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19710803 City Council Minutesmatter up with the county. 0 Councilman Nordquist made a request for school walkways to be considered on 228th east of 76th to serve the Ballinger school. Councilman Haines inquired as to the closing date for the Meadowdale Community Club sale. The City Engineer reported that there was a right-of-way problem to be worked on as well as negotiation with the School District. Mayor Harrison was asked to write a letter to the School Board in regard to this matter. Mayor Harrison reported on the abuse of the dumping site at Perrinville and said the city would hope to reopen it, with control, in the near future for yard clippings. He added that application had been made to a state agency for hired help to man the site. He asked for suggestions from council, and would they prefer to keep the site locked, or open for the balance of the summer with manned help. It was decided that brush only would be accepted for the present and perhaps a nominal charge for reimbursement on the use of the chipper and for the manpower. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Mayor be authorized to set up a manned brush and clipping site at Perrinville on a temporary basis. Motion carried. At this point there was a motion and second to adjourn. The motion carried, but since there were --,agenda items that must be completed tonight, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye to reconvene, and'.this motion then carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for damages were acknowledged from A. J. and Vesta Baumgartner and from David S. and Winifred Smith. These were referred to the City Clerk for pro- cessing. AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL SANITARY SEWER LINES IN STATE HIGHWAY PROJECTS City Engineer Leif Larson requested authorization for installation of sanitary sewer lines in the following state highway projects; Edmonds Way between 226th SW and 102nd P1. W., and Third Avenge from Elm to the north edge of the SR 104 right-of-way. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Council- man Nordquist to authorize the City Engineer to install these sanitary sewer lines as requested. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF APPEALS The Mayor made the appointment of Jack Whiteley to Position 3 on the Board of Appeals. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the Mayor's appointment of Jack Whiteley be confirmed. Motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:15 P.M. Irene Varney Mora , City Clerk August 3, 1971 ROLL CALL Harve H. Harrison, Mayor The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen present except Nelson, who had stated at a prior meeting that he would be out of town on business. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of July 20 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. UPDATING 6 YR. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM This item had been continued from the July 20 agenda, and City Engineer Leif Larson explained that in accordance with state law, the council must update the 6 year street improvement program annually and submit the revised plan to the State Highway Dept. He then went on to explain each item and point out the project location on the map.. It was noted that the projects were not necessarily listed in order of priority: 1. Various location for traffic safety and capacity 2. Olympic Avenue from Main to Olympic View Drive 3. 184th SW; 183rd P1. SW from 88th W., east to Olympic View Drive 4. Edmonds Way from Elm to Westgate area 5. 80th Ave. W. from 184th SW to 200th SW 1 • I . • 0 �J 6. Third Ave. S. from Pine to Elm 7. Dayton from Railroad to Sunset 8. Meadowdale Beach Road from 76th W. to Olympic View Drive 9. Talbot Road and 171st SW from Olympic View Drive to 76th W. 10. 240th SW from Highway 99 to 78th; 79W. from 240th to 236th; 238th P1. SW; 76th to 78th 11. Arterials, residential and access streets at miscellaneous locations 12. 76th W. from 196th SW to 188th SW 13. 76th W. from 188th SW to Olympic View Drive 14. 76th W.;'75th Pl. W. & Lund's Gulch Rd.; from Olympic View Drive to 72nd W. 15. Casper St. from Third Ave. N. to 9th N.; 9th N. from Casper to Puget Drive and Puget Drive from 9th Ave. N. to Olympic Avenue; and 196th SW from Olympic Avenue to 76th W. 16. 88th W. from 196th to Olympic View Drive 17. 220th SW from 76th W. to Highway 99 and from 9th Ave. S. to 96th Ave. W. 18. Elm St. from 9th Ave. to 6th Ave.; 6th Ave. from Elm to Pine; Pine from 6th to 5th 19. Olympic View Drive from Olympic Ave. to 76th W. 20. North Meadowdale Road from 75th Pl. W. to 68th Ave. W. 21. 228th SW from 76th W. east to city limits 22. 88th Ave. W. from 196th to 212th 23. 228th SW from 76th W. to Highway 99 24. 9th Ave. from 232nd SW to Casper It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Resolution #242 be passed, adopting a revised comprehensive 6 year street • construction program to be filed with the Director of Highways and the Urban Arterial Board. During discussion, Councilman Kincaid asked for assurance from the City Engineer that each project would come to council for discussion and approval as it came up, and that council would not be --told that they had approved a certain project on August 3 and then not have a chance to be against a particular item for one reason or another. He stressed the importance of having future opportunity to vote on each'project individually. The City Engineer assured council that this was merely a guideline to submit as re- quired, and that each project would come before council for approval. Follow- ing some additional discussion between council and the Engineer, the motion to pass the Resolution carried. DISCUSSION: HOUSING RESOLUTION Mayor Harrison reviewed the background of this item from the beginning, when a committee studied the question and came to council with the recommendation for leased housing. He stated that the City felt that contracting with a housing authority would be