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09/15/1986 City Council'THESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1986 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1986 SPECIAL MEETING--MONDAY (PRIMARY ELECTION ON TUESDAY) A special 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 sa- lute. * PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Steve Dwyer Art Huusler, Admin. Svc. Director Laura Hall John Nordquist Bob Alberts, City Engineer Jo -Anne Jaech Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Bill Kasper Peter Hahn, Conran. Svc. Director Lloyd Ostrom Dan Prinz, Police Chief Jack Wilson Scott Snyder, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Margaret Richards, Recorder Mayor Naughten noted that Councilmember Dwyer and Councilmember Nordquist were absent because they were out of town. Councilmember Jaech left the meeting at 9 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Items (B) and (E) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILME14BEII OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF '[HE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (C) AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS ON NEW AID UNIT ($35,000) (D) REPORT ON BIDS OPENED SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 FOR DAYTON ST. FORCE MAIN AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO UTELCON, INC..($88,043) L OF SED (F) AND SELF-SERVICE GAS SSTATTBION AT 8339 - 212THER 7, 1986 ON AST. S.W. (ADBL OF ADB A50-86/APPOELLANT: E SET HEARNG DATE FR RAINIER NATIONAL BANK) (G) SET HEARING DATE FOR OCTOBER 7, 1986 ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION DENYING VARIANCE TO EXCEED 25% LIMITATION OF I14PROVEMENTS TO NONCONFORMING RESIDENCE AT 732 BELL ST. (V-19-86/APPELLANT: WILL SMITH) (H) FUNDS REQUEST FOR 1986 OVERLAY PROJECT ($3,721.80) APPROVAL Of 14114UTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 [ITEM (B) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Hall noted a typographical error on page 8. She said Dr. Hines names is spelled H-I-N-D-S. COUNCILME14BEII HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. UPDATE ON UNION OIL PIPELINE LOOP AND REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS ($12.,000) [ITEM (E) ON THE Councilmember Kasper inquired why the City would bear the entire cost for overruns. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said at the time the project was formed, the City, Port of Edmonds, and Union Oil agreed to share the cost of $79,297 equally, which was the contract amount. Mr. Hahn said he thought it would be wiser to only allocate one-third of the original cost estimate to the two other entities, given the voluntary nature of their contributions. Councilmember * See Minutes of October 7, 1986 Kasper inquired if arr agrP_emerrt was entered into to share the costs. Mr. Hahn replied negative- ly. Ile said a voluntary agreement was made to contribute $25,000 by Union Oil and the Port of Edmonds on an honor -type basis. Mayor Iaughten noted that: an adjustment of approximately $5,000 has already been made. Mr. Halm said the original cost estimate was $60,000 but later revised to $79,297. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the request for additional funds was for the purpose of removing the composite pipe and installation of insulated ductile iron pipe, lie also inquired about. the contractor's position regarding removal of the pipe since Ire furnished it. City Engineer Bob Al- berts reported that during the field testing of the pipeline, the composite pipe failed to meet the test pressure. Staff required the contractor to provide certifications and manufacturer's test reports that the pipeline material meet the specifications. The composite pipe is made by only one manufacturer. the contractor was unable to provide the required certification from the manufacturer. Staff, therefore, rejected the material and requested the contractor to furnish. new composite pipe or propose an alternai:e solution. The contract bid document did have an alter- nate bid item for a design using insulated ductile iron pipe in lieu of composite pipe. The contractor has requested the City to allow the installation of insulated ductile iron pipe at.a cost of $4,500 plus taxes. Mr. Hahn noted that the City would not be duplicating labor prices. Councilmember Wilson said it seemed strange that the City would have to pay for new pipe. Mr. Hahn said the composite pipe was specified in the contract. Mr. Alberts said there was only one manufacturer that could manufacture the composite pipe to the City's specifications, and they will not provide certifications for their pipe. The alternative was to select the insulated ductile iron pipe, which the contractor was not requested to install initially. Therefore, a change order was necessitated. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the City has paid for the composite pipe. Mr. Alberts replied negatively. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the City would be reimbursed $12,000. Mr. Alberts replied negatively. Mr. Hahn said the project was bid for the exact amount, as was the previous practice, and no contingencies provided. The $4,500 is for incremental costs for the ductile iron pipe, and the $12,000 is for contingencies. Councilmember Jaech said the Council was concerned because a contract was entered into between the City and contractor to perform a specific function, which he cannot fulfill. She inquired why the contractor cannot be requested to fulfill his promise without the City incurring addition- al costs. Mr. Alberts said a meeting was held with the City Attorney, the supplier and his attor- ney, and the contractor and his attorney present. The supplier and contractor contended that they provided Eire City with what it contracted for, and it was not any fault of theirs that the manufacturer was unable to provide what the City requested. Mr. Hahn said if a lawsuit were commenced, it could be very complex and the outcome might be that the costs are split; however, until that time, the pipe would not be installed. Mr. Hahn strongly recommended that the Council not pursue legal action. Mr. Alberts added that the composite pipe is not a standard pipe materi- al used in the water industry but was selected because all of the literature proclaimed it to be a "super pipe" with superior insulation properties plus being lightweight. Councilmember Hall inquired why the project is over budget at $1,800 for advertising, etc. Mr. Alberts said the $79,297 only reflects the amount contracted for and does not account for any contingencies. Councilmember Hall said she felt the overruns were inexcusable. She cautioned Staff to be more precise in the future. Councilmember Hall inquired if $1,800 was included in the request for $12,000. Mr. Hahn replied affirmatively. COUNf,ILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO AUTHORIZE $12,000 FROM FUND 412, WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION ENDING CASH BALANCE FOR THE UNION OIL PIPELINE LOOP PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten announced that; the Executive Session has been cancelled because the Teamster's Union has not filed a final draft of the contract. Review of the contract will be rescheduled. AUDIENCE Mayor Naughten opened the audience portion of the meeting. Dave Earling, 8629 - 187th Pl. S.W., President of the Edmonds Main Street Program, said the City has committed $7,500 in prior years to help fund the program. He said the initial phase is a three-year project. He requested that some time in October be set aside to allow the members of the committee to discuss goals of the program and to request funding. Mayor Naughten closed the audience portion of the meeting. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 SEPTEMBER 15, 1986 LJ HEARING ON HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENUAiION REGARDING PROPOSED, 9 LOT PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION AT 15720 - 6811 AVE. 4!. P-4-8G/JERK STEE l; Planning Division Mana(yer Mary Lou Block reported that on August 21, 1986, the Hearing Examiner held a public hearing on a request for preliminary approval of a proposed nine -lot subdivision by Jerry Steele for the property located at 15720 - 68th Ave. W. On September 9, 1986, the Hearing Examiner recoimnended approval of the proposed subdivision subject to the conditions list- ed in his report. Ms. Block noteu that a copy of the Hearing Examiner's report, tire preliminary plat, and a vicini- ty map were attached to Council packets. She said Staff recommends that the Council adopt the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve P-4-86. Ms. Block reviewed the site plan, noting that the property abuts the Meadowdale Park project in Snohomish County. She said there is a very steep slope on the site, which is approximately 60-65%, and is proposed to be left totally undeveloped. That section of property will be left in open space and dedicated to the City. Ms. Block then reviewed the Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner as follows: "Based upon the preceding Findings of Fact and Conclusions, testimony and evidence submitted at the public hear- ing, and upon the impressions of the Hearing Examiner at a site view, it is hereby recommended that the City Council of the City of Edmonds grant preliminary plat P-4-86 subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1) the Applicant is to comply with all engineering requirements that are listed in Exhibit 2 of this hearing; 2) the Applicant shall. dedicate 5 feet of right-of-way on the west side of 68th Avenue West for the Official Street flap of the City of Edmonds; 3) the Applicant will provide one standard fire hydrant on the west side of proposed lot no. 2 as shown on the plat map of Exhibit 4; 4) the Applicant shall comply with all mitigated conditions as set forth in the Determination of Non -significance; 5) all restrictions for clearing and grading shall be shown on the face of the recorded final plat of the subdivision. Clearing shall include grubbing of brush and/or cutting of trees. The only exception to the prohibition against clearing shall be the clearing of