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statement be implemented by the establishment of a committee to draft an
Affirmative Action Plan; that the committee be appointed by the Mayor and
include himself, if he chooses, the CAO, a council member, three or four
staff members -and 3 to 6 members of the public, including women and minorities.
The motion passed following a roll call vote, with Councilmen Nordquist and
Winters voting "no".
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE FOR HONORARY COUNCILMAN
Mayor Harrison announced that there are two citizens in the community that have
attended council meetings for the past 8 to 10 years on a regular basis. He
said that he has been authorized by the City Council to give special recognition
to these two gentlemen. He read the framed certificate to the audience,, and
stated that the two men are Dewey Leyda and Capt. Shields. Mayor Harrison stepped
down from the platform and presented the certificate to Mr. Leyda. Capt. Shields
was not present. Mr. Leyda remarked, "Now does that give me a vote !".
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:30 P.M.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of July 10, 1973 had been posted, mailed and
distributed. Councilman Winters noted that on page.two regarding the parking
on Admiral Way, he had stated that he did not think a "no parking" restriction
is fair to a business, rather than "two hour parking" as written. With no
further omissions nor corrections, the minutes were approved as corrected.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Gellert stated that he felt the last council meeting, in regard to
his motion recommending to the Board of Adjustment that they deny any request
for parking variations as applied to new construction in the downtown BC area,
was publicized in such a way it gave the wrong impression in the news-
papers by seeming to imply that the Board of Adjustment was acting improperly.
Councilman Gellert said he intended to such implication, and after reading
minutes of their meetings, he was in fact impressed with the thoroughness of
their study and their fair decisions. He wished to clarify this fact.
Councilman Nordquist said he had a question on page two of the July 10, 1973
minutes in regard to the requirement_•of a unanimous vote on the Chase Lake
annexation. City Attorney Wallace answered that the vote was for sewering.
Councilman Nordquist noted that in the council minutes of November 28, 1972 •
he had made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gellert to instruct the City
Engineer to, within 45 days, present to the City Council all existing
ordinances or recommended ordinance changes regarding the maintenance of
existing sidewalks in the City of Edmonds. Since workload and priorities
had prevented this from having been done, Councilman Nordquist moved, seconded
by Councilwoman Shippen to instruct the City Engineer to have this report
ready in the next 45 days, on everything affecting installation and maintenance
of sidewalks. Councilman Tuson inquired if it were not the responsibility
of the abutting owner to fix a defective sidewalk when notified by the City.
However, this was a motion for a report as stated above, and the motion carried.
Councilman Gellert inquired if the City had not asked for bids on the
geodesic dome removal from the waterfront? CAO Whaley reported that this
had been done, but no bids were received, although the City had received
several vague inquiries. Therefore, the dome removal was being done by
city forces.
Mayor Harrison advised council that every two years new council members are
elected; this Fall there will be three, and in two years there will be four
positions up for election. He stated that it would be well to review the
council salary prior to the election. He said he would recommend that the
city council adopt'a new salary level for the three newly elected council
members, and would recommend the same salaries as Lynnwood, which is $150
per month plus $35 per meeting, not to exceed five meetings per month and
all meetings when minutes are kept, such as at budget hearings. The Mayor
noted that Everett pays their council members $300 per month. He went on
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to state that the job of council member is.becoming more and more complex
and time consuming and the new federalism has placed new demands upon the
council. The new committees requiring a city representative, such as the
Boards on Handicapped, Low Income, Alcoholic, Day Care Centers, etc.' demand
more and more time to be spent by council members, as well as meeting with
and communicating with citizen groups. Mayor Harrison proposed that the
three new councilmembers, if paid sufficiently, would be called upon to bear
this burden and the salary would justify this. He stated that he would like
the council to study and consider tonight this proposal in order to give ample
publication time. Councilman Tuson said he had been a councilman for 23 years
and started at $10 per month and was now at the $40 level, and had certainly
not been a councilman all these years for the money; he felt if a person was
worried about the time spent.being a councilmember, or the money; he has no
business being a councilman in the first place. Councilman Gellert noted
that his council position would be up for re-election, but he would make up
his mind not to run again if the salary was raised in order to justify the
demand for more time, because he could ndt devote that much more time for the
increase in salary. Councilwoman Shippen said she would rather "beef up" the
staff than increase council salaries, if she had a choice of. use of the funds
involved. Councilman Nordquist said he was now up to the $80 level, and was
under the impression that the job of council member was not one taken for
financial reward; that the paper work, reading time, etc was necessitating
spending more and more time, but council members could narrow their terri-
tories and he would not expect every member to personally look into the
problems of the Ballinger area, for example; neither would he feel he had
time to devote to the north end, which could be handled by Dr. Anderson; etc.
