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currently were on the property. Ms-. Block noted that one of the conditions of the.Planning Com-
mission approval was that a 15' pedestrian easement be retained through the property in order to
provide access down the bluff at some future.date, but it since had been discovered that the tide-
lands are not publicly owned so such an easement would be needless. She noted that this area -is
designated "Urban": -in the Shoreline Master.Program and the proposed.use.was consistent with that
designation. She said..the Eng.ineering.Division was concerned about.the setback on the cliff for
future residents orr Lots I ;and, 2 a'nd they Isuggested the.requirementof, an' engineering report' for
siting of structures 'in' the. `bl uff areas; to- be' accompl ithed_. by.,a soils engineer. Ms Block recom-
mended- approval , with. the el imi nation of the- recommenda.tTon iof -a,. pedestrian access- down' -the bluff.
The public portion of the hearing was opened, nol:one wished. to'lspeak; and the public portion of,the
MOTION: hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY-COUNCILMAN.KASPER, TO APPROVE SM-6-799
PURSUANT TO P.C. RESOLUTION 643 AND CONDITIONED UPON THE REQUIREMENTS THEREIN. MOTION CARRIED.•
Councilman Naughten complimented Public Works Director Fred Herzberg on the summary maps regarding
196th:S:t.•, but -)he noted that,a gravel: walkway wasshowrr on ,the -north side, of the•.road which the
Council had not recommended. Mr. Herzberg said he had added that, thinking it was the sense of the
Council, and .it -would only be where there was room for it.'
There was no further businessto,come'before the Council, and the meeting adjourned to Executive
Session at 9:55 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, C ty Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
March 11, 1990,- Work Meeting
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 8:05 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 Fred Herzberg,, -Public -Works Director
Jo -Anne Childers-Jaech John LaTourelle, Planning Consultant
Bill Kasper Irene Varney Moran.; City -Clerk
Katherine Allen Marlo Foster, Police.Chief
John Nordquist Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Ray Gould -Art Housler; Finance -Director
Larry Naughten Mary Lou Blocki,Acting.Planning Division Mgr.
Jim•Jessel, Parks & Recreation Divison Mgr.
Bob.Franklin, Technical Studies Engineer
Jim Murphy,'City Attorney
Jackie .;Parrett,. -Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Harrison presented a plaque to Dr.. Robert Anderson in-reccognition of his service on the LEOFF
Disability Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item (C) was.removed from•the'Consent Agenda.and will be placed on next week's agenda. This was the •
Maintenance Agreement between the City of Edmonds and:the Department -of •Transportati6n in'coh section
with the walk-on parking lot at the Ferry Terminal. City Attorney Jim Murphy said there -had been
some minor changes made in the contract but -the contract before these changes was the one provided
MOTION: in the packets. The updated contract will be,provided for approval next week.. COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN
OT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KASPER, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of March 3, 1980.
MAYOR
Mayor Harrison advised that Walcker Homes had submitted new landscape plans for the JEDCO development)
and these were distributed to the Council. Mr: Walcker had met -with h i
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t e ne hbors and had rovided
9 them with the.plans also. A hearing date before the Council was requested. COUNCILMAN KASPER-
MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO.SET APRIL 1•9.1980•FOR A HEARING-ON,THE-REVISED LANDSCAPE
PLANS FOR JEDCO. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison as.ked.for consideration of an ordinance extending the.payment period of the Anderson
Cultural and —Leisure. —Center interest bearing warrant. It was agreed to hear this at the end of this
evening's agenda.
COUNCIL
Councilman Gould said -he had"received a"telephone call from former Councilman Mike Herb expressing
concern about the proposed -increases in -water and sewer rates•and'aski'ng;why this had —come as such a
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surprise. Councilman Gould asked that the Mayor and the Staff be.prepared to address that issue
when the matter is heard on March 18.
Councilman Gould asked whether.funding of.a study of possible library expansion on the present site
would be.discussed under the feasibility study:for expansion..on this evening's agenda. He noted
that Jim Jessel.was asked last...week.to lookinto whether or..not there were any funds available to
make a study of.expansion on the present site. Mr. Je'ssel responded that there are some funds that
could be provided -for some kind.of a- brief study, but.during.the discussion they would look at
various ideas and hope to come to a conclusion on the expansion.of.the library.
