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July 11 1975
MOTION:
MOTION:
ROM, CALT,
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor
Harve Harrison at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center.
All Council members were present, except Nordquist, who had notified the City
Clerk that he would be out of town.
TRIBUTE TO PETIE HENDRICK
Mayor Harrison read a letter from Fire Chief, Jack F. Cooper, paying tribute
to Petie Hendrick, who "answered her last alarm" on June 29, 1975. Petie came
to the City of Edmonds in July of 1962 as Assistant to the City Clerk, and for
over one year has served as secretary to the Fire Department. Petie was a kind
and considerate friend, and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Mayor Harrison led everyone assembled in a moment of silent prayer in her memory.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of June 24, 1975 had been posted, mailed and distributed,
and with no omissions nor.corrections, were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilwoman Bruns had noted that in the minutes of the Edmonds Park and Recreation
Advisory Board that they would like to be on a study committee for the Edmonds
Junior High School. She felt this would-be appropriate, and suggested that a •
member of this group be on the study committee.
Councilman Clement stated that at an emergency meeting of Snomet yesterday, they
accepted a•grant proposal of approximately $950,000 from the E.P.A. for the
208 Water Study. The work will be done under the auspices of the County Planning
Department.
Councilwoman Shippen asked that a review of the posting procedure for variances
be placed on the agenda for the work meeting next week.
Councilwoman Shippen then announced that she will be a candidate for Mayor.
Councilman Gellert noted that the item on Talbot Road was last on the agenda,
and wondered why this -.was the case as a number of people in the audience were
present in regard to this item. Mayor Harrison stated that there were quite a
number of items postponed from previous meetings and they were placed at the
head of the agenda. Councilman Gellert then asked the Deputy City Clerk to note
which items had been deferred. She then noted the several items that had been
on the June 17th agenda, but were not taken care of at that time, so were placed
on the agenda for this evening. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN CLEMENT THAT ITEMS 6, 77 8 AND 14 BE HEARD AFTER ITEM 416. MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
An unidentified man in the audience asked that there be a show of hands to indicate
how many persons were present with respect to the Talbot Road item. He said if
there was a sufficient number the Talbot matter should be placed first on the
agenda. This was done, but Councilwoman Bruns stated that she thought it to be
more appropriate to hear the items that had been deferrrd from previous agendas
first.
SECOND READING: ELECTRICAL CODE
Building Official, Harry Whitcutt, noted that this matter came to the council for
first reading on the loth of June and for second reading on the 17th, but was then
deferred tothis evening. It had been reviewed by the Board of Appeals Code
Committee and they recommended that the proposed ordinance be passed. It involved
adoption of the Electrical Code andtwo revisions to portions of the Edmonds
City Code. Councilman Welling had asked about ground fault interrupter, and
Mr. Whitcutt said that this is a requirement that provides additional protection
against line to ground shock hazards. He said we have no choice in the matter as
they are required on all outside receptacles and in bathroom receptacles. The
Building Official explained that the reason plastic plumbing is no longer allowed
above two stories is that it is considered more hazardous than metal. This is
because toxic fumes are generated when it burns. Following some further comments,
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT FOR THE ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE #1776 RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE AND AMENDING THE
CITY CODE. MOTION CARRIED.
SECOND READING: GROUP HOME ORDINANCE
Assistant City Planner, Kay Shoudy, stated that the Group Home Ordinance and the
Social Service Facility Ordinance have been brought about by the need to regulate
these facilities. They have been through a series of Council, Planning Commission
MOTION: and Citizen Committee hearings over the past year. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT ORDINANCE 41777 BE PASSED WITH REGARD TO
GROUP HOMES. Councilman Welling said that he will take a position in opposition
to this ordinance as he feels it creates a false impression that these facilities
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are permitted in Edmonds, but in fact legislates them out of existence. THE
MOTION WAS THEN VOTED UPON AND CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN WELLING VOTING AGAINST.
SECOND READING: SOCIAL SERVICE ORDINANCE
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS ORDINANCE
#1778 WITH RESPECT TO SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITIES. Mrs. Helen Lambe, 630 Alder
Street, referred to a letter which she had forwarded to the City which suggested
that meetings should have been held before the permit was granted to the Conquest
Center. City Attorney, John Wallace, stated that there is a date certain set
for review of the permit granted to the Conquest Center. THE MOTION WAS THEN
VOTED UPON AND CARRIED.
