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JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD TO REVIEW AND UPDATE
DESIGN GOALS OF POLICY PLAN
Community Development Director Joe Wallis initiated the discussion by suggesting several
topics. One question was whether the City should establish incentives to encourage better
quality design, but Mr. Wallis said the Planning Commission had already stated that no
incentives should be established for design review, and that it would be recommending
amendments to the Zoning Code to improve design of multiple family,construction. He noted
that the apartment issue and bonus.density had been discussed very much recently, but the
Planning Commission felt there should be`no bonus density allowed. The Amenities Design
Board was discussed, and it was asked whether the Amenities Design Board should have more
specific guidelines to assist in its review process and whether it should be more assertive.
The two members of the Board present did not feel more specific guidelines were necessary
and they discussed the accomplishments of the Board during the past year, feeling the
Board had made great strides in its effectiveness. One Councilman expressed the opinion
that the Board, should not be more assertive because the whole thing is already lopsided and
that they have had a large number of people very happy with the recommendations they have
made. Mr. Wallis thought the Board might be more demanding of architects for certain
items. Enforcement of the requirements of the City Code was discussed, Mr. Wallis noting
that it was difficult to have enought staff to enforce all ordinances. However, comments
were made that it was not productive to create more requirements if those already in effect
were not enforced. Mr. Wallis showed slides of some examples of what were considered good
design and going behond the basic requirements, and also some examples of problem areas.
He noted that building inspections had not always followed up on specific requirements other
than Building Code requirements and that procedures were being developed to right that
situation. It was suggested that if construction were accomplished without meeting Amenities
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Design Board requirements that an occupancy permit not be issued. Mr. Wallis thought the Building.
Code might control the issuance of the occupancy permit.
John McGibbon, a member of the Planning Commission, had submitted a proposal regarding the
long-range planning process for the City in which he suggested sources for determining the
needs of the City and formation of a Policy Review Board to prioritize needs, establish
goals, and develop strategy for the accomplishment of the goals. His suggestion was met with
interest and the only caution was the the Policy Review Board not be too large as to become
unwieldly. Another suggestion to come out.of the overall discussion was that a member of
the Planning Commission be appointed as an ex-officio member to the Amenities Design Board as
required by the ordinance, or if it was determined that this would be ineffective, to amend
the ordinance to delete that requirement. A concern that was mentioned, in regard to PRDs, was
that in future years common areas may become unkempt. It was asked whether some action could
be taken at the time of development of a PRD to preclude such a situation in the future.
Bob Pantley, a local developer, said he was attempting to address that problem now in a
PRD he is currently developing. He said he is working with his attorney to try to make
provisions in the home owners' agreement for the PRD that would assure proper upkeep of common
areas in perpetuity.
There was no further business to come before the Council after the above -discussion, and the
meeting was adjourned at.9:25 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY- MORAN, C' y Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
October 18, 1977
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor
Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the
flag salute.
PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Charles Dibble, M.A.A.
Ray Gould Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Phil Clement Joe Wallis, Community Development Director
Max Gellert Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
John Nordquist Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Robert Anderson Rod Garretson, Park Planning & Recreation Director
Tom Carns John Wallace, City Attorney
Mike Herb Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Harrison introduced Charles Dibble, the new Mayor's Administrative Assistant.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: A'MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE' -THE -CONSENT
AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM (E), PROPOSED STREET TREE ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED. The
approved Consent Agenda contained the following:
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(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes .of October ll, 1977.
(C) Acknowledgement of receipt of Claims for Damages from Nicholas Kairez and from
Homer A. and Cleo B. Belt.
(D) Adoption of Ordinance 1951 to amend Levy.LOrdinance 1948.
PROPOSED STREET TREE ORDINANCE =Item (E) on Consent Agenda
Councilman Carns said he would vote against adoption of this ordinance because it will not be
MOTION: enforced. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY.000NCILMAN ANDERSON, TO
APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, ADOPTING ORDINANCE 1952. A.ROLL CALL VOTE WAS
TAKEN, WITH COUNCILMEN GELLERT, ANDERSON, AND NORDQUIST VOTING YES, AND COUNCILMEN CARNS AND
GOULD VOTING NO. Councilmen Clement and Herb had -.-.not yet arrived at -the meeting. THE MOTION
MOTION: FAILED, LACKING THE FOUR AFFIRMATIVE VOTES REQUIRED FOR PASSAGE OF AN ORDINANCE. A MOTION
WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, THAT THIS ITEM BE PLACED
AT THE END OF THIS EVENING'S AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor'Harrison said he had been requested to move Item 8 (Report from Citizens' Committee on
Edmonds Elementary -School) to the end of the agenda because some of the interested parties were
participating in a Candidates's Night elsewhere in Edmonds and they wished to be here for this
MOTION: report. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONCED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, THAT ITEM
8 AND ITEM 13 ON THE AGENDA BE REVERSED IN ORDER ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN
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Councilman Anderson suggested that dates be established for the budget preliminary work sessions.
