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19750325 City Council Minutes• 251 1 1 that escrow agreements be signed. One property is valued at $18,500 and one parcel at $18,000. Mr. Larson said that he would recommend that the council MOTION: authorize the Mayor to sign the escrow agreements. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE_.;; ESCROW AGREEMENTS, BASED UPON THE ATTORNEY'S.EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATIONS. MOTION CARRIED. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City Clerk March 25, 1975 ROLL 'BALL; H. �% _/ H_.-HARRISON1- 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of March 18th had been posted, mailed and distributed, and with no omissions, nor corrections, were approved as written. Mayor Harrison announced that there was a group in the audience called, • WA-kee-na-ga-kani, 8th graders from College Place Junicr High School and Meadowdale Junior High School. The names means "Creative Arts in Harmony With the Out -Of -Doors". They are presently studying city government, and have recently visited the State Legislature in Olympia. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Nordquist mentioned that at a meeting last Thursday between represen- tatives of the City of Edmonds and the County Fire District, several options were discussed in negotiating for an agreement between the District and the City. These items were important enough, they felt, to bring before the council for further discussion. The Committee has asked the Fire Chief, Jack Cooper, to draw up a presentation, and would ask the Council to hear, and discuss the MOTION: matter on April 22. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR APRIL 22ND. MOTION GIRRIED. Councilman Nordquist then announced that there will be a meeting at the Senior Center next Monday night on Transportation in South County. Among others, Senator Walgren and Representative Gary Nelson will participate, with Bryan Johnson of KOMO as the moderator. Councilman Nordquist invited everyone to attend this meeting, which will commence at 8:00 P.M. Councilman Gellert said that he had been contacted by a citizen who was upset by the action taken by the Board of Adjustment at their last meeting regarding a variance from the building height limitation. The variance requested had been 14.7' from the height limitation,.and the Board granted a 7.9' variance. The City Planner made the same presentation to the Council as had been made to the Board of Adjustment, including an explanation,of how building heights are determined under the new ordinance. After some discussion, Mayor Harrison • mentioned that the old definition may have been better, and thought that the Council should take another look at this ordinance. Councilman Gellert said that he was pleased to�receive the composition of the Social Security Evaluation Committee. He said, however, that he was a little disturbed that ballots were mailed out in the pay envelopes within a week of the formation of the committee. He wondered if action was being taken without enough consideration being given to the matter. Councilwoman Shippen said that -the 7th and Elm property, which the Planning Commission recommended be open space, has never been acted upon. She said MOTION: she would like this discussed on April 15th. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO DISCUSS THE 7TH AND ELM PROPERTY AS OPEN SPACE ON THE 15TH OF APRIL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilwoman Shippen asked if the council could have a report on the number of CETA employees that will be retained. She said that Mr. Heimdahl_had told her that officially there is an obligation to retain some of these people. Mayor Harrison said that the bulk of these employees will work on park improvements. Mr. Whaley explained what positions have been filled to this date. Mrs. Shippen said she would like a written report for the council. Councilman Welling asked if a Judge Proten has been selected. Mayor Harrison said that the matter is being studied, but he is not yet prepared to make an announcement. The Mayor reminded Council that the City Attorney had been authorized at an executive session, to proceed with negotiations on the Smith property with a maximum figure of $15,700. The funding was to be by loan from the Firemen's Pension Fund. Negotiations have been completed for a purchase price of $15,000, • and we are now ready to enter into escrow proceedings. The Mayor requested 252 authorization to proceed, and mentioned that the money will be repaid out of MOTION: general revenues coming in 1976. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE SMITH PROPERTY FOR $15,000, WITH THE MONEY BEING BORROWED FROM THE FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND; AND THAT THE MONEY WILL BE REPAID FROM GENERAL REVENUES COMMENCING IN 1976. There was discussion on term of repayment and the interest rate. Chief Cooper stated that.the interest rate would be negotiated MOTION: by the Firemen's Pension Board. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MADE A MOTION TO AMEND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT THE MONEY SHOULD BE PAID BACK IN THREE T3) YEARS. THE AMENDMENT WAS VOTED UPON AND CARRIED; AND THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED ALSO CARRIED. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Fire Chief, Jack Cooper, made an announcement on behalf of the Edmonds Rotary Club. He said that last Sunday six gentlement arrived from Aff'ica, and will be visiting on the West Coast and into Alaska. They are Rotary Foundation members and are businessmen from their various communities. On April 28th from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. they will be here in the Edmonds City Hall studying what goes on in a small community in the way of city government. Chief Cooper invited the Mayor and Council, and anyone else that would like to participate with the Rotary to help welcome the visitors. Councilman Nordquist indicated at this point that he would abstain from oting on anything concerning gambling, as his wife is employed by a CPA firm which does business with -.