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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
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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
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THEN MADE A.MOTION TO THIS EFFECT, WHICH WAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison announced that M.A.A. Ron Whaley has been made a full member of the
International City.Management Association, and has been elected to the Washington
City Management Association Executive Board for the State of Washington.
Mayor Harrison said that he has received a letter from Mary Goetz.regarding the
formation of the South County Athletic Club. She also brought to our attention
that the City has a potential Olympic Champion Mile Runner, Debbie Quatier.
She has been a distance runner since she was 12 years old. Mill Quatier is now
competing for an Olympic berth in 1976, and she will be entered in numerous
National Meets in the Spring and Summer. When she was 14 years old she won the
National AAU Mile -Championship in the Girls Division. She is now running under the
Falcon Track Club,.and a couple of years ago they founded a South County Athletic
Club (a non-profit organization) for the purpose of raising funds to help defray
travel costs. Mrs. Carmen Johnson said there will be a fund-raising drive shortl
Debbie will be competing in meets in California in May and then the National
AAU in White Plains, New York the 26-28th of June and then, finally, the Pan -Am
Trials on August 29-30. Mrs. Johnson announced that there will be a fundraiser
on -May 16th at the Cirque Theatre. The" performance will be "How The Other Half
Loves" starring Hans Conreid. The tickets will be $12.50 per person, and will
benefit the South County Athletic Club. They will then dispense monies to Debbie,
and other athletes in need of funds.
Councilman Gellert noted that an Edmonds resident, Gerry Gay, has won the Pulitzer
Prize for photography.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION •
Mr. Albert Colville, 18323 Olympic View Drive, said that he would like to speak
about the bike path on Olympic View Drive. He said that the residents have a
considerable problem with parking, especially for their guests. He also mentioned
that a car parked in front of his home was ticketed, and asked what relief could
be offered in that regard. He said that he is not clear on the legality --here,
since he had received a letter stating that it was illegal to park a vehicle on
a sidewalk: He said that it is his understanding that it is also illegal to ride
bicycles and horses on sidewalks too. There was a great deal of discussion on
possible solutions to the problem. Councilman Gellert suggested that possibly
the City Engineer could investigate off-street parking in the mini -park. Councilman
Nordquist wondered if the Police Department and the Engineering Department could
go house to house, and get some opinions and/or suggestions from the residents;
along with some ideas as to the hours when this problem is of the greatest concerri
MOTION: Mr. Colville said that he would be glad to assist. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN
MOVED, SECONDED BY QDUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT MEET WITH THIS GENTLEMAN (MR. COLVILLE) TO WORK THIS OUT, AND COME BACK
WITH A RECOMMENDATION ON THE 20TH OF MAY. MOTION CARRIED.
Mrs. Joanne Warner, a Historical Preservation Volunteer, said that she has received
a Notice -of Historic Preservation Week, which will be May 12th to the 18th. She
said that we have in the City of Edmonds more historic -buildings and sites than
any other city in the County. We have not yet received the markers for these
buildings. She asked if it would be possible for the City Shop to make wooden
plaques for these buildings to identify them, and have them mounted on the buildings.
Mayor Harrison said that he will also issue a proclamation declaring the week of
May 12th to 18th Historic Preservation Week. The Mayor also remarked that the
City will take care of the plaques which Mrs. Warner requested. •
CORRESPONDENCE
The Deputy City Clerk read a letter from Joan Swift from the Coterie, indieating
that they have made application tothe Washington State Revolution Bicentennial
Commission for a grant for funds to publish a history of early Edmonds. They
have been notified by phone that the application has been approved and that the
full amount will be granted. Tom Kincaid of the Edmonds Tribune has estimated
that the cost of printing and binding would be approximately $1750. The amount
to be contributed at the WSARBC will be half that. Mrs. Swift requested that the
MOTION: City participate for the remaining half. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS THAT THE COUNCIL REVIEW A PRESENTATION OF THE COTERIE'S
REQUEST AT THE MAY 20TH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
PRESENTATION OF FACTS, FIGURES, DESIGN, LANDSCAPING, ETC. ON 5TH AVE. PROJECT
M.A.A. Ron Whaley mentioned that on April 12, 1975 the Mayor, Assistant City
Engineer, Dick Allen, himself and members of the council took a tour of 5th
Avenue up one side and down the other, from Main to Elm. They looked over the
entire project. Mr. Whaley said that basic plan to be developed was for 5th
Avenue from Main Street to Elm Street, which indicated sidewalks to be repaired,
or constructed, underground wiring and landscaping that would be outside of the
existing curb line. An alternate plan would be for Main Street from Sunset
Avenue to 6th Avenue; and 5th Avenue from Main to Bell, also covering underground
wiring, street lighting and landscaping treatments (at intersections). An
Alternate #2 would be 5th Avenue from Maple to Elm, using a landscaping
treatment, the parking strip inside of the curb. Mr. Whaley pointed out that
the City has been looking at some type of ornamental street lighting for Edmonds
for some time, -so four different types of fixtures were considered.
