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by both parties, at a lease cost of $1.00 per year; the City to maintain the,
premises, and the School District retain 20% of the total area for their own
use. Mr. Whaley estimated that the cost to the -City would amount to $25,000
to $28,000 per year for maintenance and operation. He stated that he was a
little apprehensive on the best use of the facilities and at this point
questioned whether we should spend money on something we do clot own. He
recommended that if the.City enters into the agreement, it should use the
facilities exactly as is,,since anything the city changes must be put back
in its former condition. He added that the Directors had agreed'to the
lease, but we should proceed cautiously. Mayor,Harrison noted that this was
a problem to think about"; now that the Senior Center was to be expanded, it
hardly seemed likely that they would have use for the school; that he won-
dered how much.space.the city can use there, otherthan for recreational
purposes._. CAO Whaley said it was mentioned also at the meeting of the
Directors that some federal" funding may be forthcoming for preschoolers,'and
the District may then want to use this school for that pirpose. He added
that it had been agreed that if any major calamity occured, the City would
not be responsible in excess of $500 per incident. No action was.taken.
Additional street lighting on Sunset Avenue was discussed. There is a large
expanse without a light, and the City Engineer had written the PUD in regard
to solution of the matter. PUD had quoted a cost of $925 for installation
of the additional light. The City Engineer explained the location of the
lights and recommended the additional one be installed and charged to the
underground frund rather than the LID. Discussion followed. Councilman Tuson
stated that for the record he would not vote on'this item, since he'lives,
and owns property on, Sunset Avenue. A motion was made by Councilman Haines,
seconded.by Councilman Gellert to authorize ordering of a new pole and light
and charge it to the.underground fund. Motion carried.
Councilman Gellert mentioned that he had noticed cars parked on both sides
of Sunset and felt it was a considerable traffic hazard. Mayor Harrison
said that Chief Foster had been concerned with this, and when he returns
from attending F.B.I. schooling back East, they will consider making Sunset
a one way street or one side parking. Mr. Leyda, in the audience, stated
he was opposed to a one way street on Sunset; that many people living there
would have a long block to -travel to and from their homes. Councilwoman
Shippen mentioned that she would want to see a list of the number of accidents
that have happened on this street. City Engineer Larson said he would have
the accident record and would study the situation when the holding lanes are
in. Mayor Harrison, on request, said this study would also include routing
through the Park Dept. staff.for their input and ideas.
SNOCOM
A proposed resolution.was presented,to authorize the execution of articles
of incorporation and related documents for the incorporation of the Southwest
Snohomish.County Interlocal Communications Agency, known as SNOCOM. A motion
was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed
Resolution #266 be passed., authorizing this, and the motion carried.
SUBSTITUTE MAYOR-PROTEM
Mayor Harrison advised council they must select a Mayor Protem to.serve during
the period of August 2 through 25, when both the Mayor and Mayor Protem will
be out of town. Councilman Nordquist stated that based on seniority, he
would move to nominate Councilman Haines as Mayor Protem for this period.
Councilman Tuson seconded this motion. Councilman Haines remarked, however,
"that for several reasons he did not wish to serve in that capacity, and
suggested that the position should be given to Councilman Nordquist. Because
Councilman Haines declined, the motion and second were withdrawn, and it was
then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Winters that Council-
man Nordquist serve as Mayor Protem while the Mayor and regular Mayor Protem
are out of town during the period from August 2 through 25. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
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.Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
Meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to.order by Mayor Harve Harrison
with all council members present except Nordquist, who arrived.shortly there-
after.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of July 18 had been posted and mailed, and with no
ommissions nor corrections, they.were approved as written.
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COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Tuson remarked that he had been to the swimming pool site with the
Park and Recreation Director and he had found that mechanical work in the form
of automatic vents, required in the specifications, had not been installed. He
stated.,that this must be done. He also noted that the access door must be
large enough to be able to get in to do this work, and he cautioned the Build-
ing Inspector to see that this is taken care of properly.
Councilman Nelson brought to council attention a letter from the Southwest
Snohomish County Transportation Commission stating it -would like all Southwest
Snohomish County cities to consider the feasibility of a mini -bus transit
system for the public in this.area., They were requesting participation by
entering into an agreement for creation of a SW Snohomish County Public Transit
Board, and Councilman Nelson recommended this proposed Transit Board draft an
interlocal agreement, prepare detailed operation,plans and a budget, prepare
necessary application papers for a grant for funding, and look into the legis-
lation required. Councilman Nelson stated that the council should at this
point decide whether it would be in the.best interests of the City of Edmonds
to enter into this agreement to createa Board. He suggested he would like to
see the two Edmonds members.be one elected official and one city staff member
on this Board. He submitted copies of the report for all council members to
study and stated that he felt it would be of service to people of this area.
