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PROPOSED CHANGES IN WOODWAY FIRE AGREEMENT
.Having determined that payment for fire protection would be greater for the citizens of Edmonds
than f oiF citizens of Woodway being protected by Edmonds Fire Dept:, it was moved by Councilman
Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City of Edmonds advise the Town of Woodway that
the cost of fire protection for 1967 will be 4.25 mills. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #169, #170, AND #171
Resolutions from the Planning Commission were presented, and it was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Tuson that Planning Commission Resolution 7r169, denying an application
to amend the comprehensive plan in their file CP 7-66, be confirmed. Motion carried.
An Appeal was received by the Council from the Planning Commission decision in their Resolutions
#170 and ##171, and it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Harrison that a
hearing on the Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission in their Resolutions #170 and
1171 be set for July 5. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.
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• ROLL CALL
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Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell. All councilmen were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of June 21 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no
omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented —
HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROPOSED FRUI.TDALE-ON-THE-SOUND WATERMAINS
Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #202, proposed
watermains for Fruitdale-on-the-Sound. Engineer Wayne Jones explained the scope and cost of
the project, and the zone and termini method of assessment. It was then explained that the
project had been started by a complaint from one of the users of the present water system in
that area, as well as by letters from the State Lept. of Health and the Snohomish County Health
Dept. Leaking wooden water mains were allowing plant matter to enter the lines, and it was
necessary to highly chlorinate the water for safety. The Health Dept. recommended discontin-
uance of this privately owned water system. Hearing was then opened.
Mr. L. J. Matthews asked three uestions: (1) Would the cost of the assessment include the water
meters? Answer was no, and a 3/4 inch service would cost $100.00. (2) Will the Edmonds sewer
service charge be included on the future water bill? Answer was yes, at $1.40 per month.
(3) Will the service be brought to the property line? Answer - yes: Harold Shawver, Soundview
Place, asked if the 6 inch pipe would be ample for fire protection. Andwer - yes. Mr. Lindsay,
owner of the present water system, was present and said he had installed meters that are
approved by the City of Edmonds, so the meters were the same as used by the City system. A
charge for these meters would have to be determined. Louis May inquired as to which side of
Sound View Place the mains would be placed. • This was not definitely known at this time. A
gentleman on Sound View Place asked a question on the footage of his property. This was
explained. Another gentleman asked if he could designate where his hookup was to be, and was
told yes. Mrs. C. P. King, owner of property with no building, had written a letter, which
was read. She questioned if lots 6 and 7 on Olympic View Drive should be included in this LID,
since there was a water line running in front of that property at the present time. Heldn
McClaskey, Wharf Street, mentioned that she had been drinking the water there for 35 years, and
was very healthy. She also was interested in how far west the line would go on Wharf Street.
Wm. Goulder asked about the hydrants on Wharf Street and the end of Sound View Place, and if
they would be on a grid. The answer was yes. A young girl in the audience inquired why people
nearer the improvement have to pay more than those far away from the improvement, when both are.
being served with the same water. She could see the reason for this difference in sewering
and paving, but not for watermains. It was explained that aside from its being the way the law
reads, the house in front would be paying less to run the line to the dwelling, whereas the.
house far away would have to pay for a longer pipeline to reach the dwelling, so it would pretty
much even up on cost. There was no one else in the audience who wished to speak, and the
hearing was closed. It was then moved by Councilman Bevan, seconded by Councilman Tuson that
proposed Ordinance #1217 be passed, creating LID #152, watermains for Fruitdale=on-the-Sound.
A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried unanimously.
HEARINGzRESET FOR APPEAL ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #170 AND #171
Hearing on the Appeal from Planning Commission recommendations in their Resolutions #170 and
#171 was continued to August 16 since no one connected with the appeal was present.
AUDITING LID BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the following bills against
LID #136 be paid: Tribune Review, $9.66 for legal advertising; City of Edmonds, $51.77.for
reimbursement for payments made hefore bonds and warrants were sold; Reid, Middleton &
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Associates, Inc.,
$2,191.80 for engineering interim payment #1; Daily Journal of
Commerce,
$67.05 for legal advertising;
and Joplin Paving Co., $15,194.03 for contractor's
estimate #1;
and that the City
Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Wm. P.
Harper & Con
& Co. in the total
amount of $17,514.31 to cover these bills. Motion carried.
A motion was,made
by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that contractor's
semi-
final estimate in
the amount of $2922.44 be paid to Washington Asphalt Co. for LID
#137. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the following bills against
LID #139 be paid: Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc., $6,149.15 for engineering interim payment
#2 and extra copy of assessment map; City of Edmonds, $1178.00 for reimbursement for easement
payments made before warrants could be sold; Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, $6600.00
for repayment on advance of funds for sewer project; Alton V. Phillips Co., $85,850.18 for
contractor's estimate 1*12; and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing
warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the total amount of $99,777.33 for payment of these bills.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that contractor's estimate
#3 to Washington Asphalt Co. in the amount of $1185.30 be paid against LID #141. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the bills against
LID #144 be paid: $2271.15 to Joplin Paving Co. for contractor's estimate ##1; and $811.89 to
Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for engineering interim payment #1. . Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bills for legal adver-
tising be paid to the Tribune Review as follows: LID #145, $9.52; LID ##146, $17.89; LID #147,
$27.40; LID #148, $33.20; and LID ##1499 $28.80. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE •
A letter was read from Peggy Harris, chariman of the committee for the Edmonds Arts Festival,
thanking the City for its cooperation during the Festival. It was then moved by Councilman Slye',
seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Resolution #134 be passed, commending and giving
public recognition to the Edmonds Arts Festival. Motion carried.
