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Chief Cooper had forwarded to the Council a copy of Assistant Chief Klein's report to him in this
regard containing information on costs. Chief Cooper had a latter attached which addressed the
cost of phone lines from the Civic Center to SnoCom. The base rate for this would be $15.00 per
month or more. He said that in talking to the Simplex Company they stated that the cost of install-
ation is usually 1-1/4 times the cost of the equipment. There was general discussion, with the use
of a metal -box being used for a book drop being proposed by Councilman Cams. Chief Cooper said that
he has not checked with the insurance company as to whether there would be a reduction in the rate
for installation of a detection system. He will check into this and he was also asked to get the
figures on the man hours for installation and the monthly cost of leased phone lines, and also the
MOTION: cost of a metal box for a book drop. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO
HAVE A REPORT BACK FROM CHIEF COOPER ON THE ABOVE ITEMS AT THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24TH. CARRIED.
SET DATE FOR HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION #494, TO REMOVE EXCAVATIONS AND LANDFILLS FROM THE TABLE OF
USES REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
MOTION: Following some discussion, COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PLACE THIS
ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR MARCH 2ND. MOTION CARRIED WITH._COUNCILMAN GOULD.VOTING "NO".
REVIEW OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PROHIBIT BODY -STUDIOS
Councilman Gould said that he had read through -the material from the attorney and the ordinance
from Seattle and felt that it was the kind of thing that he has been looking for. Councilman
Anderson agreed. The attorney said that he would workit into our ordinance. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON
MOVED TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO REVISE THE ORDINANCE REGARDING BODY STUDIOS AND THAT THIS BE ON THE
AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY 17TH. COUNCILMAN CARNS SECONDED AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of a Claim for Damages from Mrs. Ben Howard. This was referred to •
the City Clerk for processing.
The Council then recessed for a brief executive session for the purpose of discussing union nego-
tiations. The meeting was reconvened at 11:20 P.M. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
GELLERT TO RETIFY THE CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH A CHANGE ON
PAGE 11 FROM "MONTHLY" TO "ANNUAL". MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was then adjourned.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, ity Clerk . H. HARRISON, Mayor .
FEBRUARY 24, 1976
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M_
by Mayor Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center: All council members
were present, except Clement, who had given notice that he would not be present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of February 17th had been posted, mailed and distributed. There were
no omissions, nor corrections and the minutes were approved as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Carns mentioned that council members can avail themselves of insurance benefits avail -
MOTION: able to other employees of the city and that this can be funded from the contingency fund. He put
this in the form of a motion. Councilman Gellert .wondered if this would be worth all the administra-
tive effort. Councilman Nordquist_seconded-`the-motion. .�-M.A.:A. Ron Whaley.n6tdd-_that.this is avail-
able49 council members if they wish, and then advised council of the costs for the coverage. Council-
man Gould -'said that he would not participate as he has other insurance, but'.tlat he felt it should
be available to other members who do not have this type of coverage. Councilman Herb,spoke in favor
AMENDMENT: of the suggestion. Councilman Gellert felt thatihis was adding a cost to the taxpayer. COUNCILMAN
GELLERT AMENDED THE MOTION THAT SAID COVERAGE SHALL BE ONLY APPLICABLE TO COUNCILMEN THAT DO NOT
HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY ADEQUATE COVERAGE ELSEWHERE. COUNCILMAN CARNS SECONDED. THE AMENDM�hTMENT WAS
VOTED UPON AND CARRIED, AND THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED ALSO CARRIED.
Councilman Gould said that'he had attended the meeting on the 18th at Seaview Elementary School
that the Park Board held regarding tennis courts on the reservoir. He said that he would like to
publicly commend Rod Garretson for his participation in that meeting. He stated that there were
about,50;;people there and the full Park Board, and that they will report on the outcome�of the
meeting. Councilman Herb seconded the commendation.
Councilman Gellert announced that he would miss the meeting next week on. -March 2nd `and the one on
March 30th.
Mayor Harrison said that it has been brought to his attention that -there is no representation on
the Edmonds Arts Commission from the Edmonds Music and Arts Club. He said that there are now
seven members and that he would like to appoint a member from the Edmonds Music and Arts Club.to
the Commission. He asked the council to consider expanding the membership from seven members to
MOTION: eight. COUNCILMAN.GELLERT MOVED TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE EXPANDING
THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE EDMONDS ARTS COMMISSION FROM SEVEN MEMBERS TO EIGHT. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST
SECONDED AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Anderson advised that the luncheon for the Mayor, staff and council will be at the
Meat Market on Friday, March 5th and will be no host.