SECOND READING-;- PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
Mr. Wiltfarm, a member of the Senior Service Volunteer Committee, complained
about the.private ambulance service. He said he felt the taxpayers were paying
for the services of the aid car, and should be able to avail themselves of that
service. John Heldt stated that he is the new owner of Sno-King Ambulance
Service and that under his ownership the service will improve, and he felt sure
everyone would be happy with the service. He also said that he would be glad
to have anyone from the Council tour their facility if they desire. Roger Wiler
an employee with the ambulance company, said.that he has been employed by several
other ambulance companies, and that he has now returned to Sno-King under
Mr. Heldt's leadership because he feels it is a good organization now. Following
deliberation by the Council, Councilmen Anderson and Gellsrt felt it would be
fair to wait for a three to six month period to see how things work out under
• MOTION: Mr. Heldt's ownership. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
GELLERT THAT WE CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON THIS PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR REVISION OF
THE ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO REGULATION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES TO OCTOBER 7TH AND
ASK FOR A REPORT FROM THE FIRE CHIEF AT THAT TIME. COUNCILMAN-GELLERT AMENDED
TO ONCLUDE,"SUBJECT TO SNO-KING AMBULANCE FILING OFFICIAL REVISED RATES.,PRIOR
TO OUR JULY 15TH MEETING". Councilman [Melling spoke against the motion, as he
felt this was unfair. to a man that has just taken over the operation. Councilman
Clement said that he felt the proposed ordinance is less risky, and if everything
goes well in three months time, then we can go back to the previous ordinance.
He said that Sno-King would be able to operate as a private ambulance service in
any .case. Councilwoman Shippen said that she would vote against the motion
for a similar reason. THE AMENDMENT WAS VOTED UPON AND CARRIED, WITH COUNCIL-
MAN WELLING VOTING AGAINST. THERE WAS A ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION
WITH WELLING, CLEMENT AND SHIPPEN VOTING "NO" AND THE REST VOTING "YES".
MAYOR HARRISON BROKE THE TIE WITH A "NO" VOTE, AND THE MOTION FAILED TO CARRY.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN WELLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT AS A CONDITION
TO SNO-KING'S CONTINUED LICENSING IN THE CITY OF EDMONDS, THAT THEY SUMMARILY
FILE THEIR RATE SCHEDULE. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN CLEMENT VOTING "NO".
MOTION: COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS ORDINANCE
#1779. THE MOTION FAILED FOLLOWING A ROLL CALL VOTE WITH CLEMENT AND SHIPPEN
VOTING "YES" AND THE REMAINING COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AGAINST.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PLACE THE
AMBULANCE QUESTION ON THE AGENDA FOR REVIEW ON THE 21ST OF OCTOBER. CARRIED.
AMENDMENT TO FRANCHISE ORDINANCE # 492 RE/UNDERGROUNDING
• Councilwoman Bruns stepped down from the platform as she is a telephone company
employee.
City Attorney, John Wallace, said that this ordinance basically requires extension
of existing and installation of new facijitfds,*be undergrounded. Existing facilities
in need of major maintenance and replacement would be undergrounded rather than
the replacing of,poles. It also requires certain indemnification of the City
by the Telephone Compa(ty be virtue of the operation of their facilities within
the city. Vince Graham from General Telephone said that they oppose this action,
and that they feel that City does not have the police power to enforce this
franchise ordinance. Mr. Graham said that they feel that this type: -of an ordinance
spreads the cost of undergrounding.in the City of Edmonds across the State of
Washington. In looking at the ordinance Mrs. Shippen questioned whether landscaping
could be considered a street improvement under Sec. 6 of thew -ordinance under
which the undergrounding could be required of the Telephone".'C'ompany. She said
she was thinking in terms of corner -parks, street trees and/or ornamental ligting,
which run into quite a major expenditure. Mr. Wallace said that if the City has
the power to grant the right by .franchise, it has a fairly unrestricted right
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in that respect, and that with that type of improvement, you could require it.
Following some discussion, COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
ANDERSON TO ADD IN SEC. 6, LINE 6 FOLL,OWING THE WORD "ALLEY", "INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO CORNER PARKS, STREET TREES AND/OR ORNAMENTAL LIGHTING"; AND STRIKE
THE FOLLOWING "SHALL". MOTION CARRIED. The City Attorney pointed out that it
would be premature to move for the adoption of the ordinance as it must be on
file for a certain number of days. He also stated that he was not sure if this
ordinance requires undergrounding if other facilities do go underground. Council -
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man Gellert stated that this would be his intent. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT PHRASEOLOGY BE INCLUDED THAT WOULD REQUIRE
OTHER UTILITIES TO UNDERGROUND. MOTION CARRIED.
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DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED GENERAL ORDINANCE RE/UNDERGROUNDING
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The City Attorney stated that this ordinance was drafted as the result of a
report by the Assistant City Engineer which indicated some of the problems that
arise as the m sult of power poles being located in the right-of-way, even
though they are outside the traveled portion. He said it does require under -
grounding at the cost of the utilities in conjunction with any major street
improvement on arterial roadways within the city.
Frank Rice with the P.U.D. was present and was accompanied by Mr. Hansen, legal
counsel. Mr. Rice said that the District takes exception to continual references
in the ordinance that poles constitute a hazard or being dangerous. They think
that.such language if formally adopted by a body like the Edmonds City Council
could increase greatly the liability of the P.U.D. on all car -pole accidents,
and probably the city. Mr. Rice said that the ordinance also omits any reference
to the city participating in the cost of undergrounding overhead facilities.
Mr. Hansen then expressed concern over the langu,age.in.the introductory paragraph.
He also pointed out, as Mr. Rice had, that finding that utility poles constitute
a hazard can greatly increase the liability for the P.U.D. And for thedity of
Edmonds. Mr. Hansen said that the P.U.D. has an undergrounding policy and that
they set aside a certain portion of their revenues in each area to be used for
undergrounding in that area. He pointed out that any one undergrounding project
could exceed the amount of money allocated by the P.U.D.-for undergrounding in
Edmonds. Mr. Hansen said that the PUD could impose a surcharge upon the City
of Edmonds to absorb the increased costs for serving the City underground. He
said that rather than passing this ordinance they would suggest that the City and
P.U.D. Work together on particular underground projects in accordance with their
established policy. There was general discussion on classification of streets,
with the City Engineer pointing out which streets are designated as arterials
MOTION: on our Comprehensive Plan. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN •
SHIPPEN THAT WE INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CONTINUE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE P.U.D.
AND OTHER UTILITIES TO ARRIVE AT AN ORDINANCE THAT ACCOMPLISHES THE DESIRES OF
THIS ORDINANCE, BUT ELIMINATES SOME OF THE OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES; WITH A REPORT
BACK TO THE COUNCIL ON THE3RD TUESDAY IN AUGUST. MOTION CARRIED. There was
an exchange between the Council and some members of the audience with regard to
costs, etc. The Attorney explained that recent changes in case law have expanded
the City's liabilities, and therefore it would seem expedient to remove the hazard.
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - VIEW RIDGE 46, P-5-75
Assistant City Planner, Kay Shoudy, projected slides on the screen showing the
location of the plat and several views of the site. Ralph Krutzinger, Group Four
Engineers, commented. Mrs. Shoudy said that the Planner recommended approval,
MOTION: subject to engineering requirements. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VIEW RIDGE #6 BE APPROVED,
SUBJECT TO ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS. MOTION CARRIED.
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - BELLINS GARDENS, P-3-72
The Assistant Planner reported on the history of this plat and the action that
has been taken. Following initial approval the developer had come back for an
amendment to allow a narrower road to protect the trees. This was approved by
the Planning Commission on May 289 1975, subject to the provision that the drainage
catchment must meet percolation requirements and be covered with crushed rock or
gravel and not contain free standing water. There was general discussion on the
MOTION: drainage and the size of the lots, etc. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY -
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BELLINS GARDENS, SUBJECT
TO ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS PARTICULARLY WITH RESPECT TO PONDING. MOTION CARRIED.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - SEAVIEW VILLAGE •
The Assistant Planner reported that this is a 12 lot plat located on Andover Street
at 181st and 182nd Place S. W., and is zoned RS-12. She said that the City
Engineer has advised that the plat has been developed according to standards.
MOTION: Mr. Larson said that additional storm drainage has"been provided. COUNCILMAN
GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE FIANL PLAT OF
SEAVIEW VILLAGE. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS AND DISCUSSION ON USES IN ADDITION TO THE SEAVIEW WATER TANK
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that bids were opened on June 19, 1975
at 2:00 P.M. for the 1.5 million gallon Seaview Water Tank. The low bidder
on the construction of the reservoor was Metropolitan Construction Company in
the amount of $262,316. Atlas Construction Company was the low bidder on the
water mains and drain piping in the amount of $49,048. Humphrey Construction
was low on the water mains and piping, but they qualified their bid by indicating
that they did not want Schedule I if they were not low on Schedule II; therefore,
Atlas Construction was the next low bidder. The bids were as follows:
Schedule I, water Schedule II, reservoir
mains and drains and appurtenances
Metropolitan Construction No Bid $ 2629316
Atlas Construction $ 491,048 2899000
Humphrey Construction 4598.78 3029779
Will Construction 541369 3187600
Venture Construction No Bid 3209532
DiOrio Construction 511310 No Bid
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Mr. Larson said that in response to the residents' concerns expressed at the
last meeting which involved moving the tank 10 feet and dispensing with the tennis
courts and fencing, it is estimated that the additional cost will be $25,000.
This amount is for the additional excavation required to mo.e the tank ten
feet to the east and for'putting in larger columns and a roof slab. Mr. Larson
recommended award to the low bidders with the provision that it be subsequent
to July 16th as it will be necessary to go before the Board of Adjustment on
that date for a conditional use permit for a reservoir.
low Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and Recreation, urged the council to retain
the tennis court concept or to make it possible to install the courts at -a later
time when funds are avail'able. Ron Walls and Mr. Hansen, who were in the audience,
said that they do not want tennis courts in the area. One reason is that the
increased traffic would pose a further hazard to their children; and another
reason is that they wish to preserve the natural aspects of the land. There
was discussion with regard to purchase of adjoining lots by the neighbors, but
the lots are too expensive_so this was not feasible. The Engineer was asked
why it should cost up to $25,000 to move the tank. Mr. Larson said that the
residents have indicated that they want ground cover installed to cover the tank,
and that when you put an extra load on the top of the tank you have to increase
the load -bearing capacity of the floor. Following more discussion, COUNCILMAN
MOTION: GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AND SUBJECT TO THE INCREASE IN COST BEING NO GREATER THAN
THE ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE ABOVE THE BASIC BIDS; THAT WE ACCEPT THE SCHEDULE II
BID OF METROPOLITAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND THE SCHEDULE I BID OF ATLAS CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY FOR $262,316 and $49,048 RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT WE CONSTRUCT THE TANK
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JUNE 27TH RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER; AND THAT
THIS WILL BE WITHOUT FENCING. MOTION CARRIED. FOLLOWING A ROLL ALL VOTE WITH
ANDERSON AND WELLING VOTING AGAINST.
DISCUSSION -ON TALBOT ROAD IMPROVEMENT
Assistant City Engineer, Vick Allen, referred to a sketch of Talbot Road which
had been placed on the display board in the Chambers. He said that they have
several different methods for proceeding with a project; one being to do
the complete installation with all of the storm drainage and the walkway; or they
could go into a phase program where just an overlay is constructed along with the
minimum amount of strom drainage. Councilman Clement asked haomuch money had
been estimated for the overlay project this year, which the Council moved to
delay until next year at the residents' request. The Engineer -said that they
had estimated $56,000 for the project, but that we jut had $37,000 available in
the budget. He said, however, that Talbot Road was one of the priority streets
so that for the overruns they figured thatthey would have to reduce the expeliditures
on Dayton Street or 88th. There was a great deal of discussion between Council
and audience, resulting in an apparent consensus of the residents assembled that
they wish to procedd with an overlay this year, as it had already been pointed
out that a full final improvement with sidewalks, etc. was not possible this
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year due to lack of funds. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CLEMENT THAT WE PROCEED WITH THE RE -SURFACING OF TALBOT PARK ROAD ACCORDING TO "
THE PREVIOUS PLAN, THIS YEAR. There was again more discussion on storm" sewers, etc.
A ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN WELLING? CLEMENT AND ANDERSON VOTING "YES" AND
GELLERT, SHIPPEN AND BRUNS VOTING "NO". MAYOR HARRISON BROKE THE TIE WITH A "YES"
VOTE AND THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilwoman Shippen asked the Engineer if it would
have been possible to complete half of the street with a full improvement with
$54,000 this year and done the rest later. Mr. Larson slid that this was a
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AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON FIRE STATION 42
MOTION:
M.A.A. Ron Whaley reported on this item, and following this COUNCILMAN WELLING
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CALL FOR
BIDS ON FIRE STATION 42 on JULY 24TH. MOTION CARRIED.
TALBOT PARK ROAD
Mr. Garretson said that the residents are still confused and that they still want
a bike path. Councilman Anderson then maed to re -consider this issue, but the
City Attorney advised that this would be out of order as there has been a further
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item of business. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED TO HEAR THE ISSUE OF TALBOT PARK
ROAD NEXT WEEK WITH THE ENGINEER'S INPUT AS TO HOW MUCH OF THE ROAD COULC BE
SURFACED THIS YEAR BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH END, WITH ADEQUATE STORM SEWER PROVISIONi-
FOR A POSSIBLE ADDITION OF A SIDEWALK AND BIKE PATH NEXT YEAR. THE MOTION CARRIED
FOLLOWING A ROLL CALL VOTE WITH WELLING AND CLEMENT VOTING AGAINST. More discussion.
