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19660104 City Council Minutes• additional freeway access at 2201'. Motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE - HOLIDAYS, VACATIONS, ETC. - FIRST READING A proposed ordinance prescribing the holidays, vacation times, compensating time and sick leave for the employees of the City of Edmonds was introduced for its first reading. PROPOSED TRAFFIC ORDINANCE - FIRST READING A proposed traffic ordinance was introduced for its first reading. AGREEMENT WITH SW SNOHOMISH COUNTY JOINT PLANNING COUNCIL A proposed agreement was received, to take the place of the agreement executed in June 1961 by and between the SW Snohomish County Joint Planning Council for Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mount- lake -Terrace, Woodway, Brier, and Snohomish County. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Siye that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement, replacing the present agreement with the SW Snohomish County Joint.Planning Council. Motion carried. PROPOSAL TO REROUTE 101' AVENUE N. A proposal to reroute 10k Avenue N. southerly from Puget Drive 0001 to 1000, was brought before the council, having been instigated by a proposed new school site. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Planning Commission be requested to study and hold hearings on the proposed change in the comprehen- sive street plan to reroute 10t Ave. N. Motion carried. PROPOSAL ON HEATING OIL BIDS Although it has been the custom for the city tocpen bids for heating oil requirements in • January of each year, the present supplier had agreed to extend the present price to July 1 and the city could then open bids each year from July 1 to July 1. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the city retain the present supplier to July 1, 1966 and bids will be opened prior to July 1 for supplying the city with fuel oil for the 1966-67 heating season. Motion carried. RE -APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Maxwell made the re -appointment of Herman Sater'to the Planning Commission to serve a regular term, effective January 19 1966. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the reappointment of Herman Sater to the Planning Commission be confirmed. Motion carried: SET DATES FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARINGS It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Hearing on the Final Assessment Roll for LID #129, paving of 7k S. from Pine to approximately 140' north of Cedar be held on February 15, 1966.' Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Fianl Assessment Roll Hearing on LID #133, paving of 51� S.E. from Five Corners to 25k S. be held on February 159 1966. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Hearing on the Final Assessment Roll for LID #135, Maplewood vicinity sewers, be held on February 15, 1966. Motion carried. CHANGE OF REGULAR MEETING DATE OF PARK BOARD • Councilman Slye, Chairman of the Park Board, announced that the date for the regular meetings of the Park Board would be changed to the second Wednesday of the month, effective January 1, 1966 and through April 1966. APPLICATION FOR HHFA FUNDS - THAYER PROPERTY Having to re -submit application for HHFA funds, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to pass Resolution #121, authorizing the application for federal funds for the Thayer property. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk DIV. OF MUN. CORP. Ylayor January 4, 1966 ; • �" �v�i�''"" STATEy ;EXAMINER ROLL CALL Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except McGinness. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no additions nor corrections to the minutes of the meeting of December 21, and they were approved as presented. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Maxwell commented on the retirement of Anita Busch, who had been a city employee for 30 years, • since January 2, 1936. He wished to bring to the attention of the citizens of Edmonds the long • and faithful service given to the City by Mrs. Busch, who was for several years the only office employee of the City. She then held the position of City Clerk for many years, and later served as Clerk in the Water Dept. Tefore retiring on December 31, 1965. Fes° Mayor Maxwell also commented on the retirement of Mr. Syd Steele as manager of the Snohomish County P.U.D., and stated that he had written a letter of commendation to Mr. Steele in behalf of the City. C7 PETITION RECEIVED FOR PAVING LID A petition was received, signed by several property owners, requesting an LID for pavings, side- walks, etc. on lOtb St. SE from 25tb Ave. S., westerly to 21st Ave. S; 22nd Ave. S., southerly from 10% St. S.E.; and 23rd Ave. S., southerly from 10% St. S.E. This was referred to the Engineer for investigation. REPORT ON BID OPENINGS Bids had been opened in the office of the Mayor at 2:00 P.M. on December 27, 1965 for 3 police cars; one 3� ton cab and chassis for Animal Control, and one Special Truck Body for Animal Control. Present at bid opening were Mayor Maxwell, Supervisor Lawson, the Assistant City Clerk, and the Police Chief. Bids were as follows: 3 POLICE CARS: One bid was received, from Bill Blume Chevrolet Co., $6967.50 + tax for 3 units, 1 less.trade-in. After discussion, and recommendation from the Police Chief, it was decided to turn in two Fords, one 1964 for $650.00, and one 1965 for $1000.00,'.= and the 1959 Buick for $200.00. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bid of Bill Blume.Chevrolet be accepted for three 1966 Police Cars at a cost of $6967.50, less trade-in of one 1964 and one 1965 Ford, and one 1959 Buick, at a net cost to the city of $5117.50 plus sales tax. Motion carried. • TON CAB AND CHASSIS: Bill Blume Chevrolet Co. submitted the only bid on this, $2241.49 plus tax. It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Olds that the city accept the bid of Bill Blume Chevrolet for the 3/4 ton cab and chassis at $2241.49 plus sales tax. Motion carried. SPECIAL TRUCK BODY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL: One bid was received, from George Heiser Body Co., $1495.00 plus sales tax, with an optional bid of $75.00 extra for stainless steel angle caps. It was the recommendation of the Police Chief £hat the agle caps be included, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bid of the George Heiser Body Co. be accepted, including the option for stainless steel angle caps, for the total price of $1570.00 plus sales tax. Motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE - HOLIDAYS. VACATIONS. ETC. - SECOND READING Second reading was held on the proposed ordinance setting forth the vacations, holidays, etc. for the employees of the City of Edmonds, and diter discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1168 be passed. A roll call vote was taken, with all councilmen present voting in favor except Bevan, and the motion carried. PROPOSED TRAFFIC ORDINANCE - SECOND READING The proposed traffic ordinance was brought before the council for its second reading. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1169 be passed. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in favor, and the motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR CREATION OF NEW ZONING CLASSIFICATION - "RMP" The proposed ordiance for creation of a new'zoning classification to be known as "RMP° (Residential • Mobile Home Parks) was presented to council, according to the recommendation contained in Resolution #147 from the Planning Commission.'' At the council meeting of December 21, it was decided to change the worRing in regard to the height of conifers for screening purposes. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1170 be passed, and the motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR PARK SITE ACQUISITION FROM INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE A proposed Resolution to authorize the application to the Inter -Agency Committee for Park Site Acquisition was presented by Attorney Murphy, and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Resolution #122 be passed. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF STATE HIGHWAY #524 An answer to a letter from the City asking improvement of State Highway #524 was read from the Highway Dept., in which they stated that no funds were available for such work in this biennium, but they would try to schedule the improvements for the next biennium, 1967-69. The City Engineer was asked to work up a request to submit along with this one which would include Edmonds Way to the city limits. PROPOSAL FOR SEWER SERVICE TO WOODWAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL A request had been received from School District #15 asking for sewer service to the new Woodway Senior High School. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the School District be authorized to connect the Woodway Senior High School to the City of Edmonds sewer system subject to the supervision of the Engineering Dept. Motion carried. REAPPOINTMENT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE A proposed Resolution was introduced which would reappoint the present members of the Auditing 0 • Committee of the council for 1966. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Resolution #123 be passed, reappointing Councilmen Slye, Olds, and Kincaid to the 1966 Auditing Committee. Motion carried. PROPOSED RE-ROUTING OF lOsb AVENUE A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Planning Commission be requested to hold hearings on a proposal to amend the comprehensive street plan for re-routing of 10tb Avenue. Motion carried. REPORT ON LID #141 - PROTESTS The Engineer reported that the protests received on LID #141, paving of 81b Avenue., Dayton to Maple amounted to 22.8%. PROPOSED FERRY TRAFFIC RE-ROUTING ' A revised proposal for re-routing of the ferry traffic had been received from the State Highway Dept., and after study it was moved by Councilman Bevan, seconded by Councilman Olds that the proposed route from the State Highway Dept. be approved and the Engineer be authorized to proceed with the program, which would transfer Walnut Street between 3rd and 50 Avenues, and 3rd Avenue between Walnut and Main to the state highway system, with the subsequent return of 5% Avenue between Walnut and Main, and Main between 50 and 3rd Avenues to the city. A roll call vote showed 4 councilmen voting in favor; Slye and Kincaid against, and the motion carried.. REPORT ON WATER SUPPLY PROGRESS A letter was received from the City of Seattle stating that it would be willing to supply the City of Edmonds with water to serve all mains on the old Edmonds system as well as all those areas now being served with Seattle water. It was therefore moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded • by Councilman Slye to authorize Carlton Nau of Foster & Marshall, Inc. to begin preliminary work for the financing of required new supply mains. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to authorize the Mayor to proceed with negotiations with Reid, -Middleton & Associates, Inc. as to the cost for engineer- ing on the water supply proposal. Motion carried. A motion was also made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye to instruct the Attorney to proceed with the legal steps necessary to change the Ballinger area water system over to the City of Edmonds system. Motion carried. DRIFTWOOD PLAYERS - CONCERNING PROPERTY FOR NEW PLAYHOUSE Mr. Wade James was present to report to the council that in anticipation of a building grant from PONCHO, the Driftwood Players would need a letter from the city stating its proposal for leasing of land to them. It was moved by Councilman Bevan, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to authorize the Mayor to give the Driftwood Players, Inc. a letter concerning leasing of property.' Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting w ad ourned. City Clerk M r January 189 1966 ROLL CALL • Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Kincaid.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the January 4k council meeting had been posted and distributed, and since there were no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved'as presented. HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED PAVING OF 1214 S.E. Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #1919 proposed paving of 1214 S.E. from 25th S. to Highway 99. Engineer Wayne Jones.explained the scope and cost of the project, which would be $10.00 per zone front foot with side- walks on both sides. Hearing was then opened. One letter of protest from Robert Bolz was received, and a petition with signatures of 8 property owners. Attorney Donald Senter spoke in opposition to the improvement, representing Mr. Robert Bloz; also voicing protests were F. E. Roberts, F. E. Gibbs, H. B. Nielsen and Arthur Rodine. After hearing from all who wished to speak, the hearing was closed. The Engineer was given the protests, and later reported that they did not amount to a percentage sufficient to stop the project at this time, and it was therefore moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1171 be passed, creating LID '143. A roll call showed'a unanimous vote in favor, and the motion carried. HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED RAILROAD AVE. AND VICINITY SEWER Hearing was opened on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #1939 proposed sewering of Railroad Avenue and vicinity. Engineer Jones explained the project and the fact that the city was going to pay the cost of the pumping station to help lower _______ the assessments. There were two written protests - from A. V. Allbery and Howard V. •