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19720215 City Council Minutes2,381, • APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Harrison made the -appointment of Jack Christofferson to the Plannning Com- mission to fill the vacated position of Natalie Shippen"r: A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to confirm the Mayor's appoint- ment of Jack Christofferson to the Planning Commission. Motion carried.. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Mayor Harrison appointed Arnold Allen and Don McQuade to the Board of Adjustment, and it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Winters to confirm the Mayor's appointments to the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried. TOW TRUCK LICENSES Police Chief Marlo Foster requested council approval of the following tow truck ap- plications: two trucks each for Westgate Towing, Inc.,1'and Curtis Towing; and one truck each for Dave's Lake Ballinger Gulf, Besack's Texaco Towing Service, and Five Corners Shell. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Winters that the five applicants for tow truck linceses, as listed by the Police Chief, be approved. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Harve H. Harrison, Mayor February 15, 1972 R()T,T. CAM, The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison, with Council members Nelson, Shippen, Winters, and Haines present. Councilman Nordquist arrived at 8:35 and both Councilmen Gellert and Tuson were on vacation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of February 1 had been posted and mailed, and with no ommissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 357 Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 357,,1 Recreation Street System, which had been continued from the meeting of January 18. City Planner Merlin Logan posted maps showing the four trail systems from the Planning . Commission and one as recommended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Logan advised that the council adopt a route or series of routes and then post,directional signs to lead travellers to these specified routes. Following his review, the hearing was opened. Larry Bailey, representing the Park & Recreation Advisory Board, again pre- sented the recommendation of that body for adoption first of a single trail system and implementation of this to start on the comprehensive trail system. However, he stated that it would be premature to implement the entire system at this time. Mayor Harrison said he felt it would be well to construct recreational pathways at the same time as roads are being improved, and upon question, CAO Ron Whaley answered that 76th from Perrinville north was slated for an overlay. Councilman Haines agreed with this concept, stating that maintenance monies for streets should be used to incorporate walkways simul- taneously. Councilwoman Shippen expressed the opinion that the trail system should be approached in the same manner as the comprehensive street plan; that a more comprehensive plan has a better chance to qualify for matching funds; and that she was in favor of adopting a full plan. Rod Garretson, Park and Recreation Director, agreed that it would be fine to go ahead and adopt the entire plan if it could be modified later, but he felt it would be well to isolate one part of the plan from the rest, as it is not compatible with the others. Wayne Myers, in the audience, expressed an interest in the walkways for children. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Haines suggested that the city adopt the policy that on any street improvements, provisions be made for recreational paths. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Winters that since two councilmen are on vacation, action be deferred to the meeting of April 4, when they will be present. Motion carried. REPORT ON AID CAR BIDS Bids had been opened by the City Clerk Mayor's office for the Aid Car for the Chief, Assistant City Clerk, Volunteer Director, and two representatives from were received. on February 14 at 2:00 P.M. in the Fire Dept. Also present were the Fire Fireman Roy Swanson, Acting Finance companies submitting bids. Three bids • 1 1 1 0 239 • Chief Administrative Officer Ron Whaley reported that the bids contained wide variables and conditions, and he requested a week for review and a report to council at their next work meeting. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the bids on the Aid Car be given a week of study and a final report be made at the March 7 council meeting. Motion carried. AUDITING OF BILLS A motion was made be Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Winters that warrant #91 in the amount of $420.00 against the 1970 Water -Sewer Revenue Bond Issue be approved for payment. Motion carried. Councilman Haines moved, seconded by Councilman. Nelson that warrant #10 in the amount of $66.70 be approved from LID 178. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson that warrants #14449 through 414600 in the total amount of $104,709.10 be approved for pay- ment of the regular monthly bills. Motion carried. HEARING: APPEAL OF ROWSE PLAT The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Ralph T. Rowse, asking for an earlier date for hearing on his appeal from the Planning Commission recommendation for denial of his plat. This hearing had been set for March 21. It was then moved and seconded that March 7 be set as the new date for the Rowse appeal. However, Mr. Rowse was present, and since it had been his understanding, as • well as that of members of the City Staff, that the hearing would be held tonight, and since all interested parties had been contacted and advised of the proposed hearing, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Council- man Nelson to reconsider the previous motion. This carried. Councilman Winters then moved, seconded by Councilman Haines to reset the hearing for tonight, inasmuch as everyone involved had been notified. This motion also carried. Hearing was held on the appeal from