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• condemnation resolution, a copy of which was also presented. General discussion. .
followed with Capt. Shields suggesting the elimination of sidewalks and storm sewers
in order to stay with the budget. Ed•Robinson stated that he could see no reason
MOTION: to develop the street beyond 77th. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON AND
SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THAT WE INFORM THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF OUR DESIRE
TO WITHDRAW FROM THE 196TH UAB PROJECT AND LET IT TERMINATE AT 77TH, Councilman
Nelson stated that it seemed inappropriate at this time to discontinue the proposed
improvement when there are so many other things that are going to be contingent
upon having 196th improved. He mentioned three items in this connection, ie. mass
transportation, the traffic count indicates the improvement is needed, and that we
would be helping the school district in making safe walkways for the children.
Councilwoman Shippen stated that she thought stopping at 77th would allow us to get
a total design later for the Edmonds portion of the road. THE MOTION WAS VOTED
UPON AND CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NELSON VOTING "NO".
Mr. Larson.said that.the council should still pass the resolution for condemnation
MOTION: in order to end 77th safely. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT'AND SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PASS RESOLUTION #306, WITH_THE WORDS "81ST AVENUE"
STRICKEN, AND SUBSTITUTE 350' WEST OF 77TH". MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILWOMAN
SHIPPEN VOTING AGAINST.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON THAT
MOTION: THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION FAILED TO CARRY.
REPORT ON SIDEWALKS PROJECTS - LEGAL PROCEDURES, UNDERGROUNDING. ETC.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM
TO NEXT WEEK. MOTION CARRIED.
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STAFF REPORT ON SCHOOL BOARD REQUEST TO ANNEX WOODWAY HIGH & SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS TO CITY OF EDMONDS.
Mr. John Rutter, attorney for the Edmonds School District, and Mr. Ken Davis,
Principal of Woodway.High School, spoke regarding this matter. They said that
it would be in the best interests of the students for them to come under the
jurisdiction of the Edmonds Police Department. They have had problems with drugs,
student disturbances, etc. It was pointed out that a substantial number of Woodway.
High School students are Edmonds residents. Mayor Harrison stated that any area
that comes into the city should be well defined. Attorney Murphy asked Mr. Rutter
if the School District people would carry the petition. Mr. Rutter said they do
have some plant facility people that could possibly do this sort of thing.
Jodi O'Brien, President of the Sherwood Elementary P.T.A. stated that they were
also interested in annexation to Edmonds for better policeprotection because the
younger children were being accosted by older youths( older children were racing
cars; there are many large dogs running free, etc. She said that the P.T.A. had
discussed the problem of petition carriers, and she said there are -many volunteers
who would carry the petitions. After discussion, a MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE STAFF TO
ESTABLISH LOGICAL BOUNDARIES. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF ANNUAL BOY SCOUT CHICKEN BARBEQUE AT CITY PARK ON JULY•4TH
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NELSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO
APPROVE THE ANNUAL BOY SCOUT CHICKEN BARBEQUE IN THE CITY PARK. CARRIED.
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Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
ELEANOR QUEAL , Deput ity Clerk
July 2, 1974
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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 except Nordquist. Council-
man Anderson arrived at 7:50.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of,June 25 had been .posted mailed .and distributed, and with
no omissions nor.corections, they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nelson stated that he had an opportunity to talk with a number of
citizens regarding the council action last.week on the improvement of 196th-from
77th to,88th., and a.number of the citizens were concerned and would like to see the
council reconsider that action and allow the citizens to participate in finding
out some facts. COUNCILMAN NELSON THEN MOVED TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREP -ARE
AN ORDINANCE FOR SU$114ITTAL TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO. PLACE ON THE SEPTEMBER BALLOT
ISSUE OF IMPROVEMENT OF,a56TH FROM 77TH TO 88TH, ALSO KNOWN AS SR 524. Councilwoman
Shippen suggested waiting for a full council before voting on something such as this,
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but Councilman Winters stated that he thought this was long overdue for improvements,
and he seconded Councilman Nelson's motion. Councilman Nelson then added that
council had passed a Resolution in July 1973 to participate in improving 196th, and
he had talked to about 25 people, with all but 3 stating that they expected the city
to take advatage of the UAB funds and improve that street. He felt it was warranted
because of the condition of the street, the added safety of sidewalks, and the
provision for storm drainage. He said that the State Highway Dept., in its budget
for 1975, would provide for this highway. The South Snohomish County area has a lot
to offer of a scenic nature, and it would be advantageous to have`.to-have 524 and
SR 104 on the scenic highway system to continue receiving funding from,the state.
He said he would hate to see us not bake advantage of this opportunity. Councilman
Nelson offered the suggestion that the ballot say something like "should the City
of Edmonds participate in the improvement of 196th S. W., also known as SR 524,
from 77th W. to 88th W., according to the State Highway Dept. standards?" Council-
man Gellert suggested that we insert a phrase to state participation at the cost of
other services to citizens. There followed discussion on city budgeting and UAB
funding. Councilwoman Shippen said she was against placing this item on the ballot
without having some facts; it was impossible to get complete imformation from the
State Highway Dept., and there were many factors involved; and without an -environ-
mental impact statement and an action plan, she could not vote in favor of this.
She noted that the state highway design was for four moving lane of traffic, and
the city had not been presented with any design. If there was a choice with
alternatives on the ballot, she would be in favor, as she felt the street should
be improved, but -the design was extremely_improtant, and this should be discussed
further. Councilwoman Shippen then MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO READ "LET THE
PEOPLE DECIDE WITH A CHOICE BASED UPON THE BALLOT LISTING SPECIFIC ALTERNATIVE
DESIGNS, SUCH AS FOUR MOVING LANES, TWO MOVING LANES, ETC." Councilman Welling then
stated that at the time council Cook the action for 196th, it had not been advised
of the need for additional funds, City Attorney John Wallace noted that any ballot
would be advisory, but the standards would have to be met when the street is improved.
Don Graham, north Edmonds, said he was disappointed that Edmonds had elected not to
participate on 196th. He said he felt the traffic problem needs to be improved, and
he -asked -reconsideration by council and hopefully not to have to place this on a ballot.
He added that $48,000 extra could be better spent now than in the future when it would
cost more, so he said to go ahead and give the drivers and taxpayers a break. Sproule
McGinness stated that a group of concerned citizens had given him a letter, which
would later be presented -in the form of a petition. He said the city would receive
over a million dollar project for $71,000 along with storm sewers, which were needed.
He added that this was a well needed improvement and he could not understand why it
was abandoned by council. Jim Mueller remarked thatiti was the piecmeal design
should be known, and placed on the ballot as Councilwoman Shippen had suggested. He
felt there should be considerable thought given on the entire. project. Capt. Shields
stated that the 88th turn on 196th was a bad one and several serious accidents and
deaths had occured there; that four lanes would help and eliminate this bad turn,
and make.it a safer highway. He hoped council would reconsider and get the four
lanes to 88th, as it was one of the most needed streets in Edmonds for improvement.
Councilman Anderson mentioned'. -.the significance of the traffic count study and where
the breaking point is for traffic; there are no specific answers on traffic volume.
Wayne Jones said why worry abut the traffic count, which might reduce only two
feet of width, when you can hve the street funded 90% now. Councilman Anderson
said the traffic counts seemed to have decreased rather than increased there, and
has the Stat Highway Dept. funded an improvement less then four moving lanes? He
would like a design obtained,for the entire project all the way into Edmonds to the
ferry. Councilwoman Shippen again said she felt council should ask to be -.presented
with alternate designs and then place this.on,the ballot. ..She was.in favor. -Of first
getting _,the designs, then- going to ...the_baliot. -Councilman -Wellirig ;,'said with $46, 000
more to go into this program -"than at first, we still had no idea as to the impact
on SR 104 to Highway 5. Decisions of this sort, he felt, should be handled by
council and not by ballot.
Joe Thibodeau said the street had merit, but it was his opinion that the council
should place this matter for reconsideration as it was.premature to place on a
ballot without further exploration by council.
MOTION: 'Vote was then taken on the amendment, and carried. Councilman Gellert said he
felt.there should be more alternatives, and he MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL14AN
WINTERS TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO PLACE IN THE ORDINANCE THE CITY ATTORNEY WOULD
PREPARE, SPECIFIC ALTERNATIVES TO INCLUDE: "A STREET WITH SIDEWALKS, HAVING (1)
44 FT. PAVED WIDTH WITH 4 MOVING LANES; (2) 40 FT. PAVED WIDTH WITH 2 MOVING LANES,
2 PARKING LANES, AND LEFT TURNS WHERE NECESSARY;• (3) 36.`FT.PAVED WIDTH; AND (5)
NO IMPROVEMENT AT ALL." Councilwoman Shippen suggested that number (6) regardless
of width, to 88th or clear to Main Street. Capt. Shields said council should ask
do the people want sidewalks or not. There then followed further discussion on
funding. Jim Mueller brought to council attention a presentation last Thursday
night when the City Engineer spoke to the people invited for the Olympic View
Drive. He noted that there was citizen input, all their questions were answered,
and the whole thing was handled very well. After the briefing, the people were
then asked if they had any objections, and there wasn't a single one. Jim Mueller
added that when you give the people what they really want and with adequate
information and explanation and answer their questions, ther ceases to be a problem.
M.A.A. Ron Whaley offered the suggestion that information could be sent to the
property woners along 196th via the utility billing envelopes. -and those interested
could then respond. It was thought that this was a good way to handle this problem,
although it was brought out that 196th was a street used by all citizens, so the
information should be included in all the utility billing envelopes, not just those
on 196th. Councilman Gellert then said he would be willing to withdraw his amendment
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if council took this approach via the mailings with the utility billing. Winters
then agreed to withdraw his second. Councilman Nelson, stating that he had Voted
on the prevailing side on the amendment that had already passed, said he would like
MOTION: to hereby MOVE TO WITHDRAW THE AMENDMENT THAT HAD ALREADY PASSED. SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN GELLERT, THIS MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Coucilman.Nelson then MOVED TO REPHRASE THE ORIGINAL MOTION, TO ALLOW THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PLACE AN ADVISORY BALLOT IN THE WATER -SEWER BILLING TO THE
PEOPLE OF EDMONDS TO OBTAIN THEIR FEELINGS AS TO THE CITY PARTICIPATION IN IMPROVING
156TH FROM 77TH TO 88TH9 TO HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT -STANDARDS. This*was the seconded by
OTION: Councilman Gellert. Following some discussion, Councilman Gellert MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN*TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ADD THAT DETAILS OF THE ADVISORY
BALLOT BE SUBMITTED FIRST TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE BEING MAILED TO
.THE PEOPLE. The Amendment carried. Councilman Nelson asked that there not be a
delay on this.. THE. MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, THEN CARRIED.
Councilman Nelson asked if we had advised the UAB of our decision? City Engineer
Leif Larson answered that we have advised Lynnwood and the Highway Dept. of the
council action of last Tuesday night. Councilman Nelson noted that we should direct
some kind of retraction. Engineer Larson said -the UAB meets July 18 or 19 and Lynn-
wood would submit a revised prospectus based on our previous council action. This
wants to be considered in July. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON-THE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MOTION: MAN NELSON TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE WORK MEETING FOR NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT. THE MOTION
CARRIED. Councilman Gellert asked if we would needthe State Highway engineer to
discuss this with the council next Tuesday, and the City Engineer said he would
ask him to the meeting if council desired. The reply was in the affirmative.
