19711116 City Council MinutesCLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
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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.
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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
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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.
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PRESENTATION OF OFFICIAL CANVASS OF NOVEMBER 2 ELECTION
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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