19741008 City Council Minutesre
LAKE BALLINGER POLLUTION AND STORM WATER REPORT
MOTION:
MOTION:
MOTION:
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported on this item and presented figures on the
cost of continuing studies on the rehabilitation of Lake Ballinger. He requested
authorization for Edmonds to participate in the amount of $5416.04 for its share
of the study; and stated that this sum would be required for each year of a
two-year period. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST
THAT THE CITY PARTICIPATE A PRO RATA SHARE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ENGINEER,
WITH FUNDS TO COME.FROM THE WATER -SEWER FUND: AND MONEY TO BE EXPENDED ONLY
IF AGREED TO BY ALL THE OTHER AGENCIES. MOTION CARRIED.
DISPOSAL OF CITY PROPERTY
Engineer Larson stated that the city had asked for and received appraisals on
six city properties whichaiwere indicated on a memo provided to the council and
Mayor. Mr. Larson did not recommend disposing of Item #5 which is a 30-foot'
strip between the embankment and the sidewalk at 9th North and Edmonds Street,
which acts as a transition strip. There was general discussion about the
property at 7th and Elm .COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON",
THAT THE ENTIRE MATTER BE POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 5TH UNTIL COUNCIL COULD GO TO
LOOK AT THE PROPERTIES. MOTION CARRIED.
INTERIM FLUORIDATION EQUIPMENT REPORT AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO BUDGET
City Engineer Larson submitted a written report on fluoridation -systems. He
recommended that this item be included in the Water/Sewer budget in the
amount of $20,000 - $25,000. Councilman Gellert mentioned that the State
Health Board was meeting tomorrow and would be discussing this issue. He
thought perhaps it would.be well to await the outcome of that meeting before
council takes action. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THIS ITEM UNTIL NEXT WEEK. MOTION CARRIED.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A Claim for Damages had been received from Bryce McClain. Council acknowledged
receipt of the claim and referred it to the City Clerk's Office for processing.
There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting adjourned
at 10:10 P. M.
IRENE VARNEY MOR6N9 City Clerk
October 8, 1974
(Work Meeting)
ROLL CALL
iW HARVE HARRISON, Mayor
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.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the October 1 meeting had been posted, mailed and distributed. •
The City Clerk's Office notified Mayor and Council of a correction on page 4,
under the heading, "Union Oil Request for Sanitary Sewer Service Connection".
The motion should read as follows: "A motion was made by Councilman Nordquist
and seconded by Councilwoman Shippen not to grant the Union Oil request for
sanitary sewer service connection, unless they annex to the City of Edmonds".
The minutes were then approved as corrected.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Anderson asked the City Engineer about the status of the 212th and
76th Avenue West signalization project. Mr. Larson answered that there was a
shortage of materials and that they were waiting for some high tensile bolts
and electrical equipment.
Councilman Anderson stated that hb had had some second thoughts about the action
taken last week with regard to the Union Oil request for sanitary sewer
connection. He thought perhaps we should talk to them and find out what
their needs are. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST
TO PLACE ON THE OCTOBER 22ND AGENDA THE MATTER OF UNION OIL'S SEWER REQUEST;
AND POSSIBLE ANNEXATION. In reply to a question from Councilman Nordquist,
Mr. Larson stated that this request was for their shore facilities. Mr. Larson
pointed out that Union Oil has since withdrawn their application. Councilman
Gellert stated that hb thought the motion was inappropriate, as Union Oil
has not indicated whether they want to annex and that he is opposed to sewering
without annexation. It was thought that perhaps there could be some remuneration
in lieu of annexation. THE MOTION WAS THEN VOTED UPON AND CARRIED, WITH
COUNCILMAN GELLERT VOTING AGAINST.
