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Councilmember Nordquist had notified the City Clerk that he will not be present for the September 13,
1983 meeting.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN,
ty Clerk
Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
September 13, 1983 -
Work Meeting
The regular meeting
of the Edmonds City.Council
was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined i_n the flag salute.
PRESENT
ABSENT
STAFF'PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Ray Gould.
Jim Adams, City Engineer
Jo -Anne Jaech
John Nordquist
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Katherine Allen
Art Housler, Finance Director
Larry Naughten
Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Laura Hall
Jack Weinz, Fire.Chief
Bill Kasper
Bobby Mills, Acting Public Works Supt.
Wendy Wahl, Student
Rep.
Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Linda McCrystal, Information/Arts Coordinator
Pat LeMay, Personnel Director
Jim Jessel, Property Manager
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Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call:
(B) Approval of Minutes of August 30, 1983 and of September 6, 1983.
(C) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claim for Damages from William R. Ives in the amount of
$93.79.
(D) Report on bids opened,August 31., 1983 for road.renovation, Dayton St. from SR 104 to
Railroad Ave., and award of bid to Edwards Construction Company in the amount of $61,889.
(E) Approval of study for sewering vicinity of 218th S.W. and 88th Ave. W.
(F) Authorization to proceed with Phase 3, Part II, Waiver of Secondary Treatment.
(G) Authorization to solicit bids for Harbor Square/Marsh Walkway.
(H) Authorization for additional funds in the amount of $6,000 for fall clean-up.
(I) Adoption of Ordinance 2394 regarding striping of portion of 7th Ave. •
(J) Adoption of Ordinance 2395, amending Section 8.16.040 of Edmonds City Code, "Decrease of
State Law Maximum Speed.
(K) Passage of Resolution 567, commending Yost Pool swim.team.
Councilmember Kasper said he did not want to remove.Item (H) from the Consent Agenda, but he felt
this should be budgeted. Acting Public Works Superintendent Bobby Mills responded that it is
budgeted every year but it increases by more than he can budget because of heavy usage. He said
there is no way to determine how much participation there will be, and this is something Edmonds has
given to its citizens and everyone is taking part in it.
ANNUAL REPORT FROM HEARING EXAMINER
Hearing Examiner Jim Driscoll submitted a written report of hearings during 1983 which he reviewed.
Through September 1, 40 hearings were held, including 7 preliminary plat reviews, 14 Conditional Use
Permit applications, 12 variance requests, 3 street map amendments, 2 Shoreline Management Permits,
and 1 administrative appeal. For all of 1982 there were 37 hearings, so it appears that land use
activity is approximately 25% greater in 1983 than in 1982. He said there has.been an indication of
more activity in remodeling, as well as new construction. Variance requests and Conditional Use
Permit requests have had some denials and some approvals, and plats have been fairly straight-
forward. All plats have been approved, but with conditions. His budget is under the Planning
Department and will not run over.for professional services or for office services, so he will not be
asking for any further increase in funds this year for services. When asked if he had encountered
any problems, he responded that the system runs very smoothly and all of the wrinkles have been
ironed out of it. The people are familiar with the process now and appear- to be satisfied with it.
He noted that variance criteria are very strict; and at times it is difficult to apply them, but his
impression of the code is that it is probably the most straightforward of any with which he works
and the easiest to interpret as there is not much grey area. He thought.it was a compliment to
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whoever drafted it. There have been times -,.,hen he has seen double meanings in it, but he has brought
those to the Council to reconcile and that has been done. Regarding the possibility of Sign Code
hearinr,s going to th;: Hearing Examiner, he sai: if that "appens he would suggest that the review be
similar to that for variances or Cond.ition,al Use Permits. an; that criteria be established upon which
to make decisions. He was thanked for his report.
