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There was no further business, and the hearing was adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
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Irene Varney MoraW, City Clerk
December 7, 1971
ROLL CALL
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve
Harrison with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of November 16 had been posted and mailed, and with no
omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
JAYCEE PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL EDMONDS FLAG
Jim Krider, president of the Edmonds Jaycees, introduced Byron Lenius, who had
created the proposed official flag for the City, and who presented it to the
Mayor. Mr. Lenius noted that it was on December 7., 1776 that the first state
was admitted to the Union; December 7, 1941 was Pearl Harbor-; and now on
December 7, 1971 Edmonds was being presented with an official flag.
• Councilman Nordquist, who had conceived the idea of an official Edmonds flag
many months ago, made a motion, seconded by Councilman Nelson to declare this
the official flag of the City of Edmonds, and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE FOR FINAL BUDGET 1972
Acting CAO Ron Whaley reported to council that all adjustments as directed by
the City Council had been made, and the 1972 Budget was balanced and in order.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that pro-
posed Ordinance #1582 be passed, adopting the final budget of the City of Edmonds
for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1972. Motion carried.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 367
This was the night set for hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 367, File
ST-6-71, recommending denial of a proposed amendment to the official street
map, establishing a street system for the area between 230th and 232nd.
City Planner Merlin Logan stated that he had hoped to present this to the
council for discussion at their last work meeting, but that with the meeting
having been devoted to budget matters, this had been impossible. He asked for
a postponement, and a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by
Councilman Nelson that the hearing on Planning Commission Resolution 367 be
postponed to the meeting of January 18, 1972: Motion carried.
HEARING: ON PETITION FOR ANNEXATION - BELLIN'S GARDENS
Hearing was held on the petition for annexation for the area north of 220th
• known as Bellin's Gardens and legally described as Lots 16, 18, 19-and 20,
R. C. Munger Addition No. 3; and Tract 11, Block 7, Alderwood Manor No. 9,
except the north 420 feet thereof.
Curt Thomson, attorney representing the petitioners, displayed a map of the -
area proposing annexation and revised the steps taken prior to this hearing.
There was some discussion between City Engineer and Council regarding sewering
of the area, drainage, and the future plat. Hearing was then opened.
Mr. Shelton, who lives on the NE corner of 95th and 220th, had questions in re-
gard to police and fire protection, as well as street lights for the area.
When he questioned the possible future widening of 220th, the City Engineer
answered that the county has 220th on its 6 year street program submitted to
the State. Mr. Shelton was also interested in the difference in taxes between
county and city residents, and some discussion was held on the Edmonds sewer
service charge. Mr. Shelton said that the developer of this area requesting
annexation had stated his intention to stand.:;the cost of the sewer line to the
properties for hookup, but this statement had not been put in writing. How
ever, Curt Thomson, speaking for the developer, assured that this was to be
done and the property owners could have a written statement if they felt it
necessary. There was no further comment from the audience, and the hearing
was closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to
instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to annex this area known
as Bellin's Garden to the City of Edmons. Motion carried.
CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
City Attorney James A. Murphy reported that the county had 75 Units approved,
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and the City of Edmonds should appoint a committee to meet with the Snohomish
County Housing Authority to specify the areas Edmonds has in mind for the
units it will be allowed. There was apprehension that these units might not
be used for the elderly, but the Attorney stated that Edmonds Resolution 243
states low income, but with special interest in the elderly.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Council-
man Slye to approve the contract with the Snohomish County Housing Authority
as outlined, and the motion carried.
Councilman Tuson then moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson to authorize the
Mayor to appoint a committee to negotiate with the Snohomish County Housing
Authority to designate areas for this leased housing in Edmonds. Motion
(darried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT - ROYCE CHURCH ON BOWDOIN WAY
This item had been continued from the meeting of November 16, and City Planner
Merlin Logan briefed council on the developments up to this point. Earl Cline,
engineer with Reid, Middleton & Associates, reviewed the plat maps for benefit
of council, showing steps taken up to this most recent revision. The original
60 ft. hammerhead had been widened to allow more turn -around area. He asked
Council to give serious consideration to approval of this revised plan with
the 85 ft. hammerhead. Mr. Cline also presented a map showing a turn -around
culdesac as,an alternative. Fire Chief Cooper stated that he personally felt
it easier to turn around in the revised hammerhead rather in the culdesac on
the alternate plan.
Following discussion and several questions from Council for clarification, it
was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the City
accept the preliminary plat of Royce Church with the revised 85 ft. hammer-
head, with 25 ft. blacktop surfacing and 5 ft. easement on each side.
