19691007 City Council MinutesFIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING BUDGET FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY CONTROL MONIES
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First reading was held on a proposed ordinance amending Ordinance #1389 to authorize
expenditures from the Street Dept. for Traffic Safety Control studies from funds
received in excess of extimated revenues.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P-M-
Irene Varney Mor , City Clerk Harve Harrison, Mayor
OCTOBER 7, 1969
ROLL C"
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harrison
with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of September 16 had been posted and mailed. Council-
man Nelson stated that his remark on the Planned Unit .Development in the Five
Corners area was that it apparently meets the PUD requirements in the present
ordinance, and the council therefore should not shut the door on existing develop-
ments. The minutes -were then approved as corrected.
• PRESENTATION OF OFFICIAL CANVASS OF PRIMARY ELECTION
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The City Clerk presented to Mayor and Council the official canvass of the Primary
Election held on September 16, as received from the Snohomish County Auditor and
signed by the Board of County Commissioners. A motion was made by Councilman
Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Official Canvass of the Primary
Election be accepted. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR 1970
Although the law now does not require cities to present their final budgets in
October, it is still necessary to file certified copies of the ordinance levying
taxes for the coming year. It was therefore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded
by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1443 be passed, levying the
general tastes for the City of Edmonds for the year 1970, and the motion carried
unanimously.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY
CONTROL STUDIES
Second reading was held on a proposed ordinance amending #1389, to authorize
expenditures from the Street Dept. for Traffic Saftey Control Studies from funds
received in excess of estimated revenues.
City Engineer Leif Larson explained that this money would be received via grant,
and a special fund would have to be established. Monthly bills would then be
submitted, and the monies would be received and spent as needed.
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed
Ordinance #1444 be passed, amending Ordinance #1389 to authorize expenditures for
the Traffic Safety Control Studies as noted. Motion carried.
RECOMMENDATION ON RETAINING CERTAIN STREET NAMES
Property owners on Hillcrest Place and on Laurel Lane had asked that their street
names not be changed, since both were either a dead end --or cul-de-sac of approxi-
mately one block. This had been referred to the Street Committee and Building
D�_.pt. and Councilman Kincaid, Chairman of the Street Committee, reported that it
was the feeling of the Committee that in some cases it was apropos to keep the
old street Rames in certain distinctive areas, but to use the corresponding county
numbering system for the houses in order to facilitate looking for a particular
address. Maybell Chapman, spokesman for the property owners on Hillcrest Place,
noted that she would prefer to retain the same numbering system as in the past.
However, it was pointed out that the residents on -Laurel Lane would be satisfied
to use the county house numbering if they were allowed to keep their street name.
Following some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by
Councilman Nordquist, that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance to
retain the street names Hillcrest Place and Laurel Lane, but change the house numbers
to correspond with the county numbering system. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from R. B. Reaysll, appealing the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for denial df their rezone application R-6-69, and requesting
a hearing before the Council;. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Nelson that October 21 be set as the date for a hearing on the appeal
on the rezone application in Planning Commission File R-6-69. Motion carried.
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Two letters were read from Richard F. Hankinson, Vice -President of the Mea owdale •
Community Club, in regard to the condition of 761b Avenue West and the matte of sewage
and drainage in the Meadowdale area. Mayor Harrison explained that Reid, Mid leton
and Associates had studied the situation and an application for federal funds would
be made for help to remedy the problem. It was moved by Councilman Hainos, seconded
by Councilman Tusoii to authorize the City Engineer to submit a request for federal
grants available, and to authorize the Mayor to sign such applications as necessary
for sewer projects both underway and proposed. Motion carried.
A petition was received from property owners and residents in the 7400 block of
218Lh S.W. complaining of in&dequate drainage in their area and asking for a remedy.
