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• 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.
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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.
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Robert E. Schillberg, Snohomish County Prosecutor, sent a letter in which he commended the
Edmonds Police Dept. for the work done by them on the recent Pope case.
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RESIGNATION OF HERMAN SATER FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
A letter of resignation from the Planning Commission because of failing health was received
from Herman Sater.
PETITION FOR RETURN OF 2-WAY STREET ON MAIN FROM 3RD TO 6k
A petition with 69 signatures was received, asking for the return of the two-way street on
Main from 3rd to 6th. The petition also included suggestions for signs welcoming shoppers
to Edmonds, etc. Mrs. William Day, representing the business people, asked when a decision
would be forthcoming; that they would appreeiate having the two-way street restored in time
for the Ohristmas shopping. It was decided that ,the coilncil and the -engineering department
would study this problem and that a hearing would then be set for Monday, October 31 at
8:00 P.M. in order to give the business people a chance to express their views. Councilman
McGinness added that the council would also appreciate any suggestions from the business
people as to what could be done to make up for the lost parking spaces if the street should
be returned to two-way traffic.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS SHOP BUILDING
Bids had been opened at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 14 on proposals for the building for the
Public Works Department. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, Supt. of Public
Works, City Engineer, and the Oity Attorney. Also the following representatives from companies
bidding on the project: Duane M: Penning and R. E. Ferrell from Ferrell -Penning; Donald E.
McBride and H. M. Johnson from Tee Tonic; L. Kent Gardner from Craigen, Rank & Co., Inc.;
Morry Ekstr.and and John R. Keyes, Jr. from Custom Steel Buildings, Inc.; and Jim Derrig, Jr.
and Jack Peterson from Derrig & Peterson. The bids were:
Derrig & Peterson
Buchanan Johnson and Assoc.
Tee Tonic Builders, Inc.
Ferrell -Penning, Inc.
Custom Steel Buildings, Inc.
Craigen, Rank & Co., Inc.
(BASIC BIDS)
$103,144.45 incl. sales tax
989822.86 incl. sales tax
105,721.61 Incl. sales tax
699800.00 + tax
80,196.49 incl. sales tax
799139.90 incl. sales tax
The low bidder seemed to be Ferrell -Penning, Inc., but at this time the proposals are being
evaluated.
HEARING DATE SET ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #182-A
Planning Commission Resolution #182-A was presented, recommending amendment of the zoning
ordinance, section 12.13.090 (A) Bulk and Dimensional Regulations (RD), in accordance with
Planning Commission File No. ZO-2-66. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Harrison that November 1 be set as the date for hearing on Planning Commission
Resolution #182 .A. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS - DENIALS
Planning Commission Resolution #178 was presented, recommending denial of a request to
change the zoning from 20,000 sq. ft. minimum to 12,000 sq. ft. minimum of an area on the
Meadowdale Beach Road between 172nd.and 681h W. The Mayor read the mihutes of the Planning
Commission on this hearing. There had been no appeal filed, and it was moved by Councilman
McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the denial of this request as recommended by
Resolution #178 from the Planning Commission be confirmed. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Resolution #179 was then presented, recommending denial of a request to
rezone the west side of 761� and south of 23614 from single family to multiple. This parcel
of property and the surrounding zoning was projected on the screen for the benefit of the
council, and the minutes of the Planning Commission hearing were also read. There had been
no appeal filed for this, and it was therefore moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by
Councilman Tuson that Planning Commission Resolution #179, recommending denial of this rezone
be confirmed. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING FEE SCHEDULE FOR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S RELIEF & PENSION FUND
The Attorney presented a proposed ordinance amending the fee schedule for volunteer firemen's
relief and pension fund. The present ordinance states a specific schedule, whereas the pro-
posed ordinance would state the fee schedule to be that set by the legislature. It was moved
by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1238 be passed.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR PARK SITES
A proposed Resolution was presented by the Attorney authorizing application to Housing and
Urban Development for federal matching funds for the Seaview and Maplewood park sites not
yet acquired. The City must apply to HUD and receive a reply of approval before purchasing
the properties. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that pro-
posed Resolution #144 be passed, authorizing the application to HUD for these properties.
Motion carried unanimously.
SET BID OPENING DATE FOR MAPLE STREET PROPERTY
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that October 28 at 2:00 P.M.
be set for opening of bids on the sale of the Maple Street property where the present city
barns are located. Motion carried.
