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July 15, 1975
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The regularmeeting of •theJEdmonds City"Council was called t6 order'ny Mayor
Harve Harrison at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center.
All Council members were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of July 8th had been posted, mailed and distributed.
Councilman Gellert mentioned that the second motion on page 2 should be re -worded
to say "...THAT PROVISION BE MADE TO RESERVE...", and the words "in the future"
should be added. This was with the concurrence of the second. He then noted
that on page 4 under the item regarding Talbot Road that Options #1,20, and 4
were mentioned, butthat it did not indicate what they were. He thoughts copy
of these options should be attached to the minutes. Councilman Nordquist said
that he would like to add the words "in the park" on page 3, fifth line from the
bottom of the item with respect to the Yost Park Fire Exit: He said that in the
same paragraph, he wanted to point out that Judge Holte is the developer of the
Shell Valley PRD. Councilman Nordquist said that on page 4, with respect to the -
motion on the 5th Avenue Sidewalks, he would like it to read that he was a "no"
vote. The minutes were then approved as corrected and modified.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Anderson said that he would like to announce to the Mayor, Council and
the Clerkt that he will be absent on the 29th of July and the 5th of August.
Councilman Nordquist made an announdement on behalf of the Health District that
the per capita charge for 1976 budgeting purposed will be $1.00.
Councilman Nordquist said that there was a notice in tonight's paper that we
will be getting a HUD grant of $87,500 for the Senior Center.
Councilman Nordquist commended the City Engineer, Leif Larson, for the good job
he is doing in helping take over some of the duties of the Mayor's Administrative
Assistant, Ron Whaley, while Mr. Whaley is in the hospital.
Councilwoman Shippen asked the City Planner to provide the Council with a zoning
map in connection with the 5th Avenue Sidewalk item coming up on a future agenda.
Mr. Wallis said he would comply with this request.
Mrs. Shippen said that she has had a request from the Senior Center to discuss the
Gambling Ordinance either on the 29th of July or during the audience session some
evening. It would regard the taxation, etc.. Council indicated that they would
discuss this on the 29th of July.
Councilman Nordquist noted that they had a response back•s:from the City Attorney
regarding the Sauna Parlor Licenses, together with -Police -Department input. HE
MOTION: MADE A MOTION TO PLACE THIS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE 29TH OF JULY. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT
SECONDED. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Gellert asked what has transpired with regard to the 228th - 236th UAB.
• Mr. Larson said that with the,Mayor's concurrence it was referred to John Wallace,
the City Attorney, to give more of a legal answer than an engineering answer.
Mr. Wallace said that they are aware of our response orally. He will send carbon
copies -to Mayor and Council of the written response.
Councilman Gellert noted that the City of Hoquiam has asked the City of Edmonds
for their opinion regarding the Optional Municipal Code. Mayor Harrison said
that he has sent an answer back to them.
Mayor Harrison said that he had received a memorandum from the City Engineer
indicating an increase in the plat checking fees is necessary. Mr. Larson
had requested via the memo that;a hearing date be set so that a hearing date be set so the ordinance
can be changed. Mr. Larson then reviewed the present and projected fees. He
MOTION: suggested August 19th for the hearing. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED., SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO SET AUGUST 19TH FOR THE HEARING ON THE PROPOSED,ORDINANCE
RE/PLAT CHECKING FEES. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison announced that there will be a meeting of the Asso '$.cation of
Snohomish County Cities on Thursday, 4, y 24th at Taylor's Landing in Mukilteo.
They will consider the pros and cons of revision of the County Charter and the
status of labor negotiations in relation of the compulsory arbitration law.
Mayor Harrison stated that an additional $15,000 is .available forthe Talbot Park.