MOTION: After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON,
THAT NOVEMBER 1�0, 21, AND 29 BE SET FOR WORK SESSIONS FOR THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET, AND THAT THE
NOVEMBER 29 WORK MEETING BE CLOSED TO BUSINESS OTHER THAN THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Nordquist said it was his.understanding that the contract approved for the rehabili-
tation-of'..Lake Ballinger had been modified for King County, and he did not believe the Council
had voted for an open.contract. He asked that the revisions be presented for review. Councilman
Nordquist also inquired as to an article he had read regarding Mountlake Terrace sewering out-
side of its boundaries and he wondered how much latitude it had for going beyond its city limits.
He also was concerned that the agreement had been drawn with single family residents in mind,
and with the amount of multiple development being accomplished he wanted to assure that the
services were not overtaxed.. Public Works Director Leif Larson said he would examine the agree-
ment and report on his findings.
Councilman Carns inquired about the -improvements to 5th Avenue, noting that there are no curbs
designed for the handicapped. Public Works Director Leif Larson responded that the sidewalk
construction had not been done as yet, only the work associated with the paving of the street.
Councilman Carns then noted that the the South Snohomish County Emergency Medical Services Council
meeting a task force had been formed of,elected officials from South Snohomish County to study
the feasibilitiy and make.,recommendati`ons .for a Medic,I program. Councilman Carns was elected
Chairman, and he said tKi y had��the`�first of six meetings this date: He said they hoped"to have
a Medic I program in operation by January 1979.
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MOTION: Mayor Harrison asked for confirmation of several appointments. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DICK FRAY TO POSITION 5 ON THE
MOTION: PARK BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 19, 1983. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF MARYANNE SAWYER TO
POSITION 6 ON THE PARK BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 19, 1983. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMAN
MOTION: NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF CHAUNCEY
WIGHT TO POSITION 4 ON THE AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 5, 1.982. MOTION
CARRIED. Mayor Harrison then invited the City Council to meet David Kinderfather, an architect
he is proposing to appoint to the Amenities Design Board to replace Don Westlin.. Mr. Kinderfather
will be invited to meeting the Council at 7:15 p.m. prior to the October 25 Council meeting,
in the Mayor's office.
AUDIENCE
Michael Gallagher of JMF Marine, Sea Charters and Rentals asked the'Council to reconsider its
recommendation against their application for a Class E Liquor LIcense. He had submitted a letter
and was present to answer any questions. Councilman Gellert said he had not been aware that so
many marinas have these, and Councilman Carns said he was willing to reconsider, in light of the
MOTION: information they have received. COUNCILMAN CARNS THEN -MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT,
THAT MR. GALLAGHER BE ALLOWED TO PRESENT HIS CASE AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Gallagher
stated that they had secured not only the approval of the Port of Edmonds, but also its
recommendation, as the Port is concerned in having a full service marina. He said they are
already selling sundries, tackle, etc. He said they are responsible and do not feel they will
have Any.:pr.oblems with any of the Liquor Board requirements. He cited all the other marinas
on Puget Sound which have such liquor licenses and stressed the importance of such liquor license
for a full -service marina. He said they are located close to the gas dock and the merchandise
MOTION: will be available there. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
GELLERT, THAT THE COUNCIL REVERSE ITS DECISION AND THAT THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD BE NOTIFIED
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THAT THE CITY HAS NO OPPOSITION'TO THIS APPLICATION FOR A CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE. Council-
man Gould noted that in the past"the Council has generally leaned'on the input of the Police
Chief as the whether an applicant was suitable. In this case the Police Chief had .>
recommended approval. Councilman Gould asked what criteria had been used in previous
years before he was on the Council: Councilman'Nordquist responded that at one time
there had been a moratorium on liquor licenses for an extensive period, but that basic-
ally they had made their determinations based on the location and the Police Chief's
recommendation. City Attorney John Wallace also noted that the location has been a pro-
blem in some cases because of traffic. Mr. Gallagher said there is'no actual parking
permitted in their area except for service vehicles, and they rely on the Boat Loft and
the gas dock for business and,also service foot traffic. Councilman Gould explained
that there had been a drinking problem recently on the beach and the Council had been
concerned about the juxtaposition of Mr. Gallagher's business in rel.ation'to the beach.
