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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
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,;paid: $7.06 to the Tribune Review and $82.00 to Norm's Print Shop for printing of bonds. •
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bill from the Tribune
Review in the amount of $16.98 be paid from LID #126. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bills against.LID #127
be paid: $7.08 to the Tribune Review and $72.35 to Norm's Print Shop for printing of bonds.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the two bills against LID
#129 be paid to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1211.48 for final engin-
eering, and to Joplin Paving Co. in the amount of $1950.62 for contractor's final estimate, and
the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bills against LID #130
be paid: $7.12 to the Tribune Review for.printing and $53.06 to Norm's Print Shop for printing
of bonds. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bills agains LID #133
be paid: $235.00 to Pacific Testing Laboratories; $4,089.54 to Reid, Middleton & Associates,
Inc. for final engineering; and $9,712.76 to Washington Asphalt Co. for contractor's final
estimate, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest warrants to Hughbanks, Inc. in the
amount of $14,037.30 to cover these bills. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the bills against LID #134
be paid: $6.88 to the Tribune Review and $48.24 to Norm's Print Shop for printing of bonds.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the following bills against
LID #135 be paid: Lynnwood Construction Company, $3,549.19 for contractor's final estimate, and •
$1,347.89 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for final engineering fee, and the City Clerk
be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,897.08
to cover same. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the bill to Reid, Middleton &
Associates,.Inc. in the amount of $30,000.00 for the comprehensive sewer plan for the City of Edmonds
be allowed for payment, and the warrant be drawn subject to the transfer of funds from unanticipated
income to the Capital Outlay, Water Dept. of ''the 1965 budget. Motion carried.
A petition.was received, signed by approximately 29 property owners, asking for the establishment
of a tot -lot park on the vacant property at the intersection of Pine Street and 15t S. This was
referred to the Park Board.
A petition with 114 signatures was received, asking the City of Edmonds to meet with the Great
Northern Railway and the Northern Pacific in an effort to persuade them to bury the communication
wires in front of residential ]properties along Edmonds' waterfront. It was moved by Councilman
McGinness, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Mayor be authorized to arrange a meeting with
the Railroad companies in regard to this petition. Motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS
A proposed Resolution was presented for the transfer of various funds within the budget. After
discussion, during which time it was decided to defer passage of all items except one until after
further study, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed
Resolution #118 be passed, transferring $30,000.00 from unanticipated income to the Water -Sewer
Dept. capital outlay for the purpose of payment of the bill for the comprehensive sewer study byt •
Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. Motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR DOG LEASH PROPOSAL ON BALLOT - SECOND HEARING
A proposed ordinance for placing the dog leash proposal on the next city election.ballot on
November 2, 1967 was brought before the council for its second reading. It was moved by Council-
man Slye, seconded by Councilman McGinness that proposed Ordinance #1162 be passed and the motion
carried unanimously. Capt. Shields, in the audience, objected to the proposal being on an advisory
ballot, as he felt the council could still vote as it pleased, regardless of the ballot results.
Councilman McGinness answered that this was the only -method a Third Class Mayor -Council city could
use to handle the situation, and an ordinance would still have to put it into law.
RESOLUTION TO STATE HIGHWAY REGARDING FREEWAY ACCESS
Attorney Murphy presented a proposed resolution to be sent to the State Highway Dept. for
additional access to the freeway at Mountlake Terrace. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded
by Councilman Slye that the Attorney be instructed to draw a Resolution supporting the attitude
taken by the Mountlake'.:'.Terrace council in their Resolution sent -to the Highway Dept. Motion
carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR PAVING ALOHA, 7o TO 8tb
It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Olds that the tabled proposed Resolu-
tion of Intention from the last council meeting be brought before the council for action at this
time. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Resolution of
Intention #192 be passed, for proposed paving of Aloha from 7% to 8tb, and the hearing on the
preliminary assessment roll be held on January 18, 1966. Motion carried.
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION - RAILROAD AVENUE SEWERING
• It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution of
Intention #193 be passed, repealing Resolution of Intention #188, for sewering of Railroad
Avenue and vicinity, and the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll be set for January 18,
1966. Motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION - UNIT #1 SEWERS
It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution of
Intention #194 be passed, for severing of Unit #1 and the hearing on the preliminary assess-
ment roll be held January 25,1966. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION IN CITY CODE ON MINORS PROHIBITED FROM POOLROOMS
A proposed amendment to section 4.24.040 of the Edmonds City Code was presented, which section
prohibited minors from poolrooms. It was brought to council attention that a teen establishment
in Edmonds wished to use pool tables, and that some bowling alleys now were installing them.
Chief Grimstad was in favor of the repeal of this -section of the code, and it was moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1163 b� passed, repeal-
ing section 4.24.040 of the Edmonds City Code. A roll call vote was taken, with-5 councilmen
voting in favor; Councilman McGinness against, and the motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN,PLAT OF "OLYMPIC LANE"
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works, it was moved by
Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGinness that the improvements in the plat of
"Olympic Lane" be accepted by the city for perpetual maintenance. Motion carried.
DATES SET FOR BID OPENMNGS ON POLICE VEHICLES
• At the request of the Police Chief, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Olds to authorize a call for bids on three police cars, one �4 ton truck, and one special truck
body for animal control; bids to be opened on Monday, December 27, at 2:00 P.M. Motion
carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting
CITY CLERK
December 21, 1965
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Olds.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
In the minutes of the meeting of December 71�9 it was suggested that under "Correspondence"
the motion in the second paragraph regarding the proposed meeting with the railroads use
the words "the Mayor be requested" rgther than "the Mayor be authorized". The minutes then
stood approved as corrected.
HEARING - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL LID #126
• Hearing was opened on the final assessment roll for LID #126, paving of Second Avenue, from
Main to 2001 south of Alder. Engineer Jones noted that the cost of the project came to
$7.63 a zone front foot. There was no one in the audience to comment on the hearing, and
it was therefore declared closed. A motion was then made by Councilman McGinness, seconded
by Councilman Bevan that proposed Ordinance #1164 be passed, approveing and confirming the
assessment roll for LID #126. Motion carried unanimously.
HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #143 AND 7f145
Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolutions #143 and #145, providing for new
definitions of "Mobile Home" and "Mobile Home Park" and creation of a new zoning classifi-
cation "RMP (Residential Mobi-le Home Parks)% Attorney Murphy explained the uses, re-
strictions, and limitations contained in the Resolutions. There was no one in the audience
who wished to comment. Hearing was then closed. After discussion by council, it was moved
by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1165 be passed,
amending the zoning ordinance, section 12.12.140 (Ordinance #1074) by providing for a new
definition of "Mobile Home" and "Mobile Home Park" in accordance with Planning Commission
Resolution 3#143. Motion carried.
A motion was then made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed
Ordinance #1166 be passed, with the suggestion thgt in Section G, the provision be put in
the paragraph to the effect that at the discretion of the Planning Commission the limit of
the height of the hedge be 6 ft. if necessary to be compatible with the adjoining residential
area. This motion came under discussion by the council, and Councilman McGinness later
withdrew his motion, and the proposed ordinance will be reworded and be brought to the next
council meeting for action.
HEARING - APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REZONE DENIAL - RESOLUTION #149
Hearing was opened on the Appeal from Planning Commission Resolution #149, recommending
:`� denial of a rezone of property on the south side of Hemlock, easterly of 5M Ave. S. from