07/02/1985 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT
TO JULY 9 APPROVAL
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 2, 1985
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
Pro Tem John Nordquist in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present
joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
John Nordquist Larry Naughten, Mayor Art Housler, Admin. Svcs. Director
Steve Dwyer Tom Cole, Student Rep. Peter Hahn, Comm. Svcs. Director
Laura Hall Dan Prinz, Police Chief
Jo -Anne Jaech Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Bill Kasper Pat LeMay, Personnel Manager
Lloyd Ostrom Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Jack Wilson Jim Adams, City Engineer
Roger Dalzell, Crime Watch
Jackie Parrett, City Clerk
Scott Snyder, City Attorney .
Shirlie Witzel, Recorder
Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist reported that Mayor Naughten is progressing very well and expects
to chair the Council meeting next week.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (I) and (Q) were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. COUNCILMEMBER HALL
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO ADD ITEM (R), ORDINANCE AMENDING PENALTIES FOR
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, AND APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. The approved
items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of minutes of June 18, 1985.
(C) Passage of corrected Resolution 623 authorizing City participation in State
Deferred Compensation Program.
(D) Approval of funds to arbitrate the City/School District appraisals of the Olympic
School ($1,500).
(E) Instruct City Attorney to draft ordinance permitting angle parking on Sunset Ave.
(F) Report on bids for sale of excess IBM Memory Typewriter and award of bid to Alice.
Brown ($556.50).
(G) Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from Daniel and Donna Tscherne for street
right-of-way.
(H) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claims for Damages from Thomas M. Walton ($500) and
Carol Oehler ($16).
(J) Final acceptance of work by Grade, Inc., for 1984 pedestrian walkway project and
setting of 30-day retainage period.
(K) Final acceptance of work by Grade, Inc., for construction of Sea Vista Pl. LID
212.
(L) Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed for right-of-way from Ralph Perrigoue.
(M) Adoption of Ordinance 2503 vacating a portion of the unbuilt right-of-way of North
Meadowdale Rd., in vicinity'of 164th St. S.W. (ST-4-85).
(N) Adoption of Ordinance 2504 vacating 164th St. S.W. from North Meadowdale Rd., east
to 68th Ave. W. (ST-1-82).
(0) Adoption of Ordinance 2505 and final PRO and Subdivision approvals for 20-lot
subdivision at 16400 68th Ave. W. (Meadowdale Heights/P-1-84 and PRD-1-84).
(P) Adoption of Ordinance 2506 and final PRO approval for Edmonds View Divisions 1 and
2 (PRD-1-81 and PRD-2-81).
(R) Adoption of Ordinance 2507 establishing new penalty for driving while intoxicated.
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO SEWER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TOWN OF WOODWAY :Item (I) on Con-
sent Agen a
Councilmember Kasper questioned the wisdom of approving this agreement before the Council
has looked at all contracts dealing with this issue. He said gerrymandering the boundaries
could result in the City being forced to accept more than 70 hookups. He added that there
is new information available that should be seen by the Council before a decision is made.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE
AUGUST 13 AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. Councilmember Dwyer asked if a delay would cause any
problems. Councilmember Kasper was not aware of any time considerations; he said this
would result in a total realignment of sewerage and he is not willing to approve the agree-
ment until the Council can look at the entire picture. In response to Councilmember
Dwyer's question, Community Services Director Peter Hahn said he and Mayor Naughten had
discussed the proposed amendment and agreed that the City could handle 70. He said there
is a time factor involved for some individuals.
Councilmember Ostrom asked for clarification of the information required by Councilmember
Kasper. Councilmember Kasper said there are sewer installations in excess of the number of
units that the City now services; changing the boundaries could result in delivery of all
70 customers this year rather than over a period of four or five years. He would like to
know the number of commitments that now exist and would like to see the staff and consul-
tant study on this subject. Mr. Hahn said there are 30 hookups in Woodway as of this date
and the area to be added would have a maximum of nine if and when they are connected. City
Attorney Scott Snyder commented that the contract is for 70 but the City could have an
enforcement problem. He said the contract provides an indemnification provision if an
individual is denied service and brings a claim against Edmonds. Councilmember Kasper
suggested the sewage might be delivered to Olympic View and then to Edmonds. Mr. Snyder
said the agreement with Olympic View defines the service area and excludes Woodway, but
again that could be an enforcement problem.
Councilmember Hall agreed with what Councilmember Kasper had said but felt the Council
could approve the amendment and deal with the issue of excess customers later. A ROLL CALL
VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH COUNCILMEMBERS KASPER AND WILSON VOTING YES AND COUNCILMEMBERS NORD-
QUIST, DWYER, HALL, JAECH, AND OSTROM VOTING NO. MOTION FAILED.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO SCHEDULE THIS ITEM ON THE
JULY 9 AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH COUNCILMEMBERS JAECH, KAS-
PER, OSTROM AND WILSON VOTING YES AND COUNCILMEMBERS NORDQUIST, DWYER, AND HALL VOTING NO.
MOTION CARRIED.
INSTRUCT CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT ORDINANCE PLACING NO PARKING RESTRICTION ON 7TH AVE. S.
BETWEEN ELM ST. AND BIRCH ST., AND ON ELM ST. FROM 6TH T 8 H VE. S.
Item 0 on Consent Aoenda
Because public hearings have been held on parking changes in the past, COUNCILMEMBER JAECH
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS SUBJECT FOR
JULY 16, 1985. Councilmember Kasper asked if a hearing had not already been held and Coun-
cilmember Jaech replied that the hearing had concerned widening the street. Mr. Hahn asked
if the Council intended that an ordinance be prepared for presentation at the.hearing.
Councilmember Jaech replied in the affirmative. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER WILSON
VOTING NO.
AUDIENCE
Norm Nelson, 15729 75th Pl. W., expressed concern regarding assessment bills received from
the City. After paying sewer service fees on three buildings, utility taxes on telephones,
lights and water, taxes and sewer assessment, he questions the fairness of having to pay
$900 for a side sewer. Asked by Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist if he had called the Public Works
Department, Mr. Nelson said he had and was advised that nothing could be done. Mayor Pro
Tem Nordquist then asked Mr. Hahn to meet with Mr. Nelson to discuss these concerns.
Jack Tornquist, 23126 102nd Pl'. W., indicated his opinion that a walkway on 102nd Pl. is
not necessary with the gate closed.
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Leslie Caplan, 23207 102nd P1. W., expressed concern about construction of a walkway on
102nd Pl. She said the traffic study indicated a cost of $20,000 but she feels the esti-
mate is incorrect because no storm drainage facilities, grading, or tree cutting costs are
included. She also indicated that there would be costs involved if the main water line
developed problems and the walkway had to be dug up. In addition, she said there is no
pedestrian problem with the gate closed; if the gate were opened, then it would become
necessary but would need curbs because of the danger during winter weather. She asked if
the cost of a walkway would be assessed against the property owners. Mayor Pro Tem
Nordquist replied in the negative. Ms. Caplan said the neighborhood would support a light
on 100th or a policeman to direct traffic, but they are very concerned about any possibili-
ty of opening the gate.
Jim Pellegrino, 8018 200th St. S.W., spoke in favor of the walkway on 200th from 76th to
Maplewood Dr. He said there is no sidewalk there now and it is heavily used by pedestrians
who must walk in the street during the winter because the storm drainage ditch is muddy and
wet. He said it is amazing that no one has been hit yet.
Arthur Stone, 200th and 81st, expressed concern about the lack of walkways on 200th and
favors construction. He agreed that there are many children and adults that use this
street as pedestrians. He urged the Council to approve this walkway.
Karl Borchardt, 7710 200th St. S.W., agreed that a sidewalk is needed where the previous
gentlemen live; however, he and his neighbors are concerned about the proposed raised side-
walk near their homes, which will block all of the homes on the south side of 200th St. He
said there would be no objection to the sidewalk if it were level with the street, allowing
access to parking and property. In addition, he said there has been trouble with the water
mains and fears the walkway would have to be torn up whenever these troubles occur.
