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$11,200 for 1980, to cover the tasks in the first two groups. The third group already is funded.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS.MOVED,-SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, THAT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BE ALLOWED
TO GO AHEAD WITH THE HIRING PROCESS TO COMPLETE THEIR PROGRAM FOR FY79 AND IF THEY HAVE ANY PROBLEM
FUNDING THAT THEY RETURN TO THE COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION:
MOTION:
APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE FOR ACCEPTING WASTEWATER FROM WOODWAY PARK IN EDMONDS TREATMENT FACILITY
Public Works Director Leif Larson indicated by.memorandum that the Town of Woodway is working on
the details of an agreement with Edmonds concerning sewage disposal for Woodway Park, the new
development at the north end of Woodway. Pending resolution of the details, the developer was
anxious to have approval in principle so that he could proceed with construction of dry sewers
during favorable weather conditions. He agreed to absorb all costs should the final agreement
not be consummated and he agreed that this approval would be without prejudice. All necessary
permits for the portion of the work done in Edmonds would be obtained through normal channels,
again without prejudice. Mr. Larson indicated that the logical flow path for sewage disposal
would be to the Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant and he felt that an agreement eventually would
be reached, so he recommended.the approval in principle be granted. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO GRANT THE APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE FOR ACCEPTING WASTEWATER
FROM WOODWAY PARK IN THE EDMONDS TREATMENT FACILITY. MOTION CARRIED.
It was announced that a short Executive Session would follow this meeting regarding the condemna-
tion proceedings on the Edmonds Elementary School property. There was no other business to come
before the Council, and the meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 10:30 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN City Clerk
August 29, 1978 -- WORK MEETING
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 jointed in the flag
salute.
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Mike Herb Charles Dibble, M.A.A.
Katherine Allen John Nordquist Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Phil Clement Tom Carns Fred Herzberg, City Engineer
Ray Gould John LaTourelle, Community Develop. Dir.
Larry Naughten Art Housler, Finance Director
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
John Wallace, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED. The Consent Agenda contained the following:
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of August 22, 1978.
(C)- Set September 5, 1978 for hearing of P.C. Resolution 600, recommending approval of
proposed amendment to the Zoning Code, Comprehensive Policy Plan, and the Shoreline
- Management Master Program to change the permitted uses and development regulations in
the CW zone and Shoreline Management Master Program and to add waterfront and walkway
designs policies to Section 208 of the Comprehensive Policy Plan. (File ZO-9-77 and
CP-2-78)
(D) Receipt of Claim for Damages from Jack Sampson in the amount of $113.83.
(E) Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed in conjunction with short subdivision - Peter Hemp. (S-34-78)
(F) Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed in conjunction with short subdivision - Harold Croy. (S-41-78)
(G) Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed in conjunction with short subdivision - Ken Mattson. (S-30-78)
(H) Authorization to terminate Interlocal Agreement with Lynnwood for Street Sweeper
Contract with Ernie's Eductor Service.
COUNCIL
Councilman Clement advised he would be absent September 5 as he will be attending a State Transit
Operators Convention at Ocean Shores.
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MAYOR
Mayor Harrison introduced Jim Adams who has been hired as the new Assistant City Engineer. Mayor
Harrison asked the City Attorney to report on the General Telephone litigation. Mr. Wallace
reported that an opinion had been received from the Court of Appeals ruling in favor of the City of
Edmonds on all points raised by General Telephone. He said their only recourse now is to ask the
Court of Appeals for reconsideration or ask for discretionary review by the.State Supreme -.Court.
He said neither is an appeal of right and only if the court finds that there are issues that should
be readdressed would they get reconsideration, and with the Supreme Court only if the question
involves constitutionality of major proportions would the Supreme°:'.Court agree to take it.
