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19671017 City Council Minutes388 the issuance of a warrant in the amount of $32,500.00 to the First Church of Christ, Scientist for final payment of the property purchased from them. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the city reimburse the Water Dept. for the $25,000.00 which they advanced for this purchase. Motion carried. PUD REQUEST FOR POLE EASEMENT A letter was read from the PUD, indicating that they are reviewing plans for the proposed pole easement across 11t', and requesting a meeting on October 10 with the council. They also in- dicated their intention tocooperate with the city in connection with saving trees wherever possible. REPORT ON BIDS - PICKUP TRUCK FOR PARK DEPT. Bids had been opened on September 25 at 2:00 P.M. for a pickup truck for the Park Dept. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, and Jim Campbell from Blume Chevrolet. Because of the Ford Motor strike,, only one bid was received: Bill Blume Chevrolet $2336.23 inleuding tax Since this bid was for a 1967 truck, and the only vehicle available was equipped with a number of unnecessary extras not called for in the specifications, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bid of Bill Blume Chevrolet for a 1967 pickup truck for the Park Dept. be rejected, and the council authorize a re -call for bids to be opened on December 18 for a 1968 vehicle. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS - TELEMETERING SYSTEM FOR SEWER PUMP STATIONS Bids were opened in the office of the Mayor on October 2 at 2:00 P.M. for a telemetering alarm system for the pump stations. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, City Engineer, and Ralph L. Baggerly representing Iiersey-Sparling Meter Co. One bid was received: Hersey-Sparling Meter Co. $28,645.00 $24,645.00 Alternate Bid - if the trenching, backfilling and patching where electrical conduit has to be installed is done by city crews. The Engineer stated that he would like to continue study on this, and a motion was therefore made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that action on the bid for the telemetering system be delayed until the council meeting of November 7. Motion carried. OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT CONTRACT AGREEMENT Discussion was held on the proposed contract agreement with the Olympic View Water District for handling their sewage. Jim Reid gave an explanation of certain parts of the contract, which had been studied by council. Following this, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with the Olympic View Water District and sign the agreement with them for sewer service in their area. Motion carried unani- mously. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjournE' 011 City Clerk 97 October 17, 1967 ROLL CALL The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Olds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of October.3 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as presented. REPORT ON BIDS FOR MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Bids had been opened on October 6 for the design and construction of a proposed municipal auditorium under terms of a lease and lease -back agreement on file with the City Clerk. The Edmonds Driftwood Players, Inc. submitted the only bid. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the bid of the Driftwood Players, Inc. to build a municipal auditorium be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to enter into the lease and lease -back agreement with them. Motion carried. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE The Mayor reported a new Traffic Safety Committee being organized to inform and educate the general public, and especially children, on all facets of traffic safety. Besides city personnel, he hoped that the newspapers, PTA, and other local organizations would participate in this worthwhile venture. FINAL PLAT OF CARMEL CONDOMINIUM Fol • • 1 City Planner Merlin Logan presented the final plat of Carmel condominium, built at 7th and Main according to city building specifications. Drawings of each apartment complex, which are separate- ly owned, were shown. These necessitate separate deeds and therefore separate legal descriptions. 0 • A discussion developed on the condition of the alley and the drainage problem that had previously been brought to council attention. The gentleman who lives adjacent to the complex and who had his patio flooded as a result of the construction, requested that the alley be put to grade and gravelled. The Mayor stated that this should be done, and it was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the final plat of Carmel Condominium be approved. Motion carried. CONTINUANCE OF REQUEST FROM PUD FOR POLE EASEMENT ACROSS llth The Mayor reported that much discussion and correspondence had been held between the City and the PUD in regard to the request for the pole easement across llth. The PUD had notified the city that it would cost from $115,000 to $120,000 and possibly as high as $150,000 to put this underground, as opposed to approximately $4500 for the planned overhead wiring. They noted that they would not need to build a road through the area as previously stated. Also, there would be a minimum need for tree -topping for the pole line. The PUD had also furnished the city with a proposed site screening for the Maplewood sub -station, and the Mayor showed the council the drawings for this. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the PUD be granted the easement subject to the restrictions hereto- fore discussed, for the pole line across llth from Bowdoin Way to Main Street with two pole plantings. Motion carried. 