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made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor be auth-
orized to send a letter to Standard Oil and proceed with preliminary negotiations
with them for fire protection for their installation at Point Wells. Motion carried.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
Irene Varney Moran,/i ity Clerk Harve Harrison, Mayor
June 4, 1968
ROLL CALL
The Regular Meeting of the Edmonds City Council was
called to order
by Mayor Harve
Harrison with all Councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On the copies of the minutes sent to the Councilmen,
in Paragraph 2
on Page 2 under
Council Participation, the word pumping station was
used instead of
comfort station.
This, however, had been correctly stated as comfort
station in the
Minute Book, and
only the copies were incorrect. There being no further corrections
nor omissions, the
minutes stood approved.
ESTABLISHMENT OF SIDEWALK POLICY
. Establishment of a sidewalk policy for the City of Edmonds according to RCW for 3rd
Class Cities had been discussed. Following some discussion,.Councilman Slye moved
that the council reaffirm their position;as being in favor of sidewalks being con-
structed at the same time as the improvement of the streets at the expense of the
abutting property owners. No second was made to this motion and Councilman Bennett
moved, seconded by Councilman Haines that this matter be tabled to follow number six
on this evening's agenda, number six being the hearing on Resolution #182 for sidewalks
on Main Street from 9ch to 5 Corners. This motion to table carried unanimously.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #271 (Saindon)
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #271, recommending an amendment to
the official zoning map by designating as multiple residential low density (RML) that
property described in Planning Commission File #R-1-68, provided that the City shall
.agree to the terms of a contract proposed by the applicant specifying the type and bulk
of building proposed. This property is located on the corner of Second and Bell and
legally described as Lot 1 and the South 15 feet of Lot 2, Block 12, Plat of Edmonds.
City Planner Merlin Logan read the minutes of the March 20 Planning Commission meeting.
Councilman Tuson first requested and then waived the reading of the minutes.of the Board
of Adjustment on this hearing. Hearing was then opened.
It was noted that a petition of protest with 32 signatures had been received against
this proposed rezone to RML, but that the signers would approve a rezone to RD for a
duplex if the height limitation were set at 13 feet, to the peak of the roof. John
Wells, 120 Edmonds Street, supported the petition of protest. He felt that if it were
not rezoned to RD instead of RML, apartment houses would move in and this would be an
injustice to the single home owners in the area. Attorney Gay Riach, representing
Mr. Saindon, stated that they would limit the height of the duplex to 15 feet, but that
13 feet was impossible for an attractive building with the shape and type of roof plann-
ed. He also noted that this would be cutting the present height limitation in half.
Victor Schoch, 135 2nd North, stated that the 13 feet was to the peak of the roof accord-
ing to the understanding of the signers of the petition of protest. Attorney Riach noted
that this was a vacant lot and that the three other corners were all zoned multiple or
commercial. He added that the contract Mr. Saindon had agreed to with the City stated
that the owners of the property would not allow the construction of a building of more
than one story nor more than 17 feet above the average ground level of said lot, nor
having more than two units therein, and that said building will be located upon the
property with relation to property and street lines as designated upon the plot plan
attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, and that the owners further
contract and agree that this agreement may be recorded as a covenant running with the
land. He did, however, mention that the owner would approve of rezone to RD with a
variance for set -back and a 15 foot height limitation. Fifteen feet to the highest
point of the building was acceptable to Mr. Schoch. However, he was against the 17 foot
limitation stated in the contract. There was a great deal of discussion on height limit-
ations and RD as opposed to RML, but there were no other comments from the audience and
the hearing was closed.
Councilman Nordquist commented that in accordance with a statement made by Councilman
Slye during the discussion, that he too did not feel that this piece of property needed
to conform to the other corners for zoning, but that the whole block should be taken
into consideration. He added that he felt the need for control of creeping rezoning.
Councilman Kincaid noted that if the piece of property were maintained as single family,
a house could be built to the 30 foot height limitation, but that a duplex would protect
the height and subsequent view. Hearing was then closed.
Following some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Nordquist that the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution #271 be overruled
and the rezone to RML be denied.
