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Zones I and II. There followed a great deal of discussion. Ward Phillips
stated there was a substantial difference between an architect and a developer.
He said the biggest problem in Edmonds was cost of renovating buildings in the
downtown area, and especially as regards type of lumber or material used for
such as signs, awnings,etc. He highly recommended that council make the
change in Fire Zone to upgrade downtown, and he urged them to act on the expert
recommendations heard tonight and eliminate Zone I.
Councilman Gellert inquired, and Mr. Whitcutt answered that property owners
downtown can make inside changes if the Building Official approves, and it
does not increase the fire hazard. During further discussion, Mr. Larson
said he was opposed to two Fire Codes in a single land use zone, and suggested
the entire downtown area be designated Zone II.
A motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Winters to
instruct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance to delete Fire Zone I and
divide the city into Fire Zones II and III in accordance with the recommenda-
tions of the city's Code Committee. Motion carried. Councilman Haines
abstained from voting because of ownership of property in Fire Zone I.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SALARY ORDINANCE
A proposed amendment to the 1973 Salary Ordinance regarding the Grade for
Planner and Assistant Planner had been continued from the meeting of February
6th. This would establish the position of Planner at Grade II and the Assis-
tant Planner at Grade 6. A motion was made by Councilwoman Shippen, seconded
by Councilman Gellert that proposed Ordinance 41641 be passed, and the motion
carried.
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SET HEARING DATE ON APPEAL UNDER 5-38-72
An appeal had been received from Bennett A. Box on the engineering requirements
imposed by the Planning Commission at their hearing on 5-38-72. It was moved
by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that March 6 be set as
the date for hearing of this appeal before council. Motion carried.
ENGINEER'S REPORT ON SUFFICIENCY OF PETITION FOR SEWERING AREA SOUTH OF
MEADOWDALE
City Engineer Leif Larson reported that the petition for sewering the area
south of Meadowdale Junior High School had been evaluated to determine the
sufficiency, and the percentages were 61% of the lineal frontage upon the
improvement and 61% of the area within the proposed local improvement dis-
trict boundary. Accordingly, the petition is sufficient. Engineer Larson
recommended going ahead with the engineering estimate and handling this
via the petition method.
It was moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Haines to instruct
the Attorney to prepare an ordinance for creating an LID for sewering of this
area south of Meadowdale, and hearing be set for March 6. Motion carried.
LETTER FROM MOUNTLAKE TERRACE RELATING TO SR104 REALIGNMENT
A letter had been received from Mayor Dan Coulter of Mountlake Terrace soli-
citing Edmonds' support in their endeavor to request local legislators to
introduce such legislation as would be required to direct the State Highway
Department to study the feasibility and benefits of a realignment of SR104 •
eastward.
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Winters that
the City of Edmonds lend its support to Mountlake Terrace for this realign-
ment of SR104, and the motion carried.
CAO REPORT
CAO Ron Whaley reported that all forms, documents, etc. for the HUD project
are in the hands of HUD at the present time.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P. M.
Irene Varney Mori, City Clerk Harve'H. Harrison, Mayor
February 20, 1973
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Mayor Harve Harrison, with -all council members present except Tuson and Nelson.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of February 13, 1973 had been posted, mailed and
distributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist said he would like to postpone Item #7 until there is a full
council. He therefore made a motion to postpone the hearing on Planning Commission
Resolution #401 for one week. Councilman Winters seconded and the motion carried.
Mayor Harrison announced that Councilman Nelson had called and said he would be
here for the council meeting next week.
Councilman Haines announced that he was going to tender his resignation from the
council effective at the close of the meeting tonight. He has been appointed
County Assessor and he felt there could be a conflict of interest and for.that
reason had made the decision to resign. He said it has been a real privilege
to represent the people of Edmonds for the last 51-2 years and that this is a
pr-Vilege that not everybody has a chance to perform for their community. Mayor
Harrison said he has enjoyed working with Councilman Haines and Councilman Nordquist
expressed regret at the conclusion of nine years working with Councilman Haines
both on the council and on the Planning Commission. He said that Councilman
Haines' contribution to the community would be felt for many, many years.
City Planner Wallis introduced the new Assistant Planner Kay Shoudy. She has a
Master's Degree in Planning and Mr. Wallis feels that she will bring a new
dimension to the Planning Department.
• Mayor Harrison stated that a week ago he had sent letters to each of the council
members regarding the exchange program between Edmonds High School and Himiji
High School in Japan, and the Edmonds Jaycee program of hosting Japanese students
each summer, and also a sister city program which is under way with Himiji.
There is a group leaving Edmonds for Japan this spring. Included in this group
are Bill Nims and Jim Anderson and the Mayor has been invited to go along to
represent the City of Edmonds. The Mayor suggested that perhaps the elected
officials could draw straws to see which one would go.
