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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.
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HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4388
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On Planning Commission Resolution #388, recommending denial of a proposed amendment
to the official zoning map to rezone from RS-12 to RS-8 property described in Planning
Commission File R-6-72, and appeal had been received. However, the appellants had
requested a postponement as they would be out of town, and it was moved by Council-
man Nelson, seconded by Councilman Tuson that this hearing on the appeal be post-
poned to October 24. Motion carried.
HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #389
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #389, recommending approval of
an amendment to the official zoning ordinance, revising sections for guarantee for
site improvements, in accordance with Planning Commission File ZO-4-72.
Building Official Harry Whitcutt outlined the proposed amendment, stating that the
matter had been discussed with the Board of Appeals about one year ago and the
Board had felt that this should be included in the zoning code. These occupancy
requirements had been brought before council and sent' -to the Planning Commission,
which was now recommending approval of an amendment to the zoning ordinance to
require bonding for site improvements. Mr. Whitcutt added that the Building Depart-
ment agrees with this and proposes that in lieu of completing the.site improvements
before occupancy, the bond be required for all outside improvements before occupancy,
which are provided for in other ordinances. It was noted that the Planning Depart-
ment would review the site plans and requite the developer to adhere to.the require-
ments.
• Hearing was opened.
Council asked several questions, including if any consideration would be given, for
example, to severe winter weather or other wear and tear on the outside landscaping
material. The Building Official answered that the City would certainly be reasonable
in regard to this possibility, and also depend upon the good faith of the developer.
Mrs. Cunningham, 1030 Grandview, told council that the business area in her neighbor-
hood had laid blacktop before permission was given, and then placed boxes of plantings
on top of this. She was concerned with that type of landscaping, and also with the
drainage; and very concerned about the bulkhead that was even now deteriorating, and
what protection did the neighboring property owners have on this, with the development
which is going downhill rapidly. Councilwoman Shippen asked if the 10% figure in the
amendment regarding bonding for the site improvements would include parking areas as
well as the landscaping? This was interpreted to include all phases of site improve-
ments. Attorney John Wallace noted that the 10% proposal was for the one year main-
tenance, but the performance bond required would be for the full amount of the esti-
mated cost. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed.
Following some further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded
by Councilman Nelson to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the
' official zoning ordinance to revise sections for guarantee for site improvements in
accordance with Planning Commission recommendation in Resolution #389. The motion
carried with Councilman Winters voting against.
HEARING: ITEMS 4-6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #383
ITEM 4: City Planner Merlin Logan explained that this was a recommended denial from
the Planning Commission of a change from multi -family designation to single-family
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198th Street S.W. He noted that it was south of 196th on Maplewood Lane, immediately
south of the recently built condominium.
` Mr. Logan sAid he had told the Commission that the property was already zoned for
duplex and the comprehensive plan does not have to image the zoning; therefore it
would be proper to take this off the plan and change to single family. However,
the Planning Commission had rejected his proposal and denied the change, feeling
that it was unnecessary.
Councilman Gellert stated that he felt the whole area should be left as is, since
the condominium is already there. He thought no good purpose would be served by
changing, and the area doesn't lend itself to single family dwellings. However,. he
thought that there was an area north of this section and south of the existing multi-
family designation which should also be included to close what he felt was a gap on
on the comprehensive plan. Councilman Haines agreed with Gellert, and added that
it seemed more logical to close the gap mentioned than to leave it off.
Hearing was opened, but no one in the audience wished to speak on the subject, and
the Mayor therefore declared the,hearing closed.'
Councilman Gellert stated that he felt the area north of the section in question
and'south of the existing multi -family should be included in this designation, but
since it was not included in the Planning Commission Resolution #383, he made a
motion to uphold the Planning Commission denial of a proposed change from multi-
family to single-family on Item 4, and then refer the item to the north of this
section and south of the existing multi -family designation back to the Planning
Commission for study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Haines and carried.
ITEM 5: This was a recommended approval from the Planning Commission to change
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from multi -family designation to single-family designation the area of land ap-
proximately 230 feet wide and located on the west side of 76th Avenue W. from 265
feet north of 206th Street S.W., extending northward to 199th Street S.W.
