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19721024 City Council Minutes• October 24, 1972 ROLL CALL 1 1 • Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present except Nelson, who arrived at 9:20. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of October 17 had been posted, mailed and distributed. Councilman Gellert noted that under Item 8 on Planning Commission Resolution 383, he had intended his motion to state that he would uphold the Planner's written recommendation, not that of the Planning Commission. After determining that this motion was understood by all council members, Mayor Harrison declared the minutes approved as corrected. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Haines inquired if any action had been taken during the week on the sewering south of the Meadowdale Junior High School. He stated that the people in the area are concerned. City Engineer Leif Larson answered that Lynnwood was considering the contract sent by Edmonds in a letter July 28. He added that a petition with 33% signatures was on file with.Edmonds, but he suggested that a resolution of intention could be passed by the council to sewer the area. Council- man Haines then suggested that•the.City Engineer contact John Reid in that area, who had been one of the original proponents for sewering. Councilwoman Shippen reported that the Airport Commission was at the present time considering future use of the Paine Field facility, and has five possibilities at this time. She asked for council permission to attend the Airport Commission meetings as an observer for Edmonds, and it was moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to authorize Councilwoman Shippen to attend these meetings as an observer for the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. Councilman Tuson mentioned the sunken tug for the underwater park, and that it seemed to be breaking up and sending debris floating to the surface. He wondered if something could be done to solve this problem, It was noted that the Park and Recreation Director was corresponding with the Corps of Engineers at the present time to see what steps can be taken .in regard to this matter. Councilman Nordquist reported on the Snohomish County Health District Board meeting, which both he and Councilwoman Shippen had attended. He noted that the Commissioners will charge the Health Board rental next year, and some discussion was held by council on possibility of increased cost to the cities. Councilman Nordquist went_on to -state that one Commissioner seemed concerned with the solid waste site and four people were now touring some 20 sites in the United States, and it would be a priority to find a new disposal site in the county, since this situation has become a critical one. Mayor Harrison said he felt that since each city now contributed to the Health District on the same basis as the County, an inequity existed, and he thought the County should either finance the whole thing or stay out of it altogether. Councilman Nordquist suggested that Mayor Harrison write to Moe Michaelson, stating that he supported his views on this matter. It was decided that this subject be a council agenda item for November 14. Mayor Harrison reported that the State Highway Dept. had answered his letter re- garding the landscaping and hiring of a landscape architect by the City, to be paid for by the State. The State•Highway Dept. stated that they have their own architect. The Mayor then said he had appointed Councilwoman Shippen and Pat Welling, Chairman of the Beautification Committee, to a committee to assist the architect. Several Webelo Scouts from Pack #305, Seaview, were recognized and introduced from the audience. The Mayor and Council welcomed them to the council meeting. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION A gentleman in the audience representing the group from Chase Lake, working on an annexation petition, asked for a further extension in time. He said they had about 61% signatures up to this point, and the Health Department was helping to explain the problem to property owners. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Chase Lake annexation proponents be granted a two months extension. Motion carried. Councilman Tuson said he felt they should be given all the time they need. Mayor Harrison brought to council attention that the Edmonds city calendar, which he had proposed for this year, should be decided upon at this time, since the timing was very critical. He again introduced Minor Lile from Book Publishing Co. who said the company offered to cut the original price by 10%. Mayor Harrison told council that a calendar should be done this year, not next, since every other year was an emotion year for council and possible changes; that he felt it was an excellent tool for communication. He then displayed,a copy of the 1971 calendar, and in answer to a question from council, Mr. Lile answered that preparing the calendar could take up to three months. Councilman Gellert questioned the CAO on 0 352- �J budget monies, and revenue sharing limitations. The quoted price, including the 10% cut, was