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A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the hearings •
on the final assessment rolls for LID's #113 and #115 be set for May 7 instead of April
16. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman 5mets that Ordinance #977'
be passed, accepting Planning Commission Resolution #71, and amending certain portions
of the comprehensive plan in regard to the newly annexed Westgate area, south of Edmonds
Way. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #978 be
passed, zoning the above area to R-C, except.a portion 200 ft. away from the Highway,
which will be R-8. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance
#979 be passed, amending the zoning map according to Planning Commission Resolution #729
zoning to R-8 lot 69 Fourtner's Homestead Plat, known as the Anderson Homes annexation.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #980 be
passed, according to the Planning Commission Resolution #73, zoning the Potter property
annexation R-8. Motion carried..
A motion was made by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Ordinance 981 be
passed, amending certain portions of the comprehensive plan according to Planning Commission
Resolution #74, in regard to lot 169 Willowdale Gardens, across from the Senior.'•High School.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance #982 be
passed, rezoning the above Willowdale Gardens lot 16 from R-8 to R-6A to conform with the
property that now surrounds it. Motion carried. .
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Ordinance #983
be passed, amending Ordinance #8479 limiting the height of buildings in the City of Edmonds.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #984
be passed, relating to crimes, with changes to be made in paragraphs #2, #10, and elimination
of Section 19. Motion carried.
Attorney Hall reported that the Great Northern R.R. will move the signal on the east side
of the railroad crossing on Dayton out of the R/W, and the west side of the crossing would
not have to be removed. The City and the R.R. have reached a verbal agreement, but as yet
no written agreement has been received.
The Street Committee chairman reported that the proposed 9M Ave. N. paving project from
Main to Caspers had failed for lack of interest of the people involved in an LID.
A resignation from the Planning Commission was received from Councilman Simpson. Another
councilman was not appointed at this time to fill the vacancy. Mayor McGinness made the
appointment of E. W. Sherburne to the Planning Commission to replace Ken Wise, who had
resigned. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor's
appointment of E. W. Sherburne to the Planning Commission be .approved. Motion carried.
A resignation was received from Paul Hansen, resigning from the Library Board. Mayor
McGinness, upon recommendation By the Library Board, then appointed Mr. Harold Groat,
616 Maple St. to fill the vacancy. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by
Councilman Simpson that the Mayor's appointment of Mr.. Groat be approved. Motion carried.
A letter was received from the Edmonds Lions Club requesting a meeting with the Safety •
Committee to discuss a 49' of July activity. This was referred to the Chairman of the "
Safety Committee, Councilman -Sorensen, who scheduled a meeting of the Committee with the
Lions Club for Monday, April g, 7:30 P.M.
Mayor McGinness announced a closed meeting of the Board of Review would be held on April 4
at 8 P.M. to consider both the "North -End" and "South Central" annexation areas.
A petition..was received for a•paving LID on "A" Street, between Elm and Fir. This was
referred to. the Attorney for validation and sufficiency of signatures. It was also moved
by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson to instruct the Attorney to draw a
Resolution of Intention for paving "A" St. from Fir to Elm in accordance with the petition
submitted, subject to the checking of the signatures. Motion carried.
A Street Committee meeting was set for Tuesday, April 99 7:30 P.M.
Meeting was then adjourned.
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Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present.
Attorney Hall advised the Council that he had received a written agreement sent by the great
Northern Railway, and that heiLad approved of same and returned it to the Railroad for their
signature. He had not, at this date, however, received it back from the Great Northern. •
• The Attorney also reported that the Writ of Prohibition served at the last council
meeting will be dismissed.
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The petition received for paving of "A" St. from Elm to Fir contained more than the
sufficient number of signatures, according to Attorney Hall, so a motion was made by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Resolution of Intention #166 be
passed, to improve "A" -St. from Elm to Fir with paving,.curbs and gutters, and the
hearing on the preliminary assessment roll be held on May 21. Motion carried.
The Chairman of the Street Committee proposed an LID for Third Ave. from Main to Elm, for
asphaltic paving, curbs, and sidewalks, 25% of the cost to be borne by,the Street Dept.
arterial funds, and Monday, Aprill 22, 1963 would be set as the date for an informal
hearing with the property owners involved..
Councilman Sorensen also reported that the Street Committee proposed an LID for Bowdoin
Way -from 111' Ave. to 17k S. or Five Corners with pavement, sidewalks and curbs; 91� to 11k
with sidewalks only; and that this project, if accepted by the property owners, would also
benefit. from the city's participation of 25% with street arterial funds. An informal
hearing will be held with the property owners involved on Monday, April 304.
Chairman Sorensen also said that the Street Committee suggests that the City Attorney
draw up an ordinance to include the requirement of sidewalks as well as curbs and paving on
all Plats. It was also recommended that Aloha Street be put through and straightened on
the comprehensive plan.
At the request of Miss Suzanne Lindsay to change 1892' P1. S.W. to Lindsay Place, there
were no objections to this from the Street Committee, but there had been objections to
her request of changing Sound View Place to 99 Ave. Therefore, a motion was made by
Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that 1891 Pl. S.W. be changed to Lindsay
Place, but the name of Sound View Place remain as is. Motion carried.
It was moved.by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Smets that the hearing on the
final assessment roll for LID #1109 Fifth Ave. curbs, be set for May 21. Motion:.carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Smets that the City install
a Bublic Address system for the Council chambers at a cost not to exceed $500.00. A roll
call vote showed five councilmen in favor, Slye and Sorensen against, and the motion
carried.
A letter was received from James Irwin, 23329 Highway ##99, asking to meet with a
committee working on a kennel ordinance for Edmonds. Mr. Irwin operates a small kennel
and had a license to do so from Snohomish County. This was referred to the Chairman of
the Planning Commission with the request -that he contact Mr. Irwin and arrange for him
to meet with a committee to consider this matter.
A letter of suggestion on the off-street parking areas from Mrs. Fred Fourtner was
referred to the committee working on the -off-street parking problem.
Mayor McGinness then appointed Councilman Don Tuson as the council member on the
Planning Commission, effective as of April 15, 1963.
It was moved. by Councilman Simps.on.,.. sumDdddd by Councilman Slye that the City accept the
final plat of Maplewood Village #3. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City
accept the final plat of Sea Lawn Terrace, Division "A". Motion carried.
The Safety Committee reported that the Lions Club had met with them in regard to the
selling. of safe and sane fireworks in the City of Edmonds for the 4� of July. There
was a great deal of discussion pro and con, and a motion was made by Councilman
Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City of Edmonds request the adjacent
cities to pass legislation prohibiting the sale of all fireworks, including safe and sane
fireworks, and that this request was being made for the sake of achieving uniformity for
the south part of the county. There were five councilman for, Smets and Slye against,
and the motion carried.
Meeting was then adjourned.
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Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present,
except Smets, who arrived later.
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll - LID #113. There was one written
objection from Mr. Barker on patching and storm drainage. This was discussed, and
a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that
Ordinance #985 be passed, approving and confirming the assessment roll on LID ##113,
paving of Cedar from 7� to 9j�, and 0 from Cedar to Spruce. Motion carried.
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID ##115. There were no objections,
and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that
Ordinance #986 be passed, approving and confirming the assessment roll for LID ##115,•
12'u' Ave. watermains. Motion carried.
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