Councilman Gellert said that he had read in a publication put out by the Association of Washington
Cities that the council can ask a councilman abstaining from voting on a motion, to state his •
reason for abstaining. Attorney, John Wallace said that abstention without a reason is considered
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a vote on the prevailing side. Further discussion followed with Councilman Gellert commenting
that he felt it was important for a councilman to state the reason for abstaining, for the
record.
CORRESPONDENCE
M.A.A. Ron Whaley, noted that the council has requested that the March 2nd agenda be held
down, but the Engineering Department has requested that a bid date be set for the sale of the
loth and Maple city property. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO
PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR MARCH'2ND. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Whaley said that a request had'been received from the Amenities Design Board with respect
to the combined meeting with the council on the 13th of April. They asked for this to be
scheduled for the March 30th meeting. Councilman Gellert said that he would prefer that it
not be on the 30th of March as he will be gone for that meeting. There was a consensus that
the meeting remain on the April 13th agenda.
Mayor Harrison said that he has received a letter of resignation from Keith Goldsmith, and he
will make copies for the council. Mr. Goldsmith said that he would not reconsider his decision,
but that he would attend the meeting on the 13th of April.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Ronald H. Lee, 18404 - 88th Avenue West, presented a petition signed by over 100 persons,
asking that an overlay and other associated work be scheduled for 88th Avenue West between 188th
and Olympic View Drive. The petition was received by the Deputy City Clerk. The City Engineer
said that funds are still critical and that they are still making studies to see what can be done.:
with the street. He said that he would report back to the council on how far they can go and
• what the solutions are. Mr. Lee said that he is not cognizant of'the budgetary limitations of
the Engineering Department as far as roadway is concerned, but that they. would at this time ask
MOTION: for a reallocation of priorities. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD TO
PLACE THE REPORT FROM THE ENGINEER ON THIS MATTER ON THE AGENDA FOR MARCH 16TH. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison noticed that there were many people from the business community in the audience
with regard to -the item on business licensing. He asked that this item be moved from 12 (5) to
the next item to be discussed. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED:`�BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO TAKE
THIS ITEM OUT OF ORDER. MOTION CARRIED.
-PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE
Mrs. Skonnard, with Llubs, spoke against the increase in license fees and said that many years
ago, during Gordon Maxwell°s term as Mayor, the one time only business license fee system was
established. Whe said that the purpose for so doing, was to make it possible for the Fire De-
partment to inspect business premises in order to note possible fire hazards. In light of this,
Mrs. Skonnard felt that the older businesses should be grandfathered in, so to speak,.and not .<'y
be required to pay any further fee. Mr. Bradbury asked if our computer was used in connection
with our business licenses. The Mayor said that it was, and Mr. Bradbury said that perhaps we
could work in conjunction with the Utility Billing Department in ascertaining where businesses
are located. Peggy Harris asked what the increased revenue would be put in'the general fund for
general services, police, fire, parks, etc. ,
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Al Kincaid, President of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, reminded council that he had written
a letter on this subject a coupe of weeks ago, and it was his suggestion to have a flat $10.00
annual fee imposed, and that this amount should pay for the'cost of keeping the city records up
to date. Mrs. Skonnard commented again that she had no quarrel with new businesses paying the
fee, but that the old business should not be assessed any further fee. Councilman Carns said
that he made the original proposal, and that if it is passed, Edmonds will still have the lowest
business license fee in the area. Councilman Gellert mentioned some of the services that the city
has provided for the citizens and the business community, which benefit all, and said that the
increased fee would help towards providing more such services. Councilman Aid'Qrson felt that the
fees proposed are more than he would be prepared to vote for and suggested a flat fee in a lesser
amount. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO PASS ORDINANCE #1821 AMENDING
THEL.BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE. Discussion followed on what might be the appropriate fee to
charge, with Mr. Kincaid commenting at one point that the business people could sit down with the
council and staff when priorities are established for various improvements. Councilman
Nordquist said that he would hope that the business oeople from Westgate, Five Corners, etc.
