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PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS
A proposed ordinance to prohibit parking on the south side of Hemlock Way from 5th to
6th.and.on the north side of Hemlock Way from 6th Avenue to 250ft. west was brought
before council for its first reading.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO CHANGE PENALTY FOR NON -CONNECTION TO SEWER
Council heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance to change the -penalty for non -
connection to the sewer.
PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLANNING
The City Engineer recommended the preparation of a comprehensive water plan for the
city, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison
that the city authorize the preparation of a comprehensive water plan by Reid,
Middleton & Associates, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $3000.00. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - LID ##1.62
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson authorizing a
call for bids to be opened on November 20 for LID #162, 5th Avenue sidewalk. Motion
carried.
AUTHORIZE CALL FOR BIDS - NEW POLICE CAR
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that bids be authorized
to be opened November 20 at 2:00 P.M. for a new police car.
AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER LINE - NW CORNER LAKE BALLINGER
With recommendation from the City Engineer, a motion was made by Councilman Harrison,
seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor be authorized to order the construction of
a storm sewer line for the northwest corner of Lake Ballinger. Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - LID ##150
It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Olds that the hearing on
the final assessment roll for LID ##150, paving of 5th S. E., be set for December 19.
Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR OPENING BIDS - STORM SEWER 228th-to TRACTION.R/W - LAKE BALLINGER
A motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman McGinness that bids be
opened on December 4 for storm sewer, 228th to the Traction R/W at Lake Ballinger.
Motion carried.
PARTICIPATION WITH COUNTY ON GASOLINE REQUIREMENTS 1968
It was decided to participate with the county in bids for gasoline for 1968, and a
motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman McGinness that,the City
of Edmonds participate with Snohomish County in their call for bids for gasoline
requirements for 1968. Motion carried.
Councilman McGinness asked why the paving had not been done on the 25th Street LID
during the recent long stretch of good weather, and following di6cussion on this
matter, it was decided that the contractors needed to be told firmly that they must
take advantage of dry weather for these paving jobs, or the LID could go on into
the Spring.
CONTRACT WITH MOUNTLAKE TERRACE-LYNNWOOD REGARDING URBAN ARTERIALS
A letter was received from the Urban Arterial Board in regard to the south county
arterials, and a motion was made by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman McGinness
that the council authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with Mountlake Terrace
and Lynnwood and sign the project agreement for 212th S. W. and Main Street in order
to comply with state law. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
November 21, 1967
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with five councilmen present,
and Councilmen Olds and Bevan absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of November 7 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions
nor corrections, they were approved as presented.
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PRESENTATION OF OFFICIAL CANVASS OF ELECTION
Certification from the County Auditor for the November 7, 1967 Municipal Election was pre-
sented as follows:
" To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the attached sample ballot reflects
the final results of the votes cast in the election held in
your district on November 7, 1967.
Stanley Dubuque
Snohomish County Auditor
Henry B. Whalen
Deputy Auditor, Supervisor of Elections"
MAYOR COUNCILMAN POSITION NO. 3
Harve Harrison 29449 Richard Slye y 2,085
Gordon Maxwell 2,061 Cloyd D. Campbell 2,016
COUNCILMAN POSITION NO. L
Al Kincaid 4 2,297
H. D. "Dutch" Propst, Jr.2,085
COUNCILMAN POSITION NO. 2
James B. (Jim) Haines 1,903
Gary Nelson ti 2,383
LETTERS OF RESIGNATION
COUNCILMAN POSITION NO. 4
Chester R. Bennett v 31149
Richard C. Busselli 903
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE
Jack Bevan 1,838
John H. Nordquist 2,261
Letters of resignation from the Planning Commission were read from Gary Nelson and John
Nordquist, also a letter from Harve Harrison resigning from the Council.
SWEARING IN AND SEATING OF NEW MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Judge J. Wm. Goulder swore in newly elected Mayor Harve Harrison. Beverly Gustayson pre-
sented Mrs. Harrison with a bouquet of red roses. Mayor Maxwell publicly welcomed and con-
gratulated newly elected Mayor Harrison.
Judge Goulder then called forward the newly elected councilmen, A. L. Kincaid, Gary Nelson,
Richard Slye, Chester R. Bennett and John H. Nordquist and swore them in to office.
Mayor Harrison expressed appreciation and gratitude to Mayor Maxwell for his years of public
service to the City of Edmonds. He then spoke of his aims and plans for the City of Edmonds
during his term of office, and expressed his thanks to the citizens of Edmonds for placing
their trust in him.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ACCESS AREA AT LAKE BALLINGER A PUBLIC BOAT ACCESS
Mayor Harrison gave the first reading of the proposed ordinance designating access area at
Lake Ballinger a public boat access.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SEWER UNIT 5 AND PORTION OF UNIT 6 WEST OF 76!b
An informal hearing on Proposed Resolution of Intention to sewer Unit 5 and portion of Unit
6 West of 76n was opened. A report from Engineer Larson stating he recommended an LID be
formed to sewer the area and that a rough estimate had been made on the cost - $15.00 ZFF.
The people in the area had been notified of consideration of a Resolution of.Intention at
this meeting and there were many in the audience. There is a letter on file from the Health
District recommending sewers. Mayor Harrison, Engineer Larson, and Mr. Mangum from the
Health District had spent the afternoon inspecting the areas where the effluent problems are.
Councilman Bennett stated that he was against including the health clause in the Resolution
of Intention, and felt the Council should strike the provision relating to the health factor.
Mayor Harrison asked those present to state their opinions.
Mr. Gellert spoke and said his problem had been solved for right now, but he still would
need sewers and was very interested in having them, and asked how they were to be paid for.
He was told that the assessment can be paid for over a period of ten installments. Mrs.
Halvorsen, Sea Lawn Place, said her area was in dire need of sewers and wanted to have all
sewer costs listed. A gentleman in the audience asked if the sewer would be placed on the
bluff or in the street. He was told that all the engineering had not been doen as yet. An-
other gentleman asked about particular lot charges, the engineer than explained about the
zone and termini method of assessment. William Herald, Frederick Place, asked ontehalf of
the Talbot Park Community Club that more engineering study be done to be sure the LID is
justified. He then presented a petition signed by approximately half the property owners in
Talbot Park requesting the additional engineering study. The hearing was then closed. It
was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that Proposed Resolution
of Intention for sewering Unit 5 and portion of Unit 6 be tabled until the January 16, 1968
council meeting and the problem be referred to the Snohomish Health District to make a more
detailed study. Motion carried unanimously.
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AUDITING OF BILLS
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that vouchers #5848
through #5976 in the amount of $70,551.53 be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to
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• issue the warrants in payment of these regular monthly bills. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that vouchers #4 through ##11
in the amount of $63,516.92 be issued against the 1967 Water -Sewer Revenue Bonds. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the following LID
bills be approved for payment:
LID #139: $2,068.50 to Seattle First National Bank for Alton V. Phillips Co., balance of
retainage; Ogden, Ogden & Murphy, Attorney's fees in judgment, $75.00; William E. Pielow,
d/b/a Olds Oil Co., Judgment against retainage, $3,041.39; and Williams, Thomsen & Cole,
Attorney's fees and costs in judgment, $331.50;
LID #148: $60.20 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications; $50.00 to Roberts,
Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay & Moch, legal opinion;
LID #151: $56,528.48 to Puget Sound National Bank for Tonnesen Construction & Sleads Septic
Systems for Contractor's estimate #5 (semi-final); $4,126.05 to James A. Murphy, final att-
orney fees; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants in the
amount of $60,654.53 to Grande & Co., Inc. to cover these bills;
LID #153: $748.49 to Hammond Construction Co. for Contractor's Estimate #4; and James A.
Murphy, $573.77 for Final Attorney fees; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest
bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,322.26 to cover these bills;
LID #157: $18,630.18 to Ech's Burner Oils, Inc. for Contractor's Estimate #3; $638.74 to
James A. Murphy for Final Attorney fees; aid the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest
bearing warrants to City of Edmonds in the amount of $19,268.92 to cover these bills;
• LID #159: $576.92 to Wooley's Pipe & Sewer Installation, Inc. for Contractor's estimate #2
(semi-final); and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrant to the City
of Edmonds in the same amount to cover this bill;
LID #160: $4,980.28 to Ech's Burner Oils, Inc. for Contractor's Estimate #2; and the City
Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrant to the City of Edmonds for the same
amount to cover this bill;
LID #162: $41.50 to the Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications; and the City Clerk
be authorized to issue interest bearing warrant to the City of Edmonds to cover this bill.
Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was read from the Snohomish Health District submitting the formula for membership
on the Board of Health beginning January 1, 1968, and requesting the names of the councilmen
chosen to represent the City on the board. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded
by Councilman Nordquist approving the formula as submitted by the Snohomish Health District.
Motion carried. Mayor Harrison reappointed Councilman Slye and Councilman Kincaid to the
Board of Health. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Bennett con-
firming the appointments of Councilmen Slye and Kincaid to the Health Board. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Mr. Besack who has a Texaco Station at 660 Edmonds Way, regarding ro-
tating signs in the neighborhood. His letter was referred to the Planning Commission for
study.
