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Dave Fletcher, Olympic, wanted to know why the little leg from Puget Drive to Olympic was
being included in this LID.
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Lloyd Johnson, also living on this little stretch of road, said that they had no sewers and
why should they become an arterial before they even had sewers put in.
Ron Pratt, Olympic Ave., voiced his protest against the LID.
Betty Cook, Olympic Ave., said she lived.close to Main on the west side and her property
line was very near the street. She wanted to know what would happen to her front yard ilf
the LID went through, and also complained that Olympic Avenue was too much of a speedway
now.
Mr. Brazil stated that it was obvious that the people were against this improvement. He
said that over 53f'of the dollar value was represented in written protest. He then added
that the council should talk this improvement rover with the residents, wherein they could
discuss the possibility of'underground wires, sidewalks on one or two sides, and how much
each would cost, etc.
Loreen Hanchett, Sierra Place; stated that she had lived in several eastern cities, and
had come to Edmonds to make her home because of the scenery etc* in the area, and she -was
very surprised to find people who didn't even want a sewer, nor did they want paving in
front of their house. She added that she couldn't understand people who complained about
the street becoming unsafe for children when the only place they had to walk at present was
on the edge of the paving# -and nothing but a deep ditch where a sidewalk should be, and
where it would be'for the protection of the children if the street were improved. She said
she would be- happy 'to pay ,her share for any improvement.
Mrs. Tobin stated that she agreed with Mr. Brazil. She also asked how long the LID system
had been used in Edmonds. She was told that if this went through, it would be LID #132.
Another gentleman wanted -to know if the school district would pay an assessment. He was
told that they would if they owned any property within the proposed LID boundary.
The hearing was then closed: --The written protests were to be turned -over to the- City
Engineer to determine the percentage of the protest, and a report would be given at the
next council meeting.
HEARING - PRELIMINARY. ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED--5k-S.E. PAVING
Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #1819 pro-
p.osed'paving of 5k S.E. from 17t' S. to 25k S., including intersections, according to arterial
standards.
Hearing was then opened.
Mr. Andrews, 5th S.E., protested.about the high cost of the assessment.
Mr. Kellenberger, representing St. Matthews Lutheran Church, stated that the church had
turned in a written protest as they did not feel that they would be benefited.
Mr. Dissinger, 59 S.E., said that an arterial would be a detriment to the "property owners.
Mr. Lee stated that the State Highway Dept, had said 5M would be a 4 lane street before it
was annexed to Edmonds, but that he felt himself that -it was a corridor going nowhere.
Mr. Connors, Bowdoin Way, complained about the Fire Station and water tank across from his
property, saying that he couldn't sell his house if he wanted to, because he wouldn't be able
to get FHA approval. He felt his area was entitled to different zoning. He was against
improving the street.
Eugene Anthony asked the council how many times must the property owners come.--down-to pro-
test, as the city seemed to try to improve their street every couple of years.
John Johnson stated that the people know this is an arterial, but the zoning should be
changed. He said he knows the road needs repairing, and would not object to participating in
the cost if all the people who used the street would also help to pay for it.
Hearing was then closed, and the protests were turned over to the City Engineer to be checked
against the assessment roll.
Meeting was then adjourned.
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May 4, 1965
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all six councilmen present.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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AUDITING OF
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It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid'that the bill from the
Tribune -Review in the amount of $129.82 against LID #123 be paid. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the following three
bills against LID #125 be paid: $12.76 to the Tribune -Review for printing; $474.00 to Reid,
Middleton & Associates, Inc. for engineering; and $2810.25 to Washington Asphalt Co. for
contractor's estimate #1. -Motion carried.
Councilman Slye moved, seconded by Councilman Olds that the two bills against LID #127 be
paid: $350.93 to.Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for engineering and $62.41 to the
Tribune -Review for printing. Motion carried.
INFORMAL HEARING - PROPOSED PAVING OF PINE - 8k TO 9a
An informal hearing was held on the proposed 36 ft. paving for Pine from 81' to 9k. A
petition had been received signed by 4 property owners. Informal hearing was opened.
Mr. Hardeman stated that although he had not signed the petition, he was in favor of the.
improvement, but he was concerned about his front yard, and how close it would be to the
street. A Mr. Rundle, who lives on a corner lot, stated he was against the project at this
time. The sentiment of those present, who were mostly in favor, was that 9k to 109 on Pine
should be included in'the proposed LIDf as the dust blows..across 91b, and unless this was
also paved the improvement wouldn't benefit them as much as it should. Hearing was then
closed, and it was the understanding that property owners on Pine from 914;to 10t would
probably be contacted to see how they felt about participating in an improvement such as
this.
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A letter was received from Miss Muriel Haynes asking the possibility of extending a two
hour limit for parking in the zone fronting the property on 209 - 49 Ave: She is opening
a second hand store there,. and wanted room in front for loading and unloading.
