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19721003 City Council Minutes• 337 1 1 It was noted that under Item IE, microfilming equipment, it would be well to look into participation with other cities such as is done with equipment sharing. Under engineering, underground wiring for the Burlington Northern Railroad from Main to Wharf Street at an estimate of $145,000 total cost was discussed. Council- woman Shippen felt that these were the railroad's overhead wires and they should stand the cost for undergrounding them, and she said she would not support spend- ing public funds for a private utility. Under the Parks & Recreation, the bicycle trail system was brought up and council was favorable to this project. Councilwoman Shippen said she preferred the format of working for future planning rather than yearly planning, and Councilman Gellert asked how we can segregate an annual Capital Improvement budget.so that we would know how to plan by budget. CAO Whaley stated that a plan should be forecast for five years with a certain number of dollars and what we have to look forward to do with those dollars. Councilman Gellert asked if the city could operate with an allocation of $400,000 earmarked for Capital Improvements? The CAO then asked with what level of services would we maintain? Services, if monies are deducted from them, would naturally be reduced accordingly. Following along this.line of thinking, Councilman Gellert then moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that the city try to find, for the fiscal year 1973, the sum of $400,000 from current revenues for the Capital Im- provements program, exclusive of federal and state matching funds. .Councilman Gellert stated that he had made this motion because if we don't make an effort, all our revenues will be used for current services, with nothing put aside for Capital Improvements. • CAO Whaley explained that revenue sharing, Washington Futures Program, Legislative Initiatives such as 4216 on the November ballot, and other items have an effect upon monies to be available to cities. Councilwoman Shippen said she had investi- gated and determined that cities can tranfer Water -Sewer Department funds to Current Expense under certain circumstances if all services are taken care of, and the surplus funds are then available after overhead expenses and all other obligations of the department have been met. The attorney had investigated this and learned from the Attorney General's office that this was possible. Call for the question on the sum of $400,000 from current revenues to Capital Improvements was heard, and the motion fai7adto carry. 11 City Planner Merlin Logan suggested that the Capital Improvements discussion be continued, and this will be on the October 17 council agenda. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M. Irene Varney Mora City Clerk October 3, 1972 POTS. rAT.T. Harve H. Harrison, Mayor Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison. All council members were present.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Mayor Harrison noted a correction in the minutes of September 26th. On the 4th line under the heading REVIEW OF CONCESSION POLICY it should read city streets rather than city property. On the next line down it should read license plus 10% instead of license with 10%. The minutes were then approved as corrected. POSTPONEMENT OF AGENDA ITEM Councilman Nordquist requested a postponement for one month on Item #14, Sign- alization on 76th. West. He stated that the Extended Agenda for last week did not indicate that this item would be taken up tonight. Also, at the last meeting of the Ballinger P.T.A. this matter was brought up by Councilman Nordquist. He said that the citizens in the area are vitally concerned with this issue and would like to have the opportunity to respond. They are particularly concerned because of increased traffic flow which would be hazardous to the children in the area. A motion was then made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Tuson to postpone Item 414 until November 14th. Motion carried. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Tuson brought up the matter of the red light at the ferry loading area on Sunset and Main. He said recently he had stopped on Sunset and the red light was operating for such a long time he talked to the ticket taker about it. He was informed that the light is manually operated and stays on for 10 minutes. Councilman Tuson thinks this should be looked into since we have a City Ordinance which sets a limit of 5 minutes for stopping traffic. Engineer Larson said he would look into it..: 40 1338' • Councilwoman Shippen stated that she had handed out slips to the council members regarding suggested procedures for selection of council members to fill vacancies as they may occur on the Council. She would like the council members to review. this and have it discussed at a later time. The Mayor asked the City Attorney if a councilman has to resign if he is serving with Legislature. City Attorney Wallace stated that the Optional Municipal Code says a councilman cannot serve in any other capacity with the City. Following some discussion, Councilwoman Shippen made a motion seconded by Councilman Nordquist to review election procedures on October 24th. Motion