19651116 City Council Minutes•
November 169 1965
ROLL CALL
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Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except McGinnese.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the council meeting of November 2 had been posted and mailed, and there being no
additions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - 195M AND PUGET LANE SEWERING
Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #189, proposed
sewers for 1959 and Puget Lane area. Engineer Wayne Jones explained the scope and estimated cost
of the project, and also the zone and termini -method of assessment. Hearing was then opened.
Mr. John Kannair stated that although the sewer line would cross his property, his house would not
be able to be served, and he objected to payment of an assessment under the circumstances, and
location of the sewer line. He also presented a written objection from his neighbor, R. B. Cornish.
Mr. Horace Propst felt that it was not fair for Mr. Kannair to pay a share of the LID for his
property, when his house would not be connected. Mr. Robbins also objected to the sewer not being
engineered so as to serve his property. Mr. Don Patrick inquired -why all of his property was not
included in the assessment. He was answered that part of it,just wasn't within the boundaries of
the LID, but that he could have this area connected by sewer separately from the LID. Another
gentleman wondered if some other properties outside the boundaries could be added to the LID, and
was answered that this particular LID was engineered solely to take care of an area that had great
need for sewering, but that would not interfere with the future sewering of the surrounding area
under -Unit #4. The Mayor then explained that protests may be submitted to the City Clerk within
30 days of the passage of the ordinance creating this LID. Hearing was closed. It was moved by
Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1157 be passed, creating
LID #140, for sewering of 195k and Puget Lane area. A roll call vote showed all six councilmen
present in favor, and the motion carried unanimously.
HEARING - PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF NORTH BALLINGER AREA
Hearing was opened on the petition for annexation of a 5 acre tract north of 224t along the Pacific
Northwest Traction Line, owned by Mrs. Carlisle. One gentleman in the audience asked what the
zoning would be, and was told that it would remain the same as the county zoning until the Planning
Commission holds a hearing on it for recommendation to the council. Hearing was then closed.
Attorney Murphy presented the waiver from the Board of Review. It was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1158 be passed, annexing the property
known as the E 36 of the SE yb of the NW )4 of . the SW 14, Section 299 Township 27 N, R 4r EWM to the
City of Edmonds. Motion carried with a•roll call vote showing 5 councilmen voting unanimously in
favor. Councilman Olds abstained, as he was the agent for the petitioner.
INFORMAL HEARING - PROPOSED PLAYLOT 10A AVENUE
A petition had been received by the Chamber of Commerce, asking if a totlot could be put on the
Water Dept. property on 10A. The Chamber had referred this to the City,• who had asked the Park
and Recreation Dept. to investigate the matter. It was their recommendation that this property
be used for a playlot if the neighborhood property owners had no objection. The informal hearing
was therefore opened. Several property owners on the street were present, and all were strongly
against the playlot being established at this location. After everyone was heard, the informal
hearing was closed, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that
the Water Dept. lot on 10A. south of Pine not be converted to use as a playlot. Motion carried.
AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the regular monthly bills
covered by warrants #2617 through #2754 be paid, and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTIONS FROM PLANNING COI-IMISSION
Attorney Murphy presented Resolutions from the Planning Commission:
Resolution #140 recommended denial of a rezone from RML to BN certain property known as 2411 -
5m S.E. (Medical -Central Building).
Resolution #141 and #142 recommended change in the comprehensive plan and rezone of Lot 6, Block 3,
Westgate Park Division #1 from RML to BN in order to extend parking for a grocery in the area.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that a hearing on the Planning
Commission's Resolutions #141 and #142 be set for December 7. Moti•on carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Mayor reported thay pursuant to the decision of the Firemen's Pension Board at its last
meeting, Dr. Harry Kretzler, Sr. was appointed official physician for the Fire Dept. It was
reported that the bill for auditing of the Utilities had been questioned by the City of Edmonds,
and that a reply had explained the necessity for the seemingly excessive amount, as well as
rectifying a small error, amounting to the bill being lowered a few dollars.
Mayor -Maxwell reported that a delegation from Edmonds had met with Governor Evans to discuss the
access road from the freeway to the ferry.
It was reported that a letter was being sent to the PUD advision them that the City of Edmonds
- -- was -opposed to the PUD plan to builda central office at 70a W., north of 212k; and that Edmonds
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was also displeased with not having been notified by the PUD of its intention to.vacate its •
Edmonds office.
BIDS ON GASOLINE SUPPLIES FOR 1966
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A letter was received from the County Commissioners inviting Edmonds to again participate with
the county in its call for bids on gasoline for the year 1966. A motion was made by Councilman
Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the City of Edmonds participate with Snohomish County
in their call for -bids for supplying the gasoline requirements for the year 1966. Motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - GLUE SNIFFING
A proposed ordinance prohibiting glue sniffing was brought before the council for its second
reading. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance
#1159 be passed, and the motion carried unanimously.
DOG LEASH PROPOSAL TO BE PUT ON BALLOT
A proposed ordinance to submit the dog leash proposal on the next city election ballot was
brought before' the council for its first reading.
PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION STUDY
In regard to the request by the Mayors of Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood for Edmonds to join with
the two cities in financing a study of the merits of consolidation, it was moved by Councilman
Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood be advised that the City
of Edmonds does not care to participate in the consolidation study. Motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED PAVING OF ALOHA, 7t TO 8Q
Because of continued interest by the Catholic Cfurch to pave the street, a proposed Resolution •
of Intention was presented for the improvement of Aloha, 71� to 89* However, Mr. Henning, a
property owner who would be assessed, was present and objected to the improvement, asking the
council if it would consider giving him more time before the hearing in which to negotiate with
the church. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan
that proposed Resolution of Intention #190 be passed, for the improvement of Aloha, 7M to 8t' by
paving, and the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll be set for January 18. Before this
motion came to a vote, it was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that
the above motion be tabled to the next meeting, December 7. Council vote resulted in 5 in favor,
Councilman Bevan against, and the motion carried to table the motion to December 7.
PROPOSED PAVING OF 99. WALNUT TO SOUTH CITY LIMITS
Having been instructed to draw a Resolution of Intention for the paying of 99 from Walnut to
the south city limits, Attorney Murphy presented this to the council. It was moved by Councilman
Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Resolution of Intention #190 be passed, with the
hearing on the preliminary assessment roll set for February 11 1966. Motion carried.
PROPOSED PAVING OF 12k S.E. FROM 259 S. TO HIGHWAY 99
The Attorney presented. a proposed Resolution of Intention for the paving of 121' S.E. from 2514 S.
to Highway 99, and it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Harrison that
proposed Resolution of Intention #191 be passed, with -the hearing on the preliminary assessment
roll set for January 18. Motion carried.
REQUEST TO STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION FOR RAMPS.TO AND FROM FREEWAY
Councilman Kincaid reported that he felt the need was great for improvement of access and exit
on the freeway at 22014, which is especially wanted by employees of the John Fluke Company. •
The Mountlake Terrace city council has already asked the State Highway to consider this. After
discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that::the Mayor be
requested to write a letter to the State Highway Commission supporting Mountlake Terrace's
request for *on and off ramps at 2209 from the freeway (Interstate #5). Motion carried.
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF WATER LINE FROM 5 CORNERS TO 109 AVENUE TANK
Councilman Tuson made the motion, seconded by Qbuncilman Olds that the Administration be author-
ized to proceed immediately to construct a water line ffom 5 Corners to the Maple Street tanks.
Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that if a
formal call for bids is necessary for pipe and fittings, the Mayor be authorized to do this.
Motion carried.
REPORT ON RAILROAD AVENUE SEWER PROJECT
Because of the excessive cost of this proposed sewer project, necessitating a pumping station,
which would bring the cost to approximately $22.60 per zone front foot, it was recommended that
the Water -Sewer Dept, participate by bearing the expense of the pumping station. It was therefore
moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Attorney be instructed to draw a
Resolution of Intention, repealing Resolution of Intention #1889on a proposed LID for Railroad
Avenue sewering, and a hearing on the preliminary assessment roll be set for January 189 with the
Resolution stating that the city Water -Sewer Dept. will participate in the LID by bearing.the
cost of the pumping station. Motion carried.
