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seconded by Councilman Tuson to award the bid for the Fire Dept. Aid Car to
GMC Truck and Coach Division for the total bid price of $7,067.71. Motion
carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from Fire Chief Jack Cooper, addressed to the Mayor and Council was
read, wherein he reported on the efforts of men from the Police, Public Works
and Park Departments working in hazardous conditions, and despite all their
efforts, were unable to save the life of Mr. Bernie Carlton, who was trapped
in a cave-in.
PETITION FOR WATER MAINS
A petition was acknowledged, signed by a majority of the property owners now
served by a 4" steel water main along Talbot Road and Frederick Place, re-
questing replacement at city expense with an 8" cast iron water main and in-
stallation of all necessary fire hydrants in accordance with City of Edmonds
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CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Claims for damages were acknowledged from Walter D. & Jeannette Nelson, Eliza-
beth A. & Laurence D. Briney, and from William R. & Jean E. Adams. These were
referred to the City Clerk for processing.
CAO REPORT
The City Engineer requested that the date for opening of bids on 100th and •
Firdale from Edmonds Way to 244th S.W. be set for April 3, and a motion was
made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that April 3 be set
as the date for opening bids on this Phase II UAB project. Motion carried.
MINI -PARK AT FERRY LANDING
Mayor Harrison announced that the mini -park at the ferry landing was now in
the possession of the city.
PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE - LID 178
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that
proposed Ordinance #1594 be passed, prepayment period expiration on LID 1789
Phase II of UAB project for 76th, from 218th to 244th. Motion carried.
COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to
recess this meeting to next Tuesday the 14th in order to complete the agenda.
Motion carried with Councilmen Gellert and Nelson voting against.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RETIREMENT DINNER
Fire Chief Cooper announced that on March 24 at the Edmonds Yacht Club a re-
tirement dinner will be held to honor Firemen Jakobitz and Milholland, and
tickets are available at the Fire Department for anyone who would like to
attend.
Meeting was then recessed at 11:35 to Tuesday, March 14 at 8:00 P.M. •
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Irene Varney Mor4h, City Clerk Har`ve H: Harrison, Mayor
March 14, 1972
ROLL CALL
Recessed meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor
Harve Harrison. All councilmen were present.
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
A proposed ordinance upholding the recommendation in Planning Commission
Resolution 369, Conditional Uses, allowing funeral homes in RHM zones, was
briefly explained by City Planner Merlin Logan. This would amount to a cor-
recton to permit funeral homes in RMH rather than in RML zones, as was
probably intended originally. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by
Councilman,Gellert that proposed Ordinance 41595 be passed, to allow funeral
homes in RHM zones, and the motion carried.
A proposed ordinance to uphold the recommendation in Planning Commission
Resolution 370, including a council amendment, for setback requirements in
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The General Commercial Districts, came before council for its second reading.
City Planner Logan advised that this ordinance would make -the City of Edmonds'
regulations more compatible with those of the surrounding communities. A
motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson that pro-
posed Ordinance 41596 be passed, for setback requirements in CG districts, and
the motion carried.
A proposed ordinance to establish a new procedure for auditing of bills also
had its second reading before council. This would abolish the Council Audit-
ing Committee and place the responsibility in the hands of the CAO. There
was council discussion, and they were advised that they would receive infor-
mation on a regular basis; warrant register once or twice a month, and a
vendor list several times a year. This would provide the council with
adequate information and expedite payment to the vendors. Following dis-
cussion, Councilman Gellert made the motion, seconded by Councilman Tuson
that proposed Ordinance 41597 be passed, and the motion carried.
SET HEARING DATE ON APPEAL FROM DENIAL OF SUBDIVISION
An appeal had been received from the Planning Commission's denial of a sub-
division of three lots on 12th Avenue North in an RS-12 zone. This was from
Mrs. Ethyl Evans, and Planning Commission File 5-5-72.
City Planner Logan stated that the Planning Commission had denied this; that
two of the lots would be substandard and the third lot remained extra large
to accomodate the house already built on the property.
• A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson that
April 4 be set as the date for hearing on this appeal. Motion carried.
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF ALLEN TUTTLE AS FINANCE DIRECTOR
Upon recommendation of the Mayor, it was moved by Councilman Nordquist,
seconded by Councilman Nelson to confirm appointment of Allen Tuttle as
Finance Director. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS OF COMMENDATION
Resolutions of Commendation were presented for Natalie Shippen, commending her
for her work as member of the Planning Commission; and for'Malden Jacobson and
Samuel Felton, commending both for their work on the Board of Adjustment. A
motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Gellert that
Resolution #254, 4255, and #256 be passed, commending these three people for
their services to the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
UAB PROJECT - 228th
City Engineer Leif Larson reported that this UAB project had been submitted
in 1967, with Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and the County as participants. It
had been found that the over -run would cost the City of Edmonds approximately
$23,000. He advised that Edmonds should hold a hearing for 10% participation
for the property owners, but on a basis of the $4.00 per zone front foot, with
the possibility that $2,000 would have to be paid by the City as part of this
10%. Engineer larson suggested monies from the %(t gas tax could be used and
•r.ecommended proceeding with a resolution of intention. Council discussion
followed, with Councilman Gellert asking if there was any chance for under -
grounding of utilities here. The Engineer answered that -this would involve
a separate LID and felt it would delay the project unduly. However, opinion
was voiced by members of council that attempts should be made to contact the
property owners regarding underground facilities. Therefore, it was moved by
Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that proposed Resolution
of Intention 237 be passed, for paving and all related work necessary for a
complete improvement of 228th S.W.'from 76th W. to the east city limits, UAB
project 8-1-141 (02), with City of Mountlake Terrace, Primary Agent, and hear"'
ing on the preliminary assessment roll be set for April 18, 1972; all subject
to the Engineer's canvassing the property owners on their desires concerning
undergrounding of utilities. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Haines that
the recommendation of the City Engineer be followed and authorize the city's
meeting the excess costs of the LID from the suggested z(t gas tax monies.
