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October 22, 1974
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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 Gellert.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Meeting of October 15 had been posted, mailed and distributed,
and with no imissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist stated that he had read in this evening's paper that
Mountlake Terrace will not be able to finish the 236th project as they are
unable to purchase some property needed. The owners of the property passed
away recently. Councilman Nordquist pointed out that the Edmonds Council agreed
to participate in this project if it was to be completed. He suggested delaying
until it can be discussed further.
Mayor Harrison read a letter from the Snohomish County Transportation Board
wherein they noted that the Transportation Services Agreements between Seattle
Metro and Snohomish County jurisdictions expires on the 31st of October 1974.
Metro. and members of the county jurisdictions have met and discussed extensions
of the_Agr-eementm M.A.A. Ron Whaley reported on a letter received yesterday
from counsal for Metro, accompanied by a copy of the amendment to the Transportation
Services A reements. The Amendment A reement provides for the continuation of
transportation services for a 12 montg period, subject to earlier termination
if Metro's accrued operating surplus is expended by crediting against future
MOTION: operating deficits. COUNCILMAN WELLING MOVED, 5ECONDED,BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST
THAT WE ADOPT THIS NEW PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR NOVEMBER 1, 1974 UNTIL THE MONEY
RUNS OUT. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison stated that the Washington State Ferry Concessionaire, Saga Fodd
Service of Washington Inc., has applied for a Class D license to sell beer by
open bottle only on premises. The Police Chief recommended approval, COUNCILMAN
MOTION: WELLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCZLIMAN ANDERSON TO GRANT APPROVAL TO THE FERRY
CONCESSIONAIRE TO BE ISSUED A LICENSE TO SELL BEER BY THE OPEN BOTTLE ON THE
FERRY. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison stated that he had a request for a Street Use Permit for a Planter
Island at the Texaco Station at 226th Street S. W. and Edmonds Way. The
application is for a curb planting area within the right-of-way behind the
sidewalk in the northwest corner of 226th and Edmonds'Way. It was recommended
that the council grant approval, subject to Amenities Design Board Review.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO GRANT APPROVAL
FOR THIS APPLICATION FOR THE PLANTER ISLAND AT THE TEXACO STATION, SUBJECT TO
AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Jane Cunningham, 1040 Grandview, had attended several meetings recently which
had also been attended by.neighbors surrounding the Church of God. She said
the question had been raised as to whether the tapes of the Board of Adjustment
meetings were kept. She asked that the Board of Adjustment be requested to
save the tapes for a period of time and make them available to the taxpayers,
so that persons going to court would have the use of those tapes. Mrs. Cunningham
stated that she was aware that the law does not require a verbatim transcript
of the proceedings, but that she still thought the taxpayer should have these
tapes available for their own use. City Attorney, John Wallace, noted that if
council did impose this requirement, and an appeal were taken, the city would"
be required to certify up a verbatim transcript. If any portion of the tape
were to be unintelligible, it could be remanded back for re -hearing. Following
MOTION: general discussion on the subject, COUNCILMAN WELLING MADE A MOTION, SECONDED
BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THAT THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETINGS BE TAPED AND THAT
THE TAPES BE PRESERVED FOR ONE MONTH FROM THE DATE OF THE HEARING AND MADE
AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON REQUESTING THAT THEY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO HIM FOR AUDITING:
AND THAT UPON AN APPEAL THAT THE ENTIRE HEARING BE WRITTEN UP VERBATIM, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH A WRIT REQUIRING A TRANSCRIPT OF THE PROCEEDINGS BE FURNISHED
TO THE SUPERIOR COURT. There was some discussion,,including the possiblity of
requesting an opinion from the Attorney General's Office. THE MOTION WAS THEN
VOTED UPON AND CARRIED.
HEARING: ON ANNEXATION "SEATTLE HEIGHTS"
Mayor Harrison stated that this would be a proposed ordinance annexing the
above -mentioned property to the city by the petition method, requiring the
property to be taxed and assessed at the same rate and basis as other property
within the city; confirming the zoning; and fixing -the effective date of
annexation. The Mayor opened the hearing, however, no one wished to speak,
MOTION: and the hearing taus closed. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN_
WELLING -TO PASS ORDINANCE #1734.. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUSLY.
