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was accompanied by another letter signed by several residents of 9th Avenue
North. He asked -that these be added to.the records of the minutes and they
are on file along with other data on this plat.
Mike Herb, 940 Grandview Street said he was here for three reasons; that he
has known Mr. Echelbarger a long time, he lives close by and he has represented
one of the sellers of the property. He said they had done all they could to
cooperate with the City, and he feels that the only real worry of the neighbors
in that area, is that the law is not being followed. He said no one is trying
to violate the law and he is here to support the application.
Mr. Everett Johnson, 1527 - 9th Avenue North, explained his part in this matter
in the past.
Linda Bailey, 1570 - 9th Avenue North, said that she was concerned about this
property and about the law. She said she questions the acceptance of this
plat by the Planning Department. Further, she said her points refer to that
portion of the Edmonds City Code entitled "Subdivisions", Proposed Plat
Requirements, 12.08.340, which was exerpted in its entirety in a letter dated
May 14,• 1973 addressed to members of the City Council and presented to them.
so that they could refer to it. A copy of this letter is also on file in
the City Offices.
Wayne Meyers,.850 Northstream Lane, said that he thought Mr. Echelbarger had
done the best with what he had to work with.
Capt. Shields said he thinks this plat would be an asset to the City.
There was some further discussion, during which the Deputy City Attorney
explained that the Planning Commission could not proceed with their hearing
on the Plat of Somerset until the Council takes action on these four items.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Shippen that the variation from the 50'
right-of-way requirement not be granted. After a great deal of discussion,
Mayor Harrison asked for a roll call vote. Councilwoman Shippen and Councilmen
Nordquist and Tuson voted "yes" and Councilmen Gellert, Nelson, Anderson and
Winters voted "no". Motion failed to carry.
Councilman Nelson made a motion that Variation #1 regarding P-4-73, Plat of
Somerset,' with the street width of 44 feet with the indicated easements be
granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gellert and passed.
A motion was then made by Councilman.Gellert and seconded by Councilman Winters
to grant a variation from the requirement of 10% additional area on corner lots.
There was some discussion by Council. Mr. Robert Murphy, 751 Northstream Lane
also thinks the developer has done what he can do.with this plat, and he supports
it. Mr. Lovell, with Reid, Middleton said that the code mentions that a corner
lot should be a minimum of 70 feet wide, but he does not feel that this refers
to 12,000 sq. ft. lots, because the minimum width of any lot in 12,000 sq. ft.
zoning is 801. Following a roll call vote the motion passed. Councilman Nelson,
Tuson and Nordquist voted against.
A motion was made by Councilman Nelson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist
to accept the withdrawal by the applicants of the variations disapproved by
the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
(A complete recording of these proceedings is on file in the City Clerk's Office).
PORPOSED AMENDMENT.TO ORDINANCE LIMITING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF BELL FROM
SUNSET TO SECOND AVENUES.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson.and seconded by Councilman Nelson to
pass Ordinance #1661 limiting parking on portions of Bell from Sunset to
Second. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A claim for Damages from John E. Chilton in the amount of $93.75 had been
received and was acknowledged by the Council and referred to the City Clerk's
Office for processing.
There being no further business to come before Council the meeting was adjounred.
at 11:40 P.M.
Eleanor Quealey,,Deput ity Clerk
May 22, 1973
ROLL CALL
Harve H. Harrison., Mayor
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 Nelson, who
arrived at 9:00 P.M.
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Minutes of the council meeting of May 15 had been posted, mailed and distributed.
Councilman Gellert noted that under the Shoreline Management discussion on page 3,
it was not mentioned that he had.suggested having a representative from Burlington
Northern on the committee. Councilman Nordquist also remarked that on page 1,
under the approval of minutes, "chicken.tracks" should be in quotation marks.
With no additional omissions nor correcti6ns; the.minutes were approved as
corrected.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Tuson stated that he had asked Allen Tuttle, Finance Director,.that.
before the next water study meeting he would like a complete financial statement
on the Water -Sewer Department; a year-to-date report.
Councilman Nordquist made the statement that with due respect to former Council-
man Jim Haines, the council respect the 11 P.M. adjournment time for all council
meetings.
