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SHORELINE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION - CITY OF EDMONDS
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Assistant City Planner Kay Shoudy presented the application for shoreline
management substantial development permit from the City of Edmonds for re-
building of the bulkhead at 220 Railroad Avenue, at'the South County Senior
Center, Inc. She showed slides of the beach area, zoned commercial waterfront,
and stated that the primary purpose of the bulkhead was to protect the Senior
Center building. There would be negligible effect to the environment, and
the Planning Department recommended acceptance of the application. '
There was some discussion on wooden, as opposed to concrete bulkheads, and
Engineer Larson stated that wooden was preferable because drainage was needed
between the pilings. Councilman Gellert suggested a future boardwalk would
be nice from the city beach to the ferry dock.
A motion was.made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson that
the application from the City of Edmonds for rebuilding the bulkhead at the
South County Senior Center be approved, File SM-4-73. Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT - WOODLAKE
Engineer Leif Larson reported that he would recommend continuation of this
agenda item to the next council meeting on September 25, and it was moved,
seconded and carried that this be done.
CALL FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Harrison asked council members to please attend a'shortexecutive
session in the Mayor's office.immediately following the'council meeting.
SET DATE FOR OPENING OF BIDS - LID 192
Following request made by City Engineer Leif Larson, it was moved by Council-
man Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Tuson to set October 18 as the date for
opening of bids on LID 192, Chase Lake sewers. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 10:42 P.M.
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Irene Varney Mor , City Clerk
September 25, 1973
ROLL CALL
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Harve.H. Harrison, 2&7�.Aq
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 except Gellert.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of September 18 had been posted, mailed and distributed,
and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
• Councilman Anderson brought to council and Staff attention the quality of the
shoulder on 76th W.,* where he had personally helped people a couple of times
by having to pull them from the bicycle path, and he stated that he felt either
the area should be compacted or posted with 11s6ft shoulder".signs. Director
Herb Gilbo explained that this had been discussed at a CDC meeting and it had
been the consensus ofopinion to continue widening and live with the present
situation until the city comes up with bicycle trail standards. CAO Whaley
reported that the bicycle standards had not been completed as yet, but that
this problem had been discussed at the CDC meeting and the Staff was aware
of. the fact that something must be done. The present surface there was not
meant to be acceptable for bikes. Councilman Anderson requested that the
worst areas be posted with "soft shoulder" signs until standards can be made
for the trails. Mayor Harrison noted that the overlay for Olympic View Drive
was scheduled for early Spring 1974. There was discussion on a possible binder
or emulsion for a temporary measure, suggested by Councilman Tuson, but Director
•Gilbo answered that perhaps the Public Works Department could use some sort of
mixture to stabilize the shoulder area until the standards are adopted.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Dewey Leyda brought up the question of what he felt would be a problem at the
corner of Fifth and Main near the Tot & Teen shop in regard to the fire hydrant,
if the proposed landscaping is done in connection with the fountain. City
Planner Joe Wallis answered that the crosswalk at the corner would be in
accordance with state standards and the fire hydrant access would not be obscured,
as Mr. Leyda feared. Mr. Leyda'said he was concerned with the crosswalk area
and the drainage there. Mrs. Skonnard again spoke about the fountain proposed
for the intersection, and she also agreed with Mr. Leyda that they both had
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been told by Mr. Ward Phillips that the intersection landscaping was "His project".
Mrs. Skonnard then quoted an article by Upton Sinclair regarding "public opinion"
and told council that she felt there was great opposition to the proposed fountain
in this location, and hoped that there could be some sort of a compromise. She
suggested locating the fountain somewhere else in the city. Councilman Tuson
reported that he had received a -call from Mrs. Meyring, who has the sporting goods
store at Fifth and Main, and she said she had never been contacted on the matter.
Councilman Tuson had advised her to go to the City Engineer's office to look
at the fountain and intersection landscaping plans. Councilman Nelson noted
that the proposed plans would not go anywhere until the matching money comes in
from the citizens. Jim Martin said he did not think the:council had anticipated
the problems in blocking off this main intersection. He added that there were
problems all around this community that needed attention. There was discussion
on.sewer problems outside the city limits, problems at the new water tank in
Yost Park, and other items. Councilman Winters stated that as he remembered,
council had offered at the last meeting to set this fountain question for a public
hearing at this week's council meeting, and Mr. Martin had at that time refused
the offer. Therefore, Councilman Winters made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Tuson that if this issue is to be reviewed, that it.be placed as an agenda item
for the next council meeting, with all business people in the community to be
notified that this is an agenda item for that meeting. Norma Bruns, in the
audience, stated that it disturbed her if the majority of the business people
opposed this, as had.been stated by Mr. Martin and Mrs. Skonnard, although it
seemed that everyone living in the community should have some say in what might
be placed in the intersection, as well as the business people. She added that
the idea seemed great to improve the quality of life and looks in downtown Edmonds
area. Councilwoman Shippen stated that council had taken official action and
reconsideration at this time would cast a shadow on whether council means what
it says when it takes action. Councilman Nordquist, in answer to the motion
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on the floor, said that if the question is to be heard, he would prefer that it
be heard before a full council, and with Councilman Gellert present. Councilman
Nordquist therefore moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson to amend Councilman
Winters' motion and have the fountain question heard on October 16. On call for
the question, the amendment carried with Councilwoman Shippen voting against.
