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SALE BY AUCTION OF SURPLUS BICYCLES
At the suggestion of Chief Grimstad, it. -was moved by Councilman 91ye and seconded by
Councilman Christensen to instruct the Attorney to draw a motice of publication for
the sale of surplus bicycles, (collected over a period of years by the Police Dept.),
by auction. Mbiion carried.
A request was recieved for a cabaret license at 240A and Highway #99. There would be
dancing and light refreshments sold, catering to young adults not over 19 years of
age, nor under 160 There would of course be an off -duty 8dmonds officer i-n attendance
at all times. Council action was needed to authorize the City Clerk to issue the
license 0 $25.00 if a police check proved O.K. It was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Tuson that a license be authorized for this establishment
subject to the requirements being met by a police check. Motion carried.
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MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Maxwell asked the council to elect a Mayor Pro Tem, and suggested Councilman
Tuson, who has for several years acted in this capacity. It was moved by Councilman
Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison -that Don Tuson be elected as Mayor Pro Tem, and
the motion carried.
The -meeting was then adjourned, and an informal reception was held, with refreshments
being served by the office personnel of the Civic Center.
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April 21, 1964
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Gordon Maxwell, with -all councilmen
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the last council meeting having been received by all councilmen, the Mayor
asked for any additions or corrections. There were none, and the Mayor declared. -the -minutes
would stand approved as written.
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF 3 COUNTY STREETS
A petition for annexation of 3 county streets was received from the Board of County
Commissioners. (In some cases, the city already owns 36 of •the street. ) These area.
70 from 206k to 210N'; 96k W. from 220M to 217m; and the area,north of the Westgate
Shopping Center to 223rd on 9A Ave. (or 100-' W.). It was moved by Councilman Slye and
seconded by Councilman Sorensen to accept the petition and instruct the Attorney to draw
a Resolution annexing the streets as listed. Motion carried.
ALBERTSON'S APPEAL FOR REZONE
Hearing was held on the appeal of Albertson's'Food Stores•For relief from the,denial by
the Planning Commission for a rezone of an area adjoining the Westgate Shopping Center.
Albertson's had asked for rezoning from R-8 to C-1. Mr. Larry Klang, Albertson's
representative, -•.was present and had presented the council at its last meeting with a
petition with 310. signatures either in favor of the rezone, or did not care one. way or
the other. Each councilman had also received a report from Mr. Klang, supporting the
application from relief of the Planning Commission's decision. The Mayor asked the City
Clerk to read the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Commission,on the evening of the
original public hearing for re -zone, and the denial. Following this, the hearing was thrown
open to the audience. Many people spoke; with property owners whose homes would'be taken
if the rezone went through -,.in favor; some adjacent property owners for,. and some against.
Several downtown Edmonds merchants were present and all were against the rezone Lloyd
Nelson inquired if any other area had been inves.ti.gated .as a possibili.t.yfor the .store's .
location. Mr. Klang answered yes, that the entire area had.been looked..over carefully..
both by driving around and by aerial study, and the Westgate commercial area seemed to be.
the beat location. Councilman Harrison mentioned that several applications for rezone had,
been deferred lately by the Planning Commission until the new zoning is gone over step by
step, and he felt that this particular area might better be zoned R-C instead of C-1.
Mr. Klang�replied that Albertson's would accept R-C instead of C-1 and would post a.bond
to that effect. At this point, Councilman Tuson requested and was granted a 5 minute
recess of the council. Upon returning to the council table, Councilman Tuson made a.
motion, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the appeal for a rezone of the property
described as Lots 5,6,7,,,•8,9, and 109 Block 3, Westgate Park Division #1 from R-8 to C-1
be denied. In answer to:a question from Councilman Slye, Attorney Murphy stated that
this particular property could re -apply for rezone in 6 months; or there was the possi-
bility of its -being rezoned at the time the Planning Commission holds hearings on the new
zoning recommendations.. Councilman Sorensen stated that on any application for rezone, the
people should have protection for their residential property. Councilman Olds felt that
the zoning to R-C instead of C-1 should be allowed, and Councilman Christensen added that
he had seconded the motion to allow council discussion, but that he felt torn between the
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denial of C-1 and allowance of R-C,
but at this time he had decided to go along with turning
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Commission kegins.to hold the
hearings on zoning. A roll
call vote resulted in Olds and Bevan voting no; Tuson, Harrison,
Christensen, Slye, and
Sorensen voting. yes, --and the motion
for •d-dnial .of.__the-.appeal for
rezone by Albertson's
carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter of resignation as Chairman
and member of the Park Board
was read from Councilman
Christensen: This was accepted with regret by Mayor Maxwell, who stated that Councilman
Christensen's contributions as Chairman of the Park Board would be noticed for years in the
Edmonds Park program, and his efforts and good work were greatly appreciated.
A letter was read from Chester Bennett, commending the Police Dept., and Sergeant Crain in
particular, for giving on short notice a demonstration of the use of the breathalizer and a
talk on the problems of alcoholism -to the Commission on Social Concern of the Edmonds
Methodist Church.
A letter of appreciation was read from Mrs. Warren W. Bacon, for exceptionally good service
and prompt attention..to her request for street maintenance on Fifth Ave. S., just south of
Pine, where Forsythe Lane juts off -to the east.
Mayor Maxwell acknowledged the receipt of a letter from Housing and Home Finance Agency in
regard to the Thayer property and matching Park funds.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison, that Resolution #94 be
passed, pertaining to the opening of bids at other than council meetings, if desired. Motion
carried.
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An ordinance was introduced by Attorney Murphy, to amend the ordinance on sewer -service charges
by adding thereto a monthly charge per bed in hospitals and nursing homes. The clause stating
the charge of $8.00 and $5.00 per month flat charge, plus so much per bed per month was blank
as to the charge per bed. Following a report on the charges made by other cities in this
circumstance, it was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the
figure of ?50 per bed be inserted in the ordinanoe, and the ordinance be taken up for action
at the next meeting. Motion carried.
An ordinance was introduced by Attorney Murphy to regulate and enforce traffic control and
parking regulations on streets in the City of Edmonds which are designated as forming a part
of the route of state highways and to conform with state laws. It was moved by Councilman
Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1049 be passed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that a public hearing be
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set for May 5A at the regular council meeting to amend the official street plan of
comprehensive plan by addition of a 20 ft. strip to widen Erben Drive between 49 and 5k to
40 ft., according to Resolution #100 from the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
Attorney Murphy presented Resolution #99 from the Planning Commission to zone to P-1 the
newly annexed Chase Lake School area. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by
Councilman Slye that=the night of the regular council meeting of May 51 be set as the hearing
date for amending the comprehensive plan by zoning of the Chase Lake annexation area. Motion
carried.
The Attorney reported he had received the endorsement from the Lion's Club naming the City as
additional insured on the building on the Thayer property that the Club is using for temporary
storage.
FINAL PLAT •
Upon presentation by Engineer Moran, it -was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by
Councilman Slye that the final plat of Edgar L. Blake Addition be approved. Motion carried.
AUDIENCE
A representative from the American Legion asked the council about the sale of safe and sane
firegorks. Attorney.Murphy replied that he was still in the process of writing the ordinance
to comply with state law and that it would be ready at the next council meeting.
Property owners in the vicinity of 76k complained about a sewerage problem, and were told
that this matter is -being looked into, and that a temporary arrangement will have to be made
with Lynnwood to sewer the area.
BONDING OF CITY EMPLOYEES
Supervisor Lawson reported that aside from the Blanket Policy that covers city employees,
individual bondi.ng.is needed for.the Deputy Treasurer, City Clerk and Deputy, City Attorney,.
Police Chief, and Police Judge. By omitting these people from the blanket policy, and
bonding them individually, the difference in premium would amount to the City paying an
extra $30.00 per year. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the
Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance authorizing the individual bonds in the
following amounts: City Clerk, Deputy, and City Attorney, $29500. each; Chief of Police and
Police Judge, $5,000. each; and Deputy Treasurer, $10,000. Motion carried.
S.W.SNOHOMISH COUNTY JOINT PLANNING COUNCIL
The S.W. Snohomish County Joint Planning Council had presented a letter to the City of Edmonds
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billing the city for $3218.00 as Edmonds' share for 1964. This was discussed at some length.
The main issue seemed to be that the benefits to be'derived from participation were not
entirely clear'to everyone. Therefore, ouncilman Christensen proposed inviting Mr. Syvertson
or someone else representing the Joint Planning Council to attend a council meeting and
explain the proposal of services to be rendered. This was agreed upon, and the Mayor in-
structed'the City Clerk to place this'on the agenda for the next council meeting and to
invite Mr. Syvertson and Mr. Rupeiks to attend aid explain the program at the next meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was decided to have a meeting on Tuesday, April 289 at 7:30 P.M. in the Civic Center with
Mr. Fraser to discuss the Lynnwood sewer agreement.
Chairman Sorensen of the Street Committee stated that with the traffic control light now
installed at 9A and Edmonds Way (Westgate), the committee would like to see both sides of
the intersection widened to an 80 ft. R/W. Therefore, he made the motion, seconded by
Councilman Bevan that a Resolution be drawn to send to the Planning Commission along with
a map to be drawn up by Engineer Moran to have the Planning Commission hold a hearing to
widen 99 Ave. S. to the south city limits and north to whatever distance. the state requires.
Motion carried.
It was mentioned that a Fire Station in the north end of the City would be needed for 19659
when the city will be taking over the fire protection of the annexed area from District #1.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.
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May 5, 1964
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Copies of the minutes having been received in the mail by all councilmen, the Mayor asked for
any additions or corrections. Councilman Christensen stated that on page it 6 lines from the
bottom, in the section under the Albertson's Appeal, he had stated that he had voted against
the rezone at this time as he felt that the decision of the Planning Commission should hold,
and that he did not wish to go against their decision. Mayor Maxwell then declared the minutes
of the last council meeting would stand approved as corrected.
OPEN BIDS LID #123
Bids were opened on LID #123, paving of "B", Fir, 84, and Pine. They'were:
Joplin Paving Co., Edmonds $58045.00
Knowles Construction Co., Bothell $779580.00
Lease Co., Inc., Seattle $689351.50
Tri-State Construction, Seattle $76,143.00
The bids were referred to the Engineers. Later in the meeting, with the Engineering recom-
mendation, it was moved by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Bevan that the bid
for the paving on LID #123 be awarded to Joplin Paving Company for the bid price of $58,945.00.
Motion carried.
AWARDING OF BIDS ON WATERWORKS MATERIALS
Bids on pipe, hydrant, and appurtenances had been opened:in the CounoiLtChambers of the Civic
Center on Thursday, April 309 at 3:00 P.M. The City Clerk opened and read aloud the bids in
the presence of Mayor Maxwell, Supervisor Lawson, Superintendent Moran, the foreman of the
Edmonds Water Dept., and several representatives from the companies bidding. The bids were:
PIPE FITTINGS
Andrew Miller Co.
John Davidson Co.
Pacific States C.I.Pipe
Pacific Water Works Supply
U. S. Pipe & Foundry
Western Utilities Supply
No bid.
1.843 unit price,
1.913 unit price,
1.997 unit price,
No bid.
trencheide.
F.O.B. Seattle.
trenchside.
1.89 unit price, F.O.B. Seattle.
1.945 F.O.B. Edmonds (not trenchside).
No bid.
$499.90
$502.75
$399.70 with no bid
on tap valve & tee.
$525.76
No bid.
$530:45 F.O.B.-
trenchside.,
The Mayor stated that it was the recommendation of the administration that the bid of U. S. Pipe
& Foundry be accepted as second lowest, and that of Andrew Miller Co. for the fittings. Mayor
Maxwell felt that we should not accept the low bid of the -.John Davidson Co. as it was Canadian.- .
pipe. This brought about a great deal of council discussion, during which time the represen-
tative of John Davidson Co. was allowed to speak. To bring the discussion to a decision,
Councilman Tuson made the motion, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bid of U. S.'Pipe &
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