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19711116 City Council MinutesCLAIMS FOR DAMAGES 2-1 A claim for damages was received from John D. McDevitt, and this was referred to the City Clerk for processing. TEMPORARY AGREEMENT FOR CENTRAL DETENTION FACILITIES WITH LYNNWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the matter of.a temporary agreement for central detention facilities with the Lynnwood Police Department be continued to the meeting of December 7, and the motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. l� Irene Varney Moran ity.Clerk November 16, 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. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of November 2 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. INFORMAL HEARING ON SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT This was the evening set for informal hearing on sidewalk improvement, and City Engineer Leif Larson presented a drawing of a proposed plan for the downtown area. He noted the lack or condition of sidewalks on 2nd and 3rd Avenues, and said the question had also arisen regarding planting strips or perhaps trees in tubs after walks are installed. He then stated the two ways in which a project of this sort can be accomplished; (1) by the LID method, or (2) side- walk construction fund ordinance. He added that for a downtown project, the need was for community and business involvement, and decisions on,width as well as with or without planting strips. Engineer Larson then gave an estimate of the several costs involved, and the hearing was opened. Dave Larson, who owns 2 lots at the intersection of 3rd and Dayton, agreed with the idea of sidewalk improvement. He noted that elderly people walk in that area, and both situations of either no sidewalk or a badly cracked one present hazards. Mr. Larson was in favor of 10 ft. wide sidewalks on 2nd and 3rd to match the commercial area width, and he was also in favor of underground wiring being coordinated with the sidewalk installation so as not to tear up new walks in the near future. Mr. Larson also felt it desirable for sidewalks to'go to the curb and landscaping done on private property or perhpas use of planter boxes. ' Tom Powell, property owner on 2nd, felt sidewalks would hurt, rather than help • him. Pat Welling, Chairman of the Beautification Committee, said the Committee had discussed this matter of sidewalks and recommended paving to the curb area with openings cut in the walks for planting of trees, which she felt was pre- ferable to tubs. She stressed the need for more trees in the downtown area, and stated that the type of tree selected was important because of growth pattern and root system, etc. Mrs. Welling noted that in her travelling about the country, she had noticed many cities with approved tree planting programs which served to enhance the beauty of the area. Councilman Kincaid asked that it be made a matter of minute record that he would not participate in the discussion on this sidewalk improvement since he was a property owner on 2nd. A gentleman in the audience, owner of a 12 unit apartment building, stated there was no sidewalk and he wanted one regardless of the width, etc. In answer to building on 2nd, where his Auto Freight business formerly was located. Dave Larson, when asked by Councilman Nelson how he felt about -the cost factor, replied that cost are not going down in the future, and when people accept commercial ownership they also accept sidewalk responsibility. He added that he would like to see the work done on a comprehensive basis,'mot one piece at a time. Councilman Haines asked if there was any possibility in getting a petition for this project from the downtown ownerships, but Dave Larson answered that he could not offer any encouragement along these lines. Lenore Collins, Brookmere Drive, stated she was in favor of undergrounding the wires, ,but the PUD was not too cooperative in giving estimates. She added that uniform 10' sidewalks in the business area would certainly enhance the city. Councilman Haines asked for a sizeable interest by property owners before any design work is done on this. Councilman Slye agreed. Attorney James Murphy • 44 i explained the sidewalk improvement ordinance method versus the LID method. Financing and protest were the differences between the two, with not much difference in the engineering. CAO Lawson, when asked by council, offered the information that if the improvement were by sidewalk ordinance, money from Capital Improvements under the Street Dept. could be used. Mayor Harrison recommended establishment of 60c per square foot, with the city to do the rough grading and set up a sidewalk improvement program. Some discussion followed, and it was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to table this informal hearing to December 21, until more information can be given to the property owners involved and an expression received from them on any proposed project. Councilman Gellert stated that he was in favor of an underground wiring program, and hoped newly installed sidewalks would not have to be torn up for any future undergrounding. Councilman Nelson said that the alleys would likely be used by the PUD and Telephone Co. for any underground installations. City Engineer Larson told council he was in favor of a preliminary assessment roll hearing with the individual costs spelled out for the property owners, rather than another informal hearing. The motion to table to December 21, however, then carried with Councilman Kincaid abstaining' because of property ownership in the area. Councilman Slye then made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to instruct the Engineer to include the area on Fifth Avenue from Dayton to Elm for sidewalks on the east side for this scheduled hearing on December 21. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to amend the previous motion to also in- clude the area from the Edelweiss Apartments to Dayton, on the west side of Fifth Avenue. Motion carried. PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1972 CAO D.O. Lawson, in accordance with state law, presented to the Mayor and Council the preliminary budget for the City of Edmonds for 1972. Councilmen Haines and Nordquist asked for the opportunity for council to meet with all the'Department Heads next Tuesday the 23rd at the regular council work meeting, and made the request that the CAO schedule each Department Head for a specified period during the evening. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ROYCE CHURCH - BOWDOIN WAY The preliminary plat of Royce Church on Bowdoin Way had been continued from. the meeting of November 2. City Planner Merlin Logan posted a drawing of the plat as noted in Planning Commission File P-7-71. Mr. Logan stated that con- sidering the grade problem, access, and shape of property, this seemed to be the best design at this time. Councilman Nordquist asked about the suggestions council had offered at the November 2 meeting, which appeared in the minutes. He added that the plat had been continued to this meeting following the request that the Engineer and platter be present; but that council had suggested the elimination of one lot in order to do away with the hammerhead, but the ham- merhead was still on the drawing. Fire Chief Cooper said he had been con- cerned with no turn -around area at the end of the main road, and that he would not even attempt to put a piece of equipment into the 60' hammerhead, but rather park the truck at the entrance. Earl Cline from Reid, Middleton & Associates, explained the engineering reaaoning and said the three end lots would be left undeveloped until a road can go in. He noted that a turn -around -area had been added to the end of the main road. The hammerhead, however, remained. He explained that an 8 inch water main would be run down the road in accordance with Fire Chief Cooper's suggestion. Mayor Harrison stated that a letter had been received from Ray Johnson, an adjacent property owner, who was opposed to the proposed extension of 92nd to Shell Valley. Mr. Johnson stated in his letter that his neighbor, Mr. Armstrong, also objected to this road and wished council would reconsider this access approach to Shell Valley because of the magitude of the area and the resulting traffic that will occur in the future. City Planner Logan told council that MR Armstrong.'. had.-phoned'-him'several timesTin .regard --to this plat. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson to accept the preliminary plat of Royce Church on Bowdoin Way, subject to the Engineering and Planning Dept. requirements, including a restriction on the sale of the lower three lots until such time as they front on a road serving the Shell Valley area. A roll call vote was taken. Councilmen Gellert, Nelson and Haines voted in favor; all remaining four councilmen against, and the motion failed to carry. Mr. Royce Church was in the audience and he expressed concern with the word "sale" on the three lots. Council asked Mr. Church if he would consider sacri- ficing one lot to put in an adequate culdesac for a turn -around in place of the hammerhead. More discussion followed, and a motion was then made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that this plat be continued to December 7 to allow Mr. Church and the Engineers to redesign the hammer head and resubmit the plat for consideration by council at that time. Motion carried. 1 1 L� 1 0 1 E 21`0 • PRESENTATION OF OFFICIAL CANVASS OF NOVEMBER 2 ELECTION 1 1 City Clerk Irene Varney Moran read the official canvass of the November 2 general election. The total votes cast,'including absentees: 4851 Mayor Harrison 2787 Tuson 2072 Council Position 1 Winters 2435 Dickson .2018 Council Position 2 Shippen 2744 Scobby 1895 Council Position 3 Nordquist 2646 Slye 1904 Council Position 4 Nelson .3805 Write-in Council Position 5 Gellert 1355 The Swimming Pool Cover Bond Issue: Votes cast: 4885 • 2822 Yes - 2063 No The total vote on the proposition did not receive the necessary 60% of the favorable vote and therefore the proposition failed. OATH OF OFFICE - COUNCILMAN GELLERT Since Councilman Gellert had been formerly sworn in as councilman to finish an unexpired term, and although this took place after the books were closed against filing for the office in this election, the county officials neverthe- less ruled that his council position must appear on the ballot as a write-in position. Therefore, since Councilman Gellert received an overwhelming majority of the write-in votes cast for this position #5, it was again neces- sary for him to take the oath of office; this time to finish out the unexpired term (a period of two more years). Mayor Harrison administered the oath of" office to Councilman Gellert, and he was