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Engineer Moran reported on the sewer gas problem at 2nd and Elm. He stated that he had set
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up a drip feed system between 41�1 and 51� on Elm, but that this did not seem to improve the
situation, and that this system should be moved farther upstream in the sewer line to give
the chemical more time to act. He believed the cause of odor may be due to the steep pitch
of the sewer line in that area, which results in a churning action in the line. Mountlake
Terrace is at present pouring a cup of chemical in the morning and one in the evening into
the line, but a steady drip is needed, and Engineer Moran felt that the drip feed system
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should be used at the Lake Ballinger Lift Station. Mr. Lawson reported that a copy of the
petition from the residents in the affected area had been sent to Mr. Dean Hunter at
Mountlake Terrace, and there had been no response. Mr. Reid had recommended correcting the
problem at Mountlake Terrace, near the source. Councilman Smets wondered about the advisa-
bility of Edmonds City Council sending the Mountlake Terrace City Council a letter, but
Mayor McGinness felt this was not necessary at this point and asked Engineer Moran to follow
the problem closely. The City Attorney was instructed to review the contract with Mountlake
Terrace to see if they could be held responsible for this.
Supt. Moran stated that the traffic count at Third and Dayton is not yet completed, as it
takes time to cover an intersection with just one traffic counter. He asked the Street
Committee and the Council to consider the purchase of three more traffic counters, at a
cost of approximately $50.00 each.
It was moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Resolution of
Intention #171 be passed, for proposed LID #123, paving of "B" Street and vicinity, and the
date for the preliminary assessment roll hea.i.,ing be set for November 5111. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #1012
be passed, annexing the shoulder of Highway #99, 15 ft. from the property lines along the
west side to provide for the sewering under LID #119. Motion carries.
Following discussion of the sidewalk improvement program, the City Attorney was instructed •
to draw up an ordinance to establish Sidewalk Fund #2, whereby property owners who were
delinquent in improving their sidewalks would have one year at 6% interest to repay the
City f or this work.
The proposed ordinance to limit .the height of buildings west of the railroad tracks to 30 ft.,
which was tabled at the last meeting, was discussed at'some length, and it was moved by
Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the matter of height limitation
along the entire waterfront be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation
back to the City Council. Motion carried.
Councilman Sorensen reported on the meeting with a representative from Clark, Coleman,
Rupeiks on the comprehensive street plan, and particularly the 80 ft. roadway proposed for
762h Ave. W. from 2441L to Highway #99. It was their recommendation that this street would
need an 80 ft. R/W with the anticipated traffic load. Mr. Einar Syvertson, of the SW
Snohomish County Planning Council, was present and stated that King County is planning
Meridian as an arterial, and they can see evidence Drom counts being taken that 76th will be
a very heavily travelled street; that within a couple of months they.will have further
#figures to present. However, Councilman Sorensen moved, seconded by Councilman Slye that
Ordinance #1013 be passed, adopting the comprehensive street plan, with the exclusion of
761h Ave. W., between Highway #99 and 244th, which section shall be held in abeyance for
further study and review in approximately two month's time. Motion carried.
Councilman Sorensen brought up the matter of establishing a load limit on 7614, and after
considerable discussion, it was decided to use the voluntary system by -he heavy trucking
companies avoiding using this street for through traffic, and Chief Grimstad will contact
the companies involved, and then give the area surveillance.
Councilman Christensen, Park Board Chairman, stated that they were pleased with the results
of the summer recreation activities, and a written report had been given to each council •
member. Mayor McGinness added his congratulations to Mr. Ronald Taylor, Recreational
Director, for a job well done.
Chairman Christensen asked the City Attorney to take steps to acquire the Inter -urban R/W
from 2441h to 761� for Park and Street Department purposes.
At the request of Wayne Jones, Consulting Engineer, the Council authorized the City Attorney
to proceed with condemnation action for easements on LID #119 where necessary.
Since the preliminary budget must be adopted on or before the second Monday in September,
it was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the meeting be
recessed to September 914 for budget discussion and adoption. Motion carried, and the
meeting was recessed.
