07/16/1985 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT
TO JULY 30 APPROVAL
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 16, 1985
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at.7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry
Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag
salute.
PRESENT
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Larry Naughten, Mayor
Lloyd Ostrom Bobby Mills, Actg. Pub. Wks. Supt.
John Nordquist
Jim Adams, City Engineer
Steve Dwyer
Duane Bowman, Asst. City Planner
Laura Hall
Peter Hahn, Community Svcs. Dir.
Jo -Anne Jaech
Art Housler, Admin. Svcs. Dir.
Bill Kasper
Pat LeMay,.Personnel Manager
Jack Wilson
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Tom Cole, Student Rep.
Jackie Parrett, City Clerk
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Shirlie Witzel, Recorder
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (B), (E), (G), and (H) were removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. COUNCILMEMBER
NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER.JAECH,
TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED. The approved items
on the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(C) Final Acceptance of work
by Reliable Floor Coverings for carpeting of the Wade James
Theater, and setting of
30-day retainage period.
(D) Adoption of Ordinance 2509
permitting angle parking on Sunset Ave.
(F) Adoption of Ordinance 2510
establishing new pay ranges for Community Services Depart-
ment Managers.
(I) Acceptance of Quit Claim
Deed from Charles and Linda Maki for street right-of-way.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 9, 1985
[Item (B) on Consent Agenda]
Councilmember Hall asked that page two, paragraph four, be corrected to show "(ROBERT BRUBAKER,
JR..."; paragraph five, line four, to read "COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED,..." and that t »�T-
ject was discussed prior to discussion of the Day Care Center. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECOND-
ED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 9, 1985, AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2511 REVISING CITY CODE TO MEET NEW LEGAL PUBLISHING REQUIREMENTS ($2,000)
Item on Consent AgendaJ
Mayor Naughten commented that this ordinance was a response to Senate Bill 3800 which requires
all cities without a newspaper located within their boundaries to select an official newspaper
and publish a summary of adopted ordinances. He said the State has passed a law that has a finan-
cial impact on this and other small cities and has not provided any financial aid. The cost to
the City this year will be $2,000, he said, with an expected cost of $3,700 for subsequent
years. MAYOR NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2511. MOTION'
CARRIED.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK BY LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES FOR THE DAYTON ST. RECONSTRUCTION, SR 104 - 6TH
AVE. S., PROJECT AND SETTING A 30-DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD Item (G) on Consent Agenda]
Mayor Naughten called attention to the improvements that have been made from SR 104 to 6th Ave.
and are being accepted this evening. These improvements totalled $132,000 of which $14,000 came
from the City, the balance funded by the half -cent gas tax, State Dept. of Transportation and
Federal funds. MAYOR NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO ACCEPT THE WORK ON THIS
PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED.
REMOVAL OF RAISED LEFT TURN CHANNELIZATION, EAST LEG OF THE SR 104/100TH AVE. W. INTERSECTION
tem on Consent AgendaJ
Councilmember Nordquist recounted the details of the development of SR104 and the rationale used
to determine the placement of the present left turn holding lane. He noted that the CT bus stop
is located in front of the building that would be affected by this change and feels that allowing
this change would increase the danger at that intersection. Councilmember Kasper said there
should be a discussion on not only this change but the entire intersection, in order to not penal-
ize this business alone. He noted that there have been advances in traffic signal designs and,
as a result, there may be a different way to handle this intersection. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO ASK FOR AN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTA-
TION ON THE ENTIRE WESTGATE INTERSECTION IN RELATION TO THIS AND OTHER PROPERTIES ON AUGUST 20.
Councilmember Jaech asked who would prepare the engineering report. Councilmember Nordquist
replied that the City staff would do so. Councilmember Jaech asked for material that was used in
presentation of the original project and the rationale used for the design. Councilmember Nord-
quist said he could obtain that information from one of the engineers that worked on the project
for the State, if City Engineer Adams did not have the documents. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Jaech stated that Barney Yost had died of a massive heart attack early Sunday morn-
ing. She recounted the various activities in which Mr. Yost engaged during his lifetime in Ed-
monds and noted that his loss would be felt by the community as a whole.
AUDIENCE
Natalie Shippen, 1020 Euclid Ave., asked if there are estimates of costs for undergrounding utili-
ties from 2nd to 6th, from Main to Dayton on Railroad, and moving the poles into the alleys.
Community Services Director Peter Hahn said the costs could be determined but there has been
nothing done for the specific areas mentioned. Ms. Shippen suggested that these figures be com-
piled between now and the time of the budget hearing process, in order that the Council might
have those figures for use during budget preparation, since the Council has indicated that they
wish to work toward funding such a project. Councilmember Hall reported that the Community Servic-
es Committee has met with the PUD and meetings with GTE and the cable company are planned. She
invited Ms. Shippen to attend those meetings. Ms. Shippen said these discussions are largely
theoretical and nothing will be accomplished until figures are available and specific amounts can
be discussed. Councilmember Kasper said the figures for moving of poles are available from the
work done on 9th Ave. Councilmember Dwyer suggested that a 6-year underground plan could be
started along the line of the present 6-year street plan.
Nick Aldrich, 18628 42nd P1. W., Lynnwood, had requested a vacation of property upon which the
City had built a road in error. He said he is attempting to sell the property and the purchaser
will not purchase the property with the exisiting road. Mr. Aldrich said the neighboring proper-
ty contained an easement and that was the location upon which the road should have been built.
In his first appearance before the Council, he was advised to submit a written request for this
vacation to the Engineering Dept.; whereupon, he was advised the Engineering Dept. was not inter-
ested in vacating this road. He said he was again before the Council to request vacation of the
road on his property, movement of the road to the easement on the neighboring property and vaca-
tion of all rights to the existing roadway. In response to a question from Councilmember Dwyer
as to progress on this, Mr. Hahn indicated that some of the information presented was incorrect.
He said the Engineering Dept. had looked at the road and it is not as simple as indicated by Mr.
Aldrich. Mr. Hahn said they met with Mr. Aldrich's representative and had reached what Mr. Hahn
thought was a good compromise; however, nothing further had been heard. He indicated that the
City would support some type of vacation, although not the kind sought by Mr. Aldrich. Mr.
Aldrich replied that the purchaser of the property had rejected the compromise. Councilmember
Kasper suggested that the matter be referred to committee for action. Councilmember Dwyer said
the willingness of the people to work with the City should be related to whether or not they
truly own the land. Mr. Hahn proposed that the matter be discussed with City Attorney Scott
Snyder and a recommendation be brought to the Council. Mayor Naughten advised Mr. Aldrich to
contact Mr. Hahn for further information.
Bob Boye, 24325 76th Ave. W., reported that the garage being built by his neighbor has now
reached a height of 25 to 26 ft. He had checked the plans on file, which showed a 23 ft. struc-
ture height, in excess of code allowance for an accessory building. He said he was told by the
Building Dept. that it was not an accessory building because it would be attached to the main
building by a breezeway and could be 25 ft. in height. In checking the Community Development
Code, Mr. Boye could not find any reference to an accessory building being attached to a main
house. He said there is something wrong because the building will actually be two homes, at-
tached by a breezeway. He believes the Building Dept. made an error in issuing a permit for an
accessory building higher than 15 ft. He said there appears to be a gap in the Code that would
permit a building to be attached to the main building and not be subject to accessory building
limitations.
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Councilmember Jaech asked for a legal opinion from the City Attorney regarding the allowance of
such a building under the existing Code, to determine if something can be done to help Mr. Boye
and, if it is allowed, that the Code be examined for possible changes. In response to a question
from Councilmember Hall, Mr. Boye said he had contacted the Building Dept. but had not heard back
from them today. Mayor Naughten said this matter would be checked.
Pam Putnam, 1020 Viewland Way, asked if she could speak regarding the Olympic School Committee
report at this point. Mayor Naughten advised that she would be given an opportunity to speak
when the report is presented.
Carol Chapman, 23321 75th Ave. W., asked whether oil separators have actually been installed in
drains that flow into Lake Ballinger. She said it is apparent, after a rain, that oil is float-
ing on the lake. She suggested that these separators be budgeted if they have not been in-
stalled. City Engineer Jim Adams replied that all new developments are required to have oil
separators; however, he does not believe they function well. He added that old developments do
not have the separators and there is nothing budgeted for installation. He said the Community
Services Committee wants to discuss this when they are able to get to it. Ms. Chapman noted that
one of the main offenders is Aurora Village and pointed out that the proposed development at the
Holy Rood site will also drain into the lake and hoped that something would be done to control
that drainage. She also mentioned the oil that drains from SR104 when it rains. Ms. Chapman
commended Roger Dalzell of the Police Dept. and the Block Watch Program. She said this was budget-
ed last fall and Ballinger was made the pilot program. The program has been a success, she said,
with eight community meetings. She added that there has not been one burglary since the beginning
of the program as compared with 37 last year. Following her recent return from vacation, she
wished to thank the Crime Watch volunteers, senior citizens who check homes of those on vacation,
for their efforts in her absence.
Margaret Smith, 606 Sunset Ave. N., asked if Item (D) on the Consent Agenda would be discussed by
the Council later. Mayor Naughten advised that it had been approved by the Council on the Con-
sent Agenda.
Ardis Pielow, 350 Sunset Ave. N., thanked Councilmembers Hall and Wilson for their expedient
action in helping the residents on Sunset. She said the solution is working.
SECOND HEARING ON PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF HIGHWAY 99 STUDY
Assistant City Planner Duane Bowman explained that the first hearing was held on June 18 and
described the items before the Council this evening. Mayor Naughten opened the public hearing.
Carol Chapman, previously identified, complimented the Planning Board for their hard work and the
months of effort that went into the preparation of the report. She expressed concerns regard-
ing: 1. Drainage into Lake Ballinger, she urged.the Council to fund the drainage study recommend-
ed in__the report; 2. Traffic through neighborhood streets, 238th and 236th are narrow and resi-
dents do not want any arterials through the neighborhood; and 3. Noise generated by businesses
and attendant activities. She said the "node" concept is appropriate and heights should be limit-
ed to 35 ft. in other areas.
Rachel Martin, 7825 227th Pl. S.W., had submitted a letter to the Council but wished to add a few
comments at this time. Having attended the Planning Board meetings during discussion of this
subject, she does not favor the combination of retail, office and residential use of a building;
from a security standpoint, it would be difficult to determine who should be there at different
hours. In addition, she does not feel these would be choice residential locations next to the
noise and pollution of the highway. She suggested that there are two circumstances that affect
properties located on Highway 99, the depth of the property and the frontage on Highway 99. She
indicated that there seems to be an overabundance of retail and office space and therefore the
concept might not be used. She expressed hope that the report would be viewed as a flexible
plan. She had prepared maps to illustrate her point and distributed copies to the Council.
David Griffith, owner and general manager of Allen BMW -Saab, 21240 Highway 99, residing at 20516
61st P1. W., Lynnwood, commended the Planning Board, the Planning staff and Mr. Reid Shockey for
the excellent and continuing effort that was expended in preparing the document now before the
Council. He said he wholeheartedly supports the project and encourages action toward implementa-
tion. Since Highway 99 is an arterial and a commercial business corridor, he said the positive
attitude toward quality development will do much to improve the business environment of present
businesses as well as make the area attractive to other businesses. He said following the recom-
mendations in the report would begin a process of evolution toward a better business district
that would provide a larger tax base, an increase in employment and improvement of property val-
ues.
Mike Echelbarger, 166087 76th Ave. W., in his capacity as President of the South Snohomish County
Chamber of Commerce, commended the Planning Board, staff and Mr. Shockey for a workable plan. He
said there could be a few problems, one of which is the fact that Highway 99 runs on a bias to
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the property lines, creating residential areas that are very close to Highway 99 in some places.
He endorsed Ms. Martin's comments regarding flexibility. Calling attention to a need for a
flexibility clause that would ensure the long term usability of the document, Mr. Echelbarger
urged the Council to avoid such obsolescence as evidenced by the County North Creek Plan. He
suggested that there are occasions when the rights of residents to a residential living environ-
ment may have to be sacrificed to accommodate street and highway expansion, using as an example
the widening of the 220th St. S.W. corridor. He expressed reservations regarding the specific
use of the retail, office, residential combination and said there may be occasions for flexibili-
ty in that arrangement, also. He agreed with the approach taken toward sidewalks on Highway 99
being used to connect pedestrian oriented businesses. He reiterated his approval as a whole, but
urged the inclusion of some flexibility.
Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Dr., said the work done by the Planning Board on this issue was pretty
complete and he had commented during the meetings that were held. He does not agree that there
is any need for flexibility, but sees the need for some guarantees for the residents of the commu-
nity. He believes that Councilmember Kasper favors flexibility but imagines that when 9th Ave.
was widened, Mr. Kasper might have liked to have no flexibility. He said sidewalks are necessary
on Highway 99 because there are people who must walk on that street and they cannot get around
without a sidewalk or pedestrian pathway.
Dan Kenyon, 22618 Highway 99, owner of Kenyon's Printing and Office Supply, expressed concern
regarding the health and well-being of the business community. He encouraged the Council to
implement the plan since the report is a good, not perfect, plan. He said this report addresses
Highway 99, not the residential community, and he would not favor anything that would change the
residential feeling of Edmonds. However, this plan will encourage an increase in the tax base of
the City and noted that the Highway 99 business group contributes a large amount of taxes to the
City. Mr. Kenyon said he is concerned that there be forward thinking toward the growth potential
for Highway 99. He expressed concern about the retail, office, residential combination also and
encouraged a flexible approach. He had noted this flexible trend while the sign code was being
developed and urged the Council to maintain that trend.
Bob Campbell, partner at Campbell -Nelson Volkswagen at 244th and Highway 99, said he and his
partner have looked at the report and feel the Planning Board has done a good job. They support
the plan.
Bruce Lingle, 22327 Highway 99, reiterated the earlier comments regarding the worth of the plan.
He said there are some weak areas but not everything will be caught. He indicated his support of
sidewalks on Highway 99, also. He urged passage of the study.
Sally Bircher, 7924 224th St. S.W., wished to see the map that shows the arterials in Edmonds.
She said the business that will be generated by the additional businesses on Highway 99 will
affect her life and those of other residents. Mr. Bowman pointed out the arterials. She comment-
ed that the residents on 228th had sued the Olympic .View Water District about the width of the
street and won. Noting that turning residential streets into arterials is a good way to keep
people out and a bad way to chase residents out, she said there would be an increase in rentals
and the quality of life would be decreased. She asked the Council to remember that increased
density along the highway would not make the neighborhoods more livable. As an example of what
can go wrong, she said the old Time Oil Co. on 224th and Highway 99 was submitted to the Architec-
tural Design Board and has now become a convenience store. She said that store and ones like it
should be required to have a litter bin for the waste papers that are generated.
Ms. Chapman asked for a clarification of the terms "collector" and "arterial." Mr. Bowman ex-
plained that an arterial street is a road that is designed to carry heavy volumes of traffic and
a collector is a road that connects arterial streets. He said collectors are generally through
streets with no stops between the arterials and carry less volume but are more dense than normal,
neighborhood streets. He added that a collector street does not have to be as wide as an arteri-
al street, but it could be. Since no one else wished to speak, Mayor Naughten closed the hearing.
Councilmember Dwyer asked if other Councilmembers would agree that a work meeting is needed to
work through this report with the staff and then set a third hearing date for final public in-
put. Councilmember Wilson agreed that would be a reasonable approach, but he cautioned the Coun-
cil that they keep in mind that action must be taken, action he is prepared to take this eve-
ning. Councilmember Dwyer wished to have a time to speak to the staff and also let people know
what the Council is considering as modifications, if any, in the plan, allowing them a final
opportunity to voice their opinion. Councilmember Kasper noted that he had asked for a staff
report on the sewer situation on August 13 and he would like to hear that prior to working on the
report. He agreed that a work session is needed and said he has questions regarding the inflexi-
bility of the plan and also the "node" concept. A final public hearing would be good, he added,
and then have a vote on the plan; although he would not be ready to vote following a hearing, the
matter should be decided this quarter. He asked that maps be made available that show the high-
way arterials that show 228th going into Mountlake Terrace as well as the other arterials. Asked
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if the staff would be prepared to present the information on the sewers on August 13, Mr. Hahn
replied affirmatively.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO DISCUSS THE SEWER ISSUE AND THE
HIGHWAY 99 ISSUE ON AUGUST 13 AND CLOSE THE AGENDA, MOVING THE PRE -BUDGET HEARING TO THE AUGUST
27 MEETING WITH THE COMMITTEE MEETINGS. MOTION CARRIED. Later in the evening, the pre -budget
hearing was moved to the September 3 meeting. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MEMBER DWYER, TO SCHEDULE THE THIRD PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HIGHWAY 99 PLAN FOR AUGUST 20. MOTION
CARRIED. Mr. Bowman asked if official notice could be posted for the public hearing on August 20
to fulfill the legal requirements or should any comments from the work session be taken into
consideration. The Council advised that it should be posted as a final hearing. Council Presi-
dent Nordquist said then September 3 will be final Council review of Highway 99.
Mayor Naughten declared a recess at 8:25 p.m. to clear the room of those no longer wishing to
stay; meeting was reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE PLACING NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 7TH AVE. S. BETWEEN ELM ST. AND
BIRCH ST., AND ON ELM ST. FROM 6TH TO 8TH AVE. S.
City Engineer Jim Adams used a transparency to describe the areas affected by the proposed ordi-
nance. Mayor Naughten opened the public hearing and asked each speaker to limit their comments
to three minutes.
Carol Hayes, 709 Elm P1. W., referring to the parking on 7th Ave. S. between Elm St, and Birch
St., said it is unfair to place this issue before the community, since people on 7th will not
wish to give up any parking. However, she said this is a narrow street with a blind hill and
listed the options that she sees: 1. widening 7th Ave. S., which Homeland Homes said was too
expensive, 2. make the street a dead-end again, or 3. have the City widen the west side of 7th to
accommodate parking from 1229 south to Birch. She expressed fear that a child will be hit if
nothing is done.
Ron Dudeck, 1237 7th Ave. S., said the street is narrow and was originally a dead-end. When the
City extended the street to Birch, he said residents wondered when the other half of the street
would be installed. When Homeland Homes began development of the area across the street, he said
they were assured the street would be widened. However, the City decided to put a two ft. strip
of asphalt, a curb and a sidewalk from Elm St. about halfway to Birch. He said the speed has in-
creased since the City has striped the street and they fear that installation of no parking signs
will eliminate the few cars that are parked there and serve to slow the traffic. He expressed
concern that some of the children on the street will be injured and asked that the street be left
as it is.
Don Nelson, 700 Elm St., spoke regarding parking on Elm and his concern that there would be no
parking between 6th and 8th on the south side of the street. After hearing the explanation this
evening, he has no objection to the proposal.
Patty Beauchamp, 1229 7th Ave. S., opposes the proposal since they do not have enough. parking
space now. She asked what was meant by the term temporary parking, since the area is across the
street from their home and is unsightly now. She expressed irritation at the deception that
often occurs such as what happened when Homeland Homes indicated they would widen the street and
nothing is done.
Since there was no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Naughten closed the public hearing.
Expressing concern regarding the development of the street, Councilmember Hall asked the staff
why Homeland Homes had not completed the street as the first developer had done for the other
side. She said there is a ten ft. strip from the sidewalk to the property and wondered if that
were part of the dedicated right-of-way. During the initial review of the PRO, because of the
blind hill and the fact that widening the street might encourage traffic to use the street as an
access to SR 104, Mr. Bowman said a minimum street of 22 ft. was required by the City as part of
the PRO plan that was presented to the Council. Councilmember Kasper asked about the details
regarding a problem with the sidewalk. Acting Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said there
was discussion last September regarding the width of the street and whether to forfeit the side-
walk for parking, but he was not cognizant of the outcome.
Councilmember Jaech expressed her concern regarding the inadequate parking. She asked for a
staff recommendation, other than that presented this evening, that could rectify the.problem on
7th Ave. She said there must be accommodation for the cars in each family as well as guest park-
ing. Councilmember Hall also asked for input from the staff. She saw a car parked on 7th today
that did not appear to be a hazard and would like to have this scheduled for a work session on
September 10. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO SCHEDULE ON SEPTEM-
BER LOTH DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE PLACING NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 7TH AVE. S. BETWEEN
ELM ST. AND BIRCH ST.. AND ON ELM ST. FROM 6TH TO 8TH AVE. S. MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilmember Nordquist suggested that the Council meet at the site at 6:30 p.m.to look at the
situation, prior to the regular meeting on September 10.
The Council allowed Ms. Hayes, previously identified, to clarify a point. She said when the curb-
ing was poured, it was obvious to the residents that there was enough room to widen the street.
The residents called the City and asked that the street be widened. She said they were told that
it would be too expensive for Homeland Homes to move the curb and widen the street. She said
this occurred before the sidewalk was poured.
PRESENTATION BY OLYMPIC SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Don Ginsberg, 19248 93rd P1 W., chairman of the Olympic School Committee, thanked the members of
the Committee for their efforts in compiling the report being submitted to the Council. He
reported that the Council had agreed to notify the Edmonds School Dist. of the City's desire to
purchase Olympic Elementary School as a site for children's athletic activities. A committee was
formed to pursue this purpose, he said, and that committee believes the site will provide an
ideal facility for activities of youth as well as senior citizens in Edmonds. The appraisal re-
ceived from the Washington Appraisal Service, Inc. in the amount of $1,094,000 and the School
Dist. appraisal of $1,360,000 are being arbitrated and a figure of $1,275,000 has been an-
nounced. Mr. Ginsberg said there were additional funds needed for gymnasium renovation
(935,000), athletic field ($244,957), lawn bowling field ($100,000) and a sustaining fund
($100,000). Concerns of area residents were heard in meetings with residents, he noted, and a
list of those concerns and the answers provided by the Committee was submitted to the Council. He
ended by saying the Committee asks for Council support in efforts to acquire the Olympic Elementa-
ry School property and requesting that the Council pass a resolution to authorize placing the
issue on the November 5th election ballot in the form of a general obligation bond. Councilmem-
ber Kasper indicated that the appraisal arbitration figure was received by phone and has not been
seen or discussed by the Committee.
Mr. Ginsberg noted that the following people were members of the Committee: Richard Beresford,
Russ Berg, Gladys Eckhart, Corky Frady, Don Ginsberg, John Harter, Roger Hertrich, Robin Michael,
William Tyler, Sherry Wetmore, Councilmembers Wilson and Dwyer, staff liaison Steve Simpson, Jo
Pendergast, and secretary Christine Fleckenstein.
Mayor Naughten introduced Sue Gould, honorary Chairperson for the Committee.
Pam Putney, 1020 Viewland Way, said she represented the neighborhood surrounding the Olympic
School property. She said the residents are unhappy with the way the Committee has addressed
their complaints and concerns regarding the proposed purchase and use of the scool property.