the best method, and at the last council work meeting, Mr. Hopkins of the Washington Housing Services talked on various pro- posals. The question now before the city seemed to be whether to negotiate with the Washington Housing Services or with the Snohomish County Housing Authority. Sally Wren, Director of the Senior Center, and several interested senior citizens were present in the audience. There was some discussion that leased housing cannot contain limitations and the city would not necessarily have control over its own program with the Washington Housing Services. The City Attorney felt that the attitude of the Washington Housing Services, -as he understood it, was to request a declaration of need by resolution from the city, and they would go on from there. He said he personally felt the Snoho- mish County Housing Authority would be more compatible with the desires of the • council. There was a great deal of discussion, and it was then moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye to instruct the Attorney to prepare a resolution to the Snohomish County Housing Authority, declaring a need for low income housing for the elderly. Motion carried. A motion was then made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that the city contract with the Snohomish County Housing Authority to request 100 leased units for a one year period. This motion also carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 360 Planning Commission Resolution 360 was presented to council, recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to establish a beauti- fication procedure in lieu of the abatement procedure for non -conforming commercial buildings and uses in residential zones. No appeal had been re- ceived, and City Planner Merlin Logan advised the council that they could do either of two things - uphold the Planning Commission's denial or set a hear- ing date: It was moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Slye to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the proposed amendment. Councilman Haines stated that he would like to have a hearing on this proposal, which would lessen the impact on non -conforming businesses when annexed to the city. At this point, Councilmen Sanborn and Slye with- drew their motion and second. Councilman Haines then moved, seconded by Councilman Tuson that September 7 be set as the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 360, and the motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 361 - Planning Commission Resolution 361 was also presented to council, recommending 0 190 denial of a proposed amendment totFoning ordinance requiring all property owners involved in a rezone proposag to be a party to the rezone application. No appeal had been received on the denial, and City Planner Merlin Logan told council they again had two choices; to uphold the denial or set a hearing date. He noted the infrequency of this type of thing in Edmonds. Discussion followed, and it was then.moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that Planning Commission Resolution 361 be set .for hearing on September 7. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING STREET MAP - SHELL VALLEY In accordance with the instructions given by council at the July 20 meeting, the Ci-ty Attorney presented the proposed ordinance amending the official street map by proposing a public right-of-way system in the Shell Valley area between Bowdoin Way and Main Street lying east of 92nd Place W. in modifica- tion of Planning Commission Resolution 359. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1569 be passed, and the motion carried. ANNEXATION REQUEST - "BELLIN'S GARDENS" AREA Since there was no one to present the request for this proposed annexation, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to continue this agenda item to the next regular council meeting. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from the Edmonds Yacht Club, asking for a solution to the • problem of their parking lot being closed off at times by the long lines of vehicles with boats waiting to be launced. This was referred to the City Engineer. A letter was read from R. P. Sorensen, 390 Sunset Avenue, protesting the use of private property to install underground vaults for the underground wiring on Sunset. This problem was to be discussed further with the PUD. A letter from Mr. Glen Hill, 17404 - 76th W., was read regarding fire protec- tion in the extreme north end of Edmonds, wherein he expressed disappointment that a dumping site has been installed where he expected a new fire station. He quoted mileage figures for fire trucks to get to his homes, and felt the Fire Dept. should be doubled and plans made for additional housing and equip- ment. Fire Chief Cooper remarked that Mr. Hill's mileage figures were correct, but that the Edmonds Fire Dept. enjoys a 45 classification, and Lynnwood does respond to calls north of 196th; however, there are some problems and inade- quacies. He added that a fire station at that location is not feasible at this time. The letter from Mr. Hill was referred to the Fire Chief. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Chuck Adams, 1221 - 8th So., complained to council about the bad traffic corner at the 8th and Elm Way intersection, and asked that the brush be removed to improve .visibility at this blind corner and a stop sign be installed. Councilman Sanborn stated that he was aware of this problem and he would make a motion, if necessary, that a stop sign be placed there immediately, but he was assured that the City Engineer and Dept. of Public Works would take prompt action on this problem. • Councilman Sanborn suggested that the pattern for traffic control should be changed to conform to the situation when construction is taking place in the city, and Councilman Haines asked if this type of problem, such as brought here tonight by Mr. Adams, might not be taken care of on a day to day basis rather than having people have to wait to bring this kind of complaint tb a council meeting. Ron Whaley, Director of Maintenance & Operation, stated that he would take care of this tomorrow. Gordon Maxwell presented a proposal to council for purchase by the city of the waterfront property which includes the'Senior Center.building. This move would insure additional waterfront and other areas for public use, as well as provide the facilities for the Senior Center. He suggested that the city take a definite interest in acquiring this property by issuing councilmanic bonds. He stated that the property upon which the Senior Center is located is the only property not producing income on the waterfront from Dayton to Maih, and this move would put the waterfront problem in the distant future, since the revenue producing properties are now already there in the other locations. He added that there is a good possibility that the Center can get funding from HUD for 75% of the acquisition, leaving 25% or from $85,000 to $100,000 for the city to acquire this property. From $10,000 to $13,000 per year for debt service would accomplish this, and he felt the city could go this far with its prevent bonding capacity and still keep some reserve for emergencies. Sally Wren stated that about $3601,000 was the quoted price on the property and having city backing would certainly be a strong factor in the application for the grant to HUD. Councilman Haines said he would like to explore the possi- bilities for perhaps both 'Che city and county going together for this purchase. Mr. Maxwell said that what the project needs at this point is sponsorship, and he was requesting in behalf of the Senior Center that the city take this step. When council suggested discussing the matter at' -.their next work session, Mr. Maxwell asked for assurance that the city would take some action and not let 1 the matter drop. Sally Wren then stated that a,total figure of $438,000 would include all costs. Mrs. Wren was invited to attend the next council work session with all the facts and figures for presentation to council, and the proposal would also be placed on the next council meeting agenda. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Sanborn stated for the record that he would be on vacation and therefore not in attendance at the next council meeting. Councilman Slye asked if there was a city ordinance requiring property owners to clean brush, etc. from the sidewalks in front of their homes. The City Attorney answered that there was an ordinance having to do with noxious weeds, and also one concerning defective sidewalks, but none pertaining to that particular problem. Councilman Slye also inquired about the sidewalk improvement or installation ordinance. The City Attorney will report on these at the next work meeting. Councilman Tuson inquired about how much money had been received from Mount- lake Terrace for the sewer service since he discussed it at the last council meeting. CAO Lawson reported that he had heard just today from Mountl'ake Terrace in regard to this, and they were processing a check for this service up to the end of June. He added that the contract would be submitted for signatures in the very near future. Councilman Haines stated that 76th, an arterial, had been blocked off complete- ly over the weekend and there were not adequate signs for refouting the istraffic. He therefore made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that council adopt a city policy to adequately detour and reroute traffic with signs during street closures so that people find::iheir way around the detour easily. Motion carried. Councilman Sanborn had a question on the completion of 76th. PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE - LID #181 A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman ,Slye that proposed Ordinance #1570 be passed, cash prepayment expiration ordinance on LID #181. Motion carried. CAO REPORT CAO Lawson announced that on August 4 at 7 P.M., the Mayor and Finance Direc- tor of Lynnwood would be given a demonstration of the computer at the Public Works building, and all councilmen were invited to attend. The CAO reported that the City Engineer requested that authorization be given for opening of bids for construction of Alder from 7th to 9th under LID #172. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye to authorize bids to be opened on August 16 for construction work on LID #172. Motion carried. TRAFFIC LIGHT - THIRD AND MAIN CAO Lawson reported that complaints had been received from the area businesses • on the traffic problem at Third and Main, and especially during peak hours such as during ferry leaving and arrivals. He _stated that yellow lines had been painted on the curbs to discourage parking and allow free flow of the traffic turning at this intersection. Councilman Kincaid stated that 15 parking spaces had been lost with the painting of the curbs and he felt traffic could be handled with the red and green lights, and further recom- mended that the yellow lines on the curbs be eliminated. Following discus- sion, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, .seconded by Councilman Slye that the entire yellow curbing except for 20' on each corner be eliminated at the Main and Third intersection. Motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON TRUCK Ron Whaley, Director of Maintenance and Operation, stated that money for the truck was: in the 1971 budget, and it was moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Tuson to authorize a call for bids to be opened on August 16 on a 21-2 ton truck. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD Mayor Harrison made the appointment of Mrs. C. Wayne Hall to the Library Board, to replace the vacancy caused by the resignation of Barbara Skinner. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that the Mayor's appointment of Mrs. C. Wayne Hall to the Library Board be confirmed, and the motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. mg • Irene Varney Moran,6tity Clerk Harve Ii. Harrison, Mayor t