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Mr. Larson pointed out that we have to designate alternate routes that trucks
can take. A gentleman representing the South County Chamber of Commerce, Transpor-
tation Committee, stated that the idea of diverting truck traffic to SR #104
has merit. He suggested working with agencies familiar with 'the trucking
industry, such as the Washington Trucking Association, to have them notify their
membership not -to use Route 524 and to use 104. Attorney John Wallace pointed
out that at the time of designation, this must be done by ordinance. This
MOTION:
resolution is simply an expression of intent. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #324, WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
ADDING AT THE END OF THE FIRST -PARAGRAPH THE WORDS, "BEING OF EXCESSIVELY STEEP
GRADES AND";'AND THAT IN PAR. 3, ADD FOLLOWING STATE OF-WASHINGTON, CITIES OF
LYNNWOOD? MOUNTLAKE TERRACE AND SNOHOMISH COUNTY ARE...'.' MOTION CARRIED.
REMOVAL OF SR 524 FROM STATE HIGHWAY ROSTER
Mayor Harrison read a letter which had been received from tie State Highway
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Department stating that the SR 524 project between 81st and 88th will have a
minimal environmental impact and a negative declaration could be made. Mr. Larson
pointed out that the Siate Highway Department has $150,000 in this project for the
portion from 81st to 64th. There was general discussion. Following this, Jim
Mueller presented a petition signed by approximately 110 people requesting that
SR#524 be deleted from the State Highway Roster. 'Capt. Shields said that there
is a lot of ferry traffic on this route. Mr. Larson replied that this is just
during peak times, but most of -the traffic is local. Dewey Leyda stated that
he thought it was a bad idea to take this off the roster, as the City has trouble
now finding funds to maintain its streets. Mr. Whaley noted that Mr. Bogart
had stated that the Highway Department cannot make any improvements to a street
within our city limits,, without our concurrence as to design and magnitude.
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Mr. Bogart had said he still hoped that something could be worked out. Following
MOTION:
more discussion, COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY T)UNCILMAN GELLERT THAT
WE ASK OUR LEGISLATURES TO SUBMIT A BILL TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REMOVING SR524
FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM WITHIN CITY LIMITS OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED,
WITH COUNCILMAN ANDERSON VOTING "NO".
SOUND DISPOSAL, INC. - RATE INCREASE REQUEST
MOTION:
COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM
TO MACH 25TH. MOTION CARRIED:
FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGING MEETING DATES
First reading was had on the proposed ordinance changing the meeting dates.
FIRST READING:' ORDMTANCE REDUCING SPEED LIMIT ON PORTIONS OF HIGHWAY 99
First reading was had on the proposed ordinance reducing the speed limits on
.portions of Highway 99.
P.U.D. UNDERGROUNDING RESOLUTION
This document was reviewed by council and attorney, and following this,
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THAT WE INFORM P.U.D.
OF OUR DESIRE TO SEE THIS IMPLEMENTED. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST BID DATE FOR WATER SERVICE LINE MATERIALS (SUGGEST 3/375)
COUNCILMAN GELLERT*.MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN N,ORDQUIST TO SET MARCH 3 AS THE
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BID DATE FOR WATER SERVICE LINE MATERIALS. MOTION CARRIED.
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There being no further business to come before council}; the meeting was
adjourned at 11:20 P. M.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City Clerk
February 25, 1975
ROLL CALL
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H. H. H RRISON, Mayor
The regular 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.
TRIBUTE TO DICK WALDROP
Mayor Harrison informed the council members, staff and audience of the sudden
passing of Animal Control Officer, Richard F. Waldrop, on February 24, 1975.
He then read a letter written by Police Chief, Marlo Foster, which noted that
Mr. Waldrop served as Animal Control Officer since March 1, 1969, and previous
to that had served as a commissioned reserve officer for ten years. The Mayor
said he joined Chief Foster and others on the City Staff in saying that Dick
Waldrop will be missed very much. Mayor Harrison then asked everyone to join
him in a minute of silent prayer in-Dick's memory.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of February 18th had been posted, mailed and distributed.
Councilwoman Bruns said that perhaps the first sentence in the second paragraph
on page two, under the Planning Commission Hearing, could be re -worded. It could
read: "....home, without meeting many licensing requirements." The minutes
were then approved.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Gellert said that with regard to the letters that are being sent to
our legislators asking for the removal of SR 524 from the State Highway Roster,
he would like a copy of letter to go to the Puget Sound Governmental Conference.