PROPOSED LATE COMER AGREEMENTS ON WATER LINES
The pros and cons of Late Comer Agreements on Water Lines having been discussed by the council,
it was decided that they not be authorized except in extreme cases of hardship, and it was moved
by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the provision in the Late Comer Agreement
ordinance regarding water lines be reaffirmed. Motion carried. 0
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PROPOSED FERRY.TRAFFIC RE-ROUTING
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Plan "C" for re-routing of the ferry traffic was presented to council, after having been
worked out by the Engineer and the State Highway Dept. This would bring the ferry traffic
from the dock east on Maim, wouth on Third to Walnut, east on Walnut to Fifth, with*a free
right turn to go south on Fifth. It was felt that this was wouth a try to see how it would
work out, and a motion was made by -Councilman Bevan, seconded by Councilman Slye that the
Mayor be authorized to put Plan "C" into effect for re-routing the ferry traffic. Motion
carried.
RESET HEARING DATE FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #126
It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the hearing date
for the final assessment roll on LID #126 be reset from December 7 to December 21. Motion
carri.ed.
RESET HEARING DATE ON PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - SEWERS UNIT #1
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that a new Resolution of
Intention be drawn resetting the hearing date on the preliminary assessment roll for
sewering of Unit #1 from December 21 to January 259 1966. Motion carried.
It was also moved by Councilman Tuson,
Engineers be authorized to proceed with
Unit #1 sewers. Motion carried.
Meeting was then adjourned.
City Clerk
December 7, 1965
ROLL CALL
seconded by Councilman Olds that thb Consulting
the final engineering for the proposed LID 11139,
Regular meeting was held with Mayor Pro Tem Tuson, presiding and all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no additions nor corrections to the minutes of the meeting of November 16 and they stood
approved as presented.
HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #141 and #142
Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolutions #141 and #142, recommending a change in the
comprehensive plan and a rezone from RML to BN of Lot 6, Block 3, Westgate Division #1.
Bob Barr, representing Associated Grocers, spoke about the need to expand the existing facilities
of the food market there, and presented drawings to show the proposed enlargement. Mr. John Erlich -
man, attorney representing Albertson's Food -Centers, alsolspoke to _the council. He drew a diagram
of the area in question, then added the 100' block asking for the rezone and comprehensive plan
change, and stated that he felt this was definitely a case of piecemeal zoning. He also said that
the logical boundary for the commercial zone was the cemetery, and if the council saw fit to expand
the commercial zoning, it would be better planning to rezone the entire area rather than piece by
piece. Mr. Paul Cook also spoke from the audience, stating that he was in favor of the small zoning
for growth space of the grocery store. Hearing was then closed. Councilman Olds said that it was
his opinion that this was piecemeal zoning, and it should be the whole area rather than one little
• square singled out for a rezone. Councilman Kincaid stated that it was the responsibility of the
councilmen to protect those who were in business at the present time and wished to improve their
services. A motion was then made by Councilman Olds that the rezone request be denied. The motion
died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that
proposed Ordinance #1160 be passed, amending the comprehensive plan pursuant to Planning Commission
Resolution #1 1. A roll call vote was taken, and there were 4 yes, Councilmen Olds and Bevan voting
no, and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1161
be passed, changing the zoning of Lot 6, Block 3, Westgate division #1 to BN, according to the rec-
ommendation of Planning Commission Resolutiin #142. A roll call vote showed 4 yes, Councilmen Olds
and Bevan voting no, and the motion carried.
SETTING HEARING DATES ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the hearing on Planning
Commission Resolutions #143 and #145, providing for new definition of "Mobile Home" and MMobile
Home Park", and creation of a new zoning classification "RMP (Residential Mobile Home Parks)" be
set for December 21. Motion carried.
An appeal from Planning Commission Resolution #149, receommending denial of a rezone, was received
from Attorney Alfred Holte, representing Mr. Walt Payne, A.motion was made by Councilman McGinness,
seconded by Councilman Slye that the hearing on the Appeal from the Planning Commission decision in
their Resolution #149 be set for December 21. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that hearing on Planning Commission
Resolution #150, recommending establishment of a new criteria for signs in RM, BN, BC, and CW zones
be set for December 21. Motion carried.
AUDITING OF LID BILLS
• A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bills again LID #125 be