Road project from the Water -Sewer Annual Fund. He said thatthis means an
additional $15,000 would need to be borrowed from funds in the 1974 Water -Sewer
Revenue Bond Issue. The Mayor said that the Attorney'had indicated that the
City can borrow from this fund by passing a resolution indicating the amount to
be borrowed and the p*#pose. Mr. Wallace said that a repayment schedule would
MOTION: have to be included also. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
SHIPPEN TO DISCUSS BORROWING FUNDS FROM THE WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND ISSUE (1974)
FUR TALBOT ROAD ON THE-29TH OF JULY. MOTION CARRIED.
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Laura Hall said that she hadnoticed that two realty companies have been using telephone
poles for advertising. She wondered what the law was in this regard.
Mayor Harrison said that this is against the law and that he will call this -to
the attention of the Police Department.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Deputy City Clerk noted that the City Clerk's office had received an appeal
MOTION: from an Amenities Design Board decision regarding Ken's Cycle.;:) COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO SET THIS MATTER FOR HEARING
ON THE 22ND OF JULY, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF THE APPLICANT. MOTION CARRIED.
It was requested that a member of the Amenities Design Board be present for this
hearing. Mr. Wallace said that this is an appeal de novo; applicant will be adkised.
The Deputy City Clerk then read a letter which had been received from::+G, A.
Visser, 603 North Third objecting to a large transport vehicle being parked over
the weekend in the 600 block of North Third for the past month. The Mayor said
that he would alert the Police Department about this.
Councilwoman Bruns asked if the Council is still hearing the matter of the 7th
and Elm property. This will be discussed on the 22nd of July.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS PREPARED WITH COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION:
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO PASS RESOLUTION #334
TO SET AUGUST 5 HEARING DATE FOR 5TH AVE. SIDEWALKS. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION #242 TO SET AUGUST 5 HEARING DATE FOR 5TH AVE. UNDERGROUNDING. CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS RESOLUTION
#335 TO SET AUGUST 5 AS NEW HEARING DATE ON VACATION OF ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED
IN':'PORTION OF IOOF CEMETERY. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS RESOLUTION
#336 TO SET AUGUST-19 AS,HEARING DATE ON VACATION OF PORTION OF ELM BETWEEN
5TH AND.6TH. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS RESOLUTION
#337 TRANSFERRING -FUNDS FOR ARTS COMMISSION. MOTION•CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN-NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS RESOLUTION
#338`TRANSFERRING FUNDS .FUR BICENTENNIAL PURPOSES. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #492. RE/UNDERGROUNDING
City Attorney, John Wallace, noted that this is first reading of the ordinance as
re -drafted. Mr. Wallace said that a representative of the General Telephone
Company was in the audience and should be asked if he had any comments. The
telephone company representative said that he had no comment. The attorney said
that this ordinance must be on file a minimum of five days, and will automatically
come up next week for passage.
ADOPTION OF 1973 FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Assistant Fire Chief, Ralph Klein, stated that this is the final reading and that •
MOTION: the Fire Department has nothing further to ddd. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PASS ORDINANCE #1779• MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT - WATERVIEW MANOR (P - 3--- 75)
City Planner, Joe Wallis, said this was first heard on April 9, 1975 and received preliminary
approval by the Planning Commission. It was subsequently heard by the City Council
on May 27th and was returned to the Planning Commission with directions to
reconsider the subdivision primarily with respect to whether the street should
br a public or private street. Since that time it has been heard by the Planning
Commission and they be resolution re -affirmed the original -recommendation to the
City Council. A member of the Commission was present to answer questions if
necessary. Mr. Wallis said that he had one reservation about requiring that the
two lots facing on llth Avenue enter and leave on that street. He felt that
this was not consistent with the standards that we have established. He felt
it would be safer to have the acess off the private. street. Mr.,Wallis projected
an overlay of the plat on the screen. Mrs. Shippen askedif there was any reason
why lots 4-and 5 could not be served off the 25' street. Mr. Wallis said that
this would be inconsistent withtthe present city standards which limits the number
of dwellings that can be served off a 25' street to three. In order to serve.
