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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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Mayor Harrison announced that he had received a petition from Ron Whaley for
annexation to the City of Edmonds. He said the property is contiguous and was
shcwjn on the map attached. He said this would be treated as a notice of intent,
and that the council should set a time for meeting with the property owners
to discuss whether or not the council would entertain a petition for annexation
of that area to the city, and whether or not they would require assumption of
all or a portion of the existing city indebtedness, and whether or not council
would require adoption of the existing Comprehensive Plan of the city for that
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area. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON TO SET NOVEMBER
12TH FOR MEETING WITH THE PETITIONERS. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison stated that the PUD and General Telephone have undergrounded
facilities running to the Brackett's Landing restroom and bathhouse, and
requested council authorization to sign an easementagreement for the strip
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containing their cable and transformer vault. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE PUD AND TELEPHONE COMPANY, MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mrs. Jane Cunningham stated that she really enjoys the walkway on Olympic
View Drive. She mentioned that the view at High Street is just tremendous,
and that it might be nice to have a park bench there.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Harrison announced that on Tuesday, October 22nd, Secretary James Lynn
and senior officials of the Department of Housing and Urban Development will
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be in Seattle to present a comprehensive briefing of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974.
DISCUSSION ON PARK BENCHES'DOWNTOWN.
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Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and Recreation, placed before the Mayor and
council a list of .suggested locations for park benches. He said that a group
from the Senior Citizens Center had met with him recently and expressed a
desire for benches to be placed downtown, mainly along their walking and
commuting routes. The senior citizens also submitted a list of locations,
and Mr. Garretson had incorporated all but three of these in the list that he
presented. There was some discussion with regard to parking. City Planner,
Joe Wallis, stated that he has had some informal discussions about head -in
parking in order to create additional landscape opportunities along the street.
Mr. Garretson had an estimated cost of about $73 for a backless bench and
approximately $125 'for one with a back, with the work being down by city crews.
Mayor Harrison thought that now during budget discussion would be•a good time
to get an indication from council where this project would stand with regard
to priorities.
REPORT ON TREE STANDARDS BY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Mayor Harrison stated that he had a letter from the secretary to the Beautification
Committee asking that this matter be postponed, as they have not completed -their
MOTION: report. They will notify us when their report is finished. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM UNTIL NOVEMBER 12TH.
MOTION CARRIED.
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REPORT ON BIDS OPENED OCTOBER 10 - PUBLIC WORKS ADDITION
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that bids were opened by the City Clerk
on October loth. In addition to the Clerk, those in attendance were; Assitant
City Eggineer, Dick Allen; Water -Sewer Superintendent, Jack Mitchell and
Mr. Larson. Two bids were received, J. R. Keyes Company, Inc., the low bidder
with the sum of $55,580.70, including, tax and Zylstra Construction with the
sum of $80,167.50, including tax. Mr. Larson recommended award to the low
bidder, subject to review of the revised plan by the Amenities -Design Board.
There was general discussion on the construction and what is included. The
spread in the quotations -was also discussed; however, Mr. Larson explained that
the low bidder was submitting a building such -as the present structure. Meanwhile,
the other bidder was using another type building which would require special
engineering to make it compatible with the present structure. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST
MOVED SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF J. R. KEYES
COMPANY FOR $559580.70, INCLUDING SALES TAX, SUBJECT TO REVIEW OF THE DESIGN BY
THE AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD, AND THEN TO BE REVIEWED AGAIN BY THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR FINAL APPROVAL. Mr. Larson stated that he has scheduled this to be heard
by the Amenities Design Board on the 23rd of October. THE MOTION WAS THEN
VOTED UPON AND CARRIED.
FIRST READING: PROPOSED AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
Assistant Fire Chief, Ralph Klein, stated that he would like to make a slight
change on page 3, item (c) regarding the staffing by two attendants. It
should be changed to read "....one trained as an Emergency Medical Technician
and one trained in Red Cross Advanced First Aid, or equivalent.". COUNCILMAN
WELLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO AMEND THE ORDINA GE.E: TO
THAT EFFECT. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Nordquist asked what would happen
if the ambulance company were to arrive on the scene before the Aid Car.
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Attorney Wallace stated that the provisions made,with regard to simultaneous
arrival would govern in this instance. Councilman Nordquist then stated that
if the Aid Car was in-service at another location, could the ambulance company
be permitted to run code to respond to a particular scene. Attorney Wallace
said that this is provided for in Section 1 of the ordinance where it states
that they will respond non -code unless otherwise specifically directed. This
authority would come from Sno-Com. Councilman Nordquist stated that he would
rather have the designation from the City of Edmonds. Chief Klein stated
that under those conditions, Sno-Com would be acting as the city's agent in
dispatching. Mr. Stutzke, owner of Sno-King Ambulande Service, was in the
audience and the Deputy City Clerk presented him with a copy of the proposed
ordinance. Mr. Wallace stated that the insurance liability limit had been
raised to that equal with.the city.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR BALLOT MEASURE
City -Attorney, John Wallace, stated that he has already had some input from
the County Auditor with respect to the language of the ballot, and there will
be some change in wording which will come out next week.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT STANDING OR PARKING VEHICLE WITHIN
RADIUS OF 15 FEET OF FIRE HYDRANT OR STAND PIPE USED FOR FIREFIGHTING.
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NELSON TO PASS ORDINANCE
NO. 1733. MOTION CARRIED.
STATUS REPORT RE/CURRENT RULES AFFECTING PENDING IAC APPLICATION FOR SEAVIEW-
SIERRA PARK PROJECT.
Director of Parks and Recreation, Rod Garretson, reported that the rules were
changed last week regarding this application. The Interagency Committee for
Outdoor Recreation will only be funding on a 50-50 percentage basis instead
of the usual 75-25 basis, during the December funding session. Mr. Garretson
is scheduled to appear this Friday for a technical review of our project, and
wished direction from council as to what action should be taken.at this point.
Mr. Garretson, by memo dated October 11, 1974, presented three alternatives
to consider. First, was to forget the project and resubmit for April, 1975;
or for the city to come up with the full 50% share, or to split the project
into two phases. In doing the last, he suggested that we apply for funding
for the most critical phases now, and then go back in April for the balance
of the project applying for a 75-25% ratio. Mayor Harrison suggested the
possibility of lumping the various park development projects together and go
to the voters and ask for a one year levy just for park development. There
followed general discussion. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
WOMAN SHIPPEN TO SUPPORT ITEM #3 IN MR. GARRETSON'S MEMO DATED OCTOBER 11, 1974
AS THE COUNCIL POSITION AT THIS TIME. Mayor Harrison said that he would present
a proposition to the council at a later time.
DISCUSSION REGARDING SECTION 208 - FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
Mayor Harrison mentioned that Don Benson from King County Metro would be
present this evening to discuss the possibility of Edmonds joinin4--:;w1th'
King County Metro as part of the Cedar River drainage basin, as mentioned
in a memo from M.A.A.Ron Whaley regarding designation of a planning agent
for the City of Edmonds. City Engineer, Leif Larson, gave a brief history
of the study. He said that the cost effectiveness analysis did not take
into consideration the ultimate cost to the local residents. Mr. Larson
stated that they have had discussion about this, and he has drafted a reply
to Metro suggesting that their final report make a recommendation that
would indicate further evaluation of the alternatives as far as sewering
Southwest Snohomish County is concerned.
Mr. Benson stated that it would be more cost effective to the present customers
to go into the Seattle -Metro System. He said they recog}iize that this would
cause some impact and it changes our basic planning pattern. EPA, however,
insists on this kind of study as they are looking at their investment in this
whole area. He said King -County has done nothing but observe these results,
and at a staff level they have looked at how they might serve Southwest
Snohomish County. If Edmonds indicates an interest to be served, then King
County Metro still has to go to their Metropolitan Council and get their approval.
There was further discussion, and the meeting endedd with idea of having more
discussion next week.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
H. HARVE HARRISON? Mayor
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