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Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Dr., was concerned that nothing was being put aside to enclose or cover
the swimming pool at Yost Park while Parks & Recreation funds were being used;for other things that
he was not sure were necessary. He also was concerned about the undergrounding'funds that were
going to,•Dayton St., when SR 524 was going to have pipe;.laid so undergr.oundi.ng could be done in the
future. He also questioned -whether the $156,000 revenue•from-1/2c:gas tax money actually would be
forthcoming. Mr. Housler said that figure was projected by�the Department of Revenue in Olympia.
Mr. Hertrich said he saw. -nothing .in the budget.for..SR..524 cost overruns which he -felt were inevitable.
He feltit was irresponsible..to,obligate every penny of 1981 street repair funds for right-of-way
acquisition and that there would'have to be money for street repairs..
Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid, said.it was her understanding that the Council had ruled out under -
grounding of the upper part of the SR 524 project and'did-agree'to discuss the ..lower part to see if
At could be afforded. She note& that it had been stated at one time that if a major street project
..was going on that would get.p.riority for undergrounding. She asked the City Attorney what the
provisions were of the agreement with PUD as to matching funds for undergrounding, as she questioned
the fact that PUD now was stating it no longer could participate. Mr.. Tanaka said he would look
into that. Mrs. Shippen said she did not oppose the waterfront for undergrounding, and she felt
that was a good investment. She felt the City would have to pay for any retaining walls the residents
on SR 524 may -want as they have not been making very good headway with the State. She said she had
been very happy with the way the improvements at the,Anderson Center had progressed, and she was
" sorry~to see the beautification dropped from the budget as there used to be a separate fund to give
attention to such things"as the mini -parks in downtown, and she would like to see that considered
again . She had a question regarding the Executive,Branch salaries and wages, and she was told there
are no salary increases for the. Council or Mayor except for cost of living.- No one else wished to
speak, and the -public portion of the hearing was closed.
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The Council felt it would have to have at least one.more.work session on the budget, and a work
meeting was scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Saturday, December 6, 1980.
There was no further business to.come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned to Executive
Session at 9:50 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Cit Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
December 2, 1980
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Mayor Pro tem John
Nordquist in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
John Nordquist Harve Harrison, Mayor Charles Dibble, M.A.A.
Jo -Anne Jaech Larry Naughten Fred Herzberg, Public Works Director
Mary Goetz Paul Christensen, Jim Adams, City Engineer
Katherine Allen Student Rep. Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Bill Kasper John LaTourelle, Planning Consultant
Ray Gould Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr.
Jim Jessel, Parks & Recreation Dir.
• Jack Weinz, Fire Chief -
Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (B), (F), and (I) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMAN GOULD.MOVED,-SECONDED BY.
COUNCTLWOMAN.GOETZ, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on
the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(C) Setting date of December 16, 1980 for hearing on Shorelines Management. Substantial Development
-Permit for Union Oil Park Development at.south end of Admiral Way. (File SM-3-80)
(D). Setting date of December 16, 1980 for hearing on Shorelines Management Substantial Development
Permit for Waterfront Improvement Program, west end of Dayton St. and Union Oil Marsh.
(File SM-4-80)
(E) Setting date of December 16, 1980 for hearing on Petition for Annexation of Area between
227th P1. S.W..and 228th St. S.W., and between 80th Ave. W. and City Limits.
(G) Authorization to purchase word processor for.Public Works Department.
(H) Authorization to replace damaged Unit 24 with used vehicle.
(J) Approval of lease -rate increase for Anderson Center.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 25, 1980 [Item (B) on Consent Agenda]
Councilman Kasper referred to page 3 of the Minutes, the middle portion of the first paragraph,
wherein he described his discussion with Mike Herb regarding
the Hearing
Examiner position. -He said
it was he, Councilman Kasper, who said it was too late, and
Mr. Herb said
he thought he would.look
into it, and Councilman Kasper said to go ahead, that it may
be reopened.
