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some time ago for topping or removal by the city, is still standing even after the wind storm which we
had a few days ago. He cautioned the city fathers, however, that the trees should be taken down or
it could be blown over onto his house and become a costly problem.
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COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist moved, seconded by Councilman Bennett that thee -council work meetings, scheduled
for December 24 and 31, be cancelled. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson that a position of laison between
the City Council and Board of Adjustment be created. Motion carried. The Mayor therefore appointed
Councilman James Haines as the Laison between the City Council and Board of Adjustment.
In regard to fluroidation of the water, Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Councilman Bennett that
the Director of Public Works be directed to look into the question of fluoridation, and with the help
of the City Engineer come up with an overall cost in a report to be submitted by March 4, 1969. Motion
carried.
Councilman Haines brought to council attention; -his feeling that something should be done to improve
conditions in the central business district. He noted the vacant stores and thought perhaps some-
thing could be done to assist the merchants. Maybe the one-way street is responsible, but in any
case, he suggested something be done. Councilman Bennett suggested contacting the Chamber of Commerce,
and Councilman Haines moved, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Council pass a Resolution directed
to the Chamber of Commerce that the city is interested in updating of the CBD in Edmonds. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A claim for damages was acknowledged from Robert Strom, and this was referred to the City Clerk for
processing.
SALARY ORDINANCE
Mayor Harrison reported that•the City Council has agreed to the offer that the negotiating team made
to'the-,P.olice Dept. of an additional 3% raise in July 1969. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Nelson that the Attorney be instructed to prepare a Salary Ordinance for 1969,
hearing to be held on December 17. Motion carried.
REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Mayor Harrison reappointed Bennett Bos to a 4 year term on the Board of Adjustment, to begin January
1, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the Mayor's re-
appointment of Bennett Box to the Board of Adjustment be confirmed. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR FOOD CONCESSION AT SUNSET BEACH
The request for a food concession at Senset Beach from James Cook was discussed, and a motion was made
by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the request be denied. Motion carried.
PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE LID'S #140 and 4162
A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance 41400 be
passed, cash prepayment expiration on LID #162. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance"#1401 be
passed, cash prepayment expiration on LID #140. Motion carried.
FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR MARINAS
• First reading was held on a proposed ordinance establishing construction standards for floating boat
moorages and marinas within the City of Edmonds, providing for permits, permit fees and penalties.
There was no further business to come before the council, and the meeting adjourned at 12:05.
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December 17, 1968
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
In regard to the minutes of the December 3 meeting, Councilman Haines noted that under the 6 year street
improvement hearing, paragraph 5, line 2 should read "that the traffic flow north and south between 9th
N. and 76th does not require additional arterials as does the east -west traffice flow." Councilman
Slye also stated that he had voted against the motion made by Councilman Haines because he believed he
was voting against a 36' paving,not just exploration�of::same by the Engineer. Mayor Harrison noted
that his statement on the 6 year arterial program in paragraph one, last sentence, was "so that the
state can evaluate its ability to meet the needs of the cities for improvements with the �IT gas tax
money." The minutes were then approved as corrected.
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HEARING: 1969 SALARY ORDINANCE
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Hearing was opened on the proposed Salary Ordinance for 1969. No one in the audience wished to comment,
but Councilman Bennett spoke in behalf of Judge Wm. Goulder, who asked that the council reconsider and
raise his salary for the reason that he felt he did not -profit from the fringe benefits received by other
employees of the city. A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Bennett to increase
the salary of Judge Goulder to $450.00. Councilman Nelson felt that the salary here was adequate and
Councilman Kincaid noted that perhaps any member of the city staff would have valid reasons for request-
ing additional raises, but if this were done for one employee at this time, it would seem reasonable to
do it for others. A roll call vote was taken on the motion, and resulted in Councilmen Bennett and
Haines voting in favor; the remaining five councilmen against, and the motion failed to carry.
It was then noted by the City, Supervisor that on the first page of the proposed ordinance the assistant
City Engineer's salary should be shown as $920.00 per month, not $850.00, since the present salary for
this position is $900.00.
