19690805 City Council Minutes•
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Irene Varney Moran, C' y Clerk
AUGUST 5. 1969
ROLL CALL
Harve.Harrison, Mayor
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all councilmen
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meetings of July 15 and 22 had been posted and mailed. It was noted
that a typographical error had listed Position 2 instead of Position 3 for the 2-year
councilman -at -large term, and in the last paragraph of the hearing on sign size criteria
in BC zones -Councilman Kincaid had voted no, and Councilman Slye yes, instead of the
reverse. Minutes of the meetings then stood approved as corrected.
PRESENTATION OF GRANT FROM COUNTY.
Mrs. Grace Hawney, Chairman of the Snohomish County Park Board and County Commissioner
Richard Forsgren presented a grant in the amount of $53,274.77 to Mayor Harrison for
the City of Edmonds to acquire Sunset Beach property.
YOST PARK MODEL
• Mayor Harrison announced that at the next regular city council meeting, the design
firm would make a presentation of the model for the plan of Yost Memorial Park site.
HEARING: 6 YEAR STREET ARTERIAL PROGRAM
Hearing was held on the 6 year street arterial program. City Engineer Leif Larson
stated that the arterial programs, which heretofore had to be presented every two
years, now must be updated annually. He gave a brief summary of the program as
listed. Hearing was then opened. No one in the audience wished to comment, and the
hearing was therefore closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that Resolu-
tion #208 be passed, adopting the comprehensive street and arterial prograp�as re-
vised and extended for the City of Edmonds for the ensuing 6 years. Motion carried
unanimously. }
HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #226
Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for Resolution of Intention #226,
sidewalks on 76th Avenue W. from 1991b S.W. southerly to approximately 200 feet north
of 5Q Street S.E. Engineer Larson explained that this was A joint venture in paving
of this street by Edmonds, Lynnwood, Snohomish County, and the State Urban Arterial
Board. He stated that the cost to property owners for the complete improvement
would be $4.00 per zone front foot. Engineer Larson then explained the'zone and
termini method of assessment for the benefit of those property owners present at the
meeting. Hearing was then opened.
Chris Michaelson said that he had not received a notice of assessment roll hearing,
• however this had been sent to Ballard Mortgage as listed on the folls of the County
Treasurer. Mr. Michaelson also asked a question on the proposed width of the side-
walks. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was declared closed.
It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed
Ordinance #1437 be passed, creating LID #177, and the motion carried.
HEARING: 'ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #314
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #314, General Requirements for
Planned Unit Developments. City Planner Merlin Logan explained the changes from the
present PUD ordinance. It was the.feeling of the council that this should be taken
under advisement and a future hearing date be set. Gordon Sanborn, 818 - 91b S.,
stated that he would like to see a copy of the proposed ordinance"before the next
scheduled hearing. Mr. Robinson, 8315-194!h S.W., asked what the basic changes ,
would be from the present ordinance. Frank Johnson asked what the maximum increase:.
was in the density on the newly proposed PUD. Richard Meyer noted that with 20%
open area in the present plan, how much more would be open in the proposed ordinance,
and what is the guarantee that open space may someday be used for building sites.
City Planner Logan stated that there were several safeguards, such as restrictive
covenants, but that there was no absolute guarantee against future change; however,
the city would have control over protection of open'space. Councilman Bennett recon-
mended that if this item was to be continued, it should be held until Planner Logan
can make a full report on land use inventory with standards for density, etc. in
Edmonds.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman
Haines that the hearing be continued to October 21, and the motion carried. Council-
man Nordquist suggested that the council invite Richard Dickson, chairman of the'
Planning Commission, to attend committee meeting discussions on Planned Unit Develop-
ments.
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MR. MICHAEL BUCKMEIER - CHEMICALS & PESTICIDES
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Diggs Haines, 16402 - 76%b W., introduced Mr. Michael Buckmeier, 9302 Olympic View
Drive, who spoke on the dangers of chemicals and pesticides being so'widely used.
