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12/03/1991 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO DECEMBER 10 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 3, 199i The meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Larry S. Naughten, Mayor Jack Wilson, Council President Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Roger Hertrich, Councilmember Jo -Anne Jaech, Councilmember Bill Kasper, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Jeff Palmer, Councilmember STAFF Art Housler, Admin. Serv. Director Dan Prinz, Police Chief Peter Hahn, Comm. Serv. Director Bob Alberts, City Engineer Noel Miller, P.W. Supt. Scott Snyder, City Attorney Barb Mehlert, Recorder Councilmember Nordquist asked Mayor Naughten to move approval of the Consent Agenda to the end of the meeting because Councilmember Dwyer had not yet arrived. Mayor Naughten called for a brief Executive Session following the meeting to, discuss a property matter. Councilmember Dwyer arrived at 7:05 p.m. AUDIENCE Ray Albano, 20916 76th Ave. W., Edmonds, thanked the outgoing incumbents for their service to the City of Edmonds. Mr. Albano stated on behalf of his entire family, he wished to express gratitude for their hard work. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2855 CORRECTING ABRAMS' STREET VACATION t�. Bob Alberts, City Engineer, said this is a case where the City sold too much right-of-way to Mr. Abrams. Mr. Alberts r,VV said he is proposing to purchase back the necessary right-of-way at the price that the right-of-way was sold at. In addition to this, Mr. Alberts said he is proposing to return to Mr. Abrams, his permit fees he has paid to date which total $410. Mr. Alberts said he would like the Council to approve the purchase of the right-of-way on Beeson Place at a purchase price of $4,006, reimburse Mr. Abrams for permit fees totaling $410, authorize the City crews to remove brush from the unbuilt portion of the right-of-way, and appropriate $4,006 from Fund 111 and $410 from the General Fund ending -cash balance. Councilmember Nordquist inquired on the length of Mr. Abrams lot, and Mr. Alberts replied it is 75 feet. Councilmember Nordquist asked why Mr. Alberts is proposing to buy the property back. Mr. Alberts said in essence, the vacation as it stands, has put the road on private property, which goes to the neighbors. Councilmember Nordquist asked Mr. Alberts if the City didn't already have the west half of the road, and Mr. Alberts replied affirmatively; however, there is a power pole which is located in the middle of the curie -sac, which restricts movement of incoming vehicles. In addition, Mr. Alberts said in the right-of-way, the City built a swate from 76th coming down to Beeson Place because of the past flooding problems on 76th, so at this time there is a small detention pond and catch basin. Councilmember Nordquist asked Mr. Alberts if he could provide an area map to the Council, and Mr. Alberts replied affirmatively. City Attorney Scott Snyder mentioned Mr. Abrams is quite anxious to complete this vacation and would like to settle the matter as soon as possible. Mr. Snyder suggested Mr. Alberts could retrieve an overhead area map for the Council while the Council is discussing budgetary issues, and then the matter could be discussed after budgetary discussions. The Council was receptive to the idea and proceeded to the next agenda item. ,y PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2856 LEVYING 1992 PROPERTY TAXES Art Housler, Administrative Services Director, stated he has been advised by the County Assessor's Office that the f total property values for the City of Edmonds is unavailable. Mr. Housler said without the total property value, the rate per thousand dollars of assessed value cannot be determined at this time, and recommended this be moved to the December 10th agenda. Mr. Housler noted certified property values should be received by Thursday, December 5, and will be included in the Council packets on Friday, December 6. CONTINUED 1992 BUDGET WORK SESSION - REVIEW OTHER FUNDS �Q A The Council reviewed the Capital Improvement Program with Community Services Director Peter Hahn. The review lasted approximately 40 minutes. CONTINUATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2855 CORRECTING ABRAMS' STREET VACATION Mr. Alberts resented an overhead foil to the Council which showed the general area in which Mr. Abrams' property �, P 9 p p rtY was situated. Scott Snyder, City Attorney, referred to the overhead view foil and pointed out various areas to the Council with regards to the original street vacation. Mr. Snyder said the City needs to re -acquire the street vacation which would establish the proper turning radius and make for safe access to the property. Mr. Snyder said as he understands it there has never been an indication the City needs a through right-of-way, and Councilmember Nordquist said it is on record as having been taken out. Councilmember Dwyer inquired on the financial outcome to the City. City Attorney Scott Snyder said Mr. Abrams said the City is buying approximately 47% back. Councilmember Dwyer asked if the City is buying land from Mr. Abrams that was not vacated and Mr. Snyder replied affirmatively. Councilmember Dwyer inquired about the amount and Mr. Snyder said ft is the exact same square footage. Mr. Snyder noted three additional conditions requested by Mr. Abrams which is reimbursement of a $25 fence permit, reimbursement of $410 in permit fees, and for City crews to remove brush from the unbuift portion of the right-of-way. Councilmember Nordquist commented that Mr. Abrams originally built on the Citys right-of-way. Councilmember Palmer noted this was an engineering error and Mr. Alberts agreed. Councilmember Kasper said the Engineering Division should sign off on these projects to alleviate these kind of mistakes. Mr. Alberts said the Engineering Division did catch the error and is trying to remedy it. Councilmember Nordquist suggested moving the power pole to another area so that ft will not exist in the middle of the City's right-of-way. COUNCILMEMBER PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2855 CORRECTING ABRAMS' STREET VACATION. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. (A) ROLL CALL The Mayor and Council recessed to an Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. and adjourned thereafter. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO DECEMBER 10, 1991 APPROVAL. THE OFFICIAL SIGNED COPY OF THESE MINUTES IS ON FILE IN TH CITY CLERK'S OF ICE. • ;(�{�1'�'—OL�RX—S. riRUGHTEN, MAYOR DMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 December 3, 1991 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 =- 10:00 P.M. DECEMBER 3, 1991 CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL 2. AUDIENCE 3. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2855 CORRECTING ABRAMS' STREET VACATION 4. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2856 LEVYING 1992 PROPERTY TAXES 5. CONTINUED 1992 BUDGET WORK SESSION - REVIEW OTHER FUNDS 6. MAYOR 7. 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