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19631015 City Council MinutesMutt in the audience making substantially the same statements. At this point, Councilman Sorensen made a motion that the Council reconsider its action of the last council meeting (October 1) and rest ind its previous motion for putting to a vote of the people the issue of whether or not to con- sider the city manager form of government. This was seconded by Councilman Slye, and the motion was open for discussion. It was asked if the Mayor was in a position to hold up the Proclamation. He replied that it was still on his desk - that it had been signed due tb the requirement of its being signed by him within 10 days of the passage of the Resolution. Following further comments from several in the audience - Barbara Engler, Al Kincaid, Attorney Charles Shepherd, and Mrs. Angie McGibbon speaking either against the City Manager form of government or requesting a delay in anti action, Councilmen Christensen and Smets both spoke further on the advisability of considering a change to the City Manager form of government. Councilman Smets requested a five minute recess, which was granted. Upon reconvening, a roll call vote on the motion to rescind former action resulted as follows: Councilman Harrison, Smets, Christensen and Simpson voting NO; Councilen Tuson, Slye and Sorensen voting Yes. The motion there- fore failed to carry, and the action taken at the last council meeting will stand whereby the city manager form of government will be voted upon by the voters of the City of Edmonds on November 26!b. In answer to a question from Lloyd Nelson in the audience, it was pointed out that /a simple majority only is required at the election on November 26th; also if this election rebults in the majority voting in favor of the City Manager form of government, the new form of gov ernment would take effect on April 1, 1964. An election of seven new councilmen would be necessary. If the majority votes against the City Manager form of government, it will still allow time for filings in December for Mayor and five council positions. APPOINT14ENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor McGinness appointed James B. Haines, 16420 - 76th w. to the Planning Commission, and it was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that this appointment be approved. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Two letters were read by the Mayor; one to Mr. Lawson from the principal of Edmonds Senior High School thanking him for arranging the meeting of October 2nd of teachers and staff, giving them a closer view of the workings of the City; the other from Walter G. Cook concerning the death of his wife, and thanking the Police, epartmentsfor their quick help in getting a Doctor and an ambulance to his home. The City Clerk read a letter to the Council from Attorney John Ranquet, Seattle, concerning trouble with sewer backing up at the home of Dallas Greer, 1046 walnut Street, Edmonds. The Mayor stated this has been in the hands of Don Lawson, and Mr. Lawson reported a check showed no plug up in the main line. He wished to go on record as advising the Council that this matter had been given imme- diate and prompt attention, and they had found no obstacle in the main line sewer. It was believed Mr. Greer had had trouble since remodeling his home and putting in a basement. It was also felt there was a possibility some of the trouble was due to Edmonds Senior High School, and when the new sewer in that area is completed and the sewage goes another direction, Mr. Greer's problem guy be alleviated. Mr. Lawson was instructed to write Attorney Ranquet concerning his findings. COUNCIL CHAMBERS USED FOR OUTSIDE MEETINGS Councilman Smets reported for the Committee on the use of Council Chambers for outside meetings; and he moved that Edmonds City Council Chambers should not be used for any partisan political meetings. This was seconded by Councilman Simpson; and the motion carried. Councilman Harrison requested a moment to explain to those remaining in the audience his reasons for changing his vote on the motion of October 1st concerning the City Manager form of government, be- lieving that this should be put to a vote of the people, giving them an opportunity to decide. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ty October 159 1963 ROLL CALL Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES All councilmen having received copies of the minutes of the previous meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the minutes be accepted. Councilman Slye called attention to an omission; the letter from Mr. Walter Cooke concerning the illness and death of his wife also thanked the Fire Department, as well as the Police Department for their assis- tance. The minutes had failed to mention the Fire Department, and Councilman Slye felt they should also have the recognition. The motion that the minutes of October 7111 be approved as corrected was carried. SALARY ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance ;�1020 establishing the salaries for the year 1964 according to the budget was introduced, and Councilman Sorensen requested that the council defer action on the salary ordinance until next meeting. F_� • , 1 11 1 F� G.0.BONDS Mr. Lawson proposed that the council consider requesting the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the sale of G. 0. Bonds in accordance with the 1963 budget anticipa- tion. -He stated there was an item of $17,400 capital outlay for Civic Center im- provements; $23,638.34 for new fire truck, and $4,794.32 for hose; $5,000. item for Park Dept., and an item of $15,000. to be used by the Street Dept. This totalled $65,832.66, and the amount projected in 1963 was $67,685.00. Councilman Christensen moved, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance for G. 0. bonds in the amount of $65,832.66 and at the same time initiate a bid call for the sale of these bonds as soon as feasible. Following some discussion, the motion carried. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE Mr. W. B. Ramsey, 8207 Sierra Drive, asked what the plans were to improve 76th between 212�' and 2081', where there are bad holes in the road due to sewer and water pipe in- stallations. In reply to this , it was stated that the block north of the High School is in the cit3(, and the next block is county.. Also part of the street is county on one side, and the city is trying to resolve the taking care of this type of street as soon as possible. This was referred to Supt. of Public Works Moran to look into. Mr.. Ramsey also questioned the'fire protection in the newly annexed area, stating there had been a rumor that their insurance rates would increase because they do not have the same protection as before annexation. He was answered that District #1 protects the area inquestion the same as before, for the following year. In 1964, the City of Edmonds' budget provides for a new fire station in that area. Mr. Ramsey also suggested that the Edmonds water rates and sewer servicd charge and tax should be explained in the newspapers for the benefit of the people; also that water rates should be printed on all water bills. These suggestions were referred to the Water Committee for consideration. • ' Mr. A. G. Shields, 18730 - 94th W. Eipoke, complaining about the sewer service charge and questioning the legality of this to pay bonded indebtedness. It was explained that G. 0. bonded indebtedness is different from Revenue Bonds, for which the sewer service charge was added to water bills to pay off the sewer treatment plant and for future expansion to serve unsewered areas; also for future expansion of the treatment plant. Mr. Lawson reported on the problem at Dallas Greer's property, stating the City can find no fault with the city sewer system. There is a manhole in front of Mr. Greer's home that would have permitted his determining the depth when the house was built. Mr. Greer's attorney has been notified that the City denies any responsibility for Mr. Greer's problem. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Hall reported he had reviewed the proposed Late Comer Agreement for the Esperance School, and found it to be in accordance with previous LCA's entered into by the City, and it met with his approval as to form: This was then referred to Councilman Tuson and the Water Committee for recommendation. Proposed Ordinance #1021, amending the comprehensive street plan including 50 ft. R/W on Laurel, 13th Ave. easterly to Laurel Way, pursuant to Resolution #88 from the Planning Commission was introduced. This is a short section of street that apparently was overlooked, and this makes a through street. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Tuson that Ordinance#1021, amending the comprehensive street plan to include'this change be passed. Motion carried. Proposed Ordinance #1022 was introduced, pursuant to Resolution #87 of the Planning • Commission, rezoning certain property.from R-6 to R-6A, between Fifth and Sixth S. of Forsythe Lane. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison to adopt this ordinance. All councilmen voted in favor of the motion except Sorensen, who voted no, and the motion carried. �J A petition was read requesting an LID for paving, curbs and gutters on Laurel, west from 101' to the culdesac, signed by all property owners involved; with the hope that the work could be done this winter. It was moved by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Ordinance #1023 be passed, creating an LID as requested, and the motion carried. This LID will be done by the petition method, rather than the Resolution of Intention method. At this point, Councilman Tuson, having checked the Latecomer Agreement, moved that the City enter into a Latecomer Agreement with the School District for the tie-in of the Esperance School with the existing sewer line. This was seconded by Councilman Slye, and the motion carried. DRAINAGE PROBLEMS Supt. Moran reported on two drainage problems. In regard to the Dennis property in Talbot Park and their drainage problem from Sealawn Terrace, it was reported that Reid's office had a plan tet up for construction of storm sewer down through the Dennis property that will take care of the problem, and this plan had been. agreed to by Mr. Dennis. The problem at 196th and 80th W. will be reverred to Mr. Reid's office for study. Councilman Simpson felt the city should not be obligated to pay Mr. Reid for study of a problem on private property. It was pointed out that his was included in the overall study of the area being made by Reid's office. 