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• February 7, 1967
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Tuson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meetings of January 17k and 249 had been posted and mailed, and since there
were no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
HEARING: APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION IN RESOLUTION #216
Hearing was held on the appeal from the recommendation of the Planning Commission in their
Resolution #216, File R-24-66, for denial of the petition to amend the comprehensive plan
and rezone from RS-12 to RS-20 the plat of Talbot Park. The City Engineer pointed out the
properties in question -on the map and read the minutes of this Planning Commission hearing.
Hearing was then opened.
J. Keith Dysart introduced himself as attorney for the Talbot Park Community Club, and Maurice
Shuman, 8320 Frederick Place, then introduced as a group all the residents of Talbot Park who
were present. The gentlemen then presented a map, outlining in different colors the properties
who had °signed the rezone request, those who had not been contacted, and those not in favor
of the change. Mr. Wm. Harold, 8311 Frederick Place, then gave a statistical account; a
total of 109 property owners; 95% of whom were contacted and- 80% of these in favor of the
rezone, 20% against; out of 63 resident owners, there were 56 in favor and only 6 against.
He -also broke this down into percentages. Sam Felton, 8415 Talbot Road, Lot 16, told the
council how the Community Club began in 1962 when the area was threatened by a sewage disposal
plant possibly being put in by the City of Lynnwood. The members of Talbot Park had appealed
• .to the City of Edmonds and were helped at that time and were now asking for help to keep the
area exclusive by retaining large park -like lots. Attorney Dysart added that a rash of
subdivisions developed there in 1966 and the people of Talbot Park then decided to petition
for the 20,000 sq. f t. zoning to keep future development in line with the present situation.
Mr. George Ramsey, Tract 42, said he has a petition before the Planning Commission to sub-
divide his lot, and that it would be legal under the present code. Al Holte, attorney
representing three of the property owners who..have plats and subdivisions at prevent on file
and approved by the Planning Commission, stated that this would make 50 substandard lots in
Talbot Park should the rezone be approved. He also added that when the hearings were held
by the Planning Commission for each individual section of the city, not one person from
Talbot Park had appeared for RS-20 zoning at that time. Attorney Holte therefore felt the
appeal should be denied in concurrence with the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Mr-. Galassi, 8223 Frederick Place, asked several questions pertaining -to city services in
culdesacs, sewering, and water lines in the area if plats are allowed. Mrs. Pearsall, whose
home is located in the midst of a proposed plat, said she wished for larger lots and was in
favor'of the R$-20. Mr.- Hagan; Lot 52, said he had purchased his property with the intention
of subdividing in the future, and was therefore. against 20,000 sq. ft. for lots.._ A gentleman
north of one of the proposed subdivisions asked why not have larger lots in these plats and
then charge more for each lot, which would keep -the character of the area park -like.
Councilman McGinness, owner of property in the area, suggested an alternative proposal to
perhaps rezone part of the area, and.this was discussed at some length. After everyone in
the audience who wished to be heard had had a chance to speak on the subject, and following
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye to in-
struct the attorney to draw an ordinance to over -rule the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and grant the change to RS-20 in.the plat of Talbot Park. A roll call vote was
taken, with Councilmen Harrison, Slye, Kincaid and Bevan voting in favor; Councilman Olds
against; Councilman McGinness abstaining. Motion carried.
HEARING: APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATIONS OF PLANNING COMMISSION IN RESOLUTIONS #209.AND #210
• Hearing was held on an appeal from the recommendations of the Planning Commission in their
Revolutions #209 and #210, Files CP-27-66 and R-20-66 for denial to amend the comprehensive
plan and rezone from RS-8 to RD property on Maplewood Road south of 19614 S.W. The Engineer
read the minutes of the hearing before the Planning Commission. Hearing was then opened.
AttorneyiHotle, representing the proponents of this appeal; stated that the duplex planned
for the lot in question would make a good buffer between single residential on one side and
a condominium planned for the tract on the other side. There was no one present who wished
to oppose, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Olds said he felt that feathering of an
area from condominium to duplex to siggl6 residential was in the best interest of good
planning, and following discussion pro and con, a motion was made by Councilman Harrison,
seconded by Councilman Olds to over -rule the recommendations of the Planning Commission
and instruct the attorney to prepare an ordinance to'amend the comprehensive plan and rezone
from RS-8 to RD the property.in question. A roll call vote resutled in Councilmen Olds,
Harrison, Slye and Bevan voting in favor; Councilmen McGinness and Kincaid against, and
the motion carried.
HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #215
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #2159 rile R-27-66, recommending amend-
ment to the official zoning map to rezone from RS-12 to RS-8 property between Albha and
Caspers and between 71' and 0 N. Hearing was opened following the reading of the minutes
of the Planning Commission on this matter. Mr. Erickson; who was in favor of the rezone, was
present, -and there was no one else who wished to comment. Hearing was closed. A motion was
made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the attorney be instructed
to prepare an ordinance concurring with the Planning Commission recommendation in their
Resolution #215 and rezone this property from RS-12 to RS-8. Motion carried.
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SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCES TO INCREASE.WATER-SEWER RATES
There was a second reading on the proposed ordinances to increase the water and sewer rates
for the City of Edmonds. There was no one present who wished to ask questions on these, and
it was therefore -moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed
Ordinance #1263 be 'passed, increasing the water rates.. Motion carried unanimously.
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It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded.by Councilman Kincaid that proposed
Ordinance #1264 be passed, increasing the sewer service,charge. Motion carried,unanimously.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES FROM HEARINGS OF COUNCIL MEETING ON JANUARY 24k
Proposed ordinances, concurring with the.recommendations of the;Planning Commission in their
Resolutions #201 and #202, Files CP-25-66;and R-18-669'.were brought before the council and it
was moved by Coulieilman McGinness, .seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1265
be passed, amending the comprehensive plan.from residential to'commercial property located on
4k S., north of,Howell Way., Motion carried unanimously. It was then moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman McGinness that proposed Ordinance #1266 be passed, rezoning the same
property from RML to BC. Motion carried unanimously.
A proposed ordinance was brought before council in accordance with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission in Resolution #205, File R-23-66, to rezone from RML to BC the northwest
corner of 761' W. and 2449 S.W. Councilman Olds stepped down from the council table. Attorney
Gordon Clinton of Seattle introduced himself•as representing the people from the Ballinger area
who were opposed -to this rezone, and had these, people stand and be recognized 'as a group:
Attorney elinton-petitioned the city council to abstain from rezoning the area and projected a
map on the screen showing in red the properties opposed. -He reviewed the arguments of the
opposition from the hearing of January 2414 and also asked what had happened to justify a
change in the thinking of the Planning Commission since it denied the petition for rezone in
1964. Mr. Clinton then quoted excerpts from the Edmonds comprehensive plan regarding health,
safety and general welfare of the citizens' Mr. Patterson also spoke briefly in. opposition.
Attorney William Wilson, afttorney' for Ithe petitioners for the rezone, gave the 3 reasons he
had listed at the hearing as being favorable to the rezone. Mr. Bob Boye; Lot 21 on Lake
Ballinger, stated he was the only person from the area who had attendedgthe hearing before the
Planning Commission, and added that the people wanted to preserve -the leke_as it is. Another
gentleman stood'up and said that at present no one really knows where the state highway will
go. Diane Lewis; who said her property abutted the rezone, was opposed. Mr. Larson, who
lives along the lake, said he was grateful he did not'live beside the rezone. Following this
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bevan,' seconded by Councilman McGinness that
proposed Ordinance #1267 be passed, rezoning to.BC the northwest -corner of 76k W. and 244k S.W.
A roll call vote showed all five councilmen in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
A proposed ordinance to rezone from OS (Open Space) to RML•property at 230M S.W. at 7611 in
accordance with Planning Commission Resolution #2069 File R-26-66 was brought,before..council
from the hearing held on January 249 and with no one present who wished to comment, it was
moved by councilman McGinness, seconded by,Councilman Olds that proposed 'Ordinance #1266 be
passed. Motion carried unanimously. °
A proposed ordinance to amend the comprehensive plan by extending 203rd S.W.as a 50 ft. R/W
westerly from 769 to 81st W. was brought to council according to 'the recommendation of the
Planning Commission in their Resolution #2079 rile CP-23-669 and the council -hearing on
January 24M. Mr. Simpson of 81st, Lot #15, said that to extend the R/W would eliminate one
of his lots as well as put the street right through a lot he had sold and on which a building
has already been started. 'A gentleman on 203rd stated that he did not object to the orderly
development of the street system, but did object to the city taking 10 f t: off only one side
of the street instead of dividing it. After the Engineer brought a map of the proposed
extension to show to council members, and following study and discussion about obtaining
the necessary R/W before:any more building takes place, a motion was made by Councilman Olds,
seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Ordinanea..�#1270 be passed to extend the 50 ft. R/W
as noted, and a roll call vote passed the ordinance unanimously.
A proposed ordinance was brought before council in accordance with the council hearing and
recommendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolution #208, File CP-31-66-to adopt by
reference "Design Standards for Major & Secondary Streets in the State of Washington", No
one in the audience commented and it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman
Slye that proposed Ordinance #1269 be passed, adopting the standards. Motion carried.
AUDITING OF WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND BILLS
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that revenue bond issue
warrants # 41 through # 44 in the total amount of $89583.85 be approved for payment and the
City Clerk be authorized to issue same. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Maxwell reported that the $62,500.00 grant from HUD had been received in connection
with the purchase of the Thayer property.
The Mayor expressed the appreciation of the city for the views and support of Tom Kincaid in
his editorial in the Tribune Review on the methods used for financing capital improvements in
Edmonds, especially the present storm water drainage system.
Council acknowledged a letter from Dr. Olav Sola regarding a request to purchase a piece of
the Hutt property. The city at the present time does not own this property:
REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION
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A letter of request for annexation was received from Clyde and Vivian Craig, for the block
adjacent to 76M W. between 2189 and 220k. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by
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Councilman Kincaid that the attorney be instructed to draw a legal petition for the people re-
questing the annexation. Motion carried.
CENSUS FOR 1967
Since a door to door census of Edmonds' population had been taken in 1966, it was moved by
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Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman McGinness that the Mayor be authorized to advise the
Washington State Census Bureau that the City of Edmonds would not take a census count this
year, but arrive at the figure by the calculation method. Motion carried.
EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE
The health insurance for the city employees had been reviewed by a committee of employees, and
after investigation each employee was given a chance to vote for one of two programs offered
by two companies. The vote had been 55 to 9 in favor of remaining with the present company -
New York Life Insurance Company - except for a change from $101,000.00 to $15,000.00.maximum
per individual per illness, with no change in the city's premium cost. It was moved by
Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye to authorize a change in the health insurance
policy in accordance with the recommendations of the insurance committee. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
The council acknowledged claims for damages from the following:
A non-payment of a bill against Alton Phillips Co. on LID #139, Unit #1 sewers; Sound Oil Co.
on Unit #1 sewers; Mrs. Ronald Johnson on Unit #1 sewers; Elta Lewis on the Water Line
construction; Dorothy H. Myhre; Edmonds Postmaster; and Arthur J. Stehle.
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON POLICE CARS
• It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to authorize a call for bids
for (3) police cars; bids to be opened on March 6 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office. Motion
carried. o
ACTION TO EXTEND POLICE CHIEF FOR ANOTHER YEAR
In accordance with the rules of Statewide City Employees Retirement System, it was moved by
Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that R. C. Grimstad be continued for another
year as City of Edmonds Police Chief. Motion carried.
AWARD BIDS ON TREATMENT PLANT EQUIPMENT
Bids had been opened on January 25k at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's..office for equipment for ex-
pansion of the Treatment Plant consisting of furnishing and installing sludge dewgtering and
burning system. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Engineer, City
Supervisor, and several representatives from the.bididing companies. Basic bids received were:
Nichols Engineering & Research Corporation $222,600.00
Dorcon, Inc. 200,320.00
Bartlett -Snow -Pacific Inc. 210,000.00
A letter from Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. was read, recommending the acceptance of the
low bid of Dorcon, Inc. with the 240 day delivery date. It was therefore moved by Councilman
Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the basic bid of Dorcon, Inc. in the amount of
$200,320.00 be accepted, and the motion carried.
ELECTION OF ACTING MAYOR PRO TEM
Because of the temporary absence of Mayor Pro Tem Tuson, it was necessary to have an acting
Mayor Pro Tem for the period between February 25k and.af ter the first meeting in March, when
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Mayor Maxwell plans to be out of town. It was therefore moved by Councilman McGinness,
seconded by Councilman Slye that Councilman Kincaid be elected as Acting Mayor Pro Tem for
this period. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH ACQUISITION OF R/W
It was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Mayor be authorized
to proceed 4th the acquisition of the R/W necessary in, connedtion with Ordinance #1270, passed
earlier this evening. Motion carried.
REPORT ON HEALTH DISTRICT PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Councilman McGinness reported that at a recent board meeting of the Snohomish Health District,
a good health plan for all the participating cities was presented.
HEARING DATES SET ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
The Attorney presented several Planning Commission Resolutions to the council, and it was
moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye that March 7 be set as the date
for the hearings on Planning Commission Resolutions #2189 #2199 #220, #221, and #222. Motion
carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned
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