He said he granted, after visiting the site, that it is in an out-of-the-way place and
probably will not lend itself to the other problem. He asked if the approval could be
withdrawn if a problem should evolve, and City Attorney John Wallace advised that there
was no trial period and the approval could not be withdrawn unless violations were found.
THE MOTION THEN CARRIED.
HEARING ON P. C. RESOLUTION 570 TO AMEND OFFICIAL STREET MAP TO ADD 207TH ST. S.W.,
BETWEEN MAPLEWOOD DRIVE AND 88TH AVE. W., AND TO REMOVE 88TH AVE. W. FROM 205TH TO
MAIN ST. (FILE ST-11-77)
Community Development Director Joe Wallis suggested these two items.be heard together
as they are closely related, and that separate actions then be taken on each. He showed
the location on the Zoning Map and noted that zoning in the area is RS-12 and RS-8.
He said 205th S.W. has a 50' right-of-way; 88th Ave. W. is to the east and does not go all
the way through, stopping at 205th; Main St. is to the south; and Maplewood Dr. is to the
west. It was proposed that 207th-.,wo61'd have a 40' right-of-way, and that 88th W. would
be removed from 205th to Main St. as it is,not needed. The City would retain the right-of-way
as a utility easement, however. Councilman Gellert noted that the Council's decision
would affect the long-range development of Lots 8, 0', 10, 11, 12, 22, and 23 indicated.on
the map displayed, and he inquired about access to the various lots if 88th were removed
from 205th to Main St. ':'The, -.,access information was not readily available, and Mr. Wallis
requested that the action on the preliminary plat of Maplewood Arbor not be delayed
even if street map amendment had to be delayed. He said it would be necessary to the plat
to add 207th S.W. from Maplewood Dr. to the present Official Street Map alignment of 88th W.
Wayne Hovde, developer of the plat, explained that it will be a six -lot subdivision. The
topography of the site slopes slightly to the east and there is.a large group of trees
at Lot 2. Zoning is RS-12 to the south, RS-12 and RS-8'to the east, and RS-12 to the north
and west A drawing of the preliminary plat was displayed, and it was noted that 25' would
be dedicated for 207th St. and when the area is fully developed there will be a total of
40' dedicated. Mr. Wallis said there would not be any significant negative environmental
impacts, and he recommended the plat be approved as proposed. He said there were two re-
quests from the applicant: to allow the street to exist at 25' until it is fully developed;
and not to be required to removed an existing garage/shed as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Public Works Director Leif Larson noted that sidewalks would be required on
the developed side of 297th Street and that when the northern property developed the street
would -.be completed. Mr. Ho.vde said the sidewalk had been recommended to be on the north
side 'only when that is developed. He said if a `stdewa7lk. were .put. i n now there would not
be space for traffic and parking. Mr. Larson said these were engineering standards to which
he did not make exceptions, and he had discussed this with Mr. Hovde's engineer. Jerry
Lovell of Lovell, Sauerland & Associates, engineer for the developer, said he had met
several weeks previously with the two property owners to the north, Ms. Charleson from the
Planning Department, and Dick Allen from the Engineering Department, and an agreement had
been reached that there would be 20' of pavement Out in.with curbs, all utilities, storm
drainage, and water hydrant. He said all. of these plus a sidewalk on the south side would
be an unfair contribution of this developer, and that they were asking that'no sidewalk
be constructed on the south- side -of the street in connection with this development. He said
they would construct a temporary "T" turnaround at the east end of 207th St. so that any
cars going in can turn around and get out. Mr. Larson then stated that when this plat ori-
ginally came in it was proposed that 207th, based on the Official Street Map, would be a
through street connecting to 88th. Therefore, the engineering requirements at that time
were based upon 207th being a through street, and when there is a through street sidewalks
are required on both sides. He said that now that the Official Street Map'is changed the
engineering requirements should be modified, and the requirement would be sidewalks on
one side of a,.deadend street. He said the sidewalk would be acceptable on either the
north or south side of the street. The public portion of the hearing was then opened,
no one wished to speak, and the public portion was closed.