REPORT ON WADE JAMES THEATER GAS FURNACES
Property Manager Jim Jessel reported .that the lease with the theater states that the lessee should
pay for repairs, but it would be in the City's best interest to help with the heating repair and
eliminate potential building deterioration. It appears that the block grant funds will be authorized
to fund part of the cost --the part directly connected with the remodel for the handicapped use. The
committee will not meet until December to make that determination, but it appears that approximately
one-fourth of the cost can be expected from that source. Washington Natural Gas does not lease
furnaces to commercial buildings,- but they are willing to defer billina until January 1984 and
install the furnacesimmediately. The City would have to quarantee payment of the bill and would be
required to finance any unfunded portion of the furnace replacement project. Mr. Jessel anticipated
that the. Driftwood Players, through,fund-raising, would be able to provide a portion of the necessary
funds, and,he said the City's funding assistance should be minimal. Councilmember Naughten askee if
other facilities would not expect the same help if the City goes ahead and provides this type of
maintenance assistance for the theater. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka responded that this is more in
the nature of a capital improvement than maintenance. Councilmember Jaech observed that there are
no reserves for replacing equipment and doing major building repairs, and she asked that the adminis-
tration do something about establishing such reserves. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER A!_LEN, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL THAT THE CITY GUARANTEE' PAYMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF
FURNACES IN THE WADE JAMES THEATER, IN THE AMOUNT OF.$4,165 PLUS SALES TAX, TO GIVE THE THEATER AN
OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE BLOCK GRANT .AND OTHER FUNDS, AS SET FORTH IN THE PRESENTATION. M01-ION CARf?IEE.
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DISCUSSION AND DECISIONS REGARDING BRACKETT'S LANDING BEACH
Information/Arts Coordinator Linda McCrystal, acting for the Parks and Recreation Director, responded
to the Council's request for comments regarding the -possibility of extending the restrictions on
boats and clamming to Edmonds beaches other than Brackett's Landing. She said it is the recommendation
.of the Parks and Recreation Director that there should be no restrictions on the operationofboats
except in the Underwater Park and designated bathing beaches, noting that cartoD and hand -launched
boats are becoming increasingly popular and do not appear to conflict with other beach uses. The
boat restriction, now is against motors and applies only to the Underwater Park, and she noted that
there are more and more canoes and kayaks being used. The present Brackett's Landing ordinance
restricts gathering of any marine life except in case of an emergency, educational endeavors, or
scientific research. The City could not issue a permit for normal clamming if the ordinance were
extended to include other beaches.
Councilmember:Allen stated that the DOE has suggested sources which may be willing to help with
funding, but now that school is in session Frances Murphy does not have the time to call them to
seek funding, and she had suggested the use of the Council Resource Person for this. Councilmember
Kasper did not believe pursuing grants was a job for the Council Resource person at this time, and
several of the Councilmembers shared that view. Councilmember Allen said that without a report from
Frances Murphy they were working in the dark, and she suggested that this discussion be rescheduled
for sometime when Frances Murphy can be present since she already had devoted so much effort to this
project. Councilmember Allen could see no reason why people should be taking all the things they do
take from the beaches, and she thought that could be restricted on all City beaches and that clam
dinging could be by permit only. Councilmember Hall felt that Posting the peaches should be adequate.
COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO RESCHEDULE. THIS ITEM TO THE.
OCTOBER 4, 1983 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Simpson will be lent
to this project to assist Frances Murphy.
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TEMPORARY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS
Personnel Director Pat LeMay reviewed the Mayor's request for one additional public service project
in the amount of $3,840. This would be based on an hourly minimum wade of $6.00 per hour because of
the skill and 'hazard involved, plus $.25 per hour for industrial insurance. The project is preparing
the roof of the civic center bleachers for reroofing by a contractor. The old roofing would be
stripped off, the roof decking repaired, and 1/2" plywood applied. If the project should be completed
with less than 640 hours, the remaining hours would be used to remove brush and debris from the Wade
James Theater site. Some concern was expressed about using nonskilled labor for this because of the
risk involved, but Mayor Harrison said one of the people wbo would be used on the project is a
roofer by trade. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka stated that the employees would be covered by Workmen's
Compensation, and. the City would have no liability. Actno Public 'Works Superintendent Bobby Mills
stated that the necessary safety measures for this program had been examined. City Engineer Jim
Adams added that the project would include revamping the structure. COUNCILMEMBER. ALLEN MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMiEMBER HALL, -TO PASS ORDINANCE 2596 TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION AT THE RATE OF .$6.00
