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HEARING DATE RESET FOR UNITS 2 AND 3 SEWER PROTECTS
In answer to a request from the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded
by Councilman Olds that the hearings on the preliminary assessment rolls for Units 2 and 3
sewer projects be held on December 12, 1967. Motion carried.
CALLS FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds that the following calls
for bids be authorizeds
(1) Sewer pump station telemetering system - bids to be opened October 2.
(2) Talbot storm sewer project - bids to be opened September 19.
(3) Pickup truck for Park Dept. - bids to be opened September 25.
(4) LID #154 - sewers for Alder, 7th to 8th - bids to be opened September 19..
Motion carried.
PROPOSED DOG LICENSING ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
A proposed ordinance in connection with dog licensing was introduced for its first reading.
RESOLUTION #159 - APPLICATION FOR FUNDS TO INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
A motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Resolution#159 be
passed, authorizing application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for
fund assistance for acquisition of 24.4 acres for Sunset Beach Park and one acre•for Dayton
Street Beach Park. Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1968
Mayor Maxwell presented to the council the proposed preliminary budget for 1968.
There was no further business to come before the council, and the meeting was adjourned.
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September 19, 1967
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except
McGinness. Councilman Bevan arrived following the second roll call vote, and during dis-
cussion on the easement requested by the PUD.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of September 5 had been posted and mailed, and since there were
no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR COMPREHENSIVE STREET PLAN
Proposed Ordinance #1322 for the comprehensive street plan had been tabled until this
meeting, and a motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye thatpro-
posed Ordinance #1322 be removed from the table. Motion carried. Several letters of
protest against widening of Soundview Place and Wharf Street had been received since the
last council meeting, and these were read along with a petition signed by several property
owners in the area. Mr. Jim Muleller, Casper Street, read an article to council on
neighborhood streets Toeing wider and straighter than is necessary and he again protested
widening of streets in the city except where absolutely necessary. Following discussion,
a motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance
#1322 be passed. Before this was voted upon, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded
by Councilman Tuson that the ordinance be amended to eliminate Soundview Place and Wharf
Street and leave them at their present R/W. However, it was brought to council attention
that at present, although Wharf Street is a 40 ft. RIW, Soundview Place has an existing
60 ft. R/W for all but 200 ft. It was thought that with the greater part of this street
now a 60 ft. R/W, omitting it from the comprehensive street plan and leaving part of the
RIW at 40 ft. would create a jog in the R/W that was not desirable. Therefore, it was
again moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the amendment be changed
to state that the comprehensive street plan include-'Soundview Place as a 60 ft. R/W for its
entire length, and leave Wharf Street as is at 40 ft. R/W, with the comprehensive street
plan map to be changed to reflect these amendments. A roll call vote on this amendment
resulted in 4 councilmen voting in favor; Olds against, and the motion carried. A roll
call vote on the passage of the ordinance was then taken, and all five councilmen present
voted unanimously to pass Ordinance #1322 as amended.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL
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Planning Commission Resolution #241, File R-6-67 was presented, recommending the denial of
a rezone request for RML for an area on 2384 east of Highway 99. There had been no appeal,
and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the denial for re-
zone as requested by Planning Commission in their Resolution #241, for the area as outlined
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Planning Commission Resolution #242 was•presented, recommending a change in the comprehensive
plan from commercial to multi -family residential and single-family residential, property des-
cribed in File CP-7-67. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye
that October 3 be set as the hearing date on Planning Commission Resolution #242. Motion
carried.
Planning Commission Resolution #243 was presented, recommending a rezone from RML to RS-8
property described in File R-7-67. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Kincaid that the hearing date be set for October 3 on Planning Commission Resolution #243.
Motion carried.
