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BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, THAT THE ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER LOOK INTO
THE POSSIBILITY OF FUNDING SOME OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH
HUD BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Councilman Gellert cautioned that restrictions must not be put on the use
of the school. THE MOTION THEN CARRIED.
DISCUSSION ON LID'S FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Public Works Director Leif Larson had distributed information sheets showing cost ranges of various
types of street improvements. He reviewed the various methods of assessment and noted that a pre-
cise determination of benefit to one parcel in an assessment district is not possible. He felt
that each improvement needs to be analyzed individually to determine the best assessment method
to be used. His recommendation was that before bringing a project to the Council the Staff should
prepare a study and consult with the property owners to determine the most equitable method of
assessment. He felt that each project should be evaluated on its own merits. It was noted that
LID requests had not been coming in from citizens, mainly because of the undergrounding require-
ment, and it was questioned whether undergrounding should always be required. Comments were.made
that determination should be made on a case -by -case basis except in new developments, and that when
street funds were going to be available they should only be available for complete improvements,
including undergrounding. It was suggested that the policy remain to encourage full development,
including undergrounding, but that the Staff be given more discretion to evaluate necessary re -
MOTION: quirements on a case -by -case basis. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CARNS, THAT AT THE WORK MEETING OF JANUARY 10 THE COUNCIL REVIEW A PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF
POLICY, TO BE PRESENTED BY THE STAFF, THAT WILL EXPRESS A POLICY ALLOWING LID'S FOR LOCAL STREET
IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENCOMPASS OVERLAYS AND MINIMUM BASE PREPARATION UP TO.26' IN WIDTH AND REQUIRE
COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT WHENEVER ANY DRAINAGE IS GOING TO BE ADDED TO THE LID, AND THAT THAT RESOLU-
TION BE EXAMINED BY THE COUNCIL AT THE JANUARY 10 MEETING AND BE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON FEBRUARY 7. After some discussion, COUNCILMAN CLEMENT AMENDED HIS MOTION TO INCLUDE THAT
THE RESOLUTION SHALL CONTAIN A STATEMENT TO THE EFFECT THAT IN THE CASES OF FULL DEVELOPMENT THE
CITY WILL PART+ICIPATE IN ALLEVIATING THE COSTS. COUNCILMAN CARNS SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. THE
AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION THEN CARRIED.
Before going on the next item, Mayor Harrison requested an Executive Session following this
meeting regarding union negotiations and property announcment.
1978 ROUT
The Council reviewed the December 2 Budget Summary and a memorandum from the Finance Director
indicating that the General Fund will require an additional $21,500 because of full medical
coverage for employees. It was noted that the revenue from the water utility tax was based
on the current water rates, rather than the increased rates going into effect January 1.
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY
BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT A BALANCED BUDGET ORDINANCE REFLECTING A CHANGE IN THE BUDGET OUTLINE TO
-INCREASE THE REVENUE BY $3,200 THROUGH THE INCREASE IN THE WATER UTILITY TAX, WHICH IS INCREASED
BECAUSE OF THE WATER RATE INCREASE, AND THAT THE SUMMARY EXPENDITURES INDICATED IN THE DECEMBER 2
BUDGET SUMMARY BE INCREASED BY $21,500 OF WHICH $18,346 IS TO COME FROM THE SURPLUS THAT WAS IN
THE BUDGET AND THE BALANCE FROM THE INCREASED REVENUES. MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council,,and the meeting adjourned to Executive
Session at 9:15 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Vty Clerk
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HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
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 John LaTourelle, Community Development Director
Max Gellert Lila Crosby, Finance Director
John Nordquist Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Robert Anderson Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Tom Carns Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Mike Herb Noelle Charleson, Assistant City Planner
Rod Garretson, Park Planning & Recreation Dir.
John Wallace, City Attorney
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Harrison asked that the Council pass Resolution 386, commending Max Gellert for his
MOTION: service as a member of the Edmonds City Council. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN_CARNS, TO PASS RESOLUTION 386, COMMENDING MAX GELLERT FOR.HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER
OF THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Gellert was presented a framed copy
MOTION: of the resolution. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
GOULD, TO PASS RESOLUTION 387, COMMENDING ROBERT A. ANDERSON FOR HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF
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THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Anderson was presented a framed copy of the
resolution. Mayor Harrison then presented John LaTourelle a certificate for his servi.ce,on the
Amenities Design Board from December 1973 to December 1977. Mayor Harrison presented a certificate
to Perry Spanfelner, who will retire at the end of this year, in honor of his service with the City
of Edmonds since November 1971.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The Consent Agenda contained the following:
.(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of December 13, 1977.
