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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 City Council Minutes5_31 December 20, 1983 -- Cont. Resolution to Extend Option Agreement - Kribs Mr. Young moved that the resolution authorizing execution of an agreement extending an option to purchase certain property between the City of Anacortes and Kenneth D. Kribs and Karolyne A. Kribs be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 742. Motion seconded by Mrs.' HOrn. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Community Center Fees - Resolution Mayor Rice explained the increase in fees proposed for 1983 for various rooms in the municipal building, and noted that 82C of each hour charged in 1983 will be placed into a special building capital im- provement fund. Mr. Kiel moved that the resolution authorizing and approving fee schedule for use of the Anacortes Community Center be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 743. Mr.Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Agreement with Puget Sound Power & Light Co. for Street Lamps Mayor Rice stated the City will be entering into an agreement with Puget Power for street lamps on Commercial from 12th STreet north which will be 1/3 largerthan the present size. It is anticipated there will be an approximate savings of $1,600 a year from 12th Street north; 12th Street south has been completed and. when R Avenue south is completed there will be a total savingto the City of approx- imately $9000 per year. Mayor Rice thanked Mr. Dennis Lensegrav for his efforts to benefit the citizens•'of Anacortes. It is estimated the work will be completed sometime in February of 1983. Smiley's Bottom Mayor Rice stated a lot of work had been done to create a first class ball field in Smiley's bottom, and although it will not be completed in 1983, it will be ready for use in 1984. Mayor Rice thanked the following people for their participation and donation of time and machinery to make this ballfield for the City: the Rotary Club; Dean Reichardt; Will Porter; Shell Oil Compnay; Skagit County; Murray BEnjamin; Ray Jones; Eagles,Cldb; and Bill Wooding. Mayor Rice asked that the City Council officially accept the work done by the above named people Mr. Kiel moved that the work donated by the above mentioned citizens be approved and that letters be sent to these people thanking them for their donations. Mr. Coleman seconded'the motion. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting to an executive session. C. Mbna' han, E;ecutive Secretary January 3, 1983 Meeting called to order at 7:30 was offered by Reverend Hilary followed by Mayor Rice leading James Rice, Mayor P.M. by Mayor James Rice. Invocation Bitz of the Anacortes Lutheran Church, in Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call found present: Norwood Young, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen.Smith, Ken Brown. Absent: Charles Kiel Minutes of Previous Meeting Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs.Horn seconded that the minutes of the meeting of December 20, 1982 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown., Young. Motion carried. 532 January 3, 1983 -- Cont. Introduction - Port Manager Mayor Rice introduced Mr. Joe Baier as the new Port Manager and welcomed him to the City of Anacortes. Citizen Hearings There were none. Old Business - Block 33, Kellogg & Fords Addition - Ordinance Ian Munce, Planning Director, displayed a transparency of the area to be vacated and Mayor Rice explained that the property owner requested the title to his property be cleared and a simple trade of the road right of way which encroaches on mr. Ricks' property be traded for the vacation of the alley in Block 33 of Kellogg & Ford's Addition. Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title. Mrs. Horn moved that the ordinance vacating the alley right of way within Block 33, Kellogg and Fords Addition to the City of Anacortes be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1900. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes -.Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman. Motion carried. Old Business - 14th Street Vacation Between 0 & R - Ordinance Mr. Munce indicated on a transparency the area of the proposed vacation, and Mayor Rice stated a public hearing had been held and closed on this vacation request; since then there have been some considerations and the Port of Anacortes has assured the City that 15th Street will be'a public right of way to the water. The reason .for the 14th Street vac'at`ion request is to allow an area for fishermen to work on their nets and a net stoarge shed. Mr. Coleman stated he supported the request because fishermen did need a better facility for network and storagearea, and because the City and the Port should work together for common goals and forego what has happened in the past. With new people he hoped this would be the beginning of better cooperation between the City and the Port. Mr. Coleman then moved that the ordinance vac- ating the street right of way of 14th Street between the!e:ast line of q_ Avenue and the west line of R Avenue be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1901. Mr. Younq seconded the motion. At this time Mr. Dildine addressed Council stating it seems to be a "moot" question as to who owns the property. Why change anything? The Port is a public agency but it only deals with one aspect of public affiars - those dealing with maritime industry. He stated the public could use 14th Street now to drive cars, etc. but the Port would probably not allow this, and suggested possibly granting a conditional use of this property. Mr. Pres Holton stated he felt that 13th Street was very narrow and a wider access should be considered. Mr. Otis Piburn stated he no longer objected to the -.proposed vacation now that access to the water was clarified. - Vote on Mr. Coleman's motion: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. New Business - Skyline Div. 21 Final Plat Approval (Tape Recorded) Mr. Munce reviewed background data on the proposed final plat re- quested by Mr. Nick Mavar, and stated the Planning Commission's recommendation was that the final plat be approved as requested. He added there were no conditions attached to the preliminary plat and it was approved as presented. In response to a letter dated 12/23/82 written by Mr. Kenneth Rice, attorney representing clients opposed to height limitations in Division 21, Mr. Munce commented as follows: 1/ The final plat was presented to the Planning Commission and was available to the public before, during and after the hearing; 2/ The modification procedures established in the City's subdivision ordinance were followed, and in fact exceeded; 3/ More specifically the extension of the lot lines does not affect allowable height, the community association is not eliminated and the upland bank retaining aq_lq3 January 3, 1983 -- Cont. wall is addressed in the staff recommendations: notice was not mailed to adjoining property owners.but was posted on the site. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated there were minor items yet to be taken care of and the weather will preclude the completion of some of them. These type of items would be bonded as is normal practice - the City would expect Mr. Mavar,to put up a cash or other type of bond as security. A punch _list has been made. Mr. Stephen Tangen, attorney from Everett, stated he was addressing Council on behalf of 15 to 16 property owners in.Division 20, and there were several issues that have been "glossed" over and points that mandate that this final plat should not beiapproved at this time. Mr. Tangen stated he hoped that this proceeding is being recorded. (The proceeding was taped recorded and Mr: Tangen's comments opposing acceptance of the final plat are on record). Mr. James Anderson, representing Mr. Nick Mavar, address Council stating that he felt.the requirements for the preliminary plat were met and, therefore, urged Council to accept the final plat. Mr, A. Beebe addressed Council stating he lived in Skyline and owned two of the lots that would be affected by the height limitations of Division 21; and when he talked to .Mr. Mavar he agreed he would do a "nice job" of the retaining wall and -seawall and would stick to the 14' restrictions, otherwise they would not have agreed to the development. He went on to say there are various height limit- ations in Skyline, but you will not find any area where the basic height is not limited to 14'. Mr. Beebe concluded by stating he felt the height limitation should be kept at 14' for Division 21. A time extension for approving this plat was discussed and Mr. Mavar stated he would not be willing to extend this time. Mr. Ed Shotwell, 5300 Kingsway, stated he felt this development was part of Skyline, and there were some houses,in Skyline that exceeded the 14' limitation, but these were approved on a lot by lot basis and not an entire subdivision. He concluded by strongly urging Council not to give "blanket authorization for 10 or more houses to exceed 14'. Mr. Ford commented that the drainage system, sanitary sewer system and water system installed did not create any great impact and some of the drainage sys tem itself would be of benefit because it does drain a lot of water from the area, Mr. Dennis Lensegrav, Manager Puget Sound Power. & Light Co. stated he had talked to Mr. Mavar about the development and he felt Mr. Mavar had put very "meticulous" thought into placing utilities into the development. Mr. Mansfield stated he wanted to emphasize that Council is here to decide whether .the developer has substantially complied with the requirements of the preliminary plat. Any'other matter should be determined by Superior Court action. Mrs. Shotwell addressed Council stating that it looked like the seawall was being washed out and inquired who would be liable if the "whole system washed out". Mayor Rice commented that consideration of the plat could not be based on what might happen. Mr. Young inquired if a bond amount had been determined and Mr. Mansfield explained various ways of bonding being handled. Mr. Ford stated the Engineering Supervisor had talked to Mr. Mavar about items to be completed on the punch list and an estimate of $4,500 was arrived at, which amount would be used to complete the plat should Mr. Mavar default. 534 January 3, 1983 -- Cont. Mr. Young then moved that the final plat of Division 21 be approved with the stipulation that; l/ the project be bonded as proposed by the Public Works Director and; 2/ the covenants be amended to make the upper retaining wall the responsibility of the home owners assoc- iation as proposed by Public Works Director. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Student Government Day Mayor Rice stated instead of a study session next Monday evening the students and Mr. Knutson of Anacortes High School will hold student government day with the students electing their own government officials and conducting a Council meeting. Citizen of the Year Award Mayor Rice stated he has instituted a "Citizen of the Year Award by the City of Anacortes" and hoped that this is something which would continue on for years to come. At this time he wished to give Mr. Dennis Lensegrav, Manager, Puget Sound Power & Light Co., the Citizen of the Year award for his excellent work within the community. Mayor Rice stated that Mr. Lensegrav is an exceptional Manager of the Power Company. There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M., with an executive meeting to follow.. ('�/Q � 1, 1 C. Monahan, Executive Secretary January 17, 1983 �Jmes-Tic,a, Mayor Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor James Rice. Invocation was offered by Reverend A.:. L. Baunsgaard of the First Assembly of God Church, followed by Mayor Rice leading in Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood. Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth'Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the .minutes of the meeting of January 3, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings There were none. Sprinkler System Bid - Cemetery Mayor Rice explained it presently takes a day and a half to two days for Cemetery employees to turn the water on and off and this can be done only during the day, therefore, the water loss through evaporation and man hours is very high. Bids were re- quested for an automated sprinkling system and one bid was re- ceived from United Supply Company of Tacoma. Mr. Steve Colby, Cemetery Director, asked that the bid submitted be accepted on a per-unit price rather than a total. Mr. Colby stated that $10,000 was budgeted for this equipment and the bid was well within that amount. He explained further that Turf -TORO Company was unable to bid on a wholesale basis, therefore, they.did not respond to the request for bid; and nor. Colby didn't know why H.D. Fowler did not bid. The new sprinkling system would cover all of the existing lawn area. Mr. Littlefield moved that the bid submitted by United Supply Co. of Tacoma, Washington be accepted on a per unit price. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Nayes _ Coleman. Motion carried. January 17th, 1983 -- Continued D35 Consulting Services Water Treatment Plant Flood Protection Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, addressed Council re- questing that they approve an agreement between`the City of Anacortes and. R. W. Beck & Associates of Seattle to do consulting work on.the design for.the.implementation of the.flood study and electrical study scope of work. Mr. Ford explained that the City has worked with'R. W. Beck before and were satisfied with their work, and the costs detailed in the agreement were fair and reasonable. He further explained that the $52,00.0 is a maximum amount and if for some reason it was felt this amount would be ex- ceeded, a new contract would be initiated and brought to Council for their action. Mr. Ford explained the various aspects of the flood protection project, thebidding.process and the costs involved. He stated there was a possibility that all the work may be able to be done on one bid and that they should be able to go to bid around the first of May. If there is not enough money some items may have to be rebid in 1984..Mr. Ford explained that out of the $52,000 a special study will be done costing $6,000,'and.there were approx- imately 8 items in the special study he felt should be looked at to give a better method of handling customers and cost saving oppor- tunities. Mrs. Smith moved that authorization be given to execute an agreement between R. W. Beck and the City of Anacortes for consulting services on design of Water Treatment Plant Flood Protection. Mr. Kiel sec- onded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Mr. Young inquired at this time if there had been rpoblems at the Water Treatment Plant during the latest high water situation, and Mr. Ford stated no major problems occurred during this time. Interfund Liability Ordinance Mayor Rice explained that in 1972 Anacortes was billed by the State for remaining unfunded liability portion due to the Public Employees Retirement System for City employees who retired under the old retire- ment system. Half of the retirees were Water Department employees and, therefore, the water fund should rightfully, bear its.fair share of the pension cost amount to $23,859.35. Mr._Steve Mansfield read an ord- inance by title adopting this transfer of funds. Mr. Kiel moved that the ordinance establishing an interfund liability, owing from the Water Fund to the Current Expense Fund be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1902. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Special Initiative Procedure Ordinance Mr. Steve Mansfield,.City Attorney, read the ordinance. by title and then explained this is an ordinance of general application. It would apply specifically to the 2G sales tax recently imposed and to any future sales tax, excise tax, all sale of real estate, and any ordinance increasing business and occupation tax. Mr. Littlefield moved that the ordinance adopting a special initiative procedure applicable to ordinances imposing or altering certain taxes be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1903. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Timber Harvesting Mayor Rice stated that at 2:00 P.M., January 13th proposals were opened for the harvesting of timber on the west side of Little Cranberry Lake. One proposal was received from Mr. Earnest Howard, Fidalgo Pioneer ,Logging Co. of Anacortes in the amount of $1,880. The minimum bid was set at $1,320. Mayor Rice stated there were 470. trees which were marked in blue by the Forestry Board and this would amount to an estimated 23,000 board feet of lumber and some firewood. This harvesting has been approved by both the Forestry and Park Boards. Mr. Littlefield inquired.if there would be any damage to the surrounding land and Mayor Rice stated there would be very little as the trees are very easily assessable. The logging compnay has to take care of slash, obtain required permits, etc. The access road would be through Mr. Ralph Scott's property by the Airnort and the existing agreement with 536 January 17th, 1983 -- Continued. Mr. Scott requires that the access will have to be blocked when logging is complete. There will be no costs to the City for the harvesting of this timber. The proceeds from the sale will go to the Forestry Board. Mr. Kiel moved that the proposal submitted by Mr. Howard for the harvesting of timber be accepted. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Property Acquisition Water Treatment Plant Mayor Rice stated there is a small portion of land at the Water Treatment Plant site on which the transformer sits and this land is owned by Puget Sound Power & Light Co. Mr. Dave Ford explained that Puget Power has determined this.land to be surplus and would be willing to sell the land to the City for $2,213.04; and at this time he would request that Council give authorization to purchase this piece of land. Mr. Ford stated that the property is on the north side and the major portion sits inside the river dike and ring dike. Mr. Coleman moved that authorization be given to purchase this piece of property from Puget Power for $2,213.04. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: - Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Street Lighting Improvement by Harbor House Mr. Dennis Lensegrav, Manager Puget Sound Power & Light Co., addressed Council stating some concern regarding the crosswalk at 8th & Q Avenue were brought to his attention. People in the neighborhood were having difficulty getting across the street, and Mr. Lensegrav wanted to point out to Council that there are now some new lights in the area and the street is pretty well lit; hopefully this will save some lives. There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:10 P.M. I C. Monahan, Executive Secretary J es Rice, Mayor February 7th, 1983 Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor James Rice followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Absent: Bill Coleman. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Young moved and Mr. Kiel seconded that the minutes of the meeting of January 17, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown., Young. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings Mrs, Juddie Murphy addressed Council stating she had an updated listing of appointed and elected officials for the City and some County, State and Federal officers. Mrs. Murphy handed each Councilperson a copy of the listing and updated precinct map for their information. 1 11 Proclamation Mayor Rice read a proclamation sponsored by the Nationwide Elks Club which proclaimed the week of February 21 to February 27, 1983 to be National Patriotism Week. Mayor Rice urged all citizens to express their gratitude for American citizenship and to become involved in appropriate celebrations And observances. a3 Q February 7, 1983 -- Continued Horseman's Assn. Trails - Old City Dump Mayor Rice explained that the Border Zone Horseman's Assn. has re- quested the use of the old City dump area for their riding endeavors 2 or 3 times a year. The proposal has been, presented to the Forestry and Park Board and they will make a recommendation in about one month. Mr. Tom Parker representing the association' stated they were planning field rides for young people and adults ands that trails would be cleared for the rides. Mr. Kiel asked if the City would be assuming any liability in allowing this and Mr. Mansfield stated there would be very little. It was further explained that motorcycle riders and horse .riders would be compatible in the use of the area and that the trails would be cleaned out after they were done. A decision on this matter would be made after receivinq recommendations from the Park and Forestry Boards. Horizon Heights - Street & Alley Vacations Mayor Rice offered background information on the request to vacate certain streets and alleys contained within the Horizon Heights Addition and stated the Resolution this evening was to set a public hearing date to hear this request. IMr. Kiel moved that the Resolution fixing a time of March 7, 1983 to hear a petition to vacate certain streets and.alleys within Connover's Plat and Fidalgo Addition lying within the plat of Horizon Heights be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 744. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Nationwide Cablevision Conditional Use Permit - Public Hearing Mayor Rice explained the request from Nationwide Cablevision was to lease a portion of the -City property 60' X 45' in size at the abandoned Heart Lake Reservoir site to allow them to place an earth receiver dish and move the existing dish from Puget Power substation property to City property. The receiver facility -con- stitutes a special use per the Anacortes Zoning Ordinance and would be allowed by Conditional Use Permit. The'Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter and .recommended that the Conditional Use Permit be granted with certain conditions. Abutting property owners were notified of.this request and no protests were received. However, one protest was received via telegram frbm Mr. M. E. Crompton of .Ontario, Canada stating his opposition to this construction. Mayor Rice then declared the public hearing to be open, and suggested that Nationwide Cablevision have the subject property appraised for a fair market value. At this time Mr. John Korvin, 4310 Bryce Drive addressed Council stating he had a petition signed by about 45 people in the Skyline area requesting that cable be placed in their area. Mayor Rice askedithat this matter be brought up after the public hearing. There were no other comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed. Mr. Kiel inquired if it was important that the site be located in this vicinity and Mr. Bob Huisman, representing=Nationwide Cablevision, stated they needed to be as close as possible to the present site and the period of transition of switching from one dish to another was important. Mr. Huisman also stated that they are paying Puget Sound Power & Light Co. $600 a year for a piece of property 30' X 301. Mr. Littlefield moved that the Conditional Use Permit be approved for an earth receiver facility on H Avenue as submitted subject to con- ditions that the structure be of residential character with a pitched roof, appropriate setbacks, non -glare lighting and that a continuous belt of evergreen landscaping and screening be established at the initial height of 4 feet; also that an independent appraiser be usdd hired to establish a fair market value lease rate. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Littlefield. Motion carried. At this time Mayor Rice asked Mr. Huisman to answer Mr. Korvin.'s questions regarding placing cablevision in'•the Skyline area.. Mr. Huisman explained that the installation costs have prohibited them from supplying cablevision to the Skyline area as they would not get a return from their initial investment, and that it would not �2DCy February 7, 1983 -- Continued feasible to supply the area "piecemeal". He informed Mr. Brown that industrial bonds had not been considered and the cost for installation to Skyline would be abour $280,000. Mayor Rice asked Mr. Huisman to get together with Mr. Korvin to discuss the situation and send a memo to all the people who signed petition requesting cablevision apprising them of the situation. Urban Renewal Warrant Resolution Mayor Rice explained that three financial institutions had been contacted for quotes on interest for renewal of Urban Renewal Warrants; these were Skagit State Bank, Olympic Bank and Peoples National Bank. At the present time Skagit State Bank offered the low quote of 8.5% simpleinterest or 720 of prime rate and it is recommended that the City accept the 72% of prime rate from Skagit Bank and adopt a resolution to this effect. Mr. George Khtaian explained for Council information the fluctuation of the prime rate of interest. Mrs. Horn moved that the Resolution be adopted authorizing issuance of interest bearing warrants onthe Urban Renewal Fund in the total sum of $450,000.00 with Skagit State Bank at 72% of Citicorp prime rate and be given RESOLUTIONcNO. 745. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Littlefield, Horn.. Motion carried. Consultant Selection'Pretreatment Program Mayor Rice explained that the City's Consultant Selection Committee, made up of himself, Dave Ford, Jim Pemberton, Mike Foster, Norm Young, Pres Holton, Al Littlefield and Ken Brown, interviewed the consulting firms of CH2M Hill, Brown & Caldwell and Harper Owes regarding their proposals of a pretreatment program for the City's Sewage Treatment Plant. The Committee reviewed the proposals and recommended Brown & Caldwell as the firm best qualified to provide a pretreatment programa This would entail identifying certain toxic chemicals. i from industries in town and suggesting steps to be taken to ensure they don't enter into the sewer system. There is no fixed fee set but it is estimated to cost approximately $20,000. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works explained that application had been made in 1979 for a waiver from secondary sewage treatment plant.require- ments. Part of the waiver requirement is to set up and implement a pretreatment program. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the City has several businesses in town that have shown potential of putting toxic pollutants into the sewer system; the extent is unknown and needs to be determined. There is not much time to put this together. Mr. Richard Dildine questioned the amount of $20,000 stating he flet it was a "little high". Mayor Rice explained that it was unknown how many industries may be putting toxics into the system and there were many businesses and industries in town which would have to be identified; Mr. Ford also explained that just the testing that has to be done would cost approximately $12,000. Mr. Littlefield moved that the City .accept the firm of Brown and Caldwell to formulate a pretreatment program for the City's sewer system. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel,_. Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Board Appointments Appointments to the following Boards have been made: Community Center Borad - Girts rekevics; Library Board - Cheryl Pinson; Park Board - Terry,Dorn. Short Course in Planning Mayor Rice stated a short course in planning sponsored by Planning and Community Affairs Agency and Planning Assn. of Washington would be held in the Council Chambers on February 23rd at 7:30 P.M. LaConner Planning Commission and Council and City of Anacortes Planninr Commission and Council would be attending.and there would be room'for 5-39 February 7, 1983 -- Continued 25 more people. He asked that those people interested in this program sign up and the first 25 would be accepted; if there is an overwhelming response to this 4 hour course they may put it on.again. Council Meeting Feb. 22nd Mayor Rice stated as the regular Council meeting of February 21st falls on Washington's Birthday the meeting would be held on February 22nd. Evergree Islands Mayor Rice expressed his appreciation to Evergreen Islands for policing park areas; adding they have done,a "fantastic job". He thanked them for their community efforts. There being to further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:10 P.M. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary a 4esR-�i:de, Mayor February 22nd, 1983 Meeting called to order at 8:40 P.M. by Mayor James Rice. Invocation was offered by Rev. Tom Duchmine of the First Assembly of God Church, followed by Mayor Rice leading in.Pl.edge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Absent:' Al Littlefield. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of the meeting of February 7th be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Girl Scout Proclamation .Mayor Rice stated the Firl Scouts were not able to be in attendance this evening but would attend the March 7th meeting. Labor Agreement - Police Department - Resolution Mayor Rice explained that a two year .contract had been agreed upon by the Police Department Teamster's Union Local 788. This contract would have no wage increase, maintain benefits in 1984, replace merit system with "satisfactory rate of improvement" criteria, and new hires will not qualify for sick leave buy-out or longevity which was exchanged for 40�/hr_. shift differential on graveyard and 30�/hr. on swing shift. Mr. Coleman commented this was pretty much in line with the rest of the labor contracts and moved that the resolution approving labor agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Teamsters Local No. 788 for the years 1983 and 1984 be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 746. Mr.Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. I Fuel Purchase - 1983 Mayor Rice stated it was necessary to call for bids for fuel for the City vehicles in the approximate amounts of 40,000 gallons regular, 24,000 gallons unleaded and 33,000 gallons I diesel. Bids were received from BAK Distributor - $80,139; Reisner Distributor - $77', 260; and Marlen Knutson Distributor - $77,671. Reisner Distributor was low total bid. Mr. Kiel inquired if it was wise to enter into a long term contract with the current change in price of fuel. �Mr. Ford explained although the price of fuel may change the City is required by State law that these items be bid. He stated further that up until this year we February 22nd; 1983 -- Continued were in a fuel allocation system which did not allow.us to move from distributor to distributor. At this time bids were accepted for fuel to satisfy the bid law, and if the cost goes down for the distirubtor our costs will go down - if .it goes up our costs will go up. Mrs. Smith moved that the low bid of Reisner Distributor in the amount of $77,260 for supply of fuel to the City be accepted. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. At this time Mr. Kiel.inquired if there were an escape clause and Mr. Ford stated he did not know. Mr. Richard Dildine inquired if the contract could be cancelled if it appears not to be an advantage, and Mayor Rice stated it could be. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman. Nayes- Kiel. Motion carried. Garbage Truck Compactor Mayor Rice stated that the bid regarding the garbage truck compactor was not ready to be discussed. Summer Bus Service - Downtown/Ferry - Resolution Mayor Rice read a resolution which supported a State operated bus service between the Anacortes Ferry Terminal and downtown. Mr. Young inquired if the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Assn. would be starting the service again, and Mayor Rice stated they cannot raise enough money. Mr. Young moved that the resolution supporting a State operated bus service between the Anacortes Ferry Terminal and downtown be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 747. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Horn. Motion carried. Nationwide Cablevision Property Lease 11 Mayor Rice stated the property which Nationwide Cablevision wishes to lease from the City to place their earth receiver dish was appraised at a value for lease of $100 - 125 a month, and a fee to be paid by Nationwide Cablevision was set at $112.50 per month. Short Course in Planning The Short Course in Planning scheduled for February 23rd has been rescheduled to March 30th. Meeting on Industrial Pretreatment Program Mr. Ford stated the meeting to discuss the industrial pretreatment program was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 24th no February 23rd as indicated in the previous minutes. Mr. Coleman asked that this correction be noted in the minutes. Ministerial Assn -Services Mrs. Smith asked that a letter be written to the Ministerial Association thanking them for the service they are providing the City Council with their invocation. Study Sessions Mayor Rice stated there will be no study session on Monday, February 28th, and there will now be only one study session a month which will be held on the second Monday. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned to an executive.sess.ion at 9:10 P.M. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary 62es Rice, Mayor 5-41 March 7, 1983 Meeting called to. order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor James Rice. Invocation was.offered by Reverend Rowe of the United Methodist Church followed by Mayor James Rice leading in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll caLL FOUND PRESENT: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlelfield, Ruth Horn., Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Minutes of Previous Meeti-ng Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Young seconded that the minutes of the meeting of February 22nd be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Proclamation i Mayor Rice read a proclamation declaring the week of March 6th through March 12th to be Girl Scout Week and called upon the Citizens of Anacortes to give their continued interest, cooperation and support to the Girl Scouts through 1983. 1 .Citizen Hearings None Skyline Division 21 Findings of Fact - Resolution Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, addressed Council explaining that action was taken on this matter over a month ago and the request now was simply to pass, in resolution form, the Finding of Fact adopted on Skyline Division 21 Final Plat approval. Mr. Kiel moved that the resolution of Mavar's Skyline Division 21 Final Plat approval, Findings of Fact and Conclusions be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 748. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. tbt.e: Ayes -Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Vacation Request - Connover's and Portion of Fidalgo Addition (Horizon) Heights) - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open to hear the request for vacation of streets and alleys in Connover's and a portion of Fidalgo Addition and explained the necessity of these vacations. Mr. Dick Dildine from the audience inquired how the streets in the Horizon Heights addition would line up with the rest of the streets in Anacortes, and Mr. Munce explained how this would be done. Mayor Rice then declared the public hearing to be closed. Mr. Kiel moved that this vacation request be granted without compen- sation to the City for these streets as others would be dedicated in their place. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, HOrn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. i Garbage Truck Compactor Bid Mr. Jim Peberton, Maintenance Superintendent, explained the City had requested bids on a 25 C.Y. compactor for a. santiation truck. There were three bids received and opened, on Tuesday, February 15th with results as follows: Transport Equipment Company, Seattle - Heil - $23,858 General Equipment Company, Portland - Leach - $22,925 Industrial Refuse Systems, Seattle - Dempster - $23,950 plus $2,000 F.O.B. Anacortes. Mr. Pemberton explained that demonstrations had taken place; and the various aspects of servicability, mechanics and operation of the compactors. He stated it was staff's recommendation to accept the bid of Industrial Refuse Systems for a' Dempster. After some discussion Mrs. Smith moved to accept staff's recommend- ation and purchase the Dempster compactor. ML. Young seconded the motion. Vose: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. :Motion carried. 54.2 March 7, 1983 - - Cont. Washington Park Policies Mayor Rice ex lained the changes proposed in Washington Park closing hours vehicle restriction; campsite occupancy; and camping reservation policies. Mr. Kiel inqudired about the closure of the loop road during winter months and Mr. Colby, Park Director, explained he had received calls from people who walk the loop road stating concern over their safety. He went on to say that he would like to see the road closed Monday through Friday and the restriction would only be through a sign and not by closing the gate . There has never been formal adoption of these'park policies and he asked that the -revisions be adopted. Mr. Otis Piburn addressed Council stating he felt the closure in the loop road would affect a lot of peple and the public should be given a chance to see that this was going to be done.. Mrs. Horn added she agreed that the public should be warned of these changes. -*Mr. Colby explained that his intent was to post it for a.long enough time to warn people of the change; and these changeshave been before the Park Board. Mr. .Brown inquired if a tro.ffic count could be done to see how many vehicles go through and Mr. Colby stated he may be able to do this through the City Engineering Department. Mr. Young moved that the Washington Park policies, with the deletion of the vehicle restrictions from the Loop Road be adopted. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Water Fund Customer Accounts Receivable Mr. Khtaian explained that normally this procedure to initiate' a 1982 book entry to increase water accounts receivable is not taken to Council but because of the material amount of approx. $8,000 he asked Council to adopt a resolution to effect this increase which would result in an increase to Retained Earnings for said amount. This move is meant to satisfy audit requirements. Mr. Littlefield moved that the resolution authorizing approval of a book entry increase to the water fund customer accounts receivable account be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 749. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. At this time Mrs. Murphy made an announcement that the Municipal' Government Course scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 8th would be cancelled due to the memorial services planned for crew of the Altair. This would be picked up at the end of the sessions. Mobile Home Park PUD Process Mr. Munce addressed Council explaining the difference between a mobile home park and a mobile home subdivision as defined in the subdivision ordinance and how the next two agenda items would be affected - Singhing Hills would comecunder the old ordinance and Vista Too would come under the new ordinance. Vista Too Mobile Home Subdivision - Preliminary Plan - Resolution Mayor Rice explained the Planning Commission reviewed the pre- liminary plat for Vista Too and recommended Council approve the plan with the following conditions: 1/comments on landscaping treatment along the.western project boundary shall be secured by the City Planning, Director from the City Forester and these shall be incorporated into the final development plan design; 2/ a landscaping plan be submitted to the City prior to the submission of the final development plan; 31 the four foot path be of all-weather construction; 4/ sidewalks be installed on both sides of Vista Lane; 5/ the R.V. storage area be site screened on all sides; 6/ a drainage plan be submitted with the final plat; and 7/ the 20 foot wide emergency access road have sufficient fill to ensure year round emergency access. Mayor Rice stated that Mr. Threet, in a.letter to Council, makes some very good comments regarding the treatment of the swamp on the west side and he suggested if Council chooses 1 II 11 �43 March 7, 1983 - Cont. to approve the preliminary plat that these comments be attached. Mr. Kiel askew Mr. Threes to read his letter which he did. Mrs. Smith asked Mr. Ford wht his opinion on this matter was and he stated he did not have any real problems with some of the items that Mr. Threet brought up.. When the storm drainage system for Meadow Vista was designed it was not the City's intent to totally drain the swamp. He stated with regard to item 6 of the Planning Commission recommendation he would like to see it amended to read `any drainage plan should be submitted before the final plat"; and that drainage plans would have to be submitted along with any other engineering or construction drawings for a proposed mobile home subdivision. Mr. Young moved that the resolution for preliminary development plan for Vista Too: Findings of Fact and Conclusions be adopted with the following changes: Item No. 6 under "conclusions" be amended to read "a drainage plan be submitted prior to the submission of the final plat" and that Mr. IThreet's recommendations for the "all weather access road" be incorporated. Mr. Littlefield seconded the motion. i At this time Mr. Juddie Murphy stated her concern over the 10' setback and commented that this may begin to look like a mobile home park instead of a mobile home'subdivision. Mr. Don Coughlin, representing Vista Too, explained that there will be 8' from the edge of curb to property lines and in addition there will be 10' setback from property lines which gives 18' and there will also be 15' of greenbelt. Mr. Coughlin also stated the drainage problem was not that of'Meadow Vista but the City's; the water is entirely on City property. Community park, sidewalks and paths were also discussed. Vote on Mr. Young's motion. Ayes - Young,�Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Keona Glen (Singing Hills) Final Plan - Finding of Fact - Resolution Mayor Rice stated he had received three letters regarding the Keona Glen Final plan. Mayor Rice then read the letters in their entirety received from: Mona Meyers, Terry Myers and Arnold & Maxine Wahl. These letters are made part of the record of this Council meeting. Mayor Rice explained that the Planning Commission recommended approval of this final plan with 19 conditions attached. Letters from Mr. William Rockwell and .Ray and Susan Carpenter were then read and also made part of this record. Mr. Munce explained the Public Works Director feels the pond can be engineered to take storm water runoff; the landscaping plan shows a 3' to 4' high berm along south side with a cyclone fence; and there is a condition that the drainage is taken care of. Mr. Carpenter stated he would like to have water*to maintain the lake on his property although he did not need it as it was fed with springs; but if he did get water he wanted it to be clean. Mr. Dildine commented he was alarmed at.the'lack of attention of technical detail and he thought the Planning Commission should be instructed todo their job before ;sending something to Council. I Mr. Preston Holton addressed Council stating that substantially this development is tied to Anacopper Road and this road is not dedicated road and is of substandard width and ignores the grid pattern in Anacortes. Until such time as.Anacopper Road is a dedicated 60' road he did not think the development had a "leg to stand on". I 544 March 7, 1983 In respone to a question regarding where the water goes from Mr. Carpenter's pond, Mr. Ford stated he flt none of the water from the proposed project would go into Mr. Carpenter's pond - the pond is fed by spring and some other drainage area in there. There is a pipe that goes from the pond to Anacopper Rd. to the west that feeds a second pond and a pipe that drains overflow from the pond out to Clearidge. Mr. Gary Jones, Attorney from Mt. Vernon, addressed Council stating he was representing property owners in the area and at this time he wanted Mr. Rockwell to show some slides which would illustrate the problem with drainage in the fields. While the slide projector was being set in place Mayor Rice stated that there would be Spring Cleanup beginning the first of April. Mr. Coleman stated at this time he wanted to go on record as being against spending $411.00 on the purchase of a coffee machine for the museum. The slide show was presented by Mr. Rockwell and Mr. Jones explained what he felt would be problems with drainage from the proposed project. Mr. Ford discussed the drainage problem and commented that he would like to have the opportunity to meet with Mr. Carpenter and see what problems he has with the pond. The imrpvement of Anacopper Mine Road was discussed and the traffic which may be generated. Mr. JOnes statd another issue involves the qustion of who should make application for final development approval and Council should make sure they have a qualified applicant for this plan. Mr. Munce stated the application was being processed by Mr. Gentry as his develpment. Mr. Dildine questioned the ordinance under which the application for final approval was filed and commented he felt this application should be made under the new ordinance and not the old. Mr. Ken Brown moved that resolution adopting Keona Glen (Singing__ Hills) Final Development Plan Approval, Findings of Fact and Conclusions be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 751. Mr. Kiel seconded the motion. Mr. Littlefield stated he would like to see the problem of drainage addressed, engineered and taken care of in some way as part of -.:the approval. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Nayes - Coleman. Motion carried. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 9:45 P.M. n C. Monahan, Executive Secretary May 21, 1983 - ,T�mes Rice, Mayor L Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. and led in Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of the meeting of March 7, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. 1 II I❑ Proclamation - Traffic Safety Awareness Week Mayor Rice read a proclamation declaring the week of March 20th to 26th to be Traffic Safety Awareness Week and urged all citizens to encourage, cooperate with and support the many traffic safety activities conducted throughout the State. 1 1 1 March 21, 1983 545 Invocation At this time the invocation was offered by Reverend Jim Hardenbrook of the Church of Christ. Citizen Hearings Mrs. Juddie Murphy addressed Council stating she wished to publicly thank the Mayor, City Attorney, Steve Mansfield, Judge Eugene Anderson and Finance Director, George Khtaian for their presentation at the first meeting of "Introduction to Municipal.Government." course; and reminded that tomorrow night will be a presentation by Parks and Recreation Department and the following Tuesday a presentation will be given by Public Safety. Vacation of Streets & Alleys Connover's and,Part of Fidalgo Addition Mayor Rice gave background information on this.request stating it had been approved by Planning Commission and Council. and this ordinance would officially vacate the streets and alleys. I Mr. Coleman moved that the ordinance vacating Conover's Addition and a portion of Fidalgo Addition (within Horizon Heights Div. 3 & 4) be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1904. Mrs—Smith seconded the motion, Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Northwest Border Zone Horsemen's Assn. Agreement Mayor Rice explained the Resolution before Council was to authorize the Northwest Border Zone Horsemen's Assn. use of.trails within the old City dump area: He stated there was an.'agreement attached which would be entered into between the City and.the Association with 6 conditions attached, which he summarized,. He also stated, although not in the agreement, that at a study session the Association had agreed not to have more than 40 horses in the area at one time. Mr. Young inquired if item 6 regarding no person operating motorcycles, scooters, or motor vehicle except on clearly established road referred -only to the Horsemen's Association and Mayor Rice stated it did as this was an Agreement just between Assn. and City. Mr. Horn moved that the resolution authorizing and directing execution of an agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Northwest Border Zone Horsemen's Association be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 752. Mr. Littlefield seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Conditional Use Permit - Church in RH Densi;ty - Public Hearing . Mayor Rice explained that Thomas Christoe of 1717 M Avenue has applied for a Conditional Use permit to utilize his residence, located in a Residential High Density area, as a church.i Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be open on this request. ,Mayor Rice explained that a typical service will have no more than 50 people; 10 o-ff street parking spaces were required; use would be 'temporary; a day school would be operated between 8:30 and 2:30 with 20 pupils attending; and no exterior remodeling is proposed, The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to condition that the permit be issued for 6 monthswith option for extension beyond this time by the Planning Commission if shown just cause. Mayor Rice, pointed out that another denomination had been meeting at the subject area for about 35 years; and there were .no objections from neighboring residents. There were no comments from anyone in the audience, and Mayor Rice delcared the public hearing to be closed. Mr. Kiel moved that a Conditional Use Permit be granted for a 6 month period for the operation of a church: at 1717.M Avenue with the option of an extension by the Planning Commission beyond this time upon showing cause. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. a46 March 21, 1983 Rezone Request from RH to Commercial at 26th & Commercial - Public Hearing. Mayor Rice explained that a request for rezone from RH Density to Commercial had been submitted by Mr. Gary Funk at 1014 26th Street to allow expansion of shop and parking facilities at his automotive dealership. Mayor Rice then declared the public hearing to be open. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, displayed a transparency of the subject area. This matter was heard before the Planning Commission and their recommendation was for denial based on the following reasons: 1/the neighborhood is already too congested; 2/,the neigh- borhood is too severly impacted by Mr. Funk's present operation; 3/this area provides emergency access to hospital, traffic is presently impeded in this area and the proposed rezone would reduce the size of the high density residential zone; 4/ no orverriding requirement was stated. Mr. Steve Funk, 1119 King Street, addressed Council stating he was a businessman in town and was helping Gary Funk represent "this thing properly which it was not done before". Mr. Funk showed two drawings of the proposed building and where it will sit on the lot. He stated there would be additional parking area and also the con- struciton of a building that Gary Funk would like to use for a shop. He indicated the present zoning of adjoining areas and where the newly rezoned commercial area was and that there was just a 16' alley separating Mr. Funk's property from the Commercial zone; he stated he felt there would be no problem with traffic on 26th Street; the type of automobiles that.owuld be sold; the proximity of other auto repair shops in the area; and that the previous fac- ilities Gary Funk has been involved in shows that he prides him- self in neatness. He summed up by saying he wished to go on record as being in favor of this rezone and would like a positive vote. Gary Funk addressed Council stating he did not represent himself at the Planning Commission meeting as he was out of town on business and he felt some of the information was a bit inaccurate. He ex- plained his need for a shop to repair customer cars, and that he did not want to interfere with his neighbors he was just trying to add to his business; there will be jobs created with what he was planning and he would not take away from the neighborhood. After explaining his reasoning for the rezone request, Mrs. Horn inquired if a fence was indicated behind the building and Mr. Funk stated it was but this was a rough sketch and there were no real plans for the building as yet. Mr. Littlefield inquired if there would be a possibility that 6 parking spaces icould be made to the north, and Mr. Funk stated it may be done for 3 or 4 but 6 was a little too much, he added he would like to vacate 26th Street and have no parking signs. Discussion took place regarding ownership of property in the area and zoning of the various properties. Mr. Rick Sigman, 1020 26th Street, addressed Council stating his property had a 96 foot frontage on 26th Street and he was opposed to the rezone for various reasons, i.e. high density parking due to nursing home and apartment building in the area and proposed housing units for elderly and multi -family dwellings, also a park in the area; vehicle testing would create a bad situation and would devalue his property; he added Mr. Funk has done a good job of main- taining the area to keep it clean, but would members of the Council purchase a piece of property if there were a parking lot next door? Questions were then asked of Mr. Sigman regarding his operating a business out of his -home, and the zoning history was discussed. After discussion of various aspects of the request, Mr. Kiel moved that the rezone request be tabled until next regular meeting in order to hear a review of the zoning history of this subject property and to give another chance to go by the site. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Mtoion carried. At this time Mayor Rice asked if the rezone was granted would the proposed building be metal and Mr. Funk stated he was planning on a cinderblock. Mr. Kiel asked that City staff prepare a review of the history of zoning of this property. 1 1 March 21, 1983 W. T. Preston Mayor Rice stated that last Thursday he had signed the paper for transfer of title of the sternwheeler W. T. Preson to City ownership and he was now asking Council to authorize the expenditure of $1,500 for the Preston when the bill is received from the State. Mr. Kiel moved that the expenditure of $1,500 for the W. T.Preston be approved and Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Regional Tourist Center Mayor Rice stated official approval was needed from Council to expend $310 per month for 4 years for the City participation in a regional tourist center located at I-5 and Highway 20. Mr. Coleman inquired if there would be enough money for this and Mayor Rice stated the money can come out of motel/hotel tax and other various ways. Mrs. Horn inquired if this could be reviewed each year as to what funds it would come out of and Mayor Rice stated this could be voted on each year. Mr. Kiel moved that the Council approve expenditure for a four year period of $310 per month for the regional tourist center at I-5 and Highway 20. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Nayes - Coleman. Motion carried. Short Course in Planning Mayor Rice stated the Short Course in Planning which had been cancelled some weeks back will be held on March 30th in the Council Chambers and anyone wishing to attend should come to City Hall and sign up. Student Participation Mayor Rice thanked the students of Anacortes Highschool for their interest in City government. KAGT RADIO TELETHON Mayor.Rice offered a special thanks to KAGT Radio station for the variety telethon they had in which they raised $3,300 - there was only one other radio station (in Tacoma) that raised more. He stated we could be justifiably proud of our local radio station. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary April 4, 1983 IA- 4, A,. a es Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Father Melvin Brown followed by A4ayor Rice leading in Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Absent: Ruth Horn. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of the meeting of March 21, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Correspondence Mayor Rice read a letter dated March 31, 1983 from Mr. Dick Fallis, Trustee, Skagit County Historical Society congratulating the City of Anacortes on the successful bid to acquire the sternwheeler, Preston. April 4, 1983 Citizen Hearing Mrs. Juddie Murphy addressed Council stating she wished to publicly thank the Park and Recreation Department and Fire and Police Depart- ments for their presentations at the Introduction to Municipal Government sessions being held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, adding that tomorrow night the Public Works Department will be discussed and extended an invitation to all who were interested. Rezone 26th & Commercial from RH2 to Commercial - Ordinance Mayor Rice stated this item would be a continuation of a public hearing held on March 21, 1983 to hear a rezone request by Mr. Gary Funk to rezone property at approximately 26th and Commercial from RH2 to Commercial to allow shop and parking expansion at his auto- motive dealership. Mr. Munce displayed a transparency of the subject area and stated that in reviewing the history of zoning in the area he could find no explanation as to why it was zone the way it was. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed. Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Kiel inquired if there were other areas where zoning breaks were made on property lines and was informed there were; Mr. Young asked Mr. Rick Sigman, abutting property owner, if he could live with the situation if car parts were not stored outside the building and Mr. Sigman stated he felt these items could be addressed after Council made their decision. Mr. Gary Funk explained the entrance and exit to the shop would be from 25th rather than 26th just to keep traffic from shop off of 26th and keep congestion down. He added he has made an effort to keep most of the cars off the street and though congestion was down a little. Setbacks were also discussed. Mrs. Smith moved that the ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Anacortes to change the zoning classification of Lots 16 & 17, Henslers First Addition to the City of Anacortes from RH2 to Commercial be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1905. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Mayor Rice discussed conditions which might be attached to the ord- inance and it was agreed by Mr. Funk, Mr. Sigman, and Mr. Pat Goss that the following conditions were acceptable and could be an attach- ment to the Ordinance: l/ There would be a 20' setback from 26th Street rather than a 10 foot setback; 2/ A 4' fence would be con- structed on the west side between Mr. Funk's and Mr. Sigman's prop- erty; 3/ The design and construction of the shop would be of a res- idential character; 4/ there would be no outside storage of parts. Mr. Kiel moved that these conditions be approved and made an attach- ment to Ordinance No. 1905. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Skagit County Visitor's Center Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Discussion and agreement regarding the City's participation in Skagit County Visitor's Center had been reached at the last regular Council meeting with an affirmative vote on the matter. Mrs. Smith moved that the resolution adopting an Interlocal Cooperativ Agreement regarding Skagit County Visitor's Center be approved and given RESOLUTION NO. 753. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Under discussion Mr. Kiel stated he was unsure as to how the City's share of funding will be determined for subsequent years. Mayor Rice stated the City's share will be $310 a month for 4 years, and after that time a review to consider participation will take place. Mr. Coleman stated he voted "no" when this was last considered but now a lot of points he had been concerned about were clarified. Vote on Mrs. Smith's motion. Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. April 4, 1983 Request for Limited Parking -. Post Office & Wyman's Wholesale on 4th St. Mayor Rice stated requests for limited parking had been made by the Post Office and Wyman's Marina. These requests were reviewed by the Traffic Safety Committee and they recommended that a change in the ordinance be made to limit parking in front of the Post Office to 15 minutes and parking be restricted to 2 hours from the intersection of 4th Street and Commercial easterly to about mid -block which would be approximately in front of Wyman's Wholesale. Mr. Mansfield read the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1830 by title. Mr. Coleman moved that the ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1830, passed and approved on the 21st day of July, 1980 estab- lishing limited parking time on streets and avenue within the City of Anacortes be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1906. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith. Motion carried. Support for Skagit Co. Community Action Agency Mayor Rice explained some assistance the SCCAA offers in the community, such as helping low income and elderly households in paying their heating bills, and providing emergency medical and housing assistance. He stated they have recently come to the conclusion, after being in operation for four years, that they are no longer able to operate on 100% federal funds, and are requesting financial assistance - the County Commissioners have agreed to match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 of monies contracted by cities. Mayor Rice also stated that Anacortes is currently being underserved by this agency and they have agreed, whether or not the City assists in funding, to improve services to low income, elderly and family residents. Mr. Littlefield asked if the senior citizens of Anacortes were aware of these services and Mr. Munce stated they were. Mr. Dennis Lensegrav, representing United Way, addressed Council stating he was a member of the Planning and Allocations Committee of United Way and that he as a member of this committee was placing a little pressure on SCCAA to serve Anacortes a little more. Mr. Kiel stated, based on the recommendations, he would move that the City of Anacortes contribute up to $1,000 to SCCAA during the year 1983. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote:' Ayes —Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Shoreline Plan Amendments - Public Hearing Mayor Rice stated Robert Hogg would be discussing the proposed changes to the Anacortes Shoreline Master Program. He added the City is very fortunate to have a man of Mr. Hogg's caliber as a member of the Planning Commission. Mayor Rice then opened the public hearing on the proposed shoreline plan amendments. Mr. Hogg addressed Council stating the Planning Commission had been working very hard on trying to increase local control over Anacortes problems, and went on to explain the procedure on shoreline consid- erations for the City of Anacortes; he explained one of the main things they were looking for is control of land fill and dredging. According to the City's plan landfill and dredging is to be signed off by D.O.E., and they have decided to call some land use and fill projects "special use" which will receive the same kind of treatment before Planning Commission, but if the special use is approved it will not have to go to Olympia, they will accept the City's judgement. Mr. Hogg stated he felt this was a compromise with D.O.E. and he thought it was a good one. Mr. Richard Dildine, from the audience, addressed Council stating he felt the State review was a second opinion on something that might be approved locally and he was not sure it would be a good idea to rid ourselves of that. Mr. Hogg explained it would do away with an automatic review which takes another 30 days before a permit can be issued, and that part of the control would remain with the City rather than go automatically to the State; safeguards would not be removed. There were no further comments and Mayor Rice declared 55® April 4, 1983 the public hearing to be closed. Mr. Les Johnson, representing the Port of Anacortes stated he had some minor comments on the proposed amendments which are contained in two letters dated April 1st. These will be included as part of the record. Mr. Munce stated Mr. Johnson's comments would be given to Council with recommendations and a revised ordinance which will be ready for next Council meeting. Conditional Use Permit - Horizon Heights 3 & 4 Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open to review a conditional use permit requested by Mr. Bob Ford to construct a duplex in an RL zone. Mayor Rice stated this hearing would be continued until further information on this request is received. Civil Service Hearing Mayor Rice stated he wished to apologize at this time for an error in dates which he made during Lippe Civil Service Hearing. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary April 18, 1983 -Vames Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Pastor Tom Duchemin of the First Assembly of God Church, followed by Mayor Rice leading in Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, and Helen Smith. Absent: Charles Kiel, Ruth Horn and Ken Brown. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Young moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the minutes of the meeting of April 4th, 1983 be approved as if read. Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Young. Motion carried. Plant Sale - New Leaf - Burlington Mayor Rice stated New Leaf will be having open house and a plant sale for their 14th Anniversary on April 29th. He commented that their program is a very good one and urged everyone to support it and if anyone needed plants they had some good bargains. Citizen Hearings Mrs. Juddie Murphy addressed CoVncil� stating she wished to thank the Public Works Department for their presentation at the Introduction to Municipal Government on April 5th, and the Library and Museum Departments along with Mayor Rice and Councilman Young representing City Council for their presentation on April 12th. She stated that tomorrow night will be the last session and Planning, Personnel, Building Department, Board of Adjustment and Forest Advisory Committee will all be present. Mayor Rice thanked Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Everhart for their efforts in putting forth this program and offered a special thanks to the students who have been attending. Mr. Kiel entered the meeting at 7:35 P.M. Mower Bids - Water Treatment Plant Mayor Rice explained that bids had been received and opened on March 17th for a.lawn mower for the Water Treatment Plant. Four bids were received as follows: Sears - $2,417.10; Coast to Coast - $3,214.25; Meridian Equipment - $4,008.22; Straubs, Inc. - $4,708.00. Of the four bids received, Coast to Coast did not meet specifications, and staff recommendation was that the second lowest bidder of Meridian Equipment be accepted as after review of the low bidder, Sears, it did not appear their eauipment would hold up under semi -commercial use. 1 a 5l April 18, 1983 Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, stated he felt by accepting the second lowest bid there may be a potential legal problem in that Sears did meet the specifications. Mr. Ed Capasso, Water Treatment Plant Foreman, commented that Sears was having a sale on mowers at the time of bid so it was hard for anyone else to compete. Mr. Kiel stated because staff's recommendation was that the Sear's mower would not provide adequate long term service he would move that all bids be rejected. Mr. Littlefield seconded the motion. Mr. Capasso stated that the specifications would be rewritten to come up with a better industrial machine. Vote on Mr. Kiel's motion. Ayes - Littlefield, Smith, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Bid on Tractor/Mower for Street Department Mayor Rice explained that three bids were received and opened on April 13th for a tractor mower to be used by street maintenance crews. The bids were as follows: Brim Tractor Co. - Net Price - $4,800; Milbrook Equipment - Net Price - $8,000; and Barnett Implement - $8,990. Of the bids received Brim Tractor did not meet specifications and it was staff's recommendation that the bid of Milbrook Equipment Co. be accepted. After discussion on the capabilities of the Milbrook Equipment mower, Mr. Young moved that, based on staff's recommendation, the bid of Millbrook Equipment Co. be accepted. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Storm Sewer Claim - Shaver Mayor Rice stated a claim for damages had been received from Mr. Bob Shaver of 1119 9th .Street in the amount of $311.25 for damages in- curred during heavy rains where stormwater entered his basement and caused damage to his home. Mr. Kiel asked for a summary of report given at the last study session, and Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, briefly explained the circumstances surrounding this claim stating the damage occurred during heavy rains where water got so hight it went down the basement steps of Mr. Shaver's home into his basement. He added there was a collection of grease and oils in the catch basin which created some of the problems and also roots from a tree on 10th Street which City crews were in the process of fixing now. Mr. Ford commented he felt from the City's standpoint the crews moved quickly to alleviate the problem and also made some sug- gestions to Mr. Shaver which would eliminate the problem. The City's insurance company was contacted regarding the claim and they stated this was not covered under the City's regular insurance program. Mr. Coleman inquired how previous cases similar to this had been handled and Mr. Ford stated they were handled on a case by case basis, and the staff's recommendation was that this claim not be paid as he felt the City was not at fault. Mr. Mansfield stated the only responsibility the City has as far as paying claims is where the City is negligent in some fashion, and if the City provides a reasonable maintenance program, then the City does not have any liability. He added the City does maintain its sewer lines and he has not seen any particular negligence on the part of the City. Mr. Kiel stated the City has done a good job in maintaining the utility system but he did not agree with the City Attorney in this case - he felt the City was responsible as there was ponding and the basement had never flooded before, and it would be a reasonable ex- pectation that the City's storm sewer system would carry water away, yet it did penetrate. He added Mr. Shaver has gone to every effort to decrease the damage cost and he moved that Mr. Shaver be reimbursed in the amount of $311.25 for damages incurred. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Nayes - Smith. Motion carried. 5v 2 April 18, 1983 Sanitation Truck Cab & Chassis Bids Mayor Rice explained that three bds were received and opened on April 13th for a sanitation truck cab and chassis. These bids were as follows: Frontier Ford - $47,501.08; Gerhart Ford— $52,153.80; Mack Truck - $63,087.79. The Mack Truck bid was the only bid re- ceived that met specifications, but there was a total difference in cost between the low bid of Frontier Ford and the bid of Mack Truck of $15,586.71 and City staff did not feel it was worth the money for a larger engine, therefore, they recommended Council reject all bids and rebid. Mr. Jim Pemberton, Maintenance Supervisor, stated he had talked to other vendors who chose not to bid and the larger engine may still be a viable alternative and may prove to be cost effective, but he felt he could not come to Council now with only one bid qualifying and make a recommendation. He added he would like the option to talk to other vendors and asked that Council reject the bids received based on lack of information, and rebid with specifications tailored more competitively. Mr. Pemberton then explained the difference in specifications and the considerations given to various pieces of equipment. Mr. Coleman then moved that Council go by staff recommendations and reject all bids received and rebid the truck cab and chassis. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Young. Motion carried. There being no further business to conduct, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:10 P.M. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary May 2, 1983 /_ Avy OffRi-ce, Mayor 011 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Pastor Hillary Bitz of the Anacortes Lutheran Church, followed by Mayor Rice leading in Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. 1 1 Minutes of Previous Meeting Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Young seconded that the minutes of the meeting of April 18, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings Mrs. Juddie Murphy addressed Council stating she wished to thank all department and division heads, the Mayor and Council, the Library for the original idea, and the American Association of University Women for making the Introduction to Municipal Government a worthwhile program. Mrs. Murphy also announced there would be two tours conducted; one at the Water Treatment Plant on Thursday, May 5th at 2:30 P.M. and one at the Police & Fire Station on Thursday, May 12th at 3:00 P.M. Proclamation - Motorcycle Awareness Week Mayor Rice read a proclamation which proclaimed the Week of May 1 to May 7, 1983 to be Motorcycle Awareness Week and Mr. Peter Tamsky, representing ABATE (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments) 553 May 2, 1983 addressed Council stating ABATE was a non-profit organization working towards education and more awareness of safety for motorcycles on the road in the State of Washington. Mr. Tamsky explained that work was being done with State Legislature, local authorities - police depart- ments, schools, and City Council to make motorcycling a safe method of transportation and he asked permission of Council to put signs up on City property regarding this group. Conditional Use Permit - Horizon Heights Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be open to hear a conditional use request from Mr. Bob Ford to construct a duplex in a residential low district of Horizon Heights Division #2. This hearing was contin- ued from the Council Meeting of April 4th. Mayor Rice explained that according to amendments of the zoning ordinance in 1982, a duplex would be allowed in a residential low district under conditional use, and after public hearing the Planning Commission recommended that this request be approved. Mr. David Ammon, 1718 37th Street, stated he owned neighboring property to Mr. Ford's and has never received notice of this request; and although he had some idea of what was planned he did want some background information. Mr. Tom Bullock, 3702 F Avenue, stated he lived close to the property also and just heard.about the request last night, and he would like to see what is planned. Mr. Bob Ford went over his proposal with both Mr. Ammons and Bullock and stated he thought this had been gone through at the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Ammon asked that a decision on this matter be held off based on the fact that this is the first he had actually heard of it and it would be hard to make a decision now. Mr. Morely Bingham stated he owned a lot on 37th Drive and had plans to build a retirement home there, and he was opposed to having a rental unit in a single family zone. Other people who addressed Council and noted their opposition to the Conditional Use Permit were: Salley Borneman, 3715 Spruce St.; O. Stalsbroten, 1917 39th St.; Diane Erholm, 3811 37th Drive; Sheldon Bolstad, 1918 38th Street; Mr. & Mrs. Johnson, 1093 38th Street - Mrs. Simpson, 3817 38th St., Robert Worsham, 3719 37th Drive; and Mr. George Nystrom, 1707 37th Street. There was also a request made that Council allow more time before making a decision to enable people involved to study the situation. Mr. Bob Ford stated his understanding was that only the people within 300' of the subject property were to be notified in writing; he also noted there were other rental units in the area; and that Mt. Vernon had similar housing situation and duplexes did not detract from the residential units. Mayor Rice then declared the public hearing to be closed. Mr. Young stated he saw no reason not to continue this meeting to allow people a little more time to discuss the request amongst them- selves. Mrs. Smith concurred with Mr. Young, and Mayor Rice stated this would be placed on a future agenda and maps would be made avail- able for those people who wished to discuss it. Mr. Bullock stated there were a number of property owners who own their own homes in the area and who were not notified. He added he was not happy about a rentalunit going in next to his property as he felt it would devalue his property. He also noted that Mr. & Mrs. Roy Ashworth who live down the street asked that their opposition to the request be made known. Mr. Ammon asked that a decision on this matter be held off based on the fact that this is the first he had actually heard of it and it would be hard to make a decision now. Mr. Morely Bingham stated he owned a lot on 37th Drive and had plans to build a retirement home there, and he was opposed to having a rental unit in a single family zone. Other people who addressed Council and noted their opposition to the Conditional Use Permit were: Salley Borneman, 3715 Spruce St.; O. Stalsbroten, 1917 39th St.; Diane Erholm, 3811 37th Drive; Sheldon Bolstad, 1918 38th Street; Mr. & Mrs. Johnson, 1093 38th Street - Mrs. Simpson, 3817 38th St., Robert Worsham, 3719 37th Drive; and Mr. George Nystrom, 1707 37th Street. There was also a request made that Council allow more time before making a decision to enable people involved to study the situation. Mr. Bob Ford stated his understanding was that only the people within 300' of the subject property were to be notified in writing; he also noted there were other rental units in the area; and that Mt. Vernon had similar housing situation and duplexes did not detract from the residential units. Mayor Rice then declared the public hearing to be closed. Mr. Young stated he saw no reason not to continue this meeting to allow people a little more time to discuss the request amongst them- selves. Mrs. Smith concurred with Mr. Young, and Mayor Rice stated this would be placed on a future agenda and maps would be made avail- able for those people who wished to discuss it. 554 EMS Agreement - 1983 Mayor Rice stated the agreement before Council was between the City, Skagit, Standwood, and Camano Emergency Medical Service Council to provide Advanced Life Support Response by the Anacortes Fire Depart- ment to specific areas outside the boundaries of the City of Anacortes. The agreement provides for funds of $11,677 for each ALS person up to six people for a maximum of $70,065 in 1983. This figure will increase 6% annually for a total of $93,763 in 1988. Mr. Kiel asked what the basis for the 6% was, and Fire Chief Cecil Little stated that it was in the levy it would increase 6% each year. City Attorney, Steve Mansfield, then read the resolution by title. Mr. Coleman moved that the resolution authorizing execution of an agreement between the City of Anacortes and Skagit/Stanwood/Camano EMS Council be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 754. Motion seconded by Mr. Kiel. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Ordinance - Amending Membership of Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Mayor Rice explained the proposed ordinance was to allow an increase of the Park & Recreation Commission from five members to seven, and the increase of two would be appointment of juniors from the Anacortes High School and they would serve a one year term. It was the recom- mendation of the School District and Park Board that appointees con- sisting of one male and one female be deleted from the proposed ordin- ance. Mr. Mansfield then read the ordinance by title. Mr. Kiel moved that the ordinance amending section 2 of Ordinance No. 1552, passed and approved on September 7, 1971, changing the membership of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Anacortes be adopted as recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission and School District and given ORDINANCE NO. 1907. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Burglary, Robbery and Fire Alarm Systems Mayor Rice stated that Council had been given informational material regarding public, commercial and residential alarm systems and the amount of calls received by the Police Department. He asked that they review the information and the subject will be placed on a study session agenda in June: Street Lighting Commercial Avenue Mayor Rice stated Puget Power has replaced 38 light fixtures on Commercial Avenue with larger and clearer lights. This replacement program will create better lighting and less expense to the City and he thanked Dennis Lensegrav, Manager, Puget.Sound Power & Light Co. for his efforts in making the changes. Improvements to Library, Police & Fire Station, Streets & Sidewalks Mayor Rice stated the City will be in the process of looking at improvements to the Museum, Library, Police & Fire Station and also streets and sidewalks are in need of repair, and he would like people in the community to look at these things and make recommendations. If anyone is interested in serving on a committee for these improvements Mayor Rice asked that; they give him their name and address. Student Government Mayor Rice stated that next Monday night the students of Anacortes High School will hold a mock City Council meeting and he urged all interested people to attend. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting to executive se sion at 8:00 P.M. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary palfies Rice, Mayor 55_5 May 16, 1983 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was given by Reverend Ray Gayle of St. James Episcopal Church. Mayor Rice then led in the flag salute. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Bill Coleman arrived at 7:45 P.M. Minutes of Previous Meeting. An addition to the May 2 minutes consisted of a suggestion by Mrs. Juddie Murphy that a thank -you also be extended to the Kiwanis Club, the secretaries, and the librarians for their work in presenting the "Introduction to Municipal Government" course, and for helping to make the presentation a success. Motion was made by Young, seconded by Kiel, that the minutes of the May 2, 1983 council meeting be approved as corrected. Ayes - Young, Kiel, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Proclamation -.Public Works Week Mayor Rice read a proclamation regarding the important role of public works people in government, and proclaimed the week of May 22 to 28 to be Public Works Week. Correspondence was ready by Mayor Rice from the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and the Lions Club to clear the roadside park at the entrance of the City to make it more presentable for public use. A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Young, that the request be approved. Ayes - Kiel, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, and Young. Motion carried. Shoreline Master Plan Amendments Planning Director, Ian Munce, introduced the new draft of the Shoreline Master Plan which implements the amendments presently before the Council as well as those passed since adoption of the original ord- inance in 1977. He explained that there were some minor word changes after review by the Planning Commission and the Port of Anacortes. He further stated .that the changes allowed for the passing of decision making from the state to the City. The City would use guidelines set by state agencies and any objections would then be pursued by the Department of Ecology, In the same manner that other objecting agencies follow. Speaking from the audience, Mr. Richard Stockwell, 1111 Fidalgo Bay Rd., offered objections to the section which stated that marinas must be designed in accordance with guidelines prepared by the Department of Fisheries and other agencies. Mr. Stockwell indicated that he did not feel the Department of Fisheries would be qualified to determine marina construction, and that the section as stated could allow "the finding of one herring egg to stop an entire construction process." Mayor Rice observed that, while he might agree with objections to the amendment, no one in the City could claim to have the necessary expertise of the Department of Fisheries regarding fish and shellfish. He suggested that the developer could engage someone with that know- ledge to negotiate his case. City Attorney, Stephen Mansfield, stated that the wording of the Amendment could be changed to require the design be "substantial with the guidelines, insofar as is practical." Mr. George Wasilewski, of Skyline Marina, stated he felt the intent of the Amendment proposal was good, but that the section stating that -marinas must be designed according to Department of Fisheries guidelines presented a problem, and that the term "must" allowed no room at all for designing our own marinas. He stated that the rules should allow for variables and encourage local control. Z556 May 16, 1983 Mr. Richard Sands, 4817 Yorkshire Drive, owner of commercial marine property, objected to the proposal because he felt the terminology put a strangle -hold on anyone who might be interested in selling such property for possible marina construction. After discussion and questioning from council members, it was decided to postpone any decision until the Planning Commission reviewed the wording on the proposal. Mayor Rice then declared the Public Hearing to be closed. Authorization to Purchase Eisenzimmer Property Jim Pemberton, Engineering Supervisor, introduced the proposed resol- ution explaining that the Eisenzimer property was being requested for the purpose of obtaining right of way to future road extensions. Cost of the property is to be $6,000. Motion made by Smith, seconded by Coleman, to proceed with the purchase. Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, and Coleman. The Resolution was adopted and given the number 755. Proposed Lease of Alley Jim Pemberton, Maintenance and Engineering Supervisor, explained the request by Sheely's Florist to obtain an area of alley north of their store for $20 a.month. Mr. Sheely plans to use the area for land- scaping. A motion was made by Young, seconded by Coleman that the lease of the alley be allowed. Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Dump Truck Bid for Sewer Department Maintenance Supervisor, Jim Pemberton, stated that three bids had been received and opened on May 4 for a 25,500 GVWR dump truck for the sewer department. Those bidding and the amount of bid are as follows: Frontier Ford, Anacortes, Wa $18,816.29 Evergreen International, Mt. Vernon, WA $18,108.68 Truck Center Corp. GMC, Seattle, WA $17,507.80 Mr. Pemberton recommended that the low bid from Truck Center Corp- oration be accepted. Motion made by Smith, seconded by Young, that we accept the low bid from Truck City Corporation. Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Agreement - R. W. Beck Consult?ing?Services David Ford, Director of Public Works, presented the background re- garding the selection of R. W. Beck and Associates to provide the City with an updated Water Rate Study and an updated Water Compre- hensive Plan. Mr. Ford explained that the Water Rate Study is nec- essary as the City will be negotiating new water rates with all its contact customers beginning January, 1984. The update for the [plater Comprehensive Plan is needed to satisfy Department of Social & Health Services requirements as per state law and also to provide additional direction in water comprehensive planning. R. W. Beck & Associates was also selected to provide a Water Compre- hensive Plan within the area of interest boundary as outlined in the Anacortes Comprehensive Plan. This area includes all of Fidalgo Island in addition to the City of LaConner and LaConner's Urban Service Area. A Water Utility Coordinating Committee has been formed of all water purveyors within that area and the plan will provide comprehensive planning and water utility coordination within the area outlined. The City staff has met with R. W. Beck and reviewed each project regarding scope of work and cost. Both costs and scope of work for the project were agreed to and Mr. Ford asked that City Council approve the Fidalgo Island Coordinated Water System Plan subject to review and approval by the Water Utility Coordinating Committee. Est- imated cost for the Water Rate Study is $32,000 maximum. The estimated 1 1 aa7 May 16, 1983 cost for the Water System Plan Update is $45,000 maximum. A grant has been awarded by the Department of Social & Health Services with regard to the Fidalgo Island Coordinated Water System Plan, whereby the amount of $46,000 may be matched by contribution from the Utility Coordinating Committee. The match will be provided with additional monies from the Anacortes budget and from in-kind services performed by City staff and utility coordinating committee members. The cost of the Coordinated Plan, as estimated by R. W. Beck, will be approxi- mately $40,000. With grant monies avilable and the amount budgeted by the City of Anacortes for the Comprehensive Plan, enough money is available to complete all three of these projects. Motion was made by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Littlefield, to adopt the plan as presented. Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Informational Material - Water Contracts Mayor Rice noted that informational material regarding water contracts for 1982-1983 was available for anyone interested. Sternwheeler - Preston Mayor Rice stated that the change of ownership ceremony for the sternwheeler, Preston, will be held at the Ballard Locks in Seattle next Monday, May 23rd. Happy Birthday - Anacortes The Mayor observed that the 92nd birthday of the City of Anacortes will be Wednesday, May 18. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M. J. Hammons, Secretary Pro -Tem June 6, 1983 Mayor Rice called the meeting given by Reverend Tom Christoe Church, followed by Mayor Rice the,, Flag. 65,06es Rice, Mayor to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was of Anacortes Christian Fellowship leading in Pledge of Allegiance to Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith. Absent: Ken Brown. Minutes of the Previous Meeting Mayor Rice noted a correction to the minutes of the meeting of May 16, 1983 wherein he had declared the public hearing to be open on hearing the Shoreline Master Plan Amendments. Mr. Kiel then moved that the minutes of May 16, 1983 be approved with the noted correction. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Young. Motion carried. Shoreline Plaster Plan Amendments A public hearng was held on the Shoreline Plaster Plan Amendments on May 16th, and a memorandum was sent to City Council responding to questions arising during that hearing. Mr. Munce explained the proposed changes and commented that he had received a letter from Mr. Richard Stockwell after the proposed changes had been made. Mrs. Horn inquired if there was any reason why this could not go back to the Planning Commission so they may consider Por. Stockwell's comments. Mr. Munce stated there was no -time limit, and Mayor Rice tabled this item until the next regular Council meeting of June 20th. 558 June 6th, 1983 -- Continued Conditional Use Permit - First Baptist Church - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on a conditional use permit request by the First Baptist Church to construct a 75' X 100' multi-purpose building on their property which is zoned Residential Medium Density. He stated the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this reauest and no comments were received at that time or since, and the Commission's recommendation was for approval of this request. Mr. Ron Smith, Architect, was in the audience and explained briefly the proposed construction. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Coleman moved that the Conditional Use Permit to construct a 75' X 100' multi-purpose building in a Residential Pledium Density be granted to the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Conditional Use Permit - 24th & I Avenue - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearinq open on a conditional use permit requested by Mr. Ron Gold to construct 3 four-plexes in an RM Zone and 24th & I Avenue. He explained this matter had been heard at the Planning Commission and they recommended that the request be denied. There was a petition submitted with approximately 54 signat- ures opposing the granting of this permit. Mr. Kirk Ruddell, 1606 25th Street, addressed Council opposing the proposal citing his concerns regarding drainage and culverting of storm sewer and maintenance; foot traffic through private property; site screening and landscaping. Mr. Ruddell concluded by stating he felt it was "totally inappropriate to construct these apartments in a single family dwelling area", and submitted a letter to Council from Norbert and Patsy Broussard, 2208 H Avenue, Anacortes, who were unable to attend this meeting. Mayor Rice read the letter for the record. Mr. Bob Boner, 1604 25th Street, addressed Council asking who will maintain the storm drain ditch if culverted; will it be of sufficient size to take load; will sufficient bond be posted in case of block- age- will Mr. Gold have to put in catch basins and storm drains - where will the surface water be drained. He stated there is a 30" storm drain which comes down on J Avenue and if this storm drain is culverted from where it enters Mr. Gold's property to where it exits, it will flood him out if it becomes blocked at "H" Avenue. He asked that he be given sufficient consideration of the problem. Mayor Rice stated the City makes sure that this type of work is done properly. Mr. Lynden Reside, 2509 H Avenue, stated he had put the sewer in the area, and the City and Mr. Gold surveyed it and both surveys were off. Mr. Preston Holton expressed his concerns regarding the lack of grid system. Mr. Dick Waldron, representing the Methodist Church, stated they have discussed the situation and have no objections what- soever, and the proposed construction would have no affect on the value of their property. Mr. Ron Gold addressed Council stating that everyone would be happier if the property was left in its present state but sooner or later someone is going to do something with it, and if single family dwel- lings were to be built as many as 20 units could be placed on the site; he added they looked at the alternatives and it was their opinion that 4-plexes on this particular site would be more attrac- tive than either duplexes or single family dwellings and they would not "tear down" property vlaues. Mr. Darrell R. Dunn, 2316 J Avenue commented that it is a nice neigh- borhood and he would like to keep it ahtat way, and he did not think anyone would condemn single residences against 4-plexes. Mr. John Chavis, 23rd Street, discussed obstruction of view, and sewage elevation problems. 559 June 6th, 1983 -- Continued Mayor Rice then declared the public hearing to be closed. He commented, with regard to letter received from Mr. & Mrs. Broussard, referencing item 4 in the letter regarding "class of people", that he felt people should be careful about attaching labels on people as to whether they own their own home. Mr. Ford discussed the location of sewer in the area and that it was not beyond the realm of possibility to pump into the H Avenue sewer. He stated parts of the sewer are on easements of the dedicated plat and parts are not. Mr. Ruddell again addressed Council stating they realized that 10 duplexes or 20 residences could. be built in the area and they felt that these would fit in better with the surrounding neighborhood! and according to the zoning ordinance the onus is on the applicant to show that his proposal won't be detrimental to the neighborhood and it is his opinion that Mr. Gold has failed to do this. Mr. Kiel stated that approximately 2 years ago the City undertook the comprehensive plan review and one of the key issues that quickly surfaced was whether tri and four-plexes would be permitted uses in the RM zone or whether it should become a conditional use. Approx- imately one year ago, by a very close vote, the zoning ordinance was changed to tighten up the permitted uses in the RM zone to include only single family and duplexes making tri's and four-plexes con- ditional uses. The issue fundamentally was whether citizens in the area would have more control over what would happen in their neigh- borhood, or whether the owner and potential developer has major say in the final determination. Given the historical setting and train of events that brought us to this question in the first place, he would move that the Conditional Use Permit be denied. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mr. Littlefield asked Mr. Gold, because the property was available to build single family and duplexes immediately, did he still plan on going ahead and doing something with the property in the near future. Mr. Gold stated he would have to do something with it. Mr. Gold also explained what he would propose for sight screening and landscaping of the area. Mr. Ernest Baxter addressed Council stating he wished to reinforce the point that the ordinance was passed with the intent that the abutting property owners would have a chance to speak on these issues, and if the ordinance is not enforced then it is of no value. Vote on Mr. Kiel's motion: Ayes - Smith, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Nayes - Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Conditional Use Permit - Private Access Rd. 41st & E Avenue - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on a request for Conditional Use Permit by Dr. Miller to use a private drive, which currently accesses four houses, to access a fifth house on to 41st Street. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request subject to two conditions: l/ that only one house be located on the 2.4 acres: and 2/ that a 25 foot strip of Dr. Miller's property adjacent to the present driveway be reserved for a future roadway. There were no comments from the audience, and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed. Mr. Kiel inquired if Condition 1 as proposed by the Planning Commission is realistic and practical and Mr. Mansfield, City Attorney, stated it is in that to build an additional residence there would have to be a short plat or long plat. Mrs. Smith moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the Conditional Use Permit with the 2 conditions as set forth. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. 56® June 6th, 1983 -- Continued Relinquishment of Easement - Seattle Syndicate Addition - Resolution Mayor Rice stated there is an 8 foot easement located in Block 6 of Seattle Syndicate Addition with no utilities located in the strip and no feasible need of this strip is seen by the City, and to aid in the sale of property, Mrs. Bartholomew has asked that this easement be relinquished. Mr. Mansfield stated the area was vacated in 1961 when the City received an easement. He has talked to the Director of Public Works and found there was no need for a utility easement in this strip, and currently there are structures built over the ease- ment which existed in 1961. Mrs. Horn moved that the resolution authorizing execution of relin- quishment of easement over certain property located in the Seattle Syndicate Addition be adopted and given RESOLUTION N0. 756. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Right of Way Use Agreement - Sheely's Florist Mayor Rice explained the agreement before Council was to allow use, by Sheely's Florist, of a portion of public right of way adjacent to.the florist business located in Block 43 of the Map of the City (the east 90' of alley). Sheely's Florist would pay the City $20 a month each year in advance and the agreement would be for a five year period. Mr. Kiel moved that this agreement be approved and executed. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Young, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Kiel. Motion carried. Economic & Engineering Services, Inc. Agreements for Storm Drainage Master Plan and Sewer Rate Study Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, explained the agreements and costs involved inthe Storm Drainage Master Plan and Sanitary Sewer Rate Study to be prepared by Economic & Engineering Services, Inc. Mr. Coleman commented he felt the Sewer Rate Study may be warranted but he did question the need for outside services to prepare a Storm Drainage Study, suggesting that the Engineering Department of the City "could do just as good a job and he would rather spend $29,000 on something else." Mr. Ernest Baxter inquired what outside peoole have that the City's own people don't have and Mayor Rice answered "time". Mr. Ford ex- plained what would be provided for the $29,000 and agreed with Mayor Rice that the Engineering staff would not have time to do this. Mr. Ford also explained what was involved in Phase I and Phase II and that there would be a Phase III if the City wished to go into it. After discussion Mrs. Smith moved tht the City enter into an agreement with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. to perform the Sewer Rate Study. Motion seconded by Mrs. Horn. Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Young. Motion carried. Mr. For then gave background ifnormation on a storm sewer study done in 1972 stating no projects were done out of that particular study essentially due to the lack of funds - the closest would be an exten- sion of 24" storm drain from Clearidqe Addition to nuemes Channel and possibly some work in the Urban Renewal area. The study has been used as a reference in some areas. He explained the benefits which may arise from the proposed Storm Drainage Plan, and Mr. Munce commented there have been two projects just recently which have had storm drainage as an issue and the proposed plan would help in matters such as these. Mrs. Horn moved that the Storm Drainage Master Plan Agreement with Economic & Engineering Services, Inc. be approved and executed. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote, Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Young, Kiel. Nayes - Coleman.. Motion carried. Resolution Setting Public Hearing DAte - Alley Vacation - Maple Grove Addition Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Young seconded that a resolution be adopted setting a public hearing date of July 5th to hear an alley vacation request for Block 32 of Maple Grove Addition, and given RESOLUTION NO. 757. Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. June 6th, 1983 -- Continued Resolution Setting Public Hearing Date - Portion of "0" Avenue at 34th Street Mr. Littlefield moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that a resolution be adopted setting a public hearing date of July 5th to hear street vacation request for a portion of "0" Avenue at 34th Street, and given RESOLUTION NO. 758. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Authorization to Apply for IAC Funds - Resolution Mayor Rice explained if the City gets funding from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation, part of the funds would be applied to landscaping the site on which the W.T. Preston will be located. Mr. Young moved and Mr. Kiel seconded that the resolution authorizing application for IAC funding be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 759. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Bid to Move.W. T. Preston Mayor Rice stated three requests for bids were sent out to move the W. T. Preston to a prepared site and one bid was received from Shaunessey and Co. in the.amount of. $25:000 plus sales tax of .$1,875. Mayor Rice requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Shaunessey and co. to move the Preston. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the bid of Shaunessey and Co. be accepted and the City enter into an agreement with the company. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Park Board Comprehensive Plan Update Mayor Rice stated the Park Board will be reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and invited anyone who wanted to offer input into the plan to attend the Park Board meetings, which are set for the first Monday of the month. W. T. Preston Site - Set Public Hearing Date for Street Vacation Mayor Rice stated that Mr. Tim Boles, Museum Director, will be working with a volunteer architect to design the site on which the W. T. Preston will be placed; and it is anticipated that the Preston will sit on 40' of an existing 80' right of way, therefore, it is requested that a resolution be passed to set a public hearing date on the vacation of a portion of R Avenue in Block 26 of Bowman's Central Ship Harbor Water Front Plat. Mrs. Horn moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the resolution setting a public hearing date of July 5th to vacate a portion of R Avenue be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 760. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Young. Motion carried. Nationwide Cablevision Reauest to Increase Rates Mayor Rice stated there will be a study session Monday, June 13th, and one of the items to be discussed is a request to increase rates by Nationwide Cablevision. Snelson Anvil Co. will be discussing a proposal on acquiring 14.acres in Urban Renewal. Tuesday night Ridell Corporation will also he discussing this same piece of property in Urban Renewal. Resolution Setting Public Hearing Date - Vacation Streets & Alleys - Vista Too Mr. Coleman moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that a resolution setting a public hearing date of July 5th to vacate streets and alleys within Kellogg & Ford's Addition be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO, 761. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. There being no further business to discuss Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M. CherryMonahan, Secretary a s Rice, Mayor 562 June 20, 1983 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Mr. Young moved and Mr. Littlefield seconded that the minutes of the meeting of June 6, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Shoreline Master Plan Amendments - Ordinance Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained that some questions re- garding the amendments to theShoreline Master Plan were raised by Mr. Richard Stockwell and these Questions were reviewed by the Planning Commission on June 8th; After review some changes were made with which Mr. Stockwell felt "comfortable". After brief consideration Mr. Coleman moved that the ordinance ad- opting a new Shoreline Master Plan for the City of Anacortes, re- pealing Ordinance No. 1704, Ordinanace No. 1835, Ordinance No. 1850, and Ordinance No. 1888 be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1908. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Surplus Street Lighting Mayor Rice explained that with the replacement of the luminaires on Commercial Avenue, supplied through a grant from Puget Power, the City was left with 38 unusuable decorative fixtures and the Engin- eering Supervisor has requested permission to declare these fixtures surplus so they may dispose of them. An attempt will be made to sell the fixtures in a single lot, and if this is not possible. then they would be sold on a first come first serve basis. Mr. Littlefield moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that permission be granted to declare the fixtures surplus and dispose of them the best way possible. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Final Development Plan Vista Too Mr. Munce explained that action requested by Council tonight was basically to authorize construction to begin on Vista Too PUD. He stated the Planning Commission approved the final development plan with conditions and summarized the conditions. There will be a final approval requested by Council when construction is c anplete. Mrs. Smith moved that the final development plan be approved with conditions as presented. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Stittwood Division II Final Approval Mayor Rice explained all necessary work had been completed on Stittwood Division II and the Engineering Department has given their approval. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public works, stated that Division II was yet to be completed in Stittwood Subdivision. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Kiel seconded that final approval be given to Stittwood Division II. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Authorization to Apply for Historical Society Grant Funds Mayor Rice explained authorization by Council was requested to apply for grant funds from the Washington State Historic Preservation Program in the amount of $60,000 which would have to be matched by the City and funds would only be reimbursed after project was complete. The funds would go toward a new roof for the museum, repair front steps and provide a metal cornice around the building: the work would have to commence by January 1984 and be completed by August 1984. Mayor Rice added that the museum building is listed on the historical register of the Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation. Mr. Pres. Holton addressed Council and advised that they should be very careful about the type of work put into a new cornice. e�63 June 20th, 1983 -- Continued Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that authorization be given to apply for grant funds from the Washington State Hisotric Preser- vation Program through the State of Washington. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Authorization to Apply for State Department Natural Resources Grant Mayor Rice explained that the Forestry Board has requested authoriz- ation from Council to apply for funds from the Department of Natural Resources in an amount up to $5,000. These runds would be applied to producing an informational brochure on forest lands and there would be no matching funds involved. Mr. Coleman incYuired if the City would be obligated in any way, and Mr. Mansfield stated he had not reviewed the grant applicationbut felt that it would not limit the City to putting a road through. Mr. Munce stated this was essentially a request to authorize the City to apply for the grant. Mr. Littlefield moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that authorization be given to apply for a grant from the Department of Natural Resources to produce an informational brochure on forest land. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Addendum to.Performance Contract - Gregory Industries Mr. Rice explained that an addendum to a contract for the sale of land by Gregory Industries and the City on the south end of Urban Renewal property had been agreed to by Gregory Industries which would require them to have a City building permit in by December 31, 1984 and prior to that date he would have to get all other work done. The agreement gives the City the right to lease or rent property until the end of next year. Mr. Kiel asked if Mr. Gregory was aware that an interim lease of his property is only a possibility and not a foregone conclusion and Mr. Mansfield replied that the lease really doesn't benefit Gregory Industries because the City would retain the proceeds of the lease itself. Mr. Separovich addressed Council stating he was disappointed that the "screws" had not been put to Gregory Industries; the mill had not been built and he felt it was not going to be built. Mr. Friel asked what the City's motivation was for this agreement and Mr. Mansfield stated the intent of the aqreement is to clarify some ambiguities in the original agreement signed in March 1975. He explained the time limits involved in the original agreements and the course of events which involved litigation with Mr. Heath which effectively kept Mr. Gregory from performing. This addendum would establish new performance dates, and if Mr. Gregory does not perform the City is in a stronger position if they have to resort to litigation. Mr. Coleman commented he felt this would be better than going through 2-3 years of litigation which would save the City time and money and in the interim the land could be leased. Mrs. Horn moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the resolution authorizing and directing execution of an addendum to a.contract for the sale of land for private redevelopment by and between the City of Anacortes and Anacortes Lumber Co., Inc. be adopted and give RESOLUTION NO. 762. Vote: Ayes - Kield, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Use of Urban Renewal Land Mayor Rice stated that Ridell Corporation and Snelson Anvil Corporation will be present at the July 5th Council meeting to discuss their propsoals for use of Urban Renewal land. There being no further business 8:00 P.M. 0, 1 - I 81`4-rY7 IM6�` C. Monahan,`Lxecutive Secretary Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at JKmes Rice, Mayor 564 July 5, 1983 - Continued Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. and led in Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Minutes of Meeting of June 20th, 1983 Mr. Coleman moved that the minutes of June 20th be correct to show the amount of $60,000 on.page 2 under "Authorization to Apply for Historical Society Grant Funds", third line, and with this correction the minutes be approved. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman. Motion carried. Nationwide Cableviisoh Rate Increase Mr. Bob Huisman, representing Nationwide Cablevision addressed Council explaining the proposed increase in rates and what additional channels would be gained through this increase. Mayor Rice inquired if the additional channels were not offered, would there still be a request to increase rates and Mr. Huisman responded "probably not at this time". Mr. Preston Holton addressed Council and suggested it should be up to cablevision users in Anacortes whether they want this extra service, and they should be allowed to vote on the matter. Mr. Robert Hogg, 1920 8th Street, stated he has been involved with the problems of cablevision being provided out in the Skyline Sub- division for a long time and has not received an answer as to what the plans are for that area. He stated he felt the people in Skyline would be glad to pay for it and suggested Council request the Cable- vision people to.come to Anacortes and inform us of their plans for Anacortes and specifically for Skyline. Mr. Otis Piburn addressed Council and stated his concern of the cost adding he wo.uld.,"never turn on one of these channels". Mr. Coleman stated he lived in Skyline area and agreed with some of the things said, and until "we get some action out there in that neck of the wood, I have a pretty negative feeling towards any in- crease in rates". He added he had more comments from different people who agreed with what was said than any other item before Council. Mr. Huisman stated he realized there was a problem; he has been talking with the "higher echelon" and it does look as though they are fairly close to some kind of an answer; if the people in Skyline are willing and can afford this service it looks now as though it may cost $25.00 per month for basic service. Mrs. Horn commented that there was cablevision in Parkside Drive in Skyline and Mr. Huisman stated this was paid for by the developer. Mr. Coleman commented athat at a $25.00 a month rate there would be pretty stiff competition when a "dish" could be purchased for around $1,500 which would serve 2 or 3 people. Mr. Huisman stated the capital outlay by Nationwide to serve Skyline would be over $340,000. Mr. Kiel moved that this matter be tabled and that a survey of the current subscribers of Nationwide Cablevision be taken to determine if they want the new channels with the rate increase or wish to maintain current service at the current rate; and that the people of Skyline are given a proposed time frame and rate schedule for service in that area. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Kiel. Abstain - Young. Motion carried. I � July 3, 1983 - Continued �65 Scenic Route Maria Petrish, representing the Chamber of Commerce and Anacortes Revitalization Committee discussed scenic routing of Anacortes areas, and Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, indicated on a transparency the route. There will be a sign placed at the City Limits indicating the scenic route. Mrs. Juddie Murphy commented that she has in the past requested that the sign on SR -20 be changed to read "R" Avenue instead of 35th Street. Mr. Littlefield suggested that mileage be placed on the scenic route sign so people would know how long the route is. Mr. Young moved that the scenic route as proposed by the Revitalization Committee be approved. Mr. Littlefield seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Angle Parking Mayor Rice stated that as part of the downtown revitalization the Anacortes Business Community was in favor of angle parking in the downtown area. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, displayed a transparency indicating present parking and explaining that it was Public Works' thought that there would be nothing gained by parallel parking on one side and diagonal on the other side of Commercial, and possibly it would make it a little more hazardous. Mr. Ford also stated that studies had been done by the State, and he accepted their recommendation that crosswalks tend to give a false sence of security and are more dangerous than unmarked crosswalks. Mrs. Pauline Ford, president of the Anacortes Business Community, addressed Council stating the Business Community was in favor of cross- walks as it might encourage people to walk; as it is now if people can't park in front of your business they go away. Variations of parking and crosswalks were discussed, and Mrs. Juddie Murphy expressed her displeasure of the speed bumps on the vacated portion of 15th Street by Thirfty Drugs. Mr. Preston Holton suggested the alleys serve no purpose in the downtown area and possibly they could be traded to the adjacent property owners for suitable turnaround. Mr. Bob Jahns, Friendly Books, stated he felt the alleys had a use for unloading, but he felt it would be a safety factor to have one-way alleys. He stated he felt crosswalks would tend to make the driving people more cautious of pedestrians and also would enhance the ped- estrian oreientation of the downtown area.. DNR Trail Guide Grant Mayor Rice expalined the grant of $4,000 would be offered by the Depart- ment of Natural Resources to allow the City to produce a public access guide for the City forest lands, and there would be no cost to the City except staff time. Mr. Littlefield moved that the resolution authorizing the City of Anacortes to execute an agreement with the Department of Natural Resources to produce a forest land public access guide be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 763. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Official City Newspaper Mayor Rice stated it is required that the City solicity bids to name an official City newspaper for publication of announcements and ord- inances for 1983. The resolution before Council is to name the Anacortes American as the official City Newspaper. Mr. Kiel moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the resolution naming the Anacortes American as the official City newspaper be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 764. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Abstained - Young. Motion carried. July 3rd, 1983 - Continued Resolution of Intent - L.I.D. 195 Mayor Rice explained that the proposed L.I.D. 195 was located on West 2nd Avenue between Jackson and Minnesota, and would include street paving, curb and gutter, waterline, sewerline, storm sewer and lighting; the estimated cost is $234,300. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney read the Resolution of Intent by title; and Mr. Pemberton explained the L.I.D. process adding that the status of this project should be known by the lst of August. Mr. Dave Ford stated the petitioners and abutting property owners are more than welcome to pass along their comments, and there will be a 30 -day protest period after the public hearing is held. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Young seconded that the resolution of the City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington, declaring its intention to order the construction of sewer and street improvements in the area of West 2nd Street within the City and to create a local improvement district to assess a part of the cost and expense of carrying out such improvements against the properties specially benefited thereby, and notifying all persons who desire to object to the improvements to appear and present their objections at a hearing before the City Council to be held on August 1, 1983, be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 765. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Storm Sewer Separation Project Mayor Rice explained that on June 27th the City opened bids on a proposed storm sewer separation project in the vicinity of 2nd and Q Avenue and also 9th & Q Avenue. One bid was received from Commercial Excavating Co. of Mt. Vernon in the amount of $46,675. The engineer's estimate for this bid was $32,500, and based on this difference it was the recommendation of the Engineering Department that this bid be rejected. Mr. Coleman moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the bid received from Commercial excavating Co. of Mt. Vernon for the storm sewer separ- artion project be rejected. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Vista Too Vacation Request - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on a request to vacate streets and alleys in Vista Too Planned Unit Development within the Kellogg and Ford Addition to Anacortes. Mayor Rice expalined that the underlying streets and alleys in that portion of Kellogg and Ford addition were to•be vacated in order to.construct the proposed streets and alleys in the Vista Too P.U.D. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Young seconded that approval be granted to vacate the streets and alleys in Vista Too Development located in a portion of Kellogg & Ford Addition. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Block 32, Maple Grove Addition - Vacation Request - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open to hear a request by Mr. Campbell to vacate the alley in Block 32 of Maple Grove Addition and a portion of V Avenue east of Block 32, Maple Grove Addition, which property abuts SR -20. The Planning Commission recommended this request be approved. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Kiel asked if there was a possibility of anything being put in that area, and Mr. Ford stated the City used a portion of U Avenue off of 37th to pick up sand, but he did not see any use for the sub- ject property. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the vacation request be approved. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. July 3rd, 1983 - Continued R Avenue Vacation - W. T. Preston - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open to hear a request by the City to vacate a portion of R Avenue between 7th and 9th Street. The initial request was for 40', but since that time it has been determined there is only a need for 20' which would still leave a 60' right of way in the area. There were no comments from the aud- ience and Mayor Rice declared the public.hearing closed. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Brown seconded that .the 20' portion of R Avenue be vacated as requested. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Vacation Request 34th & 0 Avenue - Public Hearing Mr. Munce requested that this public hearing be continued until the next regular meeting so that the applicant, Mr. Knudson, could be present. Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open. Mr. Knudson addressed Council stating he was in attendance and the hearing could be held. Mayor Rice stated the proposed vacation was for the east half of 34th Street from 0 Avenue, and one letter of protest was received from an abutting property owner who resides in Hawaii. Mr. Preston Holton addressed Council stating this would be a substandard street if it were vacated. Mayor Rice inquired regarding a financial settlement Mr. Knudson re- ceived and Mr. Knudson stated he had received a settlement in order to move the existing residence, but he was informed by Council at an earlier date that he could not move the house to the east. Mr. Knudson went on to explain the location of his house at present and what he proposed to do. Mr. Richard Dildine.addressed Council and stated his opposition to this request. Mr. Kiel commented that the problem now is that the property owner wants to sell and needs clear title. After further discussion Mayor Rice stated this matter would be con- tinued until a week from next Monday, and a better map of the area would be provided. Conditional Use Request - 4303 E Avenue - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on a Conditional Use Permit requested by Dr. Miller for access from a private drive on E Avenue to property he proposed to purchase from Mr. Kronholm at 4303 E Avenue. At the present time a private road runs through 8 parcels of property in that area. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request. Mr. Bud Atterberry inquired who applied for the permit. There were no -other comments and.Mayor Rice declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Young seconded that the conditional use per- mit be granted. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman, Littlefield. Abstained - Kiel. Motion carried. Conditional Use Request - 4304 and 4306 E Avenue - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on a Conditional Use Permit requested by Mr. Elmer Foster for access from a private drive on E Avenue to his property at 4304 E Avenue and 4306 E Avenue. Z568 July 3rd, 1983 - Continued Mr. Otis Piburn addressed Council stating that these private lanes "are going to get the City in trouble". Mr. Preston Holton also ex- pressed his opposition to this request. Mrs. Jiddie Murphy inquired what would be done if we went beyond that parcel in the future. Mr. Piburn again stated he felt this substandard development should not go through and there is no assurance that there will not be additional requests. He added this is prime property and its going to be dev- eloped and if this request is allowed there will be problems in the future. Mr. Dave Ford addressed Council stating there is a 50' easement al- ready in the area. He explained that this would remain a private street until the people wanted to make it public, then it would have to be improved according to Ordinance. After further discussion Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Kiel stated he would like to study this matter at a study session and the matter was tabled. Water Treatment Plant Mower Mayor Rice stated 2 bids were received for a lawn mower at the water treatment plant. Meridian Equipment, Inc. - $5,136.00 and Straub's, Inc. - $5,969.53. It is the recommendation of the Operations Sup- erintendent that the low bid of Meridian Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $5,136.00 be accepted. Mr. Kiel moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the bid of Meridian Equip- ment, Inc. be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Bid - L.I.D. 194 Street Improvement Project Mr. Jim Pemberton, Engineering Supervisor, gave Council bid tabulations on L.I.D. 194 stating this would involve approximately 10,000 S.Y. of City streets in various locations throughout the City. There were three bids received: Lakeside Industries - $66,590; Associated Sand and Gravel - $64,433; and Krieg Construction - $67,437. Mr. Pemberton stated if bid was awarded this evening then construction would start in 3 to 4 weeks. The low bid of Associated Sand and gravel is recommended. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the low bid of Assoc- iated Sand and Gravel in the amount of $64,433 be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Meeting July 11th Mayor Rice stated there would be an executive session at 6:45 P.M., Monday, July 11th, and this meeting would be continued at -7:30 P.M. on Monday July 11th. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M. C.'Mona-han, Executive Secretary 6^es Rice, Mayor July 11, 1983 - Special Council Meeting Council members present: Norw000d Young, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Staff present: Mayor Rice, City Attorney, Planning Director The Council met in Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the price considerations related to the disposition of the so-called "Heath Property". a69 July llth,'1983 Special Meeting - Continued. The Council then convened at 7:30 P.M. in regular, open session. Mr. Young moved that the Mayor and Planning Director be authorized to enter into negotiations with Riedel International for an option to lease the "Heath Property" and that part of the Gregory Property that they think they might need. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Smith and passed unanimously. The Council then turned to consideration of ordinances implementing the vacation requests and approved at the July 5th meeting. On a motion by Mrs. Smith seconded by Mr. Borwn, the Council unanimously passed Ordinance No. 1909 vacating that portion of R Avenue described as beginning at a point which is the northwest corner of Block 26, of the Bowman's Central Ship Harbor Water Front Plat of Anacortes, being also intersection of the south line of 7th Street and the east line of R Avenue; thence west 20', thence south parallel to the center line of R Avenue 296'; thence east 20' to a point, being the northwest corner of Tract 31; thence north 296' to the point of beginning. On a motion by Young seconded by Coleman the Council unanimously passed Ordinance No. 1910 vacating certain alley right of way within Block 32, Beales Maple Grove Addition to the City of Anacortes and that portion of V Avenue lying north of the north line of 38th Street, east of the East line of Block 32, Beale's Mpale Grove Addition, and south of the southerly right of way line of SR -20. On a motion by Coleman seconded by Brown the Council unanimously passed Ordinance No. 1911. vacating all alleys in Blocks 23, 24, and 25 and the following portions of streets abutting said Blocks; 35th Street between the east and west boundaries of Block 24 and 25; 34th Street from the east line of the west half of Lot 8 of Block 22 and projected north to the west boundaries of Block 17 and 24; B Avenue from the south boundaries of Block 23 and 24 to the north boundary of Lot 11, Block 17 and Lot. 20, Block 18; C Avenue from the south boundary of Lot 10, Block 23 and Lot 1, Block 22 to the north boundary of Lot 11, Block 18 and Lot 20, Block 19, all in Kellogg and Ford's Addition to the City of Anacortes according to the plat recorded in Volume 1, of Plats on Page 41, Records of Skagit County, Washington. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 P.M. Ian Munce, Secretary Pro -Tem ames Rice, Mayor July 18, 1983 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. and led in Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Minutes of Meetings of July 5th and July 11th Mr. Young moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the minutes of the meetings of July 5th and July 11th be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Vacation Request 34th & 0 Avenue Mayor Rice stated that the request for vacation of a portion of 34th Street by Mr. Knudson was a continued public hearing from the July 5th Council Meeting. Ian Munce, Planning Director, displayed a transparency of the subject area stating the original vacation request was for 15 feet and the Planning Commission recommended a 10' vacation of 34th Street. One abutting property owner wrote a letter objecting to the proposed vac- ation expressing concern regarding access to his property. Mr. John Prosser, representing Mr. & Mrs. Knudson, explained the siutation stating they were trying to correct a problem of encroachments into right of way so they could market the property. 5`7® July 18, 1983 - Continued Mr. Richard Dildine addressed Council stating that in comprehensive planning a grid system within the City was addressed and this should be attempted wherever possible, and there is no way of knowing what will happen on O Avenue in the future. He suggested that there must be some way of allowing the building existing on the subject property to remain there legally until such time as it is torn down and then the right of way would revert back to the City. Mr. Mansfield, City Attorney, stated he did not know of any legal way this could be accomplished other than by vacating the street; he did not think any other agree- ment would be binding. Mr. Preston Holton stated he felt that access was necessary to the houses and this could not be done by vacating the street. Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed and discussion took place as to right of way width in that area. Mr. Coleman moved that the vacation request on 34th Street be approved for a setback which would clear the eaves. Mr. Littlefield seconded the motion. Under discussion Mrs. Smith stated she felt 5 feet would be more fair to Mr. Knudson. Mr. Kiel stated he felt maintaining this as a street right of way was important but he felt the 10 foot request is not unreasonable, and an exception should be made in this case. Mr. Coleman stated his concern about setting precedent. Mrs. Smith suggested a compromise of 5 feet. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated that someone had com- mented this was an isolated incident and by no means was this the case; he cited several other areas within the City in the same situation. The original recommendation was not to vacate the street until it was determined what would ahppen to commercial property to the north, but he would have no objection to a 10 foot vacation. Mr. Coleman withdrew his original motion and Mr. Littlefield withdrew his second to the motion. Mr. Coleman then moved to approve a 5 foot vacation on 34th Street. Mr. Littlefield seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Conditional Use Request 4303 and 4306 E Avenue Mr. Munce displayed a transparency of the subject area located at 4303 and 4306 E Avenue on which a public hearing was held at the Council meeting of July 5th. He stated the Planning Commission reviewed this as to whether or not it would have a detrimental effect on the neighborhood, and 2 or 3 neighbors spoke strongly in favor of granting the request. Mr. Kiel suggested this may eliminate any movement of east/west traffic through the area and ultimately there could be a development to the west which would benefit from access through. Mr. Littlefield asked if there was some way a turn -around could be provided, and Mr. Munce stated the City has plat requirements. Mr. Jim Pemberton, Engineering Supervisor, commented if the area is not short platted at this time, one building permit could be applied for and there is a possibility of the issue not being settled. After further discussion Mr. Littlefield moved that the conditional use permit be approved with the condition that a turn -around be provided to the satisfaction of the Public Works and Fire Depart- ment, Mrs.. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried._ Six Year Street Plan - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open to hear the City's 1984 to 1980 Street Improvement Plan. Mr. Pemberton addressed Council stating that the City's Six Year Street Plan is required to be up- dated each;,year and the plan before Council now is similar to last year's with a few exceptions. Mr. Pemberton went over the listing of streets proposed for improvement and the funding available. He aPa July 18, 1983 - Continued stated the first three were priority; those being D Avenue which is under consideration and has funding; A Avenue Extension which has been submitted as a proposed project for 1984 funding; and 32nd Street - Commercial to I Avenue, which is proposed as a UAB route. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed.. Mr. Kiel moved that the resolution adopting a revised and extended Comprehensive Street Program be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 766. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Ordinance Amending 1983 Budget - Water Capital Reserve Mr. George Khtaian, Finance Director, explained it was necessary to amend the 1983 budget to reflect additional revenues and expenditures in the Water Capital Reserve Fund and 1977 G.O. Bond Construction Fund. The prepared ordinance would effecthis change. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1897, approved and adopted on December 20, 1982, and entitled "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the Year 1983" be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1912. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1655 Mr. Khtaian explained this proposed ordinance was to amend Ordinance No. 1897 and reflect return of interest monies from the general fund to water capital reserve fund; additionally authority would be given to continue diversion of sewer reserve interest monies to the general fund. The resolution would allow this action to take place over a three year period, if necessary. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1897, approved and adopted on December 20, 1982, and entitled "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the Year 1983" and the resolution authorizing a repayment schedule on interest income monies owned from the General (Current Expense) Fund to the Water Capital Reserve Fund as defined and approved in Ordinance No. 1914, dated July 18, 1983; it being understood that use of this Resolution is contingent upon inability to lump -sum transfer of monies.during 1983 in the amount of $17,040.00 as defined in Ordinance No. 1914 be adopted and given ORDINANCE N0: 1914 and RESOLUTION NO. 767. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Ordinance Approving 1982 Property Tax Transfers Mr. Khtaian explained this proposed ordinance would allow property tax transfers made at 1982 year end to be approved ex post facto: Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the ordinance requesting post -facto Council approval of 1982 year-end property tax cash ad- justment transfers be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1915. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Ordinance Amending L.I.D. 194 Ordinance No. 1886 Mr. Khtaian explained this proposed ordinance was amending L.I.D. 194 Ordinance to reflect a greater amount in the total estimated cost of $64,433. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1886, dated August 16, 1982 be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1916. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. X72 July 18, 1983 - Continued Zoning Code Amendments - Public Hearing - Ordinance Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Hogg, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated there were no dramatic changes in the proposal and Mr. Munce could go over each item with Council. Mayor Rice stated there would be a 5 minute break to review the proposed changes. After reconvening Mrs. Juddie Murphy asked several questions of Mr. Munce regarding density of projects; public use district and control of setbacks. Mr. Hogg stated the Planning Director must approve applications. Mr. Munce concurred and also pointed out that SEPA regulations also apply. After further discussion Mr. Mansfield read the proposed ordinance by title. Mrs. Horn moved that the ordinance adopting a new comprehensive zoning ordinance for the City of Anacortes; regulating and restricting the use of land; the use, bulk, dimensions and location of buildings and structures; determining the area and regulations of yards, parking places, loading area, fences, signs; setting performance standards; dividing the City of Anacortes into districts for such purposes; ad- opting an official zoning map; defining duties of the Planning Com- mission and Board of Adjustment; providing for conditional use per- mits and variances; regulating uses that do not conform to the prov- isions herein; providing for zoning procedures, and penalties for the violation of this ordinance; repealing the previous comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City of Anacortes be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1917. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Mr. Dildine asked a question regarding appeal from Planning Commis- sion which must be taken within 10 days of action. Mrs. Murphy asked regarding density and Mr. Munce stated her question could not be answered this evening. Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:00 P.M. C. M ah n, Executive Secretary August 1, 1983 aures Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Reverend Cook, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Absent: Charlies Kiel, Ruth Horn. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mayor Rice read a letter from Mrs. Margaret Murphy, 1020 E Avenue asking that the minutes of July 18th be amended on page 4 under "Zoning Code Amendments" to reflect the fact that her concerns on density were on parcels of less than one acre as effected by the new wording in the amended code. Mr. Bill Coleman moved that the minutes be approved as amended. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. 34th Street Vacation - Ordinance Mayor Rice stated the vacation of 34th Street at O Avenue was approved at the last regular meeting and an ordinance has been prepared ad- opting this vacation. A fee of approximately $500 for the property will have to be paid by Mr. & Mrs. Knutson before the ordinance will be publsihed. Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, read the ordinance 1 573 August 1, 1983 - Continued by title. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Young seconded that the resolution amending resolution No. 617, dated July 7, 1980 by adding additional petty cash funds be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 768. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. L.I.D. 195 - West 2nd Street Improvement - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on L.I.D. 195. Mr. Jim Pemberton, Engineering Supervisor, displayed a transparency of the subject area located between West 2nd and Jackson Avenue. He stated the improvements would consist of street pavement, sanitary sewers, waterlines, storm drain, curb, gutter and sidewalks, and street lights. Notice had been sent to property owners advising them of the public hearing to be held this date; the estimated cost would be $130 per front foot; and that they had a right to protest these improvements. After this hearing there would be another 30 day protest period, if the ordinance is adopted. A written protest has been received from property owned by Demopoulos Trust. There has been no other communication. Karen Maxwell Wisnieski addressed Council on behalf of her mother, who owns property in the area, stated she wished to file a protest as the cost is way too high. Maurie Harlow stated he would like to see the improvements in the area so he could tet a return on his property. Mr. W. H. Aldrich from California stated he purchased property in the area and wished to move to Anacortes and build on the property and would like to see the improvements go through. Mrs. Billie McKee spoke on behalf of the Demopoulos Trust property stating this is a small amount of property and not a good time to improve it; later on when there are more property owners involved, then it would be a good time. Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Pemberton stated from comments received, there is a 56% opposed to the L.I.D. Mr. Coleman asked Mr. Aldrich if the difference between the original assessment of $95 a foot and the present cost of $130 discouraged him and Mr. Aldrich stated definitely not, and the total cost to him would be approximately $39,000. Mr. Don McKee stated his surprise at such an L.I.D. being initiated as it doesn't go any place and the cost is excessive. Mr. Richard Dildine stated he felt this area was a natural access to the west end. Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the ordinance vacating all of the east 5 feet of 0 Avenue from the north line of 34th Street along 0 Avenue to the north line of Lot 10, Block 6 of Mary Eubank's Addition to the City of Anacortes, if extended, be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1918, Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman. Motion carried. Petty Cash - Police Department Mayor Rice explained a resolution has been prepared to allow an ad- ditional $20.00 to the police department with which to use in making change for licenses, bail, etc.; and to comply with audit a $100.00 stamp revolving fund is being established for the police department and a $40.00 stamp fund for the museum. Mr. Mansfield read the resolution by title. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Young seconded that the resolution amending resolution No. 617, dated July 7, 1980 by adding additional petty cash funds be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 768. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. L.I.D. 195 - West 2nd Street Improvement - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on L.I.D. 195. Mr. Jim Pemberton, Engineering Supervisor, displayed a transparency of the subject area located between West 2nd and Jackson Avenue. He stated the improvements would consist of street pavement, sanitary sewers, waterlines, storm drain, curb, gutter and sidewalks, and street lights. Notice had been sent to property owners advising them of the public hearing to be held this date; the estimated cost would be $130 per front foot; and that they had a right to protest these improvements. After this hearing there would be another 30 day protest period, if the ordinance is adopted. A written protest has been received from property owned by Demopoulos Trust. There has been no other communication. Karen Maxwell Wisnieski addressed Council on behalf of her mother, who owns property in the area, stated she wished to file a protest as the cost is way too high. Maurie Harlow stated he would like to see the improvements in the area so he could tet a return on his property. Mr. W. H. Aldrich from California stated he purchased property in the area and wished to move to Anacortes and build on the property and would like to see the improvements go through. Mrs. Billie McKee spoke on behalf of the Demopoulos Trust property stating this is a small amount of property and not a good time to improve it; later on when there are more property owners involved, then it would be a good time. Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Pemberton stated from comments received, there is a 56% opposed to the L.I.D. Mr. Coleman asked Mr. Aldrich if the difference between the original assessment of $95 a foot and the present cost of $130 discouraged him and Mr. Aldrich stated definitely not, and the total cost to him would be approximately $39,000. Mr. Don McKee stated his surprise at such an L.I.D. being initiated as it doesn't go any place and the cost is excessive. Mr. Richard Dildine stated he felt this area was a natural access to the west end. August 1, 1983 - Continued Mr. Bill Coleman moved that this matter be postponed for two weeks so it can be reviewed further. Mayor Rice inquired if property owners to the west were included would the cost per front foot be less, and Mr. Pemberton responded that the costs associated with construc- tion would be the same. Mrs. Smith then seconded Mr. Coleman's motion. Vote: Ayes = Brown, Young, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith. Motion carried. Conditional Use Permit - Anacortes Hotel - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open to hear a conditional use permit request to allow the old Anacortes Hotel on 8th Street and J Avenue to be renovated for a 13 unit apartment complex. He stated the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the conditional use permit with the following conditions: 1) All the life safety, fire safety, and sanitation requirements of the City codes be met; 2) The parking access be from the alley and the layout be approved by the Public Works Director; 3) A performance bond, or other appropriate financial arrangement approved by the Finance Director, be submitted that is sufficient to assure that construction is completed; 4) Construction once begun is to be completed within 18 months or the provisions of the performance bond shall be exercised, unless this time is extended by the Planning Commission; 5) The drainage plan be approved by the Public Works Director; 6) Construction shall be generally in accordance with the plans submitted at the Planning Commission meeting of July 13, 1983. Any changes in plans which are considered by the Planning Director to be significant or he considers to be contrary to the spirit of the conditional use permit, particularly as it relates to the historic qualities of the building, shall be brought back to the Planning Commission and City Council for approval; 7) The landscaping plan submitted include low level landscaping (less than 6 feet in height) along the north and west sides of the parking lot, and sufficient site screening to be provided along 8th Street. Mr. Don Dixon, 1619 8th Street addressed Council stating he would like to see a maximum occupancy figure of 40 persons in the 13 apartments because of the impact of traffic and noise which would hinder the current climate of the neighborhood and because 8th Street has been made part of the City's scenic route which will also increase traffic. He stated he made this recommendation to the Planning Commission but it was turned down so he was not asking Council to consider something to that effect. He also wished there to be a stipulation that small children and animals not be allowed because there is nonadjacent land for playgrounds, most people in the neighborhood are couples and the neighborhood is not con- ducive to children as other neighborhoods are. Mr. Carl Reichart from Blairn,Washington, stated he is one of the parties who has an option on the property, and it is their intent to work with people in the neighborhood as much as possible. Mr. Reichart explained what they proposed to do with the property and that by granting the permits they could proceed with getting the property cleaned up so it would be an asset not only to the neighborhood, but to the entire City. An application has been made to place the building on the Federal Historical Register, this will allow them to take advantage of the federal tax credit program. He added that they would like to design the units so they will appeal to adults. Five units are proposed for the first floor; 3 on the next 2 floors and 2 on the top floor. Mr. Pemberton stated the alley would be required to be improved the full 16' width. Mr. Don Jordan, 1516 9th Street stated his concerns of the building being eventually sold and turned into a condominium. 