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Mayor Harrison asked the council to re -consider the appointment of Greg Selvidge
to the Planning Commission. The Mayor thought that one thing that'is lacking
on the Commission is age distribution, and Mr. Selvidge would certainly represent
the younger element in the city. During discussion, Councilman Welling stated
that Shoreline Management is a very important issue right now, and that he
does not think that Mr. Selvidge could look at it objectively, since he has
MOTION:
a water -oriented business. Following more discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE.BY
COUNCILMAN WINTERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT
OF GREG SELVIDGE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. A ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN A
"YES" VOTE FROM COUNCILMEN NELSON, GELLERT AND WINTERS AND A NEGATIVE VOTE
FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS WELLING, SHIPPEN, NORDQUIST AND ANDERSON AND THE MOTION
FAILED TO CARRY. No one offered the name of another candidate, but the Mayor
stated that he had this evening received an application from Tom Carns to fill
the vacancy on the Planning Commission, and the Mayor then offered Mr. Carns'
name for appointment to fill the vacancy. Mr. Carns is a businessman in the
South County area; a resident of Ballinger Area; a member of the South County
Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors of the Edmonds Rotary. Mr. Carns
was in the audience and was interviewed by the Council. Mr. Carns assured the
council that he would represent the public interest, and that he would be
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able to devote the time required to serve on the Commission. A MOTION WAS
THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO
CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF TOM CARNS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Carried.
Councilwoman Shippen inquired what was being done during Fire Prevention Week.
She mentioned *hat was being done in Everett, and said that she would like to
have more emphasis in this area. It was noted that the Mayor usually signs
a proclamation designating Fire Prevention Week; and it was also noted that
the Fire Department personnel is going to schools in the District performing
skits for the children stressing fire prevention and home safety. COUNCIL -
MOTION:
WOMAN SHIPPEN THEN MOVED SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT THE MAYOR OF
EDMONDS DECLARETHIS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK AND THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXECUTE
SOME OF THE PROGRAMS TO MAKE THE PEOPLE IN EDMONDS MORE AWARE OF FIRE PREVENTION
AND HOW IMPORTANT IT IS.
MOTION:
COUNCILMAN GELLERT AMENDED THE MOTION TO EXTEND THE PROGRAM TO THE END OF
OCTOBER; AND COUNCILMAN ANDERSON SECONDED. There was some discussion, during
which the Mayor stated that the Fire Chief is investigating a grant for the
City of Edmonds to be a test area where the grant would provide a smoke detector
for every home in the city free of charge. Building Official, Harry Whitcutt,
said that some cities have made it mandatory to install smoke detectors in new
construction and property that changes hands. Mr. Whitcutt stated that our
Fire Department has proposed that Edmonds ask for an ordinance making this
provision. THE AMENDMENT WAS VOTED UPON AND PASSED; AND THE MAIN MOTION AS
AMENDED ALSO PASSED.
Councilman Welling asked if the bidders on the Public Works Addition have a
design upon which to make their bids. City Engineer, Leif Larson, stated
that he had proposed that we have a turnkey construction where the proposals
would involve a concept of design and the cost of construction at no cost to
the city. He said there has been no money spent other than advertising. He
said that what we are getting is a prefab building which is already pre-
engineered and it is a matter of adapting the building to our own needs.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Harrison announced that City Treasurer, Lila Crosby, has been elected
Treasurer of the Washington State Association of Finance Officers.
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Mayor Harrison said that he had a letter from Commissioner Dick Forsgren stating
that the Snohomish County Transportation Authority has re -submitted the
County -wide Transit System Funding Proposition to the Snohomish County voters
on November 5th. He mentioned that a full presentation of the plan will be
made at the next meeting of the Snohomish County Transit Board on Tuesday,
October 15th at 2:30 P. M. in the Commissioners Board Room, 6th Floor of the
Administration Building in Everett.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR SALE OF CITY -OWNED VEHICLES
Jack Mitchell, Water -Sewer Superintendent, reported on this item stating that
we have gone to bid on three occasions on these vehicles which included two
1972 Dodge Polaras; one 1965 Ford station wagon and one 1966 Ford three quarter
ton pickup. No bids were received. He said that he has received, this date,
an offer from Fitz Auto Wrecking of $690.00 for each of the 1972 Dodge
Polaras and Active Electric has offered $200.00 for the 1965 Ford Station Wagon
and $300.00 for the 1966 pickup. Mr. Mitchell requested authorization to
negotiate the sale of these vehicles, contingent upon written confirmation.
MOTION:
COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ZLLING TO AUTHORIZE THE
NEGOTIATED SALE OF -THE ABOVE -MENTION VEHICLES. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON FERRY (SAN MATEO)
Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that he, Jim Reid
and Capt. Shields to discuss the possibility of mooring the San Mateo on the
Edmonds waterfront or burying it on the beach. It was the consensus that this
was impractical. If it was to be put put in the water, it would be necessary
to construct:,.a breakwater to protect it which would be very expensive. Burying it
in the sand would also be expensive. Mr. Garretson has proceeded with notofication
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MOTION:
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to the Washington State Park Commission of the conclusions drawn. Jack Bevan, •
who was in the audience, thought it should be possible to engineer so that
it would be possible to put this boat on.the water. Mr. Garretson replied
that there is not enough depth at low tide to comply with the regulations set
forth by the Washington State Park Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
WELLING AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO CONFIRM THE ACTION OF THE PARK
AND RECREATION DIRECTOR IN WRITING TO THE STATE. MOTION CARRIED.
FIRST READING: AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
MAA Ron Whaley stated that this was presented to the council this evening just
for their review and would have its first reading at the next council meeting.
INTERIM REPORT ON FLUORIDATION EQUIPMENT & REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO BUDGET
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that the Board of Health voted down mandatory
flouridation 3 to 2 with the idea that the legislature take action and put in
on a referendum for a vote by the people. Mr. Larson's report, which had
been submitted to the Mayor and council, was gone over. COUNCILMAN GELLERT
MOVED SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO BUDGET FOR THIS ITEM, DELAYING
IMPLEMENTATION UNTIL AFTER LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO DETERMINE WHETHER STATE
MANDATED FLUORIDATION WILL BECOME A BALLOT ISSUE. Following a brief discussAon,
THE MOTION WAS VOTED UPON AND CARRIED.
BUDGET DISCUSSION
MAA Ron Whaley made a presentation using a large graph which showed the total
budget program and policy. It showed the sources of revenue and the distribiltiion
of the revenues, various programs and inter -fund activities. Discussion followed.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M.
IRE E VARNEY MOO , City Clerk H. ARVE HARRISON, Mayor
October 15, 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, except Gellert
and Anderson, who had notified the Clerk that they would be absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the October 8 meeting had been posted, mailed and distributed.
Councilman Nelson indicated that there should be a change in the wording following
the motion at the bottom of page 1, which appointed Tom Carns to the
Planning Commission. Councilman Nelson would like it to be indicated that
Mr. Carns is filling one of the vacancies on the Commission, as there are two
to be filled. The minutes were then approved as corrected.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist referred to a memo which he had submitted to the other •
council members regarding continuation of the budget discussions. He asked
that this be placed on the council agenda for the 22nd of October. HE THEREFORE,
MOTION: MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO PLACE FURTHER BUDGET DISCUSSION
ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR NEXT TUESDAY, THE 22ND. -He thought. that perhaps there
would be several items the council would like to discuss; and perhaps some
administrative structure changes could be discussed at the same time. COUNCILMAN
AMENDMENT: NELSON AMENDED THE MOTION, WITH A SECOND FROM COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO HAVE A
LIST OF PROPOSED THOUGHTS FROM EACH MEMBER SUBMITTED TO THE OTHER MEMBERS OF
THE COUNCIL PRIOR TO NEXT TUESDAY'S MEETING. Following a brief discussion
THE AMENDMENT WAS VOTED UPON AND CARRIED, AND THE MOTION AS AMENDED ALSO CARRIED.
Councilman Nelson thought such a list would be helpful so that each council
member could research the items to be discussed ahead of time.
Councilwoman Shippen referred to a note received from Jane.Jones at the Senior
Center. She asked if the $17,000 mentioned was an amount left over from HUD
funds. Mr. Whaley answered that there was $17,000 in the Capital Improvement
Program which had been set aside for parking lot and landscape improvements
He said that in the last meeting with the Building Committee, city representatives
and senior citizens, they said that if the city did become able to spend any
money down there, they would rather have it spent for building facilities.
Councilwoman Shippen stated that she had read about Pierce County Engineering
applying to the Federal Highway Administration for improvement of very small
streets. She wondered if this was a source of highway revenues and asked
if the city had doen anything like this. Engineer Larson indicated that he
was not aware of this particular program, but would certainly look into it.
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