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UNION OIL DISCUSSION
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M. A. A. Ron Whaley stated that he had talked to Bob Woehrmann several days ago,
and Mr. Woehrmann said that he intends to be in Edmonds for The Shoreline
Management item on the 5th of November. He said that he would stay over --until
the 6th to meetin with anyone from the city for the purpose of discussing possible
MOTION: annexation. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT
THIS WILL BE DISCUSSED ON THE 5TH OF NOVEMBER. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION:
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REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE FROM REID, MIDDLETON & ASSOCIATES
The Mayor stated that this request is for that section of the contract dealing
with small jobs. They said the hourly rates have been found to be comparable
to, or in some cases, lower than other consultants fees currently being charged
in the Seattle region. The rates were discussed, however, no action was taken.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #454 - RECOMMENDING DENIAL - DECKS TO PROJECT
REAR YARD SETBACKS (NO APPEAL RECEIVED)
City Planner, Joe Wallis, stated that this matter had been brought.to the
Planning Commission at the request of a local builder. He said that it was the
consensus of the Commission that this should hot be permitted on a blanket
basis, but that each request should be handled on an individual.basis and
handled with a variance. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST THAT COUNCIL UPHOLD THE DENIAL IN THIS MATTER AS RECOMMENDED IN
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #454. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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SET HEARING DATES: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #455-ADOPTION OFFICIAL STREET
MAP, CHASE LAKE ANNEXATION AREA. is
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #456-RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
REZONE FROM RS-6 TO RMH ON 3RD AVENUE BETWEEN ALDER & HOWELL.
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO SET NOVEMBER 26TH
AS THE DATE FOR HEARING ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #455 and #456.
MOTION CARRIED.
FINAL*READING: AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PASS ORDINANCE
#1735. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
At this point City Engineer, Leif Larson, went over the 1973 rate schedule
for Reid, Middleton &.Associates. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE M.-QUEST FOR INCREASE IN RATES FOR REID,
MIDDLETON & ASSOCIATES FOR SMALLER JOBS BE APRROVED: HOWEVER, THE MOTION DIED
FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Wayne Jones represented -Reid, Middleton.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS - 196TH AND 220TH
City Engineer, Leif Larson, stated that it had been indicated to the Urban
Arterial Board that the City Council would pass an ordinance for condemnation
for any right-of-way which had not been acquired by the 1st of November.
He said that negotiations are still taking place. Mr. Larson pointed out can
.a map the properties that have already been acquired by way of easements or
.dedications. In reply to a question from'Councilwoman Shippen,.Mr..-Larson
MOTION:
said that acquisition cost was covered in the original estimate. -.COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING TO PASS ORDINANCE #1736,
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS ON 220TH. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCIL-
WOMAN SHIPPEN VOTING AGAINST.
Mr. Larson.then,pointed out the acquisitions on 196th, and stated that negotiations
are still in progress. Mrs. Shippen explained that she was voting "no" because
she thought that under present conditions we should be.adjusting.streets to the
MOTION:
present right-of-way, and not.expanding.right-of-way. .COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO PASS ORDINANCE.#17379AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS ON 196TH. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN.VOTING AGAINST.
SNO MET RESOLUTION REGARDING SECTION 208 FEDERAL WATER POELUTION CONTROL ACT
City Engineer, Leif Larson,.stated that the council has had briefings on this
subject from the Planning Departments of Snohomish County and King County Metro.
Mr..Larson then read a.memo.which.he had sent to the Mayor and city council.