REVIEW OF POLICY PLAN SECTIONS 208 (BEAUTIFICATION AND URBAN DESIGN) AND 209 (NOISE POLLUTION)
Community Development Director John LaTourelle initiated the discussion with comments as to how
these sections of the Policy Plan are being implemented. He noted that the recently adopted Sign
Ordinance has addressed the goals and policies stated for signs. He said the ADB presently is on
the line trying to define "residential concept." Further, he noted that the Policy Plan calls for
smaller buildings and a close-knit feeling of the downtown area, but that is as far -'as it goes,:so
the ADB is in the uncomfortable position of having to determine what these guidelines mean. He
said he did not know how to give them guidance. The subject of the Highway 99 area arose and he
said there is no simple way to repair what has been done there in the past. It was suggested that
sidewalks and trees could improve Highway 99 and even though Edmonds only has jurisdiction of the
western half of that area, it was commented that the Lynnwood City Council is most interested
in improving their portion. A reference was made to what the City of Everett had done to Colby
Ave. which had greatly improved its appearance. It was suggested that perhaps higher buildings could
be allowed on Highway 99 in exchange for some of the desirable amenities and that the Policy Plan
may need a revised section on the Highway 99 concept. It was suggested that the other necessary
• boards should get together on this and there probably could be a Policy Plan change before the
Development Control Ordinance is brought forward. Another concern was the BN areas of Five Corners
and Westgate and Mr. LaTourelle said the best they could offer was that they are starting to work
on the area that probably will affect them most --that of regulations. He said they are contemplating
setting up some workshops to go over the Policy Plan areas. In summary, Mr. LaTourelle said some
big inroads had been made --the Sign Ordinance, waterfront policies, proposed changes in the water-
front zone, and increased activity on the part of the ADB. Regarding Section 209 on Noise Pollution,
he said it was simply a matter of enforcement and it takes people and equipment to enforce. He noted
that noise is the number one neighborhood complaint. When asked whether noise can be diffused or
absorbed, he replied that distance and solid walls are the only effective ways to control noise,
and that it is a mistaken theory that trees and bushes will do so. It did not appear that much
could be accomplished in this area without additional people and equipment, but it was agreed that
when citizens complain there should be a response from the City forces, especially the Police
Department.
FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF SECONDARY TREATMENT PLANT
City Engineer Fred Herzberg said the options regarding the treatment plant were (1) to move the
entire plant, or (2) to expand it at the present site; and EPA will pay 75% of what they feel is a
cost effective solution to the problem, the State will pay 15%, and the cities and districts
involved will pay the balance, Edmonds paying 5%. He said if the decision is to move it from the
Dayton to the Pine location an environmental impact statement would be requi°"red, the cost being
totally that of Edmonds. He said an environmental impact statement would cost about $10,000. He
distributed copies of letters from entities involved, which he said generally recommended keeping
the plant where it is and expanding it. Councilman Naughten commented that the neighbors of the
plant seem to feel the present site is not offensive, at least as compared to what they feel may be
constructed in its place. 'He felt that seemed to be the logical choice and there was general agree-
ment. Councilman Gould commented that the existing site could be developed and taken care of
MOTION: environmentally'for odor, noise, and visual pollution. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
• NAUGHTEN, THAT THE CITY ADOPT THE SECONDARY TREATMENT PLANT .SITE AS BEING EXPANSION OF THE PRESENT
SITE. MOTION CARRIED. Stan Olsen of 16605 74th P1. W. asked to speak and referred to the Metro
study being conducted which has shown no deleterious effect from discharge of primary effluent for
one-half mile, and he noted that they may get a waiver. Public Works Director Leif Larson responded
that if Metro gets a waiver the City of Edmonds will apply for one. Allen deSteiguer of Reid,
Middleton & Associates said that the latest information they have is that the EPA will back off of
the September deadline and will require a letter of intent, but the guidelines still require best
treatment by 1983. Also, he said even if an application is put in there is no guarantee that a
waiver will be given. He added that Edmonds was very far down the,last priority list he saw for
State funding.
There was no further business to come before the Council, add the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, C ty Clerk
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HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor