19840410 City Council Minutes• April 10, 1984 - Work Meering
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Larry
Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Li.brary. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT
ABSENT
Larry Naughten, Mayor
Jo -Anne Jaech
Laura Hall
Brian Stewart,
Jack Wilson
Student Rep.
John Nordquist
Lloyd Ostrom
Steve Dwyer
Bill Kasper
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CONSENT AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Jackie Parrett, City Clerk
Jim Adams, City Engineer
Jack Weinz, Fire Chief
Dan Prinz, Acting Police Chief
Bobby Mills, Actg: Pub. Wks. Supt.
Steve Simpson, Parks & Rec. Dir.
Mark Eames, City Attorney
Art Housler, Finance Director
Pat LeMay, Personnel Director
Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Jim Jessel, Property Manager
Shirlie Witzel, Recorder
Items (B)., (C), (E), (G), (H), (J), and (K) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER
JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
• (D) Authorize Mayor to sign quit claim deed - State of Washington (DOT).
(G) Passage of Resolution 584, commending the Washington State Downtown Association Downtown
Development Assistance Team.
(I) Report on bids opened April 4, 1984 for purchase of Museum elevator and award to Sound
Elevator Company in the amount of $22,967.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 3, 1984 [Item (B) on Consent Agenda
Councilmember Jaech asked that the following corrections be made. On page 6, the second paragraph,
first line should read "Councilmember Jaech drew a parallel in comparison to the sign code in dis-
cussing grandfathering and phasing in of signs." On:page 7, last paragraph, the motion indicated as
withdrawn was not withdrawn and was actually passed rather than the following motion on page 8 which
was only a query. The passed motion was seconded by Councilmember Wilson rather than Councilmember
Kasper. Also, on page 8, motion at the top of the page, was not a motion and should read "Council -
member Dwyer asked what the Council would think if he withdrew his previous motion. The Council
indicated he should not."
Councilmember Kasper requested that page 14, fourth paragraph, be corrected to show "Councilmember
Nordquist wanted to encourage.." rather than Councilmember Kasper. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE APRIL 3, 1984 MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Nordquist arrived.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM ROBERT A. ANDERSON ($84.08) AND HELEN WOOD ($350)
Item C on Consent Agenda]
Councilmember Wilson asked for clarification of the claim from Helen Wood, since he was unable to
. read the information on the form. Councilmember Jaech advised that Ms. Wood was claiming damages
for a fall which required stitches. Ms. Wood said she had fallen because of two cracks in the
sidewalk. COUNCILMEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF
THE CLAIMS. MOTION CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR RENOVATION OF WADE JAMES THEATER [Item (E) on Consent Agenda]
Councilmember Jaech asked if the funds for this project were budgeted. City Engineer Jim Adams
replied that HUD block grant funds were being used.. In response to a question from Councilmember
Kasper,'Mr. Adams said the architectural plans should be completed by Wednesday, April 11, and would
be available in his office for review any time after that. Planning Director Mary Lou Block said
the improvements included paving the parking lot and handicapped ramps, restrooms and seating.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED,.SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR
RENOVATION OF WADE JAMES THEATER. MOTION CARRIED.
ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR.RIGHT-OF-WAY (SHIOMI,CHINN) [Item (F) on Consent Agenda
Councilmember Jaech realized this item is required by the Official Street Map, but asked what CU-7-84
involved., Ms. Block said CU-7-84 is a conditional use permit for use of property on Highway 99 for
a trailer sales yard and the outdoor storage requires a conditional use permit. In response to
further questions, Ms. Block explained that these rights -of -way are required by the Official Street
Map and are returned to the property owner if the Official Street Map is amended, the street is
officially: nartrowed.and`excess right-of-way results. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MEMBER KASPER, TO'ACCEPT QUI.T''C,LAIM DEED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY (SHIOMI/ CHINN). MOTION CARRIED.