• At this point Councilman Bennett wished to go on record as abstaining from voting on this
matter because he had represented Mr. Saindon as his attorney in past months on other
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business. A roll call vote was taken, with five councilmen voting in favor and Council- O
man Nelson against. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance for the July 2 meeting, rezoning this
property to RD and approving the contract proffered by the applicant, Mr. Saindon, with
a contract to be signed and delivered to the City Attorney, and a height limitation of
15 feet to the ridge of the building roof. A roll call vote was taken with four council-
men voting in favor, Slye and Nordquist against, Councilman Bennett abstaining. Motion'
carried.
HEARING: ON APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #273 (DI BOFF)
Hearing was held on an appeal from Ivan Di Boff against the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission to deny a proposed amendment to the offical zoning map to designate as
RML property described in Planning Commission File #R-4-68 and presently zoned RS-8.
City Planner Logan read the Planning Commission minutes of this meeting and explained
the surrounding zoning. Hearing was then opened.
Mr. Di Boff was present and pleaded his case before the council, noting.that he was too
old to work and living on Social Security, therefore he needed this rezone in order to
create a source of extra income. Two men in the audience, one living on 801h W, and Earl
Squibb, 23815 Both W., also were against this proposed rezone. John Sullivan, 2380 S.W.,
said that he felt the neighbors were always against Mr. Di Boff's applications for re-
zone of this area and he stated that Mr. Di Boff was as nice a neighbor he had ever had.
There was no one else who wished to speak either for or against and the hearing was
closed.
Councilman Bennett stated that he would abstain from voting because he had represented
Mr. Di Boff on other occasions. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by
Councilman Nordquist to affirm Planning Commission Resolution #273 and uphold denial of O
the proposed rezone. Motion carried unanimously with Councilman Bennett abstaining.
HEARING: ON RESOLUTION #182-SIDEWALKS ON MAIN STREET FROM 9th TO 5 CORNERS
Hearing was held on Resolution #182 sidewalks for Main Street from 9tih Avenue to 5 Corners.
City Engineer Larson stated that Lynnwood had awarded the bids for the paving of this
area and that the sidewalks proposed for Main Street from 9th to 5 Corners would cost a
maximum of $4.00 a zone front foot. Hearing was opened.
Mildred Embree, 9118 207th Pl. S. W., owner of Lot 1, Seaview Estates #3, read her opposi-
tion to the sidewalks, stating as her reasons that access to her property was from
Mplewood Drive and not on Main Street. She was also opposed to the "no right to protest"
and the amount of the assessment. When she noted that her property would not benefit
from the installation of sidewalks, Attorney Murphy stated that any piece of property can
be appraised for special benefits and that an assessment can not be made if the property
is not benefited. Norma Murphy, a resident of Main Street, had a question pertaining to
the sidewalks from 6th to 9th. Property owners from 6th to 9th are not on this assessment
roll. Robert A. Mundt, 1580 Main Street, stated that the sidewalk would go right to his
front door and he was therefore opposed. At this point, Councilman Bennett stated that
he felt it was necessary to explain not only the urban arterial street plan, but the
entire sidewalk improvement program, which he did. Attorney Murphy then went on to ex-
plain the city's position in regard to financing and the need for sidewalks, etc., which
the city would gladly install without charge to the property owner if the city had the
money to do so. He cited the need in the City of Edmonds for parks, storm drainage,
better roads, etc. City Supervisor Lawson then explained the millage and the amount re-
ceived by the City from the tax dollars. Mrs. Embree's son-in-law, in the audience,
noted that he had stated the city would put in Main Street paving even if the property
owners protested and the LID failed. He then said that since he was not a property owner
or redident of the area, he did not go out and get signatures on the petition presented O
tonight in opposition to the sidewalk improvement. Dorothy Drobner, property owner on
Main Street, and employee of the City of Edmonds Water Department, stated that she was
definitely in favor of paving of the street and the sidewalks. She added that she had
lived on Main Street for many years and had recently been assessed for sewers, but was
now more than willing to pay her fair share for sidewalks which she felt would be used
once the improvement was in, contrary to the feelings of some of the Main Street residents
who felt that no one would walk up and down Main Street regardless of any improvement.
A gentleman in the audience who stated that he was here for #12 on the agenda, which was
a petition for a paving LID in the area of 184th S.W. from 80th W. to Andover, said that
he felt that people should be willing to pay for these improvements especially when they
were so sorely needed, such as the Main Street area. There were no further comments
from the audience and the hearing was closed.