This was referred to the City Engineer for a recommendation.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
A gentleman in the audience, representing the PRIDE organization which had recently
held an open town meeting in the council chambers, stated that he wished to go on
record as thanking City Supervisor D.C. Lawson for his informative and interesting
talk at this meeting on city revdnue and budget.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist reported on the meeting held by the Southwest Snohomish County Joint
Planning Council, wherein Ron Taylor, Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Director,
outlines -a county -wide comprehensive park .plan.
Councilman Nordquist also inquired about the Edmonds flag contest, and it was decided
that the council would review the finalists and choose the winning entry at the next
work meeting.
Councilman Tuson asked about the status of the Mountlake Terrace sewer agreement, and •
a report on this will be heard from the City Engineer at the next council work meeting.
Councilman Bennett asked what had happened to.the study on multiple dwellings in the
City, and it was noted that :this item was scheduled for the next council meeting agenda.
Councilman Bennett also reported that on October 16Lh and 23rd, at 8 P.M..in the council
chambers, Dirk Jongejan would present the proposed Yost park plan with slides, etc. for
the benefit of the public. The Citizens Committee on Parks felt this would be a good
way to get this information before the voters of Edmonds.
Councilman Haines asked when the study from Harry Prior & Associates would be submitted
to the council as a completed report. He was told that the final presentation would
probably be given at the next work meeting. Mayor Harrison asked Councilman Nordquist
if he would be the laison to check on the plans of the firm in regard to this.
Councilman Nelson reported that he thought something should be done in regard to adequately
show the turning lane versus the through lane westbound at the intersection of Highway 99
and 2200. The City Engineer will call the State Traffic Engineer's attention to this
problem.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Claims for damages were acknowledged from GarSt R. Zahnow and from Russell H. Wilson.
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR WAIVERS ON WIDTH OF 90 AVENUE
The City considered applying for a waiver on the width of 9tb Avenue from the cemetery
to Casper Street, and also a waiver on the width from Main to Casper on 9Lh. The City •
Engineer explained that application for waivers would perhaps save time over the method
of asking for reclassification from the UAB. A reclassification request would have to
be submitted before November 1 and then 4ait until the December meeting of the Board
before receiving a ruling.
Carl G. Dowrey, 702 - 90 Avenue N., was present in the audience and spokesman for the
property owners along 90. He stated the residents there would not be in favor of any
waivers, but rather for a reclassification from the UAB. He also mentioned that the
petition from the people living on 90 had never been officially acted upon by council.
When asked by Mayor Harrison if the people .would prefer the city not ask for a waiver on
91h, Mr. Dowrey answered that they would prefer a determination from the UAB on this question.
Following a great deal of discussion between the council and the requests of the 9Lh
property owners, Councilman Kincaid stated that he frankly was confused as to just
what the people on 9th really do want. He added that the improvement of 90 Avenue was
long overdue, and he would be disillusioned if it is held up again. Councilman Bennett
asked if the property owners wanted less than 40 feet on 9!b, and when he was told yes,
they wished 36' from Main to Casper, he stated that he was concerned about any width
less than 40 feet for the use of all the citizens, and that he was particularly concerned
that people on 90 were asking the city council to take lay opinions in place of
professional advice. He added that between Main and Casper on 9+h, some property
owners would no doubt be hurt regardless of the width it becomes. After some further
discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tus6 1._9
that the city continue with the attempt as before to the Urban Arterial Board for a
reclassification of 90, and proceed to make formal applications as noted. Motion
carried with Slye and Nelson voting against. The City Engineer will make formal
application to the UAB for reclassification to ahCollector arterial, and the items 11
and 12 on the agenda for waivers will not be authorized tonight. Both Councilmen
Bennett and Kincaid stated they were opposed to a variance in width along 90. The
Mayor's position was for no less than a 40'/street anywhere, which is necessary for
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effective traffic movement. City Supervisor Lawson noted that representatives
of the city, and not individuals, would go before the UAB. Councilman Kincaid
then made a motion, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to withhold further action
on 90 Ave. until such time as a ruling is received from the UAB. After further
discussion, and finding that more R/W than was thought had already been obtained,
Councilman Kincaid withdrew his motion, and Nordquist his second. This subject
will be on the council agenda for October 21.
A five minute recess followed.
AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AGREEMENT ON TRAFFIC LIGHT 76o W. AND 244t S.W. AND
ILLUMINATION ON 244t
The City Engineer reviewed the 50% city participation on the traffic control
signal, and also on the proposed illumination, and the need for both. It was
then moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the Mayor
be authorized to sign an agreement for the traffic light on 76t W. and 244o S.W.
and the illumination on 244t. Motion carried.
PROPOSED AGREEMENT ON 2" WATER LINE SERVING WOODWAY
Engineer Larson explained that the State Highway Dept., in connection with
improvement of the ferry route, has indicated a 2" water line in Pine Street
serving Woodway residents south of the Union Oil tanks will require relocation.
The State indicated that the relocation of this line should be included in -the
Utility Agreement. However, he added that in view of the cost of relocation,
and that.'this line serves only Woodway residents'and Edmonds has no agreement
with Woodway, he'would recommend that Edmonds not enter into a Utility Agreement
with the State, but advise the Town of Woodway that unless they assume the expense
of relocation, Edmonds desires to discontinue the service within the next six
months. It was therefore moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Nordquist that the recommendation of the Engineer be followed, and the City of,
Edmonds not include this in their agreement, and further advise Woodway as noted.
Motion carried.
WATER SERVICE FOR SUBDIVISION VICINITY 80 AND DRIFTWOOD LANE
Engineer Larson reviewed the inadequate water service in the vicinity of 8u and
Driftwood Lane to serve a subdivision belonging to Mr. Dudley. He noted that
Mr. Dudley was in favor of a Local Improvement District, but the majority of the
other property owners in the area were not. Several suggestions were given by
councilmen, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye to instruct the Attorney
to draw a Resolution of Intention for an 8" water line to serve this area according
to the Engineer's recommendations and specifications. This motion died for
lack of a second.
Councilman Haines suggested that water lines be put in on a replacement basis,
but not in a piecemeal manner. Councilman Kincaid felt that the city should
withhold all action on this Dudley subdivision and water thereto until after the
City of Edmonds established a water and storm drainage policy':. He then made this
statement into a motion, which also died for lack of a second. Councilman Haines
suggested that the Acting Director of Public Works be asked to propose a policy
and schedule the cost of establishing a proper grid system for the next five year
period. More discussion followed, and Councilman Kincaid repeated his motion that
action oxi the Dudley subdivision and water thereto be considered after the city
established a water and storm drainage policy, and the motion was seconded by
• Councilman Nordquist. The motion carried, with Councilman Bennett abstaining
because of having been counsel for Mr. Dudley.
VACATION OF WATER LINE EASEMENT ACROSS CARBINES PROPERTY
Mr. Carbines, 1109 - 90 Ave. So., had requested the city vacate an easement granted
to :the Edmonds Spring Water Co. back in 1927 for a water line between go and 10o
to an old wooden water tank which has since been removed. The water line is no '..
longer used, and the City Engineer recommended that the City of Edmonds quit claim
to Mr. Carbines their interest in the easement across his property. It was moved
by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the 'recommendation of the
Engineer be followed, and the Mayor be authorized to -sign a Quit Claim to Mr..
Carbines for this easement. Motion carried.
HEARING DATES FOR FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS - WATER, STREETS, DRAINAGE, UNDERGROUND
WIRING
In regard to setting hearing dates on items 17 and 18 on the agenda, Councilman
Nordquist made a motion that these propositions be taken -before the public for
informal hearings in several locations so that the citizens of Edmonds can be
briefed prior to a policy hearing before the city council. This motion was seconded
by Councilman Haines and carried with all councilmen in agreement that the policy
dates should be set after the November 4 election and a follow-up for dates and
locations for the informal hearings die placed on the October 21 meeting agenda.
JOINT -AGENCY STORM SEVIER PROJECT
City Engineer Leif Larson reported that the storm sewer system in which the council
authorized participation by the city in the amount of $10,000.00 at their meeting
of August 6, 1968, has been designed and at* an estimated cost of $15,000.00,
• which exceeds the original estimate. All ofy the -Joint -agencies participations
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have been renegotiated and refigured, resulting in Edmonds' portion amounting to
$12,225.00, which the Engineer considers fair and thus requested entering into an
agreement for the storm sewer project with the Community College, Edmonds School
District, City of Lynnwood, and Snohomish County.
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A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to author-
ize the Mayor to sign the Joint Participation agreement for the Storm Sewer Project
in the amount of $12,225.00. Motion carried.
There was no fufther business to come before council and the meeting adjorned
at 11:20 P.M.
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Irene Varney Moran, Cig Clerk
OCTOBER 21, 1969
ROLL CALL -
Harve Harrison, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve
Harrison with all councilman Present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the council meeting of October 7 had been posted and mailed, and since
there were no.;omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #314
Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution #314, General Requirements for Planned Unit
Developments, had been continued from the meeting of August 5. City Planner Merlin
Logan had at'the previous meeting given a summary review and copies of the draft of the
proposed ordinance had been furnished the councilmen. It was the general feeling of
council that more study and discussion should be given to this matter, and a motion
was therefore made by Councilman Nelson,seconded by Councilman Slye that the hearing
on this Resolution #314 be continued to the council meeting of December 16, with a
council work meeting �evoted to this revised PUD concept prior to that time. Motion
carried. \
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HEARING: ON RESOLUTION #A2 - PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF PORTIONS OF EDMONDS WAY AND
PRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 1
Hearing was held on City 6f Edmonds Resolution #212, proposed annexation of portions of
Edmonds Way and Primary State Highway No. 1. City Engineer Leif Larson explained the
purpose was to acquire the roadway for control of drainage, utilities, etc. Hearing
was opened. No one in the audience wished to comment, and the hearing was therefore
closed. Councilman Nordquist asked the Engineer why the city was not taking the
portion of Highway 99 on both sides, and the answer was that this would necessitate
assuming drainage and utility problems which we would rather control on the one side
only at this time. Chief Grimstad noted that he would rather have all of the street
to patrol. However, following discussion, it was felt that the benefits of this par-
ticular annexation outweighed the liabilities, giving a proper control of development
to city standards. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Nordquist to continue this annexation hearing to the November 40 meeting, but following
more discussion, this motion and second were withdrawn. It was then moved by Council-
man Bennett, seconded by Councilman Haines that proposed Ordinance #1445 be passed,
annexing for municipal purposes these certain portions of streets on highways contig-
uous to the existing city limits. Motion carried unanimously.
HEARING: ON APPEAL FROM RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY REZONE
An appeal from the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny a rezone application
in File R-6-69 had been received, and hearing date had been set for this evening. How-
ever, a second letter was received from Robert B. and Joyce A. Reavill, withdrawing
their appeal. It was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that
the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld on their File R-6-69, and the
rezone request be denied. Motion carried.
REPORT ON DRAINAGE PROBLEM - 7400 BLOCK OF 218:h S.W.
A letter had been read at the council?meeting of October 7 regarding a drainage problem
in the 7400 block of 218th S.W., and this had been referred to the City Engineer. He
reported that this area was included in the comprehensive plan for drainage problem
sites, and that as a temporary measure the city crews had made repairs to the street
to help alleviate the problem. However, he stated that until the city can come up with
a financial plan for a permanent solution to the storm water drainage, these temporary ■
measures will have to suffice.
PRESENTATION OF STUDY ON MULTIPLE DWELLINGS IN CITY
City Planner Logan reported on a survey conducted by the Planning Dept. on multiple
dwellings in the City of Edmonds. The study was done because of council concern on :the
multiple dwelling development in the city. The summary was that there are 1,946 apart-
ment units in the city at the present time; about 8% of our land area is used for
apartments and 16% of our population is residing in apartments. This study and report
was declared a valuable tool for council use in future determinations regarding this
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