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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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Mayor Harrison introduced Al Knoke as a possible appointee to.the Board. of
MOTION:
Adjustment. Following a discussion with the council, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN NELSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO CONFIRM AL KNOKEIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE,BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. MOTION CARRIED.
.Councilwoman Shippen asked about the -status of a space needs report regarding
the Junior High School property. She asked when the council would get a report
as to the suitability of the property as a possible city facility. M; A. A.
Ron Whaley, stated that the School District is assessing the situation now;
and.Mr. Whaley stated that he had the plans. He stated that Chief Cooper has
a report from the State Fire Marshal and that he expects to have figures next
week from Stu Smith regarding operating costs. Mr. Whaley said that he and
Joe Wallis, City Planner will look at the site next week, and that he expected
MOTION:
to have a report ready for council in a month to six weeks. A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO DISCUSS THE SUITABILITY
OF THE JUNIOR HIGH-SCHOOL SITE FOR -AN EDMONDS FACILITY AT THE NOVEMBER 12TH
WORK MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison announced that there will be a regional meeting of the Association
of Washington Cities at the Holiday_Inn Convention -Center at 6:00 P.M. on
September 26th.-
Councilman Nordquist stated that he had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Woodruff at
a P. T. A. meeting the other evening. Dr. Woodruff had stated that he would like
tc� meeting with the Edmonds City Council on an informal basis to discuss -goals and
objectives; and will soon be sending an invitation to that effect.
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Councilman Nordquist.stated that several council members have expressed the
desire to get together in an executive session to discuss some facets of the
MOTION:
budget. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE
OCTOBER 8TH WORK MEETING BE SET ASIDE FOR A BUDGET DISCUSSION: AND THAT THE
AGENDA BE CLOSED.- MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NELSON MOVED TO RE -CONSIDER THE MOTION MADE LAST WEEK TO INSTRUCT
THE ATTORNEY TO DRAW AN 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.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT AMENDED THE MOTION TO INCLUDE AN ADVISORY BALLOT ON__THE- -
QUESTION OF WHETHER EDMONDS SHOULD HAVE A FULL TIME MAYOR OR A PART,TIME MAYOR.
COUNCILMAN NELSON SECONDED.
There was considerable discussion regarding the role of a full=time Mayor -and
what .would be expected of -him. The proposed ballot was then discussed, with
comments being made by Capt. Shields and Orland Christensen. City Attorney,
James Murphy, explained that only one issue can appear on each ballot. He
said that if the people vote "yes" for the council -manager -form of government
it is self-executing. If they vote "no" then the council can look at the
MOTION: advisory ballot -for direction. THE AMENDMENT WAS -THEN VOTED UPON; IT PASSED
FOLLOWING A ROLL CALL VOTE: -WHICH RESULTED IN COUNCIL MEMBERS GELLERT, NELSON,
SHIPPEN AND ANDERSON VOTING "YES" AND COUNCIL MEMBERS WELLING, NORDQUIST AND
WINTERS VOTING "NO".
Mayor Harrison stated that he had a memorandum from the Park and Recreation
Department regarding the sale of a trampoline; and that this was brought to
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council attention for minute entry. King°s Garden and the Park and Recreation
Department jointly'purchased this piece of equipment, but it has been determined
that it is too dangerous. The original,agreement provided that either party
could sell his interest to the other party at any time by mutual agreement.
The city has sold its interest in the trampoline to King°s Garden and a•check
has been received for $541.259 which is the amount that was paid for a one-half
share. The Mayor stated that this is a favorable settlement and asked council
MOTION:
authorization to accept the check. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO ACCEPT THE CHECK -IN THE AMOUNT OF $541,25 FOR THE SALE
OF OUR HALF INTEREST IN A JOINTLY OWNED TRAMPOLINE. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4449 - RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING MINIMUM,SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.
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Assistant City Planner, Kay Shoudy, reported that this is an amendment initiated
by the Planning Staff regarding setback requirements in a CG Zone. She said
that essentially the way it is written at the present time,..there are setback
requirements set out only for properties abutting Highway 99. The amendment
would require a 25, setback on any property that abuts a CG Zoned property.