1 1 August 1, 1983 - Continued Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. Smith stated she approved of the project and commended the owners for their un- dertaking. Limiting the amount of rooms was discussed and Mr. Mansfield stated Council could direct a maximum number of units on that site. Mr. Coleman stated it sounded like the neighbors generally were in favor of the plan and it would be an asset to the community and the neighborhood and he would move that the conditional use permit be granted with the Planning Commission's recommended conditions and also that it be limited to -13 units maximum. Mrs. Smith sec- onded the motion. Mr. Young asked if there were any commercial enterprises proposed for the ground floor, and Mr. Reichardt stated there were none planned. Vote on Mr. Coleman's motion. Ayes - Young, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Baker View Estates Preliminary Plat - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open on a request for prelim- inary plat approval of Baker View Estates located generally in the 2400 Block of H Avenue. He stated the Planning Commission held a public hearing and had four recommendations as follows: 1) The storm sewer should be fully enclosed and a conduit sized and located appropriately to take the flows generated in the drainage by a 10 year storm; this design must be approved by the Director of Public Works; 2) Street improvement on H Avenue abutting the plat be made in accordance with subdivision code which includes curbs, gutters and sidewalks; 3) An 8 inch sanitary sewer should be ex- tended westerly to the middle of H Avenue right of way; and 4) The appropriate provisions of the park lands sections of the Subdivision Ordinance must be addressed. Mr. Preston Holton addressed Council stating he objected to the cul- de-sac proposed in the area; he felt there was a better way to provide streets for the development other than cul-de-sac. Mr. Robert Powell, land surveyor representing the owner, Mr. Ron Gold asked Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, questions regarding storm sewer, sanitary sewer and cul-de-sac installations. Mr. Ford stated he felt that the storm sewer should be enclosed in conduit; the sanitary sewer should be extended out into H Avenue; and that the street should be looped rather than a cul-de-sac placed at the end of the street. Mr. Kirk Ruddell, 1606 27th Street stated he had no objections to the cul-de-sac, and he would rather that the sanitary sewer not be extended into H Avenue, although if this was necessary from a public works point of view, then he would have no objection; he would also like to see the storm sewer culverted into a large 36" culvert. He added that he would like to see a bond, etc. provided in order to assure requirements will be met before final plat is approved. Mr. Dildine stated Mr. Holton had a very good point, and that in the long run people will have to pay more for City services if they allow cul-de-sacs, also it will make traffic movement awkward. After further discussion Mayor Ricedeclared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ford addressed Council stating his reasoning for requesting that the street be looped. Mr. Littlefield commented there were lots of cul-de-sacs in Anacortes and there would be a problem for emergency vehicles if cars were parked in them. Mr. Gold stated he felt most of the parking would be off street as they would provide garages August 1, 1983 - Continued or car ports for one or two vehicles. Mr. Littlefield discussed the possibility of having doublewide driveways to accommodate more vehicles. Mr. Young inquired about possible use of the easement for emergency vehicles. Mrs. Smith stated she felt the recommend- ation on looping the street should be considered. After further discussion on the pros and cons of cul-de-sac versus looped streets, Mr. Littlefield moved that the preliminary plat be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission and that double wide driveways be provided on Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Award of Bid for Barn Demolition Mayor Rice stated four bids were received and opened on July 26, 1983 for barn purchase and demolition of a barn located at the Water Treatment Plant in Mt. Vernon. These were as follows: l/ Milton Gilbert - $530; 2/ Roger Bouchard - $389; 3/ Dale Pahlman - $55; and 4/ Michael D. Henry - $1. The bid from Milton Gilbert did not meet specifications and it was staff's recommendation that the bid be awarded to Roger Bouchard who will pay the City $389 for this bid. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Young seconded that the bid for barn pur- chase and demolition be awarded to Roger Bouchard. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman. Motion carried. Award of Bid - Automated Vehicle Fuel Management System Mayor Rice stated $15,000 had been budgeted for an automated fuel system. Bids had been called for and three were received and opened on July 20th. They were as follows: Northwest Pump & Equipment of Seattle - $11,475.00; Ace Tank of Seattle - $13,961.54 and Dickenson Equipment of Seattle - $14,519.00 (all bids excluded tax). It is staff's recommendation that the low bid of Northwest Pump & Equipment of Seattle be accepted. Mr. Pemberton explained that this system would keep a running inven- tory of the fuel, calculate costs, and will do automatic invoicing. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the low bid of Northwest Pump & Equipment of Seattle in the amount of $11,475.00 be accepted. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman, Little- field. Motion carried. Sanitation Truck Cab and Chassis Mayor Rice stated the City had received bids for a sanitation truck cab and chassis.as follows: Frontier Ford - Cab Over CT8000 - base bid of $49,401.53 plus tax; Frontier Ford alternate bid LNT-8000 Short Conventional - base bid - $44,619.05; Truck Center GMC of Seattle alternate bid - base bid $44,050.00. It is the recommend- ation of staff that the alternate bid from Frontier Ford be accepted. Mr. Pemberton explained the difference between the short conventional and the cab over cab and chassis. He commented that the sanitation crew did prefer the cab over type; and that he had talked to a con- sultant in this matter and he recommended the short conventional cab. Mr. Coleman moved that the alternate bid of Frontier Ford in the amount of $44,619.05 be accepted. Motion seconded by Mr. Young. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith. Motion carried. 1 1 1 August 1, 1983 - Continued Agreement - Hospital District - Resolution Mayor Rice stated it was requested by the Hospital District that an agreement be executed with the City for clarification of contract implementing dispatch services. Mr. Mansfield explained that an agreement had been entered into in 1975 for these services, but now that the hospital is attempting to issue revenue bonds for an ex- pansion program, the bonding counsel wishes to clarify arrangements between the Hospital District and the City relative to use of Hospital District's Tax Fund. Mr. Brown inquired if this would have any affect on the formula for 911 revenue. Mr. Mansfield stated that the formula which is currently in effect will stay the same. Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution author- izing execution of an agreement for the clarification and extension of contract implementing dispatch services be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 769. Vote: Ayes - Young, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Library Request for Improvements by Tax Levy - Resolution Mayor Rice stated that the Library was unsuccessful in acquiring a grant for improvements to the Library building and, therefore, re- quest approval of a resolution to adopt a one year levy in the amount of $160,000 to renovate, remodel and expand the building. This will cost approximately 43� per thousand dollars of assessed val- uation of property. Mr. Doug Everhart, Librarian, stated the Library is in real need of expansion and remodeling and this would be an "investment in know- ledge" to the taxpayers. Mr. Coleman stated he felt this was a real bad time to ask for this increase in taxes, and he himself would not vote for it. Mr. Young commented he felt this was a fair way to present the issue to the public and he would move that the resolution of the City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at a special election to be held on Tuesday, September 20, 1983 on the proposition of whether or not the City should levy an excess tax of approximately .43 dollars per thousand of assessed value to provide $160,000.00 for the City's general fund to pay the cost of renovation, remodeling and expansion of the Anacortes Public Library building; such levy to be made in 1983 for collection in 1984 be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 770. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young. Nayes - Coleman. Motion carried. Urban Renewal Negotiations with Peter Kiewit Mayor Rice stated that a short time ago City Council authorized City staff to negotiate with Ridell Corporation for a proposal on use of land in the Urban Renewal area, and he would now request that the same authorization be given to negotiate with Peter.Kiewit using the same conditions and stipulations as with Ridell Corporation. Mrs. Smith inquired if this request was due to the fact that Ridell had withdrawn their proposal, and the Mayor stated it was. Mr. Young moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the City staff be allowed to enter into negotiations with Peter Kiewit for use of Urban ,Renewal land. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. W. T. Preston Mr. Coleman stated he wanted to commend Mayor Rice at this time for all the work that he has put into the preparation of the W.T. Preston site. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M. C. Mo han, Executive Secretary mes Rice, Mayor ) � G August 15, 1983 Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor James Rice followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Young moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the minutes of the meeting of August 1, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Nationwide Cablevision Increase Mayor .Rice explained that the increase in fees to Anacortes residents by Nationwide would provide them with several extra stations and that a converter would be placed on every television set in the community. Mayor Rice reported that without fail, everyone who had discussed this increase with him did not want the extra channels. Mayor Rice also expalined that Nationwide would probably come back for an increase without the extra channels at a later date. Mr. Young stated that only a few people he had talked to were interested in the extra channels and the rest were against the increase. Mr. Coleman stated that he had received more comments about this issue than any other that had been presented to Council and without an exception all were against the increase. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the request be taken off the table. Mayor Rice called on Mr. Bob Huisman, of Nationwide, who declined to comment on the matter. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Kiel seconded that the increase be denied. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Mr. Kiel requested that the matter of the City Council not regulating rates of Nationwide be discussed in the August 22nd study session. Mr. Young suggested that a public hearing should be heard on the matter. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Young seconded that a public hearing be sched- uled to discuss the City Council not regulating rates of Nationwide Cablevision on September 6, 1983. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. L.I.D. 195 - West 2nd Street Improvements - Ordinance No. 1919 Mayor Rice explained that the L.I.D. improvements were rather exten- sive including gutters, sidewalks, etc. and that 560 of the residents affected by the L.I.D. had expressed opposition. City Attorney Stephen -Mansfield read the Ordinance by title. Mr. Young asked if the ordinance passed, would the residents still have 30 days to make a formal protest. Attorney Mansfield stated that a Restraint by Protest in writing could be presented to the City, but that it must be a new written protest, to be presented within 30 days of the issuance of a number for this Ordinance. Mr. Young moved and Mr. Littlefield seconded that the construction of sewer and street improvements in the area of West 2nd Street within the City be passed and given Ordinance No. 1919. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Johnson Rezone - Public Hearing Mayor Rice opened the public hearing for a request for a rezone for the property located west of Nantucket Inn by Mr. Johnson of 1019 34th Street from Residential Medium Density to Commercial. Mayor Rice reported that the property owners in that area had written letters opposing this rezone and formally entered into the hearing said letters for public information and testimony. Mayor Rice explained that Mr. Johnson wished to have the rezone so that Mrs. Johnson could open a dress shop at their home. Mr. Russell Hollister of 1102 36th Street expressed his opposition to the rezone. Mr. Young asked why the Johnson's couldn't get a use permit. Mayor Rice ex- plained that they could get a home use permit but that they apparently did not meet the qualifications required for that permit so wanted a rezone of the property. Mayor Rice also explained that the neighbors were concerned about changes in the neighborhood that might happen in a few years because of this type of rezone. Mayor Rice also expressed that it was unfortunate that a petitioner does not attend a public hearing meeting and that if anyone was petitioning City Council for anything they should be present at all hearings regarding August 15,1983 - Continued the matter. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the re- quest for a rezone of the property surrounding 1019 34th Street and west of the Nantucket Inn from Residentail to Medium Density to Commercial be denied. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Resolution No. 771, 774, 775 - Setting Public Hearing Dates for Requests for Vacations Mayor Rice explained that the request for public hearings for three vacations could be passed on one motion. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Young seconded that the requests for vacations of 1) northerly 15 feet of D Street immediately south of Block 12; 2) 20 feet of "T" Avenue abutting Lot 20, Block 22 of Beales Maple Grove Addition; 3) 3 feet of "T" Avenue abutting Lot 11, Bock 287 of the Original Plat of the City of Anacortes and given Resolution Nos. 771, 774, 775 and assigning to the meeting scheduled for September 19, 1983. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Resolution No. 772 - Preliminary Plat of Bakerview Estates Mayor Rice explained that the preliminary plat.for Bakerview Estates had already been approved by Council in their previous Council meeting and that this motion was to give the approval a resolution number. Mr. Brown moved and Mrs. Horn seconded the adoption of the preliminary plat for Bakerview Estates and given RESOLUTION NO. 772. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Resolution No. 773 - Urban Renewal Warrant Mayor Rice explained that three local commercial banks had quoted interest rates to the City for the Urban Renewal Warrant to con- tinue for another six months. Skagit State Bank bid 80 or 75% of Citicorp prime; Olympic Bank bid 9.05% or 85% of Olympic Prime; People's National Bank declined to bid. Mr. Kiel moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the Skagit State Bank's fixed percentage rate (8.00%) be accepted and given Resolution No. 733. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Award of Bid - Chemical Bid for Water Treatment Plant Mayor Rice read the bids as recommended by City staff: Alum bid by Allied Chemical for $106/tn; Carbon bid by Jones Chemical for 35G/lb.; Lime bid by Jones Chemical for $117.30/tn. first 6 months and $119.25/tn. second 6 months; Fluoride bid by McKesson for $24.84/cwt.; Chlorine by All -Pure Chemical for $220/tn. first year and $249/tn. second year. Mrs. Smith moved that the bids be awarded as recommended by City staff, Mr. Coleman seconded. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, requested that City Council formally deny the bids by Allied Chemical and Nalco Chemical for Polymer so that testing of the liquid form of polymer can be done. Mr. Ford explained that the City has sufficient dry form on hand to last the Water Treatment Plant through the testing period. Mr. Kiel so moved and Mr. Young seconded. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Study Session Scheduled for August 29th - 12th Street Improvements Mayor Rice reported that the State Department of Transportation would be present to explain their proposed changes to 12th Street from Commercial Avenue to "D" Avenue. The public is invited to attend. Mayor Rice announced that Council will next meet on Tuesday, September 6th not September 5th which is Labor Day. August 15, 1983 - Continued Study Session Scheduled for September 12 - Storm Sewer Study Review Council will meet with those who have been appointed to a committee to meet and review their study and make recommendations. Study Session Scheduled for August 22 - Capital Improvement Program A study session will be -held to discuss the Capital Improvement Program for the Police and Fire Departments, Park Improvements, Upper Floor of City Hall, etc. by those appointed and also anyone who is interested in attending, Mayor Rice reported. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 7:55 P.M. Shirley Engdahl, Secretary Pro -Tem J mes-Rice, Mayor September 6, 1983 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Pastor Hillary Bitz of the Anacortes Lutheran Church, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Minutes of Meeting of August 15, 1983. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of the meeting of August 15 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Correspondence Mayor Rice read a letter received from Beth Walker Durocher, Ex- ecutive Director of the Municipal Treasurers Association of United States and.Canada, dated August 26, 1983, stating that George Khtaian, Finanace Director, has been awarded the professional cred- ential of Certified Municipal Finanace Administrator. Mr. Khtaian was commended for his achievement_. Nationwide Cablevision Deregulation Request - Public Hearing Mayor Rice explained that there has been discussion on the issue of City Council's regulation of rates for Nationwide Cablevision service, and at the last meeting of City Council a rate increase had been denied to which no response has been received from Nationwide Cable- vision of any further action they wish to take. Mayor Rice then declared the public hearing open on the issue of deregulation by Council of Cablevision rates. Mr. Bob Huisman, Manager of Nationwide Cablevision, addressed Council stating that deregulation would simply be a matter of the cable company not having to go before Council for rate adjustment; the cablevision company provides a service and beleives they are en- titled to adjustments. He explained that the cablevision service is an entertainment service and is a non-essential service, not a utility such as gas, power, phone, .etc. If it were such a ser- vice it would be regulated by the.Utilities Commission. He further stated it is an entertainment service business and Council does not regulate any other private business like they do the cablevision. Mr. Huisman asked l/ Does the City.Council regulate the rates to any other entertainment business; 2/ Does the Council dictate to any other business what products or service they must carry to their customers; and 3/ Does the City Council charge the local newspaper a fee for the use of the local rights of ways for delivery of products to their customers. Mr. Huisman also explained what he considered to be the political side of the matter, and that he would hate to think this would be a campaign issue. Mr. Huisman concluded by saying he urged Council to vote in favor of deregulation and to have the City Attorney draw up the necessary papers. September 6, 1983 - Continued Mr. Nick Petrish addressed Council stating he disagreed with Mr. Huisman and that he took the position that Council is acting as bargaining agent for the people of Anacortes; Nationwide Cablevision knew the restrictions of the franchise and now they want to re- verse that stand. He added most of the citizens had antennas be- fore cablevision was provided and, although they improved the ser- vice, the service was still provided; now the citizens were at their mercy because these antennas were dismantled and cablevision would not replace them. He further stated that there had been no survey of the people regarding deregulation and to place the people on a one-to-one basis with the cablevision company would place them at a very great disadvantage and he urged Council to deny this de- regulation. Mr. Robert Hogg, 1920 8th Street, addressed Council stating he would have to go along with Mr. Petrish; the important thing is that.the cable company is working on a franchise which they agreed to when they came to Anacortes and the franchise states they will not in- crease rates without the concurrence of Council - this was for the protection of the citizens. The City did give them the authority to use City roads and in return they agreed to rate regulationby City Council - the only thing that has changed is that they "came in for a 50% increase and Council turned them down and their answer to that is they want Council to deregulate". He did think that public television is a public utility under the definition of public utility and the City Council, which has the expertise to make up City budgets, does have the expertise to regulate television rates if they are given the correct information. Mr. Hogg Concluded by stating that the people of Anacortes are looking for Council to pro- tect their interests when the individual cannot help themselves. Mr. Preston Holton stated that inasmuch as the cablevision company does have an exclusive franchise,.it appears they should be governed by the Council. He did not think an effort had been made to poll the people, which could have been done on their monthly billing, to find out whether they wanted the extra channels; and the Skyline issue had not been addressed except to say its too much money to put cable in - Skyline is within the City limits of Anacortes and the franchise does apply there as well as the rest of the City. He added another thing which might help their operation is consideration of microwave towers which may be able to serve Skyline. Mr. Huisman commented again that cablevision was not a utility or it would be governed by the same people that regulate utilities. Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Kiel commented he had hoped the City Attorney would be in attendance so that he might be able to get some legal background on the subject. Mr. Huisman stated the franchise is the right to operate the cable system within the public right of way and for that the City gets money; the FCC has recinded the mandate of municipalities regulating rates and it is now up to the individual cities to decide this. Mr. Kiel inquired what legal steps would be required for a new provider coming into the area. Mr. Huisman stated there were not only legal requirements for a franchise within the City but also technical standards. Mr. Young commented that cablevision.did agree to regulation to "get their foot in the door" and Mr. Coleman inquired if there were no regulation what would control cablevision from raising their rates. He added that from the response he received from his con - stituents, if he did not respond to their wishes it would be his last term; he felt like he was voicing the opinion of the people he represented. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the City Council continue with the franchise as written and not deregulate the rates of Nationwide Cablevision. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Nayes - Horn. Motion carried. Mrs. Horn stated her reason for voting against the motion was that she had listened to some of the people in the audience and they say you have to go along with how people feel. She had talked to people who feel like they want it and had talked to some who absolutely don't want it but they are elderly and can't afford it; if she spoke for herself she would Spetember 6, 1983 - Continued not be voting fair, but she is for deregulating because she felt Nationwide Cablevision would watch what they do as they are well aware that there are a lot of people against higher rates and these people will drop off their cable, therefore, she felt they should deregulate. Mr. Brown stated he felt that deregulation is problably the proper way to go and the marketplace should dictate how they operate; he has a lot of sympathy for people who do not have service in the Skyline area and also has reservations regarding people who cannot afford the rate increase as propoposed earlier. There were still some unanswered questions regarding deregulation and with those reser- vations in mind he felt the Council should maintain what they have at the present time until some future date. Mr. Kiel stated he did not believe there was any substance to the facts presented and there was a lot of opinion expressed, but there was a lack of any real factual information brought to bear on this questions. L.I.D. 194 Revenue Warrants - Ordinance Mayor Rice explained that it was the recommendation of the Finance Director that an ordinance be approved allowing payments to the contractor on L.I.D. 194 and also to accept Skagit State Bank's fixed percentage rate of 8.00% choice. Other bids received were: Skagit State Bank - 75% of Citicorp Prime; Olympic Bank - Fixed Rate 9.500 and 80% of Olympic Prime; People National Bank - Fixed Rate 9.00%. Mr. Littlefield moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the Skagit State bank quote of 8.00% fixed rate be accepted and the ordinance auth- orizing acceptance of purchase offer for Revenue Warrants on Local Improvement District Fund No. 194 and setting the rate of interest on said warrants be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1920. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1911 Mayor Rice explained that the proposed ordinance pertains to vacations of street and alleys in the proposed P.U.D. of Vista Too; Ordinance No. 1911 omitted certain streets and alleys in the area and the ordinance before Council corrects this omission. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Young seconded that the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1911 to correct a legal description contained therein relative to vacation of streets and alleys be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1921. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Disapproval of Proposed Salmon Management Treaty - Resolution Mayor Rice stated the City of Blaine had discussed the proposed Salmon Management Treaty between the United States and Canada with him and asked that a resolution be prepared opposing this treaty, which the City of Blaine has already done. Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution of the City Council of the City of Anacortes declaring their disapproval of a proposed salmon management treaty be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 766. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Resolution Honoring Chester Smith Mayor Rice stated that Chester Smith has worked for the City 18 years and a resolution had been prepared honoring his many years of ded- icated service to the City. Mr. Kiel moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the resolution honoring and commending Chester W. Smith for his years of service to the City of Anacortes be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 777. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Library Board Appointment Mayor Rice stated that Bertha Salmon has retired from the Library Board and he wished to thank her for many years of service to the AI�-TAC ®IE87rIE S , 1 1 e�63 September 6, 1983 - Continued Anacortes Library. Mrs.. Kathy Root has been appointed to fill Mrs. Salmon's position on the Board. 12th Street Left Turn Lanes Mayor Rice stated that last Monday evening an informal meeting had been held with the State Highway Department and people who five on 12th Street & Oakes Avenue to discuss proposed improvement by the State Highway Department. Since that meeting he has gone out and physically marked the area of proposed improvement and talked to people within the area explaining, without emphasizing pros or cons on the project, what the proposed improvements would entail. Two people were definitely against the project, one against it quite a bit, two were not home, and the rest of the people said to go ahead with the project - it had to be done. Discussion took place on extent and type of improvements which would be two-way left turn lanes from Commercial to K Avenue and left turn lanes at D Avenue. Funding was also discussed and the possibility of a letter campaign to the Department of Transportation regarding the ferry traffic problems. It was agreed by the Mayor and Council that the City should proceed with the design of left turn lanes on 12th Street. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting to executive session at 8:40 P.M. Cherry Monahan, Executive Secretary September 19, 1983 /Ja'es Rice, Mayor Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor James Rice followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of the meeting of September 6, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Mayor Rice welcomed back Otis Piburn after extensive surgery. Mayor Rice announced that today was Helen Smith and her husband's 36th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Bill Mitchell, 807 27th Street, approached Council with a request that Council make an effort to stall action of destroying the buildings at Ship Harbor. Mr. Mitchell expressed his concern that Wally Edwards was not living up to his original EIS and promise to preserve these structures for historical reasons. Council declined to act on this item as it is located on Port property. Correspondence Mayor Rice read a letter from Mrs. Emma Maxwell, Mrs. Billie McKee, and Mr. Themo Demopolous regarding their opposition to the L.I.D. 195. Mayor Rice explained that they represent 56% of the total owners in that area. City Engineer David Ford gave some background on the LID and explained how the procedure for starting an LID works. Mr. Aldrich who is in favor of the LID stated that he felt the LID would improve the neighborhood and that he would like to see it done. Mr. Themo Demopolous felt it was going to ruin the area if the street was put through and the LID took place. Mr. Littlefield asked City Engineer Ford if the lighting was different and Mr. Ford replied that Puget Power would design the lighting and that they probably would place street lights at intersections and maybe one in the middle of that 600' block. There being no further discussion, Mayor Rice stated that the LID would remain as approved. September 19, 1983 - Continued City Approval of State Highway's Planned Improvements to 12th Street Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Brown seconded the motion that the City give approval of the State Highway's planned improvements to 12th Street. Mr. Kiel noted that at the public hearing regarding this improvement it was asked if traffic lights could be installed to breakup the traffic flow. Mr. Rice reported that studies indicated that the traffic flow on 12th Street does not merit such action at this time. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Nayes - Young. Mr. Young wanted it noted that he objected to the "piecemeal" way in which this construction on 12th Street would take place and felt that the State should be pressured into doing a better job. Motion carried. Request for City's Support for Thompson Railroad Nick Petrish,Jr., presented to the City Council a new concept to utilize Tommy Thompson's railroad as a tourism attraction for the City. Mr. Petrish indicated that we should capitalize on tourism and should go about it aggressively. He also asked Countil to keep in mind the possibility of using the Burlington Northern tracks for Mr. Thompson's railroad. Mr. Petrish informed Council that Mr. Thompson's railroad tracks would fit inside the Burlington Northern tracks and that Burlington Northern could continue to use them. Mr. Petrish also pointed out that if Burlington Northern should decide to leave Anacortes that Mr. Thompson's railroad could do some shipping for local businesses. Mr. Petrish pointed out that the best way to build the railroad for tourism would be to use the Depot as a starting point, first going south to Cap Sane Marina and then expanding north to the Port of Anacortes docks, and finally going out to the Guemes Ferry. Mr. Petrish mentioned that expanding to the docks would create more business in that part of town as well as jobs for the community. Mr. Petrish asked Council to keep this information in mind as the Port of Anacortes is in the middle of developing a new Comprehensive Plan that could possibly use this concept. "D" Avenue Bid Approval Mayor Rice reported that three bids were received and opened for the "D" Avenue Improvement Project on Thursday, September 13. Of the three Associated Sand & Gravel of Everett bid $267,122.50; Commercial Excavating of Mt. Vernon bid $222,410.00 and Marine Asphalt of Anacortes bid $174,209.00. Mayor Rice stated that our present budget for this project in construction funds is $183,059 and that of this $151,902 is federal aid money with a $31,157 City match. Based on the bids presented and the availability of funds, City staff recom- mended approval and award of bid to Marine Asphalt for their bid of $174,209.00. Mr. Young moved and Mr. Coleman seconded the motion that Marine Asphalt be awarded the bid for construction of "D" Avenue Improvement Project and that the amount of $174,209.00 be accepted by the City for payment. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Cemetery Ordinance Amendment, Ordinance No. 1922 Mayor Rice stated that an ordinance amending Section 1 of the Ordinance for funds for use at the Cemetery would allow the City to construct a storage shed at the Cemetery. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Brown seconded to amend Ordinance No. 1380 and create a fund called the Cummulative Reserve Fund for Grandview Cemetery for improvements giving it Ordinance No. 1922. Vote: Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Resolution Authorizing Application for Community Development Block Grant Mayor Rice declared a public hearing opened to discuss a Resolution authorizing application for a Community Development Block Grant. Planning Director Ian Munce presented the background on this applic- ation. Mr. Munce reminded Council that last year an application was made by the City to the State to make improvements to the Cap Sante Neighborhood between 4th and 9th Street and including O and R Avenues. Planning Director Munce explained that the money would have gone to install storm sewers and replacing the present streets and sidewalks 1 1 1 September 19, 1983 - Continued with new surfaces and that the application was supported by the Port of Anacortes, Chamber of Commerce, and the Anacortes Business Com- munity. Since our application ranked 24th out of 93 applications received and only 20 grants were awarded last year, we would benefit in making another application as up to 30 grants will be given this year. The only change to the application would be to reflect the Port's rreliminary Development Plan for Cap Sante Boat Basin by. high- lighting .6thrStreet as the access to the North Basin rather than 9th Street as was presented in last year's application. This application is funded 100% by the State with no matching funds from the City. Mayor Rice closed the public hearing. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Little- field seconded that the City be authorized to make application to the State of Washington for a Community Development Block Grant and that it be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 788. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Vacation Request/Mace Mayor Rice declared a public hearing opened to discuss a request from Mr. Jack Mace for vacation of the northerly 15' of D Street, south 25' of Harrison Avenue immediately north, with 12' of alley which runs through the center of the block. The Planning Commission had recommended denial of this request given that no specific development plans have been submitted and that the request was premature. Mayor Rice closed the public hearing. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that this request for vacation be denied. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Vacation Request/lurcher Mayor Rice declared a public hearing open to discuss a request from Mr. Louis Zurcher that three feet of T Street on the west side of his property be vacated in order to make his house legal as it encroaches three feet into the T Street right of way. Mayor Rice closed the public hearing. Mrs. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Young that the City vacate three feet of T Street on the west side of Mr. Zurcher's property. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Vacation Request/Nichols Mayor Rice declared a public hearing opened to discuss a request from Mr. Nichols that 20' of T Avenue be vacated.so that he can extend a garage out into the alley where it can be accessed. After dis- cussion the Mayor closed the public hearing. On a motion by Mr. Coleman seconded by Mrs. Horn thatan easement of the east 6' of the 20' vacation be given to the City to work on the waterline located there. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Sewer and Water Rate Study Committee Mayor Rice requested that Council approve the following citizens to work on the Storm Sewer Study: Bill Coleman, City Council; Ken Kinzel, Planning Commission; ZoAnne Hyland, Park & Recreation Ad- visory Committee; Gene Sampley, Skagit County P.W.; Jim Macy, In- dustry; Terry Johnson, Business; Jay Smith, Developers; Karen Cowles, Environmental; Ken Johnson, Government; Richard Threet, Engineering; Mike Hardy, Community; Kirk Ruddell, Community; Charlotte Dunn, Community. For the Water Rate Study: Charles Kiel, Council; Helen Smith, Council; Preston Holton, Public; Richard Dildine, Public, Cecil Cushman, Apts. & Rentals; Bill Sluman, Business; Jack Doty, PUD; Mary Lam, Mayor of LaConner; Bob Walker, City Supervisor of Oak Harbor; John Carter, Texaco; Bruce Lyon, Shell. For the Sewer Rate Study: Charles Kiel, Helen Smith, Preston Holton, Richard Dildine, Cecil Cushman, and Bill Sluman. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Coleman seconded a motion for approval of the appointments called for the Storm Sewer, Water and Sewer Rate Studies. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. September 19, 1983 - Continued Mayor Rice announced that the next meeting of the Capital Improvement Committee would be held September 27 at 7:30 P.M. in City Hall and that the public is invited to attend. Mayor Rice reminded that tomorrow, September 20, 1983 is Election Day. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Shirley Engdahl Secretary Pro -Tem October 3, 1983 rme �Alec Jice, Mayor Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor James Rice, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call found present: Norwood Young, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Charles Kiel entered at 7:35 P.M. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of the meeting of September 19, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Young, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Ordinance - Vacating T Avenue North of 4th Street Mayor Rice stated the ordinance before Council was for the vacation of T Avenue north of 4th Street which had been approved by Council on September 19, 1983. He noted that an additional sentence had been added to Section 2 stating monies received for the vacation would be placed into the City's Street fund. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, read the ordinance by title and Section 2 of the ordinance. Mrs. Smith moved that the ordinance vacating the easterly 3 feet of T Avenue north of the northline of 4th Street and south of the southline of the alley located in Block 287, Original Plat to the City of Anacortes, if extended; with the addition to Section 2 stating "Said monies to be placed into the City's Street Fund, used for purposes of road and street maintenance", be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1923. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Ordinance - Vacating T Avenue north of 38th Street This vacation also had been approved on September 19, 1983 and the ordinance contains an addition in Section 2 which states monies received would be placed in the City's street fund. Mr. Mansfield read the ordinance by title and Section 2 of the ordinance. Mr. Brown moved that the ordinance vacating the west 20 feet of T Avenue lying north of the northline of 38th Street and south of the southline of the alley located in Block 22, Beale's Maple Grove Addition to the City of Anacortes, if extended, and reserving an easement over the easterly 6 feet of that portion of T Avenue being vacated and described herein; with the addition of Section 2 stating "Said monies to be placed into the City's Street Fund, -used for purposes of road and street maintenance." be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1924. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Coleman. Motion carried. 1 Vista Too - Final Plat Approval Dave Ford, Director of Public Works stated that the work completed to date on the Vista Too project is satisfactory to the City Engineering Division. The work includes installation of water and sewer lines October 3, 1983 - Continued and basic road work. Mr. John Leonard has submitted an estimate for the cost of work to be done and the Engineering Division has added a couple of items to the estimate. The City would request a bond in the amount of $70,000 to cover work to be done. Along with ballast for road, crushed rock, curb & gutter, sidewalks and storm sewer, it is requested that a 12" storm sewer culvert, an energy dissapator be placed in the manhole to break the head of the water, and engineering contingencies and taxes be added to the estimate. Mr. Ford explained that the bond is submitted to cover the work if it is not completed by the developer. Mr. John Leonard stated that weather permitting the project will be completed shortly. He commented that he disagreed with the Engineering Division and felt the developer should not have to take responsibility for an inadequate storm sewer line. After further discussion Mr. Littlefield moved that the final plat be approved subject to the conditions as stated by the City Engineer. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Comprehensive Park Plan Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on the Comprehensive Park Plan. This hearing is to be continued until October 17th as the Park Board is not ready for this matter to be heard. Six Year Street Plan Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that a public hearing date to amend the Six Year Street Plan be set for October 17th. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Smiley's Bottom Fields Mayor Rice thanked Ray Jones, Rotary Club, Shell Oil, Marine Asphalt, Lake Erie Trucking, Will Porter, and Dean Reichart for all the work they performed at Smiley's Bottom on the ball fields. He explained the work yet to be done and that the Jaycees will be doing some labor on the fencing. Capital Improvement Program Mayor Rice asked anyone that is interested inthe City's Capital Improve- ment Program to attend the meetings. Sewer Rate Study Mayor Rice stated there would be a presentation by consultants on the sewer rate study next Monday night and he urged everyone to attend this meeting. Catchbasins Mayor Rice stated that occasionally Anacortes has flooding problems and he appealed to the citizens of Anacortes that if they have a catch basin in front of their property it would be of considerable help if they would keep the basins clean. Navy Week Mayor Rice announced that the U.S. Navy would be clectrating their 208th Birthday next week. Traffic Control - Sharpe's Corner Linda Rose addressed Council stating she had written a.letter to the Department of Transportation requesting that a traffic signal be placed at Share's Corner. She was also circulating a petition for signatures from the people of Anacortes and Fidalgo Island. Mrs. Rose explained that she and her husband had a near car accident because someone did not stop or take the time to see cars coming from the east and she felt this area was in need of some type of traffic control. She asked that anyone wishing to do so sign a petition requesting this traffic device. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M. unerry monanan, Executive Secretary a es Rice, Mayor October 17, 1983 Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor James Rice, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Absent: Norwood Young Minutes of Previous Meeting Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of October 3, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Kiel. Motion carried. of the meeting Coleman, Comprehensive Park Plan - Continued Public Hearing Mayor Rice continued the public hearing from the October 3rd meeting on the Comprehensive Park Plan. He wxplained the purpose of the Plan and the funding which is available to the Park Department. Mr. Steve Colby, Park Director, addressed Council stating this docu- ment was not drastically changed from the plan approved in 1978 and proceeded to review changes. Mr. Grey addressed Council stating he felt the plan had no specifics except in the case of waterfront parks, and there didn't appear to be a plan for Washington Park, Mt. Erie or Cap Sante which are the ones visited by more people than any other; needs of the handicapped needed to be looked into; and the City should look into charging cars for entry into Washington Park, Mt. Erie and Cap Sante. Bob Jahns stressed what he felt was the importance of a street end park at the end of O Avenue which would allow downtown visitors to picnic and also would fit in with plans for a jet foil or tourist ship in that area during Expo 1986. Mrs. Kilpatrick suggeseted that fishing pier or area for children to fish should be considered. Richard Dildine stated he felt the park lands should be managed lightly instead of intensively as the natural state is what makes it so attractive and reduces the cost of management. Bob Pickett displayed a drawing of a proposed beach park in lower Cap Sante which allowed for small boat launching, anchoring of boats so people can row in and walk to downtown area, and a building to hold meetings or classes. There were no further comments from the audience and Mayor Rice Declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Colby then explained how the plan is used in .terms of direction and budgeting, and the role the Park Commission plays in determining City park needs. Also discussed was number of employees and wages paid; and the need to update playground ectuipment. The possibility of charging cars for the use of parks was also to be considered in more depth. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the resolution adopting the 1983 Comprehensive Park Plan for the City of Anacortes be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 778. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Kiel. Motion carried. Agreement - Skagit County Community Action Agency Mayor Rice explained the purpose of the Agreement betwee Skagit County and the City was to help provide energy, housing and nutritional needs of low income elderly in Anacortes. Mr. Kiel moved that the Resol- ution authorizing contract with Skagit County Community Action Agency be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 799. Mrs. Smith asked that under "Scope of Services" of the agreement examples be stated as to just what the improved services would be. Mayor Rice stated examples would be added to the agreement before execution. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. 1 October 17, 1983 - Continued Whistle Lake Road Access Mayor Rice stated that the Forestry Board has marked for logging some trees in the Whistle Lake area which are determined to be dead or dis- eased, and a call for timber bids has been advertised. Monies derived from the sale of timber will help to obtain easements through the area for public access to Whistle Lake. Mr. Brown noted that Mr. Clark, property owner in the area, is willing to provide an easement if the City will abandon its easement for Water Department purposes, and.asked if the City still needed that easement. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated that the easement was not needed at this time, but he would not want to relinquish the easement unless there was another way to get into the area, and that other easements acquired should state for utility purposes also. Mr. Littlefield moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the Council approve the proposal for Whistle Lake Access.: Mr. Jerry McCormick inquired what the inventory of the acreage was in this area and.the value of the timber. Mr. Ford determined it to be somewhere in the area of 800 to 1000 acres. Mr. Pres Holton expressed his concern as to how much timber would be considered diseased. Mr. Dildine expressed his concern as to vehicle access which may cause damage to the area. Mr. McCormick suggested a comparison should be done as to the resources and the value of the road. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Resolution - Policy on Capital Assets Acquired by the City Mayor Rice stated this resolution would allow only buildings or structures over $1000 and Equipment over $500 to be capitalized. The purpose of this isto reduce administrative costs on small capitalized items. Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that the resolution establishing a capitalization policy on capital assets acquired by the City of Anacortes be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 780. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Six Year Street Plan Amendment - Public Hearing Mayor Rice declared the public hearing open to discuss amendment to the City's Six Year Street Plan. Jim Pemberton, Engineering Supervisor, explained the addition to the Plan would be the installation of vehicle detection and pedestrian signalization at two existing traffic signals located at 6th & Commercial and 8th & Commercial, and in order to fund this project with Arterial Street money it would have to be included in the City's Six Year Street Plan. Mrs. Kilpatrick addressed Council stating she felt there was not enough traffic to warrant this project and she wanted to express here "beef" against indiscriminate jay walking - street lights were of no use because people did not pay any attention. Mr. Littlefield suggested that possibly one installation could be made and then, if deemed necessary, the other could be made at a later date. Richard Dildine expressed his opposition to the installation as did Pres Holton. There being no further comments, Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. After some discussion, Mrs. Smith moved that Six Year Street Plan be amended to include the vehicle detection and pedestrian signalization at 6th Street & Commercial Avenue and.8th Street and Commercial Avenue. Mrs. Horn seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Coleman, Little- field, Horn, Smith. Nayes - Kiel. Motion carried. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Rice adjourned to an executive session at 9:00 P.M. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary dames Rice, Mayor egg® November 7, 1983 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was given by Pastor Hillary Bitz, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Absent: Ruth Horn. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of the October 17, 1983 meeting be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Cleanup Sunrise Kiwanis Club Mayor Rice thanked the Sunrise Kiwanis Club for cleaning the brush at the corner where Highway 20 meets Commercial Avenue. He also sug- gested it would be a great help to the City if residents would clean the grass and weeds from curbs and sidewalks in front of their homes as the City has no money budgeted to maintain these areas. Citizen Hearings Mr. Jerry Baker, 1014 36th Street, addressed Council suggesting that, in light of the recent death at the City jail, the purchase of a T.V. monitor system of the jail cells be considered. Mr. Peter Tamsky, representing ABATE (a non-profit organization in- volved with motorcylcles) addressed Council explaining some of the projects the club has undertaken within the State, and that they are currently involved in a second annual toy run which will take place on December 17th throughout Skagit Valley and winding up at the train depot in Anacortes - this will be in conjunction with the "Toys for Tots" program. Mr. Chuck Nore, 3506 Fidalgo Bay Road, addressed Council on behalf of his parents, to request a waiver on the sewer hookup fee. He is planning to place 763 feet of sanitary sewer consisting of approx- imately 400' on 0 Avenue from Fidalgo Avenue to 41st and then approx- imately 300' west on 41st Street. There are 3 lots along the south side of 41st for which he was requesting a waiver from the $250 fee for each hookup. He also asked Council to consider attaching a latecomer's agreement to the 0 Avenue sewer. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, state latecomer's agreements are in effect for 10 years; and that he would recommend waiving the $250 hookup fee but would be opposed to waiving the $350 surcharge. He further explained that the 3 lots are under one ownership now and if Council decided that all three lots were to receive a waiver of the hookup fee then the waiver would be held for a certain time period. Mr. Kiel moved that the Council grant a waiver of the $250 hookup fee for each of the 3 lots provided each lot remains in current ownership and that staff prepare a latecomer's agreement for the sewer extension on 0 Avenue between 40th and 41s Streets. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. 1 Amendment to Comprehensive Street Proqram Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, read the resolution by title amending the Comprehensive STreet Program which was approved by Council on October 17, 1983. Mrs. Smith then moved that the resolution amending resolution No. 766 passed and approved on the 18th day of July, 1983, adopting a revised and extended comprehensive street program, be adoped and given RESOLUTION NO. 782. Mr. Littlefield seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. November 7, 1983 - Continued Jehovah's Witness Church - 29th & A Avenue Mayor Rice explained the Plannina Commission had recently heard a request to allow construction of a Jehovah's Witness meeting hall and 2 homes for church members at approximately 29th and A Avenue. The Planning Commission approved construction of the meeting hall as an allowable use in a "P" zone, but denied the construction of the 2 residences. At the time of the Planning Commission meeting there was opposition expressed by approximately 75 people in the area and an appeal on the Planning Commission decision has been submitted by these people for Council consideration. Mrs. Peggy Gerwels, representing the petitioners, addressed Council and explained the reasons for their opposition to the proposed construction. Mr. Steve Langdon, spokesman for the Jehovah's Witness, addressed Council stating he wanted it known that not all people in the area were opposed to the project, and further explained what he felt would be a negative impact on the surrounding area. Mr. Kiel inquired where there were other areas zoned public which did not have some sort of public ownership such as schools, port, city, etc. Mr. Munce stated there was an area in Cap Sante owned privately but zoned public, and the Planning Commission is considering "grand- fathering this in". Further discussion took place regarding zoning changes and it was noted that the Jehova's.Witness people were still wanting approval of two residences and the Planning Commission would be considering, on Wednesday, amenidnq the "P" zone to provide res- idences under conditional use. Mr. Mansfield stated it would be ap- propriate for Council to deny the appeal on the basis there is no reason for appeal. Mr. Coleman stated he felt Council had no other recourse than to go on legal advice and uphold the Planning Commission decision. Mr. Kiel moved that the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to allow the construction of a Kingdom Hall and deny the con- struction of two residences. Mr.. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. 'Motion carried. Ordinance Repealing Consultant Selection Process Mayor Rice explained that an ordinance passed some time back on process for selection of consultants for the City of Anacortes no longer applies as the State Law establishes policy regarding selection and require- ments for professional services, therefore, the ordinance before Council is to repeal Ordinance No. 1874. Mrs. Smith moved that the ordinance repealina No. 1874, passed and approved on March 15, 1982, be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1925. Mr. Kiel seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith. Motion carried. Agreement to Purchase Land Adjacent to Water Treatment Plant Mayor Rice stated that Council a while back approved the purchase from Puget Sound Power & Light Co. of a piece of property adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant in Mt. Vernon. At this time a resolution was before Council authorizing execution of the purchase. Mr. Mansfield read the resolution by title. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution authorizincr execution of an earnest money receipt and agreement and authorizing purchase of certain real estate adjacent to the City of Anacortes Water Treatment Plant be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 783. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Completion of L.I.D. 194 Street Paving .Project Mr. Jim Pemberton, Engineering Supervisor, addressed Council asking that they accept the construction of L.I.D. 194 as complete and, in doing so, begin a 30 day lien period. If there were no liens biled for unpaid wages or materials within the 30 days, then he would ask permission to release the loo retainage being held. Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that L.I.D. 194 Public Works Contract be accepted as complete and authorization be given to re- lease the 10% retainage after the 30 day lien period if no liens have been filed. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. 92 November 7, 1983 - Continued Set Public Hearing Date for Final Assessment Roll L.I.D. 194 Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that a resolution of the City of Anacortes, Washington fixing a time and place of December 5, 1983 in the Council Chambers for public hearing on the final assess- ment rolls for Local Improvement District No. 194, and directing that notice thereof be given in the manner required by law be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 784. Voete: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. 22nd Street Signal Project Acceptance Mr. Pembert-n explained the background on the installation of the traffic signal on 22nd Street and asked that Council accept the project as complete and begin a 30 day lien period on money being retained with the condition that the question of the expired warranty on the traffic controller be settled with the Washington State Department of Trans- portation. Mr. Littlefield moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the 22nd Street Signal project be accepted as complete with the conditions set forth regarding the warranty on the controller, and that a 30 day lien period begin, after which time, if there are no liens, retainage funds be released. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Appointment to Forestry Board Mayor Rice stated that Erika Pickett has been appointed to the Forestry Board for a 5 year term. Continuation of Meeting Mayor Rice stated this meeting would be continued until 7:00 P.M. on November 14 so that timber bids, to be opened on November 8th, can be considered for acceptance. Also there will be a study session at 7:30 P.M. on November 14th to hear a presentation by Peter Kiewit on a lease proposal of 15 acres in the Urban Renwal property. Mayor Rice then adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. to an executive session to discuss land disposition in the Urban Renewal area. Cherry Monahan, Executive Secretary mes Rice, Mayor November 14, 1983 (Continued meeting of November 7, 1983) Present: Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Regular meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M., reviewed bids on timber sale #83-2 at Whistle Lake, and awarded the contract to Dad Burn It Firewood Company of Bow, Washington, the high bidder. The motion was made by Al Littlefield and seconded by Ruth Horn. All voted yes. Resolution setting revised date for public hearing on L.I.D. 194 adopted. Motion made by Mr. Kiel and seconded by Mr. Brown that the resolution revising the Public Hearing date for L.I.D. 194 be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 785. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Ian Munce, Secretary Pro -Tem 6jajmes Rice, Mayor ���3 Special Meeting November 21, 1983 7:00 P.M. . A special meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Those present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. The Council adjourned into executive session for the purpose of dis- cussing the sale or lease of real estate. Executive session was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. Steve Mansfield, Secretary Pro -Tem ames Rice, Mayor November 21, 1983 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was given by Reverend Bachman of Westminster Presbyterian Church, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mrs. Smith moved that the minutes of the meeting of November 7, 1983 be approved with a correction on page 2 under the subject of Jehovah's Witnesses Church to read in the third paragraph, third line as follows: "... and further explained what he felt would NOT be a negative impact....". Mr. Kiel seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Citizen Hearinqs Mr. Frank Fletcher addressed Council requesting a waiver of the sewer hookup fee for a home he is building at 38th & 0 Avenue. He explained it has been necessary for him to install 140' of 6" sewer line, furnish a manole and put another 20' of 6" line into Taylor Avenue and after this expense he felt the hookup fee was quite a considerable expense to add to what has already been paid. Mr. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, stated he would recommend the waiver of the surcharge fee. A similar waiving of the sewer hookup fee for the Jehovah's Witnesses Church at 29th & A was discussed. Mr. Kiel moved that the basic sewer hookup fee be waived for both Mr. Frank Fletcher and for the Jehovah's Witnesses Church. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Proposal by Peter Kiewit Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director, explained briefly the terms of a proposal submitted for Council review by Peter Kiewit for use of land in the Urban Renewal area. Mr. Newell Sheffer, 901 20th Street, addressed Council stating his concerns about parking problems, dust, and litter created in the area of his residence. Mr. Munce stated he would look into these matters for Mr. Sheffer. Mayor Rice stated the final agreement would come back to Council for their approval and he urged anyone who had questions regarding this proposal to contact either he or Ian Munce. He added there would be no guarantees as far as employment was concerned, although they would try to hire as many local people as they could but it will not be a condition of the contract. Mr. Munce stated that one of the conditions would be that 25 people were employed. November 21, 1983 - Continued Mr. Littlefield moved and Mr. Coleman seconded that initial approval be given for the proposal by Peter Kiewit for lease of urban renewal land with the final contract being returned to Council for consider- ation. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Abstain - Horn. Motion carried. Community Health Council Mayor Rice explained the participation of the Anacortes Communith Health Council in combating drug abuse problems in Anacortes and com- mended the people involved for the work they've done. He added that due to the workload the Council will be looking for someone, possibly a retired person, to keep up the education program in Anacortes, and at a later time the Council may approach the City for assistance in funding to serve the community. Street Light Policy Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, explained the policy regarding installation of street lights and asked that Council consider the costs to the property owner now for one year's energy cost, and advise him if they wish to change the policy or leave it the way it is. Mr. Dildine commented that although the cost has increased he did not feel it was out of reach. Mrs. Horn asked if there were people who wanted lighting but could not afford it and Mr. Ford stated this was not the case as yet. Mr. Piburn asked if it would be feasible for between 3 and 6 houses to share the costs as they would all share the benefits. Mr. Ford stated there was not an assessment mechanism at this time to share the costs. Mr. Dennis Lensegrave, Manager, Puget Sound Power & Light Co., addressed Council explaining the costs for installation in new subdivisions, for lighting and for poles, and the criteria involved in installation. Mayor Rice asked that Council review this information and the sub- ject would be placed on the December 5th agenda for consideration. Property Tax Levy - Ordinance Mayor Rice explained the figures have been received from Skagit County Assessor's Office for official levy and assessed valuation on real property, personal property and utilities and what these figures would be for the 1984 budget compared to the 1983 budget. He then addressed an ordinance which was before Council levying general and special taxes in the total amount of $1,091,504.00 for the year 1984. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the ordinance levying a tax upon real and personal property within the City of Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, for municipal purposes for the year 1984 be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1926. Vote: Ayes.- Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Budget Meetings Mayor Rice stated budget sessions would be held Tuesday night and Wednesday night and the public was welcome to attend. There being no further business,.Ma_vor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.M. Cherry Monahan, Executive SecretaryJames Rice, Mayor Special Meeting November 7, 1983 - 7:00 P.M. A special meeting of the City Council Those present: Norwood Young, Charles Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. U95 . was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, The Council adjourned into executive session for the Purpose of dis- cussing the sale or lease of real estate. Executive session adjourned at 7:20 P.M. Steve Mansfield Secretary Pro -Tem December 5, 1983 James Rice41 , Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was given by Revered Tom Duchemine, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mrs. Smith moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the minutes of the meeting_ of November 21 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Correspondence & Citizen Hearings There was no correspondence or anyone wishing to speak from the audience. Old Business - Street Light Charges Mayor Rice reminded that at the last meeting charges for street light illumination had been discussed, and at this time he would recommend that if a street light were requested, the chrge to the person or persons requesting the light should be whatever the Power company charges, and if a request is made by the Police Department and the Traffic Safety Committee agrees the light is necessary, then the City will pay the charges. Dave Ford, Director of Public Works, reviewed the escalating charges over the past five years, stating this was the reason he brought the matter to Council. Mr. Littlefield commented he did not feel the cost should be so high that they could not be afforded, and a price could be _set for a year and then reviewed later if necessary. Mr. Brown suggested a $100 freeze and Mrs. Smith stated she felt it would be well to keep the present policy and if the rates increased drastically, then it could be reconsidered. Mrs. Smith moved that the present policy of charging the first year's energy cost by the Power Company be continued, and if the Police Depart- ment and Traffic Safety Committee deem a light necessary, then the City will pay the charges. Mr. Coleman seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. 1984 Budget Adoption - Public Hearing Mayor Rice opened the public hearing for the 1984 budget review and asked that this be continued to allow Council members and the public time to review the budget. There are copies available at the counter in City Hall for the public's review. He then reviewed some of the major items contained within the budget. The public hearing was continued to December 19, 1983. Mr. Littlefield inquired at this time if the Xerox machine proposed for purchase would have a maintenance agreement and, if so, what would the charge be; also would the machine use plain paper or would paper have to be purchased from Xerox. Mr. Khtaian, Finance Director, a9" December 5, 1983 - Continued responded that there would be a maintenance agreement for the IBM com- puter which would be approximately $3,000 per year; and a maintenance agreement for the Xerox machine which would be approximately $2,000 per year; the xerox machine would also use plain paper. Volunteer Firemen Reimbursement - Resolution Mayor Rice explained the resolution before Council was to adopt 1984 volunteer Fireman reimbursement of $5.00 per hour. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr.Young seconded that the resolution setting Volunteer Firement Reimbursement for 1984 be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 786. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. 1983 Budget Amendment - Ordinance Mayor Rice stated the ordinance amending the 1983 budget was to allow for additional charges against the tourism fund for the W. T. Preston and the County Tourist Information Center. He also advised of the revenues received from the Preston and further expenditures which would be expected. The Preston will be used as a youth hostile for a fee of between $5.00 and $6.00 per night. Mr. Ray Separovich inquired as to specific charges by Dakota Creek Industries for work they performed in moving the Preston. Mr. Coleman moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1897, approved and adopted on December 20, 1982, and entitled "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the Year 1983" be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1927. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Lease Agreement Stearns -Roger Mayor Rice explained the lease before Council was between the City of Anacortes and Stearns -Roger for Blocks 14-17 in the Industrial Park for a period of one year. The payment to the City for the year's lease would be $60,000 and would be reduced to $40,000 by providing site improvements on actual cost basis. Revenues would go to support the general fund in 1984 and at a later date Council would consider what percentage should go toward capital improvements. Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution estab- lishing a 12 month rental agreement for Blocks 14, 15, 16, and 17 in the Anacortes Industrial Park be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 787. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Peter Kiewit Lease Mayor Rice stated the Lease Agreement between the City of Anacortes and Peter Kiewit Sons Co. would be on the Council agenda December 19th. Xerox Copy Machine Mayor Rice explained the problems City staff_ had with the copy machine they now have and that it is proposed to lease/purchase a Xerox machine which will take the heavy use at City Hall; the machine presently at City Hall will go to the Police Department; the machine at the Police Department will go to the maintenance facility; a small desk machine will be provided along with the Xerox for Court Clerk use. The machine will be purchased over a 60 month period for $10,600. Mr. Coleman moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that authorization be given to purchase the Xerox machine. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Motion carried. Waiver of Sewer Hookup Fee - Shannon Pt. Marine Lab Dave Ford explained a request had been received by Western Washington University to waive the sewer hookup fee which would be charged for three separate student buildings to be built at the Shannon Pt. Marine Lab. Also included is a request for consideration of a latecomer's agreement for 500' of sanitary sewer which will be adjacent to private property. Mr. Ford stated he would recommend waiver of the hookup fee, which would be $350 per building, but would not recommend the surcharge be waived. He explained further there were two other 1 1 December5, 1983 - Continued buildings on the site which were currently there will probably be a request at a later hookup fee to connect these two buildings. 7397 on septic tank system and date for waiver of the Mr. Littlefield asked if there would be discharge to the sewer treatment plant which might be harmful, and'Mr. Ford stated he did not think so. Mr. Littlefield moved that the sewer hookup fees be waived for the three new student buildings and thata latecomer's agreement be entered into with Western Washington University for the Shannon Pt. Marine Lab sewer extension. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Request for Access Through City Property Mr. Dick Sands addressed Council requesting access through City property in the Skyline area to his property. He indicated on a transparency the subject property and asked that Council consider access from Clyde Way. Mayor Rice stated this matter would be placed on January 3rd agenda and Council members could view the site before the meeting if they wished. Set Public Hearing for Vacation - Vicinity of Marine Drive Mr. Steve Mansfield, City Attorney, read a resolution by title fixing a public hearing date for the vacation of a portion of Marine Drive. Mr. Coleman moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the resolution fixing the date of Janu-ry 3, 1984 when a petition for vacation may be heard for vacation of a portion of the junction at Marine Drive and Burrows Street adjacent to Parcels A, 3 & 4, known as Marine DRive. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young. Motion carried. Study Session December 12th Mayor Rice stated the capital improvement committee working the fire and police station will be present at the next study session with information they have prepared. Jim Pemberton will show a film on cross connection control. Ordinance Increasing Mayor Salary Mr. Kiel stated Council members informally discussed the need to adjust the Mayor's salary, and since the salary is set by ordinance he would like Council to consider the ordinance submitted this evening amending Section 2 of Ordinance 1865 which deals with compensating the Mayor in the amount of $2791.67 per month or $33,500 annually to be effective January 1, 1984. Mr. Kiel went on to say there were 12 employees within the City who were earning more money than the Mayor and he felt the job the Mayor is required to do merits this pay increase, and in the future the increase will continue to attract qualified candidates. Mr. Kiel then stated based on the above 2 reasons he moved that the Ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1965, passed and approved November 30, 1981, establishing a compensation plan for the Mayor of the City of Anacortes be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1928. Mr. Young seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. Mayor Rice stated at this time he would use his power of veto for a number of reasons; he knew what the job paid when he took it and he had no complaints; he had people who worked for him who had exper- tise far greater than his, therefore, he vetoed the ordinance. Mrs. Smith inquired of Mr. Mansfield if this could be done and Mr. Mansfield stated the veto would have to be formally submitted.and then the matter again voted on - a majority of 5 council votes could overrule the veto. Mrs. Smith stated she though they had the right to set the Mayor's salary, both legally and ethically, so that it is equitable and fair with other salaries; and they would be very happy if he would accept it - once he received it he could do whatever he wanted with it. The Mayor stated he would prepare a formal veto. 598 December 5, 1983 - Continued There being no further business to discuss, meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M. to an executive session. C: -Monahan, Executive Secretary James Rice, Mayor December 19, 1983 Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Invocation was offered by Pastor Jim Hardenbrook, followed by Pledge of Alleg- iance to the Flag. Roll call found present: Norwood Young, Charles Kiel, Bill Coleman, Al Littlefield, Ruth Horn, Helen Smith, Ken Brown. Minutes of Previous Meeting Mr. Young moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the minutes of the meeting of December 5, 1983 be approved as if read. Vote: Ayes - Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith Brown, Young. Motion carried. Citizen Hearings & Correspondence There was none. Old Business Veto of Ordinance No. 1928. Mayor Rice stated at the last meeting the City Council passed an ordinance raising the Mayor's salary, and he has submitted a memo to the Council stating his reasons for vetoing that ordinance. No further action was taken by Council. Continuation of Public Hearing - 1984 Budget Mayor Rice explained the public hearing on the 1984 budget was opened two weeks ago and continued to this meeting. There were no comments from Council or the public. Mayor Rice reviewed in general the budget and then closed the public hearing. Mr. Kiel moved and Mr. Young seconded that the ordinance adopting the budget and salary schedule for all municipal purposes and uses for the year 1984 be approved and given ORDINANCE NO. 1929. Vote: Ayes - Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel. Motion carried. New Business L.I.D. 194 Public Hearing on Final Assessment Roll Mayor Rice declared the public hearing on the final assessment roll for L.I.D. 194 to be open. Mr. Jim Pemberton, Engineering Supervisor, addressed Council explaining L.I.D. 194 was a street improvement project which was recently completed and accepted by Council. Re- tainage monies are still beingheld as there are a couple of items yet to be completed. He explained the costs of the project and that the cost to the property owners would be $10.00 per fornt foot. Mr. Pemberton also explained, for a gentlement from the audience, that the over excavation costs were not assessed to the property owners. There were no further comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Pemberton explained that the ordinance had not yet been received from the bonding attorneys in Seattle, who act as legal counsel for the City in matters pertaining to L.I.D.'s, and this ordinance could be acted on at the next regular meeting. Peter Kiewit Lease Mayor Rice stated the lease the Council was given prior to the meeting between the City of Anacortes and Peter Kiewit was primarily the same as the one they had opportunity to review previously. Mr. Ian Munce, Planning Director,,explained where the property was located in the urban renewal area and that it was approximately 11 acres which the City owns "free and clear". He also explained the terms of the proposed lease, and the payment involved. December 19, 1983 - Continued Mayor Rice stated a little over 3 weeks ago people who had been attempting to put the plywood mill back into production proposed that Peter Kiewit purchase Publishers and make some arrangements for proposed stockholders to purchase this property back. A letter was sent asking Peter Kiewit to give their full consideration to this matter. The information received is that Peter Kiewit board will meet this week and the subject will be considered. He added that he wished to assure anyone concerned that the City is wholeheartedly behind efforts to get the mill back into production, although he felt it would be difficult to try to force peter kiewit, by terms of this lease, to purchase the mill. A gentlemen from the audience stated he wished to make a statement against issuing a lease of the Urban Renewal property at this time. He commented he was a long time resident and had seen the local work force go from healthy to turmoil; jobs are needed in Anacortes and one thing the City has to attract industry is the Urban Renewal area with the important feature of water access; so far industry which has located in this area has not produced many jobs for local people; industry is needed that will supply jobs 12 months out of the year; and with the economy starting to improve a decision should be made to hold off and look for industry which will provide full time jobs for local people.. Tom Lien addressed Council asking if a decision could be put off for 30 days. He was aware of 1 or 2 people who may be interested in something in the Urban Renewal area; and it would be nice to employ local people; and there was a possibility that something could be put together in 30 days. Duane Lowell, Superintendent of the Anacortes School District, dis- tributed a memo to the Council and then read the contents which indicated his concern for the decline in enrollment and how the creations of new jobs would have a positive influence on enrollement: therefore, he urged Council to consider additional new jobs as one criteria for leasing City property. He also urged Council to support methods of assisting Publishers' representatives in establishing lines of communication with possible credit sources. Mr. Lowell also supported the 30 day delay in signing the lease. Bob Petrish stated Urbn Renewal area was designed for Anacortes industry; told of industries which used to be in the area and how the "bottom line" is that smoke stack industries are again needed in Anacortes. Mr. Kiel asked if a brief executive session could be held, and Mayor Rice suggested meeting on Thursday so Council would have time to consider the matter. Mr. Mansfield stated that it may be inappropriate to have an executive session at this time unless the consideration would involve sale or lease of real property wherein a price could be affected by discussion in an open meeting. Mr. Coleman stated he would like more time to look the contract over. A gentlemen from the audience asked if buildings would be constructed on the site and Mayor Rice stated it would depend on the type of con- tracts on which Kiewit bid. Mr. Preston Holton commented all the saw mills and canneries are gone and the City is also confronted with a debt on Urban Renewal property of around $400,000 plus interest; and something should be done with the land soon topay the debt. Another gentlemen stated he did not think the land should be used as storage but should be used in such a fashion that would bring in considerable tax dollars. It was agreed that this matter would be continued until December 22nd at 7:30 P.M. I�i111(I1 December 19, 1983 - Continued Amendment to 1983 Budget - Library Fund Mayor Rice stated the ordinance before Council was to amend the 1983 budget to reflect additional revenues and expenditures on the library budget. Mr. Coleman moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1897, approved and adopted on December 20, 1982 and entitled "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the Year 1983" be approved and given ORDINANCE NO. 1930. Vote: Ayes - Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman. Motion carried. Amendment to 1983 Budget - IAC Funds Mayor Rice explained the subject ordinance was necessary to amend the 1983 budget to reflect additional revenues and expenditures from the Washington Park Campground. Mr. Brown moved and Mr. Friel seconded that the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1897, approved and adopted on December 20, 1982, and entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting the Budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Purposes and Uses for the year 1983" be approved and given ORDINANCE NO. 1931. Vote: Ayes - Horn, Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield. Motion carried. Cemetery Marker & Monument Fees Mr. Steve Colby, Park Director, stated the ordinance before Council was to establish fees for setting markers in the cemetery for private parties and he explained the fee schedule. After brief discussion Mr. Lifflefield moved and Mrs. Smith seconded that the ordinance of the City Council of the City of Anacortes, Washington, establishing memorial setting fees for private parties be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1932. Vote: Ayes - Smith, Brown, Young, Kiel, Cole- man, Littlefield, Horn. Motion carried. Fee Chanqes for Washington Park Mr. Colby explained that the Park Commission and City staff were recommending three chantes in fees be made from the existing sch?edule; those being camping, boating and shower fees at Washington Park. He compared the present fees for these services with the proposed. Mr. Coleman expressed his opposition in changing the fees for boat launching as he felt they were high enough and it could be done with a sling at a marina for almost the same price. Mr. Colby explained that Washinaton Park is now self supporting and will take no tax dollars to operate in 1984, this is the reason for the proposed increase in fees. Mr. Colby also read comparisons of boat fees charged at Washington Park and at various marinas. Mrs. Smith moved and Mrs. Horn seconded that the resolution amending the fee schedule for the use of Washington Park be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 789. Vote: Ayes - Brown, Young, Kiel, Littlefield, Horn, Smith. Nayes - Coleman. Motion carried. Fertilizer Bids - Park Department Mr. Colby explained bids were received from various vendors for fert- ilizer for the Park and Cemetery Departments, and recommended which companies he felt should provide certain products. Mr. Young moved and Mr. Brown seconded that the bids be accepted as recommended by staff. Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. Motion carried. Appointment to Planning Commission and Housing Authority Mayor Rice stated Ben Root and Gary Baker have been reappointed to the Planning Commission and Mrs. Pat Kent reappointed to the Housing Authority Board. Service Awards Mayor Rice presented Mr. Kiel and Mr. Young with plaques for their service on the City Council, and expressed appreciation on behalf of the City for the time spent on City Council. Mr. Kiel stated it was a privilege for him to have served and that he had a good feeling in terms of City's future with new members of the Council and felt particularly good about the quality of City staff. Mr. Young concurred with Mr. Kiel's sentiments. December 19, 1983 - Continued Mayor Rice then presented a "citizen of the year" award to Mr. Preston Holton for his participation in City Council meetings and interest in the City of Anacortes. Mr. Holton expressed his appreciation to the Mayor and Council for this award. There being no further business, Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. C. Monahan, Executive Secretary Continued Council Meeting December 22, 1983 Games Rice, Mayor Mayor Rice called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., indicating that this meeting is a continuation of the meeting of December 19, 1983. Present were Councilpersons: Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Horn, Smith, Brown. The only order of business was consideration of the proposed lease of Urban Renewal Property between the City of Anacortes and Peter Kiewit Company. Councilman Kiel expressed his thoughts relative to whether or not the proposed lease should be approved. Mr. Kiel indicated that he felt the Proposed lease should be executed at this time andthis would not effect the efforts of certain individuals to form a coop plywood mill in Anacortes. Councilman Brown expressed similar sentiment, and Councilman Coleman also agreed. Councilman Coleman indicated that he would do whatever he could to help the plywood venture but did not think holding back on the lease at this time would be beneficial. Mr. Coleman sighted additional employment figures which indicated that 158 Anacortes residents were employed by Snelson Anvil and that Snelson Anvil con- tributed a large dollar amount in payroll to the Anacortes community. Councilman Littlefield indicated that he had lived in Anacortes all of his life and certainly supports the efforts of the Anacortes Plywood. He also.felt that signing the lease with Peter Kiewit would not affect the success of the Plywood venture. Jerry McCormick spoke from the audience and indicated that he would like more local jobs and expressed concern about the number of out- of-town people that are employed in the Snelson operation. Bob Bellum next spoke and indicated that he was the official spokes- man for the Anacortes Plywood group. He said that Anacortes Plywood believes that meaningful discussions are now being held with Peter Kiewit and that Kiewit and Snelson are concerned with the best in- terest of the community and are making a good -faith effort to examine the possibility of Peter Kiewit making a purchase of the Publishers site. Vito Rusich spoke and expressed concern about a water access to enable himself and others in the Urban Renewal Area to alucn boats and per- form other activities that are water dependent. Bob Petrish spoke and indicated that he was disappointed with Council and said that Peter Kiewit represents Omaha, Nebraska and that he and the other people present in the audience represented Anacortes, Washington. Mr. Petrish said the Council doesn't care what industries locate in the Urban Renewal Area as long as the Council gets the money for the land. December 22, 1983 - Continued Councilman Young spoke and said that he did not feel that turning down the lease would in any way benefit Anacortes Plywood. Otis Piburn spoke from the audience and indicated that the basic asset the City has to attract jobs to our community is the land. He felt that there was not harm in waiting rather than executing the proposed lease. Jerry McCormick asked some additional questions relative to the Stearns Roger lease and suggested that the City should give Peter Kiewit a one-year lease of a portion of the Gregory property and hold off signing on the proposed lease. Ray Separovich also spoke from the audience relative to the proposal. After some additional discussion a proposed resolution was read by title by City Attorney Mansfield. Motion was made by Kiel and seconded by Smith that the resolution be adopted and given N0. 790 and the proposed lease be accepted and approved. Roll call: Ayes - Young, Kiel, Coleman, Littlefield, Smith and Brown. Councilwoman Horn abstained siting the employment of her husband by Snelson Anvil as the reason. With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:25 P.M. Steve Mansfield Secretary Pro -Tem James Rice, Mayor 1 1 1