19630219 City Council Minutes• 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.
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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 This petition later was withdrawn in favor of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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Mrs. Trainer, 612 - 9k Ave. S. registered a complaint on water draining off onto her property.
This problem was referred to Supt. of Public Works Moran.
Mayor McGinness instructed Attorney Hall to draw up an Ordinance adopting the Standard
Specifications for Municipal Public Works Construction for consideration by the Water
and Street Committees.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Resolution of Intention
#165 be passed, to improve Hemlock Street, 714 to 81' with paving, and the hearing on the pre-
liminary assessment roll be held March 19. Motion carried.
A request was received from Taylor Utilities Construction for an extension of time (45 days)
on LID #1089 Ballinger sewers. After discussion, during which time Mr. Taylor was questioned
by the Council, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen
that the City grant an extension of time to March 1514 to Taylor Utilities Construction for
completion of the sewer project LID #108. Motion carried.
The Water Committee reported back on the request of the United Presbyterian Church to donnect
to the city sewer prior to annexation, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman Christensen that the United Presbyterian Church be authorized to connect to the
city sewer subject to the following conditions: that the Church put in the sewer line, and
if the 2 property owners to the,(West of 98:!�W. within the City of Edmonds, wish to participgte
with the church, the city willAO6ollect from them when they do hook up. Also, that when an
LID is formed in the area, this authorization will not exclude the church, from participating
in the LID. Motion carried.
The Water Committee reported their intention to install pipe to do away with the wooden water
mains remaining in the city, namely the one in north Edmonds at Olympic View Drive. It was
moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Water Dept. call for bids for
approximately 2800 feet of 8 inch C.I. pipe, bids to be opened on March 19, 1963.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City call for bids
on 1 new Addressograph Machine and l new Graphotype Machine, bids to be opened March 5, and
specifications to be furnished ]j-- the City Supervisor. Motion carried.
It fias moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #963 be passed,
amending the legal description of Ordinance #956, Anderson Homes annexation. Motion carried.
Councilman Christensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance #964 be
passed, expiration of cash prepayment period on LID #105. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #965 be passed,
expiration of cash prepayment period on LID#111. Motion carried.
An informal report from the Recreation Director included the information that the old City
Hall will be used for recreational facilities for Edmonds from pre-school age to senior
citizens.
A letter from the Chairman of the Planning Commission to the Mayor, urging that steps,--be-taken
to acquire R/W for 89 from Daley to Casper was referred to the Street Committee:
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the city accept the
improvements of Paradise Lane for perpetual maintenance, according to the recommendation of
the Engineer. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City accept the
Q4it_ Claim Deed for a R/W of the east 30 feet of 10t' from Jess Linton. Motion carried.
Meeting was then adjourned.
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March 5, 1963
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all Councilmen present.
Bids were opened on the Addressograph and Graphotype machines for the water department. One bid was me-
ceived from the Addressograph - Multigraph Corporation in the amount of:
Graphotype - $2,288.42
Addressograph - $2,286.44
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the bid of Addressograph - Multi -
graph Corporation for a Graphotype Machine - $2,288.42 and an Addressograph Machine for $2,286.44 be
accepted. Motion carried.
A bid from American Office Equipment Company, Inc. to buy the Elliott addressing machine from the Water
Department for $120.00 was not accepted at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the regular monthly bills be paid
and the City Clerk authorized to draw warrants on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson, that Edmonds Tribune - Review be
padd $8.38 on L.I.D. 105. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Estimate #3 of Lake City
Sand & Gravel Co, on L.I.D. #110 be paid in the amount of $3,576.30. Motion carried. •