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Nelson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist that this matter be postponed to
July 10th. Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WOODLAKE - 16 LOTS - 84th AVE. W. NORTH OF FIVE CORNERS -
DEVELOPER, PUGET SOUND SERVICE CORPORATION - P-5-73.
.City Planner, Joe Wallis reported that this property is approximately four and
three-quarters acres and consists of 16 lots of which 15 are buildable. He
projected slides on the screen showing the location of the property and the
surrounding neighborhood. It is zoned RS-8. Mr. Wallis said there had been
some discussion at the time it was heard before the Planning Commission as to
how lot 9 might be handled, and as to whether or not it could be dedicated to
the City and whether the City could accept it. He said he had a letter this
date from Rod Garretson saying.that we are in a position to accept park land
and that there would be maintenance of the park land. All the lots do conform.
as to minimum size and dimensions, and it is his recommendation that the plat
be given preliminary approval. Councilman Tuson asked if lot 9 was useable.
Mr. Wallis said it was not, but that there is some land at the periphery of it
that could connect into something like a trail system. This proposed park
and access to the plat was discussed briefly. Access by fire equipment was
also discussed. There was some discussion on whether the street could be
extended all the way through. Mr. Wallis said that there were grading problems
when they got to the end of the street and he did not see that larger streets
with larger rights -of -way do anything to the habitable nature of the area.
Following further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and
seconded by Councilman Gellert to approve the preliminary plat of Woodlake,
subject to engineering and planning requirements. Motion carried.
• There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:30 P.M.
Eleanor Quealey, Deputy CkEy Clerk Harve H.�Harrison, Mayor
June 5, 1973
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Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor
Harve Harrison at 7:30 P.M. with all council members present except
Nordquist, who arrived shortly thereafter; Winters, who arrived at 9:20;
and Gellert, who was attending his daughter's graduation from High School.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of May 29 had been posted, mailed and dis-
tributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as
written.
At this point, Mr. Martin, associated with the county's solid waste planning,
introduced Mr. Rod Hansen, Director of Solid Waste Planning coordination for
the area. They had been invited to speak before council on agenda item number
8 - Discussion of Mandatory Garbage Collection.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Tuson noted that Mr. Dewey Leyda, who regularly attends every
council meeting, was not in the audience tonight because he was attending
the high school graduation of his grand daughter.
Councilwoman Shippen stated that she would like to establish a date for hear-
ing in advance for a community development department -along the lines as
mentioned in her memo to council members; that the date be preferably July 17
and on the 24th if a second meeting is required. There was some discussion,
and Mayor Harrison questioned if this item needed a public hearing. Follow-
ing further discussion, Councilwoman Shippen moved, seconded by Councilman
Anderson to set the date for hearing on establishment of a Community Develop-
ment Department for July 17 and 24, if needed. This motion carried.
Councilman Nelson moved to set a hearing date on July 3 for discussion on a
gambling ordinance for the City of Edmonds and take positive steps to in-
struct the City `Attorney to provide an ordinance regulating gambling. This
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Shippen. Councilman Nelson explained
that this will be legalized by default, and he would furnish council members
with a copy of HB 711 and put together other information for their study.
He noted that 10% from gambling monies is allowed for city collection. HB 711,
Councilman Nelson added, should be considered at the public hearing on July 3.
On call for the question, the motion carried.
Mayor Harrison reported to council that in regard to reorganization, he would
like to designate Police Chief Marlo Foster as Assistant CAO, Rio step in
whenever CAO Whaley is out of town.
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Mayor Harrison also advised council that in line with the suggestion of a need
for a purchasing agent for the city, but to prevent hiring a separate person
for this position, he had asked Fire Chief Cooper to perform this function for
all departments except his own and for Allen Tuttle to perform this duty for
the Fire Department. The Mayor stated that this would be tried to see how it
worked. He noted that the Department Heads would still shop for the best
deals, but the Purchasing Agent would check when nneded and sign all purchase
orders. The city would benefit from volume purchasing under this method.
