19641006 City Council Minutes• DISPOSAL PLANT ODOR REPORT
James H. Reid gave a report to the council on the Sewage Disposal Plant. He stated that
an odor had developed when the digester was out of order. This had to be completely
cleaned out, and when it was refilled it did not respond immediately, so the gas did not
burn off, and therefore created an odor. This situation had been just recently corredted,
he felt, and the odor should subside.
There was no further business to come before the meeting, and it was then adjourned.
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October 59 1964
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
This was the ni &t for the meeting set by law for adoption of the final budget. Copies
of the proposed final budget were on hand for anyone interested.
There were no comments from the audience.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson,.seconded by'Councilman Sorensen that proposed
Ordinance #1071 be passed, adopting the final budget for the City of Edmonds for the year
1965, Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that proposed
• Ordinance #1072 be passed, levying the general taxes for the year'1965 for the City of
Edmonds. Motion carried.
Meeting was then adjourned. %
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October 6, 1964
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell. All councilmen were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no additions nor corrections to the minutes of the September 15 council meeting,
and the Mayor declared the minutes would stand approved as presented.
AUDITING OF L.I.D. BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the bills against
LID #123 be paid as follows: Contractor's estimate #5 in the amount of $189327.28 to Joplin
Paving Col, and $875,00 to James A. Murphy for second half legal fees, and that the City
Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants in the amount of $199202.28 to Grande
• & Co., Inc. to cover. Motion carried.
SET HEARING DATE FOR PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE
Resolution #104 from the Planning Commission was presented, recommending the adoption of a
proposed new zoning ordinance for the City of Edmonds. It was moved by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Christensen that a hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance and
official map, as recommended by the Planning Commission, be set for the regular council
meeting on October 20. Motion carried.
AWARDING OF BIDS ON FOLDING DOOR FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Bids had been opened on Thursday, September 24t at 1:30 P.M. in the office of the Mayor for
the purchase of folding doors for the Council Chambers. Bids were opened in the presence of
the Mayor, City Supervisor, City Clerk and Robert Bezzo, architect. The bids were:
Guy V. Sweet Co., Inc., Seattle $2,819.00 No. 1 Smono-folding
$29819.00 No. 2 l bi-folding- 3
F. T. Crowe & Co., Inc.
$2,638.00
No.
1
$2,948.0o
No.
2
Richards -Wilcox Co.
$29639.00
No.
1
(Accompanying letter
$2,746.00
No.
2
stated these prices did
not include panels being
bookmatched.)
Washington School Supply
$2,326.0o
No.
1
$29687.00
No.
2
Bids had been referred to the architect, Robert Bezzo. It
was his
recommendation that the
Vity accept the bid of the Washington
School Supply, and
the
motion
wqs made by Councilman
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by Councilman Sorensen
that the bid of the
Washington
School Supply for bi-
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doors, called for in the specifications under No.
2, in
the
amount of $29687.00 be
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accepted, and the Mayor enter into contract with them for the work. Motion carried. •
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was read, sighed by some residents on Walnut Street between 714 and 99 complaining of
the condition of their street. This problem was referred to Superintendent Moran for a report.
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A letter was read from Mrs. Veta DeMumbrun, Librarian, advising of her resignation and notifying
the city that Mrs. Betty Ballasch would be the new Librarian.
A petition for annexation was received from the residents of the area adjoining the Westgate
School property, which had -been given councib approval when they had submitted their prelim-
inary letter of annexation request. It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Bevan that a public hearing be set for November 3 on the petition for annexation of the property
known as portion of the E }6 of the N y6 of Tract 3, Fourtner's Homestead Plat, and owned by Wm. M.
and Loutenia C. Shearer and James J. and Rosaleen C. Mudra. Motion carried.
A petition was received requesting an LID for curbs, gutters, asphaltic paving, storm sewers and
all necessary work to make a complete improvement for Sixth Avenue north of Glen St. to Aloha
Street. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Attorney be
instructed to draw a Resolution of Intention to set up a proposed LID for this work. Motion
carried.
Petitions were also received for paving, curbs and gutters for Aloha Street from 7� to 81h; also
Eighth Ave. N. from Aloha to Daley Street, and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Tuson that the Attorney be instructed to draw a Resolution of Intention for the
improvement of Aloha from 7k N. to 8k N. and 89 from Aloha to Daley by the construction of.
asphaltic paving, curbs and gutters. Motion carried.
AUDIENCE
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Mr. Eugene Ahl asked if the city had an answer from St. Alban's Church on whether they will grant
an easement for a walkway for the school children in that area. An answer had not been received
as yet, but Supervisor Lawson was to contact Mr. Ahl as soon as he can obtain an answer from the
Church.
FLAGPOLE AND PLAQUE
Mayor Maxwell brought to the attention of the council that the flagpole which had been donated
to the city by the Boy Scouts, and used on the triangle at Bell St. was now not being used. It
was decided to have Mr. Lawson contact the Boy Scouts and ask if they would object to the pole and
plaque being moved to the City Park.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Proposed ordinance for allowing bid bonds was brought before the council for its second reading,
and a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye, that proposed
Ordinance #10739 amending the city code tb allow bid bonds in place of certified checks, be
passed. Motion carried.
The question of trucks parking in residential areas all weekend, especially a tar -truck in the
vicinity of 61' and Dayton, was brought before the council. Residents have asked if something
could be done to stop this practice, and the problem will be discussed and studied at the next
Council Committee Meeting.
