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19841023 City Council Minutes� J October 23, 1984 The regular work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Larry Naughten, Mayor Steve Simpson, Parks & Recreation Director • Jo -Anne Jaech Duane Bowman, Assistant City Planner Steve Dwyer Jim Jessel, Property Manager Laura Hall Art Housler, Administrative Services Director Bill Kasper Jack Weinz, Fire Chief John Nordquist Bobby Mills, Acting Public Works Superintendent Lloyd Ostrom Jackie Parrett, City Clerk Jack Wilson Peter Hahn, Community Services Director Suzanne Adams, Student Rep Jim Adams, City Engineer Scott Snyder, City Attorney Dan Prinz, Police Chief Alice Brown, Recorder Mayor Naughten introduced and welcomed the new Community Services Director, Peter Hahn. CONSENT AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH T11E E;;CE.71I0111S OF ITEr1S 1 (G), 1 (H),. AND l(I) TO BE DISCUSSED BRIEFLY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. U Item 1(G), PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2463 ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FROM EUELL HENRY HODGE AND BARBARA E. HODGE, AND AUTHORIZING A DEED OF RELEASE. Councilmember Nordquist asked for clarification on Item 1(G) as to whether the property was in fact located in the Peadowdale area. With the clarification given of the Meadowdale location of the property, COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUN- CILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE ITEM 1(G) OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Item 1(H), DIRECTION TO PLANNING BOARD TO CONDUCT PRE -ANNEXATION ZONING HEARING ON CHASE LAKE PROPERTY. Councilmember Jaech questioned Item l(H), as she wished clarification of the process 0 October 23, 1984 - continued • that we would go through if this item was passed. City Attorney Snyder stated that any signifi- cant action would require a checklist, review of staff recommendations, and the SEPA review would be undertaken at that time. The City can take steps toward an Environmental Impact checklist, and would be involved in the SEPA process. Councilmember Jaech felt the City should not buy the prop- erty, go through the pre -annexation process, zoning hearing, etc., only to find that the City could not use the property. Councilmember Hall felt that in reading the testimony and talking with people, that nearby resi- dents were in agreement with a park setting for 50% of the parcel and utilizing it along with -the School District property, and 50%.in public works usage; that the general feeling the got was that it would be an enhancement, not a detriment. Councilmember Jaech expressed concerns that in fact the citizens did not want it, and asked the City Attorney if he knew of any court cases which were or had been involved with the parcel, as this could be a problem to the City if we buy, and then cannot use the property after the purchase. A r. Snyder stated that the ordinance is already in place, the Environmental Impact checklist is there and will be available for the next 4 to 6 months before the option to buy is exercised. After the checklist is filled out, the staff decision would have to be made if a Declaration of Non -Significance was made. Mr. Jessel stated with regard to the pre -annexation zoning, the staff knows what the impacts are already. Councilmember Jaech expressed again her concern with regard to expertise of the City staff (such as a marine biologist, etc.) as to the environmental impact on the area. Mr. Snyder asked that copies of the checklist be distributed to the Council at their next meeting, along with other information from the University of Washington. Mr. Jessel will have the information for the Council. Councilmember Dwyer said he would like more information on the waiver from the Boundary Review Board. Mayor Naughten suggested that the checklist and other information be given at the Novem- bsr 13, 1984 meeting. Councilmember Nordquist referred to the motion contained in the previous Council minutes on whether or not to buy the property; it resulted in a tie vote, but we were to proceed in the acquisition under what time frame? Mr. Snyder stated that the option to buy the property was for four months, with two successive one -month extensions, or six months total. Councilmember Jaech wished to have information on any court cases, and other background, and to extend this item until November 13, 1984, so that the decision being made has more of a sound basis. Mr. Snyder felt that the decision on the waiver from the Boundary Review Board would be known by then. He stated that the BRB has the authority to waive jurisdiction over tracts that are less than 10 acres and less than $800,000 assessed valuation, and this property qualifies on both counts. Councilmember Jaech asked if the citizens will be notified at the time this request for waiver is to be heard by the BRB, enabling them to have input. Mr. Snyder replied that if the waiver is denied, it will be set for full hearing, and the citizens would be notified. Mr. Bowman stated that the pre -annexation process begins with the Planning Board, and they will notify all property owners within 80 feet of the parcel; if the Council and citizens desire to notify an additional list of property owners, the Planning Department will endeavor to do so, and the Plan- ning Board will hear the matter to try to determine the pre -annexation zoning. Councilmember Kasper stated he was in favor of the 3-step process. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO ADOPT ITEM 1(H) OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, PERTAINING TO DIRECTION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE PLANNING BOARD TO CONDUCT A PRE -ANNEXATION ZONING HEARING ON THE CHASE LAKE PROPERTY During further discussion, Councilmember Ostrom stated he had second thoughts about this acquisi- tion, and did not feel right about going ahead when no consensus of acceptance of the process by the people living in the area has been obtained. He felt we were perhaps proceeding faster on this than we should, and felt we were muscling in. Councilmember Hall felt that there was some lack of public communication, and she reiterated the fact that the least offensive way to develop the property was to work in conjunction with the School District and utilize 50% for the park and 50% for other usage. Councilmember Ostrom stated that he would feel better about it if the people were agreeing with what the City is proposing, and he would be comfortable with it. 'LOTION FAILED, 4 votes to 3, after a roll call vote: Voting No were Councilmembers Dwyer, Jaech, Nordquist, and Ostrom; voting Yes were Councilmembers Hall, Kasper and Wilson. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO FURTHER DISCUSS THIS ITEM ON THE CHASE LAKE PROPERTY AND HAVE THE INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THE COUNCIL PRESENTED FOR DIS- CUSSION ON NOVEMBER 13, 1984. MOTION CARRIED, with Councilmembers Hall and Kasper voting No. Item 1(I), SETTING DATE FOR HEARING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION REGARDING SIGN HEIGHT VARIANCE AT EDMONDS FPESH FOODS (V-20-80/APPELLANT: HERTRICH)(SUGGESTED HEARING DATE NOVEMBER 5, 1984), Mr. Kasper questioned the format of the appeal and felt that future appeals should state to what criteria in the Code the appellant is objecting. It is unclear, in other words. Mr. Bow- man said he' would note this request. COUNCILMAN KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO ADOPT ITEM 1(I) OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the following: 1 1 • 1 • 1 I • October 23, 1984 - continued (A) Roll Call. (B) Approval of Minutes of October 16, 1984. (C) Approval of selection of insurance broker (two-year period) (D) Approval to transfer $10,000 from the Council Contingency Fund to the Fireboat Operating Fund. (E) Report on Bids opened October 10, 1984 and award of contract for the Highway 99 Water/Sewer replacement, Lake Ballinger water/sewer relief, and Shell Valley Water Main Project. (F) Authorization to accept easements required for the Lake Ballinger sewer upgrade. (G) Adoption of proposed ordinance 2463 accepting an easement from Euell Henry Hodge and Barbara E. Hodge, and authorizing a Deed of Release. (I) Set date for hearing on appeal of Hearing Examiner decision regard- ing sign height variance at Edmonds Fresh Foods (V-20-80/Appellant: Hertrich)(Suggested Hearing date: November 5, 1984) 2. PRESENTATION BY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Mr. Walt Sellers, Vice President of the Edmonds -South Snohomish County Historical Society, read the purpose of the Society. He cited the list of achievements to be: 200 members, 500 • photographs, re -publication of a couple of historical books, and the placing of two historical markers in Edmonds. He introduced Doug Egan, who spoke as the "Maritime Curator" of the Society. He spoke of the waterfront (Brackett's Landing --since 1876), and the fact that he has been try- ing to document for posterity what the maritime history of Edmonds is. One development has been a "diorama" made in the likeness of a working shingle mill, built by Boyd Satterlee, which gained enough interest from the National Historical Society in New York to have an article published in the Sea History publication in 1983. The historical markers placed in Edmonds are on the side of the Quality Shingle Mill built.in 1907; the second marker is at the site of the first school built in Edmonds in 1884, at 3rd Avenue and Edmonds Street. He expressed the need for volunteers to accumulate information and thanked the Council for their interest and support, stating that while they could not afford one at the present time, a computer would perhaps be a tool that they would find useful in the compilation of information. Councilmember Jaech mentioned to Mr. Egan that a computer may be available for sale by the City. Councilmember Hall thanked Mr. Sellers and Mr. Egan for their endeavors, and said that she had seen the diorama, and it was very worthwhile. She further stated she hoped the City could have a week set aside for an aware- ness time for the Historical Society to bring particular attention before the public. Mayor Naughten stated he appreciated the efforts on the part of the Society, and agreed that the Museum is a good place to go to see. 3. REPORT FROM BRACKETT'S LANDING COMMITTEE Mr. Simpson stated that this was an informational presentation, and introduced the members of the committee who were: Frances Murphy, a volunteer; Dale Dickinson, a Beach Ranger; and Shirley Pauls, who volunteers her time 10 hours a week to the City. When this matter was presented to the IAC, the City of Edmonds scored 7th in a field of 56, which is a good position, and Mr. Simpson credited Linda Sullivan for the presentation to the IAC. He thanked the Mayor for his enthusiasm and support as well, and read from a report written by Reid, Middleton in 1979, citing some of the potential dangers of the jetty at that time, none of which have been improved upon. Hopefully, there will be a grant to improve it. • Ms. Sullivan showed two slides and spoke of the uniqueness of the Brackett's Landing area, and that the man-made features have in fact increased the marine habitat life. The spacial relation is good, so much marine diversity is inherent, it is close to transportation and is heavily used. The most frequent use of the area is by divers, school children on field trips, and tourists and others who use the ferry facilities, as well as use by the residents. Presently, the jetty is breaking apart, there is no rain shelter, and the access by the handicapped is nil, there is no place to sit, there is no tidepool, and the artificial reef is a long way to go. Keeping these deficiencies in mind, the slides represented the proposed shelter, new jetty, the amphitheater created, and the tidepools and mooring buoys. The recommendation is for the tidepools to be as close to natural as is possible. Mr. Simpson informed the Council that the grant in amount of $95,000 from the IAC would need to be matched by the City. Councilmember Kasper inquired as to what height the structure to be built would be, and what this structure will do to the seating area. Mr.. Simpson stated it will not change it much because the eastern portion of the jetty is probably 18' and when you get to the end it is 11'-12', and will be"much lower than the ferry dock. Ms. Murphy commended the staff on their presentation and stated that community volunteers are needed. She added that Dr. Reasby, of the School District, has said that'a shop class will build the shelter when and if everything comes together. Ms. Pauls, a Marine Science teacher,.stated that Edmonds is the first community to use Beach Rangers, and asked that the Council let her know if they know of any volunteer labor. The School District is very interested in the aquarium that perhaps will be proposed in the future as a community facility, and she will speak to the Council another time when more information is available. 0 October 23, 1984 - continued • Ar. Dickinson, Beach Ranger, showed some slides of some activities of the program itself. He stated he was there to educate the kids, protect the environment, and that as far as public relations are concerned, people are for the most part very positive. Councilman Ostrom asked about the disappearance of organisms from the beach, and Mr. Dickinson replied that a variety of life has increased, with the only decrease occurring with the shore crabs. Mayor Naughten asked about figures on the number of divers using the area, and was told that approximately 10,000 divers a year use the area. Councilmember Hall applauded the committee on their work and asked if enforcement was difficult. Mr. Dickinson said that he does use a bullhorn, but basically no problems exist, and what few there have been were taken care of by the Police Department. Ms. Pauls stated she is working with the University of Washington and Shoreline Community College on a work study project on Beach Rangers. She has had a very positive response and they would be pleased to put students into the project. The schools would provide 65% funding for this program, and Edmonds would pay the students and then be reimbursed. There is another possible project under investigation and that is setting up a "Brackett's Landing Foundation", which would perhaps allow funding working through the schools, etc. Mayor Naughten thanked the committee for their dedication to this task, mentioning that we want to be proud of our beaches as they are a main asset in our community. Councilmember Ostrom felt that it had been a very educational and constructive presentation. 