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A proposed Resolution was presented to transfer funds within the Current Expense fund from
Salaries and Employee Benefits in the Recreation Dept. to Contractual Services and Materials
and Supplies. It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed
Resolution #145 be passed, authorizing this transfer. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE REGARDING CONTRACTOR'S PERFORMANCE BONDS
Attorney Murphy presented a proposed ordinance providing that contractor's bonds shall run to
the City of Edmonds and be in the amount of the contract price. It was moved by Councilman
Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1239 be passed, and the motion
carried unanimously.
BID OPENING DATE FOR ALDERWOOD WATER SUPPLY LINE
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City call for bids to
be opened October 31 at 2:00 P.M. for construction of water mains and appurtenances for the
Alderwood water supply line. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjol
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October 319 1966
The informal hearing to listen to the pros and cons regarding the proposed change of Main Street
from 3rd to 621 and Fifth Avenue from Dayton to Bell from one-way to two-way traffic was called
to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Harrison.
This hearing was called after the council had received a petition signed by 69 people asking for
the return to two-way traffic.
Letters and petition prior to the hearing had been received, and these were read. They were:
A letter from Carl Lanser, Edmonds Realty Co., asking that his name be removed from the original
petition asking for the change to two-way traffic; a letter signed by 8 people asking that their
names also be removed from the petition, and 4 additional names supporting the present one-way
traffic system; a letter from Mrs. James Passey of Mode O'Day supporting the present one-way
traffic system; a letter from the president of the Floretum Garden Club, with a membership of
30, protesting a change back to two-way traffic; a letter from Helen McClaskey, president of
Edmonds Coterie, commending the present safe one-way system; a letter from Glen "Frenchy" Rogers,
of Frenchy's Barber Shop, asking that his name be deleted from the petition to change the one-
way system, since he found that his customers preferred the one-way traffic and the angle parking;
and a petition from the Algoma Garden Club, signed by 10 people as customers of the Edmonds
merchants, in opposition to the return to two-way traffic.
The Engineer then showed slides of the area along with an explanation of the minimum widths
needed for right-of-way on each street in question were it to become two-way with adequate
parking facilities.
Hearing was then opened. Mary Behar, president of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke for the Chamber
as a whole, favoring the return to two-way streets all over town. He stated that the one-way
system affected mostly the places where impulse buying was prevalent, and he then said that he
was in favor of making 414 Avenue one-way again and thus picking up a few parking spaces there.
Ernie Vollan, Shopping Cart, suggested angle parking in the middle of the streets with free flow
of two-way traffic on each side of this area. Virgil Allbery asked for the history of the one-
way versus two-way traffic changes. Mrs. Day, Day's Drive -In, stated that business on 4A Ave.
had improved. since the return to two-way traffic. J. Wm. Goulder spoke in favor of the present
one-way system. John Nelson said he did not like the one-way pattern. Leila Bruner, owner of
the Springtide Sauna Massage, said that she had trouble finding a place to park. Shirlee
Allbery mentioned that she felt there was too much parking and not enough traffic flowing on the
streets. Mary Behar noted that it would give Main Street a look of hustle and bustle to have
the center street parking. Virgil Allbery inquired as to what it was that people wanted, the
parking problem or the traffic problem solved? Howard Behar also was in favor of the denter
strip parking. Dick Swanby, with an office in the Beeson Building, stated that he didn't feel
that there wgre too many parking places; that he on occasion couldn't find a parking space in
downtown Edmonds. Helen Reynolds said that she had been the one, to carry around the petition
and she felt two-way traffic was needed. Peggy Harris asked if thecenter street parking could
be accomplished without narrowing the sidewalks. A man from Edmonds Garden Center said that his
business is on a two-way street and he gets lots of business from the ferry traffic. Aubrey
Engels spoke as a customer, not as a businessman, and stated that parking is your greatest asset
for attracting shoppers. Gladys Tuson was definitely in favor of two-way traffic. Barbara
Engler said she was confused as to which the merchants wanted, lots of parking or lots of traffic,
and if there was a great deal of traffic, they would need a great deal of parking spaces for that
traffic to stop and become shoppers. Mrs. Skonnard, Llubs, wondered how the council made 4A Ave.
two-way and left the other parts of the downtown area one-way. She felt it all should be two-way.
Mr. Jensen, Edmonds Variety, said that it was his opinion that business isn't coming to Edmonds
because of the many shopping centers, and changing the streets wouldn't help. Mary Hammond,
Edmonds Bakery, stated that Mr. Savage at the Bakery said he was satisfied with the streets the
way they are.
There was no one else who wished to comment, and the hearing was closed.
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