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amendment to the zoning ordinance, revising sign regulations of the neighbor-
hood business zone. With recommendation from the City Planner as to the date
for hearings, a motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman
Nordquist that October 5 be set as the hearing date for Planning Commission
Resolutions 363 and 364. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
The City Clerk presented the following claims for damages, noting that all but
one were claims against contractors on the various projects within the city:
Donald B. Chelin, Robert & Arlene Suryan, Rodney R. Garretson, Wade V. & LeAnn
A. Reece, Thomas Knightly,\and Mildred R. Dawson. These were all acknowledged
and referred to the City Clerk for processing.
SWIMMING POOL COVER BOND ISSUE
Rod Garretson, Director -of Parks & Recreation, reported on the recommendation
of the Park Board and Swimming Pool Committee in regard to the proposed cover
for the municipal swimming pool to be built at Yost Park.. Their recommendation
was for a bond issue of $295,000.00. Director Garretson explained that a
lesser amount would put a cover on the pool, but with one diving board instead
of two, no built-in bleachers, elimination of the tile, etc. There was a great
deal of discussion on costs and structure, and following'this, it was moved by
Councilman Kincaid to authorize placing the amount of $225,000.00 for the pool
cover in the proposed ordinance,#1573, for the bond issue to be on the Novem-
ber ballot. This motion died for lack of a second.
It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that pro- •
posed Ordinance #1573 be passed, with the figure of $295,000.00 inserted as
the amount for the bond issue in November. A roll call vote showed four
councilmen voting in favor; Slye and Kincaid against, and the motion carried.
EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT"'
CAO Lawson reported that the City of Edmonds had an excellent change of ob-
taining the fourteen new employees requested under this E.E.A. system.
PAYMENT RECEIVED FROM MOUNTLAKE TERRACE ON SEWER AGREEMENT
Mayor Harrison advised council that a check in the amount of $259000 had been
received from Mountlake Terrace -as payment owed to July 22, 1971 on the sewer
agreement.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
First reading was held on a proposed parking ordinance for Edmonds Senior High
vicinity, and a proposed tow truck ordinance.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
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Irene Varney Mora , City Clerk
September 21, 1971
ROLL CALL
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Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all six
councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the recessed meeting of September 14 had been posted and distribu-
ted, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
HEARING: FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #192
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID #182, paving of 84th W.
between 212th and the south city limits.
City Engineer Leif Larson:;,gave a brief report on' the completed -project, and a
comparison of the preliminary and final estimates. He noted that this project .
went smoothly with no complaints from the property owners.
Hearing was opened, but no one in the audience wished to comment, and the
hearing was declared closed.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that pro-
posed Ordinance #1574 be passed, approving and confirming the final assess-
ment roll for LID #182, and the motion carried.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF EDMONDS.PARTICIPATION IN SW.SNOHOMISH COUNTY
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
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The City Attorney had been instructed.at the last council -meeting to prepare
a resolution authorizing the City of Edmonds' involvement in the Southwest
Snohomish County Public Safety Communications Agency. This was presented,
and a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson
that proposed Resolution #246 beypassed. Motion carried.
PARKING ORDINANCE FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VICINITY
Second reading was held on a proposed ordinance to limit parking along the
street at the Edmonds Senior High School. Police Chief Foster was questioned
by Councilmen and explained that there was a need to control parking during
school hours; that this had been initiated by the school, and although it
was basically a school problem, the City Police Department wished to cooperate
with enactment of an ordinance regulating the parking on portions of 212th and
76th during school hours.
It was therefore moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded'by Councilman Nelson
that proposed Ordinance #1575 be passed, and the motion carried.
TOW TRUCK ORDINANCE
Second reading was held on a proposed ordinance regulating the operation of
tow trucks in the City of Edmonds. Chief Foster explained the need for
standards to control these operations, and there was a great deal of council
discussion. Dick Dickson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated that
he had been a tow truck operator while working his way through the University
of Iowa, and he found it to be a "dog eat dog" business. fie added that con-
ditions improved immensely when regulations were established to control the
operation.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by
Councilman Kincaid that proposed.Ordinance #1576 be passed after insertion of
the word "customarily" under e (2) of Section 4.10.010. Motion carried.