trees and vegetation that are dead, dying, diseased, or pose a hazard to the public; 6) a conditional use permit will be required for any grading of the plat that is in ex- cess of 500 cubic yards; 7) a tree c(-tting plan illustrating the location of major stands of trees and individual trees over 8 inches in diameter must be submitted to the City of Edmonds for approval. On this plan the diseased, (.lying, or dead trees must be identified; 8) lot 4 will be a flag lot. The 'setbacks for lot 4 shall be as follows: street setback, south; side setbacks, east and west; rear setback, north; 9) lot 8 will be a .flag lot. The setbacks for lot 8 shall be as follows: street setback, north; side setbacks, east and west; rear setback, south; 10) the open space areas, as shown on the plat map, shall be dedicated to the City of Edmonds. This space, 45,660 square feet as shown on the face of the plat, shall not be disturbed in any manner whatsoever; 11) soil tests shall be required for the development of lots 1, 2, and 3. 1n addi- tion, a soil test must be provided for the development of the cul-de-sac of 157th Place South- west". Ms. Block noted that the only exception to Recommendation 1110 was a request from Snohomish County that a pedestrian easement be provided from the south down along the right-of-way to serve Meadow - dale Park. She said it was determined by Staff and the applicant's engineer that a walkway would be better developed in the open space areas as a switchback trail leading down to the park, given the topography and the situation along the potential easement. She recommended, if the Council approved the proposed subdivision, that the motion include that the only disturbance would be access to the park. Mayor Naughten inquired about the storm drainage system. Ms. Block said there was an existing line that serves the general area. Councilmember Kasper inquired where the trail would be. Ms. Block said it would begin at the cul-de-sac. Ms. Block noted that the applicant and his engineer were in the audience. Mayor Naughten opened the public portion of the hearing. Jurgen Saue.rland of Lovell, Sauerland & Associates, representing the applicant, said the applicant proposes to dedicate the open area to the City but has no desire to provide access to EDMUNUS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 SEPTEMBER 15, 1986 the park. He suggested that the City could provide that trail, if it so desired, beginning at the cul-de-sac and limiting it to the easement along the east side of lot #1. lie said the appli- cant concurs with the recormnendations of the Hearing Examiner and Staff. Mr. Sauerland requested that the City allow the applicant some flexibility between the prelimi- nary plat plan and final plat plan to enable him to utilize the soils report to make a further determination on the placement of the roadway. He said the final plat will be approximately the same lot configuration, and the lots would not be increased in size. Councilmember Kasper inquired if lot #9 will be affected. Mr. Sauerland said some of the lots adjacent to the steep slope area may be affected. Councilmember Hall inquired if lot #2 will be affected. Mr. Sauerland said it was possible. Councilmember Kasper inquired about the location of the building pad on lot #1. Mr. Sauerland said the existing storm sewer system wiil be incorporated into the drainage system for 68th and 137th P1. The existing pipe that intersects lot #1 will be enclosed in a catch basin system and transported down the street and through an easement and will join back on the east side of lot #2. Mayor Naughten closed the public portion of the meeting. Councilmember Hall said she was unsure why a provision to include access to the park was recom- mended as part of a motion. She inquired if access could also be a flexible feature. Ms. Block said she made that recommendation because the Hearing Examiner made conflicting statements: a finding that it would be reasonable to provide access via a trail through the open space but later recommended that the open space not be disturbed in any manner. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED 10 APPROVE THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED 9 LOT PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION AT 1572.0 - 68TH AVE. W. AND TO INCLUDE, AS A PROVISION, ACCESS TO THE PARK AND, ALSO, ALLOWING FOR FLEXIBILITY BETWEEN THE PRELIMINARY PLAT PLAN AND FINAL PLAT PLAN SO LONG AS 1HE LOT SIZES ARE NOT DIMINISHED. THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY CUUNCiLMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING lHE PROPOSED 9 LOT PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION AT 15720 - 68TH AVE. WEST TO INCLUDE A PROVISION THAT ACCESS 13E PROVIDED BEGINNING AT THE CUL-DE-SAC THROUGH CITY PROPERTY 10 COUNTY PROPERIY AND, ALSO, ALLOWING FOR FLEXIBILITY BETWEEN THE PRELIMINARY PLAT PLAN AND FINAL PLAT PLAN SO LONG AS THE LO1 SIZES ARE NOT.DIMINISHED. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the Council is authorized to allow flexibility in a preliminary plan. City Attorney Scott Snyder said an applicant has the right and also the obligation to submit a final plan that matches the pre liminary plan when a preliminary plan is approved. He said by allowing some flexibility, the applicant avoids the necessity to amend the preliminary plan. Councilmember Kasper noted that the development will be completed before the final plan is submit- ted. Ms. Block said only the improvements will be done. Mayor Naughten said the final plan must be approved. Councilmember Kasper inquired if there is Staff review of the tolerance. Ms. Block replied affirmatively. MOTION CARRIED. BUDGET WORK, SESSION Administrative Director. Art Housler said the budget work session was scheduled to provide Councilmembers with an opportunity to express their convictions and desires regarding the 1987 Budget. Mr. Housler reviewed: 1) projeciions for 1986/87 year end, 2) General fund Financial projections for 1986/87 year ending. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if the utility tax, water surcharge, cable t.v. franchise, B & 0, end annexation to Library District tar, are included in the 1987 Budget. Mr. Housler replied negatively. Mayor Naughten inquired if the 1987 Budget includes the increase of $170,000 in general revenue sharing. Mr. Housler replied affirmatively. 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 SEPTEMBER 15, 1986 Mr. Housler reviewed the General Fund Annual Increase chart which compared revenues of prior years to tine current year. Tire chart depicted a downward trend in revenue. He then reviewed expenditures over the same time period, noting, also, a downward trend. Mr. Housler then reviewed the General Fund Sales 'fax chart for the years 1978-1987. In 1978, the sales tax comprised 14.1% of the General Fund. The sales tax will comprise 16.6% in 1987. Councilmember Hall reviewed the Council budget, including salaries, benefits, supplies, profes- sional services, travel, miscellaneous, and equipment budget figures for 1986 and 1987. Councilmember Ostrom noted that benefits decreased for the year-end estimate but were budgeted at an increase for 1987. He requested an explanation at a future date. Councilmember Kasper said he felt that; travel expenditures could be reduced. lie said he did not believe dues for NLC were justifiable because much of the information was ascertainable from C-Span. Councilmember Wilson said he did not feel that membership to NLC and AWC was bene- ficial to the City. Councilmember Ostrom concurred. Councilmember Hall said both she and the Mayor have attended workshops and seminars. She said they have gained valuable insight and infor- mation which directly benefitted the City. She added that if Councilmembers attended a few of the meetings they, too, would understand their value. Mr. Housler said AWC provides the City with an abundance of information that would otherwise re- quire expenditures over and above the dues if Staff were to research it themselves. Ile said AWC also lobbies for legislation that may help or assist cities. Councilmember Wilson inquired if Staff utilizes AWC's resource base frequently. Mr. Housler replied affirmatively. He noted that the City must belong to AWC to be eligible for medical, dental, and vision care benefits under its current benefit plan. Councilmember Kasper said lie felt the membership for NLC was questionable. Mayor Naughten said he has served on the policy committee for several years, which develops the NLC policies. He said he felt the City's input was vital, and the policies help guide the entire area's policies for cities. Councilmember Jaech recounnended that membership dues for NLC be 'split between the ,Council's Budget and Mayor's Budget. Mayor Naughten inquired about the Council President's compensation. Councilmember Hall noted that tine $12,O00 figure was a typographical error, and it should be $1,200. COUncilmember Kasper said he felt i.hat the Council President's salary was too low. He recommend- ed that it be increased to $200 per month in 1987. The Council concurred. City Attorney Scott Snyder said the Council cannot increase their salary during term of office. He said he did not know how the increase related to the Council President, though, and would investigate the matter. Councilmember Kasper noted that amendments have been made to the Council President's salary in the past without question.. Councilmember Jaech said she hoped the Council would arrive at a formal agreement re: 1) the tax assessment figure for the upcoming levy before the Budget is established, 2) establishment of reserves for unexpected emergencies and determination of the monetary level to be maintained in those reserves. Councilmember Kasper inquired what fund the cash reserves were maintained in. Mr. Housler re- plied Fund 006. Councilmember Kasper said it appeared that the fund was depleted. Mr. Housler said there are funds in it, even though the report does not reflect it. He said he would investi- gate the matter. Councilmember Jaech recommended that the issue of cash reserves be further discussed at a Finance Committee meetinn. Councilmember Kasper said he was unwilling to increase property taxation by 106% if the cash reserves are continually depleted year after year. He expressed concern that vital projects, such as road maintenance, are being neglected. He said that it appeared to him that the City's budget for street maintenance is insufficient. He recom- mended that the maintenance budget should at least be doubled out of revenue and that a bond issue should be considered to continue to provide funds for that purpose. Mayor Naughten said he agreed that road maintenance.was the number one priority, as the public has also indicated in a survey. lie saidthe only way to maintain roads is through a bond issue. Councilmember Jaech recommended that the subject of road maintenance be further discussed at the next Community Ser- vices Committee meeting. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 SEPTEMBER 15, 1986 Councilmember Wilson said the City should pursue a long-term plan with the business community were funds are systematically reserved to enhance the City's revenue base via sales tax. Mayor Naughten said although the City has helped to enhance the business community in the past, differ- ent avenues should certainly be pursued. Councilmember Jaech recommended that project goals be calendared and entered into the computer system so they are not neglected. Councilmember Wilson said a substantial amount of money is derived from automobile license excise taxes. He suggested that citizens of Edmonds be apprised that they will be supporting other.. cities if they purchase their licenses outside of Edmonds. Councilmember Jaech inquired if the City derived any tax benefits when it hires professional services that are based out of another city. Mr. Housler replied negatively. Councilmember Ostrom said he did not think that property taxes should be increased every year. He said he believed that most citizens were under the impression that their property taxes in- crease because their property is reassessed and not because the City imposes a 6% increase every year. He said he would not vote in favor of an increase because he does not believe it is justi- fiable. He noted that people on a fixed income are the ones most impacted by property tax and utility tax increases. Councilmember Wilson said if revenues are not derived from some source, basic services will have to be reduced. Councilmember Ostrom said unnecessary expenditure of funds could probably be pinpointed if the Budget was analyzed line by line. Mayor Naughten said Staff's goal is to increase the 1987 Budget by only 2.5%, which calculates to approximately $212,000. The Mayor said $180,000 of those funds have already been allocated to labor contracts and salaries. A remaining balance of $32,000 can be allocated for inflationary items. The Mayor said that the 106% increase represents $150,000. He reported that citizens indicated by 88.8% in a recent survey that they were satisfied with the level of taxation. Mayor Naughten also reported that the City's level of taxation is the third lowest in Snohomish County out of nineteen cities, and fifth lowest of twenty-five cities recently surveyed. Mayor Naughten reconmiended that revenues derived from the 1061M increase be dedicated to the Police Department Budget because $175,000 in general revenue sharing are depleted from that department. Councilmem- ber Wilson noted that the survey indicateu that people did not want basic services reduced and were very concerned about that issue. Councilmember Hall inquired about the aid car fund. Fire Chief Jack Weinz said those funds are maintained in Fund 005 for emergency vehicle replacement. Mr. Housler said $91,000 is contained in that fund. Chief Weinz said the fund is set up to allow a major purchase to be made in the ensuing twenty years when it has been calculated that it will be needed. Councilmember Kasper said building maintenance should be kept up because it is more cost effec- tive to do preventative maintenance than it is to make repairs at a later date. Councilmember Jaech said she felt a $100,000 emergency reserve fund should be established for the 1987 Budget. Councilmember Kasper said he felt that a 106% property tax increase would be justifiable if the funds were allocated for such items as maintenance but did not feel the increase would be justifi- able if funds were allocated for basic services, etc. lie said the funds should be specifically earmarked. Councilmember Hall inquired about annexation to the Library District. Mr. Housler said Staff ascertained that a cost of $348,000 would be incurred to annex to the Library District compared to the $306,000 that the City is currently paying. The only benefit, he said, would be the avail- ability of additional funds in the General Fund. Mr. Housler said the Director of the Library Oistrict indicated to him that he was unsure of the benefits and the rationale behind the in- crease but would investigate that matter. Councilmember Jaech said taxpayers would be levied an additional 33t per thousand valuation in property taxes but would receive the same service. Councilmember Wilson said taxpayers, obviously, would have voted in favor of the levy if it Should pass. Discussion ensued regarding utility Laxes. Some oi' the Council suggested that utility taxes be increased to a maximum rate, as well as the B & 0 tax.. f_DMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 SEPTE14BER 15, 1986 COUncilmember Hall said a suggestion was made by a businessman in the community to propose decora- tive lamp posts in the downtown area for undergroundingi. Mayor Naughten said undergrounding must be funded through an LID or bond issue because the City does not have funding available for that project. Discussion ensued regarding the Flower Program. Councilmember Hall asked why the flower baskets could not remain in place until the first frost of the year. Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said the baskets were removed because the summer help was no longer available, and it was not cost effective to keep them in place. He said the flower beds will be removed commencing on September 29th. Mayor Naughten read a letter into the record from a senior citizen thanking the City and Staff For providing a beautiful city for its citizens. She said the Flower Program brightens her days. She said she read the article in the newspaper regarding the Flower Program and suggested that the City ask each citizen to donate one dollar to help continue it, and she included a dol- lar. Councilmember Hall notes! that Allan and Archie Anderson also expressed their appreciation of the Flower Program and paving of 171st between 76th and Talbot Road. Councilmember Hall inquired if the City is receiving proportional benefits of Meadowdale Play - field. She recommended that this issue be discussed with the Parks & Recreation Department. Councilmember Hall recommended that memberships for each City department be analyzed in an at- tempt to reduce Unnecessary expenditures. Councilmember Hall noted that the City Attorney adjusted retainer hours for next year. Mr. Sny- der said he researched past budgets and discovered that the City seems to habitually make percent- age increases based on prior year's budgets rather than analyze expenditures and adopt a line item approach. He recommended that Staff make recommendations at a committee meeting to keep closer tabs on expenditures. He said the committee invited him to participate in the process. Councilmember Hall suggested that Councilmember Ostrom and Councilmember Jaech confer with Mr. Snyder regarding this issue for next discussion at next week's Finance Committee meeting. Councilmember Hall suggested that the next budget discussion, scheduled on October 16, 1986, include review of the Community Services Department budget. Community Services Director Peter Hahn concurred. MAYOR Mayor Naughten requested confirmation of Floyd E. Smith and John Steinberger to the Cemetery Board. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S AP- POINTMENT OF JOHN STEINBERGER TO POSITION #6 ON THE CEMETERY BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1987; AND FLOYD E. SMITH TO POSITION #7 ON THE CEMETERY BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1988. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Naughten noted that the City issued a news release announcing that the most recent phase of the Marina Beach improvement has been completed with installation of a public cartop boat launch. It will be the only free public launch between Shilshole Bay and Mukilteo. The beach has been very popular this summer because of the installation of the new beach volley ball court and cartop boat launch. Mayor Naughten said twelve parking spaces have been added. Mayor Naughten announced the 60th anniversary of KOMO Radio. He said KOMO has been a supporter of the Edmonds area for many years. He congratulated them. Mayor Naughten reported that the selection of the Task Force for Community Development Code revi- sions has been completed. The Mayor said he requested Steve Holt, Director of the Snohomish County Housing Authority, to assist the Task Force as an advisor of the retirement home industry. Mayor Naughten said Councilmember Nordquist has agreed to be the Council historian and advisor to the committee. Mayor Naughten read a letter from Amtrak announcing the expansion of its superliner enhance- ment program to long distance trains. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 SEPTEMBER 15, 1986 r COUNCIL Council President Hall reminded the Council to vote at the primary election on Tuesday. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the disgruntled applicant for the personnel position who claimed to be the number two candidate is the person who is being interviewed. Mayor Naughten replied affirmatively. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMaER HALL, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION CAR- RIED. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m. These minutes are subject to September 30, 1986 approval. JACQ ELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk EARV S. N GHTEN, May r 1 E01�10NDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES paye 8 SEPIEMBE.R 15, 1.986