Attached to the memo.was'a.proposed resolution sent by the Snohomish County
Planning Department_, along with a request that the City of.Edmonds adopt the
resolution supporting 208. Mr. Larson pointed out that &,,great deal of study
has taken place with regard to water pollution control ancf waste treatment by
various agencies, and he thought these plans and -studies should be utilized in
order to cut costs.and avoid duplication.. He -thought the..matter should be
MOTION:
evaluated and considered.further... COUNCILMAN.ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO POSTPONE THE.MATTER FOR FURTHER STUDY. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR BALLOT,MEASURE
This is a resolution submitting to qualified voters on the 4th of February, 1975,
the question of whether.the City of Edmonds should adopt a council-manager
MOTION:
form of government. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN
TO PASS RESOLUTION #317 REGARDING THE COUNCIL-MANAGER ELECTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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At the same election, an advisory ballot will be submitted posing the question
of whether the City Council of the City of Edmonds should provide for a full-time
Mayor under the Mayor`Couneil form of government, and declaring an emergency.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS RESOLUTION
#318 RELATIVE TO ADVISORY BALLOT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS ON FEBRUARY 4TH.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RESOLUTION STATING CITY'S INTENTION TO PROVIDE 50% FUNDING FOR SEAVIEW-
SIERRA PARK IMPROVEMENT - PHASE 1
This is a resolution of the city council, stating their intention to provide
matching funds for Phase 1 of the Seaview-Sierra Park Improvement Project
MOTION: up to an amount equal to 50% of the project cost. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS RESOLUTION #319. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BUDGET DISCUSSION
COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO POSTPONE THE
BUDGET DISCUSSION TO OCTOBER 29TH. MOTION CARRIED.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of claims from Doug and Dianne Nuetzmann; Theodore
P. Cummings, Jr. and. Leila and Paula Jacobs. These were referred to the City
Clerk's Office for processing.
Mayor Harrison announced that there would be a brief executive session following
the meeting to discuss a tax foreclosure sale..
• There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned
at 9:45 P. M. rt
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Ci y Clerk H. HARVE HARRISON, May -or
October 29, 1974
ROLL CALL
The regular work 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 Nelson and Nordquist.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of October 22 had beenpposted, mailed and distributed, and with
no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Mayor Harrison nominated John McGibbon for appointment to the'remainiug.position on the Planning
Commission. He stated that Mr. McGibbon was formerly on the Board of Adjustment and had expressed
a desire to serve on the Planning Commission., The Mayor asked for confirmation of the appointment.
MOTION: Mr. McGibbon was in the audience and answered questions from..the council. COUNCILMAN WELLING
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN McGIBBON TO THE
• PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison then submitted the name of Ed Robinson to serve on the Board of Adjustment, and
MOTION: asked.for confirmation of the appointment.' COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY -COUNCILMAN
ANDERSON-TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ED ROBINSON TO THE_BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Shippen asked the City Engineer what has transpired with regard to the landscaping
on SR 104. Mr. Larson stated that the State Highway Department-did.not wish to come to any
agreement with.the_city dine to a lack of money, so it was just held in abeyance. Mayor Harrison
asked Mr. Larson to look into this and report back to 'council next week.
Councilman Gellert asked what further action would betaken on the request for rate increase
made by Reid, Middleton &.Associates. Mr. Larson stated that they have been asked to re -submit..
Mayor Harrison stated that the IAC has made a switch with regard to the city's application for
funding for the proposed Seaview-Sierra Park -Project. Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and
Recreation, reported that the IAC had requested that the trail portion be withdrawn, which
connected the two parks. In going over the rules, it -was then determined that we were making
application for two parks. The IAC then recommended that the application be redone and application
be made for one or the other of the -parks. Mr. Garretson decided that Seaview Park should be
the one to be done first. He said that he had trimmed the development cost down to approximately
$130,000,'Another $15,000 in -kind services -from city forces would'be needed to properly develop
MOTION: the park. Mr. Garretson had presented a hand-out to the council, which was discussed. A MOTION
WAS MADE.BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT AND SECONDED -BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION•TO THE IAC FOR A GRANT FOR PRESENTAOION NEXT
WEEK. There was a discussion regarding the'restroom facilities and costs involved. THE MOTION
WAS THEN VOTED UPON AND CARRIED
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