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#14 in the amount of $19376.90 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc.;
#15 to Trico Construction, Inc. in the amount of $119022.73; and
#16 in the amount of $379373.00 to Will Construction Co., Inc.
Motion carried.
RESIGNATION OF D. C. LAWSON
A letter of resignation, to be effective January 39 1972, was submitted to the Mayor
and Council by Chief Administrative Officer D. C. Lawson. It was moved by Councilman
Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson to acknowledge.receipt of, and accept the letter of
resignation. Motion carried.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR POLICE SERVICES STUDY
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Haines to authorize transfer
of $955.00 from unanticipated sales tax revenue to the Police Services Study. Motion
carried.
APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY CONCESSIONS - 44 OF JULY
The City Clerk reported that properly executed agreements for temporary concessions had
been submitted by Boy Scout Troop 301 for the annual 4+ of July chicken barbecue at the
City Park, and by the American Legion Auxiliary for sale of cotton candy, popcorn, coffee,
etc. in several locations on the holiday.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that the Boy Scout
Troop 301 annual chicken barbecue be approved, and the motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that the concession • of the American Legion Auxiliary on the 41� of July also be approved. Motion carried.
REPLACEMENT OF CAO
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the machinery
be set up immediately for replacement of CAO D. C. Lawson. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
Irene Varney Morard City Clerk H.'•H. Harrison, Mayor
July 6, 1971
ROLL CALL _
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was ,called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison
with all councilmen present except Sanborn, who arrived at 8:30.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of June 15 had been posted and mailed, and with no omissions nor
corrections, they were approved as written.
REPORT ON SWIMMING POOL BOND BIDS •
Bids had been opened this evening at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers for sale of $250,000
G. 0. Bonds for the municipal swimming pool. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City
Clerk, CAO, City Attorney, Councilmen Slye and Kincaid, and representatives from the National
Bank of Commerce, Seattle First National Bank, and Foster & Marshall. There were three bids:
Seattle First National Bank r 6.8352°/
Foster & Marshall 7.0730%
National Bank of Commerce 6.2807%
Mr. Dan Nelson from Foster & Marshall, City of Edmonds' financial advisors, had checked the low
bid for accuracy, and a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson that
the bid of the National Bank of Commerce be accepted, for a rate of 6.2801,%for the $250,000 G. 0.
Bonds, 1971. Motion carried.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR WARRANTS AND BONDS - LID #184
Bids had been opened this evening at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers for sale of the warrants
and bonds for LID #184. The same people were present as for the bid opening on the swimming pool
bonds, with the addition of Councilman Tuson, the City Engineer, and Mr. Robert Bleck from Grande
& Co., Inc. The bids were:
Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. 7.45%
Grande & Co., Inc. 7.40% - net effective
rate 7.399%
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the low bid of Grande
& Co., Inc. be accepted for the warrants and bonds on LID #184, at the rate of 7.400%. Motion
carried.
ASSIGN COUNCIL POSITION NUMBERS FOR ELECTION PURPOSES
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The City Clerk had the four councilmen whose terms are expiring in 1971 draw
numbers for assignment for election purposes. The council positions will be
as follows:
Position No. 1 Allen Kincaid
Position No. 2 Richard Slye
Position No. 3 John Nordquist
Position No. 4 Gary Nelson
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION'357
This was the evening set for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 357,
recommending an amendment to the thoroughfare plan to establish a recreation
street system, as described in File CP-1-71.
City Planner Merlin Logan suggested a postponement of this hearing until
comments are received from the Park Board and from the Town of Woodway.* It
was therefore moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist
that this hearing be postponed to August 17. Motion carried.
HEARING: ON PLANNING,COMMISSION RESOLUTION 359
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 359, street system for
Shell Valley.
City Planner Logan posted several drawings on the bulletin board showing
different street plan systems, and explained that numerous requests by property
owners along the valley to subdivide prompted plans for a street system in
• order to provide an orderly street system development with proper access for
the neighborhood, since the city cannot develop the area for park purposes.
There were several alternative systems, and Mr. Logan pointed out those ap-
proved by the Planning Commission up to this point. He mentioned having re-
ceived three.letters:-from p.copertyl?owners'in the area. Dr. and Mrs. Suchert
were opposed to any streets of any kind crossing their property, and several
names were on a letter objecting to the widening of the N % of Summit Lane to
30ft.
