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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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Councilman Nelson remarked that the City Engineer had been right on his
original recommendation about the Westway Shopping Center access problem.
He noted that after lunch he'saw•three different cars scoot out and get
into the north bound traffic. He noted that the present straight shot
encourages this and suggested more of an angle.
Councilman Gellert brought to council attention that all over the state and
country there is a move to conserve fuel and he wondered if Edmonds was'
doing anything to cut gasoline consumption. He noted that'the City of
Seattle has started a program for municipal vehicles. CAO Whaley answered
that Edmonds has no direct program to cut back at this time; the city has
not heard from the gasoline supplier; and Edmonds has nowhere near the
volume of Seattle.
Councilman Tuson stated that he would like to see, the council Auditing
Committee reinstated. He said he felt if the council was responsible for
approving the expenditure of sometimes $100,000 per month, he would feel
better if the council Auditing Committee had the privilege of going over
the bills before the money is spent. Mayor Harrison suggested that this
be put in the form of a motion, and Councilman Tuson moved, seconded by
Councilman Nordquist to reactivate the council Auditing Committee by in-
structing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for this purpose.
Councilman Gellert said he felt this was wasteful because it would delay
payment of some bills on which a'discount.could be taken if paid within a
certain period of time. He added that the council was responsible for
making laws, and he personally did not have a lack of faith in the adminis-
tration. Councilman Tuson answered that he did not have a lack of faith,
but would just like the privilege of seeing the bills before payment. The
Mayor noted that a list of expenditures was available, but only'after the
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fact. Councilman Nelson said we still have a Committee of the Whole.
Councilman Tuson asked Allen Tuttle if council members'could receive a list
of the monthly bills before payment. Attorney Wallace remarked that there
already is a provision in the ordinances for this purpose, and Mayor Harrison
stated that since the ordinance provided for this, the list should therefore
be sent in accordance with it. Councilman Tuson then withdrew his motion,
and Councilman Nordquist his second.
Councilwoman Shippen advised the City Clerk that she would be absent from
the next two council meetings.
Councilman Nordquist reported that he had attended the meeting of the Health
District in Everett and the question came up regarding a septic holding tank
at the end of Union Oil dock. They had asked the Health District for a per-
mit. The Board had passed a resolution several months ago not to issue a
permit of this nature, and they held to this ruling. It was therefore noted
that Union Oil may come to the city regarding hooking to the sewer.
Councilman Nordquist inquired about the policy or perhaps an ordinance in
regard to the stringing of banners across the street. Mayor Harrison said
that permission is unually given by him for this sort of thing.
Councilman Nordquist advised that he would be absent for the next three
council meetings and he mentioned that he would like to see Councilman
Nelson extend the question on the gambling ordinance from July 3 to a later
meeting.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION •
City Engineer Leif Larson advised council that Mr. Diboff was in the audience
and had asked him about a rockery that was on a granted easement. Engineer
Larson stated that he would make a report on this matter at the next council
meeting.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 309 were in the audience, all candidates for their
citizenship award. They were welcomed by the Mayor.
CORRESPONDENCE
The City'Clerk read a letter from Ruth Marsden, County Employment Coordina-
tor, requesting permission to distribute hand bills to residences in the
city to advertise employment help available from Senior Citizens who register
at the South County Senior Center. Upon recommendation of Mayor Harrison,
a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that
the permit be granted and the $10.00 fee waived. Motion carried.
Two letters were read dealing with the parking,lproblem and congestion in
the Port of Edmonds area. They were from William Karr, President of Boat
Loft, Inc. and Don Martin of Anchor Boats, Inc. Engineer Larson explained
that the whole problem was the result of the Port's action, and the only way
to solve it would be to restrict parking.on the weekends when the boat
launching traffic is blocking the southbound lane on Admiral Way. Engineer
Larson said he felt the problem extends even farther to the north than the
letters indicate. Police Chief Foster reported that this problem began two
weeks ago and mushroomed out of hand,' and agreed that the city would have to
put on parking restrictions and designate a launching lane. Engineer Larson
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explained that the parking on the east side was leased by the Port, but was
now a commercial firm that had taken over the lease and the charge was $1.50
to park. He recommended restriction -on parking on the weekends to make a
safe ingress and egress to the area, especially for emergency vehicles, and
that an ordinance be prepared to restrict the parking of these boat trailers
on the east side of Admiral Way from 6 P.M. Friday to 12 Midnight Sunday, as
well as all parking on the west side prohibited. A motion was made by
Councilman Andersoh, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the Attorney be in-
structed to prepare an ordinance for total restrictions as recommended by the
City Engineer, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Motion carried.
A letter was read from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, advising
the City of Edmonds that it cannot accept Resolution 279 to upgrade treatment
facilities when it is conditioned on the City's being eligible and applying
for State and Federal grants, or approval and acceptance of these grants.
I't went on to say that a definition of secondary treatment was published in
the Federal Register on April 30, 1973, and they were enclosing a copy. The
letter suggested modification of the resolution, and to make the commitment
more specific, include 6 listed dates. Councilman Nordquist asked that each
council member receive a copy of this letter along with•'the accompanying
definition of secondary treatment. City Engineer Leif Larson answered that
each member would receive a copy and he would report back to council on this
letter.
