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RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION O
A letter of resignation from the
Planning Commission was read
from Walt Payne which the Mayor
accepted with regret. It was then
moved by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Kincaid
that the Attorney be instructed
to draw a Resolution of Commendation
for Walt Payne'.s service
on the City of Edmonds Planning
Commission. Motion carried.
Cr
There was no further business to
come before the Council and
the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.°+
City Clerk 117
Mayor
*** August 20, 1968 Minutes - Page 478
September 3, 1968
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all
councilmen present except Bennett, who is still on authorized leave of absence on an around -thew -world
vacation trip.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of August 20th had been posted and mailed, and since there were no omissions nor
corrections, they stood approved as written.
HEARING: FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #160
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID #160, :paving of Pine from 9th•.,:tolOth.. City Engineer Leif Larson reviewed the preliminary versus final costs of this project, noting that
there was no change in the amount of the individual assessments -from the preliminary to the final! Hearing
was then opened.
A letter had been received from Mr. & Mrs. William B. Jensen, 1009 - 9th Avenue S. They objected to the
amount of their assessment as well as to the manner in which the contractor on the project had,'performed
his work. _ Mrs.. Jensen was present in the audience and stated that although they wished to inf orm the
council of these complaints, they did not wish to file for any damages to their property.
Fred Fruend, 9th Avenue S., asked what was included in the LID costs. He was interested in the indirect
costs of the LID. He also wished to know if a property owner could pay his assessment without interest
costs, and was told of the 30 day period for this. There was no one else in the audience who wished to
comment and the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1384 be
passed, app roving and confirming.the final assessment roll for LID #160. Motion carried unanimously.
RES.OLUTION,OF INTENTION FOR SEWERING NEWLY ANNEXED PORTION OF UNIT 6.
Property owners in the newly annexed section'of Unit 6 had presented a petition for a separate sewer LID
for their area. Council had instructed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution of Intention for this
proposed project, but the City Engineer at this time advised that'it would be well to wait until a pro-
posal could be worked out with the City..of Lynnwood for use of their trunk to sewer this particular unit,
and it was therefore moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the matter of the
Resolution of Intention for this sewer petition be postponed until the next council meeting, following
discussion with Lynnwood. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE CREATING SHUT-OFF CHARGES, ETC. - WATER DEPT. 0
Second reading was held on a proposed ordinance to increase the shut-off charge for termination of water
service and increase the charges for new water meter installations. No one in the audience wished to
comment on this proposed ordinance, and it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson
that proposed Ordinance #1385 be passed, increasing the shut-off charge and charges for new water meter
installations for the Water Dept. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR SLOPE EASEMENTS
Second reading was held on a proposed ordinance providing for the acquisition of -,,property on Main Street
for slope easements through condemnation. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1386 be passed, providing for the acquisition of this property through
condemnation. Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was read from Roy A. Stringer, president of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, suggesting that the
City of.Edmonds not allow private concessions on city park property. This referred to the 90 day lease
given by the. City of Edmonds to a concession located north the ferry terminal at Sunset Beach. Both
Councilmen Haines and Kincaid felt that the City should take another long look at this proposal after
the 90 day period. Councilman Slye felt that a "wait and see" attitude was advisable at this time.
Councilman Nordquist noted that the matter of the request of this concession for a location at Sunset
Beach had been on the City Council agenda and these agendas are posted in the Civic Center, and no
business people in the City of Edmonds had appeared to protest at that time. Councilman Nordquist added
that he felt perhaps City Council agendas should be posted elsewhere besides in the Civic Center, so
that the business people could be aware of what was going on at the council meetings and attend if they
wished to comment on any item.
A letter was read in regard to a petition for deletion of certain property from a proposed sewer project.
