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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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Councilman Haines said the property owners should consider the fact that, it has been •
known for some years that eventually all property in Edmonds would be seivered. He also
stated that the Council has the authority of Earl Stay that the property was benefited.
Councilman Haines said that he believed the question of Park Acquisition can be decided
at a future time.
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Slye that the David
Larson property, Assessment No. 477 not be stricken from the Final Assessment Roll.
Motion was carried with Councilman Kincaid voting no.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the assessments
of Jack Wright, Charles V. Peterson and Frank Killtoff be adjusted as recommended by the
Engineer. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that Ordinance
#1453 be passed accepting the Final Assessment Roll as modified. Motion carried.
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 Wednesday, December 3, 1969.
Councilman Nordquist requested that the Purchasing Agent be changed to read Assistant
City Supervisor to train for the position of City Supervisor, until the time that
Supervisor Lawson would be retiring.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Ordinance #1454
be passed adopting the Final Budget of the City of Edmonds for the year 1970. Motion
carried.
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF POLICE CARS •
Police Chief Grimstad asked for permission to negotiate the purchase of three replace-
ment patrol cars and one replacement sergeants car.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Petie E'Hendrick,Deputy ity,;Clerk H: Harrison, Mayor
DECEMBER 16, 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 budget hearings and previous council meeting and recessed meeting were
approved as written.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSIONt1RESOLUTION #314 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PUD'S
Hearing on Planning Commission Resolution.#314 on general requirements for Planned •
Unit Developments had been continued from the council meeting of October 21. City
Planner Merlin Logan stated that the Planning Commission had.spent a great deal of
time on this proposed concept, and that material for council study would be avail-
able. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nelson that this
hearing be continued to the January 6 council meeting in order to give the council
more time to look over the proposal carefully. Motion carried.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLLTION #319
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #319, recommending denial of the
request for repeal of the Planned Unit Development provisions of the Official Zoning
Ordinance, section 12.14.060, as set forth in Planning Commission File ZO-4-69.
Mr. Logan reported on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny this
request. Mayor Harrison then opened the hearing. Jim Mueller, Casper Street, noted
that there had been a number of battles over the present ordinance and he felt one
of the principal problems was procedures and legality, and such an ordinance might
commit the city to further undesirable situations. He commended the actions of both
the Planner and City Attorney in such cases, and added that he thought the city
should hold all Planned Unit Development in abeyance until a new ordinance is on the
books. Mayor Harrison gave a brief sumiary of.the history on the matter to repeal
the present ordinance, and how the council sent this request to the Planning Com-
mission, which was now recommending denial of the request to repeal, where it now
stood before council for action. A gentleman in the audience stated that he hated
to see further delay on this. No one else in the audience wished to comment, and
the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that the
Attorney be instructed to prepare an ..ordinance repealing the present Planned Unit
Development Ordinance. Councilman Nelson said he felt the present ordinance should •
not be taken off the books until a new ordinance is ready to :peplace it. Councilman