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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 City Council Minutes114 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on January 3, 1977 Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 20, 1976 Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings Mrs J C Ballard addressed the Council and asked if it might be possible to have a trash container installed between 5th and 6th Streets, west of the Guemes Ferry Dock The Public Works Department will look into this request Mr John Smith addressed the Council and inquired about the City's policy of not hiring relatives within the same department In particultarxre was asking about the recent hiring of five persons for public works department Some of the applicants for these positions were related to other City employees working for the public works department Councilman Baker suggested that the City's applications be changed so that future applicants for City positions would not complete an application blank if they are related to someone working within the same department Mr Bob Mc Gill addressed the Council and inquired as to when water would be available at Skyline He was told that the moratorium is still in effect but as soon as the bonds for the water improvements project have been sold, the contracts met and a completion date established, that the Council would consider the moratorium Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to donsider the plot plan for Division 3 of the Stittwood addition Mr Stitt gave a review of the plans for Division 3 There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing to be closed Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that the plot plan for Division 3 of the Stittwood Addition be approved Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried A request was received to rezone from R -S to R-3, with contract, Blocks 1,2,7,8,9,10,15,16,17,18,23,24, and 25 of Kellogg and Fords Addition, generally located between "A" and "C" Avenues and 29th to 36th Streets Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that a public hearing date of January 17, 1977 be set on this request Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried A request was received for re -approval of the preliminary plat of Horizone Heights Addition generally located as being bounded on the north by 32nd,Street, and the west by "D" Avenue, the east by Heart Lake Road, and the south by 40th Street Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that February 7, 1977 be set as a public hearing date on this request Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried A resolution was read fixing a time when a petition for the vacation of the west 11 feet of Dakota Street abutting lots 1,2, and 3 of C Block 401, Northern Pacific Addition, except the south 104 4 feet, would be heard The public hearing date of be February 7, 1977 at a regular City Council meeting Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 464 Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried The Manager presented the Council with possibilities as to how the City could finance the project of the combined School/City Maintenance Facility The Council decided that they should have a point meeting w.Lth the School so that the construction bid could be awarddd 1 115 January 3, 1977 Continued A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconddd by Mr Separovich that the Council meeting of January 3, 1977 be continued until January 10, 1977, at which time they would meet with the School so that bids could be awarded Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Motion carried Mayor Bryant asked for Council approval of the re -appointment of Willard Evans to the Housing Authority Board Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried A request was received from Mr Don Coughlin to reduce the $8,000 performance bond that the City is holding on the Brooks View Addition to $1,500, as the majority of the work has been completed This request met with the approval of the Public Works Department Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this request be approved Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant announced that the Council would be holding a study session on January 4, 1977 at 7 30 P M , and also that the Council would meet with the Planning Commission on January 12, 1977 Councilman Rice stated that he was in disagreement with an editorial recently published in the local newspaper and thought that the news- paper should have their statements based on fact Mayor Bryant appointed Councilman Sloss to serve as the Council's representative at Planning Commission meetings Councilman Separovich expressed concern as to traffic safety along Commercial Avenue, due to a problem of poor visibuility from side streets It was suggested that the speed limit of 30 miles an hour be strictly enforced and that a 20 -foot setback on curbs along Commercial Avenue be established for parking This situation was referred to the Traffic Safety Committee There being no further business to Bryant declared the meeting to be at 7 30 P M Kathryn Lowry�Ci.ty C erk Tredsurer come before the council Mayor continued until January 10, 1977 Bett Bryant--'ayor ' Continuation of meeting of January 3, 1977 of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bryant at 7 30 P M on January 10, 1977 Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the City Manager present for Council consideration the bids on the proposed jointCity-School maintenance facility which was bid on December 23, 1976 Manager presented the bids and recommended to the Council that the Council approve the bid of Island Construction Company, the apparent low bidder, and that they authorize the Building Committee and staff to enter into a pre -conference meeting with the representatives df the School District, the contractor and the architect to coordinate the progress schedule and to discuss other requirements that may be of concern to any of the parties involved, and that the conditions mutually agreed upon at this conference be incorporated into the contract, and that the contract as agreed upon during the confer- ence be presented to the Council for formal approval at their regular meeting of January 17, 1977 116 January 10, 1977 Continued Knute Figenshow moved that the Council approve the Manager's recommend- ation and that the Building Committee have full authority to negotiate on behalf of the City as recommended Ray Separovich seconded the motion Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, No --Baker Motion carried City Manager advised the Council that they are requested to meet with the Planning Commission at 7 00 P M on Wednesday, January 12, 1977 and that, after this short meeting with the Planning Commission, Re- presentatives of R W Beck & Associates will be in attendance to brief the Council on the progress of the engineering design and other matters of concern in relationship to the water improvements project There being no further business for Council consideration, Mayor Bryant adjourned the meeting at 7 45 P M jv�� 4Ak Ida Rolph-City C*rk Pro tem A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on January 17, 1977 Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Absent -- Mr Knute Figenshow The invocation was given by Rev Lambert of the Free Methodist Church Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meetings held on January 3, 1977 and continued on January 10, 1977 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings Mrs W T Dolman, 1107 Third Street, Anacortes, Washington addressed the Council and asked to have a public hearing date set to consider a petition to add a provision to the zoning ordinance pertaining to M-1 zoning, which would permit home owners to enlarge or improve on an existing residence in such a zone Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that a public hearing date of February 7, 1977 be set Roll Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider a petition for rezone from IR -s to R-3, with contract, Blocks 1,2,7, 8,9,10,15,16,17,18,23,24, and 25 of Kellogg & Ford's addition, gener- ally located between "A" and "C" Avenues and 29th and 36th Streets Mr Don Coughlin addressed the Council and outlined their proposals for this development It would be known as "Meadow Vista" and would provide space for a mobile home park for 105 units and the rest of the property would provide development for multi. -family dwellings of approximately 32 units Slides were shown of developments of the type they propose to have in this area Several people in the audience asked questions about water and sewer service and also what the traffic situation might be with such a development Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that the public hearing be closed Roll Ayes --Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Sloss thatono action be taken on this request at this time and that a study session date of January 31, 1977 be set to further study this request Roll Ayes-- Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Nayes--Rice Motion carried A resolution was read approving salaries for non-union employees of the City of Anacortes for the calendar year 1977 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that this resolution be approved and 1 January 17, 1977 Continued H7 7 adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 465 Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Bryant Nayes--Sloss, Separovich Motion carried An ordinance was read amending Section 1 of Ordinance No 1650, passed and approved on November 17, 1975, and entitle "An Ordinance Amending Section 1 of Ordinance No 1649, passed and approved on October 20, 1975 and constituting Section 8-8 45 of the official code This amendment sets forth rates for garbage and refuse service Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1690 Roll Ayes -- Kiel, Baker, Rice, Bryant Nayes--- Separovich, Sloss Motion ,carried Council permission was asked to request engineering proposals for facility design necessary under NPDES Permit requirements The City of Anacortes NPDES Permit for treating the filter backwash and sedimentation basin slude discharges from the Anacortes Water Treat- ment Plant appears to be in violation A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that