Councilman Winters stated.that he could see no advantage to the setbacks, as
this would create parking lots in the front of buildings instead of possibly in
the back of the buildings. Mayor Harrison thought the amendment would take away
the flexibility for design. There was considerable discussion. The Mayor then
opened the hearing, however no one in the audience wished to comment and the
MOTION: hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN WINTERS THEN MOVED, SECONDED'BY COUNCILMAN WELLING
TO REFER THE MATTER BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER STUDY. MOTION
CARRIED.
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HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4439 - RECOMMENDING -APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING GENERAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS9
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Kay Shouay, Assistant City Planner, stated that this was also initiated by the
Staff, as the present requirements seemed to inflict a hardship on single-family
and duplexes in a multiple zone as it states that the required parking spaces
had to be located outside the setbacko She said that in an RM Zone you can utilize
the setback for parking, and it seemed to be an unnecessary hardship on the lower
density uses.* Mayor Harrison opened.the hearing; no one wished to comment, and
the hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY. COUNCILMAN WINTERS
TO PASS ORDINANCE #17299 AMENDING THE FIRST PARAGRAPH -OF SECTION 12.14.020 OF
THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCES PERMITTINGOFF=STREET PARKING FOR ONE AND TWO
FAMILY DWELLINGS WITHIN THE SETBACK AREAS. MOTION CARRIEDo
REPORT ON MANNING OF'FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief, Jack Cooper, preseeted a written report on Fire Services in the City
of Edmondso There were several maps placed on the bulletin board which were
referred to by Chief Cooper (with the assistance of Battalion Chief, Jack Weinz)
as he preceeded through the report. The report contained information on fire
and aid responses, manning of stationsSmsults of discussions on automatic
response, various ways of improving manpower for Fire Service, budget data, etc.
Chief Cooper answered questions from the council -as he went through the report.
Included in the report was.a copy of a letter received from Chief John DegninS
Fire District No. 1 in which he suggested a reciprocal automatic response to any
assignment from the closest station, whether in the City of Edmonds,or District #1,
with no financial compensation. However, there was a stipulation that the City •
of Edmonds curtail their annexation of District areas. Chief Cooper recommended
that the M.A.A. and one or two council members meet with Fire Commissioners and
both Fire Chiefs to discuss this matter.
Councilman Gellert stated that he would like to have a list of the fire losses
and fire calls for the years 1965 to 1974o Chief Cooper stated that he would
furnish these.. During discussions at this point, Chief Cooper introduced
Tom Tyszko, who was recently hired as a firefighter.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED9 SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT COUNCIL CONSIDER
CHIEF COOPER'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE MOA.A. AND ONE OR TWO MEMBERS OF THE
COUNCIL MEET WITH THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND -.CHIEF DEGNIN AND CHIEF COOPER AND
PROCEED'IMMEDIATELY TO IMPLEMENT A BETTER RESPONSE TO'THE BALLINGER AREA. CARRIED.
C1iff.Hagen, President of the Ballinger Community.Club9 read a resolution which
requested full'manning of Station #2 at Five Corners. Chief Cooper invited
anyone rho wished, to come into his office and discuss any portion of the report
and see the records. Tom Carns stated that he thought.it would be a waste of
time to make a reciprocal agreement with District #1, since they have only one
man on duty during the period of midnight to 8:00 A.Mo9 and that this certainly
would not give the Ballinger Area any better fire protectiono Councilwoman
Shippen thought the public should take further responsibility.for protecting
themselves by learning more about fire prevention and possibly investing in a
smoke detection deviceo
Mayor Harrison asked Councilman Anderson and Nordquist to participate in discussions
with the M.A.Ao9 Fire Commissioners and the Fire Chiefs..
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT IN LIGHT
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ITEM 9 .('MANNING OF'THE STATIONS )9 AND HIS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MANNING OF
EITHER -STATION 2 OR STATION 19 PLUS THE REPORT BACK FRN THE COMMITTEES BE HEARD
ON OCTOBER 1ST AND BE MADE ON AGENDA ITEM. Councilman Gellert asked that Chief
Cooper provide the fire losses for Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood.9 in addition
to -the losses for Edmonds for the past nine years; also the number of calls.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison then called a recess at 10:00 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:15.
DRAFT POLICY STATEMENT RE/AMBULANCE SERVICE IN CITY
Councilman Welling reported on the results of a meeting between himself, Fire_
Chief'Cooper, Police Chief Marlo Foster and Councilwoman Shippen. They
recommended,amending our present ordinance to allow.a single private ambulance
company shall:'.be authorized to monitor aid car calls, and respond to them non -
code; and that at all times they are to maintain a continuing written obligation
MOTION: to respond to all aid car calls. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT THE ATTORNEY BE DIRECTED TO DRAW AN APPROPRIATE
ORDINANCE'INCORPORATING THE PRINCIPLES AS LISTED IN THE DOCUMENT.PROVIDED BY
COUNCILMAN.WELLING FROM THE COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE LOAD LIMITS-OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE
Second reading was held on an ordinance amending Sec. 8.64.080, Schedule VIII
of the., -Edmonds City Code restricting the use by commercial vehicles -of
Oiympic'View Drive from Puget Drive to 76th Avenue West within Edmonds.
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REPORT ON BIDS OPENED SEPTEMBER 10 - CONCRETE PIPE AND APPURTENANCES
Herb Gilbo, Director of Public Works, reported that the City Clerk opened bids
on September loth; and that only one bid was received. The bid was submitted
by Associated Sand &,Gravel Company, Inc.; and Mr. Gilbo stated that it was
a favorable bid and requested council authorization to accept bid. COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST-MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF
ASSOCIATED SAND'AND GRAVEL FOR THE ABOVE -MENTIONED ITEM, MOTION CARRIED,
REQUEST TO CALL"FOR BIDS FOR SALE OF CITY -OWNED VEHICLES
Herb Gilbo requested council approval to call.for bids for the sale of two
Dodge Polaras and one Ford Station Wagon, COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO CALL FOR BIDS ON.CITY-OWNED VEHICLES ON THE 3RD OF
OCTOBER. MOTION CARRIED,
SNOHOMISH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT - INDIGENT DEFENDANTS
M.A.A. Ron Whaley reported that he had a recommendation that the city employ
the firm of Jones and Young as defense attorneys for indigent.defendants at.
the firm's quoted cost of $42.00 per case through the calendar year 1975.
He stated that this has become necessary because of a Supreme Court decision
handed down approximately two years ago which entitled every person legal
MOTION. counsel in any case which might `result in a jail sentence, COUNCILMANGELLERT
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
• STAFF IN EMPLOYING THE FIRM OF JONES & YOUNG AS DEFENSE ATTORNEYS FOR INDIGENT
DEFENDANTS, MOTION CARRIED,
Mr. Whaley recommended that the council study the second portion of the written
report as far as the budget is concerned. He suggested that council members
could call Chief Foster,. John Wallace or himself for further information.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WINTERS TO SET THIS MATTER
FOR DISCUSSION ON OCTOBER 29TH. MOTION CARRIED,
KING-SNOHOMISH'COUNTY MANPOWER CONSORTIUM - AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN
AMENDED AGREEMENT
Ron Whaley reported that in May of 1973 the City entered into an Interlocal
Agreement with King and Snohomish Counties for the purpose of being a member
of the above organization. On December 28, 1973 the President signed into law
the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). Subsequent implementation
regulations issued by the Department of Labor, necessitates an amendment to the
MOTION: initial agreement. He asked authorization for the Mayor to sign this. A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO AUTHORIZE
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDED AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED;
FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT DISCUSSION
Ron Whaley reported briefly on the City Financial Status, A written report
had been submitted to the council members; which revealed the the city financial
status of the city is looking better than it did two months ago.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
• Council acknowledged -receipt of a Claim for Damages from C. W. and Martha
Anderson. This was referred to the City Clerk's Office for processing.
Ron Whaley stated that the cost estimates for Seaview and Sierra Parks had
been revised due to a rise in costs. He recommended re -submittal to the IAC.
Council concurred in this recommendation.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned
at 11:00 P.M.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, gity Clerk H. HARVE HARRISON, Mayor
September 24, 1974
ROLL CALL
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 17th had been posted, mailed and
distributed.. Councilman Anderson mentioned that the minutes did not state
thet Councilman Nelson's motion to re-oonsider. . . on the first page, was
• voted upon and carried. The minutes were then approved as corrected.