PER HOUR FOR THE CIVIC CENTER. FIELD AND GRA.NDSTAND.PROJECT,. AND.TO PASS RESOLUTION 566 TRANSFERRING
FUNDS FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR THIS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,840;
AND, FURTHER, TO AuTHORIZE'Tr.E USE OF ANY REMAINING HOURS OF THE 640 REQUESTED TO REMOVE BRUSH AND
DEBRIS FROA THE WADE JAMES THEATER SITE. Councilmember Kasper said he would vote.a.gainst the motion
because he thought it would be putting money into something that is continuing to deteriorate. He
felt that the entire bleachers structure is deteriorating and will be condemned in a matter of
years. Mr. Adorns said the structure right now is not safe and putting new members there and not
putting some, type of a cover over them will cause them to rot out again. He said the structure, as
it;is.,.is inadequate because of.the structural capability right now, but with minor repairs it ca.;�
be made safe. Councilmember Hall recalled that it had been made safe previously, and she thougi.t
more information was needed before they could approve this project. Mr. Ida,rs said more information
cannot be provided --the major cause of the problem is the roof and there is no question that it
!,!ould last another ten years or longer with these repairs. It was suggested that the roof be
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removed and the structure be left as open bleachers, but Mr. Mills stated that it is used also for
storage and the roof is needed in order to continue to use the structure for storage. THE MOTION
AND THE SECOND.WERE WITHDRAWN. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO
ASK FOR SOME FEEDBACK BEFORE DECIDING TO DO THE WORK, INCLUDING WHAT IS THE BEST ESTIMATE OF WHAT
WOULD HAPPEN TO THE STRUCTURE WITHOUT A ROOF, AND WHETHER THERE ARE ALTERNATIVE PLACES TO USE FOR
STORAGE, WITHOUT SPENDING $20,000 FOR A ROOF, REPORT TO BE PROVIDED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1983. Mayor
Harrison noted that if they should decide to have the roof installed it should be done before the
weather turns bad. THE MOTION CARRIED.
THIRD QUARTERLY REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF REGARDING PAROLE OFFICE ON 212TH
Police Chief Marlo Foster reported that lines of communication have been kept open between the
Police Department and this parole office, and there have been no known complaints or criminal
reports connected with this operation. Further., Edmonds High School administrators have received no
negative information from students or parents. He introduced three of the workers from the office
and said,the Police Department has a fine cooperative arrangement going with these people. One of
the case workers provided some statistics regarding their program, stating that there are 342
individuals on probation and parole in South County at th.is time., and the average caseload is 85 per
officer, with one-fourth of those being Edmonds residents. He said the office is in the community
to assure public safety. Approximately 80% of the offenders are required to visit the office during
the first ten days of the month. Of the 80 individuals he deals with, 20% are dealt with on a daily
basis. He felt that because of the case officers' high visibility in the community the individuals
are a little more cautious now that the office is here. He said they are open to keeping the
community informed as to what they are doing and have appeared as speakers to various organizations.
Student Representative Wendy Wahl said she had not even been aware the office was there, and she
thought it might be helpful for some of the people, the officers and the offenders, to speak to some
of the classes at the high school. She recalled that one had spoken previously regarding a life
sentence, and it had been very impressive to the students. She thought it would be beneficial to
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have some of them speak to the freshmen: That suggestion will be coordinated. Chief Foster had
suggested that the quarterly reports be discontinued, but Councilmember Hall requested that they
still be provided, but on a semi-annual basis.
REVISED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ATHLETIC FIELD USE
Information/Arts Coordinator Linda McCrystal, acting for the Parks and Recreation Director, provided
the revised policies and procedures as requested by the City Council. The revisions included:
Minimum of 25% use by adults; no scheduled play before 9:00 a.m, on any day; use of east softball
field at Civic Center Playfield for scheduled time only; and increased fees for nonresident use.
Ms. McCrystal said most of the use in the fall goes to youth soccer, and then adult soccer starts in
February and the youth then are playing basketball and other indoor sports. In the spring there are
youth and adult softball associations. So the use varies from season to season. Councilmember
Jaech suggested moving the softball field to the west side to move the congestion and noise away
from the residential area, but Ms. McCrystal said it was moved to the east side to avoid the hazard
of the sun shining in the eyes.of the players. Acting Public Works Superintendent Bobby.Mills added
that when it was located in the northwest corner the balls continually went into the soccer fields
and also hit people on the track and it was dangerous for the people watching, whereas now most of
the balls never enter the track area. The Council did not want to make any decision this.evening,
feeling there should be more audience input. THEREFORE, COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE OCTOBER 4, 1983 AGENDA FOR HEARING. MOTION CARRIED.
