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December 7, 1976 (Continued)
SECONDED -BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THIS BID REPORT BE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 21. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Anderson requested clarification of the quoted statements of the bidders.
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MOTION:
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED NOVEMBER 23 FOR DIESEL FUEL OIL REQUIREMENTS FOR 1977 (8:56 p.m.)
Public Works Director Ron Whaley had -prepared and distributed a summary of the bids received.
Four bids had been received, each bidder specifying that the price is subject to change,
depending upon price changes of.their suppliers. Mr. Whaley recommended acceptance of the bid
proposal of the low bidder which was Sound Oil Company, bidding 37.4� per gallon, plus Washington
State sales tax of 5.4%. Mr.,Whaley said the service of Sound Oil Company has been excellent in
the past. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT THE BID
OF SOUND OIL COMPANY OF 37.4¢ PER GALLON PLUS WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX OF 5.4% BE ACCEPTED.
MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL INSURANCE
Park: Flanni.ng� and-•Rec.reation=.Director Rod Garretson said a. number•of•.po.tential users of the Junior
High School had been turned away because of insurance. He had felt an umbrella policy which would
cover all of these would-be of benefit in booking programs. He now has found an insurance company
which can provide such coverage and he felt the Junior High could not be successfully programmed,
although it might never be self-supporting. However, in light of the School Board's decision
not to grant a long-term lease, he questioned the feasibility of promoting and building programs if
the facility is to be lost. He said the School District does not want the City to use any of their
other schools until the Junior High question is solved. Another problem is that registration is
about to start and they do not know where they will be holding programs. Discussion followed,
and Councilman Gould said he had meetings scheduled,wi.th`.the.�School Distri.ct:arid:he�,would not like
to see them prejudiced. After further discussion it was decided that no action could be taken
for the present, and the insurance report from Mr. Garretson was accepted..
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned to
Executive Session at 9:15 p.m.
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IRENE ARNEY MORAN tl
December 14, 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
Ray Gould
Phil Clement
Max Gellert
John Nordquist
Robert Anderson
Tom Carns
Mike Herb
CONSENT AGENDA
(7:41 p.m.)
STAFF PRESENT
J. Herb.Gilbo, M.A.A.
Leif Larson, City Engineer
Joe Wallis, City Planner
Noelle Charleson,Assistant City Planner
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Lila Crosby, Finance Director
Ron Whaley, Public Works.Director
Rod'Garretson', Park Planning & Recreation Director
Lynn Devoir, Recreation Supervisor
Marlo Foster, Po lice Chief
Jack Cooper, Fire Chief.
Don Burton, Park Maintenance Superintendent
Harry Whitcutt, Building Official
Jim Murphy, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE -THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED. The only item on the Consent Agenda was the Minutes of the meeting of December 7,1976.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION (7:42 p.m.)
Councilman Gould reported that Herb Gilbo, Noelle Charleson, and he had met with Dr. Woodroof on the
matter of the Junior High complex. He.said a number of alternatives had been discussed which could be
pursued in reaching goals. Inasmuch as lease/sale types of considerations were involved, he said he
would like to give a detailed report at the Executive Session foll,owing this evening's meeting and
he asked that Miss Charleson and Mr. Gilbo also be present to give their interpretations. Questions
arose about the propriety of this discussion being held in Executive Session. City Attorney
Jim Murphy said he was not aware of what was to be discussed, but it appeared terms which could
affect price would be discussed and therefore it would be proper.
FINAL CONSIDERATION OF 1977 BUDGET (7:50 p.m.)
The Council reviewed the current Revenue and Expenditure Analyses and an updated summary prepared by
the Finance Director. Mayor Harrison indicated the Building -Department had requested an additional
$1,500 for temporary help and,compensatory time. A suggested�possibility,was thata person could
be divided between-'the,Building Department and Planning Department.
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The Junior High School was discussed and Councilman Clement said he felt as
long as the
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facility is available to be offered to the citizens it should not be boarded
up. M.A.A.
Gilbo then said he had learned late today that the costs of.medical insurance
for City
employees are anticipated to increase by approximately $90,000 for 1977. He
said this will
have to be investigated but it must be considered in the budget. The Council
then discussed
.adjustments that could be made in the preliminary budget. After a lengthy discussion
and
MOTION: expressions of priorities the following motion was made. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN
CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE.CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED
TO DRAFT A
BUDGET ORDINANCE REFLECTING THE FOLLOWING.CHANGES TO THE PRELIMINARY 1977 ANNUAL
BUDGET:
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
Reduce the General Fund Revenue to reflect the Aid Car transfer reduction
$ 4,700
Increase Cash on Hand
$ 64,524
Recognizing anti -recession grants
42,000
Recognizing leasehold taxes increase
4,000
Professional & Occupational Licenses increase in fees
2,000
Property Tax carry-over from 1976
7,000
Increase in Electric Utility Tax
4,000
Increase in nonbusiness licenses and permits
3,000
Additional fees for right-of-way repair from contractors
6,000
NET INCREASE IN GENERAL FUND REVENUE: $127,824
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Reduce General Fund Expenditures Transfer to Street Fund
for professional services
2,000
Reduction in transfer to Library Fund
30,440
Reduction in transfer to Street Fund for storm drainage
Reduction in Attorney's fees
23,000
7,000
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REDUCTION IN EXPENDITURES $ 62,440
Increase General Fund Expenditures
Park Department, amending narrative to reflect operation of
Junior High School and 'Insurance for the Junior High School,.-.
and eliminating $3,000 in annex remodeling
12,000
Increase in insurance as it applies to all departments, reflected
in fringe benefits
90,000
Increase in Senior Center subsistence allowance
2,000
Increase in Municipal Arts Fund
2,000
Additional to Park Maintenance budget
9,000
Increase in Personal Services in Engineering Dept. (supplementing
funding for CETA employee)
3,000
Increase in Police Dept. for one additional officer
15,000
Increase for a Street Maintenance person in Public Works
13,700
Increase in Dept. 35=•Merit
5,000
Contingency Fund
38,564
INCREASE IN EXPENDITURES . $190,264
Also, the.Street Fund narrative to be amended to reflect the priorities agreed to at the
December 1 budget.hearing regarding repaving; i.e., 212th, 5th, 88th, Olympic View Drive,
* 75th, and Dayton, in that order (88th meaning sidewalks); the $23,000 inter -charge to be from
the Water/Sewer Construction Fund rather than from the General Fund, and the Water/Sewer Fund
cash on hand to be reduced by $23,000; the Aid Car operating fund expenditures to be reduced
from $4,700 to $2,500 and the narrative be changed from being a transfer to the General Fund
to being $2,500.for Aid Car Personnel Training.
THE MOTION CARRIED.. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST,.THAT $8;000 BE TRANSFERRED FROM FUND 214, THE 1965 CIVIC CENTER BOND ISSUE, BACK
TO FUND 213, THE 1965 PARK BOND ISSUE, AND THAT $8,000 IN EXPENDITURES IN 1977 BE PLANNED
FROM FUND 213 TO DEVELOP SIERRA PARK. MOTION CARRIED.
In regard to Water/Sewer rate increases, City Engineer Leif Larson distributed a report
reflecting analysis for 1973, 1974 and 1975 and projections for 1976 and 1977. This report
indicated present rates to be insufficient to cover operational requirements. He recommended
.specific increases, and Public Works Director Ron Whaley distributed revised preliminary
budget pages based upon the proposed rate increases. Mr. Larson recommended that rate
increases for additional water main replacement be held in abeyance, that priorities be
determined in relation to additional storage tanks and water main replacements, and that
water and -sewer rates be reviewed yearly in conjunction with the budget. After some
MOTION: discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, THAT THE
CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE INCREASING WATER RATES -FROM $4.50 TO
$4.75 FOR 500 CU. FT. AND FROM $ .30 TO $.40 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 100 CUBIC FEET OVER
500 CUBIC FEET: AND THAT THE SEWER RATES. BE INCREASED FROM $3.00 TO $3.50 PER MONTH PER
RESIDENTIAL UNIT, AND IN THE OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT FROM $1.75 TO $2.25 PER MONTH;
AND THAT THE BUDGET BE SO AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council., and the meeting adjourned to
Executive Session at 10:05 p.m.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Ci y Clerk
*See December 21 minutes for amendment
H. H- HARRISON, Mayor