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19761019 City Council Minutes• 1 1 49-7 period is needed to see how it goes. He thought that would procedurally correct some of the problems that had existed. Also, he said a Job Description Review Committee meeting was planned for October 27 where they hoped to progress on the reviews they had done. He said the problems discussed this evening could be addressed at that meeting. COUNCILMAN GELLERT WITHDREW HIS SECOND. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.�.,uCouncilman Gellert requested of M.A.A. Gilbo that the job description standards be brought'up to those the Committee had already reviewed with regard to terminology. He said if those which had not yet been reviewed could be updated in accord with those which had been, it would greatly reduce the time re- quired of the Committee. There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City Clerk October 19, 1976 H. H. HARRISON, Mayor 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, Ray Gould Phil Clement Max Gellert John Nordquist Robert Anderson Tom Carns Mike Herb CONSENT AGENDA STAFF PRESENT Mayor J. Herb Gilbo, M.A.A. Leif Larson, City Engineer Joe Wallis, City Planner Rod Garretson, Park Planning & Recreation Director Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk Lila Crosby, Finance Director Jack Weinz, Assistant Fire Chief Don Burton, Park Maintenance Superintendent John Wallace, City Attorney Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk (7:41 p.m.) MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. The Consent Agenda contained the following: (A) Approval of Minutes of October 12, 1976. (B) Acceptance of contract as complete by Seattle Service Co., Inc. for sealcoating certain designated streets, establishing the 30-day lien period. (C) Passage of Ordinance 1875, designating Edmonds Elementary School site as Open Space, in accordance with P.C. Resolution 522. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION (7:42 p.m.) Mayor Harrison announced there was a vacancy on the Board of Appeals which he would like to fill. Position 7, vacated by Bob Gustafson, must be filled by an electrical engineer, and Mayor Harrison sug- gested Sam Ewing, a local electrical contractor who had previously served on the Board of Appeals. The Council agreed to interview Mr. Ewing at 7:00 p.m., October 26. Mayor Harrison also said it would be expedient to exchange two ex officio appointments, those to the • Planning Commission and the Park Board. He said he would like to assign Tom Carns to the Planning Commission and Phil Clement to the Park Board, which would be an exchange of assignments. A MOTION WAS MOTOON: MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, TO CONFIRM THE EX OFFICIO APPOINTMENT OF TOM CARNS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND OF PHIL CLEMENT TO THE PARK BOARD. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison said his office had received a telephone call from the Governor's Office regarding a public State Budget Meeting to discuss local government issues and needs on October 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the Everett PUD auditorium, and said they are inviting any representatives of the City. Also, on October 28, there will be an Association of Washington Cities regional meeting at the Everett Holiday Inn to discuss legislative matters. The Mayor, M.A.A. Gilbo and possibly Councilman Carns will attend the Association of Washington Cities meeting. HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 495: RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO DESIGNATE THE BROOKACRES AND HAINES PROPERTIES AS PARK, PROPOSED URBAN (PU) ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VACATED PORTION OF MEADOWDALE ROAD, WEST OF 76TH AVE W. (FILE CP-4-75) (7:47 p.m.) City Planner Joe Wallis reviewed the background of this action. It had been approved in November 1975 in connection with an IAC application. The IAC application subsequently had been withdrawn and no further action was taken until a letter was received recently from the Chairman of the Beautification Committee recommending acquisition of the Haines property and designation of it as an open space. Mr. Wallis said there is still a PRD that apparently will be developed for Brookacres, but he saw no conflict in indicating `- it on the Comprehensive Plan as Park, Proposed Urban. He said there is no patterned land use in the area and it is indicated as Single Family Residential on the land'use plan. The surrounding areas are RS-12 and RS-20, the RS-20 generally being in the steeper areas. He recommended approval of the proposed redesig- nation on the Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing was opened, no one wished to speak, and the public MOTION: hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE CONSISTENT WITH P.C. RESOLUTION 495. MOTION CARRIED. 