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August 17, 1971
Prior to the meeting being called to order the Council and audience was entertained
by the South Snohomish County Senior Swingers, who marched in, sang and played two
numbers and then took their places in the audience.
The meeting was then called to order by Mayor Harrison, with Councilmen Nelson, Tuson,
Slye, Kincaid and Haines in attendance. Councilman Sanborn was on vacation and
Councilman Nordquist arrived at 8:20 P.M. during the hearing on vacation of Andover St.
The minutes of the meeting of August 3 had been posted and mailed, and with no omiss-
ions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #357 - RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT TO THE
THOROUGHFARE PLAN TO ESTABLISH A RECREATION STREET SYSTEM - FILE CP-1-71
City Planner Logan stated that maps had been distributed to the Council members and
that brief discussions had been held with the Council previously. He.said the pro-
posed plan is the result of two hearings of the Planning Commission. Originally the
Park Board had asked for a study of recreation street system, and that there had been
some correspondence.regarding a horse trail system. The Olympic Cycle Club and the
two 4-H groups had been consulted in the planning of trail systems. The Pblice Dep-
artment had been consulted on the safety of the routes and the Park Board had gone
over the system. The Park Board is in favor of some of the proposed routes and
opposed to others. Planner Logan recommended the hearing on the Recreation Street
System be postponed until the second meeting in January, 1972 in order for the Park
Board and the Planning Commission to work together in the establishment of a recrea-
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tion street system. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman
Slye that the hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. 357 - to establish a
recreation Street System, File CP-1-71 be postponed until January-18, 1972. Motion
carried.
HEARING: ON RESOLUTION #241 - VACATION OF PORTION OF ANDOVER R/W
Mr. Robert Coomer, 18007 Andover Street, was in the audience and stated that he would
like to proceed with the acquisition of a vacated portion of Andover Street, at least
to the point of negotiations. Chief Administrative Officer Lawson stated that the
proposed figures of 50% of appraised value were approximately the basis used in the
vacation on Bell St. He said the narrow strips of land have very little value of
their own, only when added to the adjoining property do they become valuable. Engin-
eer Larson said that in a previous vacation on Edmonds St. between 8th and 9th the
valuation had been established at IN.a square foot, and that he believed this would
have a similar value. He stated the City.has no need for the property as Andover St.
has been designated a 60 foot right-of-way and that the City has 80 feet on a
portion of it. This apparently had been dedicated to the County by the builder before
it was annexed to.the City of Edmonds. Councilman said he thought if the City has no
need for the property that the entire street that has a 80 foot right of way should
be reduced to a 60 foot right of way and the 10 feet on each side of the street tran-
sferred to the property owners at only the cost to the City. Attorney Murphy said
there would be no cost to the City, only the filing of the Ordinance which would be
$3.00. He said the proposed ordinance provides the street would be vacated subject
to street easements. Mrs. Walter Struck, 18000 Andover St. asked how the City ac-
quired that much property for a right of way and was told it was acquired'by annexa-
tion. Hearing was closed.
Councilman Nelson said he supported the idea of Councilman Haines that if the City •
has no use for the property that it should be transferred to the property owners,
subject -to easements.
It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the City Engin-
eer and Attorney be instructed to prepare proceedings to vacate-10 feet on each side
of Andover Street to adjacent property owners for only the cost of transfer of prop-
erty, in the part of Andover Street that is in excess -of the 60 feet right of way.
Motion carried.
Attorney Murphy stated that doing this would require anew petition, new resolution,
new posting, and new hearing as this was a much larger area.
ANNEXATION REQUEST - "BELLIN'S GARDENS" AREA
Councilman Nelson said the people involved in this annexation proposal were not pre-
pared at this time. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman
Haines that the hearing on the proposed annexation "Bellin's Gardens" area be con-
tinued until September 7th. Motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Attorney Murphy said this resolution was for declaring a need for low -rent housing
and notifying the Housing Authority of Snohomish County of the intention of the City
Council to contract for a program of leasing privately -owned housing. The number of
units to be subject to negotiations.