The Mayor indicated that this would be done.
Councilwoman Shippen asked that the council discuss the establishment of an
MOTION: Edmonds Arts Commission next week. SHE THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
BRUNS THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EDMONDS ARTS COMMISSION BE PLACED ON THE
AGENDA FOR NEXT WEEK, MARCH 4TH. MOTION(ARRIED.
Councilman Nordquist brought up the matter of the proposed fishing pier on the
Edmonds waterfront. He said there will be a Port Commission Meeting on Thursday,
the 27th at 11:30 A.M. Councilman Nordquist stated that the council had taken
action on the 7th of May 1974 in passing a resolution in support of a fishing
MOTION: pier. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO REAFFIRN
THE RESOLUTION TO PORT ADOPTED MAY 7, 1974, WHICH WAS A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT.
Councilman Nordquist then read the resolution. THE MOTION WAS THEN VOTED UPON
AND CARRIED.
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Councilman Nordquist said that he had beenasked by Commissioner Forsgren to •
request that the city direct a letter to him indicating our designee for the
mass transportation funds. Councilman Nordquist then made a motion to instruct
the Mayor to write such a letter. Following discussion, it was determined that
this is still in the hands for the Puget Sound Governmental Conference. Council-
man Clement suggested that Mr. Whaley report back to the council as to the status
of the matter. Councilman Nordquist then withdrew his motion.
Councilman Nordquist remarked that the last meeting of the salary evaluation
Committee was on the 17th of January, 1974. Councilman Gellert, who is also on
the committee, said he believed this to be correct. Councilman Nordquist said
that he would ask M.A.A. Ron Whaley to call another meeting of the committee soon.
Councilman Gellert indicated that his schedule did not allow him time until April.
Councilman Nordquist said that he had many people voice disappointment as to
the action of the council with regard to the 196th project. He said that he
would like to change his vote to coincide with Councilman Anderson's "no" vote
that evening. Councilman Nordquist mentioned a questionnaire which had been
sent out by Rep. Gary Nelson's Office which asked constituents what State Route
they felt should be improved if highway construction money is available to the
district. The majority voted for the completion of the widening of SR 524.
He said that he had asked the Police Chief for a report on the accidents on 196th,
and this report indicated 37 accidents in the past three years. Councilman
Nordquist also said that he had a memorandum from Fire Chief Cooper stating
that it was within the power of the council tofake flammable trucks off 196th,
and route them elsewhere. Councilman Gellert said that if the road remains a
State Route, it encourages all kinds of traffic. City Engineer, Leif Larson,
reviewed that has taken place to this date. He recalled that the council had
moved that before any improvement was done from 81st West, theycanted an •
environmental impact statement from 81st to Main Street. Mr. Larson said that
the Highway Department has indicated that they will make money available for
that section, subject to' the city financing the design and administering the
contract; and that the State Highway will then finance the construction.
Councilwoman Shippen asked Rod Garretson if city representatives on the agenda
for the Thursday meeting of the Port Commission. Mr. Garretson said that we are
not, but they have indicated that we can speak during the public portion of the
meeting. He noted also that we are expected at 11:30 A.M. Councilwoman Shippen
said that she does not believe that the city should retain a consultant for this
project; and that she would like this matter and the matter of parking, brought
up at the meeting. Mayor Harrison asked Mr. Garretson to look into the possibilit
of the Department of Fisheries funding some improvement to the fishing pier at
Sunset Beach, as well as improving the appearance of the jetty. There was further
discussion on parking, and a question from Councilman Welling with regard to
all-risk insurance for repair of the proposed pier :should it be damaged in a
storm. Mr. Garretson pointed out that it is the intention of the State Fisheries
Department that we do not pledge to repair the pier if it is damaged. They
and the IAC have stated that they will repair a severely damaged facility.
Councilman Anderson said that since the issue of the vote on 196th has been
raised this evening, he would like to comment that he has received some feedback
this week negative to the total council vote. In explanation, he said that he
does not agree with the State Highway Department's philospphy of the four moving
lanes. He said he did think that the possibility still existed for working with
them to see if they would modifty their approach.
Mayor Harrison said that heaad a note concerning the Social Rehabilitation Center
item which had been placed on the March llth agenda. He said that it will be
heard by the Planning Commission on March 26th and, therefore, the Planning •
Department desires that this be placed on the council agenda for hearing on the
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1st of April. It was decided that it remain on the agenda for discussion at
MOTION: the work meeting on the llth of March. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THEN MOVED, -SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO DISCUSS SOCIAL REHABILITATION CENTERS AT THE MARCH 11TH
WORK MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Gellert asked the City Planner if the
council members can offer suggestion for the Planning Commission to consider.
Mr. Wallis replied in the affirmative.
Councilman Gellert mentioned the recent car -train accident down at the ferry dock.
MOTION: HE THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO INSTRUCT THE MAYOR TO WRITE A
LETTER TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTING THE
ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED LAST WEEK, AND MAKING A PLEA TO CONSIDER THE SAFETY
ASPECTS OF THE RAILROAD AT THOSE INTERSECTIONS. MOTION CARRIED. Chief Foster
stated that the car in question went around several autos waiting in line at
the lights; and that the train was not exceeding the speed limit. Mr. Larson
said that a letter could be written expressing our concern about these accidents,
and see if they can offer any advice to guarantee greater safety.
PARKING STUDY W/COMMITTEE
Mayor Harrison said that he had received a communication from the committee
stating that they would like to meet with the council during the next work
MOTION: session. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO
POSTPONE THIS ITEM TO THE WORK MEETING ON THE 11TH OF MARCH. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION - PHASE III
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that bids were opened by the City Clerk
on the 20th of February at 2:00 P.M. Eleven bids were received, of which ten
• were tabulated; and DiOrio Construction Co., Inc. was the low bidder in the
total amount of $174,230.80. DiOrio was the low bidder on all three schedules
and below Engineer's Estimate $76,000. They have indicated that they can do the
job, and Mr. Larson recommended award to DiOrio Construction Co., Inc. Mr. Larson
said the job is to be done in 90 days and there is a liquidated'damage clause.
Councilman Clement asked if there was any concern, since the bid was so much
under the Engineer's Estimate. Mr. Larson said that they were and, therefore,
checked more thoroughly on this bid. The contractor has indicated that he has
almost bid at cost in order to keep his employees busy during a slacktime.
The bids were as:follows:
BIDDER AMOUNT
DiOrio Construction Co., Inc. $1747230.80
Bert Robison Construction, Inc. 2379962.25
V.J.M. Construction Company 2419601.50
Ben Holt Construction Inc. 254,038.50
Universal Utility Contractors, Inc. 2949564.00
Lundberg Construction Co., Inc. 319,210.05
Shoreline Construction Co. 4311212.75
Select Contractors, Inc. 484,089.46
Como Contractors, Inc. 74,764.75 (B & C Only)
B & M Contractors 28,137.00 (C Only)
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST FOR THE ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DI ORIO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. BID FOR WATER MAINS AND APPURTENANCES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $174,230.80. MOTION CARRIED.
SOUND DISPOSAL, INC. - RATE INCREASE REQUEST
• Mayor Harrison read a memo from M.A.A. Ron Whaley, which stated that Dick Slye,
owner of Sound Disposal, had informed him that they will be asking for a rate
increase of 70T per month for residential accounts. Councilman Clement stated
that in going over financial statements of garbage companies some weeks ago,
there was a significant difference in terms of operating profit between Sound
MOTION: Disposal and the others. He felt that a rate increase is justified. COUNCILMAN
CLEMENT MADE A MOTION, WHICH WAS SECONDED BY MUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO RECOMMEND
THIS TO THE STATE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THEIR ACTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED, WITH "NO" VOTES FROM ANDERSON, WELLING AND GELLERT.
Councilman Anderson and Welling were of the opinion that it should go to the,
State Utilities and Transportation Commission first and Councilman Gellert stated
that he liked to look at the figures.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT - SIESTA FIRS - P-7-74
City Planner, Joe Wallis, reported that there is inadequate information available
to the engineer to make a recommendation to the council'at this time, and he
asked that this be deferred until such time as that information is available.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO DEFER THIS MATTER
UNTIL FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. MOTION CARRIED. CouncilwomalShippen
asked if the council would be getting some recommendation on sidewalks, etc.
before the council hears any more plats. Mr. Wallis answered yes. Councilwoman
Shippen asked -if it was not required that plats and subdivisions require sidewalks.