COUNCILMAN KASPER MOVED,
SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM NORDQUIST, TO AMEND THE MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 25,
1980 AS DESCRIBED,.APPROV-
ING ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED NOVEMBER.25, 1980.FOR.1981 CHLORINE REQUIREMENTS
TItem F on Consent Agenda
Councilman Gould noted that the Staff had requested that this .item be continued until December.9,
1980. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SEC ONDED.BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, TO CONTINUE THE REPORT ON CHLORINE
BIDS TO DECEMBER 9, 1980. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR CABARET DANCE.LICENSE FOR EDMONDS WEST TAVERN
Item I on Consent Agenda
COUNCILWOMAN.ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KASPER, TO APPROVE THIS APPLICATION BUT THAT
APPROVAL BE SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE W'ITH'THE FIRE CODE. Councilman Gould noted that the Fire Marshal
had recommended that the front door be:allowed to swing in (it is required to swing out when the
occupant load.reaches 50). He had stated that the actual. occupant load seldom will reach 50, and if
the door were changed to swing out it would cause a hazard to pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk.
Councilman Goul.d asked Fire Chief Weinz whether the City would be faced with any liability by not
requiring that the door swing out, and Chief Weinz responded that allowing it to swing in was •
justified for the reasons given, and the occupancy would seldom go beyond 50. THE MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor Pro tem Nordquist read a memo from Mayor Harrison to the Council, appointing James Driscoll to
the position of Hearing Examiner. Mr. Driscoll is a lawyer who lives and practices in Seattle and
is the Hearing Examiner for Redmond and Everett. The Council agreed to interview Mr. Driscoll at
7:00 p.m., December 9, 1980. There will be no Public Safety Committee meeting that night. Council-
man Gould asked that the Council be provided a copy of Mr: Driscoll's resume in their next Council
packet.
COUNCIL
Councilwoman Allen noted that a letter had been received from Peggy Harris regarding a "Boycott
Edmonds" notice that had been placed on car windshields at area shopping centers. The notice was
signed by "Concerned Residents" and stated that to boycott Edmonds merchants is the only way to
protest the high water and sewer rates. Councilwoman Allen said the notice is unfair, has erroneous
facts, and takes out anger against the City and the City Council on the merchants. She noted that
to boycott the Edmonds merchants would be self-defeating as the tax dollars then would go to other
cities. Further, the notice does -not recognize that the Council is working to do what it can about
the high rates, and boycotting the merchants cannot do any good there. She said she ordinarily does
not reply to anonymous threats but felt something should be said on behalf of the merchants. Also,
she was concerned that "Concerned Residents" may be confused with the "Concerned Citizens Council of
Edmonds." Councilman Kasper added that many of the merchants have been receiving telephone calls as
well from this person or persons. He noted that the person(s) had not picked up on the fact that
the City is going to an -outside consultant and has reduced the rates while waiting for the consultant's
report.
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Councilwoman Jaech asked City Attorney Wayne Tanaka whether he had researched the policy of PUD to
match funds for undergrounding. Mr.'Tanaka had prepared a written response and he stated that there
had been no contract-with.the City to provide matching funds, but in 1975 PUD passed a resolution to
set aside 2% of gross revenues from the service area to constitute matching funds for undergrounding
of existing and new facilities. Due to budgetary considerations, PUD repealed its resolution in
late summer of 1980, and discontinuance of this policy does.not violate any contractual obligations
with the City.
Mr. Tanaka also had been asked about the ability of the Mayor to cast a tie -breaking -vote regarding
the dispensing of funds. Mr. Tanaka said the Mayor couldnot vote on "any resolution for the
payment of money," but the State Statute is not entirely clear as to exactly what constitutes "any
resolution for the payment of money." Taking the statute literally it would appear that it refers
to resolutions authorizing payment-of:City funds, includingresolutions transferring funds from the
Council contingency and authorizing expenditures and, perhaps; resolutions authorizing the sale of
bonds. However, absent any resolution actions of the Council to authorize expenditure of funds, the
Mayor would-be able to cast a tie -breaking vote: Mr. Tanaka observed that resolutions do not come
up very often, most.actions being accomplished by an ordinance -or just a motion.
Councilman Kasper advised that Councilwoman Allen and he had attended the committee meeting regarding
the Anderson.Center development and,the architect is at a loss as to the size of the auditorium that
the Council has in mind.- It was decided to discuss this at.the budget work session scheduled for
December 6.
Councilman.Nordquist asked for a brief Executive Session following this evening's meeting to discuss
a personnel matter.
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Lloyd Ostrom, 711 Puget Lane,,representing.the Concerned,Citizens Council of Edmonds, spoke regarding
the boycott notice previously discussed. He said there are people who have confused this party with
his organization, but the notice.was not put out by the Concerned'Citizens Council, and that is not
their style. He said they have concerns about water and sewer rates but the last'thing they are
interested in is boycotting the Edmonds merchants, and they want to work in every way possible to
help the health of retail business in Edmonds.
Peggy Harris, 721 Sprague St., said she had only heard. -of this boycott movement last Sunday, and she
felt people should be made to realize that this was a vicious and vindictive attack on the business
people. She said they are_tel1ing people that the Council is.made.up of Edmonds business people,
when in fact there are no�retail business people on the .Council. She added that this is a well
organized campaign and --the business people have been unable to find out who is doing it. She felt
the Council should issuea statement to the newspapers and wherever else possible.
Edward Reich, 7316 210th S.W.., said these people -are trying to get back at the Council and they are
going through -the businesses, their only other course of action being recall action. He had been
unaware of the notices until this evening.
Councilwoman Goetz said she had lived. in Edmonds for.10 years-, she shops in Edmonds, and she supports
the Edmonds merchants, and if there were a choice she woul.d choose recall before boycott. COUNCILWOMAN
ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION
PUTTING THE CITY COUNCIL'ON RECORD AS SUPPORTING THE EDMONDS MERCHANTS. MOTION CARRIED.
Jeff Bucher, Fire District 1;Commissioner, said they have a 1928-29 fire engine for which they would
like to find.a permanent home as a historical item. It was their very first fire truck, and it was
purchased as surplus from'Edmonds. They would like.it housed for public display, and it will need
some restoration work. It is approximately 20' long, has wood spokes and new tires, and it runs.
He suggested there might be a fund.raiser for restoration costs. He would like it turned over to
the Edmonds Museum but there is no space for it. Floyd E. Smith, 814 Dayton, said it would be fine
if the museum had room for it, but they could not put it in the building. He thought it should be
saved as it is an important part of the history of this area. He*liked the idea of a fund raiser,
and he.suggested the Council:,be a committee as a whole to:conduct it, and.he said he.would be happy
to be a worker.. He,was sure the -Museum of History and Industry would like to have it as they have
the first King County fire truck, but he felt it should stay in Edmonds. Mr. Bucher said it has
been housed at their Station 3 for the past two years, and they have about one year to find a home
for it. Mayor Pro tem Nordquist said he would see that some kind of committee is formed and that
the committee would come.'back:.with some kind of proposal.:. Jack Cooper, former Edmonds Fire Chief,
said he would be most happy to serve on the committee. He had asked for that piece of equipment 15
years ago and.was told he would never get it, and as the first full-time Edmonds Fire Chief he was
interested in that piece of historical equipment.
HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE FOR "ARNIE'S AT THE LANDING" AT ADMIRAL
WAY AND-DAYTON ST.
The application was for a Class."H" license -for a new restaurant at the foot of Dayton St. Police
Chief Marlo Foster reported that the owners currently own and operate "Arnie's" in Mukilteo and
previously have been.employed by Restaurants Unlimited and have no criminal records. The Liquor
Control. Board had -.reported no.violations or problems associated with their present operation, and
.Chief.Foster-said their present business is noted for its flawless operation with the emphasis on
food service. The location.is within the CW zone which permits this business. Chief Foster recom-
mended approval of both the applicants and the location. No one in the audience.wished to speak on
• this matter. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN..MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
SUBJECT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION. MOTION*CARRIED.
•HEARING.ON PROPOSED STREET DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
City Engineer Jim Adams said the proposal was a method of funding. street improvements. The recently
annexed area in the vicinity of 76th/210th was the .impetus for this. The annexation allowed sewers
and water lines to be installed in the area, and street improvements are badly needed. An LID for
the street improvements would.be too costly for the residents, and having the individual developers
improve in front of their development would result in a "checkerboard" improvement. The proposal
before the Council would allow designation of a Street Improvement District and creation of an in -
lieu fund into which the developer would pay a fixed fee based on number of units (and calculated by
vehicle trips per day). The hearing was opened to the public.
Edward Reich, 7316 210th S.W., said he is on a fixed income. He said after the sewers and water
were installed three of his neighbors were -forced
to move..because they were unable to pay for the
sewers and water. Mr. Reich said 210th only runs from 70th to 76th and there is not much traffic
on
it so they can get by without having the street improved and an LID would create more hardship on
the residents. He did
not know whether the people on 208th could handle an LID either.
Bill Mathias, 540 Holly Dr., speaking in part for the Concerned Citizens Council, urged adoption of
the.proposal. He said the situation had deteriorated
and must be.addressed and that growth had
caused the increase in traffic volume. He urged adoption the
of ordinance to get the costs under
control. Speaking for only a few of the members and for himself, he said the ordinance did not
go
far enough and it should go further with street maintenance and the more broad -aspect -of certain
costs for what.has to be done in.the
near future. No one else wished to speak, and the public
portion of the hearing was closed.
Councilman Gould -said he,was�troubled by this ordinance as he was not sure if it would accomplish
what must be.done. He asked what the
estimate of income.was.and how many miles.of streets. Public
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Works Director Fred Herzberg responded that it applied directly to this newly annexed area at $1,500
..per dwelling unit, and this by itself would not address the.greater problem City-wide; it had been
structured'to address certain areas. He could not give figures of,how much money it -would -generate.
Councilman Gould did not see why.this would be better than a bond issue. Councilman Kasper asked
why this was not ..brought up during the annexation proceedings. He noted that the density of the
annexed area actually was increased, and the City had taken in an area which immediately has become
a problem. He felt enough money never is accumulated in such funds to accomplish the job. Mr.
Herzberg said they had attempted to escalate the fee as needed so as not to run out of money.
Councilman Kasper still did not feel.enough money would be accumulated to solve the problem and he
noted that when you increase the.value of .land by zoning the people cannot afford to take on -what is
necessary, but there is the "cost benefit" system wherein the City does the job on a credit basis
and when the property changes hands the costs are paid. Councilwoman Allen.added that housing is
already expensive in this area and,to,add $1,500 to every housing unit is not responsible. She
noted that there are street needs throughout the City, and.she preferred holding off for a General
Obligation bond issue. Mr. Adams stated that the amount being proposed to be assessed is approximately
the amount.of money the developer will pay now if he puts in the improvement himself, so instead of
having him spend that amount of money for a half -street or a patchwork street it would be put in a
fund to build a whole street when money is there. He said it is much more cost efficient to put the
whole street in at once than to do it piecemeal, and in the'long run -it will cost the people less
who buy the homes. Mr. Herzberg added that if this was.not passed they would have to go ahead and
let the developers put in the streets.in a checkerboard manner. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, THAT IN VIEW OF THE -FACT THAT THE COUNCIL STILL HAS THE BUDGET'TO PASS, AND
AS NONE OF THEM WERE SATISFIED.WITH THIS APPROACH, AND IF NOTHING ELSE THE DEVELOPERS COULD BE ASKED
TO PUT THE MONEY IN ESCROW, THAT THIS PROPOSAL BE CONTINUED TO JANUARY 13, 1981. Councilwoman Allen
said she would like an alternative.and also would like to hear from the builders again on this.
