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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.
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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
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor
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omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
HEARING: COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Hearing was held on the consideration of a Cooperation Agreement between the
City of Edmonds and the Snohomish County Housing Authority, for 60 dwelling
units of low -rent housing to be occupied primarily by senior citizens of low-
income. Notice of the hearing had been posted in three public places as re-
quired. It was noted that the agreement would waive parking requirements,
but that all zoning and building codes would be adhered to.
Hearing was opened. No one in the audience wished to comment, and ;the hearing
was therefore closed.
Discussion.was held on several facts involving Turnkey projects, and members
of the council questioned the City Attorney in regard to HUD financing and
procedure. Following this, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by
Councilman Nordquist that proposed Resolution 262 be passed, authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Cooperation Agreement between the City of
Edmonds and the Snohomish County Housing Authority. Motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO FILE APPLICATIOI`1 FOR 221-D PROGRAM
A proposed resolution was presented to approve participation by local housing
owners in the federal rent supplement program. Under provisions of Section
101 of the HUD Act of 1965, HUD may enter into contracts to make rent sup-
plement payments to certain qualified housing owners on behalf of qualified
low-income families, but only if the governing body of the locality has by
resolution given approval for such participation in the Federal Rent Supple-
ment program.
A motion. was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that
proposed Resolution 263 be passed, granting approval of participation in the
Federal Rent Supplement Program by qualified housing owners of property
located in the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 365 - WATERFRONT ZONE
Hearing ha'd been continued from March 7 on Planning Commission Resolution 365,
recommending approval of an amendment to the official zoning ordinance, chang-
ing the list of permitted land uses, establishing an amortization period for
non -conforming uses, and establishing a building line in the commercial
waterfront zone (CW) in accordance with•Plann.ing Commission File ZO-3-71.
Councilman Haines removed himself from the council table and sat in the
audience, in order to abstain from participating in council discussion or
voting on this agenda item, since he owns interest in waterfront property in
Edmonds.
Mayor Harrison opened the hearing. Clyde Dimmick, manager of Northwest Fur
Breeder.s Cooperative, stated that lie had voiced his objection to this Plan-
ning Commission Resolution at the March 7 council meeting, and he had at
that time understood that waterfront property owners would be invited to a
council work meeting to discuss their feelings on the subject. Mr. Dimmick
said that people in the community seem to feel that passage of this zoning
amendment could be detrimental to the City, and there was no clear concept
of replacement alternative for his particular business. He felt a higher •
economic development than marine oriented seemed to survive better here in
Edmonds than some marine oriented businesses. He added that he had opposition
to the provisions of the proposed amendment except to the "meandering tideland
line" which would not affect the Northwest Fur Breeders, but that they would
be especially affected by the amortization process and this would in turn
affect the efficiency of the business in areas of building repair, etc., by
not knowing future plans.
Ben Luchini, representing Merry Manufacturing Company, stated that they
objected to substantially all of the rezone classifications, and they too
would fiavgikedattend a work session on this problem. He said Merry
Manufacturing was opposed to the tideland section,,although they were not
planning to build over the water, someone else may wish to in the future.
James Abbott, representing the Anderson family, also was disappointed in not
having been included in a workshop meeting to fully discuss the matter with
the council. He stated that they are alert to the future economic possibil-
ities being limited because of the restrictions in the proposed amendment.
When asked which provisions the Anderson marina would object to, he answered
all the provisions.
A man. in the audience asked how this proposed ordinance would be beneficial
to the City of Edmonds. Mayor Harrison explained the routing of this pro-
posal from the Planning Commission to council, and that it would be the city's
goal to preserve the beach area between Caspers and Dayton in as natural a
condition as possible for use by all the citizens of Edmonds. He then asked
if there was anyone in the audience in favor of this proposal. Rod Garretson,
Edmonds Director of Parks & Recreation, spoke in behalf of the Recreation
Department. He stated that Edmonds has a rare piece of waterfront and all of
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its people should be able to enjoy this; therefore, the.City should look
toward future control of access to the beaches for use by its citizens.
