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19760316 City Council Minutes• issue, come forward to the council via resolution from the Park Board. ri 0 1 1 REPORT ON TRUCKS ON 196TH (ENGINEER) The City Engineer reported that truck counts had been done on 196th since the Spring of 1975. He said of 41 trucks starting from 64th, 15 arrived at 76th and 7 ended up at 3rd and Main. He went through some further counts with the help of a chart. He said that they had also studied which direction the trucks go when they get off the ferry. Mr. Larson said that 17 trucks got off the ferry - 10 turned and went out SR 104 and 7 went up Main Street. He said that the State Highway Department is going to re-sign and designate SR 104 as the'.Ferry Route and have this completed by the first of May. He said that the City is expected to receive a letter from the Highway Department this week which will say when this is to be done. Mr. Larson said that at the same time he would like to forward the information to the truckers and trucker's associations indicating this. He said that a great deal of the truck traffic appears to be local. He said that he would like to continue studying this, and see how the MOTION: traffic will flow after the sigps'_' are put up. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL- MAN CARNS TO HAVE A FURTHER REPORT ON TRUCK'COUNTS ON 1.96TH AT THE JUNE 15TH COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #363, 174TH R/W �C_ONTINUED FROM MEETING OF 2/17) City Engineer, Leif Larson, reviewed this matter and had several overlays of proposals for adjusting the right-of-way. Some sketches disregarded the Hinton House and others relocated the right-of-way to the north of the Hinton stone wall. It was noted that Hinton has not acquired title to the property by adverse possession, as there was just a one year period be- tween building of the house and acquisition of the right-of-way. There was general discussion, with the Engineer saying that his -first recommendation would be to get rid of the Hinton House and make a decent road all the way through with plenty of room for walks. However, at this time he proposed a right-of-way just a little south of the house. Councilman Anderson said that since the house may be there for some time, he would be in favor of moving the right -of - MOTION: way on the Official Street Map over 10 feet. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE FINAL DRAWINGS OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SUBMISSION AS PART OF THE OFFICIAL STREET PLAN, SO THAT THE ORIGINAL PROPOSAL BE INCORPORATED AND THE EAST END OF THE STREET IN- CORPORATE A 10' OFFSET TO THE NORTH FROM THE ORIGINAL AND THE LOCATION OF THE HINTON HOUSE; AND THAT THIS RECOMMENDATION BE DIRECTED BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. COUNCILMAN GELLERT' SECONDED THE MOTION AND IT WAS CARRIED. APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT - SUNSET WEST, DIVISION 7. MOTION: It was requested that this item be postponed for further right-of-way research. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO DELAY THIS ITEM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. MOTION CARRIED. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF 220TH URBAN ARTERIAL PROJECT AS COMPLETE BY WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. TO ESTABLISH 30-DAY LIEN.PERIOD. The City Engineer advised that the above -named company has completed the construction on 220th from the Traction Right -of -Way east of Highway 99 to 84th Avenue West. The traffic markings remain to be done and the contractor has posted a cashier's check in the amount of $3,000 to insure completion of .the work. Mr. Larosn requested establishment of the lien period and said MOTION: that the total retainage would be $34,980.09. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL- MAN ANDERSON TO ESTABLISH THE 30-_DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD IN THE ABOVE -ENTITLED MATTER. MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW OF POLICIES & STANDARDS RELATING TO PRIVATE ROADS MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT THIS MATTER BE POSTPONED TO MARCH 30TH PER ENGINEER"S MEMO. MOTION CARRIED. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Council acknowledged receipt of a Claim for Damages from Francis G. Holt. This has been forward- ed to the insurance company. There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, 0 ty Clerk March 16, 1976 ROLL CALL � w H. H: HARRISON, Mayor Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Harve Harrison in The Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All council members were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the work meeting of March 9-had ;been posted, mailed and.distributed, and, with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Gould mentioned a letter previously received from M.A.A. Whaley, indicating a meeting • of the committee to go over job descriptions, and he noted that he and Councilmen Nordquist and Gellert were members of that committee, and asked when a meetin might