Mayor Harrison reported that CAO Ron Whaley had called his attention to
several parcels of.property owned_ by the city and not useable for park
purposes. These properties were located at 7th and Elm, 8th and Aloha, 10th
and Maple, 9th and Main, 76th and 244th, and a few other small parcels. The
Mayor said he would like authorization from council to have all these parcels
appraised, sell them, and place the money in a future building fund. Council-
man Tuson questioned if funds derived from sale of Water Dept. properties
could be put anywhere other than into the Water Dept. Councilman Nordquist
asked about the parcel on 244th being UAB IA gas tax money, and City Engineer
Leif Larson answered that the UAB Fundr-•should be reimbursed if this is sold.
It was noted that this had been considered for a mini -park, and it was thought
that the parcel at 244th might be used for this purpose. Following discussion,
a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson to
authorize the Mayor to have these properties appraised and sold as requested.
Motion carried.
Councilman Nelson inquired about a date.on the Space Needs Study and it was
noted that no date had been set for this as yet.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Rod Garretson, Director of Parks & Recreation, introduced Douglas Schafer,
the new Recreation Supervisor.
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk brought to council an application for solicitor from Joe
Confection Company for an icecream wagon in Edmonds. She reported that
the.company, the Manager, and the two individual solicitors had all been
investigated by the Police Dept. and been approved. The license fees had
been submitted with the application. Council discussed the application
briefly and determined that this icecream wagon was not considered a
nuisance and therefore should be allowed. The City Clerk will issue the
licenses required.
A letter was read from Bennett A. Box, complaining about motorcycles racing
and hill climbing in Shell Valley, and the resulting noise. He felt the
city should adopt an ordinance prohibiting the operation of motorcycles
within the City of Edmonds by anyone who is too young to be properly licensed.
Councilman Anderson inquired if the City had any kind of ordinance on motor-
cycles. Attorney John Wallace answered that the city has an ordinance, but
it would be necessary for the property owners to post their property; that
the city ordinance had been passed about two years ago on trespassing with
these vehicles; and that this ordinance had been written as he remembered
at the request of the people in Shell Valley. Attorney Wallace added that
he felt the ordinance already on the books could remedy the problem, when
asked this question by Councilwoman Shippen. Mayor Harrison stated that •
the Police Chief would be given notice to police this situation.
CAO REPORT
CAO Ron Whaley announced that Jack Mitchell had successfully passed the
examinations which, together with his experience and education, had qualified
him as a Water Works Manager II and he noted that Mr. Mitchell was ill with
the flu, but would be present at the next council meeting to receive the
certificate from'Mayor Harrison.
The CAO reported that he had received a letter from Jack Nelson, Director
of the Department of Motor Vehicles, stating what the City of Edmonds could
expect in the way of funds for distribution July 1, 1973 to July 1974. This
was in direct relation to the passage of City of Edmonds Ordinance 1649 which
established a Public Transportation Fund. He noted that Edmonds could expect
approximately $5,459.00.
CAO Whaley advised council that last week they had questions on the policies,
goals, etc. of the street maintenance and improvement work. He.had therefore
asked the Director of M & 0., Public Works and the City Engineer to compile
a report reviewing what has been accomplished and what will be accomplished
with the monies available for this purpose. Herb Gilbo made the presentation
on the street fund improvement program, and with the help of charts and maps,
gave a complete rundown on 1971, 1972 and proposed 1973 projects which in-
cluded asphalt paving, seal coat, etc. with the lineal feet and costs. Copies
of the charts were distributed to council members. Councilman Nordquist asked
about the street which Doces used and planned to participate with the improve-
ment and felt that Doces should now be completely responsible for this.
Councilman Anderson had a question on the cost per lineal foot and the total
cost, and Mr. Gilbo explained that the total cost included storm sewers, etc. 0
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City.Engineer Leif Larson then reported on the UAB projects, using maps to
show the ares and projects. He explained that the 1-21: gas tax money was used
on streets designated as collectors or arterials on the comprehensive thorough-
fare plan. He displayed maps showing the arterials completed with lift coats
and minor storm drainage problems for 1971, 1972.and sections completed to
date during 1973, as well as those projects proposed for completion this year.