Councilwoman Shippen inquired about a $4,000 item on the claims warrant register
to the Association of Washington Cities, and she was advised that it not only was
for convention charges for the Mayor and.M.A..A. for $15.00 each, but included the
subscriptions and annual dues for the City.
Councilman Gellert inquired about the Liberty Cable information 'that he had received,
and asked Allen Tuttle if he would see that each council member was furnished a
copy before the next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk read a letter received from Jean Edwards of the Western Sun re-
questing additional information and memos to be included in the packet sent'to
her each week.
Mayor Harrison read a letter from James Mueller.stating that the Blue Ribbon
Committee will be meeting on Monday, July 8 at 7:30 P.M., and devoting the
meeting to final rebuttals and discussions and hopefully followed by a decision
upon which form of government to recommend.
A letter was read from Attorney Chet Bennett in regard to the fountain and stating
that on behalf of Al Kincaid he withed to note.that.the contribution had been met
on the citizen involvement, and all'bills had been paid. Mr. Bennett noted that Mr.
Kincaid had underwritten the cost personally and was to be congratulated. He then
asked that the city please accept the fountain as completed. Following some
MOTION: discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT
TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER TO ACCEPT THE FOUNTAIN AS COMPLETED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison read a memo from M.A.A. Ron Whaley stating the Apex Garbage Co. had
filed with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for a rate increase
• to become effective August 1. In accordance with the City Code, rates must be approved
by the City. The date of July 16 was suggested for council to hear this item on the
agenda.
Councilman.Gellert noted for the record that he would be absent from both the July
16 and July 23 council meetings.
PRELIMINARY PLAT - MEADOWDALE VIEW
Approval was requested from council on the preliminary plat of Meadowdale View, a
6 lot subdivision on Meadowdale Beach Road, Planning Commission File P-4-74.
City Planner Joe Wallis projected:�dides of drawings of the plat and area. He -also
read the staff review of the plat, stated that the lots were ad-equate,'and recom-
mended that deed restrictions be -placed on lots 3 and 4 for no subdivisions, and
that tree cutting restrictions be placed on trees 6'inches or larger. The Engineer
stated that the platter was aware of the engineering requirements, and approval
should be subjedt to a complete engineering plan because of the topography and
known soil conditions.
Mr. Peterson, 19725 48th W., Lynnwood, stated that'he was the platter. He then
went over each lot and explained to council the problems and plans for solving.
MOTION: Follow some questions and answers, it was MOVED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON' SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN NELSON TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MEADOWDALE VIEW, SUBJECT
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND THE RESTRICTIONS ON LOTS 3 AND 4.
MOTION CARRIED.
PRELIMINARY PLAT - SEAVIEW VILLAGE
City Planner Wallis requested delay on this agenda item for a period of two weeks,
• in order to review the street standards. Mr. Bjorn Thuesen, platter, was present
and stated that he was in agreement with this suggestion.
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MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY CONCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THAT
THE AGENDA ITEM ON THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SEAVIEW VILLAGE -BE DELAYED FOR TWO
WEEKS. MOTION CARRIED.
SITE BONDS FOR PROJECTS IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY R/W
City Engineer Leif Larson explained that Snohomish County would require a posting
of a performance bond with the County Engineer by Edmonds as some city projects,
plat and commercial developments will be placing new city, utilities within ad-
joining.couty right-of-way. He therfore was requesting that council authorize
the Mayor to obtain site bonds as required for these projects as they occur.
MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR TO OBTAIN THE SITE BONDS AS REQUIRED FOR THESE PROJECTS. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE: PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RETIREMENT FACILITIES
The City Attorney had been instructed at a previous meeting to prepare an ordinace
in accordance with council action, and IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON, SECONDED
MOTION: BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT PROPOSED ORDINACE 1718 BE PASSED, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, GENERAL.PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TABLE OF MINIMUM STANDARDS USE, SPACES
REQUIRED FOR RETIREMENT HOMES FOR THE AGED SUBJECT TO ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT IN MODIFICATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 437. MOTION CARRIED.
ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BONDS
A proposed ordinance was presented, specifying and adopting a system or plan for
additions to and betterments and extesnions of the waterworks utility of the city,
and providing for. -:-the issuance of $2,,000,000 par value of "Water and Sewer Revenue
Bonds, 1974".
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE
#1719 BE PASSED. A ROLL CALL VOTE SHOWED ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS IN FAVOR EXCEPT
NELSON AND WINTERS, AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #1542 TO CORRECT SCRIVENER'S ERROR
The City Attorney explained that'a scriverner's error had ocurred in Ordinance 1542
in the legal description, which should be corrected to comply with the map and
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 1720 BE PASSED, AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
BIDS: ADDITION TO PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING & STORAGE SHED
The City Engineer reported that the City Clerk had opened bids on June 27 for the
design and construction of the addition to the Public Works building and equipment
storage shed. J.R. Keyes Co., Inc. of Seattle, lump sum bid of $42,428.00, and
Aldrich & Hedman, Inc. of.Seattle, lump sum bid of $68,900.00. Both excluding
sales tax.
The City Engineer stated that the proposals will be evaluated and a recommendation
on award would be forthcoming as soon as the is completed. .
REPORT ON PETITION TO CLOSE 189TH PLACE S.W.
A petition had been received by the property owners to close 189th Pl. S.W. on
a temporary basis on the east end where it narrows to 14 feet as it conncect with
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89th Ave. W. The City Engineer reported that the request had been investigated and
the closure of the street as proposed would not provide for an adequate turn around
at either the end of 189th or 87th W., and service vehicles would have a problem.
Accordingly, he recommended that before the council considered closure, we try
signing as indicated on a sketch which he funished each council member, which
proposes installation of a "no thru street" sign at both the entrance of 87th W.
and the entrance of 189th P1. S.W., a "Do Not Enter" sign at the end of 189th P1.
S.W. and a "One Way" sign at the end of 87th W. A memo from the Fire Chief also
rec6mmended that the street not be closed and concurred with the Engineer's re-
quest for signing.
Mr. Thibodeau, one of the signers of the petition,,.told council that the primary
consideration was for the children on this street. He urged council to reject the
recommendations and.close the street tempornr.z2-y. There was discussion on the
children playing in the -street, and Engineer Larson noted that there were side-
walks there. Because of the manner in which the street narrows, the Engineer said
he had recommended the one way at the specified location .so.that the traffic would
not have to change lanes and proceed on the left. Following some further dis-
cutsion, Mayor Harrison suggested reversing.the one-way even though it would mean
changing lanes. Andy Alkire stated that he,would favor closing off the street.
Another woman in the audience brought up the possibility of an auto collision
because of the narrowing of the street. However, it was found that the property
dQners would prefer reversing the one-way from that recommended by the Engineer..
MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED;•,BY.COUNCILMAN NELSON THAT THE
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a preliminary study had been made, and the recommendation was that a 5-foot sidewalk
be installed in the BC zone where existing use is still residential, retaining a
2 1/2 ft. planting strip which later.could be paved when the use changes to business.
A 7 1/2 foot to 10 foot sidewalk be installed*in BC zones where existing use is
business, and a t foot sidealk be installed in the RNH and RS-6 zones. Further
cousrses of action were recommended, and submitted to council via memo. A cost
sheet accompanied the memo, showing a grand total of $37,500 including sidewalks and
retaining walla Discussion took place on undergrounding, and it was thought that
this should be done prior to installing any sidewalks. Councilman Anderson asked
Councilman Gellert if he had heard from the PUD regarding their study, and he had
not heard as yet. Councilman Welling thought perhaps it would be well to defer
sidewalks on the west side because of the poles. Councilman Winters felt council
should ask the property owners about undergrounding first, and notices should be
sent for a hearing on this. Folowing further discussion, the City Engineer
will then report back to council at the next meeting.
