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Councilman Naughten inquired about a letter from some residents regarding the status of an
Laurel and Pine Sts., which letter had been referred to the Public Works Department for a
Public Works Director Leif Larson responded that a report would.be forthcoming.at the next
meeting.
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Council
Councilman Clement referred to a letter from Vic Sood, Director of the SCPTBA, in which he asked for
a Councilperson to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee which will review periodically a consultant's
work entitled "Feasibility Study for _Inter -Modal Terminal in.Edmonds." Councilman Clement noted
that Councilman Nordquist had been serving as an alternate for him to the SCPTBA Board and he suggested
MOTION: that Councilman Nordquist be appointed to this committee. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SCPTBA
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor Harrison.advised that there was now a vacant Councilperson's position on the LEOFF,Disability
MOTION: Board and he suggested the appointment of Councilman Naughten. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN TO THE LEOFF DISABILITY
BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison indicated he would like to reappoint Councilman Nordquist as the City'.s representative
MOTION: to the Snohomish County Health District. COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN,
TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY
HEALTH DISTRICT. MOTION CARRIED.
• HEARING ON.P.C. RESOLUTION 610, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING
CODE TO.'ALLOW.RESTORATION OF A NONCONFORMING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (File ZO-12-78)
Community Development Director John LaTourelle explained in detail in a memorandum the effects of
the proposal. It would not allow any increase in the degree of nonconformity, but would allow a
nonconforming residential building, if conforming at the time of original construction, to be
reconstructed to that nonconforming state. Mr. LaTourelle said this was a very infrequent problem.
He also noted that his department was looking at the possibility of extending this kind of ordinance
to certain classes of commercial structures. He answered several questions from the Council, after
which the public portion of the hearing was opened. There was no audience input, and the public
MOTION: portion of the hearing was closed. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 2049, PURSUANT TO P.C. RESOLUTION 610.. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL.OF..FINAL.PLAT OF TALBOT GLEN
MOTION: Public Works Director Leif Larson recommended approval.of this final plat. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF TALBOT GLEN. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT FROM COUNCILMAN HERB RE FRUITDALE-ON-THE-SOUND
Councilman Herb said he had prepared a memorandum on this item which would be distributed to the
Council. He felt that would be better than an oral report.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned to Executive
Session at 7:50 p.m. for discussion of the possible acquisition of the Edmonds Elementary School.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Citt Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
January 9, 1979 - Work Meeting
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 STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Charles Dibble, C^.A.A..
Mike Herb Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Phil Clement John LaTourelle, Community Development Director
Katherine Allen Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
John Nordquist Lila Crosby, Administrative Services Director
Ray Gould Art Housler, Finance Director
Larry Naughten, Fred Herzberg, City Engineer
Tom Carns Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO REMOVE ITEM (D) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND
MOTION: TO PASS THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMAN CARNS FURTHER MOVED, SECONDED
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BY COUNCILMAN GOULD., TO CONTINUE ITEM (D), AUTHORIZATION TO EXCHANGE EASEMENT ON NARVESON PROPERTY
FOR RELOCATED SANITARY SEWER, TO JANUARY 16, 1979, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
MOTION CARRIED. The balance of the Consent.Agenda included the following:.
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval.of Minutes of January 2, 1979.
(C) Acknowledge receipt of claim for damages from Reesey Grinage .in the amount of $158.86.
(E) Authorization to call for bids January 19, 1979 for Senior Center reroofing.
(F) Report on bids opened January 3, 1979 for liquid chlorine and awarding bid to low bidder,
Jones Chemicals, Inc., in the amount of $17,195.13.
(G) Report on alley condition east of 7th Ave. S., between Pine and Laurel Sts.
(H) Report on comparative costs re loss of revenue from Olympic View.Water District.
COUNCIL
Councilman Carns.noted that the AWC convention will be in Spokane June 12-15 and he suggested early
reservations be made in order to get into the convention center. Council members Carns, Naughten,
and Allen indicated they planned to attend.
Councilman Carns noted that the Doces furniture store is retailing from their warehouse at the back
of their store, 'in violation of their rezone contract. He asked that this be investigated and a
report provided at the next meeting.
Councilman Carns expressed concern for streets with asphalt overlays as the area goes into a thaw
period. Public Works Director Leif Larson responded that there is no evidence as yet of the need
for load limits and when they become necessary the requirement will be -area -wide.
Councilman Naughten noted that on January 16 there will be a report regarding the Boys' Club. He
said he had toured the facility and was impressed and he encouraged the other Council members to
accept the invitation.to tour the Boys' Club.
Councilwoman Allen urged that somebody attend the Congressional -City Conference in Washington, D.C.,
March 4-6, 1979, sponsored by the National League of Cities. She felt the money spent on attending
such conferences was well spent, based on her experience in attending the St. Louis conference. It
was suggested that the ideas from these conferences be shared, perhaps at breakfast meetings.
Councilman Herb suggested there should be some kind of policy on how many long-distance conferences
a Council member should attend during.a year and when the information gained should be discussed in
MOTION: Council. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, THAT BEFORE ANY COUNCILPERSON GOES
TO A SEMINAR REQUIRING OVERNIGHT LODGING AND TOTALLY AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CITY IT WILL BE PUT TO A
VOTE OF THE COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor Harrison announced that the quarterly meeting of the Association. of Snohomish County Cities
and Towns will be held January 25, 1979, at the Landmark Inn in Lynnwood, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Council members Carns, Allen, Clement, and Naughten indicated their intention to attend.
Mayor Harrison reviewed the Council committee assignments, the only change from last year being that
Councilman Naughten will replace Councilman Nordquist on the LEOFF Disability Board.