CAO REPORT
CAO Ron Whaley reported that the City Engineer had attended the meeting of
• the Boundary Review Board when the Chase Lake annexation was on the agenda.
It was noted that everything seemed to be in order, and the annexation
should proceed with no apparent problems.
CAO Whaley advised council that the City of Edmonds had estimated its census
figure as 26,429 for 1973, but that the State reduced the figure to 24,500.
The State was contacted and sent a representative here to go over the records
including the substantiating figures, and the census again came to us as
24,500. After phone calls, etc., the State finally compromised and gave
Edmonds a census figure of 24,600 and that will be the official count for
1973. Based on'$25 per capita, this means a loss to Edmonds of $47,750 in
shared funds. CAO Whaley stated that he would strongly urge that the City
of Edmonds conduct a census of the city next Spring. Figuring 10(T: per
capita for the census, it would cost approximately $6,000. Mayor Harrison
said he felt a census would be a good idea. CAO Whaley noted the city's
quarrel with the state on the vacancy rate, and Councilman Gellert wondered
if it might be worthwhile•to take this to court. Attorney Wallace answered
that he would look into the matter to determine if there was a possible
cause of action.
ASSIGNMENT OF POSITIONS FOR 1973 ELECTION
In accordance with state statutes, assignment of position numbers were
drawn by Councilman Tuson, Gellert and Anderson for the 1973 Municipal
Election. The resulting drawing assigned Position No. 1 to Tuson, Position
No. 2 to Gellert, and Position No. 3 to Anderson.
HEARING: WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
• City Engineer Leif Larson made a presentation to council on the water system,
showing past, present and future in the City of Edmonds. He based his ex-
planation on (1) how the water system developed in the City, (2) the defic-
iency, (3) specific deficiencies, and (4) proposed and recommended plans for
a future -system. He noted that in 1928 Edmonds floated a bond issue for
purchase and improvement of the Edmonds Spring Water System. The first map
used in the presentation showed the different areas of the city and how the
system was acquired; a summary of how it was acquired and developed. .The
second map gave an analysis of the system based on Ordinance 41568, which
indicated priority areas marked in red, which were mains 3 inches or under;
the yellow areas showed 4 inch, the majority being steel; brown areas showed
adequate 6 or 8 inch, but substandard steel; and the green areas where lines
presently meet the code.
The third map had red lines indicating the need for replacement either for
size or substandard material, and orange lines showing where new lines were
required. Map number four was a plan chart showing costs projected and
customers served with replacement of mains. A projected cost of approximately
$3.00 per person per month was noted, through an increase in water rates.
Fire Chief Cooper then gave a presentation from the Fire Department's point
of view in regard to the water system improvement. He stated that the City
of Edmonds was rated a class 5 in December 1968 as a result of.a survey by
the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau. Due to many improvements in the
rating categories and with planned improvements by the City in the near
future, a conference was held for discussion prior to a new rating schedule
to be adopted by the State about -August 1973. This discussion was held on
items that had received large deficiency points in the 1968 rating, and Chief
Cooper went' -.over these points with council, explaining as he proceeded where
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points could be removed and the deficiencies reduced. Chief Cooper noted
that with completion of the water system improvement, the city would drop
well into a class 4 city. He also stated that if -the City Engineer's sug-
gestions were followed for the water system improvement, all homes would be
within 1000 feet of a fire hydrant and this would improve insurance rates.
Councilman Tuson questioned the water -sewer report figures on net income,
and asked why the city would have to tax the people for these mains anymore
than necessary if the department was shown as making a profit. Allen Tuttle
explained the meaning of the figures in the report for clarification. CAO
Whaley explained that these are water -sewer revenues, and city participation
in LID's, etc. effects these funds to a great extent. Hearing was opened.
Mayor Harrison asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to
comment. There was no one;, and the hearing was therefore closed.
The Mayor asked if it was advisable to sell bonds in at least two issues or
all at once. The Finance Director answered that two issues would work well.
Councilman Nelson questioned the Engineer on the time element and Engineer
Larson answered one year on the red items on the.map. There was discussion
on the proposed motion, and CAO Whaley advised council that he would suggest
Mr. Kennedy, financial consultant, attend a council meeting to answer any
questions. Councilman Nelson stated that he was in favor of exposing the
plan via news media and have the city residents comment. Following some
further discussion on bond issues, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert,
seconded by Councilman Anderson to postpone action until June 26 on the
proposed bond issue for water system improvement, at which time, after a
maximum amount of publicity is given to the item, as many citizens as
possible be invited to attend. At this point, a woman in the audience said •
she would like the city to pirsue other areas in order to reduce the fire
class rating. In answer to the Mayor's question on the subject of agreement
with other fire districts, Chief Cooper stated that it was a matter of
formalizing an automatic response agreement with the other cities and Fire
District 1. Upon call for the question, the motion carried.