Engineer Larson noted that Olympic Avenue from 196th to Main was one of the
streets -on the list for a lift. He reported that a lady had come in for a
petition for a complete improvement on Olympic Avenue and his office had
prepared the petition but not sent it out as yet. Councilwoman Shippen asked
if this woman was aware of the plans for a lift on her street and Engineer
Larson answered that he did not know.as he had not talked with her personally.
Engineer Larson said he would like to ask the council if underground wiring
should be included in.the petition. Councilman Tuson suggested that perhaps
a $25 or $30 ft. cost might scare people away from the LID. Mayor Harrison
noted that it would likely be an expensive project for the City to partici-
pate in the undergrounding. He then suggested adding undergrounding as an
alternate so the signers of the petition could have a chance to choose with
or without the undergrounding. This would involve carrying of two petitions.
There was a great deal of council discussion on the various projects and
engineering problems, types of surfaces, _etc.
CAO Whaley pointed out that it took coordinated effort doing these projects
for the city with both gas tax monies and street funds. He stated that con-
sideration was given to areas with the greatest amount of traffic and greatest
amount of need, including school areas and walkways. The city had not gone
into lightly used residential -streets or culdesacs with these major -improve-
ments.
• Mayor Harrison complimented the CAO, Engineer and Director of M & O.for the
fine presentation.
REPORT ON SOLUTION TO WESTWAY ACCESS PROBLEM
City Engineer Leif Larson had been instructed to meet with the people involved
in the Westway access problem and return to council with a solution. He re-
ported that he had looked for a similar situation to study and found one in
Seattle, so that on this basis he was going to recommend removal of two
sections of the median to allow the.left turn by northbound traffic and try
-this for a period.of 5 months to allow observance with summer traffic and
later when conditions will also include the fall school traffic. Engineer
Larson showed council a drawing of the proposal and stated he had checked
with the Police Chief who agreed on the trial with Right Turn Only signs
posted in two locations for the emerging traffic from the shopping center.
Following study by council, it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by
Councilman Anderson to accept the City Engineer's report and recommendation
for changing the traffic lane on 100th W. and instruct the Public Works Dept.
tb -install -•two--Right Turn -Only: signs ~on --the west side of 100th (each -side. of
the entrance-exit•to the shopping center) and the City Engineer report back
to council on November 13 as to how the situation has worked out. Motion
carried.
Mr. Cysewski, traffic engineer for the Westway proceedings, told council
that in answer to a suggestion made by Councilman Anderson on the slanting
of the turning area, he would feel the slant should be altered slightly so
as not to encourage turning the wrong direction, and Mr. Mar would.be:glad
• to paint lines to identify the turn. Mr. Cysewski said he was sure this
could be worked out and he had appreciated working with Engineer Larson,
who has an open mind and they had had a very nice discussion on this matter.
DISCUSSION ON MANDATORY GARBAGE COLLECTION
Councilman Nordquist suggested postponing this discussion until a full council
was present, but Councilwoman Shippen answered that there were people in the
audience from the County Planning Dept. and she felt this discussion should
take place tonight. Councilwoman Shippen noted that the WASHU report sug-
gested the mandatory garbage factor. She said the discussion would deal with
situation of site, method of financing, and how it relates to mandatory
garbage collection. She added she had no feelings on the revenue question
at this point, but the city would probably have to alter its method of
collection if it went into mandatory garbage collection.