0 MOTION: MOTION: (Failed) MOTION: HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 527: RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO ADD A TURNAROUND ON VIEWLAND WAY, WEST OF LOTH AVE. EXTENDED (FILE ST-13-76) (7:56 p.m.) • City Planner Joe Wallis said the Wind-N-View subdivision had precipitated an extensive change in this area. Viewland Way had formerly stopped as a deadend street, and at the time that loth Ave. was recommended by the Planning Commission for removal from the Official Street Map, it was recommended that a turnaround be created at the end of Viewland Way. Mr. Wallis said he had received a telephone call from Mrs. Martin Lindell, property owner to the south of Viewland Way, and she was very much opposed to the turnaround. The Lindells had opposed the development of that street to any extent. Mrs. Lindell said she was con- cerned about valdalism at the school and she felt this improvement would expose the school even more, leaving it more accessible to vandals. Mr. Wallis said zoning in the area is RS-12 and the site is somewhat rolling. He showed slides of Viewland Way. He noted that the property is undeveloped all the'way to loth Ave. on the south side.. He said if that property ever develops there should bea means of access, as well as•a.turnaround. It is presently shown as a deadend and should be indicated as a turnaround to alert any future owners of the development requirements. Therefore, Mr. Wallis recommended approval. He added that an environmental assessment has been provided and no significant..adverse environ- mental impacts are indicated. The public hearing was opened, no one wished to speak, and the public hear- ing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT ORDINANCE 1876 BE APPROVED, PURSUANT TO P.C. RESOLUTION 527. Councilman Herb said he could not see any vandalism im- pact here. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 528: RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO REMOVE PORTION OF 6th AVE. S. BETWEEN EXISTING CUL-DE-SAC AND THE NORTHERLY DEADEND OF 6TH AVE. S. SERVING PARADISE LANE (FILE ST-14-76) (8:06 p.m.) Mr. Wallis said the applicant here is William S. Weinmann and that the Planning Commission had recommended rejection of the application on September 8, 1976. He showed the location on the Official Street Map and said the site is somewhat steep and wooded, having a stream crossing the proposed street and ending in a marsh. He said the zoning on all sides is RS-6. He showed slides of the area and noted there was a difference of opinion between the Staff and the Planning Commission regarding this application. The • Planning Commission was concerned about emergency vehicles having access to the area. Mr. Wallis felt the amount of traffic which would be going into the area should be taken into account, as opposed to the less frequent requirement of access for emergency vehicles., In his opinion, the more secluded neigh- borhood was preferable. He still recommended that the section be deleted and a turnaround be provided. City Engineer Leif Larson noted that a walkway would be put in if the street were removed, because of the pedestrian traffic to a playfield on 6th and Pine. Councilman Clement thought emergency vehicle access on 7th Ave. would handle this section. The public hearing was then opened. Don Westlin, architect, representing Mr. and Mrs. Weinmann, said the Weinmanns own the parcel to the west of the cul-de-sac. He said nothing had been brought out as to the original disposition of the cul-de-sac as set in there by the State Highway Department. He said SR 104 cuts into the Weinmann parcel and cuts them off completely from SR 104, which is fine. He said the State then executed the cul-de-sac to the east of the Weinmann parcel, which forms a rather awkward intersection with 6th Ave. to the north, and he did not feel it would have a good run in carrying it on to the south. He said they are proposing a PRD for the Weinmann property, and they have had a preliminary proposal before the Planning Commission. He said the question of the extension of 6th Ave. came up at that Planning Commission meeting and that is the main reason it was before the Council this evening. He felt the cul-de-sac was long enough to service.,_.;_ their property and he said they will have ingress and egress. He noted that the grade from the end of the cul-de-sac to Paradise Lane would be better than 15% and he did not feel it would serve a good purpose. He also was sure the residents of Paradise Lane would not want that through traffic, that they would rather it not cut through and create faster traffic movement. He said the Weinmann parcel is somewhat self con- tained. He noted that the creek is a real amenity in the parcel and they were aware that it is marshy and they will have to do some filling. Mr. Westlin said he was present to appeal to the Council to negate the extension of 6th Ave. S. No one else in the audience wished to speak, and the public hearing was closed. 1 Councilman Anderson noted that the Planning Commission vote had been almost unanimous. He said he was not sure he would want to close off potential access until the property to the east is developed. He said he would uphold the Planning Commission recommendation. Councilman Carns agreed. Mr. Wallis said the property to the east has access from a cul-de-sac which would remain, that it was purchased by the State when SR . 