Councilman Nelson added that a complete financial report was included. He said
he thought the citizens could be allowed to participate by building the bus
stop shelters. He then asked the council members to look favorably on the plan
while he is out of town this next month; that the Commission wanted an answer
• by August 25. He stressed that this would merely be action to create a Board
to proceed with the study and pursue a grant for funds; that there would be no
city financial committment at this time, and the Board could be dissolved and
the project abandoned if it did not work out to everyone's satisfaction to
continue. Councilman Haines said he felt this would be a desirable thing,
but if it were not completely subsidized by funding, it could become a finan-
cial failure and the city could end up spending quite an amount of money
necessary in order to keep the system in operation. Councilman Nelson answered
that it was estimated to cost $53,665 per year for Southwest Snohomish County,
and Edmonds' share would be approximately $27,000 per year for the service.
Mayor Harrison remarked that the City was responsible for the health, safety
and welfare of its citizens, and perhaps should analyze the philosophy and
wisdom of going into a new service. There was a great deal of discussion, and
Councilman -Nelson then asked for council to study the report and have it as an
agenda item at the August 8 meeting.
Councilman Haines stated. that he would like council to ask the Mayor to write
a letter to SNOCOM requesting the implementation of the use of 911 as soon as
possible. He said he would also like any future financial changes by SNOCOM
to -be cleared with the City; and a report submitted showing actual costs of
the operation both with, and without subsidy, which would include the use of
the E.E.A. personnel. Council was advised that the use of 911 was approximate-
ly four years away.; It was decided, however, that the Mayor would write to
SNOCOM for -implementation of the Hall's Lake area for the use of 911.
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Councilwoman Shippen brought up the matter of determining which streets would
be on a priority schedule for use of the funds for underground facilities.
This item will be placed on the August 22 council meeting agenda.
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Mayor Harrison brought to council attention an application for business license
from Liberty TV Cable, Inc., the company which load recently purchased the cable
TV business from GT & E. Because this involves several requirements as stated
in the CATV ordinance, the City will request.a letter from the Liberty company
outlining information called for as set forth in Ordinance #11261, which regu-
lates CATV operation.in the City of Edmonds. Councilman Gellert suggested
that a representative of the company be invited to discuss this with council.
The Mayor consulted council members on the proposed quitclaim deed from the
City to Alvin and Hannah J. Rowe, and it was decided to submit the executed
deed to the Rowes.for consideration.
Mayor Harrison reported on a letter received from Sea -King Services requesting
the city's participation in incorporating Sea -King into the SNOCOM operation
at a cost proposal of $50.00 per month for connection hookup and 2(t per capita
per month, totalling $530.46 per month for an annual expense of approximately
$6,365.52. Acting Police Chief L.L. Neuert was asked for his comments, and he
stated he had reviewed and evaluated the service offered and found it to be
extremely valuable. He stated that on persons in vehicles stopped by patrol-
men,. especially at night, record checks -could now be obtained only for inter -
local infractions of the law. Sea -King computer service would have information
from the entire area available in seconds. He stated, however, that SNOCOM
would employ a person to run the maching for this system, and this led to dis-
cussion of added costs. It was decided that this matter would be-taken•up,
again at the August.l council meeting following further study of the proposal
by council..
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PRESENTATION OF MERCER ISLAND PLANNING AND DESIGN COMMISSION BY MR. BOB NIXON
Mr. Bob Nixon, architect serving as a member of the Mercer Island Design Com-
mission, spoke to council on the functions of the Commission in that city.' He
stated it had•been formed in February by ordinance, in order to promote the
health, safety, and general welfare of Mercer Island. He said the Commission
acts on any above -ground improvements in the city, with the exception of single
family residences. They have a fairly well defined area of responsibility.
The only appeal is directly to the City Council within 10 days following the
Commission decision, and must be'only on the basis of procedural difficulties.
Mr. Nixon said the Commission was at present preparing, with the city staff,
an ordinance to control signs on the Island. He said that before the Design
Commission was formed, the city had applied for, and received a grant for
underground utilities, and they were going ahead with that, especially in re-
spect to the downtown lighting.
Mayor Harrison asked Mr. -Nixon how they dealt with signs not in keeping with.
the proposed standards, and he answered that it amounted to friendly arm
twisting, as well as community business pressure. If one business erects a
small, tasteful sign and a similar business has a large, gaudy one, the large
sign likely is eventually removed voluntarily. Council directed several
questions to Mr. Nixon, which he answered. He.stated that two architects, a
Planner, a landscape architect, two.lay people, and an engineer make up the
membership of the Mercer Island Design Commission.