Following Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Council-
man Nord uist to reaffirm the City of Edmonds polipA that sidewalks shall be constructed
ANb DE7E¢M NED T !` C' I IL ILL PeeGE w1rH ?N� IMO�OVEM r A PPav ED Y ,R LuT D /9�..
�y tie a jacent property owners on any s�reet improvement in��e fu ure-O^ A roll call.
vote was taken, at which time Councilman Nelson stated that he would abstain from voting
as he was involved in property in the area. Roll call showed councilmen Slye, Nordquist,
and Kincaid voting in favor; Bennett, Tuson and Haines against, creating a three to three
tie. Mayor Harrison broke the tie by voting in favor, and the motion carried. Council-
man Bennett noted that he had voted against the motion because he felt that perhaps main
arterials should be treated differently from other street improvements.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #274 (APARTMENT AREA REQUIREMENT)
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #274, recommending an amendment to
the official zoning ordinance Section 12.13.130 to establish 2,600 square feet as the
area for calculation of the first unit in both the RML and RMH zoning districts in
accordance with Planning Commission File #ZO-1-68. City Planner Logan explained that
"Exhibit All on Resolution #274 noted that this proposal will simplify the administra- O
+ion of the zoning ordinance. As presently established, the first unit area require-
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• ment of the low density apartment zone (RML) actually allows a higher density than the
multiple residential high density zone. Hearing was then opened. No one in the audience
wished to comment and the hearing was therefore closed. It was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1368 be passed, establishing
2,600 ft. as the area for the calculation of the first unit in both the RML and RMH zoning
districts. Motion carried.
SIX YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Hearing was held on the updated list of street improvement projects which must be sub-
mitted to the State every two years, allowing the City to use the .Y20 gas tax on listed
projects. City Engineer Leif Larson presented "Exhibits A & B" listing the proposed re-
vised and extended comprehensive street program for the City of Edmonds, setting forth
the project location, type of improvement, and the estimated cost therefore as follows:
F.Y14TRTT 11A11
CITY OF EDMONDS
6-YEAR
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
19 -1973, INCLUSIVE
LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT
TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT ESTIMATED COST
A.
ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS
1.
9th Ave. S.; from 232nd SW to
Regrading, widening, concrete curbs,
$
457,000.00
Casper Street -
paving, sidewalks, and drainage
(U.A..B.)
2:
a. Casper Street; from 3rd
Curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
.
Ave. N. to 9in Ave. N.
drainage
b. 9th Ave. N.; from Casper
Curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
to Puget Drive
drainage
c. Puget Drive; from 9'h
Curbs, gutters, sidewalks
$
125,000.00
Ave. N. to Olympic Ave.
drainage
(State Highway)
3.
76ih Ave. W.; from Highway
Regrading, widening, concrete
$
244,000.00
99 to 244th St. S. W.
curbspaving,sidewalks drainage
4.
Main St.; from ih Ave. to
Regrading, widening, concrete
$
463,000.00
vicinity of 17ih Ave. S.
curbs, 2aving, sidewalks, draina e
(U.A.B.)
5.
25t Ave. 7 th Ave. W.);
Widening, concrete curbs, drainage
$
332,000.00
from 196th St.. SW to Highway
paving, traffic controls
99
6.
7 ih Ave. W.; from 19 th
Regrading, widening, concrete
$
07,000.00
SW
to Meadowdale Road
curbs, paving, drainage
7,
3rd Ave. and Dyaton St.
Traffic Lights
$
10,000.00
8.
224th St. and Highway 99
Traffic Lights
$
20,000.00
9.
Main St. and 9in Ave.
Traffic Lights
$
20,000.00
10.
Olympic Ave.; from Main St.
Regrading, widening, concrete curbs,
$
162,000.00
to Olympic View Drive
paving, sidewalks, drainage
11.
Bowdoin Way; from 11ih Ave.
Regrading, widening, concrete curbs,
$
184,000.00
S. to vicinity of 17th Ave.
paving, sidewalks, drainage
S.
12.
Walnut St.; from 70 Ave. to
Grading, paving, concrete curbs,
$
3 ,000.00
9tn Ave.
sidewalks drainage
.
13.
184ih St. SW; from 8 ih Ave.
Acquire right-of-way, paving,
$
94,000.00
W. to Olympic View Drive
grading and draina e
14.
8 ih Ave. W.; from Main St.
Clearing, grading, concrete curbs
$
89,000.00
to 202nd St. SW
sidewalkspaving,drainage
15.
ih Ave. W.; from 202nd St.
