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• AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City Clerk be
authorized to issue warrants against the proper funds in paymen4 of the regular monthly
bills. Motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Several property owners on Sierra Drive were present to ask the council what could be done
in regard to sewers for their area. They indicated an acute need for sewering, and were
assured that the City was still working on an agreement with Lynnwood, as well as expecting
the completesewer survey by James'H. Reid to be presented this Spring.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Mayor read a letter from Mrs. Ralph W. Swanson of 9314 - 192nd P1. S.W. commending the
city for the work done on her street by the Street Dept.
COUNTY BIDS ON GASOLINE FOR 1965
It was announced that the county had awarded the bid on the gasoline for 1965 to Union Oil
Company, at a price of .1952 for regular and .2215 for premium, which cost Edmonds will
pay for its gasoline requirements, having joined the county in its call for bids.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Murphy presented proposed Ordinance ##1081 for its second reading before the council.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that proposed Ordinance
1081 be passed, prohibiting a person from being intoxicated in a public place, including
taverns, restaurants, etc. Motion carried.
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Proposed Ordinance #1082 was presented, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1082 be passed, to amend the city code in regard
to billing by the Water Dept. to change "payable the 10k day of the month" to read "payable
within 10 days of the billing date". Motion carried.
As instructed by the council, Attorney Murphy introduced a proposed Resolution of Intention
for improving 9th N. from Main to Casper with paving, curbs, gutters, etc. Councilman Olds
recommended postponing passage of the Resolution until the Street Committee completes a
study of the arterial system in the city. The following property owners on 99 N. were
present and spoke: Les Dunmire, Mr. Casper, Wade Adams, Mrs. Evans, Dr. Boisen, Ed Scanlon,
and Mrs. Adams. They were all against making the street into an arterial; felt a study
should be made of the traffic patterns which will develop after the freeway is opened;
and were in favor. of improving the street with sidewalk on one side "only. A motion was
then.made by Councilman Bevan that proposed Resolution of Intention #179 be passed. After
some discussion, the Mayor ruled that the motion failed for lack of a second. Councilman
Olds made a motion, seconded by Councilman Slye that the proposed Resolution of Intention
be tabled until February 169. A roll call vote showed Councilmen Olds, Slye and Bevan
voting for; Harrison, Tuson, Sorensen and Kincaid against, and the motion failed to carry.
Councilman Harrison then moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a new
Resolution of Intention, reducing the width of the proposed paving to 32 ft., with sidewalk
on one side only. After some discussion, Councilman Harrison withdrew his motion, and it
was decided that no action be taken on the proposed Resolution of Intention at this time.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourn d.
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February 2, 1965
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was requested that in the last paragraph of the January 1914 minutes, the motion that
ihstructed the Attorney to prepare a new Resolution of Intention 711799 be changed to
instruct the Attorney to amend the Resolution of Intention. The Mayor then dedlared the
minutes approved as corrected.
HEARING ON PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED LID #129
Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #176,
proposed LID 7#41299 paving of 7k S. from Pine to approximately 140 ft. north of Cedar.
There were 8 written protests received and read. They were from: Mrs. Roy M. Berger,
E. D. Moulton, James W. and Marie S. King, Mrs. Roland K. Capes, Mr. H. J. Graham,
G. R. and Alice M. Rickert, John W. Boshart, and W. C. Rygn. The hearing was then opened
to the audiende. Several property owners spoke, primarily to inquire of the engineer
about R/W, drainage, grading, and easements. Hearing was then closed, and Engineer Jones.
reported that the written protests amounted to $5,017.60 of the total $259300.009 which
would mean approximately 1/5 of the total assessments were protesting the project. It was
moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance ##1083 be
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passed, creating LID #129. Motion carried. •
INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY ENGINEER
At this point, Supervisor Lawson introduced Mr. Leif Larson, new City Engineer for the City
of Edmonds.
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HEARING ON PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED LID #130
Hearing was opened on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Inteltion #178,
proposed LID #130, paving of Alder, 5k to 614. There were no written protests received, nor
were there any objections nor questions from the audience. The hearing was therefore closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance
1084 be passed, creating LID #130. Motion carried.
HEARING ON PROPOSED VACATION OF PATHWAY EASEMENT
Hearing was opened on the proposed vacation of the pathway easement on lots 3 and 4, Sealawn
Acres #2. There were no objections from the audience, and the hearing was declared closed.
It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance
#1085 be passed, vacating the pathway easement on lots 3 and 4, Sealawn Acres #2. Motion
carried.
AUDITING OF LID BILLS
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bill from the
Washington State Highway Commission against LID #119 in the amount of $228.78 for inspection
of a portion of sewer in Highway 99 be paid. Motion carried with Councilman Sorensen voting
no.
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A letter was received from the Edmonds Art Association requesting permission for local civic
groups to set up refreshment stands near the City Hhll property during the Arts Festival. It
was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Edmonds Art Association
be granted permission to allow refreshment stands to be constructed and operated as designated
by the City. Motion carried.
A letter was read from the Legislative Committee of the South Snohomish County Chamber of
Commerce asking that a representative from the Council sit in on their meetings. Mayor Maxwell
will make this appointment.
The Plaza Cab Co. wrote to request that they be allowed to take up their old position at 514
and Main for a cab stand. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that
the request of Plaza Cab Co. be granted. Motion carried.
A letter from Marvin Smith requesting a storm sewer for the corner of 49 and Bell was referred
to the City Engineer for study and a report.
Mayor Maxwell read a notice from the Washington Department of Health, Board of Pollution
Control, of a Certificate of Competency being earned by George Kopan, of the Edmonds Disposal
Plant, raising him to Group #3.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Murphy presented proposed Ordinance #10869 confirming the final assessment roll of
LID #123, and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that proposed
Ordinance #1086 be passed. Motion carried.
An amendment to the existing Park Board ordinance was introduced, and a motion was made by •
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1087 be passed,
increasing the Park Board membership from 3 to 9. Motion carried.
PROPOSED SEWER SERVICE TO OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT
A request had been received from the Olympic View Water District for sewer disposal to serve
the county area in their water district. It was the recommendation of the Utilities Committee
that a study expected from Reid, Middleton & Associates in May would be necessary before an
answer can be given to the water district. It was also pointed out that should the City of
Edmonds decide to allow this service, it would mean changing the policy of not providing sewer ■
service outside of city limits except to schools. Mayor Maxwell left this matter open at this
time until the sewer study is received from Mr. Reid.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE
It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that the council request the
Planning Commission to make a study and hold public hearings for a recommendation on whether.
the MR (multiple residential) zone should include mobile homes excluding trailer parks.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED PARK BOND ELECTION
Upon recommendation by the Park Board, a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Tuson that the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance setting up a park
bond election to be held in conjunction with the school election on March 30, 1965, pro-
viding for the acquisition and development of salt water and inland park sites for a total
not to exceed $3509000.00. Motion carried.
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• COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Street.
Committee hold an unofficial, informal- hearing on Thursday, February 18 at 8:00 P.M.
to determine if the property owners on Olympic Avenue from Main to OlyrApic View Drive
would be in favor of a street improvement. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell introduced Mr. Jones Osborn, new co-owner of the Edmonds Tribune -Review
to the council and audience.
FINAL PLATS
Two final plats were presented to the council, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Slye that the final plat of Lumar Addition be accepted and
approved. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the final plat
of the Burd Addition be accepted and approved. Motion carried..
EDMONDS DIAMOND JUBILEE YEAR -- 1890-1965
Mayor Maxwell announced that this being Edmonds' Diamond Jubilee year, it was an appro-
priate -time to show an old gas lamp which had been discovered, along with 9 or 11 others,
in the attic of the old city hall. They had no doubt been in use in Edmonds many years
ago, and he asked that any person who might remember them contact the city.
The meeting was then recessed to Wednesday, February 3rd at 8:00 P.M.
RECESSED MEETING: FEBRUARY 39 1965
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Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
PARK BOND .ORDINANCE
Assistant City Attorney Ronald A. Murphy presented proposed Ordinance #1088 for placing
the park bond issue on the ballot March 30, 1965- It was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Sorensen that proposed Ordinance #1088 be passed, for a propo-
sition to be placed on the ballot asking for the acquisition and development of park
sites for the City of Edmonds. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried
unanimously.
Councilman Slye, Chairman of the Park Board, requested authorization to spend up to
$1000.00 for informational purposes in conjunction with the.bond issue. It was moved
by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the council authorize the expend-
iture of up to $1000,00 from Park Dept. funds for the purpose of informing the Public
of the coming bond election. Motion carried.
The meeting was then adjourned.
City Clerk M01r
February 16, 1965
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except
Tuson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the February 2 meeting had been mailed to all councilmen and posted on the Civic
Center bulletin board. There were no omissions nor corrections, and the Mayor declared
the minutes would stand approved.
AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the regular
monthly bills had been approved by the Auditing Committee and the City Clerk was author-
ized to issue warrants on the proper funds. Motion carried.
LEASH LAW PETITION RECEIVED
A petition carrying 35 signatures was received requesting the City of Edmonds to consider
the establishment of a dog leash law. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Harrison that Tuesday, March 91� at 8:00 P.M. be set for an informal
public hearing on the petition for a dog leash law in the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from James W. King, 713 Laurel Street, protesting the width and the proposed
easements necessary for LID #129 was referred to the City Engineer.