A letter was read from Telecable, Inc., asking permission to install TV cable in.Edmonds.
This request was added to the study already being made since a letter had previously been
received from another cable company.
A letter was received from James H. Reid of Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inca, requesting
a 45 day extension of time for completion of the comprehensive sewer plan study due to
poor weather conditions for taking the aerial photographs necessary. Mr. Reid also asked
that a letter be sent from the Mayor to the Housing and Home Finance Agency requesting this
45 day extension. Mayor Maxwell stated that this would be done.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Attorney Wesley Hodge, representing property owners on 9h N., presented a set of protests
against LID #1319 paving of 9a N. from Main to Casper. The protests were accepted, as the
30 day protest period is still in effect.
ELECTION OF NEW COUNCILMAN TO FILL VACANCY
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Sproule McGinness be
elected as councilman until the'next election to fill the vacancy created by the resigna-
tion of Roy Sorensen. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman. Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Attorney be
• instructed to prepare a Resolution of Commendation for Roy Sorensen for his time and
efforts.spent during his years as city councilman. Motion carried.
REPORTS ON PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARINGS
Hearings having been held on two preliminary assessment rolls, a report on each was given
by the Engineer in regard to percentage of written protests received.
Written protests on proposed LID #132, for paving of Olympic Avenue from Main to Olympic
View Drive, amounted to 56.4% of the total cost of the project. It was therefore moved
by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed LID #132 for Olympic
Avenue be dropped because of the council policy as to the excess of 50% protest at the
time of the preliminary assessment roll hearing. Motion carried.
Written protests on proposed LID #1339 paving of 59 S.E. from 179 S. to 25th S., including
intersections, amounted to 27.3% of the total cost of the project. It was therefore moved
by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1100 be passed,
creating LID #133 for paving of 59 S.E. Motion carried.
PETITION FOR LID
A petition was received for an LID for paving 15m Ave. S. from Bowdoin Way to Fir Street.
This was referred to the Engineer.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Due to the resignation of Chairman Al Holte from the Planning Commission, Mayor Maxwell
appointed Chet Bennett as a member of the Edmonds Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Mayor's
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appointment of Chet Bennett to the Planning Commission be confirmed. Motion carried. •
CALL FOR BIDS - STATION WAGON FOR FIRE DEPT.
The Mayor asked council authority to call for bids for a station wagon for the Fire Dept.,
to be used as the Chief's'car and a fire inspection vehicle. Unanticipated income from
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Fire District #1 would be transferred by Resolution from the General Fund to Fire Dept.
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capit4� outlay to cover this expense. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Council-
man Kincaid that a call for bids be authorized on a station wagon for the Fire Dept. Motion
carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF APPEALS
Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of Jack Cooper, Fire Chief, to the Board of'Appeals to
fill the vacancy of former Chief James Astell: He then appointed Don Finnigan, Edmonds
contractor and builder, to the Board. Wallace Slabaugh, City Building Inspector, was
named as ex officio member to act as Secretary to the Board.
A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye to confirm the
Mayor's appointment of Jack Cooper to replace James Astell on the Board of Appeals. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to confirm the Mayor's
appointment of Don Finnigan to the Board of Appeals. Motion carried.
FORFEITURE OF WATER DEPOSIT
A $10.00 water deposit from Terry M. Finch, account #785, had been on the Water Dept. books
for 10 years while the department had made unsuccessful attempts to locate him to refund
this money. Mr. Howard Lawson, State Auditor, recommended placing this money in the working
fund of the Water Dept. It was therefore moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman -
Slye that the $10.00 deposit of Terry M. Finch be forfeited and placed in the general fund
of the Water Dept. Motion carried.
LETTER FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mayor Maxwell read a letter from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce thanking the city Street
Dept: for changing their schedule so as to sweep the downtown streets on Sunday morning.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR ON G. 0. PARK BOND ISSUE
Mayor Maxwell, having met with Carlton Nau of Foster & Marshall in regard to a prospectus
for the sale of the $3509000.00 G. 0. Park bond issue, read a letter from Mr. Nau. The
letter was a proposal to serve as Financial Consultant for the City of Edmonds in connection
with the prospective issuance and sale of the G. 0. bonds, and to reserve'the right to sub-
mit a bid for the bonds. The fee for these services of preparing the prospectus, distribut-
ing it, and recommending the favorable bid to the city was $1500.00. It was moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the city hire Carlton Nau for the $1500.00
fee as financial advisor to prepare the prospectus for the proposed G. 0. park bond issue.
Motion carried.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Engineer Larson reported that the area requesting information on annexation and sewering
in the Chase Lake section would have to be sewered from the south, and he was advised to
notify the property owners of this.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Murphy presented a proposed ordinance on the Memo of Understanding which he had •
been instructed to prepare, and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Kincaid that proposed Resolution #105 be passed, adopting a Memo of Understanding between
the Washington State Highway Commission and the City of*Edmonds, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign it. Motion carried.
Attorney Murphy then presented a proposed Resolution which he had prepared by direction
from the council urging the Washington State Highway Commission to retain Highway 99 as
a state highway and not turn it over to the cities and county. It was moved by Councilman
Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution .#106 be passedg, Motion
carried.
6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Engineer Larson had updated the 6 year street improvement program, and after viewing the
maps, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Resolution
10 be passed, adopting the revision of the street improvement program for the City of
Edmonds for the ensuing 6 years. Motioncarried.
$35,000.00 INTEREST WARRANT
Acting upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, as reported on at the meeting of
April 61h, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by 'Councilman Harrison that proposed
Ordinance #1101 be passed, amending Ordinance #10389 to retire the $35,000,00 interest
warrant and authorize the Treasurer to transfer from the Current Expense fund (from unan-
ticipated income) this sum to the Park Sites Acquisition fund in order to retire this
warrant #R-1. Motion carried.
SET DATES FOR COUNCIL HEARINGS ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
Planning Commission Resolution #110 was presented, recommending a rezone from RS-8 to RML
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11 lot 1 block 2 of Alderwood Manor except the N. 2 0 ft. and it was moved
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on the proposed rezoning of this property in the Five Corners area behind the Trade -
well store. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Resolution#1131, recommending a rezone to multiple family from single
family residential, also in the Five Corners area was presented. It was moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that May 18 be set for a hearing on this
proposed rezone of all of lot 29 block 2, except the N. 270 ft.. of Alderwood Manor #99
and all that portion of lot 7, block 1, except the S. 230 ft. of the west 203.07 ft.
and except that portion presently designated multi -family. Motion carried.
Resolution #112 from the Planning Commission recommended an amendment to include beauty
shops in RM zones, and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid
that May 18 be set for hearing on this proposed amendment. Motion carried.
There was -no further business, and the meeting
May 189' 1965
ROLL CALL
adjourned.
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The regular meeting wqs called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the May 41 meeting had been mailed and posted. Attorney.Murphy stated that
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under the last sectiton on setting dates for hearings on Planning Commission resolutions,
the first paragraph should read "recommending a rezone from RS-8 to RML and an amendment
to the comprehensive plan.....". Also, the second paragraph should substitute "amendment
to comprehensive plan" in place of -the word "rezone". The minutes were then approved as
corrected.
OATH OF OFFICE - COUNCILMAN.McGINNESS,
Attorney Murphy at this point administered the oath of office to Councilman McGinness.
HEARING -PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - SEWERS 86A PL. W.
Hearing was held on Resolution of Intention #1839 for sewering of 86k P1. W. and vicinity.
Wayne Jones explained the scope of the project and the zone termini method of assessment
to those present, and the hearing was then opened. A lady asked if this would be a temp-
orary or -permanent improvement. Mt. Peterman, who lives on 84m, was found toobe outside
of the area included in the proposed LID. Mr. Grant Wilson, 8710 Maplewood Road, inquired
about the easements necessary for the sewer line. One gentleman questioned why the LID
was proposed for an area east of that which had petitioned for it. Another gentleman on
86k Pl. W. stated that dogs drink the effluent that is running in the street, children
walk in it, and the need for sewers is definite. Fred Ewing, across from the Maplewood
School, asked why he was not on the assessment roll, and it was brought out that he had
paid a $300.00 fee to be connected to the sewer a few years ago, and therefore could not
be assessed twice.. Another gentleman asked that the payment schedule be explained. It
was asked if the project could be protested if it were declared a health problem. Mr.
Carter, 86k P1. W., asked about the requirements for connecting to the sewer, and w4s told
60 days after completion of the project. There was one written protest received, from
Raymond J. and Eunice M. Weiner. Hearing was then closed. It was moved by Councilman
Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1102 be passed, creating
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LID #135 for sewering of 861' P1. W. and vicinity. Motion carried.
HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #110
Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #1109 recommending.a rezone from
RS-8 to RML and amendment to the comprehensive plan for property on 17t S. A letter
from the owner of the property, Wade James, requested postponement of the hearing until
July. It was therefore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that
the hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #110 be continued to July 6k9 and the
motion carried.
HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #113
Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #1139 recommending an amendment to
the comprehensive plan for property on 179 S., and Attorney Murphy advised that this hear-
ing should be held the same night as that for #110. A motion was asade by Councilman
Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that the hearing on Planning Commission Resolution
#113 be continued to July 6k. Motion carried.
HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #112
Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #112, recommending an amendment to
the zoning code to include beauty shops in RM zones. Mr. Peter Salamonsen stated that he
owns an apartment house where a beauty operator lives and wishes to have a shop in the
building. The beauty operator was also present, and added that parking was adequate for
such, and there was additional space available if more parking was needed, which was not
likely. The hearing was then closed, and it was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by
Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1103 be passed, amending the zoning ordinance
to allow beauty shops as secondary uses in RM zones. Motion carried.
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