Robert Gierke, Talbot Park, stated that he was owner of waterfront property
as well as employed on the waterfront, and he said he owned the tidelands in
front of his home, and if the public wished to.use it, they would have to
purchase it.
Mr. Allbery told council that the beach in front of Merry Manufacturing Co.
is used by the public after working hours, and that his company keeps the
beach clean for this purpose.
Mayor Harrison said he felt the proposed ordinance merely would establish a
criteria for future development. Mr. Dewey Leyda asked City Planner Logan
if he had ever been on the beach when storm warnings were out - if the logs
break loose, this would.prevent the business from rebuilding the piling area.
City Attorney James Murphy answered that if the structure is damaged in excess
of 50%, the owners could only rebuild for a conforming use; but with non-
conforming.uses, less than 50% damage.can be rebuilt. He went on to explain
that .in regard to the 15 year -amortization period, the property.owner can
have a determination made by paying a fee and having the City hire an appraiser
to recommend to the Planning Commission the establishment of an amortization
period. This would then go to Council from the Planning Commission, so the
15 year period is only a starting point in the amortization procedure.
Mr. Fremont Case inquired how far north this would affect. He'stated he.owns
property on the beach and the City was not interested in purchasing it several
years ago. A woman in the audience said she felt the rights of the individual
were being denied for benefit of the group if this proposal were passed.
Jack Bevan, owner of the former Pointer -Willamette property, questioned City
Planner Logan on the proposed setbacks, and was told these requirements would
be: none from the public streets, side lot lines or rear lot lines with the
exception that all piers, bulkheads and breakwaters shall be set upland from
the building line and all other. buildings shall be located upland a minumum
of 10 feet from that line.
No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed.
Councilman Tuson said that he had visited all the businesses on the water-
front, and felt that with the Senior Center area, the City would have approxi-
mately 1200 feet of beachfro.nt to the ferry dock, and he did not feel that
these present.waterfront businesses should be discouraged. Councilwoman
Shippen asked the City Planner if the Anderson marina was the only property
that would be affected by the setback line of the proposed ordinance. The
answer was yes. Mr. Abbott remarked that this setback requirement would be
particularly objectionable to the Anderson property. It was noted that they
were presently over the water in structure. Following some further discussion,
it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson to'deny
Planning Commission -Resolution 365 in its entirety. It was then moved by
Councilwoman Shippen to amend the motion by considering the Planning Commission
recommendation point by point. This proposed amendment died for lack of a
second.. The original motion then carried, with four councilmen voting in
favor; Shippen against; Haines abstaining -from either voting or comment.
MAPLE STREET WATER TANK
Question on the location of the Maple Street water tank had been postponed
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property, and the City Engineer had been instructed to investigate the pos-
sibility of using the same site for the new tank. City Engineer Leif Larson
reported that it was his recommendation that the new tank be installed on the
west side of the property, and he gave the following reasons: Increased cost
if on the eastern side; more views affected by the tank enlarged on the
eastern side; and additional risks involved due to lack of storage during
construction of a tank on the eastern side.