Councilwoman Shippen suggested that council request the Mayor to explore the
idea further with members of the community in order.to get an expression on a
Design Commission in Edmonds. Councilwoman Shippen then made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Gellert to endorse the idea of a Design Commission and
that further exploration be made. Councilman Nelson asked City Planner Logan
if extra staff would be needed for this. Mr. Logan answered that more staff
would be needed, but probably not full-time. He felt the present staff could
handle the extra meetings that are scheduled on a regular basis at this time.
There was some further discussion on a.proposed ordinance, costs, etc. The
motion then carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
A gentleman in the audience asked about the letter sent to the city in�regard
to a basketball backboard and hoop which is in the public R/W at the end of a
culdesac. Request from the City Engineer resulted in this item being.placed
on the August 1 agenda.
Mrs. C. Wayne Hall stated that a communication had.been sent by the Library
Board in regard to the possible removal of.the library from the Civic Center
to the Edmonds Elementary schoolif the city leased the building. Council-
woman Shippen had received this letter from the Library Board chairman, which
stated that library expansion was secondary to I.moving-of the facilities from
the present location'at the Civic Center. Mayor Harrison answered that the
Library Board had'not been consulted because there had been merely conversation
and comment up to this point, and they would be consulted if the discussion
reached the point of any possible future action.
WATER SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION AND FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT STUDY
City Engineer Leif Larson presented a review of a study.for improvement of the
water system distribution and facilities. He displayed a map showing a de-
tailed summary of the city water system, with different -colored areas indica-
ting type and size of existing mains as well. as'priority areas.. Engineer
Larson.reviewed,critical areas;, stated that all property owners would partici-
pate on a basis equivalent to the cost of installing a 6. inch.C.I. water main;
and explained to council what the system would mean to the city. He had costs
figured on'a contract price basis. The City was divided into differently
colored areas which showed: (1) GREEN areas with water lines meeting require-
ments of•Ordinance 1568; (2) BROWN areas with 6 and 8 inch steel water lines;
(3) ORANGE areas with 4 inch lines; and (4) RED areas of first priority.with
under 3 inch water lines. He explained that this would be on a revenue bond
basis, with cost to property owners on an area rate with appropriate increase
payable monthly with the water'service charge. Councilman Haines felt that
this*was the correct way to proceed and the city council should take steps to
formulate the program.
Mayor Harrison suggested directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
and set a' -date for hearing.
There was discussion"on bond issue requirements, the number of years before
each area might be connected, and other factors concerning the proposal. It
was then moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Haines to in-
struct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance along the lines presented,
based on 30 year bonds; based on combining the orange and brown areas on the
map into one charge; the red areas into a different charge; and based on a
connection charge for later connections which would be $40.00 for the first.
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year, -increasing to $40.00 each'year f6r'5 years to a maximum of $20b.00 five
years after the improvement is made. Councilman Nordquist felt matters of this
magnitude should be held to the first and third Tuesday meetings for decisions,
but he was assured by the City Attorney that it was proper to direct the or
dinance to be prepared and a hearing date would be then set. The hearing date
would be on either the first or third Tuesday, but all action other than
hearings and passage of ordinances, resolution, etc. could now be taken at
every Tuesday meeting,'according to the ordinance'receritly.passed.* The motion
then carried..
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR LIMITED SOLID WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
Council had considered the proposed agreement with the Apex Garbage Company,
stating that the City would refrain from entering'into the garbage collection
business as a municipal operation for a period of five years,'and*stating
other pertinent conditions. Mayor Harrison read a revised sentence in one of
the clauses, and having met with -council approval,'a motion was made by Coun-
cilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the City of Edmonds enter
into agreement with Apex for the limited solid waste transfer facility by that
r-ompany.' Motion carried, with Councilman Nordquist voting against.
PRESENTATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #385
Planning Commission.Resolution #385 was presented to council, recommending an
amendment to the city code to establish two public hearings each month for the
Planning Commission.
City Planner Merlin Logan explained that the proposed amendment would set two
regular Planning Commission meetings per month in place'of one regular and one
work session.
A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the
recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution 385 be approved, and to
direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the meeting schedule
as requested. Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TALL FIRS'
City Planner Merlin Logan presented for council review the preliminary plat of
Tall Firs, located at 184th SW and Sunset Way. This is Planning Commission
File P-8-72.; James Homes, Developer.
Mr. Logan displayed maps of the 'plat and projected one on the screen to show
council the -surrounding area. He stated that there were no problems other
than an alternate street design that had been taken care of, and a drainage
problem for which a proposal had been submitted from'the platters to the City
Engineer. Engineer Larson explained that the proposal had been placed on his
desk today, and there had been no time to study it before the council meeting.
The Engineer also mentioned that a city proposal a few years ago for a water
storage tank to be located at this property was a fact known by the platter
Engineer Larson stated approval of the plat was subject to requirement of
solution of drainage problem that would be satisfactory'to the Engineering
Department.