Grading, concrete curbs, paving,
$
75,000.00
Sw'to 196th St. SW
sidewalks, drainage
16.
17ih S.; from 5-Corners to
Widening, concrete curbs, paving,
$
34,000.00
9th.St. SE
and drainage
17.
ih Ave. W.; from 1960
Grading, paving, concrete curbs
$171,000.00
SW to Olympic View Drive
sidewalks, drainage
18.
12th St. SE (2200 SW); from
Regrading, widening, concrete curbs,
$
21,000.00
25ih Ave. S. to Highway 99
paving, sidewalks, drainage
19.
Elm St. (220th SW); from
Widening, concrete curbs, paving,
$
3 ,000.00
9ih Ave. S. to llth Ave. S.
drainage, sidewalks
20.
Olympic View Drive; from
Widening, crainage, paving,
$
364,000.00
Puget Drive to 76th Ave. W.
concrete curbs
21.
Edmonds Way; from Elm St.
Concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks
$
50,000.00
22.
(220L SW) to Westgate Area
196ih St. SW; from Olympic
Widening, paving, curbs, gutters,
$
231,000.00
Ave. to 76th Ave. W.
sidewalks drainage
23.
Oth Ave. w.; 1 ih St. SW
Widening, curbs, gutters,
$
123,000.00
to 200ih St. SW
sidewalks, drainage
24.
Third Avenue; Pine to Elm
Curbs Etters, sidewalks drainage
$
29 000.00
25.
Dayton St.; R.R. to Sunset
Regrading, paving, drainage
$
16,000.00
26.
Meadowdale Beach Road; 7 ih
Regrading, widening, curbs, gutters,
$
1 3,000.00
Ave. W. to Olympic View Dr.
paving, drainage
27.
Meadowdale Road; 75th Pl.
Widening, paving, curbs, gutters,
$
70,000.00
28.
W. to 68ih Ave. W.
Talbot Road; Olympic View
drainage
Widening, curbs, gutters, drainage
$
212,000.00
Dr. to 76ih Ave. W.
Sub total "A":
$4,21
,900.00
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EXHIBIT "B" e
LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT ESTIMATED COST
B. RESIDENTIAL AND ACCESS STREETS
1. Miscellaneous Locations Regrading, widening, concrete $ 550,000.00 C")
curbs, paving, sidewalks, and Cam'
drainage
Sub total "B" $ 550,000.00
TOTAL "A" + "B" : gyp4, (o , 000.00
There was no one in the audience who wished to comment on the 6-'Year Comprehen-
sive Street Program. Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from Joseph B. Wicklund, of Northwest Garbage Company, Inc., dated
May 22, 1968 stating that on March 28, 1968 the company filed for a general rate increase
with the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission for the service area which in-
cluded one small corner of the City of Edmonds. The approval of their tariff No. 5 by
the Commission was to be effective May 1, 1968. All their customers were notified by
mail of the rate increase which would increase the minimum rate from $2.00 per month to
$2.25 and their 3-can rate from $2.80 to $3.08emonth.
A letter had also been received from Apex Garbage Company with the same notification of
rate increase. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist
that the aforementioned rate increases be approved subject to the approval of the O
Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission. Motion carried.
A letter was read from D. R. Nelson, the Downtown Atmosphere Chairman of the Edmonds Art
Festival, requesting permission to place an information booth at the intersection of
Fifth and Main Streets during the Arts Festival, June 21, 22, and 23. It was moved by
Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that permission be granted to the
Edmonds Art Festival to place their information booth at the intersection of Fifth &
Main. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Carol Stevenson, of the Bertha Schwartz Unit, Stevens Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary, notifying the Mayor and Council that the Edmonds -Lynnwood area will
be serviced by a monthly Well -Child Conference beginning June 27, 1968.
A petition was received with nine signatures, for a local improvement district with the
installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving and related work necessary to make a
complete improvement including the installation of water line, fire hydrants, and under-
ground electric and communication facilities, for Fourth Avenue from Pine Street approx-
imately 900 ft. South to the proposed State Highway Route 104 R/W. This petition was re-
ferred to the City Engineer.
A letter and petition with 14 signatures was received from Roy H. Herling, 931 Pine Street,
Edmonds, with a request that a stop sign be placed on the corner of Pine Street & Tenth
Avenue, a painted crosswalk and center line at least one car length, and on the north
corner the trees be moved from outside the curb and walk area. This was referred to the
City Engineer.