Mr. Hanks, who purchased a home near the water tank site about six months ago,
said that he understood an underground tank study had been made for the park
area and had been rejected. He was told the two location possibilities were
the 10th and Maple tank site and in Yost park above the ground. He stated that
the City may be legally responsible for property values and for anything that
may happen to the properties because of the tank at 10th and Maple. He added
that no property owners had been contacted about a possible new tank on the
site, and he also complained about the condition of the present tank as well
as the upkeep of the ground around it. One gentleman mentioned that forty or
more years ago there were woods where the present tank site is located, and he
now recommended the City reconsider putting the new tank in the park instead
of on the 10th and Maple site. Several property owners in the audience voiced
objection to the new tank being placed where the old tank is and the general
opinion was,that it should go.in the park. City Engineer Larson commented
that the site at 10th and Maple was not a tremendous deterrant in the past,
otherwise all the homes would not have been built there, since the tank site
has been 'at the 10th and Maple.location for over forty years. He then explained
that he was faced with the problem and dilemma of needing the elevation and
pressure, but that he felt many citizens would strongly object to use of the
Yost Park property, the cutting of trees, etc. for a tank site when the City
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already has one that has been in use for all these years. Rod Garretson
Director of Parks & Recreation, commenting on the possibility of use of the
11th and Maple property at the park, stated most emphatically that he felt
nothing should go into a park that is r�ot.park oriented; that parks are for
all the people. Much discussion was heard, and it was then moved by Council-
man Tuson, seconded by Councilman Haines to adopt Alternate Plan "D" on the
Engineer's drawings for the water tank in the park location at 11th and Maple.
Further discussion followed, wherein it was suggested from the audience that an
observation tower be placed on top'of the tank in the park. Following this,
Councilman Gellert moved to amend the original motion to state that an obser-
vation tower be made a part of the plans for the water tank at Yost Park, but
he later withdrew the motion. Councilwoman Shippen stated that she felt the
City should keep public parks and open space for public use, and the present
tank site seemed to be an adequate location, so she would be against the
motion.to place the tank in the park. .Councilman Gellert remarked that the
City has had the present tank site for a.longer period than the houses have
been there, and therefore the. houses were built with full knowledge that they
were being and
around a water tank site. Mr. Tom Belt, contractor, said he
felt the water tank should -be placed in the.park and the present site at 10th
and Maple sold. Rod Garretson announced that the Edmonds Park & Recreation
Advisory' Bbard'were-_unatiimous in keeping the'patk.,land"for .strictly public
use. A roll call vote showed Councilmen Tuson_, Nordquist, [minters and Haines
voting in favor; Gellert and Shippen against; Nelson abstaining because he had
arrived during the discussion; and the motion carried to place the water tank
in the park at 11th and Maple.
228th UAB PROJECT
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Mayor Harrison reported that communication from Mountlake Terrace had been .
received, stating their intention of moving ahead with all phases of the 228th
project. Word from the Highway Department'was that they would not shift the
236th ramp without full community support.of all local municipalities, and at
this time there were no plans to remove the ramp, nor funds allocated for it.
Helen Michael, 236th S.W., told Council that she would like to.see the project
stopped. She said she had been told the 236th ramp would be closed, and as far
as she could see, the main purpose of the project was for the use of the
apartment house in Mountlake Terrace which needed this roadway. She said
Mountlake Terrace had admitted it was a mistake in the first place, but the
UAB had tied its money up for a period of time and the Terrace, rather than
be penalized, went ahead with the project. Mrs. Michael stated that she felt
it would be compounding the mistake to continue on with the street. Discussion
followed, during which time the,City Attorney advised that the project had
previously been approved, and the ordinance should be passed, so that the
properties would then be.assessed for the sidewalks. A motion was made by
Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance 41601
be passed, creating LID.4190. This motion was then amended by.Councilman
Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson to state that any.major.changes in the
original project as submitted and approved by the City of Edmonds in 1967
would have to meet with the City, of Edmonds' approval. The amendment carried
and the motion as amended then carried with Councilman Nordquist voting against.
Councilman Gellert moved that if within a two year period Mountlake Terrace
has not taken action to complete the project, the City of Edmonds would re-
strict access to 76th. This motion died for lack of a second.
AUTHORITY TO INSTALL WATER LINE AND AWARD TO LOW BIDDER
City Engineer Leif Larson requested authorization to install a water line under •
Schedule III of the 228th S.W. UAB project and to authorize Mountlake Terrace
to award the contract to the low bidder, Bay Construction, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson to auth-
orize installation of the water line under Schedule III of the 228th UAB pro-
ject and accept the low bid of Bay Construction Co. un the amount of $9,585.60.
A roll call vote showed five Councilmen voting in favor; Nordquist-and Winters
against, and the motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF LID FOR UIdDERGROUNDING AND STREET IMPROVEMENT ON ELM .
The City Engineer reported that because of the excessive expense involved and
in view of the total.cost to the City, he recommended the City not participate
in an LID on Elm at this time.. Mr. Tom Belt,.contractor-builder and owner of
the property petitioning for the LID, suggested that the street improvement
and the undergro.undi,ng be treated separately. He stated that he would go
ahead with the street overlay if the, City would put in the curbs. The City
Engineer recommended analyzing the funds available before going ahead and en-
larging the 4" water line to a 6" along with the improvement of the street.
He recommended that Mr. Belt put in a roll curb and the City could later put
in curb with water line. He felt the Engineering Department and IVIr. Belt
could discuss this problem and work out an alternate solution before bringing
a recommendation to council. Councilman Gellert expressed the opinion that
if Mr. Belt wished to participate in undergrouriding of wires, he should not
be turned down. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
Nelson to table the street improvement question as well as the undergrounding
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AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT FOR
INSTALLING WATER LINE ON 100th AVENUE W.
With the improvement of 100th Ave. W. underway, the City Engineer requested
authorization for the agreement with Olympic View for installing a water line,
It was moved by Councilman. Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson to'authorize
the Mayor to execute the agreement with Olympic View Water District for in-
stalling the water line on 100th Ave. W., and the motion carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 376
Planning Commission Resolution.376 was presented to council, recommending
denial of an amendment to the official zoning ordinance, revising Section
12.13.160 F. Permitted Signs, in accordance with Planning Commission File
ZO-2-72.
Mayor Harrison recommended that the Council give further consideration to
passage of certain revisions to the permitted signs, and set a hearing date.
It was therfore moved,by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Winters
that June 6 be set as the date for'hearing on Planning Commission Resolution
376. Motion.carried with Councilwoman Shippen voting againtt.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 377
Planning Commission Resolution 377 was presented, recommending denial of a
proposed amendment to the official zoning ordinance to remove the term
"Crematories" from the list',of conditional uses, indicating they are not
allowed in the City of Edmonds, as set forth in Planning Commission File
ZO-3-72.
The Mayor recommended that Council also set a hearing date on this resolution,
and it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson that
June 20 be set as the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 377.
Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR HEARING .PLANNING COMMISSION! RESOLUTION 378
Planning Commission Resolution 378 was presented to council for setting a
hearing date. This resolution recommended approval of a proposed amendment
to the official zoning map to rezone from Multiple Residential, Low Density
(RML) to Neighborhood Business (BN) that property described in Planning, Com-
mission'File R-1-72, being in the Five Corners area.
A motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nordquist
that June 20 be set as the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution
378, and the motion carried.
City Pl&nner Merlin Logan reminded Council members that certain street pro-
posals were on the May 17 Planning Commission meeting agenda, and he invited
their -attendance.
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE - WHEELCHAIR TAXI SERVICE
Police Chief Marlo Foster reported that Mr. Richard'A. Marcus, who had made
• application for a wheelchair taxi service in Edmonds, had been investigated
and it was found that his equipment and insurance is very satisfactory, and
he recommended issuance of a license. Mr. Marcus was in the audience and
explained his type of service (invalid transportation) to the council members,
who felt this would fill a special need in the community. It was then moved
by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Haines that Mr. Richard A. Marcus
be issued a license for his wheelchair taxi service in the City of Edmonds.
Motion carried.
REVIEW OF PETITION FOR SEWER LINES ON 85th W. AND 218th S*W*
The City of Edmonds had received a revised petition for sanitary sewer lines
on 85th and 218th, with the majority of property owners having signed. City
Engineer Leif Larson reported that the estimated cost for serving all lots
would be $17,900 or $18.88 per zone front foot, with the City's estimated
cost per z.f.f. for the county portion being $12.36; bringing ,the estimated
cost of the City's participation to $6,18.0•. Engineer Larson requested that
an L.I.D. be formed with City participation in the amount of $6,180 on the
basis that the'City would regain these funds upon annexation of the property
to the south.
It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Gellert that June 20
be set as the date for hearing on an ordinance for an LID by the petition
method. Motion carried.
LIMITED TRANSFER SITE PROPOSAL
Mayor Harrison reported that Apex Garbage and Sound Disposal companies had
requested a 10 year working agreement with the City of Edmonds in connection
with their developing a transfer site. Discussion was held on the time
• element of the proposed agreement, and it was thought that 5 years would pro-
bably be acceptable to the companies. A motion was therefore made by Council-
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man nelson, seconded by Councilman 1,ordquist that the City of Edmonds approve
a 5 year working agreement for a limited transfer site by Apex Garbage Co. and
Sound Disposal Co., subject to agreement of a subsequent contract. Motion
carried.
II`1TER AGENCY EQUIPMENT RENTAL.AGREEMENT
J. Herb Gilbo, Director of Maintenance & Operations - Public Works, explained
the reciprocal use of equipment agreement with the surrounding cities. It
would give each city a wider variety of useable equipment and help regulate
certain purchases. The proposal would be for a one year con.tract,with 30
day notice of termination by any member. A motion was made by Councilwoman
Shippen, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to approve the inter agency equip-
ment rental agreement, and the motion carried.
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CONSIDERATION OF CITY LEASING EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLANT FACILITIES
Mayor Harrison read a letter which had been sent to Edmonds School District
#15 from the City of Edmonds in regard to the City's leasing the Edmonds
Elementary School plant facilities which the School District plans to close
after this school year. The letter outlined the city's increasing office space
requirements, as well as space requirements for the community needs. A meet-
ing had been held with representatives from the School District, and council
had discussed the matter. Several suggestions had been offered for specific
uses of the school by the City. Councilman Nielson made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Tuson that the City of Edmonds go on record as approving the leas-
ing program of Edmonds Elementary School as outlined in the letter from the
mayor to the School District, and that the City go along with a 5 year con-
tract with the stipulation that prior to the end of the contract period, one
year notice be given of any intent of the School District to use this facil-
ity in part or in whole, and the contract agreement also contain a clause
that approval of alterations not be unreasonably withheld. This motion
carried.
ESTABLISH NUMBER OF SENdIOR PATROLMEN FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
A letter from Chief Foster requested authorization to establish 6 senior
patrolmen positions. It was moved by Councilman Haines,.seconded by Council-
man Winters that the number of six senior patrolmen positions for the Police
Department be established and approved. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A claim for damages from.Mrs. G. Mason Hall was acknowledged, and this was
referred to the City Clerk for processing.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilwoman Shippen reported that she would like to have the following
subjects discussed at a work meeting: (1) Consider retaining a landscaping
firm to design,,install and maintain all public properties except park pro-
perty. (2) Discuss the plans.of police supervision of park property for this
summer. It was determined that Chief Foster would make a brief report on
this at the appropriate work meeting. At the suggestion of the Mayor, Coun-
cilwoman Shippen moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson that Council discuss
the consideration of the landscaping firm as noted in her suggestion 41 at
the May 30 work meeting.. Motion carried.
Councilman Nelson stated that for the record he would be out of town from
May 28 to July 4 and therefore miss the June meetings.
Councilman Nelson expressed hope that the Mayor and Council would consider
the idea of establishing an historic preservation committee for the City of
Edmonds, which would include placing of placques in proper locations within
the City. This, he felt, would tend to develop pride in the community. It
was decided that this also would,be on the May 30 work agenda.
Councilman Haines stated that he had removed himself from the council table
this evening during the waterfront question because of interest in waterfront
property in Edmonds. He said that he would like to ask the council's opinion
on this. He had brought up the matter of a Code of Ethics several times in
the past, but it never seemed to meet with any enthusiasm, so he thought per-
haps he would ask each individual time.a situation came up. Councilman
Nielson remarked that on December'8 a code of Ethics statement from Nation's
Cities magazine had been submitted, outlining conduct of councilmen on and
off the bench. There was some discussions on codes of ethics, and a motion
was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Tuson that a discussion
of Code of Ethics be on the May 30 agenda for the work meeting. Motion
carried.
Mayor Harrison brought to council attention. the Association of Washington
Cities convention to be held June 13 through 16 in Seattle, and asked for
indication of how many planned to attend.
The Mayor read an invitation regarding Open House at 14orthern State Hospital
on May 21.
APPOINTMENT TO PARK BOARD
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Mayor Harrison made the appointment of Michael.Truax to the Park & Recreation
Advisory Board. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman
Tuson to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Michael Truax. Motion carried
with Councilwoman Shippep abstaining for the reason she mentioned in the
April 18 council minutes.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
Irene Varney Moran City Clerk
June 6, 1972
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of -the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor
Harve Harrison with all council members present except Nelson, who is out of
town, and Nordquist, who arrived at 8:20.
APPROVAL OF -MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of May 16 had been posted and mailed, and with no
omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
HEARING: VACATION OF TRACTION R/W, NORTH OF 244th
The City Attorney reported that the PUD had some problems with the legal des-
cription on this matter, and noted that the PUD Right-of=Way Representive
was in the audience to explain the problem. The PUD representive stated
that the description on the resolution seemed to be in question, and that
there were in fact possibly two rights -of -way involved, and he recommended
that this vacation question be continued until ownership and proper descrip-
tions are determined. There was some question as to whether or not the City
has R/W there, and perhaps the vacation problem was between the Brandts and
the PUD. He added that in regard to a proposed park area, some arrangements
would be made with the City so that the PUD could have a substation located
there as -well.
Because of the problems involved, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded
by Councilman Gellert to continue this matter to the June 20 council meeting,
when details on the legal description and ownership are resolved. Motion
carried.
HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 376
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 376, recommending denial
of an amendment to the official zoning ordinance, revising Section 12.13.160,
F, Permitted Signs, in accordance with Planning Commission File ZO-2-72.
Mayor Harrison stated that some new thinking had been advanced on this matter,
and he`asked for postponement in order to present this to council at the next'
work meeting. Councilman Tuson then moved, seconded by Councilman Gellert
• that the matter be postponed to the June 20 council meeting. However, this
motion was withdrawn, in order to first hearfromyone in the audience interested
in the resolution.
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Hearing was opened. Robert Mitchell, 23029 - 100th W., told council he was a
businessman and planned to open a hotdog stand, but the sign restriction
would limit him in that he would not be able to adequately advertise his
,stand for benefit of oncoming traffic because of the distance he would be
located from the highway. He stated he wanted a 60 ft. square foot sign
instead of the 30 square foot allowance. No one else wished to comment, and
the hearing was closed.
It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Winters to
continue the hearing to the meeting of June 20. Councilwoman Shippen stated
that she felt this matter should properly be returned to the Planning Commis-
sion if the Mayor and City Planner made substantial changes from the Planning
Commission Resolution. Councilman Gellert suggested amending the motion to
continue for two weeks to add "unless the Planning Commission Resolution is
substantially changed". Councilwoman Shippen said she was vitally concerned
about liberalizing signs that would affect neighborhood business areas, and
she would want to be present at the council meeting when this is voted upon.
She repeated that she would rather see this matter returned to the Planning
Commission. Motion to postpone to June 20 went to a roll call vote, with
Councilman Tuson, Winters, and Haines in favor; Gellert and Shippen against;
Nordquist abstaining because he arrived during the discussion; and the motion
carried.
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