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HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL,:LID 204 == SEWERS, 3RD AVE. S., FROM PINE TO ELM
City Engineer Fred Herzberg reviewed past action on this.LID, stating that the revised zone front
foot charges will be $19.98. One protest had been recei.ved, from.Vernon Hahn of 3rd Ave., who had
sold a portion of his property and -who felt the'LID would not.benefit any of his property. Mr.
Herzberg said the Staff felt the property is being assessed and this was included in the LID at the
beginning and if there were a problem it should have been mentioned earlier. He then explained the
zone front foot assessment method for interested parties in the audience. He answered a question
from a gentleman as to the difference in the zone front foot charges presently stated as opposed to
those previously estimated. City Attorney Jim Murphy then explained the financing of the LID. The
hearing was opened, no one else wished to speak, and the.hear.ing was closed.
COUNCILMAN-NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT ORDINANCE 2053 BE ADOPTED, APPROVING
AND CONFIRMING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LID 204, WITH A STATED 7% INTEREST RATE
AND THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY ENGINEER SEPARATE A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE ASSESSMENT ON
LOT 14, TO ACCOMMODATE VERNON HAHN WHO HAD SOLD A PORTION OF THAT LOT. MOTION CARRIED.
FURTHER REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM
Community Development Director John LaTourelle had provided proposed Guiding Principles for the
Development Management Program,.which had been developed from past Council discussions, and he
recommended their adoption. Councilman Gould felt Principle 8, Finality of Decisions, was para-
doxical in a way, and he said he would not feel comfortable adopting a policy that says there will
be cumulative results when in reality that cannot happen. Felix Reisner then discussed with the
Council the concept of a Hearing Examiner process which could replace most of the board and com-
mission hearings. He described that process and cited several local municipalities which have
adopted it and the benefit to be gained. Most of the Council were receptive to the concept, but •
some reservations were expressed. Councilman Gould was concerned that it would not provide for a
participative type of government,.and-that the responsibility would be placed basically on one
person depending.on a definite set of,guidelines. He was also concerned about the cost of a Hearing
Examiner. Councilman Carns questioned the practicality of using a Hearing Examiner, asking whether
ordinances could be written.as succinctly as would be required.for this concept. He said he did
like this concept, however, and would.like to see it explored further. Mr. Reisner will proceed
with more detail on this concept and will obtain input from some of the cities which are using a
Hearing Examiner. Some of the Council members expressed an interest in attending such a hearing in
one of the local municipalities. Mr. Reisner then discussed a one -stop permit process which the
Council indicated they would be very much interested in if it could be implemented. (During the
discussion Councilman Naughten left at 9:20 p.m. and Councilman Nordquist left at 10:20 p.m.) At
the conclusion of the discussion, COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, TO ADOPT
THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GUIDING PRINCIPLES PROPOSED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPART-
MENT. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO CHANGE PRINCIPLE #8 TO ELIMINATE THE WORDING
THAT A DECISION SHOULD BE "ADHERED TO, AND ENFORCED." THE MOTION_TO AMEND FAILED FOR THE LACK OF A
SECOND. THE MOTION THEN CARRIED.. (Councilmen Naughten and Nordquist were not present for the
vote.)
There was no further business to come before the Council, and.the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
IREN ARNEY MORAN, Ci(yy Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
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The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro tem
Ray Gould. Mayor Harrison arrived during discussion of the Consent Agenda and conducted the meeting.
All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Leif Larson, Acting M.A.A.
Mike Herb John LaTourelle, Community Development Director
Phil Clement Art Housler, Finance Director
Katherine Allen Fred Herzberg, City Engineer
John Nordquist Jim Jessel, Parks & Recreation Manager
Ray Gould Mary Lou Block, Assistant City Planner
Tom Carns John Wallace, City Attorney
Larry Naughten Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO REMOVE ITEMS (D) AND (E) FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA AND APPROVE THE BALANCE. MOTION CARRIED. The balance of the Consent Agenda included,
the following:
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(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of February 20, 1979.'
(C) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claim for Damages from Sonny Hancock in the amount of $346.44.
(F) Setting date of March 6, 1979 for hearingof resubmitted preliminary plat of Espeland
Estates (P-6-77).