4. STAFF REPORT ON ALTERNATIVES FOR SECONDARY SEWER TREATMENT PLANT AND DECISION REGARDING PURSUIT OF APPEAL BY CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Adams requested the City Attorney to respond to this item, and Mr. Snyder stated that the City applied for a waiver from secondary sewer treatment and had received a Negative Declara- • tion and denial on a waiver permit. When the matter was initiated, there was discussion of appealing, but the cost would be $10-$20,000, since expert witness fees would have to be paid, it would be a highly technical hearing, and the chances for winning would not be great. He felt the money would be better spent elsewhere by putting it into the treatment plant. Mr. Adams noted two changes on the staff report to be on the 6th line of the first paragraph -- it should read June 30, not 20, and the third paragraph, first line the word "consensus" should be substituted for the word "concern". He addressed the matter of the costs involved if we do send the waste elsewhere for treatment --it could be approximately $100,000 a year, and the comment from the EPA is that the cost could even increase. Referring to Item #3, some alternatives might be to 1) take the effluent from our plant, Richmond Beach, and Lynnwood and have one secondary treatment plant; 2) divert raw sewage from the Mountlake Terrace lift station to Metro; or 3) build a brand new plant and add to the one we have. Mr. Snyder stated that the hearing date for this appeal is late December. Councilmember Dwyer asked Peter Hahn if he knew why Metro withdrew, and Mr. Hahn responded that in listening to Mr. Snyder's reasons for withdrawing the appeal, he had to agree, since the DOE is showing no sympathy on secondary treat- ment. He is in agreement with #4, preferring to wait until late November or December for a proposal on how to pursue alternatives. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DROP THE APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF THE WAIVER OF SECONDARY SEWER TREATMENT. Councilmember Kasper felt that how much is to be enforced is yet to be determined, and Councilmember Jaech brought up the fact that the majority of the public is unaware of secondary sewer treatment. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO INSTRUCT THE STAFF TO PURSUE ALTERNATIVE #4, "TO CONTINUE TO COMMUNICATE WITH ALL THE OTHER AGENCIES UNTIL AFTER THE ELECTION AND THEN REEVALUATE THE POLITICAL CLIMATE REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF A WAIVER, A BETTER DEFINI- TION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTABLE TREATMENT, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING." • MOTION CARRIED. 5. REVIEW OF PUBLIC WORKS FEES,.ENGINEERING FEES. AND IN LIEU PARKING FEES Assistant City Planner,Bowman gave the staff report stating that the staff is in agreement with the Public Works recommendation, City Engineer's list, and the proposed changes under the Plan- ning, Building Codes, etc. He presented a viewfoil that listed five minor changes in areas of concern, affecting the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the Community Development Code: a) �,rading: Change to "fee as set forth in Table No. 70-A and 70-B of the 1982 edition of the UBC as adopted by this code; b) Retaining Wall or Rockery: Based on valuation and fee schedule as stated in Table 3-A of 1982 edition of UBC; c) Street Use Permit: Change to a flat $25 fee for all areas,in the City and require an up-to-date copy of the Certificate of Insurance to be kept on file with the City; d) Street Tree Permit: None; e) Parking Lot Construction: Change to "fee based upon valuation and fee.schedule" as stated in Table 3-A of 1982 edition of the UBC. The staff would recommend that the Council direct the City Attorney to draw up'the necessary ordinance to make the changes, and would bring the ordinance back to the Council. With regard to the In Lieu "arking Fund, Mr. Bowman discussed the proposal with the Chamber's parking committee, and they recommend that the Council not interfere with that fund; right now the fund has $35,356.73, generated $4,200 under the new fees adopted in 1981. Councilmember Kasper asked for information showing any increases over what is charged now, and Mr. Bowman stated he could provide the information prior to the adoption of any fee ordinance. COUNCIL - MEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AND INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE UP DOCUMENTS TO MAKE THE NECESSARY FEE CHANGES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. is October 23, 1984 - continued 6.A FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - COUNCIL BUDGET Councilmember Jaech stated that the Council was'sent.a:p.rintout of what is happening in the Contingency Fund so that they will know if there is a need for changes for 1985. She called their attention to the change applying to conferences outside the City, and informed them that there will be a monthly printout from Mr. Housler's office forthcoming to enable the Council to track the transactions in the Contingency Fund. Mayor Naughten asked when the preliminary budget will be published and was told that on Octo- ber 30th it would be ready. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO REVIEW THE COUNCIL STAFF AND COUNCIL BUDGET ITEMS ON NOVEMBER 13, 1984. MOTION CARRIED. 6.B DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL_IMPROVEMENTS FUND (325) Parks Director Simpson gave the staff report and Councilmember Kasper asked why maintenance was being mixed into capital improvements. Mr. Housler stated that these monies can be transferred from this fund to the 116 Fund to identify as maintenance projects. Mr. Kasper requested that the categories be put into the right places and then the work on the budgets can begin. Mayor Naughten said there will be a major commitment to maintenance in 1985. Councilmember Jaech asked that the staff work together with examples (definitions), and also asked about M & R-- will we be getting lists of all projects for next year, and can they then break them down into categories. Councilman Nordquist requested an inventory of all buildings, as he never saw the list and would like to have it reproduced for the budget meeting. The consensus was that there should be special attention given to Item #1 for $10,000 to enable the Council to get through the budget in a clear, concise manner.. Mr. Simpson stated that it happens that this time most of the maintenance has to do with the • Parks Department. 7. MAYOR Mayor Naughten relayed a memorandum from Kathy Turner that the Friends of the Library will have a, book sale on October 27, 1984, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Councilmember Jaech will repre- sent the Mayor, who has a previous commitment, at the 2:30 p.m. drawing for the quilt for which many raffle tickets have been sold. Ms. Turner wanted it noted that November is "Reading at Home" month. With the Mayor's permission, Mr. Bowman informed the Council,of the status of the Utility Wire Committee, which had their first meeting on Monday, October 22nd, and also will take a tour by van on Thursday at 4:15 p.m. to examine alternative routes for transmission lines. December 8th is the deadline for them to get back to the.Counci,l with some kind of recommendation, and in approximately two weeks the staff hopes to have an interpretation of the underground wiring section of the CDC. The result will have to be confirmed so that it can be used as an interim policy guidelie.for street use permits, etc. The committee would like to look at utility wire policy changes. It may end up with no changes, and will be prepared through the Community Services Director, Mr. Hahn. The Mayor reminded the Council of the Town Hall Meeting, October 30th at the Meadowdale Club- house, and thanked Mr. Bowman for the poster which had been circulated relating to this meeting. The Mayor stated that John Hodges had resigned from the Planning Board and he would like to appoint Tom Synder, the Edmonds Postmaster,=in,his place as the alternate. The time for Mr. Snyder's interview with the Council is set for 6:45 p.m., Monday, November 5th. Mayor Naughten wished to have the merit -adjustment for Bobby Mills, Acting Public Works Super- intendent approved, reminding the Council that this year Council wanted to approve all merit • increases for department heads; next year, the Mayor will make these approvals. COUNCIL - MEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO APPROVE THE MERIT INCREASE AS PROPOSED FOR BOBBY HILLS, ACTING PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT. MOTION CARRIED. 1 Mayor Naughten stated that the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce (letter of October 17 included with agenda) requested the $7,500 pledged by the Council on the Main Street Center program, specific- ally to help fund the cost of the Project Manager. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT A CONTRACT TO ENABLE THE $7,500 TO BE TAKEN FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor noted several names had been submitted by Councilmembers Hall and Kasper for member- ship on the Olympic School Committee, and his desire was that the other Councilmembers would submit other names in the near future. His recommendation would be to have Councilmember Wilson as the Council liaison to that committee. Mayor Naughten stated that the City Attorney had a matter regarding Olympic View Water District which had come up recently, and asked him to give the staff and Council direction on the matter. Mr. Snyder recounted for the Council the history behind the contract the City has with Olympic View Water District whereby Olympic View provides 471 Edmonds residents (out of 8,589 water users) with water. The City has been purchasing water from Olympic View, and the present con- tract provides for collection of the City's Utility Tax and it has helped to avoid the City's taking over older Olympic lines as presently we do not have water lines to serve them. The bulk of these 471 persons are in the Woodway annexation. Recently Olympic View approached the City to give notice that it now wishes to bill these 471 customers direct. Mr. Mills responded to them correctly by saying this would be in violation 0 October 23, 1984 - continued i� U of the present contract we have with them, and they cannot unilaterally change our contract. One problem in this service is that Olympic View serves these people, but if there is a problem they call Edmonds, and we must refer. If this contract is changed, the Council must approve by amending or renegotiating the contract which would include 1) direct billing of the 471 indi- viduals; 2) removing the City.as the guarantor of the water bills (which we presently are); and 3) to provide for Olympic View's collection of the City's Utility Tax. The current agreement contains a 6-month termination agreement. Councilmember Kasper stated that we should take the responsibility and address and be aware of these things, retaining all that we can and serving the people, not delegating it to Olympic View. Mr. Snyder stated that the City has the statutory ability to take over the lines, but not the ability at present to provide the water to them. Councilmember Ostrom felt we cannot deliver the water and should discuss solving the problem of delivery of water within our juris- diction in the Comprehensive Water Study. Mr. Adams stated that basically the lines from the storage facility in the Five -Corners area is not large enough to give adequate fire protection. When the lines are replaced, these could be opened up to serve the areas. Mr. Adams felt the question should be deferred until a study is made. The cost of our water is slightly less than Olympic View's, but it would increase by the amount of our surtax. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JAECH, THAT BASED ON NO INFORMATION THAT WOULD STIR ANY GREAT INTEREST, THAT THE REQUEST OF OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT TO BILL THE 471 CUSTOMERS DIRECTLY BE DENIED. MOTION CARRIED. 8. COUNCIL Stujent Representative Adams mentioned that Edmonds High's homecoming is this Saturday. Councilmember Hall asked if the retreat was to be Alderbrook or Sudden Valley, and was told it would be Sudden Valley. She inquired of the Mayor and Mr. Mills if the railroad gate was functioning properly. Mr. Mills said he had been in touch with Burlington Northern, and at present the trains are slowing way down. Mr. Snyder stated that above and beyond what has already been done in the way of many letters being written, it is out of the City's hands since we do not run the railroads. Mr. Mills said he had talked with the signalman who is to do the work, and the signalman has been awaiting word from the railroad's engineering department for the plans. It is scheduled.in the near future to be repaired. Councilmember Hall stated,she had signed up for the Navy Symposium. She also read an excerpt from the School District minutes in regard to the Meadowdale Playfield stating that "It is recommended that the Board lease a portion of the proposed Meadowdale Playfield site, 17' x 668' to the Winmar Company to permit -it to construct a 6' high solid board fence, install lighting, erect a sign and plant landscaping materials to improve the approach to the Meadowmere sub- division. ..and .the City of.Edmonds and Lynnwood are proposing playfield development of the site, and Winmar will remove the installations at such time as the fields are developed." Her concern was that when the fields were to become a reality that instead of 5 fields, we might fin.i ourselves short 17' or so, and only 4 fields. Removal would be requested and the neighbors would be upset, etc. She felt the Council should suggest to the District that it might wait on this, and she wished tohave the Council aware of this since similar instances have caused trouble for us. It was requested that the Mayor send a letter to this effect. Councilmember Jaech stated that one item she had was from Mr. and Mrs. Lorraine, who felt the City should give a commendation or recommendation that is quasi -formal to businesses that take pride in their property and planting of flowers, etc., citing the McDonald's on Edmonds Way as an example of excellence. Councilmember Nordquist stated that the Architectural Design Board has done just that in otheryears, and if someone brings it to their attention, they have the power to give a plaque or some other type of recognition. Councilmember Wilson asked if we acknowledged Mr..Tomlin's letter about trees, and was told that we had responded. He asked Councilmember Nordquist if the vacancy on the Snohomish County Community Transit Board had been filled during Mr. Nordquist's service as Acting Director, and was told that Councilmember Jaech, the Council President, has been representing the Council temporarily in Councilmember Nordquist's place. Councilmember Nordquist said Community Transit has had 144 applicants and they have narrowed the number to 26 for the position of Director. There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. CQ LINE G. P RRETT, City Clerk LARK S. NA41GHTEN, Maygfr 1 1 • 1