19640121 City Council Minutes164
January 21, 1964 •
Meeting called to order by Mayor Tuson. Roll call answered by all Councilmen.
Copies of minutes of meeting of January 7tb and Recessed meeting of January 140 having been
given to each Councilman, it was moved by Councilman Christensen to approve the minutes as
submitted. Seconded by Councilman Slye; motion carried.
OPENING OF BIDS ON GASOLINE REQUIREMENTS FOR 1964.
City .Clerk opened the bids.. Union Oil Company of California: Royal 76 .253 per gal
Regular .218 "
includes .075 state tax, but excludes 40 federal tax..
Acceptance prior to'2-21.
Standard Oil Company: Supreme .2539 per gal.
Chevron .2189 to
The bids were referred -to Don Lawson for checking. After checking them he reported to Council
the low bid had been submitted by Union Oil Co. Councilman Slye moved, seconded by Council-
man Smets, that Union Oil Oompany be -awarded the contract for the City of Edmonds for fur-
nishing Royal 76 @ .253 and Regular @ .218 per gallon. Motion carried.
OPENING OF BIDS ON FUEL OIL REGUIREMENTS FOR 1964.
City Clerk opened bids as follows:
Sater &.Ridenour, Inc. Diesel .1169�per gal.; automatic delivery to all
underground storages.
Diesel Oil Sales -'Standard furnace oil 2-1-64 to 1-31-65 '.112 per gal.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that the bid be awarded •
to Diesel Oil Sales for furnishing fuel oil @.112 per gal. for the coming year to the City
of Edmonds,. Motion carried.
OPENING OF BIDS ON ACCOUNTING MACHINE FOR CITY OF EDMONDS.
City Clerk .opened the following bids:
Burroughs Corporation, accompanied by cashier's check for $400.00, listed specifi-
cations:
Total machine price, less discount 6,44o.00
Cost of panels 184.0o
Total cost 6,624.00
Plus State sales tax 264. 6
Total $6 9 68 9
National Cash Register, accompanied by certified check for $486.70, same.specifi-
cations:
Total machine price, less discount 6,975.75
Cost of panels �460.7
Total machine cost 7,436.50
Plus State sales tax 297.46
Total $79733.9
Mr. Lawson was asked to check the•specifications.on these bids. On Mr. Lawson's recommend-
ation the awarding of the bid on the Accounting Machine was postponed until February 42 and
postpone delivery date to February 140. He will bring his report to Council at the next
meeting. The postpoiTement was acceptable to representatives of both bidders. It was then, •
moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye, that the bid for the Accounting
Machine be held over until the meeting of February 41n, at which time the awarding will be
made. Motion carried.
OPENING OF BIDS ON NEW POLICE CAR.
Edmonds Motor Co., B.. L. Yost,..Owner: 1964 Ford Police Car, delivery date approx-
imately 30 to 45 days. Price $2,304.75 (Excise tax deducted.)
Bill Blume Chevrolet, Carroll J. Sands, Sales Manager. 1964 Chevrolet 4 Door L
Sedan., Model 1269; delivery within 45 days from acceptance of.bid. Price
$2.325.69, plus sales tax.
After checking the bids, Police Chief Grimstad recommended the bid for the Police Car be
awarded to Edmonds Motor Co.. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman
Slye that the bid for the new Police Car be awarded to Edmonds,Motor Co,., in the amount of
$2,304.75'. Motion carried..
HEARING ON PRELIMINARY REQUEST ON ANNEXATION SOUTH CENTRAL AREA.
Attorney Murphy had caused Petition to be made with map attached showing the area to be
annexed. Question: Will Council accept the Petition if signed,by 75% required, and will
the area assume the bonded indebtedness of the City? The Petition had been drawn that the
property owners would assume the indebtedness.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman, Slye, that the Council.approve
the Petition for Annexation to.city of this South Central area as .written, including the
stipulation that they assume the indebtedness. The matter was thrown open for discussion by
both Council members and the audience. Walter Mitchell of Olympic View Water District ques-
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assuming it. Councilman Christensen asked Mr. Lawson to report on his findings of the'
'Srouth Central area as compared to the North End area. Mr. Lawson reported that the area
in question in this annexation covered only about 113 of the ar.ea..he reported on under the
former South End Annexation vote, and that he would hate to make a report of comparison
on this basis: =iHe felt the sewerage could be easily serviced, as it would be on a gravity
basis; and that -the -policing would be no problem. He reported he,did not think the problems
would be•any greater than in the North End.
At this point Mr. Carley, who had originated this Petition for Annexation, arrived at the
meeting. He stated, upon being questioned, that it would probably be easier to circulate
the Petition without the indebtedness assumption clause, as there are people in the area
who do not understand this situation.