Councilman Haines suggested council could approve the plat subject to the
• engineering requirements. The City Attorney agreed that this could be done,
as long as the requirements were spelled out for,the platter. There followed
some discussion. A motion was then made.by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman Haines that council approve the preliminary plat of Tall Firs,
subject to the engineering requirements as'specified by the City Engineer.
Councilman Gellert.- felt that 'because *the agenda for tonight had "Work Meeting"
on it, the neighbors in that area might not know that this was coming before
council tonight for approval. City -Planner Logan stated that normally postcards
are turned in by residents expressing interest in when a particular item is to
be on the council agenda, but that in this case, no cards had been turned in.
He added that this was'.prelimingry and there would'be .a final plat that would
also have to come before council for approval. Councilman !�'G.ellert neverthe-
less advised holding the preliminary approval until the next council meeting.
A roll call vote on the approval, subject to the stated engineering requirements
of the City, resulted in Councilman Nielson, Tuson, Winters and Haines voting in -a
favor; ;Gellert, Shippen and Nordquist against, and the motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WOODVALE NORTH
Council was presentedwith a review of the preliminary plat -'.:,of Woodvale North,
at 206th SW and 80th'W., Planning Commission File P-9-72 and Developer, Wick
Homes.
City Planner Logan reported that there was no alternate street design required
on this plat, and other than neighborhood complaints about ground water, there
was no opposition -to the plat. He added that the plat would not contribute.
to the complaint and that the platter would be installing storm sewers. He
also mentioned that tree cutting restrictions had been in effect on this plat.
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Following some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded
by Councilwoman Shippen to postpone this preliminary plat -to the next council
meeting to allow people to be present and able to speak on the matter. A roll
call -vote was taken, with Councilmen Gellert, Shippen and Nordquist voting in
favor; Nelson-, Tuson, Winters and Haines against, and the motion failed to'
carry.
It was then moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Winters to
approve the preliminary plat of Woodvale North,'subject.to engineering re-
quirements. This motion carried, with Councilmen Nelson, Tuson, Winters and
Haines in favor; Gellert, Shippen and Nordquist against.
CONSIDERATION OF THREE APPLICATIONS FOR SOLICITORS LICENSE
Mayor Harrison reported that three Mountlake Terrace school teachers had sub-
mitted -applications for solicitors' licenses for a'Neighborhood Security
Patrol. Acting Police'Chief Neuert had approved the applications because none
had been found to have police records. However, Chief Neuert explained that
although present customers of this service seemed satisfied, it was his feel-
ing that uniformed people soliciting from door to door in Edmonds could create
problems. Mayor Harrison said he felt that people soliciting for this sort
of thing could alarm the residents of Edmonds. There followed much discussion,
and it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Winters that
this matter be tabled until such time as we can have adequate standards and
regulations which can be applied to -this type of -operation. Motion carried.
PROPOSED "LITTER ORDINANCE"
First reading was, held on a proposed "Litter Ordinance" for the City of Edmonds, •
adopting the state uniform litter control code ordinance as recommended by the
state department of ecology.
COUNCIL SUGGESTION
Councilman Gellert suggested that the Mayor prepare a letter of appreciation
to send to Mr. Bob Nixon, of the Mercer Island Design Commission, thanking
him for taking his own time to appear before the Edmonds City Council to
explain the functions of his city's Commission. Mayor Harrison answered that
he would see that this is done.
AUTHORIZE BID OPENING DATE•FOR FIVE CORNERS DRAINAGE SYSTEM;
In answer to a request from City Engineer Leif Larson, a motion was made by
Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that August 24 be set as the
'date for opening of bids on the Five Corners drainage system, subject to re-
view and approval .of the Park Board as to•the portion going through Pine
Ridge Park: Motion carried.
AUTOMATIC'SPRINKLER REQUEST
City Engineer Larson reported that the Park and Recreation Director had asked
him to advise council that on the contract awarded to Sprague Nursery for .the
mini -park, no automatic sprinkler heads were put in as required. There is a
watering system installed, but it is not automatic. Therefore, he wondered
if the city would authorize an expenditure of from $1800 to $2000 for an
automatic sprinkler system to be installed. There was discussion by council,
but no action was taken on the matter.
COUNCILMAN REQUEST
Councilman Nelson asked that the minutes reflect that he -would be out of town
and not able to attend the council meetings during the month of August.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Irene Varney Mora , City Clerk
August 11 1972
ROLL CALL
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Harve H: Harrison, Mayor
Meeting of the Edmonds City Council was -called
Harve Harrison with all counc-il•members present
for .the record that he would be -out of town and
during August.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor
except Nelson, who had stated
.not able to attend the meetings
Minutes of the meeting of July 25 had been posted and mailed, and with no
omissions nor corrections, they were declared approved as written.
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