given as $3546 net, without envelopes. Councilman Nordquist asked Mr. Lile if the company would be willing to contribute the 2(r. per copy paid to the Scouts to deliver these calendars to homes in Edmonds. The offer was declined. Councilman Haines agreed that an annual report and budget message should be given to the citizens, and the unpaid Committees and Commissions given recognition for their services to the city, but he was opposed the last time the calendar was pur- chased because he felt it was an unnecessary expenditure of public funds. Council- man Tuson said he felt there were better places to spend the taxpayer's money. Following some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Tuson that this year the City forgo the expense of mailing a calendar, and in its place, mail an annual report and budget message and any other pertinent information to the citizens. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk read a letter from City Attorney James A. Murphy, requesting the appointment, subject to council confirmation, of Lawrence LundberIG as an addi- tional Deputy City Attorney. The letter stated that the primary utilization of this appointment will be for trials of city code violations in the South District Court. He noted that Mr. Lundberg is a recent addition to the law firm, and had graduated Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota Law School and attended the University of Washington as an undergraduate. Prior to joining the firm,"he was employed as a law clerk by the Office of the"Solicitor, United States Department in Interior. Mayor Harrison then introduced Mr. Lundberg, in the audience; and Mrs. Lundberg,*who accompanied hire. The Mayor made the appointment of'Lawrence Lundberg as an additional Deputy City Attorney, and it was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Haines to confirm the Mayor's appointment of • Mr. Lundberg. The motion carried. Deputy City Attorney John Wallace stated that Mr. Lundberg had joined the firm in September and had spent four or five weeks in South County court work. He added that he would also be assigned all Civil Service Commission meetings and possibly to the new Design Commission. HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #383 - ITEMS 10-12 ITEM 10: This was a recommendation from the Planning Commission to deny a pro- posed change from multi -family to commercial on two tracts of land located on the east side of 78th W. between 225th Place S.W. and 228th Place S.W., in the Lake Ballinger area, on the west side of Highway 99. City Planner Merlin Logan explained that the northerly tract contains 1.5 acres of land, is presently zoned BC and is undeveloped. The southerly tract is 1 acre and presently zoned RML, and contains one house on the property. The City Planner said he felt the city should avoid small spots on the comprehensive plan. He noted that the north parcel had been changed to BC in 1965, but was shown on the plan as multi -family. Councilman Nordquist stated that both he and Council- man Haines were members of the'Planning Commission at that time, and the property owners in the area had come out in force to see that the city took action to main- tain a buffer between their properties and the Highway 99. There was some dis- cussion as to whether this might be Triple X property on the boundaries, and owner- ships. The City Planner explained that council was not dealing with zoning, but with the comprehensive plan; that the plan should not be read as a zoning map. Hearing was opened. On one in the audience wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. Councilman Nordquist moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to uphold the recom- • mendation of the Planning Commission and deny the change to commercial from the multifamily designation. Motion carried. ITEM 11: This was a recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve a change from Neighborhood Park designation to multi -family on a tract of land on the northwest corner of the intersection of 230th S.W. and 76th Avenue W. City Planner Logan explained that this tract contains 2 acres and is presently zoned RML and is developed with an apartment complex. He said it is shown on the comprehensive plan as a park site, and the recommended change would bring it into conformity with the existing development. Hearing was opened, but with no one wishing to comment, the hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Winters to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the change on Item II from Neighborhood Park to multi -family designation. Motion carried. ITEM 12: This item was a recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve a change from multi -family designation to single-family on two tracts of land lying on opposite sides of 236th S.W. in the vicinity of what would be 80th Avenue West extended. The City -Planner explained that the northerly tract contains approximately 1.4 acres and is presently zoned RML and contains one single family residence on the north end. The south tract contains 3.3 acres and is presently zoned RML, and development