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. As requested by the Mayor, a proposal was received from the Meadowdale Country Club to sell
approximately 49 acres of the land for $375,000.00. Two lease options were included,.and a
time limit to May 5b for acceptance was given. Councilman Olds suggested that a discussion be
held with the City of Lynnwood and the County for a -possible joint venture on this. area, which
presents itself as a regional park site. It was moved by Councilman -Olds, seconded by Council-
man Tuson that because of the short time limit, the City decline the proposal primarily for lack
of time to adequately study the matter. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Bevan that a study be instituted to see if other public agencies would
go in with the City of Edmonds on the possibility of obtaining the Meadowdale Country Club
property for a public park site. Motion carried.
A letter was received from Mrs. Gould, president of the League of Women Voters, objecting to
the justification of the city extending commercial areas by rezoning the properties at Westgate
and.on Highway 99 for the Kresge Co.
A letter was read from the Mayor of Yakima, extending a cordial invitation to attend the
Association of Washington Cities convention being held in that city May 11 - 13.
REPORT ON PROPOSED SEWERING OF UNIT #4
A second petition was received for sewering in the Unit #4 area, and it was recommended by the
Engineer that the whole of Unit #4 be sewered at once, with construction to-starta.early next
spring. Dr. Kenny stated in a letter that the area has a potential health hazard from septic
tank effluent, and he recommended sewering in the near future. It was moved by Councilman Olds,
seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Resolution of Intention #201 be passed, for sewering
of Unit #3, and the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll set for Sept. 6. Motion carried.
REPORT ON PETITION REQUESTING VACATION OF ALLEY 8m TO 91b BETWEEN DAYTON AND MAPLE
It was recommended by the City Engineer that this alley be retained for possible underground
• burial of utilities. The Attorney was directed to draw a Resolution-0 set a hearing, as
over 213 of the property owners involved had signed the petition for vacation.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1206 be
passed, amending the traffic ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSAL FROM FOSTER & MARSHALL FOR PURCHASE OF $1,000,000.00 WATER -SEWER BOND ISSUE
A proposal was received from Foster & Marshall for purchase of the $1,000,000.00 Water -Sewer
Revenue Bond issue from the City of Edmonds, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded
by Councilman Slye that the proposal from Foster & Marshall for financing the 1966 Water -Sewer
revenue bonds be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign the letter of acceptance. Motion
carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR LID FOR WATER MAINS FOR FRUITDALE-ON-THE-SOUND
A letter from the County Health District was read, stating that the Fruitdale on the Sound
water system was unsatisfactory and becoming totally inadequate for supplying the homes
presently served with drinking water. The Edmonds Fire Chief also reported that there are
no fire hydrants readily accessible for sufficient protection in some areas served by this
system. It was therefore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed
Resolution of Intention #202 be passed, for water'mhins for Fruitdale on the Sound, and the
hearing on the preliminary assessment roll set for July 5. Motion carried unanimously.
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REPORT ON SEWERS FOR MAIN STREET, VICINITY OF 9W AND llsb.
It was recommended that sewers be installed on Main Street in the vicinity of 91b - 111h,
and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution of
Intention #203 be passed, with the hearing on the preliminary roll set for July 5. Motion
carried.
PROPOSED VACATION OF PORTION OF FRONT STREET
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Resolution #131
be passed, for hearing on the proposed vacation of Front Street, with the hearing set for
June 21. Motion carried.
There was no further business to come before the meeting, and it was adjourned.
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ROLL CALL
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Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except
McGinness and Bevan.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of May 3 had been mailed and posted, and since there were
no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
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SET HEARING DATE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #167 AND #168
Planning Commission Resolutions #167 and #168 were presented, recommending a change.;.i•n the
comprehensive plan and a rezone from RS-6 to RD"and RML,of lots 1, 29 39 4, 79 89 and the
east part of lot 10 not presently zoned RMH, Plat of Highlands Park. It was moved by
Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that the hearing on Planning Commission
Resolutions #167 and #168 be held on June 7. Motion carried.
AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that vouchers #3466 through
#3589 be approved, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants in payment of these
bills. Motion carried. 5
AUDITING OF LID BILLS
Councilman Slye moved, seconded by Councilman Olds that the following bills be approved
for payment to the Tribune Review for printing: LID #144 - $9.91; LID #147 - $19 x8;
LID #148 - $22.19; LID #149 - $20.86; and LID #150 - $21.28; and the City Clerk be
authorized to issue interest bearing warrants in payment of same. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE e
A letter was read from four property owners on 714 Pl. S., explaining the danger on 8k
Avenue where it runs along the back of these homes, part of the street being blacktop,
and then a stretch of loose gravel. Cars speeding along this blacktop area tend to go
out of control when they hit the loose gravel, and have on occasion crashed through the
fences into the backyards where children play. The owners of these properties backing onto
81' request a more complete improvement than oiling of the street, but something less than a
complete improvement such as a paving LID, as this portion of 81' is treated as an alley by
these properties and has vacant land on the opposite side. The letter was held for in- •
vestigation of the situation, and Lloyd Black, spokesman for the group, was to be notified
of action on the matter.
Mayor Maxwell reported that a request had been received from the Lynnwood Kiwanis Club for
a Youth Circus to be held at the Edmonds High School, and permission had been granted and
the fee waived.
A letter was received complaining of the condition of the tennis courts across from the
Civic Center. It was noted that although the City Recreation Dept. has leased the building
adjacent to these dourts, it is the School District who is responsible for their condition.
However, an investigation will take place to see if something can be done to improve the
situation.
It was reported that a telegram had been received in regard to the federal grant for
$62,500.00 for Sunset Beach property, but that the telegram the Mayor received stated
"Snohomish County", and the City would await further developments.
