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Regarding the Bell St. site, no action was taken.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Kasper noted that the Finance Committee would meet next week, and he asked why they
had not gotten further into the items.set forth in the Community Services Committee.
Councilmember Kasper referred to a letter from Albert Dykes written on June 28, 1983 in which he
indicated his concerns in connection with Dayton St. would be addressed at the July 12, 1983 Council
meeting. Councilmember Kasper thought they were obligated to hear him at that time even though they
had already discussed the matter on June 28 when it originally was scheduled. The Council had made
its decision on June 28, and Councilmember Gould said his feeling was to stand on that decision. It
finally was left to the City Attorney to determine whether this matter will be discussed again on
July 12.
Councilmember Hall remarked that the City looked very fine for the Fourth of July and the parade was
well attended. She said the only complaint was regarding the black plastic around the playfield,
and she did not think it was proper to use that. She also had received comments that people would
like to have the fireworks on a barge far out in the water. Councilmember Naughten said the major
problem is the types of fireworks that are allowed now, and he thought they should return to the
safe and sane fireworks. Councilmember Gould suggested that the City discuss the regulation of
fireworks within the City Limits, and that it be done now while it is fresh in everyone's minds.
COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO PLACE ON THE JULY 26, 1983 AGENDA A
DISCUSSION OF FIREWORKS IN THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Hall asked whether the Council intended to participate in the Lynn-O-Rama parade.
They do not as a group.
Councilmember Allen had received a complaint about the restrooms at the City Park and appreciated
prompt action from Bobby Mills.
Councilmember Kasper complimented Linda Sullivan for her work on the CZM report.
Councilmember Naughten reported that the Fourth of July was a success, with the best parade ever and
with 4,000 people paying to be admi.tted to the stadium for the fireworks display. He thanked everyone
who participated, including the Fire and Police Departments and Parks and Recreation for conducting
the games, and also Buildings and Grounds Maintenance. Mayor.Harrison commented that the people
within the stadium were well controlled, but those out on the streets could not be controlled.
There was no further business to come.before the Council, and the meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Cio Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
July 12, 1983 - Work Meeting
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council. was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in the small Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag
salute.
PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor
Jo -Anne Jaech
Larry Naughten
John Nordquist
Laura Hall
Katherine Allen
Bill Kasper
Ray Gould
MAYOR
ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
Tony Foss, Jim Adams, City Engineer
Student Rep. Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Art Housler, Finance Director
Steve Simpson, Parks & Recreation Dir.
Linda Sullivan, Landscape Designer
Linda McCrystal, Arts Coordinator
Dan Prinz, Asst. Police Chief
Ron Schirman, Asst. Fire Chief
Pat LeMay, Personnel Director
Jim Jessel, Property Manager:
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Harrison brought up a purchasing problem that is being experienced because of bid requirements.
He said a change in State law eliminated the requirement that code cities use the bid process and a
problem has arisen wherein it might be better to shop for a particular item of more -than $2,000 than
go for a bid because of the costs.of going to.bid. The Finance Director had recommended a policy
which would reduce the cost of bidding but would maintain adequate control. His recommendation was
that items of more than $2,000 but less than $5,000 be approved by the City Council, and that formal
bids be required when the cost is estimated at more than $5,000. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka stated
this would be adequate as long as it is not a public works project. Councilmember Gould suggested
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that ins read; -the policy be -t'r,at bids be required over $5,,=+3^s, and that under $S,' C but within
budget the administration be given the authority to approve the expenditure. Councilmeri,"er Nor.`gUist
felt from his experience that often when one goes to the open market the price.is not as good as
when you go to open binding and that bidding opens up alternai.ives also. He sua ested that the
person obtaining the prices get two or three quotes and review those with the Mayor and the Finance
Director. He notes also that some people who are nog, familliar. •1i!l Salesmen could bz: paying a.
premium. COL iJCIL'�1E[�1"ER IaL;I_I_ [~10VE'?, SEC�1[,!ChED FY C.OUN(.I1_M► l`1c_i-R '<A-Pc-R, 7-!AT FR,,) I THIS DISC"SSION T!!F
MAYOR PREPARE APRO?OSAL TO '10 ON 76I. CONSENT AGEN-WIt. M0TI1;! "f.RR?IE.