Councilman Gould was not in favor of the proposal and saw nothing to gain by waiting until January •
to make a decision. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS ALLEN, GOETZ,
JAECH, AND NORDQUIST VOTING YES, AND WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS KASPER AND GOULD VOTING NO. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING AND ADOPTION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE, UPDATED OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, AND
BALANCE OF RECODIFIED EDMONDS CITY CODE
The hearing was opened to the public. Forrest Walls, 831 Daley St., had listed a number of corrections
and/or changes to the final draft which he proposed to the Council. On page 23, 15.20.005 C.l.a.,
the parenthetical word "attached" should have been deleted from the first line in accordance with a
motion made on September 2, 1980. This was acknowledged to.be a scrivener's error and will be
corrected. On page 80, 16.20.010 A.1., Mr. Walls suggested.that the word "dwellings" be changed to
a defined term, "dwelling units: On page 263, 20.100.030 B., he suggested that any one Council
member be allowed to cause an optional public hearing, rather -than a majority of the Council..
Councilman Gould said that would let.a.minority opinion take precedent over the democratic process.
Mr. Walls felt a group of interested citizens could make their views known to one Councilmember and
get a hearing, but Councilwoman Allen felt that would negate the actions of the Hearing Examiner and
she was opposed to that.. Planning Consultant John LaTourelle added that at any time a Council
member feels there is a controversy over a recommendation.from the Planning Commission or any other
source, he makes a motion and by majority rule a hearing is set. Councilman Gould.also observed
that there will already -have been a public hearing before the Planning Advisory Board or the Hearing
Examiner. The next item was on page 267, 20.105.040 C.2., and -he suggested the second sentence be
stricken and that paragraph C.3. be modified as to action if the Council's decision differs from
that of the Hearing. Examiner, and that the Council state its findings and conclusions regarding the
appeal (rather than .the record). Mr. LaTourelle stated that the record of the Hearing Examiner must
be included.
Ray Ma.r..tin, 18704 94th.Ave. W. asked that a definition of "PRO" be included. Mr. LaTourelle responded
that it is defined in the chapter that refers to PRDs. No one else wished to speak, and.the public •
portion of the hearing was closed.
Councilman Kasper asked where the definition of "family" was derived, and Mr. LaTourelle responded
that the courts have indicated.that a family is any group of people living in one place. He noted
that "multi -family" deals with the structure, not the number of people living in it. Actions were
taken regarding Mr. Walls' suggestions. COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JAECH,
THAT ON PAGE 80, 16.20.010 A.1., THE.WORD "DWELLINGS" BE CHANGED TO "DWELLING UNITS." MOTION CARRIED.
Regarding the.recommended change to 20.100.030 B. on page 263, Councilman Gould thought it should be
left as it is and if.any problemsdevelop it can be changed. No action was taken to change that
item. COUNCILWOMAN JAECH MOVED; SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, THAT ON PAGE 267, 20.105.040 B.2.,_
THE SECOND SENTENCE BE DELETED. MOTION.CARRIED. COUNCILMAN-GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
JAECH, THAT ON PAGE 267, 20.10.'040 C.2., THE SECOND SENTENCE BE DELETED. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL-
MAN GOULD MOVED.,.SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JAECH, THAT ON PAGE 267, 20.10.040, PARAGRAPH C.3. BE
CHANGED TO READ: "THE COUNCIL SHALL STATE ITS -FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS.REGARDING THE APPEAL. THE
COUNCIL THEN MAY TAKE, EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: A. -AFFIRM, MODIFY, OR REVERSE THE ACTION OF
THE HEARING EXAMINER, AFTER HOLDING A NEW (DE. NOVO) PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL; OR B. REFER THE
MATTER BACK'TO THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN
THEN MOVED, -SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE THE.REVISED AND UPDATED OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO PASS ORDINANCE 2182,
ADOPTING THE NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLES 15-21.), WHICH -INCORPORATES THE NEW OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP. Councilman Kasper said he was going to vote against the motion in light of the reduc-
tion of the maximum .height in the BC zone from 35' to 25' which.he thought was too severe. He noted
that the CW will be 30' and the CG 35', and he felt the impact on the BC will be too severe and has
not been measured adequately. .That, together with the removal of -common -wall construction in RS
zoned PRDs he felt was so severe that he intended voting against approval of the Code, for those
reasons only. Otherwise, he thought the Code was a great improvement in the City, especially the
Hearing Examiner system. Councilwoman Allen said she intended voting the same be she was
concerned about the 25' height limitation and housing -costs, and elimination of common -wall con-
struction. She.thought the Code was good and she was delighted with the Hearing Examiner process.
