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November 13, 1979 - Work Meeting
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag
salute. Councilman Gould advised that Councilman Nordquist had called him to say he would be
late in arriving this evening. Councilman Nordquist arrived at 8:30-p.m. during the "Council
portion of the meeting.
PRESENT
Harve Harrison,
Mike Herb
Bill Kasper
Katherine Allen
John Nordquist
Ray Gould
Tom Carns
Larry Naughten
CONSENT.AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Mayor Charles Dibble, M.A.A.
Fred Herzberg, Public Works Director
John LaTourelle, Community Development Director
Art Housler, Finance Director
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Jim Adams, City Engineer
Mary Lou Block, Acting Planning Division Manager
Jim Jessel, Parks and Recreation Division Manager
Jim Murphy, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
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MOTION: Item (C) was removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
KASPER, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE,CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved portion of
the Consent Agenda included the following:
MOTION:
MOTION:
Failed
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of November 6, 1979.
(D) Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed for 10' dedication on 160th S.W. (File
S-60-76 - Hembree)
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION [Item (C) on Consent Agenda]
Councilman Carns removed this item from the Consent Agenda. He had written a memorandum to the
rest of the Council outlining his reasons for voting against this. Councilman Gould responded
that he understood his feelings but he still felt it would be a good idea to go forward with
this. He said that next,year there would be more time to implement the ideas expressed by
Councilman Carns. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KASPER, TO ADOPT ITEM (C) ON
THE CONSENT AGENDA, -PASSING RESOLUTION 452. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN CARNS VOTING NO.
MAYOR
Mayor Harrison felt it was timely to comment on the election and his plans for the coming four
years. He thanked those who asked him to continue as Mayor for the next four years, and he
pledged to make every effort to represent the entire citizenry and to offer assistance to
anyone who has a problem related to City services. He expressed respect and affection for the
other Mayoral candidates and the Council candidates. He described his goals and he recommended
that there be an update of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, noting that the current plan is 16
years old. He felt a Task Force should hold hearings and review the plan. He concluded by
expressing a desire for a closer working relationship with all groups who have had an interest
in the City.
* Mayor Harrison advised that he will be absent November 27 as he will attend'the:National.-.-.
League of Cities convention as a member of the Board of Directors.
DISCUSSION REGARDING TAXICAB STAND
Public Works Director Fred Herzberg advised.that Chamber of Commerce President Don Martin,
representatives of Plaza Cab, and the City Engineering Division had met to discuss alternatives
for a taxi stand. Their recommendation was that the location be either.on the north or south
side of Dayton St., west of 5th Ave. A letter from Don Martin said the..Chamber's first choice
was Dayton between 4th and 5th and the,second choice was in front.of the theater where the
yellow stripe is painted for the fire zone. Don Gudgeon of Plaza Cab said he had told the
Chamber he did not believe the Dayton St. location would be of any use to Plaza Cab. He did
not believe they had caused -any problems when their stand was on Main St. in front of the shoe
store. Mr. Gudgeon said Plaza Cab would like to have their stand in front of the theater since
the locations at 5th and Main had been.denied, and he said they would be willing to move to
Dayton if the theater should reopen, and there always would be a driver in the cab parked
there. Fire Chief Jack Weinz said his main concern regarding that location was to have egress
from the theater, his only concern being for life safety. He recommended against having a taxi
stand there and he -said he had current.information that the theater will be reopened soon. Mr.
Gudgeon said when they bring people downtown it is always to 5th and Main, and when people call
it is always at 5th and Main that they ask to be picked up, and they wait .on the bench in front
of the jewelry store. Councilman Carns..agreed that was the best place for the stand and he
objected to having it in front of a fire zone. Councilman Naughten felt the theater location
was a good compromise, and Councilwoman.A.11en felt consideration should be given to those who
ride the taxis, noting that most are elderly women who want off at 5th and Main. COUNCILMAN
CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN..ALLEN, THAT ONE PARKING SPACE BE AUTHORIZED FOR A TAXI
STAND ON 5TH AVE. IN FRONT OF COMSTOCK'.S JEWELRY STORE. Gerry Comstock, proprietress of the
jewelry store, said she had made a study -of the numbers of people who use those parking spots
in front of her store and the minimum,was 25 people a day. She wondered how many people would
be dropped off by the cabs, and she said it was the opinion of the business people that this
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was a very impacted place as far as .business was concerned. Larry Hubbard of Hubbard's Insurance
said nobody.wants a stand in front..of his own business and it would not hurt anyone to walk a block
to 5th and Dayton. Councilman, Gould.felt.:.it should be at Dayton.and he suggested that'the City
might install a bench or enclosur..e:_there._. '.T.HE MOTION;°THEN:-FAII:ED, WITH ONLY COUNCILMAN CARNS VOTING
MOTION:
YES. COUNCILMAN-NAUGHTEN'THEN MOVED,..SECONDED BY'COUN CILMAN HERB.,,.THAT A TAXI STAND BE ESTABLISHED
BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH ON DAYTON, ON THE..NORTH SIDE OF DAYTON, AND -HE RECOMMENDED THAT THE STAFF
INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITY OF INSTALLING,A BENCH'OR PROTECTION_ FROM THE WEATHER FOR THE PEOPLE
WAITING THERE. MOTION CARRIED,WITH..COUNCILMAN CARNS VOTING NO.