Mr. Buckmeier is a senior In microbiology, and both gentlemen are doing research on: -'-
the use of pesticides. Mr. Buckmeier spoke of the development of DDT from its intro-
duction during World War II to its present wide use both in households and commer-
cially. He mentioned the development of a resistance by insects to DDT, and the"
problem coming to light when a coho salmon check in the Great Lakes showed a high
percentage of DDT concentration. Both Mr. Haines and Mr. Buckmeier asked the Edmonds
City Council to send a letter to the State Legislature urging action on passage of
legislation to control the use of DDT. It was noted that on the city level, not much
can be done on the sale of pesticides, but the council could voice concern to the
legislature to safeguard the citizens with pesticide control. Mayor Harrison•thanked
Mr. Buckmeier and Mr. Haines for their presentation, and welcomed them to -formalize
a letter as they suggested, and return this to council for possible action.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Frank Johnson asked the council if any study was being made on the city's ac-
quiring the balance of the waterfront south of the ferry dock to the boat basin.
Another gentleman asked about cleanup of junk automobiles in a residential area. A
woman in the audience also inquired about waterfront acquisition by the city, and'was
advised that the best procedure would be to petition the council to acquire the
property and have land appraisals on the petition so people would realize just what
they are signing for. Councilman Noidquist suggested that the citizens should take
the initiative if this is what they wanted, but Councilmen'Bennett and Kincaid felt
the Park Director could work something up and explore the subject. Mr. Cloyd
Campbell in the audience felt that the proposed bond issue should be for development
of parks, Yost Park included, and not tied in with something else like acquisition
of new sites, and'the waterfront should be explored by the Planning Commission and
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the Park Board. Sam Felton expressed his desire for developing the parks the city
already has. Capt. Shields stated that a petition should have a place for people to
sign either for or against. He also felt the cost per square foot of the waterfront
already' -purchased should be noted on the petition so that people could see how much
they would be raising their taxes. Another gentleman voiced the opinion that"the
waterfront should be acquired now for recreation facilities, and Gordon Sanborn
stated that the question of how to finance the acquisition of the waterfront should
be the immediate`problem.
Gordon Sanborn, in the audience, spoke to council on the traffic counts on 90 Avenue,
noting that in 1967 a minimum of 7500 and a maximum of 12,500 vehicles per day were
counted. Mr. Sanborn then stated that counts have decreased in a two year period and
the present traffic count6 on W now show no justification to go ahead with 9123 Avenue
as a 441 arterial from end to end. He suggested the improvement of 9W as a community
or collector arterial. Councilman Bennett recommended that Mr. Sanborn submit his
figures to the Mayor, who will give them to the City Engineer for study and a pre-
sentation to council for consideration. It was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded
by Councilman Nordquist that this matter be discussed at the next council work
meeting. Motion carried.
Natalie Shippen questioned council on underground wiring being installed when
arterials are constructed. It was' -noted by_Ma~yor Harrison that a.good formula
seemed to be 1/3 the property owners, 1/3 the city, and 1/3 the utility company.'
Councilman Haines suggested putting the 1/3 city participation question on a work
meeting agenda.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Bennett stated that with the proposed bond ordinance for the development Is
of Yost Memorial Park, it would give an opportunity to create a facility for the
Senior Citizens, who use the present Senior Center and activities to capacity. He
also suggested that since this is budget time, the council'should look into consider-
ing underwriting some of the Senior Citizens' activities, and perhaps the Parks and
Recreation fund could be set up to help in some small way with their monthly costs.
Councilman Haines brought up the subject of sewers for Unit 7, and noted that the
preliminary assessments on Units 5 and 6 were,quite high, and if application is made
for federal aid'on Unit 7,.perhaps the city should also look into aid for the other
two units by submitting some sort of request before the final assessment roll comes
out. The City Engineer will submit applications to see if these other units can
qualify for some federal aid.
Councilman Tuson questioned the City Engineer on the status of the sewer agreement
with Mountlake Terrace.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A claim for damages was acknowledged from Edward A. and Hazel E. Jensen, and it was
referred to the City Clerk for processing. '
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL REVIEW OF EMERALD HILLS PUD AND RECONSIDERATION OF OPENING 12th
Council was requested to review Planning Commission File PD-1-69, Emerald Hills
Planned Unit Development, and also reconsider the need for opening 121h Avenue to
Main Street.
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City Planner Logan noted the two changes from the original presentation: (1) removal
Of multiple development from 6 lots, making them now single family 12,000 square feet
and a resulting small reduction from 50 to 35 feet for a green belt on Main Street,
and (2) a chahge.on 12tb•Avenue. going through, with addition of a circle at'the inter-
section in the middle of the plate Copies of a 25 page text detailing.the'pa-oject
were also submitted. The Planning Commission noted their preference for the plan
called Alternate •'.'A", where 12� went through to.Main, but then ended in a. circle in
the middle of the plat and went on down to Olympic Avenue, but did not go through
noth of the plat. Hearing was opened.
Mrs. Merle Christensen, 121b Avenue N.., stated that she was opposed to Alternate Plan
"A" as preferred by the Planning Commissiono She expressed the desire to keep 121h
Avenue as a completely through street to Main, and not have it end in Emerald Hills
without going north. Ray Anderson, 18617 e 41st Plo N.E., Seattle, developer of the
property, said that he preferred Alternate "A" as being the best for his development
plan, but he could live with the other plan with 121b going completely through north
and southo No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was:closedo
The question before the council was to approve or deny this PUD concept, with or
without Alternate Plan "A". A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, to approve the
design concept of Emerald Hills as shown, with Alternate Plan "A" being used for 121h
Avenueo This motion died for lack of a second.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Council-
man Nordquist that council approve the project of Emerald Hills Planned Unit Devel-
opment as initially accepted by council, with 120 Avenue going completely through,
and the remainder of the plan be accepted as presented. Motion carried. with
Councilman Nelson voting against, and Councilman Bennett abstaining because he
represented the estate which sold the property to the developer.
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PARK BOND ORDINANCE
In regard to the proposed ordinance for placing a park bond issue on the ballot, a
motion was made by'Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed
Ordinance #1438 be passed, to place a bond issue on the ballot for development .of
park sites. Before the motion was voted upon, Marvin Smith, in the audience, stated
that he lives across the street from Yost Memorial Park, and he complained that the
people in the area had no knowledge of the Park Board hearing on this Yost area. He
was against development of the city to promote promoters. He added that people should
be given a chance to see the slides and plans before the council goes ahead and votes
on a plan and passes an ordinance to put the bond issue on the ballot. He favored
keeping Yost Park in its natural setting without extensive development and cutting
down of trees. Councilman Bennett felt that the city does not need a wilderness area
such as this, not serving anyone. He stated that he had gone through this park area,
and it served no purpose as it stands, but that passage of this bond ordinance was
extremely important at this time. He added that they will have the opportunity to
come and see the model and view the slides before they vote, but that this ordinance
should be passed tonight so as to give the people of Edmonds a chance to vote either
for or against the issue. Frank Lauschy in the audience, said he,would like to see
the slides and a model and hear all about the park development proposal before the
council acts on passage of the ordinance, and the voters can hold a hearing and see
if this is really what they want. Councilman Slye felt that the Yost park area
should be left in its natural state. Councilman Kincaid expressed the view that
since he had not yet seen the slides nor the model, he could not conscientiously vote
tonight to put it on the balloto Following more discussion, during which time it was
noted that Councilman Bennett was organizing several Edmonds citizens to investigate
and report on all phases of the park development pertaining to the proposed bond
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issue so that the people would have full knowledge of the project before casting a
vote, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that
Councilman Bennett's motioi-to, pass"the ordinance to place this on the ballot be
amended, and action on the 'ordinance be postponed to August 19 to give a chance to
get updated figures to determine if the money to be asked for will be adequate for
the development intended. A roll call vote resulted in Councilmen Slye, Nordquist,
Kincaid and Haines voting in favor; Bennett, Nelson and Tuson against, and the
amendment carried.
ORDINANCE FOR SIGN SIZE CRITERIA IN BC ZONE
The Attorney had been directed to draw an ordinance following the hearing at the
July 15 meeting for sign size criteria in BC Zone, and a motion was made by Council-
man Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1438 be passed,
amending the zoning ordinance in relation to sign size criteria. A roll call vote
was taken, and with Councilman Bennett having left the meeting, the vote resulted in
a; -tie with Councilmen Nelson, Nordquist and Haines voting in favor;.Tuson, Slye and
Kincaid against. In order to break the tie, Mayor Harrison cast his vote in favor,
and the motion carried.