Because the October 4, 1983 agenda appeared to be getting too full, COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO MOVE TO OCTOBER 11, 1983 TWO ITEMS, THE REPORT ON FEASIBILITY
OF REPAIRS AND COVERING OF YOST POOL AND THE DISCUSSION AND DECISIONS REGARDING BRACKETT'S LANDING
BEACH. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison added that some of the neighbors of the playfield would like the Council to consider
lowering the lights and using less wattage, so he asked that they include that in their delibera-
tions. Councilmember Jaech recalled that the Council had been advised by General Electric that the
field lights could be increased two times and she wanted to know.if that information is correct and
also if there would be a safety problem. There was a question again as to whether this would be an
,administrative decision or a Council decision. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka said if there is an.
expenditure of funds Council approval would be necessary.
A recess was''announced.
DISCUSSION OF SURPLUS MEADOWDALE PROPERTIES
Property Manager Jim Jessel explained that Ralph Kefgens, 16205 North Meadowdale Rd., had requested
information regarding the Meadowdale Rd. property adjacent to his property which is approximately
18,000 sq. ft. and does not have adequate depth to become a buildable lot by itself. There are
other strips of City property off the right-of-way in the Meadowdale area, but this is the only one
which has adequate value to warrant an investigation. Mr. Jessel.said the others can be dealt with
over the years as the adjacent properties are developed. He said assessed property values in the
immediate area of this specific property range from $.50 per sq. ft. for undeveloped property to
$1.34 per sq. ft. for developed property. .He felt the:unbuildable nature of the property suggests a
value of approximately,$.50 per sq..ft., so he recommended.that,the property be declared surplus and
that authorization be granted for.a negotiated sale at a minimum of $.50 per sq. ft. City Attorney
Wayne Tanaka noted that this .is a street property received by dedication and it would have to go
through the street vacation process. Mr. Jessel added that he thought the City had maintained its
open space goals in that area and this property is not needed for a future street and it could be a
liability if somebody were injured on it. He thought it to be in the best interests of the City to
dispose of such properties. Councilmember Jaech asked if a.situation would occur that would create
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value, by Mr. Kefgens adding this to.his, existing property. Mr. Tanaka stated that Nr. Kefgens
could build now, but with this additional property he could increase the number of lots in his
acreage. Councilmember Kasper did not think any surplus property in that area should be ciisrcs&_i of
until the sewer project is completed and the area is surveyed. Because there are survey problems in
that area.now, and many errors in the legal descriptions, he fait the City should eventuaily survey
the entire area. Councilmember. Allen thought they should at least wait until the vacation process
is accomplished. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN, T START THE VA.CRTION
PROCESS ON NORTH MEADOWDALE RD. IN VIEW OF THE RALPH KEFGENS REQUEST. Councilmember Kasper reiterated
what he had said and added that a vacation process wou d mislead Mr. Kefgens. Counciiriemblar Hall
said,Mr. Kefgens should be the applicant to the Hearing Examiner for the vacation since he wants the
property. Councilmember Jaech felt that if the process was going to be initiated they should be
rather sure that they are going to sell the property if it is vacated. THE MOTION THEN FAILED, WITH
ONLY COUNCILMEMBER HALL VOTING YE).
PERSONNEL COMMUTTEE i,'iEETING
Personnel Director Pal, LeMay-said the Council President had suggested that "'Chis Personnel Corf�rrrittee
meeting be devoted to prioritizing agenda items for future Personnel Committee meetings. Therefore,
he had provided a list o-� objectives which had been agreed to at the spring Council/St-aff retreat.
Some of the objectives discussed have been completed or are in the process., He asked the Mayor and
Council, to prioritize the remaining objectives. This was done, as follows: i. Develop hene-(Fit
communications program. so empioyees realize coverages they have and, review program with Corrinittee.