Motion carried.
PROPOSAL TO AMEND ORDINANCE #1463 - ALLOCATION OF COLLECTED MONIES FROM
UTILITIES TAX
CAO Ron Whaley reported that Ordinance #1463, which increased the Utility Tax,
did not specify the apportioning to any particular funds of the extra money
to be collected. A letter from the City Supervisor to the Treasurer at that
time did instruct that 1/5 of the money was to be placed in the Street Fund.
The balance had been going into the Current Expense Fund and used where
needed. Councilman Tuson asked why the Water Department, who was being
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charged the tax, didn't..receive some of this money. Councilman -Haines noted
that it was his understanding that council had hoped at the time that this
extra tax was .added, that the extra collected money would go -toward under-
ground wiring and.a separate.fund would be set up -so that when a.big project,
came up,cthe money would have accumulated and the city would then be in -a
position to.match.funds and pay for the project. Councilman Haines suggested
that 2% of this money should be placed into a fund allocated for.underground=
ing and some earmarked for Water Department for future rehabilitation of the
water system... It was reported -that a contingency fund now has some of this
money. Councilman Gellert.suggested.the-fund limit to be $200,000 maximum.
Councilman Nelson noted the impact on the total -financial structure of the
City, and some funds would be depleted by this redistribution of monies.
Following much discussion,.it was moved by Councilman Haines,*seconded by
Councilman Nelson.to..instruct the Attorney to prepare an amendment to.
Ordinance #1463, reflecting the thoughts as stated with a 3 year accumulation
for undergrounding, and the extra 2% of*the water increase be placed in the
Water Dept. fund on'a continuing basis. The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT BOARD
Mayor Harrison appointed Councilman Tuson to serve on the Snohomish County ' .
Health District Board. Councilman Nordquist also represents Edmonds as a
member of this Board.
There was no further business for the recessed meeting, and it was adjourned
at 9:00 P.M.
Irene Varney Moraln, City Clerk Harve' H. Harrison, Mayor
March 21, 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 regular meeting of March 7 and the recessed meeting of March 14
had been posted and mailed. It was noted that on the recessed.meeting of
March 14, in the last paragraph under the proposal to amend Ordinance #1463,
allocation of collected monies from Utilities Tax, Councilman Haines' motion
should read .... and the extra 2% of the gross revenues be placed in -
the -,Water -Department fund on a continuing basis. There were no other omissions nor cor-
rections, and.the minutes of both meetings were approved.
SWIMMING POOL.BIDS
Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and Recreation, briefed -council on the swim-
ming pool financial report, a copy of which had been furnished each member.
This showed the necessary additional funds to complete the pool to be $37,442,
with suggested additional funds for purchase of half of the lockers, for
drainage and gravel for a parking lot, and a contingency fund for construction
to amount to another $24,500, which made the proposed total additional funds
needed to be.$62,000. Director Garretson, with approval of -the Swimming Pool
Committee -and Park & Recreation Advisory Board, recommended (1) that the con-'
tract be awarded to the low bidder, Keta Construction Co., for a basic bid of
$257,609.00 and (2) that a councilmanic bond sale for $62,000 be approved to
adequately complete.the project. There followed several questions from council
directed to Mr. Garretson for clarification purposes regarding items on the
financial report, and it was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman.Haines to accept the low bid of Keta Construction Co. for the basic
amount of $257,609.00.
At this point, Mayor Harrison asked for a show of hands as to how many in the
audience were present for the swimming pool question, and --the majority were.'
He then asked how many were in favor of going ahead, and -most were; another
show of hands saw a scattered few who.were-against, The Mayor invited anyone
against the proposal to speak first, and Brian Steinke, a student at Edmonds
Junior High School, came forward. Brian stated he was seriously opposed to the
swimming pool planned for Yost Park because of the ecological impact it would
have on that area; the disturbance to wildlife and spoiling of the natural
beauty of the park in its present state. He said he had talked with Director
Garretson and had been told that park area should be useable, but Brian felt
this was absurd because..the park was a natural area where one could walk
through and enjoy nature. Development, he warned, would only bring more people
into Edmonds and with them,.more problems. He felt that Yost Park was one '
place left where you could find -quiet and.relaxation, and -he then suggested the
City Park on Third.Avenue for the.pool location, stating that it already has
facilities needed, including parking area. It would also bring people through
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