Situated in the heart of a residential neighborhood, she said the proposed use would have a nega-
tive impact on that neighborhood. She noted that the property is accessed by a single lane dead-
end street and there is not adequate parking. Although they were advised that adjacent streets
can structurally support a reasonable increase in traffic, she said they do not wish to be subject-
ed to the congestion that will result from use of this facility as proposed. She said they had
requested copies of the City Engineering Dept. report and have not received that report to this
date. A report from the City Planning Dept. regarding the parking at the school has been request-
ed also, she said, which has not been received. Another concern she noted was the installation
of lights for the athletic fields. Resident concern regarding reduction in property values was
not addressed adequately either, she reported. She questioned the statement that purchase of
this facility will serve to attract families to Edmonds, since imposition of another tax through
the bond issue will make homes even less affordable for young families. Ms. Putney submitted a
petition, containing 50 signatures, that asked the Council not to place this issue on the ballot
this fall.
Gladys Eckhart, 1224 Olympic Ave., as a long time resident across from Olympic School, recalled
how the neighborhood used to look. However, she said it is not possible to stay the same and a
place is needed for the young people of the community. She said those youth involved in sports
and other activities are not the ones that will get into problems. Since the school has been
declared surplus, she feels the proposed use would be very good. An alternative might be to have
the property developed and 30 more homes be built, but she feels that will entail a greater im-
pact on the neighborhood. She urged the Council to consider the property for use as a youth
center.
Roger Hertrich, previously identified, was interested in the Committee because he lives in the
neighborhood and supports youth sports activities. He said he was told that, if one were not
enthusiastic to pass a bond issue, one might as well not be on the Committee. He said he has
asked questions on the Committee and answers have been found, as well as visits to other facili-
ties such as Kent Commons, which was funded differently from the method proposed for this proper-
ty. He agreed that people should be given the opportunity to vote on the bond issue. He did
suggest that one question that may be asked is whether this is the best location for this type of
facility. He asked if the City will be willing to widen Olympic from Main St. to 196th St. S.W.;
this was considered at one time and was not done because of the impact to the yards and houses.
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Mr. Ginsberg, previously identified, said the questions raised by the residents were answered
during the meetings and those answers were accepted at that time. He said the reports requested
by Ms. Putney were furnished at the meeting Mr. Putney attended.
Ms. Putney, previously identified, stated that she had contacted Ms. Fleckenstein to ask for the
report from the Planning Dept., and was told that it would be mailed within one week. She was
told that a formal response was not received from the department and Ms. Fleckenstein had again
requested a formal response which has not yet been received.
Since there was no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the
meeting.
Councilmember Hall asked how long Ms. Putney had lived in the neighborhood. In response, Ms.
Putney said their home was one year old and the property had not been used as a public school
since she had lived there.
Councilmember Kasper had agreed that the study and appraisal of this property should be made
because the City cannot afford to ignore this property. He said there are other options for
access to this property. The impact on the Putney's property is of concern to him; however,
there will have to be impact somewhere and the opportunities available to the City for ballfields
are very limited. He noted that the age of the youth being discussed requires facilities within
the town rather than using facilities such as Meadowdale. He said this issue should be placed
before the people for a vote and agrees there will be many questions to be answered. Because of
the time constraints, he said a decision must be made within the next 30 days.
Councilmember Dwyer asked the status of the sustaining fund and whether that could be included in
the bond issue. Since a question has been raised regarding this, he asked when a firm answer
could be provided. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka said investigation must be done as to whether this
can be accomplished in a direct or indirect manner. Councilmember Dwyer commented that the Coun-
cil had been operating under the assumption that a sustaining fund would be established and it
would not be necessary to budget for this facility on an annual basis. He said it is important
that the Council have a firm answer to that question as well as the amount needed for that sustain-
ing fund, to be included in the bond issue, before the Council votes on the final issue.- The
answers must be made as far in advance as possible of the September 20 final date for placement
on the ballot to allow people to know what is being done.