a study session on this be set for January 19, 1977 Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Nayes--Baker Motion carried Council permission was asked to execute preliminary agreements with industrial users on sewer project In order to complete the Anacortes Sewage Facilities Plan, it is necessary that each industry which would' be contributing sewage to the City of Anacortes be contacted and a determination made by the industries as to whether or not they would participate in sewer improvements contemplated by the City of Anacotes Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Rice that permission be given to execute preliminary agreements with industrial users Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried The Council was asked to set a public hearing date on the Sanitary Sewer Facilities Plan Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that the 2nd regular meeting in March be set as a public hearing date on this request Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried Council permission was asked to reduce the present $20,000 construction bond covering the completion of Division 4,5,9, 10 and 16 in the Skyline area to $21,)000 and in the event that all remaining items are taken care of by February 7, 1977 that the Council approve providing City staff with authority to completely release the bond Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that permission be granted to reduce the bond to $2,000 and to release the bond completely when all items are taken care of Roll Ayes --Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, $eparovi.ch Motion carried Council permission was asked to execute an agreement with Skagit County on services for senior citizens Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that permission be granted Roll Ayes --- Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Nayes--Baker Motion carried Mr Doug Everhart requested a study session with the Council on January 24, 1977 for the purpose of discussing the operation of the Anacortes Museum Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that January 24, 1977 be set for a study session on this request Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant appointed Mr Preston Holton to represent the City of Anacortes on the Skagit County Fair Board An resolution was read pertaining to the construction of a point Anacortes School District No 103 and the City of Anacortes Main- tenance and storage facility After the reading of the resolution considerable discussion took place Several of the Councilmen thought that perhaps an adequate building could be built for less money A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that the resolution be approved and adopted and given a number Roll Ayes --Rice, Bryant, Kiel Nayes--Separovich, Sloss, Baker As the vote resulted in a tie, the resolution was not passed A motion was then made by Mr K.;,el and seconded by Mr Rice that the Council meeting be continued 11 $January 17, 1977 Continued until Wednesday January 19, 1977 at 7 30 P M to further discuss the School/City maintenance building. Roll Ayes—S-eparovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be continued until r7 30 P M on January 19, 1977 Kathryn Lofry-City �Clerl Tfgasurer Betty Bry t -Mayor Continuation of meeting of January 17, 1977 of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on January 19, 1977 Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Absent --Mr Knute Figenshow The resolution pertaining to the construction of a joining Anacortes School District No 103 and City of Anacortes maintenance and storage facility was again discussed by the Council After some discussion and clarification as to dust what the resolution stated, a motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that the resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 466 Roll Ayes -- Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Council permission was asked to go to bid on "D" Street sewer which will run from 33rd Street south to 37th Street Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Council permission was asked for authority to apply for $70,000 Referendum 29 funds Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Rice that permission be granted Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried Public Works Director, David M Ford, reported that bids had been opened on the water improvement project Fourteen bids were received and the apparent low bidder is National Construction Company of Auburn, with a bid of $165,112 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that this bid be accepted subject to approval of the Department of Social and Health Services and receiving a performance bond and insurance from National Construction Roll Ayes --Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried An ordinance was read amending Ordinance No 1651 entitled "An Ordinance Adopting budget and Salary Schedule for all Municipal Uses and Purposes for the Year 1976" Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1692 Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried A resolution was read amending Resolution No 228 and establishing a mileage rate of 15 cents per mile whenever it is necessary for an employee to use his own car on City Business Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that this resolution be approved and given RESOLUTION NO 467 Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Motion carried Council permission was asked to negotiate a contract with a consultant for facility design necessary under NPDES Permit requirements The City of Anacortes' NPDES permit for treating the filter backwash and sedimentation basin sludge discharges for the Anacortes Water Treatment Plant appears to be in violation After some discussion, a motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss to protest this require- ment by the NPDES by informing the community and the county of what is going on and to write letter of protest to all State and Federal officials Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel 119 January 19, 1977 Continued Motion darried A letter was received from Mr Herb Pearson resigning his position on the Planning Commission as of March 3, 1977 Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Rice that his resignation be accepted with regrets and a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr Pearson Roll Ayes -- Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Council Separovich requested the City staff to take all precautions necessary to protect the Water Treatment Plant from any possible flooding of the Skagit River There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 30P M V-6 oA do Kathfyn Lowr it lerk Trehsurer Bett Bryan -- yor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on February 7, 1977 The invocation was given by Pastor J A Kirby of the South Side Church of Christ Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 171 1977 Councilman Sloss requested that the minutes be correctecbn Page 1, paragraph 6, to read "32 units per block" Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Figenshow that minutes be approved as corrected Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried A letter was read from Mr and Mrs W R Downs of 1207 29th Street, requesting that a fence be installed between their property and Storvik Park, as people were using their yard as a path to get to and from the Park Thisowas referred to the Staff and they were asked to bring back a report on how much a fence would cost A letter was read.,from Mr Bob -Coen asking for a release of 30 water permits in Skyline area A rental fee was discussed for the Arts and Crafts who occupy a portion of the Museum Building A motion by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that a fee of 10% of the sales that they make within the Museum Building be charged as a rental fee for 1976 & 1977 Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Kiel, Baker Nayes--Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried The Council was asked to make a decision on a rezone request of 13 blocks between "A" and "C" Avenues and 29th to 36th Streets Public hearings having previously been held on this request After considerable discussion by the Council a motion was made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Rice that the City Attorney be instructed to read the proposed agreement that has been drawn up to cover this development Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Rice Nayes-- Separovich, Sloss Motion carried After the proposed agreement was read a motion was made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that this rezone request be denied until after the comprehensive plan has been completed and adopted Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried The City Manager reported that bids were opened on the $2,000,000 General Obligation bond issue for water improvements and only one bid was received from Foster and Marshall, Inc , with an effective interest rate of 5 778693 per cent Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that this bid be accepted Roll Ayes-- Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separov i.ch, Bryant Motion carried 120 February 7, 1977 Continued Mr Marvin Mackey, Mr Ed Alpo and Mr Vito Ruzich all addressed the Council and were asking dust when the water moratorium might be lifted in the western end of town now that the bonds have been sold The City Manager reported that contracts have been let for Phase I of the project and that bids for Phase II would probably be let around March 7, 1977 and bids on Phase III around April 11, 1977, after which the Council could make a decision as to what they want to do in regards to lifting the water moratorium Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider pre- liminary plat approval of the Horizon Heights Addition Mr R Dildine addressed the Council and asked about the traffic situation in this area It was pointed out that there would be three streets that traffic would be using Motion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the public hearing be closed Roll Ayes-- Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded that the preliminary plat on Horizon Heights Addition be approved Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider a request