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19720705 City Council Minutes• 279 1 • 1 • 1 1 The Mayor introduced a memo addressed to him and the members of the City Council noting application for Fireworks.St,ands for the following locations: HOLY ROSARY YOUTH ACTIVITIES 100th and Edmonds Way (Thriftway) JOBS DAUGHTERS BETHEL 450 8401 Main Street L.D.S. SIXTH ELDERS QUORUM 10117 Edmonds Way EDMONDS BOYS CLUB STAND #1 100th and Edmonds Way- EDMONDS BOYS CLUB STAND #2 5th and Howell (A & P) MOUNTLAKE TERRACE JAYCEES Sunset -and Dayton H & S ENTERPRISES 22613 - 76th Avenue West (K-Mart.Parking Lot) Chief Cooper mentioned that all locations havT been inspected and he recommended approval. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Gellert that the permits be granted. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF RETURN OF PROPERTY - ALVIN ROWE This is a matter concerning a 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. A motion was made by -Councilman Haines and seconded by Councilman Nordquist to postpone any action until a document would be forthcoming that the Council can -consider. Motion carried. AWARD BIDS -ON FIRE TRUCK Chief Klein -reported that after consideration of all the bids submitted, it was the recommendation of the Fire Department that the award be made to Crown Coach Corporation as they meet the specifications as written with minor variations. Councilman Nordquist made the motion, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the award go to Crown Coach Corporation because they most nearly meet the specifications and because of the past performance of the company. Motion carried. CAO REPORT CAO Whaley reported that he had met with the Edmonds School District Board on the proposed lease for Edmonds Elementary School. He said that he and the City Attorney concur that we can in no way accept their proposal as it now stands. Mr. Whaley said they will get together again and try to iron out the difficulties and re -submit to the Council again by the -July 18th meeting. The CAO brought up the matter of refunding the revenue bond issue and it was moved by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Tuson to pass Ordinance #1603 providing for the issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding -Bonds. Motion carried. Regarding the.76th Avenue West Phase III Project, CAO Whaley reported that a letter had been received from Reid, Middleton and Associates stating that the work has been completed. Councilman Tuson asked if everything was in good shape and was assured that it was. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the work done by Coulee Construction Company on the Phase III 76th Avenue West UAB Project be accepted as complete. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Gellert stated that he would contact Bob Nixon, architect with the Mercer Island Design Commission, to see if Mr. Nixon could speak to the Council Members in,three weeks and explain how the Design operates. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.at 11:30 P.M. Irene Varney Moray, City Clerk Harve H.'Harrison, Mayor July 5, 1972 ROLL CALL Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison at 8:00 P.M. with all council members present.. 0 280 • APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of June 20, held at the Driftwood Theatre due to the Arts Festival, had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor correc- tions, they were approved as written. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nordquist stated that he had three items he wished to comment upon: (1) That the. Arts Festival committee should be commended for a job well done; that the Festival this year was the best one in a long time; and that we might even hope that the committee would monopolize on this success and expand it next year into an even greater event. (2) To commend the council for its action at the last meeting in holding over certain items which absent council members had asked to be allowed to vote upon. (3) To place on the agenda for next year during the Arts Festival, some more favorable accomodations for the council meeting. Councilwoman Shippen spoke about the letter received the latter part of May from the Park Board, asking council to discuss the policy regarding non -rec- reational facilities and services in the parks, and she requested that this policy discussion be set for hearing. Councilwoman Shippen also mentioned the Park Board's raising the question of the reversal of the location of the water tank in Yost Park and the $16,000 for an easement, and she felt that regardless of -what is done, the council should reply to the Park Board about these matters. Councilman Haines agreed with Councilman Nordquist that the Arts Festival • committee should.be commended, and suggested that this be in the form of a motion. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Haines that the committee be commended for the successful Arts Festival held this year, and the motion carried. Councilman Haines stated that he felt Audience Participation should be at the beginning of each council agenda, since it was not fair to have a citizen in the audience wishing to bring something before council who might have to wait through a complete council meeting from 8 until midnight before being able to speak on a matter. Councilman Haines also thought that council meetings should be over by 11:00 P.M., and that this time scheduling was necessary in fairness to all concerned. Councilman Tuson agreed. SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING Mayor Harrison explained that the leased housing contract sent to the City by the Washington Housing Services had changes in it that were called to the attention of the Mayor by the City Attorney. Changes included extension to 1981 and from 75 to a possible 500 units, and in light of this additional exposure, the Mayor felt the City Council should decide if they wanted him to sign it. The City Attorney reported that at this point, he had not been able to find out why these changes had been made in the contract,and Mayor Harrison suggested that perhaps the matter should be set aside until the answer to this question is obtained. Following some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nelson that.the matter be postponed to July 18 until definite answers regarding the contract can be obtained from Washington Housing Authority. Motion carried. • AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE HARRY NELSON AS SENIOR CENTER ARCHITECT The Mayor reported that Mr. Nelson had submitted a fair offer, and it was necessary to have council authorization to hire him for Senior Center architect for the work in order to obtain the funds from HUD. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson to authorize hiring of Harry Nelson as Senior Center architect. Councilman Nordquist asked if it would not be wise for this hiring to be done by the Senior Citizen Center Committee which would be established under Item #6 on tonight's agenda. Councilman Haines suggested that Council approve the expenditure and then assign the responsibility for hiring to the committee to be established. It was noted that the Senior Center Board of Directors had already given its approval of the hiring of Mr. Nelson. Following some further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to amend the previous motion to state that Council approval be given for hiring Mr. Nelson, but that the responsibility of the actual hiring of the architect be assigned to the new joint committee. The amendment carried, and the original motion as amended also carried. ESTABLISH SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER COMMITTEE Mayor Harrison stated that it had been proposed that the Senior Citizen Center Committee include the following: 2 members of the City Council; 2 from the City Staff, and the suggestions were Rod Garretson and CAO Whaley; 1 Senior • 281 Citizen Staff member; 1 Senior Citizen Board of Directors member; and 2 Senior Citizens. The Chairman to be elected from the group. Councilwoman Shippen inquired if this was to be a long range advisory com- mittee, or purely to function during construction. She stated she did not feel the City should become involved in Senior Citizen programs. Councilman Gellert said he felt the terms of office should be considered and discussed, and perhaps these terms should be staggered. Bob MacReynolds, in the audience, asked the purpose of the committee. Mayor Harrison answered that it was to evaluate space needs and development of the property. Mr. Zimmerman, also in the audience, thought that this would then call for two committees - a limited term for construction and/or expansion, and a second committee for direction, such as for planning and maintenance. Dr. Bob Sarvis asked why the proposal was for 2'city.councilmen and 2 staff members. The Mayor answered that this was just a suggestion. Dr. Sarvis stated that he considered the city's responsibility as a landlord in over- seeing any facet of operation of the facilities, and as a landlord, the city should limit its responsibility to upkeep and maintenance. Gordon Maxwell stated that as he saw it, the immediate problem was establish- ment of a -short range committee to resolve the problems to satisfy the.HUD requirements for the Phase II application for funding, and after the grant is made, this temporary work would be done. The committee would act in this capacity, but the programs would be administered by the Senior Citizens, not city employees. Councilman Gellert said he thought the city was not really contracting on a landlord - tenant relationship. Mr. Case, in the audience, • asked if the city would have veto powers over the committee, and he was told yes. He then remarked in that case, why not have ordinary taxpayers on this committee. Councilman Haines explained that the composition of the committee would be such that the City would not be suddenly approached by the Senior Center for an appropriation that could not be handled. A gentleman in the audience asked if the Center would appoint its own members, and the answer was affirmative. CAO.Ron Whaley pointed out that someone from the City should be