carried. Councilman Haines stated that he would like to have a discussion regarding proof of ownership for all property submitted for re -zones, sub -division or platting. Following discussion a motion was made by Councilman.Haines and seconded by Councilman Tuson that applications for re -zone, subdivisions and plats be referred to the Planning Commission to establish requirements that will be needed on said applications. After some further discussion, the motion carried. The Mayor stated that there was an inquiry for a space consultant at the last meeting and the Association of Washington Cities wascontacted in this regard. They do not have any firms that specialize in this type of thing and their recommend- ation was to hire a local architect. Councilman Gellert asked how local? The Mayor replied that he would prefer someone in the South County Area.' The Mayor said further, that the administration will accept applications from local architects regarding space studies. The Mayor said he would like to call attention to the new Re -Purchasing Agreement that our Finance Department has started. So far we have been earning an additional $600-$700 per month with this method. • Recently a vacancy was created on the Snohomish County Health Board when Councilman Tuson left. The Mayor asked if anyone else could attend, and he stated that,it has to be an elected official. Councilwoman Shippen said she would attend. The Mayor mentioned a communication received from the University of Washington, Division of Environmental Affairs. The University wished to call to our attention some twenty new "environmental" courses being offered this Winter and Spring. Mayor Harrison asked that if anyone was interested they could contact him for further information. Mayor Harrison at this point read a copy of a press release wherein he proposed that the City Council place on next Tuesday's agenda consideration for employing the Mayor on a full-time basis. Councilman Nordquist stated that he would be out of town at that time and asked that this matter be delayed one more week in -.order to have a full council present. Councilman Nordquist then made a motion seconded by Councilman Winters that consideration for employing the Mayor on a full-time basis be put on the agenda for October 17th. Councilman Haines stated that the last time this matter,came up, the Mayor had submitted a schedule of meetings, etc. attended on behalf of the City. Councilman Haines suggested that this schedule be updated, perhaps using the last three or four months, for a comparative study. On call for the question the motion carried. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mrs. Sexton, present in the audience, stated that she had intended to submit some affidavits tonight, however she has been in ill health and has not been able to get them together. She said she came tonight regarding her water bill. She said for four years she has paid water and sewer charges for two houses. She did get a • refund after a long while, but since that time she has not gotten a correct water bill. The first bill received after the refund was not correct. When she called the office she was told that an adjustment would be made. She stated that she did not receive this, but that her water was turned off in August when she was gone. She said she received a bill for $18.68 yesterday which was in arrears. She said this is impossible and wondered if some readjustment can be made in the Billing Department. The Mayor asked Mr. Gilbo if he was aware of this situation and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Gilbo stated that a complete audit was made and a return made at that time. He said Mrs. Sexton did not pay $50.00 to have her water turned on, but $50.00 for an unpaid bill. He said he will look into this new matter personally tomorrow. Councilman Haines asked who decides when the water is turned off. Mr. Gilbo said it is the Director of Public Works. The Mayor asked how many months delinquent you have to be before the water is turned off. The Public Works Director stated that the customer receives a normal billing, then if not paid within 10 days after billing, they receive another notice on the next billing cycle which is two months later. On this notice is stated the date when the water will be shut off in the event the bill is not paid. Mr. Gilbo stated further that Mrs. Sexton was correct in saying that she was charged two utility charges, but that the money had been returned to her. He also said she is correct in saying her water has been turned off several times. Mr. Gilbo-said he would be very happy to personally check into the whole matter so we would know where we stand. CORRESPONDENCE The Deputy City Clerk read a letter from Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 1. inviting the Council and Staff to an open house for Fire Station #3 which will run from 1-0 am. to 3 pm., Saturday, October 7th. There will be a dedication ceremony at 11 am. It is located at 13920 Serene Drive. The Deputy then read a letter from the Edmonds Senior High School notifying the • City that from October 2 to October 31 members of the senior class will be going • 3 9- door to door selling consumer discount cards. 