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noted that Lynnwood is revising their fee schedule for business licensing, and Mountlake
Terrace is upping its fees in some areas of licensing. Councilman Carns quoted some of
the fees in the surrounding cities. There was some discussion on costs compared to size
of businesses. -Councilman Carris said he would propose $40 per year for all businesses
and $7.50 per employee over three. Councilman Clement said some small businesses, such
as a ski shop, operating only a few months per year, but with several employees during
this season, might pay more than a large wholesale type firm operating all year, but
with need for fewer employees. Councilman Gellert felt he would like a comparison
study with Seattle, for example, and from the Association of Washington Cities, and
since there were pros and cons, a formal hearing should be held. He also noted that
Edmonds had the lowest sales tax in the community now, and he did not want to lower it
by driving business out,'but he did feel some annual fee would be appropriate.
There followed discussion, -during which time Linda Estes, from the -City Clerk's office,
stated the concentrated effort to see that all businesses in the city obtained a valid
MOTION: license. Following some further discussion, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT A HEARING ON BUSINESS LICENSES BE SET AS AN AGENDA ITEM FOR
FEBRUARY 3, 1976. MOTION CARRIED.
LIMITATIONS ON NUMBERS OF SENIOR FIREFIGHTERS
M.A.A. Ron Whaley stated that in 1973, council action limited the number of senior
patrolmen to 6 when the city established same, but no limitation was set for the Fire
Dept. Some months ago, the administration decided that 5 senior firefighters were
sufficient, so they notified the Fire Dept. Since then, the Firefighters Union has
filed a grievance against the city P,with the Dept. of Labor. The problem is now before
the council for consideration. Mr. Whaley went on to explain the different grades and
the requirements needed to attain these grade levels.
• There followed a great deal of discussion, and City Attorney Wallace explained that
the Mayor has the right to set the limit of senior firefighters -at 5. He said that
it was now up to the council to decide whether or not to support the Mayor's present
position; come up with a different number, or offer some other input. A MOTION,WAS
MOTION: MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT BASED ON THE FACTS OF THE CASE AND THE LIMITED PRESENT
NEED OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, THE CITY COUNCIL GO ON RECORD AS ENDORSING THE MAYOR'S
PROPOSED LIMITATION OF FIVE SENIOR FIREFIGHTERS. SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST,
THE MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR LEASE OF EDMONDS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FACILITY
City Attorney Wallace, when asked by council, explained that the proposed lease was the
result of about three negotiations with the school district's attorney. He listed the
scope of what the lease covers; the Junior High building itself, the Arts and Crafts
Center, the Field House grandstand and all the athletic facilities and fields across
the street. The rent is $1 per year and certain other maintenance requirements. He
then went over the contract, a copy which had been furnished each councilmember. There
was some general discussion on each paragraph as gone over by the Attorney, and he gave
explanations for clarification in several instances. There was some question over Para-
graph 14, dealing with rates, and the concern of the school district that the city not
make a profit on the use -of the buildings.
MOTION: Following general discussion on the proposal, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELS RT THAT WE ESTABLISH 18 MONTHS AS THE ESCAPE CLAUSE TERM.
MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Wallace also indicated an addition to be made in paragraph 13
when he goes over the proposed lease again with the school's attorney. COUNCILMAN GELLERT
MOTION: THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED CHANGES, IT IS
• THE INTENT OF THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER FAVORABLY THE PROPOSED LEASE. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Carns.stated that it was his understanding that the cities of Lynnwood and
Mountlake Terrace send out complete packets to the three newspapers in our area with
proposed ordinances,,etc., and he asked if there was a policy. It was noted that
Edmonds sends a packet to each newspaper, also.
Ron Whaley asked if a representative should be sent to the school board meeting on
Monday night. Mayor Harrison said Ron could attend.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Cip Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
December-16, 1975
ROLL CALL
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 of the Edmonds Civic Center. All council members were
present except Bruns, who had given notice of her absence at.the last council meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Work Meeting of December 9 had been posted, mailed and distributed; and with
no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written.