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Dick Allen handed out to the Council and Mayor some sheets indicating the cost
factors on the various types of lighting, undergrounding., sidewalks, curbs, etc.
He projected the chart on the screen'and reviewed it with the Council.
City Planner, Joe Wallis, referred to sketches posted on the back wall, which
indicated two landscaping treatments for the 5th Avenue Project. He said that
they are particularly indebted to Marvin Michaels, who is now-on_the planning
staff, and had contributed greatly to that phase of the.:,'project. Mr'. Wallis
reviewed the plans briefly, and following this, the Council recessed so that
they could step forward and view the various sketches posted in the Chambers.
Dick Allen then reviewed the costs involved, and there was discussion on financing,
and how to proceed with an L.I.D. There was also discussion on possible Telephone
Company participation_in the undergrounding portion. The City Attorney and
Mr. Whaley indicated thst it would be well to contact them in this regard.
There was some input from the audience, and they were most concerned that they
be advised of their hookup charges. City Engineer, Leif Larson,.said that he
will contact the P.U.D. and determine when they would have the hookup cost.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY
TO'DRAW A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM A SIDEWALK L.I.D. ON THE PRIMARY
PROJECT ( FROM MAIN TO ELM ) AND SET A HEARING DATE. Some discussion followed,
with the Attorney pointing out that the resolution can be passed on May 20th.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: 'COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO INSTRUCT THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAW A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM AN L.I.D. FOR UNDERGROUNDING
FOR THE PROJECT ON 5TH AVENUE FROM MAIN TO ELM; WITH NON -PARTICIPATION BY THE
PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE PROJECT COST, BUT TO INCLUDE NOTIFICATION OF HOOKUT COSTS;
THAT RESOLUTION ALSO TO BE HEARD ON THE 20TH OF MAY. Councilman Clement said
that he will vote against this motion as he'felt a matter of this magnitude should
not be voted upon the night it is received, and that we do not have any firm
indication of the participation by the Telephone Company. A ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULTED IN "NO" VOTES FROM WELLING, CLEMENT AND NORDQUIST, AND THE REMAINER_•,
VOTING IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO INSTRUCT THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO.DRAW A GENERAL ORDINANCE SPEAKING.TO UNDERGROUNDI•NG POLICY FOR
PROJECTS NOT NECESSARILY INVOLVING TOTAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AND TO SET A HEARING
DATE ON THIS FOR JUNE 3RD. MOTION CARRIED.
SET HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4471, AMENDMENT TO GROUP HOME
ORDINANCE #1767 ZO-6-75.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO SET JUNE 3RD FOR
THE ABOVE -MENTIONED HEARING. MOTION CARRIED.
SET HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RES. 4462, SOCIAL REHABILITATION CENTERS, ZO-17-74
COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY -COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO SET JUNE 3RD FOR
THE ABOVE -MENTIONED MATTER. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR PURGJASE OF 1975 VEHICLES
Herb Gilbo, Director of Public Works, reported on this item stating that on the
18th of April bids were opened by the City Clerk, as listed on the handout to
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the Council. He requested that Council reject the bid, as only oneewas received,
MOTION:
and therefore there was no comparison. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT THE CITY REJECT THE BID RECEIVED FROM OLSON CHEVROLET.
MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Gilbo then requested authorization to purchase one Police
Patrol Vehicle on the Spokane County Bid for $4,259185, including tax. This
amount is $750 less than the Olson bid, and $140 less than the City estimate.
