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19720606 City Council MinutesAPPOINTMENT TO PARK BOARD 269 1 1 E 1 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. 1 1 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. • 2,7 0 • APPOINTMENT OF ELEANOR QUEALEY AS DEPUTY CITY CLERK Mayor Harrison noted that during the absence of the City Clerk due to illness or vacation, a Deputy was necessary to carry on the work of the office and , have the authority to sign documents and attend to official business. He therefore made the appointment of Eleanor Quealey for this position. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Eleanor Quealey as Deputy City Clerk, and the motion carried. LETTER OF INTENT FOR ANNEXATION - ANCHOR BOAT CHARTERS A letter of intent for annexation was received from Anchor Boat Charters & Sales. The City Engineer recommended proceeding with annexation in order to sewer the property, as indicated, but subject to signatures from Burlington Northern, indicating their participation in this annexation for a portion of the R/W. It was thought that if Burlington Northern signed the petition including the aceptance of the city's bonded indebtedness, the City of Edmonds would then agree to annexation proceedings and providing sewers. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Council- man Gellert to accept the letter of intent for annexation from Anchor Boat Charters & Sales if the Burlington Northern also signs the petition assuming the city's bonded indebtedness; and subject to this, they then be allowed to have the sewers as soon as the formal annexation procedure begins. Motion carried. • CONSIDERATION OF LID FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND UNDERGROUNDING ON ELM City Engineer Leif Larson reported that he had met with Mr. Tom Belt on.this mattery: but since Mr. Belt's son was graduating this evening, he asked that this item be continued to the meeting of June 20. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to postpone.this agenda item to June 20, and the motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 379 Planning Commission Resolution 379 was presented to Council, recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone from RS-12 to RS-20 property in the Meadowdale area as described in Planning Com- mission File R-2-72. City Planner Merlin Logan advised Council that no appeal had been received on this recommendation for denail. He reported that a petition had been received by the Planning Commission, signed by 54 people, representing 29 properties out of 64 in the area, and a number of residents within the pro- posed rezone area had objected to the proposed change at the Planning Commis- sion hearing. The Planning Commission had rejected the proposal unanimously, and following instruction from Mr. Dave Larson, Planning Commission Chairman, that cards were available for notification of hearing before Council, no one had signed a prepared postcard to be informed. The Planning Office had con- tacted by phone the two leaders on the petition, but they had indicated no interest in an appeal. At the original hearing before the Commission, Mr. Logan stated, there were 5 people in the audience against the proposal and 3 in favor. • Mayor Harrison asked if there were any interested parties in the audience tonight, and 4 people responded. Mr. Minear, 16020 - 70th W., speaking for those present, stated that the Planning Commission had voted unanimously to deny this proposed.rezone, and he felt the zoning should be left as it is at 129000 square feet. No one else wished to comment. A motion was then made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolution 379 and deny the rezone request. Motion carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SHARON HEIGHTS # 4 The preliminary plat of Sharon Heights #4 was presented by City Planner Logan, who posted a drawing of the plat and explained the problems with the street system, noting that the developers were present tonight to discuss this matter. Sharon Heights #4 is a 21 lot plat on the east side of Maple- wood Drive near.202nd S.W. The City Engineer had required filling and cutting on Maplewood Drive by the developer, along with several other require- ments. Earl Cline, engineer with Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. and the engineer for the developer, stated that the City Engineer had required 22 ft. paving of 88th W., and that`Maplewood Drive required some regrading. However, Mr. Cline submitted a letter stating the cost for the required improvements within the plat, and hoped that the City would participate on the street re- quirements, since this has more exterior street requirements than most plats. Mr. Frank Leifer, 1012 - 12th N., developer of the plat, stated that he had agreed to improve 88th, but Maplewood Drive was not benefitting the plat add he did not feel they should be required to fill in the dip on Maplewood Drive as requested. City Engineer Larson told Council he did not feel the City r� U • 2 T_t could'afford to participate in the development of plats, and he felt if the platters wished to develop before improvements were in, they should be re- quired to put them.in. He recommended alignment be improved on Maplewood Drive. Mr. Warren Murphy, Olympic Properties, asked about the requirements of the. City Engineer on the full 60 ft. street improvement on Maplewood. Engineer Larson answered that he had required raising of the street in the -dip, and., installing a water line. Councilwoman Shippen said she hoped the fill requirement would be removed, since safety was not.the_primary problem at this