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19670705 City Council MinutesDISCUSSION ON UNIVERSITY PROPERTY It was noted that the Planning Commission was studying the University of Washington property in north Edmonds with the possibility of rezoning the area from Open Space to RS-20 to comply with the zoning in the adjacent Talbot Park area. REQUEST TO PLANNING COMMISSION A motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Planning Commission be requested to hold hearings on the proposal to change the zoning on the property west of the Great Northern Railroad tracks north of Bell and south of Casper to Open Space. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT The final plat of Laurel Park was presented to council, and it was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye'that the final plat of Laurel Park be approved and accepted. Motion carried. Meeting was then adjourned. City Clerk July 5, 1967 ROLL CALL yor Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Olds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of June 20th had been posted and mailed, and since there were no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented. HEARING: ON ANNEXATION OF LOT 13, BERQUIST ADDITION ( WOERNER) Hearing was held on the proposed annexation of a portion of Lot 13, Bergquist Addition. Hearing was opened, and since no one in the audience wished to comment, the hearing was closed. Attorney Murphy advised that the signed waiver from the Board of Review was due in the next day or so, and a motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1313 be passed, annexing this piece of property to the City of Edmonds. Motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED ORDINANCE.FOR ISSUANCE OF 1967 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BONDS Reflecting action taken at the last council meeting, Attorney Murphy presented the proposed ordinance for issuance of 1967 Water -Sewer revenue bonds. No one in the -audience wished to comment on this subject, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1314 be passed, providing for the issuance of 1967 Water -Sewer Revenue Bonds in the amount of $400,000 for additions to and betterments of the water -sewer system of the City of Edmonds. A roll call vote showed five councilmen voting in favor; Bevan against, and the motion carried. CO RRESPONDENCE The Board of Directors of the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency had adopted its budget for 1968, and an invoice was received showing Edmonds' share for 1968 to be $2,085.00, based on the 1966 census figures at 100 per capita. Following some discussion on this, it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City of Edmonds request specific information as to the objectives of this program and what is going to be done with the money. Motion carried. A letter was received from F. W. St. Pierre of Seascale Kennels, 7209-212th S. W., inquiring about zoning in the area and drainage when and if it should be annexed to Edmonds. The question on zoning was referred to the City Planner and the drainage question to the City Engineer. A petition was received, signed by several residents in the area, asking that a speed control device be installed on 19lst St. at approximately 7806-191st S. W. An investigation will be made on this request. ORDINANCE ACCEPTING MONEY FOR LIBRARY BOARD SPECIAL FUND Money had been donated by private citizens to the Library for a special.fund for use by the Board for any purpose they feel gppropriate to the Library and its service to the community. As one means of establishing the library as a promoter of the Arts, the Board offered a prize of $50.00 to a local sculptor who has ex- hibited at the Edmonds Arts and Crafts Festival. In order to award this prize money to the winner, the Board presented a voucher to the City Clerk, and therefore a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, second- ed by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1312 be passed, creating a special library fund with this donated money for this specific purpose. Motion carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Two...........claims for damages were acknowledged: Arnold J. Kirkland and Mrs. Bruce C. Winston. 1 • APPROVAL OF PAYMENT DUE ALTON PHILLIPS CO. ON LID #139 The 30 day period for filing of liens against LID #139 having expired, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, 0 369,. • seconded by Councilman Slye to authorize payment of any retainage due the Alton Phillips Co. on LID #139, less the amount to be held for liens. Motion carried unanimously. PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE LID #139 It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1315 be passed, pre- payment expiration period on LID #139. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS - LID #140 Bids on LID #140, sewers for 8th and Puget Lane, had been discussed at the last council meeting and found to be much higher than the engineer's estimate. Negotiations had brought the low bid of $12,974.00 from Hammond Con- struction Co. to $11,849.00, but because of the hazards involved, this was as low as they would go. This would makea cost of $9.29 perzone front foot to property owners. The hazard involved was the deep ditch necessary in an easement very close to a newly built home. Frances Cunningham was present and stated that she felt a moral obligation to the people who owned this home since she had sold them the property and such a deep line would en- danger the house. It was noted by the Mayor that one of three things must be done to expedite this project: (1) award the contract to Hammond at the negotiated bid wherein they would assume all liability in case of an accident to the house in question; (2) have the*'city.participate enough in the LID to cut the zone front foot cost; or (3) re-engineer'this`prdj•ect in the hazavdous area and then re -call for bids on the new specifications. Following discussion, it 'was decided to investigate the situation and bring the matter to the next regular coun- cil meeting. REPORT ON BIDS.LID #153 Bids had been opened on Wednesday, July 5th at 2:00 P.M. in the council chambers for the construction on LID #153, sewers on Main from 9th to llth. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, Ass't Clerk Dorothy Alber, City Engineer, City Supervisor, Consulting Engineer Jones, and several representatives from bidding companies. The bids were: • Sleads Septic Systems & Tonnesen Construction $38,335.60 Uren Brothers Construction Co., Inc. 51,114.50 Hammond Construction Co. 38,251.65 Olympic View Plumbing Inc. 88,377.70 The engineer's estimate on this project had been $36,300.00 but the recommendation was given to accept the low bid. The fixed zone front footage cost of $8.50 would make the city participation a little higher. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Hammond Construction Co. be awarded the bid on LID #153 for the amount of $38,251.65. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS - PUBLIC WORKS SEDAN Bids had been opened on Friday, June 30% at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office for a sedan for the Public Works Dept. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, Supt.-of Public Works, City Attorney, and Jim Campbell from Bill Blume Chevrolet. There was one bid: Bill Blume Chevrolet $2209.09 A trade-in credit of $503.00 for the Chevy II wagon, if traded. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the bid of Bill Blume Chevrolet for the Public Works sedan be accepted in the amount of $2209.09. Motion carried. REPORT ON PARK LAND CONDEMNATION TRIAL Attorney Murphy reported that on the trial held for the condemnation of property for park sites, the court had awarded the property owners amounts closely related to those appraisals made by the appraisers for the City of Edmonds. • ANNEXATION LETTER FROM EVERETT TRUST & SAVINGS BANK, WESTGATE BRANCH A preliminary letter of intent to commence annexation proceedings had been received from the Everett Trust & Savings Bank in the Westgate area. During discussion, Councilman McGinness stated that he was against annexa- tion of one lot at a time, and that in this particular case, perhaps the city should consider annexation of an area such as from 100m W. to Woodway city limits and south to the Snohomish county line. Councilman McGinness then made a motion that the city decline to honor the proposal for annexation of the one lot from the Everett Trust & Savings Bank and advise them that the city would look with favor on a larger area such as the one des- cribed above. Motion carried with four councilmen voting in favor; Harrison and Bevan against. AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH PROPERTY ACQUISITION ON 9!b BETWEEN DALEY AND CASPER A request was made for authority to proceed with property acquisition on 9th between Daley and Casper for a 60 ft. R/W. Councilman Harrison felt that a 50 ft. R/W was sufficient, but Councilman McGinness noted that a 60 ft. R/W is specified for this street on the comprehensive street plan. "A motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Bevan that the Mayor be authorized to proceed with the acquisition of pro- perty between Daley and Casper on 9th to comply with the comprehensive street plan. Motion carried with Council- men Harrison and Kincaid voting against. SNOHOMISH COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING Mayor Maxwell announced that there will be a meeting of the Snohomish County League of Cities on August 23 at 6:30 at the Edmonds Yacht Club, with dinner at 7:00 P.M. Bob MacAbee, Director of Puget Sound Governmental Conference, will be the speaker. REQUEST TO RE -OPEN MOUNTLAKE TERRACE-EDMONDS SEWER AGREEMENT The Mayor recommended that with recent developments, he felt it would be wise to go over the sewer agreement with Mountlake Terrace at this time. It was therefore moved by Councilman Tuson, and seconded by Councilman Slye that the City of Edmonds request re -opening of the sewer agreement with Mountlake Terrace. Motion carried. 0 3#v DISCUSSION OF SANITARY SEWERS - UNITS 2 and 3 City Engineer Larson described the areas for Units 2 and 3 on the comprehensive sewer plan and following discussion, the Engineer was instructed to contact the Consulting Engineers on the possibility of calling for bids on both projects at the same time, and Resolutions of Intention will be brought to council in the near future for both these projects. C� RESCINDING ACTION TAKEN ON LICENSE FOR LEM EVERETT Regarding the request of Lem Everett to sell ice cream and candy from a truck in the city parks during this summer, it was felt that rather than use the concession agreement which the city had with Mr. Everett in the past, this would be better handled by issuance of a regular peddler's license. 'It was therefore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the action taken by council at the last meeting on the request of Lem Everett be rescinded and that he be allowed to sell candy, ice cream, etc. from his truck in the city parks by obtaining a City of Edmonds peddler's license. Motion carried. There was no further business to come before the council, and meeting was adjourned. City Clerk i Mayor July 18, 1967 ROLL CALL Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the.meeting of July 5th had been posted and mailed, and since there were no omissions nor cor- rections, they stood approved as presented. HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #215 Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll.for Resolution of Intention #215, proposed sewers for Pine and Third. Engineer Wayne Jones explained the scope and cost of the project, and the zone and termini method of assessment. The City Engineer explained the stand of the State Highway Dept. on this project and the fact that the state would bear the expense of relocation of the sewer, if necessary, but if the sewer is not put in at this time, perhaps the location of the proposed access highway would make a later sewer line more expensive to install. The City Attorney then explained the formation of LID's, the method of protest, bidding and awarding of the contract, and finally the payment of assessments. Hearing was then opened. There were two written protests - from Charles Burton and from William S. Ellis. Earl Newman, 1119 Third, protested the sewer, as he said the highway had been surveyed and it was going to take his house, so he certainly didn't need a sewer. He added that he had received an assessment of over $1000.00 whereas a while ago it was quoted as only $500.00. He questioned the wisdom of putting in sewers at this time. Chester Bennett, representing Ken and Grace Abbott, had been advised by the state that their home would be taken in November of this year, and he avowed that.the state doesn'.t usually include the added amount of an assessment in reimbursement to property owners. Bob Langan, 1109 Third S., protested the assessment be- cause he did not wish to add another lien against his property. He added that the sewer line on 4th runs just in back of his home. Mayor Maxwell noted that a petition for sewering of this area had started this proposed LID, and stated that it was news to him and the council that the state intended to acquire the properties for the access road as soon as this November. Mrs. Abbott said she had talked to Mr. James Dunn of the State Highway Dept and he indicated the state would start purchasing the property one month from the date of their hearing in the Fall. She stated that Mr. Dunn had also mentioned that the appraisals of the state would not be affected appreciably by a sewer or sewer assessment. Councilman McGinness asked if anyone in the audience who had signed.the original petition still wanted the sewer. Two property owners said they did. Most, how- ever, were against the proposed sewer at this time. Steve Handran, 1023 Third S., said that he had a health problem at his property. Mrs. Morse inquired why the city didn't wait to see about the freeway access first and then allow the people to put in sewers; but would the south side of the proposed freeway need sewering. Mr. Schaffer, Third, stated he wanted sewers back when the petition was presented, but not now because of the highway ques- tion. A woman who gave her address as 1030 Third stated that the west side of the street had no need for sewers and why should they be forced to have them. This was answered by the fact that this side not being included at this time would leave an unsewered pocket in the city, which is very expensive to pick up at a later date. Andy Stipech told the council that he had a lot on Third for a year and has not been able to build there be- cause of no sewer. Floss White, 1042 Third, had a question concerning the number of properties on the west side of the street. Mayor Maxwell asked if there was anyone present who had a serious health problem be- cause of need for sewers, and although one woman stated that she had to have her septic tank pumped out re- gularly, it was suggested that this project be discontinued until such time as more information can be ob- tained in regard to the state's intentions. No one else in the audience wished to comment further, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the proposed ordinance for sewering of Third and Pine be tabled until the council meeting of December 5, 1967. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from Charles Muir, 632 Bell Street. Mr. Muir complained about the conditions re- sulting from the building of the apartment house at Main and 7th: (1) storm drainage running down the alley; (2) improper restoration of the alley because of ending the paving at one point rather than carry- ing it all the way through; and (3) backflow from the new sewer drains having had heavy material dumped into them recently. The City Engineer will investigate and report on these problems. A letter from Ann MacDonald of the Art Festival group was received, thanking the Mayor and city personnel for their assistance and cooperation during the Art Festival. U