CONSE .XT AGENDA
Items W) (E.), and (F) were removeed from tihe Consent ^,gon,da. 111ORI)QUIST ?MOVED,
SECONDED 3Y COUNCILMEN= _)ER HALL, TO ,APP?OVI: THE 0),,'T NCF CF -<Hi (;�1NSENT A Ei DIPI. [1�!TIc1�1 C�eR^IE'!. T1e.
approved items on the Consents Agenda included t!,ie following:
(A) Pol 1 cal l .
(C) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claim for Damages from Leslie B. Fitzpatrick in the amount of
$262.04.
(CI) Passage o-1' Resolution 561, adopting Deferred Ca,mperhsa.tion Plan.
(�!) Set dace of August 2, 19"3 for hearing on appe-al of ":DG alaprova;l of e.isti7g s;gns for
beauty salon at- 21108 High -way 99 ; 8.ppel i ant : Shi .. .
(I-) i f August '' ' 933 for hearing on six -lot nrel imi nary I)1 at at 1125 Olympic Ave.
I Set date of .,u u:.� 1
(P-5-33/Pantley 'National)
• (J) Set date of August 2, 11383 for hearing on amendment to Official Street "lap to raduce the
proposed right, —of —way of Vie=vil and 'Way frolil 60' to 35' and to change proposed cul-de-sac to
hammerhead turnaround (ST-1-83/Pantl ev "•fat ional) .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OULY 5,1933 I::eill ('B) on Consent Agenda]
Councilmehiiuer Nauglhten refarrei to -age 3 of the minat.es, the b ginning of the third paragraph, and
said the name "Ki rl: Flack" Should be "Kirk Black." COUNCILMEMBER, I IAU�NTEN '10VED, CECONDED BY
COUNCILHE,MSER KASPER, TO APPROVE ITEM (13) 0', T'iE CONSENT ACacIJD�� 'A1ITH T�J.�T CORRECTION. "iOTI 1N
CARRIED, WITH COIJ[•Ii,iLMI_.. c R JAECiJ ABS1 INT-NG 2E1 RUSE S'HE H^,D NOT h2EFN PRESENT 1T THAT COUNCIL
11EE T IING.
APPROVAL OF S"•,Lf,RY ADJUS T M_NT FOP, UPGRADED SECREJARY/OFF ICE COOR0IN^T1-0, POSITION
Item D on Consent Agenda
Counci 1 member i laugh t en said t' a question Mil i ch had a r i seii fad been expl a.i neil sift i s'i c.c+or i 1 v by
Personnel Director Pat LeMay's r;IE!"rhora.ncium, but he questioned the i ncrE!ase of only `? '2 for the
Nurseryman because tha.-c was less than the 130 'vlr. LeMa.v had s c itec! was requi red by the ro i i ecti ve
bargaining agreement -For a grade increase. Fir. Le lay responded -t-that this position f,llls un ..er a
different collective Lbargaining agreement. The Council indicated they Un:lerstpo.dl the figures now,
although some. still were not happy with them. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN -110VED, SFC;i;=IDED i,Y COUNCIL -
MEMBER ALLEN, TO APPROVE ITEM (D) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20.75 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING
SUBDIr�'ISIONS [Item (E) on Consent Agenda]
Councilmember Gould said he only removed this -From the Consent Are-ida berausa '�e walite.l to report to
the citizens present the: changes in the Community C velopm:=:nt Code regarding su'_Iaivisions. He asked
the Planning Director to summarize then, which shy:= did. Co ncilmember Ja.ecl questioned paragraph
20. 75. 040E of the proposed ordinance, asking if tha City 'ias to accept 1 anJ all over 1-he ^ i ty.