AUDITING OF BILLS
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson that
vouchers #13478 through #13662 in the total amount of $367,618.60 be approved
for payment of the regular monthly bills. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the
following bills be authorized for payment from the 1970 Water -Sewer Revenue
Bond issue: ,
#29 - $20,498.15 to A. H. Powers, Inc; #30 - $88,028.81 to Will Construction
Co., Inc.; #31 - $2,233.46 to Universal Utility Contractors, Inc. & Seattle
First National Bank; #32 - $21,217.87 to Universal Utility Contractors, Inc.,
#33 - $4,401.44 to Will Construction Company, Inc. & American National Bank;
#34 - $1,833.23 to Bay Construction, Inc.; #35 - $17,417.70 to Bay Construc-
tion, Inc.; #36 - $4�718.81 to Coulee.Construction Co.; and #37 - $808.70 to
Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. Motion carried.
Councilman Kincaid moved, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the following LID
bills be approved for payment:
LID #172 - $58.65 to Daily Journal of Commerce; $13.30 to Edmonds Tribune
Review; and $5,526.78 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc.;
LID #181 - $9.70 to Edmonds Tribune Review; $100.00 to U.S. Post Office;
LID #182 - $300.06 to James A. Murphy; $735.00 to Reid, Middleton & Associ-
ates, Inc.; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing
warrant to Edmonds City Treasurer in the amount of $1035.00 to cover these,
bills. Motion --carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mrs. William Allen, 21712 - 85th P1. W., complained to council about a building
on her neighbor's property that has rent paying tenants in violation of the
zoning ordinance. She stated that a building permit had been taken out in
1968 by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Wilson, 21010 - 80th P1. W., and the neighbors were
told this would be a workshop and/or guest house. However, the building was
never finished and has become an eyesore. Mr. Danner, also a neighbor, told
council that this building is behind his property, and he was also told in
1968 by Mr. Wilson that it was to be a one story workshop, but it became a
two story building. The neighbors were appearing before council tonight be-
cause so far, the only action taken by the City in answer to their complaints
was that two letters were written from the Planning Dept. stating that occu-
pancy of the building after September 1 would be in violation of the City
zoning ordinace. However, the building is.still being used by the tenants,
with the use of a septic tank and city water.
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Councilman Haines stated that the City has ordinances and they should be en-
forced. He suggested that the Mayor and CAO look into this problem. CAO
Lawson answered that he would handle the problem. Councilman Nelson asked for
a report from the CAO to the council at the next regular meeting on
October 5.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Haines asked the City Attorney to read the section of RCW pertain-
ing to the replacement of a vacancy on the city council. City Attorney com-
plied, and it,was noted that if 'council did not decide on a replacement at A
this council meeting, the 30 day period would expire, giving the Mayor power
to appoint. Councilman Nordquist.then petitioned Mayor Harrison to waive the
right to make the selection.following the expiration of the 30 days, and the
Mayor agreed to do this. Councilman Nelson said that he did not at this time
wish to either select by nomination nor vote on any nomination.
Following discussion, Councilman Tuson advised the council of the qualifica-
tions of Mr. Max Gellert, 8525 Talbot Road. He then made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Slye that Max Gellert be placed in nomination for councilman to
complete the unexpired term of Gordon Sanborn. Councilman Nordquist said
he felt there was no hurry, and the council could discuss all potential candi-
dates; that he had several people in mind to suggest for the position and he
,,wanted to consider and do some research. City Attorney Murphy reminded the
councilmen that it would take four affirmative votes in order to carry the
motion now on the floor, nominating Max Gellert for the vacant council seat.
Councilman Haines asked the Attorney if a secret ballot was allowed, and the
Attorney answered that they certainly could vote that way if they so desired, •
with the ballots then counted by the CAO, City Attorney, City Clerk, and two
members of the Press who were present in the audience. It was moved by
Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that nominations be
closed. Motion carried. Ballots were then marked and collected, and follow-
ing counting by the C?A09 Attorney, City Clerk, Marie Botnen from the Edmonds
Tribune Review and Jim Haley from the Western Sun, the vote was four council-
men in favor, two abstaining, and the motion to place Max Gellert in the
vacant council position carried. Councilman Haines then moved, seconded by
Councilman Tuson that the vote for Max Gellert as the new member of the
Edmonds City Council be made unanimous. This motion also carried.
CAO REPORT
CAO D. C. Lawson reported that all 16 requesats from the City of Edmonds under
the emergency Employment Act had been forwarded to the Federal Government,
indicating that the City would probably stand an excellent'�chance to get all
the employees requested.
