19761130 City Council MinutesSECONDED, BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE HIGHEST'PRIORITY SECTION OF SR 524, OF THE UNFINISHED
* SECTION IN EDMONDS, IS THE SECTION FROM 12TH TO MAIN STREET AS DESCRIBED IN THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT'S
PLAN, AND THAT THE DESIGN SHOULD INCLUDE BUS PULLOUTS IN -ACCORDANCE WITH STATE HIGHWAY DESIGN, BUT
MOTION: SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. °'MOTION CARRIED,. WITH COUNCILMAN GOULD VOTING NO. A MOTION WAS THEN
MADE -..,BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT SECTION OF SR
524'BE THE.AREA OF 81ST-88TH WITH SIDEWALKS, CURBS, AND GUTTERS ON BOTH SIDES AND 44' OF PAVING AND THAT
MOTION: THE 44' OF PAVING BE THREE LANES. MOTION CARRIED,WITH�`COUNCILMAN ANDERSON VOTING NO. A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, -THAT THE SECTION OF SR 524 BETWEEN 12TH AND
88TH W. BE CONSIDERED THE CITY'S THIRD PRIORITY AND THAT THE.CITY'S PREFERENCE FOR THE DESIGN OF THAT
SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY BE THAT IT REMAIN AS IS WITH RESURFACING AND A MINIMUM SIDEWALK AS OTHER DESIGN
IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED,WITH:COUNCILMAN.CARNS VOTING NO.
1977 JOINT PRISONER DETENTION AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LYNNWOOD (12:00 p.m.) -
Police Chief Marlo Foster said this is an annual renewal and the -only change is a substantial increase
in fees which was known to be forthcoming. His memorandum to the Council. had reviewed that. He said
MOTION: he recommended approval.of the agreement. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE 1977 JOINT PRISONER DETENTION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LYNNWOOD BE
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED NOVEMBER 18 FOR ASPHALT PAVING AT SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT (12:03 p.m.)
City Engineer Leif Larson reported the bids had been opened November 18 and he had distributed a memo
indicating the bidding. He recommended award to Associated Sand & Gravel -Co., Inc.., the low bidder,
MOTION: in the amount of $7,414.80, excluding sales tax. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN-ANDERSON,-TO AWARD'THE CONTRACT TO ASSOCIATED SAND &,GRAVEL.CO., INC. IN THE'AMOUNT OF
$7,414.80, EXCLUDING SALES TAX. MOTION CARRIED.
• DISCUSSION ON LIBERTY CABLE TV REBATE (12.04 p.m.)
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City Engineer Larson.had distributed letters from Liberty.TV Cable and -from the Federal Communications
Commission to brief the Council. He said Liberty TV does a check for the FCC and they will be doing
one again in December. Councilman Gellert said.he thought they were mjsled by Liberty TV as -to what to
expect in the way of improvements. He said the reception at the microwave station is not and will not
be good in the foreseeable future.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT - ".VIEW CREEK ESTATES" (12:09 p.m.)
Ci.ty Engineer Leif Larson had distributed a memorandum reviewing the background of this plat and he
MOTION: attached a drawing of the final plat design. He recommended approval. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, THAT THE FINAL PLAT OF "VIEW CREEK ESTATES" BE APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY M RAN, Ci Clerk
November 30, 1976
H. H. HAR ISON, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor.Harve Harrison
in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT
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Harve Harrison,
Ray Gould
Phil Clement
Max Gellert
John Nordquist
Robert Anderson
Tom Car_ns
Mike Herb
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CONSENT AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Mayor J. Herb Gilbo, M.A.A.
Leif.Larson, City Engineer
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Ron Whaley, Public Works Director
Rod Ga.rretson, Park Planning & Rec. Director
Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Noelle Charleson, Asst. City Planner
John Wallace, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy.City Clerk
(7:36 p.m.)
The only item on the Consent Agenda was the minutes of the meeting of November 23. Councilman Clement
said he questioned the essence of the motion concerning the section of SR 524 between 12th and Main Sts.
He thought the intention was.to.say, that was the highest priority and that the plan the Council was
endorsing was the one which was in accordance with the City's original submission and their submission,
which were exactly the same -36' wide and sidewalks.on both sides. He said the motion read that the
Council was supporting the Highway Department.'s24' wide, two lane proposal, which they made that evening.
and which was a new proposal. Councilman Gellert, who had made the motion, said he felt there should
* See November 30 minutes for amendment.
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be at least two moving lanes plus bus turnouts and holding lanes for left turns where needed and that
this was supposed to be a final improvement with curbs,.gutters, and sidewalks, and this was the
highest priority, and until the Council saw an adequate design for that, they would not give too
MO.T,ION: high consideration to the other sections. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE MINUTES BE SO AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN ANDERSON ABSTAIN-
ING AS HE HAD ARRIVED WHILE THE MOTION WAS BEING MADE. Councilman Gellert asked that a letter be
MOTION: sent to the Highway, Department clarifying this. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 23, 1976 BE APPROVED AS AMENDED. MOTION
CARRIED.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION (7:40 p.m.)
Councilman Gellert advised he would not be present for the meetings of December 2.1 and 28 and of
January 4. Councilman Anderson advised he would not be present for the meeting of December 28.
MOTION: There was some discussion regarding the upcoming budget hearing and adoption of the budget. A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT,'SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, THAT DECEMBER 14,BE SET FOR FINAL
CONSIDERATION OF THE BUDGET, WITH AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR WAGES. MOTION CARRIED. It was requested
that the December 14 agenda be closed to items other than the budget.
Councilman Anderson noted that the newspapers indicated the Highway Department has seen fit to go
MOTION: ahead with the completion of the interchange of SR 104 and.Highway 99. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL-
MAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT LETTERS BE SENT TO THE HIGHWAY COMMISSION, HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT, AND THE DISTRICT ENGINEER, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THEIR DECISION TO PROCEED WITH
DISPATCH ON COMPLETING THE INTERCHANGE OF SR 104 AND HIGHWAY 99. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison said he had received a letter from the Shorelines Advisory Committee, copies of
which had been given to the Council, pointing out that they are concerned with the various parking.
needs on the waterfront and that it is their desire to encourage the use of the waterfront for .
people, while recognizing that adequate parking must be provided. They suggested that letters be
sent to all of the interested parties on the waterfront asking what their parking needs are for
the present and the future. The committee -wanted the Council to be aware of this and they asked
for concurrence to proceed. Mayor Harrison said the Planning Department would write the letters.
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE LETTERS REQUESTED BY
THE SHORELINES ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING WATERFRONT PARKING BE WRITTEN AND SENT BY THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Carns inquired about the letter received from Gordon Maxwell regarding a suggested left
turn lane on 212th. City Engineer Leif Larson responded that he presently is working on a report
on the matter.
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON STREET SWEEPING (7:50 p.m.)
Director of Public Works Ron Whaley reported that the Cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood had joined
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together in 1976 in a street -sweeping program. He reviewed the savings which had been accomplished
by this joint program and stated that $6,300 - $6,400 less than had been budgeted was required for
.- street sweeping as a result of this program. He explained what was projected to be saved by a
1977 contract, and he recommended that the City enter into the interlocal agreement with Lynnwood
for 1977 and jointly call for bids with the City of Lynnwood. He recommended a bid opening date
of December 14. A question was raised regarding the quality of sweeping, as it -appeared in_�.some
places the refuse was swept from the streets onto the sidewalks. Mr. Whaley said this problem
had been noted and it was expected to be solved. He also said schedules.would be prepared and
reports submitted to prove the work has been accomplished, and the work can be required to be re -
MOTION: accomplished if it is not satisfactory. He noted that sidewalks are only swept as needed. A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN
THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LYNNWOOD FOR STREET SWEEPING, THAT THE CALL FOR BIDS BE
AUTHORIZED, AND THAT THE BID OPENING DATE BE SET FOR DECEMBER 14, 1976. MOTION CARRIED.
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Mayor Harrison suggested it would be advisable to reverse the order of the next two items on the
agenda as the status of funding on the.Senior Center is relevant to the HUD block grant proposals.
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, TO REVERSE THE ORDER OF
THE NEXT TWO ITEMS ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
STATUS OF FUNDING FOR SENIOR CENTER (8:05 p.m.)
City Engineer Leif Larson reviewed the grant funding for Phases I, II, and III of the Senior Center
construction, which encompasses interior remodeling, painting, and construction of the connecting
addition to the existing Senior. Center facilities. The total funding is $366,000 and it is esti-
mated that $15,500 will be expended in 1976, leaving a balance of $350,500 tb*be expended. in 1977
to complete the work in the contract. Bids are being received December 9, 1976.
CONSIDERATION OF PRIORITIES RE HUD BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALS (8:09 p.m.)