the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for denial of the Rowse Plat. City Planner projected a slide of a map of the proposed plat and surrounding area on the screen for council clarification, and gave an explanation of the proposed design. Mr. Logan also read the minutes from the Planning Commission hearing. There were questions and discussion by council on drainage and legality of one lot being substandard in size. Hearing was then opened. Mr. Thuesen, contractor, stated that the plat would not be contributing to and drainage problems in the area, as this would be taken care of by the platter. He added that water from natural springs in the area has been giving problems to the surrounding homes, and when the land is cleared, it was probable that they would gain some absorption from it. He drew a diagram on the blackboard showing topographical problems of the proposed plat. Councilwoman Shippen at this point asked the City Planner if there are tree cutting restrictions on plats. Mr. Logan answered yes, there are. Council- man Nelson asked the City Engineer about possible problems the people to the west might experience with this development. Engineer Larson answered that the topography map prepared by Ruskin & Fisher shows drainage toward the west and any construction in the area would certainly contribute to drainage. The • question of the substandard size lot could be taken care of by a variance from the Board of Adjustment. Capt. Shields, in the audience, noted that th-ere had been no objection from the next neighbor on the downside of this proposed plat. He then went on to explain the ground water in this area drained toward 94th. Since he lives in this neighborhood, he stated that he couldn't see any more of a water problem with the building of the plat, and recommended strongly that it be approved. He added that since these are expensive lots on view property, it would be well to see nice homes built on them. The City Engineer explained that his department would obtain more information only if this area becomes a preliminary plat. Councilwoman Shippen asked Attorney John Wallace if the City would be liable for water problems to the other homes, and he answered that it would probably be a civil suit between property owners, because the developer must provide proper drainage. Council- woman Shippen then suggested that this be continued for a week in order to further pursue the engineering and drainage problems. Councilman Haines suggested that council adopt the preliminary plat subject to a drainage plan and engineering requirements, with the access road having a mutual maintenance agreement on the lots, and to widen the road to 25' with a 22' surfacing. There was discussion, and Councilman Haines then moved, seconded by Council- man Winters to approve the preliminary plat of Rowse Addition, subject to the recommendations of the City Engineering Department and acceptance of the drainage plan for the platted area; and that Tract 99 have a mutual mainten- ance agreement, and the roadway be widened from 23' to 25' with a minimum of 22' surfacing. Councilman Nelson then moved, seconded by Councilman Haines to amend the motion to state that Tract 99 be a total of 25' width,throughout, with ingress 6h­Lots 3 and 5 also-'to'be a 254 minimum width. The amendment carried, and the motion as amended also carried. • 240 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Leyda reported to council that the PUD had removed all the overhead wires, poles, etc. on Sunset Avenue, but had left the iron posts that are not being used for hanging baskets anymore. He wondered if these bent posts could also be removed. Mayor Harrison advised that this would be looked into, with the Beautification Committee asked to investigate and report to council. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION , Councilwoman Shippen noted that the occupancy permit policy should be on the agenda as a separate item. This had been discussed at the council work meet- ing, but had not been scheduled for the regular meeting. Councilwoman Shippen therefore moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson to place the Occupancy Permit Policy on the March 7 council agenda. Motion carried. Councilwoman Shippen inquired if the city had requested underground wiring on Edmonds Way for the State Highway project. Nothing had been done along these lines, and she then suggested that council ask for full cost of the under - grounding to be borne by the State and that the City Engineer make this're- quest by letter over the signature of the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem. Mrs. Shippen felt that since Edmonds has contributed much to this highway project in the way of property, trees, etc., with no benefit to Edmonds, the State should bear the full cost of underground wiring. City Engineer Leif Larson was therefore directed to prepare a letter in the name of the City Council, with the Mayor's signature. Councilman Nelson suggested that a copy of the letter be sent to the County Commissioners since much of the access highway will go through county. The City Engineer suggested that the underground wiring ordinance be amended to add undergrounding requirements along new con- struction, including arterials, if that was the council's desire. A motion was made by Councilwoman Shippen, seconded by Councilman Nelson that Council request by letter that the Sate Highway Department underground all wires along SR 104. Motion carried. CAO REPORT Mayor Harrison noted that all council members had been advised by memo from the CAO of the proper use of the microphones, after having had the system checked by the installer. CAO Whaley deferred to City Planner Logan on the subject of the plat at 8th and Elm: FINAL PLAT - ELM VIEW ADDITION City Planner Logan presented the final plat of Elm View Addition, Division A for council approval. After discussion and study of the plat, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson to approve the final plat of Elm View Addition, Division A. Motion carried. 1 1 n U CAO REPORT CAO Whaley reported that in -order to apply for matching funds for the Swimming Pool, it was necessary to decide on fees. Rod Garretson, Park & Recreation Director, reported that he was in the process of applying for matching funds and this is one of the questions that must be answered on the application. He quoted the policy of charging less for Edmonds, residents for recreation • classes, but that it did not seem that this would apply to general admission to swim; that for admission to the pool one fee would seem to be the best method to follow. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nelson, secon- ded by Councilman Haines to continue the policy now used for actual class in- volvement charges, with the general swimming situation having all admissions charged the same fee. Motion carried. It was reported that the new Public Works Director, Herb Gilbo, was now on the job. He was not present tonight for introduction because he was in the process of moving. FIRST READINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCES First reading was held on the following proposed ordinances: (1) Upholding the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution 369, Conditional Uses, allowing funeral homes in RMH zones. (2) Upholding the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution 370, including council amendment, setback requirements in General Commercial Districts. (3) Establishing new procedure for auditing of bills. It was noted that on the proposed ordinance for auditing of bills, the words Finance Director should be substituted for City Clerk, and it was moved by Councilwoman Shippen, seconded by Councilman Winters that the designation of City Clerk in this ordinance be amended to read Finance Director under the section 1.56.020. Motion carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES • Claims for damages were acknowledged from Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Moffett and from • Donald Roy Bakker. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing. 241 1 SET HEARING DATE FOR MAPLE STREET WATER TANK SITE A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the hearing date for the Maple'Street water tank site be set for March 21, and the motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Irene Varney MotAn, City Clerk :2d�74� .4 a-4� J Harve H. Harrison, Mayor March 7, 1972 ROLL CALL Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen present except Nordquist, who arrived at 8:50. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of February 15 had been posted and mailed; with no .omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. REPORT ON SWIMMING POOL BIDS • Bids had been opened on March 6 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers for Phase.II, Pool and Locker Building for the Swimming Pool. Parks and Recrea- tion Director Rod Garretson reported on the bids received. The basic bid amounts were: Prime Const. Co., Seattle $2761500.00 Saule Corporation, Tacoma 3007000.00 Westgate Builders, Edmonds 2963,632.00 Maple Const. Co., Seattle 3289976.00 Calhoun Const. Co..,, Kent 271,000.00 A.F. Forbes Co., Seattle 2739980.00 Keta Construction Co., Everett 2577609.00 Director Garretson noted that the low basic bidder, Keta, was formerly known as the Venne Beauchamp Co. who had been the prime contractor in the building of the Edmonds Civic Center, and investigation by Mr.. Garretson showed the company to be well known and highly rated. Chet Bennett, Chairman of the Pool Committee, reported on the meeting held on March 6th with the Committee and Advisory Board, following the bid opening. Their analysis of the approximately $40,000 short on monies resulted in a recommendation to proceed with additional funding -,,,since time is of the essence, and the pool could possibly be operational_by summer. Councilman Gellert suggested meeting with the two lowest..bidders to negotiate for possible reductions in the contract, and this might be accomplished in two weeks. Director Garretson stated that the low bidder had already suggested this move. Chet Bennett said the Committee would like a week to negotiate, report to council at the next work meeting, and then bring this for action to the . March 21 council meeting. 'There followed a good deal of discussion and ques- tions from Council. Mayor Harrison then opened the discussion for audience comment. Don Seifert, Pool Architect, in answer to a question from Council- man Tuson, commented on costs and design and the reason for certain specifi- cations in the bids. Paul Roy mentioned the area to be prepared and ready for future footings for building additions. Mr. Beauchamp stated that July 1 was the hoped for completion date based on council committment tonight. Bob Blackbourne questioned whether the city could negotiate with a contractor before a committment'is made. Mr. Seifert said it was wise to award a con- tract first and then negotiate. Ward Phillips told council it was common practice to negotiate without a contract. Councilman Nelson asked Mr. Seifert what the architect's estimate on the pool complex was at this time, and he replied that the original $550,000 total still remained as his estimate. J. Wm. Goulder questioned the interest on the bonds as being spent rather than earned. Councilman Haines was in favor of Chet Bennett's suggested schedule for procedure, and also felt advice should be asked of the city's financial consultants. More discussion followed, and it was then moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nelson to continue this matter on award of the Phase II Swimming Pool bids until the March 21 council meeting. Motion carried. PRESENTATION BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Al Kincaid, president of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, presented Council with the Chamber's efforts to revitalize and beautify the downtown Edmonds shopping district. He stated that it was an immediate as well as long range project, which would require cooperation of landlords, merchants, and the 0