for the vacation of the west 11 feet of Dakota Street abutting lots 1,2, and 3 of Block 401, Northern Pacific Additon, except the south 104 4 feet The reason for the request being that the existing house encroaches into the platted street There were no objections to the request Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Baker that the public hearing be closed Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that this request for street vacation be approved and the City Attorney instructed to draw up an ordinance Roll Ayes --Baker, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss Nayes--Rice, Figenshow Councilman Rice explained that he voted "NO" as five feet would be sufficient for the vacation that the property owner needs Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider a petition to change the zoning ordinance pertaing to uses in a M-1 zone Such a change would allow residential houses that are in existence to remodel or add on, it would not permit any new houses to be construct- ed There were no objections Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Baker that the public hearing be closed Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried The ordinance cover this change was read by the City Attorney Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1693 Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Separovich Motion carried Council permission was asked to execute an agreeren;twi.th Michael Felt authorizing placement of a fence within a public right-of-way Mr Felt resides at 3303 w 3rd Street and the fence would extend approximately 415" inches into and or upon City right-of-way. Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that permission be granted Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant _ Motion carried An ordinance was read amending the 1977 budget ordinance, for items that were not anticipated at the time of the adoption of 1977 budget ordinance The amounts tQ b dried to the budget are $10,000 for Coastal Zone Management, $2,�0$ for extra labor expense at the Museum, and $2,850 for interest on the 1977 Water Bonds The Council was in favor of these items with the exception of $2,000 extra for the Museum which they would like to discuss further Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that the ordinance be approved and adopted excluding the $2,000 item for the Museum and given ORDINANCE NO 1694 Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried 1 1 February 7, 1977 Continued 121 A request was received from Mr and Mrs Keppler residing at 1312 35th Street asking for permission to have their Mother live in a trailer on their property due to medical reasons Motmon made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that a one year extension be granted Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss Motion carried A request was received from Steve Colby, Director of Cemetery, Parks, & Recreation, for the appointment of one council member and four citizens from the community to serve on a committee for the purpose of updating the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan It is in need of revising to qualify for any future state or federal funds Mayor Bryant asked for Council approval of the appointment of Ray Separovich as the Council member and Mr Marvin Mackey, Mr Nick Harris, Mr Doug Richards and Mrs Waldemar Hort as the four community members to serve on this committee Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing execution of a deed by the City of Anacortes, to Charles E and JoAnn Funk for the sale of a strip of land 10 feet in width in the southwest quarter of Section 22, Township 35 North Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that this resolutionabe approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 468 Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Mayor Bryant set February 14, 1977 at 7 30 P M as a study session to consider the proposed Community Facility Council permission was requested to call for bids on a Pneumatic hole -hog This machine to be used for pushing new water services, etc , under paving such as asphalt and concrete roads Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that permission to call for bids be granted Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried An ordinance was read establishing a "no parking" zone on 12th Street, Oakes Avenue, and Ferry Terminal Road on the southerly side of these streets which has been established as a bicycle path Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1695 , and copy sent to the Police Department Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried Mayor Bryant asked for Council approval of the re -appointment of Mr George Tauscheck to the Library Board Motion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Baker that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried Mayor Bryant asked for Council approval of the appointment to Citizens Advisory Board of Mr Dick Henry, Mr Bob Pickett, Mr Bud Rock and Miss Nancy Holland Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes -- Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried There being no furhter business to Bryant declared the meeting to be Kathryn Lowr -City lerk Teasurer come before the Council Mayor adjourned at 10 20 P M XBe- a -Mayor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bryant at 7 30 P M on February 22, 1977 The invocation was given by Rev Egertson of the Lutheran Church 12 February 22, 1977 Continued Roll Call Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Absent -- Mr Eldon Baker Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 7, 1977 Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes -Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none Under old business the cost of a fence between Storvik Park and property owned by W R Downs will be available at the next Council meeting The purchase of two patrol cars for the Police Department was discussed These cars -can be purchased under State bid if desired, however, in order to give local dealers a chance to bid a motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that a bid call be put out for the purchase Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice Motion carried The Council was asked to ratify a contract between the City and the Teamsters Union for Sanitation drivers The contract±is a two year contract calling for a wage increase of $45 00 and $28 00 additional for medical insurance This package amounts to approximately a 7 4 percentage The second year calls for a 6% increase or the cost of living, which ever is greater Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Separovich that the contract be approved Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Motion carried The Council was asked to ratify a contract between general City employees and Local 347 of the State, County and Municipal Employees This is a three year contract with an approximate wage increase of 7 2% and $4 00 additional for medical insurance The contract also contains provisions for a merit program The second and third years calls for a 6% increase or the cost of living, whichever is greater Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that this contract be approved Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried One bid was received for the publication of legal notices LThe bid was from the Anacortes American with the first publication at 274� per line ($2 43 per column inch), and the second publication at the same price Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this bid be accepted Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried A request was received from the Museum Board asking for a study session to be held with the City Council March 14, 1977 was set for this request The meeting to be held at the Museum A tiMe schedule for the Water Improvement Project was presented On Contract No 2 for the water transmission pipeline a bid opening date of March 17, 1977 is proposed with the awarding of the bids by the City Council to take place at a regular meeting on March 21, 1977 On Contract No 3 for the water system reservoirs and booster pump station a bid opening date of May 5, 1977 is proposed with the awarding of the bids by the City Council to take place at a continued regular meeting on May 9, 1977 The final completion of this project to be in April of 1978 A motion was made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Rice that the City now allow a certain amount of water hook ups in the Skyline and west end area where a moratorium is presently in effect Before voting took place on this motion there was some discussion by the Council Councilmen Figenshow,and keel both stated they thought the City should wait until the bids have been Flet Councilman Rice stated that he thought people had been waiting long enough Roll call on the 1 February 22, 1977 Continued 123 motion was as follows--Ayes--Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss Nayes--- Kiel, Figenshow Motion carried The City Manager reported that it is urgent that the City concern them- selves with the conservation of electric energy Impound reservoirs operated by two electric power companies collect water and through a process of manufacturing hydro -electric power, provide a discharge downstream which would be available to the City of Anacortes for it's water supply The Manager stated that citizens of Anacortes should be urged to participate in the call for energy savings and recommended that the City instigate steps along the lines that was done in the energy shortage a couple of years ago The council suggested a goal of at least a 10% savings A request was received from Whatcom Community College asking for the use of Mt Erie for rock climbing practice on April 16 and April 23, 1977 As April 23, 1977 has already been allocated to another group, a motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that they be given permission to use Mt Erie on April 16, 1977 only Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried One bid was received for the purchase of a Pneumatic Underground Piercing Tool The bid was from Fray Equipment Company for $4,163 including tax Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that this bid be accepted Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice Motion carried An ordinance was read vacating the west 11 feet of Dakota Street abutting lots 1,2, and 3 of Block 401, Northern Pacific Addition A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this ordinance be approved with the understanding that the 11 feet be changed to 5 feet, and given ORDINANCE NO , 1696 Roll Ayes -- Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Motion carried The Council set a study session for February 28, 1977 at which time D Heilman will present a short movie and discuss merits of an ElM T training program At the same study session the Council will meet with the Consulting Engineers on the Sewer Facility Plan There being no further business to come before the Council the Mayor declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 25 P M Kathryn Lowr -Cit�lerkAgrelsurer get BryantXiayor - A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant 7 30 P M on March 7, 1977 The invocation was given by Rev Elwell of the Church of Christ Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss Councilman Charles Kiel entered at 8 20 P M Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 22, 1977 Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings Attorney Michael Smith addressed the Council on behalf of a number of local residents living in the vicinity of 38th Street, where the City is proposing to install a water reservoir Mr Smith stated that there might be legal problems because the tank might affect the view of property owners, and because this area is zoned for residential use s He also mentioned that this site had not been on the original list of sites at the time the water 124 March 7, 1977 Continued bond was passed The City Manager stated that the City staff would be glad to meet with the residents of this area and discuss the situ- ation with them The manager also stated that this site was chosen because it would be the most economical site A 3 30 P M meeting on March 8, 1977 was set to talk to the residents of this area A letter was read from Mrs Alice L Trafton stating her objections to the rates being charged for water, garbage and sewer A letter was read from the Anacortes Lions Club requesting the use of Causland Park on April 10, 1977 for an Easter Egg Hunt Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Baker that permission be given to the Lions Club to hold their egg hunt Roll Ayes= --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Under old business Mr Colby of the Park Departmenttold the Council that the cost for a fence at Storvik Park on the 29th Street side would cost approximately $1100 if the Park Department did the work and approximately $1800 if it was contracted out A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the City does not fence this portion of the Park Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried Nine bids were received for the D Avenue sewer extension The three lowest bids were as follows Harman & Mendoza, Inc 17,636 65 Marine Const & Dredging 21,218 64 J J Pearson Construction 21,835 57 A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the low bid of $17,636 65 from Harman and Mendoza be accepted Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried A request was received from the Park Department asking for a rate increase in camping fees, in the section of Washington Park where water and electrical hook-ups are available The rate requested is $3 50 for local residences and $5 00 per night for non residents A motion was made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that this rate increase be approved Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried The council considered the fianl plat of Division 3 of the Stittwood Addition It was reviewed by Mr Jerry Presler of the Engineering Department who stated that the plat had been approved by the Planning Commission The City Attorney read a resolution covering approval of this plat and incorporating a Policy Statement as an instrument to administer the procedures of the Planned Unit Development known as Stittwood Addition Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that this Resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 469 Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried The Council then considered the final plat of the T and P Addition This was also reviewed by Mr Presler The plat has been approved by the Planning Commission After some discussion by the Council a motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that this plat be approved subject to approval of thedisposal of the Taylor Street vacation Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried A request was received from the Washington Alpine Club of Seattle asking for the use of Mt Erie on May 8, 1977 Ammotion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that permission be granted and that the Alpine Club be advised that the Mountain was also being used on that same date by the Seattle Mountaineers Roll Ayes --Bryant, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried A request was made by Mr Don Coughlin for a public hearing to be held to consider a rezone request for blocks 1,2,7,8,9 and 10 of Kellogg and 1 11 1 March 7, 1977 Continued Ford Addition to Anacortes Motion made Mr Separovich that a public hearing date for this Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Kiel, Baker Motion carried 125 by Mr Baker and seconded by of March 21, 1977 be set Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Mr Presler requested a study session with the Council on March 14, 1977 to consider the Comprehensive Plan for the City and also some proposed LID projects As the Council is having a study session with the Museum on the 14th, they set the time for the Museum meeting for 7 P M and the study session for the other items at 8 30 P M on March 14, 1977 Mayor Bryant asked for Council approval of the appointment of Mr Neil Fenno to the Citizens Advisory Committee Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried Mayor Bryant asked for Council approval of the appointment of Terry Tidrington to the Planning Commission Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried A letter was read from the Department of Ecology relating to the necessity of controlling the water plant backwash into the Skagit River The City Manager reported that Mr Bruce Cameron of the Department of Ecology would hold a study session with the Council on this matter on March 28, 1977 An ordinance was read providing for the issuance, specifying the maturities and maximum effective interest rate, and fixing the form of $2,000,000 par value of "General Obligation Water Bonds, 1977", authorized by the qualified voters of the City at a special election held on March 23, 1976 Motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1697 Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried The City Manager reported that Mr Jerry Presler would be leaving the City ito take a position with the City of Blaine The Manager expressed the Staff's appreciation to Mr Presler and wished him well The Council also expressed their appreciation and thanks to Mr Presler for all the work he had done for the City There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 40 P M �eaXLC,ti Ad Kathryn Lowry -City -Clerk Treasurdr 4A It .�� y�Ir- A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on March 21, 1977 The invocation was given by Rev Jim Kirby of the South Side Church of Christ Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Charles Kiel Absent --Mr James Rice, Mr Andy Sloss Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 7, 1977 Motion made by Mr Figenshow and secondedbby Mr Baker that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none 126 March 21, 1977 Continued A resolution was read approving the fee schedule for use of Washington Park Campsites having water and electrical hookups the fee for non-residents would be $5 00 per night and $3 50 per night for Anacortes residents Campsites having no water or electrical hookups the fee would be $3 50 per night for non-residents and $2 50 per night for Anacortes residents Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 470 Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider a request for a zone change from R -S to R-1 75 of Blocks 1,2,7,8,9 and 10 of Kellogg and Ford Addition On behalf of the petitioners, Mr Don Coughlin advised that this parcel of land consists of the same 6 blocks as formerly petitioned to become R-3 which was denied by the Council They are now asking that this parcel be changed to R-1 75 This would accomodate single family residences Mr Coughlin stated that the soil conditions have been checked and they were told the area would have to have proper drainage Mr Kinzel of the City staff stated that the R-1 75 zoning would conform with the proposed comprehensive plan Members of the audience address- ing the Council were mostly in favor of the rezone as long as it is engineered properly and as long as acceptable plans are made to take care of the storm drainage problem that exists in this area Mayor Bryant closed the audience comments and asked the Council for their comments A motion was made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Separovich that this public hearing be continued until 7 30 P M on March 28, 1977, so that the Council might have more time to look into this request Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Separovich Motion carried On March 17, 1977 bids were received for the second phase of the Water Improvement Project The bids ranged in price from $663,631 36 to $839,600 00, however, it was the recommendation of R W Beck and Associates, Consulting Engineers, that the award of the bid be delayed until after the sale of the General Obligation bonds Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Separovich that the awarding of the bid be tabled until the next Council meeting to be held on April 4, 1977 Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried A request was received from the Lion's Club asking for permission to sell safe and sane fireworks Fire Chief Bowen stated that they have obtained all the necessary permits and liability insurance Motion was made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Kiel that permission be granted to the Lions Club Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried Mr Joe Colley expressed his thanks to the Council for allowing the Lions's Club to have their fireworks stand A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce with aA attached resol- ution opposing the construction of a secondary sewerage treatment plant Council permission was asked to call for bids on some new garbage containers Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Figenshow that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Baker, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel Motion carried The Council was asked to set a study session for the purpose of discussing sites for a water reservoir Motion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Separovich that March 23, 1977 be set for this study session to be held in the basement of the Municipal Building at 7 30 P M Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker Motion carried - The City Manager discussed a letter received from R W Beck and Associates in regard to the Water Supply Pipeline The water improve- ments now under way do not include any changes to the water supply pipeline from the source at Avon to the City The final section of 127 March 21, 1977 Continued water supply pipeline to the City of Anacortes consists of a single 24 inch diameter steel pipeline installed approximately forty-seven years ago When the contractor excavated the end of this pipeline near Whistle Lake Reservoir it was in such bad condition that one of the maintenance men literally put his hand through what was left of the pipeline shell The City Manager asked for Council permission to contact the Department of Social and Health Services and to either ask for a grant increase or to apply for a new grant to provide funds to take care of this supply pipeline Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Figenshow that permission be granted to the City Manager Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Separovich Motion carried The City Manager reported that a previous ordinance asking for the vacation of Taylor Street from the west line of "O" Avenue to the east line of vacated "N" Avenue had never been completed, as it had been based on an exchange of property with Mr John Bettys who does not want to exchange property The Manager suggested that the old ordinance be voided and a public hearing date be set on a new ordinance which would vacate the north one-half on Taylor Street Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Separovich that a public hearing date of April 18, 1977 be set on this Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 55 P M Kathryn Lowry -C ty a k-Treasurler et a Bryan A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on April 4, 1977 The invocation was given by Rev Bond of the Congregational Church Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Charles Kiel Absent --Mr Andy Sloss Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 21, 1977 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none A letter was read from the Anacortes Business Community stating that they were holding a Boat Show on April 15, 16, and 17, 1977, and requested permission to put up directional signs to the Armory Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Under old business Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing on a re- zone petition to change from R -S to R-1 75 Blocks 1,2,7,8,9, and 10, Kellogg and Ford's Addition to be re -opened for City Council and Staff comments Public hearings having previously been held for audience participation Councilman Figenshow stated that as Chairman of the steering committee for the Comprehensive Plan for the City that he would like to wait until the Plan is finally approved before making a decision on this rezone Councilman Rice stated that even after plans are approved that they are subject to change, and he thought the people making this request have waited long enough Councilman Kiel stated that the only concern he had left with the request was the problem of ground water Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing to be closed A motion was made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Rice that this rezone request be approved and that all the necessary word- ing be put in the contract so that it becomes part of the title so in 128 April 4, 1977 Continued a third party was to purchase any of this property that they would also be bound by the original contract Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Kiel, Rice Nayes--Figenshow, Baker Motion carried Eight bids were received for Phase II of the Water Improvement Project The low bid being submitted by Bert Robison Construction, Inc in the amount of $663,631 36 The City Manager reported that this Company had contacted him and wished to up their bid by $12,000, as in their opinion the addendum was misleading The City Attorney stated that it wasn't legal for a bid to be changed after it was opened and he could see no reason why the addendum should be mi.s-- leading A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that the low bid of $663,631 36 from Bert Robison Construction, Inc be accepted Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried A site for the location of a water reservoir was up for discussion and Mayor Bryant declared the Council Meeting to be continued until 7 30 P M on April 5, 1977 to further discuss this item and request- ed that the Citizen's Advisory Committee and the,Planning Commission attend this continued meeting Three bids were received for the sale of $2,000,000 General Obligation Water Bonds as follows FIRM NET INTEREST COST Seattle First Natl Bank 5 486673 % Marshall and Meyer 5 5533 % Foster and Marshall 5 66536 % Foster and Marshall, as the City's Financial Advisors, recommended that the low bid from Seattle First National Bank be accepted Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the low bid of 5 486673 from Seattle First National Bank be accepted Roll Ayes-- Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried An ordinance amending the budget and Salary Ordinance No 1684, for the year 1977 was read Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Rice that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1698 Roll Ayes ---Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried Councilman Baker expressed his appreciation to people who attend the Council meetings and stay until the meeting is over, rather than leave in the middle of the meeting as some are inclined to do Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be continued until 7 30 P M on April 5, 1977 a hryn Lo ry- i Clerk -T easurerlett Bryan Mayd'r The Council meeting continued from April 4, 1977 was called to order by Mayor Bryant at 7 30 P M on April 5, 1977 Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Charles Kiel Absent -- Mr Andy Sloss The subject for discussion was the location site for a water reservoir Four sites were under,consi.derati.oh --¢Two-elevated7sites, one on 38th Street, and the other at the old Water Filter Plant Two under- ground sites, one on Hillcrest and the other at Grandview Cemetery After being discussed by the Council and audience, atlmotion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that the underground site at Grandview Cemetery be chosen for the location of the water reservoir Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Kiel Nayes--Figenshow Motion carried C 1 1 1 1 1 1 129 April 5, 1977 -April 4, 1977 continued meeting Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned Kathryn Lowr -Cit Jerk-Trdasurer Bettye Bryant - Mayor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on April 18, 1977 The invocation was given by Rev Arthur Campbell of the United Methodist Church Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss Absent -- Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 4, 1977 Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Figneshow, that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none Three bids were received on the purchase of two police cars Trulson Motors--Chevelle 4 Dr Sedans 10,696 95 Less Trade -Ins 900 00 Net Bid 9,796 95 Lakeside Pontiac --Pontiac Lemans 8,986 06 Less Trade -Ins 500 00 Net Bid 8,486 06 ✓ Trulson Motors-- Impala 4 Dr Sedans 11,409 70 Less Trade -Ins 900 00 Net Bid 10,509 70 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that the bid from Trulson Motor for the Chevelle's at $9,796 95 be accepted Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Baker Nayes--Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried An ordinance was read amending the Zoning Map of the City of Anacortes and changing Blocks 2,3,7,8,9 and 10, Kellogg and Ford Addition to the City of Anacortes from R -S Residential -Suburban to R-1-7 5, Single Family Residential subject to provisions of the Property Use and Development Agreement filed with the City by Meadow Vista, a partner- ship Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Rice that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1699 Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Baker, Rice Abstain-- Figenshow Motion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider a request for the vacation of the north one-half of Taylor Street from the west line of "0" Avenue to the east line of vacated "N" Avenue in King's First Addition The area was outline by Public Works Director, David M Ford There were no objections from the audience and Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing to be closed An ordinance covering this vacation was read Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Rice that this ordiance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1700 Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried A_compliance schedule on filter backwash problems at Anacortes Water 130 April 18, 1977 Continued Treatment Plant from the Department of Ecology was discussed by the Council The schedule as outlined by the Department of Ecology is as follows 1 Engineering Report submitted to D 0 E by Feb 28, 1978 2 Plans and Specifications submitted by June 30, 1979 3 Begin construction of the required facilities by July 1, 1980 4 Complete construction by December 31, 1980 5 Be in compliance with effluent limitations by Feb 28, 1981 The City Manager stated that if the City Council wishes to go ahead with the compliance schedule that the Engineering report should be r started After some discussion by the Council it was determined that no money has been budgeted in the 1977 budget to take care of the cost A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that this be tabled until sometime next:year Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried A resolution was read stating that the City Manager of the City of Anacortes or his designated representative be authorized and directed to make application to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for funds under Referendum 29 in the amount of $70,000 which funds would be used for renovation of the municipal building A motion was made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Baker that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 471 Roll Ayes--Fingenshow, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Nayes-- Sloss Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing the filing of an application for Community Development Block grant funds for 1977-78 and adopting a housing assistance plan for the,City of Anacortes Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 472 Roll Ayes ---Sloss, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried A proposed contract with the School District for school grounds maintenance by City personnel was brought to the Council for their consideration Mr Richard Sawyer, representing Union employees of the School District, addressed the Council and presented a petition carrying approximately 350 signatures opposing this arrangement It is their contention that quality grounds maintenance can best be maintained by personnel working directly for the School District rather than an outside disinterested second party and also the result- ing cancellation of the groundsman position presently paid by the School District, is a desirable position amoung the staff and would therefore be demoralizing A motion was made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Separovich that the consideration of this contract be taken up at a Council study session !Roll Ayes --Baker, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Nayes--Rice Motion carried Mr Rice stated that he was voting "no" as he thought action should be taken on this at once A motion was then made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Separovich that the Council re -consider the motion to have a study session Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Baker Nayes-- Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried A vote was then taken to decide whether or not to hold a study session Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss Nayes--Separovich, Bryant, Baker, Rice Motion to hold a study session defeated Councilman Baker stated that he was opposed to entering into this maintenance agreement with the School District as he felt there was a lot of work to be done by the Park Department without taking on any more He stated that he had recently been in Causland Park and in Grandview Cemetery and they both needed a lot of work done A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this agreement with the School District be approved and adopted Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Rice, Nayes--Bryant, Sloss, Baker, Separovich Motion carried Council permission was asked to call for bids on a paint striping machine and a small asphalt roller Both of these items having been budgeted in the 1977 budget Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that permission be granted Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Nayes--- Sloss Motion carried April 18, 1977 Continued 131 A resolution was read fixing a time when a Petition for Vacation could be heard on the following described property 11th and 12th Street between Commercial Avenue and "R" Avenue Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Rice that May 16th, 1977 be set for the public hearing and the resoltuion approved and adopted and gixen RESOLUTION NO 473 Roll Ayes --Sloss, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried _ c The Council set a study session for April 25, 1977 to discuss what might be done with Guemes Island Park and also to discuss what might be done with the City Hall basement City Council permission was asked for Management to contact D 0 E and request additional funds to cover Facilities Plan Addendum for the Sewer Treatment Plant Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission be granted Roll Ayes --- Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried The Council set May 2, 1977 as a public hearing date on the proposed Comprehensive Plan for the City of Anacortes A status report on the development as proposed by Raider Marine Corporation in the Anacortes Urban Renewal project was presented to the Council The records indicate that building plans were filed with the Building Department on February 23, 1977 and sent in for a plan -check on March 22, 1977 The plan -check should be com- pleted during the week of April 18, 1977, and if no changes are required a building permit could be issued A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that Raider Marine be notified that they must obtain a building permit as soon as the plan -check is back Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Baker Motion carried There being no furhter business to come before the Council Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 25 P M KathWowJAZty�Clerkasurer B tty� Bryant ayoi-' A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bryant at 7 30 P M on May 2, 1977 Father Shanahan of St Mary's Church gave the invocation Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 18, 1977 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read in which they stated that they had been advised that federal funds can be obtained to fund a transportation feasibility study and urged that immediate action be taken to apply for these funds Several of the Council stated that the City of Anacortes dial at one time have a city bus and that it had not worked out and they thought having study session would be a waste of time and money It was pointed out that the County was going to apply for funds for such a study and that the study for the County might include Anacortes It was suggested that the City Manager contact other cities in the county and find out whatutheir attitude and point of view would be and also to find out more about what the cost of a study would be 132 May 2, 1977 Continued A letter was read from the Anacortes Business Community requesting permission to sponsor the Meeker Show, May 9 - 11, 1977, at the foot of 12th Street of the Demopolis property Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Sloss that permission be granted Roll Ayes -- Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried A letter was read from Mr Marvin Mackey requesting a L I D to extend the sewer from the corner of Florida and Oakes on out Oakes at least far enough to where they could hook into in at their _ building site on the north side of Oakes and on the west side of Hartford Avenue The Council requested that results of a survey on sewer and paving programs be brought to the next Council meeting before taking any action on Mr Mackey's request The City Manager reported that R W Beck and Associates recommend that the water reservoir site be located at the old filter plant site on Whistle Lake Road rather than at the Cemetery and requested Council permission to call for bids for the demolition of the old filter plant Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Figenshow that permission to call for bids be granted Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider the proposed comprehensive plan for the City After a number of citizens stated their objections to some of the zoning provisions and comments from the Council, a motion was made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss declaring the public hearing to be closed Roll Ayes -- Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried The Council then set Monday May 9, 1977 as a study session on the Comprehensive Plan On the bid opening for purchase of six - one and one half cubic yards and 14 - three cubic yards refuse containers only one bid was received The bid was from DeWald Northwest in the amount of $5444 18 The Sanitation Department recommended that the bid be accepted and also asked for permission to call for bids for eight additional one and ,one half cubic yard and three additional three cubic yard refuse containers as there is money enough budgeted to purchase these - Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that the bid of $5444 18 from DeWald be accepted and that permission be given to purchase the additional ones requested Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Nayes--Sloss Motion carried Councilman Rice suggested that all the old refuse containers that were worn out be disposed of Council permission was asked to call for bids for a new roof on the Library Building Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried A resolution was read opposing proposed action by the Washington Toll Bridge Authority which would discontinue ferry service between Anacortes and British Columbia, Canada A motion was made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 474, and requesting that copies be sent to the Toll Bridge Authority and to the Governor of the State of Washington Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Motion carried The City Manager reported that per the request of the Council that he had written to the Department of Ecology requesting an extension of time for the Facility Plan at the Water Treatment Plant, and in reply he had received a new time schedule from D 0 E The City has 30 days in which to appeal this compliance schedule and if no appeal is sought, the City must have the improvements at the Water Treatment Plant completed by Dec 31, 1980 Construction costs for these im- provements range from $250,000 to $1 2 million The Council chose to delay a decision on the matter until its next meeting 1 1 133 May 2, 1977 Continued Council permission was asked to call for bids for paving Island View Place under L I D #183 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Council permission was asked to call for bids on an asphalt overlay for Broadview Drive, 40th Street and 39th Street between Broadview Drive and "J" Avenue and "J" Avenue between 39th and 40th, and 37th Street between "H" and "I" Avenues Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission be granted to call for bids Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried A request was received from the Anacortes Senior Service Center for a "Reserved" parking strip in front of the Senior Center on the corner of 5th And Commercial for their mini -bus As "Reserved" spaces cannot be permitted, a motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that they be allowed to have a "loading zone" Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried A Quit Claim Deed was read which conveys and quit claims to Tobert and Clara Hogg, all portions, if any, of Lot 16, Skyline No 20 The City of Anacortes has heretofore claimed a portion of said lot which encroaches on theCi.ty right of way Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Kiel that this deed be granted and approved Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 50 P M ��.'u Kathry Lowri-City Clerk Tre4surer Bett�Ve ryant- Moor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on May 16, 1977 The invocation was given by Pastor Gamble of the Nazarene Church Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 2, 1977 Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none A letter was read from the Port of Anacortes in which they voiced . their objections to the vacation of either 11th or 12th Streets A letter was read from Margaret Sellen, President of the Anacortes Business Community in support of the proposed vacation of 11th Street for the Safeway expansion, provided the developer improve the like block of 12th Street and pay fair market value for the property Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider the vacation for 11th or 12th Streets, between Commercial and "Q" Ave Mr Skip Foss of Peoples National Bank introduced Mr Jerry Mathews, who was representing Safeway Stores Mr Mathews outlined the plans they have for a new store He presented plans to the Council showing -I- I 134 May 16, 1977 Continued how it would be if 11th Street were to be vacated and also showing their plans in the event that 12th Street were to be vacated Mr David Ford, Public Works Director for the City, addressed the Council and stated that the Engineering Department was .in favor of the vacation of 11th Street Members of the audience who addressed the Council were Mr Eugene Strom, Mr Harman Van Dusen, Mr Joe Colley, Mr Wm Wildes, Mr Bill Stitt, Mr Delbert Compton, Mr Paul Luvera, Mr Allen Hunter, Mr Tom Lian and Mr Marvin Mackey A few of these were against the vacation of either street, but the majority seemed to favor the vacation of 12th Street A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that the public hearing be closed Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried A motion was made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Kiel that the Council take the consideration of the vacation to study session on May 23, 1977 at 7 30 P M Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, - Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Nayes--Rice Motion carried The City Manager reported the receiving of an offer of funds from the Department of Social and Health Services in the amount of $359,376 00 for the water improvement project and asked for Council authorization to accempt the offer Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that authorization be given to accept this grant offer Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried A request was received from the Anacortes An -O -Chords for the use of Washington Park for their annual Salmon Barbeque to be held on July 31, 1977 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that permission be granted Roll Ayes--Figneshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Separovich, Bryant Motion carried An ordinance was read amending the Budget Ordinance for 1977 for the Equipment Rental Fund Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1701 Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Nayes--Sloss Motion carried Council approval was asked for a business license for a taxi service in the City of Anacortes The owner being Donn Rowe and the taxi operator Howard Stewart All requirements under the City ordiance have been met The business will be known as Cascade Taxi. Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that approval be granted Roll Ayes --Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Nayes--Baker Motion carried Six bids were received for the demolition of the abandoned Anacortes Filter Plant located on Whistle Lake Road They ran from 18,497 60 to 49,975 05 A motion was made by Mr Sloss that none of the bids be accepted This motion died for lack of a second Motion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the low bid of $18,497 60 from Atlas Building Wreckers, of Portland Oregonbbe accepted and they be advised to proceed with the demolition Roll Ayes-- Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Council permission was asked to call for bids for a new garbage truck Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker Nayes--Sloss Motion carried Council permission was asked to issue a certificate of completion to Snelson-Anvil on their development in the Urban Renewal Area Mr Ken Kinzel, Urban Renewal Director, recommended that the certificate be issued Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Fig- enshow that this be done Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried A report on the results of a street improvement poll by the Engineering Department was set aside for a study session or the next council meeting r 11 May 16, 1977 Continued 135 A report on the results of a sewer improvement poll by the Engineering Department was given for three projects Cap Sante Area, Sunset Drive, and a portion of Oakes Avenue A motion was made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Kiel that a resolution of intent to form an L I D be prepared for these three areas Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Motion carried On the correction of C-2 zoning in the Skyline area the City staff was asked to obtain more information on this The City Manager requested an Executive session be held after the regular Council meeting to consider the purchase of additional property adjacent to the old filter plant site on Whistle Lake Road A study session on public transportation in the City was set for sometime in June The City Manager reminded the Council that at the May 23, 1977 study session that the Council would be considering the Comprehensive Plan Mayor Bryant read a Proclamation declaring that the week of May 22, through May 28, 1977 be known as "Public Works Week" Mayor Bryant read a Proclamation declaring Monday, May 30, 1977, as Memorial Day, and calling upon all citizens to observe the day in honor of our heroic dead and in reaffirmation of the founding principles of our nation There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 10 35 P M CCU Kathry Lowr� i y Clerk Trea8urer S tty Bryant- yor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bryant at 7 30 P M,. on June 6, 1977 Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Charles Kiel Absent --Mr Knute Fi.genshow, Mr Andy Sloss Mayor Bryant requested the Councils pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 16, 1977 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Rice that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings Mrs Howard Beckman addressed the Council on behalf of the Arts and Crafts s She stated that they would be interested in buying ligh fixtures and burlap wall panels in the amount of $1820 The arts and crafts had installed these items in the room they occupied in the Museum Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that the Arts and Crafts remove these items and anything else they have put in Roll Ayes-- Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Mr Greg Springs addressed the Council and inquired about the status of a claim he had put in for water damage in an apartment he had lived in The City Attorney stated that the City had not been negligent in this case The sewer line was plugged up but not because of lack of maintenance on the City's part Motion made by Mr Rice and se- conded by Mr Separovich that this case be taken up at the first study session in July Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried Mr Water Lowe of the Atlas Building Wreckers addressed the Council and stated that a mistake had been made on there bid for the demolition of the old filter plant on Whistle Lake Road, and that they could not accept award of this project due to error Motion 136 June 6, 1977 carried Continued A Letter was read from Mr Ned Andrich in which he resigned his position on the Planning Commission as of June 1, 1977 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that the resignation be accepted with regrets and a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr Andrich Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried Under old business the question of vacating 11th or 12th Street between Commercial Avenue and Q Avenue was again taken up by the Counci A motion was made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Separovich that 12th Street be vacated and that the final site planned be approved by the City Council Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Kiel Motion carried An ordinance covering this vacation was read Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Baker that the ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1702 Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Kiel, Baker Motion carried E Two bids were received for the re -roofing of the Library Building as follows Pate, Inc 5720 80 Savage Roofing 5777 35 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that the low bid from Pate, Inc be accepted Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried Two bids were received for a Line Striping Paint Machine as follows Star Machinery 3256 86 Southpark Industires 2845 80 ` Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that the low bid from Southpark Industries be accepted Roll Ayes --Bryant, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried The Council set June 13, 1977 as a study session to consider the Community Facility and to review the six-year Street