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19690318 City Council Minutes41ti2 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. s.awr L� There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. ll City Clerk Mayor 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 is 1 CI • this point. Councilman Kincaid felt the city should be consistent in width all along 88th, and not have it wider at one point and narrow down somewhere else along the way. Hearing was then closed. A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson to uphold the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution #302, and the Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance to increase the R/W on 88th from Main north to 196th from 60' to 66' in accordance with this recommendation. A roll call bote was taken, with Councilmen Bennett and Nelson voting in favor; Councilmen Tuson, Mordquist and Haines against, and the motion failed to carry, leaving the R/W at 60' as before. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #304 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #304, recommending an amendment of the official street map, revising the alignment of a loop street established by Ordinance #1374, by relocating the north -south leg about 88, to the east and by deleting all but the west 310 feet of the south leg of the loop, as set forth in Planning Commission File ST-5-68. City Planner Logan explained the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and also showed a drawing of a complete loop street for the area. Hearing was then opened. Mrs. Thomas, 817 - 7th N., stated that her property adjoins the Giltner property, and that she also was representing property owners to the north of her, who were at present in New York. She was concerned about possible loss of building property. Mr. Lewis, 652 Third, stated he had no objection to the Planning Commission Resolution, but he favored Mr. Logan's proposed drawing which would complete the loop, rather than having it incomplete. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was declared closed. Councilman Haines stated that he felt that without the loop, the street would serve no purpose, and he made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance estab- lishing a loop street rather than the incomplete loop proposed by the Planning Commission in their Reso- lution 4304, and the Engineer provide the diagram for the loop. Motion carried with Councilman Kincaid voting against. • HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #307 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #307, recommending an amendment of the official street map to establish a public right-of-way 22.9' in width extending west from the center line of 76th Ave. W. for a,distance of 763.85' and located halfway between 173rd S. W. and 175th S. W., then turning to the north for a distance of about 163' and ending in a turn -around, all as set forth in Planning Commission File No. ST-6-68. City Planner Merlin Logan explained the recommendation of the Planning Commission, wherein the existing 10' pavement of the easement road would not be of proper standard to serve future land subdivisions and new home construction. Gordon Bennion felt that the 10' cement road was giving no difficulty now, and he objected to a proposed 30' R/W. A gentleman owning property south of the,proposed road felt it would be fine to have the ease- ment road dedicated to the city, but this would make the homes too close to the 30' R/W„ He_,thought_. a good 18' road would amply serve the eleven property owners. Doug McCorkle stated that he had been denied a subdivision because of insufficient access, and thought 22.9' would be enough for an easement road. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. In answer to a question from council, City Engineer Larson recommended that the city not accept substan- dard roads as public R/W, but if accepted, they be subject only to all improvements being installed (pav- ing, water mains, etc.) A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seamded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1415 be passed,. to establish a public R/W approximately 22.9' in width extending west from the centerline of 76th Ave. W. for a distance of approximately 763.85 and located approximately half -way between 173rd W. W. and 175th S. W., then turning to tie north for a distance of approximately 163' and ending in a`.:turn-a-round; pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution #307. Motion carried. SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF 3RD AND ON PORTIONS OF DAYTON • Second reading was heard of a proposed ordinance to prohibit parking on portions of Third Avenue and on portions of Dayton Street. The City Engineer explained that in order to have the traffic light function properly at the intersection, parking must be prohibited. A petition was received with 29 signatures, protesting the parking restrictions on Third and on Dayton. A letter from Jack E. Williams, owner of the ten apartments on the corner of Third and Dayton also strongly protested the new parking restrictions surrounding his property. They all voiced the opinion that street parking was needed to supplement the off-street parking to accomodate visitors and business callers. The hearing was then opened. Vi McNeely, corner of 3rd and Dayton, said there was no place to park now, and a green light would encourage drivers coming from the area of Safeway to speed unnecessarily in order to make the light be- fore it changed. Mr. Burdett, 146 Third S., noted that it was difficult to even now get into and out of his driveway. A man living at 223 Third S. stated that the boat harbor creates traffic and there was need for other access to the beach area and waterfront. Stating that he was -,-not usually in favor of tabling issues, Councilman Bennett