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19720502 City Council MinutesC� Tuesday, April 25 at 8:.00 P.M. 259 • 1 Irene Varney Moran City Clerk April 25, _1972 ROLL CALL "RECESSED MEETING01 I Harve H. Harrison, Mayor Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR INCREASED FUNDING ASSISTANCE The regular council meeting had been recessed until tonight in order to deal with a resolution to increase the funding assistance for the Sunset Beach park and recreational development. Mayor Harrison explained that Resolution 4247 had been passed, authorizing application for $14,955.23, and the need for additional funds made a resolution to amend the original application necessary. It was therefore moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that proposed Resolution 4259 be passed, authorizing application to the.Snohomish County City Matching Fund for Parks and Recreation for increased funds in the sum of $5,724.77, for a total application for $20,680.00. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the recessed meeting was adjourned. Irene Varney Moran City Clerk May 2, 1972 ROLL CALL Harve-H, Harrisofi, Mayor The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present except Haines. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of April 18 and the recessed meeting of April 25 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. TURNKEY PROJECT Because of the number of senior citizehs present in the audience, Mayor. Harrison placed agenda item number 7 first. The Mayor reported that this matter had been discussed at the council work meeting, and Council members Tuson and Shippen had met with Mr. Lyman Stowell, program director for HUD in Seattle. Councilwoman Shippen gave a report on their meeting, summarizing the findings by noting that there were no funds available for Turnkey at*this time, and therefore this had established a • freeze on all units under this project in Snohomish County. Funding. by HUD had encompassed leasing, rent supplement, and Turnkey programs, and Council- woman Shippen expressed the opinion that the best chance of getting housing in Edmonds would be to take council action for participation in all programs and thus be prepared if and whenever funds become available. It was noted that since Edmonds at present has no housing for the elderly, and has an active senior center in town, this city might have an advantage when funds do become available. Mr.. Case, in the audience, asked if there would be any expense to the City, and when it was declared that the expense would involve only some loss of taxes in some cases, he stated that he felt the people.would have everything to gain and nothing to lose if council would pass whatever was necessary for these projects. A woman in' the audience -representing the League of Women Voters read a statement from the League that it publicly supported housing and in turn urged the council to support the Turnkey program. A gentleman questioned the possibility that nothing could be done for a two year period, and stated that there were many older people living in Edmonds in substandard housing and some steps should be taken within 6 months to a year for adequate housing for these senior citizens. Mrs. Blackmon said.she had visited Turnkey projects in Seattle and -had been impressed with them, so felt Edmonds should put its application in for this type.of housing. Ward Phillips remarked that as far as the application went, Edmonds could only do what is necessary to apply, but there are no funds available at the present time and the City can do nothing to change this fact. He felt the strongest move would be to go to HUD and talk with them about the local needs, but until the money is available, nothing else could be done. P 260 • Mayor Harrison suggested applying for a 60 unit Turnkey project, allowing for waiver in the parking requirements. Both the 221 private housing and the rent supplement programs were discussed. It was then moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded'by Councilwoman Shippen to set the hearing date for May 16 for consideration of the Cooperative Agreement with the Snohomish County Housing Authority. Motion carried. Following this, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson to instruct the Attorney to prepare a Resolution for the May 16 meeting to file an application for the 221-D program. This motion also carried. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 375 - ZONING BELLIN'S GARDENS Hearing was held on the zoning for the recently annexed area known as Bellin's Gardens. City Planner Merlin Logan explained that the area had been zoned County Rural Residential 8400, and recommended, along with the Planning Com- mission, that this be rezoned by the City to RS-8. Hearing was opened, and since there was no one in the audience who wished to comment, the hearing was declared closed. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Council- man Nelson that proposed Ordinance 41600 be passed, zoning the area RS-8, and the motion carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT - BELLIN'S GARDENS City Planner Merlin Logan presented the preliminary plat of Bellin's Gardens and briefly explained the lots as drawn on the map which he posted. City Engineer Leif Larson suggested that the approval of the plat be subject to furnishing an agreement for the platter to provide laterals to the property • to the west. No one in the audience wished to comment, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson to approve the preliminary plat of Bellin's Garden subject to the Engineer's suggestion that an agree- ment be furnished to provide laterals to the property to the west. Motion carried. HEARING: VACATION OF PORTION OF 156th Hearing was held on the petition from Don Hardy for vacation of a portion of 156th. City Engineer Larson reported on the letter that had been sent from the County indicating a need for access to the county