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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.
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FINAL APPROVAL SHELL VALLEY ROAD„
City Planner, Joe Wallis, said that he had received a request from the applicant for'a delay on
this item. They are on the Planning Commission agenda for the loth, and they would like to wait
on that action before scheduling the matter before the council.'
TOW TRUCK APPLICATION - TERRY'S TOWING
Police Chief, Marlo Foster, said that the applicant is Terry Heston and lists his business address
at 5118-196th which"is a telephone answering service. He has one truck which does not meet the
City of Edmonds licensing requirements. He'also listed proof of insurance. Chief Foster read a
portion from the city code dealing with licensing requirements for tow truck operators with respect
to permanence and quality of service. He said that the applicant has been an owner -operator for
eight months and his previous experience is not substantiated in some instances. He said there is
a substantial traffice record, and there was some question regarding improper handling of a stolen
vehicle in Seattle. Chief Foster did not recommend approval.. There was then some discussion on
the arrest record. Mr. Cyrus Dimmick, attorney for the applicant, explained some of the items
questioned. He also said that there hasbeen some confusion about the purported stolen vehicle
and that this is apparently being determined'by legal action. It was pointed out by'counsel for
the applicant, that Mr. Heston has been licensed in the City of Seattle. Councilman Gellert said
that he would be swayed by what the Seattle licensing requirement are and what they did. He asked
if they could supply this information to the Police Chief some time in the,next week or so. Mr.
MOTION: Dimmick said that they would be happy to do so. Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Shippen to continue this item for one week while the'Police Chief ascertains the licensing relative
to the City of Seattle. Carried.
SECOND READING: 'PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE/RENTAL OF'PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CLUBS
MOTION: Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson to pass Ordinance #1789. Motion carried. •
SECOND READING:' PROPOSED ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING ON 100TH WEST BETWEEN 227TH AND 232ND AND
196TH FROM EAST CITY.LIMITS.TO"81ST PLACE WEST
MOTION: "Councilwoman Bruns moved, seconded"by Councilman Anderson to pass _ Ordinance #1790. Motion carried.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 28 FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS - MAIN STREET, VICINITY 86TH PL W
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that bids were opened by the City Clerk, and only one bid was
received. That was from Joint Venture, Inc.., in the amount of $11,675. He recommended award to the
MOTION: only bidder as it was a reasonable bid. Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bruns
that we accept the bid of Joint Venture, Inc:, in the amount of $11,675 for reconstruction of storm
sewers on Main Street in the vicinity of 86th Place Wes. Motion carried:.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 29TH - OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE STORM SEWERS - PHASE II
Engineer Larson reported that two bids were received. The low bidder was Tri-State Construction
in the amount of $29,876.50 and the second low bidder was West Coast Construction in'the amount of
$31,379.00. He said the engineer's estimate was $26,800. Mr. Larson recommended that we not award
this evening as he would like to report back to council on -the status of our 1/22'Gas Tax money to
do this work and Talbot Road. He said he also wanted to re-evaluate the estimate in comparison to
the contractors' bids on it. Mr. Larson said that there is another reason that he would like to do
this also, and that is.that .cities are required to go to bid on items in excess of $5,000, but.if
it is determined ,thdt,:th6� dity Torces can do the work for less, ;the. council_ can "authorise:. this.
However, this has never been done.and he would like:",.to look up the possibility very carefully.
MOTION: Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bruns to continue the question of the bids on
Olympic View Drive to the September 9th meeting. Motion carried.
Mr. Larson then requested authority to go out for bid .on the Talbot Road project on September 19th. •
MOTION: Councilman -Anderson moved," seconded by Councilman Gellert to set September 19th as the date for the
opening of bids on the Talbot Road project with a report back to council on the 23rd of September.
Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT W/CITY OF LYNNWOOD
The City Engineer said that this "is in connection with the facilities planning for secondary treat-
ment under.Public Law 92-500. The monetary participation for the City of Edmonds would be in the
amount notto exceed $3,475.00 The agreement also authorizes the City of Lynnwood to act as the
agent for the participating municipalities in applying for funds for the-.preparation.of,the facilities
MOTION: plan. Following some discussion, Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that
the Mayor be"authorized to sign the interlocal agreement for facilities -planning the the Lynnwood
area. Motion carried.
REPORT OF DOCES AND STATE RIGHT-OF-WAY
City Engineer, Leif Larson; indicated that this report was at the request of Councilman Nordquist.
He then indicated the Doces property ona"map and the new alignment of Highway 99 He then indicated
the old right-of-way. He then indicated portions of property that had been involved in an exchange
between Doces and the Highway Department. Apparently a dispute then arose between Doces and the
Turkey House Restaurant regarding access and signing. Mr. Larson said that he had been unofficially
advised that the piece of property in question has not been declared excess by the State Highway
Department, and that it is involved in some negotiations between the Highway Department and Doces.