Attorney Murphy introduced a proposed ordinance for the city to accept the concession sttucture
at the City Park from Lemuel Everett. This will be brought up for action at the next regular
council meeting.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS •
STREET COMMITTEE: Chairman Sorensen of the Street Committee brought up a proposal to revise the
60 ft. R/W as shown on the Comprehensive Plan on James Street, West of Third Avenue. This was
referred to the Council Committee.
Upon recommendation of the Street Committee chairman, it was moved by Councilman Sorensen,
seconded by Councilman Bevan that the Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution 6o send to
the State Highway Commission to include 7614 Ave. W. from 224� to 24414 on the secondary state
highway system. Motion carried.
According to the recommendation of the Street Committee, it was moved by Councilman Sorensen,
seconded by Councilman Slye that the City Engineer be instructed to obtain preliminary cost
estimates for the improvement of 91� from Main to Casper, including all construction costs, as
well as the acquisition of land. Motion carried. A traffic count at 9th and Main was also
ordered.
It was brought before the council that the Methodist Church will again be approached to see
about putting through 84 Ave. from Aloha to Casper. This will be handled at the administrative
level.
Mayor Maxwell reported on the receipt of telegrams in answer to those sent to Senator Jackson
and Congressman Westland, notifying the City of Edmonds that its application for the advance
sewer planning grant was under review and a decision would probably be forthcoming in the next
few weeks.
PARK
It was reported that the citizens' committee for publicizing the park bond issue was progressing
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• nicely. A request was received for council authority to spend up to $1,000.00 for the
distribution of information on the Park Bond issues. A motion was made by Councilman
Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Park Board be authorized to spend up to
$1,000.00 for this purpose. Motion carried.
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Supervisor Lawson r.eported that the Capital Improvements Program Committee is proceeding
with its work.
Meeting was then adjourned.
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October 20, 1964
ROLL CALL .
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Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no additions nor corrections to the minutes of the October 69 meeting, and
the Mayor declared the minutes would stand approved as presented.
AWARDING OF BID ON POLICE CAR
Bids on a new police patrol car had been publicly opened on Thursday, October 89 at 1:30 P.M.
in the Mayor's office. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, Acting Police
• Chief, and Mr. Tom Silvera, representative from Town & Country Dodge, one of the bidders.
The bids were:
Bill Blume Chevrolet $1249.82 plus sales tax for a Chevrolet.
Town & Country Dodge, Inc. $1392.61 " it If
- it " Dodge Coronet.
$1571.72 " it it It " Dodge Pol ara.
Edmonds Motor Co. $1066.33 If it If It
" Ford.
It was the recommendation of Acting Chief Crain and Mayor Maxwell that the low bid be
accepted, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen
that the bid for the police patrol car be awarded to Edmonds Motor Co. as the low bidder
for $1066.33 plus sales tax, and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract for this
purchase. Motion carried.
HEARING ON PROPOSED NEW ZONING ORDINANCE
Hearing was held to consider the adoption of a proposed new comprehensive zoning ordinance
for the City of Edmonds. Attorney Murphy first explained for the benefit of the audience
that this proposed ordinance was the end result of many months of work and hearings held
by the Planning Commission, and had now been submitted to the council for action. Two
letters were read by the City Clerk: One from Union Oil Co. protesting the zoning of
their property, and offering to discuss with the City alternate zoning for the area; and
one letter from M. A. Quarnstrom, Bowdoin Way,- asking for reconsideration of the zoning
of his and his neighbor's lots, located next to the Five Corners Fire Station, from single
residential to restricted commercial.
Hearing was then opened to the audience.
Bernard Bean, operator of an upholstery shop at 51b and Erben Drive, asked if the commercial
zoning could be extended south on 514, where many small businesses were already established.
• Attorney Gerald Hall, representing Mr. & Mrs. Don Finnigan, asked for consideration of
multiple residence on the NW corner of Second and Bell.
Mr. Seymour, 21st St. S., asked if any new classifications would be made in the future.
Attorney Murphy answered that any ordinance can be amended.
Mr. Bud Little, owner of apartments on the waterfront, inquired about the requirement of
land for apartment units, and thought this could be improved upon.
M. A. Quarnstrom, Bowdoin Way, also felt that land requirements seemed to be the same
regardless of whether a person was building a bachelor apartment or a 4 to 5 bedroom
apartment, and this didn't seem right to him.
Mr. Bill Tusoni Second Ave. N., asked about the status of the proposed apartment house
at Second and Edmonds.
Mr. Saindon, owner of the above property, stated he had already submitted preliminary
plans to apply for a building permit for the apartment house.
Mr. Lemuel Everett, Third Ave. N., asked if the RC zoning at Third and Edmonds would be
changed by the new zoning ordinance, and was answered that yes, it would be changed, and
become RMH, multiple residence hgih density.
No one else in the audience wished to be heard, and the Mayor therefore declared the
hearing to be closed.
After a short recess, a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman
Tuson=-.that proposed Ordinance #1074 be passed, to incorporate the new comprehensive zoning
for the City of Edmonds. Councilman Olds stated that he felt the ordinance should be
referred back to the Planning Commission for further study of the areas under question.
A roll call vote was asked for, and Councilmen Harrison, Tuson, Christensen, Sorensen,
and Bevan voted yes; Olds and Slye voted no, and the motion carried 5 to 2.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Pursuant to the newly passed zoning ordinance, Mayor Maxwell made the following appointments
to the Board of Adjustment:
Bob Blackbourn - 4 year term Jonathan Brooks 2 year term
• Ed Scott 4 year term George Luschen 1 year term
Roy Stringer 3 year term