Councilman Christensen spoke further on the North End Annexation and the reason for the
Council accepting that area into the City without assuming the bonded indebtedness. He
felt that if.this condition of assuming the indebtedness is put in the Petition it may de-
feat the annexation, and the sooner we take in the area into the City, the better it is.
Councilman Sorensen stated he -felt the Council should set a policy., when an area is being
annexed to the City, they should assume the indebtedness.
Mr. Don Hedges from Lake Ballinger spoke from the audience, stating he felt the Council
should enforce the policy of assuming the indebtedness. Mr. Walter Mitchell asked for an
opportunity for a rebuttal- He stated a Water District may now put in sewers, and if the
area was in need of sewers Olympic'View Water District could serve the area.
Councilman Harrison stated at the time of- the•North End Annexation, they were being threat-
ened by annexation to Lynnwood, and it was a matter of leaving out the bonded indebtedness
or losing the area. The South End area'is a different matter, we.have no reason to think
they would not assume the indebtedness at this time.
At this point Councilman Sorensen withdrew his motion,. and Councilman Slye withdrew his.
second to the motion. It was then moved by Councilman Christensen to adopt this form of
Petition, or approve the form, without the Paragraph on Page 2 that states the Petitioners
agree to assume the bonded indebtedness... This was seconded by Councilman Slye, and a roll
call vote was called for:
Harrison No Slye No
Smets No Sorensen Yes
Christensen Yes
3 No, 2 Yes. Motion defeated.
Edmonds City Council
January 219
(January 299 1964)
"Proposed South Central Annexation"
Motion made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison is to read
as follows:
"It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison, that
the Council accept the Petition as it is written; that all property within
the territory hereby sought to be annexed shall be assessed and taxed at the
same rate and on the same basis as other property within the City of Edmonds
including assessments or taxes in payment of any bond issued or debts con-
tracted prior to or existing at the date of annexation."
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City Clerk read a letter from Wayne E. Hutton, 9509 - 196th S.W.; also one from Lynn J.
Gemmill, 19505 - 96b W. regarding the condition of Excelsior Place, and requesting City
to consider blacktopping. Council instructed John Moran to take the letters and see these
people.
REPORT ON STREET LIGHTING QUESTION.
Mr. Lawson reported that Mr. Harlander of the PUD is having figures prepared to show what
it would cost to remove the poles and put in ornamental poles and lights on Main Street
from 3rd to 50, as a yardstick. He is happy to have the Westinghouse lighting engineer
return to explain that he feels the proposed plan is quite well worth consideration. He
will bring the Westinghouse lighting expert to discuss this matter with the'Mayor and
Street committee. A Saturday morning meeting was suggested, and Mayor Tuson felt all
Council members should be there. Mr. Lawson was instructed to notify the Council members
when date is set for the meeting.
Mr. Moran was asked to report on the drainage problem at Mountlake Terrace. He stated
their findings were that it w*s more of a legal problem than an.engineering problem, and
would rather have City Attorney Murphy report. Attorney Murphy reported he and the engineer
had looked at the area, and the water is State.water from Hiway 99, cutting across private
property.y it has nothing to do with the City drainage system. It is his opinion it is of
no concern of the City of Edmonds, but a matter that Mountlake Terrace should take up with
private property owners,•or the State. Mr. Lawson was asked to give an answer to Dean
Hunter, City Manager of Mountlake Terrace.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY.
Mr. Murphy reported on the Park Concession submitted by,Mr. Lemuel'Everett, stating he had
gone over the lease and it is acceptable to all parties in its present form. Councilman
Christensen.,methe Park Board had seen the lease and recommended its adoption. Attorney
reported a map is to be attached to the lease showing proposed concession. Park Board rec-
ommends that it be located across the road from the picnic area. There+ is no legal descrip-
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It was moved by Councilman Slye that the agreement between Mr. Everett and City of Edmonds
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be approved by the Council. Seconded by Councilman Christensen. This is a 5 year lease, with
Mr. Everett donating the building immediately to the City; with. -option to renew for.another
5 years at 10% of the gross receipts of the concession. Motion carried.
Attorney Murphy reported on the problem of drainage expressed by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Brandt; stating
he, John Moran and Wayne Jones had checked on this, and there is drainage and oil from a service
station on 20509 with evidence of oil -on the property itself-. It would appear this could consti-
tute a Nuisance. He would suggest that City Council refer this to the Health Department official
to pursue the matter. Health Depto notifies the property owner and demands abatement. If no
satisfaction, he can then prosecute. Mr. Lawson to follow through on -this-.