(C) Setting date of January 3, 1978 for hearing of P.C. Resolution 576, recommending denial
of proposed amendment to Official Zoning Code to change the building height allowable
to permit building heights to parallel the slope of the undisturbed soil. (File ZO-
13-77)
(D) Setting date of January 3, 1978, for hearing of P.C. Resolution 577, recommending appro-
val of proposed amendment to Official Zoning Code to specifically delineate the height
and depth of plant material screening devices at the time of installation. (File
ZO-12-77)
(E) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claim for Damages from K. Klemmetson in the amount of
$117.37.
(F) Passage of Resolution 385 authorizing co-sponsorship of a Community Development Block
Grant Application for a southwest Snohomish County Paramedic Program.
COUNCIL
Councilman Carns inquired as to whether an island was proposed to be placed at Five Corners inter-
section. Public Works Director Leif Larson responded that alternatives will be tried there but
at this time they were only painting channelization at that location.
Councilman Gellert noted the Senior Center parking lot discussion was scheduled for December 27,
and he -offered some thought inasmuch as this evening was his last as a member of the Council. He
said he had asked the Public Works Director to indicate how many parking spaces would be lost to
landscaping. He noted that this project is only partially finished and he urged the Council not
to move too hastily to abandon the landscaping requirements on any parking lots. He felt that in
future years the landscaping projects will be considered to have been very wofthwhile. He was con-
fident the landscaping could be designed to permit safe access for pedestrians.
Councilman Carns noted that the Council Chambers were full and that most of the audience was con-
cerned with Item 10, the discussion regarding safety standards and the possibility of closing the
MOTION: Edmonds shorelines to diving, and he suggested it might be moved up on the agenda. COUNCILMAN HERB
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO MOVE ITEM 10 TO FOLLOW ITEM 5 ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
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Mayor Harrison asked for confirmation' of"his appointment of Ed Robinson to a full term'on the Board
MOTION: of Adjustment, as the partial term he was filling was due to expire. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL- •
MAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, TO REAPPOINT ED ROBINSON TO POSITION 4 ON THE BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1981. MOTION CARRIED.
Facility Use Permi";ts concerning the rental of space in the Edmonds Elementary School for programs
under the supervision of the Park and Recreation Department were presented. Mayor Harrison asked
for authorization to sign them and for a resolution delegating authorization to execute future
MOTION: permits to the Director of Community Development. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE THREE FACILITY USE PERMIT PRESENTED
CONCERNING THE RENTAL OF SPACE IN THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE SUPERVISION
MOTION: OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN
GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION
DELEGATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE FACILITY USE PERMITS
WITH THE EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THOSE PERMITS ARE THE SAME OR SIMILAR IN CONTENT AND PURPOSE
AS THOSE PRESENTED THIS EVENING. MOTION CARRIED.
The City Attorney has received a letter from the Department of Fisheries concerning their contri-
bution to acquisition of the fishing pier parking lot, and it appeared it may be wise for the
City and the Port to proceed with purchase of the parking lot without the participation of the
Fisheries Department. Mayor Harrison suggested this be placed on a forthcoming agenda for dis-
cussion. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO PLACE THE DISCUSSION OF THE
PROPOSED PURCHASE OF THE FISHING PIER PARKING LOT WITHOUT STATE PARTICIPATION ON THE JANUARY 3
AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Deputy City Clerk read a Notice of Appeal which had been received from Marilyn E. Lindberg of
530 Bell St., appealing the December 7, 1977 decision of the Amenities Design Board with regard
to ADB-94-77. The appeal was based on the fact that the Board Chairman had stated at the October 20,
1977 Amenities Design Board meeting that there would be no further action on this item until
Superior Court proceedings regarding the same property were concluded. The matter was then heard •
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at the December 7 meeting without notification to affected property owners. City Attorney John
Wallace advised that there is no notice requirement on Amenities Design Board meetings, but the
affected property owners probably should have been notified out of courtesy. He noted that the
appeal procedure requires filing of the appeal with the City Clerk and the Planning Department,
and that the appeal may not have been properly filed as it appears it may not have been filed
with the Planning Department. He added, however, that the appellant is represented by counsel
who prepared the appeal, so the Council should not be under the misconception that the citizen
involved was unaware of the appeal procedure. He suggested the Council could set a hearing date,
pending resolution of the question of a proper appeal. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUN-
CILMAN HERB, TO SET JANUARY 17 AS A TENTATIVE DATE FOR HEARING THE APPEAL OF ADB-94-77, PENDING
THE ATTORNEY'S DETERMINATION AS TO THE PERFECTION OF THE APPEAL. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMAN
GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO AMEND
THE ORDINANCE REGARDING APPEALS OF ACTIONS OF THE AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD TO READ THAT THE APPEAL
SHALL BE FILED ONLY WITH THE CITY CLERK. Councilman Gellert was advised by City Attorney John
Wallace that this would have to be heard by the Planning Commission first. COUNCILMAN GELLERT
WITHDREW HIS MOTION. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS,
THAT THE METHOD OF FILING APPEALS OF ACTIONS OF THE AMENITIES'DESIGN BOARD BE REMANDED TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION. WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT APPEALS SHOULD BE FILED ONLY WITfi THE CITY
CLERK. MOTION CARRIED.