A letter of resignation from the Board of Adjustment was read from Herm Sater and accepted
by Mayor Harrison. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid
• that a Resolution of Commendation be drawn for Herm Sater for his service to the City of
Edmonds. Motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Robert W. Otto, member of the Board of Senior Citizens Center, asked the Council for their
help in financing the Center for the balance of 1967. They are obtaining a grant from the
Older American Act but as yet Congress has not acted. They have a paid director and the ex-
pense of heating, lights and telephone and need financial aid. They have been told the funds
will be forthcoming after the first of the year. Councilman Kincaid suggested the matter be
referred to committee meeting for study.
A gentleman in the audience asked about seating and appointing a new councilman to fill the
seat vacated by Mayor Harrison. He was told that names would be accepted by the Council
but that final decision would be made by the Council.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE
A claim for damage from Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Katowitz for an accident with a police car at
the corner of 90 and Hemlock was acknowledged, and referred to the City Clerk for processing.
A claim was presented°from William King. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Slye that the claim be referred to the December 5 Council Meeting.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR CONDEMNATION OF BALLINGER PARK SITE
Mr. Harrison, owner of one piece of property, was present. He asked what the proposed
ordinance would do. He said that property values in the area had risen and that he believed
his two lots the City wanted were worth $4,500.00. It was moved by Councilman Slye, sec-
onded by Councilman Bennett that Ordinance #1336 be passed but that negotiations could still
be carried out. Motion carried unanimously.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO CHANGE PENALTY FOR NON -CONNECTION TO SEWER
It was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance
#1337 be passed to change the penalty for non -connection to.sewer. Roll call vote carried
unanimously.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND TRAFFIC ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT PARKING IN HEMLOCK WAY AREA
Discussion was held on prohibiting parking in Hemlock Way Area. Police Chief Grimstad was
asked about the parking situation on 6y2 Street between Walnut and Pine and on 70 between
Cedar to Spruce. He said he did not see the immediate need for restricted parking on those
two streets at this time. It was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson
that Ordinance #1338 be passed. A motion was made by Councilman Slye to amend the ordinance
by restricting parking to one side of the street only on 6y2 Street between Walnut and Pine,
and 7h from Cedar to Spruce. Motion to amend the ordinance died for lack of a second. The
question on the original motion to pass Ordinance #1338 was called for and a roll call vote
had four councilmen voting in favor; Councilmen Slye and Kincaid against. Motion carried.
DOG LEASH ADVISORY -_BALLOT
A letter from Mrs. Frederick V. Knouse, 9110 - 192nd S. W., a member of the Snohomish County
Humane Society, was read in opposition totthe leash law. Mrs. Knouse stated we did not have
the proper facilities for such an operation. Captain Shields stated delay in passage'of a
law was unnecessary when the ballot was 2 for 1 in favor of the leash law. A motion was
made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the attorney be instructed to
draw a dog leash ordinance. Councilman Bennett opposed the motion as being premature. Roll
call vote had four councilmen voting in favor, with Councilmen Bennett and Nelson voting
against. Motion carried.
SET HEARING DATES FOR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that January 2, 1968 be
set as hearing date for the appeal of Doce's on the denial to rezone as RMH, Planning Comm-
ission Resolution No. 248 as described in File No. R-12-67. Motion carried with Councilman
Nordquist voting against.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that December 5, 1967
be set for hearing appeal of W. Brooks on the denial to rezone to RMH, Planning Commission
Resolution No. 249 as described in File No. R-13-67. Motion Carried.
It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nelson that December 5, 1967 be
set for hearing Planning Commission Resolution No. 250, rezoning to RS-8 that property des-
cribed in File No. R-14-67.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Bennett that January 16,
1968 be set for hearing Planning Commission Resolution No. 251, rezoning to RSW-12 that prop-
erty described in File No. R-15-67:. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that January 16, 1968 be set
as hearing date for the appeal of the Sierra Village Committee on denial to amend the Compre-
hensive Plan, Planning Commission Resolution #252, CP-8-67 and denial to rezone, Planning
Commission Resolution #253, R-17-67. Motion carried.
REPORT ON BIDS - LID #162 - 5!b AVENUE S. SIDEWALK
Bids were opened November 20, 1967 at 2 P.M. in the Mayor's Office for construction of side-
walk, 50 Avenue S. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, Asst. City Clerk, City Supervisor,
City Engineer, Chief of Police, Engineer Wayne Jones and representatives from several cons-
truction firms. Bids were received from:
Myers Construction Co. $10,781.43
Almer Construction Co. 6,956.00
Austin Drilling & Exploration Co. 12,509.00
Venture Construction Co. 8,100.00
Engineer Larson reported the low bid was Almer Construction Co. However, because the bid
was in excess of 19% over the engineers estimate he asked to withhold awarding the bid un-
til the December 5 meeting following further discussion.