FIRST READING AMENDMENT TO STREET NAME ORDINANCE
First reading°was held on the amendment to the street name ordinance. One change had
been made in that Southstream Lane would be changed to Driftwood Lane. A suggestion
from property owners also was received to call the alley between Maple and Dayton
something other than Dayton Lane as there is no access from Dayton, and the Engineer
recommended this not be Dayton Lane for that reason. Therefore a motion was made by!
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the alley between Maple and
Dayton east of 91h be name'Maple,Place, and the motion carried.
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2.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS _
In order to authorize the City Clerk to transfer from unanticipated income $2500.00 •
to Police Dept. M and 0 for the acquisition of riot control equipment.and $2700.00
to Park Dept. Capital Outlay for expenses necessitated by the new shop building, a
motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed
Resolution #209 be passed, and the motion carried.
SET BID OPENING DATE FOR LID #173
As requested by the Engineer, a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Nordquist that August 19 be set as the date for opening bids on LID #1739
sewers in the vicinity of 1641b and 72nd W.. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 P.M.
Irene Varney Moran,/,City Clerk Harve Harrison, Mayor
AUGUST 19, 1969
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harrison
with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of August 5 had been posted and mailed. Councilman Nordquist •
suggested that under the paragraph on chemicals and pesticides. Mr. be inserted in
front of the name of Jiggs Haines, and also to specifically mention DDT in line three
as the dangerous chemical and pesticide being so widely used.
In regard to the paragraph on the amendment to the street name ordinance, Mayor
Harrison mentioned that the naming of the alley between Maple and Dayton should not
be Maple Place, since the Washington standards suggest east -west streets should be
named either Street or Way, and with council approval, the alley between Maple and
Dayton will be named Maple Way instead of Maple Place.
The minutes of August 5 were approved as corrected.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT
Mr. Dave Stockton, representing the Snohomish County Health District, spoke to
council on the basic services offered to the cities and towns by the Health District
for the present cost of 500 per capita. He cited the need for additional services
and personnel, as well as salary raises, in order to keep pace with the increasing
needs of the area served. Mr. Stockton urged the cities to think about increasing
to $1.15 per capita, and Councilman Gene Fiege of Mountlake Terrace stated that his
city had decided to raise the per capita payment to 85o, and possibly $1.00, if
other cities in the county did the same. This matter will be discussed at a council
work meeting.
PRESENTATION OF YOST PARK PLAN
The model for Yost Memorial Park had been in the lobby of the Civic Center for view-
ing by the public prior to the council meeting. Mayor Harrison introduced from the
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audience Margaret Lerfald, Chairman of the Edmonds Park Board, and members Marge
Whiteman, Rachel Setchfield, Anthony Koenig and William Phillips. Also Don Burton,
Superintendent of Parks and Al Henderson, Park and Recreation Director. Mr.
Henderson then introduced Dirk Jongejan of Jongejan & Gerrard, Bellevue landscape''-'
architects and site planners. Mr. Jongegan explained the model of the proposed Yost -'
Park site and then showed slides for the development of the area, stating that it
would be an answer to manor of the recreational needs of the city•, a recreation area
for family groups. He noted that they had studied all the park sites in the City of
Edmonds to determine which would be the most desirable for all the facilities for a
recreation area for the entire family to enjoy, and Yost Park seemed to be the most
logical area to answer most of these needs. Along with the showing of slides, Mr.
Jongejan spoke of developing only about 12 of the 48 acres and leaving the rest as
a natural wooded area with bicycle paths and grassy picnic areas. He felt that
$1,500,000.00 *6uld•guarantee development of this complex.
Following discussion, during which time it was thought that a bond issue for
$1,500,000.00 would adequately cover the expenses related to development of park
sites and some further acquisition, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, second-
ed by Councilman Nelson to amend the proposed park bond ordinance to reflect $1.5
million for park development and acquisition, with a substantial portion of the funds
to be applied to the Yost Memorial Park site as presented tonight. Before the motion
was voted upon, several people in the audience spoke. Lloyd Martin, of Alder Street
near the park entrance, was concerned about the parking and number of cars in his
residential area. Mr., Jongejan answered that they had designated an area off Mai&
Street for future parking if the need arises. Gordon Maxwell, Alder Street, called
the attention of the council to the possibility of future G.O. bonds for financing
a library as the city offices expand perhaps into the present library building, and
he added that he,would hate to preclude acquisition for development, as there was
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