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July 16, 1968 e
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
The minutes of the meeting of July 2 had been posted and mailed, and there was one correction:
Under the Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #281, the last sentence in the last paragraph,
the word "appeal" should be deleted, and it would then read "and the motion failed to carry and
the rezone therefore denied." There were no.other omissions nor corrections, and the minutes
stood approved as corrected.
HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #222
Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #222, proposed
paving of Forsythe Lane from 5' to 6111. City Engineer Leif Larson reviewed the estimated cost of
the proposed improvement and.explained the zone and termini method of assessment with the aid of
a drawing on the blackboard. The increased cost of Local Improvement Districts was discussed,
and hearing was then opened.
Mr. Charles Cain, 1060 61' Ave. S., complained that he had not been notified regarding any
right-of-way to be taken from his property for the street improvement and he felt that this should
have been done along with his notice of estimated preliminary assessment. City Attorney Murphy
noted that the needed rights -of -ways for Local Improvement Districts were negotiated with the
individual property owners after the preliminary assessment roll hearing had been held. It was
noted that there were 7 people who would be involved in taking of R/W for this proposed improve-
ment and that 10 feet would be taken on the south side; 25 feet on the north. Mrs. Mace Gay, O
Pine Street, owner of property on Forsythe Lane, stated that she would lose one of her four
building lots if the RIW was taken. There was much discussion between audience and council re-
garding notification ,of the amount of RIW needed from each individual property owners, etc., .and
it was the consensus of opinion that before this proposed LID propeeded, the property owners
would like to have more discussions regarding it. There were no further comments from the
audience, and the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that action on this
proposed LID be deferred until August 6 in order to give the,property owners an opportunity to
get together with the City Engineer to discuss the project more fully. Motion carried unanimously.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #284
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #284, regarding height limitation. This
Resolution had stated 111 feet, and was amended by council action on July 2 to 115 feet.
Since the Planning Commission minutes were quite lengthy on this hearing, City Planner Merlin
Logan summarized the minutes and noted that since this height limitation had been established
for the benefit of the proposed hospital expansion, it should be mentioned that any hospital
structure in the future would have to go before the Board of Adjustment. Hearing was then opened.
Jon Smiley, administrator for Stevens Memorial Hospital, stated that the hospital needed the
passage of this height limitation for future hospital development. No one else in the audience
wished to comment and the heari-ng was closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1377
be passed, amending the official zoning ordinance by increasing the height limitation of certain
hospitals subject to the grant of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Planning Commission e
Resolution #284. Motion carried unanimously.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
Council listened to the second reading of a proposed amendment to..the Uniform Building Code, for
extending height limitations. Building Official Wally Slabaugh explained the amendment and Attorney
James Murphy read the proposed ordinance. At this point, Mr. Jon Smiley, administrator of Stevens
Memorial Hospital,, again spoke to the . council urging the need for the expansion of the hospital
facilities, which would be affected by this proposed ordinance. Following discussion, it was moved
by Councilman Slye, seconded by, Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1378 be passed,
amending section 11.02.035 of the Building Code, by increasing the height limitation of certain
hospitals, subject to the grant of a conditional use permit. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Del
Barton, hospital commissioner, at this time thanked the council for the way in which this matter
had been handled by the City of Edmonds, and added that the hospital expansion would be a definite
asset to the community.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #271
City Planner Logan reported to the council that the applicant for the rezone, Mr. Saindon, had now
delivered the contract to the City of Edmonds, satisfying certain limitations connected with the
proposed rezone. It was therefore moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that
proposed Ordinance #1379 be passed, amending the official zoning map by changing the zoning
classification of Lot 1 and the south 15 feet of Lot 2, Block 11, Plat of Edmonds to RD. Motion
carried with Councilman Bennett abstaining.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE EDMONDS ARTS FESTIVAL
As instructed by the council at the July 2 meeting, Attorney Murphy presented a proposed Reso-
lution commending the Edmonds Arts Festival for its presentation for the year 1968. A motion was
made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Resolution #190 be passed, O
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commending the Edmonds Arts Festival. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Bennett asked
if this Resolution might not be published in the -newspaper as a legal publication.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR 72 HOUR WAITING PERIOD FOR PURCHASE OF SHORT FIREARMS
Attorney Murphy presented a proposed Resolution urging the Snohomish County Commissioners to
adopt legislation providing for a 72 hour waiting period on the sale of short firearms. It
was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution #191
be passed, and the motion carried.
REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION FROM CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
A letter had been received from Fred Meserve, chairman of the.Board of Directors of the First
Church of Christ, Scientist, Edmonds, requesting the City to grant the Church a continuation
of occupancy of the existing church structure and its appurtenances u;itil May 1, 1969. Mr.
Meserve and Mr. Jonathan Brooks, representing the Church, were present. Mr. Brooks explained
the need for the use of the church and the problems and challenge involved in the progress
toward building a new church. Councilman Bennett felt that the City should accomodate the
Church, but also the City would need to know when the church is available for use by either
the City itself or other groups. There was much discussion on the matter and a motion was
made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that any extension of the lease between
the City of Edmonds and the Christian Science Church be left in the'hands of the Mayor, and if
it is not necessary for the City to^use the facilities immediately, an extension be allowed to
May 1, 1969, but that the Mayor establish a co -use schedule for the building with the Church.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR EUGENE THORNTON '
As directed by the council at the last regular meeting, Attorney Murphy presented a proposed
Resolution commending Eugene Thornton for his service on the Park Boardl A motion was made by
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Councilman Slye, seconded by CouncilmanNelson that proposed Resolution #192 be passed,
commending Eugene Thornton. Motion carried.
AUDITING OF BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that*vouchers ##7143 through
##7278 in the total amount of $93,301.31 be approved for payment and the City Clerk be author-
ized to issue warrants in payment of these regular monthly bills. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that warrant ##29 to the
Great Northern Railway Co. for consideration fee for pipe line permit #75939 for permission to
excavate for, construct, maintain and operate a man -hole and 24 inch storm sewer opposite
main -line survey station 1152+98, vicinity of Talbot Road and Olympic -View Drive, in the amount
of $25.00 be ailowed for payment. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the following LID bills be
paid:
LID ##153 - Main Street sewers - $233.00 to Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay & Moch for legal
services; $100.89 to Norm's Print Shop for printing bonds; and`$31.60 to the Edmonds Tribune
Review for legal publications-'
LID #157 - Paving 25:!� S. - $101.94 to Norm's Print Shop for printing,bonds; and $9.80 to the
Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications;
LID ##160 - Paving Pine, 94 to 101' - $1,869.01 to Ech's Burner Oils, Inc. for contractor's
estimate ##6 (final) and the City clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to
the City of Edmonds in the same amount to cover this bill;
• LID ##161 - Chits 2 and 3 sewers - $14,926.98 to the City of Edmonds for reimbursement for
warrants issued prior to sale of warrants and bonds to Grande & Co., Inc.; $63.90 to the
Daily Journal of Commerce for legal publications; $35.00 to Donald R. McIntosh for easement
for sewer line; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants in the
amount of $15,025.88 to Grande & Co., Inc. to cover these bills against the LID;
LID ##162 - 51' Ave. S. sidewalk - $471.69 to Almer donstruction Co. for contractor's estimate #3
(semi-final) and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant in'the same
amount tocthe City of Edmonds to cover this bill;
LID #167 - Paving Forsythe Lane, 51� to 61' - $25.90 to the Edmonds Tribune Review for legal
publications, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City
of Edmonds in the same amount to cover.
Motion carried unanimously.
An appeal had been received from Almer Co4struction Co., objecting to liquidated damages of
$375.00 assessed by the City of Edmonds for not completing work on schedule. The City
Engineer, however, recommended to the council that this semi-final estimate be paid to the
contractor on LID #162, with the liquidated damages assessed.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was read from PUD ##1 regarding their future substation at the Ballinger park site,
which they stated would leave ample space to accomodate a neighborhood park for the City of
Edmonds, and they suggested possible acquisition of an adjoining piece of property. This
letter was referred to the Park Board.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION _
`--`' Attorney David Hoff, representing Mr. Bodine, whose hearing on Planning Commission Resolution
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#281 for a rezone on Paradise Lane from RS-6 to RML had been denied at the July 2 council meeting,
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requested that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study.
Councilman Bennett stated that he felt that the subject had been well aired, and that there was
no point in going over the matter again. No one else on the council wished to make any
comment, and the previous council decision on this matter stood unchanged.
SET MINIMUM BID PRICE ON 1965 FORD (POLICE DEPT.)