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DISCUSSION RE SAFETY STANDARDS AND POSSIBILITY OF CLOSING EDMONDS SHORELINES TO DIVING
Mayor Harrison said this hearing was mainly to determine how diving safety can be improved and
future drownings prevented. Councilman Carns reviewed for.the audience what had transpired to
bring this matter before the Council. He had asked it be placed on the agenda after the recent
death of a diver in the Edmonds waters. He commented that.the newspapers had not been too res-
ponsible in their reporting on his action inasmuch as they`havesensationalized the topic, rather
than reporting accurately. He reiterated that he was not on a campaign to close the Edmonds
beaches to diving; that he was concerned with improving safety standards in order to prevent
more drownings. He referred to a four -page letter which had been received from Robbin R. Wohl
of Lacey, Washington, which he felt had a lot of good suggestions. He had earlier distributed
copies to the audience and he asked that it be read and passed around so everyone could see it.
Mayor Harrison added that numerous letters had been received from people who want the beaches
kept open and who voiced their concerns. He then opened the discussion to the public.
Concern was expressed that the subject of this discussion was misleading, and several people
stated they were present to object'to closing of the beaches to diving. Several speakers
suggested that this was too large and emotional a group to develop recommendations, and it was
suggested that a committee be formed to work on the problem. It was noted that there already
are many organizations attempting to establish safety standards. Jim McMann of 20316 87th W.
said he had appeared before the Council 10 years ago to ask for the park. He said he and most
of the people present had come to defend their rights to dive there. Reidar Sands, Safety
Officer of the State of Washington Department of Environmental Health and Safety, and Safety
Officer of the University of Washington's scuba instruction program, discussed drownings in
the greater Edmonds area for the past five years and noted that most of the victims had medical
problems which could have contributed to the accidents. He made several suggestions such as
posting the underwater park as to hours it is open to diving, flying a dive flag when condi-
tions are all right, and having access to emergency phone numbers. He said that most effec-
tive thing would be self -policing by qualified divers and instructors who are using the faci-
lity, because they have an excellent record in their ability to police themselves. Councilman.
Clement inquired about a project to upgrade the underwater park which had recently come before
the Council. Park Planning and Recreation Director Rod Garretson said the money was going to
come from.the State Fi,sher-ier:s Department, but because of present fishing pier situation they
were holding all monies in abeyance. He said, however, that some of the dive clubs are start-
ing to volunteer some of the work on that project. He said the designs are ready, but the funds
are not for the present. Councilman Herb thought the audience needed some clarification as
MOTION: to what action would be taken at this meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO PRECLUDE FROM THE DISCUSSION OF THE IDEA CLOSING THE EDMONDS
BEACHES TO SCUBA DIVING AND TO RESTRICT THE TESTIMONY TO SAFETY. Councilman Gellert thought
the motion was too broad, and he noted that there had been testimony suggesting closing the
beach at certain hours so he felt all references to closing the beach could not be eliminated.
Mr. Garretson was asked about a committee that had previously been formed to work on safety
problems. He replied a committee had been formed about a year ago and the diving community
MOTION: had been invited to participate. The committee had not addressed signing. COUNCILMAN CARNS
WITHDREW HIS SECOND TO THE MOTION, AND COUNCILMAN HERB AMENDED HIS MOTION TO PRECLUDE ANY DIS-
CUSSION ON PERMANENTLY CLOSING THE BEACH. COUNCILMAN CARNS SECONDED THAT MOTION. City Attorney
MOTION: John Wallace advised that it was premature at this point to make such a motion. COUNCILMAN HERB
WITHDREW HIS MOTION. Various speakers from different elements of the diving community volunteered
to serve on a committee to study the safety standards. Stan McNutt, City Manager of the City of
Des Moines, noted that the City of Edmonds and the City of Des Moines share several similar situa-
tions, being on the water and involved with a fishing pier. He suggested the 'scope of a logical
and attainable goal be identified, and if the goal is to improve the physical facilities.and
rules that can be enforced in Edmonds it would be good. He was one who offered his services.
