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could increase greatly the liability of the P.U.D. on all car -pole accidents,
and probably the city. Mr. Rice said that the ordinance also omits any reference
to the city participating in the cost of undergrounding overhead facilities.
Mr. Hansen then expressed concern over the language in the introductory paragraph.
He also pointed out, as Mr. Rice had, that finding that utility poles constitute
a hazard can greatly increase the liability for the P.U.D. and for the City of
Edmonds. Mr. Hansen said that the P-U.D. has an undergrounding policy and that
'they s'et aside a certain portion of -their revenues in each area to be used for
undergrounding in that area. He pointed out that any one undergrounding project
could exceed the amount of money allocated by the P.U.D. for undergrounding in
Edmonds. Mr. Hansen said that the P.U.D. could impose a surcharge upon the City
of Edmonds to absorb the increased costs for s*erving the City underground. He
said that rather than passing this ordinance they would suggest that the City and
P.U.D. work together o.n particular underground projects in accordance with their
established policy. There was general discussion on classification of streets,
with the City Engineer pointing out which streets are designated as arterials
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MOTION: on our Comprehensive Plan. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
SHIPPEN THAT WE INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CONTINUE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE P.U.D.
AND OTHER UTILITIES TO ARRIVE AT AN ORDINANCE THAT ACCOMPLISHES THE DESIRES OF -
THIS ORDINANCE, BUT ELIMINATES SOME -OF THE OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES; WITH A REPORT
BACK TO THE COUNCIL ON THE 3RD TUESDAY IN AUGUST. MOTION CARRIED. There was
an exchange between the Council and some members of the audience with regard to
costs, etc. The Attorney explained that recent changes in case law have expanded
0�11 all —the City's liabi-lities, and therefore it would seem expedient to remove the hazard.
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL VIEW RIDGE #6, P-5-75
Assistant City Planner, Kay Shoudy, projected ' slides on the screen showing the
location of the plat and several views of the site. Ralph Krutzinger, Group Four
Engineers, commented. Mrs. Shoudy said that the Planner recommended approval,
MOTION: subject to engineering requirements. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT.THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VIEW RIDGE #6 BE APPROVED,
SUBJECT TO ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS. MOTION CARRIED.
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - BELLINS GARDENS, P-3-7
The Assistant Planner reported on the history of this plat and the action that
has been taken. Following initial approval the developer had come back for an
amendment to allow a narrower road to protect the trees. This was approved by
the Planning Commission on May 28, 1975, subject to the provision that the drainage
catchn.ent must meet percolation requirements and be covered with crushed rock or
gravel and not contain free standing water. There was general discussion on the
MOTION: drainage and the size of the lots, etc. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BELLINS GARDENS, SUBJECT
TO ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS PARTICULARLY WITH RESPECT TO PONDING. MOTION CARRIED.
FFNA PLAT AP PRO VAL - SE V LE14 VILLAGE
he As sis tant PI anner repo rted tha t t his is a 12 lot plat located on Andover Street
at 181st.and 182nd Place S. W., and is zoned RS-12. She said that the City
Engineer has advised that the plat has been developed according to standards.
MOTION: Mr. Larson said that additional storm drainage has been provided. COUNCILMAN
GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF
VILLAGE. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS AND DISCUSSION ON USES IN ADDITION TO THE SEAVIEW WATER TANK
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City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that bids were opened on June 19, 1975
at 2:00 P.M. for the 1'5 million gallong Seuview Water Tank. The low bidder
on the construction of the reaervinr was Metropolitan Construction Company in
the amount of $262,316. Atlas Construction Company was the low bidder on the
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City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that bids were opened on June 19, 1975
at 2:00 P.M. for the 1'5 million gallong Seuview Water Tank. The low bidder
on the construction of the reaervinr was Metropolitan Construction Company in
the amount of $262,316. Atlas Construction Company was the low bidder on the
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