19630806 City Council Minutes138
July 23, 1963 •
Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness, with all councilmen present �ex-
cept Harrison.
Bids for the purchase of a fire truck had been examined by the Fire Chief and Councilme..
Sorensen and. Slye, both volunteer firemen, and upon their recommendation, Councilman Sorensen
moved, seconded by Councilman Slye that American La France be awarded the bid for the fire
truck and extra equipment, for the total amount of $23,638.34, including tax, which repre-
sented the low bid. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bid covering
the fire hose by awarded to American Rubber Mfg. Co., for 3000 feet of 236" hose Q $1.24 and
1200 feet 116" Q $.82, for a total of $4,798.08, including tax and minus 2%. Motion carried.
The recommendation for establishment of an R-W zone and the rezoning of approximately 1200
ft. of waterfront north of the.ferrydock to this classification was submitted from the
Planning Commission. Also, the recommendation to rezone from M-1 to P-1 the waterfront area
north of the first recommendation to Puget Lane extended; and the privately owned waterfront
north of this to S-12. After much discussion pro and con, it was moved by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1006 be passed, amending Ordinance #789, and the
zoning code by the addition of the establishment of an R-W zone in the City of Edmonds. A
roll call vote was requested, and resulted in Smets, Tuson and Slye voting for; Christensen,
Simpson and Sorensen against, and with the tie vote, the motion failed to carry.
It was then moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Planning
Commission be requested to hold hearings for the purpose of rezoning to P-1 that area approx-
imately 1200 ft. from the ferry dock north along the waterfront that had been recommended by
them as being zoned R-W after establishment of this classification. Motion carried. _
The resolution from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning from M-1 to P-1 of that
area from approximately 1200 ft. north of the ferry dock to Puget Lane extended was accepted,
and a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance
.�1006 be passed, to rezone the above mentioned area on the waterfront from M-1 to P-1, and the
motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman S.mpson accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and passing Ordinance #1007, to amend the zoning code and rezone the
remaining area along the waterfront north of Puget Lane extended from M-1 to S-12. Motion
carried.
Attorney Hall presented to the Council, aided by explanations by Val Rupeiks, who was present,
an invitation for the City of Edmonds to join the Puget Sound Governmental Conference, which
is promoted by the federal government for regional joint planning for parks and public use of
land. Members of the joint planning council are entitled to receive 30% federal grants for
"open space" purchases for park development. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Resolution #85 be passed, requesting admission
to the Puget Sound Regional Planning Council for the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. It was
then announced that the next meeting of the Puget Sound Governmental Conference was being held
at the Edmonds Civic Center at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 26k, and all were invited to attend.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Smets that August 6t'' be set as
the date for opening of bids for the sale of warrants and bonds on LID #119; also on LID's
J120 and #122 jointly. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City call for
bids on LID #120, paving of Third Avenue from Main to Pine, to be opened on August 20. Motion
carried. i
Councilman, Tuson moved, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City call for bids to be opened
August 201' on LID #119, sewering of the Senior High School area. Motion carried.
A letter was received from Suzanne Lindsay, asking for an extension of time in the 30 day
limit for filing of protests against LID #122, watermains for Fruitdale on the Sound. Council
decided that this request did not alter the legal 30 day requirement, and no actii.on was taken.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
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August 6, 1963
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson, with Councilmen Harrison, Smets,
Slye and Sorensen present.
It was moved by Councilman Slye and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the minutes of the
July 23rd o _ cal,. meeting• be app,roved.. Motion carried.
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This was the date set for the opening of bids on warrants and bonds for LID #119, sewers in
the vicinity of the Senior High School. There was one bid:
Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. 4.20% plus 120 premium for each $100 par value.
A net effective rate of 4.176%.
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There was discussion, and it was thought in the absence of the City Attorney to perhaps hold
the bid until next meeting. However, the Council took this matter up again a bit later in the
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• meeting after determining that his was indeed a very acceptable interest rate, as low as
had been received in some years. A motion was.made by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Smets that the City accept the bid of Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. for
the bonds and warrants on LID #119 at the rate of 4.20% and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the acceptance. Motion carried.