Councilman Nordquist-:said-that he brought this matter up, because he feels the City should be in-
volved in any action taken here especially with regard to traffic movement. There "was general dis-
cussion on the interchange, the ramps and traffic movement on Highway 99. Mr. Larson indicated that
a water line had been re -located, so that any discussion of this property "should also involve the
city in the utility, in addition to the -right-of-way appects. Councilman Nordquist moved, seconded
by Councilman Anderson that we write a letter to Mr. Bogart over.the Mayor's signature, asking for
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a firm date as to the completion of the remainder of the interchange. Some discussion followed:
Councilman Welling said that he thought the City Attorney should look into the whole matter of
the change in that area. Councilman Nordquist then decided to withdraw his motion and make a
new one. The second concurred. Councilman`Nordquist then ioved,.seconded by Councilman Anderson
that we write a letter to Mr. Bogart inviting him to our work meeting of September 9th and ask him
to explain the situation at 205th and the new freeway entrance; and also to explain what the plans
are for the completion of the interchange at 205th and Highway,199. Motion carried.
Councilman Welling then moved, seconded by Councilman Clement to direct the City Attorney to in-
vestigate the facts surrounding the change if land in this connection and give' -us his opinion as
to whether we have any rights in this matter;,, with a report back in two weeks. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of a Claim for Damages from Phyllis and Cliff Lawson. This was
referred to the City Clerk for processing.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
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September 9, 1975
(Work Meeting)
MayorH. If.'HARRISON,
• ROLL CALL
The regular'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 pre-
sent, with Anderson arriving at,9:00 P.M., having given previous notice to the .City Clerk's Office.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of September 2, 1975 had been posted, mailed and distributed, and with no
omissions nor corrections they were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Clement questioned the trees at 7th and Elm being cut down by volunteer workers. -The
matter was discussed, with Councilman Nordquist. stating that when the work is completed a substantial
barricade should be put up in order to discourage dumping, etc. Mayor Harrisori.said that he could
see rio reason why Public Works could not supervise the job, and said further that for the next,,ree-
weeks the city will provide a man to supervise the clean-up operation.
Councilwoman Bruns mentioned"the memorandum received by council from Mary Lou Block reporting on
the Snohomish County Public Transportation Improvement. Conference which was held on the 27th.of
August, 1975. A°resolution was pried at that meeting which expressed.the desirability of a public
transportation.benefit area to be created within the County. Cities were.asked to respond as to
MOTION: their desire to be included inrthe area within 30 days. COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT WE FORWARD OUR DESIRE'TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGARDING INCLUSION IN
THE TRANSPORTATION AREA AS YET TO BE DEFINED. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison announced that Lila.Crosby is being -promoted to the position. of Finance Director
for the City,.which.places her;in.a Grade 11 salary classification. He asked for council confirm -
MOTION: ation of the appointment. COUNCILMAN GELLERT NOVED,.SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO CONFIRM
..w!M APPOINTMENT.OF LILA CROSBY AS FINANCE,DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY'OF EDMONDS. MOTION.CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison noted that the Junior'High.School has.been studied for some time now, and that the
Arts and -Crafts Building was visited. -by him,.the'Library Board and.several others today and they
feel that most of .that building canbe -put on 'a self -supporting -basis. He said that .they were
thinking.in ter'ms.of the gyms,, the auditorium; etc. They felt -it could be.administered by the
City and probably should be." The Mayor said that a number'.of organizations have expressed interest
in working with the .city, -.and the School'District is interested in the city being the -administrator.
He said that the city'should think over this aiiount:.of the project very soon and work with the
interested organizations, and propose to the School.District that they maintain the exterior of
the building. Councilman Gellert said that before we act on this he `'would like to get commitments
from these other agencies is -to what extent they will'participate with us. 'He also wanted to
know how much remodeling would have'to be done in order for the facility to function the way we
MOTION: want. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO PLACE THIS MATTER ON THE
AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER-30TH AND TO GET COMMITMENTS`FROM-OUTSIDE'AGENCIES, AND ALSO A CASH -FLOW
PROJECTION. "CARRIED.
Councilman Gellert noted that..he will be out of town for two council meetings-- on September
23rd .and 30th.
Councilman.Clement.'noted that he will also be out of town on the 30th of September.
Councilman Welling said that'sbme time past the question of council salaries had come up, and he
MOTION: felt that something should be resolved -on the matter before'the coming elections. ..COUNCILMAN
WELLING MOVED, SECONDED'BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO PLACE`THIS MATTER ON -THE AGENDA'FOR OCTOBER
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