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increased by $800.00.
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There was also some discussion of an increase of salaries in the Police Department,
other than Police Chief. It was brought out that the Edmonds Police Dept. was in
the upper bracket for salaries of comparable cities. Councilman Sorensen moved,
seconded by Councilman Christensen that the salary schedule for the Police Dept. be
left as shown in the budget with the exception of the Chief's salary. Motion
carried, with Councilman Slye voting no.
Councilman Christensen then moved, seconded by Councilman Smets that the preliminary
budget be adopted as amended, and the motion carried.
Councilman Christensen then suggested having a work meeting on the budget.,. and this.
was set for September 24th.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Evergreen Fair, signed by Robert H. Follis,
Manager, expressing their appreciation to Edmonds for the publicity on the Fair.
The City Clerk also read a Petition for Annexation and Preliminary letter of request
for annexation of a portion of tract 146, lying west of Olympic View Drive, together
with 1741� SW. lying adjacent thereto, Plat of Meadowdale Beach. Councilman Christensen
moved, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the -City Attorney be instructed to draw an
ordinance to annex this area as described in the petition submitted by property owners
.Wm. J. Miller and L. E. Garner. The question then came up that this property did not
wish to assume the bonded indebtedness of the city, as it was a small portion that was
left out of the North -End annexation area when the boundaries were drawn. Councilman
Christensen then stated that he would withdraw his motion if Councilman Harrison wished
to withdraw his second. It was agreed, and the motion was withdrawn. However, it
was then pointed out that a portion cf thisproperty in question had been annexed in
• the former annexation, and in fact, the boundary line went directly throazgh one house.
-With this explanation, Councilman Christensen then reinstated his motion, seconded by
Councilman Harrison, and the motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
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September 17, 1963
A (1T.T. O A T.T.
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present
except Tuson.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the minutes
of the Council meeting of September 3rd be approved as printed and the motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A petition was received regarding a storm water problem in the area back of 19614 - 8og'
W. This was referred to the Street Committee and Engineer Moran.
A letter from M. N. Dennis, 17121 Talbot Road was received. and read to the council,
complaining about the flooding of property in the Talbot Park area due to poor drainage
. following the development of "Sea=Lawn Terrace". This was also referred to the Street
Committee, who will meet with the Mayor and Engineer Moran.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Hall reported that to establish Sidewalk Construction Fund #2, an assessment
roll would have to be set up with the individual cases involved, and Superintendent of
Public Works Moran had advised Attorney Hall that the sidewalk project was progressing
nicely, and so far, a list of delinquent property owners was not needed.
In connection with the proposed annexation of the strip of land in the plat of Meadowdale
Beach, the hearing date on the annexation has been set for October:l.
On the acquisition of the Inter -urban R/W, Attorney Hall reported that a title report
has been ordered to determine the proper parties with whom to proceed with the
acquisition or condemnation.
From the Planning Commission, Attorney Hall reported that he would bring to the next
Council meeting the recommendations that the Council create an 5-20 zone (20,000 sq. ft.)
for the newly annexed north end area, and also the extension of the comprehensive plan
into that area with zoning close to that already established by the county.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLATS
Engineer Moran presented the final plats of "Leanne Lane" and "Coronado Park", both of
which had paid the final filing fee to the City Cleric, and both sent from the Planning
Commission for approval by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded
by Councilman Smets that the final plats of both "Leanne Lane" and "Coronado Park" be
approved. Motion carried.
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WATERFRONT ZONING NORTH OF FERRY DOCK
As shown in the minutes of the Planning Commission, (a copy of which each Councilman had
received) it was the recommendation of the Commission that the Council reconsider the '�C?
zoning of the waterfront north of the ferry dock to R-W, and in case of approval by the
Council, the hearings on this particular area now being held by the Planning Commission
to rezone it from M-1 to P-1 would be discontinued.4 Councilman Harrison stated that it -
was the feeling of the property owners north of the ferry dock that their property would
be devaluated with the proposed P-1 zoning, and that it should be zoned R-W until the
city was in a position to purchase the land. Councilman Christensen argued in favor of
the P-1 zoning, pointing out that this does not mean an area would become entirely a
park, but uses oriented to parks and recreation purposes. The Mayor also pointed out
that action has been started to acquire this property - the 1964 budget has been set up
with extra funds for park purposes.