ELECTION OF MAYOR_PRO TEM FOR 1979
I,MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT COUNCILMAN GOULD BE ELECTED MAYOR PRO
TEM FOR 1979. MOTION CARRIED.
MEETING WITH INITIATORS OF PETITION FOR NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX -- 76TH AVE. W.,
NORTH OF 210TH ST. S.W.
Public Works Director Leif Larson reviewed the effects of this proposed,annexation on public facili-
ties. He said the petitioners had requested that the petition include the area stated plus an
alternate area immediately to the west of 76th Ave. W., in case there should be a problem in obtain-
ing signatures of 75% of the property owners in the stated area. The zoning is commercial and
multiple family. Connie Root of 6860 N.E. 137th, Kirkland, stated.that a large number of the
residents and -apartment building owners.were.anxious to be annexed in order to connect to the sewer
system that already is installed. Burt�Hardy, owner of the Evergreen Apartments at 20901 76th Ave.
W., inquired as to how long it would take before they could connect to the sewers. Mr. Larson
responded that the connections could be'accomplished immediately after annexation, but he noted that
the Boundary Review Board must approve the annexation. Where the main sewers are not yet in, he
said it would be eight months, to a.year•before they would be installed. Councilwoman Allen was
concerned about the cross streets which are in poor condition, and Mr. Larson said they might be
MOTION: worked in with the sanitary sewer installation. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CLEMENT, THAT THE COUNCIL (1) ACCEPT THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION, AND (2) THAT ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
TERRITORY HEREBY SOUGHT TO BE ANNEXED SHALL BE ASSESSED AND TAXED AT THE.SAME RATE AND ON THE SAME
BASIS AS PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF EDMONDS FOR ANY NOW OUTSTANnING INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY,
INCLUDING ASSESSMENTS OR TAXES IN PAYMENT OF ANY BONDS ISSUED OR DEBTS CONTRACTED, PRIOR TO OR
EXISTING AT THE DATE OF ANNEXATION. MOTION CARRIED.
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Financial impact data regarding acquisition of the Edmonds E.l.emen.tary School was reviewed. It was also
suggested that a committee of Council members and Staff be.formed.to oversee the development program of
the facility, and -this met Council approval. COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN.MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT,
THAT FEBRUARY 13, 1979 BE SCHEDULED FOR A REVIEW OF A BOND ISSUE AND PLAN FOR THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THEN MOVED,,SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE CITY
ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE, AND THE RESULTING STAFF WORK BE ACCOMPLISHED, TO ACQUIRE
THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH COUNCILMANIC BONDS IN THE.AMOUNT OF $612,000, AND NECESSARY BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS BE MADE FOR PER THE JANUARY 3,. 1979 REVISED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL IMPACT DATA RE ACQUISITION
OF THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EXCEPT THAT THE $12,000 SHOWN IN ITEM C FOR ADMINISTRATION, CLERICAL,
AND OVERHEAD BE ALLOCATED TO THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND; FURTHER, THAT THE UTILITY TAX INCREASE OF 3/4
OF 1%, TO 6 3/4%, BE INITIATED AND_THAT.NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE $612,000 OF
BONDS FROM THE UTILITY TAX INCREASE BE.PLEDGED TO THAT PROCESS. MOTION CARRIED. Council members
appointed to serve on the Council/Staff committee were Council.man.Carns and Councilwoman Allen, with
Councilmen Clement, Nordquist, and Naughten as alternates. Other members of the committee will be the
Mayor (Chairman), Mayor Pro tem, Public Works Director, Community Development Director, and the Manager
of Parks and Recreation Division.
REPORT.;.ON DRAINAGE PLAN FOR 7TH AND ELM
This report resulted from an.investigati.on of a drainage problem stated by John Claus of 1137 7th Ave. S.
City Engineer Fred Herzberg reviewed the runoff situation in the;area and explained the options which
would be to take the water from one drainage basin and to put it into another. Mr. Herzberg said his
report was not a detailed engineeringreport and that a storm water engineer would be working on the
problem in the future, according to priority. He said the problem was not serious enough to hold back
any development in the area and the Engineering Department will have a study prepared for budgeting next
fall. A response will be sent to Mr. Claus.
Mayor Harrison announced there would be an Executive Session following this meeting to.discuss a property
sale offer and labor negotiations report. There was no further business to come before the Council, and
the meeting adjourned to -Executive Session at 8:50 p.m.
IRENE*.VARNEY MORAN, C4ty Clerk
January 16, 1979
HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro tem
Ray Gould in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. Mayor Harrison arrived during discus-
sion of the Consent Agenda and conducted the balance of the meeting. All present joined in the flag
salute.
PRESENT
Harve Harrison,. Mayor
Mike Herb
Phil Clement
Katherine Allen
John Nordquist
Ray Gould
Larry Naughten
Tom Carns
CONSENT.AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Charles Dibble, M.A.A.
Leif Larson, Public Works -Director
John LaTourelle, Community Development Director
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
John Wallace, City.Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
Items (F), (I), and (J) were removed from the Consent Agenda. Itep (F), Autho•rization to Exchange
Easement on Narveson Property for Relocated Sanitary Sewer, was withdrawn at the request of the
MOTION: Staff to be rescheduled at a later date. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO
APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The balance of the Consent Agenda
included the following:
(A) Roll call.
.(B) Approval of Minutes of January 9, 1979.
(C) Approval of Final Plat of Irish Acres.
(D) Approval of Cabaret Dance License for Parlor Car.Tavern for 60-day trial period.
(E) Report on Bids opened December 27, 1978 for Street,Sweeper and award to low bidder,
Southpark Industries, in the.amount of $44,126.76, including sales tax.
(G) Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed in conjunction with.short.subdivision-.:Nied&.hauser (File
S-48-78)
• (H) Petition for removal of speed bumps on 75th P1. W.