made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the council table passage of any proposed ordinance on this question to the meeting of May 6, and in the meantime have the council members take a look at the problem. Motion carried. SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PERMITS FOR USE OF OCCUPANCY OF PUBLIC PLACES Second reading was held on a proposed ordinance to provide for permits for use or occupancy of public p places and it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Bennett that proposed Ordinance 41416 be passed, and the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF STREET LIGHT AT END OF 12TH AVENUE NORTH Howard Olds had asked that a street light be placed on the existing utility pole at the end of 12th N. He did not feel that the light would detract from the neighborhood and the PUD had stated that this pole would remain in this location. Mr. Michaelson, who lives down the treet from where the pole is located, said the pole is already there, and to put a light on it would.be advantageous. There are several chil- dren living in the area, and it is extremely dark there with no street light. Both Mr. Olds and Mr. �r94 Michaelson were willing to participate in the cost of an ornamental light if that is what the protesting pro- O perty owners wished. Mrs. Sheldon, 1025 12th N., read a petition signed by five separate property owners who were opposed to having a street light placed on he pole because it does not enhance the neighborhood, would obstruct the view, and does not resolve the problem of the dangerous corner. Dale Martin, 18730 - 94th W., objected to the pole itself being in that location, but stated he knew nothing could be done about that. He strongly objected, however, to placing a light on the pole and ruining the aesthetic value of the area. Following discussion, curing which time Ron Harper of the PUD stated the light could be adequately shielded, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Bennett that a street light be installed by the PUD on the existing utility pole and be reasonably shielded. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR CASPER STREET IMPROVEMENT A proposed Resolution of Intention for improving Casper Street from 3rd to 9th, 9th N. from Casper to Puget Drive, and Puget Drive from 9th N. to 12th Place with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, and paving to make a complete improvement was presented to the council. City Engineer Leif Larson stated that this would involve a 60' R/W and a 44' roadway. Jim Mueller, 209 Casper, asked why the streets in Edmonds could not follow contours within reason, and keep Edmonds as nice as it presently is, instead of going by the books and making all the streets straight and wide for speedways. Mr. Hertrich asked if something would be done regarding Maplewood Hill, as it might well become a bottleneck. He added that he didn't look forward to the idea of a speedway in the area with four lanes of traffic. Coun- cilman Bennett stated that he favored the LID method for this project, but he felt that the property owners should understand that if this was protested out, the city would have to go on the sidewalk improvement method for this, as was used on the Main Street improvement. Ron LeFebvre, 305 Casper, asked a question on the city's acquiring of R/W necessary for the improvement, and if the usual condemnation proceedings would take place if R/W was refused by the. -property owners. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Haines that Resolution of Intention #224 be passed, with the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll set for May 6, and author- O ization be given to proceed with the design, engineering, and discussion with the state. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried unanimously. AUDITING OF BILLS A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that vouchers #8380 through #8527 in the total amount of $66,228.33 be approved, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants from the proper funds in payment of these regular monthly bills. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the following LID bills be paid: LID #161 - $72,142.72 to National Construction Co. for contractor's estimate #2; $300.00 to George L. & Dorothy M. Cuvreau for easement for sewer line; and $13.10 to City of Edmonds Treasurer's Office for filing fees; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $72,455.82 to cover these bills. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter had been received from Johnathan Brooks, asking that the Dog Control Ordinance be enforced in the City of Edmonds. Robert Aline, 17122 Talbot Road, presented a petition signed by several property owners complaining of a dog nuisance in their neighborhood. Several of the people complaining of this were present and Jackie Rothaus stated that three large St. Bernard dogs are kept in a pen in the yard adjoining her home. These dogs are used for breeding purposes, and are sometimes allowed out of the pen, and have on at least one occasion bitten a person. She also complained about the odor from this pen, and the all-night barking, which was recorded on tape by one gentleman and played for the benefit of the council members. These people were advised by the City Attorney to sign a regular complaint form which he furnished them, and bring it back to him in order for something to be done about this problem. Council also advised these property owners that if something were not done to alleviate the problem by the next council meeting, to O come again and council would see to it that action was taken. REQUEST FOR 2-WAY TRAFFIC ON MAIN FROM 5th to 6th A petition was presented signed by 13 business people from 5th to 6th on Main, requesting a change to 2 way traffic in this block. A letter was also received from Sam Saindon, stating that he was purchasing the Shopping Cart building and planned to lease it to two individuals who would probably put in a restaurant there. Councilman Bennett said that he was in favor of helping the downtown area in whatever way the mer- chants wished, and that if they could do something one step at a time, this was fine. Bruce Bock, of Bock- Davelaar Ltd. on Main Street, said that he favors two way traffic between 5th and 6th on Main. During the discussion, Councilman Haines stated that he owns property at 6th and Dayton that might be involved in the parking for the Saindon building, and he would therefore abstain from discussion and voting. It was then moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Bennett that the City Attorney draw an ordinance providing for the two-way traffic on Main Street between 5th and 6th. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Bennett asked if the large hole at the entrance tothe Union Oil Beach could be taken care of by the City - he thought that perhaps the Street Department could scarify the road, as so many people use and enjoy the area. Councilman Kincaid gave notice of his vacation beginning on March 20 and said he would return in time for the council meeting of April 15. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES A claim for damages was acknowledged from Michael W. Collard in the amount of $83.25. This was referred to the City Clerk for processing. APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SEAWOOD ADDITION City Planner Logan presented a copy of the plat of Seawood Addition to council members, and a motion was 49' ', • made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the final plat of Seawood Addition be approved. Motion carried. ORDINANCE REDUCING FEE FOR SEPTIC TANK LICENSE A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance 41417 be passed, reducing the license fee for installers of septic tanks to make it the same as the fee for side sewer con- tractors. Motion carried. SET DATES FOR BID OPENINGS Authorization was asked for calling of bids for equipment for the Park Dept. and for Public Works. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that April 10 at 2:00 P.M. be set as the date for opening bids on the Park Dept. equipment, and April 14 at 2:00 P.M. for Public Works equipment. Motion carried. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN LABOR AGREEMENTS A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson to authorize the Mayor to sign the Labor Agreements with Locals.763 and 154 of the Teamster's Union for the Police Dept. and Public Works employees. Motion carried. REJECT BIDS ON SERVICE BUILDING Bids had been opened on March 3 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's Office for a Service Shop Building. Present at the bid opening were the City Supervisor, City Clerk, Public Works Secretary, Foreman of the Carpentar Shop, and two representatives from the bidding companies. Bids were: Craigen, Rank & Co. $ 9887.79 including sales tax Tec Tonic Builders $ 8230.00 plus sales tax • It had been decided, after studying these bids, that a less expensive building could be constructed, and it was therefore moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City of Edmonds reject the bids on these proposals for steel buildings, andthe motion carried. SET DATES FOR HEARINGS ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS It was moved by Councilman.Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolutions #308 and #309 be set for April 15. Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #225 • L A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution of Intention #225 be passed, for installation of a six-inch water line in the vicinity of 195th Place S. W., 8th Avenue, Melody Lane, Hindley Lane, and Puget Drive, with the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll set for May 20. Motion carried. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE ON STREET NAME CHANGES The first reading of the ordinance for street name changes in the City of Edmonds was heard by council. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 12:50 A.M. City Clerk April 1, 1969 ROLL CALL Mayor The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen present except Kincaid, who is on vacation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of March 18, 1969 had been posted and mailed. It was noted that on Page 2, under Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #302 that the name of Councilman Kincaid be added as voting against the motion. Minutes were then approved as corrected. ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE 88th, OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE, AND OLYMPIC AVENUE AS "NEIGHBORHOOD COLLECTOR" STREETS - PLANNING COMMISSION FILE CP-3-68. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Haines that proposed Ordinance 41418 be passed designating 88th, Olympic View Drive and Olympic Avenue as "Neighborhood Collector" streets, pursuant to and modifying the recommendations of the Planning Commission contained in Resolution #301. Councilman Bennett abstained from voting because he agreed with portions and disagreed with other portions of the ordinance. Councilman Slye also abstained because he was not present at the hearing. Motion carried. ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH COMPLETE LOOP FOR STREET - PLANNING COMMISSION FILE ST-5-68 It was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1419 be passed, amending the official street map by revising the alignment of the projected loop street established by Ordi- nance 1374 pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution No. 304. Motion carried unanimously. v 0 PROPOSED ORDINANCE:AMENDING THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY, BY ELIMINATING THE ONE-WAY TRAFFIC RESTRIC- TION ON MAIN STREET FROM FIFTH AVENUE TO SIXTH AVENUE.