A motion.was then made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that
the Council do not consider rezoning this area north of the ferry dock to an R-W zone.
The matter was then declared open for discussion from the audience. Jack Bevan,
spokesman for.the Association of Waterfront Owners, protested the proposed P-1 zone and
Mayor McGinness inquired why the owners south of the ferry dock were entering into this
matter of zoning north of the ferry dock. Mr. Bevan replied that they had a common
interest with the area in that they are both zoned M-1 at present, and if the City rezones
the north area, what will prevent them from doing the same to the area south of the dock.
Attorney William A. Wilson, representing Mrs. Eathel Thayer, stated rezoning would be
unfair to his client and other property owners in that it would lessen the value by
restricting its use.
H. H. Jacobsen, representing Aqua Sports, also spoke in behalf of the property owners •
protesting the proposed P-1 zoning; and Attorney Walter Scott, representing Union Oil Co.,
questioned the legality of rezoning property from "high to low value uses".
Before taking a roll call vote, a five minute recess was requested by Councilman Smets.
Following the recess, a roll call vote resulted in Councilman Harrison voting no, and
Councilmen Smets, Christensen, Simpson, Slye and Sorensen voting yes, and the motion
carried. The Mayor then instructed the City Clerk to advise the Planning Commission of
the Council's decision not to consider rezoning the area north of the ferry dock to R-W,
and for the Commission to continue with their hearings to rezone the area in question
from M-1 to P-1.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Chief Grimstad reported he had contacted six trucking companies whose trucks had been
using 76th, and all have assured the city they.will use this street in the future only
when necessary for deliveries.
Chief Grimstad also requested bids be called for a new police car. It was moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City call for bids on a new
police car; bids to be opened on October 1,.1963. Motion carried..
The necessity for action on a Stop and Go light at 91h and Edmonds Way was brought up.
The Mayor replied that unless the City Attorney advises otherwise, the City will install
this light, with the hope that the state will then pay the costa
Mayor McGinness also reported to the Council that there had been further discussions with
Mountlake Terrace on the sewer gas problem. The problem had not as yet been resolved, but
Mr. Reid,will mail copies of a report to all councilmen. •
Mr. Val Rupeiks supplied council members with a copy of a brief for a 20 year long range
capital improvements program. This would establish a level of service aspiration for the
City, including the number of policemen, firemen, etc. needed; what operating annual over-
head is likely to be; and separate the operational budget from the capital budget. There
would be a six year detailed budget, and two seven year less detailed budgets. The firm
would examine income and outgo, and make certain projections. One third total cost to the
City of Edmonds would be $5,613.00, with 2/3 matching funds from the state and federal
governments. Following some further explanations by Mr. Rupeiks, it was moved by Councilman
Smets, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City accept the proposal of Clerk, Coleman,
Rupeiks for a capital improvements program for Edmonds, and authorize the firm to make
application for state and federal matching funds. Motion carried.
Mayor McGinness reported that Walter Mitchell had requested a meeting with Edmonds and
the Olympic View Water District Commissioners. It was felt this meeting should be delayed
until the return of Councilman Tuson from his vacation. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk
to call Mr. Mitchell to advise him this meeting would be delayed until after the council
meeting of October 15th, at which time a date would be set.
Meeting was then adjourned at 10.:00 P.M.
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City Clerk May r
October 1, 1963
Regular meeting was called to order with
all
councilmen
present except Tuson.
All Councilmen having received a copy of
the
minutes of
the Council meeting of September 17, 1963,
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