Mr. Martin explained the proposed implementation program of the county. He
noted that their committee had met with the Edmonds council several months
ago in order to acquaint them with the solid waste plan, and at that time
Edmonds.had deferred to join financially with the county effort. He outlined
on a map of the area the marked locations and explained that it would be a
combination of sanitary landfill and drop boxes in the county. Mayor Harrison
stated that there had been a sanitary landfill proposed for this area, along
with a drop-off system. Mr. Martin explained the.county plans on the study,
with .the county providing the major role. He stated that the proposal was
for two sites., tentatively selected as the intersection at 164th and Bothell
Highway and one at'Kennard's Corner. The program would have to deal with
education of the people in the county, design of convenient facilities,
evaluation of landfill sites, examination of special problems, operational
plan design, and environmental impact statement. They would have to find
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means to coordinate the solid waste management program financing. Cost of
disposal and cost of collection would be two separate things. A proposed
$2.25 head tax was mentioned, but he noted that the financing issue should
be studied by a solid waste steering committee in order to evaluate financial
alternatives. The Steering Committee would be made up of representatives
from the cities, and one of the purposes would be to have the cities agree
with the county on all phases. He noted that mandatory collection would be
more efficient a method and of benefit to the collector. If a person must
pay a monthly fee, he would use the collection facilities and not be likely
to dump indiscriminately. He said there was a suggestion that a city with
manatory collection would be rewarded with a lower fee, since the -individual
would use the landfill area less. ,The Steering Committee representatives
will be used as the link between cities and county. Mr. Hanson quoted a
figure of $600,000 to include the whole system. Mayor Harrison reminded that
the City of Edmonds had committed itself to stay out of the garbage collection
business for a period of five years if the proposed transfer station by the
South County garbage companies was built within a certain period of time. He
suggested that perhaps the city would bid out the garbage collection and
levy a head tax for payment. Councilman Nelson questioned the method on
education of the people in the county - he wondered what system would be
employed. Mr. Martin answered that details would have to be worked out to
organize and reach people in the most effective way. Councilman Nelson then
stated that the City of Edmonds really would not need to make a decision on
mandatory garbage collection until October. Mr. Martin admitted that was
true. Councilman Nelson brought to council attention that the May issue of
Nation's Cities magazine contained an article on Cities and the Solid Waste
Disposal.Crisis, which was the first of a two-part series dealing with a
municipal task force coming up with practical recx)mmendations for tackling
city hall's most pressing environmental problem. He suggested establishment
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of the program and then the methods, and until those two were accomplished,
the city would probably hold tight. Councilwoman Shippen said she agreed
with Councilman Nelson, that there was no immediate need, but that there was
need for technical talk and discussion. The two gentlemen were thanked for
their presentation to the council.
REQUEST FOR SEWER CONNECTION WITH INTENTION FOR ANNEXATION
City Engineer Leif Larson reported that a request had been received from
Harvey D. Robinson, owner of property lying north of 212th and west of High-
way 99 on which is located Harvey's Tavern, to hook-up to the City of Edmonds
sever system (which is installed from the PUD building)'. Mr. Robinson added
that he planned to add another business on this site and would necessitate
having a sanitary sewer. He also felt it would be in his best interest to
annex his property to the City of Edmonds.
Engineer Larson stated that he favored annexation on a block, not piecemeal,
basis and in view of this fact would recommend asking for a larger area to
be annexed with sufficient property included to strengthen out the boundaries.
He noted that this was not an emergency situation, but a condition of the
property owner's own making by enlarging or expanding. Mayor Harrison said
he felt it logical to annex everything from 210th south to the Highway.
During discussion, Councilman Nordquist asked why the city provided sewers
outside of its limits to the PUD but not to Harvey's for instance. Engineer
Larson answered that the PUD was a municipally governed facility and had put
in sewers on a Late Comer Agreement. Councilman Nordquist asked if the
American Station had hooked into this sewer line and Engineer Larson said he
certainly was not aware of this. The Mayor recommended that the people •
petition from 210th to the highway for annexation. Councilman Tuson agreed
that it was only logical to annex and sewer all of that area. In answer to
Mayor Harrison's question on what area the council would consider, Council-
man Nordquist moved, seconded by Councilman Winters to consider annexing of
an area bounded on the north by 210th, on the south by 212th, and east by
Highway 99 or the county line, and on the west to the city limits. Discussion
followed, with the suggestion that*two petitions be carried, one for the
whole area as noted on an Engineer's map, and one for part of the area.