}a firm under consideration for gambling taxation by the City of Edmonds. HEARING; PROPOSED GAMBLING ORDINANCE Mayor Harrison noted for the benefit of the audience that a committee had been formed to study gambling in the City. The Members were: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Bruns, Chief Foster, George Page and Barbara Sanborn. Chief Foster reviewed gambling in Edmonds. He said that in 1972 there was an initiative bef re the voters asking them to indicate whether or not they desired gambling in any form. It was an affirmative ballot, and in 1973 we had our first gambling statutes. The Gambling Commission was also established. At that time only' the County and 1st class cities could tax gambling. In 1974 cities of our size were permitted to enact their own ordinance to either prohibit or tax gambling. Chief Foster said that we very seldom have investigations withiegard to legal gambling here; most complaints were on illegal operations. Chief Foster stated that he personally feels that having a very defined ordinance will be the best tool we have to control what gambling we feel we would like to have, or can tolerate here in the City of Edmonds. Capt. Ken McDannald, formerly with the Everett Police Department, was present to answer questions. He is presently a paid staff inves.tigator.for the Washington State Gambling Commission. Chief Foster said that the punchboards, pulltabs and bingo will be taxed to the maximum allowable by the State. There was concern about.the card rooms, so there is a limit of two card tables per establishment. The hearing was then opened. Mr. Whitham, 842 Walnut, said that he has lived here for 20 years and likes to play poker, and can see nothing wrong with it. Leonard Lawrence, Director of the Bingo Games at the started the bingo games as a.necessity, hecause some was running out. He did not favor taxing non-profit Bruns asked if a $100 exemption would help them. Mr. like $300-350 would be more realistic. John Harter, said that they also run bingo games, and taxing them 1 i • Senior Center, said that they of their federal funding organizations. Councilwoman Lawrence said that something • with the Edmonds Boys Club, would really hurt them. Chet Bennett, 843 Bell Street, questioned the age limit on gambling. Capt. McDannald said that 18 is the age limit on bingo, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Mr. Bennett said that the bingo games operated by non-profit organizations should be allowed to exist, and not be taxed, and that all other forms of gambling should be prohibited. Buck Moore, said that he used to own Engel's Tavern, and had punchboards and card games and never had any problems. A gentleman representing the Senior Center, explained their need for holding the bingo games. John Peterson, with the American Legion, spoke in favor of holding the bingo games, as they are primarily a social evening out for many older people. Mr. Charles Mangin and Mary Colbert said that theyagreed with Mr. Bennett. Tom Carns said that gambling is not mandatory, and is the perogative of the person doing it. Eunice Hagen said you can play poker at home. Mr. and Mrs. George Page said that when gambling is legal you can control it. Jane Jones, Director of the Senior Center, spoke in favor of the bingo games being conducted by the Center.: Laura Hall was not in favor of gambling. Capt. McDannald explained what a commercial stimulant is. He also pointed out that all gambling must be uniformly taxed. The hearing was then closed. MOTION: There was council discussion. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO PASS ORDINANCE 41766 RELATING TO GAMBLING. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN VOTING AGAINST AND COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST ABSTAINING. 0 253 DISCUSSION RE/LAW & JUSTICE GRANTS CORPORATION - DICK FORSGREN Mayor Harrison introduced Commissioner Richard Forsgren. Mr. Forsgren asked for permission to close the road entering the Meadowdale Country Club. City Engineer, Leif Larson, said that the council has previsouly gone on record indicating that they are opposed to this being the entry to Meadowdale Park. He said that he has written a letter to the Snohomish Recreation Department notifying them of MOTION: that fact. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO REAFFIRM THE COUNCIL ACTION ON THIS MATTER. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED TO AMEND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO PERMIT THE COUNTY ACCESS TO DESTROY THE AUTO RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE AMENDMENT CARRIED, AND THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED ALSO CARRIED. Mr. Sam Rust, Budget Director and Ted Stevens, Director in Grants Administration, were present with Mr. Forsgren to explain the Grants Program. They stated that the purpose is to administer all law and justice grants; and has been set up for accountability and contract compliance. It was requested that the City MOTION: enter into an interlocal agreement to participate in this program. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. MOTION(ARRIED. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - SHADOW40D #5 - P-8-74 The City Engineer reported that the firm has bonded in the amount of $15,000, MOTION: and would recommend approval. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF SHADOWOOD #5. MOTION CARRIED. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - SIESTA FIRS - P-7-74 (ARNE GOEDECKE) The City Planner and City Engineer commented on the plat, and following this • MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF SIESTA FIRS. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE 1975 BUDGET MOTION: MR. Whaley asked that this be deferred to the next meeting. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM TO NEXT WEEK. MOTION CARRIED. SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE/GROUP HOMES The City Planner reported that he has had meetings with Bill Baine and Jerry Anderson and said there is a concern about the:.provisions for review by neighbors. He said that a reputable organization would be hesitant to come into the -community, spend a great deal of money and then risk not being granted the license. He said the planning Commission has requested that they be permitted to look MOTION: into this further. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PASS ORDINANCE #1767 REGARDING GROUP HOMES. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE SNOMET AS AN AREA COORDINATOR FOR WATER QUALITY CONTROL MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS RESOLUTION #326 INDICATING AN INTENT TO JOIN WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY AREA. MOTION CARRIED. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT CONCERNING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS • Councilwoman Shippen read an addendum to the interlocal agreement giving the MOTION: County Commissioners authority to administer these funds. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE ADDENDUM TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. Following some discussion, the MOTION -CARRIED. MOTION: COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY DRAFT A LETTER TO THE COUNTY COMMUNIONER STATING THAT THE EDMONDS COUNCIL ACCEPTED THE ADDENDUM TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BECAUSE THEY WERE ASSURED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THAT THE DECISIONS OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY BOARD WOULD GOVERN THE ALLOCATION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. MOTION CARRIED. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES The Council acknowledged receipt of Claims for Damages from Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Steele and Leslie Terry Hanson. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. - J_�J� .4 , IRENE,VARNEY MORAN City Clerk H. H. HARRISON, May -or 0