(G) Passage of Resolution 427, authorizing issuance of interest bearing warrants for the
acquisition, maintenance, and repair of the Edmonds Elementary School.
REPORT.ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY 14, 1979 FOR WATER.METERS [Item (D) on Consent Agenda]
Public Works Director Leif.Larson had stated in this reportthat the water meter .replacement program
would standardize the metering system for 14 types ofmeters to a basic one type of meter. Councilman
Carns asked why this was desirable, and Mr. Larson responded -that it was partly because of parts,
but in addition, the one they'are standardizing to gives good..service and has been the easiest to
repair. He said the ones:being replaced are old and.the parts are -difficult to.get, and some have
to be torn down completely to repair them. He, said.the standardization will save many hours of
maintenance, and both the first costs and the maintenance.costs are important.. COUNCILMAN CARNS
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN, TO APPROVE.ITEM (D) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, AWARDING THE BID
FOR WATER METERS TO PACIFIC WATER WORKS SUPPLY COMPANY, IN THE. AMOUNT OF $15,502.25,'INCLUDING SALES
TAX. MOTION CARRIED.
.REPORT ON BIDS OPENED FEBRUARY.14; 1979 FOR TWO STYLESI-DE PICKUP TRUCKS [Item (E) on Consent Agenda]
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Councilman Carns noted that three of the four bidders.had not submitted bid bonds.with their bids,
and the recommendation had'been to award the bid to Ahe low. -bidder, one of those not submitting a
bid bond. He suggested that if this requirement was going -to be routinely waived the bid specifica-
tions should state the bid bond may be waived. Councilman.Clement said -he di-d not like the fact
that specifications are set requiring a bid bond and..then the bid is awarded to one who has not
provided a bid bond, just because he is the low bidder and even though it is in -the best interest of
the City.' City Attorney John Wallace advised that the Council could set whatever rules it wished
for bidding as long as it was -not in conjunction with a.public works project that exceeds $5,000.
COUNCILMAN CARNS THEN MOVED,'SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN, THAT.THE BIDS FOR TWO STYLESIDE PICKUP
TRUCKS BE REJECTED AND THAT THE BIDS GO OUT AGAIN NOT..REQUIRING A BID BOND. MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilman Nordquist felt the Council should discuss what constitutes a home occupation. He said
there has been a deterioration in some of the residential area in recent months:because of some home
occupations which have been permitted, and he described.two such situations he had seen this week.
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD,, TO PLACE ON THE MARCH 13, 1979 AGENDA A
DISCUSSION REGARDING HOME OCCUPATIONS. MOTION CARRIED. The Community Development Department will
invite Board of Adjustment members to attend.
Councilman Gould referred to a,letter from John and Eileen Owen regarding the Irish Acres subdivision
and the positioning of a building on Lot 6 of that,.subdivision. Community Development Director John
LaTourelle said his department had.determined which was the front yard of this lot and the proposal
is to build the house to within 14' of the lot line, putting it well past the 10' requirement. John
Owen was in the audience and said their question was not regarding the front yard but regarding the
,perimeter setbacks as it had.been indicated at the.Planning hearing that all the setbacks would be
25'. Mr. Owen was concerned because of the orientation of the house under construction, saying it
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would detrimentally affect the value of his property. There was a lengthy discussion, and the City
Attorney advised that unless there was something finalized on the plat that is contrary to the
ordinances of the City there was nothing to be done..with respect to the final plat at this point in
time. He said that in the future the Council could administratively require that the actual setbacks
be shown on the final plat', --but if final approval had occurred more than 30 days ago there was
nothing,to be done. The Council felt this matter should be discussed further, and COUNCILMAN CLEMENT
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNC'LLMAN CARNS, TO CONTINUE THIS ..DISCUSSION REGARDING THE IRISH ACRES SUBDIVISION
TO MARCH 20, 1979. MOTION, CARRIED. Mr. LaTourelle noted that the foundation probably will be
constructed within a week, and Mr. Wallace advised that if it has been more than 30 days since the
final plat approval the aggrieved property owner would have to go through Superior Court to challenge
the issuance of the.building permit. He read from Section 12.10.040 of the City Code the definition
of "building envelope."