Mayor Naughten asked if the Council could approve the concept this evening, subject to verifica-
tion of the information mentioned by Councilmember Dwyer. Because there could be a question
regarding what such a vote might mean, Councilmember Dwyer felt the figures for the sustaining
fund should be determined before any vote is taken. In response to a question from Councilmember
Wilson, Mr. Tanaka said a written decision regarding inclusion of the sustaining fund on the
ballot would be available at the meeting on August 6. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO CONTINUE DISCUSSION OF THE OLYMPIC SCHOOL BOND ISSUE TO AUGUST 6 FOR A
DECISION. Councilmember Kasper asked if there would be any public input. Councilmember Dwyer
replied that was not his intent. Councilmember Hall asked if he were assuming that the Council
agreed on the concept and would be dealing with the funding at that time. Councilmember Dwyer
indicated that he assumes if one does not agree with the concept it does not.matter about the
funding. Councilmember Kasper indicated that there are some valid questions that have been asked
and should be answered. Councilmember Dwyer said he is not opposed to public input but is con-
cerned that the specific dollar amount be determined before any vote is taken. Asked by Council -
member Kasper if a hearing is required, Mr. Tanaka said a hearing is not legally required. MO-
TION CARRIED.
Sue Gould, 19225 92nd Ave. W., said it is essential to have three months lead time, in terms of
mounting a campaign for this type of issue. If a determination is made on August 6, she said
there would be adequate time.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
AN ORDINANCE FOR AUGUST 6 THAT WILL INCORPORATE THE FIGURES FOR THE SUSTAINING FUND. MOTION
CARRIED. Mayor Naughten thanked Ms. Gould, Councilmember Wilson, and the members of the Commit-
tee for their work in preparing the report.
DISCUSSION OF CITY OF EDMONDS PUBLIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Councilmember Nordquist indicated that this was placed on the agenda at his request because of
recent questions from residents. Under item D, regarding disclosure of business interests, he
expressed concern regarding the recent popularity of limited partnerships, which are not included
in this statement. He sees a possibility that limited partners in an issue may be members of the
audience on a zoning issue and no one would know they are members of that partnership. He asked
if the Council sees a need to change the item. There was no indication from the Council that
anything should be done.
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Paae 7 July 16, 1985
MAYOR
In response to the discussion of classifications last week, Mayor Naughten said the entire City
classifications would be furnished to the Council.
The Mayor announced that voluntary restrictions on water usage are in effect in the Alderwood
Water Dist., which serves those areas of Edmonds north of 220th St. S.W. and east of 9th Ave. In
addition, he said the City is imposing the same restrictions on areas serviced by water from
Seattle. The voluntary restrictions will be in effect from July 16 to September 30 on an odd -
even basis, addresses with odd numbers may operate sprinkling systems on odd days and addresses
with even numbers on even days. Voluntary cooperation is requested. Mayor Naughten urged resi-
dents to make use of the water conservation kit suggestions that were distributed on March 15.
He noted that non -compliers will be courteously reminded of the restrictions. Councilmember
Kasper said the.paper has reported that compliance has already reduced consumption to 24 million
from 34 million gallons.
Mayor Naughten asked for confirmation of Lawrence Parrett to the Architectural Design Board.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPOINT LAWRENCE PARRETT TO POSI-
TION 7 OF THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 5, 1988. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Hall noted that the funding for the Senior Center has decreased and the Center is
selling a cookbook of old-time recipes as a fund raiser. She asked the City Attorney for a brief-
ing on the amendment to the Open Meetings Law.
Because Councilmember Wilson will not be present August 27, COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED TO HOLD
THE PRE -BUDGET HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 3 WITH THE FINAL DECISION ON HIGHWAY 99 AND CLOSE THE AGEN-
DA. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCIL -
MEMBER LLOYD OSTROM. MOTION CARRIED.
Having driven the SR104 route, Councilmember Jaech noticed that the Dept. of Transportation had
been cutting brush and has not removed the debris. She asked the staff to ensure that the piles
of brush are cleared.
Student Representative Tom Cole said he would secure a Meadowdale banner for the Mayor. He asked
why the Everett Herald was chosen as the official newspaper for Edmonds over the Edmonds edi-
tion of the Enterprise. Councilmember Jaech replied that a daily paper is required.
Mayor Naughten recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 9:40 p.m., to discuss labor negotia-
tions, adjourning at 10:40 p.m.
AC ELINE G.. ARRETT, City Clerk L S. UG EN, M yor
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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