The original motion as amended was put to a roll call vote, and carried with all
councilmembers in favor except Shippen, who voted against. Councilman Anderson
stated that this should affect both the business community and the community -at -
large, and he would like to see the hearing well publicized so that everyone is
aware of the hearing and can be represented if they wish.
CAO REPORT
CAO Ron Whaley reported that there was one problem having to do with an item
in the Public Works Department, so he turned the matter over to Director of
M & 0 Herb Gilbo to explain to council. Director Gilbo stated that this had
to do with a piece of outdated equipment, namely the 1964 Trojan, the city's
one and only loader. There have been problems and repairs, and yesterday there
was a problem again that will necessitate expensive repairs including engine and
transmission overhaul. He felt the repair bill would amount to $4,000, and in'
view of the fact that he would be putting money in his budget next year for a
replacement loader, he was asking council to approve a call for bids on a new
loader with accelerated delivery date for as soon as possible. He felt the
present loader was worth about $2,500 in a trade as it stands. There was dis-
cussion on a new loader being larger than the present rig, and Councilman Tuson
felt the new one should be larger to handle jobs that the old one had trouble
handling. Councilman Anderson asked for an explanation of the reciprocal trade
agreement with other municipalities, and Director Gilbo did this. He noted that
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the agreement included Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, the School District,
Brier, and the Alderwood Water District, and commented that the agreement had
worked well for all concerned. Councilman Tuson remarked that if Edmonds were
to purchase a new $24,000 loader, he hoped a trained operator from Edmonds
would accompany the equipment whenever it was rented by other members of the
agreement. Director Gilbo agreed that this would be the procedure. It was
then moved by Councilman Tuson,seconded by Councilman Nelson to authorize
a call for bids on a new loader, in accordance with specifications of the
Director of M & 0. Motion carried.
PROPOSED SIDEWALK ORDINANCE
City Engineer Leif Larson reported that the sidewalk ordinance had been received,
but that it was not in proper legal format at this time, and he therefore requested
continuation to October 9 in order to furnish council members with a copy in time
to study before having it on the agenda for action.
A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the
proposed sidewalk ordinance be continued to the agenda of October 9, and the
motion carried.
FINAL PLAT - WOODLAKE
City Planner Joe Wallis reported that the plat was ready for approval by council
except for an engineering review, and City Engineer Leif Larson stated that
certain curbs were not in accordance with the engineering standards. However,
Engineer Larson went on to report that he had received a letter stating that the
curbs will be replaced, and with the posted bond, he recommended acceptance of the
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final plat.
A motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Anderson to
approve the final plat of Woodlake, contingent upon the bond and that engineering
standards be met. Motion carried.
FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE CREATING AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD
First reading was held on a proposed ordinance creating an Amenities Design'Board.
Councilwoman Shippen advised that she would like to see a technical board, and
eliminate the number of the Planning Commission. She felt the council itself
was made up of lay, people, and the Board should therefore consist of technical
people. She thought these'people could be drawn from outside the city, if
necessary, but the one lay person on the Board be from Edmonds. Councilman
Anderson, on the other hand, felt it might be a good idea to have more than
one lay person on the Board. However, Councilwoman Shippen answered'that since
the council is a lay body, it should want all technical advice. Councilman
Nelson questioned if people could be members of city boards if they were not
citizens of the city of Edmonds. City Attorney John Wallace answered that this
can be done for a purely advisory board. Mayor Harrison said he thought a pro-
fessional planner should be a member of this board. Ward Phillips, in the
audience, suggested that the recommendation be the member from the Planning
Commission be ex officio.
There was discussion, and Councilwoman Shippen made a motion to amend the
proposed ordinance by adopting the ordinance as drafted by the ad hoc committee,
with the board to be composed of one architect and/or building designer, one
landscaper, or landscape architect, one builder or developer, one educated or
having practical experience in planning, and one lay person, with this lay
person being the only member who must reside in Edmonds. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Nelson, and carried. Councilman Nordquist abstained
from voting because he was not present for the original discussion at a
former meeting. A copy of the proposed ordinance as amended by council action
was submitted, and City Attorney John Wallace will prepare the proposed ordinance
from these suggestions.
PRESENTATION OF LETTER OF INTENT FOR ANNEXATION - EVERETT TRUST & SAVINGS & VICINITY
A letter of intent, signed by at -:least 10% of the assessed valuation of the area
seeking annexation, was presented to council. The area includes the Everett
Trust & Savings Bank property on 100th W., as well as the homes south of this
property. The petition was found to contain approximately 82% of the assessed
valuation.
Attorney Wallace advised council that they must now set a date for meeting with
the property owners involved, within 60 days, to determine whether the city will
accept the proposed annexation; whether it will require the simultaneous adoption
of a proposed zoning regulation; and whether it shall require the assumption
of existing city indebtedness by the area seeking to be annexed.
Councilman Nordquist made a motion, seconded by Councilman Tuson to set the
date for meeting with the residents of the area seeking annexation for October 9,
and that the residents involved be so notified. Motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR TOW TRUCK LICENSE - SHANNON TOWING
• Police Chief Marlo Foster presented the application for tow truck license from
Shannon Towing. Chief Foster explained that an application from Shannon Towing
had originally been heard by council on March 21, 1972 and denied. The reason
for denial had been that the company was in violation of a conditional use
permit which allowed the keeping of one truck on the premises, and in fact,
three trucks were kept there. However,'the residence at 7608 - 202nd S.W. now
was being used for one truck as allowed, and the others were being kept on
another property at another location. Chief Foster therefore recommended
reconsideration of the license.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman
Anderson that council approve the application for a tow truck license from
Shannon Towing, and the motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR PEDDLER'S LICENSE - PETER ROKUSEK - HOME PORTRAITS
The City Clerk had received an application for a peddler's license from Peter
Rokusek for home portraits. Having been investigated by the Police Department
and no record found either locally or in the former states of residence, a
motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to
approve the application for peddler's license for Peter Rokusek, and authorize
the City Clerk to issue the license. Motion carried.
REPORT ON BILL FOR NEW STARTER AT YOST PARK POOL
A written report on this item had been submitted by Director Rod Garretson, and
each council member was furnished with a copy.
Councilman Tuson inquired if the contractor could be sent this bill since the
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year had not run out and the contractor was responsible for any malfunctions
during that time. CAO Whaley answered that he doubted if under the circumstances,
the city could hold the original contractor responsible.
REPORT ON COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES ON VARIOUS COMMITTEES
Councilwoman Shippen reported that she had attended a seminar last Saturday, and
it was primarily of interest to attorneys. She said it concerned cases regarding
the Civil Rights Act, and there were a number of attorneys present. She noted
that the situations and discussions were technical, but very interesting.
Councilman Nordquist stated that at the Snohomish County Health District meeting
last week, it was brought out that this was the third year in a row that the
Health District would be charging the city 75¢ per capita for the service rendered.
Councilman Nelson inquired as to the reason for an extended agenda item on a
proposed ordinance regulating massage parlors, and if there had been any special
request for this. Police Chief Foster answered that the department had been
working up to this for three years; that it was a request from the prosecuting
attorney; that Edmonds was the only city in the area without an ordinance
regulating this; and that it was being done as a defensive measure.
There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting adjourned
at 9:00 P.M.
Irene Varney Mo n, City Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
October 2, 1973
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 PM
by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present except Gellert.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of September 25 had been pottdo,mailed and distributed,
and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Anderson referred to paragraph 4 of the CDC Minutes and asked if
anyone knew what the Federal Regulations regarding advertising signs on highways
are. City Planner, Joe Wallis said that essentially the legislation says that
it is allowed in commercial areas, but that no signing is allowed in non-commercial
areas.
Councilman Tuson asked Rod Garretson, Parks and Recreation Director, to check
to see if the one year limitation has run out on the pool, and that he had heard
that there is a leak in the roof. This will be looked into.
Mayor Harrison noted that the Sweet Adelines (a singing group) have called and
would like to sing a song to the council, and say a few words about their group.
He has invited them to.the next work meeting.
Mayor Harrison stated that according to the city ordinance, the council has to
concur in the "floater" holiday. The staff has requested December 24th and he
asked for council concurrence for this date. A motion was made by Councilman
Nelson that the council approve December 24th as the "floater" holiday for the
City of Edmonds employees. Councilman Nordquist seconded and the motion carried.
Mayor Harrison said that perhaps the work meetings should be more for the council
and staff to hear and discuss "pet peeves" rather than taking up the following
agenda. He said he would like to proceed with this format at the work meeting
scheduled for next week. He said that this meeting will take place in his chambers.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. W. Ward Phillips asked if there could be a second reading of the Amenities
Design Board Ordinance. He stated that the council had the final draft as per
the last council meeting. Councilwoman Shippen made a motion seconded by Council-
man Anderson that Ordinance #1680 be adopted. Councilman Nelson thought they
should have time to read the proposed ordinance and perhaps make amendments to it.
Following council discussion on this, Mrs. Shippen withdrew her motion. It
was decided to place this on the agenda for October 16th. Councilman Anderson
suggested that during the interim names and suggestions for members to serve
on this board could be assembled.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR 1974
Mayor Harrison reported that by law the City has to pass an ordinance levying
the property tax by October 3rd and present this to the County by that date.
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