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AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR PURCHASE OF LADDER TRUCK ($26,000) [Item (H) on Consent Agenda]
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In response to a question from Councilmember Jaech, Acting Public Works.Superintendent Bobby Mills
explained that funds for replacement of vehicles have been set aside. Currently there is $16,000
budgeted in 1984 and $11,000 in the B Fund for purchase of this vehicle. Mr. Mills responded to
questions from Councilmember Kasper and Wilson explaining,that the present vehicle was purchased
used in 1964 and has been used only for emergency purposes to prolong its useful life. A new truck
would be used for various activities in addition to changing of traffic signal lights, such as last
year's repair of the grandstand, trimming tree limbs in the City,parks, installation of banners for
special events, etc. He said the only other truck of this type is owned by Snohomish County. Mr.
Mills said he had investigated the possibility of,obtaining a used truck but the only ones available
cost close to $20,000. He added that the present truck would be traded in or sold upon purchase of
a new truck. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED,BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, TO AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING
FOR PURCHASE OF A LADDER TRUCK. A roll call vote was taken: Councilmembers.Jaech, Wilson, Ostrom,
and Dwyer voting yes; Councilmembers-Nordquist and Kasper voting no.. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION.263 SETTING -HEARING DATE FOR CREATION OF LID TO FUND WATER LOOP
IN:AREA OF EDMONDS WATERFRONT [Item (J) on Consent Agenda]
City Attorney Mark. Eames explained that two exhibits were missing from this item which were required
by the State. Therefore the Resolution could not be passed this evening. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH.
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO MOVE THIS ITEM TO.THE APRIL 17 CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED.
ADOPTION OF PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2424 REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT
CONDITIONAL USES IN RM ZONES BE LOCATED ON ARTERIAL:STREETS.(CDC-4-84) [Item (K) on Consent Agenda]
Councilmember Kasper asked if the State were the only agency that could approve arterial designa- ..
'ions. Mr. Adams replied that the City recommends arterial designations.and.the State approves and
prints them. Councilmember Kasper commented that the criteria for arterials as set by the State are
not always adequate since 76th Ave. W. is not designated as an arterial. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO ADOPT PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION AND ORDINANCE
2424 REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT CONDITIONAL USES IN RM.ZONES BE LOCATED ON ARTERIAL STREETS.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Nordquist raised a point of order regarding an item not on the agenda concerning
traffic through the Meadowdale construction and asked the Council to place this item on the agenda
during the .Counci-1 portion. The Council agreed.
FURTHER DISCUSSION REGARDING CIVIC CENTER FIELD
Parks and Recreation Director Steve Simpson reviewed .the recommendations of the Civic Center P.lay-
fi.eld.Citizens Committee and noted. that funding the project through a General Obligation Bond issue
this September would necessitate prompt action by the Council.. He then discussed the difficulty of
passing bond issues and distributed information to the Council containing news articles from 1933
concerning the original acquisition of the playfield, steps to acquire the playfield at this time,
and a cost breakdown. He closed by asking if the City wishes to adopt the recommendations of the
Committee.
Councilmember Jaech commented that the possibility should be.explored of whether the School District
would consider trading the Civic Center Playfield for Yost pool. Mr. Simpson said he could.not
present any proposal to the Council for acquiring the playfield at this time since no one has the
authority to negotiate for the City.
Councilmember Nordquist said he had received very little encouragement for the proposal from citizens,
but he feels.some changes are needed and warranted to relieve the impact of the playfield on surround-
ing neighborhoods. He,said the people would cover Yost pool if a lightweight cover were available.
He said there is concern about a complex which would include a swimming pool, new facilities and
provide youth athletic facilities. He said neighboring communities have provided better facilities
for their youth. He would like to see something of this nature and caliber in Edmonds..
Councilmember Jaech said she would prefer a pool complex in the Civic Center area rather than at
Yost pool, because the Civic Center area would provide better access and parking. She expressed
concern that placing a pool in that area would displace the outdoor athletic activities and asked
where they would be located if not at Woodway.
