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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
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had made inquiries at the Street Department, Planning Department, and City Clerk, and the City Clerk
had told him it was not likely.that property.next to a park would be sold, but his neighbor had
written a letter to the Mayor who took it to the Council. He had obtained a list of surplus City
property from.Property Manager Jim.Jessel, and he said there are approximately 40 parcels adjacent
to Yost Park that are not park property, so he felt there.was the possibility that 20 houses could
be developed there. He asked to see a commitment from the.Council reflecting the concerns of the
people in his neighborhood,but he said if the properties are for sale he is interested. Council -
member Kasper explained that the property in question was sold to help the Spragues alleviate a
slope problem, and after investigation by the staff the parcel was sold but it was only part of a
lot and was not'a buildable lot itself, and it left a buildable lot. Mr. Smith had questioned the
low value put on it, and Councilmember Kasper said assessed values are now very close to market
values, but.even so this was not a matter of assessed value because it was only the surplus portion
of a lot. He noted that the system does not provide for notifying the adjacent people, but there
probably should be more input before parting with property. However, the Council had thought this
was a slope problem and acted accordingly. Councilmember Hall added that there was erosion on the
Sprague property. COUNCILMEMBER.GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO PLACE A DISCUSSION
ON THE FEBRUARY 8, 1983 AGENDA FOR WHICH THE STAFF IS ASKED TO PROVIDE A MAP SHOWING THE AREA
SURROUNDING YOST PARK AND OUTLINING THE LOTS OWNED BY THE CITY, AND THAT THE NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE
BE ADDRESSED... He noted that there already is an item regarding notification on that agenda and this
can tie in with that. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor Harrison proposed three people for appointment to the Planning'Board: Richard Kirschner to
Position 1, Bob Boye to Position 2, and Sharon Clausen to the Alternate position. COUNCILMEMBER
GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER.ALLEN, THAT THESE PEOPLE BE INTERVIEWED AT 6:45 P.M., FEBRUARY £,
1983. MOTION CARRIED. •
COUNCIL
Councilmember Hall had viewed the six art pieces being considered by the Arts Commission for the
public art selection for the library and she said all are very good. They are on display at the
;Anderson Center and the Arts Commission welcomes public input. The selection will be made January 24,
1983.
Councilmember Hall asked for a discussion.on the policy regarding room rentals at the Anderson
Center and library. She said the.Mental Health Board was concerned because they had to travel to
Everett to hold their meetings. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Simpson said they are meeting
at the Anderson Center until the issue is resolved. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
AEMBER ALLEN, TO PUT A DISCUSSION OF A POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING ROOM RENTALS AT THE ANDERSON
CENTER AND LIBRARY ON THE FEBRUARY 22, 1983 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Hall had provided copies of newspaper articles regarding the cost of natural gas. She
noted that one article indicated the increase will not be as great as in parts of the east, but she
provided the articles as she felt..the information was related to conversions being considered for
City buildings.
Councilmember Hall also provided copies of a newspaper article regarding the City of Renton's
temporary setback in its fight.against the showing of X-rated films in that city. She asked how
this would affect Edmonds' ordinance. City Attorney Mark Eames responded that the Edmonds ordinance
has a three-part scheme to it, whereas this injunction is against an ordinance which outright
prohibits this kind of use in a particular area of the City. He said it may have some impact on the
first part of our ordinance but it is difficult to say at this point how much of an impact it might
have. He noted that one of the positions Edmonds has taken is that because it is so close to the
City of Seattle and those uses are offered in the City of Seattle, Edmonds is not obligated to
provide space for that kind of use in this City. He did not believe that aspect had been challenged
in the Renton case. He said his office would keep abreast of this situation.
COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, TO PLACE ON THE FEBRUARY 22, 1983
AGENDA DISCUSSSION OF AN EMERGENCY RESCUE BOAT FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Allen noted that Community Transit was proposing a revision to its Route S-4. She had
no objection, but she reminded everyone to examine it.
Councilmember Allen also asked who would replace her on the Shared Services Committee. Mayor
Harrison will represent Edmonds on.that committee.
Council President Kasper noted that February 17,. 1983 is the date of the legislative,conference at
Olympia. He also said he would be interested in replacing Councilmember Allen on the Subregional
Council of the PSCOG. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, THAT COUNCIL -
MEMBER KASPER BE APPOINTED TO REPRESENT EDMONDS ON THE SUBREGIONAL COUNCIL OF THE PSCOG. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item (D) was removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MEMBER HALL, 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'January 11, 1983.
(C) Report on Fishing Pier Concession proposals and award of one-year contract, with renewal
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(E) Passage of Resolution 542, setting date of Fehri!ary.15, 1983 for hearinc_! on McDonald's/
Woodway School /4lestga.te annexation..
(F) Passage of Resolution 543, transferring funds to implement temporary Public service projects.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING. PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL. ISSUANCE OF CHECKS
Item. Upon Consent Agendal .
This was a proposal for the.City to adopt a penalty provision for unlawful issuance of checks or
drafts which is similar to State law. The State law provides for a minimum fine of $500 for con-
viction of unlawful issuance of checks and that $50 of that fine cannot be suspended or deferred
upon first conviction. Upon:any subsequent conviction, during, a 12-month period, none of the fine
can be suspended or deferred.. In 1982 the Edmonds Police Department processed an estimated 300
checks with a total face value in excess of $50,000. Police Chief Foster recommended oa.ssage of the
proposed ordinance in the hope that the person who receives a first conviction will not chance a
second conviction with a largely increased 'penalty. Cour.cilmember Gould wondered if.therz should. be
some kind of minimum amount -to deal with because, for instance, a $500 fine fora ,$1.50 check would
not be reasonable. Chief Foster responded that in practice they put the minimum at $50 for a single
check or a group of checks --that is their policy but it is not stated in the ordinance. Also, he
said they require that the business atter.pt to get the check cleared before the police get involved.
COUNCILMEMBER GOULD MOVED, SECONCF.D BY COUNCILMEMBER. NAUGHTI EN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE i?E
REDRAFTED TO INCLUDE THE MINIMUM DOLLAR AMOUNT OF CHECKS AND THE BASIC OUTLINE OF THE STEPS TO BE
FOLLOWED. MOTION CARRIED.
• HEARING ON PRELIMINARY 10-LOT PLAT AT 21127 SHELL VALLEY RD. (HOMELAND CO./P-3-82)
Planning Director Mary Lou Block: stated that the Hearing Examiner had conducted two public hearings
on this proposed subdivision and issued his report on January 5, 1933, recommending approval, subject
to certain conditions listed in his report. This proposed plat'is located just Mast of Yost Park on
the site of the previo!Isly approved "Mary Jane" PRD which was not developed. A lot width modification
was requested for Lot 10 of the plat to follow the •topograph; -.,nd natural features of the. development.
Ms. Block displayed a drawing of the proposed plat and an exception lot at the nortnea s, of the plat
and she reviewed the conditions for anprovai as stipulated by the Hearing Examiner. See yeas tasked
if a variance was required because of this number of units or a 30' i;li de street, and she respondled
that it was not, as more than nine .lots are alloy;rE�d if he desiryri is approved, �;i�ra this 'ref' been
approved by the City Engineer. She was asked if t"e prade' Sias not too Mich for a.s %hal - curbs and
sidewalks, and she responded that there is not much grade .along the road, altiIOL02hlthere are topography
changes on the lets. She was asked if there is a problem getting eriiergency vehicles to this site,
and she stated that there is only one puhlic access at this tine, on a. very steep credo, but a
special fire protection vehicle wets purchased when Shell 'Jal ley was opened!_ ty. Engineer Jim Adams
said.there is an access from Yost Park which emergency vehicles can use, but it is strictly for
emergency. He added that there is a single water line: in Shell Valley and this plat, will complete
the loop.
"Mark McNaughten, of the Homeland Company, the applicant, briefly discussed the plat and deferred to
Randy Sleight of Reid -Middleton & Associates for technical discussion. Mr. Sleight discussed two of
the Hearing Exariiner's Findings of Fact, numbers 15 and 27. Regarding Finding 15, he said after
doing their mapping and engineering design it w-as apparent that; Bob Hovde, the previous owner, had
instailed'a 35" storm retention pipe which would be a third alternative, and he was sure a major
portion of it would be adequate for storage of the ret_nticn syst:-rn. In Finding 21 he said a portion
had been omitted, as it states ". . a steep gra:',e of 2%. . ." and 2% is not a steep grade. He
said it is 2% for a distance of 9' and then a. transition Epp the driveway to a ;Maximum grade of 14%
and at.that point it would level off to be slia!ntly lower titan the existing property. A question .