the five lots it would be necessary to go•to a standard city streeet. The Mayor
asked if there would.be sufficient land available to still get five lots. Mr. Wallis
said that this would create some very narrow long lots. There was a,great deal
of discussion on streets aniwidths.. Councilman Welling said that he is interested
in water control. City Engineer., Leif Larson, said that this will come in on the
next phase. He said that he has some data, but this will be subject to final
engineering. He did say, however, that tests have indicated that there is good
percolation in the area. Councilman Nordquist said,that he had read through the
minutes regarding this matter from the Council Meeting of May 27th and the Planning
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Commission Minutes, and it seems the Commission has done nothing different,
Councilman Gellert made a motion seconded.by Nordquist to move items 14.ana 15.
ahead of the conclusion of item 9 until the Engineer brings back the proposed.
street standards. However, -the engineer returned at thi-6--point and the motion .
was withdrawn with the concurrence of the second.
Mr. Larson noted that on the same evening.that Waterview Manor was heard by the
Planning Commission, the proposed Street Standards were given to the Commission
members. Mr. Larson then reviewed some -of the standards proposed. There was again
discussion on the size of the streets and location of utility easements-. Mro Larson
said that they have tried to provides, some.variations in the standards as most
of the property left to be developed in the City is difficult forone reason or
another. Councilman Gellert then -made a.motion that the Plat of Waterview Manor
be approved with the curved street as shown in the latest exhibit with a minimum
of 251 right-of-way with a minimum of 221 paved surface, with the addition of
7 1/2 " utility easements on each side of'the street and easements to include
utilities and storm drainage provisions and access to all -five lots off the
access road and not Olympic Avenue, and that the street be publicly dedicated.
Councilman Clement seconded.. The City Attorney said that street as it is proposed
serving only three lots can be only 251 in width under existing standards. If
you serve five lots, then you have to go to the large standard of 501unless
there is a modification. The City Planner stated that the plat was advertised
with modification requested by the applicant to allow 409 right-of-way dedicated
street with suitable hammerhead turnaround, with said street to serve only three
lots with proposed lots 4 and 5 having access off Olympic Avenue. The Attorney
then pointed out the motion would be going beyond the posting and notice, 'He
said they would be limited to a modification of 401, if the 501 standard is
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applicable; otherwise this street could be 251:wide but must serve only three lots.
�Mr. Wallace said that this would fit an existing city standard... Doug Hermann,
who will be the builder, said,,,_that he does not want those two lots to'access to
the smaller street. Another gentleman in the audience commented that until the
city has.some.other standards, the.city will have to consider each application
individually. Mr. Hermann said that--their..proposal does meet a standard that
the city now.has. He felt a.wider.street would compound the drainage-problemp.
Following some more discussion Councilwoman:Shippen.zaid that she would not vote,
for the approval of any plats until the standard�are:clarifie.d:& Councilman
Anderson said that he is concerned about moire access on llth, ._There was then
discussion with respect to continuing this matter- toanother date'so that the
new street standards can -possibly be adopted, -Planning'Commission member,•.Tom
Carns, said that the matter -of -the -Street Standards will.,come before the Commission.