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It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson that Resolution
#243 be passed and negotiations begun with the Snohomish County Housing Authority
for low -rent housing in the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL ON PURCHA& OF WATERFRONT (SENIOR CENTER LOCATION)
City Attorney Murphy said he had met with HUD. He had picked up the application from
Sally Wren. The City may apply for the grant, and would then own the property out-
right. It would then contract with the South Snohomish County Senior Center for the
operation of the center. The City must agree to retain the Center as a low-income
Recreation center for 20 years. Everything is specified by HUD and must be carried
out as they prescribe. Murphy stated that he thought it was logical for the City
to acquire the property and not the Housing Authority. He said the price is based
on the maximum amount of two private appraisals. The City may not acquire the pro-
perty without prior authorization by HUD, or the grant would be refused. He said
that basically we would follow the same rules as when we were acquiring the park
property. Councilman Kincaid asked if switching from the Housing Authority to the
City would delay the acquisition for long. He was told that it would not. Gordon
Maxwell asked if the same information would be needed no matter who applies. Murphy
said that basically they would only be changing the name of the applicant. Mrs.
Sally Wren said at the time they started this application it seemed most appropriate
to have the Housing Authority make the application, but that HUD feels it would be
better for the City of Edmonds to make the application as they are the ones who
would have to come up with the balance of the money. Attorney Murphy said that he
felt Rod Garretson, Director of the Park and Recreation Department would be the logi-
cal administrator of the program, and that they would get together and go over the
applications and make any changes necessary. A arrant from HUD is a three-way con-
tract, with the City contracting with HUD as the owning agency, and contracting with
the Senior Center as the operating agency. The City cannot let the center wither and
then change to another type of operation, but must see that it is maintained as a low-
income Recreation Center. The beach property would be a public facility. He said
the contract with the Senior Center for operation of the program could be signed be-
fore the application is approved by HUD. Attorney Murphy said that the application
does not have the space filled out for contingencies, appraisers fees, etc. If the
application is approved then these contingencies are reimbursed three -fourths. Up to
the time of signing the contract with HUD the City can back out. Mr. Maxwell said
this is the only way the Senior Center can go as there is no other way to obtain the
money. Councilman Kincaid said he was all in favor of acquiring the land providing
title remains with the City.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that assum-
ing a cost of $100,000.00 in cash to the City and $9,000.00 in kind services to be
provided by the Senior Center then the Attorney and the Park and Recreation Director
review the application to HUD and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a reso:=,-
lution for September 7 Council meeting to authorize the application to HUD for a
grant for acquisition and development of the property. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Harrison declared a 5-minute recess at 9:10.
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT OR INSTALLATION ORDINANCE
C.A.O. Lawson said that the former sidewalk ordinance defined certain areas and that
this needed to be expanded. He said there was a definite need in certain areas and
that some requests had been received. In the former ordinance amounts had not been
specified, but' -the City did participate by doing the grading and prepatory work.
Attorney Murphy suggested that some costs should be specified before the City Engin-
eer does too much preparation of maps, etc.
Mayor Harrison presented the ordinance for first reading on the Sidewalk Improvement
or Installation.
It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City
Engineer make a survey of sidewalks in the Business district and the residential
areas adjacent thereto. Motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE INCREASING MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN SALARIES FOR 1972
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that in line
with the Presidential Wage freeze this proposed ordinance be continued for 91 days to
November 17, 1971. Roll call vote had five yes and Councilman Nordquist voting no.
Motion carried.
AUDITING OF BILLS
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that vouch-
ers #13295 through #13477 in the amount of $321,746.42 be approved, and these regular
monthly bills be paid. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the following
LID bills be paid:
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LID4164 - $2,509.80 to Ewing Electric, Inc. for Estimate #6 (final) for construction
of two standby generator.stations;
LID #186 - $41.40 to Edmonds Tribune -Review -for legal publications; and the City Clerk
be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to the Edmonds City Treasurer in
that amount to cover this bill.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Haines that the
following payments from the 1970 Water -Sewer Revenue Bond Issue be approved:
421 - in the amount of $15,410.71 to Bay Construction Co., Inc: Estimate #2., Schedule
II & IV for water main construction in connection with 9th Ave. improvements;
#22 - In the amount of $1,622.18 to Bay Construction Co., Inc. & National Bank of
Commerce, deposit of retainage in Escrow Account, 9th Ave.
