19651019 City Council Minutesauthorizing the transfer of funds from the sale of bonds to the Water and Sewer Fund.. Motion •
carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.
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October 199 1965
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Gordon Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of October 51h had been posted and distributed, and there being no
additions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
HEARING+ REZONES PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #136
Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #1360 recommending a rezone from RML to
BC property owned by Mr. Harry Head at 781h W: and 225A P1. S.W. Mr. Head was present and ,
stated th4t he wished to have this change so that all the property owned by him at this location
would be zoned the same. The minutes from the Planning Commission hearing on this were read,
and it was noted that two petitions had been received by the Planning Commission - one in favor
and one against. Therewwas no one else in the audience to speak for or against this proposed
rezone, and the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
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Kincaid that the Attorney.be instructed to prepare an ordinance'to be acted upon at the next
council meeting to rezone this property from RML to BC as recommended by Planning Commission
Resolution #136 in their File R-18 -65. Motion carried.
HEARING - NORTH STAR SAND & GRAVEL - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #137
Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #1379 recommending change in the comprehensive
plan and rezone of the North Star Sand & Gravel property from RML to BN. This property is located
at the S.E. corner of 59 and 259 S. It was noted that this change was being proposed so as to
allow a Shell Service Station to build on that corner. The minutes from the Planning Commission
hearing were read to the council. Attorney Wilson, speaking for the applicant, requested that
the recommendation of the Planning Commission be taken and that the comprehensive plan change and
rezone be allowed. There was no one in the audience to speak for or against the proposed change,
and the hearing was closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by
Councilman Slye that the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance,to amend the comprehensive
plan and reeone the property from RML to BN as recommended by Planning Commission Resiolution.#137
in their files CP-7-65 and R-15-65. Following the motion, and before the council vote was taken,
Councilman McGinness spoke against the motion. He stated that he'felt,that a gasoline station
was not needed on every corner, and that the comprehensive plan should not be changed in this
case, but remain as showing this area RML. A roll call vote was taken, and Councilmen Olds,
Stye and Bevan voted for the change; Councilmen Harrison, Tuson, McGinness and•Kincaid against.
The motion failed to carry, and the rezone and comprehensive plan change were denied.
HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #138 - CHANGING SETBACKS
Hearing was opened on Resolution #138 from the Planning Commission, recommending the amendment
of the zoning ordinance to change setbacks in certain zoning districts from the proposed street
R/W rather than from existing R/W. The only person speaking from the audience was a builder
who complained that he and other builders would not like the ohangelbedause in some cases, it
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could cause loss of space in a building.: After discussion, it was decided that each coundilman
would receive a copy of the proposed ordinance before the next council meeting, and the hearing
was closed. A motion was then made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye that
the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance in connection with Planning Commission Resolution
#138, to amend the zoning ordinance in relation to setbabks.' Motion carried.
HEARING! PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #139 -_REGULATING PLAN UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #1399 recommending amendment of the
zoning ordinance regulating plan unit developments by changing the number of acres required
to a minimum of 10 acres for all plans. Captain Shields, in the audience; spoke in favor of
five acre tracts, rather than ten. After discussion, during which time it was thought that
perhaps 5 acre tracts would be better for residential areas, the hearing was closed. A motion
was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Attorney be instructed
to draw an ordinance to carry out Resolution #139 of the Planning.Commission, with the amend-
ment that residential plan unit developments be reduced to 5 acres. A roll call vote resulted
in Councilmen Olds, Harrison, Slys and Bevan voting yea; Tuson, McGinness and Kincaid voting
no, and the motion carried.
INFORMAL HEARING -PROPOSED TWO-WAY TRAFFIC ON 4a
Two petitions had been received for changing 41% Avenue from one-way to two-way traffic. Informal
hearing was opened. The City Engineer had reported that with two-way traffic, it would be
impossible to have the diagonal.parking on one side and parallel on the other between Main and
Dayton; and that parking would have to be parallel on both sides, or even on one side only.
Mrs. Angie McGibbon, in the audience, -said that she found it difficult to drive now with, the
diagonal and parallel parking in that one spot; that it hindered good vision around that curve.