LANDSCAPING ISLANDS ON EDMONDS WAY AND RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE
Engineer Larson reported on the landscaping islands on Edmonds Way, west of West-
gate, between 226th S.W. and 102nd P1. W. He noted that the council had approved
the planting island concept on May 14, subject to discussion with property owners
on the culdesac. A petition, a copy furnished to each council member, showed the
majority of the people, including those on the culdesac, are in favor of the pro-
posed landscaping. The Highway Dept. District Engineer had requested that if the
city was.in favor of the project, a resolution from Edmonds agreeing to maintain
the landscaping islands was required. Therefore, the Engineer had the resolution-.
^snared, follwoing three hearings held with the people involved.
Following discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MOTION: WOMAN SHIPPEN THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION 307 BE PASSED, SETTING FORTH THE CITY'S
INTENTION TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE FOR LANDSCAPING ISLANDS ON STATE ROUTE 104 BETWEEN
102ND PLACE WEST AND 226TH STREET S.W. IN THE CITY OF EDMONDS. COUNCILMAN GELLERT'S
MOTION ALSO INCLUDED TO.SEND.A LETTER TO THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ATTACHING A
COPY OF THE PETITION WITH COMMENT "ARE PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE CITY'BOUNDARIES THAT
MUCH DIFFERENT FROM PEOPLE WITHING THE CITY BOUNDARIES?" MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED FRANCHISE - ALDERWOOD WATER DISTRICT TO INSTALL WATER MAIN
City Engineer Leif Larson reported on this, a request from the devloper of land
lying adjacent to city R/W of 68th Ave. W. and Alderwood Water District, asking
the City of Edmonds to grant a franchise for the installation of water -mains and
appurtenances to service the property within the county. The Engineer reported
there is no unusual requirement on a matter of this nature, as we have the situation
involving the city and adjoining municipalities in several locations. The recom-
mendation was that the city council authorize the Mayor to execute the subject
franchise, subject to the City Attorney's recommendations on the legal terminlogy.
Follwoing discussion.by council, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON, SECONDED BY
MOTION: ANDERSON TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE REQUEST FOR FRANCHISE, BUT DEFER DISCUSSION
ON THIS MATTER AND TAKE IT UP IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLUORIDATION AGENDA ITEM ON
THE JULY 9 WORK AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
COMPRHEHENSIVE PLAN POLICY'DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
City Planner Joe Wallis presented the proposed program for development of a compre-
hensive policy plan for the city. A copy of the proposal was furnished to each
councilmember, showing the schedule, proposed supplementary budget, and the
acquiring of a project coordinator. The recommendation of the Planner was that
four citizen Advisory Committees be established,to study and formulate in the
areas of Human Resources, Enviornment, Land Use, and Circulation. The membership
of the Advisory Committee shall be composed of 9 members, with one member being
appointed by the Mayor and one by each of the City Council members. In addition,
one member will be from the Planning Commission. An estimated budget amount of
$3,880 for 1974 was noted. Secretarial work to be provided by the Planning Dept.
for approximately 4 hours a week work. City Planner Wallis introduced Mary Lou
Block, who he was recommending for the position of Project Coordinator. Her
qualification were included in the proposal.
The request was for the council to approve the program, approve with amendments,'
or direct the Planning Staff on an alternative. Councilman Welling, in regard to
the Land Use program, said it was given a broader concept here as a function of
planning. He felt it was not clear as to what is planned in -these areas. Mr.
