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DISCUSSIONREGARDING STO?l1: DRAI"JAGS PROBLEMAT 194TN
City Engineer Ji r� !Adams di'spl ay ed a map showing the problem area and said they are not picking, up
Lynnwood:' s surface viat^r. .71 ^re is no dr al nage `'stem in this ar^a' anti 1 the front of "Th^ CommornS"
which is deep enough so they can .go into it. Story viater runoff floods crawl spaces ,end basements
in the homes. at the westerly. end of 194th S.10. and floodsthe yard of the Midkiff property at 7333
19G1.h S. LJ: The construction of . a proposed s torso sexier is on the list of priori -;y projects for 1933.
All the oatrties effected by the problem are willing ;o give easements to the City to install the
facility%. The plans and specifications could be complcted.:lithin 45 days and the preliminary cost
est i mate is °;12,500. There Sias some discussion as to. l i abi l ity of the contractors who had con-
structed homes in the area. City Attorney Jayne Tanaka stated that they could go for�aard with the
project and at the same time i nves-i;i ga i e the 1 a bi 1 i ty que.s-i; i on , but i f it turns out the City was
not responsible for doing the iron; it coUl d parliaDs affect its ability. to go against the contractor
for dama:ge.s. Pe said there is some question to be investigated as to the extent to which
the City
* can show file City i s ila.ma�ied, and he said they are invest i gating that now. COUNCILMEMS ^ NAUGHTEH
MOVED, COU';'ILF1E-KFErTO AFPROIfTHE �R0�FCT. ftOT IOi! CARRIED.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY PUBLIC SE.RVICF: PRO.11 f:TS (65,000)
Details of the Mayor's proposal wera .provided in a. l,remo. Fie said he proposed starting with one or
projects on a i;r i al liasls, and the cei�retery had been established as the. fi rst project. He said
a presentation would be made to the Council on exactly what work will be done and how manly people
will be hired for each project. Councilmember Nordquist said he was amenable to the project and the
$65,000 allocated to it, but not to be used for the cemetery. He said that property was accepted
with the condition that a grant would be obtained from the Hubbard estate for it, and the Cemetery
Board was formul a t-ed to manage and operate it, and this would be talking that away from them and
• taking away the claim or. 'the rlubbard estate. Personnel Director Pat LeMay said the projects by
priority are the cemetery, cleaning and maintaining of City streams, Maplewood Park trails, and
removal of brush and undergrowth along streets. Councilmember Gould agreed that the other projects
were good, but that the cemetery should be omitted. Councilmember Naughten said he thought this to
be an admirable program, but he did not think they should approve it when they do not have money
for a drug and gambling enforcement officer. Council President Kasper reminded him that the Council's
decision was that an existing officer would be used for tl,Iat.until the next officer is hired and the
next one mired will fill that position. Councilmember Gould added that they also agreed that each
quarter they would loci; at the funds situation and decide whether that officer can be funded. He
was optimistic on the quarterly review. CGUINCILINIENBER GOULD MOVED, SECONDED GUY COUNCILMEMBER MALL,
TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2343, ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS AND PROVIDING FUNDING.
MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned a- 11:10 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, CitylClerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
January 11, 1983 - Work Meeting
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council
was called to artier at 7:45 p.m., following a Finance
Committee meeting, by Councilmember Laura Hall in
the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library.
All present joined in the flag salute.
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PRESENT ABSENT
STAFF PRESFNT
Laura Hall Harve Harrison, Mayor
Patrick Wilson, Asst. City Engineer
Katherine Allen Bill Kasper
ir^ene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Ray Gould Tamti Shag:,
Ron Schirman, Assistant Fire Chief
John Nerdguist Student Rep.
Dan Prinz, Assistant Police Chief
Larry Naughten
Duane Bowman, Assistant City Planner
Jo -Anne Jaech
Pat LeMay, P,��rsonnel Director
Georgia LaBelle, Personnel Administrator
Steve Simpson, Parks F: Recreation Dir.
Jim Jessel, Property Manager
Art HOUSler, Finance Director
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
i1ark Eames, City Attornoy
Jackie Parrett, Deputy amity Clerk
Councilmember Hall stated.that Mayor Harrison and
some of the Staff were attending the Boundary
Review Board meeting this evening in regard to a
proposed annexation to -1-ha City, and that Council
President Kasper was out of town at a conference,
so Mayor Harrison had asked her to conduct the
meeting, if that.was acceptable to the Council.
Councilr erlber'iJar;lquist stated that whoeveris
Mayor Pro tein for the evening must be elected by
the Coullci l , so C)U[J%ILi1Li1BI.R NO.2D �UIST ;COVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN, THAT COUNCILMEMBER HALL SERVE AS MAYOR PRO TEM FOR THIS MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor Pro tem Hall stated that there would be an.Executive Session following the meeting regarding
labor negotiations (this was stated on the Agenda).
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:Mayor Pro tem Hall referred to,a memo from Mayor Harrison to the Council setting forth the details
�of his first three proposed public service projects: (1) Cleaning and maintaining City streams; (2)
Removing brush on rights -of -way; and (3) Maplewood Park. A crew of four public service employees
will work on the three projects. Councilmember Naughten asked some questions about the scheduling
of the projects.. Personnel Director Pat LeMay responded that it was the Mayor's intent to start
with Project 1 and then go to 2 and 3, but conceivably the people could be moved from one project to
another and such flexibility is needed because of weather conditions. Property Manager Jim Jessel
noted that some of the trail building is difficult if itis raining or.freezing, so that flexibility
is needed. The four people will be employed at $3.35 per hour plus $.25 per hour for industrial
insurance.. They cannot be employed more than 1,040 hours as the City wants to avoid payment of
fringe benefits on this program. Councilmember Naughten thought Project 1 should be tried to see if
it works before going to Projects 2 and 3. Mr. Jessel responded that they picked the stream cleaning
for the first project as it is the least difficult of the projects, and it will be helpful to the
City's storm drainage problems. Mr.. LeMay thought the Mayor'.s intent was to start with Project 1,
but he again said the flexibility is needed because of weather conditions. Councilmember Gould said
he hoped very muchthat the projects do work out, and that he thought they were good projects. He
also thought the City should.be in a position this year to do more of this and that each quarter
they should try to provide more jobs. COUNCILMEMBER GOULD.MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN,
TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S TEMPORARY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS AS DETAILED IN HIS MEMO OF JANUARY 7, 1983.
Councilmember Nordquist said he had written the Mayor a note expressing the hope that some of the
jobs could be provided to women. He thought there were some.areas of records keeping, etc., where
some help could be used. THE MOTION CARRIED. The City Attorney will provide a resolution next week
for the transfer of funds.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Nordquist had provided the Council with copies of a newspaper article regarding
METRO's renewed search for a bus barn site, and he encouraged the Council to send a letter to the •
METRO Council indicating that Edmonds'. position has not changed. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN, THAT THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT WRITE ANOTHER LETTER TO THE METRO
COUNCIL AFFIRMING THE CITY'S PREVIOUS POSITION. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Nordquist suggested that the Cemetery Board be invited to meet with the Council as he
thought there were some questions the Council should ask and also the Cemetery Board may wish to ask
some questions of the Council.. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN,
THAT A LETTER BE SENT BY THE MAYOR OR COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO JIMMIE RIECKEN, CHAIRMAN OF THE CEMETERY
BOARD, INVITING THE CEMETERY BOARD TO MEET WITH THE COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1983. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Jaech said it was necessary that the Council set a major block of time to consider
their direction on the water/sewer rates. COUNCILMEMBER GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
JAECH, TO`MEET ON MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1983, AT 7:00 P.M. FOR THIS PURPOSE. MOTION CARRIED. The
meeting will be in Room 208 of.the Anderson Center. The Finance Director was asked to provide
copies of Bill Crow's material.and also it was requested that the meeting be taped. Later Council -
member Jaech'stated that she thought.the Council meeting of February 1, 1983 should be closed in
order to protect the water/sewer rate discussion scheduled that evening. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN, TO CLOSE THE AGENDA.OF FEBRUARY 1, 1983. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Jaech said the Finance Committee had discussed energy conservation and the energy
audit of City buildings this evening and had asked for additional information. They wanted to
discuss this as an agenda item next week. THEREFORE, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MEMBER ALLEN, TO PLACE ON THE JANUARY 18, 1983 AGENDA A DISCUSSION ON THE PRELIMINARY ENERGY AUDIT
OF CITY BUILDINGS AND THE ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED. Later in the evening it was
noted.that this was an item on this evening's agenda, and COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO REMOVE.THAT ITEM FROM THIS EVENING'S AGENDA AS IT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR
NEXT WEEK. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Jaech noted that several Councilmembers have expressed a desire to attend the National •
League of Cities meeting in Washington, D. C., in March. She noted that two airlines have special
fares through March which could reduce the cost of attending.