Mayor Harrison reported that the quarterly meeting of the Snohomish County Cities
and Towns would be held on Thursday the 24th at 6:30 P.M. at -Taylor's Landing -in
Mukilteo. He said reservations must be made and asked who would plan to attend.
Mayor Harrison said he would be going, and noted that Councilman Nelson was on
the program, also a report on solid, -.waste disposal, Metro transit, and a report
from Sally Wren on Senior Citizen matters.
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk read a petition requesting an asphalt overlay on 201st S.W. west
of 76th. This street is a deadend residential, and the petition was signed by
the residents living on 201st west of.76th, complaining that the City has im-
proved other streets -in the area while only maintaining theirs with patching and
minimal repairs. It was noted.that this particular street was not on the present
year's priority list at Public Works. CAO Ron Whaley told council that this
street had been scarified and then oiled in.1971, while some other streets had
not been touched. Councilman Tuson remarked that last week council had author-
ized blacktopping of an area downtown in order to get parking off a residential
street, and he felt that 210st should be.looked at. CAO Whaley said that the
Director of Maintenance and Operation at Public Works would have to use the
budgeted money to maintain.streets, and he had a full.program planned for use.of
this money this year, with streets needing attention placed on a priority basis.
Mayor Harrison brought up the matter of the cabaret license for La Casita.Restaur-
ant, and the City.Clerk advised that the license would not be issued until she
has received a release from the Building Department in connection with the re-
modeling..
Mayor Harrison read a letter received from the Chairman of the Southwest Snohomish
County Joint Planning Council, recommending that the Planning Council be formally
dissolved and the monies presently in the budget be allocated to an appropriate
use. The two suggestions for disbursement of these remaining funds had been to
either return them to the original contributors or allocate the entire funds to
the Snohomish County Metropolitan Municipal Corporation. Mayor Harrison reported
that he had been the only member at the last meeting to vote to allocate the funds
to Metro; all others had voted to return the monies to the original contributors.
A draft of an agreement accompanied the.letter, to authorize the Snohomish
County Auditor's Office to transfer all funds remaining in the Council's budget
to Metro. Mayor Harrison, noting that all other jurisdictions wished the.funds
returned, recommended that council move to dissolve the Southwest Snohomish County
Joint Planning Council. A motion was therefore made by Councilman Nordquist,
seconded.by Councilman.Anderson that the City of Edmonds agree to formally dis-
solve the Southwest Snohomish County Joint Planning Council and the motion,
carried.
A letter from L.W. Hanvey, 608 Sunset Avenue, was read. Mr. Hanvey appealed to
the council to take some action against the unnecessary traffic on Sunset to and
from the ferry dock. Mayor Harrison said he lived on Sunset and agreed with Mr.
Hanvey; that it is a shame to permit the ferry traffic to use this street and some
effort should.be made to keep the traffic properly routed. Councilman Tuson said.
he felt it was a matter of properly signing the area and he had already spoken to
the City Engineer about this. Mayor Harrison inquired what was holding up the
installation of a sign at Third and Casper, and CAO Whaley answered that the
Highway Department was supposed to provide this sign.. The Mayor asked the CAO
to find out if the Highway Department is aware that they must provide this.
Mayor Harrison read a letter from the Executive Director of the Snohomish -County
Council on Alcoholism, asking the Mayor to appoint or designate a responsible
and interested person as a Director on the Board from Edmonds. The Mayor noted
that officers from the Police Department had attended, and they felt it was not
a valuable use of their time. Therefore, an attempt should be made to suggest
someone else to represent the city, and perhaps a retired person would be inter-
ested. The Mayor asked that he be contacted with any suggestions.
CAO REPORT
• CAO Ron Whaley suggested that a date be set for hearing on the water system im-
provement. Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Councilman Tuson that June 12
be set as the date for hearing on the water system improvement. Discussion fol-
lowed. Councilman Tuson said he felt there shauld be another work meeting held
prior to the hearing. CAO Whaley stated that he would develop a written report
to be presented to council members before the hearing. Mayor Harrison said he
had contacted the Fire Chief and requested an estimate be'made on the rating
change and savings. Councilwoman Shippen noted that there had been discussion
of preliminary legwork with the citizens out in the northend, and Councilman
Nordquist suggested that since the council meeting location would have to be
moved away from the Civic Center because of the Arts Festival, why not move the
meeting to the Meadowdale area and perhaps have the next meeting in another area
for the purpose of explaining the program to the people. Councilman Gellert
asked if it was necessary for two or three hearings on this. It was scheduled
for one hearing, and Councilman Gellert repea+ed his motion, seconded by Council-
man Tuson that the hearing date be June 12. Following some further discussion,
the motion carried with Councilman Nordquist-voting against.
Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported to council that in the
past week they had experienced their first serious accident, a near drowning, at
Yost Park pool. However, due to the thorough training of the pool staff by the
Edmonds Fire Department, the pool staff was able to resuscitate the person, and
the Fire Department then arrived and took over. Director Garretson said he
felt the excellent training given the park and recreation staff by the Fire
Dept. had saved this life.
City Engineer Leif Larson reported that at a meeting with the Highway Department
in December, the city and Highway Dept. had agreed on the signing for the ferry
traffic. He explained that there was to be a short section for one-way traffic
on Sunset during the holiday period, and then that was removed. He added that
there was another meeting two weeks ago -dealing with other problems connected
with ferry traffic situation, and he would direct another letter to the Highway
Department stating remaining problems. Councilman Tuson mentioned placement of an
arrow at Third and Dayton that turns traffic down Dayton. Engineer Larson and
council members then engaged in discussion on operational problems. The.Mayor.
asked Engineer Larson about the sign at Third and Casper, and was assured that
the Engineering Department would check into this area. Councilman Tuson made
the suggestion that on Friday night before a long weekend, at about 4:00 or
5:00 P.M., the city should station a policeman at the intersection of Third and'
Dayton to reroute traffic at that point, since this can be charged to the ferry.
Councilman Anderson inquired if there was any way to notify the people involved
in the water hearing about the June 12 hearing date. It was answered that the
news media usually gives this.extra publicity. Councilwoman Shippen said that
when candidates run for office, people have coffee hours for the neighbors to
meet the candidates, and perhaps these coffee get-togethers would be a good way
for councilmembers to go and explain about this situation. She remarked that
they would have to be invited, and less than four councilmembers could attend at
one time.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 408
Council had referred a rezone request for Lot 23, Solner's Five Acre Tracts to
the Planning Commission on April 24 for a hearing at their earliest convenience
and a report back to council at this May 22 meeting. -
Planning Commission Resolution No. 408 was presented to council, recommending
approval of a proposed amendment to the official zoning map to rezone from CG
to RMH the property located near the hospital (Lot 23, Solner's Five Acre Tracts)
and described in Planning Commission File No. R-1-73.
City Planner Joe Wallis projected slides on the screen, showing the area near the
hospital, the zoning map of the vicinity, and views of the site. He explained
that the proposal now was to rezone from CG to RMH and this would be more in line
with the proper use of land surrounding the hospital. Councilwoman Shippen asked
if this would conform to the comprehensive plan and Mr. Wallis answered that yes
it would. Mayor. Harrison remarked that he had spoken with the administrator and
found that the hospital feels that this would be a compatible use of the land -
(proposed nursing home and apartments for the elderly, by the applicant).
City Planner Wallis noted that there had been no protest at the Planning Commis-
sion hearing, and the vote by the Commission had been unanimous. He added that
there were two structures proposed for the -site: (1) a nursing home, and (2) an
apartment unit designed specifically for retired people. There was a discussion
on parking requirements, and the Mayor suggested that perhaps the Planning Com-
mission should consider provisions for less stringent parking requirements for
this type of .studio apartments. Councilman Tuson inquired how many beds there
would be in this.proposed nursing home, and was answered.160. He then asked
how many parking spaces were required for this, and was told one parking space.
for 5 beds.and one for each.permanent employee. Councilman Nordquist at this
point stated that the question before council tonight is only on the zoning of
this property, not on what will be built.there. He felt council was wasting
time discussing this, because the property could be rezoned and sold tomorrow.
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Some further discussion followed, and it was then moved by Councilman Nordquist,
that because of (1) compliance with the comprehensive plan, and (2) since the
vote by the Planning Commission was unanimous, he would move to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 408 and pass Ordinance #1662, to rez one from CG to
RMH property described in'Planning Commission File R-1-73. Motion was•then
seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried.
Attorney Bill Wilson, representing the applicant, stated that in.response to
the discussion on thb parking, page 25 of the zoning code provides for off-
street parking for dwelling units, and mentioned that the city recognizes that
nursing homes and retirement apartments are special situations, and if the
applicant wants to lessen the parking spaces required, he would have to go
before the'Board of Adjustment for a variance.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING DOG LICENSE FEES
Proposed ordinance on dog license fees came before council for second reading,
and it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Gellert.that
proposed Ordinance #1663 be passed, providing for the licensing of dogs, de-
fining offenses, describing penalties, and establishing impounding charges and
fees. Councilman Gellert acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mrs. Knouse in
regard to kennels, and he stated that kennels were not allowed in residential
zoning,' Mrs. Knouse, in the audience, asked that the proposed ordinance be
read, and the Mayor did this. She then said that this does not pertain -to a
commercial kennel, but that a private kennel should have a license. Attorney
John Wallace advised that there was nothing in the ordinance to permit kennels
in areas -not zoned for them; also that a kennel must have a business license.
• Following discussion, vote'was taken.on the motion and it carried.
Mayor Harrison referred the proposal from Mrs. Knouse to the Animal Control
Officer for a recommendation and council would consider this at a later date.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION FOR RECOGNITION OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY
SENIOR'SERVICES AS OFFICIAL PLANNING AGENCY FOR AGING FOR THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY
PLANNING AND SERVICE AREA
Mayor Harrison reported that he had discussed this itme with the City Attorney
and the CAO. He said he felt the recommended resolution is agreeable with the
addition as follows: "Be it resolved by the City Council of•the City of Edmonds,
Washington as follows - that the Snohomish County Seni6r,Services, under the .
auspices of the Recreation Department of Snohomish County, be recognized as the
official Planning Agency for Aging with the Snohomish County Planning and Service
area. Provided, however,'that this resolution shall not be construed as a grant
of authority to said Snohomish County Senior Services to act in the name of the
City of Edmonds nor to make application for state or federal matching funds or
grants without the prior consent and express authorization of the City."
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
Nordquist that proposed Resolution #280 (as amended) be passed. Motion carried
with Councilwoman Shippen voting against.
PROPOSED ETHICS ORDINANCE
The'proposed Ethics Ordinance had been continued from the meeting of April 24.
Mayor Harrison stated that this agenda item had been postponed until later in
the evening so that Councilman Nelson could comment. However, he reported that
• the question Councilman Nelson had was whether or not this proposed ordinance
would become a duplication of the present state requirements. Councilman
Nordquist remarked that he would be interested to see how the controversy over,
#276 comes out. Councilman Gellert said he supports the proposed ordinance with
the elimination of Section 4, Paragraph 1.14.030, Paragraph A, which he feels
duplicates 276. Discussion followed, during which time it was noted that 276
would undoubtedly be appealed to the Supreme Court. Dr. Anderson had not re-
ceived a copy of the proposed ordinance, and Councilman Nordquist therefore
felt action should be postponed on this. Councilman Nelson then arrived, and
commented on the proposed ordinance, noting that he felt it was duplicating the
efforts of 276 to be imposed by the state. He stated he was a proponent of 276
and had voted in favor of it., He added that it would perhaps be well to wait
and see how'276 works out, and then the City can go ahead and prepare something
and avoid duplication._ Following further discussion, a motion was made by
Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson to postpone this agenda item
on the•proposed Ethics Ordinance to the meeting of August 14. Motion carried.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
CAO Ron Whaley reported that at the council meeting of.February 20, the motion
was made that the administration make a survey of the labor force in the city
and that all entrance tests be reviewed. He.stated that it was assumed that
this motion was directed toward the establishment of an Affirmative Action
Program for the City, and he therefore offered a report for council considera-
tion.