Councilman Clement advised -.he would be absent on March 6..'He also called attention to an article in
the current Sunset magazine regarding bicycling in.Edmonds. The article is very complimentary in
describing Edmonds.
Councilman Carns also advised he will not be present on March 6.
Councilwoman Allen asked about a.report that was to•be forthcoming regarding the.storm sewers on
Wharf St., and Public Works Director Leif Larson responded that the report had been completed and
would be in the next Council packet.
Councilman Herb advised he,would,be:absent March 20.—He said.he had been receiving inquiries about
the implementation of the Sign Code and that controversies were developing. He asked for a status
report from the Planning Department on existing problems because of the new Sign Code. Mayor Harrison
said he had written.a letter to members of the business community asking about their problems with
the Sign Code. COUNCILMAN:.HERB"MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO PLACE'ON THE MARCH 27,
1979 AGENDA A REPORT AND`DISCUSSION REGARDING WHAT PROBLEMS THERE MAY BE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
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AUDIENCE
Don Schroeder of 528 8th Ave. N. said he was concerned about the protection of residential areas,
and in -particular with regard to the proposed construction.of a church.and gymnasium by the Holy
Rosary Church. He said the proposed.bu.ildings essentially would be in his front yard. He felt the
present Zoning Code leaves much tobe desired regarding the protection of residential neighborhoods.
Because of the large number of people present for Item 7 on the agenda.,'000NCILMAN HERB MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, THAT ITEM 7 BE HEARD NEXT. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LANDSLIDE HAZARDS IN THE MEADOWDALE AREA AND CONSIDERATION OF
BUILDING MORATORIUM
City Engineer Fred Herzberg explained the geology in the.Meadowdale area and showed drawings depicting
typical slippage. He circulated -to the Council' photographs of the area taken in 1956. He said in
1968 it was recommended that construction be restricted until the surface water flow could be
controlled but until recently there was relatively little development anyway. Development now is
increasing and Mr. Herzberg demonstrated.that development will create twice as much water to be
percolated, and that will cause slippage and slides. He did not believe the City could afford to
allow building there at this point, and he proposed a study to answer: (1) What areas can be built
upon without the use of sanitary and storm sewers? (2) What areas cannot be built upon no matter
what is done? (3) What solutions are there to solve the problems and what will they cost? And, (4)
What risk still remains? He said all the risks will not be removed but they can be reduced. The
study is anticipated to cost approximately $30,000 and should take four to five months. During that
time a moratorium was proposed on;new subdivisions and building permits, but not on remodeling a
house or adding a room or garage.. He displayed a map of the proposed moratorium area. The public
portion of the hearing was opened.
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A Mr. Gorens of 164th P1. and 62nd Pl-. W. called attention to a large development in the City of
Lynnwood just south and east of this area -and asked if this.was being considered and'discussed with
the City of Lynnwood. Mr. Herzberg responded that there.will be about 150 homes there and water
will be ponded on tennis courts and released slowly. He said it will be sewered and should not
affect the area being discussed, but the City is working with the City of Lynnwood on this and the
City has asked for an Environmental Impact Statement. Cliff Lawson of 16221 75th Pl. W. did not
feel the boundaries of the moratorium area were adequate and that the moratorium should apply to the
entire watershed in which the problem lies. He felt the land lying above Meadowdale Beach is
contributing runoff to the people below. He said there is a proposed subdivision just east of him
where the trees have already been cut prior to application for the subdivision, and because of it he
has 18" of mud in his back yard. Steve Lee of 16527 62nd Ave. W., just below the Coast Guard
property, said the property in the Lynnwood development is zoned for 8400 sq. ft. lots and all that
water will go from the tennis court ponds right onto his property. He was in favor of the mora-
torium but felt it should be extended to the Lynnwood city limits. Mr. Herzberg said he would have
no problem extending the moratorium area. Councilman Carns;interjected that he thought the Council
should get copies of.that Environmental Impact Statement. Hugh.Gardner of 15712 71st Ave. W. said
that during the past week when the rain was heavy he had driven along Meadowdale Rd. and 200' from
the road the water was running 2' wide and'4" deep, coming out at Haines. He said he was in favor
of the moratorium if it would do any good, but he thought the $30,000 could be spent better by
remedying some of the slides that-had.gone on for many years. Jack Linge of 6970 160th S.W. said
the City Engineer's statements conflicted with those made during the hearing regarding Parkside
West, a PRO development in the Meadowdal.e area. He felt that development was adding to the problem
as they were "scalping" the land, and he felt the moratorium boundary should include that develop-
ment. William Campbell of 8125 Fr.ederick'Pl., an architect and builder, said he is months into'two
projects and it would be unfair to impose the moratorium on.him. He described the projects and Mr.