A petition with 44 signatures was presented for an LID for paving, curbs and gutters
for the following area: "B" Street from Pine to Reservoir; Fir St. from 9:Lh Ave. to
7k Ave.; 8k Ave. from Fir to Spruce; 74 Ave. from Pine to Fir; and Pine from 7k to
8�'. This was to be referred to the City Attorney for checking the validity and
sufficiency of the petition.
A petition was received signed by 8 property owners protesting the includion of 714
Ave. from Pine to Fir in the above proposed LID, and requesting deletion. This was
also to be turned over to the City Attorney.
A letter was received from Acting City Engineer Moran which resulted in a motion being
made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Smets that the improvements in the
plat of Sea Lawn Acres #2 be accepted by the City of Edmonds for perpetual maintenance.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen:;that the regular
monthly bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bills against
LID #108 in the amount of $204.00 to Leona Silhan and $192.00 to Evva Johnson for
clerical work be paid, and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest
bearing warrant to Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co.. in the amount of $396.00 to cover
these two bills. Motion carried.
• A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill to
the Tribune -Review in the amount of $8.37 against LID #113 be paid. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill to the
Tribune -Review in the amount of $8.33 against LID f#115 be: paid. Motion carried.
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A motion was made by Councilmah. Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill
against LID #116 in the amount of $18.72 be paid to the Tribune -Review, and that the
City Clerk' ,.be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to Grande & Co., Inc.
to cover this amount. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that contractor's estimate
#1 in the amount of $3755.64 on LID ##114, paving of Pine, 6k to 7L' be paid to Joplin
Paving Co. Motion carried.
Councilman Slye,moved, seconded by Councilman Smets that contractor's estimate #1 in
the amount of $5721.14 on LID #117, paving of Hemlock, V� to 8k be paid to Joplin
Paving Company. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that contractor's
estimate #1 on LID #118, paving of "A" Street, Elm to Fir, in the amount of $3376.12
be paid to Joplin Paving Company. Motion carried.
The letter from Snohomish County Civil Defense was read to the council, requesting
authorization be given to the City Clerk to remit 8¢ per capita based on the 1963
population. This was discussed, and it was decided that no action be taken on this
until the next council meeting. Also, a committee was appointed - Fire Chief Astell,
Councilmen Slye and Sorensen - to investiga6e the equipment and facilities of Sno-
homish County Civic Defense and report their findings to the council at the next
meeting.
Supervisor Lawson reported briefly on the "open space" phase of the Puget Sound
Governmental Conference; stating that the meeting had been held in the Civic Center
last Thursday and that Edmonds' participation would mean 30% from federal funds for
these park purposes, rather than the usual 20%.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the date
for the opening of bids on LID 11120, Third Avenue paving, be changed from August 20
to September 3. Motion carried.
A letter from John Moran to the Street Committee chairman regarding his investigation
of the Mabel Blake Smith plat resulted in the motion being made by Councilman 6orensen,
seconded by Councilman Slye that upon recommendation of the Street Committee, an
allowance of 32' instead of the regular 36' of paving be allowed on the dead end street
in this plat, and that the street be allowed to bend in order to preserve some trees
and shrubs, and that the request of Mrs. Smith be granted to name this street "Blake
Place" in memory of his father. Motion carried. Mrs. Smith was present -and thanked
Mr. Moran, Councilman Sorensen, and the council for their favorable action.
It was reported by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson that the proposed LID for water mains for
"Fruitdale-on-the-Sound" was dead by protest filed with the City Clerk before the 30
day deadline.
It was reported that a census will be taken in the north end annexation area, at a
probable cost to the city of from $1200 to $1500, with the work being supervised by
the Census Board.
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Mayor Pro Tem Tuson
announced that a budget meeting would
be held on Tuesday, August 131'
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with both the Street
and Water Committees.