• was asked as to whether that was considered tco stee., and City Engineer jim Adams responded that 14%
is not considered steep for driveways.
Steve Hudak., 21115 Shell Valley Rd., owner of the exception lot, said he does no: need the realigned
access easernent described in Finding 18 of the Hearing :examiner's report because he already has an
access easement all along the east border of Lot 5 and running all the gray to Shell Valley Rd. He
said the applicant wants him to relinquis'11 his aas,emment so another building lot can be created.
City Attorney Mark Eames stated that. this was riot a matter for the City, but' -it was between the
property owners, and the City was only setting forth conditions upon which it will allow development
of the subdivision. It was later explained that the previous. ownar of the subject property had
given tree easement with the condition that it would cease to exist when similar access to the
exception lot was provided by recording of the Mary JanE: plat. The applicant said his deed reads
that way so 11r. Hudak no longer has the on^inal easer-.ent because -the access was installed.
Bob Stevenson, engineer with Reid., Middleton & Associates, further discussed the access easement,
with essentially the same information. `l1r. Eames said the City is only concerned with making sure
there is adequate access to the various lots, but not with sorting out the present status of any
existing easement or whether the property owners agree to it, and the City's action on this will
have no,impact on the validity of the ease lent.
Robert.B rubaker, 3 Park Place, said he owns a portion of the property immediately north of the
proposed -plat and north.of a portion of the Hudak property. He said he originally sold the subject
property to Mr. Hovde, with the intent of retaining the property t;;at is now Mr. Hudak's, so he
deeded the entire property to Mr. Hovde and ter. Howie deeded back to him the portion that is now Mr.
Hudak's. Mir. Hovde intended developing the property and lie granted the easement across the entire
west length of the Hudak property with the intent ghat if he completed the development the easement
would be relinquished, under one condition- -and,he read: "This easement will cease to exist when the
grantee (Brubaker at the time) is provided with access. by the recording of a proposed Plat of Mary
Jane which provides similar access to the above property." He said he did not -believe the subject
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proposal provides similar access and he would oppose it just .as Mr. Hudak is doing. He said his
concern now is when he conveyed that property to Mr. Hudak after the recording of Rob's Addition he
also deeded to him whatever interests were necessary in that easement and retained easement rights
for himself. He said his access is now from the north but he..is using a portion for a utility
easement. He said when the PRD was approved the City required that an 8" water line be installed
beyond where it would normally require water along the west side of the Hudak property, to the north
property line of the entire plat, with the intent that the City would loop that with the Main St.
line. He said Mr. Hovde installed the water line until the north 50' on the Hudak property, so it
sits unused on private property without the right of the City to do anything with it. He asked what
disposition would be made of it., and whether the developer is required to correct that problem so
the City can pick it up and extend it. He said it became a burden to him when he owned the property
and he retained the rights to resolve it. He said that in 1981 the City would not allow them to use
this to get water to fir. Hudak's. property. Mr. Adams said the City furnished the pipe to Mr. Hovde
for the water line from the last fire hydrant in the PRD to the end and Mr. Hovde put it in, but the
City has no right to it because the PRD was never recorded, so Mr. Hovde owned the line and would
not allow Mr. Hudak to use it without compensation. He said all of that line is on private property
until it is dedicated to the City. Mr. Brubaker said Mr. Hovde did not ever own the Hudak property,
but Mr. Hudak and he would like.the pipe removed from the property or that they be compensated for
its being left there.
Councilmember Jaech said she could not approve this subdivision -as presented when she knows there is
an easement affecting Lot.5 which makes it a nonconforming lot. Mr. McNaughten said they are trying
to clean up a very unfortunate situation and are willing to put the water line on the right property
if it is on the wrong property. As to the easement, he said the attorneys and engineers will deal
with that, and this is just a simple 10-lot subdivision. The hearing was then closed.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED., SECONDED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN, THAT P-3-82 BE APPROVED •
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONCLUSIONS OF THE HEARING EXAMINER, WITH THE CONDITIONS THEREIN. Councilmember
?Naughten asked if the modifications mentioned by the applicant regarding. Findings 15 and 27 were
included. Ms. Block stated that would be an administrative matter. Councilmember Kasper said the
plat has to have the water line loop, and Ms. Block stated that the connection to the City system is
required in the Engineer's requirements. Councilmember Gould said he did not feel really good about
the access to the Hudak property but that is not a matter for him to solve, but rather it is between
the parties and there may be some other alternatives. For that.reason, he would support the motion.