Herzberg said.they are not in the sli.de:area.but their water might be contributive to the problem.
He felt, however, that because Mr. Campbell was so far into them he should be excluded from the
moratorium. In fact, he said it was Mr. Campbell's development which brought this problem to a head
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and Mr. Herzberg almost felt thankful to Mr. Campbell for that. He said Mr. Campbell had applied
for the subdivision on two developments and a building permit on .one. Mr. Campbell added that his
septic system had been approved and the -short plat was applied for in October of 1978 and peres
well. A Mr. Diesen of 15722 76th P1. W.. asked about the previous study made on this area in 1968.
Mr. Larson said that study cited the problems but not the solutions, and they now wanted to find
economic solutions and determine what.areas have no solutions. Mrs. Diesen then complained that
North Meadowdale Rd. is not maintained. George Boden of 15901 68th P1. W. said he thought most of
the people in the Meadowdale area, except the developers, would -endorse the moratorium, but he urged
the Council to impose it all the way to the Lynnwood city.limits, particularly with respect to the
Parkside West PRD. He also felt'Lynnwood was not giving adequate treatment to the water problem.
Mike Russell of 15620 72nd Ave. W. was concerned that he would lose his investment in property
because of the moratorium, and Mayor Harrison advised him that the idea of the study is to protect
his property over the long run. Glen Loback of 15922 68th.P1. W. also felt the moratorium area
should extend to the city limits. He felt the outcome of the study would be the requirement for a
storm sewer LID for which the residents would have to pay.. An unidentified lady felt the City
shoul� not have a strong obligation to developers and that property should not be developed if it
well be detrimental to other properties. Donna Crawford of 15824 75th Pl. W. said her property is
becoming soggier and soggier, and.she thanked the Council for giving this matter attention. She
felt that as much area as possible should be included in the moratorium, including the PRD. Mrs.
Sole of 16431 64th P1. W. said she and her husband purchased the lot on which Mr. Campbell was to
build them a house, one of the developments he had referred to earlier. She said she had checked
out the lot with the Engineering Department and it had an approved septic permit. Further, she said
nothing was mentioned of this moratorium when,she was making. -inquiries. An unidentified lady said
the Parkside West PRD is in an environmentally sensitive area and she was surprised it was not
included in the moratorium area. She asked why it was not included. Mr. Herzberg responded that
the amount of water going in and.coming out of that site will remain the same and the site will be
served by Lynnwood sewers. He.explained the difference between detention and retention systems, and
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that this PRD will use a detention system. The lady.asked.the Council to include in the moratorium
any building permits not already approved. :The public portion of the hearing was then closed.
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED,`SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD,,.TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES IN EXHIBIT A TO
THE PROPOSED MORATORIUM RESOLUTION, BEGINNING AT LUNDS GULCH TO FOLLOW THE CITY BOUNDARIES AND SOUTH
ON 68TH'TO MEADOWDALE RD-. AND FOLLOW THE CITY LIMITS AND WEST'ON 76TH TO BERTOLA RD., AND TO THE
LYNNWOOD TREATMENT PLANT: .Regarding the.Parkside West.PRD, Mr. LaTourelle said to his knowledge
they had not applied for a:.building-permit because of pending litigation, but he felt the benefits
,the City would derive from including that PRD would nowhere match the harm done to the individual.
Mr. Herzberg again stated,that the water balance in.that.area remains the same and he fully expected
the property .to take care of the runoff, but during construction --prior to the -'detention being
installed --there will be a problem, and if they are stopped there will not be anything to prevent
the runoff in the development. Mr.-LaTourelle said.the Campbell subdivision had been denied but was
being appealed.to the Planning Commission. He said the Sole property was all right and was the only
subdivision pending in the -area -so he recommended it be excluded from -the moratorium. He said
Brookacres will be sewered and`is in the low area. Councilman Carns cautioned.that the Council must
be fair in what they do and--not..arbitrarily add areas. -to the moratorium area. Councilman Herb
agreed and said the whole moratorium could be joepardi,zed by adding areas that are not necessary.