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At the request of Chief Grimstad, a motion was made by Councilman,Bennett, seconded by Councilman
Tuson to set the minimum bid price on the wrecked 1965 Ford police car at $250.00. Motion
carried.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Bennett noted that many city streets at the present time were being torn up; one
area for `sewers, another for paving, and still others for installation of utilities by the
telephone company, 'PUD, 'etc. He asked what prIDvisions were being made for this; and perhaps it
could be better coordinated.
Councilmah Bennett also stated that he felt any zoning contracts should be in writing and
submitted in full to the council at the time of a hearing on an appeal from the recommendations
of the Planning Commission. The council could then immediately return or refer the proposal to
the Planning Commission, and this would no doubt save time. It was moved by Councilman Bennett
and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that any request coming before the council relating to
contract zoning be received in writing and be automatically referred by the council back to the
Planning Commission; that the council not accept contract zoning as a supplemental appeal from
rezone applicants. Following council discussion, this motion was withdrawn and it was decided
that the matter would be discussed further at a council work meeting.
Councilman Nordquist showed the other councilmen a newspaper item dealing with advertisements on
park benches. He suggested an amendment to our sign ordinance to prohibit this sort of thing
in Edmonds. Councilman Nordquist also brought to the attention of the council that most of the
present Planning Commission members were fairly new to the Commission, and he thought perhaps
the -council members should help these new Planning Commissioners over their first hurdles. It
was suggested that perhaps an informal meeting between the Council and Planning Commission
members would be advisable.
Councilman Nordquist requested an up-to-date list of all members of Boards and Commissions, and
the City Clerk stated she would see that a copy was furnished to all council members.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR WATERMAINS AND APPURTENANCES - PHASE II WATERWORKS PROGRAM
Bids had been opened on July.15 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office for watermains and appurten-
ances and installation of same under Phase II of the Comprehensive Water aystem. Present were
the City Clerk, City Engineer, Ken Thompson representing Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc., and
three representatives from bidding companies. The bids were:
Items 1 - 27 Alternate Bid Connecting Service Alternate
Frank Coluccio $619580.00 $34,580.00 $7,400.00 $5,000.00
J.J.Jackson, Inc. 509442.80 17,673.80 4,700.00 3,268.00
DiOrio Construction 53,542.50 199270.00 3,600.00 3,000.00
Bert Robison 622863.00 No Bid 5,240.00 No Bid
It was the recommendation of the City Engineer that the low bidder be awarded the contract and
a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Bennett that J. J. Jackson, Inc.
of Renton be awarded the contract for watermains and appurtenances under Phase II of the com-
prehensive water system for the amount of $50,442.80 and the Mayor be authorized to enter into
contract with them. Motion carried unanimously.
RETURN 75' LOT TO PORT DISTRICT FOR BOAT IiARBOR EXPANSION
It was requested by the Edmonds Port District that the City return the 75' lot on the water-
front to the Port District for the boat harbor expansion. A motion was made by Councilman
Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City of Edmonds return the 75' to the Port
District for boat harbor expansion, subject to the Port maintaining the restrooms at the
location. Motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD
Mayor Harrison made the appointment of Mrs. Stan Wicklund, 1020 - 6th S., to the Library Board
to fill the position vacated by Mrs. Reiss; this term to expire April 7, 1969. A motion was
made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Mayor's appointment of
Mrs. Stan Wicklund to the Library Board be confirmed. Motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES COMMISSION
Mayor Harrison made the following appointments to the Fair Housing Practices Commission:
Robert Campbell, Chairman, 915 Olympic Avenue, for a 3 year term ending June 30, 1971. A
motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that.the Mayor's
appointment of Robert Campbell as Chairman of the Fair Housing Practices Commission for the
City of Edmonds be confirmed.. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor then appointed Robert Williamson, 660 - 131� Way, as a member of the Fair Housing
Commission for a 2-year term, ending June 30, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by`Councilman Nordquist to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Robert Williamson to
the Fair Housing Practices Commission. Motion carried unanimously,:
Mayor Harrison then made the appointment of Mrs. Hazel Mori, 891'1 - 192nd S.W., to a 1-year
term on the Fair Housing Practices Commission, ending June 30, 1969. A motion was made by 41
Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman 'Tuson that the Mayor's appointment of Mrs.
