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Program Summary - item by item. Director of Parks -and Recreation; Rod Garretson,
was given authorization to proceed with a study with regard to an appropriate -
pool enclosure for Yost Park Pool.
There being'no further business to come be -fore council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:40 P.M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, ty Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
August 20, 1974
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the.Edmonds City -Council was called to order.by Mayor
Harve Harrison at 7:30 P.M., with all council members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes, of the meeting" of August 13.th had -b.een •posted; :.mailed and distributed,
and with no imissions, nor corrections, they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
• Councilman Gellert mentioned that we now have an appraisal with regard to
property in connection with the 84th West Vacation, and that he thought some
action should be taken. M.A.A. Ron Whaley stated that this will come up
next week.
Councilman Gellert noted that a petition had been received from"Mrs. Roberta
Peterson regarding placing :park benches in the downtown area. He thought
staff should consider this matter, and report back to the council; and notify
MOTION: Mrs. Peterson -when it will come before council. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO SET THIS MATTER`FOR DISCUSSION ON THE 15TH
OF OCTOBER, WITH A STAFF REPORT ONCOSTS AND FEASIBILITY: AND THAT MRS. PETERSON
BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO THE HEARING. MOTION CARRIED.
With regard to the undergrounding policy being discussed with the PUD, Councilman
Gellert wondered what can be done about the private utilities. City Attorney,
John Wallace, noted that on Cable TV for instance, it is specific in their
franchise that they must go underground when the remaining communication facilities
are undergrounded. Councilman Gellert asked if Mr. Wallace could give a report
on what our alternatives are by the next council meeting.
Councilwoman Shippen asked that the Street Tree Standards be discussed at the
September 3rd council meeting.
.Mrs. Shippen also asked if the Community Development Council could begin drafting
a planting program for Fifth Avenue, so that we could have a total package of
undergrounding, sidewalks and trees. In this regard, Councilman Anderson.asked
if we have a policy with regard to clearing the right-of-way of trees. City
Engineer, Leif Larson, -said that existing trees are taken into consideration.
• Councilman Anderson then asked that this.phase also be part of the discussion
on the 3rd of September.
Councilman Nelson asked the City Clerk's Office to make copies of two memos he
had from the House Transportation and Utilitites Committee which are to be
distributed to the Mayor and Council. One.was with regard to SB 2642 which
would permit the use of fuel tax funds.to pay for park -and -ride lots. The
other memo advised that H.B. 1366 was passed to permit contractors.to terminate
or renegotiate contracts with cities, counties and the State if.their costs
had been substantially increased by rising petroleum prices. However, Justice
Rosellini has issued a restraining order pending determination of the constitution-
ality of the Bill.
Mayor Harrison announced that the City of Edmonds Picnic will�be on Saturday,
the 24th of August, and that everyone is invited.
The Mayor reminded council that the Snohomish County Association of Citki's and
Towns is having their meeting this Thursday night.
Mayor Harrison stated that he had received.correspondence from John Nordquist
with regard to the response and operation of the Fire`=De.partment., The Mayor
had asked Chief Cooper to report.
Chief Cooper presented to Mayor and Council a.written report which contained
information on the Fire Department personnel and their status; manning; shifts;
equipment location; response of equipment; mutual aid, and agreements -with
other jurisdictions and a sample of a Mutual Aid Agreement. Chief Cooper
placed a map of the city of the bulletin board which indicated neighboring fire
station locations, in addition to our own. He stated that the yellow dots on
the map indicated locations to which equipment had been deployed in answer to
some type of alarm since January 1, 1974. He said we have had a total of 494
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alarms to date.
Councilman Nordquist stated the content of his letter for the benefit of the
audience. He pointed out that we have acquired more area (Chase Lake Annexation)
and several stores and restaurants, which increases the need for protection;
and that it appeared to him that the Fire, Department is under -staffed due
to sickness, disability, vacations, etc. Councilman Nordquist thought that
this would be the appropriate time to bring this before the council, so that
this can be taken into consideration in making up the budget. He then asked
that the council immediately consider additional Fire Department personnel.
Councilman Gellert inquired about our fire losses. Chief Cooper replied that
it was $8.42 per capita last year; #3.02 per capita to date this year, and
that last year at this same time it was $1.98 per capita. He said that in
looking back over the records for the past three years, we have started a
gradual increase in fire loss.
Councilman Anderson urged that some agreement with Mountlake Terrace with
regard to automatic response be formulated: Chief Cooper stated that he
is meeting with the other Chiefs this week,.and that this will be one of the
items under discussion.
Councilman Nelson said that he had not seen anything regarding insurance claims
against.the city. Attorney Wallace said that he had.written to the insurance
agent asking him to contact two carriers, but has had no response yet.
Councilman Nelson then asked about a voucher which had been written for
consultant services. He asked if the council would benefit from the study.
Planner Wallis stated that the study -was about citizen participation on the •
196th project, and that the council would be advised.
Mayor Harrison mentioned that no action has been taken with regard to the Smith
property. He thought it would be appropriate to place this on the agenda for
August 27th.
HEARING: SHORELINES MANAGEMENT PLAN
City Planner, Joe Wallis, asked that this agenda item be continued until such
time that the Planning Commission has had time to review the Environmental
Impact Statement. He said the Statement has been completed and delivered,
and that it is expected to have a recommendation back to the council by the
MOTION: 3rd of September. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON
TO HEAR THIS MATTER ON SEPTEMBER 3RD. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #448 - RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF REZONE FROM RS-6 TO RMH ON PROPERTY ON 3RD SOUTH, BETWEEN
ALDER AND HOWELL. FILE 4R=5-74. P. C. Hearing: 7/10/74.
City Planner, Joe Wallis, stated that he would like to ask postponement of
this matter as there had been an error made in regard to the number of units
that would be provided within this parcel. He thought it -should go back to
the Planning Commission, as they did not have accurate information upon which
MOTION: to make a recommendation. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO REFER THIS MATTER BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. A gentlemen in the audience expressed the opinion
that he didnot.believe the computations would affect a decision on this.matter.
However, Mr. Wallis that the error was substantial enough to warrant re-
consideration by the Planning Commission. The motion was then voted upon and •
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FISCAL AGENT AND SPEAKER FROM NBC BANK
Finance Director, Allen Tuttle, introduced Jack P. Van Leuven. Mr. Van Leuven
stated that the main reason for appointing a fiscal agent is.to relieve some
of the minor detail clerical work from the Department of Finance. This is
mainly concerned with the payment of the municipal bonds and interest coupons
when they become due. This service is performed by the bank at no charge.
MOTION: There was discussion with Mr. Van Leuven answering questions. A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN.ANDERSON TO PASS
RESOLUTION #314 DESIGNATING THE NATIONAL BANK OF COM14ERCE AS THE FISCAL AGENT
FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS, AND ANY SUCCEEDING FISCAL AGENT. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 8TH FOR WATER PIPE &.FITTINGS
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that five bids had been received on various
portions of the materials required for water main installation. He said that
he would recommend award.to Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company for the ductile
iron and cast iron pipe. He said that each bidder had qualified his bid with
certain stipulations with respect to cost escalation or delivery time. Mr. Larson
;sa:d.that Pacific States.qualified their bid based upon their cost of production
the month preceding the time they will deliver. He, therefore, recommended award
with.a provision whereby we limit that to a percentage in the range of 10-15 percent.
Mr. Larson gave some examples of cost increases from 1 August to date. He said
he feels the market is stabilizing, and would like to hold to 10% on the cost
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• MOTION: escalation clause. COUNCILMAN,GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON -
THAT WE ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF PACIFIC STATES UP TO A MAXIMUM ESCALATION OF 10%
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY'ENGINEER ON UNITS 1, 2 AND 3. Following Discussion,
THE MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Larson pointed'out that if the price goes"down, Pacific
States will reflect it in the quotation at time of delivery.
The City Engineer recommended that Units B and C for gate valves, cast iron
MOTION:
fittings, etc. be'awarded to Western Utilities. COUNCILMAN NELSON MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT UNITS B AND C BE AWARDED TO WESTERN UTILITIES. CARRIED.
PRESENTATION BY.CONCERNED CITIZENS RE/BRICKENWOOD BOYS HOME LOCATION
Mrs. Linda MacDonald acted as'spokeswoman for a group in the audience interested
in the above -entitled matter. She asked that the council set a date for hearing
on the matter, so that they could have time to get additional citizens to come
down .to the council meeting. She then read into the record a letter which had
been addressed to the Mayor and Council, in which she directed several questions
to -the council with,regard to the operation of the Brickenwood Home. The main
question seemed to be how the residents"of the home would be classified, ie.
roomers or family. Councilman Gellert asked''the'City Attorney to reiterate his
remarks of last week in this regard. Attorney Wallace then stated that they
would be classified as roomers, since the owner was receiving money for their
-room and board; therefore, there would not be more than two roomer's permitted
in'the residence"in that zone. He said it is a -matter for the Planning Department
and Building Department to determine if this is, in fact, the relationship.
There was considerable discussion between the council and people in the audience.
Councilman Anderson suggested that the City Planner give a status report on the
Brickenwood Home situation at the next -council meeting and.that Mr. Sargeant be
invited to attend. During discussions, members of the group asked to be
notified of any meetings that will take place regarding'any phase of this
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matter. The City Planner had cards which he asked them to fill but for
this purpose.
PROPOSED UNDERGROUND WIRING ON STH
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Assistant City Engineer, Dick Allen, stated that last meeting he reported some
preliminary figures on this item, and has since received a letter .from the
Telephone Company. He said it comes to a figure of $9.26 per zone front foot
to the property owner. It -was agreed to set -this aside until next week :for
further action. The attorney will then report and indicate what actions are
possible.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A Claim for Damages was received and acknowledged from Mr. and Mrs. Lenard
Zapara and Mr. William Bell. These were referred to the City Clerk for
processing.
There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was
adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN City Clerk
August 27, 1974
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HARVE R. HARRISON, Mayor '
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called'to order by Mayor
'Harve.Harrison at 7:30"P.M. with all council members present, except -Winters
and Anderson, who -is on vacation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes,of the meeting of August 20th had been posted, mailed and distributed,
and,with no omissions, nor,corrections, they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nelson reported that he, Chief Foster and "Rod Garretson, Director of
Parks and Recreation, met last night with the Port Commissioners regarding the
proposed fishing pier. He said they reviewed problems that potentially exist
on the fishing pier proposal. The major problem is the parking.in the area,
however it is unknown how much parking would be needed to support a public
fishing pier on'the north breakwater. Councilman Nelson stated that he made
the proposal that the city would take the responsibility for..solving•,the parking
problem in'whatever manner we can, and relieve the Port Commissioners from having
to consider the matter. The Port Commissioners then submitted for our consideration
a proposal that the city, or the city and the Port, purchase the remaining
businesses at the-corner:of.Railroad Avenue and Dayton Street (Pointer -Willamette
Building) outright for the necessary parking. Councilman Nelson stated that he
,'considered this extremely unfair, and hoped the council would join with him
in rejecting this offer to purchase such an expensive piece of property. Councilman
• Nelson was of the opinion that the property could be leased - and that there are