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November 21, 1963
A special meeting of the Edmonds City Council, called by Mayor. Sproule McGinne'sa,-was held
at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center for the pApose of discussing the passage of a Resolution
authorizing the filing of an application with the Housing and..Home.Finance Agency for a
grant to acquire open space land, and -requesting a letter of consent to proceed. After
considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tuson and.seconded by Councilman Smets
that Resolution #88 be passed, authorizing the filing of the application and requesting
the letter of consent to proceed. The motion carried unanimously with all councilmen
present, and the meeting -was -then adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor
December 3; 1963
ROLL CALL
The regular'meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present
except Smets, who arrived at 9:30 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meetings of November 19 and the special on November 21 having been sent to
each councilman, it was moved by Councilman,Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that th6
minutes of the meetings of November 1914 and 21st be approved. Motion carried.
• OPEN BIDS: G. 0. BONDS
Bids were opened on'the $669000400 General Obligation bonds. One bid was received:
The National Bank of Commerce of Seattle $669067.00 for the bonds.
& McLean & Co., -Inc., Tacoma: Net interest cost $13,770.50
Effective rate of 3058658
3 ' .3/8%
The bid was accompanied'by a certified check in the amount of $3400.00. A motion was made
by Councilman Simpson and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the bid of the N.- B. of
C. be referred to our financial advisor and the attorney for a report back at the next
council meeting. However, later in the meeting Mr.`Severson, City Treasurer, spoke to
the council on the favorable rate of the bid and added that with the bond market changing
from day to day, if this bid was not accepted tonight, the bid would have to be withdrawn.
Therefore, after discussion it was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Tuson that the City of Edmonds accept the bid of the National Bank of Commerce as outlined
in their proposal of December 3rd, and the motion carried.
OPEN BIDS: LID #124
Bids were opened on LID #1249 paving of Laurel west from 109 to the culdesac. The bids
were:
Ech's Burner Oils, Inc., Lynnwood Total bid $3027.00
Joplin Paving Co. 3,410.50
Almer Co., Edmonds 3,866.75
Washington Asphalt Co. 3,484.2o
Bids were referred to the engineers for checking. Later in the meeting, Councilman
• Sorensen reported on the check of bids., stating there had been an extension error on the
bid from Ech's Burner Oils, Inc. and that the correct bid was $3,297.00, A motion was
made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ech's Burner Oils, Inc. be
awarded the contract on LID #124, paving of Laurel, in the amount of $3,297.00, representing
the low bid received. MoAon carried.
OPEN BIDS: POLICE CAR
Bids were then opened on the new police car. They were:
Bill Blume Chevrolet $2010.99
Less trade of 162 Chevrolet 19150.00
$1,1 0.99 plus sales tax
Edmonds Motor Company $2,34o.30
Less trade-in 1,150.00
$1,190:30 (No mention of sales tax)
Bids were referred to Police Chief Grimstad, and he later reported that the bids were
both in order as far as specifications were concerned, and that the bid of Bill Blume
Chevrolet was the low one. It was therefore moved by Councilman Simpson and seconded by
Councilman Harrison to accept the bid of Bill Blume Chevrolet for the new police car at
a cost of $1,160.99, plus sales tax. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENDE
The City Clerk read a Preliminary Letter on an annexation request, representing not less
than 10% of the population of Lots 6,798 and the south h of Lot 9, Block 5, Seattle
Heights Division #41 being signed -by the Sno Line YMCA, by Mal Wilson. Also a petition
for annexation signed by 75% of the assessed valuation (Sno Line YMCA by Malcolm 4ilson)9
• agreeing to assume the bonded indebtedness of the City of Edmonds. It was moved by
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Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City accept the Petition for
Annexation signed by more than.75% of the assessed valuation of the property described as
Lots 6, 79. 8 and the south h of Lot 9, Block .5, Seattle Heights Division ##4, and set a
public hearing for the neat council meeting on December 17th, 1963 on the petition. Motion
carried.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE HEARING
Hearing was held on Emergency Ordinance #1029 in the totalamount of $51074.75. No
person in the audience had any comment, and it.was moved by Councilman Christensen,
seconded by Councilman Simpson^.that Emergency Ordinance #1029 be passed. A roll call
vote showed all councilmen. excep-t..Sme:ts.. present and voting,_and the motion carried
unanimously.
A petition was read protesting the placement .of a Telephone Co:;. cable along 9+h Ave-.
south. Since the City of Edmonds has no jurisdiction over this, the matter was referred
to Mr. Shane of the West Coast Telephone Company, and he has advised he will contact the
people listed on the petition to try to work something out to their satisfaction.
OFFICIAL CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION
The official canvass of the special election held on November 269 was presented. The
total vote, including 14 absentee ballots that were 2 for and 12 against, was 387 for and
1017 against adopting the Council -Manager form of government in Edmonds.
AUDITING OF BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the regular monthly
bills be approved and the City Clerk,be authorized to issue warrants against the proper
dunds. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill to the
Edmonds Tribune -Review against LID #114 in the amount of $32.66 be paid. Motion carried.
A motion wgs.made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill against
LID #117 in.the.amount of $24.43 be paid to the Edmonds Tribune -Review. Motion carried.
Councilman Slye moved, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill against LID #118 in
the amount of $25.45 be paid to the Tribune -Review.. Motion carried..
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that contractor's estimate
#3 from A & M Construction Equipment .Col on LID #119, in the sum of $35,633.93 be paid and
the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants in this same amount to
Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Company.. Motion carried. Wayne Jones.reported the work on
this LID was about 75% completed.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by..Counci.lman Sorensen that the final estimate .
on LID #120 in the amount of $2,612.25 be paid to Joplin Paving Co., and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the bill for final
engineering to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $916.06 be paid. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorenseri that the bill to the
Edmonds Tribune Review be paid in the amount of $47.68 against..'LID #123. Motion carried. -
A motion was made by'Couricilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill against
LID #124 be paid in the amount of $31.87 to the Edmonds Tribune Review. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLATS
Three plats were presented from the Planning Commission for approval by the council.
After looking over the plats and questioning Engineer Moran in regard to them, it was moved
by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye. to accept the final.plat of Olympic
Heights #1. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen to accept the
final plat of Payne Addition, and the motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Slye,.seconded by Councilman Sorensen to accept the final
plat of Hinds Park. Motion carried.
Mr. Lawson reported on findings on the south end area requesting permission to petition
for annexati do to the city. The area has approximately 240 acres; an estimated population
of 1453; assessed valuation of $1,093,500.00; assessed valuation per capita $753..00; density
of 6 persons per acre; approximately 405 homes." It could be served with sewer by gravity
flow into the Edmonds Way trunk. A letter to the Mayor from the Police Chief reported no
trouble contemplated in policing the area with the present force.' Supt. Moran reported by
letter to the Mayor and stated among other things that many homes are served by the Olympic
View•Water System; the majority of the streets are in good repair, with some recent paving
having been done by the county. The Fire Chief reported no basic problem, except for not
sufficient hydrants. Therefore, Mr. Lawson stated he could see no particular problems of
any import that would be to the city's detriment in taking in this area. Councilman Tuson
asked if water mains were large enough to take hydrants. The answer was that if -we changed
the zoning, we might have to change the size of the mai nsl.
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Mayor McGinness stated that council must decide on what advice to give Mr. Carley in his
request to circulate a petition in this area, since the law states at least 10% of the
`property owners must first request annexation. Councilmen Tuson and Slye said they would
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• look favorabl� on such an annexation; Harrison felt if annexed .they should•assume•the
indebtedness. Councilman Christensen stated he thought we should accept the area even
though they refuse to pay their share of debt; that the sooner we get these areas in,'
the better the city is. Mr. Carley was in the audience, and agreed to meet with the
City Attorney following adjournment of the meeting so as to have the proper -forms and,
information to begin, the circulation 'of petitions.
RESOLUTIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
The City Attorney presented Resolution •#91 of the Planning Commission recommending
amending the comprehensive plan and rezoning of certain..prop.erty north of the Jr.
High school from R-6 to R-6A. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by
Councilman Harrison! to accept Resolution #91 from the Planning Commission and instruct
the City'Attorney to draw an ordinance encompassing the -recommendations included therein.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye to accept the Planning
Commission's Resolution #92, recommending the rezoning on 76A W., southerly from Merry
Max and across from the Putt Putt Golf Course from R-8•.to RC, and instructing the Attorney
to draw an ordinance encompassing this change in the comprehensive plan. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #88 TO HHFA.FOR COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN,
Mr. Jim Reid spoke in connection with the proposed application to the Housing and Home
Finance Agency for funds for the comprehensive sewer plan of the greater Edmonds area,
expansion of the treatment plant, separgtion.of storm water from sanitary sewer, and the
resolution needed to file this. It wgs moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
Harrison that Resolution #88 be passed, authorizing the filing of the application to the
HHFA for the federal funds :for the comprehensive sewer study of the greater Edmonds area.
Motion carried.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
PARK BOARD: Councilman Christensen called on Ron Taylor to report. Mr. Taylor gave
each councilman a copy of a report on park sites, etc. Following this, Mr. Christensen
suggested the council meet with the Park Board next Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30 at the
Civic Center for a work meeting to review the report and discuss a proposed bond issue.
WATER COMMITTEE: Councilman Tuson reported on the letter received in answer to the
sewer service charge inquiry, stating•the.Attorney General's opinion on this charge as
being legal when a city has combined the water and sewer departments such as has Edmonds..
Mr. Shields spoke from the audience concerning this charge, and Mayor McGinness read a
portion of the attorney's letter. Mr. Lawson again called attention to the pamphlet that
was distributed at meetings prior to the annexation election, and to publicity in both
the Edmonds Tribune Review and The Enterprise concerning the $1.40 per month charge.
A copy of this pamphlet was handed to Mr. Shields and he stated this was the first time
he had seen it.
Councilman Tuson requesteda Water Committee meeting following the Park Board meeting
next Tuesday night, December 109, for all members of the council.
ASSIGNMENT OF NUMBERS FOR COUNCIL POSITIONS
According to state law, incumbent councilmen whose offices are subject to the 1964 city
election must be assigned position numbers. Numbers were drawn as follows:
Councilman Tuson, Position #1; Councilman Harrison, Position #2; Councilman Sorensen,
Position #3. Councilman Simpson, being the unexpired term for 2 years was automatically
given #+. The position held by Councilman Smets, being the position -of Councilman -
at -Large assigned the statutory two year term is not assigned a position number.
SET DATE FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING
Wayne Jones recommended January 149, 1964 as the date for hearing the final assessment
roll on LID #120. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye
that the date of January 14 be set for the hearing on this. Motion carried.
LID #119
Mr. Jones also reported in connection with LID #119. He said he had a letter from A & M
Construction Equipment Co. requesting an extension of time of 13 working days, explaining
the cause of delay was in starting time mn the Highway at 9:30 A. M. and quitting time
of 2:30 P.M. They claimed this delay caused loss -of time. They also requested a 30.day
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Mr. Jones recommended the 13 day extension be granted, but to hold off consideration of
the extension of time due to weather. With a little.extra effort he felt they might
still make up the delay on account of weather. It was moved by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Christensen that the A & M Constructi.on..Equipment..Co...be. granted..
a 13 day extension of time as requested. Motion cared. The Mayor questioned whether
work would be far enough along for the opening of .the Stevens Memorial Hospital on
December 22nd, so they would.be connected to the sewer. Mr. Jones thought it would be.
pry' Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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