MOTION: COUNCILWOMAN.ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED-.BY.000NCILMAN GOULD, TO'_MOVE.ITEM 7 ON THE AGENDA (APPOINTMENT TO
FILL.COUNCI.L.VACANCY) TO FOLLOW —ITEM 9 (DISCUSSION OF FORMATION OF PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD). MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilwoman Allen noted that'the.Council had received,a memorandum indicating the interest rate on
bonds was.not limited to 8% and the Council has the option of going higher.
Councilwoman Allen stated the.Snohomish.Subregional Council of Governments is appointing a task
force to do a transportation study and they would like to have a citizen from this area on that task
force. Councilwoman Allen will be.on,that task force and .she felt there also should be a citizen
who is not an elected official.. She asked for recommendations. Councilman Naughten suggested that
perhaps after the Council vacancy is filled one of the applicants may be interested in doing this.
Councilman.,Nordquist said there is a question as to whether the City should rent the property south
of the sewage treatment plant. Publ.ic.Works Director Fred Herzberg explained'that a lot of equipment
previously stored on the Port property now being developed',as "Harbor Square" has been moved to the
City Park,.and he was anxious.to remove it from the park. The,site under consideration is across
from the Public.Works building and next to the treatment plant and would be ideal for the City to
rent. City Attorney.Jim Murphy said it.had been suggested -that the.p.roperty be rented for the
amount the -owners are paying in taxes.on.i't. Councilman Kasper questioned whether there would be a
zoning problem, and Mr. Murphy responded that.they could work out any such problem. COUNCILMAN
MOTION: NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KASPER, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE OWNER.OF THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE_SEWAGE,TREATMENT PLANT FOR
AT LEAST`RENTAL PURPOSES.AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED...,
DR. CLARIS HYAT.T TO PRESE14T REPORT ON MEADOWDALE AREA
Dr. Claris Hyatt, Health Officer for the Snohomish Health District, presented and discussed her
report on the need.for sanitary,sewers in.the Meadowdale area (north Edmonds). She.discussed the
soils in the upper plateau areas as compared to the lower area -soils. In the inland areas of the
upper plateau the soil generally isacceptable to support on -site sewage disposal systems, but it is
less acceptable at the bluffs or ridges. In the lower area and those adjacent to Puget Sound the
soils have markedly severe limitations for on -site sewage.disposal systems. A high water table
exists there, and there have been numerous slides., Dr. Hyatt.noted that her files indicate that
sewering..of the.Meadowdale and adjacent areas was recommended:to'the City Council'in 1968. During
December of 1979 a survey.of.the entire area was conducted,..to note the conditions in the area which
pertain to .on -site sewage.disposal so that an evaluation could be made as to whether -the current
.method of sewage disposal was suitable,.or whether a recommendation should be made that the area be
served by sanitary sewers. The.vari,ous sites were divided into three classifications: (1) Upland
terrace sites with gentle slopes, (?_).,Upland'sites'locate'd at the -brink of the bluff or at the -head
of swales and ravines, and.(3) Down slopes and swales. Larger sites in the first group have adequate
areas for absorption and dispersion of septic tank effluent, but smaller sites have a potential for
drainfield failure. Sites in the second_ group have a potential for failure due to proximity of the
bluff and the degree of slope below the drainfield areas. Sites in the third group have a high
potential -for drainfield failure leading to contamination of the ground water which ultimately flows
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into Puget..Sound via several outfalls. Dr. Hyatt's report discussed the various sites in detail and
concluded that a public health hazard exists as well as a public health nuisance. She defined a
public health hazard in this situation as the existence ofconditions which can endanger the public
health and.have the potential to transmit and spread infectious -diseases. She defined a public
health nuisance in this situation.as the existence of untreated: or partially treated sewage in the
community,. such sewage creating odors and.unsig.htl'iness so'as to interfere with the repose and
comfort of.others.