Planning Director Mare Lou Block said it does not, bu- g neral iy it would be the. City re:e;u.st.ng
dedication, and the C i ty has to accept i t before i `. can to made. COi11V CIL."1Ef1"E^ l:!Li1 M0iil:0, SI:CI)N!)EG
BY %.1 1 CILMEMS-k KVASP�R, TO APPROVE ITEM (E) '1[I THE CONSENT AGE NDA, P,^,:iS1N 7RDI'lA."=iCE 2 7^. 'I0TI7%I CARRIED.
PROPOSED C)RDI[!",NCE A�l�"!DI^dG SAi_ 'Y O^DIIJA^JCE TO .-",IJ THO'?IZE S,^^,I_i-^,Y A1JCST'1ENTr f_FFEt I IVF JiILY 1 , 1983
RELATED TO RECLASSIFICATIONS [Item (F) on Consent Agenda]
Several questions were asked to clarify sections of the ordinance. The only change -was in the new
paragraph in Section 4 which specifies that upon reclassification salaries may be adjusted. Personnel
Director Pat l_eMav stated that all of t"e recent reLlassifi-a—ons ai'1�I the _al; wry adjvs+:rients related
thereto w^re intended to I)(-,- effective July 1, 1Si4,3. Councilor tuber '<<lspEr salt the annual
should be included, in the �xhil:)its as well as the monthly �tiagps. The ' ity ''=�uncil 'rya p,assP^ a
r+ gran+ v i-: + •.l l A ., + 4-r I.. 1.+ 1 V x1� the
motionc..._..:�1• �a.. <.� 1 ^c. r:,e:l=,� ;,,av;rig to �::� .ai :h salaries include U. annual a.s !1:::11 as
monthly salara. COUNCILPIEMBF? NAUGHTEN MCVED, SECONDED ^Y C0:1[�CILMr�"f>.F_.� !-RPL,L, TO Wi HOVE ITLM (F)
ON THE CONSENT AGENDA., PASSING ORDNANCE 2380. MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSiON Ir!ITF /!LBERT DYKES �E DA,YTON ST. IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Dykes was unable to bo present this cvening, but his rarther, ;;1Ien Powell, was nr,asent. City
Engineer Jim Adams explained the confusion which had developed in scheduling this -item for discussion.
Although the Council/had discussed it on June 28, 1983 and had made.a decision, Mr. Dykes had been
unaware they l-.,ere discussing it that evening and he was now given an opportunity to present his
proposal. City Engineer Jim, -Adams rioted that it will ccst $2,8GG more to include the sidetralk and
Mr. Powell indicated Mr. Dvkes.was willing to pay 1)2,400 of that if the City would go ahead and do
the work. Mr. Dykes had indicated he would work with the City and get his material in at the same
time so the City would not have to put the material. in for the packed slope. If the City accepted
the offer.- Mr. Dykes had indicated he would consolidate the two entrances on Dayton. COUNCILMEMBER
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KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO ADOPT THE TWO ENTRANCE PLAN AND ACCEPT THE
OFFER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST FOR -CONSIDERATION OF 1% FOR ART IN CONNECTION WITH CIVIC CENTER REMODEL ($1,950)
This was a reconsideration of a request previously denied. Jerry Ward, Chairman of the Arts Commission,
spoke in support of the request, noting that this program has gained national recognition and has
added to the City's reputation as a cultural center. He was asked if this were approved if it would
cause them to request the same for every remodel. He responded that Ordinance 1802 requires that it
be considered, although the Council can reject it. He read from the ordinance which includes not
only remodels but also utilities such as the Meadowdale sewer project. Mr. Ward could not say at
this time what kind of art would be purchased, but he said they are thinking in terms of visual art
and also they are considering purchasing from some of the.local artists. After some discussion,
COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO APPROVE $1,950 FROM THE 336 FUND FOR
THE 1% FOR ART PROGRAM. Councilmember Nordquist said he supported this but when it comes to the
Meadowdale project he was not sure that he would support 1% of that for art as it is already very
difficult to obtain all the funds necessary for that project. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE PLAYFIELD SITES
The City Council had asked that the Parks and Recreation Department survey school district fields in
and adjacent to Edmonds for possible development. The survey revealed that none of the City's
elementary schools is suitable for additional development, and that College Place Middle School,
Woodway High School, and the proposed Meadowdale Playfield all probably could be developed without
major negative impact on surrounding neighborhoods. Although Edmonds High School is an attractive
site, it is expected that it will be fully scheduled by the school district once the field improve-
ments are completed. Dr. Reasby had indicated that the school district would be interested in
discussing joint development of the Woodway or Meadowdale site. Councilmember Allen did not think
College Place or Meadowdale should be considered because they are in Lynnwood and the Meadowdale
playfield previously was not considered by the Council because it is in Lynnwood. She added that
Meadowdale is considerably larger and the.impact on the neighborhood would not be that much dif-
ferent, and although it is not in the City of Edmonds it has a tremendous potential. It was agreed
that wherever fields are developed there would be some lights installed. Councilmember Naughten
favored the Woodway site, and he previously had supported development of that field. Councilmember
Gould thought both should -be discussed as to development and impact on the area, as well as costs of
each and how the costs would be shared. Mike Caldwell, the M.A.A. for the City of Lynnwood, was
present and he was asked about the development of Lynnwood High School. He said they chose to
develop that site because it is very large, the parking was there, the football field was already
there, access was good, and there were no environmental problems, so all they had to do was basically
add the lights as it was a natural spot for that kind of development. He said they are concerned
about the Meadowdale site because of the homes nearby but they think it is a good potential site
that could be jointly developed.
It was the consensus that the staff should proceed with investigation as to the cooperative develop-
ment of the two sites. COUNCILMEMBER GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN, TO AUTHORIZE
AND REQUEST THE STAFF TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE.EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE CITY OF LYNNWOOD,
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE ENTITIES REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WOODWAY AND
MEADOWDALE SITES FOR SOFTBALL FIELDS, SOCCER FIELDS, AND THE LIKE, WITH A REPORT BACK TO THE COUNCIL
ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1983. MOTION CARRIED.
SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF REGARDING PAROLE OFFICE ON 212TH
Assistant Police Chief Dan Prinz reported that his department had not heard of any problems associated
with the parole office and that they had not received any negative input from the neighborhood. He
had visited the office on July 7 and talked with the lead parole officer as well as two other parole
officers, and they had no knowledge of any problems of a community nature associated with the
office. Chief Prinz said he could not say they have not had any problems with any of the people
they have on parole, but as far as he was aware there had been no problems. He noted that the
Washington State Department of Transportation is now quartered in one-half of the top floor of the
building with an engineering firm in the other half, and there is a chiropractor downstairs, and
there had.not been any complaints from any of the tenants. He said it appeared the parole office
had made a smooth transition into the community and he did not expect any problems as a result of
their presence. Councilmember Gould said he was pleased that the office is working out and doing
its job without impacting the community.
DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL BUDGET
Council President Jaech had provided input for the Council. budget which she compiled with the
assistance of the Finance Director. Councilmber Gould started the discussion by commenting that it
is a $70,000 budget as compared to $53,000 in 1983, which he thought to to be a large increase.
Council salaries were discussed, and the Finance Director.will`'gather-information from surrounding
cities to see what they are doing. Some are paying their Councilmembers with a rate plus per diem
for meetings attended, which is a tax advantage for the individual. Mr. Housler will get that
information so they can make a decision at the next Finance Committee meeting on August 26.