Councilmember Kasper said the access is the same agreed to on the Mary Jane plat, so he was going on
that. Councilmember Jaech said with the information presented Lot 5 to her is not a conforming lot
with that easement. Mr. Eames said if the property is developed as shown with the realigned easement
Lot 5 will be a conforming lot, and the property owner will have to show that he has an easement
thus shown or he will not be able.to get a building permit. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember
Jaech said she was very concerned about the City's giving away supplies without any sort of agree-
ment for services in return, and she asked to be assured that would not happen again. Mr. Adams
said it has.been a very common practice for the City to buy pipe and the developer put it in, or the
developer to buy it and the City put in it, and has resulted in much cost saving to the City, and
in this case it would have been to the City's benefit to have the pipe there had the plat developed.
HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW ACCESSORY UNITS IN SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
(MOTHER-IN-LAW APARTMENTS)
Planning Director Mary Lou Block said this subject had been referred by the Council to the Planning
Board for research and recommendation. Two public hearings were conducted by the Planning Board on
a proposed Code amendment which would allow accessory units with a Conditional Use Permit.. The
Council was provided copies of the minutes of those hearings. Areas of concern raised at the public
hearings were: concern about such units being built into new homes as a separate unit, concern
about the minimum square footage requirements, and the possibility of altering the character of •
single family neighborhoods., The Planning Board addressed those concerns in their recommendation,
which was to allow accessory units subject to a number of conditions, which Ms. Block enumerated.. A
proposed new Chapter 20.21 of the Community Development Code was presented, containing the Planning
Board recommendations. Planning Board Chairman Ken Mattson also provided an in-depth report on this
subject published by the American.Planning Association and Planning'Advisory Service. A question
was raised as to remodeling of garages to have such a unit, and Mr. Mattson said they did not want
it in a detached garage, but as to an attached garage people often remodel them to make a family
room and that is not prohibited. Councilmember Kasper agreed, but said this could accelerate it.
Betty Mathay, 8806 240th S.W., said she thought that after one is granted there should be ongoing
health and welfare inspections.. Councilmember Hall observed that since it is required that the
residence be owner occupied that should offer some control. She agreed that it should be inspected
for fire protection but she said anything beyond that would be an invasion of privacy. Mrs. Mathay
also was concerned about the notification process for the Conditional Use Permit.
Arne Olson, 527 Forsythe, asked if a basement room is used for such an accessory unit would there
have to be adequate ventilation. He thought there should be adequate ventilation and a way to get
out in case of .fire. Ms. Block said they could have the Building Inspector check for fire and
safety. Mr. Mattson noted that .it already is legal to have a roomer, but what they were saying here
is that there would be a separate kitchen, bath, and entrance, and UBC requirements must be met.
The hearing was closed.
Councilmember Kasper noted that the issue of only one water meter should be considered as it is now
being considered regarding apartments. COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL,
TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED NEW CHAPTER WITH THE ADDITION OF A SECTION ON SAFETY AS DISCUSSED, AND THAT
THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT AN APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIFn. COUNCILMEMBER
NAUGHTEN THEN MOVED, SECONDED 9y.000"1CILi•1EMBER HALL, THAT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROVIDE A REPORT
ON AUGUST 1, 1983 AS TO HOW MANY -APPLICATIONS FOR THESE UNITS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. MOTION CARRIED.
A recess was announced.
