11/27/2007 City CouncilNovember 27, 2007
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the Council
Chambers, 250 51h Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor
Peggy Pritchard Olson, Council President
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Richard Marin, Councilmember
Mauni Moore, Councilmember (arrived 7:08 p.m.)
Deanna Dawson, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
Ron Wambolt, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Gerry Gannon, Assistant Police Chief
Stephen Clifton, Community Services & Acting
Economic Development Director
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approve
Agenda COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(The vote was 6-0; Councilmember Moore was not present for the vote.)
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER MARIN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(The vote was 6-0; Councilmember Moore was not present for the vote.) The agenda items approved
are as follows:
roll Call A. ROLL CALL
Claim Checks B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSITS AND CHECKS #45788 THROUGH
#45832 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2007 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $792,325.07.
2008 3. CITY OF EDMONDS 2008 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
Legislative
Agenda Community Services/Acting Economic Development Director Stephen Clifton explained over the past
few months the Mayor's office and Directors have been working with the City's contracted lobbyist,
Mike Doubleday, to develop a Legislative Agenda.
Mike Doubleday advised of the special legislative session scheduled for November 29 during which the
Legislature was anticipated to reenact the 1% limit on property taxes. He noted the legislation would not
have an impact on cities' banked capacity but would limit the annual property tax increase to 1 %.
Mr. Doubleday explained the 2008 Legislative session would be a short 60 day session beginning on
January 14 and extending until mid -March. He reviewed the top priorities on the proposed City of
Edmonds 2008 State Legislative Agenda:
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Transportation Funding - seek additional funding for the Edmonds Crossing Multimodal
Terminal. He noted $1.25 million in the RTID and $30 million in the Sound Transit packet
for the Edmonds Crossing project was not approved in the recent election. He did not
anticipate any new funding in the 2008 legislative session; the Legislature may allocate
funding to the 520 bridge. He commented the region would be seeking over $100 million in
the next few years, possibly via "mini-RTIDs."
2. Cable Franchising - oppose legislation that promotes or allows state takeovers of local
fNanchising authority. Support maintaining the current requirement for providers to secure
local franchise agreements. He recalled a proposal by the industry last year to make cable a
state versus a local franchise. He anticipated this issue would return in 2008 and may result
in a request for further study.
Shell Valley Communi Emergencv Access Road Funding - seek funding for the Shell Valley
community emergency access road. He commented the State had $15 million in capital
funding to spend without selling new bonds in 2008. The Shell Valley access road was sized
appropriately for State funding. The City may be able to obtain half of the $400,000 cost of
the project.
Councilmember Plunkett inquired about an issue on the list of support issues, taping of local government
executive sessions. He asked whether the indication that Mr. Doubleday would be monitoring the issue
meant he would not take a position until legislation was proposed. Mr. Doubleday answered there was a
proposal by the Attorney General that would require local government to tape all executive sessions,
maintain the recordings for two years and allow release via court order. He anticipated the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) would oppose a requirement to tape executive sessions. He agreed he would
be monitoring that issue until legislation was proposed and then take a position. He anticipated once
legislation was proposed, the issue would move quickly.
Councilmember Plunkett commented his understanding was that once an executive session issue was
resolved, the City made the minutes of the executive session public. He asked whether the proposed
legislation would prevent the publication of the minutes for two years. City Clerk Sandy Chase answered
Edmonds was unusual as they maintained minutes of executive sessions; the majority of cities did not.
Currently, once an issue was resolved, the minutes become public record upon receipt of a public records
request.
Councilmember Plunkett commented there may be disagreement on the Council with regard to this issue.
If legislation were proposed, he hoped Mr. Doubleday would not take a position until he discussed it with
the Council. Mr. Doubleday agreed he would not take a position without direction from the Mayor and
City Council.
Mr. Doubleday reviewed a list of support issues:
Transportation Ferri Stud
X - monitor the work of the Ferry System Review Phase II Task
Force to follow the ferry terminal discussions. He noted the study, due in 2009, looked at the
entire ferry system. Because ferry ridership had decreased in recent years, there was some
feeling that ferry terminals could be downsized.
2. Regional Transportation Governance - monitor legislation to realign regional transportation
governance and seek a voice and a vote for Edmonds or south Snohomish County if'regional
transportation governance moves forward. He noted this included a possibility of
incorporating regional entities such as Sound Transit into a PSRC-type entity.
Phase H Stormwater Funding - seek additional state funding for cities that must meet Phase
II stormwater requirements.
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4. Public Records Exemption - monitor legislation that would amend the Public Records Act to
reduce the number of public records exempted from disclosure. He noted this was another
proposal by the Attorney General's office. There were currently approximately 300
exemptions in the statute; this was an effort to reduce the exemptions.
5. Taping Local Government Executive Sessions - monitor legislation requiring local
governments to tape executive sessions.
6. Infrastructure Financing - seek improved infrastructure financing options from the state. He
noted this was likely to be a 2009 issue but there may be some movement in 2008.
7. Climate Change - support legislation that collaboratively addresses climate change without a
mandate on local governments. He explained there was an effort to amend the GMA to add
Climate Change as an element and require cities to measure their carbon footprint and meet
reduction standards. However, there were question whether this should be mandated, what a
city's carbon footprint was and how it would be measured, etc.
8. Puget Sound Partnership - monitor efforts of the Puget Sound Partnership in their mission to
restore a healthy Puget Sound. He anticipated a tax proposal in 2009 to fund this effort.
9. Affordable Housing - monitor the affordable housing issue and support an incentive -based
approach for cities to meet their affordable housing goals. He anticipated there would be an
effort to mandate local governments to meet their housing goals in the GMA.
10. Snohomish County Emergency Radio S stem ER - support SERS' efforts to seek funding
to switch the Granite Falls emergency communications radio site from generator power to
commercial power.
11. Washington State Arts Commission Funding - monitor Washington State Arts funding
supplemental budget activities.
Councilmember Orvis clarified for the items on the list that Mr. Doubleday indicated he planned to
monitor, and that he would not take a position without further direction. Mr. Doubleday agreed.
Councilmember Dawson referred to discussion at the Bar Association Legislative Committee regarding
the issue of taping executive sessions where several municipal attorneys felt it would not be wise
legislation and that it would result in the inability for elected officials to talk freely about legal matters in
executive session. She anticipated the Attorney General's Office received strong feedback as a result of
that meeting and may not introduce that legislation. She noted Washington State Association of Counties
had taken a position opposing the legislation and the Snohomish County Council also voted to oppose
that legislation. Mayor Haakenson noted taping of executive sessions was one of the top issues on the
Snohomish County Cities and Towns' legislative agenda. Councilmember Dawson commented Edmonds
was unusual as they maintained minutes of their executive sessions which most jurisdictions did not.
Councilmember Plunkett commended Mr. Doubleday on the format of his reports and the way he
submitted information in a narrative format. He inquired about reporting on the issues he indicated he
would monitor. Mr. Doubleday stated if the Council approved this as their legislative agenda, he would
comment on these issues as well as other issues that may affect the city.
Rather than approving this as the City's legislative agenda tonight, Councilmember Plunkett preferred to
defer the proposed agenda to the first meeting in January to allow new Councilmembers to provide input.
As a Councilmember who would not be on the Council in. January, Councilmember Moore agreed the
legislative agenda should be deferred to January.
It was the consensus of the Council to defer the legislative agenda to January 2008.
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North Sound q, PRESENTATION REGARDING THE NORTH SOUND 2-1-1 CALL CENTER
2-1-1 Call
Center
Council President Olson commented after hearing a presentation regarding 2-1-1 that was made to the
South Snohomish Cities group, she invited them to make a presentation to the Council.
Dennis Smith, Executive Vice President, United Way of Snohomish County, explained they were
making presentations to cities in Snohomish County to, 1) inform about the existence of 2-1-1, 2) advise
how their citizens were making use of 2-1-1, and 3) ask each city to consider providing funding for the
local 2-1-1 center. He explained 2-1-1 was an easy to remember, 3-digit phone number that connected
individuals with resources in their community and also assisted people who had help to offer.