Councilmember Hall questioned the date of March 1 for the new Council President to take office.
Several agreed that it should be earlier. Councilmember Gould questioned the amount budgeted for
travel. He felt $12,000 was too much in an economical budget, and it was finally decided that
$8,000 should be adequate.
Hiring of a Council resource person was discussed, with $13,000 suggested to be budgeted. This is
an increase of $3,000 over 1983.which.i�ias for six months. Councilmember Kasper said he has been of
the opinion all along that with the current structure they need a resource person, but he did not
know if it would be true down the line. He questioned it at this time, however, saying the duties
set forth on the Mayor's secretary's classification included duties as a Council secretary. He felt
they really want a true resource person rather than a secretary. Otherwise he thought it should be
left alone until the next administration comes in. Councilmember Nordquist said the resource person
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from King County had spoken to t►nem wiien he was Council President, and based on the way she operated
whenever they would have an issue the resource person would have it tracked as to where it is in the
City and could provide the information immediately. He said Ms. Bock has done a fine job as a
secretary but then need a resource person. Councilmember Hall felt that unless they hire a Derson
full --time it is ;going to create double duty for somebody as somebody is going to.have to be the
clean-up person within the organization, handling the phone calls, etc. She said if this person is
going to be a full-time employee of the City that is one thing, but not on a catch -as -catch -can
basis. Councilmember Gould said their intention was to hire a resource person who would be part-
time to let them evaluate what they want to do in the future and he thought that was still the right
thing to do; they will measure the effectiveness of that person over a period of approximately six
months. Councilmember Allen thought one of the major things the Council needs is committee coordina-
tion, and she felt the point of tracking issues is very essential. She said a resource person could
give them the history of a particular issue. She thought the Council would get its money's worth
out of having somebody on hand to do that sort of thing. Council President J•aech previously had
provided the Council a proposed job description, and Councilmember Kasper said that ,job description
was for a secretary and he wanted a resource person. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCLLi1E'"BER aOULD, TO HIRE A RESOURCE PERSON, USTNG, THE JOB DESCRIPTION PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED.
MOTION CARRIED, WITH COU"JCTLNEMBER HALL VOTING NO. Councilmember Gould noted that they did not
discuss the Council conti gency budget, but there was no more budget discussion at this time.
Council President Jaech suggested.that the last two items on the agenda be reversed to accommodate
representatives from the City of i_ynn;aood who were present for the last item. A recess was announced.
FINANCE MEETING
(A) RE EiJ OF LYN11TWOOD' S PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE COMPUTER SERVICE TO EDMONDS
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Finance Director Art Housler had provided findings and recommendations resulting from the word/data
processing service proposal receive! from the City of !V'nnwood. He reviewed the findings and then
said his personal recommendation was that any further consideration given to using Lynnwood's service
should be dropped for the following reasons. It is not cost effective either to lease or contract
for word/data processing unless there is a tax advantage and with a municipality there is none. He
previously in 1979 had presented this same argument regarding the lease with IBM for data processing
and he had recommended the system be purchased. A cost comparison at that time showed a projected
savings of $54,144 from February 1979 to February 19,92 which was realized. Extending that through
July 1983 there has been an additional savings of $44,170. He said the useful life of a system is
8-10 years, and based on an eight -year useful life the C.itt would save approximately $161,250 or
$20,157 per year by purchasing a word/data system. He recommended replacing the in-house IBM system
with a new word/data processing system which would result in a gain in efficiency as to clerical
help and equipment needed. A total of $11,700 had been ,spent on word processing equipment since
1979, with approximately $10,000 more budgeted for 1984. He thought there to he a good possibility
of eliminating several new clerical positions which will be requested it the next budget, and he
discussed those. He recommended purchasing a new system before the end of 1983 for several reasons.
