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• In regard to Resolution #305, Mr. Pack was inihe audience. He said that his son had appeared at the Planning
Commission office and had been told by the secretary that they did not have to file an appeal in writing, but
appear in person at the council meeting of February 18. Because of the apparent mixup, a motion was made by
Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson to accept the appeal on the recommendation of the Planning
Commission as detailed in Resolution #305 and set a hearing for March 4, 1969. Motion carried.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGE
A claim for damage was acknowledged from Mrs. Robert Suchert, 1160 Main Street. This was referred to the
City Clerk for processing.
APPOINTMENT OF GORDON MAXWELL TO PLANNING COMMISSION
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Gordon Maxwell be appointed to
Planning Commission Position No: 9, expiring October 9, 1972. Motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED MEMBERSHIP IN PUGET SOUND GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE'
After discussion a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Bennett authorizing the City
Attorney to draw a Resolution requesting membership in the Puget Sound Governmental Conference. Motion
carried.
NEW PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
Mayor Harrison announced that a new Park and Recreation Director had been hired by the City of Edmonds. He
is Mr. Al Henderson, Klamath Falls, Oregon, a graduate of the University of Oregon, 28 years of age. Mr.
Henderson will be in Edmonds onihejob March 3, 1969.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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March 4, 1969
ROLL CALL
Mayor
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen
present except Slye.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of February 18th had been posted and mailed. It was noted that on page 4 under "Coun-
cil Participation", where Councilman Slye submitted his resignation from the Park Board, it should read be-
cause of a conflict of meeting dates and duties with the Fire Department, not conflict of interest. Minutes
then stood approved as corrected.
INTRODUCTION OF RECREATION DIRECTOR
Mayor Harrison introduced Mr. Al Henderson, new Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Edmonds.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #303
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #303, File R-21-68, recommending an amendment to the
zoning map by designating as RML_property presently zoned RS-8, and described as Lots 1 through 7 inclusive,
Block 1, Park Addition to Edmonds.
• City Planner Merlin Logan projected a map of the area on the screen and summarized the minutes of the Plan-
ning Commission on this hearing by explain# that business zoning was on the south side of this property in
the city of Lynnwood and on the east side of 76th W., also in Lynnwood. West of the property is RML and on
the north side of 195th St. S. W. it is zoned RS-8. Hearing was then opened. ,
Bud Hartwick, 19414 - 81st W., questioned Mr. Logan about the lots in this area, and with no one else wishing
to comment, the hearing was closed.
Council Bennett stated he wanted.a review of the multiple zoning throughout the city and would generally oppose
all multiple zoning requests until this was done. He added that he would suggest an advisory ballot to see if
people in Edmonds wished single residential areas to remain so, or did the citizens want more multiple dwell-
ings, or what was the feeling of the majority for the future growth of Edmonds. Councilman Kincaid said he
agreed with Councilman Bennett. Councilman Haines asked Planner Logan for the findings of the Planning Com-
mission and their vote on this matter. He then added that he felt each case should stand on its own merits,
and that it would be time consuming to make studies of this problem. He did not believe a blanket denial of
multiple would be in order, and also thought that the Planning Commission had given each one of these cases
ample study before making a recommendation for amendment. Councilman Nelson felt the Planning Commission had
made its recommendation only after judging each area on its own merits, and that in this particular case the
transition from single to BN seemed to warrant multiple between the two zones. Councilman Tuson noted that he
was and has been against zoning for multiple in single family residential areas. Following this discussion
a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the council deny the recom-
mendation from the Palnning Commission to amend the zoning map as set forth in their Resolution #303. A roll
call vote showed Councilmen Nelson and Haines voting against; Bennett, Tuson, Nordquist in favor, and the
motion carried to deny the rezone. Councilman Kincaid wished to go on record as not opposing the recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission, but that in this particular case he felt the necessity to bote against this
rezone.
HEARING: ON APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #305.
• Hearing was opened on the appeal from recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution 4305, File R-22-68,
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v recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the zoning map to rezone from RS-8 to RD Lot 4, Lawrence Addition. 0
Mr. Logan projected a map on the screen showing the area for this rezone request, and also gave an explanation
of the apparent mixup on this appeal from Mr. Pack. Mr. Logan stated that after conferring with his secre-
tary on this matter, he learned that Mr. Pack or his representative had been advised over the phone of the appeal
procedure to the City Council, and that this conversation took place approximately four days before the appeal
expiration date. However, it had been decided at the previous council meeting to allow Mr. Pack to appeal with- C�
out the usual conditions being met, and the hearing was opened.