Mr. Smith explained 2-1-1 began in Georgia in the mid- 1990s and was spreading throughout the United
States. He displayed a map of the United States, advising 2-1-1 was available to approximately 65% of
the population. This service was not available in Washington until 2006; a series of United Ways and
information referral systems worked to launch 2-1-1 in Washington in February 2006. He displayed a
map of the Washington State 2-1-1 call centers, advising there were eight call centers throughout the state
that were networked together. The call center for the North Sound region, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom,
Island and San Juan Counties, was located in Everett at Volunteers of America.
Mr. Smith explained people calling 2-1-1 had access to a broad range of services. He noted 2-1-1 existed
in Connecticut when 9/11 occurred. At that time, New York City had over 400 different 800 numbers for
people to contact for assistance. Statistics indicate without 2-1-1, people typically make approximately
12 telephone calls before reaching the service they need and many give up before reaching the service
they need. These statistics also reveal that social service agencies receive many calls that are unrelated to
the service they offer. When 9/11 occurred, the Governor of Connecticut offered 2-1-1 as a resource to
those seeking assistance or wanting to offer assistance.
Mr. Smith commented 2-1-1 was available in Florida in 2004 when four strong hurricanes hit and 2-1-1
was an important component of their response system. The 2-1-1 system was operational in Louisiana
when Hurricane Katrina occurred. Although the call center in New Orleans went down due to the
severity of the storm, 2-1-1 systems throughout the country sent people to expand the 2-1-1 call center in
the northern part of Louisiana to assist. Texas has one of the best 2-1-1 systems and assisted with
relocating residents impacted by hurricane Katrina and Rita. At the time of Hurricane Katrina when it
was believed some evacuees might come to Washington State via Operation Evergreen, the State's
emergency management division established an 800 number, a call center, trained staff, etc. that were not
used, which was a service that the 2-1-1 system could have provided had it been available in Washington
at the time.
Bill Brackin, Program Director, North Sound 2-1-1 Volunteers of America of Western Washington,
displayed statistics for the 1270 calls received from Edmonds residents in the last 1.2 months; 1072 or
85% were for information and referral and 198 or 15.6% were for referral only. He explained calls for
information and referral required the operator to determine the caller's situation, prioritize issues and
make appropriate referrals. An exit survey is conducted on a small number of calls a week later to
determine whether they received services and if not, what barriers they encountered.
Mr. Brackin reviewed caller statistics, of the 1270 calls received from Edmonds, 1040 were female, 1234
were adults, H 35 were calling for themselves, 66 were calls from an agency or professional, 45 were a
parent or relative, 20 were friends, and 4 were other. With regard to the language spoken by callers, he
noted 1260 were English-speaking, 9 were Spanish-speaking and 1 Russian. He noted 2-1-1 had
interpreter services available to assist with calls.
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Mr. Brackin reviewed the most frequent issues Edmonds calls inquired about: rent, mortgage or moving
assistantance; utility bill assistance; emergency shelter; low cost housing; mental or behavior health; food;
physical health or dental; and legal assistance. The eight call centers in Washington were independent
non-profit agencies, linked by Washington Information Network 2-1-1 (WIN211) and connected via a
state call system and a state database they all maintained. The database contains over 5,000 services and
16,000 agencies and is available to the public via a link at 211wa.org.
Councilmember Plunkett pointed out 14.8% of Everett's population used the services of 2-1-1 and asked
if that was because the service was better known in Everett. He also asked how the availability of 2-1-1
could be increased in Edmonds and how fast did they anticipate the percentage of the population using
2-1-1 to grow. Mr. Brackin explained they were currently experiencing a 39% increase in calls over the
same month the previous year; the majority from Snohomish County. The reason. Everett's usage was so
high was not because it was better known but because that was the location of the most poverty in the
community. He noted 70% of their calls come from people experiencing financial difficulty. He referred
to a study commissioned by Providence Hospital that identified 15 areas of risk and identifying the
highest areas of risk in Snohomish County by zip code. When a zip code has more than a certain number
of risks, it was identified as red; there were two zip codes in Everett (98201 and 98203) plus Darrington
that were identified as red.
Mr. Brackin explained the increase in call volumes was one of the reasons they were requesting funding
from cities. Last year the State legislator asked them to seek more local support before they allocated
additional funds. Because their call volumes were increasing faster than he could increase staff, they
were not aggressively marketing the availability of 2-1-1. Once funding reached a certain level, their long
term plan was a statewide marketing campaign.
Councilmember Plunkett commented there may be a number of reasons why one person would call 2-1-1
and another would not, it was not solely related to low income. Mr. Brackin agreed, advising a person
may call to identify a resource for an unexpected issue or to donate/volunteer. Councilmember Plunkett
stated the more marketing that was done, the more call volumes would increase. Mr. Brackin agreed,
noting the states that have been involved with 2-1-1 for a long time typically see 12% of their base
population in call volume. Washington anticipated continued significant growth over the next three years.
Mr. Smith explained when adequate funding was available, Washington State's 2-1-1 system was
designed for two centers to provide coverage 24/7 with the other call centers available during daytime
hours. He estimated the cost of that service to be $8 million; the current system was available 8-5,
Monday -Friday. He advised United Way across the State contributed approximately $1 million/year and
the State had provided a total of $5.5 million over the past three years. When the legislature provided an
appropriation of $2.5 million last year, they requested more local funding before they would consider
sustained funding. United Way of Snohomish County contributed $100,000 annually to the North Sound
2-1-1 system. That $100,000 contribution based on the approximately 650,000 population equated to
approximately $0.15 per citizen. Their proposal for local funding was $0.15 per citizen. Everett
approved funding at over $15,000 per year and Marysville approved funding of $5,431. Although the
Town of Woodway had only one phone call in the past year to 2-1-1, one of the Councilmembers who
heard the presentation at the South Snohomish Cities meeting made a $1,000 personal donation.
Mayor Haakenson asked how they determined where calls originated. Mr. Brackin answered one of the
first questions was the zip code the person was calling from. For zip codes that crossed city boundaries,
the operator asked them to identify the city. Mayor Haakenson commented there were thousands of
people with an Edmonds address to the north who would likely say they lived in Edmonds but were
outside the City limits. Mr. Brackin acknowledged that was inevitable.
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Couneilmember Marin commented he served with Mr. Smith on the Snohomish County Community
Service Advisory Committee for a number of years and was impressed with his championing this issue.
Serving on this Committee attuned one to the tremendous need in the community and the difficulty
people experience in accessing services. He summarized 2-1-1 was a great system and he appreciated the
work Mr. Smith had done to bring the system to Washington State. He expressed support for Edmonds
providing financial support for the 2-1-1 system.
Council President Olson noted this was another issue that new Councilmembers should provide input on.
She recommended deferring further discussion regarding funding for this program until January.
Councilmember Plunkett suggested referring it to the Finance Committee in January, noting growth costs
also needed to be considered.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Leslie Caplan, Managing Librarian, Edmonds Library, commented they had referred people to 2-1-1
New Library and it had been very useful. Next, she expressed the library staff s thanks to City staff who designed
Bookdrop access to their new bookdrop, commenting City staff were very professional and knowledgeable. She
summarized she had worked with many different cities and had never experienced such great staff
members. She also commended staff for the landscaping done at the library.
Kiwams Club Al Rutledge, Edmonds, echoed Ms. Caplan's thanks to City staff for the work done at the library. Next
Food Drive he thanked everyone who donated to the Kiwanis Club Food Drive at Top Foods. He was also
appreciative of a casino in Arlington that donated turkeys. He commented although Lake Ballinger was
in a convergent zone, they did not have any snow yesterday. He expressed concern with homeless
individuals congregating under the freeway on 205th and panhandling at the on/off ramps. He suggested
the City may need to budget some funds in the event problems arose with these individuals. He also
suggested United Way provide some assistance to these individuals.
Alternate Joan Bloom, Edmonds, recalled last week she and others expressed their disappointment with the
Waterfront refined version of the waterfront plans unveiled on October 25 and requested the Council allocate funds to
Development
Plat, develop an alternate plan consistent with current height limits and that created a destination. She thanked
Councilmembers Moore, Plunkett and Orvis who expressed support for their suggestion, and asked the
process for the Council to consider their request.
