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19710504 City Council Minutesn U L F•.y 6 e� Councilman Sanborn then moved, seconded bye:Councilman Slye that the City follow the established policy of 1/3 City participation, 1/3 Utility Companies, and 1/3 property owners on the undergrounding. Motion carried with Councilman Tuson abstaining. Councilman Nelson stated that the costs should be pursued for the removal of the Burlington Northern wires. Mayor Harrison answered that once the PUD and Telephone Company wires are gone from the Avenue, ecology groups might bring pressure against the Burlington Northern to remove their wires along the shoreline. PROPOSED ORDINANCE DEFINING HIGHWAY OR STREET AND OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED A motion was made by -Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1551 be passed, amending Section 8.04.015, defining high- way, road or street, and creating a new section to the Traffic Code to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle when license is suspend, revoked, or denied. Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO STEVENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FOR PRODUCTION OF "MUSIC MAN" A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution #240 be passed, commending the Stevens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for its cultural contribution to the performing arts by,.1ts per- formance of the "Music Man". Motion carried. SET HEARING DATE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 356 Planning Commission Resolution 356 was presented to council, recommending approval of an amendment to the official zoning ordinance to change the appeal period for Board of Adjustment decisions from 30 days to 10 days. It was moved by:°Councilman Nordquist, seconded by,Councilman Sanborn to set the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 356 for May 4, and the motion carried. PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE FOR LID #177 A motion was made by;;Councilman Slye, seconded by;Councilman Tuson that pro- posed Ordinance #1552 be passed, prepayment expiration date on LID #177. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. d ��1 Irene Varney Mora City Clerk H. Harrison, Mayor May 4, 1971 ROLL CALL • 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 Apri1.20 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. SWIMMING POOL REPORT Chet Bennett presented to council and a large audience -the report from the Swimming Pool Committee which had been created by the Mayor to study the feasibility of having a municipal swimming pool in Edmonds. Members of this committee, in addition to Chet Bennett and Mayor Harrison, were the City of Edmonds Park & Recreation Director, Rod Garretson; Bill Phillips, Tony Koenig, Councilman Gordon Sanborn, John Kochrian, Jim Rothnie, Paul Roy, and Chet Johnson. Chet Bennett outlined the proposed program recommended by the Committee, which included use of a pool for recreation purposes, instruction, and competition, in that order. Other recommendations made by the Committee were (1) that a city the size of Edmonds should have a pool and the population can support it; and (2) based on a financial survey, the City could finance a $250,000.00 councilmanic bond issue without a vote of the people, with the approximate $22,000 per year debt service requirement taken out of the yearly operating budget of the city. The Committee had suggested that a cover be designed for the proposed pool, and let this added expense item go before the voters in November, since the entire complex would not be ready in any case until the summer of 1972. The Committee, having studied several possible locations for this pool, deciddd it should be on land already owned by the 0 city, and concluded that the Yost Park site would be the best place for this. • Mr. Bennett then showed several slides of the Yost park area, and the sugges- ted location would eliminate the need for cutting of trees. He then showed slides of several pools, either now under construction or presently in use. These included the McCollum Park pool in Snohomish County, the Mountlake Terrace pool, and those in Renton, Bainbridge Island, and a particularly well - planned pool in Maryland. Chet Bennett then presented the Mayor and council with approximately 500 separate letters from people in the community, as well as a petition signed by many Edmonds citizens and another petition representing some 70 businesses in Edmonds, all in favor of having a pool. Councilman Sanborn also presented a petition in favor with 80 signatures from the Edmonds Junior. High School. Mr. Bennett then pointed out to -council several prominent people in the audience who had taken the time to come to the council meeting in order to show their support for a municipal swimming pool in Edmonds. Capt. Shields inquired how many taxpayers in the audience wished to increase their taxes for this pool. It was pointed out that the only increase in taxes would be if a ".vote of the people in November was favorable to installing a cover for this proposed pool. Superior Court Judge Alfred 0. Holte stated that he was engaged in the ad- ministration of justice, and the juvenile crime rate was increasing at a much more rapid rate than any other age group. He felt that when young people are given healthy outlets for their energies, they tend to stay out of trouble, and he said he was present tonight because he had a strong feeling that a swimming pool would contribute to keeping the youthful energies directed toward healthy competition; adding that it was much cheaper to pay for a pool than for the cost of keeping young people in detention homes. Barbara Scott, representing the League of Women Voters, read a statement from the League urging the council to act favorably in regard to a pool. Jim Mueller, in the audience, asked in Supt. Silvernail would speak on the educational value of having a pool. Supt. Silvernail cited the school swim program and the need for facilities here in Edmonds. Viola Martin, speaking as a citizen who regularly uses the pool in Mountlake Terrace, stated that she was certainly in favor of having a pool in Edmonds. Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and Recreation, distributed to councilmen cost figures on a pool and then answered questions on structures, operational costs, etc. CAO Lawson told council that the city could handle the $250,000 councilmanic bonds and absorb the bond service on the debt without depreciating present city services. He felt that this could be done if the economy does not take a drastic slump, but that it might mean having to put off some extra services such as hiring of additional police or firemen. Mr. Dan Nelson from Foster & Marshall, bonding house and financial consultant to the City of Edmonds, stated that aside from the open pool, which would not raise taxes, if a covered structure were voted upon favorably by the citizens of Edmonds, it would mean an increase in taxes of approximately $2.00 per year on a $20,000 home. Several people in the audience spoke in favor of the pool, and Chet Bennett then concluded the presentation with a request that having heard the Committee report and the wishes of a great many citizens by their presence and signa- tures on petitions and/or letters in favor, Council should now make a decision on what steps to take, and he urged a vote in favor of proceeding without delay toward this pool facility for the City of Edmonds. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman!Nordquist that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance authorizing council to issue $250,000 in coucilmanic bonds for a municipal swimming pool. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Sanborn then moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson_ that the Swim- ming Pool Committee remain in effect and that they secure a firm figure for cost of a covered pool. Motion carried. HEARING AND REPORT ON COST FIGURES FOR UNDERGROUND WIRING ON SUNSET AVENUE City Engineer Leif Larson reported that in regard to the underground wiring for Sunset Avenue from Edmonds to Casper Streets, there were 23 properties involved. He said the PUD had revised costs and the estimate was now $21,225.74 for the PUD, $3,618.00 for the Telephone Company, leaving $15',327.74 to be reimbursed to the Utility companies for the project. The LID cost per lot would be $376.69. Hearing was then opened. 1 1 • J • n 1 Mrs. Marion Pierce asked about the cost of running the line from the street n U • to her house under a concrete driveway. Bill Shaw from the PUD suggested that a figure of from $250.00 to $300.00 would be an average lot cost for this. Mrs. Pierce also inquired where.the light standards would be placed. The City Engineer stated that he would.have a drawing of the project in his office for the convenience of anyone who wished to look at it. A few people felt they had not realized that there would be an extra cost, and also the cost per lot had been quoted lower when they signed the petition. Following discussion, it was moved be Councilman Nelson, seconded by;Council- man Haines that this hearing be continued to May 18 and a detailed breakdown on the total project costs be available at that time. Motion carried with Councilman Tuson abstaining,.since he owns property on Sunset. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 351 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 351, proposing alternate standards for residential access streets. City Planner Merlin Logan stated the recommendations of the Planning Commis- sion and read the Commission's findings in adopting the alternate standards; that many citizens had expressed the desire for narrower residential access street standards and the Commission was of the opinion that the proposed standards would provide adequate safety and mobility for the motorist and promote the quality of residential neighborhoods. Hearing was then opened. Fire Chief Cooper, when asked by council for his opinion, stated that he was not in favor of cul-de-sacs that make maneuvering of,the large snorkel trunk • difficult. Mr. Frank Johnson stated he was in favor of the alternate stand- ards as it would give future choices to the council and give some flexibility for certain areas. Another man in the audience said the beauty of the areas when the residential streets are narrower would far outweigh any inconvenience. Mr. Ted Chittenden was also in favor of the proposal for the alternate stan- dards. Capt. Shields asked if"a comparison had been made on the number of accidents on narrower, as opposed to wider streets. Jim Mueller complimented City Planner Logan on this alternate idea, feeling that it would lend more character to the city to have preservation of nice residential sections in- stead of straight arterial type streets everywhere. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Sanborn to approve proposed,Ordinance #1553, incorporating both Plans A and B as proposed by the Planning Commision. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion followed, and it was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that designs "A"cand !;B" be adopted with the exception, as recommended by the City Engineer, that both designs have a 28' width between curbs and the paragraph under Design "A" on "Planning Features" be deleted. Motion carried. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 355 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 355, recommending approval of an amendment to the zoning ordinance, changing the regulation of duplex structures in apartment and business zones. City Planner Logan explained the recommendation to council, stating that the Commission felt the amendment is • needed to coordinate the residential development regulations, particularly for small properties, since present regulations now allow a triplex or four- plex to be constructed on a small piece of apartment or business -zoned property, but atiduplex cannot be built on the same parcel. Hearing was opened, but with no one in the audience wishing to comment, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1553 be passed, changing the regulation of duplex structures in apartment and business zones pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution 355. Motion carried. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 356 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 356, recommending approval of an amendment to the zoning ordinance to change the appeal period for the Board of Adjustment decisions from 30 days to 10 days. It was noted that this was merely a housekeeping item necessary to conform to the optional municipal code. The hearing was opened, and with no one wishing to comment, the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson'.that proposed Ordinance #1554 be passed, and the motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 354 Planning Commission Resolution 354 was presented, recommending denial of an 0 • amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow reconstruction of destroyed non- conforming apartment buildings. It was moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission in their resolution 354 and deny the amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow reconstruction of destroyed non -conforming apartment buildings. Motion carried. PROPOSED PLAT OF LEA 0. LUSCHEN The proposed plat of Lea 0. Luschen was presented to council. City Planner Logan explained that this was a large plat of 33 lots with 7111 acres, on the south side of Elm between 7th and 8th, and he posted a drawing of the plat for council inspection. The City Engineer commented that he would like to request-R/W for 7th and development of the streets on Elm, 7th, and 8th with curbs and sidewalks on one side and 28 feet of paving to eliminate possibility of ending up with another half street of paving in the city. Fire Chief Cooper also commented on the narrow dead end street in Tract A. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the preliminary plat of Lea 0. Luschen be approved, subject to a no parking covenant placed on Tract A, and also subject to the engineering and Planning recommendations on approval of streets and utilities. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in favor except Nordquist and Tuson, and the motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REPEAL LID #174 A proposed ordinance was presented by the City Attorney to repeal LID #174, paving of Casper, 3rd to 9th; 9thN. from Casper to Puget Drive; and Puget Drive from 9th to 12th Place. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that proposed Ordinance #1555 be passed, and the motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REPEAL LID #183 A proposed ordinance to repeal LID #183 was also presented, this being the underground wiring on 9th N. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that pro- posed Ordinance #1556 be passed, and the motion carried with Councilmen Nelson and Haines abstaining. PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN CONNECTION WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY A proposed resolution in connection with a housing authority in Edmonds was presented for council approval, and after discussion, wherein it was noted that there might be a possibility that the council would not have complete control over this matter, a motion was made by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Tuson that this item be referred to the next work meeting for study of the proposed resolution. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A petition was presented for a local improvement distict for paving, side- walks, curbs and storm sewers on Alder Street between 7th and 9th, and 8th to Maple. This was referred to a council work session and to the City Clerk for verification and sufficiency of signatures. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Richard Myhre stated that he had reason to believe that there was still some support for underground wiring from the alley north of Daley to the vicinity of Carol Way on 9th Avenue, and he",,felt the PUD would be willing to consider installation in a stretch that size. He asked if the property owners could be contacted for this section. The City Engineer stated that bids have been set for a May 13 opening for the 9th paving, but if the council wished to in- clude this undergrounding, some scheduling can be done with no great diffi- culty. Discussion followed, and a motion was then made by Councilman Haines, secon- ded by Councilman Sanborn that council approve this undergrounding if a sufficient petition from Mr. Myhre is submitted to the City Engineer in time for inclusion. Motion carried. STATE HIGHWAY PROPOSAL REGARDING S.R.104 FERRY LANDING TO DAYTON STREET A letter had been received from W. C. Bogart, District Engineer for the State Highway Commission, answering the city's concern with the plan for landscaping, the ferry holding area and proposing recommendations to be made to the Director of Highway Commission if the city would agree to the provisions. Copies of the letter with this proposal had been distributed and studied by the council, and following some discussion, it was moved by 1 1 • 1 • 1 0 Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor be authorized to concur with the proposal so that an agreement can be prepared by the High- way Dept. for execution. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Haines brought up the question of a policy for a person withdrawing his name from a petition, but;.this procedure is covered in the optional municipal code. Councilman Sanborn suggested that the change of pay scale for the Police Department should be acted upon. Councilman Nelson added that the pay scale for the Fire Department should also be discussed, and both these items will be on the council work agenda. Councilman Nordquist mentioned the landlocked condition of the Gulf Station at 76th and 205th with the concrete curb, and the City Engineer answered that he planned to work with the state on this. Councilman Sanborn asked if the crosswalks could be straightened out at the intersection of 9th and Edmonds Way, since a pedestrian cannot see the "walk", "no walk" signs from the crosswalks as they are now located.. CAO REPORT BID OPENING DATE - UAB 76th PHASE III • CAO Lawson presented to council the City Engineer's recommendation for a bid opening date of May 27 for the Phase III section of 76th UAB, 196th to Perrin- ville. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that the bid date on the 76th UAB project, Phase III, be set for May 27, and the motion carried. • 1 SET DATE FOR FINAL HEARING LID #181 CAO Lawson then gave the Engineer's recommendation for the final assessment roll hearing on LID #181, UAB paving of Walnut between 7th and 9th, with a suggested date of June 15. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the date for final assessment roll hearing on LID #181 be set for June 15, and the motion carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES A claim for damages was acknowledged from Keith and Arlene Reminton, and this was referred to the City Clerk for processing. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE RAILROAD PROPERTY AT SUNSET BEACH A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson to authorize purchase of the railroad property at Sunset Beach for $5,000.00. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Z/ Irene Varney Moran, Aity Clerk May 18, 1971 ROLL CALL I H. Harrison, Mayor 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 May 4 had been posted and mailed, and with no-omis- missions nor correptions, they were approved as written. INTRODUCTION OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT DIRECTOR Mayor Harrison introduced Dave Stockton, Executive Assistant of the Snohomish County Health District, who in, turn introduced Dr. Claris Hyatt, Director of the Health District. Dr. Hyatt gave a brief talk on the available services, and distributed a brochure with the description of these services to council members. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $250,000 BONDS FOR SWIMMING POOL At the meeting of May 4th, Council had instructed the City Attorney to prepare. an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $250,000 G.O. councilmanic bonds for construction of a swimming pool for the City of Edmonds. • Mayor Harrison asked Chet Bennett, Chairman of the Swimming Pool Committee, if he would like to add anything to his presentation given at the last city