Wallis answered that they would accomplish four:.Polic• documents related to each
committee. Councilman Welling said he could not conceive this budget -as presented
would cover the entire program. As suggested by the M.A.A., Councilman Gellert
said he would be reluctant to take funds from the contingency fund as noted in
M.A.A. Whaley's memo. Mr. Whaley then stated that he had found out just today that
the E.E.A. program was being refunded for'one more year, and also the CETA program
would be available, so there might be money for funding the labor part of the pro-
gram. Councili'mn Gellert asked about perhaps taking onw project at a time for a
period of four years total. Mary Lou Block answered that it would be better to
take all four at once. Councilman Nelson questioned the impact on the thorough-
fare plan, the comprehensive plan, bicycle plan,etc. Capt. Shields commented on
the HUD requirement on subsidized housing for the elderly in programs for com-
munities that would have to draw up new comprehensive plans for land use.
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Mayor Harrison recommended to council that they ado& - the proposed program subject
to the EEA program picking up labor costs.
There was discussion on the matter, and A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT,
MOTION: SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO ADOPT PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4439
SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF EEA MONEY AND SUBJECT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE
COMMITTEES BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL ON AUGUST 20. Councilman Welling said he felt
council should take a more realistic look at the scope of the program and the
costs before they waste anyone's time and also waste money. There was a great
deal of discussion. This was followed by A MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN NELSON TO
AMEND THE MOTION AND HAVE THE ADVISORY COMMITEE STUDY THE LAND USE AREA, AND
THAT BE THE ONE AREA TO BE SET UP FOR THE PRESENT. This motion died for lack of
a second. VOTE ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION THEN CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN NELSON VOTING
AGAINST.
6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
City Engineer Leif Larson presented copies of the City of Edmonds' revised 6-year
construction program for the period of 1975-1980, which requires updating annually
by State Law. He was requesting that the resolution adopting this program be
adopted in order to meet.deadlines established by the State. A proposed reso-
lution was also prepared and ready.
POTION: Because of the late hour, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY.COUNCIL-
MAN ANDERSON THAT THIS ITEM BE POSTPONED FOR ONE WEEK. MOTION CARRIED.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A claim for damages was received and acknowledged from Erling H. Thorsen. This was
referred to the City Clerk for processing
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was adjourned
at 11:25 P.M.
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Iren6 Varney Mor , City Clerk
July 9, 1974
ROLL CALL
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
The Edmonds City Council Work Meeting was called to order at.7i30 P.M. by Mayor
Harve Harrison, with all council members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of.the meeting of July 2 had been posted, mailed and distributed. City
Engineer, Leif Larson, noted that the last sentence in paragraph 2, page 6 should re
read as follows: "Therfore, the Engineer had the resolution prepared, following
receipt of the -petition".
Couniclman Nelson referred to page 1, under Council Participation - following the
word "standards" on line 23, he would like inserted the statement "The intent of the
motion being that we should let the people decide". He noted another correction on
,page 6 fourth line from the bottom, it should way each of the.Advisory Committes
rather than "the".
Counclman.Welling noted accorrectidn-dnPpage22,�%paragraph'2=��iext{=to�Iast'-j rie.
It should say "impact of SR 104 to Highway 511.
Following a brief discussion regarding the advisory ballot, the minutes were
approved as corrected.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Gellert reported that he,MMrs. Shippen, Dave Larson and John Wallace
met on July 8th with representatives from PUD regarding undergrounding and the
PUD presented a tentative proposal. The proposal indicated that 2% of the
revenues be made availbble to undergrounding on a pro rate use basis. They would
the create a revolving fund which would accumulate for three years and anything
that is not.used from the earliest year, would go back into their general funds.
Mr. Gellert stated that he received work today from Cecil Ferrill that it has
been taken up at the Commissioners Meeting and the staff was given permission
to pursue the legal implications of this policy. He said that PUD is hoping
to get a resolution worked out for a new undergrounding policy befoM the%,
budget hearings in October. Councilman Gellert said that they are meeting on
a month to month basis to try to deep this program moving forward.
Councilman Nelson mentioned that it had been brought to his attention that
children are crawling into a drainage pipe located just west of Olympic.Elementary
School. He wondered if someone could look into the possibility of putting a
collar on the pip6. Mayor Harrison asked Engineer Larson to look into this.
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