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• Mrs. Harry Fenton of 261 4th Ave. S. said a street shouldn't be extended just because ahilEwas in the
way. It had been noted that another choice for the placement of the street would create a 12% grade
street. She.gave Walnut St. as an example of a steep street but it was explained that 12% would be
steeper than Walnut, so she dropped her objection. The public hearing was then closed.
The question of dedicating for the street arose and Mr. Larson said at such time as the properties are
platted the owners will be asked .to dedicate. He said Mr. McQuade had already indicated his willingness
to dedicate. Councilman Gellert suggested.that at the time it is platted the right-of-way could be cut
MOTION: down. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, THAT ORDINANCE #1864 BE
APPROVED, PURSUANT TO P.C. RESOLUTION 517, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO EXTEND 175th ST. S.W. TO
CONNECT TO THE SOUTH TO 176TH ST. S.W. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS & ASPHALT OVERLAY, 88TH AVE. W., FROM OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE
TO 196TH
City Engineer Larson had distributed a memorandum giving the background leading up to the bidding. He
said bids were opened July 29 and there were six bids. The project was separated into two parts, Sched-
ule I and Schedule II, with Schedule I including the complete project and Schedule II a portion of it.
There was also an alternate for each Schedule. Skip Jacobson .Construction Co. was the low bidder for
each.schedule and each alternate. Mr. Larson reviewed the financial aspects of this project and said
he had coordinated this with the Finance Director and the M.A.A. He said, from an engineering standpoint,
it would be most desirable and economical -to complete the entire project at one time, rather than to
complete one phase in 1976 and the other in 1977. He recommended award being made to the low bidder of
the Schedule I Alternate in the amount of $109,381.68 and that an ordinance be drafted to modify.the
1976 Budget based upon the Alternate selected by the City Council. -He also said he normally prefers
concrete pipe, but in this area the run-off is mainly from the rain and he did not feel any danger in
MOTION: using aluminum here. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE
SKIP JACOBSON CONSTRUCTION CO. BE AWARDED THE SCHEDULE I ALTERNATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,381.68, EXCLUD-
ING SALES TAX, AND THAT THE FINANCING OF THIS PROJECT BE DONE AS THE ENGINEER HAS RECOMMENDED. MOTION
• CARRIED. Mr. Larson said they hoped the project could be completed by the end of October. He said he
would request the Mayor for authority to have the contractor proceed pending execution of the contract
and that the contractor would not get paid until the contract is signed. Councilman Gellert asked if the
intersection at Olympic View Drive might be included, and Mr. Larson replied that they will be digging a
large manhole there so, as a result of the excavation, they can probably do something there. Councilman
Gould asked that the Staff send a memorandum to Ron Lee to let the people know what action was being
taken.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON PUD BID FOR 5TH AVE. UNDERGROUNDING
City Engineer Larson reported that PUD had readvertised the project and newbids were received August 9,
with.John M. King Company submitting the low bid of $104,556.57. The PUD Commissioners on August 10
authorized acceptance of the low bid, providing the City of Edmonds concurs. A revised cost summary was
prepared and reviewed by Mr. Larson, indicating $41,339 additional is required to complete the project.
If the City is successful in the court action, the total could be $35,150 less. There followed some
discussion, with Mayor Harrison pointing out the budget is going to be very tight for next year, and
Councilman Carns feeling the City could not afford not to go ahead and complete the project. Councilman
Gould said he felt the City is obligated to authorize PUD to go ahead on the low bid. A MOTION WAS:MADE
MOTION: BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE BID OF JOHN M. KING
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,556.57, TO INCLUDE WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX, AND FINANCING TO BE DONE AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ENGINEER ON THE SUMMARY SHEETS SUBMITTED BY HIM. MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
August„24_,� 1976
IREN VARNEY MORAN, Ofty Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
ROLL CALL
. The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center with all Councilman present. All present
joined in the flag salute.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Carns asked that Item (E), Proposed Ordinance Adopting the Washington Model Traffic Ordi-
nance, be removed from the Consent Agenda. City Engineer Leif Larson asked that Item (A), Approval
of Minutes of August 17, also be removed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUN-
MOTION: CILMAN NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
City Engineer Larson asked that the minutes of August 17 be corrected to have the second paragraph
on page 4 read as follows: "Mrs. Harry Fenton of 261 4th Ave. S. said a street shouldn't be prevented
from being extended just because a hill was in the way. It had been noted that the choice for the
placement of the street would create a 12% grade. Then she gave Walnut Street, as an example of a
steep street, but it was explained that the undeveloped portion of 176th Street was considerably
steeper than Walnut Street, so she dropped her objection. The public hearing was then closed." The
minutes were then approved as corrected.
With regard to Consent Agenda Item (E), Councilman Carns noted that any changes in the Washington
Model Traffic Ordinance will automatically change the City's law, unless the City doesn't want it
changed. He asked how the City would know when there is a change. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka replied
that the Municipal Research and Service Center periodically submits the changes proposed, and his
office subscribes to this service. He also said when the session laws come out his office reviews
those to see what is of interest to the City, but the State does not notify each individual city that
there will be a change in the law. -City Attorney John Wallace added that because of the length of
sessions in recent years, there have been laws going into effect before we get them, and there is a
rush to get them into our Code. He said that will be eliminated in the future with the Model Traffic
Ordinance. Councilman Gellert questioned other offenses such as shoplifting and disorderly persons
being in this ordinance and, also, what first offenses are subject to imprisonment. Mr. Tanaka ex-
plained that the Penalty Section of Code had to be revised, which included the other offenses. He
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said the only first offenses subject to imprisonment are those four listed on page 4 of the proposed •
MOTION: ordinance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, THAT ORDINANCE'1865
BE APPROVED, ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AND OTHER TRAFFIC STATUTES TO REGULATE
TRAFFIC WITHIN THE CITY OF EDMONDS AND AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE: PROVIDING PENALTIES;
AMENDING SEC. 5.12.170; AND DIRECTING THE DISPOSITION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE
INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE EDMONDS LIONS CLUB ON THE OUTSTANDING JOB THEY -DID
ON THE SIERRA PARK FOR THE BLIND. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Gellert announced that the Liberty T.V. Cable people have received approval to put an
antenna on the water tower of the Olympic View Water District, and that there would be an imminent
rate increase by previous agreement.
Councilman Clement advised he would be absent from the meetings of September 14, 21 and 28.
HEARING ON PETITION FOR VACATION OF ALLEY, VICINITY OF LOTH & DALEY
City Planner Joe Wallis said the applicant in this action was a group of petitioners and the type ■
of action was amendment to the Official Street Map. He said two letters of protest had also been
received. This was heard before the Planning Commission on June 23 at which time they recommended
disapproval. Mr. Wallis showed slides of the area and a vicinity map, and he indicated on the vicin-
ity map which property owners had been the petitioners. City Engineer Leif Larson said he had no
additional comments to those in the Planning Commission minutes which had been made by Assistant City
Engineer Dick Allen. Councilman Anderson asked if other alleys in the area had been vacated, inasmuch
as some of the people concerned appeared to be asking for equal treatment. Mr. Larson said three
alleys in the vicinity had been vacated, but the portion of the alley to the east of that being con-
sidered had not been vacated, and if there were to be a vacation it should be the whole alley, not •
just a portion of it. He said he had indicated in the past that he would like alleys kept open for
future utilities, and especially for undergrounding. He said it would give them much more flexibility.
It was determined that the other alleys which had been vacated were so done in 1938, so it was not any
recent action. The public hearing was then opened.
Amanda Parsons of 1016 Glen didn't see why part of an alley could not be vacated. She said even if it
were vacated they could still put in utilities. She said they just did not need an alley there and
vacation would prevent haphazard alleys being put in at some future date. Mayor Harrison pointed out
that alleys have been developed either by platters or the property owners, and if the initiative is
not taken to improve one's own alley it never will be done. Ed Parsons added that he didn't think an
alley could go in there, except at tremendous expense, because of the wet condition of the area.