MOTION:
COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
TO PURCHASE THE 1975 POLICE PATROL VEHICLE ON THE SPOKANE COUNTY BID FOR $49259.859
INCLUDING WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX. MOTION CARRIED. The vehicle will be
delivered locally. Mr. Gilbo then requested authorization to re -bid the remaining
MOTION:
itesm, with a suggested bid *opening date of May 22nd. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO CALL FOR BIDS AGAIN ON
'ONE 3/4 TON PATROL VAN AND ONE 3/4 TON PICKUP AND CHASSIS, WITH A BID OPENING
DATE OF MAY 22ND.. MOTION CARRIED.
ACQUISITION OF 15TH AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY
City. Engineer, Leif Larson, reported on -his item, stating that subject right-
of-way has never been deeded for right-of-way purposes. It has been on the
Snohomish County Tax Rolls asa tax delinquent property. Mr. Larson, therefore,
MOTION: asked authority to purchase for $100.00 COUNCILMAN WELLING MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE THE SUBJECT
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR $100.00 MOTION CARRIED.
ACCEPTANCE OF 68TH AVE.'W. DRAINAGE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AND ESTABLISHING 30-DAY
LIEN PERIOD.
The City Engineer reported that this project for the installation of storm sewers
in the.vicinity 'of 68th W'. and 158th S. W. has been completed. He asked acceptance
by minute entry, thereby establishing the 30-day lien period. The Council asked
• MOTION• that the property owners by informed. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY
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COUNCILMAN ANDERSON ACCEPTANCE OF THE 68TH AVENUE W. DRAINAGE PROJECT AS COMPLETE,
SUBJECT TO NOTIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS, AND ESTABLISHING THE 30-DAY LIEN
PERIOD. MOTION CARRIED.
SET HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 44709 REZONE FROM RS-20 TO RS-89
PROPERTY ON 15TH S.W. R-3-75
COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO SET JUNE 3RD FOR
THIS HEARING. MOTION CARRIED.
SET HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - HERITAGE PARK, P-1-75
COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SCONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO HEAR THIS MATTER
ON JUNE 3RD. MOTION CARRIED.
SET HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - WATERVIEW MANOR. P-3-75
COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO HEARING THIS MATTER
ON THE 17TH OF JUNE. MOTION CARRIED.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SEWER CODE TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL SEWER
CONNECTION CHARGES.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN %LLING TO PASS ORDINANCE #1772.
MOTION CARRIED.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO'TRAFFIC CODE TO RESTRICT PARKING ON
212TH S.W. & 76TH W. IN CONNECTION WITH THE CHANNELIZATION •
FOR THE NEW SIGNAL.
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS ORDINANCE #1773.
MOTION CARRIED.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of the Claims for Damages from Ronald Kanning. This
was referred to the City Clerk for processing.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned
at 11:30 P.M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, ity Clerk
May 13, 1975
ROLL CALL
H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
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 May 6th had been posted, mailed and distributed, •
and with no omissions, nor corrections, were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
CouncilwomanCouncilwoman Shippen asked that the Street Trees Standards and Policies Document be
put on June loth agenda. She also asked for an executive session this evening,
if the meeting did not go beyond 10:30 (regarding property acquisition).
Councilman Anderson complimented the Engineering and Planning Departments for
their presentation last week on the 5th Avenue project.
Councilman Gellert said that he and some others had a meeting with one of the
Highway Commissioners in preparation for the meeting to be held in Lynnwood
with the State Highway Commission. One of the items brought up was the prospect
of more ferry traffic when the Trident Submarine Base goes in. Mr. Gellert
said that he had talked to former councilman, Orland Christensen, who had once
made a plan for re -locating the ferry dock. He did not have those plans, but
made up a new one, which was posted on the board. The plan proposed to tunnel
under the Woodway Park area and bring the ferry terminal right over the tide
flat area. Included in this project could be further boat launching, a small
boat harbor, Coast Guard vessels, oil skimmer, possibly a commuter hydrofoil
fishing pier and parking. The desirable effect would be to get the ferry
terminal away from the downtown area, as we will have a serious parking problem
in the future. It would also help the Port boat launching difficulties. The
Mayor pointed out that there is a safety advantage in the proposed plan, in that
it spans the railroad tracks. Mrs. Shippen said that she does not feel that
the long-range goal should be for more parking lots in Edmonds. The City Engineer
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