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19711201 City Council Minutes21. 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 n LJ There was no further business, and the hearing was adjourned at 11:10 P.M. 1 7/ Irene Varney MoraW, City Clerk December 7, 1971 ROLL CALL Harve H. Harrison, Mayor 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 16 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. JAYCEE PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL EDMONDS FLAG Jim Krider, president of the Edmonds Jaycees, introduced Byron Lenius, who had created the proposed official flag for the City, and who presented it to the Mayor. Mr. Lenius noted that it was on December 7., 1776 that the first state was admitted to the Union; December 7, 1941 was Pearl Harbor-; and now on December 7, 1971 Edmonds was being presented with an official flag. • Councilman Nordquist, who had conceived the idea of an official Edmonds flag many months ago, made a motion, seconded by Councilman Nelson to declare this the official flag of the City of Edmonds, and the motion carried. ORDINANCE FOR FINAL BUDGET 1972 Acting CAO Ron Whaley reported to council that all adjustments as directed by the City Council had been made, and the 1972 Budget was balanced and in order. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that pro- posed Ordinance #1582 be passed, adopting the final budget of the City of Edmonds for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1972. Motion carried. HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 367 This was the night set for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 367, File ST-6-71, recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the official street map, establishing a street system for the area between 230th and 232nd. City Planner Merlin Logan stated that he had hoped to present this to the council for discussion at their last work meeting, but that with the meeting having been devoted to budget matters, this had been impossible. He asked for a postponement, and a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 367 be postponed to the meeting of January 18, 1972: Motion carried. HEARING: ON PETITION FOR ANNEXATION - BELLIN'S GARDENS Hearing was held on the petition for annexation for the area north of 220th • known as Bellin's Gardens and legally described as Lots 16, 18, 19-and 20, R. C. Munger Addition No. 3; and Tract 11, Block 7, Alderwood Manor No. 9, except the north 420 feet thereof. Curt Thomson, attorney representing the petitioners, displayed a map of the - area proposing annexation and revised the steps taken prior to this hearing. There was some discussion between City Engineer and Council regarding sewering of the area, drainage, and the future plat. Hearing was then opened. Mr. Shelton, who lives on the NE corner of 95th and 220th, had questions in re- gard to police and fire protection, as well as street lights for the area. When he questioned the possible future widening of 220th, the City Engineer answered that the county has 220th on its 6 year street program submitted to the State. Mr. Shelton was also interested in the difference in taxes between county and city residents, and some discussion was held on the Edmonds sewer service charge. Mr. Shelton said that the developer of this area requesting annexation had stated his intention to stand.:;the cost of the sewer line to the properties for hookup, but this statement had not been put in writing. How ever, Curt Thomson, speaking for the developer, assured that this was to be done and the property owners could have a written statement if they felt it necessary. There was no further comment from the audience, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to annex this area known as Bellin's Garden to the City of Edmons. Motion carried. CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY City Attorney James A. Murphy reported that the county had 75 Units approved, •