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PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE/FAIR HOUSING
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO PASS ORDINANCE #1770.
MOTION CARRIED.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON ADOPTION OF ROLLED CONCRETE CURB AND
GUTTER STANDARDS.
The City Engineer reported on this item and Councilman Nordquist suggested that
MOTION: after the word "curb", the words "may be used" be inserted., COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST
THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PASS ORDINANCE #1771. CARRIED.
ASSIGNMENT OF FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Mayor Harrison appointed the following person to the Commission: Jean Thompson;
MOTION: Valena Walker and Elmer Harris. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
GELLERT TO CONFIRM THESE APPOINTMENTS. MOTION CARRIED.
C-LAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of the Claim for Damages from Robert Gierke. This
was referred to the City Clerk for processing.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned
at 10:45 P.M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, ity Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
April 29, 1975
ROT.T. CAT.T.
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 April 22nd had been posted, mailed and distributed,
and with no omissions, nor correction, were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist stated that the State Highway Commission will be holding a
meeting in Lynnwood on either the 19th or 20th of May, and will be taking input
from South Snohomish County on any problems or suggestions. He said that perhaps
at the next meeting the council could offer suggestions that could be put in a
.letter to the Commission, or send a representative.
Councilman Gellert thought we should re -consider this year's Six Year Street
Improvement Program and hopefully the one for next year, considering Councilwoman
Shippen's suggestion that maybe the major collector streets should hot be re- •
surfaced cjithout at the same time putting in bicycle and pedestrian pathways.
MOTION: He said this may change the priorities. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE WORK MEETING AGENDA FOR MAY 13TH
AND THAT THE CITY ENGINEER GIVE THE COUNCIL WHATEVER INPUT HE HAS ON COSTS,
SCHEDULING PROBLEMS, STORM SEWER PROBLEMS, ETC. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Bruns said that she had a request from the Art Festival Committee
(from Win Schillberg) that Dayton Street, between 5th'and 6th be closed from
Thursday morning to Sunday night during the Festival; and that there be no parking
on 5th between Dayton and Maple. Councilwoman Bruns then asked if the Art
Festival had the authority to say "no" to a vendor that comes into the Festival
area, but is not a registered exhibitor. City Attorney, John Wallace, said that
in a sense, the City has delegated to the Art Festival the authority to do so,
within the confines of the Festival Area.
Councilwoman Shippen mentioned the Senior Center Plans, and said that they are in
the process of revision. She said that she would like to get a copy of these for
the Council to review on the 13th of May, as well as the landscaping plans.
MOTION: SHE THEN MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO REVIEW THE SENIOR
CENTER PLANS, AND THE LANDSCAPING PLANS ON THE 13TH OF MAY. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Shippen said that this Friday, the 2nd of May,
the Executive Director of -.the Council on the Aicts) and Mayor
the exhibit "More Streets for People" in Occidental Park in
this has some relevance to Edmonds.
Mayor Harrison issued an invitation from the City employees.
participate in the Annual Golf Tournament to be held May 3rd
Golf Course in Everett. Tee -off time is 12 noon.
Nancy Hanks, (who is
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Seattle. She felt
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Mayor Harrison then introduced Herb White, whom he had suggested as a new member
MOTION: for the Park Board, The Council had a brief discussion with -Mr. White. A MOTION
WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, AND SECONDED BYCDUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO
CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. WHITE TO THE PARK BOARD. MOTION CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Deputy City Clerk then read a petition for vacation of the portion of the street
right-of-way on Elm, between 5th and 6th., which had been signed by four property
owners.. The Council.acknowledged.receipt of the petition, which was.then referred
to the Engineer.
MOTION:
DISCUSSION RE/FULL TIME MAYOR, ETC.
There was general discussion of the subject. Councilman Gellert said that one
argument for.a.full-time Mayor would be accessibility, but no action was taken
following discussion.. There was some comment with regard to relationship
between citizens and staff and council. City Attorney, Jim•Murphy, stated
that many times when the Council has contact with a citizen, it is when something
has not gone right; but that they must keep in mind the many things.that have
gone right. Councilwoman Shippen said she still feels that a Community Development
Department as some merit. This would be combining like functions into one
department, such as Building, Parks and Planning. Councilman Nordquist wondered
why she would include Parks, and Mrs. Shippen stated she felt this appropriate
as parks is a major land use. Mayor Harrison said that the Council should be
considering the fact that with the coming election ,there could be five new council
people, plus a new Mayor. Salaries were briefly discussed, but no action taken.
Councilman Clement said that he would like the Council to think about the
maintenance of a full-time'Mayor and Administrative Assistant; consolidation of
departments and division of Council into standing committees for project planning.
Following more comments; the meeting adjourned at 10:45 Y.M.
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IRENE VARNEY MORATbprCity Clerk
May 6, 1975
RnT.T. C AT.T.
H. H. HARRISON, 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 April 29th had been posted, mailed and distributed,
and with no omissions, nor corrections, were approved_as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilwoman Bruns asked what the response has been to the notice with regard
to "pea patches". M.A.A.-Ron Whaley said that the notice went out about three
weeks ago, and 21 individuals have called and requested that space be made
available to them. Three logical sites have been selected, based on the area
in which these persons live. One is at. Sierra Park; a private site on Pine
Street and the third. site is the school property outside. the City, on 228th and
84th. It is estimated that the cost for water to these sites will be $1,150.
Rototilling would be another $500 to $1,000. 'He said he would recommend a small
charge for each person.. Mr. Whaley said that Lynnwood charges $10.00 Councilman
Gellert asked about the school property and Mr. Whaley said that we would have
permission from the School District to use the property. Councilwoman Bruns
said that.perhaps it is too late in.the year for this project, and it was her
thought to budget for this project next year. Councilman Welling did not feel
that the average person could raise $10.00 worth of produce. COUNCILWOMAN°
BRUNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO 'MAKE THIS A BUDGET ITEM FOR
NEXT YEAR. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUCILMAN WELLING VOTING AGAINST.
Councilman Clement said that he has received telephone calls objecting to the
tax on the proceeds from bingo at the Senior Center. He said that their net
proceeds -for the first three or four months of this year are running approximately
$200 per week. With the $100 exemption that the City.provides, that means they
will be taxed 10% on the% -remaining, which could amount to about $500. They feel
that this is money that they muld well afford to use in their own services,
Councilman Clement said he feels bingo is a form of entertainment, and other
entertainment is taxed. Mr. Clement said that each group that provides bingo
could make a very sound -argument, but that he still feels the way the ordinance
was passed is appropriate. There was some general discussion, but no further
action taken.
Councilwoman Bruns said she would recommend that we take the suggestion of our
Transportation Sub -Committee of the Community Development Take Force and notify
•the State Senate that'we are in favor of'S.B. 2280, which is the bill that would
MOTION: allow public transportation systems less that county -wide. COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS