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to authorize opening date for bids on the office furniture. A memo with dates had
been furnished by Fire Chief Cooper, as Purchasing Agent.
Councilman Anderson made the motion, seconded by Councilman Winters that March 12 be
set as the date for opening of bids for the office furniture, and the motion carried.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Gellert brought up the matter of Street Use :permits coming before council,
and felt that now with the Amenities Design Board, he would propose eliminating the
city council -as an additional approval, as he felt approval by the ADB, City Planner,
and Building Dept. was sufficient. Councilman Gellert said he would move to in-
struct the City Attorney to amend the ordinance regarding this, to have these permit
requests go to the Amenities Design Board and come to council on an appeal basis
only. This was withdrawn, however, as Attorney Wallace advised that he would fur-
nish Councilman Gellert with an opinion on this matter. He explained that a -street
use permit which gives exclusive use of public right-of-way to an individual, re-
quires action by the legislative authority, in this case the city council.
Councilman Welling inquired about the reading of water meters, and why this might
not be done on a computer rate basis, with billing for additional or for credit
done at the end of the year. He asked if council could be given costs on this
method versus the alternative method. Director Herb Gilbo answered that he would
need to make a,very thorough study of this before reporting back, taking into con-
sideration resulting costs such as increased complaint calls from custoAmers who
would be billed for more than they knew they were using, and explanations about the
end of year adjustments, etc. He stated that he would report back to council at a
future date on comparative costs of the two systems.
Councilwoman Shippen made a motion that February 26 be set as the date for a hearing
on the undergrounding formula as it applies to Neighborhood Business, Commercial
Business, Commercial Waterfront, and arterials, for a change to 50% City and 50%
Utilities within the Right -of -Way. This was seconded by Councilman Anderson, and
the motion carried.
The council meeting was then adjourned at 9:20 P.M., with council meeting for an
Executive Session, which lasted for another hour.
Irene Varney Mo n, City Clerk
February 19, 1974
ROLL CAT,T,
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
The 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.
Mayor Harrison extended a welcome to a large group of City employees from the
Public Works Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Nordquist noted that on page 3 of the February 12th minutes, under
the item entitled "Date Set For Opening Bids on Office Furniture", it was to
read that the bids were to be opened on March 1, not 12th, and that this will
be reported on the 12th of March. He stated that he had misread the request
which had been submitted by Fire Chief Cooper, as Purchasing Agent. The minutes
were then approved as amended.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nelson asked to have the rules suspended so that he could make a motion
to enter for the record of the February 5th Council Meeting his reasons for
voting against the Amenities Design Board.. He therefore moved that the rules
be suspended and that he be permitted to enter those reasons in the minutes.'
,, The motion was seconded by Councilman Nordquist; voted upon and carried. Councilman
Nelson's comments were as follows: He said that he would reluctantly oppose the
ordinance because of some of the harsh wording, and due to the fact that it goes
far beyond anything that he had ever anticipated. He said there is no specific
language that gives a contractor or a builder an idea of what is expected of
him before he ever comes in to talk to the Amenities Design Board. Secondly,
Councilman Nelson thought that it does instill more governmental control.
Thirdly, he thinks that an additional board will increase costs to the City and '
to the applicants due to fee that is involved, time delay in starting projects, etc.
Councilman Nelson also felt that in any one course of time, based on the people
who are on the Amenities Design Board, can create'a•-stereotype construction
situation. There is .too much personal opinion built in to the ordinance. He
thought.it was necessary to preserve the rights and the freedoms of the individuals
to make some choice within bounds that can be acceptable by the people and their
elected representatives. Councilman Nelson stated further, that he hopes that
this Board works and that he is proved wrong as he feels that the Board is made
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up of some very well qualified and dedicated persons.
Councilman Nordquist reminded council members that Thursday night, February 21,
at 7:30_P.M. is the firstmeeting of the Blue Ribbon Committee. The meeting
will be in the Council Chambers, and he urged them to attend.