Councilman Nordquist suggested that perhaps someday the city may have to go
back to the precinct, area, or ward system; and he felt council should stick
to the present salaries at this time. There was discussion, and Councilman
Tuson moved that the salary scale remain the same for the incoming council
members as that of thec-present members; $20 per meeting, not to exceed $80
per month. There was further discussion and Councilman Tuson withdrew his
motion when it was determined that perhaps it was not necessary if no change
in the present salaries was to be made. It was suggested that a motion be
made to reject the Mayor's proposal at this time. Mayor Harrison stated that
in essence this should be determined by council how far it wants to go in
formulation of policy for the city. Councilman Anderson asked if there was
a need for council to participate more in these areas? The Mayor answered
that he could see this coming next year. Following further discussion among
the council, it was moved by Councilman Anderson, 'seconded by Councilman Tuson
that the council salaries remain the same, and the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Nordquist then made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gellert that
council set August 7 as the date for a council agenda item to define the
specific duties and roll of the council. The motion carried. Councilman
Gellert stated that he hoped the Mayor would furnish the council members with
a list of duties, responsibilities, -etc. to be expected of them. At this
point, City Planner Joe Wallis stated that as long as he had been here, he
had a problem deciding between policy and administration, and asked if this
could be a part of the discussion that'is proposed on August 7. He was told
certainly it could,*and he answered that he would so suggest.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE FOR HONORARY COUNCILMAN
Mayor Harrison read a framed certificate giving special recognition to Captain
Shields as an Honorary Councilman. Dewey Leyda had been presented his at the
• last council meeting. Both men had attended council meetings on a regular
basis for several years. Mayor Harrison then presented the framed certificate
to Captain Shields.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Al Kincaid came before council to ask that a determination be made on the
proposed fountain at Fifth and Main. He stated that a research group had
been studying all phases of this, and holding meetings to discuss the pro-
posal. The group included City Engineer Leif Larson, Director of M & 01
Public Works - Herb Gilbo, City Planner Joe Wallis, Jack McLellan, Ed Ballew,
and Howard Duell. Mr. Kincaid presented council with a petition signed by
271 people in favor of establishment of the fountain, explaining that these
signatures had been gathered by the Beautification Coinmittee, Garden Clubs
in Edmonds, and people downtown. He then asked City Planner Joe Wallis for
his comments; who said he felt it was important to the City of Edmonds to
have this fountain. Mr. Wallis projected drawings on the screen; the pro-
posed fountain as drawn by Mr. McLellan, as well as site drawings showing
placement and surrounding landscaping proposed. Mr. Wallis noted that the
fountain area would form a transition between the two accesses and could
enhance the character of the area. He noted that a mockup had been tried to
test the traffic pattern, and pointed out the intersection treatment used in
the drawings to further enhance the fountain, which would in turn enhance the
intersection and the downtown area. Councilman Gellert inquired about the
offset location of the fountain in the drawings. City Engineer Leif Larson
explained that this was done to avoid major utility lines, since this was a'
major intersection of utilities, as well, and this location would cause the
least confusion with existing utilities. Engineer Larson noted that there
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had been no accidents either caused by the mockup or when the Christmas tree
was located there. He added that it caused a traffic slowdown that was
desireable an d conducive to enjoying the town, but would not interfere with
normal traffic flow. He.said that they would probably use "chicken tracks"
to show the traffic where to go, and remove the red light overhead and use
the stop signs. Herb Gilbo remarked that as a member of the committee, he
felt the proposed fountain was a completely feasible project as presented
tonight and he was in complete agreement with it. There followed discussion
on curbs, landscaping, lighting of the fountain at night, etc. There was a
question on the tree next Christmas, and Al Kincaid answered that this was
presently in a state of limbo; that the small lighted trees placed on the
poles were an effective display during the season. He added that the lighted
fountain would be illuminated 365 days a year and would add a great deal to
the beautification of the city for evening strollers in the downtown area.
Mr. Kincaid then stated that council had earlier approved the -expenditure
not to exceed $5000, and asked for a survey of the proposal, and they were
now ready to proceed following that survey. Dewey Leyda, in the audience,
asked what would happen to the storm water, and was answered that catch-
basins-- would be worked out by the Engineering Dept. Councilman Nelson asked
if there weren't pro and con businesses in the downtown area. Mr. Kincaid
answered that the businesses were not unanimously in favor of the fountain,
but far more than the majority were in agreement with it. Dewey Leyda said
all his tenants were against it; because the property owners would have to
pay and in turn. raise their rent. Mr. Kincaid assured Mr. Leyda that the
city would pay one half from city funds and the remainder would be raised
by subscription; fund raising in the community. Councilman Gellert noted
the $2575 figure for landscaping, and after some discussion, he moved,
seconded by Councilman Anderson to reaffirm the city's present proposal in
regard to the establishment of the fountain at Fifth and Main, and increase
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the city participation by .50% of the landscaping cost, not to exceed a total
of $6300 (the original. $5000 plus $1300). Councilwoman Shippen said that
since the downtown merchants would eventually have to pay for undergrounding
utilities, she would like to amend the motion to state that the entire cost
of $2575 be provided for by the city for landscaping in the plan. This was
seconded by Councilman Nordquist. Councilman Gellert said he would support
Councilwoman Shippen's amendment to his motion if the benches would be pro-
vided for by the subscription of funds. At this point, Councilman Anderson
had a question on the design of the base of the fountain, asking if it would
be protected from the occasional errant car that might jump the base into
the sculpture. City -Planner Wallis answered that this had been taken into
consideration, and the Stop at the intersection area would help control
anything of this nature. A vote on the amendment then carried unanimously,
and the motion as amended also carried with a unanimous vote in favor. Al
Kincaid then thanked the council and stated that he was confident that the
fountain and entire intersection area would justify their time and expendi-
ture.
HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4409
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #409, recommending the
approval of a proposed amendment to the official street map, amending the
future R/W width of 76th Avenue W. from 244th S.W. to Olympic View Drive, as
set forth in Planning Commission File ST-1-73.
City Planner Joe Wallis stated that this would conform to actual structural
conditions to Perrinville. He said that the Commission and the Planing
Dept. were recommending the 60' R/W width as proposed by the Engineering
Dept. Since 76th W. is fully developed within the 601, except where future
development for intersections is. needed, the street width of 70' and 80' is
not in the best interest of the residents and should be amended according
to attached Exhibit "A". City Engineer Larson also reported that the R,/W
proposals were based on provisions for expanding the major intersections,
and recommended the additional R/W at each intersection, as noted.
Hearing was opened. A gentleman in the audience had a question about the
sewer line being installed before construction on 76th Place: W. Engineer
Larson answered that.the proposal before council was for 76th Ave. W. which
is all improved, and does not include the area on 76th Place. W. No one else
wished to comment, and the hearing was declared closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Anderson
that proposed Ordinance #1667 be passed, amending the official street map
by amending the future R/W width of 76th Ave. W. from 244th SW to Olympic View
Drive, pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution #409. Motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #410
City Planner Joe Wallis reported that council had heard the recommendation
of the Planning Commission in its Resolution #410 at the July 3 council
meeting. At that time, a motion was made to instruct the Attorney to re -draw
the proposed ordinance, which had been done. Planner'Wallis said he would
recommend the north 20' of Erben Drive remain as a 20' access; and the south
half between 4th and 5th Avenues be -removed. When questioned, Attorney Wallace
stated that at some reasonable point in time, the city must purchase the land
from the property owner who may wish to use it on which to build. Council
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discussion then followed, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded
by Councilman Anderson that proposed Ordinance #1668 be passed, amending the
official street map adopted by section 12.03.080 of the Edmonds City Code,
as amended, by deleting a portion of.Erben Drive, a future street. A roll
call vote was taken, with Councilmembers Tuson, Shippen, Anderson and Winters
voting in favor; Gellert, Nelson and Nordquist against, and the motion
carried.
HEARING: ON ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Mayor Harrison stated -'.that an alternative p.Voposal to the establishment of
a Community Development Department had been prepared and distributed to
council members this evening.. It proposed that within staff positions of
the city, a Community Development Council be established, and the Mayor
said he would like to leave this proposal with council for further study.
Since copies had been received this evening, Councilman Nordquist moved that
the item be postponed to July 31. This was seconded by Councilwoman Shippen,
and the motion carried. Councilwoman Shippen, who had introduced this item
via memo to council members in May, stated that the alternative proposal shows
that we do have a problem, and now it will be deciding on a choice of how to
best solve that problem.
SHORELINES MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION - LAEBUGTEN WHARF
Assistant City Planner, Kay Shoudy, projected slides on the screen to show
the existing wharf and proposed pier and commented on the circumstances in-
volving the proposed project. She noted that the applicants were Metal
• Structures, Inc., and she reported on the facts.of location, history, and
new proposal. She then quoted from the environmental impact statement, a
copy of which was furnished each council member. Noting that the study
showed no significant change, she recommended approval of the application. -
Council ' man Tuson inquired about the parking and the applicant, in the
audience, said they would probably have additional parking on the wharf..
In answer to the sanitary fa cilities, it was noted that sewering was not
immediately eminent. Following some discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Tuson, seconded by Councilman Gellert that the shorelines management permit
application of Laebugten Wharf be approved, and the motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BODINE'S ADDITION
The preliminary plat of Bodine's Addition, Planning Commission File P-2-73
was to come before council. However, City Planner Joe Wallis reported that
the applicant had asked for this to be continued. Planner Wallis explained
that the city staff had re -activated this and the applicant would prefer to
leave it dormant until such time as he wished to re -active it. No action
was thken or necessary.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE/PARKING ON ADMIRAL WAY
A proposed ordinance was presented to council to limit parking time on the
west side on a portion of Admiral Way from -Dayton Street to a point 260'
south. There was some discussion, and it was moved by Councilman Nelson,
seconded by Councilman Anderson that proposed Ordinance #1669 be passed,
and the motion carried.
• Councilman Gellert noted that the Port was trying to regulate traffic by
opening the launch later and later on weekends, and this seemed to be an
inappropriate method of regulating the parking. Councilman Gellert said
he thought a letter should be written to the Port asking that the launch
area be opened at the same time it had customarily been opened. He said
that he had been advised that the opening had been changed from'4:30 A.M.
to 5:30, and then to 6:30. CAO Whaley answered that the volume has in-
creased, and the Port cut back on the number of fishermen using this
facility by changing the hours and hoping they would use other facilities
in the. area. It was, of course., an inconvenience to some, but there was
no telling how many Edmonds citizens were using this; many come from Seattle,
and surrounding areas. Councilman Gellert made a motion; seconded by
Councilman Nordquist that in behalf of the citizens of Edmonds, the Mayor
write the Port Commission and request that the launch area be open at the
same times it was opened last summer, and prior to this, set a hearing
at, a meeting with the Commissioners;.the CAO to set the date at the
Commissioners' pleasure within the next 30 days to discuss overall problems.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION RE/DOWNTOWN PARKING VARIATIONS
A proposed resolution was presented, declaring the need for a moratorium
on the granting of variation from parking requirements in the downtown
business area pending completion of a study of the problems associated
therewith. It was moved by Councilman Gellert, seconded by Councilman
Nordquist that proposed Resolution #283 be passed, and the motion carried.