DISCUSSION OF WOODWAY FIRE PROTECT.ION.':CONTRACT
Fire Chief Jack.Weinz provided.-figures,upon which a recommendation was made for an amended contract.
He said citizens of Edmonds pay:.83..8¢.per.$1,000 of property value, and based on that the base fee
to`Woodway .would be $33,518. Added...to.that figure was $12,,667.for overhead @ 36.6%, $421 for equipment
depreciation, and $122 for building -depreciation, plus a 10% markup of that total in the.amount of
$4,672, for a recommended total...char.ge.for services of $51,400. The current contract calls for
$59,983. City Attorney Jim Murphy..suggested that an indemnityclause be added so that if a fireman
is injured while involved in a.Woodway_fire the LEOFF benefits would be repaid, so Woodway would
have to bond or -insure themselves .fo.r,.it. This was discussed.and.it was noted that Edmonds wants to
cooperate and be.reasonable and..i.f.a.,reasonable alternative could not be found the existing contract
should be continued. M.A.A. Dibble noted.that Woodway will receive $10,000 from the Emergency
Medical Services tax levy and after.paying SNOCOM they will have $6,700 to pay to Edmonds. After
MOTION:
further discussion, COUNCILMAN HERB. MOVED, SECONDED BY.000NCI_LMAN CARNS, THAT,THE MAYOR HANDLE THIS
MATTER ADMINISTRATIVELY BY COMMUNICATING WITH.WOODWAY, OFFERING THE FIGURE OF $51,400 PLUS INDEMNIFI-
CATION FOR LEOFF BENEFITS IN LIEU OF THE AMOUNT ESTABLISHED IN THE 1980 FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT.
MOTION CARRIED.
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REVIEW PLACEMENT OF CROSSWALKS.,..STOP SIGNS,.AND SCHOOL ZONES..ON 3RD AVE. BETWEEN MAIN AND OLYMPIC
City Engineer Jim Adams said the Department of Transportation had advised that current traffic
volume did not warrant stop signs,in the subject area. At the recommendation of the principal of
Holy Rosary School, an additional,.,crosswalk was installed at.8th Ave. and Caspers. The crosswalk at
3rd Ave. south of Caspers was relocated to the south and traffic.signs were -installed indicating
pedestrian crosswalks. Parking lanes were installed on.both sides of 3rd Ave. N. Mr..Adams said
some consideration may be needed,at the point where 4th Ave..joins 3rd Ave., but a decision had not
yet been made as to what should:be.done.there. He said he.will continue to monitor the traffic
situation and make appropriate.modifica.tions.as required.. The report was accepted.. COUNCILMAN HERB
MOTION: MOVED THAT THIS. MATTER BE REVIEWED THE SECOND WEEK IN JANUARY _ MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND,
Withdrawn AND IT WAS WITHDRAWN. -
COUNCIL
Councilman Gou.ld..asked for an alternate to attend the November 14 Planning Commission meeting for
him as he had been.asked to attend a..meeti.ng that evening on the Seaview Park problems. Other
Council members indicated they would be -attending the Sherwood Elementary School meeting regarding
traffic controls. Councilman.Nordquist..was not yet present and he was selected as the alternate.
Councilman Carns noted that the.City.,of Bellevue was planning to have a public auction to dispose of
some used vehicles and other equ.i.pment.._ He suggested that the Edmonds Equipment Rental Superintendent
check to see what they receive from an auction as compared to.what Edmonds receives from advertising
used vehicles.
Councilman. Carns asked if J. D. Zirkle from the Department of Transportation had accepted the invitation
to discuss with the Council the "both. si des" right-of-way acqui s i.t:i on proposal in.,connecti on, ;wi.th ':the
• SR524 improvement. He was advised that Mr. Zirkle will be present at next week's meeting.
Councilman Gould reminded those present that a tour of the Meadowdale moratorium area was scheduled
for Saturday, November 17, meeting at -the Pancake Haus at 9:00 a.m.
The only 'further business scheduled.to come before the Council was the Budget work session, so the
main portion of the.meeting was.adjourned at 8:35 p.m., with .the Budget work session to follow.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Ci y Clerk. HARVE.H. HARRISON, Mayor
November 20, 1979
The'regularmeeting of the'Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Harve'Harrison
in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag salute. Councilman
Gould advised that Councilwoman Allen expected to arrive.at about 9:30 this evening because of a
singing engagement. Councilwoman Allen arrived at 10:00 p.m.
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