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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.
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MEETING WITH RESIDENTS SEEKING ANNEXATION - EVERETT TRUST & SAVINGS AND VICINITY
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Mr, E. M. Bye, Jr., Manager of the Westgate branch of Everett Trust and Savings
Bank, was present to represent the proponents of this annexation.
City Engineer Leif Larson reported on the permanent improvements adjacent to this
area, with concrete sidewalks,.curbs and gutters and asphalt roadway. Also,
sanitary and storm sewers have been installed, and a permanent cast iron
water main installed by the Olympic View Water District. Accordingly, from an
engineering standpoint, Engineer Larson could forsee no problem in the annexa-
tion of this area.
Mr. Bye stated that there were a total of five properties in the.proposed
annexation and four have given their approval of the acceptance of the existing
indebtedness of the City, as well as the proposed zoning regulations.
Following some further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson,
seconded by Councilman Anderson that the City accept the proposed annexation,
and that all.property within the territory.hereby sought to be annexed shall be
assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as property within
the City of Edmonds for any now outstanding indebtedness of said City, including
assessments or taxes in payment of any bonds issued or debts contracted, prior
to or existing at the date of annexation, and that simultaneous adoption. -of
proposed zoning regulations be required. The motion carried.
Mr. Bye was advised that since oouncil had expressed the opinion that this was
a logical annexation, the next procedure was to pick up a petition for annexation
to circulate in the area for the necessary signatures.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Engineer Leif Larson asked for council authorization to change the bid
opening date on LID 192 from October 18 to the 25th, since the plans and
specifications are not completed. Therefore, it was moved by Councilman
Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that council authorize the change
from the 18th to the 25th of October for opening of bids on LID 192. Motion
carried.
City Planner Joe Wallis distributed a Shoreline Management schedule to council
members.
Councilman Tuson inquired of CAO Ron Whaley about the alleged leak in the
roof of the swimming pool. Rod Garretson was not present, but City Engineer
Leif Larson answered that there was indication of condensation in the shower
room and might not be a leak at all. This would be checked during the week
and reported upon at the next meeting.
FIRST READING: PROPOSED SIDEWALK ORDINANCE
First reading was held on the proposed sidewalk ordinance. Assistant City
Engineer Dick Allen projected slides on the screen to show the sidewalk
situation in various areas of the city.
The proposed ordinance was then reviewed, and there was discussion on approved
materials in the planting strips, the proposed 75% and 25% payment, hardship
cases, and maintenance problems.
Mayor Harrison said he hoped the Design Committee would tackle this problem
with the view toward continuity in entire blocks within the city. He also
suggested perhaps a city fund could be created with which to pay the 25%
(within 30 days) of the citizen obligation in hardship cases, and then have
the citizen pay this back to the city in installments. He also suggested
perhaps the 75-25 could be changed to a 50%-50% project. In answer to possible
city maintenance of the sidewalks, Director Herb Gilbo stated that this could
become a horrendous problem.
Dave Larson, in the audience, noted that in regard to Third Avenue sidewalks,
it would be a hardship on older folks living there to have repairs made, and he
agreed with the suggestion of spreading the funding over a period of years as
the Mayor had suggested.
Miss Lila Hunter stated that she felt the sidewalks should be maintained by
the city along with maintenance of the streets, and even a citywide public
works tax would be preferable, with the city then being responsible for all the
maintenance.
Dr. Suchert, stating that he owned property at Five Corners, remarked that he
felt people should maintain their own sidewalks and planting strips.
DISCUSSION ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 415 - APPRAISALS FOR SMITH PROPERTY
Mayor Harrison reported that two appraisals had been received for the Wayne
Smith property in the Shell Valley area. Appraiser Earl Stay quoted $15,000
with $1,000 for a pedestrian walkway and $3,000 for condemnation of a lot.
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Appraiser.Larry Hubbard quoted a price of $16,500.
There was discussion, and the Mayor suggested that'if the Smith's were interested,
they could contract zone for a 5 unit development and this would provide a 60 ft.
R/W through the property. City Attorney John'Wallace advised that stricter
requirements could be imposed by contract, but lesser would mean a variance.
A woman in the audience stated she was a neighbor to the east of the Smith
property, and that her driveway is now on the Smith's property, and that she
had offered to purchase the piece of land on which her driveway is situated."
Councilwoman Shippen noted that if the goal is to link up Pine Ridge and"Yost
Parks, council should have a finished plan to show if there is to be a street
or walkway; the land needed; and all necessary information to get the overall
picture. Mayor Harrison said,he felt a roadway would be best.
Dave Larson remarked that since the Smith -Is have their plat coming before
the Planning Commission tomorrow night, the Commission would need indication
from the Council on the city's needs for the R/W. Councilman Winters asked
the Smith.�s who were in the audience, what they thought about the appraisals
received by the city for their property. Mr. Smith answered that he had close
to $17,000 in the property at this time, and he would have to give the appraisal
some thought.
City Planner Wallis projected a drawing.of the R/W plan in Shell Valley, as
adopted by council to date.
• There was discussion on the tunnel and possible problems associated with its
use. Following some further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman
Nelson, seconded by Councilman Anderson to place on the comprehensive thorough-
fare plan the extension of 86th Ave. W. with the existing R/W as shown, and
project it north to Main Street and intersect on Main opposite to the existing
86th Place W., and that this be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion -
carried.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING MASSAGE PARLORS, ETC.