Mayor Harrison stated that on February 28th the quarterly meeting of the
Association of Snohomish County Cities and Towns will be held at the Edmonds
Yacht Club. The City of Edmonds is the host and he would like all council
members that can to attend. The meeting will commence at 6:30 PM. Mayor
Harrison read the agenda to the council.
Mayor Harrison also announced that the Association of Washington Cities is
holding their Annual Regional Workshop for newly elected officials throughout.
the State. On March 9th at the Alpine Restaurant in Everett 9. the workshop
for this.area will be held. It will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM..
Councilwoman Shippen had a question on the Street Improvement Program.. She
wondered if the $100,000 allocated this year is for the improvement of arterials
and collectozE2 She asked if residential streets are paved, are they paved -on
.a sharing basis with the residents and at their request. Ron Whaley, M.A.A.,
said that three years ago when we started on the Residential Street Program
(resurfacing), the figure that first year was about•$90,000. He said he believes
there is now about $30,000.in that.portion of the Street Fund. As of the
beginning of 1974, % Arterial Gas Tax money on residential streets for resurfacing.
Mr. Whaley said that this will be our primary source of funding for this year.
• DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE PARKS PLAN
Rod Garretson, Director of.Parks and Recreation, stated that he had submitted
a preliminary draft of a proposed six -year Comprehensive Park Plan, recognizing
that it needs a great deal of improvement. He said it needs some long-range
plans, but statistical data for population predictions were not available.
Therefore, he said, primarily what he is submitting is a statement of a policy,
philosophy, and a present inventory. He asked for council input.
Mayor Harrison stated that on page 8, Seaview Park should have 2�;acres left natural.
He suggested that the map on page 22 should show Sherwood Village. Councilman
Nordquist referred to paragraph 6 on page 10, and asked Mr. Garretson if he
had explored the feasibility and cooperation between the Edmonds School District
and the City of Edmonds with respect to the use of school buildings for recreation
purposes. Mr. Garretson replied that there is at the present time extensive
use of the Edmonds School District facilities during after -school hours by
all of the cities in the county for recreation programs. He went on to say that
nearly every school gymnasium is used every night for some form of recreation
activity. Following further comments on this topic, Councilman Nordquist complimented
Mr. Garretson on an outstanding report.
Councilman Gellert asked about the 258 acres referred to on page 15. This is '-
the amount needed for open space recreation land for the Edmonds Planning Area,
based on a national standard of 10 acres per 1000 population. Mr. Gellert asked
if Mr. Garretson was taking into account the North Meadowdale County Park Area
and the University Property? Mr. Garretson said that if we had the exclusive
use of these parks, they would most certainly fulfill our needs in this regard.
However, these parks must also fulfill the needs of Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace
• and the County. Councilman Gellert then asked ifwthe proposed Comprehensive Park
Plan has been reviewed with the Park Board? Mr. Garretson stated that this
would be done later in the evening.
Councilwoman Shippen asked about the possibility of a G.O. Bond to raise park
development funds. She asked when the Park Board would be discussing this.
Mr. Garretson said it was on the agenda for the next meeting.
Councilman Welling said that the reference to removal of the railroad tracks,
on page 49, detracts from the credibility of the document.. He said he would
like this statement taken out. Mr. Garretson stated that this is more or less
in the "dream" category. Councilman Gellert suggested that perhaps the statement
could be softened to indicate that one goal would be more cooperation with the
railroad in providing either over -railroad or under -railroad crossings to
realize this "dream". Councilman Welling concurred. One theory the Mayor
suggested is that perhaps some time in the future the railroad bed could be
used as a bicycle path connecting Seattle with Everett.
Mr. Garretson asked if the Council would like to see any statement in the report
regarding what the city would like to see done with the University of Washington
property or the Meadowdale'property? Councilman Gellert answered that the
immediate concern is to get this document submitted and try to get inter -agency
money. He felt time was too short -to include this at the present time. Mr.