The recommendations of the Health'.Distr ict�were several. Because of•the belief that a'serious
public health hazard exists in the area, it was recommended that steps be taken at the earliest
possible 'date which'wil-1 result in the provision of sanitary sewers to the entire Meadowdale area
under review. It was noted that..some homes; particu.l;arly in the upper inland plateau.'areas and on
large sites,, -.do not evidence any,.problem.with.sewage disposal.and probably would not experience
problems in the foreseeable future, with proper maintenance of.their, systems. However, most of
these'homes'ar.e part of-the.problem and by',their very existence have altered the -natural drainage
systems'; affecting areas and homes below, and are contributor's -to the overall community problem.
The Heait h District. further recommended that any plans for.sanitary sewering of -the -area include
providing sanitary sewer service to the Laebugten Wharf so.the current.holding tank/pumping method
of sewage disposal., which has not -proven to be satisfactory, be discontinued. The Health District
also recommended that any sites.wh.ich cannot feasibly be sewered'because of engineering problems
related to topography be excluded from the project only upon approval of the existing on -site sewage
disposal system by the Health D.istr,ict. Finally, the Health District recommended that if the City
Council'.should determine that provision of.sanitary sewers to the area 'is'n'ot feasible.or possible
at this time, that the City Council continue the -present bu�ilding'moratorium indefinitely,"'until
such time.as plans for sanitary sewers are adopted.. Although not within the purview of the Health
District, but because of the severe drainage problem existing,.it was also recommended that storm
drainage`be installed in the area. Dr. Hyatt felt that..the situation in the Meadowdale area met the
requirements of the legal determination that a necessity exists. It was stated that copies of her
written report would be available at the.Public Works Department.and copies would be placed in the
library for use there. An informational meeting at the Meadowdale Community Clubhouse was scheduled
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MOTION: for March 13, 1980, at 8:00 p.m. COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO
PLACE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE MEADOWDALE AREA ON THE AGENDA OF APRIL 1, 1980. MOTION CARRIED.
PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY SITE PLANS FOR ANDERSON CENTER DEVELQPMENT
Cliff Jackson of Arai Jackson Architects and Designers displayed a site plan which.was developed
after receiving input from governmental bodies and personnel, citizens,.a public opinion survey,
public meetings, the-Bailey-Behm report, and the Northwest Research Analysts' report. He noted that
the suggested master -plan has some demolition involved .in that one wi.ng.of the existing building
would be demolished. In this area would be created a major access to the building which would
enhance the whole complex. -The plan also included a 20,000 sq. ft. library, a multi -purpose sports
facility, and concealed parking facilities. Present and future handicapped code compliance will be
MOTION: included. Open space and vistas will be retained. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NAUGHTEN, TO SET FOR HEARING APRIL 15, 1980 THE ANDERSON CENTER DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE SITE
PLAN. MOTION CARRIED•.
DISCUSSION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR EXPANSION OF LIBRARY AT CIVIC CENTER SITE, AND ALTERNATIVES
Mayor'H*ariison described what he felt were two relatively simple possibilities.of.expanding the
library at the Civic Center site. He favored the idea of -expanding to the west with a split level
off the existing library,.7,000 sq. ft. on each level connected by ramps to the existing library of
6',000 sq. ft., for a• t'otal.of"20,000 sq. ft:' Parking was -not a consideration•.of plan.,. He had
.this
.discussed this with Jack McLellan, an architect, and he said Mr. McLellan would provide a rendering
of this proposal for $200, and this could provide the opportunity to take a cautious, inexpensive
look at one possibility: �A second'possibility with this site would be to eliminate the two annex
buildings and replace those with a one -level building, providing 15,000+ sq. ft. or even as much as
20,000 sq. ft. Planning.Consultant John LaTourelle had provided a memorandum discussing various
other.possibilities,.recommending a study of the Civic Center complex as a whole and all of the
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alternatives. Councilman Nordquist.expressed the view that any expansion or further development
should be done right, to encompass allof the needs, and he was opposed to a piecemeal approach.
