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the directors of the Park and Recreation Department, Public Works Department
and the City Engineer with regard to justification for increases in their
staff. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson and seconded by Councilman
Gellert that we allocate five people to the Public Works Department, these
people to be cross -trained so that they can be used wherever necessary; and
one person for the Engineering Department. Following some discussion, the
motion was voted upon and carried, with Councilwoman Shippen voting against.
Council then proceeded to discussion of the Arterial Street Fund. Improvement .
of various streets was considered. The ponding problem on Dayton Street
between 2nd and Railroad Avenue was discussed at great length. Councilman
Nelson moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson, that we expect to take only
$30,000 to be taken from Street Arterial Funds for the reconstruction of
Dayton Street to take care of the ponding problem. City Engineer, Leif Larson
said that he would like to make this subject to engineering. Following
discussion, the motion was voted upon and carried with Councilwoman Shippen
voting against. Councilman Gellert then made a motion to add to the 1974
budget, the paving of 88th Street from 196th to Olympic View Drive, which
was in the 1975 budget. It was pointed out that this was a consideration
for a Capital Improvements Budget and should be considered at a later time.
Councilman Gellert then said that he would withdraw his motion.
In going over the Mayor's Budget Message, it was decided to delete the word
"beautification" on page 3 under the heading "The Undergrounding Wiring and
Beautification Fund". City Planner, Joe Wallis, asked if all items brought
in under beautification will be brought in as a separate item. The Mayor
answered in the affirmative.
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Harold Hatzenbuhler, with the Disability Board, said that he would like to
make an appeal in behalf of the Board. He said that $500.00 had been allocated
to them, but that this would only pay some of the medical payments that are
submitted to the Board. These requests for payment reflect balances remaining
which are in excess of insurance coverage. In addition, Mr. Hatzenbuhler
stated that the Disability Board has ruled that members of the Police and Fire
Departments will take a physical every three years if they are under 40 years,
of age, and once a year if over 40 years of age. Next year they have 25
physicals scheduled for a total of approximately $2400. He said they are
requesting $3,991.00 for the Disability Board. During discussion on this
matter, Ron Whaley, M.A.A., said that perhaps this would be a good idea so
that all these payments could be taken care of under one fund, and that the
Disability Board could then rule on each request for payment. A motion was
made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Anderson that we transfer
from the Police and Fire Department budget $5,000 for benefits to be transferred
to LEFF Disability Board budget for existing claims under the LEFF Act which
are not insured. Jim Murphy, City Attorney, pointed out that provisions have
not been made for annual or tri-annual physicals. This, he said, would be a�
new item also to betput.to the Disability Board. There was some discussion
regarding physicals. The motion was then voted upon and carried unanimously;
Herb Gilbo, Director of Maintenance and Operations, Public Works, briefly
went over the Public Works budget. There was a brief discussion on gasoline
consumption. Mr. Gilbo said that in talking to the County, he had been told
that we will be allocated fuel on the basis of 1972 usage.
Councilman Nelson made a motion that the $10,000 allocated for code revision,
be deleted from the budget. Councilman Anderson seconded and the motion
was voted upon and carried with Councilwoman Shippen voting against.
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closed at 10:40 P.M.
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Eleanor Queal ., Deputy ity Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
December 11, 1973
(Work Meeting)
ROLL CALL
The regular work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order
by Mayor Harve Harrison, with all council members present, except Anderson
and Nordquist who arrived later.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilwoman Shippen stated that she would like to add to the minutes for
last week her reasons for voting against several motions. In the December 3rd
minutes, page 1, fifth line from the bottom of paragraph 6, she would like
added the following sentence, "Councilwoman Shippen said that she would support
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7th paragraph, 5th line from the bottom, following "against" she would like
added, "because since Arterial Funds can only be used fou.streets, disposition
of those funds should be left to the Engineering and Pubiic Works Departments".