Dave Page, Edmonds, commented when researching charities online, United Way in several states was
rated one star out of four; in Washington State United Way had a four star rating. Next he thanked
additional Councilmembers Moore and Marin for their years of service on the Council, remarking he would miss
Revc ty anuse°r them on the Council. He pointed out as "no -growth" Councilmembers voted down projects, they would
need to increase taxes. He emphasized the City needed money and the only way to obtain additional
revenue was via development. He referred to development proposed on Hwy. 99 above 25 feet,
summarizing the alternative to increasing taxes was development.
Lake Ballinger D. I Wilson, Edmonds, commented this area had more urban streams than any other place on the west
Pollution coast. These streams accept runoff from urban development that contributes to pollution in Puget Sound
and urban lakes such as Lake Ballinger, one of the dirtiest lakes in Washington. He acknowledged
Edmonds was not the primary polluter of Lake Ballinger; Lynnwood, although they do not border Lake
Ballinger, contributed more runoff into the lake than other cities. He noted there had been work done by
the Lake Ballinger Community Association, Edmonds staff, and Mountlake Terrace to involve
Lynnwood. He suggested Senator Darlene Farley could be a significant asset if the City requested
support from the Legislature in the future. He suggested opportunities for support from the State to clean
Lake Ballinger be added to the list of items to be monitored by Mike Doubleday.
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In response to Ms. Bloom's question, Mayor Haakenson advised the City Attorney sent an email to
Alternate Plan
for waterfront Councilmembers regarding citizens' request that the Council allocate funds for an alternate plan for the
Development waterfront. The easiest way for the Council to consider that issue, if the City Attorney agreed it was
appropriate, was for a Councilmember to make a motion and for four Councilmembers to support the
motion. He noted even if the Council made a motion tonight, further input was necessary from the City
Attorney. He advised at the request of a Councilmember, the matter could be scheduled on an agenda for
discussion and action.
Port Councilmember Plunkett advised the Port Commission has requested an opportunity to meet with the
commission Council in early January. In his conversations with Port Executive Director Chris Keuss, the issue of
presenting alternate plans arose as a potential topic for that meeting. He noted the Port Commissioners
would need to engage the CG33 to determine their interest in presenting additional alternatives and if so,
how to fund it.
6. COUNCIL REPORTS ON COMMITTEE/BOARD MEETINGS
seashore Council President Olson reported the SeaShore Forum continued their work on an agreement due to
Forum I issues arising from cities that belong to the forum that vote on other transportation forums. She
CTAC anticipated the King County Council would consider the matter as they provided funding for the three
transportation forums. Next, she advised the Community Technology Advisory Committee would
provide an update to the Council and the public on December 4. She reported the South Snohomish
soum group was holding a dinner meeting with Legislators and Count
Snohomish g p g g g y Councilmembers on December 6
cities to discuss issues and improve communication.
Port Councilmember Wambolt reported at the November 12 Port meeting. He noted three speakers expressed
Commission dissatisfaction with the direction of the redevelopment of the Harbor Square area. The meeting also
included discussion regarding difficulties Jacobsen Marine was experiencing obtaining permits for a
facility at the Port. He understood Mayor Haakenson had become involved and most issues had been
resolved. Mayor Haakenson agreed most issues had been resolved with the exception of the State permits
which the City did not control. Councilmember Wambolt commented on the importance of resolving the
issues Jacobson Marine was experiencing to avoid their locating in Everett. Also at their November 12
meeting, the Port approved changes to their employee perfonnance incentive policy.
Councilmember Wambolt reported at the Port's November 26 meeting, Edmonds Fire Chief Tomberg
thanked the Port for their role in housing the new public safety boat that is used by the Police Department
as well as the Fire Department. The Port Commission was also informed that this was the third
consecutive year that fuel sales had dropped; the Port expected to lose $50,000 this year. The Port also
approved their meeting schedule for 2008.
community Councilmember Marin advised Community Transit was close to reaching an agreement with Everett
Transit Transit on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Sound Transit had begun discussing when the agency would bring
voters a Phase 2 package; the first public discussion was scheduled for November 29.
snocom Councilmember Dawson advised the SnoCom meeting was postponed to November 29.
7. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Waterfront Mayor Haakenson advised the Council asked him to address a question that continued to arise with regard
Redevelo ment to redevelopment of the waterfront - why doesn't the City buy the old Safeway property and use it for a
park? The Council also asked him to explore that option with the property owner. His response and the
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price offered by the property owner could be found in the Mayor's Column in this week's Edmonds
Beacon.
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council President Olson expressed her appreciation to Senior Executive Council Assistant Jana Spellman
for her ongoing assistance to the Council.
(Councilmember Moore left the meeting at 8:06 p.m.)
Councilmember Wambolt read his guest column in the November 29, 2008 Edmonds Beacon regarding
Harbor square and Antique the Harbor Square and Antique Mall redevelopment program: For many this is the economic
Mall development opportunity of a lifetime. Some citizens are disappointed their comments have not been
Redevelopment reflected in the most recent plan for the area, known as the "refined plan." While that may be true, as Port
of Edmonds Executive Director Chris Keuss pointed out in his November 8 Beacon column, the private
property owners - the owners of the Antique Mall and the former Skippers' site - have asked the
community what they would like to see done on their property. This is entirely voluntary as there is no
law that public hearings must be held. The mandated public hearings at the Planning Board, Architectural
Design Board and City Council will not come until after the property owners have developed their
construction plans; therefore, many opportunities for influence remain.
Citizen comments at the November 20 Council meeting make it clear that the issues surrounding this
opportunity need much more explanation. Chris Keuss did an excellent job in his Beacon column of
addressing many of the most frequently asked questions. His column addressed the question of why a
plan had not been produced that complied with the existing building code and height limitations; a plan
was presented to the group of 33 that was close to compliant and rejected because it lacked an adequate
amount of open space.
The redevelopment committee envisioned early on the need for abundant open space for the summer
market, car shows, festivals, etc.; that is why the "refined plan" provides for more than two acres of open
space. A citizen recommended the Council review the 1994 Waterfront Plan; although an excellent piece
of work, that was then, this is now. Councilmember Wambolt pointed out differences between now and
1994 including the more aggressive population growth targets now, City revenue from annual car license
fees that was eliminated by I-695, the City's ability to raise property taxes 6% per year in 1994 versus the
current 1% limit via I-747, and more reasonable property values in 1994. He concluded although the
Waterfront Plan was well worth reading, it was not totally relevant to redevelopment of the properties east
of the railroad tracks.
Councilmember Wambolt identified three viable building height options for the area:
• Accept the taller buildings specified in the "refined plan." The thin, taller buildings as opposed to
short and fatter buildings will pay for the two acres of open space and when the buildout is
complete, will annually provide the city $1-2 million in revenue from property taxes and sales
tax.
• Allow the buildings higher than current code, but lower than the refined plan's 4-6 stories and be
prepared to accept the possibility of less than two acres of open space.
• Maintain currently allowed building heights - 25 feet on the Antique Mall and former Skippers
sites, 35 feet at Harbor Square. The result will be no open space, no hidden parking, no
pedestrian overpass over the train tracks and a loss of considerable revenue to the city.
Councilmember Wambolt concluded another option would be for the City to purchase some of the
property, an option Councilmember Wambolt did not feel was viable as it would be spending money the
City did not have and eliminate incremental revenue that the City needs. However, that may be the will
of a majority of the citizens. We should know by this time next year. [Complete text of the column
available in the November 29, 2008 edition of the Edmonds Beacon.]
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Councilmember Plunkett suggested D. J. Wilson write an amendment or submit a new item for the
proposed legislative agenda.
campaign Councilmember Plunkett thanked the candidates for removing their signs. He recognized Councilmember
Signs Orvis in particular who removed signs for other candidates, taking them to his home and calling the
candidate to pick them up.
County Councilmember Marin advised earlier tonight several Councilmembers and Mayor Haakenson attended
GaryNl lson's Snohomish County Councilmember Gary Nelson's retirement event. He commented on the pleasure of
Gary Nelson's
Retirement working with Councilmember Nelson over the years and thanked him for his 34+ years of public service.
Councilmember Dawson echoed Councilmember Plunkett's comments regarding Councilmember Orvis
picking up all candidates signs. She commended him for calling her on Election Day inquiring if he
could pick up signs for individuals she was associated with.
Councilmember Orvis thanked all the candidates for picking up their signs, commenting he was not the
only one that picked up multiple signs.
9. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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