#23 - $4,229.40 to Coulee Construction Company, Estimate #1, Schedule II Edmonds
water mains.
#24 - $1,234.76 to Trico Construction Co., Estimate #3 (final) Schedule II water mains
and sanitary sewers 84th Ave:. W.
#25 - $25,899.13 to Universal Utility Contractors, Inc., Estimate #2 (ScheduleII).
Water Mains and Sewers 9th Ave.
#26 - $2,726.23 to Universal Utility Contractors, Inc. & Seattle First National Bank -
Deposit of retainage for Estimate #2, Schedule II, water mains and sewers,.9th Ave.
#27 - $77,220.00 to Will Construction Co., Inc. for Estimate #3, Phase II, for cons-
truction Sewage Treatment Plant expansion.
#28 - $3,861.00 to Will Construction., Inc. & American National Bank - deposit of
retainage for Estimate #3, Phase II, Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion, and the City
Clerk be authorized to issue these warrants. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was read from the Everett Herald -pursuant to the new state Open Meetings.
Act and asking for cooperation from the City Council. Councilman Haines said he
thought the Council should move their work meetings to the Council Chambers as it
gets much too crowded in the Mayors office. Councilman Nelson agreed if they could re-
strict the audience participation to new information. Councilman~ Haines said had
discussed the matter with Jim Haley, Western Sun about quoting items by name or by
source. He said that particular matter bothered him some. Councilman Kincaid said
that it would perhaps slow down some candid remarks.that are made to make a point.
C.A.O. Lawson said he had read the regulation and that one thing bothered him. All
public bodies must abide by this ruling except the Courts and the Legislature. He
thought all should abide by the same rules. Councilman Nordquist stated that he
thought the Council should.sit on the main floor and not at the Council table, that
it would make a more informal, conference type arrangement.
A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the
work meetings of the Edmonds City Council will be held'in the Council Chambers on a
trial basis. Motion carried.
A letter from Sleavin-Kors Professional Engineers regarding the Shoreline Management
Act passed by the last State Legislature and now in effect, was read.
A letter from Kramer, Chin & Mayor,,Consulting Engineers was received also regarding
the Shoreline Management Act.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Bill Kasper, 657 9th.Avenue North asked if the City really has'need for 5 foot'side-
walks on both sides of the street. He said he didn't think residential areas had
enough traffic to warrant the expense and the taking of the property. Councilman Slye
said he thought sidewalks should be on both sides of the street as.crossing streets
creates hazards. Councilman Kincaid stated he thought'4 foot sidewalks in residential
areas were wide enough. Engineer Larson said that when narrower sidewalk are used
they have planting strips and are not built to the curb. He said he still believed
that arterial streets should have sidewalks on both sides so there is no indiscrimin-
ate crossing of the street. However, he did think that sidewalks on one side of the
street in strictly residential area did merit further study. .
Glen G. Hill, 17404 76th Ave. W. stated that he was disturbed by some things that had
been done by the City. The property purchased at Perrinville by the City in 1966 is
now being used for a recycling center. The residents in the north end annexed to the
City of Edmonds mainly because they needed better fire protection and in the seven
years since annexation they haven't received it.' He said he wasn't opposed to the
recycling station if it was properly administered, screened and supervised, as he was
well aware of the problems the people in this area have for dumping facilities. How-
ever, that property was purchased for a fire station and that.is what it.should be.