Mr. Larson was asked if he had a recommendation for the paving width, relative to the
possibility that there may be developed a cul-de-sac off of 207th to the north. He res-
ponded that he did not, that the 28' of ultimate paving would be adequate. Regarding
MOTION: P.C. Resolution 570, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN'GELLERT; SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CARNS, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO REDRAFT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS
FOLLOWS: DELETE THE REFERENCE TO A TURNAROUND IN THE TITLE AND IN THE TEXT: DELETE THE
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PORTION REMOVING 88TH AVE. W. FROM 206TH ST. S.W. TO MAIN ST., FROM BOTH THE TITLE AND
THE TEXT. Councilman Clement expressed concern about sidewalks for school children, whether
they be actual sidewalks or some king of walkway. He said it appeared that pedestrian travel
spots protected from the streets were being eliminated in new developments. Community,.,
Development Director Joe Wallis responded that when you put in curbs and sidewalks on both
sides of the streets you lose the atmosphere for which people move to Edmonds. He felt
two sidewalks were appropriate in intensely.developed areas, but not in residentially
developed areas,'and the issue was aesthetics versus safety. THE MOTION THEN CARRIED, WITH
COUNCILMAN CLEMENT VOTING NO.
Regarding the approval of,the preliminary plat of Maplewood Arbor, the developer said he
would be willing to put in a gravel walk on the south side of 207th St. if that was desired.
Mr. Larson, however, said gravel walks create maintenance problems, and that would be all
right -on a temporary basis but for the ultimate plan future maintenance problems should be
considered. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD,,TO
APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MAPLEWOOD ARBOR, SUBJECT TO ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DE=
PARTMENT REQUIREMENTS, AND SUBJECT TO THE REMOVAL OF THE GARAGE/SHED STRUCTURE MENTIONED
IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, AND ACCEPTING A 40' RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH AN ASPHALT SIDE-
WALK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 207TH ST., BUT WITH A TEMPORARY 25' RIGHT-OF-WAY AND 18' - 20'
PAVED STREET. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT FROM FIRE CHIEF REGARDING REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT OF CHIEF'S CAR
Fire Chief Jack Cooper said his present vehicle had been purchased in 1969 at a cost of -
approximately $2,100. At the present time the Equipment Rental Foreman estimates it would
cost in excess of $3,000 to put it in good condition. The replacement vehicle Chief Cooper
was proposed to purchase would cost $4,369.76 on the State bid,.that price to go up 6% on
November 1. It would be a Pontiac LeMans, four -door sedan, similar to the cars the Police
Department has been purchasing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN GELLERT, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FOR THE 1969 PLYMOUTH FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT, THE PURCHASE TO BE'FROM THE PRESENT STATE BID. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING TAXI ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE NUMBER OF VEHICLES PERMITTED
City Clerk Irene Varney Moran had submitted a memorandum indicating the City Attorney was
MOTION: updating the ordinance and suggesting it be postponed to the October 25 meeting. A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, TO POSTPONE THE UPDATED
TAXI ORDINANCE TO THE OCTOBER 25 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
DESIGN CONCEPT FOR UNDERWATER PARK EXPANSION
Park Planning and Recreation Director Rod Garretson stated there had been some safety pro-
blems at the Underwater Park because of overcrowding. He said users of the park had been
recommending an expansion of the facility. He introduced Jim Walton of the State Department
of Fisheries who explained the concept of the expansion. He displayed a drawing of the pro-
posed change in the buoy designed to keep boaters away from the park and explained an under-
water marker system. He said all changes would be sent to the area dive clubs. There will
be three diver safety floats and diver rest floats. Most of the work will be accomplished
by volunteers and IAC is funding $2,024 for the project. Mr. Garretson said the Park Board
MOTION: had reviewed the concept but the plans just recently had come in. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED
THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO APPLY FOR THE NECESSARY PERMITS FOR THE UNDERWATER PARK EX-
PANSION. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT AMENDED THE MOTION THAT THE APPROVAL BE SUBJECT TO PARK BOARD
APPROVAL. THE AMENDMENT WAS ACCEPTABLE TO COUNCILMAN HERB, AND COUNCILMAN GOULD SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED OCTOBER 13 ON SALE OF PUBLIC WORKS AND POLICE UNITS
Public Works Director Leif Larson reported that 38 bids had been submitted for the vehicles,
and he submitted a list of the bids. The high bidders on three of the vehicles had not
submitted bid bonds, and Mr. Larson recommended that the bids be awarded to the highest
MOTION: bidders who conformed to the instructions and did submit bid bonds. A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GO.ULD'TO APPROVE THE SALE OF VEHICLES LISTED
TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON EACH VEHICLE WHO SUBMITTED A BID BOND. Robert Boswell,.one of the
bidders, was present and said he had not submitted a certified check with his bid and re
quested a waiver of the requirement. City Attorney John Wallace advised the Council that
they could waive the requirement if they so desired. Councilman Carns asked for clarifi-
cation of the requirement for a bid bond, and Mr. Larson responded that in some cases a
bid_i's submitted and the bidder subsequently cannot come ,up -with the required money. Re-
quirement of a bid bond' precludes this happening. Mr. Larson said he thought it would be
unfair. to those who conform to the requirements to award the bid to someone who did not.