Mayor Harrison advised council that he would like to call a short five to
ten minute executive session following the meeting for salary discussion.
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There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was
adjourned at 9:45.P.M.
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Irene Varney Mora ,.City Clerk
July 24, 1973
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Mayor Harve Harrison, with all council members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of July 17, 1973 had been -posted, mailed and
distributed. Minutes had been approved as written, however during the Council..:..
Participation portion of the meeting, Councilman -Gellert said that he had just-:'-'
read the minutes this evening as he returned tonight from California. He referred
to the motion on page S. under the heading "Proposed Ordinance. Re/Parking on
Admiral Way". He wanted, to delete the portion which states "that the launch
area be open at the same times it was opened last summer" and have -it read, "...
write the Port Commission to set a meeting with the Commissioners;..." The
minutes were then approved as corrected.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Tuson stated that he had attended.the Building Committee Meeting at
the Senior Center today and he had been asked to bring tb..council the list of
priorities recommended at that meeting. They are as follows: (1) To bring the
existing building now occupied by the Senior Center up to minimum code; (2) To
provide minimum type bulkhead and clean up the beach and underneath the existing
building and (3) That the first floor -of the Marvel Building be made useable
for occupancy by installing some heat, plumbing and ventilating. They would
like to get started and the architect would like council confirmation. Council-
man Tuson then made a motion to accept the recommendations of -the Joint Building
Committee. Mayor Harrison at this point said that the city administration had
come -up with a slightly different set of priorities.- The first two would be the
same, but number 3 would be parking lot improvements, including landscaping;
and then the 4th priority would be to spend the remainder of the funds (which
would be perhaps $26,000429,000) on fixing up the first floor of the Marvel
Building. He said the reason for this is that the city Park Department would
be responsible for maintenance, and landscaping would make this job easier. He
asked council support of administration's list of priorities. Councilman Tuson
agreed that he also would like'to see all this work done, but that he was more
concerned with fixing up the Marvel Building, the cost of which.is unknown at
this time. He said that if there is money left over after this work has been
accomplished it could be used for the parking lot'and landscaping. There followed
some discussion regarding financing and order of priorities,- Councilman Gellert
said he would like to amend the motion to add as priority #4, parking lot improve-
ment and landscaping. Councilman Anderson seconded and the amendment carried.
The main motion was then voted upon and carried.
CAO Ron Whaley said that the amount of money available will not accomplish what
was originally intended with regard to the Senior Center building project. He
thought that a meeting should be arranged with Mrs. Steele at HUD to re-analize
the situation and discuss council action tonight.
Councilman Gellert at this point made his correction to the minutes as stated
above. Attending a meeting of the Port Commissioners -was then discussed, and
it was decided that August 13th would be a good-time to go,,
Councilman Tuson asked if there was any special reason why we -charged the Boys'
Club $30.00 a month -for rent. Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and Recreation,
stated that this was decided.by council action in late,1969 and is to help pay
the cost of maintenance and operation. Councilman Tuson moved, seconded by
Councilman Winters to stop charging the Boys' Club $30.00 a month. Councilman
Nelson thought we should look at the application the Boys' Club made to the
UGN before we jump. CAO Ron Whaley read a•report which had been prepared fore
Mayor and Council and presented November 1, 1969 regarding. the Boys' Club.
The report stated that they were receiving UGN funds, and that these funds
can be used only for maintenance and operation costs. After some discussion,
Councilman Tuson withdrew his motion.
Councilman Gellert made a motion seconded by Councilman Nelson that the Mayor
get us on the agenda for the Port Commission Meeting of August 13th to discuss
the problems between the Port and the boat -launching as it affects the citizens
of Edmonds. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilwoman Shippen moved seconded by Councilman Nordquist that we send a
letter to Mrs. Joanne Warner thanking her for her efforts'in'placing the
Carnegie Library in the National Register of Historic Places. Motion carried.
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