19691203 City Council Minutes50,
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES •
Claims for damages were acknowledged from Mrs. Fred G. Freund, 1035 - 90 Ave. South,
Edmonds; Dr. Fred E. Ehrlich, 18102 — 86!b Pl. W., Edmonds; And Jimmie F. Riecken,
721 - 140 Way S.W., Edmonds. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing.
MAYOR PRO-TEM
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that Councilman
Tuson be elected Mayor Pro-Tem of the Edmonds City Council. Motion carried.
DISTRICT COURT CONSIDERATION
Gordon Maxwell stated that he was on the original committee in the County to set up the
District Court system. He asked where Court would beheld, if this would be a decision
of the City or a whim of the Court. If changed to the new district court building it
could be quite inconvenient. Councilman Kincaid asked what the advantages would be
against the disadvantages. Attorney Murphy stated that the problems of holding court
outside the City would be transporting prisoners back and forth which would take police
and cars out of service. He said that some savings would be realized, however probably not
enough to offset the problems. He said that a request could be made to the County that
court be held in Edmonds. He stated that a Traffic Bureau would have to be maintained
in Edmonds.
Judge Goulder reported that he helped start the District Courts in the County. The
Judges are now to recieve $620,000.00 per year. Some cities are dropping out of the
system because of the cost, however if you should join you have to remain in the District
Court System for two years. He recommended the Council research this thoroughly
before changing, and that a committee should be chosen to study this and make a
recommendation b the Council. •
Mayor Harrison appointed a committee with Chief Grimstad, Chairman, Attorney Murphy,
Judge Goulder, Judge Cole and Councilman Sanborn as members to consider the matter of
the District Court and report their recommendation to the Council.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY INSURANCE AGENT
It was the recommendation of City Supervisor Lawson that Hubbard Real Estate
& Insurance
Agency again be appointed agents for the
City of Edmonds. A motion was made
by Council-
man Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid
that the Mayor appoint Hubbard Real
Estate &
Insurance Agency insurance agents for the
City of Edmonds. Councilman Nordquist at
this point said he had been contacted by
three or four firms about insurance
for the
City of Edmonds and thought that they should
be commended for contacting the
city and
doing research concerning our insurance.
Motion was then voted upon and carried
unanimously.
REPORT BY CITY ENGINEER ON USE OF PUBLIC
R/W BY NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTORS
City Engineer Larson stated that he did not feel the right-of-way should be used for
business. Don Chandler, Asst. to the Circulation Manager of the Seattle Times said
they have 4,000 newspapers to distribute in Edmonds and must have bulk drops. He
said the problem of upkeep would be Mr. Escott's,the applicant. James Cummings,
Seattle Times suggested that the drops should be on Park property or right-of-way.
The buildings are ]portables of Mr. Escott's design. Mr. Escott, the applicant, told
the Couiicil that he has station locations in Mountlake Terrace, King County and Bellevue.
He said the buildings are 6' x 6' x 7' high with a 3' overhang with benches around so
the boys are under cover.
Mayor Harrison referred this matter to the Council work meeting and told Mr. Escott •
that an answer would be ready for him at the December 16th meeting.
BUDGET HEARING
In accordance with state law, hearing on the Final Budget for the City of Edmonds for
the year 1970 was reconvened at this time from the meeting of Monday, December 1, 1969.
A motion was made by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Council man Nordquist that the
Budget Hearing be recessed to Wednesday, December 3rd at 8:00 P.M. Motion carrie&'.,<,
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT CABARET DANCING UNTIL 2:00 A.M.
It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Ordinance
#1452 be passed permitting cabaret dancing until 2:00 A.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M.
BUDGET HEARING
December 3, 1969
In accordance with state law, hearing on the Final Budget for the City of Edmonds
for the year 1970 was reconvened at this time from the meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 1969.
Hearing was called to order by Mayor Harrison with four councilmen present. Council-
men Nelson, Nordquist, and Kincaid were absent.
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Councilman Tusbn asked about the Park.Acquisition Fund and the ear -marking of funds
for the acquisition of land for Paradise Park. Engineer Larson stated that a pre-
liminary appriasal had been obtained from the State Highway Department for 4 remnants
of land for approximately $102,000.00 or 400 a square foot. This would include a
figure of approximately $26,000.00 to be paid to the State for building an access
road to the property so that it would not become landlocked. Engineer Larson stated
that the State had indicated that a final appraisal would be ready January 13, 1970.
