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19650420 City Council Minutes223 • April 20, 1965 ROLL. The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all couhcilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of April 614 had been mailed and posted. There were no additions nor corrections, and they were approved as written. HEARING CONTINUATION - APPEAL OF BYRON CARTER, ET AL Hearing was continued on the appeal of Byron Carter, et al for a rezone of an "L" shaped .area on 76a and 205a, known as Tracts 10 and the s. 200' of Tract 11, Lake McAleer 5 Acre Tracts. Councilman Olds abstained from participating in the hearing. The Mayor reported that the petitions had been checked, and within a 400 ft. radius the residents seemed to be 16 for, 9 against, and 3 didn't care about the rezone of the area from RML to BC. Mr. John Erlichman, Attorney for Mr. Olds, said that he had studied the main objections of the people in the area, and was.now amending the appeal from BC to BN. Attorney Jerald Hall, representing several of the property owners seeking the rezone, stated that Mr. Erlichman was speaking for all the owners of property involved in the appeal. City Attorney Murphy was then asked to explain the difference between the BC and BN zoning, and he answered by reading the classifications in their entirety from the zoning ordinance. Following this, Mr. Dick Patterson, a Ballinger property owner, spoke in op- position to the re%one. Mrs. Ava Patterson also spoke against it. A Mrs. Richards, who lives one block from the area, asked a question in regard to the state highway taking land along 205S. Another gentleman stated that they were against this -rezone because they felt the'area was primarily residential. Mr. Erlichman then reiterated the fact that this area • is already shown on the comprehensive plan as a future commercial area, so the people -were wrong about it being primarily residential., Mrs. Patterson siad the residents do not want business on 76 t but weren't against commercial development on 2052 at -a future date, but not now. A five minute recess was then declared.' • 1 1 Upon return from the recess, a motion was made by Councilman Bevan, seconded by Councilman Harrison that -the appeal for a rezone as amended from BC to BN from the original RML be approved. A roll call vote resulted in Councilmen Bevan and Harrison voting yes; Tuson, Slye, Sorensen and Kincaid voting no, and the appeal was denied. HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - SEWERS W. SIDE 21ST S. Hearing was opened on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #182 for sewers on the west side of 21st S., north from 52 S.E. 550 ft. There -were no protests, verbal or written. There were property owners present, all in favor of the improvement. Hearing was then closed. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1097 be passed, creating LID #134 for severing -of this area. Motion carried. It'was then moved by Councilman Slye,.seconded by Councilman Kincaid that a call for bids be authorized to be opened at the earliest date for construction of this sewer project for LID #134. Motion carried. AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS The Auditing Committee having approved the monthly bills, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the regular monthly bills be paid and the City Clerk be authorized -to• issue warrants against the proper funds. Motion -carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from the Everett -Snohomish County Citizens Advisory Committee regarding the State considering turning Highway 99 over to the county and cities. This committee stated their opposition to this, and stated the opinion that Highway 99 should be retained as an integral part of the State Highway system, inasmuch as it carries more traffic than some sections of the Interstate system -of which the freeway is a part. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye to authorize the City Attorney to draw a Resolution requesting that further study be made before this action is taken, and that the City of Edmonds is opposed to having Highway 99 turned over to the cities and counties. Copies of this will be sent to the Citizens Advisory Committee,.the State Highway Commission, and the Governor. Motion carried. A letter from the Association of Washington Cities was received, asking each city to pass an ordinance to -provide a Memorandum of Understanding to the State Highway Commission to alert them to the -needs and desires of local bodies in reppect to the transportation planning process. This cooperation would provide local planning to the -Bureau of Public Roads so that the planning process would reflect the needs and desires of the local communities. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance incorporating the memo from the Association of Washington Cities to inform the state transportation planning bodies of the wishes of the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN SORENSEN Mayor Maxwell read a letter of resignation from Councilman Roy Sorensen, to be effective May 1 due to increased business responsibilities. The Mayor accepted the resignation with regret. 0 224 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Capt. Shields inquired about the status of the proposed dog leash law, and was told that there hadn't been enough indication of interest to proceed. He was assured, however, that a file was being kept with an accurate count of people both for and against, and that letters and/or petitions were still being received and tabulated. Bob Erwin, 21708 - 82nd Pl. W. stated that his -neighborhood was interested in annexation and sewers. He was invited to'confer with the City.Engneer on the subject of sewers, and the Engineer was asked to give a'report to the council'on what the possibilities'are for sewering of this area should it annex to the City of Edmonds. AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS ON P. U. TRUCK FOR STREET DEPT. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to authorize a call for bids for a 1965 model PU truck for the Street Dept., specifidations to be provided by'the City Supervisor, and bids to be opened May 17A at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the Mayor. Motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PLATS Final fees having been paid, and bonds posted, two final plats were accepted: It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the final plat of "Hansen's Addition" be accepted. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by -Councilman Kincaid that the final plat of "Sierra Highlands" be accepted. Motion carried. DATES SET FOR OPENING BIDS ON LID 126 AND 130 Councilman Kincaid made the motion, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that a call for bids be authorized for LID #126, paving of 2nd Ave. from Main to 200 ft. s. of Alder, and bid opening be set for May 249 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the city authorize a call for bids on LID #130 for paving of Alder St. from 514 to 09 bids to be opened May 24m at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office. Motion carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Murphy reported that he had received a letter from the attorney representing Mr. Earl DeCamp in answer to the copy of the condemnation ordinance he had sent him. The attorney stated that he had heard from the DeCamp's and that they had decided to accept an offer of $300,00 for the easement. They insisted on two points, however: (1) that-8 houses only be connected to this sewer line, and (2) that they know when the work is to be done so that they could be present to supervise and see that no mess is made on their property. Council felt that Mr. William King should be notifiedto see if he is willing to pay the $300.00 for the easement and the $200.00 for the appraisal. Attorney Murphy was instructed to contact Mr. King. Council also decided that although the DeCamp's should be notified when the work was to be done, they would not be able to stipulate how many houses could be connected to a sewer line. CASH PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE - LID #123 It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1098 be passed, cash prepayment expiration on LID #123. Motion carried. CONDEMNATION ORDINANCE FOR R/W 151h S. An ordinance was presented by the attorney, and it was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1099 be passed, condemnation of property on the corner of 15m and' Fir for R/W for widening of 15A S. Motion carried. PROPOSED LID FOR PINE - 8m TO 9k A petition for an LID for paving Pine from 0 to 99 had been received and referred to the Engineer for study. Engineer Larson reported that he recommended that 36 ft. paving be done only after the arterial engineering is completed for 99 because of the necessary cuts and fill for widening and grading that would involve the steep part of Pine at 91. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Bevan to authorize the Engineer to draw a Resolution of Intention ................:...This motion was then withdrawn, and it was then moved by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Bevan to hold an informal hearing.at the regular council meeting.May 49 to determine the feeling of the property owners, since less than 506 had signed the -petition. APPOINTMENTS TO PARK BOARD AND BUILDING CODE COMMITTEE Mayor Maxwell appointed Mal Harper, 614 - 69 N. to the Park Board for a 2 year term, to expire on May 1, 1967. The Mayor then appointed Wally Slabaugh, Building Inspector, and Jack Cooper, Fire Chief, to the Building Code -Committee. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor's appointments to the Park Board and Building Code Committee be confirmed. Motion carried. 1 • n 1 1 C225 • COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Tuson, chairman of the Utilities Committee, reported that the Water Dept. would like, for immediate delivery out of -Seattle stock, enough water pipe for 3 jobs: 7th S., 61h N., and 10t. It was.moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to authorize purchase of pipe for these projects. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Water Dept. be authorized to call for bids on approximately 2400 ft. of 8 in. C.I. water pipe, according to city specifications, to replace water mains on 99. Motion carried. Aupervi sor Lawson reported on a request from Televue of Edmonds for permission to serve the city with a cable to improve television reception in homes that wished to install and rent the service. Each home so served would be connected to a master cable and eliminate the individual antenna. The attorney was asked to have an ordinance drawn on a license basis, and further study would then be given the matter. AUDIENCE Harry Wagner asked the council if some sort of simplified form could be made up to explain LID assessments before a preliminary hearing is held. Councilman Kincaid suggevted that a fact sheet be drawn up for this purpose. There was no further business, and the meeting adj —� P I • April 27, 1965 PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARINGS Meeting for two preliminary assessment roll hearings was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen Olds, Harrison, Tuson, Slye, Kincaid and Bevan present. HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED OLYMPIC AVE. PAVING . Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #1809 proposed paving of Olympic Avenue from Main to Olympic View Drive. Mayor Maxwell first read a letter from four of the property owners asking the City to look into the 'possibility of underground wiring for Olympic Avenue before 'the paving is done. The P.U.D. had been contacted, and a figure of approximately $10.00 a -running foot had been quoted. Several people came forward to file written protests with the City Clerk. Wayne Jones, Consulting Engineer, then explained the preliminary estimate of costs for this LID, which would amount to $9.00 per z.f.f. where the sidewalk would be on one side only, (north of 196A) and $10.00 per z:f.f. where the sidewalks would be on both sides of the improvement. - Mr. Jones also used the blackboafod to draw a diagram explaining the 30 foot bands on a piece of property to illustrate the zone termini method of assessments. Following this, Attorney Murphy explained the workings of` an LID, and the method of payment. Hearing was then opened. • Mr. George Rifkin asked how this LID was initiated, and was answered that it came about from a request from a few of the property owners who showed interest in such an improvement. H. F. Humola stated that there had been an original hearing on this and there was no interest shown in an improvement at that time. Mr: Moon said his property was not going*to be benefited by a speedway, which is what an arterial would become. Mr. Joe Schott of Glen Street asked why this project was started when the people were against it. Mr. Eugene Anthony, (who is not a property owner under this LID) asked why the council didn't listen to people who come down to protest instead of those who stay at home. Mr. Miller, Sprague Street, asked if it was fair to improve a street on the decision of a - few and then require a 50% to 60% protest to kill the project. Engineer Larson answered that this was indicated as an arterial on the comprehensive plan, and the traffic counts here had indicated the need. Mr. Olson asked if Main Street was on the arterial street plan. Then he stated that Main Street should be improved first. Mrs. Brown, Olympic Avenue, asked why the north end of the city wasn't included in the cost of this improvement, since all the people would be using the street. Mrs. Hamilton said the entire area should be taxed if Olympic Avenue is used by them. Mr. Hull asked how can you benefit if you encourage more traffic on your street. 0