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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
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MOTION:
Mayor Harri-son stated that the budget offered is a balanced budget, with the level of services •
about the same as last year. He advised that there is a copy in the library for the use of.
interested parties. He said the 1977 anticipated revenues have increased at the rate of about
5%'for the General Fund, and the General Fund services have stayed at about the same level or
slightly lower as inflation has occurred at the rate of about 6%. The street activity will
increase somewhat because -of some federal funds, and street maintenance will stay about the same.
The Water/Sewer Fund will remain about the same. Mayor Harrison -then opened the budget hearing.
Councilman Carns said he had received a telephone call this evening from the president of the
Lake Ballinger Community Club, who was planning to come to the hearing at about 9:30 this
evening. He was asking to address the Council on the 75th Avenue matter. There had been
petitions -from the people in that area last summer asking that the street be paved. Councilman
Carns said he previously had felt.78th Avenue should have a higher priority but, he now understood
water mains will be installed on 78th within the next two years, and paving should be delayed
until that is done. He said he felt the priorities there now should be 75th first, 74th second,
and 78th third. Councilman Nordqui-st had also received a call from the same gentleman. Councilman
Nordquist said the home of the people was based on a June 22 Council motion that 75th Avenue be
included for consideration in the 1977 budget. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT 75TH AVENUE FROM 230TH TO 236TH BE INCLUDED ON THE PRIORITY
PAVING LIST, WITH A MAXIMUM EXPENDITURE OF $20,000. MOTION CARRIED. It was agreed that the
order of priority of streets which need paving is: 212th, 5th,88th, Olympic View Drive,
750, and Dayton.
Bob Anderson and Joan Swift were present to speak on behalf of the Edmonds Arts Commission. They
were requesting $3,000 for the Municipal Arts Fund. They are hoping to present a concert -lecture
series similar to that which they are now presenting, and also had suggestions for some additional
programs. They also mentioned a problem in. that they must.pay their program fees on a basis of
middle of the year to the next middle of the year, whereas the City's appropriation is on a
calendar year basis. It was suggested that the funds could be held over to alleviate this problem.
A request had been made by the Park Board for $25,000 for completion of tennis courts on the •
water tank in the Seaview area, and for $8,000 for the completion of Sierra Park. Park Planning
and Recreation Director Rod Garretson said the priority would be Sierra Park over the tennis courts.
A request had been made by the Beautification Committee, saying that $6,000 had been allotted them
in each of the past four years. No one was present to represent the Committee. Mayor Harrison
suggested using $6,000 to accomplish the first part of the Chamber of Commerce's proposal.
Councilman Carns asked to discuss the use of some City -owned vehicles during other than.normal
duty hours. He questioned the Public Works Director, the Police Chief, and the Fire Chief
regarding the use of certain vehicles between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. His point was
to attempt to determine whether it would be worthwhile to replace them when they cost more to
operate than they are worth, or whether it might be better to have the users use their personal
vehicles and be paid a mileage rate. City Planner Joe Wallis noted that from his personal
experience it may be a benefit to the City but it would be an expense to that employee. Police
Chief Foster pointed out that two of his vehicles so used were obsolete and were used as back-up
cars. lie felt it was very beneficial to have these cars seen around the City and pointed out
that one of the cars was maintained completely by the officer to whom it was assigned. From
Councilman Carns' questioning it.was determined that the cars in question were used very little
for personal use.
Councilman Gellert was concerned about the water system in relation.to upgrading standards so that
insurance costs -for citizens in some areas might be reduced. City Engineer Larson said the
storage requirements are again being evaluated.in regard to backup for fire protection.
Councilman Gellert also asked if -there would be a coherent 'staff report regarding water/sewer
rates by the meeting of�December 14. Mr. Larson`replied'he would have-a,report by that date.
Councilman Carns inquired about a request by the Police Chief for an additional officer starting
early in 1977 and another coming on in July, and about the reduced costs resulting from two
new officers replacing two who have recently terminated. Chief Foster said the reduced salaries
for the two new officers will result in a $1,200 per employee per year reduction 'in salaries. He
said it would cost approximately $23,000 to fund two officers with one beginning in January and
one in June. Councilman Carns asked that this be researched and an accurate figure provided.
Councilman Gellert commented that that would commit them to $38,000 for the following year, and
that he would be more amenable to having one officer only, for the whole year. Councilman Carns
also suggested consideration might be given to a bit more time,for the person doing parking
checking downtown.
Councilman Gellert inquired as to the cost for a year to have the coronary resuscitation
equipment in the aid car and the people trained to operate --it. Fire Chief Cooper replied
that paramedics would be required to operate the defribillator. He said, however, that there
has been some legislation written for some'in-between steps between the EMT and the.paramedic
where people could be trained for the defribillator. If that legislation should pass all the
fire personnel could be trained, training consisting of about 120 hours. Chief Cooper said the
cost of the defribillator would be about $4,500 for the best one, and the training costs were
somewhat difficult to estimate, but he felt the change could be made with under $10,000. He
noted that there is $4,700 in a fund for this and several large donations have been received
since that figure was given. He had hopes of being able.to provide this service within the
next year. He said -the main equipment expense would be for the defribillator and about $500
additional would be required for drugs, etc. to equip the aid car.
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The subject of acquiring a grantsman for the City was discussed, with the general feeling that the
benefits would far surpass the costs of hiring one. Mr. Larson,pointed out that.the work did not
stop once a grant was attained, that it actually starts once'the grant is received. He said the
City has been relatively successful in attaining grants. It was noted that a.grant'writer has the
ability to apply for grants City personnel are not even aware of, and Mayor Harrison added that
there are about 25,000 private foundations with grant funds in addition to government grants.
The Contingency Fund was discussed, and Mayor Harrison stressed the importance of having a
comfortable fund. The Council did not want deficits from.departments to be funded from the
Contingency Fund.
The Budget hearing was declared closed at 9:40 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN,,, Vty Clerk
December 7, 1976
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
Harve Harrison, Mayor
Ray Gould
Phil Clement
Max Gellert
John Nordquist
Robert Anderson
Tom Carns
Mike Herb
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STAFF PRESENT
J. Herb Gilbo, M.A.A.
Leif Larson, City.Engineer
Joe Wallis, City Planner
Ron Whaley, Public Works Director
Rod Garretson, Park Planning & Rec. Director
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Lila Crosby, Finance Director
Harry Whitcutt, Building Official
Don Burton, Park Maintenance Supt.
Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
John Wallace, City Attorney
Wayne Tanaka, City.Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA (7:36 p.m.)
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, TO APPROVE
THE.CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The Consent Agenda contained the following:
(A) Approval of Minutes of November 30, 1976.
(B) Passage of Ordinance 1884, allowing_the.City Planner to reduce or waive the
$50..SEPA Threshold Determination Fee.
(C) Set dates for hearing on P. C. Resolutions:
(1) Set January 4 for hearing.of P.C.Resolution 536, recommending approval of
proposed amendment to Sec. 12.16.070 of Zoning Code to permit landfills
and excavations of 500 cu. yds..or more without CU Permit when in
conjunction with approved subdivision or plat. File ZO-17-76.
(2) Set January 4 for hearing of P.C. Resolution 537, recommending approval
of proposed amendment to Sec. 12.13.040 of Zoning Code relating to
setbacks for accessory buildings and structures. File Z0-18-76.
(3) Set January 4 for hearing of P.C. Resolution 538, recommending approval of
proposed amendment to Official Street Map by addition of turnaround to
173rd St. S.W. in vicinity of 78th Avenue W. File ST-15-76..
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION (7:37 p.m.)
Councilman.Gellert advised he may be absent from the meeting of January 11. Councilman Carns
advised he would be absent from the meeting of January 25. Councilman.Carns inquired about the
status of the Council/Staff retreat. M.A.A. Gilbo advised he would discuss it with Councilman
Anderson and report to the Council. Councilman Anderson inquired, whether contact had been made with
the appraiser regarding the Landberg property. City Attorney John Wallace responded that the
appraiser had been asked for a.report in time to distribute for the meeting of December 21.
Mayor Harrison said he.had a request that the hearing on the north Meadowdale sewer LID be
rescheduled as the legal descriptions for properties within the LID have been revised due to
conversion to computer at Snohomish County, and checking and verification of the revisions will take
longer than estimated for the assessment roll.
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