A letter was read explaining plans for the Memorial Day ceremonies, wherein all south
Snohomish county organizations would participate together at the Edmonds Junior High school.
A letter was received from the Mayor of Brier, asking for a meeting with Edmonds to discuss
the policy which Edmonds has in its sewer agreement with Mountlake Terrace. Brier wishes to
have a school and a plat serviced with sewers if they can work out an agreement with the
City of Edmonds so that Mountlake Terrace will be allowed to accept Brier's sewage for
transmission to the Edmonds treatment plant. This meeting was set for Thursday, May 19.
A letter was received from the Snohomish County Park Dept. in answer to Edmonds' request for
a joint effort for obtaining the Meadowdale Country Club for a south county park site. The
Snohomish County Park Dept. stated it has no funds available for land purchase, but that they
agreed on the location and advantages offered by the property in question. No answer as yet
has been received from the City of Lynnwood.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Property owners involved in the proposed 10t' S.E. LID, who live on the two culdesacs included
in the preliminary assessment, presented council with a set of pictures and a petition of
protest for their consideration.
REPORT ON BID OPENING- LID 2f144
Bids had been opened on May 12 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office for LID ##1449 paving Aloha,
Vto 0. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Engineer, City Treasurer,
Consulting Engineer, aild Mr. Earl Joplin, one of the bidders. Bids were:
Associated Sand & Gravel
$149439.75
Joplin Paving Co.
13,531.50
W4shingtoh Asphalt Co.
14060.50
The Engineer recommended accepting the
bid
low bid, and it was moved by Councilman
Joplin Paving Co. in the amount of $13,531.50
Slye, seconded
for
by Councilman Kincaid that the of
LID #144 be accepted and the Mayor be
authorized to enter into contract with him. Motion
carried.
REPORT ON LID ##145 - SEWERING ALDER, 8k TO 9k AND 0 FROM WALNUT TO MAPLE
It was reported that there were no protests
received on LID #145 during the 30
day protest
period, and it was therefore moved by
Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
Slye that a
call for bids on LID #145 be prepared,
bids to be opened on Monday, June 20 at
2:00 P.M. kn
the Mayor's office. Motion carried.
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• REPORT ON LID #146 - WATERMAINS 164k S.W. (MEADOWDALE AREA)
Written protests in the amount of 8.6% had been received during the 30 day protest period for
LID #146, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that bids on
LID #146 be opened at 2:00 P.M. on June 20 in the office of the Mayor. Motion carried.
PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE IN METHOD OF ASSESSMENT FOR STREETS ON CORNER LOTS
The diagonal method of assessment for corner lots on paving LID's had been studied and discussed,
and it was decided that this method could be used if both streets are improved simultaneously;
otherwise, the second LID assessment for a corner lot would be figured with the diagonal method.
It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City of Edmonds adopt
the policy of figuring these corner lots for street improvements with the diagonal method of
assessment when both street are improved simultaneously, and the motion carried 4 to 1 with
Councilman Harrison voting against.
REPORT ON DOWNTOWN STREET RESURFACING
The Mayor reported that resurfacing of the streets in the downtown section of the city was
progressing according to plan.
PROPOSED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
It was decided that the sidewalk improvement program for the city be reactivated, and it was
moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Tuson to instruct the attorney to draw a
Resolution for sidewalk improvement in accordance with RCW. Motion carried.
WATER STUDY
>A -request was made for authority to order a water study to>be made for transmission mains,
is Reid,
and reservoirs and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that
Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. be employed to make a water supply study at a cost not to
exceed $1,000.00. Motion carried.
SEWAGE TREATMENT EXPANSION PLANS
The Mayor asked -..for authority to proceed with plans for expansion of the sewage treatment
plant, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that Reid, Middleton
& Associates, Inc. be authorized to proceed with plans to expand the facilities.at the sewage
treatment plant, and the contract drawings to be completed by September. Motion carried.
STORM AND SANITARY SEWER SEPARATION
In line with the water -sewer improvements for the city, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid,
seconded by Councilman Olds that Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. be authorized to proceed
with storm and sanitary sewer separation plans, with the contract drawings to be completed in
60 days. Motion carried.
DESIGN CONSULTANT FOR SUNSET BEACH PLANNING
As requested by the Park Board, Mr. Jack McClellan submitted a proposal to the council for a
design for planning of the Sunset Beach property, at a fee of $1200.00. It was moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Mr. Jack McClellan be engaged to make a
design study for Sunset Beach, at his suggested fee of $1200.00. Motion carried.
GAS LAMPS IN WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL BOOTH AT SEATTLE CENTER
The Mayor advised that the old Edmonds gas lamps would be sent to the Seattle 8enter to be used
in the Edmonds, Washington Community Festival booth.
• PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR ISSUANCE OF 1966 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BONDS
A motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1207
be passed, for issuance of the $1,000,000.00 Water -Sewer revenue bonds, 1966. A roll call vote
was unanimously in favor, and the motion carried.
DATE FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR VACATION OF ALLEY 0 TO 914 BETWEEN DAYTON AND MAPLE
As instructed by council, the attorney presented a proposed resolution, and it was moved by
Councilman Slyei seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution #132 be passed,
setting June 21 as the date for the hearing on the petition for vacation of the alley from
8M to 94 between Dayton and Maple. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Maxwell appointed Dick Stallbaum to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term
of Bob Moore, term to expire April 1, 1968. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman Harrison that the Mayor's appointment of Dick Stallbaum to the Planning Commission
to fill the unexpired term of Bob Moore be confirmed. Motion carried.
There -was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.
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