THE MOTION THEN CARRIED.
,REPORT ON BIDS OPENED OCTOBER 12 ON DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF 300,000 GALLON WATER TANK
LOCATED AT 9TH AND MAIN STS.
This item was taken up again pursuant to the motion made earlier by Councilman Gellert.
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO ADOPT ORDI-
NANCE 1952, STREET TREE ORDINANCE. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN, WITH COUNCILMEN GELLERT,
ANDERSON, CLEMENT, AND NORDQUIST VOTING YES, AND COUNCILMEN GOULD, CARNS, AND HERB VOTING
NO. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Herb stated, for the record, that he did not feel strongly
against the passage of this ordinance.
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REPORT FROM CITIZENS' -COMMITTEE ON EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Joe Wermus, Chairman of the Committee, had submitted a written report and was present
with members of the Committee to discuss the report. He said the Committee had agreed
unanimously that it would be wise and timely for the City to begin negotiations for
acquisition of the site. They felt it has potential as a recreational and City office
building complex, and that the grass and playfield areas should.be kept without addi-
tional development.. They suggested.the western space could be developed for parking
for the short term, and that the tennis courts should be kept as -they are in great
demand. He said the facility qualifies for what the citizens consider "charm." Mr.
Wermus discussed the present income from .the facility and said the Committee did.not
feel.all the potential income is being tapped at this point. Mr. Wermus said the over-
all recommendation was that negotiations should begin immediately to acquire the facility
and that some means be used to fund so that funds are readily.available. Councilmanic
bonds were suggested for acquisition,.supported by G. 0. Bonds for professional studies
and first stage of renovation. Discusssion was opened to the.audi.ence, and Jim Kreiss,
a member of the Citizens' Committee, cited the goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Policy Plan saying the purchase of the Elementary School satisfies those criteria very
well. Sharon Johnson, a member of the Committee and also a member of the Park Board,
said the Park Board had stated in March that its position was in favor of obtaining
the Edmonds Elementary School site for space needs, and.felt there is a large cross
section of people in Edmonds who do believe the Edmonds Elementary.School site should
be kept. With reference to the report of the Committee, Councilman Herb felt the
population projection was incorrect, based on recent statistics which he cited. He
said he thought the Committee was assuming the Olympic View.area and southern area would
be coming into the City, and he,did not believe that was a valid assumption. Councilman
Clement disagreed, saying City service areas.were the point, and under that criteria
the assumption was correct because the City is providing services for those areas
without their actually being a part of the City. Library and recreation services were
two that he noted.
It was agreed that the City Attorney would be the proper negotiator, but that there
should be a public hearing on the subject before any negotiations were contemplated.
Don Shroeder of 528 8th Ave. N. suggested condemnation proceedings be considered for
acquisition, but City.Attorney John Wallace responded that condemnation proceedings
could not be gone into until negotiations have been exhausted and have failed. A MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN-GELLERT, TO.HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE SUBJECT OF ACQUISITION OF THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON NOVEMBER 1. COUNCIL-
MAN CLEMENT OFFERED AN AMENDMENT THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING WOULD DEAL WITH THE FOLLOWING:
THE PROPERTY WOULD BE ACQUIRED FOR SOME PRICE PROBABLY GREATER THAN $200,000 AND LESS .
THAN OR AT THE=,$500,000 CURRENTLY BEING ASKED: THE FUNDING WOULD COME FROM COUNCILMANIC
BONDS.INITIALLY,AND WOULD.HAVE TO BE BACKED UP BY A TAX INCREASE OR GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS: AND THESE SUBJECTS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED AT THE HEARING. COUNCILMAN
HERB ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT. THE MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned
at 10:20 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN,. Cio Clerk
October 25, 1977
HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by
Mayor Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present
joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Ray Gould Charles Dibble, M.A.A..
Phil C1 emrnt ; ..,John Nordqui st Leif_ .Larson,, Public. Works Director
Max Gellert Joe Wallis, Community Development Dir.
Robert Anderson Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Tom Carns Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Mike Herb Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Lila Crosby, Finance Director
John Wallace, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS.--SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The Consent Agenda contained the following:
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