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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
September 109 1974
ROLL CALL
The regular work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at
7:30 P.M. by Mayor Harve Harrison, with all council members present except Winters.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the September 3rd meeting had been posted, mailed and distributed,
and with.no &missions, nor corrections were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist reported that he had attended a meeting of the Snohomish
County Health District; and that the Board is recommending a 75t per capita
assessment, which is the same as they have had since 1970.
Councilman Nelson inquired what�the regulations wer.e with regard to the pickup
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distance for garbage collection. Councilman Anderson stated that he thought it
was 5019 and that if it was more they either would not pick.it,up or would
charge extra. M.A.A. Ron Whaley stated that this is not specified in the
city code. Councilman Anderson thought we should sit down with the garbage
companies and establish a rate schedule taking into account the number of
cans and the distance in feet. The Mayor directed Mr. Whaley to make a study
with regard to this matter.
Councilman Gellert noted that the Seattle Times' August 29th issue stated that
the Burlington Northern had been charged with 20 violations of the Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899 iri dumping landslide debris in Puget Sound along their
right-of-way,'between Ballard and Mukilteo. It stated that each offense proven
is punishable by up $2,500 fine. The action was.filed by Uo S. Attorney Stan
Pitkin and is set 'for hearing in Judge McGovern's Court. Councilman Gellert
thought perhaps the city should intervene to see.if perhaps the fines could be
:applied towards undergrounding their lines. He wondered if the Mayor.or someone
on the staff could contact the U. S. Attorney or the Judge and suggest this
MOTION:
approach. Following a brief discussion, COUNCILMAN WELLING MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT WE'REQUEST THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CONSULT WITH STAN PITKIN
AND DETERMINE THE NATURE OF THE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST BURLINGTON NORTHERN TO
DETERMINE IF ANY OF THE PURPORTED VIOLATIONS OCCURRED WITHIN THE CITY OF EDMONDS:
AND AFTER A REPORT HAS BEEN RECEIVED, THAT WE FURTHER.CONSIDER MAKING AN APPEARANCE
IN.COURT AT THE TIME OF SENTENCING TO SEE IF SOME FORM OF DAMAGES CAN.BE AWARDED
THE CITY FOR ANY DAMAGE WE MAY HAVE SUFFERED. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Anderson stated that he had some calls about 174th S. W. The City
Engineer said that they have handed out easements and are attempting to establish
a grade. Councilman Anderson said that some of the property owners on the south
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side are dumping on the north side, and that the property owners on tle north
side are disturbed -about this. Harry Whitcutt will check into this,
Councilman -Anderson asked if we have any rules that apply to undergrounding in
short plats. Leif Larson stated that it all depends on the size of the lot and
when it was approved.. It may have been approved before the undergrounding
ordinance. Councilman Anderson stated that he would have some interest in having
the undergrounding requirements extended to individual lots. Leif Larson and
Joe Wallis were asked to look at this again.
Councilman Gellert asked if the bicycle path is going in on.Olympic View Drive.
Mr. Larson stated that it was going.in adjacent to the street on the west side.
Councilman Nelson stated that he would like to report on the meeting held
last evening with the Port Commissioners regarding the fishing pier. Council._:'
members Shippen and Anderson also attended along with Rod Garretson.' He said the
discussion again centered .on the parking requirements,. They reaffirmed their
original resolution and gave their encouragement to go ahead and begin the study;
and he proposed -to the Commissioners that the city would initiate the study and
obtaining any potential recommended consultant to do the job, so that we'will
.have a solid foundation of fact upon which to make a final determination as to
MOTION: the best place for parking to be located. COUNCILMAN NELSON MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE MAYOR INSTRUCT THE CITY STAFF TO TAKE THE DIRECTION
OF GETTING TOGETHER WITH THE IAC AND MAKING APPLICATION FOR RECEIPT OF THE'MONIES
NECESSARY AND RECOMMEND CONSULTANTS: AND THAT THAT STUDY BE INITIATED•TO
PROVIDE THE NECESSARY DATk AND FACTS FOR''THE COUNCIL AND COMMISSION TO CONSIDER
.FOR THE PARKING PROBLEMS. He stated that this resolution was the,one passed
several weeks ago,.and indicated that we were favorable towards a concept of a
fishing pier and indicated that they will still look at this as a possibility.
MOTIONCARRIED.
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Mayor Harrison stated that he had an application for The Curiositea Shopped
They are applying for a license to serve wine by the glass or open bottle on the
MOTION: premiseso The Police Chief recommended approval, COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED9
SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO.APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
FOR CURIOSITEA SHOPPE. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison stated that we have a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment; and
that they have been having trouble getting a quorum. He suggested Al Knoke,
and stated that Mr.-Knoke is willing to serve in this capacity and that he has
some planning experience. The Mayor stated that Mr. Knoke-has an application.
before the Board of Adjustment and would not be able to take a seat until this
has been resolved. Councilwoman Shippen said that it was her understanding that
the council had begun a policy whereby the council interviews prospective
appointees. It was the consensus that Mr. Knoke should be invited to the next
council, meeting and be interviewed prior to the start of the meeting. It was
noted for the record that this procedure is to be followed in the future.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Deputy City Clerk read a letter from the Snohomish County Metropolitan
Municipal Corporation regarding a meeting.on Section 208, Federal Water
Pollution Control Act. The meeting will be held at 3:00 P.M.,, Monday,
September 16th in the Snohomish County Commissioners Board Room; 6th Floor,
County Administration Building, Everett, Washington. They urged that all
municipalities attend so that they can make a unified countywide decision.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES .
Claims for Damages were received and acknowledged from John Nordquist and
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wirtz. These were refer'bed to the City Clerk for processing.
DISCUSSION ON BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE REPORT
Mayor Harrison stated that he would like this discussion to.be very informal,
and to involve the audience since he noted that virtually all of the Blue
Ribbon Committee members -were -present. He stated that the action tonight would
be to decide if this matter should go on the ballot or not.
The Mayors time priorities were discussed; however during further discussion,
the Mayor.pointed out that he and Councilman Nelson had the.original idea to
appoint the Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate a possible change in form of
government for Edmonds. City Attorney, James Murphy, stated :that.you would have
to have a."yes".or,"no" vote on the -council-manager form of government and a
separate advisory ballot regarding the question of.a.full-time Mayor. This
was in response to the Mayor's statement that he would like the issue of a full-
time Mayor to be put before the people.- There was general discussion on election
MOTION: costs and a date for the election. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED TO DIRECT THE
ATTORNEY TO DRAWAN APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION LEADING TO A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE
MATTER OF ADOPTION. OR REJECTION OF THE COUNCIL=MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR
EDMONDS: AND THAT THE DATE COINCIDE WITH A SCHOOL ELECTION. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN
SECONDED THE MOTION, FOLLOWING SOME DISCUSSION. A ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN
COUNCIL MEMBERS GELLERT9 SHIPPEN AND ANDERSON VOTING "YES"; AND COUNCILMEN
WELLING9 NELSON AND NORDQUIST VOTING "NO". MAYOR HARRISON BROKE THE TIE BY
VOTING 11NO119 ON THE BASIS THAT 'HE THOUGHT THE BALLOT SHOULD CONTAIN BOTH THE
ISSUE 07 COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT FOR EDHONDS9 OR A FULL-TIME MAYOR.
Councilman Nelson stated that he will make a motion for re -consideration at
the next council meeting, as hopefully Councilman Winters will be present at
that time.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVEO9'SECONDEDIBY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO HAVE TWO BALLOTS9
ONE OF WHICH IS BINDING AS TO WHETHER THE PEOPLE DESIRE A COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM
OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS; AND THE SECOND BEING AN ADVISORY BALLOT
ALLOWING THE CITIZENS TO VOTE WHETHER THEY WANT A FULL-TIME MAYOR FOR THE CITY,
THIS ELECTION TO COINCIDE WITHA SCHOOL ELECTION. FOLLOWING SOME DISCUSSIONS
THE CHAIR RULED THIS MOTION'OUT OF ORDER.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned
at 10:00 P.M.
IREWE VARNEY MO 9 City Clerk
September 17, 1974
ROLL CALL.
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HARVE H..HARRISON9 Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at
7:30 P. M. by Mayor Harve Harrison, with.all council members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of September loth had.been posted, mailed and. .
distributed. Councilman Gellert noted that on page 1, paragraph 39 5th line
down, the word "to" was left out preceding $2,500. The minutes were then
approved as corrected.
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