Police Chief Marlo Foster reported to council on the need for an ordinance to
regulate massage parlors, etc, in the city. He stated that there was at present
only one massage parlor and one masseur with facilities in his home. Mr. McCready,
who has his business in his home on Lake Ballinger Way, stated that requiring all
people in this business to have a license, which involves written exams.as well
as giving a demonstration massage before a group of examiners which includes a
doctor, nurse, etc. who subject the examinee to several oral questions, would
eliminate some of the problems now associated with this type of profession.
Chief Foster introduced Snohomish County Prosecutor Schillberg, who explained
to council the need for proper regulation of massage parlors, etc. in all cities.
He stated that this was a definite legal problem, and ineffective to take care
of in cities once the situation exists, since employees of the establishments
move from one to the other; and the real problem is that most of these places
are run by one organization. The regulating ordinance would give control by
the city over illegitimate operations.
Following further questions from council members, and answers by Prosecutor
• Schillberg, the proposed ordinance had its first reading.
STATE HIGHWAY AGREEMENT FOR SIGNALIZATION AND ILLUMINATION ON ROUTE 104 FROM
WESTGATE TO PARADISE LANE.
City Engineer Leif Larson reported on a proposed agreement between the city
and the Highway Dept. for signalization at the intersection of 100th Avenue W.
and Edmonds Way and for illumination between Westgate and the recently completed
section of Route 104 north of Paradise Lane.
He noted that the Agreement indicates a total estimated cost to the city which
includes both the signalization and illumination, but mentioned that he would
recommend approval for the Mayor to execute the Agreement with the street
lighting item included in the proposed contract as a deductible item. Upon
being questioned about the funds to be used for this expenditure, he noted that
the 1/20. gas tax money was available, plus council reserve. There followed some
discussion on the use of the council reserve money.
It was then moved by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Anderson that
the Engineer's recommendation be followed, and the proposed Agreement be
changed to state signalization, with the street lighting item to be included
in the.proposed contract as a deductible item, and the Mayor be authorized
to sign the revised contract agreement. Motion carried.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION '
Councilman Anderson asked the City Attorney about -,parking requirements on
remodeled buildings, such as Milltown, for example, where the parking needs
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become greater when several businesses occupy a structure where one business
was located previously. Attorney Wallace answered that if the building is not
in fact enlarged upon, but merely remodeled, the grandfatherclause holds, and
no further requirements are placed upon the building in regard to parking.
Councilman Anderson then remarked that he would hope the council agenda was
flexible enough to revamp, in order to move items up in cases of people waiting
in the audience for a particular item. The Mayor assured him that this can
be done at any time by -motion.
Councilwoman Shippen questioned the City Engineer on the landscaping of the
central area of 104 by the State Highway Department, and this led to discussion
on plantings and maintenance.
Fire Chief Jack Cooper invited members of the council to an Open House being
held in the Fire Department on Saturday, October 13 from 2 to 5 in honor of
Chaplain David Strand, who is moving to Denver-. Chief Cooper and Chief Foster
both remarked that Chaplain Strand had been a great asset to the City of Edmonds
and would be difficult to replace.
CAO Whaley noted that the Preliminary Budget for 1974 would be presented to
council on November 6.
Councilman Nelson requested up-to-date copies�be furnished council members of
the various members of Boards and Commissions, as well as Council Committees, etc.
Mayor Harrison brought to council attention a letter he had sent to each member •
requesting a change in the title of Chief Administrative Officer,to City
Administrative Officer. He stated that this title is misleading, since the Mayor
is the Chief Administrative Officer of the city, and a change would eliminate ..
confusion with the public. Therefore, a motion was made by Councilman Winters,
seconded by Councilman Tuson to instruct the Attorney to prepare amendments to the
appropriate ordinances to affect this change. Motion carried.
There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was
adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
Irene Varney Mor n, City Clerk Harve H. Harr son, Mayor
October 16, 1973
ROLL CALL
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 regular meeting of October 9 had been posted, mailed and
distributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as
written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION •
Mayor Harrison stated that he had a proposal from CTC Education Systems, Inc.
of Lynnwood which provides for some of their students to work part-time with
the City. CTC has applied for a grant to the U.S. Commissioner of Education
pursuant to the Economic Opportunity'Act of 1964 to provide some of their
students part-time work with public and private non-profit organizations.
The city would like to use several of these students and the Mayor asked for
authorization to sign this agreement. He stated that the city would be respon-
sible for 20% of the salaries and that the agreement would terminate on the
30th of June 1974. Following some discussion a motion was made by Councilman
Gellert and seconded by Councilman Anderson to authorize the Mayor to enter
into an agreement with CTC Education Systems, Inc. Motion carried.
Councilman Tuson asked Rod Garretson about the leak in the roof at the pool.
Mr. Garretson explained that it is now being repaired by the contractor.
Mayor Harrison read a list of council committees and city representatives
appointed to attend these meetings. They were as follows: Snohomish County
Humas Resources Steering Committee, Mayor Harrison; King -Snohomish County
Manpower Consortium (KSMC), Mayor Harrison and Ron Whaley; Snohomish County
Police Services Steering Committee, Mayor Harrison, Mr. Whaley and Chief Foster;
Snohomish County Metro, Mayor Harrison and Bill Nims; SW Snoh. Co. Transit Board,
John Nordquist; Snoh. Co..Solide Waste Steering Committee, Natalie Shippen;
Snoh. Co. Health District, John Nordquist and Natalie Shippen; SnoCom, Max
Gellert; LEFF Disability Board, John Nordquist and Jack Winters; Planning
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