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19720104 City Council MinutesIIIII�III • 227 commending approval of a proposed amendment to the official street map, correcting the location of 174th S.W., between 72d W., and Olympic View Drive in Planning Commission File ST-5-71. City Engineer Leif Larson had prepared,a map with the revised location and he requested authority to proceed with this re -location of 174th. Mr. M. McLaughlin, 6908, 174th was in the audience and he spoke on the realignment and agreed with the engineers drawing which verified a 30' right of way. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to follow the Engineer's recommendation.and instruct the City Engineer to proceed on the basis of the prepared map and boundary agreement method in order to com- plete the establishment of the right-of-way. Motion carried. There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 P.M. Irene Varney M an, City Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor January 4, 1972 ROLL CALL 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 December 21 had been posted and mailed. Under the heading of Council Committee Appointments for 1972, Councilman Gary Nelson asked that his name be corrected under Street Committee. Under the heading of Salary Ordinance 1972, the 1% to 3%-:education incentive should be changed to read 3% to 6%. There were no other omissions nor corrections, and the minutes were approved as corrected. HEARING: FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL_- LID 178 Hearing was held on the final assep:�nrtoll for LID 178, UAB paving of 76th W., Phase II. City Engineer Leif Larson reported on the final cost of this Phase II, giv ing the figure of $53,872.80 as chargeable to the LID in assess- ments at $4.00 per zone front foot, with the city participation in this phase amounting to $63,500. He then went on to explain the zone and termini method of -assessment. Engineer Larson summerized the complaints regarding construction or assessment that had been received.in letters from several property owners, and each letter was briefly dealt with individually. Hearing was then opened. A gentleman in the audience asked a question on the opportunity to vote for or against an LID, and the City Attorney explained both the petition and resolu- tion of intention methods, and the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll, wherein if a 60% written protest is filed within the alloted 30 days following that hearing, the project would then be dropped. This man also asked if owners of property in a culdesac were assessed the same as those in the other areas within the project. Engineer Larson answered -that all property within the • 150' is assessed, but that any beyond this 150' would not be assessed. Another gentleman asked how the assessments were decided upon, and he was answered that all abutting property was assessed up to the depth of 1501, and any other property within the LID boundary was also assessed even though it did not front on the improvement. He added that this was determined by state law. Mrs. Beeson had a question regarding the purchase of a portion of her property by the state, and wondered if she was being charged for that portion owned by the state. She was assured that she was being charged only for the property in her name. City Engineer Larson advised Council that he would correct the assessments where an adjustment involving a legal description should be made; and he would look into the cases listing valid complaints against the LID. Hearing was then closed. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that pro- posed Ordinance #1589 be passed, approving and confirming the final assessment roll for LID 178. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from Apex Garbage Co.,,notifying the City of a proposed 8% increase in rates beginning February 1, 1972. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dick Myhre, 530 - 9th., asked if there was any indication of when the 8 • telephone poles poles were due nection within would come down to be removed as the specified 90 on 9th N. The City Engineer answered that the soon as everyone makes the underground con - days. Roy Davis introduced Mr. Johnson and Mr. Roselli, the three being the prin- cipals proposing a Tavern at Parker Plaza. This had been discussed at the last council work meeting, and the council had asked for their attendance at this council meeting in order to clarify some points in question. Councilman Tuson asked if they planned to have dancing at their Tavern, and the answer was no. Councilman Kincaid asked if there would be live music, and the answer to this was also no. Councilman Gellert asked who would manage the establishment, and it was answered Mr. Johnson. Several other questions were asked by council, including the process of transfer of license if the business is sold, which would also come before council. Police Chief Marlo Foster reported that his investigation showed that the principals in this request were long time residents of the area, and he found nothing other than standards of the highest calibre, and no police record of any kind. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Gellert to authorize the Mayor to sign favorably the application from the Liquor Control Board involving this proposed tavern in the Safeway complex. Councilman Kincaid noted that two previous applipations for a tavern in the same area had been denied in earlier years. A roll call vote resulted in Councilmen Gellert, Nelson, Slye and Haines voting in favor; Tuson, Nordquist and Kincaid against, and the motion carried. A gentleman in the audience inquired as to the present regulation on burning and did the city plan to change it in the future. Fire Chief Cooper stated that the only fire permits now being issued were those coming through the Air Pollution and Control Agency, who had placed the control on burning. HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOR EDMONDS Mayor Harrison read a letter from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce pointing out the need for an historical museum in Edmonds, and stating that a steering committee had been formed and the Chamber was now suggesting that the old City Hall - Library building be established as the future site. Mr. Doug Egan, president of the Chamber, briefly outlined the groundwork accomplished to date and stated that they had received many calls from people in thearea wishing to donate artifacts. He added that they would not accept any of these offers since they have no place at present in which to safely store them. He there- fore felt that all that remained was a domicile, and the committee had agreed that the old City Hall - Library building would be ideal, so he was here to- night to ask council for assurance on obtaining the premises when needed. Mayor Harrison noted that some of the Recreation classes could be transferred to the Meadowdale Community Club building to obtain some space. Councilman Haines re- called that the old Christian Science church building was to be used for storage:, until -permanent quarters could be found by the Chamber. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Slye that if there is no conflict with any other group, the Edmonds Historical Museum be established in.the old City Hall - Library building when space becomes available. Motion carried. Councilman Kincaid noted that the ©ld�:.building, erect- ed in 1908, was in itself an Edmonds landmark, and he added that the Edmonds Arts Festival could work with the Chamber to have a committee to provide for daily open- ing of the building and protection of the articles therein. STREET VACATION REQUEST A request had been received from Don L. Hardy, Starlite Custome Homes, for vacation of a portion of 156th S.W., between 70th and 68th W. The City Engineer recommended holding any action in abeyance until a report is recieved from the County Park Dept. regarding park property whose only access is a portion of this request. It was therefore moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and re- consider this matter at the council meeting of February 1, after hearing from the county. Motion carried. LID REQUEST FOR PAVING ELM FROM 7th TO 8th The request for paving of Elm from 7th to 8th had been referred to the City Engineer, and Engineer Leif Larson reported by memo to council: I. Street Improvement: A. The City Clerk has verified the signatures which represent over 50% majority on the street. B. Of the total lineal footage of 1200 feet, the City property repre" sents 470 feet of this frontage. C. The street surface is in poor condition; however, under the terms of the Engineering requirements for Mr. Belt's plat, it was required that he pave a 28-foot roadway width with curbs, gutters and side- walk on the south side. D. Elm Street is presently designated a collector arterial and one-half cent gas tax money could be used for street improvements exclusive of sidewalks. However, utilization of the City's one-half cent gas tax money is presently planned for financing lifts on a number of streets in the City and for participation on 9th Avenue. 1 is 1 • 1 1 E • ` 29 1 1 E. The proposed L.I.D. at this time would mainly benefit the developer, Mr. Belt, Accordingly, it is recommended -that action on the street improvement petition be held in abeyance pending (1) development of a priority list for street improvements and/or restoration, and (2) determination on availability of city funds. In regard to underground wiring for this same area, which had also been re- quested by petition, the City Engineer reported: II. Underground Wiring: A. The City Clerk has verified the signatures which represent over 50% majority on the street. B. Of the total lineal footage of 1200 feet, the City property repre- sents 470 of this frontage. C. Under the present City Ordinance, undergrounding is required on the interior streets in the plat. The undergrounding of the existing overhead facilities on Elm Street would not be required. The City may desire to participate in the undergrounding in Elm Street; however, it is recommended that a decision be held in abeyance pending obtaining cost estimates from the utility companies: Public Utility District, General Telephone Company and G'TEC. Councilman Kincaid questioned the advisability of paving only one block, and the City Engineer said the paving should be from 8th to 6th on Elm and also he felt 8th should be included. He recommended improving the entire area rather that the one block which had been on the petiton. Mr. Tom Belt was present, and he stated that without the LID, he would develop his one half of the street on the south side to a 28' width blacktop, as the condition of engineer's requirements on plat development. There was a great deal of discussion concerning the problems which might occur such as the one half paving on 8th in the past; and the City Attorney explained the difference timewise between a resolution of intention as opposed to the petition method for LID's. Councilman Kincaid asked the City Engineer for costs to be fur- nished council on the LID method as well as for the method of having Mr. Belt pave one half and the city pave the other. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Haines to follow the Engineer's recommendation in Item I-E of his memo, that action be held in abeyance pending a determination on Items I and II. Councilman Gellert then moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson to amend this motion to state that Council reconsider Item II-C regarding underground- ing. The amendment to the motion carried, and the motion as amended also carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nelson suggested that the Street and Safety Committees, along with the City Engineer, look into the following problems: A more concrete policy on street.lighting within all the various zoning areas so there will be no misinterpretation on when and where the City will provide lights, such as near schools, etc. Mayor Harrison referred this item to the Safety Committee. Councilman Nelson stated that he would like input on the matter of parking • of recreational vehicles in the public R/W, including some commercial trailers, as well as camper trucks, etc. This will be taken up at a council work meeting for discussion on the possibility of revising the .present-Dordinance. Councilman Nelson then suggested the possibility of changing the regulatory sign at 5th and Dayton from the stub pole to the other pole located there. He felt there were too many poles, and this was referred to the Safety Committee for discussion. Councilman Haines brought to council attention the signal control box and telephone pole hindrance to driver visibility at Edmonds Way and 100th in front of the Chevron station. He also added that there were complaints on the signal timing device at that location. Councilman Haines mentioned the financing of LID's and the zone and termini method of assessment, feeling it might be fairer to the property owners involved if those living in the culde- sacs who use the improved street as much as.anyone else would be charged on the same basis as those living on the improved street. He thought some method of financing could be devised to equalize this in some way. Councilman Nordquist took this opportunity in behalf of all the council members to extend appreciation and thanks to Councilmen Slye and Kincaid for their total of 26 years of service to the City of Edmonds. He personally thanked them for their help and cooperation over the years. Mayor Harrison added words of appreciation to both Councilmen Kincaid and Slye. APPOINTMENT OF RON WHALEY AS CAO Mayor Harrison made the appointment of Ron Whaley as new Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Edmonds, and it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye to confirm the action of the Mayor in his ap- pointment of Ron Whaley as CAO. Motion carried. n LJ 2 3o • APPOINTMENT TO SNOHOMISH HEALTH'DISTRICT The Mayor appointed Councilman John Nordquist to represent the City of Edmonds at the Snohomish Health District, and a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Councilman Nordquist. Motion carried. PLAT OF SHARON HEIGHTS NO. 2 City Planner Merlin"Logan presented the preliminary plat of Sharon Heights No. 2, and after giving a brief report and following some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the preliminary plat of Sharon Heights No. 2 be approved. Motion carried. SET HEARING DATES ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS City Planner Merlin Logan presented the following Planning Commission Reso- lutions to Council and recommended that all three hearings be set for February 1: #365 - Recommending approval of an amendment to the official zoning ordinance, changing list of permitted land uses, and establish- ing a building line in the CW zone - File ZO-3-71; #369 - Recommending approval of an amendment to the official zoning ordiance, revising Sect. 12.16.070, conditional uses - File. ZO-9-71; #370 - Recommending approval of an amendment to the official zoning ordinance, revising Sect. 12.13.290, C.,.General Commercial Districts, - File ZO-7-71. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to set the hearing date of February 1 for Planning Commission Resolutions 365, 369, and 370. Motion carried. RESOLUTION COMMENDING D. C. LAWSON A proposed resolution of commendation for CAO D. C. Lawson was presented, and in accordance with the suggestion of Councilman Kincaid that the motion be made and seconded unanimously be all seven councilmen, it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman G611ert that the motion be made and seconded by all seven councilmen to pass Resolution 250, commending D. C. Lawson for his many years of service to the City of Edmonds, and the motion carried unanimously. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. _._ Irene Varney Mor n, City Clerk January 18, 1972 Harve Harrison, Mayor 0 1 • OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS • South District Court Judge William Atwell administered the oath of office to Mayor" J Harve Harrison and then to each newly elected council member in turn individually: Councilman John;Winters, Councilwoman Natalie Shippen, and Councilmen John Nordquist and Gary Nelson. A bouquet of red roses was presented to Councilwoman Natalie / Shippen, by her family. Mayor Harrison stated that he appreciated the vote of confidence given him by his. re-election and he had enjoyed working with the city staff and council during the past four years and looked forward to working with the new council. He announced that the theme for the next four years would be "efficiency in city government'", and he planned to work for continued development of storm and sanitary sewers;'rec- reational paths and school walkways; a central dispatching system incorporating the 911 emergency number.; continued cork toward a south county transfer station for � solid waste disposal; and to improve public relations and communications. ROLL CALL Meeting was then called to order by Mayor Harrison, with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of January 4 had been posted and mailed, and with no ommis- sions nor corrections, they were approved as written. 0