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COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
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Councilman Carns stated that item number 9 on tonight's agenda, the Municipal Street
Tree Plan, had been heard before the Planning Commission at a special work meeting.
The minutes of that work meeting had not yet been received, and since there were sev-
eral changes made at that time, he felt the item on tonight's -council agenda should
be postponed to the third week in January. He was not questioning the delay in the
minutes, but merely stating that it was unfortunate they were not available prior to
a hearing on this tonight. Councilman Gellert added that he did not feel he was ready
to act on this agenda item. Councilman Anderson also stated that from the format -he
had received, he was not ready for this item tonight. Councilwoman Shippen, however,
said she was in favor of at least a preliminary hearing on this item tonight; that
there were people in the audience who had come to speak or to listen to this plan; and
that there had been plenty of time to prepare for it, since the beginnings were dated
August 31, 1974. The question was asked how many people in the audience were here for
this Municipal Street Tree Plan, and 4 people raised their hands.
Councilman Nordquist advised council that as a courtesy to the new council members
elected at the last election, he would like to set a date and invite them all to a no host
dinner, where they could sit down and discuss facets of what the council does, etc.,
without having to orient them via regular meetings. HE THEN MADE A MOTION, SECONDED
MOTION: BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO SET JANUARY 14 AS THE DATE FORA CASUAL GET-TOGETHER AT A
NO -HOST DINNER MEETING, PLACE TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Clement announced that his tenure on SNOMET has, or will, end shortly. He
noted that state law requires a city of over 15,000 with a Mayor/Council form of govern-
ment to have the Mayor as the city representative. Mayor Harrison said he will attend.
M.A.A. Ron Whaley advised that he had attended the School Board meeting last evening to
discuss the Junior High School lease. He noted that on page 5, under (e) two things had
been stricken ('water damage`' and 'or similar perils'). There were no further :changes,
however, and the motion authorizing Chairperson Catherine Allen to sign the lease had
carried.unanimously by the School Board members, subject to the Mayor's signature and
to a letter in receipt from the insurance company authorizing subrogation of insurance
coverages as stated in Section 9 (e) on page 5. Larry Hubbard was present in the aud-
MOTION: ience and stated that he forsaw no problems regarding the insurance. A MOTION WAS
THEREFORE MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO AUTHORIZE
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 FOR THE JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL, SUBJECT TO THE LETTER OF SUBROGATION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE. MOTION CARRIED
WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST VOTING AGAINST.
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk read a notice of appeal from the decision of the Amenities Design Board
from the Port of Edmonds, requesting that the matter be heard by the City Council. IT
WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO SET HTE DATE FOR
HEARING ON THIS APPEAL FOR JANUARY 20. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RES. TO CHANGE DENSITY AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
SUBSIDIZED.ELDERLY HOUSING
Hearing was held on the Planning Commission resolution to change the density and parking
requirements for subsidized elderly housing in the City of Edmonds. City Planner Joe
Wallis noted a change on page 7, paragraph 1; then recommended that the Council hear from
Mr. Wester, multiple housing coordinator for the Seattle Urban Development office; Mr.
Owen Stanley of the Senior Center Advisory Committee, who had worked on the Human Resources
Task Force of the Comprehensive Policy Plan; and Mr. Ray Sittauer, Chairman of the Edmonds
Planning Commission.
Mr. Wester stated that he came as a resource -type person to explain the program and to show
what had to be accomplished. He said they advertised for 70 units in Snohomish County and
the developers have until January 5 to respond with preliminary plans. He said they look
for locations close to facilities such as shopping, -etc. The proposals must present good
liveability to be approved. Fourty units per acre seems right for density. He added that
they study the proposals very carefully; that the developer will enter into contract with
HUD and will have to comply with all the regulations. There is a 5 year period on contracts,
which are renewable. Mr. Wester noted that census tracts 504, 505, 508, and 519 are the most
critical in Snohomish County for this housing, and the first three tracts are within Edmonds.