Councilwoman Allen added that if the -Civic Center has been outgrown, that should be a consideration,
but that was not known. She mentioned the possibility of a Public Safety Building, the logical
location being at.Five.Corners, and she felt that should be a part of any overall study. Councilman
Gould said the question was whether it would be better to expand the library on the present site or
move it to the Anderson Center, and it had to be determined what was to be done overall for the
future. He felt it would save money in the long run to pay for an overall feasibility study now,
MOTION: rather than go piecemeal. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, THAT THE
COUNCIL DISCUSS AT ITS APRIL DINNER MEETING A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE LIBRARY/CITY OFFICES, AND
THAT'THE DINNER MEETING BE HELD APRIL 1, 1980, PRIOR TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED. The Council committee meetings will each be delayed by one week as the dinner
meeting normally would have been held on April 29.
DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE 11:00 P.M. CLOSURE TIME FOR CONVENIENCE STORES
Councilwoman Allen had asked that this be placed on the agenda, and her intent was that it be
directed at the neighborhood convenience stores rather than those located on a highway. She noted
that it appeared that most of the problems related to these stores occurred after 11:00 p.m., Police
Chief Marlo Foster said he would.hope that hours could be restricted except for those stores in the
CG zone; i.e., Highway 99. He said that during some shifts his officers spend the major'part of the
night at the 7-11 Store by the high school because of the many problems -there. City Attorney Jim
Murphy suggested -that the Police.-Department.and the Planning Division together come up with a
recommendation as to restriction of hours for such stores in relation to the zones in which'they are
located. Problems with these stores - have to do with noise, litter, theft, etc. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN
MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD,.THAT A REPORT BE PRESENTED AT THE APRIL 8, 1980 WORK MEETING,
THE REPORT TO COME JOINTLY FROM THE PLANNING DIVISION AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, WITH REGARD TO
SUGGESTED CLOSING HOURS OF CONVENIENCE STORES.BASED ON ZONES IN WHICH LOCATED. MOTION CARRIED.
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DISCUSSION OF FORMATION OF PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
Planning Consultant John LaTourelle said the timing of the formation of the Planning Advisory Board
was dependent upon the Council's decision to hire a.hearing examiner.and.to go to that system. He
felt it would take approximately two months to hire the' hearing examiner; and when the hearing
examiner is ready to begin that is the time that the Planning Advisory Board must be in place.
Mayor Harrison said a job description had been established, and he felt a hearing examiner could be
hired within one month. Mr. LaTourelle recommended that everything occur at the same time in the
change for ease of operation. Council members Gould and Allen favored a.Planning Advisory Board of
seven members, feeling such would prov.i.de broad.representation and yet'be a small enough group to
get input without becoming unwieldy. Councilwoman Allen also felt attendance would be better because
with seven members each would feel a n ecessity.to be present whereas with nine members some might
feel there would be enough others present to do the job. Councilman'Kasper observed that there are
a lot of good people now serving on the.boards which will no longer function, and with nine members
MOTION: more of those could be utilized. COUNCILMAN GOULD THEN MOVED SECONDED BY I W COUNC L OMAN ALLEN, THAT
Amended THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD CONSIST OF SEVEN MEMBERS. MOTION CARRIED. The method of appointing the
members was discussed, following which.000NCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT.
EACH COUNCIL MEMBER WILL NOMINATE THREE PERSONS FOR THE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD AND FROM THE TOTAL
NOMINEES THE MAYOR WILL APPOINT SEVEN -PERSONS, SUCH APPOINTMENTS TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE COUNCIL.
Amendment After some discussion, COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KASPER,
THAT THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS WILL NOT REQUIRE CONFIRMATION BY THE COUNCIL. THE MOTION TO AMEND
CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION, -AS AMENDED, THEN CARRIED. Nominees will.be submitted to the Personnel
Committee by March 18, 1980. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED..BY COUNCILMAN KASPER, THAT IT IS THE
INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE HEARING EXAMINER FUNCTION WILL BEGIN MAY 1, 1980. MOTION.
