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19630702 City Council Minutes -1• of restoration of roads after the LID work, and the Mayor again pointed out that restoration is made to improved roads, but not on dust oiled streets. Following the discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Ordinance #995 be passed, creating LID #119, sewering of the Senior High -School area. Motion carried. Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll on LID #120, paving of 3rd from Main to Elm. Council was served with a Writ of Prohibition on the basis that proper notice was not given. Charles Shepherd stated he did not receive the notice himself, that it was sent to his bank and in turn sent to him. Attorney Hall explained that the law states that the hearing notice is to be sent to the owners of record on the rolls of the County Treasurer, from which these are always taken. The Writ will be answered by the Attorney on the date mentioned, but he advised the Council to proceed with the hearing. Seven other written protests were read, and a petition with 24 signatures of property owners living between Pine and Elm stating that they did not wish to be included in this LID. Mr. Jack Williams asked if he could contract to do his own paving at 3rd and Dayton, and the Council explained why this would not be possible, and Mr. Williams was satisfied. Following a great deal of discussion on the protest against including the area from Pine to Elm, Councilman Tuson moved, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the portion between Pine and Elm be deleted from LID #120, and the motion carried. Margaret Dority questioned her charge on the assessment, since grade had been established by the City and curb in- stalled. Engineer Jones was instructed to work out the problem with her. It was then moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance # 996 be passed, creating LID #120, paving 3rd from Main to Pine. Motion carried. Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll on LID #121, sewers on the east side of 3rd from Pine to Elm. One letter of protest was.read., along with a petition signed by 4 property owners protesting the project. The Engineer was asked to check the percentage of owners protesting, and this was found to exceed 60%. Councilman Tuson moved, and Smets seconded that the proposed LID #121 for sewers on the E. side of 3rd • from Pine to Elm be dropped. Motion carried. Petitions were read signed by 56 property owners, setting forth the request that the City take the necessary steps for a General Obligation Bond election to acquire beach and tidelands from the Ferry Dock north to the extension of Melody Lane for recreation use. Mayor McGinness said he also had received two additional petitions with the same request, and since this is an expression of opinion of many people, these petitions should be considered by the Planning Commission. Therefore, the City Clerk was instructed to notify the Planning Commission by letter that the City Council has (so many) petitions with (so many) signatures requesting certain action, and that they consider this with respect to the adoption of the comprehensive plan. As the petitions come in, to so advise them. In regard to the proposed traffic control signal at 91� and Edmonds Way, it was explained .that if a Resolution is directed to Paul McKay, that Olympia is ready to act on this. It was thus moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Resolution #82 be passed, requesting the State Highway Dept. install a traffic control light at 91' S. and Edmonds Way. MoLon carried. At the request of John Moran, a proposed Ordinance relating to and regulating sewage disposal systems, providing for certificates of compliance for sewer disposal system designers and system installers requiring permits, defining offenses and providing penalties was introduced by Attorney Hall. It was decided to defer action until next meeting, and copies were given the councilmen for their consideration. Mr. Herbert, Building Inspector, had requested a code on Swimming Pools. Attorney Hall told the councilmen he would see that they all received copies of a proposed Ordinance which had been drawn on Swimming Pools. This also to be taken up at the next meeting. Mayor McGinness commented on the recent Arts Festival in Edmonds, and the admirable job • done, which was an asset to community activities. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City Attorney be instructed to draw a Resolution commending the Arts Festival Committee for the successful show and recommend their continued activities. Motion carried. 1 1 Councilman Slye reported he, Roy Sorensen, and the Fire Chief had worked on specifications and were now ready to call for bids on a new fire truck. Councilman Slye;moved, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City call for bids on the purchase of a new fire truck, bids to be opened July 16', specifications to be on file with the City r.io,.�_ M„t;.,n carried. Councilman Sorensen requested that Aloha Street, from 7' to Who be put on the compre- hensive plan. It was therefore moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City Attorney be instructed to draw an Ordinance putting Aloha Street from 7k to 8k on the comprehensive plan. Motion carried. This recommendation is in the form of a Resolution from the Planning Commission, which will come to Council at the next meeting. There was no further business, and the meeting was adj July 2, 1963 is Regular meeting was cAlled to order by Mayor McGinness, with all councilmen present. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed with, as all councilmen 134 had received a copy of the minutes, and the Mayor asked for any additions or corrections. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the minutes of the Council meeting of June 18k be approved as read. Motion carried. LJ Hearing was held on Resolution #81 for sidewalk re�irs. There were many property owners present. The Mayor gave a few opening remarks of explanation concerning this Resolution and the requirements involved. He stated the City will do the preparation work for the sidewalks gratis, and had made arrangements with Tri-City Sand & Gravel to do the work and furnish the materials at $1.50 per lineal foot; the property owners to contract with, and pay Tri-City direct. The City will repair the curbs if necessary. Property owners who might have any questions were referred to John Moran, Engineer., Attorney Hall read the list of the area encompassed, as published in the Resolution. After considerable dis- cussion, and answering of questions from the audience, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the sidewalk project proceed as outlined in Resolution #81. Motion carried. Hearing was held on the .preliminary assessment roll for proposed LID #122, watermains for Fruitdale-on-the-Sound. Two letters of protest were received: from Alta M.. Rober and Lorin Matthews. Following considerable discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #997 be passed, Providing for the work under LID #122, with the provision that there be a waiting period of thirty days before the City gges ahead with engineering, in case it is voted down by 6'0% written protests being received by the City Clerk during this stated time. Motion carried. A letter was received from Fannie Bear, 2681 - 514 S.E. concerning damage to her property because an apartment has been built next to her property very close to the line with no retianing wall. This was referred to Supervisor Lawson to check. A letter was received from the State Highway Commission regarding a. traffic control signal at 9k and Edmonds Way, explaining their desire to cooperate as soon as funds become available. A letter from the Edmonds Arts Festival Committee was read, thanking the City for their help in making the Festival a success. A Resolution was read from Snohomish County Health District, resolving that tidelands in the County not be used for garbage or refuse disposal sites. A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City of Edmonds endorse.the Resolution from the Snohomish �;ounty Commissioners and Health District dated June 11, 1963, and that the City of Edmonds is in accord with their thinking. Motion carried. Councilman Slye moved that the regular monthly bills be paid and warrants drawn on the respective accounts. Seconded by Councilman Simpson, and the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bills against LID #108, Ballinger sewers, be paid: Edmonds Tribune -Review, $39.90; Edmonds Water Dept., $90.00; Evva Johnson, $128.00; Leona Silhan, $84.00; Walter E. Wykom, $150.00; and Snohomish Courity Auditor, $2.00;- and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest - bearing warrants to Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. in the amount of $493.90 to cover these bills. Motion carried.. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bill against LID #110 be paid to the Edmonds Tribune -Review in the amount of $18.93, and an interest - bearing warrant be issued to Grande & Co., Inc. to cover this amount. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the bills against LID #114 be paid, and interest warrants be issued to Jerald Hall, $150.00; Edmonds Tribune -Review, $11.92; and Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc., $404.85. Motion carried. Councilman Slye made the motion, seconded by Councilman Smets that the bills against LID #116 be paid: Ed monds Tribune -Review, $18.26; and Evva Johnson, $16.00, and that an interest warrant be issued to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $34.26 to cover this amount. Motion carried. i A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the bills for LID #117 be paid with interest warrants as follows: Jerald Hall, $150.00; Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc., $478.58; Edmonds Tribune -Review, $12.21. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bills against LID #118 be paid: Jerald Hall, $150.00; Edmonds Tribune -Review, $11.75; and Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc., $398.93. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the bill to Edmonds Tribune -Review for $19.43 against LID #121 be paid. Motion carried. Councilman Christensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #998 be passed, regulating and controlling the location, construction, maintenance, etc. of Swimming Pools. Councilman Slye questioned Sections 10 and 11 concerning the responsibility of pool owners, and the penalties. After some discussion of these sections, a roll call vote was requested by Councilman Simpson, which resulted in all voting in favor, and the motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #999 be passed, relating to provisions for Sewage Disposal Systems. Discussion followed, and Councilman Christensen asked that the City Attorney eheck into standards and the question of appeals. The potion failed to carry. I 1 E 1 1 A motion was made by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Slye that Resolution #83 be passed, commending the Edmonds Arts Festival Association, and the motion carried. 0 • It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #1000 be passed, establishing Aloha Street between 7th and 0 on the comprehensive plan. Motion carried. A proposed Emergency Ordinance was presented to amend the budget to provide for payment of $5,200. from the Water Dept. funds which had been agreed by the City to be paid as its share under LID #107, but was not set up in this year's budget. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that an `Emergency Ordinance be proposed amending the budget to pay $5,200.00 from Water Dept. constructioh fund to LID #107, and the hearing be set for the council meeting of July 161�. Motion carried. ° A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1001 be passed, cash prepayment expiration notice on LID #115. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance #1002 be passed.,. cash prepayment expiration notice on LID #113. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the Street committee recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following for the comprehensive plan: To establish a 40, R/W on Railroad Ave. north of the Ferry Dock, west of the tracks; establish an 80' R/W on 76k Ave. from the county line to City of Lynnwood; establish an 80' R/W on Main Street and 5k S.E. to the city limits; and establish a 60' R/W on 0 Ave. from Puget Drive to Edmonds Way. Motion carried. It was also recommended by the Street Committee and moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that all future driveway entrances have concrete aprons in accordance with city standards, with no more blacktopping, and that future LID's also call for installation of these concrete aprons, eliminating blacktop. Motion carried.. Councilman Christensen, for the Park Board,. reported that the comprehensive plan study included the acquiring of certain beach properties for recreational purposes, north from • the ferry dock to Casper St., including tidelands ownedby several individuals.or corporations.. Therefore, Councilman Christensen moved, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor, through the City Council, take steps to acquire all of the beach property in addition to the Marvin W. Smith tidelands from the Ferry Dock north to Casper Street. This will involve obtaining appraisals of the property, and then on the basis of the appraisals, negotiate for the purchase of these parcels within the #ppraised values; and if necessary thereafter take steps to condemn the property for Park and Recreational purposes. These steps to be taken by the Mayor working in collaboration with the Counoil on financial limitations. Simultaneously with taking these steps, make application to the federal government to acquire financial support, which can be as much as 30% of the purchase price, where for park and recreational purposes. Further recommend to the Planning Commission they accept the planner's proposal that this be zoned accordingly and included in the Park and Recreational Area and incorporated in the plan. Motion carried. Meeting was then adjourned. t -� - Cify Clerk 41 Ma or July 16, 1963 FA Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present. Minutes of the last meeting had been mailed to each councilman, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the minutes of the last meeting.held on July 2 be approved. Motion carried. • Bids were opened on a new fire truck. The bids were as follows: The American Rubber Mfg. Co. (fire hose only) 3000 ft. @ $1.24 1200 ft. @ $ .82 The Givens Co. (Howe Fire Apparatus Co:), Mercer Island $229695.00 plus tax Western States Fire Apparatus, Inc., Cornelius, Oregon $25,974.62 plus tax Wesco Fire Apparatus Co., Portland $25,785.19 plus tax American La France, Elmira, N. Y. Basic Bid $219445.00 plus tax Alternate Bid $26,748.00 plus tax Bids were referred to the Safety Committee, and as chairman, Councilman Sorensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Slye that action on the bids be deferred to next Tuesday, July 23 at 8:00 P.M., Civic Center. Motion carried. Hearing was held on proposed Emergency Ordinance #1003 to provide $5200.00 from the Water Construction Fund to LID #107 as the city's participation. There were no protests, and a motion was then made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson teat Emergency Ordinance #1003 be passed. Motion carried. A letter was read from,Thomas and Bernice Finney, 23121 Edmonds Way, in the area which voted not to annex to Edmonds, asking for permission to hook onto the trunk sewer that runs along Edmonds Way. This request was referred to the Water Committee for a report at the next council meeting. A letter from Mabel Blake Smith was received., asking special concessions on construction of a street in her proposed plat (Edgar L. Blake Addition for the preservation of existing trees and shrubs in mind; also requesting the street be named Edgar Blake Lane, street, or road in memory of her father. This letter was referred to the Streat.Committee, and given to John Moran for investigation. • Two letters were received from John Moran, recommending to the council that the City accept the plats and utilities of both Sunset Estates and Westgate Village for perpetual maintenance