2. Review nonrepresented.wage and salary program and decide percentage amounts to be budgeted
toward across-the-board, pay progression plan, and merit elements of the program. 3. Review
accident statistics and explore programs off accident prevention. Committee t%ill study method coy
which Administration will communicate, through accident statistics, the effectiveness of�.the'Safety
Committee.' 4. Complete fringe benefit study (to avoid dup_,lication, insure cost elffectiveness, and
• provide adequate coverage) and share results with the Personnel Committee. 5. Revielo: employe;=
training and management development programs with Committee. 6. Review an employee suggestion
program and decide what kind of program is appropriate.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MEMORIAL STREET TREE FUND
Mayor Harrison stated that in conjunction with the Edmonds Street Tree Plan which was adopted on
July 25, 1983, he was now submitting a proposed ordinance to establish a :Memorial Street Tree Fund
for the receipt of monies donated by citizens for the purpose of acquiring and planting street trees
in accordance with the Edmonds Street Tree Plan. The proposed ordinance provides for a program
wherein a donor may buy a tree as a living memorial to someone, reimbursing the City for the cost of
the tree, planting, and a plaque engraved with the names of the persons commemorated and the donors.
Toward this end, he presented a check in the amount of $5,000 From Ward Phillips, and he said
approximately $5,000 'is available in the luildings and Grounds oudget. He said Felix deNello is in
the process of shopping for the best trees and determining when will be the best time for planting,
which he thinks will be January or February. Mr. deMello had recommended that the first 50 trees be
planted alonq.•lain St., 4th Ave., St'll Ave., and Dayton St. The species established by the City
Street Tree Plan are maple, amber, and hornbean. The plan provides for the precise location of the
first 50 trees. The next 50 trees would go up 5th Ave. to the overpass, and it was hoped tirat two
more groups of 50 would be added, for a total of 200 trees in the downtown area. It is intended
that an identification board will be set up in the library -to identify the donors. Mayor Harrison
said he had discussed this proposal with six individuals and all six had committed themselves to it,
so he thought that indicated it will be a popular prograri. He said it :will cost approximately >25
per tree to dig up a place in the sidewalk and install brick around the tree. 'Cie thought that in
the future the plan could be extended to Westgate, Five Corners, and Highway 99. Acting Public
Works Superintendent Bobby Mills.added that the maintenance will be minimal, once the trees are in
place. They will be sprayed once a year and pruned approximately every five years once they are
established. They will be pruned so as not to interfere with views. ;also, he noted that if the
City plants the trees it will have to repair any sidewalks which are damaged by them in the future,
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but he did not expect much damage with these trees. Councilmember Kasper was concerned about .he
amount of space the trees will take in the sidewalk, and Mayor Harrison agreed that they will be an
obstacle to walk around but he said they will add to the glamour of the downtown. Councilmember
Allen said the idea is highly commendable, but walkways are needed first. Mayor Harrison said the
City's $5,000 would seed the program but the money will be reimbursed from people's donations.
Councilmember Kasper questioned including the area above 6th Ave: because of views. Councilmember
Allen then said if the check presented this evening was presented witir that in rind (it was so
stated on the check) then they owe it to Mr. Phillips to establish a Street Tree Fund, and she noted
that the Council already had approved the program. She thought, however, that it was shortsighted
as far as the rest of the City is concerned and that the bowl area always gets everything. COUNCIL -
MEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO ESTABLISH THE FUND BUT NOT TO APPROVE THE
PLAN PRESENTED, AND TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2397 WHICH WILL ESTABLISH A MEMORIAL STREET TREE FUND TO
CONSIST OF MONIES CONTRIBUTED BY CITIZENS FOR THE PLANTING OF STREET TREES. Councilmember Hall
asked that another plan be prepared. THE MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL
COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED,SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER.JAECH, TO RENAME THE UNION OIL BEACH IN
MEMORY OF SENATOR HENRY M. JACKSON.. Councilmember Allen was not.sure the name of the beach should
be changed at this point, saying the Union Oil people gave it to the City on a low cost lease.
Councilmember Kasper noted that Everett will name its cultural center for Senator Jackson, and he
suggested looking for something else in Edmonds to name for him. THE MOTION AND SECOND WERE WITH-
DRAWN. Suggestions will be solicited from the citizens as to a suitable memorial in Edmonds and
this will be placed for discussion on the October 25, 1983 agenda.
Council President Jaech commented on a complimentary letter..from the City of Aberdeen as they want
to improve their budget system and documents and asked for samples from Edmonds, having been told
that Edmonds has one of the best budget systems in the State. The letter was addressed to Finance
Director Art Housler, asking for copies of the documents he has prepared.
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Council President Jaech commented on a letter from Linda McCrystal to. Bruce Warhol thanking him for
his donation of a piano to the Anderson Center. She said it is a generous donation, and she also
complimented Ms. McCrystal on her letter.
Council President Jaech noted that the Council had received a letter from Council Resource Person Jo
Pendergast listing the supplies which she needs which should be budgeted. The only item of great
expense is a typewriter.
Councilmember Allen noted that there is a school walkway designated on 84th Ave. near the Chase Lake
School but automobiles park there all the time. Acting Public .Works Superintendent Bobby Mills said
he is working on that now and will propose posting it for no parking on that side.
Councilmember Allen had received a request for a four-way stop at 4th and Dayton.
Student Representative Wendy Wahl said her neighborhood had asked her to try to get a three-way stop
sign where Dell;woodDrive meets 189th. There are about 25 homeowners and 60 children under 18 years
of age on 189th and there is a severe problem of speeding automobiles. It is a 25 mph zone, and a
policeman estimated that the average speed is 40 mph. Ms. Wahl said the young people drive the
street because'it is a crosscut. The Mayor will discuss this with the Staff.
Councilmember Hall commented on a broken street sign in her neighborhood, and Mr. Mills said there
was a rash of them over the weekend. He said they repair approximately 1,500 of them per year.
Councilmember Hall acknowledged a letter from the Fresh Squeeze.Soccer Team (WSSL) to the Mayor,
expressing appreciation for being permitted to use the soccer field on Monday nights.
Councilmember Hall noted that there will be a candidates' night at the United Methodist Church at
7:30 p.m., September 15.
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Councilmember Hall commented that most of the Councilmembers had attended the memorial service for
Senator Jackson and she, personally, was very inspired. She was very proud of Everett, of Washington,
and of those people responsible for making it such an impressive occasion. She said there was a
quiet calm over the city, and she was sure the easterners were impressed.
Councilmember Kasper referred to a memo regarding the Union Oil water loop and asked what action was
to be -taken. Property Manager Jim Jessel said they want to install the pipe before the parking lot
is paved and they were requesting a $5,000 expenditure from the Water -Sewer Fund to run the water
line under the new parking area. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO
APPROVE THE $5,000 EXPENDITURE. MOTION CARRIED. A request also was made to authorize the staff to
request proposals from the Union Oil Company and the Port of Edmonds for joint funding of the
mutually beneficial water loop project ($57,000 estimated cost). The Council indicated that the
Mayor could give that authorization.
Councilmember Kasper saidhe had the Council Resource Person investigate some of the statistics FUSE
had provided and had found a discrepancy in that in 1979 the utility tax went to 6 3/4% and the FUSE
figures stated it was 8%.
Councilmember Kasper said the fire services consolidation committee had met this date and they are
moving ahead. He thought they would at least get a scope of study. He said Fire District 1 was
supportive as was Mountlake Terrace, and although Mayor Hrdlicka is hold back he is willing to
listen. Councilmember Kasper said the concept may prove to be not feasible but he thinks it will at
least develop some figures useful to everybody. Councilmember Hall suggested that Councilmember
Nordquist and she be notified of the next meetings as they are liaison to the Fire Department.
Councilmember Kasper said he will not do that as this is something the Council asked him to do and
he will stay on it until the Council removes him from it.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. •
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Ci y Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
September 19, 1983 - Special Meeting (Monday)
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in the Plaza Meeting Room of the.Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute:
PRESENT
STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor
Jim Adams, City Engineer
Ray Gould
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
John Nordquist
Art Housler, Finance Director
Katheri-ne Allen
Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Jo -Anne Jaech
Pat LeMay, Personnel Director
Bill Kasper
Bobby Mills, Acting Public Works Supt.
Laura Hall
Jim Jessel, Property Manager
Larry Naughten
Jo Pendergast, Council Resource Person
Wendy Wahl, Student Rep.
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Mark Eames, City Attorney
Shirlie Witzel, Recorder