Engineer Earl Cline stated that Mr. Church would be willing to give a 5 ft.
easement on each side of a 20 ft. roadway, and.there was more discussion,
after which both Councilmen Kincaid and Gellert withdrew their motion and
second. It was then moved by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nelson
to accept the preliminary plat of Royce Church on Design #3 with the 85 ft.
hammerhead, subject to plat restrictions on building on proposed Lots 1,2,
and 3, and with mutual maintenance agreements to service these Lots; a 5 ft.
easement on each side, and subject to engineering requirements as well as
requirements for utility easements. This motion carried.
SET DATE FOR HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID 178
Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, a motion was made by Councilman
Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to set January 4,.1972 as the date
for hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 178, Phase II, 76th W.. Motion
carried.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist stated that at the October 5 council meeting the CAO had
reported on the complaint of Mr. & Mrs. Danner in regard to the unfinished
building on their neighbor's property, and steps were to be taken to solve
the problem. However, Mrs. Danner had phoned Councilman Nordquist stating
that nothing had been done and she had been subjected to some intimidation
from the property manager. Councilman Nordquist had gone to'the property
today for a visual inspection -and felt that something should be done. Harry
Whitcutt, Building Official, reported that a Mrs. Olsen had phoned him ,today
and the Building Department will contact the owner of the property with the
unfinished building, giving until December 31, 1971 when work must be com-
pleted on this property.
Councilman Nordquist asked for the date when new council will take office,
and he was advised that since the law states that the newly elected council
members take office on January 10,.1972 (the second Monday in January), the
Edmonds City Council members will be given the oath of office at the January
18 council meeting.
Councilman Tuson questioned the.most recent payment from Mountlake Terrace on
the sewer agreement, and Acting CAO Ron Whaley answered that the Mountlake
Terrace council should have approved the most recent billing at its regular
council meeting last evening, and payment should be forthcoming the latter
part of this week.
Councilman Nelson invited council to the meeting of the Puget Sound Govern-
mental Conference to be held tomorrow evening at the PUD auditorium at 7:30
P.M. in regard to the presenting of consultants on the transportation study
for the Puget Sound region.
Councilman Kincaid encouraged action on the appointments to the Snohomish
Health District Board. These will be confirmed at the first meeting in
January.
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Mayor Harrison announced the two day school for Mayors and Councilmen to be
held on December 16 and 17 at the University Tower Hotel. He added that he
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thought it was a worthwhile class to attend.
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CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Claims for damages were acknowledged from Mrs. John Mullally and from General
Telephone Co. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Second reading was heard on a proposed amendment to Ordinance 1416, to dis-
continue public use permits in residential areas for non-commercial use.
City Engineer Leif Larson explained the proposal for clarification, and it
was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that pro-
posed Ordinance #1583 be passed, and the motion carried.
Second reading was heard for ZO-8-71, a proposed ordinance to amend the
official zoning ordinance, revising section 12.13.160, permitted signs in
BN zones. City Planner Merlin Logan briefed council on the review and dis-
cussions held on this matter, and urged passage. There was council discus-
sion, and Councilman Haines suggested amending the proposed section 1, F. #3
to read no closer than 100 ft. to a similar sign, and no more than one to
each place of business. Tom Berry,.in the audience, told council he person-
ally preferred #3 under F.. to be 50 ft. instead of 100. Following further
discussion, Councilman Gellert moved for passage of proposed Ordinance #1584,
but the motion at this time died for lack of a second. Natalie Shippen, in
the audience, said the recommendation of the City Planner should.certainly be
taken over that of a man in the audience who makes his living with signs. A
gentleman in the audience who lives in a BN zoned area said he objected to
• the height and size of signs, and gas stations were the worst offenders. He
felt perhaps large areas such as Westgate should be treated differently be-
cause of -the different situation. Miss Hunter, in the audience, was con-
cerned with the illumination, but this was found to be satisfied in the
proposed ordinance.
The City Planner brought to the attention of council that the whole purpose
of this proposal was to bring the BN areas into line with the other area sign
regulations, and he again mentioned that if service and products were satis-
factory, size of the sign was insignificant. Mayor Harrison suggested post-
poning this proposed ordinance for further study. Councilman Gellert noted
that this same proposed ordinance had come before council many times before,
and regardless of what is passed, it will never please everyone. He there-
fore made the motion, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance
#1584 be passed, with one amendment under section 1, paragraph 3 under F.
that the sentence read that pole signs shall not extend into the public R/W
and shall not be located closer -than 100 feet to another similar sign on the
same side of the street. Councilman Haines felt that council should .postpone
action at this time, but Councilman Nelson said he agreed with the motion and
the only real concern seemed to be distance between pole signs. A roll call
vote showed Councilmen Gellert, Nelson, Tuson and Nordquist in favor of the
motion to pass the ordinance; Slye, Kincaid and Haines against, and the motion
carried.