there consists of some four 4-plex apartments on the east portion, while the west portion is vacant. The Planning Commission felt these two tracts should be changed to single-family designation for the purpose of discouraging • future apartment rezone requests in this area and also to preserve the low -density ti • characteristics of Lake Ballinger residential areaa. Mr. Logan said it is good planning to buffer single family from commercial; that he felt it incorrect to have strip commercial, but equally incorrect to now line that commercial strip with single-family. Hearing was opened.' No one wished to comment, and'the hearing was closed. Following some'discussion, it'was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Gellert that this'was not a statement of policy, but.to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Item 12 and approve the change from multi -family to single-family designation. The motion -carried. City Planner Logan commented on city policy in regard to the comprehensive plan, and following some discussion, Councilman Haines moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist said he felt the city should continue reviewing the comprehensive plan regularly, and Councilman Haines agreed. Councilman Gellert then'stated'that he would amend Councilman Haines' motion to add however, the Planner and Planning Commission be'encouraged to continually review the comprehensive plan in order to determine the city's needs. Councilwoman Shippen said that this seemed contra- dictory, and the Planning Commission wished a basis to work with on adoption of comprehensive plan. 'Councilman Haines said no real definite direction had been established on these 12 parcels'or items. Councilman Tuson said council had given direction to'the Planning -Commission to try to keep low density as much as possible in Edmonds. It was asked if there was any doubt as to how the council felt, and the City Planner answered yes, sometimes it'was difficult to interpret. On call for the question, the motion to amend carried with -Councilwoman Shippen voting ;against. The motion as amended then carried, with Councilwoman Ship -pen again voting against. • It was'then moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to instruct the Attorney'to prepare ordinances to incorporate these changes, and the motion carried. Councilman Haines stated that each item had been.handled individually on'its own merits in regard to any change, instead of using a particular policy, and h'felt that was a good position to be in. Councilman Gellert commended the City Planner for his'work in bringing all these items to council and Planning Commission attention.' HEARING: ON APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4388 Hearing was''held on an appeal from Planning Commission Resolution 4388, recom- mending'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. This had been postponed from the meeting of October 10 in order to give the appellants opportunity'to be present.' City Planner Logan stated that he had recommended denial to the Planning Commission, and two property owners had opposed this and appealed. He noted that the area was 22.31 acres; that church facilities occupied almost 11 acres; single family homes 4.48 acres; and vacant land 7.01 acres. The area is generally flat except the southeast corner contains a steep slope. Surface water ponding occurs, but no serious problem.' Mr. Logan stated that a similar --rezone request had been denied in 1970 by the planning Commission and the council, and approval of this proposal would result in a small increase in residents in the area. He said this proposal would not conflict with any existing plans for street, sewer, or water, but would • conflict with an informal city policy to discourage increased population density. Mr. Logan added that approval of this request would stimulate similar proposals on nearby property. He said there couldbe approximately 9 additional lots -if rezoned. Hearing was opened. Forrest Walls, 831 Daley, stated that although boundaries change, increased population density brings problems and detracts -from the livea- bility of, any area. He could see nothing to'require a change in zoning here, and urged council to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation to deny. William Kasper,'the applicant, said he had been approached by his neighbors to initiate this change, and no one.in the immediate area was against it. He did say that Richard Myhre had wanted the zoning to remain the same, -but his house is up for sale, so he would be moving from the area in question. He said that these properties have meets and bounds descriptions and five out of twelve have less than 80 ft. inside the rezone area. He had analyzed the map and felt the City Planner was high on the approximate number of lots in the area if rezoned. He felt it would be more like three to four instead of nine. Mr. Kasper said that major changes had taken place since the property was zoned. The Methodist church and Catholic school had been built; 9th had become an arterial; and Casper had been developed and widened. He felt this should be further studied, and suggested the council could send it back to the Planning Commission. He added that the cost of developing the land was prohibitive under the present zoning, and he.would want the privilege of developing. Mr. Spaulding stated that he had nothing to gain by a change in the zohxng on his property, but consideration should be given to Mr. Kvernenes"with all his property facing on 9th, and he would be forced to sell off in 12,000 square ft. lots. Mr. Spaulding said he had tried to sell his home, but the common complaint he heard ' from everyone was that it was too.large a yard. No one else wished to comment, and • 354. the hearing was closed. , In answer to Councilman Haines' request, the City Planner projected a map of the area in question on the screen. Councilman Gellert noted that there was concern with increased density until the people essentially were ready to move out. Following some further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that based on the analysis by the City Planner, and especially his reason 48 dealing with the inventory of vacant land zoned for this proposed use, the.council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolution 388 and deny the proposed rezone. A roll call vote showed Councilmen Gellert, Nelson, Tuson and Councilwoman Shippen voting in favor; with Nordquist, Winters and Haines against, and the motion carried. REVIEW OF ELECTION PROCEDURES Councilwoman Shippen had suggested the procedure of providing the public with notice and sufficient time to know when any vacancy exists on the council, and allowing any interested citizen to submit application for the position, so that these applications could be reviewed by the council before a choice is made. A memo had been sent from Attorney Wallace, stating the RCW in regard to the pro- cedure for filling a vacancy. This essentially states that if after a'period of 30 days the vacancy still exists without council having chosen a candidate, the Mayor may then make a choice (or waive this privilege, if he wished). There was'a great deal of discussion, including whether or not there might be a vacancy on the council, since an opinion had been received from the Attorney General that it was not necessary to vacate the office of councilman just because the same person also held a state legislative office. Councilwoman Shippen felt the council should receive any submitted resumes; that any vacant position should • be open to the general public; that it should be an open and democratic procedure; and that the City Clerk should be given a copy of each application for public record. Both Councilmen Nordquist and Haines noted that they felt there had -been no problem before when there was a council vacancy. However, Councilman Gellert said he agreed with Councilwoman Shippen. Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman.Shippen, seconded by Councilman Gellert to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to state that in case of a council vacancy, at the next regular meeting after the vacancy occurred, the date of election be set, this date to be three weeks from the first meeting date; that the public be provided with knowledge that the vacancy exists; that candidates be invited to submit resumes within one week following the notice of vacancy; and that any citizen be allowed to apply and the submitted applications be reviewed by council with a copy filed with the City Clerk for public record. A roll call vote showed Councilmen Gellert, Nelson, Tuson and Councilwoman Shippen voting in favor; Councilmen Nordquist, Winters and Haines against, and'the motion carried. Councilman Haines noted that it was possible that someone might be out of town who would like to submit a resume, but could not do so in time to be considered, if the strict time limit was adhered to. STREET USE PERMIT FOR DAIRY QUEEN ON EDMONDS WAY A request had been submitted for a street use permit for Dairy Queen on Edmonds Way at Paradise Lane. City Engineer Leif Larson stated that the applicant had sub- mitted a plan requesting use of the right-of-way between the existing concrete pavement on Paradise Lane and the right-of-way line behind the building. The access to the restaurant is not controlled by driveway openings and the parking is -not controlled by,signs or pavement markings. This proposal would encourage angle parking adjacent to Paradise Lane, and would be considered unsafe. The • City Engineer therefore recommended that this proposal be denied. As an alter- native, he suggested that Paradise Lane be developed with a normal street cross section with curbs and sidewalk, which would allow parallel parking for approxi- mately eight vehicles. Mr. Lyle Olmsted, proprietor of Dairy Queen, explained that in the development of Highway 104 on Edmonds Way, some'of his property was taken for state R/W. This effected the parking, and he was now requesting the use of the R/W on Paradise Lane for parking for the patrons of Dairy Queen. It was noted that Paradise Lane was formerly a through street, but that it was now a dead end serving those properties built off the Lane. The City Engineer, in recommending denial of the street use permit, suggested proceeding with the suggested alternative. He felt that a precedent should not be set at this time to allow use of public right-of-way for private enterprise. Mr. Olmsted drew a diagram on the blackboard showing his available parking situation. He then asked that he.be'allowed to pave between the existing parking lot and the existing Paradise Lane paving. He felt it would look better by paving this unused section of land that is dirt, rocks, and weeds. Councilman Nelson asked about abutments being provided.' Mr. Olmsted replied that he had no objection to some sort of barrier. Councilman Nelson then asked the City Engineer if that were provided; would it be permissible? Engineer*Larson answered that city stan- dards say that you should provide walkways on city right-of-way. City Engineer Larson then recommended that council continue this item subject to receiving more specific designs from Mr. Olmsted for evaluation. Councilman Gellert asked Mr. Olmsted about the Engineer's suggestion for curbs and sidewalks. Mr. Olmsted answered that he was not in favor of this; that it would be an additional expense and he would prefer then to forget the whole thing. In fact, Mr. Olmsted added, they were beginning to wonder if they wanted to stay there in that location at all. r� U Following some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Winters, seconded by Councilman Haines to allow the City Engineer to further study a more detailed plan and continue this subject for a.•period of two weeks, or however long is necessary. The City Engineer noted that this had been posted as,a hearing. A gentleman in the audience stated that it was not properly posted, and he said he was opposed to the street use permit being granted and did not feel the property meets the re- quirements of BN•zoning. Glen Jones, 1371 - 6th Place South, stated that he was opposed because the street itself was already very narrow and further use of it would make the situation worse. Councilman Haines made the request that the Police Dept. and Safety Engineer re- view this situation during the time stated in the motion. Councilman Gellert added that the Building Official should also review the present property as conforming to the existing requirements. On call for the question, the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF GIVING SOUTH COUNTY TRANSIT BOARD AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE FOR ENTIRE SOUTH COUNTY AREA WITHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 415 Councilman Nelson reported thit-one and -a half years ago the committee had been established for the transit situation, and recommended establishment of a Transit Board. Every city has an'elected official -and a staff member on this Board. He stated that as of January 1, 1973, there would no longer be extension of -the transit system into Snohomish County. He felt (1) that each city should negotiate on its own with Seattle -King County, or (2) give some authority to people to take part in negotiations for South County's system. Councilman•Nelson asked to modify or expand his request of August 8, 1972 and be -granted permission to negotiate in behalf of Edmonds with Seattle -King County on a separate basis so that Edmonds would in.fact get a system, and be given authority to negotiate as part of the • Transit Board for an inter -local agreement 'both with no financial committment. Following'discussion, a motion was made by Councilman.Nordquist, seconded by Councilwoman.Shippen to designate the authority to our representative on the Board to act in a negotiating capacity for Edmonds with -the Seattle -King County Metro. System and the South County Transit Board for inter -local agreement, with no money to be committed. Motion carried. The date of April 3, 1973 was mentioned -for a ballot when every city would jointly place before the voters the question of the transit system. Councilman Nelson suggested that this would consist of two questions: (1) Do you want an inter - local transit system, and (2) Would you be willing to finance this with 1/10th of 1% increase in sales tax? Discussion followed, and it was determined that one of the allowable uses of revenue sharing would be for transportation. COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF BULKHEAD AT BRACKETT'S LANDING (SUNSET BEACH) City Engineer Leif Larson reported that the contractor, F.R. Cattron,. has completed the work on construction of the timber bulkhead at Brackett's Landing, The City Engineer therefore recommended that the City Council accept this project by minute entry, so that the 30 day period can be established. A motion was made by Council- man Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Winters that Council accept the completed project of the bulkhead at Brackett's Landing, and the motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS - YOST PARK RESERVOIR Bids had been opened by the City Clerk on October 19 at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers for the Yost Park Reservoir project. Present at