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08/18/1987 City CouncilSE MINUTES SUBJECT TO SLPTEMBER 1, 1987 APPROVAL EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 18, 1987 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7 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 Lloyd Ostrom Jim Barnes, Parks and Rec. Div. Mgr. Jack Wilson, Council Pres. Scott Tracy, Robin Hickok, Assistant Police Chief John Nordquist Student Rep. Peter Hahn, Comm. Svs. Director, Steve Dwyer Mary Lou Block, Planning Div. Mgr. Laura Hall Art Housler, Admin. Svs. Director Jo -Anne Jaech Bobby Mills, Pub. Wks. Supt. Bill Kasper Scott Snyder, City Attorney Bob Alberts, City Engineer Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Karin Noyes, Recorder CONSENT AGENDA Because he was absent from the August 11, 1987 City Council Meeting, Councilmember Wilson had been unable to point out that his request for the minutetakerto include a verbatim transcript of part of the discussion dealing with the location of the sewage plant into the August 4, 1987 minutes was not accomplished. He had asked specific questions which he wanted included, along with the answers. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL THAT THE AUGUST 4, 1987, MINUTES BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE HIS VERBATIM EXCHANGE WITH GORDON CULP REGARDING THE COST ANALYSIS OF THE TWO SEWER SITES. It was suggested that the amendment be provided in the next packet for review and approval by the Council. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, IF ITEM C AND D WERE TO INCLUDE LETTERS OF THANK YOU TO THOSE MAKING THOSE DONATIONS. Mayor Naughteninformed the Council that those letters of thank you have already been prepared. MO- TION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda include the following: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 11, 1987 (C) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 661 ACCEPTING DONATION OF CEMETERY LOTS FROM GLADYS THOMPSON (D) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 662 ACCEPTING DONATION OF CEMETERY LOTS FROM DOROTHY MC CALLUM zrnf,.�E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2633 AMENDING CITY CODE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS TO 0 PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE OF VISITOR'S PERMITS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT OWN MOTOR VEHICLES AUDIENCE Mayor Naughten introduced King County Councilmember Lois North. Ms. North introduced Metro Coun- cilmember Connie King, who represents the northwest area of King County. Ms. North explained that they were present to thank the Council for their cooperation with the Metro Council in the joint sewage exchange and in solving a mutual secondary treatment problem that both are experienc- ing. Ms. North informed the Board that on August 6, 1987, the Metro Council voted by a vote of 20 to 8 to instruct their staff to work on a draft Environmental Impact Statement exploring fully the possibility of a swap of flows of 2.8 million gallons per day from the Richmond Beach Plant of the Metro system in exchange for taking 2.8 million gallons per day from the Edmonds' sewage treatment plant in the eastern part of the district. Ms. North felt this was a good example of intercounty cooperation and working together to solve a regional problem. Ms. North, once again, commended the Council for their cooperation and said that the Metro Council will be following this process very carefully. It will take approximately six months to do a thorough Environmental Impact Statement. Ms. North feels this will be an environmental plus and they want to be sure that the trade is beneficial to the City of Edmonds. Councilmember Kasper, referred to a rather curt letter the Council received from the Ronald Sewer District this past week. He inquired as to whether they have said that they will not pay for environmental improvements to the West Point plant to make it reasonably adaptable to the neigh- borhood which it is in. Ms. North said that she has heard nothing from the Ronald Sewer District except support. Councilmember Kasper felt from reading the letter, that the Ronald Sewer Dis- trict is objecting to the environmental improvements to the West Point plant. Mr. Hahn pointed out that the letter from the Ronald Sewer District was a response to a question of whether or not they would be willing to participate in the additional costs of either moving the Edmonds treatment plant to another site or paying for additional mitigation at the present site. The letter stated that they wanted to be consistent with West Point in which they are seeking a cost effective solution. They are basically saying they are using the cheapest alterna- tive and they don't want to pay for Edmonds to do anymore than they are doing themselves. Councilmember Wilson pointed out the possibility that this swap could present some major cost savings for Edmonds. He thanked Ms. North for coming to the meeting tonight and encouraged her to move ahead with the project and keep the Council as informed as she possibly can. Councilmember Hall also thanked Ms. North because in the past she has gotten the impression that Metro was not interested in this type of exchange. Kirby White, 639 Eighth Avenue South, said that he is on the Secondary Sewage Committee and would like to meet with Ms. North at a later time. Mr. White read a newspaper article written by Mayor Naughten entitled, "KEEP IT CLEAN, CANDIDATES." He felt this article was important and wanted to see it incorporated into the minutes. (Article is attached on page 8.) Mr. White explained that he read the article for a purpose, and went on to say that he would respect, as a citizen of Edmonds, anyone who comes forward and produces himself as a candidate in honesty and integrity. If a person comes forward and does not respect the citizens thoughts and integrity, Mr. White will, as an individual, do his most to see that this person is not voted onto the Council. HEARING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION REGARDING VARIANCE TO REDUCE REQUIRED STREET LANDSCAPING AT 21420 HIGHWAY 9 V- -81 Ms. Block provided background on the project and proposal before the Council. Ms. Block pointed out the current Code requirements for setbacks and the changes the applicant is seeking in his request for a variance. Ms. Block pointed out that the Architectural Design'Board (ADB) approved of the applicant's design concepts and the Hearing Examiner granted a variance, but not for the entire amount requested by the applicant. The applicant then filed an appeal to the Hearing Examiner's decision. Staff recommends that the Hearing Examiner's decision be upheld. A copy of the appeal letter, the Hearing Examiner's report, and the proposed site plan were included in the Council packets. Councilmember Dwyer, in looking at the statement given to the Council by the applicant, inquired what the situation was for ADB approval. He observed that this appeared to be another situation in which the ADB had approved a plan which requires the obtaining of a variance. Ms. Block an- swered that was correct and that there. is nothing in the Code that states that the applicant must obtain a variance before going before the ADB. Councilmember Dwyer asked what the practical effect would be of the Council upholding the Hearing Examiner's decision and would the applicant have to seek ADB approval of his design again. Ms. Block replied that if the Council were to uphold the Hearing Examiner's decision, it would be her interpretation from reading the minutes from the ADB and their recommendations, that the ADB did not have a problem with the landscape material. They added some street trees and a review after nine months to make sure that it was a good installation that did not obscure the visibility of the cars on the lot. They have approved a concept of how the landscaping should be. Whether the setback was 6 or 10 feet, it would not have to go back to the ADB for approval." Councilmember Kasper asked if the applicant's request was for a six-foot setback or for a ten -foot setback. Ms. Block answered that the applicant's request was for a six-foot setback behind the sidewalk and a four -foot setback in front of the sidewalk. Councilmember Kasper asked what the applicant was requesting for setbacks along 72nd Street. Ms. Block said that the applicant was requesting that there be no required street landscaping along 72nd. The Hearing Examiner granted a variance requiring five feet of landscaping inside the fence along 72nd. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2 August 18, 1987 Councilmember Kasper inquired whether the Planning Department made a recommendation to the ADB. Ms. Block said they did not. Ms. Block said that since 1974 when the ADB was established, the City staff has felt that it wasn't appropriate for them to recommend anything to the ADB regard- ing a design issue and whether or not they should approve or deny a request. Councilmember Wilson inquired about the statement in the applicant's report that the Planning Department staff supported his request. Ms. Block said that the Planning Staff supported the ten -foot planting strip. Councilmember Hall asked whether this landscaping would be some type of a berm, or just a plant- ing st.rip. Ms. Block answered that it was just a planting strip. Councilmember Hall pointed out that sometimes a berm can create the same effect as a planting strip and use less space. She felt that this type of business was unique because they need the display space. Councilmember Hall wondered whether the applicant had considered a berm. Councilmember Wilson asked what the staff recommendation was for 72nd Street. Ms. Block an- swered that staff recommended a five-foot planting strip, which would include the slats on the fence being removed. Councilmember Wilson asked what type of landscaping the Planning Staff recommends. Ms. Block answered that her staff doesn't recommend the type of landscaping to be used. Basically, the applicant -wants to place grass and street trees there. Ms. Block posted a map displaying the landscaping design proposed by the applicant for the Coun- cil to use as a reference in discussing the landscape design. Mr. Snyder pointed out for the record that those references were made to a landscaping plan that the ADB had already placed in the record of this proceeding. Councilmember Dwyer had three questions for Ms. Block. 1. In looking at the Hearing Examiner's conclusions, number five, the first three words of the second sentence, refers to the requested variance. Is that the request made by the applicant? Ms. Block indicated that was correct. 