Supervisor Lawson stated that $29,000.00 had been approved as matching funds, but
with the amount now in the Acquisition Fund would only make about $70,000.00 . It was
decided that the Budget for Park Acquisition would read "To be used (with matching
funds) for Acquisition or Improvements as approved by Edmonds City Counoil."
Councilman Haines asked about the feasibility of establishing an annual Business
License in the City of Edmonds. This would be an added source of income, a current
listing of businesses and provide that businesses,would be paying for services of
Fire and Police Departments. Supervisor Lawson said that neighboring cities have
B. & 0 taxes and derive considerable income from this. Mayor Harrison said this
matter would be taken up at a Council Work Meeting.
Councilman Haines stated that he believed the Street Department should have more
emphasis and"should.-r,not have major cuts in their budget. He stated that he believed
Streets rank above Recreation for priorities. Supervisor Lawson believes the Council
will have to work on finding additional income and that the answer lies in the
raising of Utility taxes. Lawson stated that he does not think in a residential
area such as Edmonds that Recreation should be cut. He stated that if the City
applied a straight 3% utility tax it would result in an additional $38,000.60 income
which could be applied to Street Department or any other place it is needed.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by `councilman Sanborn that the Budget
Hearing be recessed to Thursday, December 4, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. Motion carried.
RECESSED COUNCIL MEETING & BUDGET HEARING
December 4, 1969
The regular council meeting of December 2 had been redessed to December 4 at 8:00 P.M.
Mayor Harrison called the meeting to order with five councilman present. Councilmen
Sanborn and Nelson were absent.
FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING L.I.D. 161 had been continued from the December 2
meeting.atid was reopened by Mayor Harrison.
Attorney Murphy read a reprot from Earl Stay on appraisals of 17 properties before and
after severing. Mr. Stay stated that it was his opinion that all of the 17 properties
had benefited in excess of the assessed valuation.
Mayor Harrison made the su estionthat the City offeorgon band y gg y � , 30 feet wide on
each side of the easement. He thought it would be. a good investment for the City, for
future trails and roads. Bennett Box and Richard Swanby have given a quit claim deed,
to the City, but it has not been accepted by the City. Councilman Kincaid said he
believed there were enough problems in the area already and that the Council does not
know if they want trails and roads in that area.
Mr. Jack Wright, 1530 i4ain Street, said he thought the City should build a street down
througli the gully so that the property owners can have access to property in the back.
He said he could not agree that the valuation of the property has increased without a
street. He said the cost of a street is prohibitive to the private property owner and
that only a developer could afford to build one.
David Larson, 21110 - 86tb Pl. W., said he was not sure of desirability of trails. He
siLid that they have problems now but with it being private property they can call
police for help.
Mrs. Robert Suchert, 1670 Main Street, said that she was not in favor of developing
the land for additional park. She said they bought the land for investment and want
the land zoned for single family dwellings. She said her property is adjacent to
the Rendler property which shows on the Comprehensive Plan as commercial property.
She said she did not think that park property should be adjacent to commercial. Mrs.
Suchert also said that their property is landlocked and they would be in favor of a
street. The property could be developed then.
City Engineer Larson recommended that an adjustment of $100.00 be made on Jack Wright's
property; Charles V. Peterson, 20402 - 86!n Pl. W. should be refigured on the west property
line instead of the north. The ;Peterson assessment was originally $1,210.14 and would
be changed to $912.59, a difference of $297.55; the property of Frank Killtoff should
not have been in the L.I.D. as it cannot be sewered by the 2iew sewer line, but must
instead be connected to the existing line. The assessment of $1,312.48 should be
paid by the Water Department instead of Mr. Killtoff.
Mayor Harrison asked if the Engineer thought there should be an adjustment on the
assessment of David Larson and was told that Engineer Larson thought there should not
be. Councilman Harrison asked what the alternatives would be in the deletion of
the Larson property. City Attorney Murphy stated that if assessments were reduced or
deleted the Final Assessment Roll would have to be respread or the City of Edmonds
could assume the difference in the roll. If a property is deleted from the assessment
roll at such time as sewers are put in the assessed amount would then have to be paid.
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