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REVIEW OF EDMONDS/LYNNWOOD YOUTH CL'UG REQUEST
Parks and Recreation Director Steve Simpson stated that this group -is negotiating with the Edmonds
School District for space.in a school district building so.they may move from the Anderson Center in
the near future. Until a decision is made they will sign one -month leases. Their financial report
for the years.1980-1582 was provided. They currentl\ were $47.19 in arrears on their lease payments
due to interest obligations acc•rued,during the period they did not pay their rent. They also owe
approximately $1,500 in State.leasehold property tax, but they claim to have a leasehold tax exemption
pending, and Mr. Simpson.said it has been the practice by the State, if the exemption is given, to
cancel pass debts administratively. Councilmember Kasper said the Youth Club had asked for a postponement
of the:l.ast meeting, and now they were canceling this one, so he .thought it should not be put on
another agenda unless there is reason to reopen the discussion at a later date. COUNCILMEMBER
KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEPBER ALLEN, TO REMOVE THIS FROM THE AGENDA AS A MOOT QUESTION F.ND
TO RETURN TO THE YOUTH CLUB.THEIR ORIGINAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FURTHER THAT THE $47.19 OWING
TO THE CITY BE WAIVED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONTINUED REPORT ON HIGHWAY 99 UTILITY STUDY AND FINANCING OPTIONS
City Engineer Jim Adams gave a presentation primarily to address the utility improvements which are
essential to continue services during 1983 and 1984, noting that the sanitary sewer projects have
the first priority. He said the first obligation is to Meadowdale which will cost in excess of
$3,000,0.00 (including grants, LIDS, and City costs). He reviewed the priority areas on Highway 99
and described each, with a total estimated cost for sewer improvements in 1983 being $117,000 (in
addition to Meadowdale). He.then reviewed the water improveeents which are required to be accomplished
in 1933 and said the total estimated cost for water improvements in 1983-1984 is $773,400, and
between 1985 and 2000 an additional $503,050 (.in 1983 dollars) in projects has been identified, not
including any water improvements for Meadowdale. Mr. Adams said storm drainage is a major item when
it comes to Engineering and Public.Works staff time. On rainy days they receive 50-100 telephone
calls from citizens who are having flooding problems, 75% of these being solved by cleaning.catch
basins and blocked culverts, but 25% ;primarily being due to inadequate systems. He said on such
days the engineers do nothing but public relations, trying to placate angry people, and each of
these calls is a potential liability to the City. He identified the priority drainage projects. He
said they should at least get started on the design of the projects, if not with the construction.
(At this time, 11:15 p.m., Councilmember Kasper left the meeting.)
Finance Director Art Housler said the design work on most of the projects could be financed. Council -
member Allen said tr,is is the time for a bond issue. Councilmember Jaech said at the next Finance
Committee mcet i ng they will have to address how it will affect the water; sewer rates if they choose
to go for a bond issue. Because of the lateness of the hour the financing options were not discussed,
but Councilmember Gould said he would work with Mr. Housler to develop some alternatives for next.
week.
The last item on the agenda 'Lnergy Audit of C�ity.Buii.dings) was postponed L:ntil next week, and the
meeting wi.'Ch the Planning.Board was m�ioved from next week to February 8, '1983. There was no further
business to come before the Council, and -she meeting adijourned at 11-30 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, CVty Clerk
January 25, 1983 - Work Meeting
HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was cal..led to order at 7:40 p.m., following a
Finance Committee meeting, '.y I'layor Farve Harrison in the Plaza Ileeti ng Room of the Edmonds Library.
All present joined in the -flag salute.
PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor
John Nordquist
Katherine Allen
Bi11'Kasper
Ray Gould
Larry Naughten
Jo -Anne Jaech
Laura Hall
Tambi Shaw, Student Representative
MAYOR
Mayor Harrison read aloud a.resolution of
Tambi Shaw in recognition of her service
commended the City Council for having the
.for the opportunity to parti'ci.pate Jn 'i t.
ALLEN, TO PASS RESOLUTION 544, COMMENDING
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED.
STAFF PRESENT
Jim Adams, City Engineer
Irene. Varney Moran, City Clerk
Art Hous.ler, Finance Director
Jeff Ristau, Accounting Supervisor
Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief.
Mary Lou Block, Planning Director.
Steve Simpson,.Parks &.Recreation Director
Pat LeMay, Personnel.Director
Jim Jessel, Property Manager
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Mark Eames, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
commendation and.then presented it to Student Representative
from October 26, 1982 to January 25, 1983. She, in turn,.
Student Representative program -and expressed gratitude
COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED. BY CO11►yCILmFBER
TAMBI SHAW FOR HEP..SERVICE AS A STUDENT MEMBER OFTHE