It was mentioned that the traffic did not flow well at times at the IGA and Bank corner.
Councilman MoGinness suggested that if council wished to approve the two-way traffic, the change •
be incorporated in the proposed traffic ordinance which his committee would have ready to
• present to the council at the next regular meeting. It was therefore moved by Councilman
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Harrison, seconded by -Councilman Tuson that the Attorney be instructed to incorporate in the
proposed new traffic ordinance the removal of one-way traffic on 41% between Bell and Dayton,
making this a two-way street. Motion carried.
AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY -BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the regular monthly bills be
approved and the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants #2494 through #2616 against the
proper funds in payment. Motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Capt. Shields asked the council why, after one letter in regard to the problem, were they
going ahead and taking action on air pollution control, when nothing more was being done in
regard to the dog leash petitions. Mayor Maxwell assumed' him that a file was being kept on
the dog leash petitions, and that we would put this on the agenda for the next council
meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from Thomas J. Wright, 700 Melody Lane, expressing appreciation to the
Dept. of Public Works for their prompt action in repairing the conditi.on of .the roadway in
front of his home.
A letter was received from the Jr. Chamber of Commerce requesting the use of the Courtroom at
the Civic Center the last Wednesday of each mont4 from 8 to 10 P.M.t and permission was granted.
A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was received, expressing appreciation for the city's
cooperation in Edmonds' 75A Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
• A letter from Donald A. Jangard, regarding connection of a proposed 20 unit apartment house
at 1110 5a S- to the existing sewer line was referred to the City jgngineer-
ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT OF HANSEN'S ADDITION
A letter signed by the City Engineer and Supt. of Public Works recommended acceptance by the
city of the improvements in.the plat of Hansen's Additionl It was moved by Councilman
McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the improvements in the plat of Hansen's Addition
be accepted as recommended by the City Engineer and Supt. of Public Works. Motion carried...
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
A petition for annexation was received, signed by Mrs. Helen M. Carlisle, sole owner of the
property described as the East 36 of the SE yb of the NW )4 of the SW yb, Section 29,, Township 27 N,
R 49 EWM, all situate in Snohomish County, Washington. Both the letter of intent and the
petition with map attached were included, and it.was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilmah Slye. that in connection with the proposed annexation, the City of Edmonds will
require this area to assume -the existing city indebtedness. Motion carried with Councilman
Olds abstaining, as he had acted as agent for Mrs. Carlisle.
It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the hearing on the
petition for annexation of the airove described property be set for November 169. Motion
carried with Councilman Olds abstaining.
PROPOSED SALARY ORDINANCE
The proposed Salary Ordinance for the year 1966 was brought to council for its second'reading.-
After going over the ordinance, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
• Olds that proposed Ordinance #1145 be passed, setting the salaries for the officers and
employees of the City of Edmonds for the year 1966. A roll call vote was unanimous, and the
motion carried.
BYRON CARTER REZONE
The Attorney presented a proposed ordinance to put into effect the rezone request of Byron
Carter; hearing having been held at the October 5A meeting. Councilman Olds stepped down
from the Council table and did not take part in the discussion nor the voting. It was moved
by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1146 be
passed, and a roll call vote showed 5 councilmen voting in favor; Councilman Kincaid against,
and the motion carried.
COMPREHENSIVE PARK & RECREATION PLAN
The Attorney presented the proposed ordinance for the Comprehensive Park & Recreation Plan.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1147
be passed, adopting the Comprehensive Park & Recreation Plan. A roll call vote was unanimous,
and the motion carried
It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by.Counoilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution
#117 be passed, for application for HHFA funds in connection with the Park & Recreation Plan.
Motion carried.
REPORT ON RONALD DISTRICT REQUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE
The City Engineer had studied the proposal from Ronald Sewer District for permission to sewer
their Northridge area. It was decided that at this time the facilities of the Edmonds
Treatment Plant were being used to capacity, and the council advised that the request would be
• reconsidered when expansion of the treatment plant has been completed. It was therefore moved
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bouncilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Ronald Sewer District be advised
that the City of Edmonds is not in a position at this time to expand the area which is served •
by the city sewer system and treatment plant. Motion carried.
OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT'S REQUEST REGARDING SEWERING
A letter dated September 20 from the Olympic View Water District requested (1) joint use of .
Edmonds' Treatment Plant in sewering of the O.V.W.D* area, or (2) permission to use the City
of Edmonds peripheral streets for laying of sewer lines to a proposed new O.V.W.D. treatment
plant. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that the
Mayor be authorized to notify the Olympic View Water District that the City of Edmonds does
not provide sewage facilities to areas outside of the city limits, and will not allow sewer
lines to be laid inside the city limits by a sewer district. Motion carried.
PROPOSAL TO RE-ROUTE FERRY TRAFFIC
A proposal prepared by City and State personnel to re-route the ferry traffic from Third to
Fifth on Walnut was introduced by Mayor Maxwell. Maps with two proposals, "A" and "B" were
shown and copies were to be posted on the bulletin board for public inspection. It was
moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that November 2 be set as the
date for a hearing on the proposed ferry traffic re-routing, and the motion carried.
REPORT ON DRIFTWOOD PLAYERS
Councilman Harrison reported to the council that the Driftwood Players are nearly ready to
approach the city on a oommittment for land for a new Playhouse.
Meeting was then adjourned.
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November 2, 1965
ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of October 19th had been mailed and posted, and since there were no
additions nor corrections, they stood approved as written.
PROPOSAL FROM LYNNWOOD AND MOUNTLAKE TERRACE ON CONSOLIDATION STUDY
Mayors Lloyd Alkire of Lynnwood and Sam Hanson of Mountlake Terrace had asked to be placed on the
agenda so that they could speak to the Edmonds council regarding a consolidation study. Mayor Alkire
read a copy of the Lynnwood Resolution, duplicate of one passed .by Mountlake Terrace, and copies of
both were left with the Edmonds council. Mayor Alkire invited the City of Edmonds to join with the
other two cities in financing and promoting this study. He said he felt that there was interest by
the citizens of all three cities, and a study would provide if there was a basis for consolidation.
Mayor Hanson added that this was not a promotion for consolidation as such; that if the study showed
it not to be an advantageous move, they would drop the idea., However, if the study proved consoli-
dation to be a good move, they would want action to come from the people by way of a petition.
Councilman Harrison asked what the cost of this study would be. The answer to that was not known
at this point, as they had not as yet found anyone to make the study. Council took the proposal
under advisement, with an answer to be given at the next council meeting.
HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - 8m S., DAYTON.TO MAPLE
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Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #187, proposed
paving of 8% S., from Dayton to Maple. Engineer Wayne Jones explained the scope and cost of the
project. Hearing was then opened. There were three written protests filed, amounting to 22%.
They were from Mrs. D. D. McClenahan, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Parent, and John W. Middleton. Following
the reading of the protests, and after two of the signers of protests reaffirmed their feelings as
stated in their letters, hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by
Councilman Bevan that proposed Ordinance #1148 be passed, creating LID #141. A roll call vote
showed all councilmen in favor, and the motion carried unanimously.
HEARING - PROPOSED FERRY TRAFFIC RE-ROUTING
Hearing was opened on the proposed re-routing of the ferry traffic on Walnut, 3rd to 51h. Two maps,
Plan "A" and Plan "B" were displayed, showing two routes worked out by the State.
Mr. Bill Crow told the council that he thought the re-routing would mean going from a bad situation
in one area to an equally bad situation in another location, and felt the traffic should be left as
it is now. Lloyd Nelson asked about traffic counts, and if anyone knew when the freeway would be
brought through. Others speaking from the audience were Bill Unwin, Merle Simpkins, and a third
gentleman. They felt that re-routing the ferry traffic away from the business district would not be
in the best interests of the business men. After much discussion, during which time it was noted
that a least one Plan would eliminate parking in front of a 5b Ave. delicatessen which would be
disastrous to this type of business, the hearing was closed and council decided that further study
was needed on the matter.
DOG LEASH PETITIONS - INFORMAL HEARING
Hearings had been held in March 1965 on the matter of petitions received for and against a dog leash
law. After the hearings, when the number of petitions for the leash law seemed to about equal the'-' •