Councilman Gould however, felt the natural line following the City limits.was the better boundary
for the moratorium. Councilman Naughten, :felt"°�i t`.•wass' unfair: t6..i:ncl ude Parks de.. West,,, when the
Engineer's study indicated they -are not impacting the area, and Councilman Clement felt the impact
from that development over the next five months would be worse if they could not put i.n their
detention system.. Councilman.Carns said he could not accept the expanded boundaries because he
could not find justification for them. THE VOTE WAS THEN TAKEN, WITH COUNCILMEN NORDQUIST AND GOULD
VOTING YES, AND ALL OTHER COUNCI-LMEMBERS VOTING NO. MOTION -FAILED. COUNCILMAN-CARNS THEN MOVED TO
PASS RESOLUTION 428 DECLARING A'MORRTORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ALL BUILDING PERMITS AND APPROVALS OF
PRD'S, SUBDIVISIONS, AND SHORT SUBDIVISIONS IN THE MEADOWDALE AREA OF EDMONDS AS INDICATED IN
EXHIBIT A ATTACHED TO SAID RESOLUTION. MOTION CARRIED. A short recess was announced.
HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 612, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONTRACT REZONE FROM RML TO BN, AT 8301
212TH ST. S.W. (GAYLORD)
Community Development Director John LaTourelle said this proposed contract rezone would exclude
retail operations. The Council had been provided minutes.of the Planning Commission hearing on the
proposal, as well as the rezone contract. The public portion of the hearing was opened, no one
wished to speak, and the' public portion was closed. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED; SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN HERB, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2054, PURSUANT TO P.C. RESOLUTION 612, APPROVING THE SUBJECT REZONE;
AND FINDING THAT THE REZONE CRITERIA WERE MET. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING TO ESTABLISH TWO-HOUR:PARKING ON JAMES ST. FROM 2ND TO 3RD AVES.
The proposed ordinance would restrict parking to two hours.on both sides- of James St. The public
portion of the hearing was opened, no-one wished to speak, and the public portion was closed.
Councilman Herb asked why -the restriction was proposed_.as it did not appear that there would be a
parking problem at this location. City Engineer Fred,Herzberg responded that they were doing it for
consistency in the central business district and this was the only street there without such a
parking restriction, and the reason for that was that it is a new street. It was also noted that
the increase in parking from •the new ferry traffic should also be considered and that ferry commuters
undoubtedly would be parking all day'at this location.if the parking were not restricted. Charlie
Korten, a businessman, commented that some visitors to the E1 Capitan condominium maybe inconvenienced
just for the sake of consistency, and he noted that there are no retail businesses in that area.
COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED,•SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN., TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2055', ESTABLISHING
TWO-HOUR PARKING ON JAMES.ST.. FROM 2ND TO 3RD AYES., BECAUSE SHE FELT THE CITY WILL FACE SEVERE
PARKING PROBLEMS IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. MOTION CARRIED.
REVIEW OF PORT OF EDMONDS,.MASTER LAND USE PLAN
Assistant City Planner Mary Lou Block said the Community -Development Department is in basic agreement
with the general proposals incorporated in the Port .of Edmonds Master Land Use Plan, but there are
certain aspects of•the design they will be looking for when detailed plans are submitted. She said
they support the vacation of Dayton St. as a vehicular road and its retention only for pedestrian
and emergency access. When, the new Admiral Way is constructed they urge a substantial reduction in
width of the existing Admiral Way and its use as a bicycle path with extensive landscaping. They
hope to.see a strong definition of the pedestrian walkway and an effective separation of motor
vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic. She said. -all construction on the Port property should be
consistent with standards. adopted for .the City of Edmonds waterfront development. She said this
plan generally'is in accordance with the requirements of the CW-zone and the Policy Plan. Jerry
Hann of Reid, Middleton.& Associates said the Port wanted the Council to review the plan and be
comfortable with it, and they wanted the Council to be aware of the long=term goals. He reviewed
the plan, pointing out the major elements --a mid -marina area which would add moorage for approximately
100 boats, a small commercial building'•(20,000 sq. ft.) at -the north end of the site which will be
restaurant and retail space.,°a commercial industrial park, and the relocation of Admiral Way. He
explained how parking would be accommodated. The plan was generally discussed, and in bringing the
discussion to a close Councilman Gould.stated that he thought.the weakness of the plan was that it
was not definitive enough in'the area of parking.