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CREATION OF URBAN ARTERIAL FUND
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A proposed Resolution was presented to council to create a special Street Department fund to
be designated as "Urban Arterial Funds", and a motion was made by Councilman.Bennett,
seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Resolution #193 be -passed, a Resolution of
the City of Edmonds, Washington creating a special Street Department fund to be designated
as Urban Arterial Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
FOOD FAIR CONCESSION
A letter was received from Food Fair Concessions, requesting permission to erect a small
building at the City Sunset Beach for selling of hamburgers, hotdogs, soft drinks, popcorn,
etc. A proposal for percentage of the gross receipts to be paid to the -City also accom-
panied the request, al64g with insurance of;fadavits. There was much discussion on -the
matter and it was decided that this request would be reviewed at a council work meeting
before any action would be taken.
SET HEARING DATE FOR PLANNING-CO1v1MISSION RESOLUTION #285,
City Planner Logan presented Planning Commission Resolution #285, recommending rezone of the
Edmonds cemetery property from -Open Space to RS-20. A motion was made by Councilman Bennett,
seconded by Councilman Nelson that August 6 be set as the date for hearing on Planning
Commission Resolution #285. Motion carried unanimously.
SET HEARING DATE FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #160
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman -Haines that September 3 be
set as the date for hearing on the final assessment roll for LID #160, paving of Pine from
9th to 10k. Motion carried unanimously.
There was no further business to come before the council and the meeting was adjourned at
10:40 P.M.
Ci ty Clerk Mayor
HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - UNITS 5, 6, AND 7 JULY 30, 1968
Hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on July 30 in the Edmonds Junior High School auditorium on the
preliminary assessment roll for sewering of Units 5, 6, and 7, in north Edmonds. All
councilmen were present.
Mayor Harrison -stated that the City had been divided into 7 sewer units and that at the
present time 2 were installed, 2 were in the process of being constructed, and Units 5, 6,
and 7 were the last 3 which would complete the sewering of the City of Edmonds. He added
that the matter would be placed on the August 6 council meeting agenda for action. Mayor'
Harrison went on to say that this proposed sewering was the result of a letter from the
Snohomish County Health District, which he then read. The letter stated that 8 storm water
samples had been taken from specific areas within the boundaries of these three proposed
sewer units, and the bacteria counts were listed for each. These samples were taken in the
month of February, when it could be assumed that pollution would not be as great as in
summer months. However, the bacteria counts in the drainage were reaching extremely high
peaks in several widely separated locations. The letter from the Health District went on
to urge that sanitary sewers be installed at the earliest possible time in these areas.
City Engineer Leif Larson outlined the areas proposed to be served by these sewers and gave
a breakdown of the estimated cost and an explanation of the zone and termini method of
assessment. Hearing was then opened.
A gentleman living on 761� W. asked which portion of this proposed LID had been deleted, and
the Engineer answered this question. Another gentleman on 164t4 and 72nd stated that he
seemed to be in the deleted area, and asked the reason for this. It was explained that this
one Meadowdale area would cost in excess of $250,000.00 because of necessity of drainage for
slide protection and the topography, etc. and the Engineer felt that it would be worth a try
for application of government funds to help finance the project. Mr. Stillings noted that
several property owners in the area deleted were unhappy to be left out of the proposed sewer
project, and asked to be included. A petition was then presented, signed by owners of 20
properties, protesting their deletion from the proposed sewer project. Warren Saunders,
Soundview Drive, asked how does one go about being deleted if his area does not have a problem.
Owen Williams, 6917 - 17614 S.W., inquired if h6useowners pay an assessment, and then the new
homes that are built do not have to share in the cost. He was assured that the assessments
were figured on land zone front footage, and all property is assessed,.whether built on or
not. A gentleman on 7614 W. stated that he had received an assessment notice, and was already
connected to sewer. He was advised to contact the City Engineer. A gentleman living on the
Meadowdale Beach Road asked a question involving the $100.00 charge for each lateral. Mr.
Buckley, representing Mrs. Hunt, asked if he understood correctly that if all councilmen
unanimously voted for the sewer, protests from the property owners would not be valid as long
as the ordinance contained the necessity clause. fie was told that wascorrect. He then
stated that he was protesting Mrs. Hunt's assessment because of the excessive amount. A
gentleman living in Talbot Park brought to the attention of the council that the proposed
pumping station was to be located at the N.E. corner of his property. He wished a relocation
of this pumping station to preserve a natural stream which is now running through the property.
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A woman living on 72nd Ave. W. asked a question regarding property owners putting in their