PROPOSED CHANGE IN CURFEW LAW
Edmonds Police Officer Ken Estes, Advisor to the Shield Club who had peti-
tioned the council to change the curfew law from 10 to 11 P.M., apologized
for the sparse attendance of club members at the meeting tonight. With
school over, vacations, and the club not having had scheduled meetings for
a time, it had been difficult to round up many members.
Mary Jo DeWispelaere spoke in behalf of the.Shield Club. She noted that
a petition with 500 signatures had been submitted in favor of the change in
curfew hours, and she then went on to review the reasons why the 11 o'clock
hour would be fair and eliminate unnecessary police action in having to check
teenagers who were legitimately returning home after attending a movie or
school function.
Councilman Gellert asked if other cities had been contacted in regard to
their curfew time, so that the entire area might have a uniform curfew hour.
This question was answered in the booklet provided council members by the
Shield Club, and listed under comparison of curfew hours. Mayor Harrison
remarked that hopefully all neighboring cities will end up with a uniform
time. Police Chief Foster explained the classroom discussions which the
Edmonds police had had with the students and this curfew seemed to be the •
one item that always was brought up for consideration of -a change. He said
he urged and recommended amendment of the curfew law.
Councilman Gellert then moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to instruct
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend the curfew law by chang-
ing it from 10 P.M. to 11 P.M. The motion carried.
Councilman Nelson thanked Officer Estes for his advisory capacity and said
he was proud that the Shield Club had taken this matter and presented it to
council. This showed how a dedicated group could change an outmoded city
ordinance.
Councilwoman Shippen commended the Club on their fine presentation before
council.
ARTERIAL TRAFFIC CONTROL POLICY
City Engineer Leif Larson reported that he had received a letter from Kase
Vanden Enge, expressing concern about safety on 76th W. between 196th and
Highway 9.9 because of the us.e of the four lanes when two are intended for
traveling and two for parking. Passing on the right by speeding traffic
was the safety hazard, especially when bicycles are using this lane. The
City Engineer recommended extending the striping to control traffic on
76th, north of Highway 99; on 9th between Westgate and Main; and on Main and
212th from 9th to 72nd W.
Councilman Anderson inquired when arterials are improved, was it the intent
to use the four lanes or only two for traffic? Engineer Larson answered that
the widening to 44 feet was with the provision that they could have the 4
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lanes to use if and.when they were required; this was the.basis for widening;
but that at that time when the four lanes are used for traffic, parking would
then be restricted. Councilman Anderson stated that it was a great advantage
to pass on the right in case of an emergency if held up by traffic turning
left at an intersection - at 76th and 212th, for example. He felt the volume
of traffic at major intersections justified left turn areas. Councilman
Nordquist mentioned that the Ballinger area people were impressed with the
job being accomplished'by the striping on 76th in their area. Councilman
Gellert suggested striping left turn lanes at the busy intersections. There
followed discussion on the pros and cons of striping and of allowing or not
allowing four lanes of moving traffic.
Councilman Gellert then moved, seconded by Councilman. Anderson to adopt the
City Engineer's recommendations for markings on 76th north of Highway 99;
9th between Westgate and'Main; and Main and 212th from 9th to 72nd W.; with
additional striping of left turn lanes at major intersections. A roll call
vote was taken, with the motion carrying. Voting against were Nelson and
Anderson.
APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STANDS
A list of ten applications for Fireworks Stands was submitted by the Fire
Chief. They were:
Boys Club of Snohomish County, Inc.
Boys Club of Snohomish County, Inc.
Cub Scout Troop 303
Edmonds DeMolay Chapter
Holy Rosary Youth Activities
Jobs Daughters, Bethel #50
LDS Elders Quorum - South Cascade
North Queens Drill Team
Richmond Highlands Jaycees
Sunnyside_Boys Home
100th & Edmonds Way
(Robin Hood Lanes)
5th & Howell Way
(A & P Store)
212th & 76th Avenue West
(7 - 11 Store)
7527 - 212th S.W.
(lot east of ARCO Station)
22828 - 100th Avenue West
(Thriftway)
8401 Main Street
(Tradewell)
835 Edmonds Way
(Albertson's)
Sunset & Dayton
(Safeway)
226th and 76th
(K=Mart)
226th and 76th
(K-Mart)
Chief Cooper stated that in accordance with the Edmonds City Code, all
locations have been inspected and he recommended approval of the above
listed stands.
A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Anderson
to approve the list of 10 applications for Fireworks Stands as designated
by the Fire Chief in his letter dated June 11, 1973. Motion carried.
SET HEARING DATE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4407
Planning Commission Resolution ##407 was presented to council for the purpose
of setting a hearing date. This was a resolution recommending approval of
a proposed amendment to the official zoning map of the City of Edmonds to
rezone from RS-20 to RS-8 property described in Planning Commission File
R-2-73. June 19 had been the suggested date, and a motion was made by
Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to set June 19 as the
date for hearing Planning Commission Resolution #407, and the motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
Eleanor Quealey, Deputy ity Clerk
June 19, 1973
ROLL CALL
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Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at
7:30 P.M. at the Driftwood Playhouse by Mayor Harve Harrison. All council