Councilman Gellert said that he had a similar item. On page 1 of the December
4th minutes, paragraph 1 under BUDGET, he would like added after "Beautification",
"beeause that amount was voted for the fountain and mini parks earlier in the
year". Councilwoman.Shippen stated that she would like clarification in the
second paragraph from the bottom of page 2 of the December 4th minutes under
BUDGET. She said that the $5,000 was not to be used for a study of the Pine
Ridge Park area, but only for preliminary architecture and design study for
the pool cover. Councilman Gellert said that perhaps it would be better to
delete the reference to Pine Ridge Park. The minutes were then approved as
amended.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ron Whaley, said that City is under the new WISHA Law, which deals with the
safety and enforcement and education of employees in the field of safety. He
said that Lieut. Tom Johnston of the Fire Department has taken over the duties
of Safety Committee Chairman. He introduced Lieut.' Johnston, who passed out
a report to the council members. Lieut. Johnston reported that the City of
Edmonds was inspected on the 19th and 20th of November by a team from the
Division of Safety. They found 33 violations which were not of a serious
nature and the city has 30 days to make corrections. Lieut. Johnston noted
that Edmonds pays Industrial Insurance and Medical Rates which are below
average because of the safety program which has been instituted in the city.
He also mentioned that he had ordered copies of Link, a magazine put out by
the Department of Labor and Industries, for each of the council members.
Mr. Whaley noted that we are paying a high rate on vehicle insurance, but
if the city comes up with a defensive driving course, and employees driving
city vehicles receive a card stating that they have sucessfully completed
the course, we expect that our vehicle insurance will be less.
City Planner, Joe Wallis, thought perhaps the council was of the opinion that
the building height restrictions have not been administered properly. He
said they are administering the height restrictions within the present code,
and if there should be more stringent restrictions, then the code should be
revised.
Mayor Harrison noted that he was in receipt of a letter from Metro Transit:;.
containing a report on Metro Contract Service for the year to date which shows
Edmonds $3,000 plus.
Councilman Gellert, in answer to Joe Wallis' earlier reference to height
restrictions, reiterated his motion that was made at the December 4th meeting.
It said in part, "...and any unspecified protrusions not specifically in the
ordinance be held in abeyance until the Amenities Design Board is in operation."
DISCUSSION ON ANIMAL CONTROL PROBLEM
Dr. DeRosier had asked for this matter to be placed on the agenda, but he did
not appear at the meeting. Police Chief, Marlo Foster, said that he is not
recommending that this contract be renewed. He also stated that he had a
verbal committment that our animals would be taken care of, but that he is
not in a position to report at this time. He mentioned that a proposal is
being taken before the Everett City Council and that he will have a report
soon. Mayor Harrison asked what has been the problem at the ABC Clinic? Animal
Control Officer, Dick Waldrop said that pens for the animals have not been
built and that the facility has not been kept clean.
Virginia Knouse, in the audience, said that she would appreciate being included
in any discussions regarding the animal control matter. She wondered if there
was some way to obtain private foundation funds to build an animal shelter.
Councilman Gellert said that if Edmonds is going to go into an agreement with
someone else, perhaps the Mayor should appoint someone to represent us on the
governing body. Chief Foster said that he has asked that Edmonds be`included
in the planning for whatever is going to happen with regard to the animal shelter.
Councilman Nelson asked Mrs. Knouse if the Claws organization is in a position
to make an offer to the Chief of Police for animal shelter? She replied that
anything they could do would simply be a stopgap measure. Further discussion
followed. Mayor Harrison asked Chief Foster -if he would get together with
his counterparts in other cities to evaluate the animal problem. Chief Foster
said he would do this.
Mayor Harrison asked Planner Wallis about the status of the public parking
study. 'Mr. Wallis said that he will be ready to make -this an agenda item
for one of the January meetings.
DISCUSSION REGARDING APPOINTING COMMITTEE TO STUDY MAYOR'S POSITION
Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the council
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establish a 14 person blue ribbon committee that would be selected by the
council (two per council person) to act as a governmental study task force
and that nominations be made by the council for that committee on January 22.
