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and Councilman Nordquist suggested that we proceed with the program the council
approved about two years ago; and that Mr. Whaley act as the agent for the
MOTION: city in arriving at a designee. COUNCILMAN AIDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT WE INDICATE OUR CHOICE OF.DESIGNEE FOR THESE FUNDS
BE KING COUNTY METRO. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned
at 9:30 P. M.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN City Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
February 11, 1975
ROLL CALL
The regular work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by
Mayor Harve Harrison at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds
Civic Center, with all council members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of February 4, 1975 had been posted, mailed and
distributed, and with no dmissions, nor corrections, they were approved as written.
Herb Gilbo, Director of Public Works, wanted to point out that with regard to •
the acceptance of the liquid chlorine bid, Option 42.also included "Cylinders,
150# net, @ $.23/lb FOB Yost Park Pool".
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilwoman Shippen distributed copies of the City of Everett ordinance which
established their Civic Arts Commission. She said that Edmonds lacks any real
information and guidance in this area, and she would like to have comments from
other council members with respect to their thoughts about establishing such a
commission in Edmonds.
Councilwoman Shippen asked Mr. Whaley whether we had received a request for a
CETA position at the Snoline YMCA, and whether we had responded to that request.
Mr. Whaley said that they made a request for two positions and also made an
identical request via the County office. However, about 10 days ago the County
froze all action an any position funding, but yesterday afternoon released that
and gave him a preliminary figure for funds available to the City.
Councilman Gellert stated that he had received a draft resolution for the under -
grounding from the Snohomish County P.U.D. staff. He gave copies to the Mayor
and council and suggested that thisrmtter be placed on the agenda for next week
so that some formal action can be taken, and asked that the City Attorney look
into'the legal aspects.
Councilman Gellert mentioned that the council had received a communication from
Officers Estes and Aksdal regarding withdrawal from Social Security. Councilman
Gellert said he would like a group of employees, not connected with the Police or
Fire Departments, to look into this. He said he would like to see what conclusions
they come to inde_..pendently. Councilman. Anderson thought the facts should be •
presented to the employees by someone who has nothing to sell. Mr. Whaley asked
for an indication from the council as to their thoughts'on this matter. Councilman
Clement said that he would like to have some formalized process whereby a
committee of employees is set up to study and research the matter and then present
this to the other employees, and collect their opinions. Mr. Whaley indicated
that this will be done. Councilman Welling stated that he would like to have the
presentation made to the council so that they also would have a basis for an
intelligent decision.
Councilwoman Bruns asked if the council could sit around the table on the
main floor of the council chambers, as it lends itself to better discussions.
Councilwoman Bruns asked about the meeting on February 6th regarding transit
funds. Mr. Whaley stated that no unanimous decision was reached. Mrs. Bruns
mentioned that the newspaper account indicated that_SnoTran would be a co -recipient
with Metro. Mr. Whaley said that the final recommendation will be up to the
Puget Sound Governmental Conference and the final determination will be made by
the Governor's Office. Mr. Whaley had submitted a written report dated the 7th
of February, which summarized the discussions at themeeting of the 6th between
the local jurisdictions regarding the Mass Transportation Block Grant Program.
Mr. Whaley pointed out that there will be a meeting on the 13th of February,
when PSGC, acting as the Metropolitan Planning Organization, will make
recommendations to -the Governor's Office regarding designation of recipients.