Planning Commission Resolution ##244 .was presented, recommending the denial of a rezone from
RS-8 to RML property described in File R-8-67. There had been no appeal, and it was moved by
Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the denial recommended by the Planning
Commission in their Resolution #244, File R-8-67 be confirmed. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Resolution ##245 was presented, recommending denial of a proposed rezone
from RS-6 to RML property described in File R-9-67. There had been no appeal, and it was
therefore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the denial recommended
by the Planning Commission in their Resolution #245, File R-9-67 be confirmed. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Resolution #246 was presented,.recommending denial of a rezone from CW to
RSW-12 for property described in File R-11-67. There had been no appeal on this, and a motion
was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the denial as recommended by
the Planning Commission in their Resolution #2469 File R-11-67 be confirmed. Motion carried.
Planning Commission Resolution ##247 was presented, recommending zoning as BN the area annexed.
• by Ordinance #1313. A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that
a hearing date be set for October 3 for the proposed zoning of the area annexed by Ordinance
##1313 as described in File AZ-4-67. Motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR QUIT CLAIM DEED
The City of Edmonds had been granted several utility easements from separate property owners
for a parcel of land which now belongs entirely to the Edmonds Commercial Development Company,
which provided for the utilities and drainage for the property when they acquired it. There-
fore, the City wished to_ release the easements, and a motion was made by .Councilman Harrison,
seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution ##160 be passed, authorizing the release
of these easements by Quit Claim Deed conveyance to the Edmonds Commercial Development Company.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE CREATING 51' AVENUE SOUTH SIDEWALK LID
Further discussion was needed on the matter of the proposed 5121 Avenue sidewalk LID, and a motion
was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that action on the proposed ordinance
to create the 5k Avenue South sidewalk LID be delayed to the October 3 meeting. Motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE IN CONNECTION WITH DOG LICENSING
The proposed ordinance in connection with dog licensing was brought before council for its
second reading, and it was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that pro-
posed Ordinance ##1326 be passed, and the motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE SETTING TERMS OF PARK BOARD MEMBERS
The proposed ordinance setting the terms of Park Board members was brought before council for
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its second reading, and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that
proposed Ordinance #1327 be passed. Motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON -MOTORCYCLES
The proposed ordinance on motorcycles had its second reading before council, and a motion was
made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that.proposed Ordinance #1328 be
passed, regulating the licensing, equipment and operation of motorcycles in accordance with
state law. Motion carried unanimously:
REQUEST OF PUD FOR EASEITIENT ACROSS llt'
The PUD had requested a utility pole easement from the city on public park property in the.area
across 111 between Main and Walnut. Mr. David James, Distribution Engineer for PUD, was present
and outlined the reason for the request. He stated the pole line should come down the east side
of 111' in order to keep a straight line for installing the large power line. The objection of
the Oity was the number of trees that would be cut down for this installation if the easement
were given. Mayor Maxwell noted that the City was not happy with the excessive tree cutting
that the PUD had done for their substation at Maplewood Hill, and felt that it was not necessary
to destroy so many trees; that Edmonds was trying to save as many of them as possible. Mr.
James was asked to bring in estimated costs on various alternate plans for this pole line,
including underground wiring. He mentioned that underground wiring would be expensive, but he
would bring the estimates requested to the October 3 council meeting.
PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT
It was stated that the proposed contract with Olympic View Water District for sewer service had
not been finalized, but the council tonight would listen to any expressions of thoughts from
Edmonds citizens. A letter was read from Ken Killien, in which he lamented -the fact that the
north end annexed area had been paying sewer service charges to Edmonds for four years and
some areas were yet to be sewered, He added that Olympic View should be charged enough to
make up the difference in charges to these north end residents f or.the last few gears, or refund e
the money to these residents. Mr. Killien was present and spoke against what he felt was not a
great enough charge to the Olympic View customer. It was explained about the sewer service
charge on the water bills for all Edmonds residents, and the retiring of bonds for the Disposal
Plant; also the money partly being used for storm drainage which in turn helps all the residents. C
Mr. Roy Allen, Olympic View Water District Commissioner, said he felt the proposed $1.75 per
customer was a fair price, and one they could live with. No one else wished to comment, and there
was no further discussion on the matter.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Maxwell read and signed a Proclamation for Constitution Week September 18.- 23.
In regard to the request of the Snohomish County Planning Department for Edmonds to contribute
16¢ per capita for its share in participating in a comprehensive sewer and water planning system
which the City of Edmonds already has spent $30,000 for, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded
by Councilman Slye that the Snohomish County Planning Department be notified that the City of
Edmonds declines to participate. Motion carried.
It was noted by Mayor Maxwell that there will be an advisory ballot on the dog leash question at
the November election, in accordance with City of Edmonds Ordinance #1162.
A letter was read from Paul Pascal complaining about the litter, lights, and closing time of the
Arctic Circle Drive -In adjacent to his home. The city will ask the Drive -In owner to erect a
fence and reduce the glare of the lighting on the, side of the property facing Mr. Pascals -residence:
A=letter was read from the Snohomish County Planning Commission announcing the creation of a
Snohomish County Arts Commission, with joint participation by the county and area cities. No fi-
nancial committment was needed. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman
Harrison that in response to the invitation from the county to join with them and Snohomish •
County cities in a Snohomish County Arts Commission, the City of Edmonds will participate.
Motion carried.
It was noted that the City of Edmonds would advise the Association of Washington Cities that since
we have an employee insurance plan with adequate coverage, we are not interested in joining the
plan which they are offering.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR STORM SEWERS - TALBOT PARK AND OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE
Bids had been opened in the Mayor's office at 2:00 P.M. on September 19 for storm sewers for
Olympic View Drive and Talbot Park. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City
Supervisor, City Engineer, four representatives from bidding companies, and Bob,Lane, reporter for
the Seattle Times. Bids were:
Tonnesen Construction & Sleads Septic Systems $24,746.00
Hammond Construction Company 269231.00
Olympic View Plumbing Company, Inc. 269280.00
It was recommended by the Engineer that the low bid be accepted, and a motion was made by
Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that the city accept the bid of Tonnesen Construction
& Sleads Septic Systems for construction of the storm sewer in the amount of $24,746.00. Motion
carried.
REPORT ON BIDS - LID #154
Bids had been opened in the Mayor's office at 2:00 P.M. on September 19 for. LID #154, sewers for
.Alder Street from 714 to 81'. Those present at bid opening were the same as for the opening of bids
on the storm sewer. Three bids were received:
Hammond Construction Company $ 7477.00
Olympic View Plumbing Co., Inc. 8325.00
Tonnesen Construction & Sleads Septic Systems 8801.00
This was the sewer project for which the assessed residents paid $10,500.00 to the City Treasurer
before the project was created. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid
that, -the bid of Hammond Construction Co., in the amount of $7477.00 be accepted for constructing
the sewer on Alder from 7L� to 89'- Motion carried.
AUDITING OF BILLS - REGULAR MONTHLY, LID, 196.6_WATER-S;WER REVENUE BOND
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that vouchers #5590 through
#5712 be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to issue a total of $65,609.91 in payment
of these regular monthly bills. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that vouchers #81 through #87
in the total amount of $839030.48 be authorized for payment against the 1966 Water -Sewer Revenue
Bond issue. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the following LID bills
be approved for payment:
LID #140: $2,486.30 to Hammond Construction Company for contractor's estimate #1;
LID #150: $5,800.11 to Joplin Paving Company for contractor's estimate # 4, (semi-final);
LID #151: $152,247.29 to Puget Sound National Bank for Tonnesen Construction & Sleads Septic
Systems for contractor's estimate # 4; $24,656.57 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for
engineering services less interim payments; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest
bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $176,903.86 to cover these bills;
LID #153: $11,915.73 to Hammond Construction Company for contractor's estimate # 2; $573.77 to
James A. Murphy for first half legal fees; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest
bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $12,489.50 to cover these bills;
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LID #157: $-59.548.50 to Ech's Burner Oils for contractor's estimate #1; and the City Clerk
be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the same amount to
cover this bill;
LID #159: $11.38 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications; and the City Clerk be
authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City'of Edmonds in the same amount to
cover this bill;
LID #160: $11.73 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications; and the City Clerk be
authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to the City of Edmonds in the same amount to
cover this bill;
LID #161: $46.90 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications.