2. In reference to conclusion number seven, is the Council talking about any more than a disagreement over what is the minimum variance necessary? 3. Where did the idea of the conditions listed under the decision section come from, if they were not part of the applicant's proposal? Ms. Block answered that the conditions were initiated by the Hearing Examiner based on the discus- sion from the hearing and are fairly consistent with what he normally does. Councilmember Dwyer inquired what the basis was for the Hearing Examiner determining that these conditions were the minimum necessary. Ms. Block said that it was based on the staff recommenda- tion. Ms. Block felt that the only issue before the Council tonight was the disagreement over what the minimum necessary variance would be. David Griffith, 20516 61st Place West, Lynnwood, wanted to clear up the discussion as to whether or not he had ADB and staff approval. Mr. Griffith was under the impression prior to the ADB hearing that the Planning staff was not opposed to his variance request. Mr. Griffith felt that the Hearing Examiner came up with the recommendation of 10 feet. Mr. Griffith said that his plan is to use concrete curbing and he plans to set the cars back from the curb. Councilmember Kasper inquired if some of the greenery could be placed along -72nd Street rather than planted behind the fence. Mr. Griffith explained that right now there are rumors that 72nd street will be widened. If this happens, there will be no room for plantings on the other side of the fence. Mr. Griffith pointed out that he is not trying to display anything along the fence, but is concerned with security. The Hearing Examiner said that there should be some green- ery in the.back of his business, but it should be located behind the fence. When the growth is larger he would remove the slats. Councilmember Kasper inquired if anyone had discussed putting the greenery out on the right-of- way rather than behind the fence. Mr. Griffith said that he was waiting to see whether the street is widened first and that, eventually, the sidewalks to the north and south will be con- nected. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3 August 18, 1987 Councilmember Jaech asked if the sidewalks were included in the applicant's ten -foot landscaping request. Ms. Block answered that the sidewalk would not count as part of the ten feet. Mr. Grif- fith pointed out that the sidewalk along 72nd would probably include a planting strip between the street and sidewalk similar to what is already on Highway 99. Councilmember Dwyer asked Mr. Griffith if his request is the minimum necessary variance to allow him the same rights as others enjoy in his same area and why. Mr. Griffith answered that he believes he has asked for something that is appropriate. Mr. Griffith said that his application was finely tuned to his property and business. Because of the angle of Highway 99, the lots are all pie shaped. The south end of the property tapers to a point, and that is why he initially approached the City for a variance. Mr. Griffith explained that the car sales businesses across the street from him in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace are set up similarly to his proposed design. Councilmember Kasper pointed out that Mr. Griffith is conforming with the newer dealerships in his area. Mr. Kasper's concern was for the rear of the business. He asked if there is not any space left for even a five-foot planting strip. Mr. Griffith said that right now there is street from sidewalk to sidewalk. City Engineer Bob Alberts did not see why there could not be street trees that protrude onto the sidewalk. Councilmember Kasper asked if Mr. Griffith had spoken to anyone at the retirement home and pre- sented them with his proposed design. Mr. Griffith answered that he had not. Ms. Block added that she did not feel this proposal would really affect the retirement home. Councilmember Wilson commented on Mr. Griffith's statement referring to the substantial loss of display space if the Council were to uphold the Hearing Examiner's decision. He asked what that loss would be. Mr. Griffith answered that he would lose quite a few spaces on the front and side, but in the back it did not really matter whether it is two or five feet. Mr. Griffith was, however, concerned about the Hearing Examiner's request to put greenery inside of the fence. Councilmember Hall asked what started this whole process. Mr. Griffith said that it was his desire to build a new service department. The service department represents between 40 and 50 percent of his business. With the additional square footage it would be more than that. Tom Belt, 917 Ninth Avenue South, owns the property adjacent to the SAAB dealership. Mr. Belt pointed out what portion of 72nd Street was right of way, what portion would be sidewalk, etc. Mr. Belt said that 72nd Street would be developed right up to the SAAB dealership property. Mr. Belt also felt that the slats should be left in the fence to hide the cars being repaired from public's view. Mr. Belt felt that the requirements to get a permit to add'on to an already existing business are quite harsh. Mr. Belt said that there are not very -many places along Highway 99 where people have landscaped 24 feet in from the street. Mr. Belt felt that Mr. Griffith's plan was made to conform with the design of the dealerships across the street, and that Mr. Griffith should try to conform with what businesses in his area are doing. He asked why Mr. Griffith should have to put in so much more landscaping than people across the street. He said they are in business to make money, yet, they are concerned with beautifying the City as well. Mr. Belt felt that Mr. Griffith's request was fair and recommended that the Council approve the proposal and eliminate any improvements along 72nd Street until the street has been improved. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, felt that the City needs to stick with the rules, yet, he can sympathize with the conditions on Highway 99. Just because the businesses across the Highway in Lynnwood are similar to what Mr. Griffith is requesting, Mr. Hertrich did not feel that the City had to follow that rule. He said it is, however, something to think about. When the plan for Highway 99 was studied, Mr. Hertrich did not remember any discussion regarding parked cars in car dealerships. Mr. Hertrich felt that a car lot was a special, but changing use and if the car lot is moved and any other type of business is placed there, the requirements should be the same as they are now in the Code. Because the property is at an angle, Mr. Hertrich felt there should be some adjustments to change the widths by adjusting setback to square off the property. Mr. Griffith addressed Mr. Hertrich's suggestion regarding expanding the landscaping on the north end of the property and decreasing on the south. The north end is also used for display and he does not want to place the cars any farther in from the street than he would on the south. Councilmember Wilson asked about the sidewalk along the rear of the business --if there is a strip of property between the sidewalk and fence. Mr. Griffith said that the architectural drawing was EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4 August 18, 1987 not quite clear as to the width of the street, but that actually, there would be no room for a planting strip between the fence and sidewalk. Any plantings would have to go inside the fence. Councilmember Kasper wanted to know how much of the right-of-way along 72nd Street would be side- walk, plantings, pavement, etc. He felt that if there is room, there should at least be three or four feet between the sidewalk and the property. If there is room, Councilmember Kasper would rather have the slats left on the fence and the greenery placed on the outside of the fence. This would be an asset to the community. Ms. Block said that if the sidewalk is extended along 72nd Street, there will not be space be- tween the sidewalk and the existing fence for plantings. In order to retain the planting strip on the outside of the fence, the fence would have to be moved. Councilmember Wilson felt that if that is the case, then maybe the applicant should move the fence back and put the landscaping on the other side of the fence. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, THAT THE COUNCIL OVERRIDE THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION AND: 1. ALLOW THE SIX-FOOT GREENBELT INSIDE THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE FOR THE REASON THAT THE NEW COM- PETITIVE MODE ALREADY CAST IN THE TWO CITIES ACROSS FROM EDMONDS ALREADY HAVE THIS, AND 2. MOVE THE FENCE IN THREE FEET TO THE REAR IF IT CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED IN THE RIGHT -Of -WAY SO THAT GREEN CAN BE PLANTED OUTSIDE THE FENCE. Councilmember Hall commented that the Hearing Examiner did his job but the Council has the prerog- ative to modify his decisions. She feels that there has been a lot of give and take by the applicant. Councilmember Dwyer, on the other hand, felt there was no support for the Hearing Examiner's decision and conclusions. He questioned whether the Hearing Examiner really did do his job. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD (ADB) DECISION REGARDING PROPOSED 84-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AT 7227 210TH STREET S.W. AP-9-87/APPELLANT: WILLIAM TSAO Mr. Tsao was not present to represent himself. Mayor Naughten asked if the appellant understood that his hearing was extended to tonight. Ms. Parrett indicated that he was sent a notice. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, THAT THE COUNCIL DENY THE APPEAL. Mayor asked what would happen legally. Mr. Snyder asked, for the record, if Mr. Tsao or anyone representing his interest was in the audience. No one responded. Mr. Snyder then said that if there was no one at the meeting to represent the appellant's re- quest, it would be difficult to find in his behalf. Mr. Snyder felt it was not necessary to present evidence if there is no one to represent the case. The Council can deny the appeal. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Snyder commented on the ADB minutes from the meeting in which this issue was discussed. Mr. Snyder felt that someone should express to the ADB that they need to give some grounds for their decision other than the building was "ugly." There were eight criteria that the ADB referred to. They need to state a reason for their decision. Mr. Snyder also pointed out that there were a number of planning concerns such as, traffic, street signs, etc., expressed by citizens at that ADB meeting. Planning concerns are not ADB concerns and should not be part of their decision criteria. In reading the records, Mr. Snyder felt the ADB had no relevant testimony in support of their decision. Mr. Snyder suggested that someone get back to them about some of their decisions. Councilmember Kasper did not see how denying this request is going to solve the situation. The ADB didn't mention any specific evidence for their denial. He said this is something that needs to be resolved. EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5 August 18, 1987 Mr. Snyder pointed out that the applicant would be allowed to reapply for ADB consideration. However, a lot of staff time and money has been spent on this process. Because of this, the applicant should be required to pay another fee and present a new application. Councilmember Kasper felt the ADB needs to be asked to provide the Council with reasons for their decisions. Ms. Block commented that the ADB generally does have reasons for their decisions. Ms. Block asked if a person in the audience, who was here to speak on this issue, could address the Council. The Council decided against hearing testimony on the issue and Mr. Snyder stepped outside to discuss the Council's decision with the gentleman. HEARING TO OBTAIN CITIZEN INPUT ON 1988 BUDGET 7 C:� Mike Cooper, 820 Maple Street, said that over the past several months many of the department heads within the City have addressed the fact that they have some staff problems within their various departments. Mr. Cooper would like the Council to consider as a top priority for the 1988 budget year adding staff to the various City departments to bring them up to a level where the staff and the City can do a better job serving the citizens of Edmonds. As a professional firefighter in another community, Mr. Cooper has been involved in staffing studies throughout the community and has assisted the department in working with the governmental agency in that jurisdiction to find additional staffing and additional monies to better staff the fire department in that community. Some of the research they did while considering the staffing in his community, and a study done here at the City, he thinks shows that this City is, in fact, critically understaffed in its paid professional part of its fire department. Mr. Cooper urged the Council to seriously consider adding funding for additional fire department staff for the 1988 year. He knows what it takes to do a job, and feels it is asking a lot of Chief Weinz and his staff when they are asked to do a job that requires more people. Natalie Shippen, 1022 Euclid Avenue, hoped that in this year's budget the Council will include a section on the downtown improvement program. She asked that they consider budgeting $30,000 for that particular item. She said the total that Landscape Designer Elizabeth Greenleaf presented last Tuesday was $37,000, but that omitted street trees, any future improvements at Five Corners, improvements suggested by the lighting consultant, and other items listed but which had no price attached. Ms. Shippen did not feel that the Council really knows what the downtown improvement budget would be. She is suggesting that $30,000 is really a small sum. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, commented that Ms. Shippen speaks to something that he feels is important and that is that Five Corners and Westgate not be left out of the budget plans. Mr. Hertrich felt that these two other areas need consideration because people pass through both areas as they travel into downtown. Mr. Hertrich felt that Ms. Shippen was asking for very lit- tle. DISCUSSION AND PASSAGE OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION 663 AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF CITY MONIES IN THE A INVESTMENT POOL OF THE STATE TREASURY �A e� Administrative Services Director Art Housler presented the the proposed resolution regarding the investment• pool to the Council. (This information was included in the Council packets.) Mr. Housler pointed out that this would allow the City the highest return on their money and would earn $13,900 more in interest than if they did not invest in the pool. He recommended passage of the resolution. Councilmember Hall asked if this would defuse the 52 percent that was invested into one institu- tion by placing some of those monies into this pool. Mr. Housler said that in all likelihood, that would happen. Their procedure is to receive bank quotes before they invest monies. They invest into the institution that provides the highest rate of return. With the pool paying a higher rate at this time, the likelihood of investing in this rather than 52 percent in one insti- tution is very great. Councilmember Jaech asked if this pool operates like a money fund where you can go in and out of it on a daily basis and will there be just a portion of the money placed in it. Mr. Housler said that it was similar to a money fund and that he plans to put in about $500,000. Councilmember Kasper asked what type of insurance there was on this type of investment. Mr. Housler answered that this would be covered by FDIC and the bank guarantees it. Councilmember Jaech said that in reading the information received, Rainier Bank would be the money manager for the state pool at this time. This money would go into a collective trust fund EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6 August 18, 1987 and the bank doesn't insure those. The type of vehicle the bank will invest in has little chance of going "belly up." Mr. Housler pointed out, once again, that the City would invest about $500,000 because that would provide the highest return on their money. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, THAT THE COUNCIL APPROVE THE RESOLU- TION AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF CITY MONIES IN THE INVESTMENT POOL OF THE STATE TREASURER. MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION ON BIDS RECEIVED TO WIDEN SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH Bob Alberts commented that some time ago, the City awarded a contract to Harm's Paving. Sometime afterward, Harm's Paving claimed they found an error in their bid and would not execute their contract. This forces the City to either go to the second lowest bidder or seek more bids on the project. Either way, the City can keep the $1,000 bid bond. The staff's recommendation is for Council to rescind the original award and direct the Finance Department to negotiate (cash) the certified check from Harm's Paving; also to award a contract to Lakeside Industries for Alter- nate A and identify added funding source ($1,087 from bid bond). COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL REOPEN THE BIDS AND CASH THE BID BOND. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, THAT THE COUNCIL PROCEED AND AWARD THE CONTRACT TO LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES FOR ALTERNATE A AND TAKE THE $53 DOLLARS FROM THE ENDING CASH BALANCE OF FUND 112 AND GO AHEAD AND CASH THE BOND. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER VOTING NO. MAYOR Mayor Naughten announced that Richard Dickson, who served on the Planning Board from 1967-1979, passed away. Mr. Nordquist was at the funeral today. Mayor Naughten recognized Mr. Dixon for his service to the community. His service is very much appreciated. Mayor Naughten said that the Taste of Edmonds was a success. The numbers are not in yet, but the people seemed to have a good time. There were very few complaints made to City staff. Mayor Naughten read a proclamation declaring August 17 through 22 "We Value Our Kids Week." This will stress the importance of kids in the community and the importance of planning for their needs. Mayor Naughten added that on August 19 there will be a ceremony at Yost Pool. If anyone on the Council can make that, they should come and bring their suits. Mayor Naughten read another proclamation declaring August 23 as Northwest Triple-Thon Day in Edmonds and invited all to enjoy and participate in this event. Mayor Naughten said that the Centennial Committee has been talking about one of their goals they would like to see for the centennial celebration. This goal is to have a new sculpture in the square at Fifth and Main. On August 12, Mayor Naughten met with the Hubbard Foundation to dis- cuss a proposed new fountain at Fifth and Main in which they have shown interest. The purpose of the meeting was to request the Hubbard Foundation's financial support for a new sculpture that would symbolize the 100th year celebration for the City in 1990. The Hubbard Foundation is very interested in this project and donated $1,000 as a prize for the winning design that would be selected by the Centennial Sculpture Committee. The Board would be interested in having two other members serve on that selection committee when it is appointed. The Board indicated that further financial support would be forthcoming depending on the selec- tion for the sculpture. Councilmember Kasper asked if this would be a prerogative for the Arts Commission. Mayor Naught - en didn't know how they were going to structure it. It was suggested that they have a sculpture committee. Probably, this committee would include members of the Arts Commission. Councilmember Wilson inquired if the thrust was to get a sculpture or a fountain on Fifth and Main. Mayor Naughten said that the thrust is to replace the fountain that is currently there with a design that would be more symbolic of the centennial celebration. They want to select a new sculpture for the square and then try to find ways to finance it. It could be a fountain. 0 C EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7 August 18, 1987 Councilmember Wilson hoped that the committee would move towards developing an effervescent, bubbling, exciting, interesting fountain instead of one that has "Prostate Trouble." He said that is what they need in the square rather than a sculpture. The sculpture would be fine as long as it has some action. COUNCIL Councilmember Hall read a request by Harry and Shirley Whitcutt to have it made known to the Council their feelings on the sewage treatment site. They are in favor of having the sewage treatment plant moved to the Pine Street site. Councilmember Hall also had a letter from Shirley Betham in regards to the cancelled Edmonds Cub Scout Day Camp. She felt that Edmonds already had a poor reputation among families and hoped there was some explanation for the cancellation. She stated the schools will never be reopened if more families