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to the 3% gross receipts tax. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded •
by Councilman Bevan that proposed Ordinance #1126 as amended, be passed. A roll call vote was
unanimously in favor and the motion carried.
PETITION FOR LID - RAILROAD AVENUE
A petition for an LID for sewers was received, for Railroad Ave. and Railroad Ave. extended
from a point approximately 600, south of Main Street to a point approximately 400, north of
Main Street, on Railroad Street between Main Street and James Street, and on Main Street from
Railroad Street to Sunset Ave. This was referred to the Engineer for a report.
REPORT ON BID OPENING - LID #129
Bids had been opened on LID #129 on August 16 at 1:30 P.M. in the office of the Mayor.
Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, City Engineer;: Consulting Engineer and
representatives from the companies submitting bids. This was for paving of 71� Ave. from Pine
to approximately 140' north of Cedar, for which the Engineer's estimate was $21,000.00. The
bids were:
Associated Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. $23071.00
Pacific Paving Co. 259523.05
Joplin Paving Co. 209695.50
Washington Asphalt Co. 239174.30
It was recommended that the low bid be accepted, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Harrison that Joplin Paving Co. be awarded the contract on the
construction of LID #129, paving of 74, and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract for
this work. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of the following people to a traffic ordinance committee: •
Councilman McGinness, Chariman: R. C. Grimstad, Police Chief; City Engineer Leif Larson;
John E. Moran, Superintendent of Public Works; and Councilman A. L. Kincaid.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Murphy presented a proposed ordinance to correct a legal description in Ordinance #1114.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman McGinness that proposed Ordinance #1127
be passed, correcting the legal description set forth in Ordinance #1114. A roll call vote was
unanimously in favor, and the motion carried.
A proposed ordinance for the Quarnutrom-Johnson rezone was brought to council, and a motion was
made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1128 be passed,
amending the zoning map according to Planning Commission Resolution #127. A roll call vote was
unanimous, and the motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.
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September 7, 1965
ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Kincaid. •
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no omissions nor corrections in the minutes of August 17�, and they stood approved
as presented.
HEARING - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #125
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID ##1259 paving of Hemlock, 5th to 6:2!.
Consulting Engineer Wayne Jones stated that the preliminary estimate was $6.12 per zone front
foot, and the final cost $6.53 per z.f.f. Hearing was then opened. There was no one present
to speak for or against the project, and the hearing was declared closed. It was then moved
by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1129 be passed,
approving and confirming the assessment roll on LID #125. A roll call vote was unanimous,
and the motion carried.
HEARING - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #127
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for
the
LID #127, paving of
final follows:
61', Glen to Aloha.
Engineer Wayne Jones compared preliminary and
costs as
Preliminary estimate
Final
cost
$2.30 z.f.f. for curb and gutter
$2.22
5.65 z.f.f. for pavement only
5.56
7.95 z.f.f. for both paving and curb and
gutter, 7.78
Hearing was then opened. No one was present to object
to any part of
the improvement, and
hearing was therefore closed. It was moved by Councilman
Slye, seconded
by Councilman Olds
that proposed Ordinance #1130 be passed, approving
and confirming the
assessment roll for
LID #127. Motion carried unanimously.
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• HEARING - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #130
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID #130, paving of Alder, 5:!� to 61�.
Engineer Wayne Jones stated the preliminary estimate of $4.98 per z.f.f. for paving only
was $4.49 per z.f.f. on the final, and the $7.59 per z.f.f. for curb, gutter and paving on
the preliminary was $7.43 on the final cost sheet.
Hearing was then opened, but no one was present to speak on the LID, so the hearing was
declared closed. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye
that proposed Ordinance #1131 be passed, approving and confirming the assessment roll for
LID #130. Motion carried unanimously.
HEARING - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID 7*134
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID 41134, sewers on w6st side of 21st S.
and north of 51� S.E.
Engineer Wayne Jones stated the preliminary estimate had been $8.72 per z.f.f. and $35.00
for side sewer, and the final cost was $7.77 per z.f.f. with $20.47 for side sewer. The
Mayor opened the hearing, and there was no one in the audience involved in the LID, so he
then declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
Olds that proposed Ordinance #1132 be passed, approving and confirming the assessment roll
on LID #134. The motion carried unanimously.
AUDITING OF LID BILLS
The LID bills having been auditibd by the Auditing Committee, it was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Olds that the bill against LID #125 in the amount of $13.37 be paid to
the Tribune Review. Motion carried.
• It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bills against
LID #126 be paid: $1824.53 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for engineering and $1586.55
to Uopl*nr11Pduingo0o. for contractor's final estimate. Motion carried.
Councilman Slye moved, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bill for $12.92 to the Tribune
Review be paid against LID #127. Motion carried.
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A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the following bills
against LID #129 be paid: $1241.73 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for engineering and
$10.85 to the Tribune Review for printing. Motion carried.
