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19721114 City Council Minutesvided each council member. Therefore, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to authorize the Mayor to sign the quit claim deed as recommended by the City Engineer. Motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON GASOLINE AND FUEL OIL FOR 1973 There was some discussion on calling for bids on gasoline and fuel oil for city requirements for 1973. Edmonds has participated with the County in past years on the gasoline and diesel needs, since a better price can be obtained in this manner. The City Clerk noted that she had contacted the County Commissioners' office and had been advised that the County would be calling for bids sometine in November. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the city of Edmonds participate with the -County again this year for our gasoline requirements. Motion carried. The City Clerk also reported that the City had called for its own bids on fuel oil requirements last year. Following some discussion, it was moved by Council man Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City of Edmonds call for bids on fuel oil simultaneously with the county call. Motion carried. COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS - LID #172 City Engineer Leif Larson stated to council that he recommended acceptance of the street improvements under LID #172, Alder from 7th to 9th, and on 8th from Alder to Maple. He noted that this was advised so that the period for liens could be established at this time. Councilman Gellert commented on the fact that the property owners on these im- proved streets call to council attention the substandard work at the assessment roll hearing after the project has been accepted. He wondered if this was a wise procedure. The City Engineer answered that he had personally inspected this project and was recommending acceptance. He did explain, however, that he had noticed some fine cracking of the pavement, but that this had happened before on other projects, and in.time this problem could seal itself. The contractor is bonded, and for purposes of possible liens, he preferred to have acceptance now. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to accept the street improvements under LID #172 on the Engineer's recommendation for the reasons mentioned. Motion carried. SECOND READING PROPOSED ORDINANCES Second reading was heard on a proposed ordinance amending the comprehensive land use plan for the City of Edmonds,' by re -designating certain properties' pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution 383. A motion was made by Coun- cilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed Ordinance #1625 be passed, and the motion carried. Second reading was heard on a proposed ordinance to establish the procedure for filling vacancies of the office of councilmember and adding a new section 1.12.050 to the Edmonds City Code. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that proposed Ordinance #1626 be passed, and the motion carried. CAO REPORT • CAO Ron Whaley distributed to each council member a schedule setting the times on November 9 and 16 for Council meeting with the Department Heads for budget purposes. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Irene Varney Moran City Clerk November 14, 1972, ROLL CALL :16�� _,__ ( Harve H. Harrison, Mayor Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of November 7 had been posted, mailed and distributed. Councilman Gellert noted that on Page Two under "Correspondence", 5th line, it should read "increase involving-,prices"-instead'of "wages".' The -minutes were then approved as corrected. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Gordon Maxwell stated that he would be speaking in behalf of the Senior Citizen's 0 364 • Center, and that they were concerned with the delay.in connection with the appraisals. He said last week the City Attorney reported that one appraisal was not up to standard - the one for $365,000. He noted that the appraisals have been available since last June and that there had been no objection to the appraisals at that time. He said if they had not been satisfactory, other appraisals could have been in the hands of the.City by now and something.done. Mr. Maxwell said it was his under- standing that Part.I and Part II have been submitted and are under review, and all that is needed is to have these appraisals approved by the City in order for HUD to'go ahead. It was noted that HUD considers this price reasonable and that this is the sellers price. Mr. Maxwell asked if the City had any information that the sellers would sell for less. Mayor Harrison replied that he had no information that they.would sell for less. Even if the price of the land were to -change, the City participation'of $100,000 would not change. Mr. Maxwell noted that the original action supporting this proposed purchase was taken by the Council one year and:.. -two months ago. He stated further that they are concerned that much more delay might cause the loss of the Federal Grant. He offered four options for consideration : (1) The first one would be if the property was not worth the asking price to exercise the right of eminent domain. However, HUD is reluctant to acquire property in this manner. (2) Whether seller would accept a lower price. The market is on the upturn and Mr. Maxwell thought the seller would not be likely to agree to a lower selling price. (3) Additional appraisals - perfecting this appraisal or going out to get another one, (4) To forward these appraisals - that City . should consider forwarding the present appraisals to HUD to complete the application. Mr. Maxwell stated that HUD will do an appraisal themselves if the selling price is not approved. Mr. Maxwell said he was not only speaking for the senior citizens, and for the people who use the beach. Following this, Mayor Harrison asked for comments for the Council. Councilman Tuson asked if the first phase had been accepted. CAO Whaley replied in the affirmative. Then he asked what position we were in with regard to the second phase.* Mr. Whaley said it was his understanding that HUD had accepted it and that it was up to the City to confirm acceptance. The question was asked if we --got the property for $330.,000, would HUD cut*the grant? Sally Wren stated that they (HUD) have committed thermselves for $413,000, and that HUD feels it necessary to pay fair market value. Following some further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that if HUD is satisfied, we go ahead and send appraisals in. In answer to further questions regarding the appraisals, City Attorney, John Wallace, stated that a letter had been sent on the 9th of November pointing out four major areas of concern and requesting a meeting with the appraiser. 'Mr. Maxwell said that if it takes a few days to correct deficiencies, he sees nothing wrong with that. Councilman Tuson stated that he thought it would beagood idea if the CAO would contact the man by telephone and get something done within the next two or three days. Councilman Nelson said he thought Mr. Meier should provide substantiating evidence. Following some discussion, the Deputy City Clerk was asked to read a letter which had been written by the Mayor to Mr. Wilbur C. Meier, SRA requesting supporting documentation for his opinion. It also requested a meeting between Mr. Meier, the Mayor and a representative from the City Attorney's Office at 4 P.M. on November 20, 1972. Following this, -Councilman Tuson re -stated his motion, which was seconded by Councilwoman Shippen, that we go ahead with this contract with HUD and send'in appraisals on Phase II, and that action be taken no later than November 21st. That we take action one way or the other that night. Following a roll call vote, the motion carried with Councilman Nelson voting against. A gentleman in the audience said he had a complaint to lodge concerning the Great Northern Railway with respect to the overhead lights down at the ferry dock being above eye level. He said he had to back up about 40' and he still could not see the lights. City Engineer, Leif Larson, said he would look into it. Councilman Gellert asked why there is no cross-ar�jaand Mr. Larson answered that there had been too many mishaps caused when ClEizens tried get through before the cross - arm bar came down. ACTION ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID 184 - UAB .9th AVENUE City Engineer, Leif Larson, stated that the Council Members -and Staff had met on Saturday, November 11 at 9 A.M. to inspect the property of the objectors to the above -entitled matter. Council was briefed on law regarding LID boundaries. Council- man Haines said they did find some things defective, but they could find no findings of Fact to reduce the assessments as they stood. Following this, a motion was made by Councilman Haines and seconded by Councilman Tuson that said assessments stand and the assessment roll be approved, and that Ordinance #1627 be passed. motion carried. Councilman Nordquist asked that the records reflect that he did not vote on this, since he was out of the country on that date and was not present for the tour of inspection. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT Councilman Nelson said he had not heard from Metro and noted that there was no one present to speak on this matter. He therefore, made a motion seconded by Councilman Tuson that this item be moved to the bottom of the agenda in the event someone should arrive before the end of the meeting. Motion carried. 