Councilman Sorensen
stated that there is a short piece on
Laurel Way - Laurel Street
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between 111' and 13"
which they are no.t certain is on the
comprehensive plan. It was
moved by Councilman
Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye
that if this piece connecting
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Laurel Way and Laurel
Street between 112' and 131h as shown
on the map is not on the
comprehensive plan,
.that the City Engineer be authorized
to take it to the Planning
Commission for them
to take the steps to have this done.
Motion carried.
There was no further
business to come before the council;
and.AZ was moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded
by Councilman Smets that the mee
' g adjour tion carried.
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August 20, 1963
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson with all councilmen present.
It was moved by Councilman'Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the minutes of
the August 6:h council meeting stand approved. Motion carried.
Bids were opened on LID #119,' sewers for the Senior High 'School vicinity. They were:
A & M Construction Equipment Co., Inc., Seattle $148,121.88
Hanson Construction Co., Seattle 196,373.50
Superior Construction Co., Seattle 195,141.80
Murphy Bros., Inc., Seattle 162,739.15 •
Tom Tonnesen Construction, Tacoma 178,587.50
Seattle General Corporation, Lynnwood 168,044.80
Shoreline Construction Co., Seattle 154,837.80
Taylor Utilities Construction Co. 1589559.83
Bids were referred to John Moran and Wayne Jones, and it was their recommendation after
checking the bids that the City accept the low bid of A & M Construction Equipment Co.
Therefore, a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Smets that
the City of Edmonds award the bid on LID #119 to A & M Construction Equipment Co. in the
amount of $148,121.88, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with this company
for the construction of the sewer. Motion carried.
A petition signed by 14 property owners in the area including -Second Ave. S. from Pine
to Elm,and Pine & Elm between Second Ave. and Third Ave. was -received, requesting that
immediate action be taken to correct the sewer gas problem in. this area. Wayne Jones
reported that the problem had been krought tA the attention of Reid, Middleton &
Associates by John Moran at the beginning of the summer. Chlormnation had been Dut in
at the Ballinger lift station; very soon an aerator will be installed; and Mountlake
Terrace will work on the problem until the situation is corrected. Inthe meantime,
Mayor Pro Tem Tuson asked Supt. Moran to see if he could devise some means to give
temporary relief to the residents.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #1008
be passed, cash prepayment expiration notice on LID #108. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #1009
be passed, cash prepayment expiration period notice on LID #116. Motion carried.
Attorney Hall introduced a proposed'ordinance to limit the height of buildings on the •
waterfront. It was moved by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Simpson that
Ordinance #1010 be passed, amending Ordinance #887 and the uniform building code, to
limit the height of buildings on the waterfront west of the railroad tracks to 30 ft.
During discussion of the motion, a second motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded
by Councilman Slye to table the first motion and delay an.y.action on Ordinance #1010
until the newt council meeting. A roll call vote resulted in Harrison, Smets, Tuson and
Slye voting for; Christensen, Simpson and Sorensen against, and the motion carried to
table action on the ordinance.
Upon recommendation from the Planning Commission, Attorney Hall introduced an ordinance
providing for the ddoption of the Clark, Coleman, Rupeiks comprehensive street plan.
This resulted in discussion, and several property owners in the audience spoke in protest
of the proposed 80 ft. R/W for 761h Ave. W. Councilman Simpson suggested that the
question of the 80 ft. be referred back to the Planning Commission. for them to determine
what effect a possible reduced R/W would bring. However, the Street Committee decided
that they would meet with Mr. Rupeiks to discuss this matter and bring the answer back
to the council. This meeting was set for Monday, August 26.
The Attorney reported that the petition for paving the "B" Street area had a substantial
majority in favor of the improvement. Also, that the petition for deletion of 74 Ave.
from Pine to Fir had a majority of protest si'gnatures for that one section. A motion
was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Attorney be in-
structed to draw a Resolution of Intention for a proposed LID for paving of this "B"
Street area, with the deletion of 71h Ave. from Pine to Fir. Motion carried.
Acting upon recommendation from the Planning Commission, a motion was made by Councilman
Smets, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #1011 be passed, rezoning the
property on Bowdoin Way, known as the Rendler property, (legal description a part of the
ordinance) from R-8 to R-6A. Motion carried.
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