19730724 City Council Minutes496
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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Councilwoman Shippen then asked who is responsible for maintaining the Sth
Avenue entrance to the freeway. City Engineer Larson said that the State'
Highway should maintain a limited access area. This was discussed briefly.
The Mayor asked the City Engineer to review our arrangements with the State.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Karl Niggol, 809 Walnut Street, said he would like to have the opinion of the
council with regard to the building which are being erected on Alder Street
at the present time._ He said one of the houses is an unusual design with a
steep roof, and that this home is blocking the view. He wondered if there is
anything that could be done to avoid this sort of thing. In answer -.to a question
from Councilman Gellert, City Planner, Joe Wallis said that they have conformed
to all requirements and that the City.has no further jurisdiction over the
building. There was some discussion regarding height restrictions. Capt.
Shields said that he knew of a case where someone was taken to court in order
to halt them from blocking the view of neighbors.
CAO REPORT
CAO Ron Whaley reported that last week a court decision was handed down lowering
property taxes. Jim Haines, the County Assessor had informed Mr. Whaley that
we could anticipate a cut of 4.76% of the general property tax revenue which
would have been received in calendar year 1973: Based upon anticipated reveneu,
this amounts to a cut of.approximately $43,000. Due to this, Mr. Whaley would
think that later on in the -year it will be necessary to bring to the council a
request to transfer from -contingency funds into some of the programs that have
been fully funded by general property -tax revenues.
• Mr. Whaley said that previously we had not received any bids on the old dome
structure at the Senior Center Site and.:that we were proceeding with having
it torn down by the city forces. He said that he had received a proposal from
a Mt. Burt Noble of Lynnwood stating that he would take down this structure
and haul it away for a total of $934.50. This was discussed briefly, but it
was decided to continue with our present course of action.
City Engineer, Leif Larson, recommended that the swimming pool`be.accepted
for the purpose of establishing a retainage period. Councilman Winters asked
about the delays. Mr. Larson said there were several mitigating circumstances.
A motion was then made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist
to accept the swimming pool for the purpose of establishing a retainage period.
The motion.was voted upon and carried, with Councilman Nelson voting against.
LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR YOST PARK POOL
Rod Garretson, Park and Recreation -.Director, reported on this matter and
explained that the above -mentioned plans had been sent out to the council members
so they could review -them prior to this meeting. He was asking for approval
of the basic concept, and that the.. -plans were complete except for some minor
changes and inclusion of a Don Lawson Memorial, Keith LaBelle stated that the
Park Board approved the basic concept. The plans were discussed. Councilwoman
Shippen made a•motion seconded by Councilman Nelson to accept the Talley Plan
for landscaping of Yost Park. Motion•carried:
Councilwoman Shippen said that she•had a proposal regarding financing.,, She
noted that on page 2 of the repott, the total cost of -the project is $539299.20,0"
• of which $31,000 is for shrubs, trees and groundcover, 'She wondered how the
council would feel about allocating $21,500 from the contingency fund to complete
all the physical aspects of the -park, including the paving, and then let the
shrubs be planted as contributions are made available to the city. There was
considerable discussion, and the Mayor suggested leaving this matter until we
could get a report from the CAO regarding what the status of the contingency
fund is and what affect the cutback in property tax revenues will have on it.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Shippen and seconded by Councilman Nordquist
that consideration of $21,500 from the contingency fund for the physical
development of Yost Park be set for hearing on the August 7th agenda and at that
time we could hear how much money is in the contingency fund; and that that be
heard in conjunction with the CAO's report. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION OF "MOVING PEOPLE ON THE SEATTLE FREEWAY"
Mr. Don Hoffman, traffic engineer from District #7 of the State Highway Department
made a presentation on "Moving People on the Seattle Freeway" using_slides
showing various diagrams and pictures. He said they are most concerned with
getting the most effecient use out of the freeway. Through proper timing,
such problems as pollution, congestion and fuel consumption can be improved.'
During•the study several agencies participated including.the Washington State
Patrol, City of Seattle, King County, Metro Transit, etc. Mr. Hoffman -said
they like to refer to this system as a "Surveillance Control and Driver Infor-
mation System".