Report on Batts property to be acquired by deed for $2,000.00 - property for road'R/W 2nd from
Daton to James. Mr. Moran reported City has already -received a -title report on the property.
Council felt this should be a Warranty Deed rather than a Quit Claim Deed.
Council had asked attorney to review Resolution employing James G. Fraser, Consultant Municipal
Finance. Attorney presented Resolution 90 employing James G. Fraser, the contract not to exceed
$600.00 Moved by. Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets thatResolution 90 be passed.
Motion carried.
Attorney reported he had two Rezones from Planning Commission. The first, Resolution 96 of
Planning Commission. He presented Ordinance 10399 rezone from R-8 to R-C: Lot 1 Luschen's Addi-
tion No. 4 at 2280 and 76th. It was moved by Councilman Slye,, seconded by Councilman Sorensen,
that Ordinance #1039 be approved, motion carried.
Resolution 95 of the Planning Commission recommending the rezone to R-C of property at 761r and
244tb S.W. Atiorney.presented Ordinance 1040-to-the Council for this rezoning. Councilman Slye
was asked to report on his attendance at the last•Planning Commission meeting. He.stated there
were about 170 who signed a Petition opposing this rezoning. It was reported there would be
potentially an'80 ft. R/W in that area. There is an existing 60 ft. R/W, and there is an offer •
to dedicate an additional 10 ft. on the west side of 76m so that if ultimately the City acquired
10 ft* on the east side, then 80 ft. would exist. The Planning Commission voted the rezone based
on the a-s gtian`-Tiff—getting--•he R/WN The discussion was open to the audience.
Several residents of the Lake Ballinger area, who were in attendance'at the meeting.spoke against
the resone, stating this was strictly a residential area and they wished it to remain so; that
there was no need for another Shopping Center in that area, with Aurora Village within walking
distance; that it would not serve !Edmonds as a whole - only the immediate residents, who did not
want it. The question was asked how Mr. Olds could get this rezone passed by the Planning Comm-
ission with nearly 170 Petitioners against it.- Mr. -Don Hedges, Pres. of the Lake Ballinger Comm-
unity Club spoke for the group..on a few points of criticism: (1) heavy.equipment left on residen
tial property; (2) minor problems on sewer not taken care of, and that Engineer Jones had statled-
they would be taken care of; (3) property owned by Community Club deeded to City for purpose of
constructing Park, and no Park yet; (4) no action on stop light at 76tn and 2050, although now
understands contract about to be let for this.-
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Mayor Tuson replied if there are any maintenance matters not taken care of in that area, to con-
tact Mr. Moran. Mr. Lawson replied on the matter of heavy equipment, stating before this area
was taken into the City the heavy equipment used this location for display purposes.
Jer*ld Hall, as attorney for Howard Olds .,'spoke briefly on the.matter of the rezone, stating
the Planning Commission gave serious consideration to this before their action, and he f ebls it
should be rezoned to R=C.. Mr. Hanna took exception to Mr. Hall's statement that the Planning
Commission gave a lot.of consideration to this rezone, and pointed out his objections to it.
Also Mrs. Dick Patterson spoke for the group, calling this SpQt Zoning, pointing out the danger
to children in that area since the bulldozing had caused a cliff -,.and several other -points of
objection.
At.this. point Councilman Harrison stated it appealed this needs a great deal more:study, and
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moved the matter be tabled indefinitely. This was seconded by Councilman Slye. Attorney Murphy
stated the Council must affirm, modify or disaffirm the Ordinance; but could not table it indef-
initely. Councilman Harrison and Slye withdrew their motion and second.
Since mention had been made.of the Comprehensive Plan in connection with 761b West,, and the possible
widening to 80 ft., Councilman Sorensen for the Street Committee stated the Street Committee had
asked the Planning Commission to reconsider-76+b, asking for-80 ft. from 242nd to 244tb, to be put
on the Comprehensive Plan; the reason being due to the fact as near as they can determine from
Highway Department, 2050 (or 244w) is going to become a 4 land highway, and will need left turn
and right turn lanes. This is for the future. Meridian Ave. in.King County is going to be an
80 ft. R/W.
Councilman Smets asked what is to be put on this property. Mr. Hall replied Mr. Olds owns only
a part of this property, and has nothing definite in mind yet, but it would be commercial only
as to stores, etc., not taverns, service stations, etc.
Council asked for a 5 minute recess.
Upon reconvening, it was stated by Councilman Harrison that the Council feels the people here are
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entitled to an answer tonight, and he moved this matter be disaffirmed.. Seconded
Roll call vote:
Harrison Yes Slye Yes
Smets Yes Sorensen Yes
Christensen Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
A gentleman in the audience asked how they could go about amending the Comprehensive Plan so
that this would not be zoned commercially - so they would not have to go through this again.