welcomed by members of the council. AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN WITH COUNTY IN CALL FOR BIDS ON GASOLINE & DIESEL FOR 1972 In answer to an invitation from the County Commissioners to join with them in the gasoline and diesel bid for 1972,4 motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson to authorize the City of Edmonds' joining with Snohomish County in the call for bids on gasoline and diesel re- quirement for 1972. motion carried. ANNEXATION - BELLIN'S GARDENS • The City Clerk presented a certificate of sufficiency on the petition for annexation received for the area known as Bellin's Gardens. A motion was therefore made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson that December 7 be set as the date for hearing on this petition for annexation, and the motion carried. AUDITITING OF BILLS A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson that vouchers #13848 through #14036 in the total amount of $242,211.63 be approved for payment"of the regular monthly bills. Motion carried. Councilman Kincaid made the motion, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that warrants #54 through #65 in the total amount of $104,110.47 be approved for payment from the 1970 Water -Sewer Revenue Bond Issue. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the following LID bills be approved for payment: LID #172 - $28,026.98 to T & E Construction, Inc. for estimate 2 and $3,114.11 to T & E Construction, Inc. & National Bank of Commerce; LID #181 - $108.78 to Norm's Print Shop for printing bonds; LID #182 - $5,250.30 to Edmonds City Treasurer for city participation and $41.10 to Edmonds Tribune Review for publications. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS FOR POOL SITE DEVELOPMENT Bids had been opened on November 3 at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers for • Phase�I, Pool Site Development. Present at bid opening were the CAO, City Clerk, Director of Maintenance &Operation, Donald W. Seifert and Bernie Rhoades from Seifert, Forbes & Berry, Architects, and three people in the audience representing the bidding companies. The bids were: T & E Construction, Inc. $16,973.00 Shaffer Engineering & Construction 28,1200.00 Kirkland Sand & Gravel 149278.00 Fred C. Madsen & Son, Inc. 13,100.00 J. D. Dutton, Inc. ' 11;990.00 Hos Bros Bulldozing, Inc. 13,'785.00 C. Martin Trucking, Inc. 12,840.00 The architect's estimate had been $14,500.00, and a letter was received from' 3bifert, Forbes & Berry recommending award of the contract to the'low bidder, J. D. Dutton, Inc. Rod Garretson, Director of Parks & Recreation, reported to council that the second low bidder, being a local firm, had contacted him to state they would use their own trucks on the project,'instead of the city trucks. This was determined not to be a great saving, and the acceptance of the low bidder was recommended. Chet Bennett urged the council to proceed with the open pool project regardless of the failure of the bond issue for the cover. 'He noted that the pool issue received a higher percentage of the votes than all the council candidates with the exception of Nelson, who was unopposed. He felt this 57.7% majority for the cover was a mandate showing the majority of people in Edmonds were in favor of a pool and a cover for it, so council should proceed step by step in order for the pool to be ready for use in June of 1972. He added that he was not in favor of another bond issue in February, but rather at the general election in 1972. Councilman Kincaid stated that the decision had been made in April to put in an open pool, with no assurance of what the $250,000.00-.would purchase. He favored withholding any award tonight until bids are received on the pool itself to see if the overall costs will be covered by the bonding money. Councilman Slye questioned the work of the Swimming Pool Committee and that there didn't seem to be any concentrated effort to put the bond issue over. He also favored a complete development instead of- an open pool in this part of the country. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson to -.accept the low bid of J. D. Dutton, Inc., as recommended.by the architect firm of Seifert, Forbes & Berry, for the amount of $11,990.00 for Phase I, pool site development. A gentleman in the audience who lives on Alder Street questioned the proposed ingress and egress at the pool site, as well as the tree cutting. It was understood that the access at this time was on Bowdoin Way, and the Director of Parks & Recreation displayed a drawing of the area to show that it was not definite as yet as to the Alder or Maple egress. A gentleman in the audience presented a petition signed by 17 residents between 10th and 11th on Alder asking council to leave Alder Street as a community street and not a public thoroughfare by establishing the egress on this street. The gentleman also stated he was against the "handful" of evergreen trees that would be taken, and suggested the Maple Street egress would disturb fewer families than on Alder. He also added that it was his feeling that all public recreational activities should be in one area instead of spread about the city. Bill Phillips stated that the Edmonds Park & Recreation Advisory Board had looked over the entire area in Yost Park and considered the trees there as well as having concern for trees everywhere in the City. He said it was the Park Board's reaction to the bond issue that it was agreed to continue on with the open pool concept at Yost Memorial Park. Councilman Gellert suggested inviting the people between 10th and 11th on Alder and Maple to join with the Committee for discussions on the egress. One man in the audience said the interest of the people in the surrounding areas near the park should be considered and the possibility of ingress and egress on Bowdoin, which is already a thoroughfare, should be thought about. Councilmen Kincaid and Haines also felt when decisions on this problem are to be reached, the people on Alder and Maple should be present at these meetings. An attorney representing Marvin Smith stated that it would be compounding an error by building a pool without a real idea of the amount of money it would cost. He advised waiting the approximately six weeks for the next bid on the pool itself before going ahead with the site development. Chet Bennett again made the statement that if council did not proceed at this time, the city would not have a pool by next summer. Following more discussion, a roll call vote was taken on the motion to award the contract for site development, and carried with Councilmen Gellert and Slye voting against. Councilman Kincaid stated that although he felt it was not good business practice, he had voted in favor, with reservations in that he felt it would be better for the city to wait for the second bid on the pool before granting the first bid. He said the second bid would give some indica- tion of the actual cost of the pool and thus insure that the city would have enough money for the project. He also asked that a study be made on the al- ternates for egress. 1 1 11 1 At this point, a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to recess. the meeting because of the late hour. City Attorney 0 • 21_ 7 Murphy advised that it could only be recessed to the following Tuesday, ac-' cording to ordinance, and that was the'evening council was to work on the 1972 budget. A vote was nevertheless taken, and the motion failed. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Haines noted that in August the council had passed by motion that the Mayor's salary be raised in 1972. However, just prior to passage of an ordinance on this, the greeze went into effect. He suggested that the,5.% guidelines set by the government for raises be adhered to in all cases, and if there was any question as to the filing fee for the Mayor's position, any over- payment could be refunded. A motion was then made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that any increase in the wages of Mayor and Council follow the guidelines set at 5.5% according to Phase II of the govern- ment freeze; that these figures are $20.00 per meeting, not to exceed two meetings per month, and this be used as long as the freeze is in,effect. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Haines to amend this motion to state that when the present freeze has been lifted, the salaries of the council members shall be $20.00 per meet- ing, not to exceed four meetings per month, or $80.00; and the Mayor's salary then to go to $6,000.00 per year. A vote showed the amendment to carry, and the motion, as amended, also carried. It was reported that the city had received an offer of a tug being placed at the city underwater park site off Sunset Beach. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the city confirm that it has no objection to a tug being placed underwater on the north side of the'underwater • park. Following some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to amend the motion to add that the city -neither accepts ownership of this tug nor assumes any future liability in connection with its placement. The motion to amend carried, as did the original motion, as amend- ed. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the general accepted practice be followed that new taverns or cocktail licenses, or changes in ownership, be approved by the council, and requested that an ordinance be.prepared to that effect, if allowabel. Motion carried. Councilman Tuson reported that a payment had been received from Mountlake Terrace on the sewer agreement. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for damages were acknowledged from Mrs. Mildred R. Dawson, Walter A. & Dorothy Rasmussen, and from Arvalene & Richard McKenzie. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing. PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE LID 182 It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Haines that proposed Ordinance #1581 be passed, prepayment expiration on LID #182. Motion carried. FIRST READINGS OF ORDINANCES First readings were held on the following proposed ordinances: A proposed amendment to Ordinance #1416, to discontinue public use permits in • residential areas, for non-commercial use. ZO-8-71, proposed ordinance, including suggested revisions, to amend the official zoning ordinance, revising section 12.13.160, permitted signs in BN zones. A proposed ordinance providing for additional utility charges for existing illegal storm drainage connected to the sewer system, in lieu of other penalty. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OLYMPIC SQUARE Council was presented with the review of a preliminary plat of nine lots at '8th and Pine, to be called Olympic Square. City Planner Merlin Logan displayed i a drawing, and following council discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the city accept the plat subject to the re- quirements of the Engineering and Planning Departments. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CAO A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Ron Whaley, present Director of Maintenance & Operation, be appointed as Acting Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Edmons. Motion carried. SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT - PUBLIC WORKS No bids had been received for the surplus vehicles on the date for opening of • bids, November 9 at 2:00 p.M. in the Mayor's office. In answer to the request, it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson that council authorize the sale of this surplus equipment by negotiation. Motion carried. 0 21. 8 There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. • Irene Varney Mora , City Clerk 77AO&►,+-,_ 1 Harve H. Harrison, Mayor BUDGET HEARING EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 1971 In accordance with State Statutes, hearing was held on the Final Budget for the City of Edmonds for the year 1972. Chief Administrative Officer D. C. Lawson reviewed each department's budget and report- ed on the 1971 Budget Receipts as compared with the anticipated revenue for 1972. He pointed out that the Council Chambers very often was filled to overflowing during public hearings, and it was interesting to see that when the City was involved in an annual Budget expenditure of several million dollars, very few citizens felt it important enough to attend. He asked for a show of hands, and noted that except for all Depart- ment Heads and some city personel, two newly elected council members, representatives of the press, and one council candidate who was also an Edmonds Volunteer Fireman, there were only two private citizens present. Mayor Harrison then opened the hearing. Mr. Leyda asked if it was customary to pay a new CAO $3000 more than the retiring one was receiving. The Mayor answered that he didn't know at this time, but that it very well might cost that amount for a qualified individual; however, that exact figure may not be used. Volunteer Fireman Swanson asked what percentage of the Current Expense budget was allocated to the Fire Dept., and was advised that this would amount to approximately 10%, with 8 new men being hired under the E.E.A. There was discussion by Council on several itmes. Attorney Murphy reported that the IRS had advised him via telephone that the freeze would not be applicable for the eleeted officials, since action had previously been taken by council and documented in the council minutes of July 6. Councilman Kincaid suggested that there be a salary raise for the City Attorney in 1972. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to delete the $500 Revolving Fund item under the non -departmental category, and the motion carried. Natalie Shippen quoted figures for comparison purposes on expenditures for Parks and Streets in both Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds, noting that in 1971 Mountlake Terrace budgeted $63,000 more than Edmonds, and in 1972 the figure would be $96,000 more. She stated she would like to see restored items previously cut from the Parks and Recreation budget. She felt that Edmonds was starved in the Park and Recreation area. Mrs. Shippen also thought budgeting for underground wiring should be given consideration. CAO Lawson answered that Edmonds had always been conservative in its budgeting, and any money anticipated would definitely be received; this city had never allowed deficit budgeting and had no history of overspending or finding itself underfinanced. Councilman Kincaid added that within the city's means, the parks should be developed and improved for the enjoyment of the people, but not at the expense of other necessary services. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Gellert to delete the pickup truck from the Fire Dept. budget, and this motion carried. Council felt a truck could be used from Equipment Rental. Councilman Gellert.then moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that an amount of $5000 be added to the Park Dept. budget for projects to be referred to, and approved by the council. Councilman Kincaid suggested that there were several areas from which this money could be taken, but not from the Street Dept. Councilman Haines agreed that the City should continue its policy of upgrading the streets on its planned program. There was further discussion on the deletion of the pickup truck from the Fire Dept., and the motion then carried. There were no further comments from the audience, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to adopt the final budget in its revised form and confirm this by ordinance on December 7. A roll call vote showed Councilmen Gellert, Tuson, Nordquist and Haines in favor; Kincaid voting against; Slye and Nelson being absent, and the motion carried. This being his last attendance at a council meeting prior to retirement, CAO D. C. Lawson thanked all Mayors and Councilmen he had served under during his 24 years of employment with the City of Edmonds. Mr. Leyda, in the audience, congratulated Mr. Lawson on his long years of service to the citizens of Edmonds, and all in attendence joined in a round of applause in recognition and appreciation. 1 1 • 1 1 U