Assistant City Planner Noelle Charleson.reviewed the block grant program. She noted that the City
had received funding for two consecutive years for the Senior Center, and that this had been one
of the largest allotments given. She stated this would be the last year of definite funding, noting
that some projects might be dependent on future funding. She reviewed the list of eligible activi-
ties and said four specific proposals had been received. She asked for suggestions as to other
possible projects. She said the application must be in by late January and this evening she was
hoping to get a consensus of the•type of projects which -should be given priority. Councilman Carns
suggested concentration be given to one project. Mayor Harrison said he would advocate half being
distributed on a population basis and half on a need basis; then the Council would have the power
to determine how that alotted on the population basis is spent. Representatives were present from
the Chamber of Commerce, the Edmonds Youth Club, and the Senior Center, and they were given the
opportunity to speak for their particular projects.
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Peggy Harris spoke for the Chamber of Commerce, which had submitted a proposal for downtown beautifi-
cation to include completion of corner parks, brick paving around the -fountain, street tree plantings,
and long-range considerations of underground wiring and pedestrian -scaled li.ght.standards.
Lloyd Quatier spoke for the Edmonds Youth Club, which had submitted a proposal to build a new facility
with dressing rooms, an office, and storage space for equipment and restrooms. Their proposal was
to build this on City .property. Their program and their proposal were discussed at length.
Jane Jones spoke for the Senior Center, which had submitted a proposal for heating, ventilation,
carpeting, and installation of baseboard molding.
Park Planning and Recreation.Director Rod Garretson spoke on behalf of the Park Board, which had
recommended two -projects --upgrading and remodeling of the Edmonds Junior High School athletic fields
complex, and acquisition of the Brookacres Estate. It had been suggested during the discussions of
the Edmonds Youth Club proposal that this proposal might be combined with the Junior High School
athletic fields. Mr. Garretson said he was concerned that there was not enough space -to do so', and
he said he would like to see more space acquired. Councilman Gould suggested negotiating with the.
School District for a long-term lease so grant funds could be used for improvements. Also noted
was that the Comprehensive Plan has a plan for playgrounds, and any proposal should fit in with that.
Councilman Clement asked the City Engineer to submit a proposal for a sidewalk program, to include
locations and costs in increments of $50,000. In this regard,,Mr. Larson noted that a safety award
had just been received from the Evergreen Safety Council in connection with the work on the school-
children's walkway and street -crossing program.
Councilman Carns felt the possibility of the Junior High athletic complex should be explored and
that there should be some'discussion with the School Board to see, if they would allow a long-term
MOTION: lease. THEREFORE, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN'CLEMENT, THAT
COUNCILMAN GOULD BE APPOINTED TO PURSUE THE MATTER OF A LONG-TERM LEASE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
POSSIBILITY OF A JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETIC COMPLEX PROPOSAL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Gould commented
that he is unable to attend the School Board meetings because he.has a class on Mondays, but he said
he was Willing to pursue this by telephone. He said he will advise the Council if it becomes
necessary that a member attend a meeting to give a presentation .
Councilman Anderson was interested in an updated appraisal of the Brookacres property. THEREFORE,
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE PREVIOUS APPRAISER
OF THE LANDBERG PROPERTY BE CONSULTED AND BE ASKED FOR AN APPRAISAL, POSTHASTE, OF THE PORTION OF
THE PROPERTY SOUTH OF THE STREAMS. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO LIMIT THE COST
OF THE APPRAISAL TO $500. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT SECONDED THE MOTION TO AMEND. THE MOTION TO AMEND
CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION THEN CARRIED. A MOTION.WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT JANUARY 4 BE SET FOR DISCUSSION AND SELECTION OF A HUD BLOCK GRANT PROJECT.
MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION ON PROPOSAL TO INCREASE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERSHIP (9:55 p.m.)
Assistant City Planner Noelle Charleson had advised that the Chairman of.the Board of Adjustment
would be out of town this evening but was interested in making a personal presentation. A post -
MOTION: ponement was therefore -requested. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
GELLERT, THAT THIS DISCUSSION BE RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 11. MOTION CARRIED. There was no
further business to come before the Council., and the meeting was. adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
IRENE ARNEY MORAN, Cit Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
CITY OF EDMONDS BUDGET HEARING
December 1, 1976
In accordance with State statutes, hearing was held on the Budget for the City of.Edmonds for. the
year 1977. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Harve Harrison in the"Counc.l
Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center.
PRESENT
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor
Phil Clement J. Herb Gilbo, M.A.A.
Ray Gould
Robert Anderson Lila Crosby, Finance Director
Max Gellert
Leif Larson, City Engineer
Tom Carns
Ron Whaley, Director of Public Works
Mike Herb
Rod,Garretson, Park Plan. & Rec. Dir.
John Nordquist
:Joe•Wallis, City Planner
Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Jack Cooper; Fire Chief
Don Burton, Park Maintenance Supt.
Harry Whitcutt, Building Official
Jim Murphy, City Attorney
Jackie.Parrett, Deputy City Clerk