cannot be lured to Edmonds. This was in response to a letter to the editor that appeared in the Enterprise. Mayor Naughten informed the Council that Jim Barnes has written a letter to the editor that will appear in the paper explaining• -why the day camp was not held at City Park, and that there was much misinformation in the first article. Councilmember Dwyer suggested that someone from the Community Services Division be present at the Public Safety Committee's next meeting when the Committee reviews the request for restricted parking at the intersection of 84th W./218th S.W. because of sight impairment. Councilmember Nordquist stated he had stopped at the Health Department to chat with Dr. Hinds. He was jesting as to how the Council stood on the document they were to bring back for considera- tion on the budget. He noted that Councilmember Hall worked on the Finance Committee up there and brought that to the Council, and he asked if it is Councilmember Hall's intention that the Council should look at that before budget time. Councilmember Hall said that on September 3 the Finance Committee will -be meeting. Councilmember Kasper said he walks early in the morning and has been unable to get to Marina Park at 7 a.m. because the gates are locked. He felt that the City needs to look at access to the beach because it is getting cut off everywhere. Councilmember Kasper inquired whether there was something in the Shoreline Management Act to help keep the beaches accessible during reasonable hours. Mayor Naughten stated that the City has discussed this issue with the Port and is trying to come up with a solution. Mayor Naughten asked what the hours for Marina Beach Park are. Bobby Mills said that the park opens at 8 a.m. and that is when the gates are opened, also. Councilmember Jaech said that there is an ordinance that sets the times on parks and the staff might want to take a look at what the ordinance states. Councilmember Kasper said that it is very likely that he will not be at the next meeting, but he will have a letter written stating his position on the sewage treatment issue. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, THAT THE COUNCIL EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER _OSTROM'S ABSENCE THIS EVENINGT AS HE IS OUT OF TOWN. MOTION CARRIED. / Councilmember Wilson asked the Council if they wished to reschedule the meetings of September 15 and November 3 because of the elections those evenings. It was suggested that those two meetings could be rescheduled for September 14 and November 2, both being Mondays. The Council will dis- cuss this further at their next meeting, as some would prefer Wednesday instead of Monday for the September meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. These minutes are subject to September 1, 1987, approval. Attachment: Reference comments of Kirby White under "Audience" on page 2. 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Regardless .of the; outcome,,i.4 r y present.jand-future.generations:4, i:'the;polls,; always ;rememberi�you fir`' :x!You'll'longireriiemtier'the new ex bad -the courage''-to'litep'.u'OfAd.;,'-'periencea'�you're.go[ng to�be'ex: "getinvolved."`_Veryfew-citizens'° 1 #''posed.Qheth1s'Ifall :as your cam.! take the step„yoq;have,taken}to (: U'psignsrproceed.'.t''t;`',tt "assume the responsib;Wiy'of your i ; My only advice is lh'at,Edmonds'. city's:government: and -the will;;ti ^ s a?first-class •community'Vind' ingness to take the jiersonal abuseItizens usually get turned off; EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES that sometlmea'can be part of ow hen• 157ol1t1caV'campa1gns .don'ts political process. reflect thatstaodard f, Page II August 18, 1987 Larry Naughten. y _,.. Mayor,. .d. r... d• ofEdmonds.•lf-r..e. AGENDA EDMONDS 'CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM -LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. AUGUST 18, 1987 CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. CONSENT AGENDA (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 11, 1987 (C) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 661 ACCEPTING DONATION OF CEMETERY LOTS FROM GLADYS THOMPSON (D) PROPOSED RESOLUTION 662 ACCEPTING DONATION OF CEMETERY LOTS FROM DOROTHY MC CALLUM (E) PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2633 AMENDING CITY CODE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS TO PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE OF VISITOR'S.PERMITS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT OWN MOTOR VEHICLES 2. AUDIENCE 3. HEARING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION REGARDING VARIANCE (30 MINUTE`_ TO REDUCE REQUIRED STREET LANDSCAPING AT 21420 HIGHWAY 99 (V-20-87/ ALAN BMW SAAB) 4. HEARING ON APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD DECISION REGARDING (45 MINUTES PROPOSED 84-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AT 7227 210TH ST. S.W. (AP-9-87/APPELLANT: WILLIAM TSAO) 5. HEARING TO OBTAIN CITIZEN INPUT ON 1988 BUDGET (15 MINUTE! 6. 1. DISCUSSION AND PASSAGE OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION 663 AUTHORIZING INVEST- (10 MINUTES MENT OF CITY MONIES IN THE INVESTMENT POOL OF THE STATE TREASURY 7. DISCUSSION ON BIDS RECEIVED TO WIDEN 7TH AVE. S. (15 MINUTE` 8. MAYOR 9. COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE