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19640505 City Council Minutesr -I LI I F_ • 1 • 1 1 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. City Clerk ayor 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 & 40 Foundry be accepted with their bid of 1.945. This resulted in Tuson and Slye voting for the motion; Harrison, Olds, Bevan, Christensen, and Sorensen against, and the motion failed to carry. It was then moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Olds that the City accept the low bid of the John Davidson Co. for the pipe at the unit price of 1.843 delivered trenchside, and this motion carried. a" It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City a% accept the low bid of Andrew Miller Co. for the fittings at the price of $499.90. Motion carried. AUDIENCE There had been some misunderstanding in regard to the planting of Kwanson cherry trees by the Algoma Garden Club on the north side of Main Street from Third to the ferry dock. The holes to be dug by the City crews necessitated breaking out a small patch of sidewalk for each planting. Also, all adjacent property owners along this stretch had been contacted by the City and all had agreed that the trees would be an asset. Therefore, a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Algoma Garden Club be authorized to plant Kwanson cherry trees in the R/W area on the north side of Main Street from Third to the ferry dock. Motion carried. HEARING TO WIDEN ERBEN DRIVE Hearing was held.on amendment of the comprehensive plan By the addition of a 20 ft. strip to widen Erben Drive between 4k and 5j4 to 40 ft. This was referred to the council by Resolution #100 from the Planning Commission. Two property owners, Mr. Williams and Mr. Branstetter spoke against having the 20 ft. strip taken from their property. Mr.. Bernard Bean spoke in favor of widening the street. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the matter be referred to the • first meeting in June, and the motion carried. HEARING ON ZONING OF CHASE LAKE SCHOOL PROPERTY Hearing was held on the zoning of the Chase Lake School property to P-1 according to the Resolution received from the Planning Commission. No one was present in favor or against. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1050 be passed, zoning the Chase Lake School property to P-1 in accordance with -the Planning Commission recommendation. Motion carried. PETITION RECEIVED FOR VACATION OF 109 A petition was received asking for vacation of 10M between Sprague and Edmonds Streets. This would be for the benefit of children using the Sprague Street park. The request was referred to the Street Committee for investigation and a report at the first meeting in June. AUDITING OF BILLS It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the regular monthly bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bill from the Tribune -Review in the amount of $105.95 against LID #120 be paid. Motion carried. ' Councilman Slye moved, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bill from Reid, Middleton & Associates for engineering on LID #123 in the amount of $3,510,00 be paid, and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. for this amount. Motion carried. • It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman.Olds that the bills against LID #124 be paid as follows: Reid, Middleton & Associates, $239.96, and Ech's Burner Oils, $1353.91 for contractor's semi-final estimate. Motion carried. ORDINANCE ON SEWER SERVICE CHARGES It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1051 be passed, to amend Section 6.20.030, sewer service charges, of the Edmonds City ebde by adding thereto a monthly charge per bed in hospitals and nursing homes.. Motion carried. FIREWORKS ORDINANCE A motion was made by Councilman Bevan, seconded by CouncilmanAlYe that Ordinance #1052 be passed, repealing Chapter 5.28, "Fireworks", of the Edmonds City bode and providing for the regulation of fireworks, the issuance of permits therefore, and providing penalties. Motion carried. ORDINANCE ON INDIVIDUAL BONDS It was moved'by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1053 be passed, repealing sections 1.48.0409 1.48.050 and 1.48.060 of the Edmonds City Code and establishing official bonds for officers of the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON S. W. SNOHOMISH COUNTY JOINT PLANNING COUNCIL The Mayor discussed the program offered by the S. W. Snohomish county Joint Planning Council with the City Council, and stated that he felt the money involved would be justified, pro- viding the City of Edmonds used the plan which would include the day to day services of Einar • • Syvertson, and make it understood that future years participation would depend on a fair share of services to be received, and this payment for 1964 would not commit us to parti- cipation for any future years without first a review of the situation. Mr. Syvertson was present, and spoke briefly on the program. It was then moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye to authorize payment of $3218.00 to the S. W. Snohomish County Joint Planning Council for 1964 participation by the City of Edmonds, with the understand- ing that this payment does not commit the City of Edmonds to any program or participation beyond 1964. Motion carried. DISCUSSION EMERGENCY POLICE PHONE Mayor Maxwell asked the newspapers to caution the public against using Pr 8-1313 for any- thing other than emergencies. If they would use FR 6-11079 it would --leave the other line open as it should be, for emergencies only. 25% RETENTION"ON STATEWIDE CONTRIBUTIONS BY POLICE Discussion was held on the 25% retention of contributions from uniformed personnel by Statewide City Employees Retirement System. The Mayor recommended.that the total amount be releas$d when a policeman leaves City employment. It was moved by Councilman Bevan, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the 25% retention on uniformed personnel in connection with Statewide City Employees Retiremeht System be discontinued. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Maxwell made the following appointments and reappointments: Planning Commission: Reappoint Larry Hubbard for a 4 year term as of April 19 1964. Reappoint Walt Payne for a 4 year term as of April 1, 1964. Reappoint Robert Moore for a-4 year term as of May 17, 1964. Appoint Jack Bevan for a 4 year term as of May 59 1964. • Board of Adjustment: Reappoint Robert Blackbourn for a 4 year term as of April 1, 1964. Reappoint E. R. Scott for a 4 year term as of April 19 1964. Park Board: Appoint LeRae Esterberg, 18218 Andover Road. S., W. Snohomish County Joint Planning Council: Appoint Howard Olds from the City Council. Larry Hubbard - member from Planning Commission. Bldg. Code Committee: Appoint C. A. McConnachie. The members of the Boards and Commissions now stand as follows: PLANNING COMMISSION Alfred 0. Holte - Chairman Herman Sater Calvin C. Thompson Larry Hubbard Jack Bevan Mrs. Ava M. Patterson Walt Payne Barbara Engler Harve Harrison Robert Moore James Haines BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Robert Blackbourn - -Chairman Robert Shriber E. R. Scott George Luschen Roy Stringer PARK BOARD • William Lambe William Phillips LeRae Esterberg Dr. Paul Burke Richard Slye LIBRARY BOARD Harold Huseby Alice Beaudreau Harold Groat Mrs. Earl Clark Mrs. William Reiss BOARD OF APPEALS Don Fuson - Chairman Sam Ewing Dirk van Dyk (Secretary) Harve Harrison James Astell CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Harold Bucklin King Bailey Meredith Stokes BUILDING CODE COMMITTEE Don Tuson - Chairman James Astell C._, A. McConnachie Dirk van Dyk Walt Payne S. W. SNOHOMISH COUNTY JOINT PLANNING COUNCIL Howard Olds Larry Hubbard • DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE 1 • Colonel Thomas J. Marnane It was announced that Paul McKay had advised the City that -May 129 was the date -that bids would be opened by -the State Highway for paving of 5`- C"? DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mayor Maxwell told the council that he had written the Dept. of Commerce and Economic Development to put a 30 day hold on the Capital Improvements program for Edmonds. A copy of the letter sent by the Dept. to Clark, Coleman, Rupeiks stated the project had been suspended indefinitely. The cost.of the project was to be $16,000 more or less, with the federal grant leaving $5613.00 to be paid by the City, which has already been sent. It was brought out that 75% of the City's share could be in the form of services rendered by City personnel under this program. It was suggested that Mr. Syvertson, perhaps in con- junction with Mr. Fraser, (financial advisor to Edmonds on the Lynnwood sewer proposed agreement), might be asked to give recommendations on a capital improvements program, which council agreed the city would need in the future. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that the City cancel the Capital Improvements Program. (This would mean asking for a refund of the City's $5613.00). There was a good deal of discussion both pro and con, and a roll call vote was asked for. Councilmen Olds, Tuson, Slye and Bevan voted for the motion; Christensen and Sorenssn against; Councilman Harrison abstained. The motion carried. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES Councilman Sorensen stated that the Street Committee would like to ask the City Supervisor to secure an -appraisal of the property on 76k w. and 2449 S.W. for asking council approval to purchase. • There was no further business, and the meeting was ddjourned. City Clerk �ayor May 19, 1964 ROLL CALL Regulat meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell. All councilmen were prevent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES All councilmen having received copies of the minutes of the last meeting, the Mayor called for any additions or corrections. Councilman Christensen asked for the following corrections and additions: Under Approval of Minutes, he wished his reason for voting against the Albertson rezone to state that "he favored denying the appeal for rezone because there wasn't a sufficient showing to warrant over -ruling the Planning Commission's decision in light of the comparatively -recent adoption of the comprehensive plan for the area." In the section on Awarding of Bids on Waterworks Materials, it should be added that Mayor Maxwell felt that we should not accept the low bid of the John Davidson Co. as it was Canadian pipe, "and we should favor American made goods even if at a slightly higher price." • Also, Councilman Christensen suggested that the following reasons be given in support of awarding the bid to the low bidder: 11(1) that they were the low bidder, (2) they had made favorable bids before and should be encouraged to continue, (3) the U.S.A. has a favorable trade balance with Canada, and (4) the Washington state economy is closely linked with that of British Columbia." Under the section "Discussion of Capital Improvements Program", Councilman Christensen asked that after the motion that the City cancel the Capital Improvements Program, it be added that "against the motion, it was pointed out that the City requires this type of professional -planning in order to match its potential future financial resources against its financial needs; that this calls for the services of a professional planner; that we should not terminate our agreement with Clark, Coleman, Rupeiks this abruptly without giving them the courtesy of a hearing in the matter and without having any clear idea what alternative arrangements the city would make to handle the problem. It was recom- mended that the council hold a hearing on the subject, inviting Mr. Rupeiks to explain further the need for services of the type we had contracted for with his firm, and that we seek the advice of Mr. Syvertson before deciding on a definite course.of action." Mayor Maxwell then declared the minutes approved as corrected. R/W FOR FORSYTH LANE Wayne Jones reported that Mr. H- B. Sund, owner of the property in question on Forsyth Lane, had said that he would be willing to dedicate a 15 ft- strip for R/W from 5M to 6k providing he would be charged with no future assessments for improvementsof the.street. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Sorensen!- seconded by Councilman Bevan that the city accept the 15 ft. R/W from 5tb to 0 from Mr. Sund, and in return agree to reimburse Mr. Sund the amount of any future street assessment. Discussion then brought out that the rough estimate on an assessment for this property could possibly run as high as $850.00- •