Councilman Slye made the motion, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bill against LID #130
in the amount of $8.02 be paid to the Tribune Review. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bills against LID #133
as follows be paid: Estimate #1 from Washington Asphalt Co. in the amount of $7569.00;
Tribune Review, $91.30 for printing; Daily Journal of Commerce, $66.60 for printing; ,Reid,
Middleton & Associates, Inc., $5623.22 for engineering interiliu payment #1; and that the City
Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants in the amount of $139350.12 to
Hughbanks, Inc. to cover same. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bills against
LID ##134 be paid: $12.64 to the Tribune Review and $9.00 to Alderwood Water District. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that contractor's estimate #2
against LID #135 be paid to Lynnwood Construction in the amount of $12,894.419 and $61.50 to
Alderwood Water District for ditching, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest
bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the total amount of $12055.91 to cover these bills.
Motion carried.
CATV APPLICATION - TELE-VUE OF EDMONDS
A formal application for a permit to operate and maintain a community antenna television
system in Edmonds, accompanied by a check for the $1000.00 fee, was received on Aud'ust 17:91
from Tele-Vue of Edmonds, along with a listing of the experience, qualifications and financial
responsibility of each of the partners. Both the City Engineer and City Supervisor gave
favorable reports on the company, and it was the recommendation of the Mayor that the
application be granted.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Tele-Vue of Edmonds be
granted a permit to operate CATV system in the City of Edmonds, in accordance with Ordinance
#1126. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter of protest against LID #136 was read, which in addition asked for an explanation
from the City Attorney on the lawful method of assessment..
A letter was read from the area chairman of the South Snohomish County Democrats thanking the
City for the use of the park for their old fashioned picnic.
PRELIMINARY BUDGET 1966
The preliminary budget for the year 1966 was presented to the council. The totals for each
department and fund were noted, and after discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Slye that the preliminary budget for 1966 be adopted. Motion carried
unanimously.
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REPORT ON STATUS OF LID #136 •
The 30 day protest period on LID #136 expired on August 19k, and the protests to that date
amounted to 48.58%, well less than the 60% needed to stop the project. It was therefore moved
by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the engineer be instructed to order the
final engineering on LID #136, paving of Pine, 15th, Bowdoin, Juniper, etc., and that bids be
called for at the discretion of the City Engineer. Motion carried.
PROPOSED SEWERING OF UNIT #1
A letter was read from Dr. F. J. Kenny, Health Officer of the City of Edmonds, recommending the
immediate sewering of the area encompassed by Unit #1 to alleviate the health hazard which is
being caused by wholly inadequate septic tank systems. A report was also received from the
Snohomish County Health Department recommending these sewers. Several petitions from residents
in this area are also on file. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds
that proposed Resolution of Intention #186 be passed, setting up an LID for the protection of
health and safety, for sewering of Unit #1 of the comprehensive sewer plan. Motion carried
unanimously.
LONG AND SHORT ACCOUNT FOR WATER DEPT.
Having been approved by the State Auditor, a proposed Resolution was presented for long and
short accounts in the Water'Dept. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
Harrison that proposed Resolution #114 be passed, establishing a long and short account in the
Water Dept. Motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR BUSINESS LICENSE
An ordinance for a proposed Business License for the City of Edmonds was presented by Attorney
Murphy for its first reading before the council. The councilmen having received copies to study
prior to the meeting, it was moved by Councilman Bevan, seconded by Councilman Slye to amend the •
proposed ordinance to state an initial registration fee only, non -transferable on location and
ownership, making it necessary for each business to regisder with the city and pay the $5.00 fee
only onee. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in favor, and the motion carried unanimously.
It was then moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison to amend the ordinance so
that it would effect only businesses having real property or land use in the City of Edmonds.
This amendment went to a roll calliote, and there were 5 yes; Councilman Tuson voting no, and the
motion carried.
A letter was read at this point from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, supporting the business
license measure, and proposing an initial fee only, rather than once per year.
REPORT ON PROPOSED RAILROAD AVE. SEWER LID
A petition had been received for sewers on Railroad Ave., in the last remaining area in the down-
town secti5n without sanitary sewering. It was the recommendation of the Engineer that this
sewering be done. It wasmoved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the
Attorney be instructed to draw a Resolution of Intention for an LID for sewering of Railroad
Ave. and Railroad Ave. extneded from a point approximately 600' south of Main to a point approx-
imately 400' north of Main, 6n Railroad between Main and James, and on Main from Railroad to
Sunset. Motion carried.
REPORT ON PROPOSED PAVING LID - 81' AVE. FROM DAYTON TO MAPLE
A petition had been received from property owners for paving of 81' from Dayton to Maple, and it
was the recommendation of the Engineer that the City proceed to set up the LID. It was moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan that the Attorney be instructed to draw a Resolution
of Intention for an LID for paving of 81' from Dayton to Maple, with the improvement to include
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Motion carried.
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PROPOSED FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND PENSION ORDINANCE
A proposed ordinance in conformity with the RCW was presented by the Attorney, and it was moved
by Councilman Bevan, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1133 be passed, re-
lating to Firemen's relief.and pensions, creating a firemen's relief and pension system, and
creating a firemen's pension board. Motion earried:.unanimously.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND REZONE ORDINANCES
As recommended by Planning Commission Resolutions #110 and #113, two proposed ordinances were
presented by the Attorney, involving property known as all of Lots 1 and 29 Block 2, Alderwood
Manor #9 except the north 270' thereof, and all that portion of Lot 7, Block 1, Plat of Alderwood
Manor #9, except the south 230' of the west 203.07' thereof and except that portion presently
designated multi ,family residential on the official comprehensive plan map of the City of Edmonds.
It was moved by Uouncilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1134 be
passed, amending the comprehensive plan. Motion carried with 5 councilmen voting for, and
Councilman Harrison abstaining.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance
,#1135 be passed, rezoning from RS-8 to RML all of Lot 19 Block 2, Alderwood Manor #9, except the
north 2701. Motion carried with 5 councilmen voting in favor, and Councilman Harrison abstaining.
A motion was then made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Planning Commission
be requested to restudy Lot 3 of the above area with the idea of a possible expansion on the
comprehensive plan. Motion carried.
SET DATES FOR HEARINGS
As suggested by the Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan to •
set September 21 as the date fdr 3 hearings: (1) to amend the number of members needed for a
quorum on the Planning Commission, (2) setting the period of abatement on non -conforming uses,
• and (3) setting the Planning Commission hearings for monthly rather than quarterly. Motion
carried unanimously:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR SEWER CONNECTION FEE
Attorney Murphy introduced a proposed ordinance for its first reading in regard to a sewer
connection fee.
PETITION FOR SEWERS - 1951� AND PUGET LANE
A petition was received for sewering of 195111 and Puget Lane, and in the vicinity of 914 west to
950 ft. This small area is in the Unit #4 part of the comprehensive sewer plan. The Engineer
recommended that this area be given sewers under a small LID, and it was moved by Councilman
Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that the Attorney be instructed to draw a Resolution of
Intention to form an LID for sewering of this petitioned -for area. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adiouri—d-
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September 21, 1965
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of September 7th had been mailed and posted, and since there were no
additions nor corrections, the minutes were approved as prepared.
HEARING - AMEND NO. MEMBERS NEEDED FOR PLANNING COMMISSION QUORUM
Hearing was opened on a proposed ordinance to amend the number of members needed for a quorum
for the Planning Commission. This would change the number from 6 to 5. There was no one in
the audience to comment on the subject, and the hearing was declared closed. A motion was made
by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance #1136 be passed,
affecting this change. Motion carried unanimously.
HEARING - SET PERIOD OF ABATEMENT ON NON -CONFORMING USES
Hearing was opened on the proposed ordinance to extend the period of abatement on non -conforming
uses of property from 5 to 15 years. There was no one in the audience to comment and the
hearing was therefore closed. Motionlwas then.riiade by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
Slye that troposed Ordinance #1137 be passed, affecting this change and adding the IP zone to
Section 12.15.140. Motion carried unanimously.
HEARING - SETTING PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGS MONTHLY RATHER THAN QUARTERLY
Hearing was opened on a proposed ordinance for setting the Planning Commission hearings for
monthly rather than quarterly. There was no public attendance on the matter, and the hearing
was declared closed. It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman S.Lye that
proposed Ordinance #1138 be passed, affecting this change'- and the motion carried unanimously.
• AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS
The regular monthly bills having been audited by the Auditing Committee, it was moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that vouchers J#2380 through #2490 be approved
for payment, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants from the proper funds. Motion
carried.
PROPOSED BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE
The troposed business license ordinance came before the council for its second reading. As
requested by the council, tyro changes had been made: (1) that the $5.00 fee be charged only
once for the same business at the same location, non -transferable; and (2) that only businesses
with real property located in Edmonds be licensed. After noting the changes, and following
discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed
Ordinance #1139 be passed, establishing a business license for the City of Edmonds. Motion
carried unanimously.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SEWER CONNECTION FEE
The proposed ordinance for
amendment to
the sewer connection fee came up
for its second
reading before the council.
This would
revise sewer connection charges
and require connection
to any trunk and/or lateral
sewer by a
property abutting or being within
200' of same, and
setting forth the method of
charges. After
discussion, a motion was made
by Councilman
McGinness, seconded by Councilman
Olds
that proposed Ordinance #1140 be
passed, and the motion
carried unanimously.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR PAVING 81, DAYTON TO MAPLE
A petition had been received from property owners asking for the paving of 81' S., from Dayton
• _ to Maple, and after investigation and recommendation by the Engineer, the Attorney had been