19750826 City Council MinutesAugust 26, 1975
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds
except Anderson and Clement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
was caged to order by Mayor Harve Harrison at
Civic Center.' All council members were present,
Minutes of the meeting held on the 19th of August had been posted, mailed and 'distributed, and
with'no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
Mayor Harrison introduced Noelle Charleson, who is the new Assistant City Planner.
Councilman Nordquist noted that he would be absent next week..
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Gellert said that he would like to congratulate the Fire Chief; the Mayor and the
staff as the City of Edmonds has been selected as one of 10 cities in the United States to
participate in a National Fire Prevention Program. He said that this is a real honor and shows
that we have a real outstanding Fire Department. Mayor Harrison mentioned that some of the city
staff has been invited to attend the seminars at no expense to the city.
Councilwoman Bruns asked whether the third Capital Improvements. meeting was postponed or dropped.
City Engineer, Leif Larson, said that it was intended to be postponed until everything could be
put in order. M.A.A. Ron Whaley said that he and Mr. Larson had been discussing this, and thought
that the next meeting should involve the members'of the Council who'are on the Capital Improvements
Committee, the Mayor, Mr. Whaley and Mr.*Larson., He'felt these persons could look at the policies
and long-range plans and'the method of evaluation of these projects, etc. There was some discussion
on using the Policy Guidance Book in these meetings. Mr. Larson said that the Book has not gone
through the process of approval by the Planning Commission or the City Council. Councilman Gellert
thought it best to postpone further action until the Council and Planning Commission have had an
opportunity to act on the Comprehensive Policy Plan. The City Planner said that it has not been
adopted by the Planning Commission and that they are waiting for some responses from the survey
they are taking, and also they are going to have some public meetings in the neighborhoods prior
to the time that they make recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Councilwoman Shippen asked Mr. Wallis to prepare a schedule of dates, so that'the council will
have some idea when this will be brought'to a conclusion.
Mayor Harrison said that a petition has been received from several hundred Old Settlers in Edmonds
asking for proper maintenance of the Edmonds Cemetery by the city. The Mayor said that he will
meet with the owner of the cemetery to see what possible programs might be worked out'and report
to the council at a later date. Councilman Gellert thought a public hearing should be held to
discuss costs and what can be done since it is privately owned. The City Attorney will research
MOTION: the matter before a hearing is held. Councilman Gellert moved,- seconded'by Councilman Nordquist
to set this matter for hearing on the 7th of October. Carried.
The Mayor said that he had received a letter'from a citizen'asking that'the City of'Edmonds allow
the initiative and referendum provision. He said that since we are an Optional Code City, the
city does have the power to allow initiatives and referendums by council action. Councilman Nord -
MOTION:
quist moved to set this matter for discussion at the September 9th meeting. Councilwoman Shippen
seconded. The motion was voted upon and carried.
Mayor Harrison mentioned a memorandum from the City Engineer with regard to a monthly sewer rate
charge for ferry wastewater disposal. Mr. Larson reported that the Washington Toll Facilities are
in the process of installing a sewer meter and connection at the ferry dock for ferry waste disposal.
He recommended that the council authorize $15.00 per month minimumcharge'and 250 per hundred cubic
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MOTION:
feet in excess of 700 cubic feet. Councilman Nordquist moved, seconded by Councilman Gellert that
we set up a monthly service charge for the Washington Toll Facility and that the monthly minimum
charge be $15.00, and 250 per hundred cubic feet in excess of 700 cubic feet. Motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Weston said that he was present to 'represent Doug Hermann of Design Homes. He petitioned the
council for a re -hearing of proposed plat P-3-75, which was heard by the council on July 15, 1975.
He said the plat.has been revised and now provides for a dedicated road in accordance with the pro-
posed standards. Mr. Murphy determined from Mr. Weston that this was a request for re -consideration,
and advised that this was discretionary with the council., Council asked the Planner when the pro-
posed street standards will come to the council. Mr. Wallis stated that he is getting a resolution
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drafted to present to the council. Councilman GeUert asked if this could be ready for the September
MOTION:
16th meeting. Mr. Wallis said they could make that schedule. Councilman Gellert then moved that
the plat of Waterview Manor be re -considered on September 16th following the hearing on the revised
street standards. Councilwoman Bruns seconded. Mr. Weston said that the new road is wider and
ends in a culdesac. All lots now face on this road. The motion was then voted upon and carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1975 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL
PUBLIC WORK CONSTRUCTIN
The City Engineer reported that some new material has been added this year and basically it
involves the testing of the materials involved in construction. He.recommended adoption. We
MOTION:
have been operating under the 1969 specifications. Councilman Nordquist moved for the adoXtion
of Ordinance,#1786, which was seconded by Councilwoman Bruns. Motion carried.
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• FIRST READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING ON 100TH W. BETWEEN 227TH & 232ND AND
196TH FROM EAST CITY LIMITS TO 81ST PL. W.
The City Engineer reported that the parking restrictions were required in connection -with the
channelization for the -signal at Westgate at 100th West,'and the channelization on 196th S.W.
The proposed ordinance will -have its second reading next week.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO POWERS OF ARREST
Chief Foster explained that the State'Legislature has enlarged the powers of police officers to
make arrests on probably cause at the -scene of accidents, so we are bringing our ordinance up
to be consistent with State Statute. It also involves amendments regarding theft, threats of
violence and possession of cannibis: Councilman*Welling was concerned about possible harassment
MOTION:
of individuals without sufficient probably cause. Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Council-
man Nordquist for adoption of Ordinance #1787. Motion'carried with.Couricilman Welling voting against.
SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE REDUCING SPEED LIMIT ON 6TH BETWEEN.PINE.AND WALNUT AND ON
75TH PL. W. FROM MEADOWDALE ROAD TO.COUNTY PARK..
MOTION:
Councilman Nordquist moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bruns to pass ordinance #1788. Motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING STORM SEWERS IN A PORTION OF
TALBOT ROAD
M.A.A. Ron Whaley reported that this is a resolution transferring the sum of Twenty Thousand
Dollars ($20,000) from the Water Revenue Bond Construction Fund 411.to the Street Arterial Fund
112 for the purpose of constructing storm sewers and necessary restoration on a portion of Talbot
Road. This shall be in the nature of an interfund loan and is to be repaid within one.year. The
City Engineer said that the schedule will be very tight,. but they are planning to advertise and
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will be requesting a'bid date in the middle of September. Mr. Larson mentioned that bids will be
opened for the storm sewers in Olympic View Drive on the 29th of August. He asked for ratification.
MOTION:
Councilman Nordquist moved, seconded by Councilman Welling to ratify the bid date on the Olympic
View Drive storm sewers on the 29th of August. Motion carried.
There was a brief discussion on the proposed work on Talbot Road with regard to the time schedule
MOTION: and the percentage rate for the loan. Councilman Nordquist moved, seconded by Councilman Gellert
TO pass Resolution #340 with a change in Section 1 to read,117% per.annum";.and.resolution to be
subject to doing the work this year. Motion carried.
SET BID DATE FOR SEAVIEW PARK CONSTRUCTION
MOTION: Councilman lordquist moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to set the 17th of September to open
bids on Seaview Park. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of a Claim for Damages from Ernest Heinikin. This was referred to
the City Clerk for processing.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN ity Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
September 2, 1975
ROLL CALL e
• The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was cd1led to order by Mayor Harve Harrison at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chzmbers at the Edmonds Civic Center. All council members were present,
with Nordquist arriving at 9:05 and Clement at 8:50 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of -August 26th had been posted; mailed and distributed; and with no omissions
nor corrections they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Gellert, who'is the council representative'to the SnoCom Board, said they would like
to have some expression from the various cities regarding their budget before the city budgets
are approved. They indicated an increase of 16%. Salary increases would amount to 10-12% and
4% for increase in the scope of services. There would be one additional person to man the com-
plaint desk, which is presently CETA funded. It is exprected'that the position would not be CETA
funded next year. M.A.A. Ron Whaley said that to the best'of'his knowledge CETA funding would be
taken through to June 30, 19%." After discussion, Councilman Anderson said that our financial
condition is going to require a rather conservative position. Councilman.Gellert said that he
feels the staff at SnoCom is running a very "tight ship", and that'the only question would be the
CETA position. Councilman Gellert said that unless there is something way out of line, we normally
-go along with the Board's recommendations. z
Councilman Gellert noted that -a letter had been received from Mr. Bogart.of the State Highway
Commission commenting on our long rangeplanning and design proposals for -SR 524. He said.that he
would have liked to see an -expression on our plan from the entire Highway Commission, -rather than
just the -local district engineer. Mr. Gellert stated that a tremendous amount of work went into
the study,on the part of the staff, and he thought it was dismissed rather abruptly.-. Following
some further discussion, there was a question raised as to the method of appeal. -The City Engineer
• said that he would check into it and report back.