Mr. Whaley said he had requested and received,.in response to his question on
the need for an Affirmative Action Program, a letter from Howard B. Strickler,
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with the Association of Washington Cities. CAO Whaley:then read the letter
from Mr. Strickler, which was quite lengthy. He then went on to explain that
what the letter is suggesting is that an employer should, by one means or an-
other, isolate and correct personnel practices which.may cause problems. To
accomplish such a plan, someone within the city's administration should be
given the responsibility and power to carry out the required action. But in
reality, the Mayor, as the Chief Executive of the City, is ultimately respon-
sible. For the council to merely pass a resolution declaring its intention not
to discriminate is not sufficient. Specific action will be needed to implement
a plan and this can only be accomplished by assigning specific responsibilities
to particular individuals within the existing administration. He noted that an
Action Plan had some misconceptions associated with it; the most common relating
to quotas. Quotas are illegal. An Affirmative Action Plan can work to insure
a personnel system based on merit. Some cities may get into problems by not
understanding how to comply or by complacency. However, to merely say we do
not discriminate is not enough. Mr. Strickler said if he could be of further
assistance, he would be happy to have Mr. Whaley contact him.
CAO Whaley then went on to read from a report which he had prepared and copies
of which would be distributed to council. He defined and explained what the
Equal Opportunity Act of 1972 was and how it had been adopted and.conformed to
by other cities. He noted that a guide will be published and available in the
near future. Mr. Whaley gave the present status of the City of Edmonds in re-
gard to hiring, etc., and then stated that after reviewing and summarizing what
he believed to be the intent of the E.E.O. Act as it sets forth goals for local
government, then reviewing the action of other local governments and the present
standards and practices of the City of Edmonds, it was,his recommendation that
the City of Edmonds adopt a "Policy of Employment Practices" as set forth in an'
attached report which he planned to submit for council review and consideration.
He also said,he had attached to'this report a proposal for implementation if the
policy as proposed obtains council concurrence. CAO Whaley's Policy for Fair
Employment Practices listed guidelines for employment, promotion, testing,
training, service and employee conduct, review and evaluation, cooperation with
human resource organizations, an action program, contractor's obligation, and
posting of policy. In regard to the implementation of the Fair Employment
Practices Policy; he touched on recruitment, planning, testing, training, review
and evaluation, supportive action. Included in the CAO report was a table of
present city employees, showing full time permanent, full time temporary, part
time, total male, total female, the male percentage, female percentage, male
supervisory, female supervisory, male supervisory percentage, female supervisory
percentage, single, married, and head of household. This was broken down into
departments. The last page of the CAO report showed the total population of
Edmonds according to the 1970 census and the'number or percentages of black,
Spanish American, other races, unemployment percentages in various groupings,
and income information.
CAO Whaley stated to council that this was a complicated subject and following
his recommendation that we initiate an Affirmative Action Program, he suggested
council discussion and study and hopefully following review, the matter could
be brought up again next week.
Discussion was held on the establishment of a committee to review the situation
prior to establishing a program. Councilman Tuson asked if the city hasn't more
or less followed along these suggested guidelines. It was noted that as far as
Civil Service is concerned, some have stated that this, under the LEFF Act; is
discriminatory.
Councilwoman Shippen, in a letter sent to council members, has suggested the
adoption of compliance with State, Federal and local laws of fair employment,
and also to initiate positive practical efforts to insure equal employment
opportunities by proceeding with a program of affirmative action to increase
the number of women and minorities in all types of city positions. She had
suggested that to draft an affirmative action program, a committee should be
established that included the Mayor,' CAO, a Council member, and three or four
women Staff members. Councilwoman Shippen had suggested that she, as the
minority member of the council, should be the council representative. She was
also very interested in this. Councilwoman Shippen then said that she felt an
affirmative action program, even discussion of it, does not imply discrimination
specifically on the part of the city, nor does it imply discontent of any of the
personnel. It was simply federal direction, and would not be an easy problem
to solve. She felt it would apply consistency, regardless of who the Mayor is,
or who the CAO is, or who the department head is, there would be a well-defined
policy of the city. It is the well-defined aspect of this that will give con-
sistency to the solution of the problem that is really difficult to solve, and
it will not happen overnight. She stated her policy says two things: (1) We
shall comply, and (2) We also shall take an active approach'to the problem by
adopting an affirmative action program. She thought the committee she suggested
is quite appropriate. One final point she wished to make was that a list of
present city committees shows the ratio of men to women as: Parks - 6 to 2;
Board of Adjustment - 5 to 1; Planning Commission - 7 to 1; Council - 7 to 1;
Space Needs - 5 to 1; Prior Study - 5 to 2; and the new Design Commission has
1 woman. Mayor Harrison remarked that perhaps if the city has a woman Mayor
in the future, she would know more women than men.