It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Ordinance.41402_be
passed, as amended, setting the salaries of the employees of the City of Edmonds for the year 1969.
Motion carried.
RESET HEARING DATE FOR APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4*292
Since the parties involved had not been notified of the former hearing on the appeal from Planning
Commission Resolution 4292, it was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that
January 7, 1969 be set as the date for re -hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #292, File ST-3-68,
recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the street map to establish a treet R/W midway between
9th and loth S., extending northerly from Elm. Motion carried.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR BOAT MOORAGES AND MARINAS
The proposed ordinance for regulating of marinas came before council for its second reading, and follow-_.
ing discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed
Ordinance #1403 be passed, establishing construction standards for floating boat moorages and marinas
within the City of Edmonds, providing for permits, permit fees and penalties. Motion carried with Coun-
cilman Kincaid voting no on the basis that he had not yet read the ordinance.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Earl Bracken, 8001 184th S.W., told the council the property owners on his street had presented a
petition for a paving LID some time ago and that this had come before council and had been postponed
several times, then action deferred indefinitely. The property owners wished something to be done.
Mayor Harrison noted that Item 17 on tonight's agenda was to adopt a street improvement policy, and this
would determine city participation on LID projects, which was the deferring problem on the 184th proposed
LID.
MArvin Smith spoke to council in regard to the PUD pole line which he had discussed at the last council
meeting, and he was extremely disappointed with the cutting and topping of the trees which had been
allowed to take place. Mr. David James of the PUD was present and explained that the tree topping was
necessary for the line, and that they had tried to be careful to save as many trees as possible as the
city had requested. Councilman Kincaid stated that he was definitely disappointed in the manner in which
trees were taken and areas desecrated;, and he for one would take a long hard look at any future requests
for easements for this purpose. Bill Shaw of the PUD said that the PUD had done exactly what they had
said they would do in the area when they had met with representatives of the city and with Mr. Smith. A
man in the audience advised the council that Dr. James Murphy of the Forest Service could be contacted to
help the city in any such situation as this should it occur again.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
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Councilman Tuson asked the City Engineer for a report on a petition which had been referred to the Water O
Sewer Committee for study, and Engineer Larson explained that this petition had the signatures of 100%
of the property owners involved, and he. --recommended that the petition be accepted and the LID be formed.
It was determined by the City Attorney that this LID could be established by ordinance by way of the peti-
tion method. It was therefore moved by Councilman Tuson,'seconded by Councilman Bennett that a hearing
date be set for January 21 on the proposed LID for sewering the area as petitioned for in the vicinity
of 164th and 72nd. Motion carried.
Councilman Haines brought to council attention the fact that complaints had been received on the manner
in which the men were directing the traffic flow on Main St. during construction. He thought a letter
might be sent to the contractor asking for some degree of courtesy in their dealing with the public.
Councilman Haines also suggested that new working;,microphones be installed in the council chambers
and a separate microphone be placed for use by the audience whenever anyone wished to address the council.
AUDITING OF BILLS
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that vouchers #7874 through #8063 be
approved for payment in the total amount of $70,015.84, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants
in this amount for payment of the regular monthly bills. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the following LID bills be approved
for payment:
.LID #153 - $5,163.35 to Edmonds Water Dept. for reimbursement for overpayment of City participation on
the LID;
LID #160,- $104.60 to Norms Print Shop for printing bonds and $9.50 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal
publications; .
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• LID #161 - $3,678.37 to Bass Construction Co. for contractor's estimate #5 (final); $4,133100 to James
A. Murphy for legal services; $4,695.00 to Dept. of Housing & Urban Development for fourth partial re-
payment of advance; $250.00 to James S. & Laurie J. Smith for easement; $200.00 to Henriette C. Milli -
champ for easement; $127.00 to Howard H. & Marcia J. Haimes for easement; $100.00 to Walter B. & Elsie
W. Johnson for easement; $100.00 to Leo & Mary Ellen Juhola for easement; $97.50 to Robert H. & Gail L.
Rabel for easement; $97.50 to Gary E. & Brenda K. Watson for easement; $97.50 to Richard & Darlene E.
Falcone for easement' $203.20 to Snohomish County Auditor for recording easements to date on the LID, and
the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the total amount
of $L3,779.07 to cover these bills.
LID #164 - $364.44 to Pioneer National Title Insurance Co. for checking ownerships, and $50.80 to Edmonds
Tribune Review for legal publications and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing war-
rant in the amount of $415.24 to City of Edmonds to cover these bills.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING
A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that a council committee meeting
be held on January 6, 1969. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Two claims for damages were acknowledged by council, from Vitamilk Dairy and from Roscoe N. Saxer. These
were referred to the City Clerk.for processing.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS
City Superviosr Lawson introduced a proposed resolution for transfer of funds within the Current Expense
Fund and within the Water -Sewer Fund 'of the 1968 budget. Each item and the necessity for the transfer
• was explained, and a motion was then made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that
proposed Resolution #198 be passed, authorizing the transfer of certain sums within the Current Expense
Fund and within the Water -Sewer Fund of the 1968 budget. Motion carried.
FIRST READING PROPOSED ORDINANCES
First reading was held on proposed ordinances (1) prohibiting crossing of wet streetlines; (2) unifying
penalties for 'violations of the City Code; (3) prohibiting storage of junk autos; and (4) on implied
consent.
PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILE FOR FIRE CHIEF
Proposed purchase of an automobile for the Fire Chief had been referred to the Safety Committee, and
Chairman of the Committee, Councilman Bennett, reported on this. He stated that the Chief wishes a sedan
to be purchased, and the old station wagon would be made into an auxiliary ambulance. The Safety Commit-
tee recommended that this purchase be allowed, and following discussion as tb the merits of a sedan ver-
sus a station wagon, and after some audience questioning of the Fire Chief, who explained the reasons
for requesting a sedan, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that a
sedan as requested by the Fire Chief be purchased. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENT POLICY
It was the council's intention to decide whether or not to allow street improvements of a temporary nature
where sewer and water improvements are not yet installed, and also the extent of city participation in
complete street improvements.
Councilman Tuson thought that inhere people are presently paying on a sewer or water LID, a temporary
street improvement should be allowed so that they would not have to put up with the inconvenience of a
• dirt street. Coucnilman Kincaid stated that as he saw it, there were five choices as to type of streets:
(1) leave it as is; (2) the City rough -grade the street and the property owners dust coat the surface with
oil; (3) the City grade the street and some storm drainage be taken care of, then a liftcoat be put on
the surface with hot asphalt and crushed rock put onto this; (4) blacktop only an approximately 20' wide
strip with suitable drainage; and perhaps another category added here with the same blacktopping, but
with a rolled edge; and (5) a complete improvement with balcktop, drainage, curbs, gutters, etc. There
would be no City participation on these temporary improvements, except for the complete improvement listed
as number 5.
Councilman Bennett recommended that a $20.00 figure be used for the property owners to pay per zone foot
on an LID, and that participation by the city be limited to tie money the city had available for this
purpose, and be on a first -come, first -served basis.
Councilman Bennett then moved, seconded by Councilman Haines that the city adopt a policy to allow
"interim street improvement programs" allowing people in areas where other improvements are not in to
put in temporary street improvements with the approval of the City Engineer as to the type of improvement
to be allowed, and at the option of thecity, street dedications may be required.
Before the motion was voted upon, Ed Robinson, 88thW., said that he was surprised that the city would not
participate in interim improvements; that once a street is designated as a city street, doesn't it become
the responsibility of the city to keep it up. He said he thought not everyone would care to go from a
"cowpath" to a complete LID improvement, and the interim improvement was needed for proper traveling of
vehicles and would thus benefit the city as well as the property owners on --that street"'. Following this,
the motion was voted upon by roll call and resulted in all councilmen voting in favor except Tuson and
Slye, and the motion carried.
Councilman Bennett then moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson that as regards the city policy in relation
to participation of city funds on complete improvement LID's, the city policy be changed from a cost of
$10.00 to $20.00 per zone front foot for the property owner, and the city participate in the cost over
and above this $20.00 as city funds are available. Motion carried unanimously.
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It was also moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that a policy be maintained that O
where all utilities are in, excluding underground wiring, the city require a complete improvement with curbs
gutters and sidewalks. There was much discussion on :this motion, and it was moved by Councilman Bennett,
seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the previous motion be voted upon. This motion did not carry, and
more discussion took place. Following this, the motion was boted upon with a roll call vote, with four
councilmen voting in favor; Nelson, Tuson and Haines against, and the motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS: PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Mayor reappointed the following three members to their respective positions on the Board of Adjust-
ment and Planning Commission, since all three had been originally appointed to fill unexpired terms:
Cal Thompson for a 4 year term on the Board of Adjustment, term to expire December 31, 1972. It was moved
by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the reappointment of Cal Thompson for a 4 year
term on the Board of Adjustment be confirmed. Motion carried.
Glenn Gustayson for a 6 year term on the Planning Commission, term to expire October 1974. A motion was
made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor's reappointment of Glenn Gustayson
to the Planning Commission be confirmed. Motion carried.
Robert Hodgson for a 6 year term on the Planning Commission, term to expire October 1974. Councilman
Slye moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the Mayor's reappointment of Robert Hodgson to the Plan-
ning Commission be confirmed. Motion carried.
Following this, Councilman Kincaid suggested that the council establish a,policy that all appointments and/
or reappointments to any city board of commission be discussed at a council committee meeting prior to the
actual appointment, with no exceptions.
Council having been asked for its views on the permitting of individuals to sell Christmas trees on their
private property in residential areas, it was decided that all businesses must comply with the regular.
city ordinances governing business licensing. O
There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
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January 7, 1969
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council-
men present except Kincaid.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of December 17, 1968 had been posted and mailed, and since there were no ommissions
nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
RE -HEARING:, APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4292
Because the property owners involved had not been notified of the first scheduled hearing on their appeal
from the recommendation in Planning Commission Resolution #292, File St-3-68, for denial of a proposed
amendment to the street map to establish a street R/W midway between 9th and loth S., extending northerly
from Elm, a rehearing was set for this evening.
City Planner Merlin Logan projected a map on the screen to point out the location of the petitioned -for
street R/W, and showing three possible extensions for future routing to the street across property presently
undeveloped. He also summarized the Planning Commission minutes of this hearing, and explained the reason
for their denial of this petition was that the establishment of he proposed street would encourage the
creation of substandard lots for this area of RS-12 zoning. Hearing was then opened.
Viola Arms, 1061-9th S., stated that the property owners now had no access to their back lots and wanted
to keep this property from being landlocked. A woman living at 1020-10th S. agreed with Mrs. Arms, and
added that they wanted some way to get to this property. Mr. Baumgartner, 1051-9th S., thought there should
be access to get into this landlocked property and felt the Planning Commission should have reduced the
zoning requirements in that area of RS-12 surrounded by RS-8 zoning. No one else wished to comment and
the hearing was closed.
Councilman Nelson did not think it was wise or fair to establish a street R/W at this time, as it would in
his estimation force the future developer of the property to the south to put in a street to connect with
this one. He also did not know why the street should end in a culdesac before it went all the way north
to Pine. Councilman Bennett felt that there would be nothing against the area being rezoned RS-8 in the
future,, as it was surrounded by RS-8 property at the present time, and with a possible lower square footage
requirement, the lots would not then be substandard. Councilman Bennett therefore moved, seconded by
Councilman Slye that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance relating to the Planning
Commission File ST-3-68 to amend the official street map to establish a street R/W midway between 9th and
loth Avenues S., extending northerly from Elm, with tie street R/W as recommended tocouncil by the City
Planner in his drawing. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in favor except Haines and Nelson, and
the motion carried 4 to 2.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SEWER AREA SOUTH OF MEADOWDALE JR. HIGH
The matter of the proposed Resolution of Intention for sewering the petitioned area south of the Meadow -
dale Jr. High School had been continued to this meeting from December 3. It was reported by the Mayor, O