1 1 • The Deputy City Clerk then read a letter from the Association of Washington Cities regarding the 1972 regional meetings. The next meeting is at the Dutch Cup Restaurant in Sultan on November 15th at 7 PM. Mayor Harrison asked that persons -interested contact him so that reservations could be made. He'said he would tentatively ask for eight. DISCUSSION ON FRANCHISE WITH CITY OF LYNNWOOD Mayor Harrison.introduced Councilman Mike Caldwell from the City of Lynnwood; a representative from the Department of Ecology, Stewart Mesmah. The gentlemen were present to answer questions regarding possible future expansion of the Treatment Plant. The Mayor asked Councilman Gellert for any comments he might have regarding the situation, since he lives in the area. Councilman Gellert set forth three points of concern: (a) seagulls constantly around the outflow; (b)r.esidents'in area complain about odor around treatment plant and from bay and (c) that -this is'a-bay and there is very little tidal cleansing of the water. Mr. Mesman stated that there is impending Federal -Legislation which may effect the type of treatment required for municipalities discharging into saltwater. He said at the present time the State of Washington is requiring secondary treatment for all waste discharging to inland waters of the State. Mr. Mesman noted that the State is encouraging municipalities to consider the installation of secondary treatment facilities when planning for future expansions. In reply to a question from Councilman Haines, Mr. Mesman stated that from information which was passed on to him, there is a significant peaking flow from the Lynnwood Plant. He said additional chlorination can be adjusted to achieve additional disinfectant of the effluent. In reply to an inquiry from Councilman Haines, Mr. Mesman stated that there is no level they regard as unaccept- able regarding peak flows. The Mayor asked if there is any way of monitoring to see whether these plants are operating beyond their design capacity. Mr. Mesman said the Department of Ecology does have a survey team that periodically runs a full day test.which includes studying the flow rate, incoming sewage, effluent, etc. and from this they calculate the efficiency of the plant. Mr. Mesman stated that they have one survey team in the State of Washington consisting of three men, and they monitor each plant approximately once every five years. Councilman Gellert asked if the presence of seagulls indicated presence of effluent. It was answered that this cou indicate the presence of solids, but could also be other things. Councilwoman ,indicate asked what authority the Department of Ecology has. Mr. Mesman said they would attempt to work with municipality to upgrade their existing facilities and establish a reasonable time schedule for this to be done. Councilman Caldwell from Lynnwood stated that they have made a recent study of their plant and that they had an infiltration problem. They found very little invasion from illegal hookup. They have also used television equipment to TV their lines. On the question of the seagulls, he said they are ordering a better diffuser for the end of the outfall. On the question'of,the odor, Lynnwood asked the advise of the Department of Ecology and they in turn recommended a type of rewash to eliminate the odor. Councilman Caldwell stated that they are working with Metro on a study regarding the quality of the Sound. They are monitoring their outflow daily and taking floor samples around the outfall. They also have plans to add an additional clarification tank. He said,I,they do want to enlarge, but are waiting for a Federal decision on the type of water body Puget Sound is. Mr. Ellerman stated that the water quality standards for the Puget Sound Area require secondary treatment. He said it has been established that in order to get a grant_ from the Federal Government, you will have to provide a secondary degree of treatment. • There is pending legislation stating that the EPA will provide a 75% grant for all sewage construction providing it is discharged to a secondary treatment plant. This means that the state and local governments will have to come up with 25% of the cost. The EPA hopes that this will be an incentive to direct people to go to a secondary treatment plant. He said we might perhaps think of going into an area management type system. He said�the EPA plan for receiving a construction grant request from the City of Lynnwood is to ask Lynnwood to perform a study that has three phases to it, (1) to consider regionalization (2) to consider going to a secondary treat- ment plant and (3) consider extending outfall and adding a diffuser. The EPA feels that any one of these may take care of their problem. Councilman Gellert made a draw- ing on the blackboard to show the relationship of the Edmonds and Lynnwood plants. City Engineer, Leif Larson, stated that at some time in the future it may be more desirable to start running up from Metro into the South Central Snohomish Area rather than to expand the treatment plants on the Sound. In reply to a question from the Mayor, the City Engineer stated that this is a gravity flow. Councilman Haines stated that we are now servicing the Olympic View and Ronald Districts which are part of the same drainage basin. The City Engineer explained that the Washu Study is a system study which involves sewage system, drainage system, water supply and also solid waste disposal. He said this is one of the first system studies finances by the United States Government. Following further discussion, Councilman Caldwell noted that Lynnwood had determined that it is cheaper for them to expand their present facilities with their own money than to get a Federal grant and go to a secondary plant. Councilman Gellert asked what could be done to speed up the review process. Mr. Mesman said a request could be submitted to the Department of Ecology. The Mayor asked if either of the agencies have any objection to Lynnwood increasing the flow into this plant any further. It was answered that there would be an objection if • 340 • it exceeds the design capacity. The Mayor stated that we are considering increasing the existing flows now. It was stated that there would have to be a review of the existing data. Following further discussion, the Mayor asked the Council what they wished to do about the franchise with the City of Lynnwood. Councilman Haines stated that when this matter first came up there had been a motion that the Mayor would get together with Mayor Hrdlicka to establish a general area of cooperation. The Mayor said this had been discussed. Mayor Harrison wondered if we should include some provision to sewer the triangle just south of the meadowdale Junior High School. The City Engineer stated that he thought that would be in order at this time. Following more discussion a motion was made by Councilman Nelson to accept the franchise agreement as proposed by the City of Edmonds with the City of Lynnwood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nordquist and carried. At this time Mr. Mesman said he would like to bring to the attention of the Council Referendum 26. He said the voters of the State of Washington on November 7th will be asked to approve a 225 million dollar bond issue be repaid out of State General Fund for construction of sewage treatment facilities and upgrading of solid waste facilities throughout the State of Washington. He passed out some pamphlets with regard to Referendum 26. ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR CITY OF EDMONDS FOR 1973 CAO Ron Whaley reported that according to RCW 84.52.020 the City Council must set the tax levy for the future budget year on or before the Wednesday following the first Monday in October. He then read the ordinance. Following this, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Gellert to pass Ordinance • #1614 levying the general taxes for the City of Edmonds for the fiscal year commen- cing January 1, 1973. Motion carried. HEARING: ITEMS 1-3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4383 City Planner Merlin Logan reviewed Planning Commission Resolution #383 recommending' an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan removing and revising areas designated for multi -family use. Basically, this was brought about by increased concern over the number of multi -family areas with an eye towards reducing these. The City Planner at this time asked the Council for a policy statement. A motion was then made by Councilman Haines and seconded by Councilman Winters to defer a policy statement until after these hearings are completed. The motion then carried with Councilwoman Shippen voting no. The first item discussed was a triangular piece of property on the Southwest side' of Edmonds Way, immediately south of 226th SW. There was no one in the audience wishing to comment on this matter. The Mayor stated that Dr. Wellington has purchased two or three of the houses in this area for the purpose of expanding his veterinary clinic. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Winters to retain the existing multi -family use on the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried. The next area involved 21.9 acres bounded on the north by Pine Street, on the east by 4th Avenue South, on the south by Elm Street and on the west by First Avenue South. It also includes a block between 3rd Avenue South and 4th Avenue'South between Howell Way and Pine Street. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist to confirm the Planning Commission recommendation to change from multi -family designation to single,family. Carried. The next item was an area east of the Civic Center between Main and Bell Streets and • between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue North. Also a portion of the block between Bell Street and Edmonds Street and between 8th Avenue North and a point 120 feet east of 7th Avenue North. Mr. Bob Goring, 711 Main Street stated that he was very well satisfied with Planning Commission decision to make no change. Councilwoman Shippen stated that she did not agree with Planning Commission on this item. Mr. Goring said that anything that was built on his property would in no way interfere with any of the other residential areas in that area. He said he would like to have the option to build a condominium if he desired. Dr. Kretzler stated that Mr. Goring was speaking for him also in agreeing with the Comprehensive Plan as it was previously. Following this, a motion was made by Councilman Haines and seconded by Councilman Winters to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation on this area. Following a roll call vote the motion carried with