Mayor Naughten said there had been a lot of feedback indicating a need for evening field time,
preferably in Edmonds. He said the only.place in Edmonds that would have the least impact on
surrounding neighborhoods would be the Woodway High School complex where -.lighted fields could be
developed. He also mentioned the Meadowdale Playfield J oint project with Lynnwood: He said the
demand is growing for adult use of fields. Councilmember Jaech expressed concern about spending
Edmonds' money outside the city limits without a vote of the people.
Councilmember Ostrom said the proposal was an excellent piece of work and contained good recom-
mendations. He commented that developing Yost park would not be a solution,,since access and
parking are inadequate. He indicated his support of the proposal and suggested the Council adopt
the proposal and move forward with it.
In response to a.question from Councilmember Wilson, Mayor Naughten said the City had received a
letter from a realtor whose client wished to purchase and develop the property at Olympic View
Elementary School. Councilmember Wilson suggested,the�City explore locating a.recreational complex
there.
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Councilmember Kasper.suggested...that the revenue aspects of the proposal should also be addressed.
He said he'had been working on'the district aspect and has not been able to get an answer. He had
been told'there could only be one district and the City had chosen the arts and stadium aspect. He
suggested that a recreational,use.be added, since he -Feels the City cannot afford to go into a bond
issue. He said most of the HUD grants had been spent.on the beach, the senior center, the Anderson
Center, and the City parks. He suggested the citizens look for.grants to fund half of the.project
and then the Council could fund the other half. He would not consider a bond issue for the project
until the.City owned the property. He suggested that Woodway be developed immediately to relieve
the pressure on the Civic Center Playfield.
Councilmember Jaech suggested the City pursue the idea of developing Woodway in exchange for_the
Civic Center Playfield. This would give the City title to the property without additional cost.
She asked the Finance Director to furnish the Council with the total cost to develop the three
phases contained in the recommendation indicating what the debt service would cost each year and
whether the City.can afford this debt service, taking into account what user revenues might be.
Councilmember Kasper said there should be more push from the citizens before the Council attempts to
develop anything. Council President Jaech suggested the information requested be presented to the
Council on May 8.
Mr. Simpson asked the Council.to appoint someone to negotiate with the school district regarding
acquisition of the property. Councilmember Wilson expressed his reservations about spending money
on property.with no strings attached. Mr. Simpson said.conditions could be attached if money were
invested. Councilmember Ostrom suggested that a set of priorities be determined for discussion at
the next session of the Council. Discussion followed regarding benefits to the City and the School
District involved in trading properties.
Mr. Eames suggested a motion would be in order authorizing the Mayor and fir. Simpson to negotiate
with the School District.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY:000NCILMEMBER DWYERj TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR=NAUGHTEN AND MR.
SIMPSON TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PURCHASE OF,THE:CIVIC CENTER PLAYGROUND. MOTION
CARRIED`WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER VOTING NO.
DISCUSSION REGARDING MEADOWDALE MORATORIUM
In response to a question from Councilmember Ostrom,:Councilmember Kasper explained that the Com-
munity Services Committee asked.that the question of lifting the moratorium on processing of sub-
divisions be discussed by the Council at a work session. He added that the discussion.pertained only
to the processing of subdivisions, not actual construction or,building. Mr. Adams explained that
the staff had requested lifting:the:moratorium on subdivision processing. If the moratorium is
lifted, the staff would insure that there.would be,no construction. The basic concern' was the
ability to process the subdivisions in an orderly fashion: If the moratorium on both processing
subdivisions and the building process are lifted.at the same time, it is'anticipated there would be
more work than the staff could handle within the time limitations required by law.. Planning Direc-
tor Mary Lou Block reiterated their concern for the potential influx of applications to be processed
within a specific time, if the moratorium should be removed on all types of development at the same
time as opposed to a phased program. In reviewing the area, she said they.had,determined.a poten-
.tial for 52 short subdivisions, 11 formal subdivisions, and approximately 170 lots.with the existing
zoning. By law the City must act on subdivisions within 90 days and a short subdivision hearing
must be held within 30 days. Research also revealed that short subdivisions are recorded in one
year and formal plats in two years on an average. The process is not quickly accomplished. She
said, in view of the potential numbers, it would be better to phase the activity to accomplish a
smooth processing and careful review.