park, and stated that the proposed vacation allows for this. He also recommended the city retain an easement for utilities. Hearing was then opened. A gentleman living in the area asked to have the access pointed out on the map and the Engineer complied. A woman who gave her address as 7107 156th stated that if this vacation goes through, she had information that Mr. Hardy planned to ask for purchase of the other half of the road from the County. Mr. Alguard, 15915 70th, objected to the proposed vacation because he said he would like to see the area used for picnic tables and other park uses, and would hate to see this piece of land lost. Don Hardy, petitioner for the vacation, stated that the reason for his request for vacation of the street was so that he could put in a better -located street in the plat, and he min- tioned that pedestrian access to the park has been allowed for in the request. He added that he had asked Ron Taylor, Snohomish County Park Director, about the county half of that street. He also remarked that the city would have no use for the street and would in fact benefit more from an improved one located south in the proposed plat. He felt it would be an improvement to the entire • area. Councilman Gellert suggested the possibility of using a 10 foot strip for other than vehicular traffic, such as for horses or as a foot path. Mr. Hardy explained that 156th going east would not be used for anything and as a practical matter should be vacated if the City has no use for it. A man, 6970 160th, complained that he did not want the vacation; that it would benefit a few landowners who would make money from the land; and he would like larger lot parcels there, so felt it should be left as is. He also said he would. like to see the area rezoned up to 20,000 square feet from the present 12,000. A woman in the audience remarked that she thought a house could not be built on the corner lot in the plat because of the deep ravine in the back of this lot. Mrs. Lakey, corner of 70th and 160th, stated that it would be bad for the neighborhood if the County gave up its portion of the street and she would like to see parking for the neighborhood put in next to the park. Mrs. Alguard said she felt the property in question was worthless for a park; that people do'not want the properties in the area divided, but that a 12,000 square "foot lot was plenty big enough. She also added that she felt people should be able to divide their own property as they pleased, as long as it conformed to the zoning regulations. Another woman said a County representa- tive should be present at a meeting on this matter before anything is done, so that everyone would be able to find out just what the County plans to do. A man made the statement that the whole thing hinged on dividing of property in the area, and he was satisfied with things as they are at present. Another man asked if the matter could be postponed until the County tells what they plan to do. Another stated that he was against the City gyving property away in any case. u • There were no further comments from the audience, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Nordquist stated that based on other former similar situations, and from the viewpoints from the people in the neighborhood as expressed tonight, he moved that the vacation of the portion of 156th be denied. Councilwoman Shippen seconded the motion, and it carried. Councilman Gellert asked if the lot sizes on the proposed plat had been drawn on the assumption of vacation. City Planner Logan answered that he was sure they had not been. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PARK. VIEW The preliminary plat of Park View was•presented,for council approval. This is a five lot plat on 70th W. near 156th S.W., adjacent to the vacation request. City Planner Logan reported that the plat had been approved -subject to in- stallation of an adequate water system. City Engineer Larson commented that it would be nice for the plat to have sanitary sewers, but there were only septic tanks in that -area. When asked if the plat would create drainage problems below, he said it probably would add some, but this was always true with any building. He stated that the plat was in full compliance with regu- lations, and that he would recommend standard width streets and the adequate crater service for fire protection. Fred Wood, 7003 156th, stated he had applied in 1970 for subdividing his lot and had been denied. He felt he should be able to reapply if this plat were approved. Another man remarked about slippage conditions which he felt would be created with the building of five homes, and he complained that it would become a mud path through the area to the park. Mr. Wood retorted that sur- face water cannot run uphill. A woman said that every house added means more water seepage, and property on 75th is shifting with the water from the present homes, but each new one to the problem. John Minear, 16020 70th-W., told council that he had lived there many years and he would like to keep the old days, but progress must go on, but 12,000 square feet is not zoning for "peanut houses" as some of the proponents of larger lots had.stated. He went on to say that there were more slides years ago even before the present homes in the area were built. Mr. Beck agreed with Mr. Minear and also felt that people should be able to develop their property as they saw fit as long as it is within the zoning codes of the City of Edmonds. Don Hardy, platter, stated that the ground slopes to the east and doesn't relate to the problem on the west that many of the people had mentioned. He said that his five planned lots were ample in size and -he would conform to road widths, adequate water, and sewer easements. A man in the audience stated that the street will service the proposed plat is 70th W., dead end, and about 1 mile long. If possible, he felt the city should buy the access from 68th to 70th because Mr. Hardy has option on the adjoining area. Mayor Harrison answered that the City cannot deal with a project which it is not faced with at this.time. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Tuson questioned the City_Attorney and was assured that when a plat met all,city requirements, unless there was a valid reason for denying, council has no other alternative but to approve it. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by • Councilman Tuson to approve the preliminary plat of Park View, subject to the. engineering requirements for adequate water service, utility easements, and right-of-way. A roll call vote was taken, with four councilmen in favor; Nordquist and Shippen against, and the motion carried. REPORT ON PETITION FOR WATER LINE - MEADOW -DALE 1 LJ City Engineer Leif Larson reported that the facts bearing on the subject of water mains north of Meadowdale Road were: (1) the area is presently serviced by 3" and 2" mains and has inadequate fire protection; (2) there has been, from time to time, concern about additional development in the area and recently a plat was submitted in which the Engineering Department indicated that development should not be undertaken until adequate water mains are in- stalled; and (3) an informal meeting was held on March 2, 1972, with property owners,to discuss the installation of water mains and a petition was presented opposing the suggested mains unless they were constructed entirely at the expense of the developer or the City of Edmonds. The Engineer therefore recommended that, new water mains being required for adequate fire protection, the City proceed on -the following basis: (1) Pass a resolution of intention for forming an LID in which the property owners would be charged at a rate of U per square foot, in lieu of the zone and termini method. (2) all future connections for new development or construction would be charged an additional $200 per connection at the time of connection. Engineer Larson went on to say that it would take approximately 1 to 11-2 months for study of the water situa-' tion and deficiencies in city areas. Engineer Larson also reported that the petition for water mains in the Talbot Park area would fall under this same study. I 0 • It was moved by Councilman Gellert_, seconded by Councilman Nelson to set the date for hearing on the water system study for July 5. Motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION MODIFYING PLANNING COMMISSION -RESOLUTION 357 City Planner Logan reported that Council had adopted the bicycle paths and recreational walks with certain modifications, and he posted maps showing these routes. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman.Nelson that proposed Resolution 260 be passed, estab- lishing bicycle and pedestrian paths and a recreational walks system by adoption of maps delineating the same thereon, and providing for future implementation by reference to said maps as streets are hereinafter improved in the City of Edmonds, pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution 357 in part, rejecting in part, and modifying in part the recommendations therein contained. Motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO SET HEARING ON VACATION - TRACTION R/W A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Gellert -that proposed Resolution 261 be passed, setting the date of June 6 for hearing on vacation-of'the Traction R/W north of 244th. Motion carried. 228th UAB PROJECT The matter of action on the 228th UAB project had been postponed to this meet- ing pending an answer from the Highway Department regarding possible closure of freeway ramps. The City Engineer,reported that he had written a letter to the District Engineer regarding these ramps, and although he had not received • an answer to date,. he had telephoned the Highway Department today and.learned that before any action of this sort could be taken, a hearing would have to be held with all cities invited to be heard. Engineer Larson also reported that he had been told that there were no funds in the budget for such a move, and since any action would no doubt be five or ten years in the future, he recommended that the City of Edmonds proceed with the UAB project, and re- quested authorization to replace the water line in the City of Edmonds portion. Councilman Nordquist mentioned that a hearing had been held on this road with no representative from Edmonds present, and that Mountlake Terrace advocates closure of the ramps. He added that the road goes nowhere except to a park in the Terrace and an apartment building; that Edmonds would have to pay the increased costs for overages, and that he was against the project as it stood and did not want to be a part of it. There was a great deal of discussion on costs and on the two block Edmonds participation area*. It was noted that Mountlake Terrace would bid this pro- ject out in phases because they cannot obtain right-of-way to go beyond this particular -point at this time. It was thought -that if Mountlake Terrace would change the nature of the project and take it completely through in one phase, Edmonds would then feel the project was worthwhile and would serve everyone. However, the City Engineer stated that committments had to be made for UAB funds, and this had to be done in phases at this time. He answered a question asked by Councilman Nelson on when Phase II would be let for bid by Mountlake Terrace by saying that Phase II for this project will be subject to Mountlake Terrace -securing the R/W needed. Engineer Larson stated that Mountlake Terrace had signed an agreement and now has the responsibility for continuing with the project at this time. Council still agreed, but the • timing on phases is not acceptable, since Edmonds has an agreement for the, entire project. It was thought that the City Attorney should review the agreements to see to what Edmonds is committed, and if possible be able to state that