0 PLATS The final plat of Sea Lawn Terrace, Division "B" was presented for acceptance by the City. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the final plat of Sea Lawn Terrace, Division "B" be accepted and approved. Motion carried. It was.moved by Councilman Slyej seconded by Councilman Tuson that the public im- provements in the plat of "Leanne Lane" be accepted by the City for perpetual main-. tenance. Motion carried. Councilman Sorensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman bmets that the public improvements in the plat of Maplewood Village #3 be accepted for perpetual mainten- ance. Motion carried. WATER MEETING Councilman Tuson reported a meeting set for 8:00 P.M. October 171� for the Water Committee at the Olympic View Water Department office, at which representatives of Seattle Water Dept. will be in attendance.. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from Natalie Shippen of 1022 Euclid Ave., protesting the city's stand on not allowing the use of the council chambers for political partisan meetings, and requesting their reconsideration. Mrs. Shippen spoke from the audience claiming the Republican and Democratic parties are responsible political organizations required by law to hold instruction meetings for precinct committeemen, which is not the same as partisan political meetings. It was pointed out by several councilmen that to change their stand would place the council in the position of discriminating in having to choose what organi- zations should be allowed the use of the chambers. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, however, and seconded by Councilman Simpson that Mrs. Shippen's letter be referred to the • committee on establishing policy on the use of the Civic Center (Smets, Harrison, Simpson) for them to reconsider their former action and report back on a policy for this use, along with all other types of uses of the council chambers by outside groups. Motion carried. RESIGNATION OF CITY ATTORNEY A letter was read from City Attorney Jerald C. Hall, dated October 15, tendering his resignation as City Attorney ,effective November 1, 1963, but stating he would assist the new attorney between Novembbrrl.and December 1 if he wished. Also, he would handle all legal matters on lawsuits now pending, and finish any LID,'s now in progress. The Mayor and several of the council expressed their appreciation of Mr. Hall's services while City Attorney. APPOINTMENT Mayor McGinness then announced the appointment of James Murphy to replace Attorney Hall, effective November 1, 1963. Mr. Murphy was introduced; and Councilman Christensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor's appointment of James Murphy as City Attorney, effective November 1 be confirmed. Motion carried. BUDGET Mr. Lawson reported that the 1 mill levy on the 1964 budget for firemen's pension beyond the 15 mills was found to be illegal, and after discussion with the City Treasurer on the #12,315.90 which must be stricken, it was found that this amount could.be shown under cash on hand by increasing that figure to $29,315.90. It was therefore moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson to amend the final budget by deleting under Current Expense Fund Receipts the item designating one mill in the amount of $12,315.90, • and correspondingly increasing the first item, Cash on Hand, to conform with state law. Motion carried. There was no further business and the meetingadjourned. City Clerk r Z November.5, 1963 _ Regular meeting -was called to order by Mayor McGinnevs•with all councilmen present. James Murphy, new City Attorney was in attendance, also retiring City Attorney Hall. APPROVAL.OF.MINUTES All councilmen having received copies of the minutes of the previous meeting, it -was moved by Councilman.Harrison and -.seconded by Councilman. Christensen that the minutes be accepted. Motion carried. FINAL ASSESSMENT,ROLL HEARINGS,~ Engineer Wayne.Jones gave a report on LID 114, paving Pine, 6A to 7!'. Preliminary estimate was $6.93 per zoned front foot. Final cost was $6.94 per zoned front foot, for a total LID cost of $8,821.87. Mr. Jones reported.: the- final, figures were slightly over the.. preliminary estimate due to a final check of the.-footage.being less than showed on original rolls. It was moved by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #1025 be adopted approving the final assess- • ment roll for LID #114, seconded by Councilman Harrison. Motion carried.