City Planner Logan stated his recommendations to council, feeling that the
Planning Commission did not go far enough and recommending that the council
go beyond this in adopting a street system. There was a great deal of dis-
cussion, and it was then moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Counci;man
Nordquist to continue this public hearing to July 20, with a council work
session to be held jointly with the Planning Commission on July 13 in order
to study this system further. Motion carried.
MID -CITY AMERICAN LEAGUE CONCESSION AT'PINE STREET PLAYFIELD
Action had been continued from June 1 on the application for temporary con-
cession at the Pine Street Playfield from the Mid -City American League. Rod
Garretson, Edmonds Park and Recreation Director, reported to council that he
was working with the Little League for a;building that would pass both Fire
and Building inspections and be acceptable for next season. The Little League
season is over for this year, and therefore no action was taken on this matter.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REZONE FROM RMH TO RS-8 PORTION OF TRACTS 3 AND 4, LAKE
McALEER FIVE ACRE TRACTS
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June 15 council meeting, the Attorney presented the proposed ordinance for re-
zoning a portion of Tracts 3 and 4, Lake McAleer Five'Acre Tracts from RMH to
RS-8. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Kincaid
that proposed Ordinance #1567 be passed, and the motion carried.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR FUEL OIL REQUIREMENTS FOR 1971-72
Bids had been opened in the Mayor's office on Friday, July 2 at 2:00 P.M. for
supplying the fuel oil requirements of the City of Edmonds for 1971-72.
Present at bid opening were. the City Clerk, CAO, City Engineer, and represen-
tatives from the bidding companies. There were two bids:
Chris L. Peters, Evergreen Distributors .1298
Sound Oil Co. .133
Councilman Kincaid -left the council and sat in the audience so as not to
participate in either the discussion or voting on this matter.
CAO D.C. Lawson reported that he had requested a financial statement from the
representative of Evergreen Distrubutors because of the nature of their pro-
posed oil supply, and due to these circumstances, he felt council should re-
view the statement. 'He therefore suggested they refrain from awarding the bid
tonight. He added that Sound Oil Co., who were presently supplying the city
by contract, be asked if they would continue through the month of July at the
same 1970=71 quoted price. Councilman Sanborn felt it would not be fair to
ask the favor of the low 1970-71 price of Sound Oil for the month of July, but
that the city could ask them to supply the oil at the present going price.
Councilman Kincaid stated from the audience that he could not speak for Sound
Oil Co., but that he felt the bookkeeping would be simpler to keep the price
constant if supply continued through the month. Feeling that the financial
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matter should be discussed by council, a motion was made by Councilman Nelson,
seconded by Councilman Sanborn to hold the award on bids for the fuel oil
until the meeting of July 20. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was read from the Regional Manager of Real Estate for the Burlington
Northern concerning a proposed easement on the outer 15' of the Railroad R/W
lying adjacent to Sunset Beach and north of Main Streetlin the City. The
letter stated that the $5000. offer by the City was considered fair and a
final answer would be forthcoming shortly.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Bill McNeese, a young skindiver interested in the Edmonds Underwater Park,
suggested to council that the city construct an artificial underwater reef
that would attract and bring back underwater sea life to the area. He
felt old car frames and/or old car tires could be dumped into the water at
this site and would do the job adequately. Council was in favor of this
development and it was moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman
Kincaid to refer the matter to the Park Board for action and to work with the
CAO in order to gather materials for the feef. Motion carried.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist had a question on the Council Safety Committee and the
Employee Safety Committee. It was noted that each performs a different type
of service.
Councilman Nelson requested that it be noted in the minutes that he would be
absent from the work meetings and council meeting for the remainder of this
month as he will be out of town.
Councilman Tuson brought up the question of council salary, and suggested that
councilmen elected in the fall be paid the same $20.00 per meeting rate, to
include the work meetings, but not to exceed 4 meetings per month. Councilman
Kincaid said that he felt being a councilman was a civic responsibility and
the remuneration would not make a material difference, but he added that
special meetings, especially when out of town and necessitating out of pocket
expense, should be turned in and reimbursement requested. Councilman Haines
thought that work meetings were at least, if not more, important than the
regular council meetings, and the same amount should be paid for work meetings;
or even the two paid meetings per month be the work meetings instead of the
regular ones. He added that expense and mileage is usually not turned in nor
even kept track of by the council members. Councilman Slye was against any
increase in council salary, stating it was not a money making position and
would only be more expense to the city. Councilman Sanborn stated that he
felt the work meetings were important, but the city could not afford to pay
for the time spent by a councilman on city business. He was not in favor of
any raise that might make someone perhaps run for council for the salary. He
added that he was in favor of $10.00 per meeting, taking into account both
work and regular meetings, that would keep the salary pretty muco the same as
at present. Councilman Nelson said that there was lack of adequate time to
take care of the work load, and there would be more demands in the future, and
he felt there should be a maximum of 4 paid meetings per month. The Mayor
commented that Edmonds was on the low scale for council salary. Councilman
Sanborn answered that the work load would not become that different; that
council should spend time, on policy and not waste time on administrative
problems that can be handled by the Staff. Councilman Nordquist was against
being paid for the work meetings,,and felt there was no attendance problem
that would warrant this. Following this`discussion, a motion was made by
Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the salary ordinance
be amended to state $10.00 per meeting, not to exceed 5 paid meetings per
month, with both work and regular meetings included. A roll call vote showed
Councilmen Sanborn, Slye and Kincaid in favor; Nelson, Tuson, Nordquist and
Haines against, and the motion failed to carry. It was then moved by Council-
man Slye, seconded by Councilman Sanborn that it was the intent of the present
council not to amend the council salary ordinance for the newly elected
council taking office in January 1972. A roll call vote on this motion showed
Councilmen Slye, Sanborn and Kincaid in favor; Nelson, Tuson, Nordquist and
Haines against, and this motion also failed to carry. Councilman Tuson then
made a motion, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the incoming council be paid
at the rate of $20.00 per meeting, not to exceed 4 meetings per month. A roll
call vote showed Councilmen Tuson, Nelson, Nordquist and Haines in favor;
Sanborn, Slye and Kincaid against, and this motion carried.
In regard to the Mayor's salary, and following some discussion on this, a
motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that
the Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance to increase the Mayor's
salary to $500.00 per month, effective January 10, 1972. Councilman Sanborn
stated that he did not see that the time factor for the Mayor was that much
greater than the Council, and the CAO should be delegated to do most of the
Mayor's work or else go to a full time Mayor. Councilman Kincaid was in
agreement with Sanborn's view. A roll call vote on the motion showed all
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CAO REPORT
CAO Lawson reported that the Police Dept. had apprehended the juveniles who
had vandalized the cherry trees on Main Street.
He also read a letter from Lyle Walsh, 739 Sprague Street, who is working
toward becoming an Eagle Scout, asking permission for Boy Scout Troop 312 to
patrol and clean the city beaches and place the trash collected into containers
that the city provides. Both CAO Lawson and Mayor Harrison had sent letters
to Lyle commending him for his civic responsibility.
In regard to the retirement of CAO Lawson,
Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that
a new CAO. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
a motion was made by Councilman
the city advertise immediately for
Claims for damages were acknowledged from Mrs. George V. Durst, John McAdam,
and Audree and Jim Anderson. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing.
BUSINESS LICENSES
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the item
on Business Lic@uses be referred to the August 3 council meeting. Motion
carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE CREATING UNDERGROUND WIRING LID FOR 9th N., CAROL WAY TO
CASPER STREET
City Engineer Leif Larson reported that the estimates had been called to him
by the PUD, and this north end would be $6.30 per lineal foot as compared to
$3.80 on the stretch from north of Daley to Carol Way. He also reported that
the Methodist Church had .agreed to sign the petition and go along with the
majority of the property owners.
Mr. Knight, who carried the original petition, stated that he was not sure
whether or not the property owners would be willing to go along with the
undergrounding at this higher cost. In order to give Mr. Knight opportunity
to contact the property owners, and have the City Engineer verify the figures
with the PUD, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson
that this meeting be recessed to Wednesday evening, July 7 at 8:30 P.M.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM ORDINANCE
Second reading was held on the proposed,fire protection system ordinance. It
was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed
Ordinance #1568 be passed. Councilman Haines at this point directed several
questions to the Attorney in regard to the proposed ordinance, and objected
to several sections and the wording used. Much discussion followed, and it
was then moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded'by Councilman Tuson to amend
section 10.10.030 of the proposed ordinance to read "provided, this section
shall not apply to the reconstruction, repair, rebuilding or remodeling*of a
single family dwelling." The amendment carried, and the vote on passage of
the proposed ordinance, as amended, also carried, with Councilman Haines
voting against.
APPOINTMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Mayor Harrison appointed Chuck Cain to the Civil Service Commission, term to
expire June 16, 1976. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Council-
man Slye to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Chuck Cain to the Civil Service
Commission. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF APPEALS
The Mayor made the appointment of Larry Trent to the Board of Appeals, and it
was moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Nelson to confirm the
Mayor's appointment. Motion carried.
ANDOVER R/W VACATION REQUEST
City Engineer Leif Larson asked for a review of this request, with a report to
council at the next work meeting. It was moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded
by Councilman Nelson that this request be on the agenda for the July 20
council meeting. Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF 76th W. FROM 218th TO 244th
The City Engineer reported that he had a certified check for $5000 from Knowles
Construction Co. to guarantee completion of the work. City Attorney Murphy
presented a recapitulation to each councilman, showing penalties charged
against the contractor for unauthorized delays on the project, amounting to a
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total of $687.50 to be deducted from the retainage still being held by the
city. At this point, Councilman Kincaid remarked that he was most unhappy
with this job. Mr. Stearn, attorney representing Knowles Construction Co.,
stated that they were anxious to receive approval and resolve the matter. He
felt finishing of the job would involve less than -the $5000 now deposited with
the city, and they would appreciate receiving the balance of their draws on
the project. Mr. Stearn stated that Knowles Construction would accept the
penalitl,-ycharges of $687.50 as computed, and it was their intention to complete
the job, including the one inch lift north of Highway 99. Following discussion,
it was moved by Councilman Sanborn, seconded by Councilman Nelson to accept
the settlement as outlined by the City Engineer on'the basis of the $5000
certified check being sufficient to complete the job as specified, and con-
ditionally accept the project. Councilman Kincaid then moved, seconded by
Councilman Tuson that the city accept the project on a conditional basis, but
the amount withheld be increased to $7500 instead of the $5000 in the event
the job might have to be finished by the ci_tp crews. After further discussion,
Councilman Tuson withdrew his second to the motion, and the amendment died for
lack of a second. The original motion then carried, with two no votes.
AGREEMENT WITH HIGHWAY DEPT. IN REGARD TO FERRY LANDING PLAN
A letter had been received from W. C. Bogart, District Engineer for the State
Highway Dept., in regard to the plan for the landscaping, etc. at the ferry
landing on SR 104. It was reguested by the City Attorney that council consider
the advisability of approving the plan with conditions as set forth by the
Highway Dept. so that an agreement can be prepared. It was moved by Council-
man Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson to approve the agreement with condi-
tions as set forth by the State Highway Dept. Motion carried.
At 11:45 P.M. meeting was recessed to Wednesday, July 7 at 8:30 P.M. •
RECESSED MEETING - JULY 7, 1971
Recessed meeting was called to order at 8:30 P.M. by Mayor Harrison, with all
councilmen present except Kincaid.
The question of the proposed underground wiring from Carol Way to Casper
Street on 9th was the item on the recessed agenda.
City Engineer Larson reported that the PUD'and Telephone Co. had confirmed the
higher figures for this proposed LID in writing, and that the property owners
on the petition now wished to withdraw, which would leave only the church.
Mr. knight complimented the council members for taking time to return again
tonight for a special hearing on this undergrounding problem. 1
Since there had been no,petition to certify and no ordinance, no action was
necessary to stop the proposed LID.
Council felt it would be beneficial to all concerned to have a pamphlet madt-
available in the future, explaining the procedure for petitions for LID's etc.
Recessed meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Irene Varney Moran,&tity Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
July 20, 1971
R(1T.T. rAT.T.
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve
Harrison with all councilmen present except Nelson, who had stated at the last
meeting that he would be out(.aof town.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of July 6 had been posted and mailed, and with no
omissions nor corrections, they were approved.as-.writtem.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 359
Hearing had been continued from the meeting of July 6 on Planning Commission
Resolution 359, a street system for Shell Valley. Members of the Planning
Commission had met jointly with the Council at the regular council work
session on July 13 to further discuss this street system.
City Planner Merlin Logan was asked to comment on the recommendations, and he
also read a letter from Fire Chief Cooper which recommended that a street
system be adopted with some widening and connecting of streets, culdesacs be
allowed only where necessary, and adequate water mains and hydrants be in-
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