Attorney Murphy replied they should white a letter to the Council; the Council would refer it
to the Planning Commission; they will make their recommendations.
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• Attorney reported on easement proposed -by Great Northern Railway for sidewalk across the
tracks. G.N. will extend Easement to City at Dayton St. for .$35.00, this is a perpetual
easement. It was -moved -by Councilman Slys, and seconded by Councilman Smets to accept
this easement and send the Great Northern a check for $35.00. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Street Committee. Councilman Sorensen reported Hearing next Tuesday night, January 281b
at 8:00 P.M. on arterial, 5tb S.E..from Five Corners to 76r.b.(H.S.), program - paving,
curbs and gutters.
Park Board. Councilman Christensen reported the Park Board recommended Council now take
definite action to implement the informal discussions held previously, and call for bond
issue next November at General Election.. Board felt it necessary to take this action now,
not wait longer, as we need 8 months to properly inform the people. Recommended an Ordi-
nance be passed calling for placing on ballot in November of a $400,.000.00 bond issue for
purpose of acquiring additional park sites. 6.0-. bond to be voted on by the people. Page
2 or Ordinance, recommend on basis of Don Lawson's-suggestion of 20 year life for the
bonds. Ron Taylor has talked to Community Clubs. Ballinger Park,is too small, and they '
hope to.get more property in that area, also other areas scattered throughout the city,
for parks and community playgrounds. As soon as we have this authorization to spend this
money to acquire sites distributed over the City, can apply to federal government for
30% matching funds:
Councilman Christensen then moved that Ordinance be passed as.drawn by City Attorney;
seconded by Councilman Slye. Discussion. Councilman Sorensen stated the ordinance
should be passed now to give -.Ron Taylor something to work with. Councilman Smets had dis-
senting opinion* believing we have parks now that should be developed before buying more;
he is against any more taxation; he felt there might be some land that would be given to
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the City for park purposes, if we looked in to it. Councilman Christensen stated he feels
if we do not act now, the property will not be available. Councilman Slye stated this
will give the people the opportunity to vote Yes or No. Some felt it would be burdening
the incoming Council with something they might not -have been in favor of. Attorney re-
plied incoming Council would have the rightto throw it out and repeal the ordinance.
Councilman Christensen stated part of this money would be used for development; matching
fund of $130,000.00 would be used to develop the,land. Roll call vote called for:
Harrison Yes Slye Yes
Smets No Sorensen Yes
Christensen Yes
Motion passed, one voting No.
Mayor Tuson asked if there was any more business from the audience.. Mrs: Harold Finney
spoke concerning the old Feed Store at 3rd and Edmonds, and the danger from fire, children
playing in, around and under it - danger of them being hurt. She understood at a previous
council meeting action was taken that the building was to be burned or torn down, and she
and other home owners in the area would like -to see it taken care of very soon.
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Mr. Lawson stated at that time the building was being used, and the first approach was to
have it vacated. He now understands a sale is being negotiated for the property. He rec-
ommended Police Dept. look into this and demand the building be closed. He reported the
Fire Dept. did not feel it safe to burn it and did not want to take the responsibility.
Mr. Lawson will find out from Mr. Slater, one of the owners, what can be done about it.
Police Chief Grimstad will demand it be closed up or declared a Nuisance.
Meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
February 4, 1964
111ral 1mbnam
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Mayor
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Tuson with Councilmen Harrison, Smets,
Christensen, Slye and Sorensen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Copies of the minutes of the council meeting of January 21 having been mailed to each
councilman, the Mayor asked if there were any corrections or ddditions. Councilman Slye
called attention to a correction in the paragraph•pertaining to the rezone for the Lake
Ballinger area, Resolution #95 of the Planning Commission, stating it should read "rezone
based on the comprehensive plan" instead of "assumption of getting R/W". Councilman
Christensen stated that under the City Attorney's report, where the minutes read ".Ehristensen
of the Park Board", it should be'changed to "Christensen and the Park Board". Also where
mention was made of the legal description not inserted in the Agreement (City Park con-
cession), instead of the legal description - which would be too difficult to determine -
a drawing of the building will be inserted on the map. It was then moved by Councilman
Slye that the minutes of the meeting of January 21 be approved as corrected. Seconded -by
Councilman Smets, and the motion carried.
AWARDING OF BID ON ACCOUNTING MACHINE
Mr. Lawson was asked to report on the bids for the Accounting Machine. He stated that both
Burroughs and National Cash Register companies had set up one of their machines at the '
Civic Center and that the offices of the City Clerk and Treasurer had had the opportunity