Mr. Pack, 16550 Shore Drive N. E., Seattle, showed a drawing to council of the area where he wished to build a
duplex, and explained that the building would compliment the single family homes surrounding it. No one else
in the audience wished to comment either for nor against the proposal, and the hearing was declared closed.
Following discussion by council, it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the
recommendation of $he Planning Commission in -heir Resolution #305 for denial of this proposed rezone be upheld,
and the motion carried unanimously.
HEARING: ON APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #306
Hearing was held on the appeal from the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution #306, File R-23-68,
recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the zoning map to rezone from RS-8 to RML property on Edmonds
Way.
City Planner Logan gave an explanation of the findings of the Planning Commission and reviewed the minutes
dealing with this hearing, which was a request for RML, to allow a clinic to be established on this property.
Hearing was then opened.
Dr. Hoover,.,the applicant for the rezone, stated that he wished to have an office on this property, and that
he would be willing to attach a restrictive convenant running with the land to insure that no apartment build-
ing could ever be put there. Attorney Thompson, representing Dr. Hoover, was also present and stated that
they wanted the council to try and see the need for the proposed RML zoning, as the city ordinances did not
have a>>specific zoning for clinics or professional offices, and RML was the only way to obtain the zoning
needed in order to allow this. He also said the contract for a restrictive convenant on the property would
be given. Councilman Haines stated that he hoped this would be treated on its merits as a non -conforming
use. No one in the audience wished to speak against the proposal, and the hearing was closed.
Councilman Bennett stated that he.did not enter fnto the discussion, nor did he intend to vote on the issue,
since he has represented Dr. Hoover in the past.
Mayor Harrison noted that the only solution available to clinics at this time is to rezone from single family
to RML, but perhaps the city should look toward some special zoning for clinics and professional offices in
the future.
It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance
to allow the establishment of a clinic in this area, with the cooperation of Dr. Hoover to keep the existing
landscaping as is, to give a contract for a restrictive convenant running with the land to prevent its being
used for other purposes allowed under RML except for the clinic, and if ever in the future there is another
class of zoning established for clinics and/or professional buildings, he change his proposed RML zone to the
new zoning required for his purpose. A.. -,-roll call vote was taken onihis motion with Councilmen Haines and Nel-
son voting in favor; Councilmen Tuson, Nordquist and Kincaid against; Bennett abstaining, and the motion failed
to carry.
It was then moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission in their Resolution #306 be upheld, and the proposed rezpme tp RML be denied. This motion
carried with Councilman Nelson voting against and Bennett abstaining.
HEARING: PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES
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The third hearing on proposed street name changes for the City of Edmonds was held. Mayor Harrison reported O
that he had received several recommendations, and the greatest number were in favor of upholding the committee's
original proposal. He then opened the hearing.
Mr. MacPherson, 1025 Pine Street, stated he wished that Pine Street would be left with the same name or number
all the way through instead of having part of it remain Pine Street and the rest renamed 216th. Capt. Shields
questioned where the changes would be made, and he stated he would not object, although he didn't agree en-
tirely and still felt the entire city should be changed all at once instead of merely renaming some streets
east of a certain area and leaving those west of that area as they presently are. There were no further com-
ments from the audience and the hearing was therefore closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City Attorney be instructed
to draw an ordinance adopting the street name changes for the City of Edmonds as submitted by the Committee
to the City Council. Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was read from Gordon Maxwell, stating that in regard to his acceptance of the appointment to the
Planning Commission, he wished to make it a matter of record that since his meetings as a member of the
Snohomish County Board of Freeholders took place on the same night as Planning Commission meetings, he would
be unable to attend the Commission meetings until after the Board.of Freeholders is dissolved.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Jim Leary, from Nord Construction in Lynnwood, distributed maps to the council members and asked what the
feeling of the council would be on the possible rezoning of the Stockton property on 196th S. W. next to
Sierra Village. He wished to get some idea whether or not they would be at all receptive to a rezone request
for a nursing home and a contract to insure that this would be built there if allowed. Council members felt
that they: -are not in a position to give ideas to the Planning Commission and that this would have to go through
the proper channels and be brought before that body before any council commitment could be made.
Paul Cook, speaking in behalf of the City of Edmonds business community, stated that he was extremely concerned 0
• eeneernL-4 about the downtown area. He noted the vacant store buildings where Shopping Cart and Safeway
used to be, and stressed the need for something to be done to spruce up the city and get the citizens to
support the downtown businesses. Mr. Cook that there was something that the council could do about this
problem, but Councilman Bennett mentioned that in years past the city had tried to get the merchants to
support a Local Improvement District for off-street parking, and that they did not wish to participate in
this program. He added that the council would certainly be receptive to any suggestions made by the
Chamber of Commerce on specific necessary legislation to see a program through, but that nothing had been
forthcoming from the Chamber or merchants. Councilman Kincaid noted that some time ago Peggy Harris had
taken onthetask of trying to get the store fronts remodeled and even had an architect and a banker to help
the.merchants with this proposal, but this too had not caught on.