104 was under construction. He felt there was sufficient access to the undeveloped property. Mayor Harrison asked if leaving the portion of the street on the Official Street Map would alter the Weinmann proposal or become a burden to the PRD. Mr. Wallis said they would insist on part of it being improved when the PRD develops. City Attorney John Wallace said a modification could be requested when the PRD goes in which might mitigate this requirement. Councilman Gould inquired whether the Staff wanted to remove this section primarily because of the topography and circulation envisionsed for future development. Mr. Wallis replied that the neighborhood is well developed and he could see this becoming a very heavily traveled street, instead of 5th Ave. being used, when 5th.Ave. is designed for heavy traffic. A MOTION WAS. -MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN.CARNS, TO UPHOLD THE ACTION OF THE PLANNING COM- MISSION IN ITS -RESOLUTION 528, WHICH ACTION WAS TO REFUSE TO DELETE THE.RIGHT-OF-WAY PORTION OF 6TH AVE.S UNDER DISCUSSION. A;ROLE CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN, WITH COUNCILMEN ANDERSON, CARNS, AND NORDQUIST VOTING YES, AND COUNCILMAN GOULD, CLEMENT, AND HERB VOTING NO, RESULTING IN A TIE VOTE. MAYOR HARRISON BROKE THE TIE BY VOTING NO. MOTION FAILED. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, THAT ORDINANCE 1877 BE APPROVED AND BE AMENDED BY OMITTING THE WORDS "PURSUANT TO" AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE WORD "OVERRULING" IN THE LAST LINE OF THE TITLE, HAVING THE EFFECT OF REMOVING FROM THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP THE SECTION OF 6TH AVE. S. AND ADDING A TURNAROUND. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN, WITH COUNCIL- MEN GOULD, HERB AND CLEMENT VOTING YES , AND COUNCILMEN NORDQUIST, ANDERSON, AND CARNS VOTING NO, RESULTING IN A TIE VOTE. MAYOR HARRISON BROKE THE TIE BY VOTING YES. MOTION CARRIED. In answer to a question about a utility easement, City Attorney John Wallace said there is none left but when the property is developed it can be required. He said there is no existing right-of-way dedicated, but at the time of any develop- ment involving the property the utility easements can still be required to be dedicated. HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION,530: RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO REMOVE PORTION OF 174TH ST. S.W., WEST OF 76TH AVE. W., FROM OFFICIAL STREET MAP, AND ADDITION OF A TURNAROUND. (FILE ST-14-76) (8:36 p.m. City Planner Joe Wallis said the applicant in this action was Gordon Duncan. Mr. Wallis showed the loca- tion of the property on the Official Street Map and said a subdivision had been denied there in 1969 be-.. cause of inadequate access. Then, in March of 1969 the City Council amended the Official Street Map to . include 174th with a turnaround to the north of the proposed street. There had been a subdivision( • • approved facing ..173rd which did not finalize. He showed slides of the area an either.side. indicated that 174th is not a dedicated street .but an access easement to severallots on Mr. Wallis noted that the Planning Commission had recommended that the application be approved, but the Staff had recommended disapproval. He said an environmental assessment had been made and there would be no adverse environmental impacts if the street were removed. City Engineer Leif Larson said they were concerned with water utility planning for the area, that a loop should be retained for servicing water lines. He said the object would be for the City to try eventually to obtain 174th St. The public por- tion of the hearing was then opened. Gordon Duncan of 21728 96th Ave. W., the applicant, summarized the action taken thus far. He noted that nobody from the Planning Commission ofr the Planning Department had visited the site. He felt the topog- raphy of the site was very important as the elevation differences are approximately 6' down the -middle of the road on the east/west boundary and approximately 4'-6' on the north/south boundary. He said the proposed road would go along the ridge line, and that there is!a V -5' drop on the north property line. He said he would like the hammerhead changed to the.southeast corner "of the property. He said, regarding emergency vehicles, he had been told there was no problem, and also he understood the City would be getting special firefighter apparatus designed to handle areas difficult to reach. He was personally concerned with the potential loss of about 4,000 sq. ft. if the street were to go in, and also he would be hesitant to put in permanent landscaping where a road may someday go. He said the six property owners on 174th intend keeping that a private road and it was very unlikely they would ever ask for an LID to improve it. He also noted that the road coming down from the north does not even meet the proposed road they are asking to be deleted. He said this road had not shown up on any title or deed and it was only when they applied for a building permit that they were advised of its being there. They had looked on a map in the Engineering Department and had not seen it there. City Engineer Leif Larson explained they had not seen the Official Street Map at the time, that it is a 17-page-document. Mr. Larson also pointed out that long individual water service lines cause problems, but Mr. Duncan was willing to take that chance. Allen Rodenbush said he owns the property immediately to the east, adjoining the Duncan property, and does not yet live there. He was concerned that a loop road would devalue and change the character of his property as it would destroy the seclusion. He, also, said he would rathe take the risk of water problems than open it up to a thoroughfare. Robert Green of 17404 76th W. also felt the same. An un- identified lady said she had bought her home there for the seclusion and she felt safer with only the local access. The public hearing was then closed. Councilman Carns said he had