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It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the
prelimi%nary plat of Cherry Hill Manor be approved, with the recommendation of
the City Planner and subject to engineering requirements. Motion carried.
ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF, ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF, AND CAPTAIN'S SALARIES
In regard to a proposed amendment to the salary ordinance to adjust the
salaries of the present Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, and Cap-
tain, Chief Marlo Foster briefly commented on the Police Department reorgani-
zation and salary situation. Following questions and some discussion, it was
moved by Councilman Sanborn that section one of the salary ordinance be
amended to delete the position of Assistant Chief from the Police Dept. and
allow'the present Assistant Chief to assume the title of Police Captain and
insert a grandfather clause to enable him to receive a salary of $1036.00.
Motion died for lack of a second.
A motion was then made by Councilman_ Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that
proposed Ordinance 41559 be passed, It was then moved by Councilman Nelson,.
seconded by Councilman Sanborn to amend section 6 of the proposed ordinance
to delete the position of Detective as well as that of Police Lieutenant from
the 1971 pay grade classifications. The motion on the amendment carried, and
a vote on the motion to pass Ordinance #1559, as amended, also carried.
EDMONDS HOUSING AUTHORITY
Mayor Harrison reported on the possibility of contracting with Snohomish
• County for the housing authority, and it was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City of Edmonds consider contracting
with the Snohomish County Housing Authority under Section 23, Leased Housing.
Motion carried.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STUDY
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City Engineer Leif Larson reported to council on the study and preliminary
recommendations from the Snohomish County Transportation Study. A map out-,
lining the highway plans and forecasts to 1990, based on traffic counts, was
posted for council review.
There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting adjourned
at 11:05 P.M
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Irene Varney Mora City Clerk
June 1, 1971
ROLL CALL
H. Harrison, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor
Harve Harrison with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of May 18 had been posted and mailed,and with no
omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
HEARING: UNDERGROUND WIRING, SUNSET FROM CASPER TO EDMONDS
Hearing on underground wiring for Sunset from Casper to Edmonds Streets had
been continued from the meeting of May 18. A meeting with the property owners
had been held this evening at 7:00 o'clock, and it was reported that out of 23
properties there were presently only 3 protests.
City Engineer Leif Larson reported to council on the new PUD estimates, pre-
sented as a firm figure, making the cost within the LID assessment to be
$7,800.45, or $339.15 per lot, with owners providing direct burial cost of
service lines on their individual properties. A cost estimate sheet was dis-
tributed to council members, including indirect costs as well as undergrounding
of the pump station transformer. The City Engineer recommended $1300. be paid
from the Water -Sewer fund to take care of undergrounding the pump station trans-
former. Hearing was opened.
A few property owners had remained after the 7:00 o'clock meeting, and Mr.
Scott stated that he felt everyone involved was now fully aware of all facets
and costs of the project. Mr. Kaspers, 9th Avenue N., had a question on the
cost per lineal foot of the project. No one else wished to :comment, and the
hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Nelson that
proposed Ordinance #1560 be passed, creating LID #186, with the recommendation
of the City Engineer to have the Water -Sewer .fund pay the $1300. for the cost
of undergrounding the transformer at the pump station. Motion carried with
Councilman Tuson abstaining, since he is a property owner on Sunset.
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HEARING: ON APPEAL OF L. T. HOOD FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF PLAT
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Hearing on the appeal of L. T.,Hood from Planning Commission denial of his
preliminary plat had been continued from the January 19 council meeting. City
Planner Merlin Logan reported that the Planning Commission had revised and
adopted a street system for the Shell Valley area, and the resolution with the
recommendation on this would come to council after the 30 day appeal period
had expired. He therefore suggested that this hearing be postponed in view of
these facts. Mr. Hood was agreeable to a postponement, and a motion was made
by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that the hearing on the
appeal of L. T. Hood be continued to July 20. Motion carried.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR CHARGES ON FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Ron Whaley, Director of Maintenance & Operation, explained the proposal for
charges on fire suppression systems for council clarification. Councilman
Haines questioned the monthly payment for checking of the systems, and a great
deal of discussion followed. Councilman Haines made the motion, seconded by
Councilman Kincaid that the proposed ordinance as presented be amended to state
that any voluntary system not mandatory by city ordinance be exempt from the
monthly maintenance charge. This motion failed to carry.