Joanne Highlander commented on the reasons she felt local people did not patronize the downtown Edmonds
stores. She stated that a housewife could go over to Aurora Village and do all her shopping at once, and
the prices there were much more competitive. She added that the fact was that few people could afford to
shop downtown Edmonds.
Council urged that the merchants try to revitalize the downtown shopping area, and the City would be ready
to lend a helping hand with proper legislation, if needed. In the meantime, Councilman Bennett suggested
that a review of what could be done'for the downtown area but put on the next council work meeting agenda.
The Mayor announced the formation of an Inter -City Transportation Study Committee and appointed Council
man Bennett, Roy Sorensen, and Roy Baker as members to iepresent Edmonds. The other South County cities will
appoint three members each to represent them.
Jack Highlander, 12th Avenue, asked if the council could look at improving the roads in areas of the city
where multiple zoning is being putin. He was assured by the Mayor that this is on a program that is at
present in the process of being carried out.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
• Councilman Tuson inquired when the petition for a street light on 12th Avenue N. would come before the
council and this is on the March 18 agenda.
Councilman Bennett had questions regarding the hearing on improvement of 9th from Main to Westgate, and
also on the schedule for use of gas tax monies for improvement of Olympic :& Bowdoin. Engineer Larson
answered that Bowdoin was on the priority list, and that council would have to set up a Resolution
of Intention for any of this work.
INVESTIGATION OF FEASIBILITY OF FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATOR
Councilman Haines stated that he felt it was time to look into having a full-time administrator for
Edmonds, and he made the motion, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the Mayor and Council appoint a
Blue Ribbon Committee of eleven citizens to study the problems of a full-time administrator for the City
of Edmonds. Councilman Nordquist said that he agrees with a study being made, but disagrees with the
method of study. He suggested that professional management consultants be hired to make a study of all
city personnel right up through the administrative level at the same time This would result in a qual-
ified.and professional classification of personnel at all levels, and would far surpass any study done by
citizens who may be well-qualified.businessmen, but not familiar with city problems. Councilman Nord-
quist added that he had contacted several firms who do this type of study, and Mr. Warren Chinn, Vice Pres-
ident of Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc., had offered to send representatives from their San Francisco office
to undertake discussions with city officials with no obligation to the City, to determine the approach and
cost involved in a precise study to meet the requirements of the needs of the City of Edmonds. Council-
man Tuson stated that he saw no reason not to have professionals come in to at least discuss the problem
with no charge to the City. Councilman Kincaid felt the council, not a citizen's committee, should study
their own problems, and he made a motion to amend Councilman Haine's motion in that instead of a committee
of citizens being appointed for this study, the City contact the consultant firm of Booz, Allen & Hamilton,
Inc. at their San Francisco office and request that they send representatives to discuss this proposed study
with the Mayor and Council prior to the appointment of a citizen's committee. Councilman Bennett at this
• point noted that he would be voting against both the amendment and the original motion, as he is not in
favor of a full-time administrator for the city. Vote was then taken on the amendment, and it carried, with
Councilman Bennett voting no. The original motion, as amended, was then voted upon, and this also carried
with Councilman Bennett voting against.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Claims for damages were acknowledged from Leo Weiss, and from Mrs. Carl J. Bloom, Jr. These were referred
to the City Clerk for processing.
PUGET SOUND GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE
The attorney presented a proposed resolution, as directed, to establish the City of Edmonds as a member of
the Puget Sound Governmental Conference, and it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nel-
son that proposed Resolution #201 be passed, and the motion carried.
SEPTIC TANK AND SIDE SEWER LICENSE
It was noted that few septic tank licenses were now being applied for, and since the cost of this license
is $50.00, whereas the cost of a side sewer license is $10.00, the amounts should be the same for both.
It was therefore moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the Attorney be directed
to draw an ordinance to reduce the septic tank license from $50.00 to $10.00. Motion carried.
FIRST READINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCES
First reading was held on the proposed ordinance prohibiting parking on portions of Third Avenue and on
portions of Dayton Street.
First reading was held on a proposed ordinance providing for permits for the use or occupancy of public
places, requiring applications therefore, providing for the processing thereof, providing for indemnity pro-
visions and related regulations and conditions, declaring said permits to be revocable and providing penalties.
