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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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The ordinance proposes that the full 8 mills be levied this year, and the Mayor..,
feels this is necessary in order to present a balanced budget. A motion was
made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Anderson to pass Ordinance
41680 levying the taxes for the City of Edmonds for the fiscal year commencing
January 1, 1974. Councilman Nelson said that he would like to amend the motion
to insert the word "estimated" in line 4, Section 1 of the Ordinance so that
it will read "estimated assessed valuation. . ". Councilman Nordquist seconded
the motion. The amendment was discussed at length. The amendment was then
voted upon and carried unanimously and the motion as amended also carried
unanimously.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR YOST PARK LANDSCAPING
Park and Recreation Director, Rod Garretson, stated that Landscape Planner,
Bill Talley and Tom Alsop and he would present an updated version of the original
Yost Park landscaping scheme that had been presented and accepted by the council
on July 24th. Following that approval the Public Works Department was instructed
to ascertain what portion of the project could be done using city forces and
what the resulting cost would be. Mr. Garretson passed out a sheet to the members
of the council showing the work to be done, some of which will be done by the city
forces and some by the contractor. The work will be divided into two phases,
the first one totaling $20,655 and the balance $13,072.
Bill Talley, with the assistance of Tom Alsop projected several slides on the
screen showing the master plan and the first and second stages of the work to
be done. Following the slide presentation there was quite a bit of discussion
regarding drain tiles, catch basins, cost of the picnic tables and the advisa-
bility of asphalting the driveway and parking area. A motion was then made by
Councilwoman Shippen and seconded by Councilman Nordquist that Resolution #286
be adopted, and that $20,655 be transferred from the Contingency Fund to the
General Fund of the Park and Recreation Department and that this amount be used
to construct Phase I of the items as listed in the presentation by the Park
Department. Following some discussion, the motion was voted upon and carried
with Councilman Nelson voting against.
AMENDMENT TO FINAL APPROVAL'OF PARKVIEW FIRS
City Planner, Joe Wallis stated that the applicant in this matter has asked for
a delay of at least two weeks. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson and
seconded by Councilman Nordquist to postpone this item to the October 23rd
council meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
SETTING DATES FOR HEARINGS ON'PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
Planning Commission Resolutions 421, 422'and 424 were presented for setting of
hearing dates before the council. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and
seconded by Councilman Anderson that Planning Commission Resolutions 421, 422 and
424 be set for hearing on October 16th and the motion carried.
Planning Commission Resolution #423 was presented, recommending denial of an
amendment to the Official Street Map of the City of Edmonds to extend 2nd
Avenue South immediately south of Alder Street. City Planner, Joe Wallis
reported that 1.00% of the property owners involved did not want this extension.
A motion was made by Councilman Nelson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist
to uphold the recommendation of'the Planning Commission to deny the amendment
to the Official Street Map to extend 2nd Avenue South. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:00 P.M.
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October 9, 1973
ROLL CALL
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Harve R. Harrison, Mayor .
The regular work meeting of the Edmonds City Council -.was called to order'by
Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present except Gellert and Nordquist.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 2 had been posted, mailed and dis-
tributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
The Northshore Chapter of the Seattle "Sweet Adelines" singing group entertained
with several songs.