SET DATE FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF WATERVIEW MANOR
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IOTION: COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS MOVED, SECONDED BY(DUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO SET JULY 15TH TO
HEAR THIS MATTER. MOTION CARRIED.
SET DATE FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR VACATION OF EASEMENT IN CEMETERY
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO PLACE THIS MATTER ON
THE AGENDA FOR JULY 22ND, AND PASSING RESOLUTION 4333 SETTING SAID HEARING DATE.
MOTION CARRIED
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DISCUSSION ON PARADISE LANE IMPROVEMENT
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A lady in the audience asked for continuance of blacktop walkway where traffic
converges near Dairy Queen.• The City Engineer indicated the improvement requested.
He recommended that this be considered in the budget for next year, which also
includes pavement widening and asphalt walkway. The estimated cost is $7,000.
The Engineer said after discussion that he will come back with an estimAte just
for the widening of the roadway to a more driveable width and see if'that can be
done this year.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of Claims for'Damages from Stanley and Andrie
Buchanan and Doc McIsaac. These were referred to the City Clerk for processing.
The meeting adjourned at 12:15 A.M.
CRENE VARNEY MORAN City Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
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July 8, 1975
ROLL CALL
The work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center. All council members were present,
except Anderson. •
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilwoman Bruns mentioned that on.Page 2 with regard to the ambulance situation, she noted
that Mr. Wiltfong was talking in favor' of the private ambulance rather than the aid car. The
minutes of the meeting of July 1 had been posted, -mailed and -distributed and with this notation,
they were approved.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Gellert stated that Mr. Bob Gustafson had brought to his attention that on last
July 30th a motion had been made with regard to the extension of the improvement of Olympic
View Drive referring this matter to the Planning Commission and the Amenities Design Board.
He said apparently this had not been done. The -City' Engineer said that -on April 23, 1974
the matter came up in connectvn with the 180th vacation which the Council had referred back
to the Planning Commission. Mr. Larson then read the motion from the July 30th minutes
which indicated the referral to those bodies with respect to the alignment of Olympic View
Drive. He said that there is a meeting scheduled with the residents on the 216t. On August
the 6th it will go to the Amenities Design Board and on°July 23rd the Planning•Commission•will
hear the matter.
Councilman Nordquist noted that the Council had received a letter from Rod Garretson with regard
MOTION: ''to the 7th and Elm property. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO PLACE
THIS ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR THE 22ND OF JULY. Councilwoman Shippen asked to br brought up to date
on theneigliborhood meetings. Mr. Garretson said that meetings have been held with representatives
from both sections of the neighborhood present. Councilman -Gellert asked that both factions be
advised of this meeting so that they can be present. Mr. Garretson said that this will call for
a compromise and that he hoped he could do,that outside of Council. Mrs. Shippen said that she
was under the impression that the City had decided to leave this area undeveloped and that it
remain in Public Works as a drainage area. Councilman Clement said that he would like to confine
discussion on July 22nd to 1) the site not being left as is, as it is a mess and it invites dumping,
etc. and 2) and the immediate first step would be to eliminate the high growth alder trees in the
southern portion of the site and the neighbors have indicated a willingness to replace with appro-
priate low -growing materials and trees to fill the void. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison said that he had an application for a liquor license for the.Pickle Barrel located
at 9816 Edmonds Way. The Police Department had investigated and found no irregularities. Officer
Ken Estes stated that it is a delicatessen and is located next to Angie's Little Italy Restaurant.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
FOR THE PICKLE BARREL. MOTION CARRIED:
Mayor Harrison presented two resolutions to the Council for review. The first was a resolution
transferring the sum of $150 from the contingency fund to the Municipal Arts Fund for the purpose
MOTION: of providing funds for administrative expenses to Edmonds -Arts Commission. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO CONSIDER THIS ON THE JULY 15TH AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
The other resolution was for the purpose of transferring $100 from the contingency fund to the
MOTION: general fund.for Bicentennial Celebration purposes. COUNCILMAN•NOR�UI8T'MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO PASS ONTHIS RESOLUTION AT THE JULY 15TH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Nordquist acknowledged receipt of a letter from Bill Nims regarding Metro funding. He T�
read the letter wherein Mr. Nims advised that Metro has accepted our terms whereby the rates will be
reduced to .what they were on May 4, 1975 'and.stipulating,that,the $5,000 allowcaied.,by the'Council
will be used only for the Edmonds deficit.
COMMITTEE PRESENTATION ON CABLE TV FRANCHISE RENEWAL
Council reviewed and discussed a draft of an ordinance to amend Ordinance #1126. Several changes
were made and noted with comments from Mr. Gastman, Regional Manager for Liberty TV. Rates and •