Councilman.Nelson stated that he thinks now would be a good time to look at
our form of city government. We should think about whether we want a strong
mayor-council.form of government or a city manager form of government; and
also should we have a full time Mayor or a part-time Mayor. Mr. Nelson said
that this committee should study the relationship of Edmonds with other govern-
mental bodies such as the School Board, the Port Commission, Snohomish County
Metro, etc. Councilman Nelson said that this committee could also study a
proposed merger of cities; study inter -governmental procedures and recommend
other procedures that might be of benefit to Edmonds; review community council
possibilities as a possible replacement for the Mayor's Liaison Committee; study
the ward system approach for the council representation; study the concept of
council committees as they once were in existence and their relationship to a
full-time administration and lastly he would like the committee to research and
read the Prior Report and then obtain supplemental data to help sound out'and
derive other vocations in the city government that might possibly be changed.
Time involved to do this study was discussed. It was thought that perhaps
studying the first two items would be quite enough to do at this time.
Councilman Nordquist.suggested that the council discuss the list proposed by
Councilman Nelson at the meeting prior to January 22, and then come up with
a format to guide the study committee. The motion was then voted upon and
passed unanimously. Councilman Nordquist then made a motion to place on the
work meeting agenda for January 8th a discussion on developing a format for
a study prospectus for the committee as proposed by Councilman Nelson, and to
draw that from the list Councilman Nelson suggested tonight,: and any additional
items. Councilman Gellert seconded the motion. On call for the question, the
motion carried unanimously. City Planner, Joe Wallis asked if the staff would
contribute anything to this study. Councilman Nelson said that they would supply
data on request.
DECIDE ON BUDGET FORMAT FOR NEXT YEAR (COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN)
Councilwoman Shippen said that the thing she liked most about this year's budget
was the supplemental material. She t& d��thbre-:�were eight items, Summary of
Revenues, Summary of Expenditures, Distribution Ratios, etc., and she hoped that
this would be made an appendix next year. She also said that in the 1972 budget
pie charts were included, and she thought these were quite helpful. She also
would like a summary of earmarked or designated revenues by State Law, by Counc_l
Initiative or Mayor's Initiative. Mrs. Shippen said that the budget document
was extremely awkward to work with. She said that she preferred the Terrace
format. There followed some discussion on various methods to use in compiling
a budget document. Mr. Whaley introduced Gil Hendricks, Accountant -Programmer,
to the council members. Mr. Whaley said that he would -like to -have the budget
format all established by mid -summer and that everyone be familiar with the
document. Councilman Gellert said that*the budget could be done most efficiently
by a Mag Card System and then all that is necessary is to change some of the
figures each year: Mr. Whaley stated that the city is looking into this type
of system at the present time. A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and
seconded by Councilman Gellert to continue this discussion to the January 8th
work meeting. Mr. Nordquist said that he would like to see more examples of
budget documents. Mr. Whaley said that he would like to have something in
writing from each.council member regarding his likes or dislikes as far as the
budget material is concerned. On call for the question, the motion carried.
Councilwoman Shippen asked City Engineer Larson if it would be possible for
him to make up maps and charts on sewers and storm drainage in preparation for
the Capital Improvements discussions. The Capital Improvements Committee
composed of Mrs. Shippen and Councilmen Gellert and Nordquist will meet on
February 13th at 7:30 P.M.
DISCUSSION ON SHORELINES MASTER PLAN FOR PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION ON DECEMBER 18
Kay Shoudy, Assistant Planner, stated that she did not have a formal presentation
tonight, but passed out additional information to the council members. Councilman
Nelson discussed page 34 of the Shoreline Management Master Program where it
says, "Where the Edmonds Zoning Ordinance is in conflict with the provisions of
this Master Program, the Master Program should take precedence."_ City Attorney,
John Wallace, said that the policy of the Act is to put limitations on the use
of property and to prohibit development to be undertaken within the defined areas
except as are consistent with the Shorelines Management Act. Following further
discussion of the Act, the following motions were made: Councilman Gellert
thought that a statement should be added on pages 28 and 29, under the heading,
"Road and Railroad Design and Construction" to say "all electrical utilities
incident to road and railroads should be placed underground wherever possible
to minimize impairment of visual qualities". Councilwoman Shippen seconded
the motion; it was then voted upon and carried unanimously. Council also wanted
a statement regarding access to be added to this same section. A motion was made
by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman Gellert that the City of
Edmonds participate with the railroad to provide neighborhood access across the
tracks. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Nelson then made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Anderson to strike the last paragraph on page 34 of the
Shorelines Management Master Program. Motion carried unanimously.
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Eleanor Queal , Deput r
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December 18, 1973
ROLL CALL
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Mayor Harve Harrison. All council members were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the work meeting of December 11 had been posted, mailed and distributed.
Councilwoman Shippen noted that on page 3 under the discussion on the Shorelines
Master Plan item, she had voted against the motion to strike the last paragraph
on page 34 of the Program. Minutes were then approved as amended.
STUDENTS IN AUDIENCE
Mayor Harrison welcomed*a :group*of students from the"Woodway High School who were
members of a history class studying local government.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist wished the citizens of Edmonds, the Mayor, and his fellow
council.members a merry Christmas from himself and his family. He then read an
editorial from the December 23, 1970 edition of the Edmonds Tribune Review which
was entitled "Spirit of Christmas", and which gave thought to the real meaning of
the holiday.
Councilman Anderson had three questions on the current warrant register: On
page 3, #19747, hydrant rental, and the MAA explained that -this was interdepart-
mental; #19824 the amount taken from equipment rental fund, and this proved to be
purchase of the front end loader; and a question on the tuition costs for the Fire
Dept. classes, which was to qualify the personnel by community college classes in
addition to fire service training.
Councilman Gellert was concerned about the warrants #19723 and #19780, and the cost
for eyeglasses, and MAA Ron Whaley answered that the LEFF system requires cities to
provide glasses for these employees, and he is in fact at present investigating a
vision care program which might Help with costs and at the same time perhaps pro-
vide inclusion of non -Leff system employees. Councilman Gellert also noted the
number of conferences attended and paid for on this register, and wondered if an
accounting had been made of how many man hours are missed due to people being
away, and with the need for more manpower, perhaps this would add up over a period.
MAA Whaley answered that all the conferences are pre -budgeted and approved and
may have become bunched by occurring at the same time on the register.
KING COUNTY METRO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Mr. Vic Sood spoke to council about the proposed contract with King County Metro. -
He noted that they had met with Metro representatives and after along discussion,
had come to an amicable agreement on the transit service. He then went on to give
an explanation of the contract as presented, stating that some surplus would be
used for reduced fares for senior citizens, and the operation would be on.a
"break even" basis. He said there would be nine round trip buses per day between
Edmonds and Seattle; that the contract would be for 10 months to .October 31, 1974
when union negotiations would take place. Mr. Sood told council he hoped they
would give favorable consideration to signing the contract.
Bill Nims added that the County Commissioners, as well as the cities of Lynnwood
and Mountlake Terrace had already signed this interlocal-contract.
There followed questions from council for clarification regarding the proposed
contract, which'Mr. Sood answered.
A motion was then made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to.
approve the agreement for transportation services between Edmonds and King County.
Metro and authorize entering into the interlocal agreement. Mayor Harrison noted
that no money had been -budgeted for this. Councilman Nelson answered that if.
monies would be needed, the contingency fund was available, but he had personally
used the transit service today and stood all the way both to and from Seattle,
and could not see losing money on this system. On call for the question, the
motion to sign the agreement carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION FOR TRANSMITTAL OF SHORELINES MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAM
A proposed resolution was presented for transmittal of the Shorelines Manggement
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