After more discussion on the pros and cons of proper checking of these systems,
it was moveddby Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that pro'=
posed Ordinance 41561 be passed, creating a new chapter in the Edmonds City
Code for fire protection service water, providing for applications therefor,
ownership and costs, metering, service charges and providing penalties.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE ON WATER RATES
Ron Whaley explained the proposed issuance of a permit by the Water Dept., and
terms, conditions, and charges to be established for the taking of water from
an unmetered facility (water stand pipe or hydrant) and the penalty for un-
authorized use. This subject was discussed, and a motion was made by Council-
man Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1562 be
passed; establishing a rate of charge for the unauthorized use of water and
providing for penalties. Motion carried.
FIRST READING: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM ORDINANCE
City Engineer Larson explained the proposed system regulation. Fire Chief
Cooper added that this would cover installation of water mains and hydrants for
adequate protection, and formalize same. Councilman Haines stated he would
like to refer this item to a work meeting prior to the first regding, and he
made this in the form of a motion; seconded by Councilman Sanborn, and the
motion carried. Chief Cooper told council that time was of the essence in
this matter, so a motion was made by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Council-
man Slye to establish this as the first reading of the proposed ordinance and
place it on the agenda for.the June 15 council meeting. This motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR UNDERGROUND WIRING ON 9th N., CAROL WAY TO NORTH OF DALEY
A petition had been received, validated and found to be sufficient for under-
ground wiring on 9th Avenue N. from Carol Way to north of Daley Street. The
City Engineer gave the costs of the LID, PUD, and City participation, with
$6,099.00 as the total LID cost with a figure of $3.80 a lineal foot. Engineer
Larson recommended looking into an alternate way of serving two lots not abut-
ting 9th. Mr. Richard Myhre stated that some property owners north of Carol
Way had been contacted and now would like to be included. He asked the possi-
bility of this in regard to the time factor. Engineer Larson answered that
with the inclusion, the cost might go a little higher. It was suggested that
instead of re -petitioning with extended boundaries, it would be better to pro-
ceed with this proposed LID and form a second one if another petition is pre-
sented. Mr. William Kasper asked if the Methodist Church property could be
not counted either for or against any,petitioning.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1563 be passed, creating LID
#187, underground wiring on 9th N. from Carol Way to north of Daley Street.
Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk reported on an agreement for temporary concession application
submitted by the Mid -City American League for a concession stand at the 6th and
Pine playfield. The application had been approved by the Police Chief, but
disapproved by the Fire Chief, and an accompanying letter from Chief Cooper
was read, wherein he:_�:stated that an inspection of the premises showed that they
did not meet the specifications of either the Uniform Building Code or the Fire
C6de of the City of Edmonds. He recommended a portable concession stand which
would not be attached to the bleachers. Rod Garretson, Edmonds Park & Recrea-
tion Director, stated that he was also recommending temporary bleachers, since
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regular use of the playfield is for such a short period during the year, and
yet the neighboring property owners have to look at them all year. Much dis-
cussion took place on this,concession application, and it was then moved by
Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson to postpone action on this
application until the council meeting of July 6, 1971. Motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Jim Krider, president of the Edmonds Jaycees, stated that the Jaycees would be
updating their 1966 community survey and asked council comment on what to in-
clude. Councilman Nordquist suggested a council representative to work with
the Jaycees on this, and he was appointed by Mayor Harrison.
Lois Anderson, Councilwoman from Mountlake Terrace, extended an invitation to
the council and residents of Edmonds to participate in the first annual cele-
bration of the Alpine Days Festival in Mountlake Terrace on June 11,12, and
13.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist extended a welcome to Mountlake Terrace Councilwoman Lois
Anderson, in behalf of the Mayor and council.
Councilman Nordquist reported that there had been no change in the volume of
litter on the Doces property mentioned at the last council meeting, and added
that a letter had been written by City Planner Merlin Logan dated May 28,
giving Doces a 10 day period in which to have the trash removed from the
. premises.
Councilman Sanborn questioned the City Engineer on portions of the 76th project.
Councilman Nelson announced a meeting of the Capital Improvements committee for
7:30 P.M. on July 19 in order to go over the program for changes.
Councilman Nelson expressed concern about citizen's not knowing which city
records are open for public inspection, and suggested a work session during
which time the CAO could explain the different natures of records and perhaps
list those open for inspection by the public. This was referred to a council
work session.
SWIMMING POOL
Councilman Tuson reported that the Swimming Pool Committee.had met with
architects, and that they were recommending Seifert, Forbes & Berry, a Tacoma
firm, for the job. Rod Garretson assured council that he had checked into
other pools designed by this firm and he also recommended,that they be hired.
a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that the
City of Edmonds hire the firm of Seifert, Forbes & Berry as architects for the
municipal swimming pool. Motion carried unanimously.
