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She noted that Everett may have a performing arts center of its own. Pat McMahan had
requested a letter indicating Edmonds would join Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace
supporting the boundaries as proposed, and she read a draft which stated that the
postal Zip Code area is a basis for the boundaries. Councilmember Allen was opposed,
saying the 116th St. boundary is too far north. She said Lynnwood did not like it
when the County Council talked about coning down to 164th with a court district, and
she thought Everett had a real point that 116th is moving into their area. She was
willing to participate in establishing a district but she thought the proposed
MOTION: district area.was not proper. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MEMBER NAUGHTEN, TO SUPPORT THE ISSUE OF DEVELOPING THE PERFORMING ARTS DISTRICT IN
ITS FORMULATION, APPROVING THE BOUNDARIES ON THE EAST, SOUTH, AND WEST, BUT THE
BOUNDARY BETWEEN EDMONDS AND EVERETT SHOULD BE DETERMINED BETWEEN THOSE TWO CITIES.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Hall asked whether the width of Main St. is being changed with the
construction of the new library. She had been asked this by Capt. Floyd Smith. City
Engineer Jim Adams said the curbing would be started the following day and he would
check it. Jim Jessel said there will be a turnout bus stop on Main St. which will
use the parking lane and there is an entrance to the library parking area on Dayton
St. Mr. Adams said there is a 9' parking lane and a driving lane and the curb does
go into the parking lane but not into the travel lane, but the bus turnout will
provide more -safety.
Councilmember Gould had received a call from a resident who asked if the Council
would resolve an issue regarding the property lines on some of her property. He said
it is in the hands of the City Attorney and it possibly could be resolved by the City
Council so he asked for a short Executive Session following this evening's meeting to
discuss it with the City Attorney. It involved litigation so an Executive Session
was necessary.
Councilmember Gould referred to a memo from Mayor Harrison regarding the sale of
excess City property at 76th Ave. and 242nd. The Mayor suggested that the Council
reconsider its request for a new appraisal because of the $750 cost and because the
assessed value of the property is $18,000, the same figure as the previous appraisal,
and that the property be advertised for sale by sealed bid with a minimum bid of
MOTION: $20,000. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, TO ACCEPT
THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Gould noted that a request had been received for another extension.of
the building permit for Parkside West. He suggested a hearing date of June.22, 1982.
Hg:w`as,told that the Code .does not provide for A second extension, so in order to.,
extend the date the Code would have to be amended. Mayor Harrison asked if it was
not`�incumbent on the`City to give another extension because of the construction that
already:has taken place in the amount of'$165,000 for underground services. Planning
Director Mary, Lou Block responded that the Code says if any work is suspended or
abandoned for a period of 180 days the building permit expires. Councilmember Allen
asked why they waited so long to make their request for an extension as they have
known for along time they.would not be able to start, and Mayor Harrison said they
thought their extension was.for.one year instead of six months. Ms. Block said her
department notified them May 8-that if nothing happened by June 16 there would be
this problem: City Attorney Mark Eames said the general consensus of his office is
that the options are to start construction or amend the ordinance and it would take a
substantial effort towards construction to qualify. Mayor Harrison said the company
does not have money to start construction now, although they might spend $100 to get
a'bulldozer to start clearing the site. It was the consensus that they would have to
start the construction.
Councilmember Gould noted that Mountlake Terrace Mayor Lois Anderson had sent a
letter soliciting votes for the District 8 position on the AWC Board of Directors.
Councilmember Naughten added that Ray Corwin, the incumbent, also was asking for
support.
Councilmember Allen noted that Everett Mayor Bill Moore is requesting a donation from
MOTION: Edmonds for the construction of the new County jail. COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN MOVED,
a= jje , SECONDED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO DISCUSS THIS ON JULY 20, 1982.
04 Councilmember Nordquist noted that Edmonds had helped him with his water problems and
contributed largely. THE MOTION CARRIED.
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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