REVIEW OF ROBERT PANTLEY'S-PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT.OF PROPERTY ON THE WATERFRONT
Robert Pantley displayed drawings for several variations of his proposal. One.variation proposed
the joint use of the City's parking lot and by doing this Mr. Pantley could provide 5500 sq. ft. of
open space. Mr. LaTourelle said. -he could see several,prob.lems but he thought they could be worked
out. He said in general the proposal meshed into.what.the City -would like to see there, and it tied
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in with the Port's master plan. The proposal was for a first floor of retail shops anda restaurant
and office.space on the second floor. It.was felt the plan should be refined and a definite proposal
made, rather than presenting several variations. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST, THAT MR. PANTLEY BE.ASKED TO WORK OUT A CONCRETE PROPOSAL WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT AND THEN RETURN TO THE COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED.
There was.no 'further business tocome before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:00
midnight.
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IRENE VARNEY MORA , C" y Clerk HARVE.H.. HARRISON, Mayor
March 6, 1979
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Mayor Pro tem
Ray Gould. Mayor Harrison arrived shortly thereafter and conducted the meeting. All present joined
in the flag salute.
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Phil Clement Charles Dibble, M.A.A. •
Mike Herb Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Katherine Allen John LaTourelle, Community Devel. Dir.
John Nordquist Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Ray Gould Art Housler, Finance Director -
Tom Carns Fred Herzberg, City Engineer
Larry Naughten Jim Jessel, Parks & Recreation Dir.
John Wallace, City Attorney
Jackie.Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (D), (E), and (F) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The balance of
the'Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of February 27, 1979.
(C) Set date of March 20, 1979 for hearing on P.C. Resolution 614, recommending approval of
contract rezone from CG to RMH, property located at northwest corner of intersection at SR
104, Highway 99, and 242nd St. S.W. (Boucher - File R-9-78).
(G) Acceptance of 1978 street overlay projects by Associated Sand and Gravel and establishment
of 30-day retainage period.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN.INTERFUND LOAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSUMMATING COMPUTER •
PURCHASE AND AN INTERFUND TRANSFER'FOR THE PURPOSE OF REHABILITATING THE BOYS' CLUB
Item D on Consent Agenda
With regard to the transfer of $10,000 from the Council'Contingency Fund for the rehabilitation
of the Boys' Club, Councilman Carns said when this was discussed it was stated that the funds
would not be'transferred until the Council knew how the money was being spent. Public Works
Director Leif Larson responded that estimates had been submitted for the previous discussion
and, although they were not firm, they were as close as he could come. Councilman Carns felt
that was not adequate. THEREFORE., COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED; SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO
DISAPPROVE ITEM (D) ON THE CONSENT"AGENDA. The question.was asked as to what kind of accounting
there will be of the spending if the funds are transferred. Mr —Larson said the accounting
would be by work order control or contract, but Councilman Carns said he wanted to see what.
work is to be done and what it will cost before the money is transferred. Councilman Gould
felt the Council had gone into a: lot ofdetail of what was planned when this was discussed
previously, and he said his understanding of how the funds would be used was a "not to exceed"
amount. Councilman Naughten said that was his understanding also, -and he said he had no problem
with the transfer. He said his only question was what would-be left in the Council Contingency
Fund after this and another $4,000 item on the agenda were deducted. Finance Director Art
Housler responded that the balance would be, approximately $103,000 after several transfers are
completed. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS THEN TAKEN ON'THE.MOTION, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS CARNS AND ALLEN
VOTING YES, AND WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS HERB, NORDQUIST, GOULD, AND NAUGHTEN VOTING NO. MOTION
FAILED. COUNCILMAN GOULD THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY -COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM (D) ON
THE CONSENT AGENDA, PASSING RESOLUTION 429. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS CARNS AND
ALLEN VOTING NO.