A letter from Ray Sittauer requesting that the no parking signs be removed from in.front
of his upholstery shop was referred to the Safety Committee. U
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Jim McCoy, 5907 - 75th W., stated that a claim which he had submitted for damages
against the City of Edmonds had been investigated by the insurance agent who found that
the City was not liable for the damage to Mr. McCoy's car by reason of the City not
having shown negligence. Mr. McCoy disagreed, feeling that the city did show negligence
in not keeping the chuck holes repaired. After discussion of this matter, Councilman
Haines suggested that a letter be written by the Mayor to the insurance agency requesting
further investigation of this claim with a report to be sent to the Mayor and Council.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A claim for damages in the amount of $272.27 was received from the Great Northern Railway
for washout of road bed and ballast at the Dayton Street crossing of the Great Northern
Railway tracks when a city water main broke. This claim was acknowledged by the Council
and referred to the City Clerk for processing.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Mayor Harrison advised Councilman Bennett and the other Councilmen that there would be a
meeting at noon on June 5th in regard to changing of addresses in the City of Edmonds and
they were all invited to attend.
Councilman Nordquist requested that prior to the June llth hearing on Planned Unit Develop-
ments, a current copy of the proposed ordinance be sent to each Councilman for their per-
usal. Councilman Bennett suggested that the council not entertain any additional contract
zoning overtures presented to the city and he asked that this matter be put on the next
work meeting agenda.
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• Councilman Haines asked that also on the next work meeting agenda the Council discuss
y proper.form for LID protests to be established.
Councilman Tuson reported that he was looking into a possible rescue unit for the water-
front and would have more to report at a later date.
REPORT ON VALIDITY OF SIGNATURES ON PETITION FOR LID
The petition for the LID on 184th S. W. from 80ih W. to Andover; 80+h W. from 186Lh to 180Lh;
and.180L from 80th to Olympic View Drive had been checked by the City Clerk's office and
all signatures, with the exception of two which were still in the name of the builder,
checked out for validity of ownership. The City Engineer noted that this was well over
50% of the proposed assessment on the petition. Attorney Murphy advised that the Council
would notir set a date for the preliminary assessment roll hearing; that there would be no
protest; and this proposed LID would proceed by way of the petition method. It was there-
fore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that August 6th be set as the
date for the preliminary assessment roll hearing on this.petition for LID• Motion car-
ried.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR ARTICULATING ARM AERIAL PLATFORM TRUCK FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bids had been opened on June 3 at 1:00 P.M. in the council chambers for an articulating
arm aerial truck for the Fire Department. Present at the opening were the Mayor, City
Clerk, Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Department secretary, and two representa-
tives from the bidding company.
There was one bid: Crown Coach Corporation
Basic Bid: $77,909.12 including sales tax
• Alternate bid: 86,389.37 including sales tax
Fire Chief Cooper reported that although six companies had picked up copies of the speci-
fications for the new fire truck, only one bid had been received. This bid from Crown
Coach Corporation, both basic and alternate, met all requirements of the specifications.
Chief Cooper noted that the basic bid was for a truck with an aerial boom and ladders,.
and that the alternate bid was for the same plus all additional equipment making the rig
ready to be put in operation. Chief Cooper recommended that the alternate bid be accept-
ed, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bid
for the Articulating Arm Aerial Platform Truck for the Fire Department be awarded to
Crown Coach Corporation for their alternate bid in the amount of $86,389.37. Motion
carried unanimously.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS TILT -BED MACHINERY TRAILER
Bids had been opened on June 3rd at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the City Supervisor
for a tilt -bed machinery trailer truck for the Public Works Department. Present at the
bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, Director of Public Works, and
a representative from one of the companies bidding on the trailer. The bids were:
Pointer Willamette Trailer Co., Inc. - $1,686.40
Lynnwood Equipment Company - 3,153.00
Truckweld - 1,677.00
Tool Crib Company - 1,500.00
All bids had met speicifications and it was the recommendation of the Director of Public
Works that the bid as submitted by Tool Crib Company in the amount of $1,500.00 be
accepted. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bid
for the tilt -bed machinery trailer truck be awarded to Tool Crib Company in the amount
• of $1,500.00 plus sales tax, and the motion carried.
rCity Supervisor Lawson reported that the surfacing at the Public Works Building would be
done by city crews.
PRESENTATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
City Planner Merlin Logan presented the following Planning Commission Resolutions:
No. 280 - Denial of a rezone on Holly Drive which had been appealed by Ralph K. Birum
and therefore a hearing would be held on the appeal.
No. 281 - Recommending a rezone on Paradise Lane from RS-6 to RML.
No. 282 - An amendment to the sign ordinance in CG areas.
No. 283 - Denying rezone in the North Meadowdale area. However, the thirty day period
on Resolution No. 283 had not as yet expired and therefore it was not known if an appeal
would be received.
Motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that July 2nd
be set as the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 280, 281, and
282. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT AS OFFICIAL BARGAINING AGENT FOR CITY
Since the appointment of Mayor Harrison as the bargaining agent for the City with tle
Union representing the Police Department, a notice had been received that the other
departments of the city were also considering being represented by a Union. It was
therefore.moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the Mayor be
• appointed as the bargaining agent for all departments of the City with the Union. Motion
carried.
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AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD SEWER CONTRACT ON MAIN STREET o
Engineer Lawson reported that it was his recommendation and that of the consulting
engineers that the sewer contract on Main Street to be charged to the LID be awarded to
the Bass Construction Company, and it was therefore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded
by Councilman Tuson that the sewer contract for Main Street be awarded to Bass Construct- C.
ion Company in the amount of 330,336.35. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS ON UNITS 2 AND 3 SEWER LID BONDS AND WARRANTS
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to set the date of
June 18n for opening of bids on bonds and warrants for Units 2 and 3 Sewer LID Motion
carried.
POLICY FOR RELEASING NAMES OF JUVENILE APPREHENSIONS
After many discussions and a meeting with Judge Utter in regard to the City of Edmonds
policy of not releasing names of juvenile apprehensions to the newspapers, it was felt
that the policy could be adjusted so that infditation relating to these juvenile offend-
ers be made available to the newspapers, if they could be encouraged to discuss the in-
dividual matters with the Police Chief and do a job of responsible reporting. Follow-
ing discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that
information relating to juvenile offenders for violation of laws be made available to
the press and the names of the children involved in crimes be responsibly reported under
circumstances fitting the alleged grime and this information be concurred with by the
Chief of Police before publication. Motion carried unanimously.
PURCHASE OF TWO NEW POLICE CARS
Police Chief Grimstad requested purchase of two new police vehicles for replacement pur-
poses. He explained that these fully equipped cars could be purchased with participation
by the Ford factory to supply vehicles to cities, and the price would,be the same as the
last bid received by the City of Edmonds. Motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded
by Councilman Nordquist to authorize the purchase of two police cars from the factory
at the same price as the last bid, and this order be placed June 5th. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF 35 FOOT HEIGHT LIMITATION IN U.B.C.
It was decided that consideration of this matter be held and discussed at the next coun-
cil work meeting before bringing to the council chambers for action.
,(_ FIRST READING OF OPEN HOUSING ORDINANCE
The proposed Open Housing Ordinance for the City of Edmonds had its first reading before
Council and copies were filed with the City Clerk for perusal by the public.
AUTHORIZATION FOR APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY
The Council authorized the Mayor to obtain an appraisal of the Henning property on 7th Ave.
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE PRO TEM
In any absence of Judge Goulder from the bench, Mayor Harrison made the appointment of
Bennett Box and Larry Wilson as Judges Pro Tem and a motion was made by Councilman Bennett,
seconded by Councilman Nelson that the appointment of Ben Box and Larry Wilson as Judges
Pro Tem be confirmed. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Mayor Harrison made the appointment of Jim Shields to the Civil Service Commission, and a o
motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Mayor's
appointment of Jim Shields to the Civil Service Commission be confirmed. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded
#188 be passed, commending Roy Stringer for his
ment. Motion carried.
CASH PREPAYMENT ORDINANCES
by Councilman Kincaid, that Resolution
work as a member of the Board of Adjust-
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed
Ordinance #1369 be passed, cash prepayment expiration on LID #157. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Haines that proposed Ordinance
#1370 be passed, cash prepayment expiration on LID #153. Motion carried.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 A.M.
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Irene Varney Moran, ity Clerk
Harve Harrison, Mayor
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