The CAO also reported on the finances of the City of Edmonds; that (1) the
income expected for 1971 is progressing in line with expectations, and
(2) there is no reason_to see a decrease in the income for 1972. He.said he
submitted.this to the council for their own peace of mind after having read
in the newspaper of the problems related to a decrease in the 1972 finances
of a neighboring city.
FINAL PLAT OF BELT ADDITION #9
City Engineer Leif Larson submitted the final plat of Belt Addition #9,
recommending approval. After studying the drawings, it was moved by Council- •
man Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the final plat of Belt Addition
#9 be approved and accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign it. Motion
carried.
REPORT ON BIDS - STORM SEWERS
Bids had been opened on September 20 at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers for
storm sewers on Maple from 5th to 6th, 6th from Maple to Alder, and on Alder
from 6th to 7th. Present at bid opening were Leif Larson, City Engineer; Irene
Varney Moran, City Clerk; Richard Allen, Assistant City Engineer; Forrest
Roff, Engineer for Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc.; and several representaa'
tives from bidding companies.
The bids were:
Universal Utility Contractors, Inc.
$17,477.00
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Shaffer Construction & Engineering
17,751.00
30
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Day & Nite Plumbing & Heating
19,930.10
30
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Roth Excavation
23,810.10
30
days
Olympic View Plumbing
24,714.00
60
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Roy L. Shong Excavating
26,985.00
30
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Harold Kaeser Co.
27,465.40
30
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T & E Construction
27,716.40
30
days
VJM Construction
28,833.90
35
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Reliable Construction Co.
31,783.00'
30
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City Engineer Leif Larson reported on these bids and recommended awarding the
contract to the low bidder, who had verbally indicated that they could do the
work in 30 days.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bid
from Universal Utility Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $17,477.00 be
accepted, and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them for
the storm sewers, providing that the 30 day completion date is included in
the contract. Potion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR SUNSET BEACH
Whereas the Snohomish County City Matching Fund for Parks & Recreation has a
balance of $14,955.23 available for matching funds for the City. of Edmonds to
complete the Sunset Beach project, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Resolution #247 be passed, auth-
orizing application for funding assistance to the Snomish County City
Matching Fund for Parks and Recreation for the Sunset Beach development.
Motion carried.
There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was
adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
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Irene Varney Mo , City Clerk
October 5, 1971
ROLL CALL
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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 Nordquist.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of September 21 had been posted and mailed, and with no
omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
OATH OF OFFICE - COUNCILMAN MAX GELLERT
Mayor Harrison administered the oath of office to newly appointed councilman,
Max Gellert.
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR 1972
CAO D. C. Lawson briefed council on the proposed tax levy for the City of
Edmonds for 1972. He stated that it would be on the same basis as in past
years, with the 8 allowed mills, plus .6158 mills for Civic Center and Fire
Station bonds and .5122 for the Park Bond issue, both by vote of the people.
A gentleman in the audience asked for the amount of increase in assessed
valuation over the previous year, and these figures were given as $87,568,586.
for 1971 and $87,917.716. for 1972. No one else wished to comment.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that pro-
posed Ordinance #1577 be passed, levying the taxes for the City of Edmonds for
1972, and the motion carried.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 363
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 363, recommending approval
of a proposed amendment to the official street map, correcting the location of
174th Street S.W. between 72nd Ave. W. and Olympic View Drive, as described in
Planning Commission File ST-5-71.
City Planner Merlin Logan stated that this had been initially requested by the
City Engineering Dept. to rectify serious mistakes in development due to lack
of adequate surveys when the street was located years ago. During the inter-
vening years several homes have been built within the platted right-of-way.
Mr. Logan then gave a summary of the Planning Commission hearing.
City Engineer Leif Larson posted a map indicating the existing roadbed and the
existing R/W. He explained the necessity for amending the official street map
to change to a 50' R/W, and the hearing was then opened.
Mr. Merle McLaughlin, 6908 - 174th S.W., submitted an alternate drawing of a
proposed realignment of the street, and read a letter outlining the problems
now existing and suggesting solutions, such as a 30' road width with 20' sur-
facing, which he felt would adequately serve the homes and fit the topography
of the area. He presented a petition, signed by 8 property owners abutting
the existing 174th S.W., asking the council to (1) accept the existing proposal