bid opening were Assis- tant City Engineer Dick Allen, City Clerk Irene Varney Moran, Engineer Lloyd Nelson • from Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc., and several people representing bidding companies. The bids were as follows: SCHEDULE I 4 1 United Utilities, Inc. $421471.40 Mace Associated Contractors 41,100.00 Nelson Construction Co. of Ferndale 439671.00, Taylor -Holt Construction 459243.40 Linton Construction Co. 489811.00 Schaeffer Engineering & Construction 49,310.00 Lindbrook.Construction 55,182.00 K.K. Larson Construction Co. 66,015.00 SCHEDULE II Schaeffer Engineering & Construction 1739500.00 Atlas Construction Co.. 1799000.00 Carl Humphrey Construction 181,990.00 F. G. Scott Construction Co. 1889138.00 Venture Construction Co. 1989800.00 K. K. Larson Construction Co. 2039000.00 Nelson Construction Co. 2039900.00• Linton Construction Co.. 2149000.00 Lindbrook Construction 216,227.00 R. J. McCarthy Co. •2179600.00 Giske Construction Co. 2339232.00 Mace Associated Contractors 2369000.00 Will Construction Co. 2419620.00 • SCHEDULE III 3 5 ALTERNATE A ''ALTERNATE B ADDITIVE ALT. • Lindbrook Construction 219865.00 21,865.00 800.00 Schaeffer Engineering & Construction 23,500.00 23,500.00 1�000.00 Giske Construction Co. 239600.00 239600.00 780.00 Atlas Construction Co. 239650.00 23,650.00 755.00 Linton Construction Co. 239800.00 239800.00 850.00 Will Construction Co. 249800.00 24,800.00 800.00 Nelson Construcion Co. 259614.00 25,614.00 800.00 K. K. Larson Construction 261,511.00 26,511.00 782.00 Venture Construction Co. -0- 27,000.00 19200.00 Carl Humphrey Construction 279212.00 27,212.00 878.00 R. J. McCarthy Co. -0- 289900.00 1,000.00 City Engineer Larson reported that on Schedule I, recommendation was for award to United Utilities, Inc., since Mace Associated Contractors had stipulated in their bid that they would accept award on both Schedules I and II, but not one without the other. He then recommended, for the first time, that award on Schedules II and III not be to the low bidder. He cited difficulties in connection with Schaeffer Engineering &.Construction in regard to safety and other reasons, and therefore felt he could not, .in the best.interest of the City of Edmonds, recommend.award of the bid to that.firm. He then recommended award of.both Schedules II and III to the same firm, Atlas Construction Co., with Alternate A on Schedule III, and no Additive Alternate, per.request of the Park & Recreation Director. In reply to question from council, the Attorney advised that there was no problem in awarding the bid, since they would be awarding it.to the'lowest responsible bidder. It was moved by.Councilman Gellert, seconded on Schedule.1 be awarded. to United Utilities, and the bid for both Schedule II.and.Schedule Construction Co. for a.total of $202,650.00, City Engineer in his recommendation. Motion FIRST READING PROPOSED ORDINANCES by Councilman Nordquist that the bid Inc. in the amount of $42,471.40, III, Alternate'A be awarded to Atlas for the reasons as outlined by the carried. First reading was heard on a proposed ordinance'.establishiftg standards for safe tires on.motor. vehicles. J. First reading was heard on a.proposed amendment to the taxicab ordinance, for. purposes of changing, the amounts of insurance required. First reading was heard on a proposed amendment to the 1972 Salary Ordinance. CAO Ron Whaley reported that it was a difficult task to try to come to a conclusion on salary adjustments. with the limitations set by the IRS wage board. He noted, however, that there was now available a special request form, and he would be again submitting his request in this manner, and the local board would review the pro- posal. Councilman Gellert commented on the penalty c•l.ause_'in the proposed ordinance for safe tires on motor vehicles. There was discussion on this, and Police Chief Foster answered that if the penalty is changed in this ordinance, the penalty would have to be changed throughout all ordinances, since the City Attorney advised that penalties'.should not be changed on a piecemeal basis. The Attorney also added that the city ordinances at the present time state $500 or 90 days, or both for misdemeanors. • 1 1 • There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was adjourned . at 11:00 P.M. Irene Varney Mora City Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor October 31, 1972 ROLL CALL Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison. All council members were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of October 24 had been posted, mailed and distrubuted, and with no corrections nor omissions, they were approved as written. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Gary Nelson reminded the council members of an information seminar to - be conducted tomorrow regarding the -transportation proposal between Seattle - King County Metro and the respective cities of South Snohomish County to figure out what we will be required to pay -to obtain transportation into South Snohomish County. He urged everyone to attend this meeting which will be in the PUD Auditorium at 7:30 P.M. 0