He said he did not understand the City and their priorities. Fire protection was
much more important than swimming pools, covers for pools and park expansion: Mr. Hill
said he did not approve of the arrangements made by Mayor Harrison and Mayor Hrdlka
for fire protection in their area to be provided by Lynnwood. The Lynnwood Station
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that would be servicing them is a volunteer station and it is.3.miles from, the station
to his property.' Mayor Harrison stated the Lynnwood Fire Station.that would. be answer-
ing calls in this area is at 188th, just west of 68th. It is approximately 400 feet
from 181st to Olympic View Drive and the City of Edmonds is considering putting a
street through to connect the two streets and would make accessibility to this area
much easier. Mayor Harrison also stated that the property at Perrinvill:e would not
be a recycling station, but would be only for brush dumping and would be chipped.
Councilman Tuson said he thought the County should be contacted for assistance in
developing the street as the proposed street is in the County. Mr. Hill asked how
long this would take. He said if he had wanted services from Lynnwood he would have
annexed to Lynnwood. Mayor Harrison said that.in the interest of economy and effi-
ciency we are becoming more closely associated with the other cities. Mr. Hill said
he had reviewed the salaries of the Edmonds Fire Department and that lie believed there
were too many administrators and not enough paid firemen. CEtief Cooper said he
would like to clarify for Mr. Hill that the administrators in the Fire Department also
were fire-fighters, and also administered the 30 Volunteer*Firemen in the City of
Edmonds. He also said that adding five more paid fire-fighters would probably not
increase the administrators. He said there were more men in training at this time
for volunteer so that the force could be brought back up to 35 men. Chief Cooper
said that the main concern of the Fire Department is the availability of men during
the business hours. He said the Fire Department could get many applications, but
that after careful screening to get only the ones who are really interested insa
Volunteer Department there are not too many left. The Washington State Survey and
Rating Bureau had recently completed a survey of Edmonds and had up -graded the rating
of Edmonds.from a Grade 6 to a Grade 5. One of the main deficiencies of `the City of
Edmonds is the number of Paid Fire Fighters and the number of Volunteer Fire Fighters.
The paid Firemen of the City are.only 300% of what we should have and the volunteers
are 80% of the force the City should have. C.A.O. Lawson said that one of the main
points in the Survey are the water mains and that large water mains had been installed
in the northend. Mayor Harrison said that at this time the City is relying on Mutual
Aid Agreements and not planning to go ahead with a Fire Station at Perrinville at this
time.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist asked that the City Planner disperse the minutes of the last
Lynnwood Planning Commission meeting to the Council and the Planning Commission,.in
which the planning of 76th Ave.,W. and 199th was discussed.
Councilman Nordquist also asked about the cost of the computer and the percentage of
usage of the City of Edmonds. He said he thought now was a good time to study the
cost versus the results. Councilman Nordquist said he thought the cost compared to
what we are getting is far out of line, and that if. the City does not utilize the
computer more we should return it to the company. Allen Tuttle said that unfortunat-
ely.,the City only budgeted for 1 programmer.and that 1 person can only.do so much.
More work is going on the computer each week. Mr. Tuttle said that the City is
thinking of hiring a programmer through the Federal Matching Program, in which the
government pays 90% and the City 10% of the salary. He said the City would gladly
rent the machine out on second shift. Mr. Tuttle said that rental on a 16 hour day
would increase the rent per month approximately 65%.
Councilman Slye asked the City Engineer what the status was on the traffic light at
76th and 224th. Engineer Larson said that the City was now waiting for approval
from the State and that he expected the light to be approved by the end of the year.
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Haines moved, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the attorney be instructed
to draw an ordinance amending Section 10.10.030 of'Ordinance ##1568, exempting single
family dwellings from the requirements of the section. Motion carried.
Councilman Haines moved, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance
amending Section 10.10.050,;Paragraph C of Ordinance #1568, to read "except where
said water mains have been installed by L.I.D. replacement should be at City expense".
Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Haines said he thought a policy should be established to apply city-wide
that where improvements, sidewalks, streets, water -mains, etc. have been paid for by
the people that they should not have to pay for these improvements again.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE
Claims for damage were received from Ronald S. Curtis, Rhnikant Ramji Shah, Suzanne
C. Pease and James Kasper, and the City Clerk authorized to process these claims.
C.A.O. REPORT
C. A. 0. Lawson reported that the financial condition of the City of Edmonds was up
to expectations and the budget was being followed. He said the City.was healthy,
but not fat.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist, that the Final
Hearing for LID 182 be set for September 21, 1971. Motion carried.
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C.A.O. Lawson reported on the bid opening for a 21-2 Ton Truck, new or used, for the
Public Works Department. Bids were received from:
Sea-Tac Ford Truck Sales, Inc. $15,231.00
(New truck)
Wittenberg Motor Company $ 5,600.00
(Used truck)
Bob.Johnson, Chief Mechanic for the City of Edmonds and Ron Whaley, Director of Public
Works had examined the used.truck and recommended that the bid of Whittenberg Motor
Co. in the amount of $5,600.00 for a used truck be accepted.
It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bid of Witten-
berg Motor Co. in the amount of $5,600.00 for a used 2h Ton Truck be accepted. Motion
carried.
Engineer Larson reported on the bid opening for LID 4172, paving Alder, 7th to 9th
and 8th, Alder to Maple. Bids were opened August 16, 1971 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayors
office. Five bids were received:
Schedule I
Schedule II
Total
Roth Construction Co.
70,159.50
9,732.50
$79,892.00
Doolittle Construction Co.
83,590.00
11,075.00
94,665.00
Universal Utility
67,890.00
10,407.50
789297.50
Bay Construction Co.
62,840.75
11,397.50
74,238.25
T & E Construction Inc.
639147.25
99661.00
72,808.25
It was the recommendation of
the City Engineer
that the bid of T
& E Construction,
Inc. be accepted.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the bid of
T & E Construction, Inc. in the amount of $72,808.25 for LID 172, paving Alder,-7th
to 9th and 8th, Alder to Maple be accepted. Motion carried.
Councilman Kincaid said he wanted it made clear to all that the City of Edmonds is
absorbing 35% of the total cost of 'the project.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PROPOSED SOUTHWEST SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
AGENCY.
Mayor Harrison made the appointment of Police Chief Marlo,Foster and Councilman Gary
Nelson to the proposed Southwest Snohomish County Public Safety Communications Agency.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Mayors
appointments of Marlo Foster and Gary Nelson the -proposed Southwest.Snohomish County
Public Safety Communications Agency be confirmed. Motion carried.
BURLINGTON-NORTHERN RAILROAD PROPOSAL
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the City
of Edmonds pay to the Burlington -Northern Railroad the sum of $5,000.00 for easement
for parking and roadway for a portion of the Burlington -Northern right-of-way from
just north of Main Street to Edmonds Street on the water -side of the railroad track.
The City of Edmonds will construct a chain link fence between the railroad trackage
area and the easement area. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
Irene Varney Moran, ity Clerk
September 7, 1971
ROLL CALL
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Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve
Harrison with Councilmen Haines, Kincaid, Nordquist, Slye, Tuson and Nelson present.
TRIBUTE TO COUNCILMAN SANBORN
A single red rosebud in a crystal vase had been placed on the council table in front
of Councilman Sanborn's seat, and Mayor Harrison asked for a period of silence in
memory of Councilman Gordon Sanborn, who lost his life in a plane crash in Alaska on
Saturday. Following this, the Mayor stated that the flag at the Civic Center would
remain at half mast until after the funeral. He then went on to say that Councilman
Gordon Sanborn had gained the respect and admiration of all who had worked with him;
that he was a hard worker with boundless energy, who not only made his living as a
patent attorney, but also became involved in Cub and Boy Scouting, served on the
church council at St. Peter by the Sea Lutheran Church, and been elected with his
wife, Barbara, as co -presidents of the Edmonds Junior High School PTA for this school
year, was involved in city affairs as a member of the Edmonds City Council, and still
found time to build a cabin at Lake Whatcom and spend many weekends there. Mayor
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