be scheduled. It was decided that the committee would meet on Wednesday, April 7 at 3 P.M. Councilman Gould also noted that council had received copies of the Police Dept. annual report, and wished to compliment the Chief on this effort, which was very interesting and informative. Councilman Gellert inquired if the Snohomish County Health Board had looked at the septic tank problem in the Cherry Hill area affecting north Edmonds. Councilman Nordquist answered that he will remind Dr. Hyatt to send an answer to this question to Councilman Gellert. Mayor Harrison stated that there was at present a vacancy on the Amenities Design Board for the position of landscape architect. Mr. Chauncey Wight had been interviewed by council, and had agreed to serve. The Mayor therefore made the appointment of Chauncey Wight to Position #4 on the Amenities MOTION: Design Board, to expire on November 5, 1977. A MOTION WAS NADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF CHAUNCEY WIGHT TO POSITION #4 ON THE AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison brought to council's attention a plat that had been overlooked at previous meetings, MOTION: and asked that the preliminary plat of Westmont View be brought before -them. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCIL- MAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD TO PLACE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WESTMONT VIEW ON THE APRIL 6 COUNCIL AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. A memo had been received from City Engineer Leif Larson in regard to proposed annexation of the east 10 ft. on 68th Avenue W. between North Meadowdale Road and 160th St. S.W. State law requires a city to annex to the edge of rights -of -ways rather than to road center lines. This proposal would comply with the law and correct a potential boundary conflict with a proposed Lynnwood annexation, as the Boundary Review Board had waived jurisdiction over the Lynnwood annexation subject to the City of Edmonds annexing the remaining 10feet of the stated right-of-way. Engineer Larson therefore recom- • mended that the council authorize the staff to proceed to obtain the necessary authorizations and approvals of annexation from the Snohomish County Commissioners and Boundary Review Board and also to obtain deeds for the R/W which will be recorded after a final annexation ordinance is passed MOTION: by the Edmonds City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO AUTHORIZE THE STAFF TO PROCEED AS REQUESTED. MOTION CARRIED. Recreation Director Rod Garretson advised counci that the city has been waiting for the opportunity to erect a monument at Brackett's Landing, which would be constructed from driftwood, with an anchor and plaque. He shoed a colored drawing of the proposal. Up to now, they have needed an anchor, but recently two men salvaged a large anchor near the Edmonds waterfront and are willing to sell it. The asking price is $1000. Director Garretson felt this anchor, salvaged form this area would have some historical singificance. John Gastkill and Cam Bonner, the two divers who salvag- ed the anchor off Dayton Street in 60 feet of water, were in the audience. Rod Garretson had asked Capt. Floyd Smith and Capt. Harold Huycke to study the anchor to determine the age and possible history, and Capt. Floyd Smith told council that a tug had at one time evidently picked up this anchor and later dumped it off the waterfront, and the conclusion was that this had originally been off an old sailing vessel. Director Garretson recommended acquiring the anchor for the monument, and suggested using the approximately $285 deposited in the name of the Don Lawson Memorial Fund, along with a probable $250 from private contributors for part of the pay- ment. He noted that he had contacted the Lawson family and they felt this would be -.an appropriate use for that money. Mr. Gastkill and Mr. Bonner had talked to a96 nchor firm and restaurants who had purchased anchors, and said the $1000 seemed to be a fair price. Director Garretson said some bicentennial funds might be granted, since this had historical value. He then asked if the council was interested. Councilman Carns said he would rather see private funds used rather than taxpayer's funds for this, and he stated that he would give his personal promissory note for $600, to go along with the other fund and donated money, to hold the anchor for a period of 30 days. This was acceptable to the two owners. There was some discussion on donations for this monument, and Councilman Gellert felt the names of both the finders of the anchor and the people who donated • MOTION: money should be on the plaque. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONgDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT THE CITY DONATE THE LABOR TO CONSTRUCT THE MONUMENT, PROVIDING THEY CAN ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY MONEY FOR IT. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: At this point, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT IF A MAJORITY OF THE AUDIENCE WAS HERE FOR A PARTICULAR ITEM ON THE AGENDA, THAT IT BE HANDLED FIRST. THE MOTION FAILED TO CARRY. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Chet Bennett presented Mayor Harrison pictures of the log cabin, along with the keys to the build- ing. He reported that they had spent roughly $1500 to $1700 in cash from contributions. Help with placing the cabin at its location at 5th & Bell had come from over 150 people in the community; businesses.had contributed, as well as carpenters, contractors, and many other people giving of their time and efforts. Chet Bennett noted that it was.now finished, the Chamber is there, and he thanked the city for all the work and help donated. Councilman Gellert asked if Chet would provide a list of the peoplewho had helped on this project, so council could send resolutions of commend- ation. Council expressed gratitude.to Chet Bennett for spearheading this, and he was given a round MOTION: of applause from all present. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT CHET BENNEETT FURNISH THE CITY WITH A LIST OF ALL WHO HELPED ON THIS LOG CABIN PROJECT SO THE CITY MAY DRAW RESOLUTIONS OF COMMENDATION FOR THESE PEOPLE. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Glenn M. Loboudger, 15920 - 72nd W., stated that he had written a letter to Mayor Harrison in reference to a conditonal use permit for a home occupation which had been granted by the Board of Adjustment to Russell Johnson. Mr. Loboudger said he had called the city offices complaining about the gross violations in zoning, building permits, and conditional use on this property, and he asked council to express guidance to the Board of Adjustment in this matter. It was noted that the letter had been forwarded to the Building Dept., and Harry Whitcutt advised council that it was the first complaint received on this particular matter. Discussion was held on permits for a garage, and the problem of not proceeding within the ordinances of the city. At this point, 11 • o Councilman Herb noted that this item wast-not on the agenda tonight, -and he felt this was not the time and place to hold a hearing without the other party present. Councilman Gellert said he was reluctant to express council opinion to the Board of Adjustment. Attorney Wallace advised that the Board of Adjustment is an independent body set up by state law and it would, in fact, be wholly inappropriate for council to do this. There was some discussion that perhaps the city should have new regulations concerning accessory.buildings. The height is the same as other buildings, and thiscould pose some problems. Councilman Anderson said he felt some.changes MOTION: needed to be made on this subject. Following further discussion, A MOTION.WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT THE ENTIRE SUBJECT OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND GUEST HOUSES BE REFERRED TO THE•PLANNING COMMISSION FOR HEARING, WITH INPUT FROM THE STAFF AND ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS. MOTION CARRIED.. Councilman Gould asked if information could be furnished to the council, and Mayor Harrison said that he would circulate copies of the letter from Mr. boboudger to each council member. Ed Robinson, 88th W., asked council if the audience would be able to speak on agenda item 10 regarding proposed business license ordinance. He was assured that the would be allowed to be allowed to.express his views. M.A.A. Ron Whaley asked that a hearing date be set for. Planning Commission Resolutions #498 (RS-8 to RML), #499 (RS-6 to RML), and #502 (to permit auctions in BC with certain restrictions). MOTION:- Suggested date was April 6. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUCILMAN HERB TO SET THE DATE FOR HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #498, #499, AND #502. MOTION CARRIED. M.A.A. Whaley advised council that Dr. Anderson of the Edmonds Arts Commission had asked if the MOTION: Commission could meet with the city.council either March 30, April 6, or April 20.- COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MADE THE MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT THIS MEETING WITH THE ARTS COMMIS- SION BE ON THE APRIL 20 COUNCIL AGENDA. • Ron Whaley also asked council to establish the interest rate on LID 194, to include in the pro- posed ordinance. The recommendation was for 5 3/4%, since the bonds will be sold locally as MOTION: it is a small issue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB TO ESTABLISH THE .INTEREST RATE ON THE BONDS FOR LID 194 at 5 3/4%, AND THE MOTION CARRIED. 1 is 1 1 REPORT ON.PLAN CHECK FEES Building Official Harry Whitcutt summarized his written report on plan check fees: Council had asked that this be reviewed by the Code Committee, who then recommended that council enact legislation to impose plan check fees for single-family residential construction, alteration or remodel, for work with a value over $1,000. Mr. Whitcutt noted that other jurisdictions charge a sum for the work done in review of a permit application, in addition to regular permit fees. The fees recommended would increase the cost of a $1,000 remodel permit from $10 to $11, and MOTION: are reasonable. He then recommended passage of an ordinance to impose these fees. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO SET A DATE FOR HEARING ON PLAN CHECK FEES FOR APRIL 6. MOTION CARRIED. ALTERNATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESS - 84TH W., NORTH OF 184TH City Planner Joe Wallis projected a map showing the subdivisions and lots in the subject area; also slides showing the road system. Purpose of the discussion was to decide -on standards for development of access to the area properties. City Engineer Leif Larson explained, with aid of a projected map, the easement road system serving the properties. He noted that there would be difficulty under thel.LID zone and termini method in assessing the area, since properties in the plat of Tar Mar are many feet above the 84th grade, and are served by 84th P1.W., and since 84th would not be an arterial, the Ter Mar properties would not benefit from the improvement in any way.. Recommendations from city staff, including memos from Fire and Police Departments, were to have access from 84th, as the roads now used by the property owners do not meet any city standards. The City Engineer recommended a two lane street with 22 feet of paving. There was a great deal of discussion..Chet Bennett, attorney representing Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Hall, also showed a drawing of the area. He said the Halls would participate in an LID, but it was logical to use the easement road. He also felt Ter Mar should not have to participate in an LID, for the above stated reasons of no benefit whatsoever. Mr. Bennett stated that the Halls would be willing to pave the easement road off Olympic View Drive to a 14 ft.width. In regard to the hydrant located at the end of 84th, he said they would also agree to move or place a new fire hydrant to serve the properties. The possibility of an LID seemed remote to him, and he said the property owners prefer restricted access to the area, and would gladly pave as mentioned. Attorney Bennett said that basically they were asking the city to allow the Engineer to vary the access, allow paving of the easement and they would agree to do this and take care of the hydrant problem. Council was reminded that there can only be three houses served by an easement road; a variance is needed for additonal ones. Discussion followed on the number of lots using these easement roads. Councilman Gellert asked, and Engineer Larson answered, that the cost off 184th for access to the Berry subdivision would be approximately $16,000 for an 800 ft. LID., not in- clucing water main replacement. Tom Berry told council he can develop his lots with access from Olympic View Drive and a 30 ft. access to 84th, if ever developed. He wants three additional lots with existing easement to Olympic View Drive, but would either have to get a variance or come into 84th. Curtis Smith said he was not in favor of 84th being improved, as he uses the easement road to Olympic View Drive. Mr. Teras, 184th S.W., told council he was in favor of improving 84th as the main access. Councilman Clement remarked that this was a question of ownerships, not geography, since if all the properties were owned by one person, the city would require 84th to serve the area. Bob Hamack stated that the existing road had served property for 21 years, and heavy trucks use it and no one has had difficulty getting up the street. Tom Berry said it seemed as if no one except himself needed 84th developed. Jerry Lovell, Reid, Middleton & Associates, said the city staff met with him, Chet Bennett, and the Halls and that the Halls would like to proceed with development of their property, and would post a bond to commit the Hall property to participate in any future LID. is 402. Y' • Councilman Gellert suggested council continue this for one week while the Halls, Mr. Berry, Mr. Stewart, Chet Bennett, etc. could get together to discuss a solution. Councilman Clement said the city might accept less than the standard R/W on 84th and not set an LID by resolution. Councilman Herb said he would like to postpone this for one wee, also. Chet Bennett said he felt it important for the council to go over the area during the week, keeping in mind that the Board of Adjustment said they would allow 6 houses on the easement and the Planning Commission ruled they must provide access of'84th. Mayor Harrison advised council that this is'a tight, unique situation and he recommended an 18 foot pavement on 84th. There was some MOTION: further discussion, and COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT COUNCIL ALLOW A PAVEMENT OF 18 FEET ON 84TH W., NORTH OF 1.84TH S.W. Bob Gustafson, who lives near the area in question, said he felt easements could be used here, and the little road to 84th from one area could be used to connect to 84th if need be in the future. He added where could you come up with $16,000 to put in a road that doesn't serve a useful purpose. THE MOTION AS STATED THEN WAS VOTED UPON AND CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN HERB VOTING AGAINST. REPORT FROM ENGINEER ON ALLOCATION OF FUNDS - 88TH IMPROVEMENTS A petition had been received. from property owners along 88th Ave. W. requesting paving of 88th from 188th S.W. to Olympic View Drive. This to be done with city funds, not via LID method. City Engineer Leif Larson ntoed that the 1976 budget calls for a project of paving to extend from 196th to 188th, and he recommended proceeding as scheduled, with an estimated $60,000 placed in the budget for next year for paving of the remainder of 88th from 188th to Olympic View Drive. Ronald H. Lee, 18404 - 88th W., told council that the people on the petition were requesting looking toward reallocation of funds to do the work this year. He said he felt the city would come out better by borrowing from the 1977 budget for money to do this work now. Engineer Larson said there was a hazard in committing next year's budget money before knowing how much it would be. M.A.A. Whaley cautioned council on the possible outcome of the revenue sharing • and the public works bill, and that in 3 months or so the city would be in a better position MOTION: to project moneywise. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO RECOGNIZE THE SUGGESTION OF M.A.A. WHALEY AND CONTINUE THIS ITEM FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS TO RECONSIDER, AND ADVISE THE ENGINEER TO PERFORM ON THE ENTIRE PROJECT TO OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE, MOTION: TO GO TO BID IN EITHER ONE OR TWO PHASES. Following further discussion, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO AMEND THE MOTION TO STATE THAT THE STAFF ASSIGN PRIORITY TO THE SECOND PHASE SO THAT IT BE THE NEXT IN THE 6 YEAR PLAN. VOTE ON THE THE AMENDMENT CARRIED, AND THE ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED ALSO CARRIED. Mr. Erickson, 88th W., told council that they needed walkways for safety, and the Mayor asked the City Engineer to check on the walkway hazard in that area. FIRST READINGS OF ORDINANCES First reading was heard on the proposed amendment to the Park Board Ordinance. The City Attorney advised that a proposed PRD ordinance was not on file in final form, and MOTION: suggested postponement until council could review a copy. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO POSTPONE THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED PRD ORDINANCE UNTIL MARCH 30. MOTION CARRIED. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES Second reading was heard on the proposed amendment to the Business License ordinance. Council- man Carns brought to council attention the letter he had received from Don Underhill suggesting the council and business community get together to work out a compromise. Council had been furnished copies of this letter. Councilman Herb commented that on the second reading of an ordinance, an open hearing should not be held since the council had voted on the first reading and asked for a draft to be prepared in accordance with their wishes. He felt council had • MOTION: made .a decision and they should be prepared to stick with it. COUNCILMAN HERB THEN MA D,E A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT THE HEARING BE LIMITED ONLY TO THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SPOKEN AT A PREVIOUS HEARING AND LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES, OR IF THEY HAV E..SOMETHING NEW TO OFFER. THIS MOTION FAILED TO CARRY. Ed Robinson, 88th W., had written a letter to the Mayor and Council asking for reconsideration of the pending business license fees. He felt.that this would amount to a tax, not a license; that the business community is an asset to the city; that the downtown business community is the social and cultural center of the communi.ty; that the local businesses provide local employ- ment; and that perhaps the city is spending too much to support the business area via Fire and Police manpower. He felt all businesses should be charged the came fee and renewal be at a low cost level. Also, if Edmonds' license fees are lower than surrounding communities, we should be proud of the fact. Mr. Robinson asked that council vote to defeat the ordinance as it now reads; amend it to a level of $20 for all businesses with a $1.00 or $2.00 renewal; or vote to.reconsider the matter.by continuing to September 1976. Mr. Ed Hayes, 19327.- 88th W., said he was in favor of the license. He did not think it unreason- able, and other areas charge much more. Mrs. Skonnard, Llubs, asked if all businesses are licens- ed.. She was assured that all businesses are licensed in one form or another. Councilman Carns then advised of the costs for Police, Fire, and Public Works in the business community, meaning the downtown areas. $247,500 goes from tax money to support the business community. He noted that there was no opposition heard from people with home occupations, nor from large businesses, not from Five Corners, Westgate, or Highway 99 businesses. Only down- town Edmonds, who gets the most services have complained. Councilman Carns then said he felt that Item C of proposed ordinance, the $15 should be $25, since people with home occupations already have to pay $25 for a conditional use permit. COUNCILMAN CARS THEN MADE A MOTION THAT ITEM C BE CHANGED FROM $15 TO $25 PER YEAR. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE #1828 • • 403 BE PASSED, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR BUSINESS LICENSES, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1977. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN CARNS VOTING AGAINST. 1 J 40 Second reading was heard on the proposed amendment to the sauna parlor license. The City Attorney explained that this was a housekeeping item, a portion having been left out of the MOTION: original amendment. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE #1829 BE PASSED, AND THE MOTION CARRIED. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT City Engineer Larson asked for authorization for the Mayor to sign an agreement with the MOTION: PUD for Glen Ellen View Tracts underground wiring project, under LID 196. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT AS STATED. MOTION CARRIED. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES The City Clerk reported that a claim for damages from John K. Winther had been received and forwarded immediately to the insurance company for processing., There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 P.M. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Gity Clerk March 23,'' 1976 ROLL CALL* H. H. MARRISON, Mayor TheFreguIar.meeting-:of.the Edmonds City Council was,call.ed to roder by Mayor,'Harve-Harrison at 7:30 P.M. in the Couhcil'Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All council members were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of March 16.had been posted, mailed and distributed. Councilman Gould noted that on page 4, second paragraph form the bottom, on the 88th improvements, he had made the motion to amend, not Gellert, as stated. The minutes then were approved as amended. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Carns advised council that at today's board meeting of the Edmonds Rotary Club, they had come up with two offers: (1) that they would sponsor and pay the entire cost of the anchor, or (2) would pay the difference between the amount collected and the $1100 needed. Councilman Gellert noted that the private contributors might prefer to have their contributions kept and used, and their names on the plaque, so he felt perhaps the administration should accept the second offer. MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO ACCEPT THE ROTARY CLUB OFFER TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE IN AMOUNT COLLECTED FOR THE ANCHOR AND THE $1100. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Gould advised for the record that he would not be present at the council meeting March 30. Councilman Gould said he had received a request from a county resident about a sewer problem and what needs to be done to hook up to the city sewer lines. He added that he would like to place this before the administration and Engineer and have the problem brought before council. It was • noted by Councilman Gellert that it had been a long-time policy of the City of Edmonds not to allow connection to city sewer lines except for inside city limits, or public facilities such as MOTION: a school or hospital. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PLACE THIS QUESTION ON.THE APRIL 20 COUNCIL AGENDA, AND THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Gould also noted that he had received a copy of Substitute H.B. 90, in regard to gambl- ing, etc., and he made the request that this be placed on the April 13 council agenda, with a report from the City Attorney on its impact on the city of Edmonds. Councilman Anderson brought up the item of the council dinner on the 21st at 6:30 at the Holiday Inn. Councilman Carns then asked if perhaps the scheduled luncheons with the Staff for the first Friday of each month could be changed to another Friday due to a conflict, and Councilman Anderson said he would try to arrange something. Mayor Harrison then reported that he had been guest speaker at the Golden Age Club held in the Alderwood Youth Club in Alderwood Manor. He said the club has 200 members; that 91 had attended that luncheon; and that the lady who had founded the Golden Age Club was 93 years old and still a member. The Mayor noted that the club was self-supporting; that they had several years ago been evicted from the the Edmonds Senior Center facility; and that they are an active group that meets regularly - AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Robert Olin told council that he had a preliminary plat that had been before the Planning Commission, and he asked if his plat could be brought to council at the next meeting. There was some discussion, MOTION: and with three councilmen going to be absent from that meeting, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO SET THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OLIN'S ADDITON FOR APRIL 6, AND THE MOTION CARRIED. •