location,.which was not'a heavily travelled street; and she would hate to see the beauty of the street disturbed by making a straight arterial -type improvement out of a lovely Drive. There was a great deal of discussion on.the matter, and a motion.was made by Councilwoman Shippen that the preliminary plat of Sharon Heights #4 be approved with all engineering "requirements except the fill on Maplewood Drive. This motion died for lack of a second.. It was then moved by Council- man Haines, seconded by.Councilman Winters that the preliminary plat of Sharon Heights #4 be approved, subject to all Engineering and Planning re- quirements. This motion went to a roll call vote,"with Councilmen Tuson, Nordquist, Winters and Haines in favor; Gellert and Shippen against; and,the motion carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HALOWOOD City Planner Logan presentedthe preliminary plat of Halowood, a 9 lot plat • on 83rd W. and 202nd P1. S.W. Mr. Logan posted a drawing of the plat and . explained that after some work by the developer and the City'Staff, they had come up with an acceptable design. He then recommended approval, subject to all Planning and Engineering requirements. This plat had a turn -around street system and there was some discussion on. fire service. Following this, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Winters to approve the preliminary plat of Halowood, subject to the Planning and Engin- eering requirements and also the requirement of a mutual maintenance agree- ment on the easements involved. Motion carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CHERRY CREST The preliminary plat of Cherry Crest was presented; 6 lots on the west side of 69th W., north of 176th S.W. City Planner Merlin Logan explained. the two posted drawings of the plat for Council clarification. He stated that there were some audience questions on storm drainage at the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Marsh, 18524 - 80th W., explained the change in the drawings, the first showing a hammerhead, while the second now allowed for a complete turn -around culdesac. Councilman Haines suggested that if approval were given by Council, it should,be contingent on actual location of 174th, since quitclaims would be necessary from the property owners to properly locate the street. Engineer Larson said the approval should be,subjec t to deeding of the necessary R/W. Mrs..Carroll;"in the audience, said she owned property at the end of the proposed culdsac, and no one had contacted her on the matter; she objected to.the culdesac because she said"she was concerned her property might be taken for this. Mrs. Carroll was assured that her property was not affected'by the plat or the culdesac. Another gentleman in the audience asked a question on repaving by the developer after installation of utilities, and he was told that.the developer must repave in this case. A woman who gave her address as 6830 - 176th asked where children would walk to school from 174th and in the culdesac area. 'The City Engineer explained the sidewalk requirement on the west side of the culdesac in the plat. The same woman also asked if firetrucks could turn around in that culdesac. This was answered no, but that fire trucks cannot turn around in any culdesac in'the city; that they use hose in these cases, and this is commonly done. Merlin Loughlin, 174th S.W,, asked the width of the required sidewalk, -'and Mr. Logan answered 5 ft. asphalt. Further discussion followed, and it was then moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Council approve the preliminary plat of Cherry Crest with the complete culdesac, subject to Engineering and Planning requirements, and dedications granted on the north side of.174th opposite Lots 5 and 6. Motion carried. PRIOR STUDY Mayor Harrison reported on the request from Harry Prior at the Council work meeting for an authorization from Council to establish a guideline in order to proceed with further steps in development of the wage study. Councilman Nordquist felt Council should postpone any type of action on this matter until additional information is received, and he made this in the form of a motion, which died for lack of a second. Following further clarification by CAO Ron Whaley on the necessity for a guideline from which Prior and Associates can work, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to approve the establishment of the recommended lines as guidelines for the completion of the Prior Study. A roll call vote showed five Council- men voting.in favor; Nordquist against; and the motion carried. 0 7Z REPORT ON BIDS FOR SALE OF USED VEHICLES Director of Maintenance and Operation J. Herb Gilbo reported that the City Clerk had opened bids on May 26th at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the Mayor for the sale of used vehicles. Present at bid opening were CAO Ron Whaley, Director Gilbo, City Clerk Irene Varney Moran, and Eleanor Quealey - Deputy City Clerk, Director Gilbo reported that six vehicles had been on the list. He stated that bid on one 1971 Plymouth Satellite had been accepted for $1200 (the minimum bid on this listed as $1000); and $100 accepted for the 1963 Chevro- let, which had no minimum price listed on the bid call. He also recommended acceptance of a $905 bid for the 1970 Plymouth Fury, which had been set at $1000 minimum, but this was the only bid received on this vehicle. Mr. Gilbo then further recommended that the City again call for bids on the remaining vehicles which were not bid upon, at reduced minumums,.and add one 1969 Plymouth Fury I at a minimum price of $450. It was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Gellert to accept all the stated recommendations of the Public Works Director in regard to the sale of the used vehicles. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS FOR FIRE TRUCK Bids had been opened by the City Clerk on May 30 at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers for a triple combination pumper with equipment as outlined in the specifications. Present at bid opening were Fire Cbief Jack Cooper, City Clerk Irene Varney Moran, Deputy City Clerk Eleanor Quealey, members of the Fire Department, and representatives from bidding companies. • CAO Whaley reported that the bids were as follows: BASIC BID ALTERNATE "A" ALTERNATE "B" TRUCK ONLY TRUCK & EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT ONLY Automotive Equipment Co. $63062.00 $641884.75-------------- (Partial list of items requested) Crown Coach Corporation 58,876.64 687496.96 $99620.32 L. N. Curtis and Sons --------- ----------- 99229.09 Howe Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. 579375.18 669882.90 99507.75 Western States Fire Apparatus, Inc. 559922.71 649807.81 89885.10 Prices.include the 5% Washington State Sales Tax. CAO Whaley advised Council that in all cases, the bidders came back with recommendations on changes in the specifications, and he therefore recommended that the bids be thoroughly checked and award not be made until the June 20 Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the award of the bid on the Fire Truck be postponed to the meeting of June 20, and the motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS FOR ASPHALT IN PLACE • J. Herb Gilbo reported on the bids opened by the City Clerk on June 2 at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the Mayor for approximately 7000 tons of Class "B" Asphaltic Concrete in place; materials and services to be provided in con- nection with the street surface restoration and improvement program, involving collector.arterials and residential access streets. Present at bid opening were the Director of Maintenance & Operation, the City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, and representatives from bidding companies. The bids were: Joplin Paving Company $10.00 per ton Knowles Construction Company 9.90 per ton Since these bids were so close, and taking into consideration the past ex- perience with Joplin'"s fine cooperation with the City of Edmonds, both companies were asked to define their limits of cooperation with the City on these proposed projects. Both furnished excellent written cooperation agree- ments,. and it was therefore recommended that the contract be awarded to -the low bidder. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Haines to accept the low bid of Knowles Construction Co. for supplying the City of Edmonds with asphalt in place at a cost of $9.90 per ton. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF STATE BID FOR 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR WATER DEPT. Director Gilbo requested Council approval to purchase a 3/4 ton pickup truck 0 273 1 L_ for the Water -Sewer Department through the state contract from the low bidder, Valley Motors, Auburn. The proposal was to purchase this vehicle and transfer the present one to•the Building,and Planning Departments to replace their station wagon,, which would then be placed with•the sale of.used vehicles as mentioned previously. A motion was made by Councilwoman Shippen, seconded by Councilman Tuson to approve the purchase of the 3/4 ton pickup truck through the state bid. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR CALL FOR BIDS FOR STREET CLEANING -SEWER UNIT FOR PUBLIC WORKS The Director of Maintenance & Operation requested Council authorization to call for bids for a unit which would replace the antiquated method now used for street cleaning, flushing, and sewer jet nodding. Mr. Gilbo reported that this unit would be extremely efficient and fast, and that it would reduce manpower as well as doing a better job. He estimated the cost to be in the vicinity of $56,000. Councilwoman Shippen inquired if this piece of equipment would be included in the participation program between south county cities, and she was assured it would. Councilman Haines made the motion, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City call for bids to be opened July 12 for this unit for Public Works, and the motion carried. REQUEST OF JOBS FOR YOUTH SELLING FLOWERS ON STREET CORNERS Mr. Ray Emmons, Director of Jobs for Youth, requested Council permission to place youths between the ages of 10'and 17 selling carnations on three desig- nated street corners in the City of Edmonds. He explained that these youths work for approximately $116.00 per month, with the addition of a $50. Savings Bond awarded for perfect attendance and good workmanship. Parental approval is necessary; the youths are supervised by volunteer mothers; and they work on corners approved by the Police Department and the local business establish- ments.. There were a great many questions asked, and Mr. Lawson, also a Director of Jobs for Youths, answered that so far every business in Edmonds that had been contacted, including Bell's Flower Shop, was 100% cooperative. It was thought that the best manner in which to handle this was to require application under the Temporary Concession Permit through the City Clerk's office, which would necessitate approval by Police and Fire Chiefs, as well as being returned to Council for final approval and recommendations, if any. This form would also state insurance and other necessary information for Council clarification. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Directors of Jobs -for Youth fill out the Temporary Concession Agreement forms and these would then return to Council for action. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITIES AT ABC CLINIC Police Chief Marlo Foster reported that at the urging of citizens for a place nearer than Everett from which to pick up lost animals, as well as eliminating the holding of animals in a truck during hot weather, a proposal had been reveived from Dr.. Derosier of the ABC Clinic. This proposal was to enter into an agreement exactly as now held with the Everett facility, as well as giving emergency treatment if and when needed. The contract would be on the basis of one year. • Mrs. Knouse, Vice President of PAWS, was present in the audience and she told Council she felt the care of the animals should be within the realm of a non- profit organization such as PAWS, rather than a commercial venture. She stated that PAWS had a woman on 24 hour duty, with many veterinarians avail- able for emergency treatment. Mr. Fred Knouse stated that the ABC Clinic had been here for only one year, whereas PAWS had been operating for several. He .said PAWS was careful about placing animals in homes, and charged a fee of $5.00 per.dog and'$3.00 per cat to help maintain the shelter. They also in- sisted on a $15.00 deposit when an animal was adopted, refundable at proof of spaying. Mr. Knouse mentioned the poor conditions for ingress and egress on 196th at ABC. He added that PAWS was a humanitarian business, not commercial, and would prefer to work toward the point of putting itself out of business. Mr. Knouse then asked Council not to make a decision tonight without acquaint- ing themselves with the facts. Mayor Harrison suggested that perhaps if Edmonds used the ABC facilities, PAWS could handle Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, and this would lessen over- crowding of the kennel facilities. Councilwoman Shippen made a motion, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to re- consider this matter at the June.13 work meeting. Motion carried with Councilman Tuson voting against. Councilman Haines said he felt simultaneous offers might be asked for from both PAWS and the ABC Clinic. Councilman Gellert said he hoped the Staff would investigate the matter and bring in recommendations at the June 13 work meeting. 0 274 CODE OF ETHICS; • In regard to the proposed Code of Ethics which had been discussed, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Gellert to proceed with preparation of a Code of Ethics to be established for the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY CONCESSION AGREEMENTS The City Clerk had received and prepared temporary concession agreements for the 4th of July holiday from the American Legion Auxiliary to sell refreshments in several locations, and from Boy Scout Troop 301 to put.on their annual Chicken-Q at the City Park.. Both agreements were in order, with the recom- mendation of the Fire Chief that a 5 lb. drychemical fire extinguisher be available as well.as the water hose at the Chicken=Q site. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson to approve the temporary concession agreements as stated, subject to the pro- vision of a fire extinguisher for the Chicken-Q as recommended by the Fire Chief. Motion carried. CAO REPORT CAO Ron Whaley reported that an award had been given to the City of Edmonds Water Department, with a placque presented by the American.Waterworks Asso- ciation,.based on the general conditions, organization and efficiency of the department; taking into consideration such things as number of accounts, number of people that.you are operating with, customer relation program, employees! training and state certification, (all employees in the Edmonds waterworks are now state certified), the.employees' relationship and parti- cipation in their group activities as a unit,,quality control of the system from its operation standpoint, and a cpntinuous program of water testing .and reporting for the maintenance of the system, and quality control for the citizens of the community.. The CAO then presented the placque to Director J. Herb Gilbo for the Water Department, and said he hoped it would be on dis- play in the office where the public could see it. Director Gilbo accepted the award, stating that he was proud�of the Edmonds Water Department. City Engineer Leif Larson reported on the proposal for the PUD to put.in ducts for underground utilities on Alder from 7th to 8th, before paving, He.noted that previously there -was no power for phones in this section, and when the property develops between 7th and 8th, the builders would be required to go underground with the lines. He said the PUD would participate 1/3, and the City participation of approximately $886 would be reimbursed when the property is developed. It was his recommendation to go ahead with the undergrounding using monies set aside for such as this. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen.to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and proceed with the underground ducts as outlined. Motion carried. Mr. Don Morken and Mr. Kennedy from Seattle Northwest Securities Corporation were present, and submitted a definitive offer to purchase $1,035,000 on a refunding revenue bond issue,_ stating the.known saving to the City of Edmonds to.be approximately $50,000, and in addition to realize a substantial savings through short term investments in future years which could result in an ad- ditional $50,000 saving to the City. Mr. Morken advised Council that the U. S. Treasury Department has adopted new restrictive.regulations governing government securities which will become effective at the end of June, and he added that conditions exist at the present time that are most favorable to accomplish the advance refunding. He urged immediate action, since the market fluctuates and delay might make -a saving impossible•.if unfavorable conditions were to take over. There was a great deal of discussion and Council questions, and following this, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Tuson to authorize the Mayor to -execute the advance refunding at the descretion of the Mayor and CAO, with the financial advice as noted in the letter from Seattle Northwest Securities Corporation, dated June 6. A roll call vote resulted in a tie, with Councilmen Gellert, Tuson and Shippen in favor; Nordquist, Winters and Haines against. The tie was broken by Mayor Harrison voting in favor, and the motion carried. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES AT SWIMMING POOL Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and Recreation, came before Council to re- quest necessary design changes in the Swimming Pool, since any increase in pool construction cost must have Council approval. Director Garretson re- quested permission to.approve the expenditures for the addition of the filter pit railing for $642.02; provide additional"heat actuated devices in the building and other areas in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Prevention Code, 1965, Section 14.2.and Assistant Fire Chief Klein, in the amount of $2,020.551 and filling of joints of masonery blocks on interior U 1 • 1 1 n U r t" 21 o. walls. He explained that these were required additions. He then asked for purchase and installation of the three -meter diving stand and board at a cost of $3,996.25, stating that this item would be optional at this time. Following a brief discussion on the items requested, it was moved by Council- man Gellert, seconded by Councilman Haines to accept the recommendation for the expenditures at the,Swimming Pool=as requested, with the exception of the diving board, and subject to the necessity for the fire requirements. Motion carried. Director Garretson then requested permission to order and purchase up to one half the lockers needed, which were on the originally submitted financial report sheet for pool expenditures, at a cost of $7,500.' Also the $2,000 figure noted for parking lot work. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Gellert to grant permission for purchase of the one half re- quired lockers as requested, as well as the $2,000 for the road work. Motion carried. Director Garretson then told the Council that he invited contributions for a name for the Swimming Pool, and would like to solicit suggested names from the community. YOST PARK TANK SITE Mayor Harrison brought to Council attention the matter of the Yost Park Tank Site, stating that it was the unanimous opinion of the Park Board and other individuals that the site on the western part of Yost Park is not acceptable. He said that the choice was the south end of the Park or back to the original Maple Street Tank Site. There was a great deal of Council discussion, during which time Councilwoman Shippen suggested the placing of the new tank on the original Maple Street tank site and consider paying damages to the affected property owners with a portion of the $30,000 saving which would be realized if the tank were put at the Maple Street site rather than in the Park. Councilman Gellert agreed with Councilwoman Shippen in that the tank had been at the Maple Street site long before there were any houses built there,'and he would agree to use of up to 1/3 of the $30,000 saving for payment of any necessary damages to properties. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson to reaffirm the previous Council action to place the water tank in Yost Park,'at the south end. A roll call vote showed Councilmen Tuson, Nordquist, Winters . and Haines voting in favor; Gellert and'Shippen against, and the motion carried.* COUNCIL PARTICIPATION The Rowe R/W at 196th and 76th, in which the City is being asked to return the 30' if the owner releases the City from giving him the right to a hookup under an LID, and the City would retain ingress and egress to the property, was held for the Council work meeting for further discussion. Councilman Nordquist requested that the record show the Council's approval for Police Chief Foster to be granted the three month leave necessary for him to attend the FBI school in Washington, D.C. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Gellert that this permission be granted by Council action. Motion carried. • Councilwoman Shippen asked that the City Attorney prepare and send a note of commendation in behalf of the City Council, thanking Ron Taylor, Snohomish County Park Director, for his successful efforts in acquiring the University of Washington property. She felt this deserved Council recognition since Edmonds would benefit from the use of this park area. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for damages were acknowledged 'from Wm. R. & Jean E. Adams; Mrs. Stefan Ostrycharz; and James M. Tandoo. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing. There was no further business to come before Council, and the meeting adjourn- ed at 12:20 A.M. Irene Varney MoradX, City Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor June 20, 1972 ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Harrison with Councilmen Nelson, Winters others were present. Council was called to order by Mayor Harve and Councilwoman Shippen absent. All