1 1 • 1 • REVALUATION OF SIGNALIZATION ON 76th & HIGHWAY 99 City Engineer, Leif Larson, stated that the major concern with this intersection is • 36e� 1 1 • C • 1 safety. The main point brought out in the analysis done by th-e consulting engineer is the time factor in crossing Highway 99. This study was asked for since there ` has been some improvement in signalization that allows more directional signals - for instance the 3M Light. Mr. Larson stated that around 1965 the State Highway - Department made an evaluation -of 76th Avenue West with the idea of making it an alternate, state route. He said the State Highway Department made the comment that analysis of the proposed reconstruction; due to the dense residential nature throughout its length; indicated restrictive service to the traveling public and therefore they did not recommend it. Mr. Mike Cunningham, Consulting Engineer, referred to a map on the -wall which he said was a 20-scale drawing of 224th, 76th Avenue West, Highway 99 and the inter- section of 76th Avenue West and Highway 99. He noted that it depicted the present scheme. He said their present_plan envisions full signalization of 224th and Highway 99 and a partial signalization of 76th Avenue West. Partial signalization there is to allow southbound traffic to proceed unimpeded. Northbound traffic would stop as the 76th Avenue West traffic comes into Highway 99. He stated that there is just 700' between these two. intersections. What is desired for the best progress signal system would be signals 30 miles an hour, a quarter of a mile apart on a 60 second cycle. Mr. Cunningham stated that the biggest problem in making a full cross movement of 76th Avenue West, allowing north -south traffic across Highway 99 is the distance the vehicles must travel between the two routes. The exposure time of a vehicle crossing Highway 99 at 224th is 2.3 seconds.. Down at 76th it takes 4.1 seconds. At this time he mentioned that eventually 228th will be signalized, so all their work was based on a 228th traffic signal. Then if there is a full signal at 76th, you have to progress through three signals. He said you can eliminate the excessive delays only by deleting the one signal at 76th so that the traffic is free flowing. Mr. Lee Carpenter, 7615 - 239th Place, stated that he was speaking for several people from the Lake Ballinger Area. He said their major concern is that this light and the long holding lane will generate more traffic onto 76th. He said they have too much traffic now and that people are afraid to park their cars on the street and have their children out on the street walking to and from school. He stated that they have done some surveys on traffic; for example between 7:45 and 8:30 A.M. they are averaging around 750 cars going through and in the afternoon between 2-and 4 P.M. when most of the children are coming home from school, they are averaging about-1200 cars an hour. He suggested that Highway 99 be developed so that it will be more of a thoroughfare, so that the drivers will be more encouraged to use Highway 99'rather than 76th West. .After further comments, Mr. Carpenter said they would like to specifically object to the light at Highway 99 and 76th Avenue West and the proposed double left turn land at 76th W and 244th. He said further that it is his understanding that one of the problems at 76th and 99 is the traffic trying to get in and out of K-Mart. He suggested the possible closure of one driveway into K-Mark to alleviate this problem. - The next apeaker was Mike Leach, 23941 - 76th Avenue West, who reiterated that the residents of the area are primarily.,concerned about"their children: He stated that there are about 200 children at the primary level using 76th W to go to and from school. He noted that he too had a petition signed by the residents,.as Mr. Carpenter also had. He said they had come up with some recommendations for safety that will protect the children. Specifically, he suggested.a school sign be posted limiting the speed to 20 mph during the time children are going<to and from school. Addition- ally, they would like signs indicating,,that 76th W merges into one lane; they would like a mark and control crosswalk and finally they would like to stop truck traffic on 76th W. It was suggested that a truck route sign be posted at 244th and 76th W. guiding them around this area. Councilman Haines suggested that possibly "C"parking markers could be put in to indicate parking_ areas on 76th West. During discussion Engineer Larson stated that the lights are equipped with actuating devices that allow emergency equipment to come through at the right time. He said he thought they might want to consider the reaction time of emergency equipment into the Lake Ballinger Area. Mr. Art Gross, who resides at 76th and 237th, stated that due to the fact that they don't have parking stripes, crosswalks, signs for school children, etc. people that use 76th as a cutoff, use it as a race track. He pointed out that if these things are provided, cars will not be inclined to use 76th as a cutoff, and therefore the light at Highway 99 and 76th West would not be needed. The City Engineer stated that he has had a member of his staff working with the Ballinger Elementary School PTA towards providing crosswalks and the school signs. He said he would see -nothing wrong with putting a -truck route, sign indicating that trucks use 244th.and Highway99. Councilman Tuson suggested that possibly there could be a sign saying "NO THRU TRUCKS" posted at either end of 76th West. Council- man Nelson asked Mr. Cunningham if this light at 76th and Highway 99 would in fact generate more traffic southbound on 76th West. Mr. Cunningham stated that it would not reduce the volume of traffic. Mayor Harrison asked if any thought had been given to going ahead with the, "Z:' Plan? The City Engineer answered "no" since we do not know what Mountlake Terrace is going -to do with their roads yet, and therefore we do not know what the traffic patterns will be. He did -say, however, that a "Z" would allow longer holding lanes and would make the intersection safer. Councilman Nordquist asked what is proposed with the old Sambo property down on Highway 99 and 0 366, • 205th. It was his thought to channel traffic there, and thought it would be a good idea to wait on this matter until we see what happens at Highway 99 and 205th. Alice Brown, who resides at 22908 - 74th West, said you have to live in that neighborhood in order to realize the situation. She thought that people trying to go in and out of the K-Mart parking lot was causing the problem with rear end collisions. She thought moving these driveways would reduce the congestion in this area. Mayor Harrison asked if anyone had thought about eliminating the left turn lane at 76th and Highway 99. Mr. Cunningham said it would be a lot cheaper and would force traffic to continue to Highway 99 and 205th. Engineer Larson said We still have to consider access for emergency vehicles. Councilman Haines -said he would object to sealing off 76th West. Councilman Gellert noted that emergency equipment comes into this area from Five Corners and would need the left turn lane. He said he would tend to feel that we should continue only on 224th, and save the cost for the signalization on 76th and have the State Highway Department put it into the access on 220th as he thinks this would solve the problem. Roger Bergh, Vice -President of the Lake Ballinger PTA, commended Edmonds Police Officer Ed Aksdal for his help in -conducting a Bicycle Rodeo to help educate the children in the Ballinger Area in the use of 76th Avenue West. Officer Aksdal took the time to talk to each and every boy and girl in attendance and did. an outstanding job. Mr. Bergh said in answer to a question asked earlier what the time schedule is for the start of construction of the interchange at Highway 99 and 205th,, that he understood this would be somewhere around the 26th of March 1973. The initial phase would be the left turn lane in front of Bill Blum e''s. Following further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Gellert that whatever they want to do at 224th, go ahead and do it, . and I would like to ask that any action on the traffic light at Highway 99 and 76th be postponed until the State Highway Department takes action down at Highway 99 and 205th with their new ramps. If we are to believe what Mr. Bergh says, there will be action taken within six months. Motion carried. Following this, Councilman Nordquist made another motion seconded by Councilman Haines that we ask the City Staff to support any safety action needed beyond what the City Engineer can do, within reason, such as the markers, signs,e.g. Truck Signs, or anything else for the safety of the children be taken immediately. On call for the question, the motion carried. Councilman Gellert made a motion seconded by Councilman Winters that the Mayor be instructed to write a letter to the State Highway Department stating that on -.behalf of a majority of the citizens of Edmonds, a full cloverleaf access to the Freeway at 220th be encouraged. Following some discussion, this motion also carried. DAIRY QUEEN STREET USE PERMIT City Engineer, Leif Larson,.said there has been no contact since the previous meeting and that he understands there is a new manager and that he has relinquished his interest in this particular location. For this reason he recommends a denial of the street use permit. Mrs. Jones, in the audience, said she would like -some clarification on the rights of commercial property to use public right-of-way for parking. She said when cars pull into the Dairy Queen and park, the back ends of the cars project into Paradise Lane. She objected to this, as Paradise Lane is a very narrow street. She would like Dairy Queen customers: to be required to park parallel. Councilman Gellert made a motion seconded by Councilman Tuson to deny the street use permit to the Dairy Queen. Motion carried. REPORT ON ETHICS CODE • The Mayor stated that City Attorney, John Wallace, has requested that this agenda item be postponed for one week in order that he may have a chance to put all the information together. Mr. Wallace stated that the citizens of the State of Washington passed Int. 276 and Refs. 24 and 25 on November 7th. He feels that Int. 276 over -rides and controls the provisions of Refs. 24 and 25. Mr. Wallace thinks Int. 276 pretty well sets out what will be required for public officials to report. It was decided to place this item on the November 21 agenda. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mayor Harve Harrison read a memo that had been directed to the City Council which stated that he is proposing that the Engineering, Planning and Building Departments be consolidated into a single department called the Community Development Department. The new department will be under the direction of Leif Larson. This measure is proposed in order to establish greater efficiency and better supervision over the offices in the annex. The Mayor noted that this re -organization was a recommendation of the Prior Report and asked that the Council act favorably on his request. He asked that this item be put on the agenda for November 21 for consideration. SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT DISCUSSION In regard to this agenda item, it was moved by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Gellert that this be stricken from the agenda. Motion carried. AGREEMENT FOR JOINT USE OF SANITARY SEWERAGE FACILITIES W/LYNNWOOD This is an amendment to the original contract agreement with the City of Lynnwood for the joint use of sewerage facilities. This is required in order for the City of Edmonds to sewer the area south of the Meadowdale Junior High School. The Citv of Edmonds agrees to pay $3,304.00, in addition to the $20,000 paid previously, • • 3(37 1 • 1 for the extension of use and increased capacity in the trunk sewers. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the Mayor be authorized to sign this agreement. Motion carried. CAO REPORT CAO Ron Whaley reported that on Route 104 temporary street lights have been installed and it has been striped as of yesterday. Mr. Whaley.remarked that he had attended a Revenue Sharing Seminar yesterday which had been well attended. He said the use of the funds which will be distributed will be up to the elected officials. The intent of Congress is that no strings be attached. Officials are free to decide what is a high priority expenditure. We will not know what amount of money we will receive until we have the check in our hands. Once the money is received, it is required that a trust fund for that money be established. Within 24 months the money must be obligated for something. You can co -mingle these funds as far as investments are concerned, however on the expenditure side you cannot co -mingle. The Davis -Bacon Act must be adhered to if you get into any contract project where this money is more than 25% of the cost of that project. All expenditures must be traceable and there are definite reporting .procedures,to follow. At the first of the year you have to report what you intend to do with the money and at the end of the year you have say what you did with it. There are penalties for misuse of these funds. Mr. Whaley stated that he will get some kits in a few days regarding this matter, and he will distribute them when they arrive. Mayor Harrison said the money can be used for anything except matching funds for Federal Grants, and that it can be used for tax reduction. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Harrison announced that he would like to appoint Dr. Richard Goodhope to Position 49 on the Planning Commission as Gordon Maxwell's term has expired. A motion was then made by Councilman Haines and seconded by Councilman Winters to accept the Mayor's.recommendation to appoint Dr. Richard Goodhope to the Planning Commission in Position #9. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Irene Varney Mor , City Clerk November 21, 1972 ROLL CALL Harve H. Harrison, Mayor The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council -members present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of November 14 had been posted, mailed and distributed. City Engineer Leif Larson noted that in the second paragraph under the 76th and Highway 99 Signalization, the name of the Engineer should be "Cottingham", not "Cunningham". There were no further corrections, and the minutes were approved • as corrected. Councilman Nordquist brought to council attention that tonight's meeting minutes should not be expected to be received for the weekend, as is the policy; but that due to the City offices being closed for the Thanksgiving holiday and also on Friday, the minutes would probably be expected to be in the council boxes on Monday, if possible. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Tuson stated that he had been inspecting the swimming pool site with Rod Garretson, and that there had been a certain amount of damage done by vandalism. There were three broken windows, and rocks had been thrown in the pool. He felt much damage could be avoided with the installation of a fence which the council had authorized, and he stressed the need for immediate"action on this, and referred the matter to the CAO. Councilman Nelson reported that he would be out of town until December 28, and would therefore miss the December meetings, as well as the remainder of November. It was then moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the nomination and election of a new Mayor Protem for the year 1973 be placed on the January 2 meeting agenda, and the motion carried. Mayor Harrison'made the appointment of Councilman Tuson to serve on the SW Snohomish County Transit Board, to replace Councilman Nelson. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Gellert to confirm the Mayor's appointment, and the motion carried. Mayor'Harrison reported that Council had asked for a space need consultant, and he