Motion carried.
SET BID OPENING DATE FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
The Attorney had filed with the City Clerk a proposed municipal lease and lease back document
for the proposed municipal auditorium. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Harrison that October 6, 1967 be set as the date for opening of bids for the design
and construction of a municipal auditorium building. Motion carried. '
REPORT ON PROPOSED 'WATER PROJECT - GRANDVIEW, 10k N. AND EUCLID AVENUE
A letter had, been received ftoni Mrs. J. M. Swan in regard to the refusal of the City Building
Dept. to issue a building permit at 10 N. because of the water main situation. It was moved
by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Mrs. Swan be advised that the Engineer's
findings had been studied by the council and that improvement of the situation would be by
installation of water lines under the LID method, and if she wishes to pursue the matter
further,.to please contact the City Attorney. Motion carried.
• REPORT ON PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF STATE TIDELANDS NORTH OF CASPER STREET
The City Attorney advised that the city could apply to the state to have state owned tidelands
turned over to the city at no cost for public use. A motion was therefore made by -Councilman
Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor be authorized to make application to transfer
the tidelands north of Casper Street now owned by the state to the City of Edmonds for park
purposes. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY FOR CHANGE ORDER ON HAMMOND WATER MAIN CONTRACT
Under Phase 1 of the comprehensive waterworks improvements being done by Hammond Construction
Company, in order to completely isolate the Edmonds Water System and feed entirely through the
master meter station, additional work is required. Since the present work load of the City
Public Works Department prevents it from doing these installations, authority was requested to
negotiate a change order in the amount of $9,738.38 with Hammond Construction Co. so as to have
the city on wholesale water rates from Alderwood Water District as soon as possible. It was
moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Olds to authorize the change order in the
amount of $9,738.38 with Hammond Construction Co. as requested. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SALE OF 101' S. PROPERTY BY CITY
A request had been received from�Gordon DeLap to purchase the city owned water tank property
on 10L' S. The City had tried to establish a neighborhood park tot -lot on this property, but
the neighboring residents objected strongly, and the project was abandoned. An appraisal of
the lot was received from Roy Stringer, with a value placed on it of $5,500.00. It was there-
fore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the city advertise for bids
for the sale of the lot in the 1000 block of 101' Avenue S., setting a minimum price of
$5,500.00, bids to be opened on November 6, 1967." Motion carried.
• PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #217 - HEARING DATES UNITS 2 AND 3
The Attorney presented a proposed resolution to amend Resolution of Intention #217 by changing
the date for public hearing on the preliminary assessment rolls for Units 2 and 3 sewer projects
to December 12, 1967- It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that
proposed Resolution #161 be passed, setting the hearing date on Units 2 and 3 sewer projects
for December 12., 1967- Lotion carried.
REPORT ON FINAL ACQUISI`1'ION COST OF PINERIDGE AND SIERRA PARKS
The Mayor reported that the final acquisition cost of Eineridge and Sierra Parks, including all
charges for land, attorney fees, etc. amounted to a total of $160,985.66.
REQUEST TO PLANNING COMMISSION
It was noted that the present 136 parking requirement per apartment did not seem to be handling
the problem, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the
Planning Commission be requested to make a study of the parking requirements for multiple
dwellings in the light of the apparent inadequacy. Motion carried.
REDUCING RETAINAGE ON TWO CONTRACTS
With the City Engineer's recommendation, a motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by
Councilman Kincaid that since the council finds that satisfactory progress has been made on
the north Edmonds sewer project, LID #151, therefore the retainage be reduced to'$35,000.00.
