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19661003 City Council Minutes• 33 Civic Center as outlined. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the city call for bids on the sale of the Maple Street property, with a minimum price of $30,000.0O- Motion carried. CALL FOR BIDS ON CRANE FOR WATER DEPT. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that a call for bids be authorized for a crane to be mounted on one of the Water Dept. turcks; bids to be opened October 3. Motion carried. SETTING FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING DATES As requestkd by the Engineer, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilmen Slye that the following final assessment roll hearings be set for November 1, 1966: LID's #1379 paving Pine, 81' to 914; #141, paving 09 Dayton to Maple; #145, sewering of Alder, 814 to 9k; and #1469 watermains for the Meadowdale area. Motion carried. SETTING BID OPENING DATE FOR SHOP BUILDING PROPOSALS ' As recommended, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the city open proposals on October 14, 1966 for the proposed shop building. Mo tion carried. COMMENDING CASCADE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA A proposed Resolution was presented, and a motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that Resolution #142 be passed, giving public recognition to, commending, • and urging support of, the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. Motion carried. SET HEARINGS ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS Planning Commission Resolutions #1839 #184, and #185 were presented to council, for amending the comprehensive plan to designate as commercial Lots 6, 79 and 89 Block 4, Seattle Heights Division 4; and Lot 3 and the north 116.35 ft. of Lots 1 and 21 Forshee's Upland Tracts, and rezone the latter from RML`to BN. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan that hearings on these three Resolutions from the Planning Commission be set for October 40 Motion carried. Planning Commission Resolution #186 was also presented, recommending the realighment of the terms of the Planning Commission by amending section 1.08.010 of the Edmonds City Code. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that October 4 be.set as the date for hearing on this Resolution. Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION ON FORSYTHE LANE It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that a recommendation be forwarded to the Planning Commission to hold hearings for the possible amendment to the comprehensive street plan, increasing or establishing the minimum of a 50 ft. street for Forsythe Lane between 514 and 64 and any additional'streets as recommended by the engineer. Motion carried. REPORT ON PORT COMMISSION Councilman Bevan reported that the Port Commission had recessed its hearing to Monday, September 2614 to take further action on the proposed expansion of the boat harbor. • There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk or MONDAY, OCTOBER 39 1966 Hearing on the Final Budget for 1967 was opened by Mayor Maxwell, with Councilmen Tuson, Slye, McGinness, Kincaid and Bevan present. There were no comments from the audience, and the hearing was closed after council went over each item in the proposed budget. Hearing was then continued to Tuesday, October 4 at 8:00 P.M. OCTOBER 4, 1966 ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Maxwell. All councilmen were present except Slye. Councilman McGinness was not present for the first four roll call votes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of September 20 had been mailed and posted. There were no omissions • nor corrections, and the minutes stood approved as presented. 3.14 FINAL BUDGET 1967 AND LEVYING OF TAXES Hearing, as set by law, had been held on Monday, October 3 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center for the Final Budget for 1967 and levying of the taxes for the year. There had been no comments from the audience, and at this time, the Mayor asked if there was anyone �. in tonight's audience who wished to be heard in regard to the budget. Again there was no one, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1230 be passed, adopting the final budget of the City of Edmonds for the year 1967. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor, with Councilmen Slye and McGinness absent. It was then moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance 12 1 be passed, levying the general taxes for the City of Edmonds for the year 19676 A roll call vote showed all 5 councilmen present voting unanimously in favor, and the motion carried. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #18 Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #183, recommending to the council amend- ment of the comprehensive plan to designate as commercial Lots 6, 70 and 89 Block 4, Seattle Heights Division No. 4, which is property located on the north side of 514 S.E., easterly from 2514 S. at the intersection. There was no one in the audience who wished to be heard on this, and the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance to change the comprehensive plan as set forth:n Planning Commission Resolution #183. Motion carried. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #184 AND #185 Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolutions #184 and #185, recommending the amend- ment to the comprehensive plan to designate as commercial Lot 3 and the north 116.35 ft. of Lots 1 and 2, Forshee's Upland Tracts, and rezone from RML to BN a portion of this property as described in Planning Commission File No. R-10-66. The minutes of the Planning Commission hearings on these Resolutions were read by the Mayor. Attorney Alfred Holte, representing the owners of the property, then stated his views on the need to concentrate commercial zoning in areas where it is now present; and also the need for additional services of a commercial nature at this time; and that this location is the logical place for expansion of that zoning. Only other comment was from a Mr. Osborne, property owner directly across from the High School, who wished to mention looking to the safety of children in the area. Hearing was then closed. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Planning Commission Resolution #184 on the comprehensive planbe approved by the council. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman -Harrison, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Planning Commission Resolution #185 on the rezone be approved. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1232 be passed, designating as commercial property as described in Planning Commission Resolutions #183 and #184. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance 7#1233 be passed, amending the official zoning map and changing from RML to BN certain property as designated in Planning Commission Resolution #185. A roll call votesshowed all five council- men voting in favor, and the motion carried. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #186 Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #1869 recommending the realignment of the terms of the Planning Commission by amending Section 1.08.010 of the Edmonds City Code. There was no one in the audience who wished to comment on this, and the hearing was declared closed. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1234 be passed, designating Planning Commission members Positions #1 through #9 and dates for expiration of each. Motion carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Maxwell had received the proposed .annual contract agreement from Everett for the use of their animal shelter facilities. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Council- man Bevan that the Mayor be authorized to sign the renewal of the animal shelter contract agreement with Everett for 1967. Motion carried. A letter was read from the PUD requesting a sewer connection for their proposed building at 2121' and Highway 99. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the PUD be advised that the City'of Edmonds would allow a sewer connection for their building as outlined. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of John Wallace as Deputy City Attorney, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Mayor's appointment be confirmed. Motion carried. AUDITING OF LID BILLS A motion was made by Councilman Olds,seconded by Councilman Harrison that the bill against LID #149 be paid to Eerkes Contracting, Inc. in the amount -of $109946.50 for contractor's estimate #1. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bill from James Murphy in the amount of $300.00 for attorney's fees on LID #145 be paid. Motion carried. • A motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the bills against LID #146 be paid: $194.50 to Transport Clearings and $300.00 to James Murphy for legal fees. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the following bills against LID #139 be paid: $81,283.17 to Alton V. Phillips Company for contractor's estimate #5; $1401.00 to Alderwood Water District for water used for settleing of sewer ditches; and $2.00 to the Everett Daily Herald for legal publications; and that the City Clerk be author- ized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $82,686.17 to cover these bills. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the bills against LID #148 be paid: $7254.00 to Ebh's Burner Oils, Inc. for contractor's estimate #19 and $650.00 to James A. Murphy for first half attorney's fees, and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Statewide City Employees Retirement System in the amount of $7904.00 to cover these bills. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bill from Lynnwood Construction for contractor's estimate #1 in the amount of $12,343.31 be paid from LID #147. Motions carried. A motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the bill against LID #138 bo James A. Murphy in the amount of $675.00 for first half legal fees be paid, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant in the same amount to Statewide City Employees Retirement System. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that contractor's estimate #4 against LID #144 be paid to Joplin Paving Co. in the amount of $1441.75. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the bills against • LID #136 be paid: $140.40 to Joplin Paving Company for contractor's estimate 4, and $575.00 to James A. Murphy for second half legal services, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants in the amount of $715.40 to Hughbanks, Inc. to cover. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the following bills'be paid to the Tribune Review for printing: $16.40 against LID #150; $58.20 from LID #151;. $10.50 against LID #152; and $22.40 against LID #154. Motion carried. FINAL ACTION ON REQUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE FROM OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT Another letter of request was received from the Olympic View Water District for sewer service to the entire area which had voted against annexation to the City of Edmonds. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by -Councilman McGinness that the council again reaffirm the City's position and policy taken previously not to provide sewer service outside city limits except to public buildings or under arrangements with other cities. Motion carried unani- mously. PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR CONDEMNATION OF PARK SITES A proposed ordinance providing for condemnation of 14 remaining parcels of property not yet acquired was presented by -the Attorney. A letter from Attorney Charles Shepherd was read, wherein he represented Mr. & Mrs. Spunaugle, 20404 - 82nd W., rejecting the offer made by the city for purchase of their property and protesting the action of the city in proceeding with condemnation of the property for a park site:- • It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1235 be passed, providing for acquisition of the remaining properties for park purposes by condem- nation procedure. Before the motion was voted upon, a gentleman in the audience asked for the names and selling prices of the properties already acquired. A Mr. Dawson, speaking in regard to his father-in-law's property in the Pineridge addition which the city had purchased, irately protested the way in which the property was being acquired. He stated that he had had plans for that property, and it was also a bad place for a park. He added that the price of $5450. was much too low for this parcel of land. Mr. Anderson spoke about the improper prices paid for the properties and also added that the city proposed to take 14 feet from one of his remaining lots, leaving him with a substandard building lot. He suggested that the city pay him $3000.00 for the lots they needed, but allow him to keep the 14 feet on the remaining lot. This would amount to 418 ft. for $3000.00, which he said he was willing to offer,at the price. Mr. R. J. Frietag asked several questions in regard to the condemnation. Several property owners were present, and most were not protesting the park.sites, but rather the value that had been placed on the land -by the appraiser. At this point, it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that the original motion be withdrawn. It was then moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Tuson that another appraiser be hired for the remaining properties in -the Maplewood area. A roll call vote was taken with Councilmen Olds, Harrison, and Tuson voting in favor; Bevan, Kincaid and McGinness against; and the tie was broken with Mayor Maxwell voting against, and the motion failed to carry. A motion was then made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the matter be tabled for 2 months. A roll call vote on this resulted in Councilmen Harrison and Kincaid voting in favor; all four remaining councilmen against, and the motion fi.i.led. It was noted that the passing of the ordinance did not end negotiations with individual property owners, and following discussion it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance #1235 be passed, providing for the condemnation action, and a roll call vote showed all councilmen voting in favor except Harrison. The motion carried. Discussion followed on a possible change in property values in recent months, and it was then moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the property be reappraised, 0 and the motion carried unanimously. OFFICIAL CANVASS OF ANNEXATION ELECTION The official canvass of the annexation election had been received and was read by the Mayor: FOR ANNEXATION: 483 �! AGAINST ANNEXATION: 2092 FOR ASSUMPTION OF INDEBTEDNESS: 224 AGAINST ASSUMPTION OF INDEBTEDNESS: 2186 PROPOSED ORDINANCE DESIGNATING TREASURER AS INVESTMENT OFFICER FOR CITY A proposed ordinance was presented supplementing section 1.32.020 of the Edmonds City Code by the addition of sections providing for the authorization of the City Treasurer to invest any portion of inactive funds or other funds in excess of current needs in investments authorized by RCW 35.39.030 and RCW 36.29.020. It was moved by Councilman Tuson; seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1236 be passed. Motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR SEWERS - PINE BETWEEN 2ND S. AND 3RD S., AND 3RD FROM PINE STREET SOUTH Having received a petition for sewering of Pine Street between 2nd Ave. S. and 3rd Ave. S. and on 3rd Ave. S., south from Pine to Elm, the council at the last regular meeting had in- structed the attorney to prepare a Resolution of Intention. It was therefore moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Resolution of Intention #207 be passed, and the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll set for November 1514. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS FOR CRANE FOR WATER DEPT.� Bids had been opened at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 3 in the Court Chambers for a crane to be mounted on a Water Dept. truck. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, City Engineer, Superintendent of Public Works, and several representatives from companies submitting bids. Bids were: Air Mac (1) $5250.64 (2) $6022.85 (3) $7507.60 (4) $8294.32 Clam Digger Attachment: $4777.57 with (3) or (4) above only. Craig Taylor Equipment Inc. $5150.00 $5950.00 with Clam Bucket Attachment complete. Star Machinery Co. $5051.25 Clam bucket attachment available at later date. It was the -recommendation of the Supt. of Public Works that the bid of Craig Taylor be accepted, with the clam bucket attachment. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGinness that the bid of Craig Taylor Equipment Inc. be accepted for the truck -mounted crane with clam bucket attachment for $5950.00. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS FOR STORM SEWER SEPARATION • Bids had been opened on October 3 in the Court Chambers for storm sewer separation. The same people were present as at bid opening for the Water Dept. crane. Bids were: Lynnwood Construction $ 77,116.80 Harold Kaeser Co. 76,112.50 Hoback Backhoe Co. 749732.25 Uren Bros. 709637.20 Olympic View Plumbing Co. 68,668.25 Eerkes Construction Co. 77'812.75 E. A. & L. Construction Co. 84,293.50 Anton T. Bowers 84011.45 Hammond Construction Co. 84,755.00 Universal Construction Co. 869635.00 West Coast Construction Co. 879413.00 National Construction Co. 88,409.50 Tucci & Sons 91,623.50 Halloran, Inc. 939745.00 Shoreline Construction Co. 94030.00 Slead's Septic Systems 94,982.50 Taylor Utilities Construction Co. 95314•75 Hansen Construction Co. 98:947.95 Superior Construction Co. 1019725.00 Alton V. Phillips Co. 113,179.46 Rodon, Inc. 111,979.75 F. J. Schade, Inc. 126,784.00 It was the recommendation of the engineer that the low bid be accepted, since the low bidder had been investigated and submitted a letter with a list of qualifications. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Olympic View Plumbing Co. be awarded the .bid for storm water separation for $689668.259 to be completed in 60 calendar days, and 317 • the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #180 Planning Commission Resolution #180 was presented to council, recommending amendment to the official zoning ordinance, section 12.16.050 to require seven members on the Board of Adjustment, and section 12.16.120 to require the presence of four members for a quorum, in accordance with Planning Commission File No. ZO-1-66. A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that a hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #180 be set for October 18. Motion carried. APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Resolution #143 be passed, authorizing application for funds from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for purchase.of the Bingham site for park purposes. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk ayor October 18, 1966 ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all • councilmen present except Kincaid. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of October 4 had been mailed and posted, and since there were no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented. DELEGATION OF BOY SCOUTS PRESENT A delegation of Boy Scouts of America, Troop 301 of Woodway, and Troop 323, were in attendance at the council meeting as part of the training for their citizenship merit badge. They were introduced as a group and welcomed by the Mayor: HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #180 Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #180,-recommending the requirement of 7 members on the Board of Adjustment and 4 to be present for a quorum. There was no audience comment, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1237 be passed, in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution #180. Motion carried. AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that warrants # 4111 through # 4216 be approved, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue them in the total amount of $76,921.74 in payment of the regular monthly bills. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE • A letter was received from Foster & Marshall, financial advisors to the City, reminding the city of the necessity to increase the water -sewer rates to take care of the $1,000,000.00 water - sewer revenue bond issue. A letter was read from Mildred Simpson, Commissioner of Finance for the city of Everett, stating that Al Bolser's Tire Service had contributed $50.00 in Edmonds' name and $50.00 in Everett's name to the support of Initiative 226. A letter from the Edmonds Port Commission asked the city's approval of the expansion of the port facilities. Mayor Maxwell stated that he had written them asking for a copy of the plans for the council to go over before taking action on this. A letter was received from Roger E. Dunham of Murray, Dunham & Waitt, Attorneys at Law, repre- senting Mr. & Mrs. Anthony M. Franich of 2241 11M Ave. S.E., Edmonds, wherein it was stated that the city's construction of drainage facilities had diverted the natural flow of water and that this system as presently installed is bound to result in substantial damage to the Franich's and thus necessitate a lawsuit for damages. The Attorney stated kis willingness to meet with the city for purposes of working out a satisfactory solution to this problem. A letter was read from the Edmonds'Rod & Gun Club asking what steps the City of Edmonds had taken to combat the increasing problem of air and water pollution. The Stevens Memorial Hospital sent a letter to the City asking support for the Hospital District bond which will be on the November 8 ballot. A letter from the Sno-Isle chapter of the American Red Cross was read, stating that their chapter would celebrate its 5014 anniversary on October 19, and asking the Mayor to proclaim a Red Cross Day to commemorate this occasion. Mayor Maxwell so proclaimed that October 19 be set aside as Red Cross Day in Edmonds.