There followed discussion, with questions and answers from Mr. Wester. This included dis-
cussion on units not being filled with elderly, and could they be rented to other eligibles.
Councilman Gellert was concerned with the word "primarily" for elderly, and Mr. Wester noted
that Section 231 is for elderly, but if it was proven that they could not fill up the units,
they could go to other low income people. The subsidy contract is guaranteed for 20 years
by the government.
Mr. Owen Stanley told council he felt they were aware of the needs in Edmonds. The federal
government recognized, with the HUD funds, the financial burden of the elderly to allow a
more serene and happy life. If council accepts the responsibility of changing the code to
meet the need, they should be commended for enhancing better living conditions for the
underprivileged.
The public portion of the hearing was then opened.
Howard Wilson, contractor, spoke on the need for the code change to decrease the unit size.
He noted that approximately 90% will probably be occupied by single women. He stated that
surveys in Edmonds during the last 6 years showed the need for over 500 of these units, with
1.1 people per unit. These were the HUD figures for this area.
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Blaine McCool, a Seattle architect, showed council some examples of the subsidized units
similar to those proposed for Edmonds..
Mr. Wester advised that 10% of the units must be designed for the handicapped. Noelle
Charleson, Assistant Planner, explained the bulk requirements were the same, with no in-
crease in site coverage or change in height limitation. Also, with only one person per
unit on the average, there would be less people than under normal conditions in apartments.
She went on to explain the -reduction in the parking requirements, and noted that this would
be for all RM zones under this program. The City Attorney asked if an environmental assess-
ment had been made. Joe Wallis answered that none had, but there would be no change in height
or bulk, and fewer cars, so it would be a negative impact.
Mr. Dave Larson asked for and received clarification that the.increase in density would be
only in RM zones available for government subsidized projects. It was his opinion, he said,
that there was no question about the demand, especially in the downtown area of Edmonds. He
also felt as long as the lot coverage requirement was not changed, a decrease in the parking
requirements should be allowed, and he thought there was justification for consideration to
be given in the zoning code to the development for the benefit of the elderly. It would be
750 sq. ft. per dwelling unit.- It was then noted that the gross rent would include all
utilities, so there would be more management needed. Mr. Howard Wilson reminded council
of the high intersst rates, the dealing with multiple copies of all papers needed by the
government, all the requirements, etc., and this does not add up to a high return for the
developers.
A woman in the audience stated she was a single senior citizen, and her question on rent
costs was answered. It would amount to no more than 25% of income.
No one else in the audience wished to comment, and the hearing was closed..
• Councilman Anderson said he was concerned with opening up all RM zones to greater density.
He was not sure there were enough limitations. The conditional use permit proposal was
discussed. Councilwoman Shippen felt that instead of a certain period of time being stated,
it should be as long as the need existed for this.type of housing. Mr. Wester advised council
that the government was very careful when restrictions are put on that might affect the pro-
gram later. There was some discussion on insurance requirements for the program. Councilman
Carns said heffelt if people other than elderly and disabled were allowed to rent the units,
and they were needed for the elderly, council would certainly hear about it.
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO INSTRUCT THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE ALONG THE LINES_ OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 492, WITH
THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: ON EXHIBIT "A" UNDER SUBSECTION (h) A MINIMUM OF 750 SQUARE FEET BE
CHANGED TO 850; AND UNDER ITEM 1 IN SUBSECTION (i) THE WORDING "AS LONG AS THE PROTECT
UTILIZES THE INCREASED DENSITY ALLOWANCE IT SHALL", SHOULD HAVE THE ADDITION OF "'QUALIFY
UNDER THE INSURED MORTGAGE PROGRAM OF HUD" AND CONTINUE WITH "AND SHALL BE RENTED TO ELDERLY
PERSONS", TAKING OUT THE WORD "PRIMARILY". ALSO ADDED WAS THAT SHOULD IN THE FUTURE ANY CON-
DITION CEASE TO BE MET, THE CU PERMIT SHALL LAPSE AND THE PROPERTY SHALL REVERT BACK TO THE
ORIGINAL DENSITY OR ZONING CODE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME; AND BY ADOPTING THIS ORDINANCE, THE
CITY COUNCIL DECLARES A FINDING OF NO NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. ALSO, THAT THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SHOW AS A COVENANT. FOLLOWING ALL ADDITIONS, THE MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING: COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN
City Planner Joe Wallis asked council for approval and acceptance of the draft and authori-
zation to proceed with the final document. Hearing was opened. Mayor Harrison led council
through the Policy Plan, page by page. On page 3, Councilman Gellert said the annexation
of Aurora Village seemed to him to detract from the strength of the document. IT WAS MOVED
MOTION: BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO DELETE AURORA VILLAGE FROM THE
. IMPLEMENTATION SECTION ON PAGE 3. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN CARNS VOTING NO.
On page 6 and 7 there was some discussion, and Councilman Anderson felt that there should
be some stress placed on health care services for keeping people well, as well as treating
them when they are ill. On page 9 it was no that -the implementation there had been de -
MOTION: sl�eted by the Planning Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT ON PAGE 9, UNDER GOALS, IT SHOULD READ THAT THE CITY "WILL" ADMINISTER
LAW AND JUSTICE IN AS FAIR A MANNER AS POSSIBLE "FOR ALL OF ITS CITIZENS". MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO REINSTATE #6
UNDER GOALS ON PAGE 17, PREVIOUSLY DELETED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED.
On page 19, there was discussion on retaining a citizen committee under the implementation
MOTION: section, and A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO
USE "UTILIZING A CITIZEN COMMITTEE" TO DETERMINE FAIREST METHOD OF FINANCING. THE MOTION
CARRIED. Councilman Carns stated that financing methods were complex, and therefore should
be handled by people versed in::f nance, but the motion leaves the statement that a study
would be conduct6d!; utilizing a citizens committee for assistance.
MOTION: On page 20, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO ADD AS ITEM 7 THAT IT BE THE POLICY OF
THE CITY OF EDMONDS TO PREVENT IN ALL WAYS POSSIBLE THE LYNNWOOD SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
FROM BECOMING AN ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY ON THE EDMONDS AREA. MOTION WAS SECONDED AND CARRIED.
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THAT THE WORD
"COMMUNITY" BE INSERTED FOR THE SEWER SYSTEM. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: On page 24, COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT UNDER SIGNS
FOR BN, IT READ THE SAME AS UNDER THE DOWNTOWN CONCEPT; THAT IS, NO POLE SIGNS, ETC.
MOTION CARRIED.
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MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MADE THE MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CID= THAT ON PAGE 27 •
UNDER GOALS, INCLUDE IN ITEM 2 THAT IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS TO ATTEMPT
TO MINIMUZE THE NOISE CREATED BY THE RAILROAD. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: On page 29, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO SUPPORT
A RETURNABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER LAW. MOTION CARRIED WITH GELLERT VOTING NO.
MOTION: On page 48, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO
ADD UNDER IMPLEMENTATION "SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ACT, PARK AND RECREATION PLAN, COMPRE-
HENSIVE PLAN, AND ZONING ORDINANCE', - "ENCOURAGE JOINT PLANING WITH THE PORT COMMISSION".
MOTD N CARRIED.
Councilman Clement asked the reasons for the deletion of paragraph 2 on page 4. The
Planning Commission deleted this because Edmonds has heard of no cases of discrimin-
ation. Even with a Fair Housing Commission in the past, no reports had ever been re-
ceived in Edmonds.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED TO ADOPT THE POLICY PLAN AS AMENDED IN THIS DRAFT FORM, AND
AUTHORIZE PROCEEDING WITH THE FINAL DOCUMENT. MOTION WAS SECONDED AND CARRIED.
MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO RECOGNIZE THE
PARTICIPATING CITIZEN MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE WHO HELPED IN
CONSTRUCTING THIS PLAN, BY SENDING LETTER COMMENDING THEM FOR THEIR EFFORTS. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONTINUED HEARING: PROPOSED ORDINANCES RE/ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHTS IN RS ZONES AND
AMENDING BUIDING HEIGHT DEFINITION
City Planner Joe Wallis recommended council accept the ordinances as now written. The
Mayor then opened the hearing. •
A gentleman in the audience stated that he was against any change in building height.
Two gentlemen, both giving addresses as-94th W. stated that they were also against the
change; one stating that it opens up the opportunity for hillside structures to add a
second story. Don Stay spoke against the proposal, feeling that,the variance system
would work, and the views would be protected better than having a blanket change.
Councilman Gellert said he was concerned that the existing rule would lead to whole-
sale variances, and there was no control by the council on these now, as they are
handled by the Board of Adjustment, and appeal is to the courts. In the audience,
Mr. Anderson stated that he had purchased a lot in Emerald Hills, and he was urging
adoption of the proposed ordinance. No one else wished to apeak on these proposals,
and the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Following some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
ANDERSON THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE #1805 BE PASSED, REDUCING ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHTS IN
RS ZONES, AND THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN CARNS VOTING NO.
In regard to the proposed ordinance for building height definition, Councilman Clement
told the council he prefers the variance system and would vote against the passage of
MOTION: the ordinance. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT. THAT
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #1806 BE PASSED, BUILDING HEIGHT DEFINITION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS GELLERT, NORDQUIST
AND ANDERSON IN FAVOR; CARNS, CLEMENT AND SHIPPEN AGAINST; RESULTING IN A TIE. MAYOR
HARRISON THEN CAST A YES VOTE, AND THE MOTION CARRIED WITH PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE.
MUNICIPAL STREET TREE PLAN
Mary Ann Gipson named the committee of staff and citizens who had helped with the plan,
then stated that the draft for the street tree plan was presented tonight for council .
comments prior to an ordinance being written by the City Attorney. She gave a brief
history of the plan and its committee, and stated that this applied only to trees within
the public right-of-way. She then proceeded to go through the draft page by page w2hh
the council. There was discussion, including Councilman Carns stating that he felt the
city should have a qualified committee knowledgeable to determine what trees are acceptable
and which are unacceptable for the area.
Mary Ann Gipson -then stated the following recommendations: (1) That an ordinance -be adopted
to regulate the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees in public streets, parks, and
other city owned property; (2) That an Ad Hoc Tree Committee be appointed within 6 weeks of
the enactment of -this ordinance for the purpose of drafting a Master Street Tree Plan which
_ is to be reviewed and approved by the Amenities Design Board. This tree committee may be
called in from time to time as consultants to the ADB on a program manner. (3) That the
Director of Public Works is the enforcing authority; (4) That a Master Street Tree Plan be
adopted, kept current, and reviewed periodically by the ADB; (5) That the work copy you now
have be used as a guideline in incorporating these recommendations; and (6) The ADB definitely
wants a statement made within this ordinance that they want to encourage citizens to plant
trees.
Following further discussion, during which time Councilman Carns said he would prefer an Ad
MOTION: Hoc committee -be established to come up with a plan, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE FROM THE
MUNICIPAL STREET TREE PLAN DRAFT. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTIONS IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT THAT WITHIN 6 WEEKS
OF ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, THE MAYOR APPOINT AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO DRAFT THE
PLAN. MOTION CARRIED.
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MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN THAT RESOLUTION
#348 BE PASSED, COMMENDING FORMER COUNCILMAN KENNETH WELLING FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY
AND ITS CITIZENS. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION:' IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS RESOLTUION #349,
DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY TO ANNEX MISCELLANEOUS PORTIONS OF COUNTY ROADS, AND
SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING FOR JANUARY 6. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
First reading of the 1976 Budget Ordinance was heard.
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT PROPOSED
ORDINANCE #1807 BE PASSED, DECREASING SPEED LIMITS ON PORTIONS OF HIGHWAY 99. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORTS ON BIDS
Director of M. & 0. Herb Gilbo reported on bids opened by the City Clerk on December 9 for
purchase of liquid chlorine. Two bids were received: From Jones Chemicals, Inc., and from
Penwalt Corporation. In going over the 'bids, Director Gilbo recommended acceptance of the
low bid of Jones Chemicals, Inc., for 6, 2, and 1 ton deliveries to Edmonds, Lynnwood, and
Alderwood, @ $181.50, $214,00, and $230.00/ton, f.o.b. delivered, with free return of empties
via return haul. Cylinders 150# net @ $.24/lb., f.o.b. delivered. Freight on returning
MOTION: empties paid by Seller. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS
TO ACCEPT THE BID OF JONES CHEMICALS, INC. AT THE SPECIFIED BID, PLUS.TAX. MOTION CARRIED.
Director Rod Garretson reported that bids had been opened on December 12 by the City Clerk
for Seaview Park tennis courts. Three bids were received: Rumsey and Co., $24,300 plus tax;
Queen City Floor Co., $22,822 plus tax; and Fryer Knowles, Inc., $21,776 plus tax of $1,089
for a total bid of $22,865. Director Garretson recommended acceptance of the bid of Fryer
Knowles, Inc., for the low bidder, stating thatthey have a good reputation in the area for
MOTION: courts, and the council had been given a list of installed courts by that company. A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THAT THE LOW BID OF FRYER
KNOWLES, INC. BE ACCEPTED FOR THE SEAVIEW PARK TENNIS COURTS AT $22,865, INCLUDING SALES
TAX. MOTION CARRIED.
ACCEPTANCES OF CONSTRUCTION
City Engineer Leif Larson requested acceptance of Schedule I, Supply and Delivery of Water
Mains and Drains in connection with construction of Seaview Reservoir. Atlas Construction
has completed the work and acceptance by minute entry establishes the 30-day lien period,
MOTION: with retainage withheld. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST TO ACCEPT THE WORK OF ATLAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. AND ESTABLISH THE 30-DAY
LIEN PERIOD. MOTION,CARRIED.
Engineer Larson asked for acceptance of Alterations to Fire Station No. 2, Paul Roy, Contractor.
MOTION: IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO ACCEPT THE ALTERATIONS TO
FIRE STATION NO. 2 BY PAUL ROY, CONTRACTOR, AND THEREBY ESTABLISH THE 30-DAY LIEN PERIOD.
MOTION CARRIED.
SET HEARING DATES ON LID'S
MOTION: In accordance with recommendations from City Engineer Leif R. Larson, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO SET THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING
DATES: FOR LID #193, URBAN ARTERIAL PROJECT ON 220TH, ON FEBRUARY 3, 1976; AND FOR LID #194,
URBAN ARTERIAL PROJECT ON 196TH, FOR JANUARY 27, 1976. MOTION CARRIED.
• There was no further business to come before oxncil, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 P.M.
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December 23, 1975
ROLL CALL
H. R. HARRISON, Mayor
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 of the Edmonds Civic Center. All council members were
present except Bruns, who had given notice of her absence.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of December 16 had been posted,�mailed and distributed. Councilman
Gellert noted that on page 3, his motion on elderly housing should be worded "or shall qualify
under the insured mor_.tgage program of HUD" following "shall be rented to elderly persons."
Also, in that same motion, after the word covenant, "on the deed" should be added. He also
noted that on page 3, he did not make that motion in the last paragraph; Councilwoman Shippen
did. Councilwoman Shippen then asked that on page 5, her first motion to instruct the Attorney
to prepare the ordinance, the word "ordinance" be substituted for the word "plan"; and in the
following motion, the words "master street tree" be inserted before the last word "plan". Min-
utes were then approved as corrected.
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