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THE MOTION THEN CARRIED, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS KASPER AND ALLEN VOTING.NO. COUNCILMAN GOULD THEN
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ,-TO PASS ORDINANCE1'2183, ADOPTING THE NEW CITY CODE (CODIFYING
TITLES 1-21). MOTION CARRIED. ;
There.was no further business'to come before the Council., and the meeting adjourned to Executive
Session at 10:15 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City Clerk
December 9, 1980 - Work Meeting
J „NORDQUIS Mayor�,;Pfo tem
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 flan
salute.
PRESENT,
John Nordquist,
Mayor Pro tem
Ray Gould
• Paul Christensen,
Student Rep,.
JoAnne Jaech
Mary Goetz
Katherine Allen
Bill Kasper
ABSENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor
Larry Naughten
STAFF PRESENT
Charles Dibble, M.A.A.
Fred Herzberg, Public Works Director
John.LaTourelle, Planning Consultant
Mary Lou Block, Planning Division Mgr.
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Jim Jessel, Parks & Recreation Dir.
Art Housler, Finance Director
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief.
Dan Prinz, Asst. Police Chief
Jim�Adams; °:Ciay': Engineer
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Pro tem Nordquist welcomed several representatives from the City of Everett, the Snohomish
County Health District, and the Public Utility District.
CONSENT AGENDA
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 items on the Consent
Agenda included the following:
.(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of.December 2, 1980.
(D) Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from Robert Hacker.
(E) Report on bids'opened November 25, 1980 for 1981 chlorine requirements, and award of bid
to low bidder Jones Chemicals in the amount of $20,286.
• (F) Approval of contract for geotechnical study for Anderson Center Library, fee not to exceed
$3,600.
(G) Passage of Resolution 480, reaffirming the Council's support for the.Edmonds business
community.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES [Item (C) on Consent Agenda]
Claims for damages were received from Edith Wicker.in the amount of $67.39,.from .Donald D. Brooks in
the amount of $367.4.1, and from the Estate of Roy S. Jessen (Jess Jessen,Admi.nistrator) in the
amount of $2,000,000. Councilwoman Goetz noted that the claim from the Estate.of Roy S. Jessen had
been received approximately l 1/2 years after the incident and the claim form indicates claims must
be received within 1.20 days. City -Attorney Wayne Tanaka responded that the State Supreme,Court has
ruled that the.120=day requirement is, unconstitutional and the claimant must file within the statute
of limitations period which is.three years. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED., SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ,
TO.APPROVE ITEM (C) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE THREE CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES.
MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor Pro tem Nordquist again read Mayor Harrison's memorandum to the City .Council, appointing James
Driscoll
to the position of Hearing Examiner. Mr.. Driscoll was interviewed by the Council just
prior to this evening's meeting. COUNCILMAN GOULD-MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GOETZ, TO CONFIRM
THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT-OF.JAMES;DRISCOLL TO THE POSITION OF HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
TERM TO BE FOUR YEARS, WITH A ONE-YEAR PROBATION PERIOD. Councilman Gould said -he found Mr. Driscoll
well able to fulfill the duties, and Councilman -Gould was very comfortable with this appointment.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Pro tem.Nordquist noted that the Council had.planned to discuss the auditorium at the new
library*at their meeting last Saturday, but they did.not get to it. Councilman Kasper said the