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LEGAL ADVERTISING FOR CITY OF EDMONDS
A letter soliciting the legal advertising for the City of Edmonds was received from the Western Sun. A motion
was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the Edmonds Tribune Review continue to be the ¢�
legal publication for the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
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There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
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March 18, 1969
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen
present except Slye.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of March 4 had been posted and mailed, and City Planner Merlin Logan noted that under
the heading of the hearing on street name changes, the motion should mention the adoption of the changes as
submitted by the Committee "as amended". Minutes were then approved as corrected.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4301
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #301, File CP-3-68, recommending amendments to the compre-
hensive thoroughfare plan, including designating that Olympia Avenue from Main to Olympie View Drive be
changed from "Community Arterial" to "Collector", and denial of the proposal to change the designation of
Olympic View Drive and 88th Ave. W. from'Community Arterial" to "Collector" or "Residential Access". ''
City Planner Merlin Logan summarized the hearings which had been held before the Planning Commission and
reviewed thehistory behind the case, noting that the Commission felt study of the characteristics of these
streets indicated the need for a community arterial designation for both 88th W. from Main to Olympic View
Drive and Olympic View Drive from 196th S. W. to 76th W., but that Olympic Avenue from Main Street to Olympic
View Drive should be changed on the Plan from "Community Arterial" to "Collector"
Hearing was then opened.
Frank Johnson, 19705 - 88th W., saw no reason to take more time repeating things that had already been said
before. He wasnted to know, however, if the 36' minimum paving met the criteria for use of gas tax money,
and he asked the City Engineer if he had researched this and come up with an answer. Engineer Larson replied
that although gas tax money can be used for the arterials and/or collector streets, the preference is to
approve projects on widths of 40' or more. Mr. Johnson stated that the property owners wished to hold the
council to their previous proposal for their area, which he said was on record as being 361. Mrs. Rowena
Miller, 19722 - 88th W., said the property owners felt they needed not much more pavement than is presently
there; felt 88th should be designated "neighborhood collector"; and urged the council not to make 88th,
OlympicView Drive, and Olympic Avenue arterials, on the basis of lack of need. She added that a maximum of
36' pavement and 60' R/W would be ample to take care of any future needs for the area. A show of hands,
requested by Mayor Harrison, found a great number of the audience to be involved in this hearing. Ray Poor -
man, 8802 - 205th P1. S. W., stated that he did not think the city should build a road without regard to the
absolute need for it; that he felt the width quoted was not at all necessary; and the cost to improve it would
be ridiculous. He noted that the people and the traffic volume were most important, and neither warranted the
wide street being proposed. Ed Robinson, 19815 - 88th W., mentioned the petition for the 36' width, especially
on Olympic View Drive, and noted that a 60' R/W would destroy not only the neighborhood, but the whole city
in general, and the area could justify only a collector street, and not a secondary arterial. He was also
satisfied, he said, that funds could be used for a 36' pavement, and neighborhood collectors would be ample
to serve this low density area.
There was no one else in the audience who wished to add anything, and the hearing was closed. Councilman
Bennett felt that it was important to think of the city in terms of at least 15 years from now, and keep
R/W at 60' for future needs, so that building restrictions would be put into effect and save people from
building in an area that could at a future date become R/W and put a street in their front yard, such as the
problem now with some parts of 9th Avenue North. Councilman Bennett therefore made a motion that an ordinance
be prepared to designate Olympia Avenue from Main to Olympic View Drive as "Collector" and 88th Ave. W. and
Olympic View Drive as "Community Arterial" in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Commission
in their Resolution #301. This motion died for lack of a second. It was then moved by Councilman Haines,
seconded by Councilman Kincaid to deny the recommendations of the Planning Commission in their Resolution 4301.
This motion carried, with Councilman Bennett voting against. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded
by Councilman Nelson to designate all three streets (Olympic Avenue from Main to Olympic View Drive, 88th W.
and Olympic View Drive) as "Neighborhood Collectors", and the Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance "
for this change. Motion carried with Councilman Bennett voting against.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION # 302
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #302, File ST-4-68, recommending an amendment of the
official street map by increasing the R/W of 88th Ave. W. from Main Street north to 196th S. W. from 60,
to 661. City Planner Logan explained to council the reasons for the Planning Commission encouraging the 661.
They wished to plan for future sidewalks in this area. Hearing was opened.
Ed Robinson, 19815 - 88th W., quoted the 36' pavement between curbs ina low density area from the urban ater-
ial construction standards. Councilman Bennett stated that he felt 88th could very well be opened through in
the future, and that standards should be set now merely to insure proper setbacks for building purposes.
Councilman Nelson agreed with Councilman Bennett, and noted that at this time, when there is not yet too
much development in the area, the city should shoot for a high R/W for future needs; then if it proved to be
too much, it could always be changed back and not hurt anyone, and that 66, seemed to be wise for a R/W here at
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