Clarence'Bjorklund of 1032 Glen was opposed to the vacation. He said it is a good alley, it is used
by fuel and garbage trucks, and he would like to see it go all the way through, not vacated. Sydney
Carvosso of 1026 Glen did not think an alley could be put in without great expense and was in favor
of vacation. Jens Pedersen of 1009 Daley asked what causes the water problem there and Mr. Larson
replied that it is probably a spring location where the water surfaces and that a storm sewer system
in the alley would alleviate some of the problems. He said, in answer to Mr. Pedersen's question,
that an engineer's estimate of the cost of storm sewers could be provided prior to an LID petition
for an improved alley. The public hearing was then closed. Councilman Anderson said he felt this
problem had been thoroughly aired and the Council had a recommendation from the Staff. A MOTION WAS
MOTION: MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE DENIAL OF THE PROPOSED VACATION,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS AND PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 516, BE
UPHELD. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON P.C. ITEM ST-10-76, VACATION OF LOTH AVE. BETWEEN HINDLEY & BROOKMERE
Mr. Wallis said this had been initiated by Katheryn McDowell as an amendment to the Official Street
Map. Mr. Wallis indicated the area under consideration on a vicinity map. To the north is Viewland
Way which has been developed in connection with -the school there and is owned by the school, not •
having been dedicated to the City. The proposal was that 10' would be dedicated for a walkway and
utility purposes from each property line, that of Mrs. McDowell and that of the adjacent subdivision
Wind-N-View property as a part of its subdivision provisions. Mrs. McDowell's short subdivision is
scheduled for a hearing on September 9. Allen Hendricks of 300 Harbor Building was present to rep-
resent Mrs. McDowell. He said they had had the plans drawn and redrawn, subject to Staff concurrence.
The question arose as to the possibility of her resubdividing a portion of her property, and Mr.
Hendricks said the Code precluded that for a period of five years. Mr. Wallis said this proposal
woulc remove loth Ave. between Hindley Lane/Viewland Way and Brookmere from the Official Street Map
and retain a walkway easement across the right-of-way. The reason for the request was that improving
loth would cause unnecessary additional traffic, and this portion of.10th is not needed to serve as
access to any property abutting it. Mr. Wallis said the Engineering Department had recommended
approval, but retaining a 20' pedestrian access way for foot traffic and utilities in the area.
He said the Fire Department had approved. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Hendricks said there
was concern in that area that there not be increased traffic on Brookmere. He said Mr. Lindell,
property owner to the north, had written a letter not opposing this. The public hearing was then
MOTION: closed.' A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, THAT ORDINANCE 1866
BE APPROVED, PURSUANT TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 520, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO
REMOVE LOTH AVE. BETWEEN HINDLEY LAND AND BROOKMERE AND RETAIN A 20' RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PAVED WALK-
WAY. MOTION CARRIED.
PRESENTATION OF POOL COVER CONCEPTS, COSTS, ESTIMATES, ETC.
Park Planning and Recreation Director Rod Garretson introduced Robert Bignold of the ORB Organiz-
ation who reviewed a feasibility study prepared by that organization comparing alternative methods
of enclosing the Yost Park swimming pool. Mr. Bignold showed slides of the different types of pool
enclosures under consideration and explained the advantages of each. He reviewed the estimated
construction cost analysis, comparing the costs for three individual concepts, and also reviewed
estimated operating costs and income. There was a lengthy discussion, with Mr. Bignold answering
questions from the Council. It was suggested that, since the entire park bond issue will be dis-
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• cussed at next week's meeting, possibly the Park Board could review the ORB document and offer
their comments at that meeting. A great concern of the Council was.that even if the voters were
to approve covering the pool, the additional operating expenses may be more of a burden than the
City could handle. Councilman Nordquist said he would like to see estimated operating costs if
the pool were open all year and also costs.that would be put on other departments in the city_.
Mr. Bignold was complimented on the excellent and informative report his organization had prepared.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO CREATION OF A UTILITY FOR AMBULANCE AND AID CAR SERVICE
It was generally agreed that consideration of this proposed ordinance was probably somewhat pre-
mature in view of the.preparation of the budget and pending attempts at some kind of South County
inter -local agreement. Also, Fire Chief Cooper could not be present at this meeting and it was felt
his presence was desirable for the discussion. Acting Fire Chief Jack Weinz said there has been no
problem in answering aid car calls. He said they have been transferring emergencies inside the
City and calls outside the City have been handled by private ambulances. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUN-
MOTION:
CILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT THIS DISCUSSION BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE FIRE
CHIEF COULD BE PRESENT AND THAT THE DATE FOR THIS DISCUSSION BE SET FOR OCTOBER 5; ALSO, THAT A
STRONG ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO GET SOME KIND OF AN AREA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTH COUNTY CITIES
AND POSSIBLY THE HOSPITAL. Mayor Harrison has been active in that area and it was suggested he
pursue this aspect. Councilman Gellert was concerned that SNOCOM may go to a useage charge, and
he said that should be included in budgetary estimates. M.A.A. Herb Gilbo clarified the information
the council wished to have for the October 5 meeting, to include: (1) The Staff will work with
the Mayor to present at the October 5 meeting information regarding charging for services on a
mutual aid agreement; (2) The Council is generally leaning toward the idea that there.are presently
no problems handling the calls within the City without standby service and should not move toward
additional service; and (3) The Staff is to work with the Mayor to recommend some method of revenue
production in greater detail than already presented and something with a greater degree of equity,
and to provide a detailed estimate of the budgetary costs including what has routinely been included
in the budget and which should be broken out. MOTION THEN CARRIED.
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REPORT ON BIDS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION ATTACH UNIT (OPENED AUGUST 19)
Acting Fire Chief Jack Weinz reviewed Chief Cooper's written report on the bids. Three bids had
been received, the low bid being from Pierce Fire Apparatus. Their bid was for $25,784.18, and
they offered an $800 discount if the bid is awarded by August 25, 1976 and an additional 1% dis-
count if payment is made within 15 days of delivery, delivery anticipated to be 100 working days
from the bid award. With both discounts, the cost would be $24,693.95. After discussion, A MOTION
MOTION: WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, TO ACCEPT THE BID OF PIERCE FIRE
APPARTUS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,784.18, AND FURTHER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE $800.00 BID AWARD BY
AUGUST 25 AND THE 1% CASH DISCOUNT FOR PAYMENT WITHIN 15 DAYS OF DELIVERY,,WITH AN F.O.B. DELIVERY
OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE MOTION BE
AMENDED TO CHANGE.THE WORD "DELIVERY" IN THE PHRASE". . .WITHIN 15 DAYS OF DELIVERY," TO THE WORD
"ACCEPTANCE." MOTION ON THE AMENDMENT CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN HERB VOTING NO. THE MAIN MOTION
THEN CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
August 31, 1976
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag
salute.
PRESENT
Harve Harrison,'Mayor
Phil Clement
Max Gellert
• John Nordquist
Robert Anderson
Tom Carns
Mike Herb
CONSENT AGENDA
OTION:
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ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
Ray Gould J. Herb Gilbo, M.A.A.
Leif Larson, City Engineer
Ron Whaley, Public Works Director
Rod Garretson, Park Planning & Recreation Dir.
Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Don Burton, Park Maintenance Superintendent
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED. The Consent Agenda contained the following items:
(A) Approval of Minutes of August 24.
(B) Acknowledgement of receipt of Claims for Damages from:
(1) I. J. Patrick Mackay - 20019 Maplewood Drive.
(2) Kevin M. Molvik - 23502 78th W.
(3) Donald A. & Phyllis G. Jacobsen - 19807 83rd Ave. W.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist noted that there would be a meeting at the Woodway City Hall September 1 re-
garding development of the Bullitt property adjacent to Edmonds. He said it was his udnerstanding
that Elm St. is being considered as an access street and he asked whether the City Engineer was
aware of the plans. He asked that the City Engineer contact the Town of Woodway to see if their
plans are in line.with those of the City of Edmonds.
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Councilman Anderson advised he would not be present at the September 14 meeting.