Mr. Nims spoke in favor of the trip saying that many benefits could be derived
from such an exchange. He mentioned that several people from Japan visited in
Edmonds this past summer and stayed 11 days here during a 30 day world tour.
He thouct the door was opened at that time and there is a distinct possibility
for not only student exchange, but economic and trade development as well. Jim
Anderson also spoke in support of sending a representative from Edmonds to Japan.
Councilman Gellert said that considering the Japanese respect for protocol it
would be more proper for the Mayor to go on this trip than to send someone else.
.Councilman Gellert made a motion that we authorize the sum of $1,086, plus
incidental expenses to send the Mayor to Japan. Councilman Winters seconded
the motion. Councilman Haines discussed the possibility of using the Mayor's
expense account for this expenditure., There.was,•considerab-le discussion as'to
where and how to appropriate the needed funds. City Attorney John Wallace said
that every code city can create a contingency fund to provide monies with which
to meet any municipal expense which could not have been foreseen at the time of
adopting the annual budget. Mr. Wallace said that this would have to be done
by resolution or ordinance and it does require a vote of the majority of the entire
• council, which means that it would require four affirmative votes. On call for
the question, the motion carried.
Councilman Nordquist then made a motion seconded by Councilman Gellert to
instruct the attorney to draw a resolution to authorize this expenditure for
the Mayor's trip to Japan. Councilman Haines said he understands the benefits
to the city from this trip, but that. they should be spelled out as the people
have a; -right to know what they are. Councilman Nordquist stated that it would
be a good idea for the council to make a motion to adopt Himiji as a sister city
and make this an official trip. Jim Anderson stated at this point that one of
-i the direct benefits to Edmonds last summer when the Japanese visitors were here
was that they spent $8,000 in this community. On call for the question, the
motion carried.
Councilman Nordquist then made a motion that we implement whatever the mechanics
are to set the paperwork in motion to adopt Himiji as a sister city and that the
Mayor's trip there be an official extension of this program to make them a sister
city and that he go with all the proper paperwork needed to make this a sister
city. Councilman Winters seconded, and the motion carried. Mayor Harrison
expressed his appreciation to the council for allowing him to take this trip.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Harrison read a letter from Dr. Kinney thanking us for the beautiful plaque
which was presented to him on February 11th in recognition of his service to the
city as health officer. He thanked the members of the city council for giving
him the opportunity to perform one of the essential services for our city.
HEARING: FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID 4190 - UAB 228th S. W.
• City Engineer Leif Larson reported that this project involved over a million
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dollar expenditure between the City of Mountlake Terrace, the City of Edmonds
and Snohomish County. In the City portion the final cost was $84,851. He
said there are some sidewalks on the north side of 228th still to be restored.
He said they had received a call in regard to this about two months ago from
Mr. Hymer. A letter was also received from Mr. Honea who thought this improvement
should be paid for by taxes.
Mayor Harrison opened the hearing. Mrs. Hymer was in the audience and stated
that the reason her husband called was because the holes had been filled with
sand and this was sinking. Mr. Larson said they would be temporarily filled
with asphalt until the restoration can be completed. No one else wished to
speak, and the hearing was closed.
Councilman Haines made a motion seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed
Ordinance #6142 be passed accepting the Final Assessment Roll on LID#190. Motion
carried.
REPORT ON SPACE NEEDS CONSULTANT (CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 21)
Mayor Harrison said that four architectural firms were contacted in this regard-,
and we have had replies from two. One was from L. A. Bailey and Dave Hermans
and another from Robert A. Bezzo. These firms would perform an investigative
study to determine the long range and immediate needs for space. It was suggested
that qualified in-house personnel could be used to ascertain the needs in each
department with regard to number of employees, equipment space requirements, etc.
Mr. Bezzo proposed a fee schedule of $22/hr. for principals and $16.50/hr. for
employees. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Hermans proposed $15/hr for principals.
Mayor Harrison asked if perhaps City Planner, Joe Wallis and the new Assistant
Planner, Kay Shoudy, would like to analyze the Civic Center space needs and
give us their recommendations on this, This was thought to be a good suggestion
and therefore a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman
Winters to continue this item to April 17th. Mayor Harrison suggested to the
Planner that perhaps it would be a good idea to organize a committee of lay
people and city staff to work with the Planning office on this study. On call
for the question, the motion carried.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
City Attorney, John Wallace suggested that the first thing the council could bo
with regard to this program is to look into the tests and employment applications
required to be completed by city employees to see that there is no violation
of the intent of the act. CAO Ron Whaley stated that with the HUD contract
there are some areas we will have to watch. He said advertising and applicatinns
for new employees cannot refer to race, color, credd, education, etc. There
was some discussion after which Councilman Haines made a motion seconded by
Councilwoman Shippen that administration make a survey of labor force in the
city and #hat all entrance tests be reviewed. Following a brief discussion,
the motion carried.
FINAL PLAT OF HALOWOOD
City Planner, Joe Wallis reported on this plat saying that it had been submitted
to the Planning Commission on April 26, 1972 and that the engineer at that time
recommended approval after•installation of storm sewers because of a drainage
problem in the area. Plat was approved subject to tree cutting and engineering
requirements. Preliminary plat was approved by the council on June 6, 1972.
City Eng±.r.}eer, Leif Larson reported that the storm sewer has been completed
and the public improvements are either in or the uncompleted portion is being
bonded for. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman
Winters that the Final Plat of Halowood be approved. Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT OF WOODVALE NORTH
City Planner briefly reviewed the plat stating that it met planning and zoning
requirements and that the preliminary plat had been approved by the City Council
on July 25th, 1972 subject to meeting engineering requirements.
City Engineer Leif Larson reported that the storm sewer has been put in and he
recommends acceptance as they have put up a bond and have put in curbs, gutters
and the first lift is in on the street. Public improvements are also in.
A motion was then made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Winters
to approve the Final Plat of Woodvale North subject to engineer's requirements.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS BY UNITED UTILITIES, INC.
SCHEDULE I, YOST PARK RESERVOIR
City Engineer, Leif Larson reported that this portion has been completed and
has been inspected by the Park Department and he recommends that the council
accept it so that they can start their retainage period. A motion was then
made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Nordquist that Schedule I
for the construction of water mains at the Yost Park Reservoir by United
Utilities, Inc. be accepted. Motion carried.
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COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE Oli' CONSTRUCTION OF WATER IIAINS BY K.NOWITS CONSTRUCT19N CO.
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City Engineer J.,ar,:�on rc: r)ortcd ' that tl-u, water J_ i.nea icy Y:nowlec Construction Co.
on the 9th UAL' Project have bcc n i.n ta7_led -i.n a in"z.nncr c;a.tir;factor•y to the
Olympic Water District and.he recommended aceepta.ricc• by Lhe council. so that
retainage can start on this portion of the contract. A motion was then made
by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Winter.•;; that Schedule 11
for the construction of water mains by Knowl�.; Con:ltr•uction.Co. on 9th/100
Ave. W. UAB Project 8-1-139 (02) Phase 11 be accepted.ri-lotion carried.
CAO REPORT
CAO Ron Whaley said he had been looking at -some of the legislative action going
on down in Olympia. He said there are so many bills being introduced that will
be cutting revenues""Ito the cities and diverting it to the state. He thought
smaller cities are going to have to pay more attention to what is going on in
Olympia.
Councilwoman Shippen asked what the Association of Washington Cities is doing
and Mr. Whaley'stated that they do have a permanent lobby in Olympia, but it is
very small.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:05 P. M.
Irene Varney Mora , City Clerk
February 27, 1973
POT,T. CAT.T.
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Mayor Harve Harrison, with all council members present except Tuson, who
is on vacation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of February 20, along with a correction sheet,_
had been posted, mailed and distributed. The minutes were therefore approved
as corrected.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist asked the City Planner where we now stand on the parking
lot requirements. City Planner Joe Wallis answered that the Planning Commis-
sion had asked the Staff to take a look at this and return results of this
study to the Commission no later than March 21.
Councilman Nelson noted that item in the last council meeting minutes regard-
ing the discussion and decision by council to authorize the Mayor's trip to
Japan, representing the City of Edmonds. Councilman Nelson therefore made a
motion, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed,Resolution 4271 be
• passed, transferring certain funds from the Contingency Fund to the General
Fund for Mayor -Council Expense. The motion carried.
Councilman Nordquist suggested that a resolution be written commending Jim
Haines for his many years of service to the City of Edmonds. He then moved,
seconded by Councilman Gellert, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a
Resolution of Commendation for former Councilman Haines, and the motion
carried.
Councilman Gellert noted the item in the newspaper stating the possibility of
naming the Snohomish County park in memory of Don Lawson, and he remarked
that this seemed like an excellent idea. Mayor Harrison explained that Ron
Taylor'had.contacted him in regard to this suggestion, and the Mayor had then
polled all council members and the Park Board. He reported that except for
one reply, all others were 100% in favor, and he would now communicate this
information to Ron Taylor, who would take the suggestion to the County for
decision. In the meantime, the Lawson family would be contacted for their
opinion, etc:
Mayor Harrison advised council that he had received a memo from CAO Whaley
recommending sale of the Utility Billing machine to the Lake City Sewer Dis-
trict, who had made an offer of $200. Council had originally authorized sale
of this equipment for $800, but the aforementioned offer was the only one
received. Following discussion, Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by
Councilman Nelson to offer the Utility Billing machine for sale at the $200
figure. Motion carried.
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