A letter was read from the Washington Community Festival committee thanking the City of Edmonds
for its participation in that event.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
A group of Camp Fire Girls were present at the council meeting, and were introduced. A spokeman
for the group told the council about their having been chosen to fly to New York and then cruise
to Jamaica and southern ports before returning to Edmonds. One of the group then asked the
council about the social structure of Edmonds. Mayor Maxwell explained that Edmonds is made up
of mostly residential areas with average to aloove-average incomes; a satellite of Seattle, it
was considered an excellent place in which to live.
AUTHORIZE ENGINEER TO REVIEW AND AMEND 6 YR. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
In order to update and amend the 6 year improvement program as required, it was moved by
Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye that a public hearing be set for,July 19, 1966
for amending of the 6 year street improvement program. Motion carried.
CONDEMNATION OF STREET R/W 101' N. & OLYMPIC FOR SCHOOL SITE
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman McGinness that proposed Ordinance #1218
be passed, authorizing condemnation to obtain R/W for access between 101' and Olympic Avenue due
to the new school site. Motion carried unanimously. .
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RESOLUTION ON OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN
In regard to the Olympic View District's comprehensive sewer plan, it was moved by Councilman
Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Resolution #135 be passed, listing the reasons
for the letter of rejection sent t6 O.V.W.District on their comprehensive sewer plan, and
agreeing that an election should be set up whereby the residents of the area could choose their
sewer plan or annexation to the City of Edmonds. The Resolution approves the sewer plan with
provisions, and the motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution #136
be passed, requesting an annexation election for the above area. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of Jack Cooper, Fire Chief, as Civil Defense Director for the
City of Edmonds. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the appoint-
ment of Jack Cooper as Civil Defense Director be confirmed. Motion carried.
UTILITIES BUILDING PROPOSAL
Authority was requested to ask for proposals for a Utilities Building, indicating the general
requirements -so that the proposals submitted could be reviewed before specifications were drawn.
The proposed building site was stated as the intersection of 2nd and Dayton, which is city owned
property. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman. Slye that the Engineer be
authorized to contact firms for proposals. Much discussion followed, with disagreement on the
proposed site, as well as what offices should be housed in the building. A roll call vote on
the motion showed Councilman Tuson voting in favor, all six other councilmen against, and the
motion failed to carry. It was decided that a committee should be formed to give the matter
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ORDINANCE 'FOR LID ON 51� S.E.
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Mayor Maxwell stated that he had heard from Gordon M. Hoyt, representing the Seattle Heights
Community Club in regard to their views on the proposed paving of 51" S.E. to Highway 99, and
that these county residents were against being included in the project. Following discussion,
however, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance
#1219 be passed, creating LID #150,'for paving of 514'S.E., east to the highway, and the motion
carried unanimously.
REPORT ON REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT OF 0 S., BACK OF BEL-AIR
It was moted that the people living in Bel -Air, whose backyards are on Bit
city to eliminate the hazards and dust on this part of 0 Avenue, but not
provement. Since it was the policy of the council to require a complete
width R/W on streets, it was decided that no exception should be made in
the request would be denied.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
S., had asked the
with a complete im-
improvement with full
this case, and therefore
Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of Mrs. Herbert Shippen, 1022 Euclid Avenue, to the Planning
Commission, term to expire January 2, 1968. This expiration date is for the original term of
Sproule McGinness, who was succeeded as member of the Commission by Al Holte, who was then
replaced by Chester Bennett, and Mrs. Shippen is now replacing.. -Bennett. It was moved by Council-
man Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Shippen be con-
firmed. Motion carried.
REPORT ON GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY 14IRE PETITION
It was reported that the people involved in the petition for burying of wires over the railroad
• tracks along the waterfront were invited to attend a meeting in regard to the financing of such
a venture. It developed that these people were not interested in an assessment for this, as
they were being faced with both sewer and watermain assessments. It was therefore decided that
the City continue correspondence with the Great Northern Railway Co. in hopes that some solution
at less cost could be worked out.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH KING COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT # 4 AND SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT # 1
As recommended by Chief Cooper, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that
the Mayor be authorized to sign a Mutual Aid Agreement with Snohomish County Fire District #1.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the Mayor be authorized to
sign the Mutual Aid Agreement with King County Fire District # 4. Motion carried.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR 36 TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR WATER DEPT.
Bids had been opened on Friday, July 1 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayyor's office for a 36 ton P.U. truck
for the Water Dept. Present at bid opening were the City Clerk, City Attorney, City Supervisor,
and the Supt. of Public Works. Bids were:
Bill Blume Chevrolet $1955.96
Edmonds Motor Co. 2044.91 and .