Second reading was held on a proposed ordinance providing for additional
utility charges for existing illegal storm drainage connected to the sewer
system.
• Ron Whaley reviewed the proposal for'council and explained the manner in which
a fee was decided upon. A motion was made'by Councilman Nelson, seconded by
Councilman Slye that proposed Ordinance #1585 be passed, and the motion
carried.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE
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First reading was held on a proposed ordinance prescribing the procedure for
providing approval or objection to the liquor licenses within the City of
Edmonds.
PUGET SOUND COOPERATIVE MONITORING PROGRAM FOR SEWER OUTFALLS
City Engineer Leif Larson explained to council the program for monitoring
outfalls wherein it could be determined what effects various treatment plants
in the area have on Puget Sound waters. He stated that participation in the
program would cost Edmonds $5,150 for the first year and $2,682 for subsequent
years. City Engineer Larson remarked that'Edmonds should be interested in
this program, and recommended participation by indicating the city's intent,
subject to review of the agreement that Metro would forward to this city.
Councilman Kincaid noted that Edmonds had gone to considerable.expense to stop
pollution of the Sound, and after some further discussion, a motion was made
by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to table the question on
the monitoring program.
A woman in the audience stated she had received information from Metro on this
for the benefit of the people who use the Meadowdale Beach, and she felt a
survey of this type would help. Councilman Kincaid pointed out that the city
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of Lynnwood would have to participate in order to have any correct determina-
tion made on the water in that vicinity. Another woman in the audience said
there had been sewer overflow onto Meadowdale Beach the latter part of last
summer, and she had complained to Mr. Lawson, who assured her the Board of
Health would investigate the problem. She added that Lynnwood had at that
time had trouble with its treatment plant. At this point, vote was taken on
the motion to table any action on this program, and it carried.
POLICY TO PROHIBIT FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WORKING UNDER DIRECTION
OF CLOSE RELATIVE
Mayor Harrison asked for a policy.to prohibit future employment of individuals
working under the direction of a close relative, and he could then'initiate
this policy in his hirings. Councilman Kincaid agreed that such a policy
should be put into effect, and Councilman Haines thought this question should
be attacked before it becomes a major problem. However, it was moved by
Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Haines to postpone this to the next
council meeting, and the motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF OLIN DASHER AS EDMONDS POLICE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN
There being a need for professional help during times of tragedy, -Mayor
Harrison made the appointment of Reverend Olin Dasher as Edmonds Police De-
partment Chaplain and presented him with an Edmonds Police Department badge.
Reverend Dasher, who had served the Department on occasion in the past, said
he had been in Edmonds for 51� years, and this Appointment would afford him
the opportunity to serve not only his own congregation, but others as well,
and he would help wherever he was needed. •
AGREEMENT FOR COMBINED DETENTION FACILITIES WITH LYNNWOOD
Action on an agreement for combined detention facilities with Lynnwood had
been continued from the meeting of November 2. Police Chief Foster reported
briefly on this proposed agreement and recommended it as an excellent step
with great potential. He added that the agreement was temporary and could
be cancelled at any time.
A mption was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to
authorize signature of the agreement for combined detention facilities with
Lynnwood. Motion carried.
REAPPOINTMENT OF NORMA BRUNS - PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Harrison reappointed Norma Bruns to Position 7 on the Planning Commis-
sion. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nelson to
confirm the Mayor's appointment, and the motion carried.
DATE SET FOR OPENING BIDS - 1972 GASOLINE AND DIESEL REQUIREMENTS
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nelson to set
December 20 at 2:60 P.M. as the date and time for opening bids on gasoline
and diesel oil requirements for the City of Edmonds for 1972. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
Irene Varney Moran, ty Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor •
December 21, 1971
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor
Harve Harrison with all councilmen present, except Slye. Councilman Kincaid
reported that Councilman Slye was confined to Stevens Memorial Hospital.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of December 7th had been posted and mailed, and with
no corrections nor omissions, they were approved as written.
INFORMAL HEARING ON SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT
Informal hearing on sidewalk improvement for the downtown area had been con-
tinued from the meeting of November 16. A letter had been received from Mr.
David M. Larson, who had initiated the proppsalq neguesting-ithatrfurther,-dis=�'•-'..
cussion of this item be postponed until January or February, 1972. There
were, however, interested citizens in the audience and the hearing was there-
fore opened. Engineer Larson stated the areas in question to be Second Ave-
nue from Main to Dayton, Dayton from Second to Third, on Fifth from Dayton
to Elm on the East side and on the West side of Fifth from the Edelweiss
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