Councilman Nelson felt the people should be approached first to get an adea
of their feelings on annexation. CAO Whaley noted that there had been about
half a dozen inquiries on sewers for that area. Councilwoman Shippen asked
the Engineer what area would need to be newly sewered and what part could
hook onto the existing line. Engineer Larson answered that anything north of
212th would have to be LID'ed, and the city would not have to participate in
the costs. Councilman Nelson mentioned .the newareas on annexing laws and
that HB 564 apportioned all, some, or none in financial liabilities to newly
annexed areas. There was discussion on this assumption of indebtedness,
which has automatically been included in City of Edmonds annexation petitions
for several years. Councilman Tuson said he had always voted for everyone
being annexed to pay their share. Councilman Nelson said he didn't want any
poor public relations resulting from annexation proceedings, and therefore
the city should dump into this without some forethought. He said the city
should look inntoo the total proceedings of annexation and the whole story
should be told to these proposed areas with knowledge on the part of all
concerned. Mayor Harrison noted that Harvey's could appeal to the city
of Lynnwood if they are refused by Edmonds. CAO Whaley advised council that
it was a Staff project to compile all information on services provided by the
city, along with the annexation procedure. He cautioned that timing was im-
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portant, since a delay -could result in revenues being withheld until a year
later than expected. A roll call vote was then taken on Councilman Nordquist's
motion setting the area to be considered, resulting in a tie with Councilmen
Tuson, Nordquist and Winters voting in favor; Nelson, Shippen and Anderson
against. Mayor Harrison broke the_tie with a yes vote and the motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist
to authorize the City Engineer to prepare a petition for 10% of the area to
submit as a letter of intention to annex to the City of Edmonds. This
motion carried with Councilman Nelson voting against.
APPOINTMENT OF CITIZENS'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO'ESTABLISH THE SHORELINE
DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Mayor Harrison stated that he would like to appoint the following nine
members, with concurrence of council, to a Citizen's Advisory Committee to
establisl, the Shoreline Development Policy;
Lee Allbery, who had a commercial business on the waterfront;
Donald A. Cowles, regional manager for Burlington Northern Railway;
Howard Lovering, a professional planner at Boeing and an Edmonds resident;
Mrs. Sara Whitmore, residing on Maple Street and a recent city council aspirant;
Gerry Geschke, Chairman of the South County Chapter of Washington Environmental
Council and*a Purchasing Agent;
Fremont Case, who had offered his services and lives on the waterfront_;
George Grant, living in the University Colony, former member of the Board
of Adjustment;
Ed Robinson, 88th Avenue W., very active in city affairs;
• Dave Nordstrom, with Sub -oceanic Services, and a commercial diver.
A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Nelson
to approve the Mayor's list and confirm the appointments. Motion carried.
There was no further business to dome before council and the meeting was
adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
Irene Varney Moran, Citv Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
June 12, 1973
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at
7:30 P.M. by Mayor Harve Harrison. All council members were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of June 5 had been posted, mailed and dis-
tributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as
written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
• Mayor Harrison announced that certificates had been earned by four Water
Works personnel and sent to the city from the Dept. of Social & Health
Services. The Mayor noted that the Public Works Dept. was a profession,
as much needed by a city as the Fire and Police Departments, to supply the
citizens with a clean and adequate water supply which was a necessity in
the running of a city. Mayor Harrison read -the letter from the Board of
Certification, awarding John B. Mitchell with a Water Works Specialist #2,
and Larry Ogle and Lee Willeiksen with Water Works Specialist #3. Also a
letter and Certificate of Competency to Ken Kukuk for Water Works Specialist
in Cross Connections. Mayor Harrison then presented the awards to the men,
who were all present except Mr. Kukuk.
Councilman Tuson inquired what kind of security would be going up in the
parking lot for the police cars. He mentioned that just this weekend the
police cars had been subjected again to vandalism, and he felt the council
had agreed that the lot needed a fence for security purposes. He said his
original motion for this parking lot was to include_ a fence, and he felt it
was wrong to spend the money for this facility and add shrubs all around'it
for beauty when these shrubs could be a good hiding place for vandals. CAO
Whaley stated that the present plan was to provide adequate lighting and the
police cars would park in the center under the lighting; that this would be
tried for awhile without a fence. He added that estimates had been obtained
on fences, and for a 4 ft.' cyclone fence with no gates the cost would be
$1800, and $5200 for a masonry fence. Mayor Harrison said that personally
he felt the fence would be unsightly and the area would look much better
with shrubbery.,, Police Chief Foster remarked that he had recommended a
fence, and it may still be necessary, but the police cars would be parked
in the center under the greatest amount of light. Councilman Tuson added
that he was primarily concerned about the vandalism.
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