September 9, 1963
Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with Councilmen Harrison, Smets,
Christensen, Slye and Sorensen present.
The Mayor briefly went over the budget, before opening it for discussion. He explained
that a 4W. wage increase had been taken into consideration in the budget throughout all
departments, with the exception of Department Heads.
Councilman Sorensen questioned some of the salaries. He stated he would like to see the
Police Chief's salary increased to $700.00 per month. Councilman Slye stated he would
like to see the Councilme.n8s pay put up to $20.00 per meeting.
Following a discussion of street lights for the city, it was decided to increase capital •
outlay on this item from $15,000 to $22,500; and service charge accordingly would be
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increased by $800.00.
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There was also some discussion of an increase of salaries in the Police Department,
other than Police Chief. It was brought out that the Edmonds Police Dept. was in
the upper bracket for salaries of comparable cities. Councilman Sorensen moved,
seconded by Councilman Christensen that the salary schedule for the Police Dept. be
left as shown in the budget with the exception of the Chief's salary. Motion
carried, with Councilman Slye voting no.
Councilman Christensen then moved, seconded by Councilman Smets that the preliminary
budget be adopted as amended, and the motion carried.
Councilman Christensen then suggested having a work meeting on the budget.,. and this.
was set for September 24th.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Evergreen Fair, signed by Robert H. Follis,
Manager, expressing their appreciation to Edmonds for the publicity on the Fair.
The City Clerk also read a Petition for Annexation and Preliminary letter of request
for annexation of a portion of tract 146, lying west of Olympic View Drive, together
with 1741� SW. lying adjacent thereto, Plat of Meadowdale Beach. Councilman Christensen
moved, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the -City Attorney be instructed to draw an
ordinance to annex this area as described in the petition submitted by property owners
.Wm. J. Miller and L. E. Garner. The question then came up that this property did not
wish to assume the bonded indebtedness of the city, as it was a small portion that was
left out of the North -End annexation area when the boundaries were drawn. Councilman
Christensen then stated that he would withdraw his motion if Councilman Harrison wished
to withdraw his second. It was agreed, and the motion was withdrawn. However, it
was then pointed out that a portion cf thisproperty in question had been annexed in
• the former annexation, and in fact, the boundary line went directly throazgh one house.
-With this explanation, Councilman Christensen then reinstated his motion, seconded by
Councilman Harrison, and the motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
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September 17, 1963
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Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present
except Tuson.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the minutes
of the Council meeting of September 3rd be approved as printed and the motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A petition was received regarding a storm water problem in the area back of 19614 - 8og'
W. This was referred to the Street Committee and Engineer Moran.
A letter from M. N. Dennis, 17121 Talbot Road was received. and read to the council,
complaining about the flooding of property in the Talbot Park area due to poor drainage
. following the development of "Sea=Lawn Terrace". This was also referred to the Street
Committee, who will meet with the Mayor and Engineer Moran.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Hall reported that to establish Sidewalk Construction Fund #2, an assessment
roll would have to be set up with the individual cases involved, and Superintendent of
Public Works Moran had advised Attorney Hall that the sidewalk project was progressing
nicely, and so far, a list of delinquent property owners was not needed.
In connection with the proposed annexation of the strip of land in the plat of Meadowdale
Beach, the hearing date on the annexation has been set for October:l.
On the acquisition of the Inter -urban R/W, Attorney Hall reported that a title report
has been ordered to determine the proper parties with whom to proceed with the
acquisition or condemnation.
From the Planning Commission, Attorney Hall reported that he would bring to the next
Council meeting the recommendations that the Council create an 5-20 zone (20,000 sq. ft.)
for the newly annexed north end area, and also the extension of the comprehensive plan
into that area with zoning close to that already established by the county.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLATS
Engineer Moran presented the final plats of "Leanne Lane" and "Coronado Park", both of
which had paid the final filing fee to the City Cleric, and both sent from the Planning
Commission for approval by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded
by Councilman Smets that the final plats of both "Leanne Lane" and "Coronado Park" be
approved. Motion carried.