This was in regard to sewer Units 5, 6,` and 7. All of the property owners of Lots 1, 29 5, 6, 79 8, 9, O
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10, and 11, Glen Ellen View Tracts, 141-D-1 Meadowdale Beach Tracts (S. 122' of n 1/2 of
Tract 141) and 142-D-2 Meadowdale Beach Tracts, .were petiticning:to have.said.property ..
deleted from the proposed sewer project. Robin Jensen and Mr, McQuade were present and stated that
they were representing all of the property owners in this described area. Mr. McQuade pointed out
on a map the designated area which was comprised of a small valley where approximately 1/2 of the
area is within a single plat and is only partly developed. The -remaining half of the area is un-
platted and undeveloped, and at the present time there are no homes or buildings on any of the
property concerned. He noted that according to the present proposed plan of the City, this par-
ticular area would be served by an independent sub -system pertaining only to these properties. He
stated that it was the plan of the landowners here to form a separate LID for sewers in this par-
ticular area at such time as development -has indicated the necessity and desirability of sewers,
and this was their reason for asking deletion, It was also noted that the City of Edmonds would
have complete control over the development of the area and when the problems such as roadways, etc.
were worked out and building began, sewers could then be put in by a separate LID. City Engineer
Larson recommended that although this seemed to be a valid request, additional requests from other
areas could be presented and this would lead to problems, so he felt that until final engineering
was done, this matter should be held in abeyance. Council therefore, after discussion, acknowledged
receipt of this request for deletion, and following engineering of the area, the matter of this
deletion will again be brought before council.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Kincaid brought up the subject of the Union Oil Company beach and Mayor Harrison stated
that the scheduled meeting had not taken place between him and the Union Oil officials, but that he
would -.pursue this matter further.
Councilman Nordquist proposed that in regard.to_the street name change study, 74th Avenue W. in the
Ballinger area, a 300' long culdesac, be renamed Beeson Place, in honor of Dr. Elmo Beeson, who had
lived there and whose daughter was now building a home on this culdesac. Following discussion, a
motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded,by Councilman Slye that the 300' long culdesac
known as 74th Ave. W. in the Ballinger area -be renamed Beeson Place...:? Motion carried.
Councilman Haines stated that although he had been reading articles in the newspapers concerning
central dispatching for Fire Departments in the south county cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake
Terrace, and Fire District #1, no report had been given directly to the council. Fire Chief Cooper,
in the audience, stated that a written report was now in the hands of the Mayor, and would soon be
received by the council. Chief Cooper said that he recommended entering into contract with
Mountlake Terrace for the sum of $11,000.00, wherein they would hire the dispatchers, etc. City
Supervisor Lawson advised the council that he and the other City Supervisor and City Manager from
the south county cities concerned had attended one of the meetings with these Fire Chiefs and found
that they had given a complete study to every facet of central dispatching and noted that they had
done an excellent job. Councilman Haines suggested that the council go on record as commending
these Fire Chiefs for their work. Councilman Haines then made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Kincaid that the Mayor be authorized to.enter into preliminary conversation with the three Police
Departments of the.same cities for the same type of cooperation as the central fire dispatching.
This motion carried. Councilman Haines then noted that a central area might be used to store any
sophisticated fire and police equipment for the three cities. At this point, Mayor Harrison stated
that a joint venture on a dog pound and"facilities for garbage disposal was also deserving of study.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of claims :,for damages from Mrs. Jane Sater and from Georgia Luschen, and
these were referred to the City Clerk for processing.
FIRST READING: ORDINANCE ON BURIED UTILITIES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
The first reading was held on a proposed ordinance declaring the policy of the City of Edmonds with
• respect to underground installation of electric and communication facilities, providing minimum
requirements and procedures.