He said it would he timely to negotiate transfer, reassignments, and duties of rositions since the
SEIU contract, which would. be most affected, :expires on April 30, 1984. He felt that technological
changes to computers have advanced to a new plateau which will likely remain for a. number of ,years,
so the useful life of a computer system purchased this year should be eight years. He said unbudgeted
revenues from sales tax equalization will be sufficient to pay the General `'und's share of the
purchase price or make payments to a bank over a two- or three-year period. The General Fund would
share in the purchase price with the Water -Sewer Fungi! 65%/35%. He recommended that a system be
purchased with money borrowed from the bank for two or three years at a rate of 7.85% (the City
would qualify for a discounted prime rate) as the City's money could he retained and invested at
10%. Mr. HOUSler provided a system layout.chart 1.khich he recommended adopting. He said a more
detailed study wi11 be required should his recommendations he approved, and that would take about
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itself, and he thouht it s"ould playfor itself in two Mr. Housler commentedthat the thing
years.
that surprised him was that the difference in cost for the equipment if serviced by the City of
Lynnwood or if purchased was only $10,000.
Three representatives of the City of Lynnwood were present to discuss this, M.A.A. Mike Caldwell,
Finance Director Bob Noack, and Information Services Director Norm Nestinc. Mr. Caldwell said he
did not agree with Mr. Housler's assessment that a technological threshold is near for this equip-
ment, and he thought it would change completely within the next four years. lie said their proposal
gave the same on-line system, and their system has complete backup disks, whereas he thought the
proposal Mr. Housler recommended was minimal. He said they have a transformer that takes out the
power peaks and they are hooked up to the Washinntor alarm system. They have made theirs a top
system, and he said if Edmonds does go for its own system it should not expect to net completely
into it for one or two years. He thought some shared services should be looked at, even if Edmonds
gets its own system. He noted that they had learned a lot about both the Mountlake Terrace system
and Edmonds' system which has been beneficial to them, and they had helped Mountlake Terrace substantially
on its accounting system. He suggested that if.Edmonds should get its own equipment that it be the
same type as theirs so there can be some shared benefits. He also said that the proposal they had
submitted was a very preliminary one, based on sketchy information from Fdmnnds, and he would like
the opportunity to refine it after getting more information from Mr. Housler. The Council was
interested in further information from both aspects, purchasing the equipment or contracting with
Lynnwood. COUNCILMEMBFR NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED By COUNCILMEMBER. ALLEN, TO ACCEPT THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR'S PROPOSAL ON PAGE 25 OF HIS REPORT (THE SYSTEMS LAYOUT CHART). "ul%; CARRIED. Mr.
Housler will do a detailed study of the costs and benefits with that design and it was noted that
Lynnwood could bid on it. COUNCILMEMBER N RDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONDED P,Y COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO
ASK THE MAYOR TO INSTRUCT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PURSUE THE NEXT STEP --STUDY OF THE SYSTEM AS TO
THE COSTS AND BENEFITS TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED.. Mr. Caldwell discussed the possibility
of using the system for police records and dispatch. He said there is real potential for law
enforcement and firefighting use.
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(B) REQUEST FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR $2,000 FOR EDMONDS CHAMBER BROCHURE
Dave Earling reviewed his previous request for $2,000 for printing of brochures about Edmonds so
they can join in the Washington State tourism program.. They are trying to raise $6,000 - $7,000 and
asked the City to participate. The Chamber has contributed $1,000, the Edmonds Business Association
$1,000, and $200 has been received from private donations. Service organizations and the Port also
will be asked to participate. After brief discussion, COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO GRANT THE REQUEST, FUNDS TO COME FROM THE -COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND. I
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C) DISCUSSION OF 336 FUND
Property Manager Jim Jessel provided a list of items to be addressed with the remaining 336 funds.
Councilmember-Kasper noted that some items had been.cut from the library which the Council had"said
they would reconsider if money was left,.one•being a canopy in front of the library and another
being banners they had requested. He suggested they might be given a choice between the two.