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CAO Whaley said he wished to stress that quotas are out, and there should be no
discrimination because of sex, national origin, etc. He felt it was important
to the city to see that equal treatment and consideration is given to present
employees, and the procedures to be established be -to ,not discriminate. Coun-
cilman Gellert noted that .quotas are illegal, but goal's are not: He said that
the table on present city employees in the CAO report was excellent, but he
would like to see any minorities added to that table, since it would help the
action committee in setting.its goals.
Mr. Richard McKenzie, 9230 Olympic View Drive, spoke from the audience. He
said he would like to answer Councilman Tuson's question on present city policy
or the current, -program as -being in conflict with the affirmative action program,
and he would like to answer that yes, it -is. He stated:•that,-he felt the letter,*_
from Mr. Strickler was contradictory.- His point of view was that the city
should adopt an affirmative action plan because -presently minorities are•ex-
cluded from the plan and this is the primary purpose of the Act. Mayor Harrison
asked Mr. McKenzie what exactly is the definition of a minority? If you are not
strictly a pure breed of some sort, -does that make you a minority? Is 25% of
anything a minority? Mr. McKenzie answered that he is a registered Indian. At
this point, Dr..Anderson commented that the federal policy on HEW recognizes, as
far as Indian register is concerned, that 25% or more entitles them to whatever
benefits accrue to that group. Mr. McKenzie said he would hope that the Edmonds
City Council would adopt some plan, and he realized research must be done before
adoption. Mrs. McKenzie, also in the audience, spoke in favor of adoption of a
plan. Councilman Gellert mentioned that it might be a worthwhile addition to the
committee to include a minority person.
• There was much discussion, and following this, Councilman Nordquist stated that
there had been a volume of information received tonight, so he would like to
make a motion that council take the material home to study and place this item
on the July 10 council agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gellert
and carried. Councilman Nordquist added that this be taken up early in the
evening on July 10.
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A member of the League of Women Voters, in the audience, told council that the
League was studying the question of hiring of minorities, etc., especially as
it,applies to the school district, and the same may be true in city government.
She congratulated the council on their intent to study and act on this problem.
Councilman Nelson remarked that it would be interesting to see what the League
comes up with on their study.
CAO Whaley noted that the Association of Washington Cities expects to have.
available a model plan and model ordinance in the near future.
There was no further business to come before council and the meeting was
adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Irene Varney Moran,QCty Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
May- 29, 1973
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The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 1:30 P.M.
by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of May 22, 1973 had been posted, mailed and
distributed. Councilman Tuson stated that on page 3 of the May 22nd council
minutes he had made the comment about the sign being wrong down at 3rd and
Dayton. He wanted to clarify that,the arrow was pointing the wrong way, which
was south on 3rd, and it should.have pointed down Dayton. He said he had
looked at it over the weekend and the'Police had two arrows, and it worked
out real well. The minutes were then•approved as corrected.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Gouncilman Anderson mentioned that last week the council had heard some corr-
espondence•from some residents on 201st regarding street conditions. He inquired
as to the policy,of the City in following up on correspondence to these people.
City Engineer Leif Larson explained that this involves the annual budget for
residential street maintenance.and that Engineering and Public Works usually
work together on establishing a priority list. The Mayor then asked Mr. Larson
to explain how they establish priorities on streets: Mr. Larson said that the
Public Works Department and Engineering make a joint•inspection of the streets
taking into consideration the condition of the street, amount of breakup that
occurred during the winter, the amount of traffic on the street and the number
of residents that complain about a certain street. He stated that the cost of
maintenance is also considered. Mayor'Harrison inquired where the money comes
from to take care of the streets. Mr. Larson said the %Gas Tax money has
been used in the past for arterials and collector arterials, and then the Street
u