It was suggested by Councilman Tuson that Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc,.
do the topographic survey and report on the location upon which the pool will
be built in the Yost Park area. Discussion followed, with a motion being made
by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Haines that the City Engineer be
instructed to contact engineering firms in order to get the most reasonable
• price for a topographic survey and report. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that the
city waive the building permit fee, with a token charge of $1.00 in the speci-
fications, and the structural engineering and plan check fees be charged to
the Swimming Pool bond fund. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the
Mayor make application to the proper agencies for matching funds, if available,
for the swimming pool.' Motion carried. Rod Garretson noted that at the
present time, federal funds are not available for buildings.
CAO REPORT
CAO Lawson reported that referrals, as requested, are being processed by the
City Clerk.
The CAO also stated that in regard,to segments of property on Sunset near the
ferry dock, the city had contacted the State Highway Department. and the City
is to proceed to obtain these properties. He reported that a portion owned by
Sparkman & McLean had been purchased at a figure of $18,360.00 by the City, to
be reimbursed by the state, and $35.00 paid to'Roy Stringer for agent fees.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye to acknowledge
and approve this action. Motion carried.
City Engineer Leif Larson reported on the application made through, the Dept.
of Ecology for the 10 " sewer main and generators on sewer Units 5 & 6, and
that the city can expect the full amount of $60,100.
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SET HEARING DATES ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS AND PLAT
City Planner Merlin Logan had presented two resolutions and a plat from the
Planning Commission to be set for hearings before council.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that
July 6 be set as the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 357,
File CP-1-71. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that
June 15 be set as the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution ' 358,
File R-2-71, and the appeal from John Doces; and also for hearing on the pre-
liminary plat of Belt Addition No..9, File P-5-71. Motion carried.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR PHASE III - 76th UAB
City Engineer Larson reported on the bids for Phase III on the 76th UAB, 196th
to Perrinville, Bids were opened at 2:00 P.M. on May 27 in the City Council
Chambers. Present were the City Engineer, City Clerk, and Forrest Roff from
Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc., as well as several representatives from
bidding companies. The bids were:
Coulee Construction Co., Inc. $352,928.66
T & E Construction, Inc. 355,051.50
Knowles Construction Co. 364,360.00
Tri-State Construction, Inc. 403,065.50
Austin Construction Co. 410,253.75
Engineer Larson recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder subject to •
approval of the City of Lynnwood on Schedule III, and subject to clearance
from the UAB on Schedule I.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the bid
on Phase III of the 76th UAB project be awarded to Coulee Construction Co.,
Inc. in the amount of $352,928.66 subject to the Engineer's requirements and
recommendation, and the Mayor be authorized to.enter into contract for the
project. Motion carried.
REPORT FROM ENGINEER ON COST ESTIMATE AND DESIGN FOR PAVING ALDER. 7th TO 9th
AND 8th TO MAPLE
Engineer Larson distributed to council a summary of preliminary estimates for
the proposed street LID for Alder from 7th to 9th and 8th to Maple. There was a
great deal of discussion on drainage problems in the area and the suggested
city participation, and it was determined that bond money could legally be
used for this expense. Following this, it was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Nordquist to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an.
ordinance creating this LID based on the'Engineer's suggestion for alternate
bids on sidewalks and the city participation be held to $20,600. This motion
was withdrawn, since it was found to be out of order and not in accordance
with the petition submitted.
It was then moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Nelson to
instruct the City Attorney'to prepare an ordinance to create the LID with
28' standard street, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks with the maximum cost to
the property owner to be $20,00 per zone front foot. Councilman Kincaid
suggested that the city provide storm and subsurface drainage as required,
and it was movedc'by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to •
amend the motion to add that city participation be limited to the cost of
storm and subsurface drainage. A roll call vote on the amendment showed
Councilmen Tuson, Slye, Kincaid and Haines in favor; Sanborn, Nelson and
Nordquist against, and the amendment carried. The original motion, as amended,
then carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that
the City Engineer call for bids with item breakdown and alternates in order
to have a basis on which to make a decision on the project. Motion carried.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STUDY
In regard to the Snohomish County Transportation Study, Engineer Larson stated
that he felt the design standards should be no higher than, or similar to, the
standards adopted by the City of Edmonds. Discussion followed, and it was
moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson to authorize the
Mayor to write a letter to the Snohomish County Transportation Study Officials
incorporating the suggestions of the City Engineer. Motion carried.
Councilman Nelson asked that it become a matter of record that he would be out
of town and absent from the council meeting on June 15.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
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Irene Varney Moran City Clerk H. Harrison, Mayor
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