Councilmember Ostrom stressed the,Council.'s concern that nothing be started in the.area until it is
determined that the area is stable.. He said the Committee discussion determined there was no reason
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to hold up•processing of subdivisions.
Councilmember Jaech expressed.her concern regarding the City's liability if the moratorium were
lifted. She would not want to give people the impression the land is safe and buildable. In
response to.a question from Councilmember Jaech, Mr. Eames asked Mr. Adams if the approval of a
subdivision would add to runoff or affect the stability of the sanitary.drainfields. Mr. Adams
said, in his opinion, the area would.not be affected. Mr. Eames said granting the approval to
process.subdivisions should not be construed .as misleading the public. He said,the City could
require that every subdivision that is approved have a covenant saying no building permits.would be
issued until the moratorium is lifted on building.
Councilmember Kasper said the processing time involved should.provide adequate time to complete the
sewers. He would prefer to.avoid a backlog and hiring of additional staff to process the backlog.
In addition, if some of these had been processed, there could have been information available to
decide where stubs might have gone. Also, the roads will have to be rebuilt and knowing where the
subdivisions might be would eliminate some duplication. He said now is the time to process the
plats and determine what services will be needed, the density to be expected and the location of
roads.
Mr. Charles Mangum, Snohomish County Health Board, said from a public health viewpoint there is no
concern about lifting the moratorium on the platting process. He said there would be more concern
if building permits were issued before the sewer contracts are awarded.
Councilmember Nordquist commented that Mr. Adams had made a comment that no matter what provisions
are made, the,C.ity cannot guarantee that a conventional home:can:be built. He asked if, by lifting
the moratorium, the Council would be indicating that.a.lot.is.buildable. He also asked how the City
will .fl.ag those lots. Mr.°_Adams.responded that a geological report indicated that if the City does
nothing, within 20-25,years.there will be a major.:land movement. If the water is removed, the
probability decreases, but there is.no assurance that any piece of.ground will not move: He said in
those areas of the City susceptible to slides, the City requires, as part of the'.building permit
• process, a geological engineer to design the foundation. As building permits come in for the area,
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a proper foundation will be required. In response to a question from Councilmember Ostrom, Mr.
Adams stated there.is a possibility that some lots may never.be.buildable. He said building permit
applications will be compared with the geological maps and the applicant will be advised of the
existing conditions. The City will then approve, comment, or disapprove the building. Ms. Block
interjected that soil tests would be required for any building permit. Mr. Adams said he had not
recommended putting in foundations, but he had suggested the possibility of putting in drainage
structures,..if they decreased the amount of water in the land mass.
Mr..Eames responded to a question from Councilmember Dwyer by saying that the City is not guaran-
tying that land will be a perfect building site by allowing subdivision processing. Anyone buying
property must run the tests to make sure it is worth buying. He said the code is set up to screen
the necessary public interest and it has worked for many years. He does not see that there is
anything special in the Meadowdale area that would requi.re.any changes. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO LIFT THE MORATORIUM ON SUBDIVISION PROCESSING IN THE
MEADOWDALE AREA WITH THE APPROPRIATE COVENANT RESTRICTING ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS UNTIL THE
MORATORIUM ON'BUILDING IS LIFTED BY THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION REGARDING POLLUTION IN.SOUND
Mr. Charles Mangum, Snohomish County.Health District, said the District had been taking samples
along Puget Sound beaches since,1979. He said it is difficult to assess the pollution of open
bodies of water since the sample taken is indicative of pollution only at the moment it is placed in
the bottle. There have been indications of pollution, but not enough to close the beaches. More
intensive sampling was begun in 1982 showing less contamination than original sampling had shown. In
discussion with the Department of Social and Health Service, which monitors the shellfish, sampling
was dropped since there was not a significantly high amount of pollution to justify continuing.