would also be considered when establishing improvement priorities. Kathy Chapman asked if there
would be a fire inspection once a year. Councilman Carns said that this would be provided once
;a•year,-and some other businesses have more than one inspection if there is perhaps some
hazardous material stored on the premises.' THE MOTION WAS THEN VOTED UPON. A ROLL CALL VOTE
RESULTED IN COUNCILMEN GOULD, GELLERT AND CARNS VOTING FOR, AND NORDQUIST ANDERSON AND HERB
VOTING AGAINST. MAYOR HARRISON VOTED "NO" THEREBY BREAKING THE TIE AND THE MOTION FAILED. The
Mayor then said that the suggestion that Al Kincaid made seems to be the proper one. Councilman
Gellert felt that it was unfair for the large stores such as K-Mart, Doces, etc. -to pay the'same
amount as the smaller retail stores. Councilman Anderson made a motion to change the proposed
ordinance to $25.00 for item 1 (b) and $.15:v00 for item 1 (c). The motion was not seconded,
however. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO CHANGE ITEM 1 06) TO $15.00.
COUNCILMAN GOULD SECONDED THE MOTION. A ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN AFFIRMATIVE VOTES FROM
GOULD, GELLERT, CARNS AND HERB AND "NO" VOTES-FFO M NORDQUIST AND ANDERSON.AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON PLANNING COMMISSION'RESOLUTION #478 - RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF REVISED PRD ORDINANCE
City Planner, Joe Wallis, reported that this matter has been heard several times since January
last year. The council was provided copies of the revised ordinance for their review a week ago.
Mr. Wallis said that it does not establish a minimum amount of acreage required for a PRD and
does not allow for any increase in density. He pointed out that a lot by lot development is
destructive to large stands of trees and the PRD would.be an alternative form of development
which would provide some manner of protection for the trees, and other natural characteristics.
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A progressive approval and.review procedure is provided for. There was some discussion, includ-
ing a.review of the proposed ordinance by the attorney. The public portion of the hearing was
then opened. Bob Kennedy of Seattle, who is building at 196th and Olympic, spoke in favor of
MOTION: the proposed ordinance. There were no further comments and the hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN
ANDERSON MOVED, SECONED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE
CONSISTENT WITH PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION#478. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Carns compliment-
ed the City Planner on the work he has done on this project.
HEARING ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #487 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW ACUTE CARE
GENERAL HOSPITALS TO HAVE ALCOHOLIC AND MENTAL FACITLITIES.
Mr. Wallis reported on this item and reviewed the provisions of the proposed ordinance. The
public portion of the hearing was opened, but was then closed as no one wished to comment.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #1821 RELATIVE TO PERMITTING ALCOHOLIC
AND MENTAL CARE IN ACUTE GENERAL CARE HOSPITALS. COUNCILMAN CARNS SECONDED THE MOTION AND IT
WAS CARRIED.
HEARING ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #489 - AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO, PROVIDE FOR
CRISIS CENTERS IN CG SONES AND EXCLUDE IN BC ZONES
Mr. Dallis reported that his is before the auncil for the purpose of correcting a scrivener°s
error. It was inadvertently noted that crisis centers were to be allowed in BN zones and this
MOTION: is to be changed to CG zones. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD TO PASS
ORDINANCE #1822. MOTION CARRIED. There was no.one in the audience to comment on this issue.
CATV APPLICATION FOR RATE INCREASE
Mr. Whaley said that last Fall Liberty TV Cable came before council with a request to renew their
franchise. At that time the council set some criteria for the company to meet before they could
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come .in and ask for a rate increase. This involved improvements in the quality of the signals
they were sending out for the reception of the homeowners. He said that he and Councilman.Gellert
toured the facility today. Councilman Gellert noted that he had visited the facility some time
ago, and -.that they now have better equipment. He said that he had talked to several people
regarding the reception, including Councilman Clement, who is out quite a way on the system and
Councilman Clement felt that there had been improvement in the reception. Mr. Gellert said
that he himself was not entirely satisfied with Channel 9, but he has been advised that the
company is continuing to work on the antenna to try to further improve the system. Councilman
Gellert said that Liberty TV may request permission to move to Five Corners, for instance, in order
to obtain better reception. Another possible site would be the new water tank property. Steve
Gregory, Western Regional Manager, reiterated Councilman Gellert°s comments regarding the improve-
ments that lave been made and said that they haze an on -going program and are experimenting with
Channel 9. Mr. Gregory said that they would.like the increase by the first of March. Council-
man Carns said that he was.. aware that some people had been requesting cable service for years,
but had not been able to get it. Mr. Gregory said that they have been having a problem with
P.U.D. as far as pole contacts are concerned. This matter is in litigation and there have been
several continuations. Councilman Gellert said that he believes there is a provision in the
franchise agreement that calls for all homes being serviced by a certain time. He said that these
items should be brought to the attention of the City Attorney. Councilman Gellert."also felt that
the City Attorney should look into the P.U.D. litigation with an eye to Edmonds"'.". -interests. Ted
Lovett., the local manager, said that it was in their agreement that by June 30, 1976, they were
to provide service to all homes in Edmonds. In order to do that they have purchased complete
MOTION: underground equipment, so that.they have the capability to do this. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT SUBJECT TO CONTINUING GOOD FAITH IN CONTINUING TO IMPROVE THE
SIGNALS, PARTICULARLY ON CHANNEL 9, AND THAT IMPROVEMENTS HAVING BEEN PROMISED AND HAVING BEEN
SUBSTANTIALLY MADE, THAT WE GRANT THE 250 PER MONTH INCREASE TO LIBERTY CABLE TV EFFECTIVE MARCH
1. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED THAT THE ATTORNEY REPORT BACK -ON MARCH 9TH REGARDING THE STATUS OF
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IT WAS CARRIED.
SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR NEW CRAIG CRAFT BUILDING (SELVIDGE)
The City Planner reported on this item and showed the parcel under consideration on a map.
He pointed out the shoreline area. The building will be 351 high, and there will be minimum
excavation for.a shallow foundation. Mr. Wallis said that the site is designated urban environ-
ment, and the proposed use is for boat repair. Mr. Wallis said that it is in accordance with the
Shoreline Program and that he would recommend approval. The structure has been before the Amenities
Design Board and was approved, and also was approved by the Planning Commission,.subject to the
final approval of the subdivision. Mr. Wallis said that Selvidge cannot get a building
permit.until the subdivision is approved. There was a question as to whether it was appropriate
to be going through the permit procedure before the subdivision is approved. Mr. Selvidge said
that he thought he would start the process so that he'could be in the building by the time his
busy season starts.. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS FOR THE APPROVAL
OF THE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE NEW CRAIG CRAFT BUILDING AS OUTLINED. MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION ON EXTENDED.LEASE.FOR BUILDING BY EDMONDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Norm Bartlett, representing the Society, asked that the lease be extended under the same
provisions, but also for a longer term. He said that they have been able to come.this far with
the museum with the help of the City in providing the building and the diligence of the museum
workers. He siad that the only money they have coming in is through memberships and fund raising.
Mr. Bartlett stated that they plan this year to move down to the lower floors with display cases.
He said that they cannot plan too far in the future unless they know what their situation is with
the building. Councilman Gellert wondered if there would be any assurance that the building would
be operated as a museum: -if the lease were extended for a period of perhaps 10 years, and for a
certain number of hours per week. Mr. Bartlett said that they have been open on Tuesdays, •
Thursdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 PM. on daylight time and.l to 4 PM. on standard time. There
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were no plans to cut down the hours. Councilman Gellert felt that the number of hours open
MOTION: should be stipulated in the lease. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD
THAT WE EXTEND THE LEASE FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEAR PERIOD WITH AN AUTOMATIC RENEWAL FOR ANOTHER
AMENDMENT: FIVE YEARS UNLESS THE PARTIES AGREE OTHERWISE. COUNCILMAN GELLERT AMENDED THE NOTION TO ADD
"IF OPERATED AS A MUSEUM AND IS OPEN A MINIMUM OF 9 HOURS PER WEEK, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF
MAJOR HOLIDAYS". THE ANNDMENT WAS VOTED UPON AND CARRIED AND THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT 228TH &`�6TH WEST.
_ The -City Engineer, Leif Larson, announced that Bill Nims would present the report on the
subject intersection. Mr. Ken Cunningham, the traffic engineer from Stevens, Thompson and
Runyon, who is familiar with the particular incident cited in the memo from Councilman Herb,
was also present. Mr.,Nims then reviewed the action taken to date on this matter. The City
Staff had met on the loth of February with the Ballinger Elementary PTA and presented the
School Safety Program, which included the proposed improvement of 228th and 76th West. Mr.