FIRST READING:. INVASION -.OF RIGHT-OF-WAY,ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that the first reading of the
proposed Invasion.of Right -of -Way ordinance be postponed, and the motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION:FROM UNDERGROUND.UTILITIES'COMMITTEE
Councilman Gary Nelson, chairman of the.Underground Utili4,'di'f'_s Committee, presented a resolution for its
first reading. He also commended the committee members as follows: Bill Leraas, Wayne Jones, Wade
Oldham, Sam Saindon, and Fetter Sater for the work they had done on this committee.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO CONTRACT WITH ARCHITECT'FOR'DESIGN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY
�. FOR YOST PARK
The Park Board recommended to the City Council that the City contract with an architect for a design
and feasibility study for Yost Park at a price not to exceed-$4500.00. Following discussion, a
motion was made by Councilman Slye,.seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor be authorized to
.-negotiate with an.architectural firm.at a price not to exceed $4500.00 for a design and feasibility
'study for Yost Park. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITION TO YOST PARK
The Park. Board recommended that the City negotiate for an additional 16 lots west of llth Avenue which
had been appraised at $14,000.00 and which had an additional $6,000.00 in assessments outstanding
against them. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Nordquist that the City Council authorize the Mayor to negotiate up to the appraised price of the
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property plus the assessments, for purchase of these 16 lots west of llth Avenue from Mr. -Montgomery.
Motion carried unanimously.
STREET NAME CHANGES
Proposed street name changes had been turned -over from the Committee to the Planning Department for a
recommendation, and it was therefore moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that
October 2 be set as the date for hearing on street name changes for the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN FOR.PARK BOARD
Mayor Harrison made the appointment of Cloyd Campbell as.temporary chairman of the Edmonds Park Board
until the first of 1969, and it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that
the Mayor's appointment of Cloyd Campbell.as temporary chairman of the Park Board until the first of
the year be confirmed. Motion carried unanimously.
FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING BENCH ADVERTISING
A proposed ordinance prohibiting bench sign advertising and providing penalties by the adoption of three
new sections to the Edmonds Sign Code was brought before council for its first reading.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION ENDORSING STEVENS HOSPITAL BOND ISSUE
A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that in regard to the proposed
Resolution endorsing the Stevens Memorial Hospital bond issue, the matter be left to the individual
members of the council for their personal endorsements rather than have the council endorse the bond issue
as a body. A roll call vote resulted in all councilmen.voting.in favor except Kincaid and Haines, and the
motion carried.
At this point, Mayor Harrison, as well as the individual councilmen, voiced their opinions as personally
endorsing the hospital bond issue..
SET DATES FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING: LID'S # 140 AND # 162
As recommended by the City Engineer, a motion was made'by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid
that October 15 be set as the date for final assessment roll hearings on LID's #140 and #162. Motion carried
unanimously.
PRELIMINARY BUDGET 196
Copies of the proposed City of Edmonds Preliminary Budget 1969 were presented to the City Council members
by the Mayor.
There was no further business to come before the council, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
City Clerk Mayor
September 17, 1968
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council-
men present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Minutes of the meeting of September 3 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no omissions nor
corrections, they 'stood approved.,
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR SEWERING PORTION OF UNIT 6
In regard to the proposed Resolution of Intention for sewering of a portion of Unit 6 which had been petitioned
for, Mayor Harrison announced that no arrangements had as yet been made by Lynnwood for the use of the
trunk sewer by the City of Edmonds for this project, and that this would be on the next council meeting agenda.
It was therefore moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that the proposed Resolution of
Intention for sewering a portion of Unit 6 be postponed until the next regular council meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
HEARING ON APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #280
Hearing was held on the appeal from the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution #280, recommending
denial of a rezone from RS-6 to RMH on Holly Drive, submitted -by Attorney William A. Wilson for Ralph K.
Birum and Alfred 0. Holte. This hearing had been postponed from the meeting of July 2 at the request of
Attorney Wilson.
City Planner Merlin Logan projected on the screen a slide of the.area surrounding.the parcel of land in
question and showing the zoning. He also read the minutes of the two Planning Commission hearings on this
rezone request. Mr. Logan summed up the two factors for recommendation for denial as (1) the amount of
apartment property already established in the area, and that it was unwise to consider extending it at this
time, and (2) the narrow width of Holly Drive would not allow increased development. Hearing was then
opened.