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19661206 City Council MinutesEdmonds. It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed • Ordinance #1247 be passed, to provide for the acquisition by condemnation of Tract 8, Block 2, Admiralty Acres for Fire Dept. purposes. Motion carried unanimously. There was no further business to come before the council, and the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk December 6, 1966 ROLL CALL yor Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of council meeting of November 15, 1966 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented. HEARING: (CONTINUED) FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #141 - PAVING 8W, DAYTON TO MAPLE Hearing on the final assessment roll for LID #141, paving of 8Q from Dayton to Maple was reopened. There was no one in the audience who wished to be heard on the LID. Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Olds, that proposed Ordinance #1248 be passed, approving and confirming the final assessment roll for LID #141 as revised. Motion carried unanimously. • CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Maxwell read a letter from our insurance company to George Matuska concerning his claim against the City. The insurance company stated that they had reopened their investigation of the sewer backup in his basement and found no negligence on the part of the City, and that the City of Edmonds has no legal liability. The Mayor said he had received a letter from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce stating that Santa Claus would arrive in Edmonds at 11 A.M., Saturday, December 100 aboard the Good Ship Nisqually, and that he had been asked to accompany Santa to his house on Main Street. The American Legion requested permission to again put up the tree in the street at 51b and Main. Mayor Maxwell stated he had given his permission and the tree would be erected this Sunday, December 11L". Mayor read a letter from Dr. F. J. Kenny submitting his resignation as Health Officer for the City of Edmonds. Dr. Kenny stated he had enjoyed serving the City of Edmonds as health officer since 1933, and if -he could be of further assistance he would be only too happy. The Edmonds Junior Chamber of Commerce wrote a letter asking if the City had property where they could erect a club house for their meetings. The Mayor stated the matter would be studied at this time and an answer given at a later date. The Mayor read a letter from the State advising him that John Moran has -competed the necessary work to become a Waterworks Manager Class 2. He said, after research it was found that Moran is the only holder of a Class 2 certification in the State of Washington and is to be commended. Mayor Maxwell read a letter from Olympic View Water District. They said they were carrying out the necessary preliminary engineering for their sewer district, and that they had been advised by the State Pollution Control -Board that their outfall was not in a good location and that they should again • try -to negotiate with the City of Edmonds. After discussion Councilman Tuson moved we notify Olympic View Water District that the Edmonds City Council reaffirms their position in not allowing use of the City. of Edmonds sewer trunk lines or disposal plant outside the City Limits, except by contract with other cities. Seconded by Councilman Slye and carried unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST CITY: Claims for damages were acknowledged from Robert D. Campbell, for damages resulting from LID #148; from Mrs. John R. Cox, damages resulting form LID #152; and from W. E. Kelly and Ora E. Kelly, and Larry C. Anderson, for damages resulting from LID #139, Unit #1 sewers. These were all to be forwarded to the contractors on the respective LID's. PROPOSED SALARY ORDINANCE 1967 Mayor Maxwell read the proposed Salary Ordinance for 1967. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman.Olds that proposed Ordinance #1249 setting the salaries for City of Edmonds employees for the year 1967 be passed. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN BUDGET The Mayor read the proposed resolution authorizing transfer of funds within the 1966 budget. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Resolution #146 be passed, author- izing transfer of funds, within the same class or department within the 1966 budget. Motion carried unanimously. SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT RESOLUTION A proposed Petition and Resolution to the Snohomish Health District':was read. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Petition and Resolution #147 authorizing • the Mayor to enter into agreement with the Snohomish Health District be passed. Motion carried unanimously. a26 REAPPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD Mayor Maxwell announced his reappointment of Mrs. Earl Clark to the Library Board and asked the Councils' confirmation. A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that the appointment of Mrs. Earl Clark to the Edmonds City Library Board be confirmed. Motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER - OLIVER LANE & 2280 S.W. � K-Mart had proposed building a storm sewer at Oliver Lane & 2281b S.W. in conjunction with Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds. The cost to Mountlake Terrace to be 51,000.00 and to Edmonds $1,500.00, the balance to be paid by K-Mart. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the City of Edmonds participate in the construction of storm sewer at Oliver Lane & 228+th S.W. Motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO.PARTICIPATE IN CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER FROM 2441b TO 242nd - VICINITY OF 780 PLACE. Mayor Maxwell reported that inspection had been made of the storm sewer problem at 242nd and 78b P1. W. This is the drainage for Aurora Village and Echo Lake. During rainy seasons such as now, it floods one house on the corner of 242nd & 78Z P1. This is an open ditch and could be particu- larly dangerous to small children. The City proposes to put in corrugated pipe and cover ditch, and request authority to buy 30 inch, 14 guage corrugated steel pipe in the amount of approximately $2,750.00. It was moved by Councilman.Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City go ahead and put in drain from 244th to 242nd vicinity of 780 P1. Motion carried unanimously. PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARK NAMES The Mayor read the names submitted by the Park Board for proposed Park names for our new acquisi- tions. He stated the names would be left open for awhile, and ask the newspapers to let the public know we are seeking names for parks and suggest they write the City with proposed Park names. The • following names were suggested by the Park Board: The Bingham property - Seaview Park; Sierra - 800 & 1900; Maplewood Ravine - Pineridge Park; Shell Creek Watershed - Yost Pioneer Park; 7th Ave. S., south of Elm, north of Paradise Lane - Paradise Park. HEARING DATE SET FOR PROPOSED INCREASE IN WATER AND SEWER RATES It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that the hearing on the proposed in- crease in Water and Sewer rates be set for January 10, 1967. Motion carried unanimously. The proposed rates leave the sewer service charge at $1.40 for those not connected to sewers; raise those connected to $2.40 per month, and leave Ballinger area service at $2.40 per month; raise water minimum to $3.50 per month. REPORT ON PROPOSED SEWER - ALDER BETWEEN 71b AND 8th A letter was read from Mr. W. B. Olson asking postponement of the project, and it was postponed for now. Mayor Maxwell asked the Superintendent of Public Works if it was possible for the city to clear some of the trees from the right-of-way for a drainage ditch. Moran said that it could be done. PROPOSAL TO ANNEX PORTION OF 76th AVENUE The engineer spoke on a proposed annexation of portion of 76% for pipe line on other side of street between Perrinville to City Limits. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Mayor be authorized to proceed with the annexation from Perrinville to City Limits on 760, so the entire street would be inside City Limits. Motion carried unanimously. CIVIL SERVICE Mayor Maxwell announced the Edmonds Civil Service Commission has passed Rules and Regulations for City of Edmonds, and that copies are on file at the Civic Center. RESOLUTIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Planning Commission Resolution #191, was presented, File No. CP-21-66, recommending amendment of the Comprehensive Street Plan, by establishing and extending 8tb Ave. North. Planning Commission Resolution #192 was presented, File No. CP-22-66,.recommending amendment of the Comprehensive Street Plan by establishing 1951b P1. S.W. as a 40 foot right-of-way. Planning Commission Resolution #193 was presented, File No. CP-24-66, recommending amendment of the Comprehensive Street Plan by establishing a street system for area bounded by 191st St. S.W. on the south, Olympic View Drive on the east, Wharf St. on the north and Sound View Place on the West. Planning Commission Resolution #195 was presented, File No. CP-20-66, recommending amendment of the Comprehensive Street Plan by extending 4th Avenue South as a 60 foot right-of-way to Howell Way. It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that hearings be held December 20, 1966 on Planning Commission Resolutions No. 191, 192, 193 and 195. Motion carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution #194 was presented , File No. CP-19-66, recommending amendment of the Comprehensive Street Plan by establishing Howell Way from 3rd Ave. South to 5% Ave. South as a 50 foot right-of-way. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGinness, that Planning Commission Resolution No. 194 be referred back to the Planning Commission pending their further hearing on 60 foot right-of-way. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS - DENIALS Planning Commission Resolution #196 was presented, recommending denial of a request to amend the • • comprehensive plan by designating as "multi -family" Lots 6 and 7, Fruitland Acres Division No. 2 to Lake Ballinger. There had been no appeal, and it was therefore moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the denial of this request as recommended by Resolution #196 from the Planning Commission be confirmed. Motion carried. Planning Commission Resolution #197 was presented, recommending denial of a petition to rezone from RS-8 (single residential 8,000 sq. ft.) to RML Lots 6 and 7: Fruitland Acres Division No. 2 to Lake Ballinger. There had been no appeal, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the denial recommended by Planning Commission Resolution #197 be confirmed. Motion carried. Planning Commission Resolution #199 was presented, recommending denial of proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan by designating as "multi -family residential" Lot 1 and the South 15 ft. of Lot 2, Block 11, Plat of Edmonds. There had been no appeal filed and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the denial recommended by -Planning Commission &solution #199 be confirmed. Motion carried. Planning Commission Resolution #200 was presented, recommending denial of proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan by designating as "multi -family residential" the North 45 feet of Lot 2, and all" of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, Block 11, Plat of Edmonds. There had been no appeal filed, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that•the Planning Commission Resolution IP-00, recommend- ing denial of proposed amendment be confirmed. Motion carried. HEARING DATE SET ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR LID 136, 144, 147, 149 and 152 As requested by the Engineer, a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the following final assessment roll hearings be set for January 17, 1967: LID's #136, laving 15% Ave. S., Bowdoin to Fir, Pine from 14% to 16%, Juniper, etc.; #144, paving Aloha, 7m to 8W; #149, sewers Braemar Drive; and #152, watermains, Fruitdale on the Sound. Motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PLAT - TOMMIE PARK #2 • Engineer Larson recommended the acceptance of Final Plat of Tommie Park #2. The City of Edmonds now holds a quit claim deed to Tract B - 20 sq. ft., which we -hold until a road system allows development of proper.-;: erty to the south. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman McGinness to accept the final plat of Tommie Park #2. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE #125G AAAMENDING ORDINANCE #1213 - VACATION OF FRONT STREET A letter was received from Pacific National Life Insurance Company requesting the City of Edmonds to lift their Easement from record on Front Street vacation as it puts a cloud on the title. The utilities have already been installed in the right-of-way so there is no need for the easement now. A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1250- mending Ordinance #1213 by lifting Easement on Front Street be passed. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman McGinness suggested the Council should take some action on the postal situation in Edmonds. He had received his agenda for the Council meeting on December 6, postmarked December 2, and that this was just one of many examples. Councilm an Kincaid stated the South Snohomish Chamber of Commerce had been doing research on the proposed Regional Post Office and didn't believe this was the answer to our problems. They had been trying to meet with the Regional Director in Seattle, but had not succedded as yet. There was no further business and the meeting adjourned. Z �_. .0 sst. City Clerk December 20, 1966 • ROLL CALL Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the council meeting of December 6, 1966 had been posted and presented, and since there were no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #187 - #188 - ALBERTSON WESTGATE PROPERTY Hearings were opened on Planning Commission Resolution #187, recommending amendment of the official Comprehensive Plan Map to designate as "Commercial" certain property described in Planning Commission File No. CP-17-66, and on -Planning Commission Resolution #188, recommending amendment of the Official Zoning Map of the City of Edmonds by rezoning from single residential 8,000 sq. ft. (RS-8) to neighbor- hood business (BN property described in Planning Commission File No. R-17-66. John Erlichman, Attorney for Albertsons' spoke in behalf of the rezone. He said they had at first de- sired a BC zoning, but found that neighborhood business (BN) was sufficient for their needs. An addi- tion to the existing store building, housing small businesses, such as beauty parlor, etc. was planned. The Albertson property has a natural buffer on the north by the Edmonds Cemetery, County Commercial zoning on the east, and Edmonds Way and businesses on the south and west. Mayor Maxwell asked if they were aware they would perhaps not have a left hand turn access from Edmonds Way when the State Highway develops the Freeway Access route. Mr. Erlichman said they had not thought about it, but were faced vrith the same problem elsewhere, and did not think it would make much difference. The hearing was closed, after everyone in the audience had had a..chance to be heard. Councilman Olds asked to speak, and stated that he thought if the shopping areas were redesigned Albertsons', was in an ideal location because of its natural buffer zone, and that there were no objections to the change from the Westgate • area. Councilman McGinness stated he did not believe any further changes should be made in the area