Garretson thought that perhaps we should indicate that we would like to be
included in any planning for these parks. -He also mentioned inclusion of the
Underwater Park and the Trail System, perhaps in supplemental document.
Mr. Garretson asked if Park Board members would like to comment at this point.
Keith LaBelle stated that he also felt that a statement should be made to
indicate that we wish to be included in any discussion regarding planning for
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a community park will be honored. All that needs to be done now is to decide
which corner, and which 10 acres we want. This matter will come before the
Park Board for discussion, and then a date will be set for.a public hearing.
Persons living in that area will then be able to voice opinions as to whether
or not they want a park. Following that, the people would then be approached
for funds to develop and equip the park. Mayor Harrison asked if it would be
possible to get the entire high ground. Mr. Weaver said this has not been
considered, but is something to think about.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 12 ON VEHICLES
Herb Gilbo, Director of Public Works, reported that the City clerk opened bids
for the sale of vehicles on the 12th of February. He presented a breakdown of
the bid results to the council members for their perusal. A motion was made
by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Nelson to accept all high
bid offers. Motion carried. Three units were not sold as they did not receive
any bids. Mr. Gilbo said that he would like to request permission to re -bid
those items with a revised minimum bid. He also added three other items to the
list; a utility box, a pickup and a one -ton flatbed -truck. A motion was made
by Councilman Welling and seconded by Councilman Anderson to set March 11th
as the bid date for these items. Motion carried. Mr. Gilbo reported further
that no bid was received for the purchase of a one -ton dump truck on February 12th,
and that he would like to re -bid this item. A motion was made by Councilman
Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Nelson.that the city call for bids for
a one -ton flatbed dump truck on March 11th. Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR HEARING ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 430 - RECOMMENDING
TOWNHOUSES AS A PERMITTED USE IN DUPLEX, MULT-FAMILY, AND PRD ZONES •
A motion wa-ssmade by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Nelson
to set March 5th as the hearing date on Planning Commission Resolution 430.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DOG LICENSING ORDINANCE (SECOND READING)
Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to pass Ordinance #1699
amending section 4 of Ordinance 1663 and Sec. 5.04.060 of the Edmonds City Code
relating to requirements for licenses for dogs; Motion carried.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO MASSAGE PARLOR ORDINANCE
Police Chief, Marlo.Foster, reported that when the original ordinance was written,
massages given in private homes by the owner -proprietor -had been excluded. This
amendment deals with that. Following a brief discussion, Councilman Nelson moved,
seconded.by Councilman Nordquist that Ordinance #1700 be passed amending Section 3
of Ordinance #1684 and Section 4.05.020 of the City Code exempting certain persons
from the provisions of said regulation. Motion carried.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON ANNEXATION - WESTGATE AREA
City'Engineer., Leif Larson, explained that the original ordinance had a short
form for the legal description of the property; and that this amendment sets
forth a metes and bounds description. Councilman Nelson then moved, seconded
by Councilman Nordquist to pass Ordinance #1701, amending Section 3 of Ordinance
41691. Motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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John Rabine, Secretary -Treasurer of Teamsters Local Union #763, stated that
he is chief executive officer of thdt Local, and that they represent the Edmonds
Public Works employees. He passed out copies of his presentation to the members
of the council, a copy of which is on file. He then proceeded to read from this
report. Ron Whaley, M.A.A.,commented on the remarks made by Mr. Rabine. Following
some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman
Welling that the council reaffirm their faith and confidence in the existing city
negotiating team. Following some comments, the motion was voted upon and carried
unanimously. Mr. Whaley is to call Mr. Rabine to arrange a meeting with the people
Mr. Rabine represents.
---There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
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Eleanor Quea y, Depu ity Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
February 26, 1974
ROLL.CALL
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.
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