1886.71 for engine smaller than specified.
It was recommended that the low bid for the unit meeting all specifications be accepted, and
it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the bid of Bill Blume
Chevrolet in the amount of $1955.96 be accepted for a h ton pickup truck for the Water Dept.
Motion carried.
• ORDINANCE AMENDING LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR VACATION OF OLIVER LANE
An ordinance to amend the legal description for the vacation of Oliver Lane was presented, and
it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Ordinance #1220 be
passed. Motion carried.
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR LID #145
Since the only bid received for installing sewers on Alder between 8th and 9h was 15% over the
engineering estimate, the people on the assessment roll were contacted to see what their feelings
were on this. Most were agreeable to going ahead with the project, and after discussion with
the contractor, the 15% was reduced to nearer 10% by deleting some items such as gravel, which
the City of Edmonds has on hand_-.andccan supply at lower figures. Xt was therefore moved by
Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract
with Taylor Utilities Construction Co. for sewers under LID#145. Motioh carried.
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THAYER PROPERTY
Mayor Maxwell reported that he had met with Gordon McKay, of the Dept. of Housing and Urban
Development in regard to securing federal funds to help finance the purchase of the Thayer
property. It was brought out that the deed, which is in escrow, must be obtained by the City
in order to make application for the funds, but the contract with Mrs. Thayer states that
payment cannot be completed prematurely. This means the City must pay the $70,000.00 to the
Edmonds branch of the N.B. of C. from available funds, and receive the deed from them before
sending the application to the bept. of H.U.D., which will contribute $629500.00. It was
therefore moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to authorize application
for federal funds by payment by the City from available funds, to the National Bank of Commerce,
Edmonds branch, in exchange for the deed to the Thayer property, now held in escrow. The City
would then recover the money to reimburse itself, and the bank would then pay Mrs. Thayer
annually as the City of Edmonds obligations come due. A roll call vote showed the motion
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REPORT ON S. W. SNOHOMISH COUNTY JOINT PLANNING COUNCIL
Councilman Kincaid reported that there was to be a meeting of the Joint Planning Council on
Wednesday evening, July 6, and they wished to know Edmonds' feelings about the continuation of
the Planning Council. r
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There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.
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July 19, 1966
V O T.T. P A T.T.
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of July 514 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no
omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
HEARING: AMENDING 6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Engineer Larson explained the changes and additions in the program for updating the list as
required by law. Hearing was then opened. There was no one in the audience who wished to
comment on this, and the hearing was closed. Following discussion by council, it was moved by
Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution #137 be passed, revising
and extending the street improvement program for the ensuing 6 years for the City of Edmonds;
setting forth the project location, type of improvement, and the estimated cost therefor,
Motion carried unanimously.
UTILITIES BUILDING PROPOSAL
The design, construction and location of the proposed Utilities Building again came before,
council, and following extensive discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman McGinness that authorization. be given to call for bids on the design and con-
struction plans for a building to be located at Second and Dayton as planned, with a second
floor roughed in only, and an alternate bid for roof design. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNITY THEATRE SITE
As previously agreed, the City of Edmonds was to furnish use of,city owned property for the
building of an auditorium by the Driftwood Players of Edmonds. With money now pledged for
this enterprise, the council was asked to name the property where this may be located. A
motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the'City authorize
the use of the property in the 900 block on Main Street for the construction of an auditorium
by the Driftwood Players, subject to the agreement between the Players' Corporation and the
City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
A petition of intention to commence annexation proceedings was received, signed by 10% of the
property owners involved, for a parcel of land with approximately 8 property owners, located
at the intersection of Highway 99 and Highway 1-W on the south; 230 on the north; 841� W. on
the west; and Highway 99 on the east. The petition asked that a date be set by council for a
hearing on determination of assumption of indebtedness, etc., and in case of a favorable 41
decision by the council, these people would get 75% signatures for annexation by petition
method. It was therefore moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that
August 2 be set for the hearing on the petition of intention for annexation. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter, signed by Mayor Cliff Barlament of Woodway, was read, accepting Edmonds' 1967 rate
of 4.25 mills for fire protection for the Town of Woodway.
A letter was received from Paul G. Weaver, President of the Edmonds Art Festival Association,
City Edmonds for Resolution #134 which commended the Festival.
thanking the of passage of
A letter was received from Mrs. Louise Marshall, Lynnwood, objecting to the City of Edmonds
not purchasing the Strickland property for a waterfront park site.
Mayor Maxwell read a postcard from Captain Shields and sent to the Mayor and Council from
Ceylon.
AUDITING REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded. by Councilman Olds that the City Clerk be authorized
to issue warrants against the proper funds in payment of vouchers #3745 through #3869 in the
total amount of $45,764.59. Motion carried:
PRESENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE WATER'SUPPLY PLAN
The proposed comprehensive water supply plan was presented and explained to council, and
following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the
City adopt the preliminary comprehensive water supply plan as prepared by Reid, Middleton &
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