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19660607 City Council Minutes` 292' June 79 1966 • ROLL CALL Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell. All councilmen except Olds were present. ' APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the council meeting of May 17 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented. HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED SEWERS VICINITY OF 9k AND SPRUCE Hearing was held on Resolution of Intention #1971 proposed sewers in the vicinity of 91� and Spruce. Engineer Wayne Jones explained the scope and cost of the project, as well as the zone and termini method of assessment. It was noted that a letter had been received from property owners in the vicinity advising of a health hazard, and following an investigation by the City, the Resolution of Intention had been passed. Hearing was then opened.. No one in the audience wished to comment on the project,' and no written protests had been received. Hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance 1208 be passed, creating LID #1479 and the motion carried unanimously. HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED SEWERS BRAEMAR DRIVE Hearing was held on Resolution of Intention ##199, proposed sewers for Braemar Drive. Wayne Jones explained the scope and cost of this project, which was started from the number of com- plaints received due to poar drainage and septic tank effluent in the area. There were no written protests. Hearing was then opened. One gentleman questioned why the laterals for the previous sewer hearing on 99 were $50.001 whereas the laterals for this project would be $100.00. It was explained that for the 9k and Spruce project all properties being served were on the same side of the street, and therefore the main could be set close to all the properties rather than • having short laterals to serve one side and long ones to serve the other, making it necessary to average out the cost. Several property owners wished to see the assessment map, and questioned the 8 lots not being charged an assessment because they had been allowed to connect to sewer a couple of years ago when septic tank problems brought them to council with letters from the county health officer. Their connections had been allowed only because of the emergency, and it was known at that time that this action would probably influence the feelings of people on the assessment roll when the area came under a sewer LID. No one else in the audience wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Council- man Slye that proposed Ordinance #1209 be passed, creating LID #149. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED PAVING OF lOn S.E., 22ND S. & 23RD S. Hearing was held on Resolution of Intention ##198, proposed paving of 10k S.E., 22nd S., and 23rd S. Wayne Jones explained the scope and cost of this project, which was initiated by a petition signed by 3 property owners. It was noted that a petition and. a brochure of supporting photographs had been filed with the City, signed by approximately 10 or 11 property owners living on 22nd S., protesting the paving of the two culdesacs. Two letters were read: one from Wm. Borgert, a property owner in favor of the project, and one from the principal of the Chase Lake Elementary school favoring the installation of sidewalks on 101t' S.E. for the safety of the children walking to and from that school.. Hearing was then opened. Mr. Roy, property owner on 22nd, stated he was against paving a street that was already surfaced. Mr. Woodmansee, 22nd S., said there was a definite need for storm sewers, but he was against the paving of 101' S.E. as he felt that the situation wasn't necessary either for paving or for sidewalks. Mr. Christiansen, owner of a corner lot, said he felt there were 3 things in favor of the proposed improvement, and 1 against: (1) sidewalks for the safety of children walking to and from school; (2) Health - the dust problem is very bad and oiling lasts only a few weeks until the chuckholes get so bad that the city is deluged with calls and must go out and grade the street; and (3) beautification of the area by paving and curbs. The item against was the money. Mr. • McBurney, 23rd S., stated that he felt people now were involved in too many payments. He agreed on the need for sidewalks for safety, but wanted the deletion of the culdesacs and paving for 10t' S.E. only. Mrs. Harrison, 23rd S., agreed that 10k should be improved, but not the culdesacs. Another gentleman stood up and agreed with this. A woman on 22nd also stated the need for 104 being paved, but not 22nd and 23rd. One gentleman stated that he wanted all the project done as planned, and another gentleman agreed. Mr. Barr asked how the assessment was figured on his property. This was explained. Mr. Ecklund on 10k was in favor of the project, as was Mr. Knapp. The storm drainage was discussed at some length, and it was noted that 23rd was more of a problem than 22nd in this respect. No one else in the audience wished.to comment, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance #1210 be passed, with deletion of the two culdesacs. Councilman Tuson then withdrew his second, and the motion was later seconded by Councilman Bevan. Councilman McGinness stated that there was sufficient evidence by both the engineer and some of th e to justify in- cluding both the culdesacs in the project, especially because of the`49eo actor. He felt if the whole area was paved, but sidewalks eliminated on 22nd and 23rd, and only curbing put in, proper drainage could be given the entire area. It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman McGinness to amend the original motion to include 22nd and 23rd, but to eliminate sidewalks on these two culdesacs. A roll call vote was taken on this motion, and there were 5 yes; Councilman Harrison voting no, and the motion carried. Vote was then taken on the original motion to pass proposed Ordinance ##1210 as amended, and a roll call vote carried unanimously. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #167 AND #168 . Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolutions #167 and #168, recommending a change in the comprehensive plan and a rezone from RS-6 to RD and RML of lots 1-2-3-4-7-8 and part of lot 10, Plat of Highlands Park. The minutes of the Planning Commission on this hearing were read to council. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak on the subject, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Harrison 0 • that proposed Ordinance #1211 be passed, amending the comprehensive plan according to the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution #167. Motion carried unanimously.. It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance 1 212 be passed, amending the official zoning map in accordance with the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution #168: Motion carried unanimously. AUDITING OF LID BILLS It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that estimate #2 from Taylor Utilities in the amount of #3926.84 be paid with an interest warrant from Water -Sewer Revenue bond money, subject to confirmation of the estimate by the City Engineer. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the bills against LID #137 be paid: $300.00 to James Murphy for legal fees, and $3270.77 to Washington Asphalt Co. for estimate #2. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the bills against LID #139 be paid as follows: $22,075.30 to Alton V'. Phillips Co. for contractor's estimate #1, and $1050.00 to the City of Edmonds for reimbursement for payment of bills before warrants were sold, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants in the amount of $23,125.30 to Grande & Co., Inc. to cover these. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman McGinness that the following bills against LID #141 be paid: dontractor's estimate #2 in the amount of $2171.25 to Washington Asphalt Co. and $300.00 to James Murphy for legal fees. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bills from the Tribune Review against the following LID's be paid for legal publications: $38.05 from LID #151; • $23.14 from LID #152; and $21.11 from LID #153. Motion carried. Councilman Slye made the motion, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the bills against the Water -Sewer Revenue bond fund be paid with interest bearing warrants as follows: Northwest Supply Co., $158.02; H. D. Fowler Co., $269.79; Pacific Water Works Supply Co., $348.72; Tribune Review, $110.40; and Western Utilities Supply Co., $279.93. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE The Mayor noted that the official preliminary census for Edmonds, received from the Census Bureau, was 20,855, which kept Edmonds as 13' largest city in Washington. It was announced that a joint meeting of the Council and the Planning Commission would be held on Monday, June 13 at 8:00 P.M. at the Civic Center on the "70111project. A letter of complaint was received from Mr. J. E. Erickson, because of a denial of a rezone for his property on 714 N. The 30 day appeal period having expired, he had been advised that he could wait the 180 days and then re -submit application for the rezone. An excerpt from the minutes of the last meeting of the Park Board were read wherein a motion was made and passed unanimously that the proceedings be started to transfer the ownership of the 48 acres of watershed property from the Water Dept. to the Park Dept. and proceedings for the development plans be authorized to use this area for park purposes. A letter was received by Mayor Maxwell from Chet Bennett, resigning as Chairman and member of the Edmonds Planning Commission in order to devote his time to the possible establishment of an Edmonds historical museum. Mayor Maxwell accepted the resignation and thanked Mr. Bennett for his service. • A letter from Chester Bennett, as attorney for the Olympic View Water District, was read asking the City of Edmonds to take action on the Water District's request for approval of their comprehensive sewer plan. A letter was received from Roy Burks of Fund Ways requesting permission to have a food concession at Sunset Beach. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Mcginness that Fund Ways be granted permission to have their concession at Sunset Beach for the summer of 1966 at a fee to be mutually agreed upon. Motion carried. FEDERAL GRANT FOR SUNSET BEACH In regard to the federal grant for Sunset Beach property, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution #133 be passed, approving and providing for the execution of a contract for the grant to acquire and/or develop the land for open -space purposes. Motion carried. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY UNDERGROUND WIRE PROPOSAL A petition had been recieved from property owners along the Sound asking the City to contact the Great Northern to see what could be done about burying the wires along the waterfront tracks. The City had asked the Great Northern, and a letter was read wherein the Railway offered to place all wires underground at a cost totthe City of Edmonds of $53,950.00. In view of this, it was suggested that a meeting be called for June 22 at 8:00 P.M: and cards sent to all signers of the petition inviting them to attend and discuss the matter of financing. PROPOSED ORDINANCES: FIRST READING The following proposed ordinances came before council for their first reading: (1) Adolrtion of 1965 Edition of the National Electrical Code; (2) Amendment to the Plufting Code concerning • 294 • pipe joints and water heating appliances; and (3) Amendment to the Traffic Ordinance concerning parking restrictions for the rerouting of state highway #104. There were two Edmonds businessmen present to discuss the parking restrictions ih the proposed amendment, and council heard their views on this subject. AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS ON 16 TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR WATER DEPT. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilmah Slye that the City authorize a call for bids on a y2 ton pickup truck for the Water Dept., bids to be opened on Friday, July 1 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office. Motion carried. CHANGE IN PRELIMINARY HEARING DATE FOR UNIT # 4 SEWERS Because of the size of the assessment roll, and the resulting large audience expected, it was decided to hold the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll for Unit # 4 sewers in the Junior High school auditorium on a night other than that of a regular council meeting. It was therefore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention amending the hearing date on Unit # 4 sewers to read September 13 instead of September 6. Motion carried. REAPPOINTMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Mayor Maxwell reappointed Kingman Bailey as member of the Civil Service Commission, 6 year term to expire June 16, 1972. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGinness that the Mayor's reappointment of Kingman Bailey to the Civil Service Commission be confirmed. Motion carried. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE Councilman McGinness stated that he had attended the service at the Junior High school on Memorial Day and was very impressed with the entire program, and he therefore made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bevan that the City of Edmonds go on record as giving due recognition to the ceremonies and so advise and congratulate the people responsible for the occasion. Motion carried. There was no further business, -and the meeting was declared adjourned. City Clerk June 21, 1966 ROLL CALL Mayor Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Olds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1t The minutes of the council meeting of June 7 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented. HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED PAVING OF 51� S.E. TO HIGHWAY 99 Hearing was held on Resolution of Intention #200, proposed paving of 51� S.E. to Highway 99• Attorney Murphy was asked by the Mayor to explain the state statutes that provide for improve- ments done by the City outside the city limits, since this proposed LID would encompass a part of the county, with some county residents being assessed. Engineer Larson explained the scope and cost of the project, and the zone and termini method of assessment. Attorney Murphy then advised that arterial funds used ' outside city limits on this project would be a proper expenditure in his judgment. Hearing was then opened. Calvin Schnell, 2661 - 5k S.E., questioned putting in paving before sewers, and was told that if the project should go ahead, sewers would be put in first, and an additional $5.50 per zone front foot would be charged city residents to connect. Mr. St. Pierre, 7209 - 2121' S.W., a kennel owner, felt the county residents should be intitled to share sewer privileges if they were included in the street paving project, without having to annex'to the city. He stated he did not wish to annex unless the zoning would be commercial instead of the multiple zoning which shows on Edmonds' comprehensive plan for the area. Gordon Hoyt, a county resident, asked how the county portion came to be included in this proposed project, and this was explained to him. Another gentleman on 212k said that everyone living in the area is satisfied with the present county zoning and wouldn't care to change. Most of the interest in the county was for sewers and water mains to be installed before the paving, and this was assured so the street would not have to be torn up in the future for these utilities. No one else in the audience wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. The Mayor explained the 30 day protest period from the date of passage of the ordinance creating an LID, but in this dase, no ordinance was passed at this meeting as further study was to be given the project due to the county inclusion. A county resident asked about annexation, and the various methods were explained. HEARING: PROPOSED VACATION OF FRONT STREET The Engineer gave an explanation of the proposed vacation, and hearing was opened. Tom Dunstone, representing Parker Plaza, stated that the deed had been submitted to the City as part of the exchange for the revised street alignment. No one else wished to speak on the matter, and the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1213 be passed, and the motion carried unanimously. 1 1 1 0 1 1 0