Motion carried.
In the case of the waterworks project, Phase 1, it was moved by Councilman Bevan, seconded by
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Hammond Construction Co., this retainage be reduced to $5000,00, Motion carried. •
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.
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Monday, October 2, 1967
Public hearing on the Final Budget for 1968 was opened by Mayor Maxwell, with all councilmen
present, and all City Department Heads in attendance.
Mayor Maxwell discussed each item in the proposed final budget for 19689 and there was no one
in the audience who wished to comment.
Councilman Harrison proposed a policy that all expenditures over $1000.00 be first authorized
by the council. However, it was noted that informal bids were always obtained on items of
this amount, and that the'council auditing`committee had to approve every purchase before
payment is made. Council members felt that not only would this tend to disrupt an operation
which was now working satisfactorily, but that since it was so close to election time, perhaps
this should wait until a new council could set its own policies.
There was no further comment, and the hearing was closed and meeting recessed to Tuesday,
October 3 at 8:00 P.M.
October 3, 1967
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all
councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of September 19 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no
omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
FINAL BUDGET 1968
Hearing on the final budget for 1968 had been held on Monday, October 2. It was moved by
Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1329 be passed,
adopting the final budget for the City of Edmonds for the fiscal year commencing January 1,
1968. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was then made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed
Ordinance #1330 be passed, levying the general taxes for the City of Edmonds for the fiscal
year commending January 1, 1968. Motion carried unanimously.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #242 AND #243
Planning Commission Resolution #242 was presented, recommending a change from commercial to
multi -family, commercial to multi -family and single-family, and from multiple to single certain
areas on 76th W. as described in File CP-7-67. City Planner Merlin Logan pointed out the exist-
ing comprehensive plan and zoning of the area in question, as well as the surrounding areas and
the proposed changes being petitioned for by the Lake Ballinger Action Group. 11r. Logan also
read the minutes of the Planning Commission on this hearing, and stated that he felt there
would be no harm in removing the multiple zoning along 76M; that it was probably best left as
single family as requested and for the reasons he had stated at the Planning Commission hearing.
The hearing was then opened.
Mr. Bob Boye, chairman of the Lake Ballinger Action Group, projected a map of the Lake Ballinger
area on the screen and spoke in favor of the changing of the comprehensive plan to make this
area primarily single residential. He noted that restrictive covenants specifying single family
dwellings were on some deeds, and he added that the members of the Action Group were tired of
defending themselves from all the rezone requests in the Ballinger area over the past couple
of years. They now felt that if they could change the comprehensive plan to single residential,
it would put a stop to the requests once and for all. At this point, it was thought that
Planning Commission Resolution #243, File R-7-67, recommending a change from RML to RS-8 for
property at the intersection of 761 and 205'4, should be included with the hearing on #2429 and
since there was no objection from the audience on this, it was decided to hold both hearings
simultaneously.
Mr. Humason, Lake Ballinger, said he wished to keep the Lake area single residence, and that
multiple could depreciate the value of his property. lie felt also that multiple zoning would
creep along the avenue and eventually envelope all the property. Dick Patterson said he wanted
single for all properties along 761�, including the ones at the corner intersection which they
were asking to be changed from RML to RS-8. Bill Lancaster noted that there was a traffic
problem now on that street, which would be complicated by RML zoning with more families moving
into the area. A gentleman from 74k stated that the people were trying to seek a long term
solution to the zoning problems in the area; seeking that which the greater number of people
wished - single residential. Mr: Jack Hulling attorney representing Mr. William Light, spoke
in opposition to the proposed rezone from RML to RS-8 of the corner property under Planning
Commission Resolution #243. Mr. Hullin said that the west half of lots 16 and 17, which Mr.
Light owned, were simply not residential property, and he passed a picture of the intersection