City Planner Logan stated that this area was annexed in 1963 and the proposal
from the Planning Commission was to approve the change. The area included in
this proposal is 8.97acres. About 30% of the land is developed with about 23
homes, 4 duplexes, and a church. The area along the east side of 76th W. is in
the City of Lynnwood, and has been planned for high -density single-family devel-
opment. This area. lies in the Five Corners drainage basin, and development of
building lots has been prohibited during the past four years due to the lack of
adequate storm drainage facilities.
The hearing was opened, but since no one in the audience wished to comment on
this matter, the Mayor closed the hearing.
Councilwoman Shippen said you could assume that there would be more traffic on
76th in the future, and single family dwellings would also continue to age, so
the question is what would be the best replacement. Duplexes seemed to be quite
compatible. Although she favored lower density, with the existing homes growing
older, perhaps duplex would make the most logical use of the area. Councilman
Gellert -.,disagreed, feeling there was nice single family use on the west side, and
it would be more sensible, he thought, for single family. Councilman Haines said
that the area doesn't appear to be overly developed.
There was some further discussion, and it was then moved by Councilman Haines
seconded by Councilman Winters to keep the comprehensive plan reflecting multiple
designation, with the understanding that the area be reserved for duplex zoning •
rather than other multiple zoning. Motion carried with Councilman Gellert voting
against. ,
ITEM 6: This was a recommended approval of a change from multi -family designation
to single-family designation a tract of land lying west of 183rd Ave. W. and about
half -way between the Tradewell Store at Five Corners and 208th Street S.W. The
purpose of this proposal was to realign the multi -family area on to the higher,
more level ground in closer proximity to Five Corners business area. This in-
volves a 2.6 acre tract of land which is now vacant. This change would tend to
discourage future requests for apartment zoning to the north of the existing RML
zone.
City Planner Merling Logan reported to council that several residents had attended
the Planning Commission meeting to press for approval of this proposal, which they
felt would bring them closer to the goal of neighborhood interest.
Councilman Gellert questioned a strip of land not included in the proposed change,
and Mr. Logan explained that the area to be changed slopes, whereas the area to
remain the.same is basically level. Mr. Wrights's property was discussed, and it
was noted that he can still develop for single family residence; that he has a
100 ft. frontage from the Tradewell store north.
Mayor Harrison opened the hearing, but it was then closed since no one in the
audience was interested in the property.
Councilman Gellert made a motion, seconded by Councilman Haines to uphold the
Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the change from multi -family
to single-family designation.
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At this point, Councilman Nelson stated that in areas where the city has long
range plans for park development, he had four points to offer for council con-
sideration on this piece of property: First, on the comprehensive plan, the
multi -family designation should extend all the way to 208th, because (1) the area
is contiguous to a very large park area, and would get better retention of park
atmosphere and less disruption of park setting by retaining trees and providing
a lesser number of buildings along 83rd Place from Five Corners to 208th
(2) because it is close to a large park area, not only the neighbors in the
area, but people from all over the city will use the facilities,and a lesser
number of driveways will be necessary with multi -family development along that
route, and will be safer conditions for walking traffic to that park; (3) the
multi -family would basically provide more direct use of the park facilities;
and (4) all plans, especially storm sewer plans, on this partly sloping area
with storm sewer problems right now, will have to be carried out by the city,
and it should give a lot easier control if the city has to go to one or two
property owners in a multi -family area, rather than to many, along with the
control of problems, especially the access provision, west of 83rd Place. He
was therefore opposed to the Planning Commission recommendation and wished they
had considered extending the multi -family designation, and felt that in the best
interest of the city it should be left multi -family.
Councilman Tuson questioned the storm drainage in that area and if it was being
taken care of with the Five Corners system. CAO Whaley answered that the system
was to the west of this property - the main trunk sewer. Councilman Nelson said
the drainage from the east goes down through this area. The CAO stated that once
the trunk line is completed, it would be possible to correct the problem with
feeder mains.
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Councilman Gellert said the city has large multi -family developments, and he
would extend single-family in the area. south of Tradewell. Councilman Haines
noted that the topography and type of land lends itself to Planned Residential
Development. Both trees a requirement. Mayor Harrison said he felt it
would be difficult to plat and develop this area into single-family, and if
someone attempted it, they would create some real problems with access and fire
protection. He thought multi -family development was best, so the land could be
developed on the high ground and leave the slopes and trees the way they are.
On call for the question, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried
with Councilmen Nelson and Winters voting against.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR REVOLVING CONTINGENCY FUND FOR INVEST-
MENT & SURVEILLANCE ON NARCOTICS
Second reading was heard on a proposed ordinance for revolving contingency_ fund
for investment and surveillance on narcotics.
Police Chief Marlo Foster gave a short explanation of the use of the fund for
council clarification, stating that it was an excellent tool for Police use.
Councilman Tuson moved, seconded by Councilman Gellert that proposed Ordinance
41618 be passed, for'the revolving contingency fund for investment and surveil-
lance on narcotics, and the motion carried.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PEDDLER & SOLICITOR LICENSE
Second reading was heard on a proposed ordinance amending the peddler and
solicitor license.
Discussion was held on the amounts to be charged for these licenses, and Coun-
cilman Nelson asked the City Clerk for her opinion, which was that the amounts
to be charged would mostly depend upon whether or not the city wished to allow
a great many peddlers going from door to door in Edmonds, and if not, perhaps
setting a fee high enough to discourage much of it. It was noted that the City
of Edmonds has had no particular problems in the past, since a record check is
run on everyone applying for the license. A $3.00 amount was suggested for
each individual solicitor, after the original company fee and investigation fee
is paid, However, this was decided not to be a sufficient amount to take care
of the necessary work involved in processing.
Following some dicussion, a motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by
Councilman Tuson that the figures of $25.00 for the company; $10.00 for the
investigation fee; and $8.00 per solicitor license fee be inserted into the
proposed ordinance. Some Further discussion, and the motion carried. It was
then moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that proposed
Ordinance #161.9 be passed, with the aforementioned amounts inserted. in the proper
places, and this motion also carried.
CONSIDERATION OF AMBULANCE LICENSE - HUB CITY
Application had been made by Hub City Ambulance for a license to operate in the
City of Edmonds. Police Chief Marlo Foster reported that all necessary insurance
papers and all fees were in order; that Mr. Peter C. Juhlin was the sole owner of
the company; that Mr. Juhlin's background had been investigated; that the ambu-
lance equipment had been found to be excellent; and thht both Fire Chief Cooper
and Police Chief Foster had conducted a personal interview with Mr. Juhlin, and
were now recommending to council that an ambulance license be granted to Hub
City to operate in the City of Edmonds.
Mr. Juhlin was present, and submitted copies of a letter stating his case to all
council members. In reply to several council questions, Mr. Juhlin stated that
his present office is at 18021 Highway 99 in Lynnwood. He answered that there
would be no conflict with either the Fire or Police Departments, and reasonable
cooperation was expected. His rate schedule was $35 for the initial pickup/first
mile, and $1.50 per mile after the first mile; $5 if oxygen is required, and
$20 per hour waiting time. There are municipality, but not state, regulations on
ambulances. Hub City would be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and they
were. working on connecting to the areawide radio system. He is licensed in the
City of Lynnwood, but has not yet applied in Mountlake Terrace. Mr. Juhlin has
been in business since 1961 continuously.
Following this, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
'Gellert that having met all requirements, and upon recommendation of the Fire
and Police Chiefs, the City of Edmonds accept the application of Hub City Ambu-
lance for a license to operate in the city. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A claim for damages was acknowledged from Robert J. and Catherine M. Stumpf.
This was referred to the City Clerk for processing.
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CAO REPORT
CAO Ron Whaley advised council to note the revised agenda, wherein the sidewalk
ordinance report had been moved from October 17 to October 31, along with the
insertion of proposed street lighting standards for their consideration.