City Attorney, John Wallace, said that they are required in the basic standards
unless there is a modification,:,;approved, following the variance criteria.
PRESENTATION OF P.C. RES. 4465, RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF REZONE FROM RS-8 TO CG,
N.E. CORNER LAKE BALLINGER WAY & 76TH WEST.
• City Planner, Joe Wallis reviewed the action that had been taken on this matter.
Councilman Nordquist made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Gellert
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that on denials from the Planning Commission, that no council action is required.
The City Attorney explained that it had been the policy to place an item such
as this on the agenda so that the council has the opportunity to set for hearing
MOTION: if they wish,,or simply to uphold the denial. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO UPHOLD THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ON #465. MOTION CARRIED.
PRESENTATION OF P. C. RES. #464, RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF REZONE FROM RS-6 TO RMH,
PROPERTY ON PINE BETWEEN 5TH & 6TH
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO UPHOLD THE FINDINGS
OF THEc'.PLANNING COMMISSION ON #464. MOTION CARRIED.
AMENDMENT TO CABARET ORDINANCE
Police Chief, Marjo Foster, recommended passage of this ordinance. He said it
has three basic sections, one which has to do with the issuance of the license;
the second has to do with elimination of the police officer being on duty and
MOTION: the third item being the revocation procedure. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS ORDINANCE 41762, AMENDING CHAPTER 4.48
OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE. MOTION CARRIED.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGING MEETING DATES
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS ORDINANCE
#1763 CHANGING THE MEETING DATES FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE AMENITIES
DESIGN BOARD. MOTION CARRIED.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE REDUCING SPEED LIMIT ON PORTIONS OF HWY 99 •
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED., SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PASS ORDINANCE
#1764, AMENDING A SCHEDULE CONTAINED IN SEC. 8.16.@40 TO DECREASE THE MAXIMUM
SPEED LIMIT PERMITTED UNDER STATE LAW ON PORTIONS OF U. S. HIGHWAY 99 TO 45
MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES. MOTION CARRIED.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of a Claim &or Damages from Keith A. Elder and
John M. Walsh. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:50 P. M. They then proceeded to the Mayor's Office for an executive sessi4q.--
IRENE VARNEY MORANe City Clerk
March 4, 1975
RnT,T, CAT,T.
H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Coumi.l was called to order by Mayor
Protem, Max Gellert, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic
Center, will all council members present. Mayor Harrison was attending a
legislative meeting in Olympia. .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of February 25th had been posted, mailed and distributed.
Mayor Protem Gellert noted that on page 3, under the Sound Disposal matter, he
did not case a '"no" vote. The minutes were then approved as corrected.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilwoman Shippen stated that we are now on record regarding our wish to
remove SR 524 from the State Highway System. She said we should be prepared,
whether it is removed or not, to proceed with plans for that street. COUNCILWOMAN
MOTION: SHIPPEN THEN MOVED TO INSTRUCT THE CITY STAFF I.E. THE PLANNER, ENGINEER AND
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, TO PREPARE A COMPLETE STREET DESIGN FOR SR524 FROM 81ST
TO MAIN INCLUDING RECOMMENDED CURB TO CURB WIDTHS, NUMBER OF LANES, LOCATION OF
BUS TURNOUTS, SIGNING11> LANDSCAPING AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS. THE DESIGN IS TO
BE GUIDED BY 1) THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE STREET IS PRIMARiILY A NEIGHBORBOOD
COLLECTOR AND 2) THE SUGGESTIONS OF THE RESIDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE
COMMUNITY SURVEY AND HEARINGS, AND 3) THE STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT THE CITY WILL
BE FINANCING THE COSTS. Discussion followed. Councilman Welling asked what
our present status is with regard to the design work. City Engineer, Leif Larson,
replied that regarding the section from 81st to 88th, the state Highway Department
has written a letter which indicates that they will proceed with the project
based upon them financing the construction.and the City of Edmonds financing
the design. Mr. Larson said that if we are going to proceed with the design,
he would suggest it be on the basis of the staff designinig it with alternates
for choice, rather thankeing limited to a specific design, becau-ae there are
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