Nims projected slides on the screen showing the area and explained to council the walking
pattern used by the children going to and from school. He noted that there are crosswalks
marked at the intersection, but that they are almost obliterated. Another overlay indicated
a graphic illustration of what is intended to improve the intersection. This included a
sign saying "School" and 'cSpeed Limit - 20 miles per hour" and above this a signal light that
will flash amber for one hour, which will be set by a time clock. This will be set 2001 north
of the crosswalk, and another one 2001 south. Mr. Nims said that this would create a 4001
zone that will be 20 miles per hour twice a day:: He reported that today word was received
from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (a clearinghouse agency for State and Federal
Funds) that the City will receive $4,700 to purchase the traffic signs and the posts. Mr.
Larson pointed out that Councilman Carns had requested that this item be put on the agenda.
Councilman Carns said that if Mountlake Terrace ever finishes their roadway, 228th will be a
very busy street. He felt that htis would be better located at 230th, rather than 228th. Mr.
• Nims said that perhaps a solution would be to expand the traffic safety zone from 228th all
the way up to 230th, so that the children can cross at 228th or at 230th. The Engineering De-
partment recommendation at this time, however is for 228th as they had observed that more children
cross at this point. Mr. Nims also said that they had thought instead of painting the cross-
walk again they would put down plastic pavement markings. Councilman Gould suggested that the
K-Mart parking lot exit on:�76th W. be marked "Entrance Only" to cut down on the traffic coming
out of there and turning left to go south on 76th West. oMr. Nims said that the Engineering
Department could look into this. Councilman Nordquist noted that on November 14, 1972 the
council made a motion to install a traffic light at 228th. He asked what Mountlake Terrace's
concern regarding the traffic that they might impose on that intersection, and are there any
plans for the signalization of that corner. Mr. Larson said that it was his feeling that there
should be a light there if the Mountlake Terrace traffic will be coming through there. He said
that we should keep studying this, pending the State Highway Department completing the inter-
change and forcing traffic tm go down Highway 99 to the interchange. Councilman Nordquist
said that he was also concerned about the children crossing at 228th and then walking in front
of -the driveways for Monogram.Lumber where large trucks are going in and out.- He agreed with
Councilman Carns, that the solution would be to cross at 230th. The -Police Chief also agreed
that 228th is too close to the Highway for the children to cross safely.
Ken Cunningham said that they have just delivered a traffic study to Mountlake Terrace so he
was familiar with the area. He said that we should notice a change in the traffic characteristics
on 76th, because SR 104 is a very desirable route into Edmonds. He said that they have been
working with pedestrian safety and have looked into six defferent levels of protection starting
with a marked cross and working up into the pedestrian overpass being #6. The others have to
do with guards, adult guards, overhead flashing.lights and signs and post mounted guards as
illustrated this evening. Mr. Cunningham told about a traffic accident occurred near the
Pinehurst School in Seattle. This involved a kindergartenaged girl crossing where there was a
•pushbuttonr,`;operated light. She was crossing approximately one -hour after school when there
• no quards present at the intersection. She pushed the button and immediately stepped out into
the street and was hit by a car and received very serious,°permanent injuries. Mr. Cunningham
noted that there are certain time intervals involved in the operation of these devices, and
that merely pushing the button does not immediately stop the traffic. He noted that small
children do not understand this, so that this type of device is not the best thing to -'have at
a school crossing. Cpuricilman Gould said that the council should support the staff recommendations,
and get something in there right away for the protection of the children. Mr. Cunningham said
that what has been proposed by Mr. Nims is much better than a full traffic signal with the walk,
don't walk. Mr. Nims said that the lights and signs could be put up within 30 days. There was
further discussion and it was decided that the staff proceed with whatever is appropriate
MOTION: following further evaluation and study. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT
THAT THE STAFF BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE THE STUDY AT 228TH AND 230TH AND PROCEED AS THEY SEE
BEST WITH COMPLETION OF THE OUTLINED PLAN FOR THE CROSSING AT EITHER 228TH OR 230TH WITH.ALL DUE
SPEED. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED THAT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BEGIN RESEARCH TO HANDLE THE
PROBLEM; WHICH MR... CUNNINGHAM TALKED ABOUT WITH RESPECT TO CONDEMNATION OVER IN MOUNTLAKE TERRACE,
WHEN WE WILL BEGIN TO GET ALL THAT TRAFFIC; THAT THIS':INTERSECTION BE STUDIED FOR SIGNALIZATION.
MOTION CARRIED.