5th SOUTH SIDEWALK LID The Engineer reported that the total cost for the proposed 5th S. sidewalk LID was estimated at $7oo0.00. The original figure quoted to the property owners had been $4358.75 plus fixed costs, but the owners, who were present, agreed that a figure of $5000, which was the cost for a rockery instead of a retaining wall, was a fair amount. However, the city requires a retaining wall for this particular area, and it was felt by some of the council that the • city should participate in this expense. After much discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the city participate to the extent of $2000.for the project. At this point Councilman McGinness stated that the LID ordinance should -be worded that if a saving is made, the city should benefit, not the property owners. It was then moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the motion be amended to provide that the property owners pay a $5000 maximum assessment. Both these motions were later withdrawn after some further council discussion, and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1334 be passed, creating LID #162, and the amount of $5000.00 for the LID be borne by the property owners and the rest of the cost paid by the city. Motion carried with 5 councilmen voting in favor; McGinness against. AUDITING OF BILLS A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman McGinness that vouchers #5713 through #5847 in the total amount of $118,569.46 be approved and the City Clerk be author- ized to issue the warrants in payment of these regular monthly bills. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that vouchers #88 and #89 be approved in the amount of $2,439.37 against the 1966 Water -Sewer Revenue Bond issue, and these bills.be authorized for payment. Motion carried. A motion was then made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that vouchers #1 through #3 in the amount of $57,384•99 be approved, and these bills be paid from the 1967 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: $9,607.81 to Hammond Construction Company for contractor's estimate #2; $300.00 to James A. Murphy for attorney's fees; $6.00 to Treasurer's Office, Petty Cash for filing easements; $225.00 to Fremont & Elizabeth E. Case for payment for easement; $300.00 to Russel B. & Garnet Cornish for payment for easement; $300.00to John H. & Gertrude B. Kannair for payment for easement; LID #150; $3,384.38 to Joplin Paving Company for contractor's estimate #5 (final); and $531.21 to James A. Murphy for final attorney fees; LID #151: $55,751.26 to Puget Sound National Bank for Tonnesen Construction &.Sleads Septic Systems for contractor's estimate #5; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants in the same amount to Grande & Co., Inc. to cover this bill; LID #153: $8,698.35 to Hammond Construction Company; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the same amount to cover this contractor's estimate #3; LID #154: $11.55 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications; LID #157: $8,095.45 to Ech's Burner Oils, Inc. for contractor's estimate #2; and.$638.73 to James A. Murphy for first half legal fees; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to the City of Edmonds in the amount of $8,734.18 to cover these bills; LID #159: $4,349.84 to Wooley's Pipe & Sewer Installation, Inc. for contractor's estimate #1; 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 #16o: $3,69o.60 to Ech's Burner Oils, Inc. for contractor's estimate #1; 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; �LFW LID #161: $14.85 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD U A letter was read from Harold Huseby, Chairman of the Library Board, recommending Mr. Stephen Gerhardt to replace Mrs. Earl Clark on the Board. -The Mayor then made the appointment of Mr. Stephen Gerhardt, 20205 - 84th W. as member of the Library Board, term to expire December 1971. It was moved by*Council- man Harrison, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor's appointment be confirmed. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION A letter was read from Cal Thompson resigning from the Planning Commission at the expiration date of his term, 10-9-67. At the suggestion of Mayor Mazwell, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution of Commendation for Mr. Thompson's services on the Planning Commission. Motion Carried. Mayor Maxwell then made the appointment of Richard Dickson, 19233 - 83rd P1. W. for a 6 year term on the Planning Commission, to expire 10-9-73. Mr. Dickson had been a candidate for council on the primary election ballot, and had indicated his willingness to serve the city. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Richard Dickson as member of the Planning Commission be confirmed. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from Epcon, Inc. in regard to publicizing Edmonds and the Driftwood Players by a sign on the highway approaching the city, with notation on the lease of the ground, power consumption for lighting the sign, etc. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the letter be referred to the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce for consideration. Motion carried. A letter was read from the American Automobile Club on pedestrian safety, accompanying a plaque awarded to the City of Edmonds for a 3 year period without a pedestrian fatality. A letter was received from Robert E. Hardy, requesting that all of the alley in Block 18, First Addition to the City of Edmonds be vacated. This was a location north.of 184th and east of Andover Road. This was referred to the City Engineer for a report. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Council acknowledged receipt of a claim for damages from Mr. William King. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Cunningham, 187th and 84th W., complained that since the sewer line on 187th had not been placed deep enough for connection, a portion of pavement had to be torn out and a hole about a foot deep had been left there at 187th, 25 to 30 ft. east of 84th W.. Beside the hole there is a pile of dirt and broken asphalt. This was the Unit 1 sewer area, and a side sewer contractor had done this work. Mr. Cunningham also complained about sewer gas escaping into his home, and he said his side sewer contractor had referred him to a second company that did some reverse plumbing in his home for him in connection with his sewer line. His sewer gas problem was re- ferred to the Building Inspector for a report back to the Mayor and council. Captain Shields asked what the maximum time was to connect to the sewer, and was told 60 days following the final hearing. PROPOSAL TO JOIN IN SUIT FOR TAX PURPOSES Because of the method employed by the Snohomish County Assessor, the tax money to be received by the cities will be reduced, and a petition had been drafted by the Mountlake Terrace City Attorney for a Writ of Mandamus. Discussion was held on this,and it was recommended by the Mayor that the City of Edmonds not participate in this suit in view of the fact that this city has balanced its budget without the extra funds, and because if the suit is successful the cities would receive more money for 1968, but the taxpayers in turn would have to pay a little more. Therefore, it was moved by Councilman Bevan, seconded by Councilman McGinness that the City of Edmonds not participate with the other municipalities in the suit against the Snohomish County Assessor. Motion carried. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL GRANT FOR TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION A proposed resolution was presented, to authorize application for a federal grant in accordance with the Federal Pollution Control Act, for expension of the treatment plant facilities. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Resolution #163 be passed, and the motion carried. PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS The Park Board presented recommendations for acquisition according to a priority list for council approval: 1. Hummingbird Hill property (loth N. vacated) 2. Maplewood Park (Dent property) 3. Montgomery Hill property 4. Anderson & Larion 5. Elm Street 6. Fruitdale on the Sound property Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson to authorize the Mayor to proceed with the necessary steps to purchase the Hummingbird Hill property. Motion carried. 391 • J r_ • 1 • I E A motion was then made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the,Mayor be authorized to negotiate with the owners for the purchase of the_ remaining Dent property adjacent to the Maplewlood Park. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned. Irene Varney Moran or November 7, 1967 ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of October 17 had been mailed and posted, and since there were no omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented. REQUEST TO PROHIBIT SWIMMING ON LAKE BALLINGER ACCESS AREA Discussion was held on the request to prohibit swimming at the access aea on Lake Ballinger. This matter had been tabled from the meeting of September 5. Mr. Bob Boye was present, and inquired if this question had gone before the Park Board for study and recommendation to the Council. Council- man Slye answered that the Park Board had discussed this and did not decide on a recommendation to council. Councilman McGinness felt that this present council was not in a position to take action as a new council would,be responsible for seeing that any action was enforced, and therefore should be the ones to make a decision on this. Following some discussion, it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman olds that the matter be held over and a new council be allowed to determine the answer to the problem, since with the swimming season over, this delay to December 5 would not create a hardship, There was some discontent voiced from the audience on this motion, and both McGinness and Olds withdrew the motion. It was then moved by Councilman McGinness, second- ed by Councilman Olds to deny the request of the property owners to prohibit swimming in this access area. Before the motion could be voted upon, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson to amend the original motion and state that the Police Dept. post "No Swimming" signs in the area. After some discussion, this amendment was also withdrawn. Question was then called for on the original motion to deny the request, with Councilmen McGinness, Olds and Bevan voting in favor; Tuson, Slye, Kincaid and Harrison against, and the motion failed to carry. .It was then moved by Councilman Slye, second- ed by Councilman Tuson that the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance to prohibit swimming on the access area and designate same as a public boat access area. A roll call vote showed Olds, McGinness and Bevan voting against; Slye, Tuson, Harrison and Kincaid in favor, and the motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS - TELEMETERING ALARM SYSTEM FOR PUMP STATIONS Bids had been opened on October 2 for a telemetering alarm system for the pump stations, and decision on the one bid received had been held over to this meeting. One bid had been received, from Hersey- Sparling Meter Company in the amount of $28,645.00 with an alternate bid of $24,645.00 if the trench- ing, backfilling and patching where electrical conduit has to be installed is done by city crews. The Engineer recommended the acceptance of the alternate bid, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bid for the telemetering alarm system be awarded to Hersey-Sparling Meter Co. in the amount of $24,645.00 for their alternate proposal, and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them for this work. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS - SALE OF PROPERTY ON loth S Bids had been opened in the office of the Mayor at 2:00 P.M. on November 6th for the sale of the old water tank property on loth S. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Super- visor, and Mrs. Eleanor A. Nicholls, one of the bidders for the lot. Two bids were received: Mr. & Mrs. Gordon DeLap 234o4 - 84th W. Eleanor A. Nicholls 22429 - 100th W. It was recommended that this property be sold to the Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that described in the notice of bid, be sold to Mr. & Mrs. amount of $5,605.00. Motion carried. $5,605.00 5,550.00 highest bidder, and a motion was made by the property on loth Ave. S. as legally Gordon De Lap, 23404 - 84th W. for the REPORT ON REQUEST FOR VACATION OF ALLEY - BLOCK 18, FIRST ADDITION TO CITY OF EDMONDS A letter was read from Robert E. Hardy withdrawing his request for vacation of the alley in Block 18, First Addition to City of Edmonds. CORRESPONDENCE A letter from Max E. Gellert, 8525 Talbot Road, had been received by the Mayor, in regard to the possibility of severing his area, and Mr. Gellert had been advised of the proper procedure. Therefore, the council was presented with a petition signed by 14 property owners, representing 8 pieces of property, asking for prompt action in the installation of sanitary sewers in their area due to a definite health hazard. Sewering of this area, encompassing all of Unit 5 and a