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19650216 City Council Minutes215 • 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 • • 1 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. 216 IUDIENCE PARTICIPATION • Capt. Shields reported a slide danger east of Olympic View Drive and this problem was referred to the Engineer and Supt. of Public Works. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney.Murphy presented a proposed Resolution of Intention for paving, curbs, gutters, and all related work for an arterial LID on 59 S.E. from 1714.Ave. S. to 251� Ave. S. in- cluding intersections. After some discussion, this Resolution of Intention was returned to the Attorney for the addition of sidewalks. Attorney Murphy also presented a proposed Resolution of Intention for paving, curbs, gutters, and related work in accordance with arterial standards for 9 Ave. N. from Main to Casper, with sidewalks on the east side. Several property owners were,present and most spoke in favor of reducing the proposed 40 ft. roadway to 32 ft. Councilman Harrison made a recommendation that the council reduce the roadway to the 32 ft. with the sidewalk on one side. However, it was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Resolution of Intention #179 be passed, to improve'9:21 N. from Main to Casper in accordance with arterial standards. Councilman Harrison then made a motion that this motion be amended to delete the 40 ft. roadway provision in the Resolution in order to give the Engineer more time to study and see if a reduction in the width could be made. Councilman Harrison's motion to amend failed for lack of a second. The first motion to pass the Resolution of Intention then went to a vote, and carried with Councilman Harrison voting no. It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #179 be set for April 6,, and the motion carried. POPULATION FIGURE FOR CENSUS BOARD • A request had been received from the Washington State Census Board for Edmonds' decision on whether it would take a person by person count for its population figure for 1965. After discussion, which included estimates and cost figures of taking a census, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Harrison that the City notify the Census Board that it will not take a person by person census for 19659 but use the mathematical formula for determining the population count. Motion carried. REPORT ON FIRE DISTRICT NEGOTIATIONS It was reported that Mayor Maxwell, Attorney Murphy and Councilman Sorensen, Chairman of the Safety Committee had met with the Commissioners and Attorney of Fire District #1 for the purpose of determining Edmonds' share of Fire District #1 assets due to our annexa- tions from 1959 through 1964. The conclusion had been reached, acceptable to both parties, that for 1959 Edmonds assessed valuation of annexations for the year amounted to $1,529,635.00, making the sum of $4,335.00 due the dity from the fire district. For the' remaining years through 19649 assessed valuation of annexations amounted to $5,0369877.009 making the sum of $28,098.33 due. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with Fire District #1 to accept the total cash assets of $32,433.33, with $249000.00 to be paid by April 1, 1965 and the balance of $8,433.33 be paid by April 1, 1966. Motion carried. COUNCIL POLICY ON LID'S Mayor Maxwell brought to the attention of the council their policy on LID's by reading a motion made on August 29 1960 which stated that at the time of preliminary hearing, written protest in excess of 50% of the total amount of the assessments will be considered sufficient to stop the project. During the 30 days following said hearing, protests in the amount of 60% of the assessments will be required to stop the project, with the provision that the • preliminary assessment notices so state this when mailed to the property owners. The Mayor asked the council if they wished to continue this policy. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harrison-, seconded by Councilman Slye that the policy described in the minutes of August 29 1960 be reaffirmed, with the "cost of the project" being substituted for "assessments" as follows: At the time of the preliminary hearing, written protest in excess of 50% of the total cost of the project will be considered sufficient to stop the project. During the 30 days following said hearing, protests in the amount of 60% of the cost of the project will be required to stop the project, with the provision that the preliminary assessment:;notices so state this when mailed to the property owners. Motion carried with Councilman Sorensen voting no because of his objection to "cost" instead of "assessments". ■ 6 YEAR ARTERIAL STREET PROGRAM A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City Engineer be instructed to revise and update the Arterial Street Program. Motion carried. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - SEWER_ EASEMENT Mr. William King was present to inquire about the status of the sewer easement problem in the vicinity of 22nd P1. wherein the City was to contact a Mr. DeCamp in Chelan and offer an appraised price for a sewer easement which was to be paid for and used by Mr. King to connect several of his houses to the sewer line. Attorney Murphy had been in contact with an Everett attorney representing Mr. DeCamp, but no agreement had been reached. It was therefore decided that -Mr. King would now have Mr. Earl Stay, appraiser, prepare an appraisal of the easement in sufficient form to be presented in court if necessary. The offer of this appraised amount, if ,satisfactory to Mr. King, would be made to the owners of the property. If accepted, this amount plus any expenses would be paid to the city for completion of the easement. In the event that this offer is not accepted, the City would proceed with condemnation after deposit by Mr. King with the city of suffieient amount of money to cover • 217:: • all foreseeable costs of this action. The City Attorney estimates this cost at approximately $1000.00. It was then moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance to prepare condemnation proceedings on the property mentioned. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk ayor March 2, 1965 ROLL CALL Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Tuson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The wording under the heading of "Auditing of Regular Monthly Bills" was changed to read: ".......that the regular monthly bills that had been approved by the Auditing Committee be paid, and the City Clerk was authorized to issue warrants on the proper funds." The minutes then stood approved as corrected. HEARING DATE FOR LUMSDEN APPEAL An appeal was received from L. B. Lumsden and Francis Center, Inc. from the decision of • the Planning Commission rejecting their request for a rezone from RML to BN the property described as -all of the south 230.00 feet of the west 203.07 feet as measured along the north line thereof of Tract 7, Block 1, plat of Alderwood Manor No. 9, lying north of county road survey No. 1204, Aloha Road Rev., except the south 130 feet of the east 27 feet. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Tuesday, March 16 at 8:00 P.M. at the Civic Center be set as the date, time and place for a hearing on the appeal of L. B. Lumsden and Francis Center, Inc., Planning Commission file #R-1-65. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A petition was received from property owners asking that 9+4 Ave. between Main and Casper Streets be removed from the existing comprehensive plan. The petitioners were to be advised to take their request to amend the comprehensive plan to the Planning Commission: A letter was received ffom the Edmonds Church of God requesting a waiver of Chapter 12.13 of the Official Zoning Ordinance, Section 12.13.040 which reads: "...such use shall not be allowdd within 500 feet of a B or C zoned district." This would enable establishment of a Child Care Center at the church on the corner of 6Mh and Walnut. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Council declare that an emergency exists, and request the Planning Commission to hold a hearing on March 17 to amend the zoning ordinance to delete the 500 ft. requirement. The Council meeting of March 16 would then be recessed to March 18 at 8:00 P.M. for council action on their recommendation, and the Board of Adjustment would also be asked to conclude their pre- viously continued hearing in March instead of April. Motion carried. A petition was received for an LID for the improvement of approximately 200 feet of a service lane known as Excelsior Place, signed by the three residents served by it. This • was referred to the City Engineer for a preliminary report to the council. Two petitions, both signed by the same 15 residents of Euclid Street and 101' Place N., were received. One complained of a property being used for storage of trucks, tractors and other machinery; for stodkpiling logs and rocks for use in a landscaping business, and noise of sawing logs.for stepping stones. The other petition requested that no lot be used as a dumping ground for trash, rubbish, or other waste and no activity be carried on upon any lot in their residential area which is or may become. an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood. These two petitions were referred to Supervisor Lawson for a report to the Mayor on Wednesday, March 3. A petition for sewers on 86k P1. W. at 197k was received, and the City Engineer was instructed to provide the council with a preliminary report on proposed sewering bS this area. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. William King was present and told the council that Mr. Earl Stay, Appraiser, said he needed a certificate of necessity before he could appraise the DeCamp property for a sewer easement. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that no action be taken until the City is furnished with an appraisal of the property by Mr. King. After more discussion, however, the motion was withdrawn and Councilman Olds moved, seconded by Councilman Slye that Mr. Earl Stay be hired by the City to appraise the easement in question and all expense to be borne by the property - owners involved. Motion carried. Mr. Jim King, 71 and Laurel, asked about the proposed paving of 72! Avenue as he was interested in keeping the width to 28 feet.