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12/09/1986 City CouncilTHESE MINUTES SUBJECT TO DECEMBER 16, 1986 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 1986 WORK MEETING The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Lady Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag sii- lute. PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Jo -Anne Jaech Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. Laura Hall, Council Pres. Bobby Mills, Pub. Wks. Supt. Steve Dwyer Art Housler, Admin. Svc. Director Bill Kasper Bob Alberts, City Engineer John Nordquist Peter Hahn, Comm. Svc. Director Lloyd Ostrom Dan Prinz, Police Chief Jack Wilson Chris Beckman, Engineering Coord. Tom Peterson, Student Rep. Elizabeth Greenleaf, Landscape Des. Jim Barnes, Parks & Rec. Dept. Mgr. CONSENT AGENDA Item (F) was deleted from the Consent Agenda and will be placed on the December 16, 1986 regular agenda. Items (C), (I), (J), and (K) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, 10 APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 1986 (D) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2589 ESTABLISHING $10 APPLICATION FEE FOR OPEN BURNING PERMITS (E) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2590 INCREASING PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENT OF GAMBLING TAXES (G) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2591 AMENDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO APPEALABLE DECISIONS, ADDING DEFINITION OF "PERSON" IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT APPEALS BY CITY STAFF IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES (H) ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2592 RELATING -10 ABANDONED, UNAUTHORIZED, AND JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES (L) RECOMMENDATION FOR RESTRUCTURE OF MEBT BOARD (M) AUTHORIZATION 10 CALL FOR BIDS FOR 1987 LIQUID CHLORINE REQUIREMENTS (N) AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES THROUGH WASHINGTON STATE DISTRIBUTION OFFICE (0) ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION OF CITY COUNCIL ON DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SELF-SERVICE GAS SALES AT 1018 PUGET DRIVE. (CU-13-86) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2593 LEVYING 1987 PROPERTY TAXES [ITEM (C) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] i Councilmember Kasper said he perused the budget over the last few weeks, and there appears to be a deficit of $250,000.. He said cuts will have to be made somewhere in the budget to build tl'ie reserves back up. Councilmember Kasper said he would vote for the 106% increase only for the purpose of reestabl.ishing the reserves. Councilmember Wilson concurred with Councilmember Kasper. He recommended that sources of revenue be sought before the budget is finalized to build the reserves back up. Councilmember Ostrom said he would vote against the increase because he thought it was unneces- sary. He noted that the reserves are expended every year regardless of the economic climate. Councilmember Hall inquired what tax increase reflects the 106% increase. Administrative Servic- es D.ire,ctor Art.Housler replied real estate taxes. ..Councilmembeer Hall noted that the Council felt that the increase was a philosophical question during..the budget.. process lest year.. She inquired why Councilmembers did not submit their "wish list" prior, to the•budget.process. Councilmember Ostrom'stated that he will never vote in favor of 106% increase in property taxes. CouncilmemberK'noteat not one Councilmember was aware or informed that Fund 006 was depleted. Mayor Naughten said the majority. of the citizenry are satisfied with the current taxing level. He noted that.a recent .survey .of 25 cities over 20,000 in population revealed that Edmonds has the lowest .property tax assessment in the entire region. the increase.Mayor Naughten said he would support . Councilmember Wilson said the.'issue was not one of low taxes but, rather, of leadership and pro- viding goals. He said the Council must address itself to the trend of the City's revenue base. Mr. Housler clarified that he had provided Councilmember Jaech, upon her request, on September 29, 1986 'with a report on Fund 006 and its status in the 1987 budget. He said the minutes of September 30 will reflect that she asked the Council how it wished to expend those funds. Coun- cilmember Kasper said the Council had only discussed the expenditure of the funds in 1986. Councilmember Hall suggested that discussions regarding the 106% increase commence in January 1987 for the 1988 budget if the Council is dissatisfied with the present level of taxation. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE ITEM (C). MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM OPPOSED. PROPOSED CONDEMNATION ORDINANCE 2594 REGARDING 220TH ST. S.W. IMPROVEMENTS FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT WITH MOUNTLAKE TERRACE LITEM I ON THE CONSENT G u Councilmember Kasper inquired about the City's involvement. City Attorney Scott Snyder said the area along 220th lies within the Edmonds boundaries. Mountlake Terrace has been managing the project but does not have condemnation authority outside of their city limits so Mountlake Ter- race has referred it back to the passage of an ordinance as a right-of-way easement. Mr. Snyder said the major problem is obtaining an agreement between the lessor and lessee regarding the dispersion of the proceeds. Councilmember Kasper inquired where the condemnation would occur. Community Services Director Peter Hahn said the northwest corner which the 7-Eleven currently occupies. Councilmember Kasper said he was under the impression that improvements were to be made all the way to 76th Street. He expressed surprise regarding the poor design of the street. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if Mountlake Terrace would pay for the condemnation proceedings. Mr. Snyder replied negatively. He said the City of Edmonds will submit the bill for costs of the project to Federal funding. Councilmember Dwyer inquired if the City would incur any liabilities other than authorizing the City Attorney to proceed. Mr. Snyder said not to his knowledge. Councilmember Kasper inquired why improvements were not made to 76th Street. City Engineer Bob Alberts said the project is an Urban Arterial Board project. The intent of the project was only to provide a left -turn lane onto Aurora Avenue. Councilmember Kasper noted that the design was not adequate; traffic was congested on Highway 99 because the roadway was not widened within the boundaries of Edmonds. Mr. Alberts said he would research the issue. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO APPROVE ITEM (I). MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED RESOLUTION 651 ADVANCING FUNDS TO TOURISM COMMITTEES LITEM (J) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Kasper inquired if the advancement of funds to the Tourism Committee is customarily distributed through resolution. Administrative Services Director Art Housler noted that funds EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 DECEMBER 9, 1986 were first distributed to the Tourism, Committee last year. The committee has requested that $5,000 be distributed to each committee in January to give them working capital throughout thie year. Mr. Housler said adjustments of the funds will be made in the last quarter of the year. Councilmember Kasper inquired if funds for the Convention Center are also dispersed on the same basis. City Attorney Scott Snyder said funds for the Convention Center were dispersed under 'a contract that expired on its terms because of failure of the election. Mr. Snyder noted that Resolution 630 assigned 25% of the Hotel/Motel tax revenues to the Munici- pal Arts Commission. The contract established the Tourism Committee as the recipient of 25% of those funds. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the Convention Center had actually been reimbursed in the past. Mr. Snyder replied negatively. Mr. Housler said the Center received 50% of the revenues. Coun- cilmember Kasper inquired how it received those funds. Mr. Housler said on a monthly basis. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE ITEM (J). MOTION CAR- RIED. APPROVAL OF 1987 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES [ITEM (K) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA] Councilmember Nordquist referred to the 1987 Reciprocal Equipment Use Agreement. He inquired if all of the vehicles listed in that agreement are rented to cities who contract with Edmonds'. Community Services -Director Peter Hahn said the City of Edmonds typically rents only specialized equipment. Councilmember Nordquist noted that there were several vehicles that were not specialized equip- ment which were included in that listing. He requested that Staff provide the Council with a revised list of vehicles that are for rent only. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO APPROVE ITEM (K). MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Nordquist raised a point of order. He said Councilmember Jaech indicated that she would like to be present when the Quarterly Reclassification Proposals, Item I15, is discussed. He requested that that item be rescheduled when a full Council is present. Councilmember Hall inquired if there were time restrictions involving that issue. Mayor Naughten replied negatively. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO RESCHEDULE ITEM #5 ON JANUARY 13, 1987. MOTION.CARRIED. INTRODUCTION OF "SUPPORT 7" VEHICLE BY KEN GAYDOS Mr. Gaydos reported that the "Support 7" vehicle has gained nationwide attention because it is a vehicle that is unique to the City of Edmonds. Mr. Gaydos said he has served as a volunteer chaplain for the City of Edmonds Fire and Police Departments since 1971. Mr. Gaydos recalled the time in his youth when he saw his grandfather suffer a fatal heart attac`'< and remembered the sense of helplessness and fear that he experienced at that time. He said he has witnessed similar traumatic incidents in his profession of broadcast news. Mr. Gaydos reviewed a video tape of news clips of family disasters. Mr. Gaydos said the "Support 7" vehicle was created to provide emotional support and assistancia to the family and friends to which a sudden crisis has occurred. Mr. Gaydos said Edmonds has become a model to other communities throughout the State since thia inception of the Chaplain Program and "Support 7" vehicle. Mr. Gaydos said the "Support 7" vehicle is staffed entirely by volunteers. The volunteers are trained according to Edmonds Police & Fire Department standards with the incorporation of Bellevue standards. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 DECEMBER 9, 1986 Councilmember Nordquist said Mr. Gaydos has no financial interest with the City of Edmonds. Mr. Gaydos performs his duties as chaplain .on a volunteer basis. He has worked in Chicago, Los Ange- les, and Seattle in the broadcasting field. Mr. Gaydos founded the International Chaplain's Ministry in downtown Edmonds, which is a volunteer program and funded entirely by contributions. Councilmember Nordquist said Mr. Gaydos is growing in notoriety throughout the country for his training program. He expressed his appreciation to Mr. Gaydos for his contributions to the commu- nity. Mayor Naughten noted that the community is fortunate to have such a caring and sensitive individu- al as one of its citizens. PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED 208TH ST. L.I.D. BY CITY OF LYNNWOOD AND EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT City Engineer Bob Alberts introduced Loren Sand, City of Lynnwood, and Bob Brown, representa- tive of the Edmonds School District. Mr. Alberts reported that the request for the proposed L.I.D. for improving 208th St. S.W. between 76th Ave. W. and SR 99 was generated by the Community Services Committee after being informed of the L.I.U. petition at the May 22, 1986 meeting and after discussing the need for a traffic study in the College Place area on October 23, 1986. The project would have an impact on properties within the City of Edmonds, on traffic patterns, and the City's UAB signal project at the intersection of 76th Ave. W. and 208th St. S.W. Mr. Sand reviewed an aerial map of the subject property on the overhead projector. lie said the proposed L.I.D. was a request of the School District. Mr. Sand then reviewed an outline of the anticipated boundary of assessment for those properties that would participate in improvement. lie noted that.Edmonds and Lynnwood share the boundary of 208th Street from 72nd to 76th Street. He said each city could form its own L.I.D. that would address the areas that would be assessed in each city. He noted that State law allows an agency to create its own L.I.D. and act as a lead, contract the project, and then be reimbursed by another agency. He said, however, the possibility of that scenario occurring is remote simply because he is unaware of any desire by property owners in Edmonds to improve 208th Street so there is a possibility that the L.I.D. would be protested out. He said the School District has control over a majority of property in Lynnwood and their favorable position would preclude any- one from protesting the L.I.D. Another means of improving the street would be to form a single local improvement district by the City of Lynnwood with all of the costs assigned to those areas within the city. Mr. Sand noted that there has been a recent change in State law which allows a late comer's agree- ment whereby an L.I.D. could be.formed by. Lynnwood and the city would be reimbursed as Edmonds properties are developed. Councilmember Ostrom inquired if Lynnwood residents who would be affected by the L.I.U. have been contacted. Mr. Sand"said the City of Lynnwood.has not made contact with them. Mr. Sand said the description of the petition is very inclusive, noting if an L.I.D. is formed, items can be omitted but not added. Mayor Naughten inquired if the basis of the improvement was due to inadequate design of the high- way and/or future development. Mr. Said said the improvement is based on improvement or use of the remaining parcel of land north of 208th Street. Mr. Brown said when the petition for the formation of the L.I.D. was first submitted by the School District, the proposal for the twenty-eight acres was for the reconstruction of the cur- rent administration center as well as a footprint indicating how the remaining property would be utilized for a maintenance and transportation center. The District was informed that the current city plan and zoning in the area would not permit the maintenance and transportation center but would permit the administration center. He said the District has discussed submitting a request for proposals to the private sector requesting suggestions for the development of the administra- tion center as well as a request for proposals to relocate the maintenance and transportation center on a private parcel. Mr. Brown said the administration center will generate 150 to 250 vehicle trips per day, and the administration center combined with the maintenance and transporta- tion center will generate approximately 450 trips per day. F:DMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 DECEMBER 9, 1986 Councilmember Ostrom inquired about the proposal if Edmonds residents participate. Mr. Brown said the post office was contacted but did not favor the L.I.D. He said the School District i's the only signator on the petition at this time. He said the District has no plan to contact additional property owners at the present time. Councilmember Kasper said the L.I.D. may be premature. He inquired if an L.I.D was necessary to make a decision to utilize the property. Mr..Brown said the petition was the first step neces- sary to demonstrate the recognition by the District, Performing Arts, college, post office, and courts that a traffic problem exists. lie said the preliminary sketch plans for 208th reflect 208th Street as an arterial street similar to 196th. He said if the L.I.D. is approved and a,s development occurs on 208th, the traffic problems will be alleviated. Councilmember Kasper inquired why the L.I.D. encompasses only the zoned front footage considering that it will affect the surrounding area as well. Mr. Sand said the line was arbitrarily drawn. He said at the present time when L.I.D.s are established, the property lines are usually included half way to the next street. An appraiser is also contracted to conduct a benefit analysis for the preliminary assessment role. Mr. Alberts noted that the proposed L.I.D. is delaying the project at 76th and 208th Street. He said there were standards established in 1981 which Staff will have to assume are correct and follow or, possibly, abandon the project. Councilmember Wilson said he travels on 76th and 208th Street quite frequently and does not feel that signalization is necessary. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the District has explored the possibility of making the improve; ments and then assessing costs via a late comer's agreement. Mr. Brown said he was unable tia answer that question. Councilmember Kasper inquired if the District typically does not vote o L.I.D.s that affect it. Mr. Brown said that is dependent upon its position. He said some munici- palities consider the School District as a voting share and other municipalities do not. Mr'. Sand said if the District is assessed a cost, its vote is proportional to that assessment. H,e said Lynnwood, in forming an L.I.D., calls for a petition that has a majority of signatures. In addition, a public hearing is held, and the.L.I.D. is formed by resolution. Mr. Brown noted that the School District has never before initiated an L.I.D. such as the one being proposed. Councilmember Wilson recommended that Staff discuss with Mr. Brown and Mr. Sand the possibility of creating a free right-hand turn on 208th to the north on 76th. REVIEW WITH PLANNING BOARD THE 1986-1990 PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN DRAFT Parks & Recreation Department Manager Jim Barnes noted that the updated Parks & Recreation Compre- hensive Plan encompasses the years 1987-1992. Mr. Barnes reported that the State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation requires cities to have a current five year Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan in order to be eligible fob^ grants and assistance. In addition, the Planning Board is charged with the responsibility to review and recommend updates and revision to this element of the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan. This planning document has been in development by the Planning Board since May 1985. The goals, objectives, and recommendations reflect the requests and opinions of the Planning Board. It should be noted that the plan is just that - a plan and guideline. It is subject to review and revision. Mr. Barnes reviewed the outline of the plan as follows: 1) Introduction, 2) Recreational Resourc- es, 3) Public Input, 4) Forecasting Needs, 5) Five -Year Plan. He said the Interagency Coun- cil requires that a capital improvement plan and priority list also be adopted. Mr. Barnes proposed that Staff and the Planning Board convene a meeting subject to tonight's discussion to make final revisions to the plan and include a capital improvement plan and priori•; ty list subject to final.Council review and action. Community Services Director Peter Hahn introduced Linda McCrystal, Parks & Recreation Department;, and.Elizabeth Greenleaf, Landscape Designer. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 DECEMBER 9, 1986 Councilmember Wilson inquired if the Board felt that the statistical base for the survey was strong or weak. Mr. Barnes noted that the plan does reflect that a small percentage of return can always be expected for any survey, which was the case. Mayor Naughten welcomed the members of the Planning Board and introduced them as follows: Don Lewis, Jeff Palmer, Hank Lewis, Sherry Claussen, Jan Philips, and Dean Nordquist. Councilmember Nordquist expressed disappointment that the bike path program was not more exten- sive. He said the bike path program was a.very important aspect of the City's recreational pro- gram. Mr. Barnes said he was unfamiliar with events in the past. He said he would research the issue. Planning Division Manager Lou Block said discussions have taken place between Mountlake Terrace and the P.U.D. to utilize the traction right-of-way as a bike/pedestrian trail. Ms. McCrystal noted that the plan, on page 66 and 55, does address the issue of a bike/pedestrian route in coordination with surrounding communities. Councilmember Nordquist noted that a map already exists on bike paths that was adopted by the Council in the past. Mr. Nordquist said the plan states that the designated bike route is generally hazardous and narrow. He said it would involve more than just implementing the plan because it is no longer considered practical. Ile noted that the right-of-way would be a very short route unless implemen- tation is coordinated with Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. Councilmember Ostrom said he does a lot of walking in the City. He said that the City does not provide safe or adequate pathways for pedestrians. He said better design standards are neces- sary. Councilmember Kasper said sidewalks are constructed on arterials rather than -neighborhoods where pedestrians would much rather walk. Councilmember Dwyer referred to page 65 regarding McAleer Way street ends. He said he does not agree with the plan in that regard. It was his opinion that not many of the people would applaud the Council if it made their living environment similar to Greenlake. He said Mountlake Ter- race does maintain property on their side of Lake Ballinger that is accessible to the public, but he did not feel that acquiring other property along the lake to provide public access should be a priority.' Councilmember Kasper said the City does have the obligation of shoreline management and will probably have to expand access. Councilmember Ostrom said it did not seem practical for the City to purchase homes on Lake Ballin- ger to convert the property for public access. Councilmember Dwyer referred to page 66, Item 6 regarding the annexation of Esperance. He said the county contends that that area will eventually be annexed but does not do anything to make annexation more palatable but, rather, he sai.d in his opinion does its best to capitalize on the feelings of the people who live in that area who do not favor annexation. He said he does not want the City to become involved in encouraging those individuals to form a recreational dis- trict. He said the most responsible posture the City can take is to clarify to the residents if they cannot persuade the County to provide recreation while they are still part of the County that they. run the risk of having no recreational facility in their neighborhood should they be annexed into the City. Mayor Naughten noted that the County recently purchased seven acres for park facilities. Councilmember Dwyer referred to page 61, Item 6 regarding Ocean Avenue and other street ends and public lands being marked as publicly -owned property. He said that language is vague and may need clarification. He said he does not wish to confuse the above -mentioned areas with park areas. Mr. Palmer said the intent of the Board was to alert the public that certain parcels of land are for public usage and to make people feel welcomed. and comfortable in those areas. Hank Lewis noted that citizens have availed themselves of public property only to be told it was privately owned. Councilmember Kasper noted that the City of Bellevue has been successful in identifying publicly -owned property by placing benches at street ends. Mr. Nordquist said the concept of providing pedestrian and bicycle trails as ideal stopping points has been discussed. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 DECEMBER 9, 1986 Councilmember Wilson inquired: 1) if some parks were not being fully utilized; 2) if any parks were utilized only on a neighborhood basis. Ms. Claussen said no such survey was conducted. She said the Board could only make assumptions by what citizens related to them as well as by tfie development of the park. Ms. Philips said she attended many park meetings and learned that Pipe Ridge Park is under used; Maplewood Park is under used because. it is not signed and people are unaware of its existence; and City Park is over utilized. Councilmember Wilson inquired if t�'pe Board had any recommendations. Ms. Philips recommended that playground facilities for youyig families be provided in more parks.. Councilmember Dwyer referred to. page 62, Item 5 regarding Olympic Elementary School. He said he believed it was a dead issue. Ms. Philips concurred. Councilmember Ostrom expressed.his appreciation to the Planning Board for producing the plan. Councilmember Ostrom said the item .entitled "Adjusted Park Facility Standards for the City of Edmonds" warranted further examination. He inquired if there were any issues that the Board felt needed further attention and recommended that those issues be discussed in the future. Councilmember Kasper said he did not feel that more recreational facilities were necessary on the waterfront but that additional pedestrian areas were desirable. Councilmember Ostrom noted that the development of community parks declined after the war. Coun- cilmember Hall commented that school grounds were utilized quite heavily as playgrounds when she was a child. She suggested that the City enter into an interlocal agreement with the School District. Mr. Barnes noted that the plan does make reference to such involvement. He said parks. on school sites work very harmoniously because they discourage vandalism rather than promote it. Councilmember Nordquist recalled that the Council declined an opportunity to purchase land cin Lake Ballinger several years ago. He said there is no land remaining on the lake to develop. Councilmember Nordquist said the Council considered the traction right-of-way several years acjo as a pedestrian/bike trail, but the public voiced strong opposition because it introduced their back yards to the public as well as to vandalism. Councilmember Nordquist expressed discontent that the park for the blind is not adequateliy signed. He said several people have mentioned in the past the possibility of a recreationi11 facility on the Doce's site prior to its development. Councilmember Hall said Sierra Park hits gone into a state of disrepair. She suggested that the Braille signs be encased in glass. W . Barnes said improvements to the park are contemplated. Councilmember Kasper noted that the attraction of manyneighborhoods to potential buyers is Vie amenity of neighborhood parks. However, when residents move into the neighborhood they, often- times, will oppose the development of such parks. He said it takes the leadership of the City to insure that neighborhoods parks are developed. Mr. Barnes said there is strong support for the public to utilize existing parks on a high6r level. He said problems are sometimes encountered because residents have not envisioned neighbor- hood parks being widely utilized. He said Staff sometimes discourages usage to avoid conflicts. Mr. Barnes said the comments of the Council will be incorporated into the plan. The plan will be reviewed and revised by the Planning Board. Councilmember Kasper inquired if public hearings would he held regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Hahn replied affirmatively. Mayor Naughten inquired if the plan had to be adopted by a certain date. Mr. Hahn said an adopt- ed plan that is acceptable to IAC must be formulated in order for the City to be eligible for funding. Mayor Naughten recommended that the Council be given the opportunity to discuss tie plan over several Council meetings. Councilmember Kasper noted that Edmonds geographical location was an important factor to consider~. Don Lewis emphasized the section of Organization & Recommendations on page 78. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 DECEMBER 9, 1986 Councilmember Wilson noted that one'of the recommendations was to increase the number of full- time maintenance people. Don Lewis said one of the concerns was coordination of Staff from the Maintenance and Parks Departments. Mr. Palmer said one of the recommendations on page 70 was to require developers to pay mitigation fees. He added that the Board members recognized the value of the Landscape Designer and favored the position's continuation. The discussion was scheduled for continuation on February 10, 1987 before a full Council. DISCUSSION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING CULTURAL ARTS, STADIUM AND CONVENTION DISTRICT Councilmember Nordquist inquired if the contract differed from the previous agreement. Council - member Hall replied negatively. City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that the prior agreement automatically expires on December 31, 1986. He said the contract runs from year to year rather than continuing and adjustments have been made regarding termination. Councilmember Dwyer noted that the agreement does not allow the City a. thirty -day option to terminate but, rather, the option to discontinue the tax. He said he would acquiesce to continu- ing the agreement if the City has an absolute right to terminate upon thirty day's notice and would vote in favor of the agreement because he said he was under the impression that there are legitimate debts that cannot be paid by existing funds. Councilmember Ostrom requested that an accounting of the funds be provided to the Council prior to approval of the agreement. Councilmember Hall inquired if the City has the option to terminate upon thirty day's notice. Mr. Snyder said he would include an absolute termination provision into the agreement. Councilmember Ostrom suggested that the agreement be placed on the December 16, 1986 Consent Agenda, MAYOR Mayor Naughten called an Executive Session following the Council meeting for approximately ten minutes to discuss a property matter. Mayor Naughten announced that a movie that was filmed in Edmonds during the summer called the "Year in the Life" will air on NBC on December 15,.16, and 17. Mayor Naughten expressed his appreciation to Councilmember Ostrom for presiding over last week's Council meeting in his absence. Mayor Naughten said he received correspondence from the School District stating their position regarding the Civic Center Playfield and lease. Mayor Naughten said approximately 9,000 delegates attended the National League of Cities meeting last week. Mayor Naughten commended Administrative Services Director Art Housler and Public Works Superinten- dent Bobby Mills for saving the City $1,000 in Small Claims Court. Mayor Naughten noted that the Youth Activities Board has been reconstituted. He said he would provide the Council with the students' names. COUNCIL Council President Hall reminded the Council that two special meetings are scheduled: December 15 budget work session at 7 p.m. at the Anderson Center in room 206, and a January 10, 1987 meeting at Clark's Restaurant at 9 a.m. Council President Hall noted that the National League of Cities meeting in San Antonio was very informative. Park benches were painted with welcome signs, and there were bands on various EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 DECEMBER 9, 1986 *street corners in the downtown area. She said the city utilizes trolleys as a means of inexp.eIn- sive transportation. The City of San Antonio gave each of the delegates a jar of Pace Pican'te sauce. *Councilmember Nordquist reported that he and the Council President attended the health board meeting that afternoon. lie said Dr. Hines said that he had not received any information regard- ing noncompliance of the sewer hookups in the north Meadowdale area from Staff. Community Servic- es Director Peter Hahn said the Health District has been contacted on numerous occasions in wrilt- ing. Councilmember Kasper said he recently visited Portland, Oregon to survey the street car callId Light Rail. He said he did not feel that that particular means of transportation would be condi"u- cive to the City of Edmonds. Councilmember Kasper noted that Mayor Moore had announced that he is recommending withdrawal fri)m the Puget Sound Council of Governments. Ile requested that the Engineering Department provide the Council with a report of the benefits of membership to that agency. The meeting recessed to an Executive Session at 9:42 p.m. to discuss a property matter for appro:':- imately ten minutes and then adjourned. These minutes are subject to December 16, 1986 approval. F JA QUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk *See Council Minutes of December 16, 1986 i LARRY NAUGHTEN, Mayor 1:.DMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 DECEMBER 9, 1986