Don Carey, 19919 80th Ave. W., spoke in favor of the sidewalk. He said there is limited
sight distance on two hills on this street and the sidewalk is needed. He agreed that some
people will lose parking spaces in front of their homes, but feels the safety of the chil-
dren is more important.
Carl Warren, 7725 200th St. S.W., favored the sidewalk and encouraged the Council to
approve construction.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD TO WILLIAM WRIGHT CRIME WATCH VOLUNTEER
Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist invited Councilmember Hall to join him in making the presentation.
Councilmember Hall said Dr. Wright has been working with the Crime Watch program for many
years and is now working on the Block Watch program, also. Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist read
the inscription on the plaque and presented it to Dr. Wright. Dr. Wright expressed his
surprise and thanked the Council for the award.
Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist asked for nominations from the Council for a Pro Tem President in
the event he must leave the Council meeting for some reason. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM NOMINAT-
ED COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST. MOTION CARRIED.
CONTINUED COUNCIL DELIBERATION OF 6-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN:
Community Services Director Peter Hahn explained that the specific projects for 1986 were
advertised with the Council Agenda to place them before the community. He noted that new
information on Elm St. was included in the Council packets. He said a survey of the proper-
ties that abut the section on Elm St. were surveyed and it was determined that of the five
or six properties involved, each one had a two car garage, each one had parking on the side
for up to four to six cars and several had easy accessibility to A St. The survey, coupled
with the information in the packet, is complete. He added that the additional lane of
parking on Elm St. would cost $50,000 and, based on the forgoing facts, he does not see the
need for a third lane for parking.
Councilmember Kasper asked for a summary of how projects are placed on the plan. City
Engineer Jim Adams said the letter is ready but he had not had an opportunity to get the let-
ter to the Councilmember. Mr. Hahn said the 6-year plan is a perpetual plan and is
adjusted and updated in the current year'for that year and the succeeding year.
Since the projects are broken into various categories, Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist suggested
that each category be considered individually.
SIGNALS: 212th & 76th, 208th & 76th, and 220th & 100th. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED,
SECO ND—ED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE THIS CATEGORY. Councilmember Wilson asked if
the problem at 208th & 76th is not caused during the time parents are taking their children
to school. City Engineer Jim Adams said that was partially true, however, this intersec-
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tion was identified by a consultant as having major problems. He said part of the problem
is the fact that Lynnwood has jurisdiction on the east side of the intersection and many
of the complaints at this time are from west bound traffic. Councilmember Wilson suggested
that a U-turn area be designed to allow parents to exit to the east, relieving the conges-
tion and saving $100,000 for a signal. Mr. Adams said the intersection meets all the crite-
ria for a signal, was identified by the Traffic Safety Committee as needing a signal, and
the Committee has allocated the money for assistance. He said the suggestions made by
Councilmember Wilson would relieve the problem, but not to the extent required. Councilmem-
ber Wilson disagreed and believes the problem could be corrected without a signal. Council -
member Kasper agreed that there are things that could be done and said this is one of the
areas in which the City is lax. MOTION CARRIED.
ROADWAY RESTORATION: 80TH Ave. (212th to 220th), Maple St. (5th to 9th), and Olympic
View Dr. curve at Sunset Way). COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
DWYER, TO APPROVE THIS CATEGORY. Councilmember Kasper said Maple St. above 6th is relative-
ly new and is being replaced already. Mr. Adams said there is a need to replace the road-
way; those places that have failed will be dug out and the base replaced. He said the
project has been on the 6-year plan and was moved up because Public Works staff believe the
work must be done. In addition, a letter requesting the work was received from residents
after the project had been placed on the list. MOTION CARRIED.
MAJOR STREET CONSTRUCTION: 220th (100th to 84th), 220th (east City Limits to Highway 99)
and Pioneer Way Main to Shell Valley). Mr. Adams said the 220th improvements from the
east City Limits to Highway 99 are funded by the Urban Arterial Board (UAB); the 220th
improvements from 100th to 84th are dependent upon UAB funding and must be included on this
6-year plan to be considered by them; and Pioneer Way is planned to be funded with an LID.
Councilmember Jaech asked if curbs and sidewalks will be included in any improvement. Mr.
Adams replied in the affirmative. In response to a question from Councilmember Hall, Mr.
Adams said Pioneer Way is shown accessing to Main St. on the Official Street Map. COUNCIL -
MEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE THE MAJOR STREET CONSTRUC-
TION AS LISTED. MOTION CARRIED.
WALKWAYS: Councilmember Wilson asked why the walkways are raised as they are on 206th
and--wFy tthe Meadowdale Beach Rd. walkway was placed ahead of the 200th St. walkway. Mr.
Adams replied that the raised walkway provides a method to protect the pedestrian from
vehicular traffic. He noted that there is sufficient funding in the proposed budget to
construct all of the walkways.
Meadowdale Beach Rd. (76th to Olympic View Dr.): Mr. Adams indicated that there would be
00 yards of sidewalk built adjacent to the Peter Bilder development and this section is
needed to complete that portion. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
HALL, TO APPROVE THIS WALKWAY. MOTION CARRIED.
200th (76th to Maplewood Dr.): Councilmember Hall asked if there were any possibility of
designing a walkway that would not eliminate parking for residents on the street. Mr.
Adams said the walkway will inconvenience some of the people. Mr. Hahn said the City has
received 42 cards favoring the sidewalk and approximately five or six cards opposing it.
Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist asked if any engineering drawings had been done on the proposal
that could be shown to residents. Mr. Adams replied affirmatively, saying they could place
stakes to indicate the location. He said if a curb and gutter are constructed the code
allows one access to each property not to exceed 20 ft. He said if this is to be done next
year, the project must be included in the 6-year plan; the project could be discussed dur-
ing the budget sessions and not be included in the budget if the Council does not wish to
proceed. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE
WALKWAY ON 200TH FROM 76TH TO MAPLEWOOD DR. Councilmember Hall suggested that the project
be placed at the bottom of the list to afford more time for consideration. MOTION CARRIED.
Caspers (Sunset to 3rd)• In response to a question from Councilmember Kasper regarding
the location of the walkway, Mr. Adams said it is planned for the north side of Caspers and
he has not discussed this with any of the residents since the concrete was installed on
Sunset. Because this should be on the 6-year plan, COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE THE CASPERS (SUNSET TO 3RD) WALKWAY ON THE SIX -YEAR PLAN.
MOTION CARRIED.
102nd Pl. (Woodway High School to SR 104): Councilmember Dwyer noted that the Council
often has requests from groups wanting something; however, it appears that the residents on
102nd Pl. would like to have the Council leave them alone. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBEP. JAECH, TO DELETE THE WALKWAY ON 102NO PL. FROM THE SIX -YEAR
PLAN. MOTION CARRIED.
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REPORT ON CODIFICATION COSTS
City Clerk Jackie Parrett indicated that the information before the Council was provided in
response to their request during the budget process last year. Based on the information
received from Book Publishing and the City Attorney, Ms. Parrett recommended that the
City continue to use the.City Attorney for codification services.
Councilmember Ostrom said this was a very good report. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AND CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION.
MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION ON SELECTION OF LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Based on prior discussions and research, COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEM-
BER KASPER, TO APPROVE SELECTION OF DOUG ALBRIGHT AS CHIEF LABOR NEGOTIATOR FOR THE CITY OF
EDMONDS. Councilmember Dwyer, having no strong feelings either way regarding Mr. Dibble or
Mr. Albright, will vote in favor of the motion. Councilmember Ostrom does not feel strong-
ly about the matter but he would have supported the other candidate because that was Mayor
Naughten's recommendation. Councilmember Wilson feels the City has no need to go to the
outside for a labor negotiator since this has been done in-house in a very satisfactory
manner. He said the person proposed is qualified and will support the motion in the inter-
ests of harmony; however, he feels this will cost the City a substantial amount of money.