Discussion went to the existing committee and it was suggested that the existing committee be
MOTION.:' augmented by some of those present this evening. The public hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO ESL
TABLISH A COMMITTEE TO BRING BACK TO THE COUNCIL SAFETY SUGGESTIONS FOR THE EDMONDS UNDERWATER
PARK AND UNION OIL BEACH IN EDMONDS: AND THAT A DISCUSSION OF THIS BE SCHEDULED FOR THE MARCH 14,
1978 WORK MEETING. THAT THE AGENDA BE CLOSED FOR THAT MEETING, AND THAT PARTICIPATION BE INVITED
FROM THE COMMITTEE AT THAT MEETING. It was suggested that subjects:�be addressed by the committee
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include facilities improvements, dive regulations, and enforcement criteria. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison name the following persons who were present to serve on the committee: Reidar Sands,
Bill High, Jim McMann, Dick Cline, Spence Campbell, Vince Brown, Russell Arnett, Stan McNutt, Joan
McGilton, and himself. All other present members of the committee will continue to serve. Bruce
Beaten asked that an organized method be established to keep all divers informed of actions concern-
ing the underwater park. Jack Lee of 6209 121st S.E., Bellevue, said he represented a large diving
club, and he congratulated the City of Edmonds, the Council, and the Park Department on their fore-
sight and interest and for establishing the park. He said he hoped this project would be a spear-
head of many more to come. A short recess was then announced.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1978 BUDGET
The Summary of Revenues and Appropriations had been distributed to the Council with the draft of
MOTION: the proposed ordinance. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO PASS ORDINANCE
1964 ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1978.
Discussion followed concerning several specific items. It was noted that the budget provides for a
new police officer beginning April 1, but Police Chief Marlo Foster indicated a new State testing
procedure may delay immediate hire. He said there is no eligibility list at this time. THE MOTION
CARRIED.
HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 574, RECOMMEDNING APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOP-
MENT APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT MOORAGE FLOATS TO ACCOMMODATE APPROXIMATELY 58 BOATS AND TO DREDGE
450 CU. YDS. OF SAND FROM THE SOUTH HARBOR (SM-3-77)
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HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR BOAT MOORAAGE WEST OF ADMIRAL WAY AND SOUTH OF •
DAYTON ST. (CU-75-77)
Assistant City Planner Noelle Charleson indicated the location of the proposed moorage berths.
She said the material dredged may be placed on the Union Oil Beach, but a grading plan will be re-
quired. New pilings will be required at the end of each dock to accommodate the new slips. There
are 684 existing berths and the additional 58 will be an 8.4% increase. Also to be added will be
48 dry storage units and, although not a part, -.of this application, these were mentioned because
they would affect parking. Admiral Way will be relocated and the existing roadway will be utilized
for additional dry storage. Additional parking also will occur in moving the roadway, but 16
or 17 parking spaces will be lost in another area. Ms. Charleson pointed out that the City Council
must review all Conditional Use Permits for proposals in the Marine Resource District, and she
read the criteria. The Engineering and Fire Departments had reviewed the proposal, and the Fire
Department recommended fire extinguishers be placed at the end of every boat dock. After review,
the Planning Department had made a determination that the proposal would not have a significant
adverse environmental impact. Ms. Charleson said this proposal was in conformance with the
Shorelines Management Plan, and she noted the only problem was the dredging but that would be
reviewed at the time the dredging plan is furnished. She recommended approval. Fire Chief Jack
Cooper said he had no problem with the proposal. Councilman Gellert said it had been his ob-
servation that there is significant stagnation in the water. He asked if a certain amount of
flushing could be required by means of culverts so there is less water stagnation inside the
breakwater. The engineer representing the Port said flushing would not be included at this point
and that adding a culvert would not improve flushing as a driving force is necessary to move the
water through. He said the new technology is to round the corners and use a more circular pattern
to flush. Councilman Gould felt there is a significant parking problem there and that the Port
has the capability to control the parking and limit the number of launchings. The engineer for
the Port responded that the Port is aware of the parking problems and is working toward their
solutions. The public hearing was opened for both of these items, no one wished to speak, and
the public hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO APPROVE
P.C. RESOLUTION 574. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST VOTING NO. COUNCILMAN CARNS THEN
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, TO APPROVE CU-75-77, SUBJECT TO ADEQUATE CITY ACCESS TO
THE UNION OIL BEACH. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST VOTING NO.
HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 575, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP TO
ESTABLISH CG ZONING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 220TH ST. S.W. AND HIGHWAY 99 (AZ-4-77)
Public Works Director Leif Larson noted that the 75% petition had not yet been submitted on this
request, so A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO.'CONTINUE
THE HEARIN.GON P.C. RESOLUTION 575 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1978 INASMUCH AS THE 75% PETITION HAD NOT BEEN
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED.
REOUEST FOR CABARET DANCE LICENSE FROM HARVEY'S TAVERN
The applicant's purpose in requesting this license was to allow dancing to the juke box on New
Year's Eve. This type of license is on an annual basis, and Police Chief Marlo Foster recommended
approval, subject to a 60-day trail period. He said this tavern had been managed in the past in
a responsible and trouble -free manner. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
ANDERSON, TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR A CABARET DANCE LICENSE FROM HARVEY'S TAVERN, SUBJECT
TO A 60-DAY TRIAL PERIOD. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST ABSTAINING BECAUSE HIS WIFE
IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CPA FIRM WHICH HANDLES THE ACCOUNT OF HARVEY'S TAVERN.
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REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 15 FOR LIQUID CHLORINE FOR 1978
Public Works Director Leif Larson indicated three bids were opened, one with no bid. The low
bidder had been Jones Chemicals and Mr. Larson indicated they had been supplying the chlorine
for the past year and had been satisfactory. He recommended award of the bid to Jones Chemicals,
the low bidder. COUNCIL GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL ANDERSON,-.'TO ACCEPT THE BID OF JONES
CHEMICALS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF LIQUID -CHLORINE FOR 1978, AT THE PRICE OF $1,179.00
PER 6-TON CYLINDER AND $38.25 PER 150 LB. CONTAINER, INCLUDING SALES TAX AND DELIVERY COSTS.
MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council and the meeting adjourned to Executive
Session in regard to the Edmonds Elementary School negotiations at 9:50 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Uty Clerk
December 27, 1977
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HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order a 7:35 p.m. by Mayor
Pro Tem Phil.Clement in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined
in the flag salute.
PRESENT
Phil Clement, Mayor Pro Tem
John Nordquist
Robert Anderson
Tom Carns
Mike Herb
CONSENT AGENDA
ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Charles Dibble, M.A.A.
Ray Gould Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Max Gellert John LaTourelle, Community Development Dir.
Lila Crosby, Finance._ Director
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Noelle Charleson,, Asst. City Planner
Jim Murphy, City Attorney
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman Nordquist asked that Item (B), Approval of Minutes of December 20., 1977, be removed
from the Consent Agenda. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON,
TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The balance of the Consent
Agenda contained the following:
(A) Roll call.
(C) Setting date of February 7 for hearing of preliminary plat "Viewmoor."
(D) Acknowlegement of receipt of Claim for Damages from Mrs. Edity Faste in the amount
of $207.00. '
(E) Passage of Resolution 388, transferring funds for retainer to collect on judgment
against Christie Hordyk.
(F) Referring to the Planning Commission the matter of a proposed vacation of a portion
of the turnaround on 82nd Ave. W., south of 200th St. S.W.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 1977 - Item (B) on Consent Agenda
Councilman Nordquist noted that on the hearing regarding the Conditional Use Permit for boat
moorage west of Admiral Way and South of Dayton St. (Page 4 of the Minutes) there was an omission
in that he.had expressed some concern regarding the easement over the Port property and the City
Engineer was.going to look into it. Also, on page 5, regarding the Cabaret Dance License request
from Harvey's Tavern, he had 'abstained from voting, not only because his wife is an employee
of the CPA firm which handles the account of Harvey's Tavern, as stated in the minutes, but be-
cause she is the accountant handling that account. Councilman Nordquist asked that the minutes
be corrected to reflect the above. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
.Mayor Pro tem Phil Clement introduced Douglas R. Anderson who was Project Leader for an Eagle
Project in Boy Scout Troop 363. Douglas Anderson reported on the project which was to distri-
bute crime-prevention,packetsin to higher -crime; -areas of Edmonds. He had organized and directed
the project and.was assisted by his fellow Scouts of Troop 363, their parents, their Scoutmaster,
and two Edmonds Police Officers. He noted that results of the project would not be evident for
a year or two, but he felt it was worthwhile and that it reflected the cooperative interest
of the City, the Police Department, and the Boy Scouts in resolving the problems of the residents
of these neighborhoods. He was commended for his fine work on this project.
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