
to Finn Hill Nursery in the amount of $4757.69 for the Civic Center landscaping. Motion carried.
Supervisor Lawson introduced Mr. Ronald N. Taylor, the new Recreational Director for the City.
A Petition was received for the paving of Hemlock Street between 71� and 81' Avenues. There are
11 property owners involved, and 9 had signed in favor bf the improvement. It was moved by
Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the Attorney be instructed to draw
up a Resolution of Intention for the improvement of Hemlock Street between 7k and 8t' as
presented inthe petition. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Resolution #76 be
passed, authorizi-ng the transfer of 1962 funds within the Water. Dept. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Resolution #77 be
passed, favoring House Bill #3, enabling the cities of the State to recover 52% of the
liquor revenues, and that copies be forwarded to members of the House Ways and Means
Committee of the State of Washington and a copy be sent to the Association of Washington
Cities. Motion carried.
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Councilman Christensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Slye to authorize the Attorney
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• to direct a letter to the representatives of our district, urging introduction of an
amendment to the existing law on fi-re districts, amending the fire district asset
distribution so that cities need not annex at least 60% of the district in order to qualify
f6r." 'r tka fire district assets, and that the asset distribution be on a ifisiis fair
share basis.,when part of a fire district is annexed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen, se ended by Councilman Slye that the legislative
committer
of the council work with the attorney to direct
letters to the legislature
on abolishing
the sales tax on City purchases, doing away
with the dual vote now
required
on annexation elections; abolishing the Board of
Review, and the amendment to
acquire a
fair share of the fire district assets when less
than 60% of the district is
annexed.
Motion carried. A copy of this to be sent to the
Associatian,�of Washington
Cities.
A request was received from Mr. McConnachie for street lights to be installed on the
existing power line between 71h and 0 on Hemlock. This was to be taken care of by the
Mayor.
A traffic plan for 2051' and Highway 99, originally designed by John Smets, was reported
as having been adopted by the State Highway Dept., and a map from them was presented by
Supt. Moran.
A letter from the State Highway Dept. requesting action by Edmonds on the leakage of a
privately owned wooden water line preventing proper maintenance of State Highway 1W,
Lynnwood to Edmonds, in the vicinity of Olympic View Drive was referred. to Supt.:Moran.
Chief Grimstad advised the Council that due to current problems, he would like some action
taken in regard to kennel regulations for the City of Edmonds. Councilman Simpson suggested
that the Planning Commission be advised to study the kennel situation.
• Meeting was then adjourned.
City Clerk yor
February 199 1963
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present except
Smets.
Mr. William Van Almkerk presented aYpetition for an annexation election, with 148 signatures
out of a possible 338 registered voters, which was in excess of the legal requirement.
The petition was referred to the Attorney. This petition later was withdrawn in favor of
changing the legal description to include all the north area that had representatives
present at the meeting to voice their intent to also circulate petitions for an election.
Mr. Van Almkerk then stated that he would again secure the signatures under this new legal
description.
Mrs. Allen, 19921 - 81st P1. W., submitted to the council her intent to circulate a petition
for an annexation election north of the Edmonds City limits in which approximately 846
registered voters reside.
Mr. Robert Olson, 19220 - 801 P1. W. also was present to advise the council of his intent
to circulate a petition in his area, north of the city limits in which there are approx=
imately 1246 registered voters. These two areas would tie in with Mr. Van Almkerk's area
and leave no islands of county from the present city limits to the north boundaries of the
• petitions.
Mr. Cleveland present a petition for an annexation election for the "South Central Annex-
ation" area, containing 557 signatures. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Simpson that the City accept the petition for an annexation election of this
area north of Edmonds Way and east and west of the city limits, and that subject to the
checking for validity and sufficiency of the signatures, the petition would be filed with
the (bunty Commissioners. Motion carried.
A verbal request was received from a resident present for street paving of Pine, 69 to 7m.
This had been set up as LID #114, and the Attorney was instructed to proceed with the
action on acquiring the necessary land before the paving can be done.
Mr. Christensen and Mr. McBurney presented a petition for a sewer LID north, south, and
east in the vicinity of the Senior High School, to where 76k joins Highway 99. It was
moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the attorney be instructed
to draw a Resolution of Intention for construction of sewers encompassing the area as
described :on the petition, with the inclusion, if possible, from the Health.Officer stating
a definite sanitary need in the area. Motion carried.
Lloyd Nelson, president of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, asked the council if something
could be done to expedite the steps necessary to bring about an LID for off-street parking.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the
12t' of March be set as the night. for a meeting with the property owners, who will be so
notified, and any other interested persons, for discussion on the possible financing of
an off-street parking LID, and to get the expression of interest from those to be involved
by the LID. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Tuesday,
February 26 be set for a meeting of the Council committee of the whole to discuss the
• off-street parking LID method prior to the meeting with the people -involved. Motion carried.
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