Councilwoman Shippen and Councilmen Gellert and Nelson voting no. APPLICATION FOR CABULANCE LICENSE- CASCADE AMBULANCE Police Chief Marlo Foster briefly explained that we have received a request from Cascade Ambulance in Everett to operate a cabulance service in the,City of Edmonds. Councilman Gellert asked what a cabulance is. Chief Foster then asked Mr. Birdsall, with Cascade Ambulance, to explain. Mr. Birdsall stated that a cabulance is actually a wheelchair taxi service. They transport patients to and from homes, nursing homes, doctor's offices, etc. City Attorney Wallace said that this would come under the Taxi Ordinance, since it is still a vehicle for hire. It would be required that Cascade file an application after which the Police Department will conduct an investigation. Cascade would pay an annual license fee of $25.00; furnish and maintain records on vehicles with Police Department; submit a list of proposed • • 341_ drivers of the vehicle and provide proof of insurance. Chief Foster said he has not seen any proof of insurance and has not finished his investigation. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Nordquist to postpone this matter until investigation is completed. Motion carried. After a brief discussion regarding insurance, City Attorney Wallace brought to the attention of the Council that our Taxi Ordinance is 12 years old and that it might need some revision. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson and seconded by Councilman Gellert to instruct the City Attorney to revise our ordinance altering existing insurance rates for taxi cabs to $100,000-$300,000. Motion carried. INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Harrison introduced Corky Gregory, Don Burton and Ed Huntley, who were present in the audience, and thanked them for attending the meeting. REPORT ON ETHICS CODE City Attorney Wallace said he had prepared a proposal on an Ethics Code based on an earlier proposal and the Anchorage proposal. He noted that Int. 276 and Refs. 24 and 25 are on the November 7th ballot dealing with filed information and it might,be advisable to await the outcome of the election before we pass on this. A motion was made by Councilman Haines and seconded by Councilman Nordquist to postpone consideration of the Ethics -Code until November 14th. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ON INITIATIVE 4261 The Mayor stated that he would recommend passage of this resolution supporting State • owned liquor stores. Councilman Tuson asked the City Attorney if it is right for the Council to endorse a controversial issue on the ballot. The City Attorney stated that the Council could vote on it. Councilman Gellert said that he was not in favor of this since he does not believe a State should sell items manufactured by free enterprise. A motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Winters that the City of Edmonds not endorse Initiative #261. Councilman Nelson said he was concerned with strong language used in several paragraphs. Following some Council discussion, Councilwoman Shippen said she would not support the motion and thought it would be a complete abdication of municipal responsibility. On call for the question, the motion carried with Councilwoman Shippen voting no. A motion was then made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the City take no official position on the proposal before us. The motion carried with Councilwoman Shippen voting against. FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR REVOLVING CONTINGENCY FUND FOR INVESTMENT AND SURVEILANCE ON NARCOTICS. First reading was heard on a proposed ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington creating a revolving contingency fund for the purpose of investigation and surveilance of the distribution and use of narcotic or other dangerous drugs or controlled substances. FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PEDDLER AND SOLICITOR LICENSE First reading was heard on an ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington amending Chapter 4.12 of the Edmonds City Code, Peddlers and Solictors, by modifying the license fees, license application information required, and penalties. • SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRING OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE TO WEAR CERTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Second reading was heard on an ordinace of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending Section 8.66.040 (2) of the Edmonds City Code, requiring the operator of a motorcycle to wear certain safety equipment and providing penalties for the violation thereof, and establishing an effective date of said ordinance. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Gellert to approve Ordinance 41.615. Motion carried. SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING FIRE PREVENTION CODE. Second reading was heard on an ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, adopting a fire prevention code.for the City of Edmonds, Washington, prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, providing for permits and permit fees, establishing a Bureau of Fire Prevention, providing officers therefor, defining their powers and duties, establishing storage limits, providing for modifications and appeals, providing for violations of said code, repealing Chapter 10.04 of the Edmonds City Code and Ordinance No. 1123. A motion was made by Councilman,Gellert and seconded by Councilman Nordquist to approve Ordinance #1616. Motion carried. SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH WATER SYSTEM STUDY - (COUNCIL ACTION OF JULY 25 - CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 15 AND FROM SEPTEMBER 19). Second reading was heard on an ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending .Section 10.10.050 of the Edmonds City Code setting forth the policy of the City with respect to the installation and/or replacement of water mains. The City Engineer reviewed the ordinance briefly. There was some discussion from the audience. • • In reply to questions from Mr. Alguard and Mr. Linge, the City Attorney stated that the ordinance states a policy and does not set revenues or charges at this time. Following this a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Nelson that Ordinance #1617 be passed. Motion carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES The Deputy City Clerk read a claim for Damages received from Hubert M. Jones, Jr.. It was referred to the City Clerk's Office for processing: CAO REPORT Director of Public Works, J. Herb Gilbo, reported that on the west end of Northstream Lane, at the end of the culdesac, the City has a small sewer lift station. We need a utility easement to get back and forth across a piece of private property which is now developed. We do have an existing platted easement across the very west end of this property. The City has proposed a trade which Mr. Alston, the owner, has accepted. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and -seconded by Councilman Winters'to allow Mr. Alston to encroach on our easement if he will allow us a 5 foot utility easement. Motion carried. Mr. Gilbo stated that Mr. Alston has signed this agreement and is submitting it for the Mayor's signature. CAO Ron Whaley briefly reviewed the situation with regard to the sprinkling system for the Mini Park. He stated that he and the City Engineer are firmly -convinced that we will have to provide our own. Mr. Whaley stated that he had asked Don Burton to come up with some estimates on watering the Mini Park. This was broken down into three methods. (1) Watering for 18 weeks out of the year with system as is, $720 labor per year; (2) cost for modifying sprinkling system would be $360 • per year and a one time installation charge of $1675; and a completely automatic sprinkling system, $2400. Over a five year period Plan 41 would cost $3600, Plan 42 $3475 and Plan 43 $2400. Following some Council discussion a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Nelson to approve the expenditure of $2,400 for a fully automatic sprinkling system for the Mini Park. Motion carried. The City Engineer has requested a hearing be set for vacation of a City Utility Easement. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Nelson to set November 21st as the date for hearing on vacation of a City Utility Easement on a piece of property owned by -Don Finnigan. Following a request from the City Engineer, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Gellert to call for bid on the Yost Park Watei7 Tank on Thursday, October 19th at 2 P.M. Motion carried. CAO Whaley distributed a schedule regarding the budget for the rest of the year. According to the schedule the preliminary budget message is -to be ready by November 2nd. However, looking at the calendar, Mr. Whaley thought we would probably do it by the 31st.of October. On Council Meeting public hearings - they may commence on December 1st and run though December 6th. Again looking at the calendar, Mr. Whaley thought we might commence with this on November 28th. Mayor Harrison asked the Council for approval of the appointment of Dick Cole --.to the Park Board to fill the seat recently vacated by Rachel Setchfield. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Nelson to approve the appointment of Dick Cole to the Park Board. There being no further business to come before Council the meeting was adjourned • at 11:15 P.M. Irene Varney Mora , City Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor October 10, 1972 ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison, with all council members present except Nordquist, who had notified the City Clerk he would be out of town and unable to attend the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the council meeting of October 3 had been posted, mailed and distributed. Councilman Nelson noted that under paragraph two of "Council Participation" a request had been made that the City Attorney investigate the state statutes regarding the laws as to holding a partisan office as well as a nonpartisan office by one person. He also stated that on Page 7, next to last paragraph, the vote on the appointment of Dick Cole to the Park Board had been 6 yes and 1 no, with Councilwoman Shippen stating that she was voting no because she felt a woman should be appointed to fill the vacancy of Rachel Setchfield, but rather had abstained from voting for this reason. The minutes were then approved as -.-.corrected. There was no COUNCIL PARTICIPATION, AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION, nor CORRESPONDENCE. •