Councilmember Allen acknowledged a letter from the Edmonds Arts Commission expressing disappointment
that the Council had voted not to allow the 1% for Art for the remodeling of the Edmonds Civic
Center, eliminating $1,950 from the budget. The Arts Commission was requesting reconsideration of
this action. Councilmember Allen said the budget at this point is rather tight, but she proposed
that if.there is an upturn in the revenues that this be examined again at mid -year. COUNCILMEMBER
GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO PLACE THE REQUEST OF 1% FOR ART IN CONNECTION WITH
THE REMODEL OF THE CIVIC CENTER ($1,950) ON THE JUNE 28, 1983 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Allen reported that Bob.Overstreet had advised her that consideration is being given
to equalization of LEOFF I and II funds which, in fact, willmean a matter of equalizing LEOFF II
up, since they cannot reduce LEOFF I benefits. This will prove to be very costly. Councilmember
Gould stated that the report on the Disability Board on this evening's agenda will indicate what
LEOFF I and II are costing the City.
Councilmember Naughten noted that on January 18 the Council.will be reviewing the request of the
Edmonds/Lynnwood Youth Club, but they have not seen the club's financial statement, so he asked that
10-15 minutes of the Personnel Committee meeting that night be allocated to that. Councilmember
Jaech requested that the financial statement be provided in this week's packets.
Councilmember "Naughten requested an agenda item to discuss.the notification process regarding
hearings, etc. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN TO PLACE ON THE
FEBRUARY 8, 1983 AGENDA A REVIEW OF THE NOTIFICATION PROCESS. MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Naughten asked about a Claims Warrant Register item for water/sewer services to
Olympic View Water District. Finance Director Art Housler.stated that there are some lines owned by
them but Edmonds' customers.(approximately 500) use -them, so the -City pays for the use of those
lines.
Mayor Pro tem Hail acknowledged.a ietter..from the Department of Corrections which answered the
question as to how many of their clients currently live in the City of Edmonds. There are 85, 72 of
whom are probationers with the Superior Courts and 13 of whom are parolees. All.were living in
Edmonds -prior to the move of the office and, to the best of their knowledge, none have changed
residence as a result of the move to the present location. Mayor Fro tem Hall added that Mayor
Harrison is writing to Olympia can.this issue- Councilmember Jaech said the question still not
resolved is that it has.heen stated that 1/3 are repeat offenders and ,yet they have said over and
over that there have been no incidents reported by these offices.
Mayor Pro tem Hall referred to a newspaper article, copies of which were provided to the Council,
regarding the re -use of vacated schools and stating that cities must be responsive to this and make
the buildings available to the community, in cooperation with the school districts. She suggested
that .perhaps the Planning Board could delve into this and that perhaps a Councilmember could serve
with the School Board on this.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (B) and (F) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST,.TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved
items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
• (C) Report on bids opened December 29, 1983 i"or Anderson Center signs, and award of contract
to Spotlight Design in the amount of $3,828.52 for the base and alternate bids.
(D) Adoption of Ordinance'2344, amending proration of annual Game License fee to provide for
payment of half -fees after June.30.
(E) Adoption of Ordinance 2345, revision on LID 211 -.Driftwood Pl.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 4,_1383 [Item (B) on Consent Agenda i
Councilmamber Kasper had requested the following changes to the minutes: Or. page 2, the second
paragraph, regarding the confirmation of the Mayor's appointment of Jeanie Johnson to the Plannino
Board, the'last sentence.should.be changed to the following: "MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER
KASPER VOTING NO. Councilmember Kasper stated that he had no objection to the applicant, herself,
but she.dces not meet the criteria set by the Council prior to her appointment in that she does not
yet live in.the Meadowdale area and even then could not immediately represent the area." On pace 7,
at the end of the fourth paragraph, following the vote on the motion, he asked that the following be
added: "He asked for a review of the existing abutting heights and whether there had been any
height variances granted for those homes." On page 9, in the fourth paragraph, just before the.
motion, Councilmember Kasper asked that the following he inserted: "Councilmember Kasper stated
that it was obvious this water was coming, and always had come, from the east, adjacent to the City
Limits, and tine City has assumed utility drainage and should act to correct it."
Mayor Pro tem Hall also wished.to add -to the minutes as follows: On page 1, at the beginning of the
last paragraph on the page, insert the words "and the Council" after the words "Mayor Harrison" so
the sentence reads: "Mayor Harrison and the Council had received a letter from Jurgen Sauerland,
copies of which were furnished to the Council, in which Mr. Sauerland expressed disappointment that
the Council had not confirmed his appointment to the Planning Board." Also, she wanted it stated in
the minutes that,she had read the last paragraph of the letter aloud and that she had voiced that
she had voted for hip so had no trouble addressing the letter. COUNCILMEMBER !COULD MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILi1:_M3ER 'IORJQUIS , TO APPROVE 1 T EM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, WITH THOSE AMENDMENTS.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SKYLINE DR. FOR SLEDDING PURPOSES
Item F on Consent Agenda
Councilmen' er Naughten saic the ordinance did not appear to have any streets in the downtown bowl
area designated for sledding. Councilmember Nordquist recalled that some had been sucgested several
years ago but they were so steEp it would have been difficult to stop at the end of the run, so they
-were not designated. Councilmcnber Gould asked if the neighbors had requested. this'or were they
aware of tha proposal. Vayor Pro tem {-fall, who lives in the general area, said it takes place
anyway. Assistant City Engineer Pa;. Nilson said all areas so designated are areas where sledding
has been taking place, and this only provides authority to block the streets'to vehicular traffic.
He said this one is known to the neighbors. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED FY COUNCILMEMRFR
NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM (F) ONTHE CONSENT AGENDA, PASSING RESOLUTION 541. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE GRANTING FRANCHISE TO WASHINGTON NATURAL GAS COMPANY
Councilmember Nordquist stated that the City Attorney had written that he had reviewed the document
and recommended its pass ge, and the City Engineer also recommended passage. THEREFORE, BASED ON
THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS, COUNCILMEMEEP NOROQUIST MOVED, SECONOED FOR DISCUSSION SY COUNCILMEMeER
NAUGHTEN, TO ADOPT 0 INANCE 2346, GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO WASHINGTON NATURAL GAS COMPANY, AND TC
ACCEPT THE .PAYMI-NT .OF $5,500 FOR ALL CLAIMS AGAINST WASHINGTON NATURAL GAS COMPANY FOR ALL FZES NOT
COLLECTED OVER THE LAST SIX YEARS.DUE TO A MISUNDERSTANDING ON THE PART OF THE CITY. Councilmember
Naughten thought it notable that Washington Natural Gas had agreed to pay the $ ,500,,as did Council-
member Gould; who expressed. appreciation for all the. work that went into this. THE MOTION CARRIED.
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DISCUSSION REGARDING'POSSIBILITY OF AN ALTERNATE POSITION'ON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD
Assistant City Planner Duane Bowman noted that a letter recently was sent to the Mayor from Roger
Fincher, suggesting that an alternate position be created for his Architect's position on the ADB as
he was having difficulty attending the monthly meetings but wished to continue serving on the.ADB.
Mr. Bowman said there are occasions when it would be helpful to have an alternate in order to have a
quorum,.but because of the specific professional requirements.for members of the ADB it would be
difficult for an alternate automatically to fill permanently a vacated position, such as is done on
the Planning Board. The staff therefore suggested than an alternate position be created for the
purpose of ensuring a quorum, but not necessarily as someone to fill a future board vacancy. It was
pointed out that, for instance, the landscaper position may be vacated and if there were an alternate
he may be a builder so he would not be qualified to fill the landscaper position. Councilmember
Allen asked if, philosophically, it should affect the quorum if a project went before the group and
one of the professional areas were not represented. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka reminded the Council
that the legislature had give some relief from the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine problem, in that
if the board goes below a quorum because of an Appearance of Fairness conflict, then the person does
not have to be disqualified and can -remain to make up the quorum if there is no objection from the
others present. However, he noted that there may be people sick or out-of-town and lack of a quorum
could prevent business from being conducted, and that is where an alternate could best be used.. Mr.
Bowman said, that if used as suggested by the staff, the alternate essentially could be on call and
would be aware of that when accepting the appointment. He said his office normally calls in advance
to establish if there will be a quorum for the meeting. Councilmember Nordquist suggested taking
away the Chairman's vote so that he would only be used as a tie -breaker, and Mayor Pro tem Hall
suggested that possibly another category could be filled by the alternate position. COUNCILMEMBER
ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN, THAT IF IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO GET A QUORUM ON THE
ADB THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ALTERNATE
ON THE ADB. Councilmember Jaech thought that possibly this has only been a "people" problem, rather
than'a board problem, and that possibly .there will not be an attendance problem with the two new
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members. She thought they should try it for a while without an alternate. That was agreeable to
the Council, and THE MOTION AND SECOND ON THE FLOOR WERE WITHDRAWN. The Planning Department will
provide a future report regarding the Board's attendance.
ANNUAL REPORT ON DISABILITY BOARD AND OTHER BOARDS
Councilmember Gould, with the assistance of Councilmember Naughten and Personnel Administrator
Georgia LaBelle, presented a visual report outlining the composition and duties of the Board and
LEOFF I and II retirements and costs of such to the City. The Board is composed of one firefighter,
one law enforcement officer, one member of the public at large, and two Councilmembers. There is no
compensation to Board members except for allowable expenses. Official minutes are kept of each
meeting. The primary duties of the Board are to decide if a.LEOFF member is eligible for disability
retirement (LEOFF I only) and to determine if the disability occurred in the line of duty. To -date,
there have been 25 LEOFF I disability retirements and 1 LEOFF I service retirement. There are 22
active LEOFF.I employees, 13 in the Police Department and 9 in the Fire Department. There have been
no LEOFF II disability or service retirements, and there currently are 27 active LEOFF II employees
(employment after October 1, 1977), 18 in the Police Department and 9 in the Fire Department.. On
duty -related disability retirements..the person does not pay income tax on his disability retirement
income. Under LEOFF I the employee is paid for.six months' leave at full pay for any disability,
whether work related or not. If the retiree dies the retirement pay goes to his spouse. LEOFF II
puts all disabilities in the line of duty under State Industrial Insurance compensation and if the
disability is not in the line of duty there is no compensation. As to costs to the City for LEOFF I'
retirees, $33,000 is budgeted for 1983 for insurance premiums and drug costs. For 1982 it was
approximately $31,558, but in 1980 and 1981 it was $15,022 and $20,794, respectively. This does not
include the six months' paid leave.
Councilmember Nordquist commented, that this was a very good presentation. He said he had served on
the Disability Board in the past and wished the presentation had shown what those who have retired •
are doing now. He noted that once the'retiree reaches 50 years of age he cannot be called back to
work if he no longer is disabled. Councilmember Naughten noted that the City Attorney and board
doctor are always at the Disability Board meetings.
Regarding other boards, Councilmember Nordquist said he serves on the Community Transit Board and
the Snohomish County Health District Board. He noted that Community Transit is one of the few bus
systems in the United States that has never taken any federal funds. It.has just purchased a million
dollar bus site at Paine Field and is working on extending the service later into the evening hours.
They also would like to build a stronger grid so the bus lines are closer to each other. The system
is growing, reaching north to Stanwood and south to Seattle, and they are negotiating for a line
into Skykomish and Index. Regarding the Health District, he noted that the Meadowdale situation was
one of its big concerns. He said the City pays a yearly fee to the Health District but it basically
is funded by the County. He said it is well administered and has a well scrutinized budget.
Councilmember Allen also serves on it and she commented that the fees Edmonds pays are probably
about one-fourth of what it would cost to set up its own district, and by law it must have some kind
of a health district.
Councilmember Allen also serves on the Shared Services Committee which she said has been active this
last year and is moving to try to get some sharing done. She -also serves on the Snohomish Subregional.
Council of.the Puget Sound Council of Governments which has produced a huge report on energy con-
servation. The Subregional Council is primarily responsible for helping to oversee and tie into the
planning of the PSCOG. She noted that Edmonds uses their reports and needs their support sometimes
for grants, etc.
Councilmember Naughten said he is on the Snohomish County Communications Board and Fire Chief Weinz
is on the Medic 7 Board, and they will give a combined report at a future date.
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Councilmember Hull said she had served on the Library Dedication Committee which has completed its
purpose, and she also se'.erves on the Professional Consultant -Selection Committee which is on call for
each project. She also serves on.the Puget Sound .Regional Performing Arts and Convention Complex
Committee and currently is the Acting Chairman. She has made regular reports on that activity. She
noted that there has been anongoing conflict between that and the youth athletic groups which they
are hoping`to resolve. This concluded the reports from boards..
Councilmember Nordquist inquired.as to how people can be reached during Council meetings for emergency
calls. The Parks and Recreation Office can -be called at 775-?520 until 9:45 p..m. and they will
relay a message. After that any calls must go to the Police Department.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned to Executive
Session at 9:10 p.rn.
IRENE VARNEY'MORAN, City Clerk
January 18, 1983
AURA HALL::'.Mayo . ro tem
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT
Harve.Harrisun, Mayor
Ray Gould
Katherine Allen
Bill Kasper
Larry Naughten
Jo -Anne Jaech
Laura Hall
Tambi Shaw, Student Rep.
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
John Nordquist Jim Adams, Citv Enqineer
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Art Housler, Finance Director
Marlo Foster,.Police Chief
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Steve Simpson, Parks & Recreation Dir.
Pat L.eMay, Personnel Director
Dim Jesse!, Property Manager
Felix deMello, Bldgs. & Grounds Supv.
Mark Eames, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk.
Council President Kasper advised that Councilmember Nordquist was absent because he was recovering
from some dental work.
AUDIENCE
Floyd E. Smd th, Vice Presiuen-t of the Edmonds -South Snohomish County Historical Society, presented a
resolution ofthat organization requesting -that the City Council name the new library plaza the
Harry M. Kretzler, Sr., i'•i.D., Plaza and that a plaque. so stating he placed there. Mr. Smith discussed
some of the many contributions Dr. Kretzler made to the community. Mayor Harrison supported the
idea. COUNCILMUIBER NAUGHT ELF MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBEP. HALL_, TO NAME THE LIBRARY PLAZA AS
REQUESTEL' IP; hIUIGIRY OF DR. KRE'T-ZLER AND TO PLACE AN IDENTIFYING PLAGUE: THEE-E.. Councilmember Naughten
acknowledged the Yorks Dr.. Kretzler had done in this community, and Councilmember Hall commented.
that both he and Frances Anderson were pioneers so it was especially fitting that their commemorative
sites be side by side. She noted that Dr. Kretzler was eery active with the youth of the community.
MOTION CARRIED.
Marine Staff Sergeant (Reserve) Lawrence Cretin, a City of Edmonds employee, presented a citation
recognizing the City cf Edmonds and City employees for participation in -.the recent Toys for Tots
campaign.
Betty Ewing, 20"315 81st Ave. 'W., requested removal of a large fir tree on City property at the
corner of her lot. She provided photographs indicating the tree is losing small and large branches
which she said is a nuisance and is dangerous. She said she uses solar power for heating her s-wimming
pool in the summer and the tree blocks the sun and it has become a collector for trash and debris.
She said the south wind blows. debris •From the tree into her yard. The Council asked the staff to
investigate and rend rt to .-the Council. Lairs. Ewing said she would like the City to remove it but if
it would not she would be Milling -to have it done professionally if given permission by the City.
Will Smith, an architect, said.he is a resident next to Yost Park, and he presented a petition he
had circulated last spring in opposition to development of -Yost Park and commercial use such as the
then proposed sports complex with concession area. The petition said it was the petitioners' desire
that City darks be oriented to its citizens and not to surrounding communities which such Et center
would necessitate in order to be feasible, and further, that Yost Park specifically be maint,,itied in
its natural state without further development. He said the petition had 154 signatures from 133
residences immediately around Yost Park. He was personally concerned that the.City 'hiad sold a
parcel of property, bordering his property and adjacent to Yost Park, to the Sprague family last
summer, and he had not known.about it. He said Mr.. Sprague is filling in the ravine -in back of his
property and killing the trees there. He questioned.the.wisdom of the City Council in selling City
property when it is immediately adjacent to a park., and he.questioned why there had not been noti-
fication so he would have been aware of it. He had been. interested in that piece of property and