Because of recent concern about contamination of the beaches and bottom fish, an intensive sampling
program will again be started. He said they expect to have enough data collected by the end of
summer to give the City some base figures. A significant level. of pollution would cause closure of
beaches for recreational use. He added that the beaches are closed at this time from Picnic Point
to the County line because of paralytic shellfish poisoning, and no one should be eating shellfish
taken at this time.. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Mangum said the Health District
posts signs warning people of the red tide, but they have no police powers and people do ignore the
warnings that are posted every spring when low tides start. He said the City of Lynnwood had hired
a consultant to test around their outfall line for coliform as.well as metals.
Mr. Adams.r,epor..ted that the.testi,ng.being:done by Lynnwood is less stringent than the testing that
Edmonds must do for their larger plant. They are checking mainly for the coliform count, but
Edmonds' main interest is the heavy metals that are evident and are of concern to a number of
people. The presence of the heavy metals was discovered when Edmonds conducted their testing and
research for: -the grant from DOE. There has not been a base line study to establish data for heavy
metal contamination. This would cost between $7-10,000.
Councilmember Kasper suggested this subject be tabled until a report is forthcoming in six months.
This was agreeable to the Council.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON, THAT DR. ANDERSON'S LETTER BE
DISCUSSED. -BY THE COUNCIL AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED.
NORTH MEADOWDALE SEWER -STORM DRAIN PROJECT
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO OPEN THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
FOR COMMENT ON THIS SUBJECT. MOTION CARRIED.
Dr. Robert A. Anderson, 7270 N. Meadowdale Rd., Edmonds, stated there are problems in Meadowdale.
The roads are not passable and North Meadowdale Rd has not been driveable for two weeks without
high -centering.. He said the City is not living up to its stated objectives of keeping the roads
passable and affording access to property at the beginning and end of each day. He explained the
drawing attached to his letter. He had talked with the design engineer but nothing conclusive had
been achieved. Even with a functioning storm drain, there is now more water on North Meadowdale Rd.
than previously experienced. He had also raised the issue of a spring in the right-of-way north of
his property, suggesting that a depth of 5 feet'be used for:the trench drain. However, the con-
tractor has installed cross -drains (that should catch that drainage) at a depth of 2 1/2'. He said
he did not feel it was his obligation to talk with the contractor or the design engineer, but he had
done so at the City's request.
Mayor Naughten thanked Dr. Anderson and said this matter would be researched and the Mayor would be
providing the Meadowdale residents with answers to their questions.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
Fire Chief Jack Weinz said the Fire Department has always had support from the Council when addi-
tional personnel are needed. At this time, he said., he is receiving requests for vacations and
needs. to know what Department manpower will be in order to schedule accordingly. He said there is
money in the Contingency Manpower Fund for the new position if the Council authorizes hiring of one
additional firefighter.
COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST,.TO APPROVE HIRING OF ONE ADDITIONAL
FIREFIGHTER. MOTION CARRIED.
In response to a question from Councilmember Nordquist, Personnel Director Pat LeMay explained that
the vacant position in the Public Works Department was red -lined by the Union as an NE-8 while it
was occupied by Mr.. Dalzell. Once the position becomes vacant, it is possible to fill the position
at something less than the red -circled classification grade. The proposal is to replace the position
at the NE-3 grade resulting in the savings shown on the second page of the proposal. Councilmember
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Nordquist replied.that this was not the intent in negotiations with the Union and said he saw no
letter.indicating Union approval of this action. He.said he would like to see Union agreement in
writing.
Councilmember Jaech asked for clarification of the request. Acting Public Works Superintendent
Bobby Mills explained that he is requesting the Council to.approve an additional NE-9 position,
which will be filled by promotion from an NE-6 position. The vacated NE-6 position will notbe
filled. The current NE-8 position will be filled at the NE-3 level with Council.approval. He said it
is easier to leave the positions vacant than to try to eliminate them entirely. He said the Union
is in agreement and is encouraged with this approach which provides promotion within the City.
COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY..000NCILMEMBER OSTROM, THAT THE NE-3 VACANCY BE FILLED BUT THE
NE-9 POSITION BE CONSIDERED AT THE COUNCIL RETREAT. MOTION'CARRIED. Mr.. Mills asked.the Council
not to, take this action since the Union is agreeing to hiring of the NE-3 if there is a promotion to
the NE-9 position. Otherwise, he said, he would have to.fill the position at the NE-6.1evel.
COUNCILMEMBER DWYER.MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER.KASPER, THAT THE PREVIOUS MOTION BE VOIDED.
MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED', SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, TO POSTPONE CONSID-
ERATION OF THE QUESTION UNTIL APRIL24 MOTION CARRIED. Council President Jaech asked that infor-
mation be furnished to the Council for consideration of this question at the retreat.
MAYOR
Mayor.Naughten said there was room for three Council members in .the car he will be taking to the
retreat. He will be leaving at 8:00 a.m.
The Mayor introduced Bruce Orwall, of the Everett Herald, who will be covering City Council meetings.
Mayor Naughten reminded the Council to -file their F15 forms by April 15.
COUNCIL
Council President Jaech reminded everyone the retreat.is Friday. She said they would be receiving
packets of information on Wednesday that will be needed for the retreat.
Councilmember Nordquist asked if the Woodway Fire Services contract:wou•ld be.on an agenda soon. He
said he was concerned that an indemnification clause be included in the contr44 .' �;`Councilmember
Nordquist stated that Jim.Murphy, of Ogden, Ogden and Murphy, had suggested on November 13, 1979
that an indemnification clause be added to the contract. John Wallace.had also suggested that an
indemni:fication'cl.ause should be included. Councilmember Kasper said this was!one of the areas of
concern he'had'.when he voted against the contract. He said the City should explore buying insurance
to cover this disability and treat it as an additional expense. Mayor Naughten said that the City
of Woodway is investigating this question and a report should be available for the:Council very
soon.
Councilmember.Wi1son asked why fetters to the PUD'a-nd'telephone company.have not yet gone out
regarding the use of their poles for banners for the Arts Festival. He said if the City is not
going to.consider permanent.poles for the banners,,the letters should go out immediately. Mr. Mills
reported that the poles cost $125 each and will take about two hours each to install. He said the
letters are ready to be mailed on Wednesday and he is waiting for the Council's decision. Council -
member Ostrom voiced his disapproval of installing new poles, when -the Council is discussing under-
grounding of existing wires. In response to questions from.the Council, Mr. Mills said events
sponsored by the City are also insured by the City and the banners are installed by the City. Mr.
Adams clarified that an individual wishing to install.ibanners must have a street use permit, which
requires they have permission .of the owners of the poles and an insurance certificate. It is nearly
impossible for.them to do this and the City has sponsored nearly every event, obtaining an insurance
rider.at no additional cost. Mr. Mills listed the permanent locations specified in the letters to
the PUD.and telephone company; i.e. 84th Ave. W. at 196th St; Puget Wy. and 9th Ave.:.N.; the east
corner of the Anderson Center on Main; Second and Main; and.Fifth Ave. South. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, THAT LETTERS BE SENT TO THE PUD AND TELEPHONE COMPANY
ASKING APPROVAL TO PLACE BANNERS ON EXISTING POLES AT THE LOCATIONS LISTED. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Dwyer reported that.Sno-Com groundbreaking will be Wednesday,.April 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Councilmember Jaech reported that she had spoken with Mr. Adams concerning yellow markings on curbs
on the corners of Fifth and Walnut on the southwest side and by Tradewell.
There was no further business to come before the Council and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
CQU LINE.G. PA RETT; City Clerk
LARRY S. NAUGHTEN, Mayor