Councilman Gellert said that he had been advised that if we desire to have
SR 524 in the City of Edmonds removed from the State Highway Roster, we should
take action very soon. Councilwoman Shippen suggested putting this consideration
on the agenda for next week. City Engineer, Leif Larson, said this would be
quite appropriate as the truck route designation is also on the..agenda for this
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APPROVAL OF 1975 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
Herb Gilbo, Director of_Public Works, presented the Equipment -Rental Rates for
the year 1975. The last page of the handout was a comparative analysis of the
sum total of the rental rates versus the amount budgeted in 1975 in each of the
departments. Mr. Gilbo requested that the council fix the rental rates as
recommended. The council requested that the units be described next year,
rather than just using a unit number. Councilman Gellert said he would like to
see what the actuals were for the previous year also. Mr. Gilbo explained the
method used for arriving at the various rental figures. Following discussion,
OTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO APPROVE THE EQUIPMENT
RENTAL RATES FOR 1975. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON GAMBLING FROM COMMITTEE
Police Chief, Mwlo Foster, submitted a written report containing recommendations
of the committee members which in addition to himself, included council members
Bruns and Clement; Barbara Sanborn and George Paige. Chief Foster stated that
the committee recommended that bingo, raffles and fishing derbies be taxed in the
amount of 10%, except the amount of money paid for prizes and the first $100.00.
This is based upon a per week, or per session basis. The committee recommended a
5% tax on punchboards and pulltabs. Card playing is to be taxed at a rate of
20% of the gross receipts received as fees from the players. ^In addition, each
establishment will be limited_ to two card tables, with a maximum of eight per
table. This stipulation was made,in order to prevent large operations, such
as card parlors. Amusement games, such as those conducted during a PTA carnival
would not be taxed. Automatic amusement devices presently have a fee of $12.00
per machine per year, and the suggestion was to raise this to $25.00 per year.
• The committee also recommended that pool and billiard tables also have a fee
of $25.00 per table per year. There were certain amendments to the Edmonds City
Code recommended to bring our code into line with the Washington State Gambling
Statutes. Included�:in the report was a proposed model ordinance. Mayor Harrison
said that perhaps it would be advisable to hold this matter in abeyance for a
week, so that everyone could study,the model ordinance. Councilman G611ert said
MOTION: he thought there should be a public hearing on the matter. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON
THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO DRAW A
PROPOSED ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THE SUGGESTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE WITH THE RATES
ON THE VARIOUS FORMS OF GAMBLING AND SIGNIFICANT INPUT FROM THE MODEL ORDINANCE;
AND THAT THIS BE SET FORCPUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 4. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilman Gellert asked if the committee would be available on that date, and
they indicated that they would be.
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT CHANGING THE LOCATION OF EASEMENT IN
REGARD TO PLAT OF HALO HOLLOW.
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that he had forwarded a copy of the agreement
to the Mayor and Council. He stated that in connection with the platting of the
Tract of Halo Hollow, an error was found in the legal description in the utility
easement under sanitary sewer L.I.D. 139. This document releases the original
easement and provides for the utility easement over the actual sewer line
installation. Mr. Larson indicated the location of the easement on a map
which had been posted on the bulletin board. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. MOTION
CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS - 220TH CONSTRUCTION
• City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that the bids on the UAB 220th Project
were opened on February 6th by the City Clerk. He said there were seven bids
received and the bidding was based upon a basic bid, which included the installation
of concrete storm sewer. The alternate bid called for aluminum. The low bidder
on the basic bid was the firm of West Coast Construction Company, Inc. in the
amount of $505,761.98. The low bid on the alternate was Universal Utility
Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $504,597.00 Mr. Larson recommended award to
the low bidder on the basic bid, West Coast Construction. The bids received
were as follows:
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Bidder
West Coast Construction.Company, Inc.
Universal Utility Contractors, Inc.
Tri-State Construction, Inc.
Ben Holt Construction, Inc.
Bass Construction Company, Inc.
Taylor Utility Construction Company, Inc.
Pacific Paving Company
Basic Bid
$505-761.98
5079619.50
5219524.60
5529399.24
5319929.50
5599462.00
6179862.46
Alternate
$5079707.68
5049597.00
5189773.35
5529390.74
5319383.25
559,354.00
6199092.46
There was general discussion regarding concrete material versus aluminum.
COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY (OUNCILMANANDERSON TO ACCEPT THE
ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE BASIC BID AND AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR THE
220TH CONSTRUCTION TO WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION CO. CARRIED WITH BRUNS VOTING AGAINST.
