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19650518 City Council Minutes11 lot 1 block 2 of Alderwood Manor except the N. 2 0 ft. and it was moved a of , o #9, p 7 , • by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that a hearing be set for May 18 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. �M yor ` 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 • 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 • 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. • 230 REPORT ON PROTESTS FOR 9M N. LID • Engineer Larson reported that protests on LID #131 for the arterial paving of 99 N. amounted to 41.3% of the total project cost, and 88.1f of the assessments on property. �a Attorney Wesley Hodge, representing the property owners protesting, asked the council if it intended to go on with the project in spite of these protests. Councilman Harri- son moved that the project be abandoned, and the motion died for lack of a second. It C7 was therefore the decision of the majority of the council that the project would con- tinue, AWARDING OF BID ON 36 TON PICK UP TRUCK Bids had been opened on May 17 at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the Mayor .for a }¢ ton Pick Up Truck for the Street Dept. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, City Engineer, and a representative from each of Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. and U.S. Pipe & Foundry. Bids on the truck were: Bill Blume Chevrolet $1907.01 Edmonds Motor Co. 1975.50 Both bids were less the excise tax and included sales tax. It was the recommendation of the administration that the low bid be accepted, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Bevan that the City award the bid for the Pick Up Truck to Bill Blume Chevrolet with the low bid of $1907.01. Motion carried. AVIARDI NG OF BID ON LID #134 Bids had been opened on LID #134 (for sewering of the west side of 21st S.) on May 17 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office in the presence of the Mayor, City Clerk, City Super- visor, City Engineer, Consulting Engineer Wayne Jones, representatives from Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., U.S. Pipe & Foundry, and contractors representing the firms • submitting bids. These bids were: Husky Contractors $4432.00 Lynnwood Contractors 4192.00 Lee Wooley 3333.50 It was the recommendation of the Engineers that the low bid be accepted, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the low bid of Lee Wooley in the amount of $3333.50 be accepted, and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with him. Motion carried. AWARDING OF BID, ON PIPE Bids for 2400 ft. of 8" C.I. pipe were opened in the office of the Mayor at 2:00 P.M. on May 17t. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, City Engineer, and representatives from both companies bidding on the pipe. Bids were: Pacific States C.I. Pipe Co. $ 2.62 per ft. U.S. Pipe & Foundry 2.695 " It was moved by Councilman Tuson,-seconded by Councilman Slye that the low bid of Pacific States C.I. Pipe -at $2.62 per ft�. for 2400 ft. of pipe be O.ccepted, and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them for the purchase:. Motion carried. AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS • It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the regular monthly bills be paid and the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants #1904 through • #2009 in the total amount of $41,949.53-against the proper funds. Motion carried. AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF TREATMENT PLANT EQUIPMENT It was reported that the shredding equipment at the Treatment Plant is failing, and it was recommended by Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. that it not be repaired, but rather replaced with a Worthington Comminu6or or equivalent. The estimated cost would be $3600.00 installed. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harri- son to authorize a call for bids to be opened May 27th at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the Mayor for Shredding Equipment for the Treatment Plant, and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with the successful bidder and of=der the equipment as soon as the bids Ore studied and evaluated. Motion carried. PROPOSED LEASE OF FIELD HOUSE FOR RECREATION PURPOSES A proposed lease had been submitted by the SchooluDistrict to.the City for the field house on 6k Avenue, in which the City would agree to pay the utilities and maintain the building. It was moved by Councilman Slye and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Mayor be authorized to -enter into the lease with School District #15 for the Field House building. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from the Edmonds Rod & Gun Club asking the City of Edmonds to take steps against a1r pollution. Mayor Maxwell announced that he had received a letter from the Hmusing and Home Finance Agency granting the 45 day extension for the comprehensive sewer survey being prepared by James H. Reid, The Mayor also read a letter from Mountlake Terrace advising Edmonds that the Terrace • would be discussing sewer service with the town of Brier, and that any agreement would have to be based on modification of the Sewage Disposal Agreetgent between Edmonds and 23T. • Mountlake Terrace. A petition for vacation was received for Lot 10, Block 1, Admiralty Acres, and Tract 1061 Edmonds Sea View Tracts. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Olds that the petition be referred to the Engineer for a report and recommendation at the next meeting. Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR ROY SORENSEN Attorney Murphy presented a Resolution he had been instructed to prepare, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman.Kincaid that proposed.Resolution ##108 be passed, commending Roy Sorensen. Motion carried.. APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL FIREWORKS STANDS Applications had been received for retail fireworks stands in the'City for over the 41� of July holiday. The applications had been investigated by the Fire Chief, and three out of the four were recommended to receive a permit. Therefore, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Edmonds Jr. Chamber of Commerce be issued a permit to operate arretail fireworks stand in the parking lot of Robin Hood Lanes at 914 and Edmonds Way. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Edmonds Jr. Chamber of Commerce also be issued a permit for a fireworks stand at the N.E. corner of Andy's Boat House on Railroad Avenue. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the application of Edmonds Toy & Hobby Shop for a permit to sell fireworks at their retail store on Fifth Avenue S. be denied for that location, as recommended by the Fire Chief. Motion carried. • A motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye that the applica- tion from Explorer Post 302, Boy Scouts of America, for a permit to have a fireworks stand-in the parking lot of the Tradewell Store, 1077 Main, be approved. Motion carried. AUTHORIZATION FOR CALL FOR BIDS - POLICE VEHICLE It was3moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that a call for bids be authorized for a vehicle for the Police Dept., to be used other than for patrol pur- poses, bids to be opened June 1 at 2:00 P.I. in the office of the Mayor. ,Motion carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Attorney Murphy introduced for first reading before the council, proposed ordinances for the adoption of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Heating and Comfort Cooling Code, and the Uniform Si gn..Code. In each case, three copies of each of the Uniform Codes and the amendments and additions thereto were filed in the office of the City Clerk.for use and examination by the public prior to the adoption of such ordinances. The Attorney also introduced for a first reading a proposed ordinance redefining the duties and compensation of the City Attorney. ENGINEER'S REPORT A petition had been received for a street improvement 'LID for 159 S. from Bowdoin Way to Fir Street. The Engineer recommended that this proposed LID include 159 S., Pine from 14M to 1614, and 400 ft. on Juniper. Property owners in the audience were in favor of the improvement. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention for the proposed improvement of 15t Ave. from Fir to Bowdoin Way, Pine from 14th to 16a, and Juniper for a distance of • approximately 400 ft, west from 15k S. Councilman Olds then moved, seconded by Councilman McGinness, that the above Resolution be amended to include sidewalks on both sides of the street. There was disapproval from the audience for inclusion of sidewalks, and a roll call vote of the council showed in favor of this amendment, Olds, McGinness and Bevan; with Harrison, Tuson, Slye and Kincaid voting against, and the motion failed to carry. A vote on the original motion (without sidewalks) carried. There was no'further business, and the meeting adjourned. a, City Clerk May June 1, 1965 ROLL CALL Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the May 18t' meeting had been mailed and posted, and since there were no additions nor corrections, the minutes were declared approved as presented. AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF LID BILLS It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bills against LID ##123 be paid: $290,00 to Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay & Moch for approving opinions on �_ warrants and bonds, and $7.22 to the Tribune -Review for printing. Motion carried.