Councilmember Jaech read a memo from the Parks and Recreation Director, asking for $6,000 from the
336 fund for repairs to the Anderson Center gymnasium, the major part being for painting with an
epoxy base paint to seal the interior walls. He had indicated that high humidity levels from
constant use of the gym are accelerating the blistering of the exterior paint and causing water
vapor to lift the new exterior paint. Councilmember Kasper said that should not come from the 336
Fund, and in addition, there has been no proof that this would take care of the problem. He said
some drainage questions have to be answered there and that he had never seen a total analysis of
where the water is going or originating. Councilmember Gould agreed that this was maintenance and
that it should not come from the 336 Fund. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
NAUGHTEN, TO APPROVE ALL THE ITEMS ON MR. JESSEL'S JULY 7, 1983 MEMO, EXCEPT FOR THE CARETAKER UNIT
AT THE ANDERSON CENTER, AND ALSO TO APPROVE THE $5,000 TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR
CANOPY OR BANNERS. MOTION CARRIED. The items listed in Mr. Jessel's memo which were approved were: •
$2,000 for Police Department property room.remodel; $1,500 for curb replacement at the library;
$1,500 for a heater in the library lunch room; and $8,000 to complete the remodel at the Civic
Center. Councilmember Kasper said he felt they should have a complete analysis of what specifically
is causing the water problem to keep coming back at the gymnasium.
Assistant Fire Chief Ron Schirman brought up another problem, that of the antenna at Station 2 which
is a secondary police and fire antenna for South County, and which needs reinforcement at a cost of
approximately $5,000. Chief Schirman said if it were to topple it would fall across the power lines
on Bowdoin. Chief Schirman was told to put it on next week's Consent Agenda, and the Finance
Director is to suggest through the mayor which fund to charge.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Allen referred to a letter from Kent Swisher soliciting elected officials to serve on
the DOE Solid Waste Advisory Committee which is being expanded to include two city and two county
representatives. She encouraged participation. She also asked if there has been any further
comment from Block Grant Coordinator Marc Krandel regarding the Meadowdale block grant, and City
Attorney Wayne Tanaka responded that a meeting with the HUD people is scheduled for July 19 and he
will provide a report to the Council.
Council President Jaech had seen newspaper articles about a new flight service from Paine Field to
SeaTac and she was concerned that it could result in a lot of traffic over Edmonds. She thought
they should watch what is going on at Paine Field.
Council President Jaech had received a call regarding City -owned properties adjacent to Yost Park,
and she asked what action had been taken in that regard. Parks and Recreation Director Steve
Simpson responded that the Planning Board had recommended that they be included as part of the park,
but the Council had never made a decision. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER •
ALLEN, THAT THE COUNCIL ADDRESS THIS AT THE AUGUST 16, 1983 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. It was
requested that the Council be provided another copy of the report of April 8, 1983.
Council President Jaech requested that the City Attorney provide a memo regarding the personal
insurance coverage on the Council. She noted that Seattle school board members are personally
liable if the school board budget is exceeded.
Council President Jaech advised the Mayor that she had been informed that City crews were mowing and
trimming private property at 5th Ave. near Pine, and she asked that this be investigated.
Council President Jaech requested that the Mayor indicate on all Council packet items whether he
approves or disapproves. He said he does that as much as he can.
Councilmember Kasper noted that the Mayor had suggested that the 1984 preliminary budget be on the
July 26 Finance Committee agenda, and that will be done.
Councilmember Naughten inquired about the tennis courts that have not yet been painted, and City
Engineer Jim Adams responded that there has not been enough warm weather to do the complete job, but
the courts can be used before the final painting. All but the last application has been done.
Councilmember Nordquist said he had a memorandum from the City Engineer stating that Site 2 will be
removed from the CZM inventory because it is beyond 200' of the water.