visited the property and he did not think it would be possible to connect 174th and 173rd, and it was apparent that the residents did not want a street there. A MOTION WAS MADE MOTION: BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT ORDINANCE 1878 BE APPROVED, UPHOLDING P.C. RESOLUTION 530. MOTION CARRIED. A short recess followed. Councilman Gellert had previously advised he would be late to this meeting or possibly not present; he arrived-at.9:15 p.m. REPORT FROM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING TASK FORCE AND THIRD REPORT ON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (9:30 D.m. Park Planning and Recreation Director Rod Garretson had distributed a report by the Task Force to Save the Junior High School and his Third Quarter Financial Report on the Junior High School. He said mem- bers of the Task Force were present to speak, but their main problem had been insurance. The large amounts of insurance coverage required for activities was creating a problem with programming. Jim Kay, one of the Task Force members, reported that one of the hig maintenance costs was that of heating the __ building. He said it would take extensive remodeling to alleviate this, that the way the heating system works prevents shutting down any portion of the building for heat --the whole building has to be heated all day. He felt more positive advertising would bring in more tenants, but he said the insistence of the City that the tenants pay their own insurance was the big hand -up. He said the costs of the required insurance were so high that the prospective tenants could not afford it. He felt if a blanket policy.-. could be gotten by the City it would greatly improve the possibility of getting more tenants. Mr. Kay also noted that the auditorium needs extensive remodeling, especially to improve the acoustics. He enumerated the many groups which use the auditorium and the problems they face. The insurance problem was discussed at length. Mr. Garretson said he had spoken with Larry Hubbard regarding the possibility of a blanket policy and Larry Hubbard had investigated but could find nobody ". willing to write the kind of policy needed. It was suggested other carriers be contacted. City Attorney • John Wallace pointed out that it is not easy to get the kind of coverage needed. For gymnastic injuries, for instance, he pointed out that jury verdicts of seven figure awards have resulted in the necessity of very high coverage, and combining insurance for this activity with various others, and the reluctance of companies to take this on, makes a difficult situation. It was pointed out that Sound Expression Theater pays $2,000 per year for the few shows they put on at the Junior High School, and Ed Aliverti said it would cost him $300 for insurance to put on a onetime show, for which he does not charge admittance. �-- Dick Floyd, Vice President of Sound Expression Theater, said they would be willing to pay a part of the premium if the City were able to obtain a blanket policy. Mr. Floyd also pointed out some of the prob- lems in the auditorium and enumerated some ways Sound Expression Theater has tried to improve it. He also noted some further things his group could do and said they are completely dependent on having the use of the auditorium and would do everything possible to continue that use. Ed Aliverti suggested bringing in a professional manager to'haiidle the booking. He also asked'for an'extension in-' for the Task Force to continue working on the problem; he felt that with 9-12 months they could probably come up with some answers. He pointed out the strong need for a performing center in South County, and he felt strongly that if the Junior High School were given up now it would be gone forever. He asked the Council to give this high priority for the benefit of the community. Al Kincaid said he had written for a bulletin regarding reuse of schools which he felt may be very helpful. He was also in contact with a retired man who he felt may have the expertise to book more tenants for the building. A possible grant under the recently passed Public Works Bill was discussed. The time allowed for' '' submittal is very short, and one of the requirements would be at least a 20-year lease on the school property. The purpose of the grant would be to convert the Junior High School to a cultural facility. *' Mayor Harrison suggested it might be better to ask the School District to make the grant application. The general feeling appeared to be more in favor of the City's applying. There was a question as to what the feeling of the School District may be toward the City in view of the City's rezoning the Elementary School to Open Space, creating a stumbling block to a possible sale of that facility. Regardless of the possibility of the grant application, the desire was expressed that an effort should be made to get an extension from the School District on the escape clause of the City's present lease of the Junior High School. Councilman Clement said he would like to make a motion. He said he felt the City would be remiss to offer as a lead line to the School Board the option of the being the appli 500. cant for the Public Works Bill grant. He said it is the City's job to run the kind of facility it can • be. He felt if the School Board wanted to be petty, that was its prerogative, but he did not feel the Board would take a position that one action would determine how they