Mr. Whaley reported that the Addressograph machine and some other equipment had
been advertised in papers and city periodicals, and no replies had been forth-
coming on any of this surplus equipment which the City of Edmonds no longer has
use for. However, Ivan Day, with Lake Haven Sewer District had offered to pur-
chase the Burroughs machine. This was a 1969 machine, with a minimum sale price
of $1200 placed on it by the city. However, Mr. Day had offered $750, and CA®
Whaley was requesting permission to sell this piece of equipment. A motion was
made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson to accept the offer of
$750 from Ivan Day and the Lake Haven Sewer District for the purchase of the
1969 Burroughs machine. Motion carried.
Mr. Whaley stated that the question had come up about two months -ago about the
possibility of developing or resurfacing 75th Place W. from the Meadowdale Beach
Road to the North Meadowdale Road. He had an estimate prepared by the Engineer-
ing Department for costs on 2800 lineal feet total with a paved width of 20 feet.
The breakdown was: $635 for storm sewer system; $5838 for subgrading preparation
including materials and labor; $7175 for paving; paving preparation and drain-
age $13,648. Also, 2800 lineal feet of waterline with 6 hydrants, $24,200, for
a total of $37,848. He stated that there were various problems in the area with
the soil and drainage, and it was of course late in the season to start a project.
He added that this would depend upon the final outcome of the-1973 budget to see
where this would rank. The preparation work was the big problem. Herb Gilbo,
Director of M. & 0., Public Works Department, told council that maintenance in
this area was a losing battle with the serious drainage problems causing rapid
disintegration of any work done there. It was suggested by Mayor Harrison that
perhaps a crushed rock surface would be better to maintain - similar to the
Alcan Highway. CAO Whaley noted also that the worst streets in the city obviously
.take the highest maintenance; finished streets are relatively easy to take care of.
Councilman Nelson asked about the status report on the state highway on 5th,west
of 5th, and also 100th W., south of Edmonds Way; also completion of this project
going to Firdale and the rouge for west of 5th from Westgate to 5th. CAO Whaley
answered that this project should be finished within a month.
Mr. Whaley reported that a notice had been received that about midsummer 1973 the
state will abandon the old route and turn over to the city from 100th to the under-
pass on 5th, but that prior to this, an.~inspection will be.carried out by the city
for terms of acceptance. A notice had been received from the State Highway Dept.
stating that the old route on Third to Main and to the ferry dock would be now
designated as south on Third to Dayton, west on Dayton to the holding lanes
CAO Whaley reported that the city had been in effect maintaining part of the
ferry system, and felt it should at least be reimbursed for the time spent
directing traffic. Edmonds had received the answer that there was no money
budgeted, but Seattle is being paid, and'.it felt that Edmonds should also.
Councilman Haines suggested that Edmonds use the hours kept by the Police Dept.
and submit a bill.
Councilman Haines asked the�CAO if any temporary measures might be enacted this
year for 76th? Mr. Whaley answered that drainage and base work would be done,
and if this holds up, then they would proceed with surfacing.
CAO.Whaley mentioned that the new Public Works combination unit had been de-
livered a week ago, and the department was in the process of training people
to run it.
Councilman Haines mentioned that years ago the county would dump a load of sand
along the roads near the grades for use by people who could throw a shovel-ful
under their car wheels when stuck during winter weather. He asked if there was
any possibility of putting a pile of sand in these locations, and suggested that
perhpas someone might voluntarily go and throw some sand on the street whenever
needed. He felt this was a self-help project without raising the cost of govern-
ment. This could be one solution to benefit a great number of people. Mayor
Harrison asked the CAO and Director of Public Works to explore this possibility.
CAO Whaley also noted that perhaps the city should consider certain hills to be
designated as sledding areas during winter snows.
Councilman Tuson acknowledged the prompt receipt by all council members of the
request relative to YIELD controlled intersections; a study made by the Engineer-
ing Department, showing a priority list and those intersections where action had
already been taken.
CAO Ron Whaley reminded council that this Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M., the
tours for the council members conducted by the Staff would begin.
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Irene Varney Mora--" City Clerk
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