CARRIED.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE PAYMENT PERIOD OF THE ANDERSON CULTURAL AND LEISURE CENTER INTEREST BEARING
WARRANT -
Finance Director Art Housler said the interest bearing warrant issued April 2, 1979 for acquiring,
improving, maintaining, and operating the Anderson Center must be redeemed no later than March 20,
1980. The payment on the outstanding warrant totals $553,306, of which $522,500 is principal and
$30,806 is interest. Interest rate is 6.1%. A current bid was received from Rainier Bank for a new
warrant not•to exceed $600,000 @ 9.7% for six months, with a redemption date of November 1, 1980.
Interest cost would be approximately $33,000. The proposed ordinance was prepared by the City's
MOTION: bonding counsel. After a. brief discussion,.000NCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KASPER,
TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2125, PURSUANT TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND THE CITY'S
BONDING COUNSEL. MOTION CARRIED.
A short recess-was�-announced during. which Mayor Harrison departed.. Mayor Pro tem Nordquist reconvened
the meeting.
APPOINTMENT.TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY
Mayor Pro tem Nordquist thanked the candidates who had sumitted resumes and gone through the interview
process. Fourteen applications had been received. Candidates were: Kenneth R. Rose, Milton J.
Hassel, Burton T. Ketcham, Jr., Jim Shields, Scott Whitcutt, Merle May Cantlon, Noel Dan Walther,
Dean.Shepherd,'.Mary Goetz, Bob Pantley, Stuart Smith, Bert Stole, Ed Aliverti,'and Dave Larson.
MOTION: Prior to the balloting, COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, THAT IF NO NOMINEE
WERE ELECTED ON THE FIRST OR SECOND BALLOT, THEN ONLY THOSE NOMINEES RECEIVING AT LEAST ONE VOTE ON
THE THIRD BALLOT WOULD BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION, AND THE BALANCE OF THE NOMINEES WOULD BE
• CONSIDERED ELIMINATED. THE MOTION CARRIED. The balloting was as follows:
1st Ballot: Rose - 1; Goetz - 2; Aliverti - 1; Stole - 1; Hassel - 1.
2nd Ballot: Rose - 1; Goetz - 1; Ketcham - 1;-Stole - 1; Hassel - 1; Larson - 1.
3rd Ballot: Goetz - 2; Ketcham.- 1;. Hassel - 1; Larson - 2.
4th Ballot: Goetz - 2; Hassel - 1; Larson - 3.
5th ballot: Goetz - 2; Hassel - 1;.Larson - 3.
6th Ballot: Goetz - 3; Larson - 3.
7th Ballot: Goetz - 4; Larson - 2.
Mayor Pro tem Nordquist welcomed Mary Goetz as the new City.Council member.
DISCUSSION OF.RAISING COUNCIL:PRESIDENT PER DIEM TO $10, WITH .MAXIMUM OF $200 PER MONTH AND DISCUSSION
OF ALLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS $5 PER.DIEM.FOR EACH MEETING
Councilwoman Allen stated that by law the Council could not raise their own salaries but she thought
they should at least cover their expenses. She calculated that they were earning $8.75 per hour,
.based on 16 hours per month and she noted that they put in many more than 16 hours per month. She
said her expenses in January amounted to $33 and in February amounted to $41. She felt having a per
diem paid would be simpler than having to list expenses each month. City Attorney Jim Murphy said
there would be no problem with per diem for legitimate Council business other than regular Council
meetings. He said when they. ran for Council they knew there would be weekly Council meetings.
Councilman Go.u1d observed that it may be more fair to use the expense account as some activities may
• cost more than others. Regarding -the Council President's per diem, Councilwoman Allen said the $5
was not covering his expenses. Council President Nordquist said he had not taken the job to make
money, but i.t was very time consuming. Mr. Murphy said he had conferred with the auditor and he
reluctantly would go along with the increase but he wanted some notation regarding each expense.
MOTION: COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO
PREPARE AN ORDINANCE RAISING THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S-PER'DIEM TO $10, NOT TO EXCEED $200 PER MONTH.
MOTION CARRIED,'WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST,ABSTAINING FROM VOTING. The Council will continue to
claim their expenses on the usual expense forms.
There was no further business to come. before the Council, and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City �erk HARVE,H. HARRISON, Mayor
March 18, 1980
The regular, meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to -order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro tem
John Nordquist in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag
salute.
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