FURTHER REPORT ON kAN HOURS, INSURANCE, & METAL BOOK DEPOSIT RE/SMOKE DETECTION
Fire Chief, Jack Cooper, presented a written report to the Mayor and council. His recommendation
was to proceed with the installation of control and receiver units, as well as full protection
for the library at this time. He noted that there are adequate funds in the 1976 budget to
accomplish this. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED TO PROCEED WITH THE SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR THE
LIBRARY ONLY, WITH PROVISION THAT THEY EXPAND IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THEY CAN EXPAND INTO OTHER
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, AND THAT CONSIDERATION ALSO BE GIVEN TO IMPROVING THE BOOK DEPOSIT IF WITH-
IN THE POWER OF THE BUDGET. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON SECONDED AND THE MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Whaley J
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said that he would like to have the city staff come up with some sketches *,for the protection
of all of the city buildings, meaning the Senior Center, the museum, etc.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES:
(1) CREATING C1XZENS SHORELINES MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FIRST READING)
Mayor Harrison noted that this proposal is to appoint the ad hoc members to the committee.
Councilman Gould questioned the advisability of establishing another committee. Deputy City
Attorney, John Wallace, said that when the Draft Master Shoreline Program was drawn, passed
upon and sent to the State, it directed that a committee be set up composed,.of some of the
existing ad hoc citizen's committee to review the Master Program periodically and the inventory.
Mr. Wallis, the City Planner, noted that such a committee would be.very.helpful and of great
benefit, because of th'e knowledge gained by the committee members while doing their study.
Margaret Johnson, one of the members of that committee, felt that,the committee would be
extremely valuable to the council and staff. Jerry Gexchke, also a member, felt that the
council and staff needs to have input from the citizens of the community. The proposed
ordinance will come up for second reading next week.
(2) REGULATING CHURCHES IN RM ZONES SAME AS OTHER STRUCTURES IN RM ZONES (1ST READ.)
This proposed ordinance was presented.for first reading.
(3) TO EXCLUDE REAL ESTATE OFFICES IN RM ZONES (FIRST READING)
This proposed ordinance also was presented for first reading and will have its second reading
next week.
(4) AMENDMENT TO MASSAGE PARIAR ORDINANCE (SECOND READING) •
Police Chief, Marlo Foster, reported that there are six major changes in the ordinance, and
that body studios will be banned. The fee for the business has beon changed from $225.00 per
to $500.00; the attendant's license fee has been increased from $10.00 annually to $25.00 and
also requires that they have a State Masseur's License; attendant should have proof of physical
examination 30 days prior to making application; certain dress standards are stipulated and
the hours will be regulated with a requirement that the establishment be closed between the
hours of 12 midnight and 8:00 A.M. He recommended passage. COUNCILMAN GOULD MAOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO PASS ORDINANCE #1823. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE R/W FOR AHOHA STREET FROM METHODIST CHURCH
The City Engineer had presented a written report on this item, and stated that the purpose is
to create a proper turn. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD TO AUTHORIZE
THE ENGINEER TO PROCEED AS HE HAS REQUESTED. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL -OF FINAL PLAT - HIGGINS ADDITION DIVISION NO. 2
The City Engineer reported that all the Engineering, Planning and Code requirements have been
met and he recommended approval. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON
TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HIGGINS DIVISION NO.:2-. MOTION CARRIED.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Ron Whaley noted that there will be a change in the procedure in acknowledging claims. He
said that from now on all Claims for Damages will be forwarded to the insurance company
immediately upon receipt, and that the council can be informed at the following meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. •
Irene Varney Moran, (aty Clerk H H. Harrison, Mayor
February_,17, 1976
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor
Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center. All council members were
present, except Gellert, who had given prior notice that he would be absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of FeOruary loth had been posted, mailed and distributed. Council-
man Carns noted that on page 1, 5th par., Senator Waalgren'smame had been misspelled. The
minutes were then approved with this correction.
COUNICIL PARTICIPATION
Mayor Harrison said that at this point he would like to add to the agenda the � nal Plat of
Bodine's Addition. City Engineer, Leif Larson, stated that the plat has been -checked and that
it has been revised to delete what was formerly included in the preliminary palt, based on
council action two weeks ago. The improvements are bonded, and he recommended approval.
Councilman Clement inquired about Lot #1. Joe Wallis, the City Planner, said that this is up
for consideration as a contract rezone at the present time, and the matter has not been resolved.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF BODINE'S ADDITION. COUNCILMAN
CARNS SECONDED AND THE MOTION CARRIED. 0