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19640616 City Council MinutesThe motion Adams, John T. 17707 - 76th Ave. W. Allen, Harold. 17114 - 76k Ave. W. Boersma, William 17715 - 7614 Ave. W. Cressey, Charles 17629 - 76th Ave. W. Faste, Andreas P. 17727 - 769 Ave. W. Heath, Donald M. 17207 - 7614 Ave. W. Johansen, Markus 17206 - 761� Ave. W.. Lewis, Mark B. 17126 - 761� Ave. W. Steen, Carl 0. 17020 - 76M Ave. W. Thompson, Edward G.. (4669 Eastern N., Seattle 3) carried. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk June 169 1964 ayor ROLL CALL Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell. All councilmen were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Copies of the minutes of the last council meeting having been received by all councilmen, the Mayor asked for any omissions or corrections. There were none, and the minutes were approved as written. CORRESPONDENCE A letter of thanks was received from the Edmonds Arts Festival Committee for the use of the Civic Center and for cooperation of city employees during the recent Arts Festival. Harold Kloes, President of the Committee, was present and personally thanked the council and expressed the desire that the Civic Center might again be used for this purpose. PETITION FOR VACATION A petition was received for vacation of Erben Drive from 4A Ave. to 5M Ave., except the alleyway. This was referred to the Street Committee for study and recommendation. The discussion of the C1ark,,Coleman, Rupeiks bill was deferred to the July 7A meeting, at which time Mr. Val Rupeiks will be able to -attend. STREET LIGHTING PROPOSAL Approximately $149000 had been budgeted under Capital Outlay. for Street Lighting in the 1964 budget, but the question upon which -the council did not seem to be in complete agreement was whether it had been specified for improving downtown street lighting, or for -street lights in areas where there seemed to be the greatest need. It was brought out that the PUD engineers. had analyzed and compiled , at the city.'s request, information on the placing of mercury vapor lights on the existing poles in the downtown area. •. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye and seconded by Councilman Tuson that the council proceed with the original plan as out lined and set forth -by the PUD Engineers for downtown street lighting -with mercury vapor lights on the existing poles, and also ask the PUD to make a complete survey of the city's other lighting needs. After some further discussion on the motion, Councilman.sorensen suggested an amendment to the motion to confine the survey by the-PUD-to include all school areas with- in the city. There was no second to the amendment, and Councilman Sorensen asked that it be withdrawn. The original motion was then put to a vote, and the result was 5 yes, Harrison and Christensen voting no, and the motion carried. SPLIT OF BANK ACCOUNT The possibility of splitting the city bank account and placing some deposits in the new American National Bank was discussed. Treasurer A. P. Severson was asked his opinion, -and he agreed a courtesy deposit could be placed there. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Bevan that the Treasurer be authorized to deposit funds in the American National Bank, and (according to the state statute) to the extent of that deposit, the designation of the National Bank of Commerce as a city depositary be revoked. Notion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO BUY 9355, 000 .Y-YIWARRANT r-YYY�Y� Y� I.��I�YYY�Y With the recommendat6on of the Finance bommittee to buy back from the N. B. of C.. the $350000 warrant issued for acquisition of Park property-, a mott.on was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Resolution 65, be passed, authorizing the Treasurer to buy the interest bearing warrant held by the National.Bank of Commerce in the amount of $35,000 with city Water -Sewer funds. Motion carried. REPORT ON GENERAL SEWER SURVEY The Mayor announced -to the counsil that the request had been sent to Olympia,, and all re- quirements had been complied with, for the $309000 loan fora general sewer survey of the entire Edmonds area to be done by Mr. James Reid. L' 1 1 • 1 .• I. 1 •- - - 1911- • ALLEY, FROM MAIN TO DAYTON BETWEEN 3rd AND 4A It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to authorize the Attorney to proceed with the acquisition of the remaining R/W in the alley south of Dayton between 3rd and 4A Avenues, and -this also be authority to proceed with condemnation action, if necessary. Motion carried. STREET R/W - 15! AVENUE S.,, NORTH OF FIR 'A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye to authorize the Attorney to proceed with the acquisition for street R/W of the NE corner of 151h Ave. S., north of lair Street, with the authority to file for condemnation procedure, if necessary. Motion carried. Councilman Sorensen, Chairman of the Street Committee, asked Supervisor Lawson _to check to see if the county had placed the ext$nsion of 159 Ave. south of Fir to 220A S.W. on their comprehensive plan as a 60 ft. R/W. AUDIENCE Mr: William Johnson, an architect, was -present and advised the council -of his interest in submitting plans for the proposed Utilities Building for the city. Mr. Young, a resident of Sunset Avenue, commended the.oity on the recent excellent devel- opment of the Thayer waterfront park property. FIREWORKS PERMITS Requests for permits to sell safe and sane fireworks were received from the following: American Legion for 3 stands: at 551 Edmonds Way at Paradise Lane; 1677 Main Street, in the parking lot of Tradewell (5 Corners); and at 550 Main Street, in the parking lot of Shopping Cart. • - Unnwood Elks: In the parking lot of their club property on Highway #99.. Bernard Kosher, for Northgate Delicatessen: In the parking lot of the delicatessen at 951.Puget Drive. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye to authorize the issuance of licenses to the applicants,as named above, according.to the recommendations of :the Fire Chief. Motion carried. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mayor Maxwell reported on a meeting held with Einar Syvertson and a representative from the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau, in regard to starting work on a capital im- provements program. It was decided.that the Mayor would appoint.a.committee.to work along with these people to help with the plan, and Mayor Maxwell appointed Supervisor Lawson as Chairman, and Councilmen Sorensen and Slye, and City Treasurer'Severson for this purpose. This will include .a complete financial review, with detailed information on -fire stations, equipment, water systems, etc. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from Mrs. Henry Walker, Jr., 23135 - 75a P1. W. complaining about the noise, litter, smoke, dust, etc. emanating from the Ballinger golf course. This was referred to Supervisor Lawson for investigation and a report. DOG'LICENSE ORDINANCE ' The ordinance providing for uniform license fees.for dogs, expiration periods, and penalties, which was introduced at the last council meeting was brought before the • council for its second reading. It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen'that Ordinance #1058 be passed, and the motion carried. LID FOR HEMLOCK WAY A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen,.seconded by Councilman Bevan that.Resoltition of 'Intention #172 be passed, to begin the procedure for a proposed'LID for paving, curbs, gutters, and necessary -storm sewers on Hemlock Way from•5M to 6t,,and set the date for hearing on.the preliminary assessment roll for July 21. Motion carried: REQUEST FOR LIGHT AT HIGHWAY #99 AND 228A A request was received for a mercury vapor light to be placed on the east side of Highway #99 at 2282. It was brought out that accidents do -happen at that.locationg but usually outside of the city limits, and are investigated by the State Patrol. EMERGENCY SEWER_ HOOK-UPS ON 769 W. It was reported that 8 Out of 10 of.the property owners involved in.that-area to be served by the emergency sewer hook-ups had deposited their $335..00 checks with the City Clerk. Since this is an emergency for health reasons, and since they will be individual hook-ups, the work .will begin immediately without waiting for the remaining 2-checks to come in. STREET COMMITTEE REPORT Referring to obtaining property to widen 76A W. from 244k S. W..northerly, by obtaining a strip 40 ft* wide and 146.7 ft. long on the west side, the city's appraiser, Mr. Earl Stay, reported his appraisal to be $7500.00 on the property. Therefore, with Street 192 Committee recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman • Christensen that the City offer to purchase from the owner, with Street Arterial funds, for the sum of $75001 a 40 ft. by 146.7 ft. strip for street purposes, pursuant to the , appraisal by Mr. Earl Stay- Motion carried, with Councilman Olds abstaining* PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS,ON ZONING Councilman Bevan reminded the council that the Planning Commission would begin conducting hearings on the zoning of the city, beginning this week (Wednesday the 173%) and all councilmen were urged to attend. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned- City 'Clerk �— i yor July 79 1964 ROLL CALL Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of June 16A having been received by all councilmen, the Mayor asked for any additions. or corrections.: There•were none, and the minutes were.'declared approved • as written. HEARING FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL LID #124 Hearing was held on the final assessment roll on LID #1249 paving of Laurel, west from 10A to the culdesac. There were no protests, and a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1059 be passed, approving and confirming the final assessment roll on LID #124. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from Mr. Clark, 1036 Edmonds -Street, commending the work crews and the general handling of the Street -Department of the City.. A letter was received from John C.- Vertrees, Attorney representing property owners in Talbot Park, along with a petition of protest appealing to the council to reject the Planning Commission acceptance of•the preliminary plat for Talbot Park Estates. It was stated for the record that under present ordinances, preliminary plats do not come before council. The council only acts on the final plat when all requirements have been met. A letter was received from the South County Chamber of -Commerce asking that business zoning not be excluded from the waterfront. A letter written by Drl Snadall requested,walkways be constructed along 9a -Ave. N.—from. Casper to Main. This was referred to the Street Committee. A drainage problem on Olympic View Drive, as outlined in a letter from Mrs. Joanne Warner, was referred to Superintendent Moran for a report to the Street Committee. A letter from the Edmonds Rod and Gun Club, requesting the use of Jim's Boat House building • on the waterfront park property north of -the Ferry Dock for a rifle range was referred to the Park Board. AUDITING .OF- BILLS. It was moved by Councilman Slye and seconded by.Councilman Christensen that the City Clerk be authorized to issue the necessary warrants,to pay the regular monthly bills. Motion carried. _ A motion was made by -Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the bills . against LID #119 be --paid: Tribune -Review, $222.96 and Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay & Moch $466,00. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that contractor's estimate #2 in the amount of $13#702.50 be paid to Joplin Paving Co. on LID#1239 paving of "B" Street and vicinityi and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in this amount., Motion carried., Councilman Slye moved, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the bill against LID #124 in the amount of $15.40 be paid to the Tribune -Review. Motion carried. DISCUSSION OF CLARK, COLEMAN, RUPEIKS'BILL The bill from Clark, Coleman, Rupeiks-for professional services in the amount of $3633.20 was brought up for discussion. Mr. Val Rupeiks was present, and explained that this was for services rendered the Planning Commission attending meetings and assisting in zoning work from June 1963 to February 1964. After quite a bit of discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Olds and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the final bill in the amount of $3633.20 be