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
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ROLL CALL
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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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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