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DISCUSSION ON TOTAL 5TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING COSTS, LANDSCAPING,
SIDEWALKS AND TIME SCHEDULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION.
Assistant City Engineer, Dick Allen, reported that he and the City Planner
had worked on this project and obtained estimates to do the work. He mentioned
that there was a chart summarizing the total project cost for undergrounding, included
in the handout to the council members. Mr. Allen went over the figures contained
in the report. City Planner, Joe Wallis, projected several sketches on the
screen indicating various treatments for the total improvement. One sketch
showed a bus stop placed mid -block and another showed a bus stop on the corner.
There was a suggestion for planting trees in groups, rather than planting
uniformly down the street. Councilman Gellert asked Mr. Wallis if he could
have some comparative figures between decorative and standard light fixtures
by next week. Engineer Larson pointed out that there should be adequate lighting
for any protrusions in the right-of-way. There was general discussion regarding
the illumination needed for 5th Avenue. Mayor Harrison felt there should be
more illimunation on 5th Avenue than is required downtown, because of the speed
and amount of traffic on the street. The landscaping and bus stop cost estimate
was discussed with regard to the possibility of phasing the landscaping; and the
method of financing. There was discussion on how to accomplish the undergrounding
portion of the project. Assistant City Engineer Allen said that it would take
approximately two months to get everything together in`enough detail to outline
exactly what has to be done. He also explained thetime schedule needed for
undergrounding to be accomplished. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST. MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO SET THE MATTER FOR DISCUSSION AND.PRESENTATION OF FACTS AND
FIGURES AT THE WORK MEETING OF APRIL 8TH; AND THAT At=PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD
ON THE 15TH OF APRIL. Councilwoman Shippen asked Mr. Allen if this could also
include the possible cost of extending the project to Main Street. It was
pointed out that this will be a complete project with sidewalks on both sides
of the street. THE MOTION WAS VOTED UPON, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION ON SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO CABARET LICENSE ORDINANCE
Police Chief, Marlo Foster, said thatthe first request in this regard, is
that the application for cabaret license specify the :type of music and the hours.
He said it does Allow for minor changes to be made by himself. Another
recommendation was that no police officer be required to be in attendance,
unless it is specifcially requested by the council as a provision for the
issuance of the license. The third item allows for the suspension of the license
for one week in the event of a minor distrubance; and for reinstatement without
council action. However, if it is suspended for a second time, there would have
to be a new hearing to determine whether or not we want that license to be
in effect. Councilman Gellert stated that he did not feel the council should
burden the Police Chief with the determination of what is a minor change or a
major change. COUNCILMANANDERSON MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAW AN
ORDINANCE WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL ADDITIONS TO OUR LICENSING ORDINANCE, WITH THE
ADDITION THAT UNDER PARAGRAPH 44.88.050, WE RETAIN THE RIGHT TO BRING A LICENSEE
BACK IN ON THE MATTER OF REQUIRING A POLICE OFFICER BE ON THE PREMISES.
MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION ON WHAT SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
City Planner, Joe Wallis, stated that if the elected officials feel there is
some reason to review a policy which establishes a regulatory document; or a need
to state policies which they feel is necessary to make a rational decision on
that document, then he feels it is appropriate to refer it back to the Planning
Commission. Councilman Gellert said that he originally raised this question
with respect to street or land vacations. He said that he personally feels
that the Planning Commission should hear these before the Council. COUNCILMAN
GELLERT THEN MOVED, 'SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT STREET VACATIONS
START AT THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON MOUNTLAKE TERRACE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mayor Harrison read a letter t4:hich he had received from Mr. Bob White, the City
Manager of Mountlake Terrace. He apologized for not letting us know when the
public hearing was held on their Shoreline Management Plan. He said, however,
that the second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for the 18th of February.
He invited members of the council to attend that meeting.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:50 P. M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, fity Clerk
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H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
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