would respond to the City. A MOTION MOTION: WAS,MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD BE CONTACTED AND AN EFFORT BE MADE TO GET ITS ASSURANCE OF THE REQUIRED 20-YEAR LEASE; FURTHER, THAT THE APPROACH BE TAKEN THAT BECAUSE THE CITY'WILL NOT KNOW ON THE FINAL DATE OF THE ESCAPE CLAUSE WHETHER OR NOT.IT WILL BE GETTING THE GRANT, WOULD THE SCHOQL:BOARD CONSIDER EXTENDING THE ESCAPE CLAUSE 12 MONTHS; FURTHER, THAT.THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ANY SUCH AGREEMENT. Councilman Gellert suggested this should be put in the most acceptable form possible, such as a contingency lease contingent upon the award. Councilman Anderson asked if. the budget. fQr.1977, soon�to.be submitted, could continue to handle . ;the;' c.o�ts of running the` Muni_©r High .School. Mayor z _ Harrison replied he didn't believe that there was available the approximate $25,000 that would be re- quired. Mr. Garretson said he had contacted a commercial management firm regarding the facility, but the response had been that they.felt it was economically impractical for a management company to run it. They had looked into programming vacated schools and did not feel it would pay them to do it. Mr. Garret - son said most of the rooms are programmed in the evening and empty in the. daytime. He felt if the in- surance problem could be solved there were many programs they could book which they have turned away. MOTION: THE MOTION THEN CARRIED. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, THAT THE MAYOR AND STAFF BE INSTRUCTED TO INVESTIGATE ALL POSSIBLE AVENUES WHEREBY THE CITY COULD OFFER BLANKET INSURANCE FOR ALL USES, USERS AND SPECTATORS WITHIN THE FACILITY FOR THE COMING YEAR, NOT LIMITING THE INQUIRIES TO ANY ONE INSURANCE AGENT, AND THAT THEY REPORT BACK TO THE COUNCIL IN 30-45 DAYS. MOTION CARRIED. > PROPOSED RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING MONIES FOR SMOKE DETECTORS FOR LIBRARY (11:15 p.m. Mayor Harrison asked that this matter be postponed for a -month pending negotiations with the Sno-Isle Regional Library Board regarding contractual obligations and library services. Councilman Nordquist said this had already been discussed and was in the budget and should not be carried to the next year's budget. Mayor Harrison said before it is taken from the Contingency Fund he would like the opportunity to explore further negotiations with Sno-Isle, and they are interested in discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN • MOTION: ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, THAT THIS DISCUSSION BE POSTPONED FOR ONE MONTH. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST VOTING NO. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH PORT OF EDMONDS AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF A FISHING PIER (11:18 p.m.) City Attorney John Wallace referred to his letter to Rod Garretson, copies of which the Council had re- ceived, regarding the proposed parking agreement. He said it has three elements in it, two of which the Council had already agreed to, (1) leasing the Burlington Northern property and maintaining it at City expense, and (2) if that did not solve the problem the City would cooperate with the State and port to buy the property. The third portion was proposed by the port and had never been before the Council. That - was the purchasing of that property at such time as it becomes for sale. He said that in earlier negotia- tions with the railroad they said they did not want to sell it under any circumstances. They said, orally, that they would be willing to tell the City whenever they were ready to sell it. The proposal by the port says that at such time as that property comes for sale,'whether it is required for the fishing pier site or not, the City would be obligated morally to commit to buy it. He didn't know whether the Council agreed with this or not, but he said he believed the property is now available for sale. There followed discussion on how this should be handled. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MOTION: CARNS, TO ADD AT THE END OF THE PARAGRAPH QUOTED.BY MR. WALLACE AS BEING THE THIRD PORTION OF THE PORT'S PROPOSED AGREEMENT THE FOLLOWING: ". OR IN DEVELOPING A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE ALTERNATIVE PARKING FACILITY." MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON FURTHER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHOR- IZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON CITIZEN COMPLAINTS RE CABLE TV (11:28 p.m. City Engineer Leif Larson had prepared a report regarding the number of complaints from citizens in re- lation to the recent rate change and the poor quality of service. The local manager of Liberty TV had been contacted and he had explained the problems they had encountered. Mr. Larson said they are actively pursuing the correction and readjustment of the system's quality and he therefore recommended no action be taken until the system was monitored for the next 30 days. Councilman Gellert said he felt the citizens'• of Edmonds were owed a refund in view of the agreement not to charge until the system was working properly. M.A.A. Gilbo replied that the staff would follow up and if a refund were not given, the Council would be advised. There was no further business to come before the council, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, C" y Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor 10