this city will go along wiith the project only after the full R/W is acquired by Mountlake Terrace. Councilman Nelson suggested that funds be spent for both phases I and II being completed within the same construction period, or both contracts let simultaneously. He suggested Edmonds not pro- ceed with -participation in costs until Phase II is underway. Councilman Nelson then made a motion that proposed Ordinance 1601 be passed, creating the LID, with construction to begin and funds to be expanded only after Mountlake Terrace establishes the date of Phase II construction, and this date is accepted by the City of Edmonds. This motion died for lack of a second. The City Attorney advised that the ordinance creating the LID could in fact be passed, and would have no effect on the project as such. Following a great deal of discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to continue this matter to the May 16 meeting, and the motion carried. - Councilman Gellert then moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the City Engineer be instructed to exert every effort on the Urban Arterial Board and on Mountlake Terrace to delay the start of this project, within our legal power. This motion also carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WILLOWBROOKE, DIVISION #2 The City Planner presented the preliminary plat of Willowbrooke, Division #2, 8 lots for apartment houses on 236th S.W. near 80th W. He stated that the final plat was being held for engineering requirements. Having viewed the location u • .G 6 3 and design of the plat, it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson to accept the preliminary plat of Willowbrooke, Division #2 as recommended by the Planning Commission with requirements set forth by the City Engineer. Motion carried. MAPLE STREET 14ATER TANK City Engineer Leif Larson reported on the million and a half gallon water tank, proposed to be built on the site now used by the old water tank at 10th and Maple, He said his office had contacted the property owners to the east and south of the tank and they had voiced no objection. However, there was a problem in that.the location of the new tank would affect two properties in regard to view. Mr. Peterson, in the audience, stated that the council de- cision not to put the new tank in the park, but on the same site, was a dis- grace to the neighborhood. Mr. Gil Hanks objected because he said the present tank had been painted only once and what assurance would they have that a new one would be kept up. Also, what assurance for landscaping? He. -added that the new tank would wipe out his view and it was not in the best interest of the property owners to place a new tank there. In answer to the suggestions for an underground tank, City Engineer Larson replied that the City should retain this elevation. One lady stated she was unhappy because the existing tank is farther to the east and does not entirely obstruct her view, but a new tank would ruin it. She stated the whole thing seemed archaic and should be places underground. Councilman Gellert inquired if the City had considered purchasing the two properties involved in the view loss. Mayor Harrison answered that this piece of property has been the City's potential tank site for 44 years. Councilman Tuson suggested the possibility • of placing the new tank in the same location as the.old by constructing during the winter months and bypassing the lines. The City Engineer warned about the risk of fire protection. 1 • 1 1 There was further discussion; and a motion was then made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Tuson to continue the matter to the meeting of May 16 and the City Engineer study the feasibility and cost of Councilman Tuson's suggestion by bypassing the lines and constructing on the same ground, and discuss also with the two property owners their feelings on.selling their properties. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Harrison read a letter from Apex Garbage Company, stating their purchase of additional land where the transfer station was to be located, with the idea of installing a convenience station to which people could take trash and junk. This would be less expensive than a transfer station, and the company stated that they would need a guarantee from the cities that they would not go into the garbage business and put the garbage companies out of business. They were requesting a 10 year working agreement with Edmonds, but the Mayor said he felt 5 years might be a better time period. It was noted that they wished to start work on this immediately. Council acknowledged receipt of the letter and the matter will be discussed at the next council work meeting. A letter was read from the Beautification Committee in which they noted having reviewed the plans for the landscaping at the ferry holding area and suggested red leaf maple would be nice instead of the hawthorne trees planned. A letter was received from a resident of the Cherry Hill area regarding annexation and stating that they now had additional names on a petiton, and wondering what steps, if any, they should take now that Lynnwood had taken action on the petition submitted to them. The gentleman asked for answers to several questions, including whether or not a letter of intent to the city of Lynnwood constitutes a petition for annexation. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson to refer these questions in the letter to the City Attorney so that he can advise council at the next work meeting. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 12:15 A.M. Irene Varney Moran, g&ty Clerk May 16, 1972 POT,T. C'ATX, Regular meeting of Harve Harrison with at 9:30. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Harve H. Harrison, Mayor the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor all council=:members present except Nelson, who arrived 0 Minutes of the meeting of May 2 had been posted and mailed, and with no