He explained that they have a control center where information concerning the
congestion detection and traffic flow is transmitted back through electronic
telemetry methods. They can then initiate actions in three different areas:
One is to inform the driver of what the problem is; to respond to the incidences
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and get the necessary services to the incidences as quickly as possible -and finally,
to smooth out traffic flow. The last can be done by initiating ramp control.
They are considering for an initial installation area = from the Boeing Access
Road in the south end of Seattle up to South Snohomish County. This system
is expandable and could be extended to other areas at a later time.
To effect congestion detection, traffic detectors and closed circuit TV would
be utilized. The detectors would be imbedded in the freeway at half mile
intervals. Information obtained from them is transmitted.back to the Surveillance
Center and then the closed-circuit TV•is usedfor visual confirmation.. In order
to get this information to the driver, 40 or 50 changeable -advisory signs would
be used.. This would allow the driver the option of deciding on an alternate
route, if.conditions were congested ahead.
Ramp Control would involve ramp metering, which is a -method -using lights to
control the rate at.which vehicles enter the flow of traffic on the freeway.
Use of --this total system could reduce the accident rate by 20% and fuel con-
sumption can be reduced by 20%. Mr. Hoffman explained how -transit vehicles
would use the system, etc. There was discussion regarding signing in other
states in comparison to Washington and following this Mayor Harrison thanked
Mr. Hoffman for his presentation.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MEADOWSHIRE - P-7-73 - 5 LOTS BETWEEN 3RD.AND 4th.SO.•OF PINE
The applicant is Mr. C.A. Strouss and this is a subdivision of five lots:
Planning Commission recommended approval on July 18, 1973. City Planner,
Joe Wallis showed slides of the plat and surrounding area. Councilman Anderson
made a motion seconded by Councilman Nelson to accept the preliminary Plat
of Meadowshire. Motion carried unanimously. •
AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWEST SECURITIES
CAO Ron Whaley, introduded this item reporting what had -taken place with regard
to meetings concerning certain projects and related financing. A letter from
Mr. Whaley, along with a proposed agreement with Northwest Securities and -
memos from Allen Tuttle and Leif Larson had been distributed to the Mayor and
council. Discussion was held, during which Deputy City Attorney, John Wallace,
suggested several points he -would like -changed in the agreement. A motion..was
made by Councilman Anderson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist to continue
this until.August 7th with the suggested revised agreement to be distributed
to council with sufficient time for comments from council before it comes before
council as -an -agenda -item. Some discussion followed. Councilman Tuson then
amended the motion to say that the attorney and Mr. Dick Kennedy re -draw this
agreement along the lines suggested by the attorney and distribute copies to
council by July 31st. Councilman Gellert seconded and the amendment was voted
upon and carried. The main motion was also carried.
MUSEUM SOCIETY/CITY OF EDMONDS LEASE AGREEMENT
CAO Ron Whaley reported that this -is a lease agreement between the City of
Edmonds and the Edmonds-South-Smohomish County Historical Society, Inc. for
leasing the Carnegie Library Building.located at•118 - 5th Avenue North.
There was some discussion regarding heat, lights, etc. Councilman Nordquist
made a motion seconded by Councilman Anderson to authorize the Mayor to sign
the lease between the City of Edmonds and the Edmonds -South Snohomish County r
Historical Society, Inc. -for the dates of July 1 to June 30th of.each year.
Motion carried unanimously. •
PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR SEWER LID - CHASE -LAKE
This is a Resolution of Intention for the installation of sanitary sewers in
the Chase Lake Area. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded
by Councilman Winters that proposed Resolution of Intention No..238 be passed
for the installation of sewers in the Chase Lake Area and creating a local
improvement district fund therefor:.. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Receipt of a Claim for Damages in the amount of $674.00 from Robert Patterson
was acknowledged by council. This was referred to -the City Clerk's Office
for processing.
PROPOSED SALARY -ORDINANCE
This is an ordinance revising the salaries for the city employees and officers
for the period of July 1, 1973 to December 31, 1973. A motion -was made by
Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Nordquist-to pass proposed
Ordinance #1670. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:45 P.M.
Eleanor Quealey, Deput City Clerk Harve H. Harrison, ayor