next week. He said that speaking for himself, he'could see little.problem in:
passing them at that time. The applicant was asked if he would consent to.a
continuance to the 2nd.of September. He asked that the Council consider what
is proposed tonight. Mr. Gellert°s motion, with concurrence..of the second, was
withdrawn. The applicant said that if they have to wait until..September 2nd,
they will have to drop the property altogether, because�theywould not be able
to build this year. They asked the Council to carefully'consider what they have
MOTION:
..proposed here. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THAT
-THE PROPOSED PLAT OF WATERVIEW MANOR BE DENIED. Councilman Anderson said that
he made the motion because -of the problems involved with traffic from the driveways
of the two lots facing Olympic Avenue. Councilman Clement said that while a
private street is allowed within the city, it does not serve the public interest
in this situation. .FOLLOWING A RODLLCALL VOTE, THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilman Gellert then wished to make a.motion that at the'time.street standards
are heard before the Planning Commission they also consider eliminating the
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distinction between private and public streets in all subdivisions and not just
short subdivisions. This motion was withdrawn as unnecessary, as it was pointed
MOTION:
out that this matter will be addressed. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT THE COUNCIL RECOMMEND TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION THAT AT
THE TIME OF EVALUATING STREET STANDARD PROPOSAL, THEY CONSIDER SPECIFICALLY THE
MINIMUM SIZE ALLOWABLE UNDER DIFFICULT DESIGN SITUATIONS AND REQUIRE THAT ALL
AMENDMENT:
SUBDIVISION STREETS BE PUBLICLY DEDICATED. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED TO AMEND
THAT THE ALTERNATE OF UTILITY EASEMENTS BE CONSIDERED IN LIEU OF CERTAIN STREET
WIDTH STANDARDS. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT SECONDED. THE.AMENDMENT WAS VOTED UPON AND
CARRIED; AND THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED ALSO CARRIED.
MOTION:
COUNCILMAN GELLERT MADE A MOTION TO MOVEITEMS 12AND 13 AHEAD ON THE AGENDA
BEFORE ITEMS 10 AND 11. THE MOTION FAILED FOLLOWING A ROLL CALL VOTE WITH BRUNS,
ANDERSON, SHIPPEN AND WELLING VOTING AGAINST AND THE REMAINING MEMBERS FOR.
The agenda would then be followed.
AMENDMENT TO OFFICIAL STREET PLAN TO REMOVE SHELL VALLEY ROAD
The City Planner reported on the action that has been taken on this item up to
this point. He pointed to a map indicating the section that was recommended by
action of the Planning Commission for removal. The City Attorney said that the
Council can remove the entire road, any portion of it, or the Planning Commission's
recommendation. There was general discussion on action that has been taken in
the past with respect to this proposed road. Mr. Wallis pointed out that the
chief concern of the residents in the area was that possible deletion of this
road would stop development of their property if they should desire to do so.
They felt they should be permitted the option to develop since they have been
assessed for sewers in the area. Paul Weaver, Chairman of the Park Board, asked
if the removal of this stub would have any affect on Yost Park. He was told that
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could still be put ln this area if the road is removed. The attorney said that
dedication can still be required for a trail system if it is on the Bike and
Recreation Trail Plan. Mrs., Shippen also pointed out that the proposed PRD would
be removing about.45 possible homes that would be needing that access. Following
more discussion, COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS MOVED, SECONDED -BY -COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO .
ACCEPT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR DELETING THE PORTION OF THE
ROAD THEY INDICATED.. FOLLOWING A ROLL CALL VOTE THE MOTION CARRIED, WITH ANDERSON
AND NORDQUIST VOTING AGAINST.
MOTION: COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN:MOVED,.SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT WE.ASK THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THAT SECTION OF THE SHELL VALLEY ROAD THAT RUNS
IN A NORTHEAST DIRECTION IN LIGHT O'F.THE.FACT THAT THE PRD WOULD.REDUCE BY
ONE-HALF THE NEED FOR THE.ROAD; AND TO CONSIDER THE POLICY OF REDUCING.THE
DEVELOPMENT.OF SLOPE AREAS. There was some discussion on this and on the park*
designation in the area, and the fact that,Councilman Gellert.wished to have
item 11 postponed until after items 12 and 13, which was subsequently withdrawn.,
AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REMOVE PARK DESIGNATION FROM SHELL CREEK VALLEY
Paul'Weaver said that as far as he could recall,the Council voted to remove this,
MOTION: but somehow it was never done. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REMOVE THE
PARK DESIGNATION FROM -SHELL VALLEY BE CONTINUED UNTIL NOVEMBER'I8TH. CARRIED.
COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO MOVE ITEMS 12 and
13 TOGETHER. MOTION CARRIED.
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SHELL PARK PRD &.REPORT ON EMERGENCY FIRE EY.IT THRU_YOST PARK -
Jurgen Sauerland, Reid, Middleton stated that at the last meeting it was suggested
that they try.to find an alternate route out of the valley. They have researched
this and met with the Fire Chief. He indicated on.the.map-where they intend to
try t get an easement road throught the Darling property.: Assistant Fire Chief,
Ralph Klein, reviewed.a memorandum from Chief .Cooper which had been delivered to
the Mayor and Council. Chief Cooper said that he.had reviewed the situation with
the developer and thought that emergency access and egress could possibly be
placed along the sewer right-of-way on the Darling property. He.indicated that
the grade would be about 12% which was acceptable. He said that if crushed and
oiled rock was provided and the brush trimmed back, it would be adequate on an
interim basis until such time as.the lower road is completed".!,.out to Main Street.
Chief Cooper also suggested placing three smoke detection units in each dwelling.
It was his recommendation that the.Council proceed with specifications for a small
four wheel drive attack unit. He said that this unit would cost approximately
$30,000. It was pointed out that the long-range plans in the Fire Department
call for replacement of a large.pumper in 1978 which would cost approximately
$80,000: The Chief said that -if the attack .unit were to be purchased, they would
not purchase the large pumper. He said that.in talking to the developers,.it
was his understanding that the first units in the PRD would be builtt on the
culdesac and on the first six lots at the entrance to the valley. Therefore,
it would be up to two years before dwelling units were built at the bottom of
the valley which would provide adequate time to draw specifications and purchase
the attack unit. TheCity Engineer had been asked to give costs for acquisition
of easements. He said forthe southern route,it would be approximately $2500-
$3500 and for the northern route it would be approximately $4000-5000.
Councilman Gellert asked Chief Klein how much money is available now khich
has been set aside for the pumper. Chief Klein did not know at this time.
Councilman Gellert asked for a report next week on the funds available foro
the attack unit.
Judge Holte said that they would like to do anything possible to get the PRD
approved. He said that they are willing to go-ahead and develop the first
two areas, which does not involve the 20% grade with all the streets, sewers
and utilities done at the same time. He said they will make any kind of covenant
with the City that they will not build houses in that area which concerns the
city until such time as there is an attack unit or an alternate. route that is.
acceptalbe to the City for emergency equipment to get in and out of that particular
area. He said if they can go ahead, they will put in some money to help pay the
cost of the emergency road with a limit of $6,000. They will also put in three
smoke detection units if desired. Mr. Sauerland indicated on the map the areas
that would be developedu�',now and the ones that would be developed later.. He said
that last time there was some question of road width that is desirable in the -
bottom portion of the valley and he asked that this be addressed. He said that
they have anticipated putting in 22! of asphalt and dedicate 30' of right-of-way.
The City Engineer said that engineering requirements have not been firmed up
MOTION: as this is the preliminary stage. Following further comments, COUNCILMAN CLEMENT
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE SHELL VALLEY
PRD, SPECIFICALLY ALLOWING IMMEDIATE DEVELOPMENT OF THE.PARK ROAD SECTION AND
LOTS 1,2,3,.15,14 and 13; AND DELAYING FURTHER RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
UNTIL SUITABLE ACCESS IS ACQUIRED.FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES OR CITY HAS ACQUIRED
APPROPRIATE OTHER MEANS FOR FIRE PROTECTION; AND ACCEPTING.THE APPLICAN"S OFFER
OF MONETARY CONTRIBUTION UP'TO $6,000-FOR WHATEVER. There was some general
discussion. Councilman Gellertsaid that he would like the record to show that
he still has some hesitation about the units at the bottom of the valley. However
he feels this is the best solution and the fire hazard is no: longer a concern.
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Councilman Anderson said that he would like .the road development to be as minimal
as possible to accommodate the best situation for an accompanying pedestrian -
equestrian trail. THE MOTION CARRIED FOLLOWING A.ROLL CALL VOTE WITH WELLING
VOTING AGAINST. Councilman Welling had stated earlier that he objected to PRD's
because all you are.doing to trading off swamps; cliffs and unusable.area and
calling it some benefit.to the City.' COUNCILMAN ANDERSON.MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THAT WE ASK THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO RECONSIDER -THE REMOVAL
OF THE THREE.PORTIONS OF THE SHELL VALLEY ROAD SYSTEM, NAMELY.THE LIMB WEST OF
THE WESTERLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHELL PARK PRD PLAN; THE LIMB LEADING TO BOWDOIN
WAY AND THE LIMB TO THE NORTHEAST BEYOND THE CONFINES OF.THE SHELL.PARK PRD TO,
MAIN STREET. MOTION'.CARRIED. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO FURTHER INSTRUCT THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO STUDY ALER-
NATIVE ROUTE OF ACCESS TO. THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHELL VALLEY...MOTION CARRIED.
LYNNWOOD REQUEST FOR FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
The City Engineer reported that Edmonds has received a request from Lynnwood to
construct a sewer main in 68th W, which is a right-of-way located within the
Edmonds city limits. This request is in connection with acceptance by.the City of
Lynnwood of a letter of intent -to annex. Mr. Larson pointed out that any failure
of the septic tank system in this area would drain into the City of Edmonds.
He recommended preliminary approval subject to final Council action, and submission
of final engine#ring drawings in the installation. There was general discussion
on the treatment plant capacity, etc. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT WE INDICATE TO CITY OF LYNNWOOD OUR INCLINATION TO GRANT
A FRANCHISE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEWER, SUBJECT TO THE ABILITY OF EDMONDS
TO BE ABLE.TO CONNECT WEST OF 68TH W. MOTION CARRIED.'
COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN.NORDQUIST TO ACCEPT THE, FEE
SCHEDULE RECEIVED ON THE 14TH OF JULY. MOTION CARRIED. .
Adjourned 10:45 P.M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City Clerk
July 22, 1975
ROLL CALL
H. H,.'HARRISON,
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harve
Harrison at 7:30 P.M. in the Civic "Center Council Chambers. All council
members were present, with Councilman Anderson arriving at 8:05.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council meeting of July 15 had been posted mailed and distributed,
And with no omissions nor corrections, stood approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilwoman Bruns that the City Council thank the members of the
Community Development Task Force via letter for the work done on the proposed
Policy Plan. There was some discussion -about this not being officially com-
pleted as yet, and that perhpas a thank -you might indicate the work is over.
Councilwoman Bruns therefore moved, seconded by Councilman Clement to have the
Mayor write a letter of commendation to the committee, saying thanks up to this
point, and "carry on". Motion carried.
Councilman Gelleittstated that he.had been dismayed to see a "'sanikan".on the
corner at the Perrinville property where the riding ring is located.. He asked
for an explanation of the reason for this. Director Rod Garretson answered that
the Tumbleweeds are practicing there for a show, and they expect a crowd to attend,
therefore this "sanikan" would be there for only a two weeks duration.
Mayor Harrison referred to.the memo.received from Engineer Leif Larson, regarding.
an exchange of properties between the City and Mrs: Donna --Williams. This exchange
would benefit the City by obtaining additional R/W within the projected vicinity
of the Shell Valley Road. The Engineer requested that the Mayor be given authority
to sign the necessary deeds exchanging the properties, subject to the approvalof
a lot line adjustment by the City Planner. Mrs. Williams wishes to obtain a strip
MOTION: of land under the driveway. It was moved by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by
Councilman Gellert to authorize the Mayor to enter into the necessary negotiations
to exchange this property. Motion.carried..
Councilman Gellert said that he had previously -mentioned a reserve fund for fire
equipment,. and Chief Cooper had indicated that there was no reserve fund'for this
MOTION: purpose. Councilman Gellert then moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist to place
this on the August 12 agenda an item for discussion of reserve funds fnr fire and other
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