Councilmember Nordquist commended the City of Mountlake Terrace for having reduced its city tax from
6% to 5%, and he hoped Edmonds could do that someday.
Councilmember.Nordquist referred to Highway 99 and the sign issue, and asked'to hear some recommendations
within the next two months. He recalled that at the retreat in 1978 someone had asked if Highway 99
will be a Las Vegas or a Menlo Park.
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. July 12, 1983 - continued
Councilmember Hall thanked the Fire Department for its participation in the Lynn-O-Rama parade.
She had ridden on one of their vehicles.
Councilmember Gould noted that other participants in the parade were the Mayor, Councilmember
Naughten, Councilmember Allen, and himself. He also introduced Kathy camels, the Herald reporter
who will be covering the Edmonds City Cour.cil.meetings.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Cffty Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
July 19, 1983
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called 'to order at 7:30 p.m. i;y V..ayor Harve
Harrison -in the Plaza hie eting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Jim Adams, City Engineer
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Laura Hall Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Jo -Anne Jaech Irene Varney.Voran, City Clerk
John Nordquist Steve Simpson, Parks & Recreation Director
Ray Gould Pat LeMay, Personnel Director
Larry Naughten Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Bill Kasper Dan Prinz, Asst. Police Chief
Katherine Allen dark Eames, City Attorney
Tony Foss, Student Representative Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
AUDIENCE
Karl Larsen, owner of the Norc,e Apartments at 1050 5th Ave. S., said it is almost impossible to see
to the north when leaving thedrivewayof his apartments because of car, parked on the street and
the trees. He said the City painted 15' on either side of the driveway to restrict parkins but on
the north side ti,ey would like an additional 30' so the onc%iing traffic can be seen. He had sent a
letter to the City Engineer.abou-t the problem. City Engineer Jim Adams said he is familiar with the
problem and that there is construction on the property north of this and the construction trucks are
causing a lot of the problem, so he considered part of the problem to be temporary. He noted that
two or three years ago the Council decided to restrict parking 15' on either side of driveways on
5th Ave. because of this problem. He was not sure if the trees there will remain with the adjacent
development. He will mane a recommendation next weak. Councilmember Jaech noted that there is a
similar problem at 5th and Ulalnut, coming up from 4th. She said you cannot. see to the right (south)
even though the curb is painted vellow. A restaurant is located 'here and people park in front of
i t.
Dorothy Williamson, 703 Main St., addressed the subject of the glare of the bal field lights and
asked who will accept the responsibility of the problem and who will be giving them a report on hov:
the field will be used in the fall. Mayor Harrison said a report is sc�,ieduled on next week's agenda
and that the decision will be a Council decision. Councilmember Naunliten added that there will be a
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recommendation from the flayor.
Councilmember Allen said she had been working with Cheryl Stevenson on relocating of the Elm Club,
which is now called the Edmonds Fellowship, and she stressed that the City had promised to help I.-hemfind
a new meeting place. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Simpson said their lease has not been
renewed yet but they will be allowed to renew until the end of the year on the condition that
they operate on the same schedule and in the way they have recently. The neighbors are no longer
objecting because since the reorganization of the club the r,�emhers.have been well behaved and ;he
neighbors hardly know they are present. They do need a. pi,ace, however, where they can operate 24
hours a day. Councilmember Allen challenged the Council to try to help find a location, preferably
on Highway 92 because their activities will be more compatible there and because there is public
transportation at all hours. Councilmember Kasper said he Would like to see a full report on why
they cannot use the Public N'orks building since it is sitting empty.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (B), (G), and (H) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN VOVED, SECOKEED
BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION' CARRIED. The approved
items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(C) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claim for Damages from Richard Sabin in the amount of $544.70.
(D) Authorization for City Attorney to draft ordinance re 9th Ave. vehicle load limit.
(E) Report on antenna at Fire Station 2.
(F) Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from Franklin M. and Colleen Johnson.