REPORT ON BIDS - NEW POLICE CAR
Bids were opened November 20, 1967 at 2 P.M. in the Mayor's Office. Those present at bid
opening were same as for the LID 162 opening. There was only one bid received from Harris
Ford, with two different types of automobiles listed.
1968 4 Door Custom Sedan $ 2,502.00
1968 Police Package 2,230.00
Chief Grimstad requested the alternate bid of the 1968 Police Package with a heavier motor.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the bid of Harris
Ford for 1968 Police Package be accepted for $2,230.00 and Chief Grimstad be authorized to
negotiate for a heavier motor. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Resolution No. 165
be passed authorizing transfer of certain sums from unanticipated income and unspent salaries,
all within the same funds, within the 1967 budget. Motion carried.
COUNTY -WIDE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR STUDY OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL
Mayor Harrison announced his appointment of Councilman Slye to the County -wide steering
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• committee for the study of garbage disposal. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman Kincaid that the appointment of Councilman Slye to the steering committee be con-
firmed. Motion carried.
HEARING SET FOR FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL L.I.D. #159
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Final Assessment
Roll Hearing for LID #159 be set for January 16, 1968. Motion carried.
DRAINAGE PROBLEM - LAKE BALLINGER AREA
There were several people in the audience from the Ballinger area. Engineer Larson recom-
mended storm sewer construction from Highway 99 to Lake Ballinger to take care of the drain-
age problem. However engineering estimates have placed the cost.at $45,000.00, which the
City does not have at this time. The Councilmen asked if the County had been approached for
help as this is also partly their problem. Mr. Elmer Chase, who lives in the area, asked if
some help could be had. The people in their neighborhood have water behind their houses
and under their houses. The City Engineer was instructed to meet with the County and do
further study on the matter, then bring their findings to the December 5 meeting.
FINAL PLAT.- HAINES WHARF #2
A motion .was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Plat of Haines
Wharf be approved. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Irene Varney Moran City Clerk Harve Harrison, Mayor
December 5, 1967 ROLL CALL
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Harrison with all six councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES..
The minutes.of the meeting of November 21 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions
nor corrections, they were approved as presented.
RESOLUTION COMMENDING HERMAN SATER
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that Resolution No.
166 commending Herman Sater following his resignation from the Board of Adjustment, for his
long and faithful service to the City of Edmonds be passed. Motion carried.
VACANCY - CITY COUNCIL
Due to the vacancy of the council seat that had been held by Mayor Harrison, nominations were
opened to the Council to fill said seat. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded
by Councilman Nordquist that James B. "Jim" Haines be elected to the Council seat vacated
by Mayor Harrison. There were no further nominations and the nominations were closed.
Motion carried unanimously.
VACANCIES - PLANNING COMMISSION
• Mayor Harrison announced the appointment of Charles V. Peterson, 20402 - 86th P1. W. to
Planning Commission Position No. 4. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Council-
man Tuson that the appointment of Charles V. Peterson to Planning Commission Position No. 4
be confirmed. Motion carried.
The Mayor announced the appointment of Bob G. Dailey, 22902 - 75th Avenue W. to Planning
Commission Position No. 5. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman
Slye that the appointment of Bob G. Dailey to Planning Commission Position No. 5 be con-
firmed. Motion carried.
VACANCY- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Mayor Harrison announced the appointment of Richard Swanby, 211 25Lh Avenue N, to the Board
of Adjustment to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Herman Sater. Councilman
Kincaid asked.that action be deferred until the December 19 Council meeting because another
name had been presented to the Council.
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #215 - SEWERS FOR VICINITY OF 3RD & PINE
The hearing on Resolution of Intention #215, proposed sewers vicinity of 3rd & Pine, had
been deferred from July 18 meeting. Engineer Larson reported that he has not seen final
design for the highway from the Ferry Terminal to Highway 99. The State Highway had ori-
ginally informed the interested parties that hearings would be held November 1967 on the
proposed route, however a letter had been received from Mr. Foster, State Highway Dept.,
by the Engineer in which he stated that hearings would not be held until mid -summer 1968.
Engineer Larson recommended again delaying the proposed sewer LID until the final design
report could be obtained. A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman
Kincaid that the hearing on proposed Resolution of Intention #215 be postponed until August
• 6, 1968, and the City Clerk be instructed to send notices to the interested parties.
Motion carried.