on the long range committee for technical liability and continuity purposes, in order to watch out in areas other than programs. Councilwoman Shippen said she was in favor of a short term committee and then giving the Shkgpen said -she- was i-n-facer of -a shot tQrm aemmit-tse-and-thy giving th�- responsibility over to the Center. Councilman Gellert added that he felt Mrs. Steele from HUD had meant the City should have strong surveillance over the whole situation, so that facilities would not collapse before 21 years have passed. Dr. Sarvis answered that the Senior Center has been acclaimed throughout the nation and the City should confine its efforts to the facility only, as landlord, as the Center was a going concern. Councilman Nelson ex- pressed the opinion that the original committee should be a short term one, and members from the City should be CAO, Building Official, Engineer, or other technical staff other than councilmen, along with members from the Senior Center, He thought it would be well for the CAO to appoint two staff members and two other -city members, but leave the Council off completely. He added that the committee activities should take no longer than 6 months, but that professionals were needed to do the job. At this point, Mayor Harrison noted that the term of office for the Senior Citizen Board of Directors was set by State Statutes for a one year period, and as researched by the City Attorney, he questioned the legality of the Board. Sally Wren replied that the Senior Citizen Board of Directors was a • legally constituted Board with bylaws; that they are elected, and meet all necessary state requirements. Councilman Haines explained that the City of Edmonds is financially involved, but does not want to interfere in Senior Citizen programs and affairs, as had been questioned this evening by several members of the audience. A motion was then made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the duration of the Committee be for a period of one year from the time it is instituted. Motion carried. Councilman Gellert then moved to postpone the composition of the committee until a recommendation is received from the Senior Citizens. This motion died for lack of a second. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the Committee be composed of an 8 man team to include; 4 members made up of City Staff and/or citizens of the City of Edmonds, ap- pointments confirmed by the City Council; and 4 Senior Citizen Center repre- sentatives. Motion carried. Councilman Nordquist asked to amend the motion to state that there be at least two city councilmen out of the four members from the City, but this died for lack' -:;of a second. A short recess was declared. CONSIDERATION OF NAME CHANGE FROM SUNSET BEACH TO BRACKETT'S LANDING Mrs. JoAnn Warner brought to council attention the fact that this was the centennial year of the landing of George Brackett at Sunset Beach, and she added that this was already on the state register of famous historical sites. is 282 She therefore asked that consideration be given to renaming the beach: Brackett's Landing in honor of the first citizen of Edmonds. Bill Phillip, Chairman of the Park Board, made the request that the council refer this matter to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board. Ward Phillips told council he felt if this could be brought in on a historical register as Brackett's Landing, it would enhance the tourist flavor of the City of Edmonds and be of value to the City. Some council discussion followed, and a motion was then made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Haines to refer this matter of a possible name change from Sunset Beach to Brackett's Landing to , the next regular -meeting of the Park Board, and the motion carried. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION Mrs. JoAnn Warner had spoken at a council work meeting on historical preserva- tion of certain sites in Edmonds, and she tonight presented the matter before council for action on carrying out a program for preserving historical sites in the City of Edmonds. Mrs. Warner listed the sites as Brackett's Landing, or Sunset Beach; the Andrew Carnegie Library building; IOOF Hall; the Olympic View or old Edmonds Hotel; the Guy Anderson home; IOOF Cemetery (now Edmonds cemetery); and the site of the first schoolroom for School District 15. Mrs. Warner added that the work was all documented and would be presented to an Advisory Council on July 28 at Coupeville for consideration. She explained that in order for the Advisory Council to seriously consider these sites, some indication should be received from the City of Edmonds of its intention to protect them by establishing a committee which would oversee and dissuade owners from any altering of the buildings, etc. whenever neces- sary and possible. Mrs. Warner felt that it would be most helpful at this time if the Mayor would send a letter to Charles Odegaard, Director of the Advisory Council, at Box,; 1128, Olympia, stating the City of Edmonds' intention • to preserve these aforementioned historical sites. Discussion followed, and a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to authorize the Mayor to submit a letter to the Director of the Advisory Council and also authorize the establishment of the necessary committee if and when the sites are accepted. Motion carried. HEARING: VACATION OF TRACTION R/W, NORTH OF 244th Hearing had been continued from the June 20 meeting. It was reported that the PUD had requested that the City not vacate the R/W, and the City Attorney recommended continuation of this hearing until the Attorney for the Brandt's, who had made the original request for vacation, has reached --a decision on what action, if any, they would want to take regarding the matter. It was therefore moved by Councilman Nordquist,. seconded by Councilman Haines to postpone the hearing to the meeting of August 1, and the motion carried. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #376 Hearing had been continued from June 20 on Planning Commission Resolution 376, recommending denial of an amendment to the official zoning ordinance revising Sec. 12.13.160, F. Permitted Signs,in accordance with Planning Commission File No. ZO-2-72. Mayor Harrison,reported that he and the City Planner had restudied the situa- tion, and had a new proposal to offer the council, along with the suNgestion of establishment of a Design Commission. He explained some of the proposed • recommendations to revise the present sign ordinance. Councilman Haines suggested that in view of the fact that council had not had a chance to go over any of these new proposals, it would warrant further study, and he made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gellert that this matter be postponed until a Design Commission is established which can review the new recommendations of the Mayor and City Planner in regard to permitted signs. Motion carried. Ward Phillips, in the audience, stated he was in favor of a design Commission, and hoped it would adopt a sign policy for the City of Edmonds, feeling it would especially help the downtown area. In regard to the Planning Commission Resolution, a motion was made by Council- man Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolution #376, and deny the amendment. Motion carried. It was decided that the matter of the Design Commission be placed on the next council work meeting agenda. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION - SOUTH CITY LIMITS, NORTH OF 220th, BETWEEN 76th AND 96th W. A petition had been received, signed by an alleged 10% of the assessed valua- tion of the area north of 220th, between 76th and 96th W., south of the city limits. Since the names, ownerships, and valuation had not as yet been verified, City.Engineer Larson suggested setting a date for hearing subject to the 10% verification. • 283 • 1 • • A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to set August 1 as the date for hearing on this annexation, subject to.the 10% verification. Motion carried. APPLICATION FOR CONCESSION STAND AT EDMONDS FERRY DOCK An application had been received from Edmonds Vending Company for a concession stand at the Edmonds Ferry dock, and this matter had been continued from the June 20 meeting. It was noted that the State Ferry -System was opposed to this, and the Mayor recommended turning down the application. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the applica- tion from Edmonds Vending Company for a concession stand at the Edmonds Ferry Dock be denied. Motion carried with Councilwoman Shippen voting against. LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Two applications had been received for changes in liquor licenses: Alfredo's, for serving draft beer in their restaurant, and from Laebugten Fishing Wharf, for sale of bottled.beer. These had.been continued from the council meeting of June 20. Councilman Haines removed himself from the council table and sat in the aud- ience, stating that although he had no financial interest in the business, he held the contract on Laebugten Fishing Wharf, and therefore did not wish to participate in the discussion or voting. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson that council approve the application from Alfredo's for draft beer, and the motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Tuson to approve the application of Laebugten Fishing Wharf for bottled beer, and this motion also carried. FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO NUMBER AND WIDTH OF DRIVEWAYS IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE First reading was.heard on modification of the ordinance relating to the number and width.of driveways in the single family residential zone. PROPOSED ORDINANCE: LID FOR SEWER LINES - 85th AND 218th BY PETITION METHOD A petition had been received for an LID for sewer lines in the vicinity of 85th and 218th.. At the hearing held on June 20, the City Attorney had been instructed to prepare an ordinance to create this LID. It was therefore moved by Council Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1604 be passed, creating LID #189;: and the motion carried. ADOPTION OF 1971 ELECTRICAL CODE J Building Official Harry Whitcutt reported that adoption of this code would amend and update the Edmonds Code and he recommended that this action be taken. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Ordinance #1605 be passed, adopting the 1971 National Electt±ical Code, and the motion carried. REGULATION OF OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT The Mayor explained that the City felt it necessary to regulate outside em- ployment (moonlighting), especially by employees covered under the LEFF System, to protect itself from possible liability following injury of a city employee while working for someone else. CAO.Ron Whaley went on to say that the City was liable for these LEFF employees 24 hours a day, 365 days'a year, and it was felt that guidelines were needed because of the risks involved. Acting Police Chief Les Neuert reported three members of the -Police Department were employed elsewhere during their off hours, and he himself was involved in occasional demolition work. Fire Chief Cooper noted that it might not be within the city's realm of authority to tell employees what to do on their own time. It was the opinion of Attorney John Wallace that the City might be able to regulate the outside employment, as long as permission was given to work if they wished. It was decided that the City needed a resolution to state that no approval would be given for outside.employment.unless the employee is adequately covered be insurance and can furnish proof of coverage. It was then moved by Councilman Nordquist,.seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution to control outside employment of City of Edmonds employees, and the motion carried. 2S4 COUNCIL MEETING ORDINANCE • In order to legally set each Tuesday as a night, with council able to make decisions passage of ordinances, resolutions, etc., Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that and the motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4380 regularly scheduled council meeting other than holding of hearings or a motion was made by Councilman proposed Ordinance 41606 be passed, An appeal had been received on Planning Commission Resolution 380, recommending denial of a proposal to revise or remove a proposed 30' wide street called Sater Lane from the official street map. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that July 18 be set as the date for hearing the appeal on Planning Commission Resolution 380. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #381 Planning Commission Resolution 381-had been presented, recommending denial of a proposal to establish a proposed 60' wide street along the east side of the Doces' property on the official street map. Since this resolution had been submitted to the agenda asking for a hearing date to be set, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to set the date of September 19 for hearing on Resolution 381, and the motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #382 Since the agenda also requested setting a date for hearing on Planning Com- mission Resolution 382, recommending denial of a proposal to rezone the east side of the Doces' property from RS-8 to CG, it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson to also set September 19 as the date for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 382. This motion also carried. Councilman Haines inquired why hearings were to be held on these two denials from the Planning Commission when no appeals had been filed. He asked if all denials from the Commission would hereafter be handled with a hearing. Mayor Harrison answered that although hearings would not usually be set for denials without appeals being received, he nevertheless felt it would be in the best interest of the City to hold hearings on both these Resolutions 381 and 382. He stated that he would present alternatives to the council in both cases. The Mayor felt perhaps, in view of the court case which will be coming up in a couple of months on Doces vs. the City of Edmonds, some adjustment in these denials might be able to be made that could possibly be of help, although they were not'.in themselves a part of the forthcoming court proceedings. Councilman Haines suggested that these Planning Commission denials be handled in the same manner as any others that are received with no appeal during the 30 day period allowed. Following,discussion, Councilman Nordquist withdrew his motions for the September 19 hearing dates for both Planning Commission Resolution 381 and 382 until council has heard the Mayor's proposal. Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson that council therefore reconsider agenda items 18 and 19. Motion carried. 1 A motion was then made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nelson that adenda items 18 and 19 be continued to the July 18 council meeting, and • this motion also carried. SET DATE FOR HEARING ON PLANNING.COMMISSION FILE 5-23-72 An appeal had been received from Attorney Johnsson in regard to the action of the Planning Commission on a subdivision by James W. Wells on Olympic View Drive. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nelson that July 18 be set for hearing on this appeal, and the motion carried. REPORT ON SALE OF VEHICLES Bids had been again opened on June 29 for sale of used vehicles. Director Herb Gilbo reported that a bid had been received on two 1971 Plymouths for a total of $1500 from Fitz Auto Parts, and he asked approval -of sale at this price. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to accept these bids as outlined by the Director of Maintenance and Operation - Public Works. Motion carried. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Wally Dow, 7914 - 196th P1. S.W., stated that he lives one block from the ABC Pet Clinic, and he -voiced a strong objection to the use of the clinic as a kennel for the City of Edmonds. He questioned the ingress and egress off 196th; the constant noise from the animals being held there; and the zoning problem. Mayor Harrison answered that any further City action on the matter would be deferred to July 17 when the City Planner would return from vacation and could enlighten council in regard to certain circumstances. 0 2Ell 0" • CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk presented two liens against the retainage of Coulee Construction for the work on Urban Arterial Project No. 8-1-139 (1) Phase III - 76th Avenue W. from Olympic View Drive to 196th Street S.W. One claim was from Slead's Septic Systems, Inc. in the amount of $1,535.50, and the other from the City of Edmonds -in the amount Jof $67.25. These claims were noted and filed with the City Clerk. CAO REPORT CAO Whaley reported that since money had been budgeted for 1972 in a No: 619 Contingency Fund, and since requirements could not be ascertained at budget time as to the extent needed for city participation for financing underground projects, he was now asking council to transfer the sum of $14,986.00 from the Contingency Fund 619 to the Street Fund III for the purpose of city partici- pation in undergrounding electrical transmission and communication facilites for the following: $8,100 to LID 186; $6,000 for LID 187; and $886.00 for Alder Street participation, according to council action of June 6. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that proposed Resolution #265 be passed, transferring the abovementioned funds, and the motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned. However, it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the meeting be reopened, and the motion carried, when Mayor Harrison • indicated that he felt appointment of the City members for the Senior Citizen Center Committee should be made tonight. SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Mayor Harrison, following some council discussion, made the following appoint- ments for members of the Senior Citizen Center Committee: Councilmen Don Tuson and John Nordquist, Park Board Chairman Bill Phillips, and Chief Admin- istrative Officer Ron Whaley. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the four people as appointed for members of the newly established Senior Citizen Center Committee be duly confirmed, and the motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. Irene Varney MoiKdn, City Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor July 18, 1972 ROT.T, CAT.T. Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen present except Nelson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of the meeting of July 5th and the work meeting of July 11 had been posted and distributed, and with no omissions nor corrections,the Mayor declared they be approved as written. Mayor Harrison felt that it would be advisable to approve minutes at every meeting in the future. The Mayor announced that Jerry Tucker of Edmonds will be replacing Mrs. Rae Barnett on the County Planning Commission. Jerry Tucker is the president of the Edmonds Jaycees. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nordquist noted that in the July 15 minutes, Mr. Wally Dow had asked about the ABC Pet Clinic, and was told at that time that nothing would be done until the City Planner returned from vacation and could clarify/the zoning situation. Councilman Nordquist felt that now that City Planner Logan was back, we should have a report from him and the Mayor should then instruct Mr. Logan to write a letter of explanation and clarification to Mr. Dow in regard to this clinic. City Planner Logan stated that he was aware of the change when ABC opened after Evergreen Industries was no longer using the premises. He felt it was within the legal limits and a proper use of the property from a zoning standpoint. Councilman Tuson asked the Planner if ABC Clinic met the zoning requirements. Mr. Logan answered yes, that this had been a non -conforming use -when Evergreen was there, for that use or similar uses, and the Code allows a 15 year amortization period; that the Clinic could establish there as it is a more restrictive classification than Evergreen Industries had been, and this having been established in 1964, it would have until 1979 before expiration. Mayor Harrison directed the Planner to write the aforementioned letter to Mr. Dow. u