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN WITH COUNCILMEMBERS DWYER, HALL, KASPER, AND WILSON VOTING YES
AND COUNCILMEMBERS NORDQUIST, JAECH, AND OSTROM VOTING NO. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Hall commented that she agreed the City should not go outside for labor
negotiations since the City employs a capable negotiator. However, in view of the fact the
Mayor wished to go outside for this, she wished to honor a portion of that request. She
agrees that too much is spent on labor negotiations. She said an in-house negotiator has a
background and sounding board to seek legal advice as necessary. She thanked Personnel
Manager Pat LeMay for his past labor negotiations.
MAYOR
Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist asked for approval of a permit for the Girls' and Boys' Club conces-
sion stand during the Fourth of July. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
HALL, TO APPROVE THE PERMIT. MOTION CARRIED.
A letter from Rob Morrison regarding the concrete bulkhead at Olympic Beach Park had been
received asking for a hearing to discuss the matter. Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist turned the
letter over to Mr. Hahn, who said there is no urgency in this matter and suggested that a
date in August or September be set.
Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist presented an application for a liquor license, which was acceptable
to the Council, for Mama's Mexican Kitchen, 10008 Edmonds Way.
The Council questioned an application from F & P Inc., 407 Howell Street, because of a
possible zoning problem with a warehouse in this location. Councilmember Kasper suggested
that.any zoning problem be addressed when application for a business license is made.
There were no other objections.
An application from Harbor Square Athletic Club, 160 Dayton St., for restaurant and dining
place, beer and wine on the premises, received no objections.
Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist noted that Chief Weinz will be the administrative head of the City
on Friday, July 5, 1985.
Mayor Pro Tem Nordquist said the Mayor had appointed Lawrence Parrett to the Architectural
Design Board. An interview with the Council was set for 6:45 p.m. on July 16.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Wilson displayed the painting by CH sse Bennett that was purchased by the
Council at the Arts Festival. Councilmember Jaech commented that the selection of a loca-
tion for hanging the painting is to be decided by the Council. Councilmember Wilson volun-
teered to compile a list of suitable locations for hanging the Council art purchases, for
use in rotating those purchases. He also volunteered to catalog the art purchases. Council -
member Jaech said the Arts Commission has done that already.
Councilmember Dwyer suggested that the City Attorney pursue a franchise between the PUD and
the City along the same lines as the franchise between the PUD and Snohomish County. Coun-
cilmember Hall said, at this point, the Community Services Director should begin.discussion
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with the County and the PUD and the Attorney be brought in later in the proceedings. Mr.
Snyder agreed, adding that there is a need for an indemnification clause. He suggested
that a franchise similar to that recently negotiated by Mill Creek might be considered.
Councilmember Dwyer said he is concerned about possible liability and is interested in
getting the process started.
Councilmember Jaech reported that the Administrative Services Committee had discussed the
use of a Bond Financial Advisor and this will be on the Council agenda next week. Also dis-
cussed was benefit cost containment and a decision was made that it would not.be appropri-
ate for Councilmembers to be a part of the exploratory discussions since they will be decid-
ing on the end result. Councilmember Wilson asked why a financial advisor would be neces-
sary, since the bonds could be placed with a bond house. Councilmember Jaech explained
that an advisor would give a broader picture of what is available in the bond market.
Councilmember Jaech asked what had happened at the lift station at Lake Ballinger. Mr.
Hahn said he had noticed the activity there, with crews from Mountlake Terrace, but had not
had time to determine the cause.
Councilmember Hall reported that the Community Services Committee had a round table discus-
sion with PUD representatives, who had indicated that the PUD could do nearly anything
desired if funding is provided: She said communication lines had been established with
them and it is hoped to accomplish the same with GTE and cable TV.
Councilmember Ostrom read a letter from residents of Ocean and Water Ave. regarding prob-.
lems being experienced with parking, noise, alcohol, etc. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 20 ON THE PROBLEMS
EXISTING ON OCEAN AND WATER AVE.THAT WERE MENTIONED IN THE LETTER. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Kasper commented that the memo from the City Attorney had clarified the
Mayor's position regarding annual and sick leave.
The meeting was recessed to Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. for discussion of labor negotia-
tions and I egal advice, adjourning at 9:55 p.m.
(,JACUOELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk
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