Construction program A request was received from the Parks and Cemetery Departmentsfor a study session with the Council to consider the purchase of a turf sweeper and thatcher After some discussion on this purchase a motion was made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Separovich that this be pursued and prices obtained and an attempt made to purchase this equipment this year and that an ordinance be prepared for the budgeting of funds in order to make such a purchase Roll Ayes -- Baker, Separovich, Bryant Nayes--Kiel, Rice Motion not carried The Council was asked to accept the "D" Avenue sewer extension project as being completed and give authorization to begrn the 30 day lien period before final payment is issued Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that the project be approved and the 30 day lien period started Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Kiel Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing the purchase of certain property owned by Joan E Granville for the purchase price of $16,000 Motion-- by otion-by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that this resolution be approved ( and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 475 , and that the City pay their fair share of the last half of the property taxes Roll Ayes -- Rice, Separovich, Kiel, Bryant, Baker Motion carried The Council was asked to approve Joseph and Doris Berger as operators and owners of Doug's Taxi and to approve the following as drivers, Norma Carpenter, Gary Birch, Byron Detlicher, Del Compton Council approval is required by City Ordinance Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that approval be given Roll Ayes-- June 6, 1977 Continued Separovich, Bryant, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried The City Manager reported that an agreement had been reached with the Teamsters Union covering the Police Department and the Radio Dispatchers, and would be retroactive to January 1, 1977 T -here would be a wage increase of 7 2 percent and up --grading of the medical insurance This to be a one year contract Motion made by Mr Sep arovi.ch and seconded by Mr Rice that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement Roll Ayes --Bryant, Kiel, 137 Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that the Boat Company located in the Urban Renewal area be notified to remove the two buses they have on the property and to obtain a completion certificate Roll A -yes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried There being no furhter business to come before the Council Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 40 P M Kathy n Lo�itr]c T easurer� Bette r ant- or Y Y Y June 20, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order As both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem were absent, a motion was made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Separovich that Councilman James Rice be appointed to preside over the meeting Roll Ayes--Separovich, Figen- show, Sloss, Kiel Abstain --Rice Motion carried The invocation was given by Rev Elwell of the Church of Christ Roll Call Mr James, Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Absent --Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Eldon Baker Mayor Pro Tem Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 6, 1977 It was pointed out that Page 2, Paragraph 6 of the minutes should be corrected to read "Motion not carried" Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Separovich that the minutes be approved as corrected Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried A motion was made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Figenshow that July 5, 1977 be set as a public hearing date on the 6 -year Street Improvement Program Roll Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice " Motion carried One bid was received for the paving for L I D No 183 from Marine Asphalt for the amount of $6,472 45 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this bid be accepted Roll Ayes-- Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Motion carried Two bids were received for the purchase of a new garbage truck and six bids were received for the packer to go on the truck Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that the bid from Frontier Ford for the truck be accepted Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Motion carried The Council decided to bring this up at the next meeting at which time a full Council would probably be in attendance They also decided to postpone the bid on the packer until the next meeting In the meantime a demonstration of a "Gruncher" packer will be held in Anacortes by Truckweld Equipment Company 138 June 20, 1977 Continued Council permission was asked to execute engineering contracts with R W Beck and Associates for the following 1 Design Automatic Controls system for water supply system 2 Provide engineering services for section of water line between Sharpe's Corner and Anacortes 3 Amend present water improvement project contract to provide additional services Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission to execute these contracts be granted Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Figenshow Motion carried Council permission was asked to execute a 306 Phase II CZM grant contract This project is intended to assist in the management and implementation of projects related to the City's coastal zone areas such as legal and administrative assistance, review of public access potentials and review of potential marina sites The Council wanted a little more time to study this so any action was delayed until the next meeting The Council was asked to set priorities for a Federal grant from EDA under the Public Works Employment Act One of the provisions of the Act requires that school districts agree to the priority list If there is a disagreement between the school district and the City as to priorities then the EDA will select the priority Mr Gary Nelson, representing the School District, addressed the Council and stated that the priorities selected by the School District were paving of the combined City -School maintenance shop area and construction of a track facility combined with possible tennis courts to be located at Smiley's Bottom The Council discussed the City's priorities and a motion was made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that the two priorities that the City would like would be the paving of the City -School maintenance shop area and street improvements on Commercial Avenue Roll Ayes --Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried A letter was read from the Anacortes Business Community requesting the Mayor to proclaim July 28, 29, 30, and 31, 1977 as "Old Fashioned Days" in Anacortes Letters of resignation were read from Mrs Marie Hapeman and Ruth S Wilson resigning their positions on the Museum and History Board The resignations were accepted with regrets and the office staff was requested to write them letters of appreciation The Mayor requested the Council's approval of the appointment of Mrs Virginia Richards and Mr Paul Stratton to serve on the Museum of History Board Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Kiel that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried A letter was read from the Royal Rangers requesting permission to have a fireworks stand at 11th and CCommercial for the dates of June 28th through the 5th of July 1977 Motion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission be granted Roll Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice Motion carried Councilman Rice requested that the Council look into the possibility of some tree cutting on City owned property There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 00 P M J6<Q Kathryn Lo ry-City Cler Treasurer Zayor 139 July 5, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on July 5, 1977 Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Charles Kiel Absent --Mr Andy Sloss Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 20, 1977 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none A letter was read from the Anacortes Business Community asking the Council to consider using the $360,000 grant for improving the downtown area A letter was read from the Anacortes Business Community requesting that Commercial Avenue be closed to traffic between 3rd and 8th Streets on July 29th and July 30th This is in connection with the Old Fashioned Days in Anacortes Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that permission be -granted to'have Commercial closed for the two days requested Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Council permission was asked to sign a Coastal Zone Management Grant Con- tract in the amount of $17,000 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Kiel that permission to apply for this grant be approved Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker Nayes--Rice Motion carried Bids were received for the packer to go on the garbage truck from six firms Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Kiel that the bid from Industrial Refuse Systems in the amount of $11,161 28 be accepted Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider a six-year street improvement program There were no objections and Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing to be closed A resolution setting up the program was read Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 476 Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried An ordinance was read adopting the comprehensive plan for the City of Anacortes Mr Ken Kinzel gave a report on a few changes that have been recommended A motion was made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this ordinance including the changes be approved and adopted, and given ORDINANCE NO 1703 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel Motion carried An ordinance adopting the Shoreline Master Plan for the City of Anacortes was read Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Separovich that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1704 Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker Motion carried A resolution was read fixing a time when Petitions for Vacation may be heard The date of August 1, 1977 was set for a public hearing for the vacations of 1 --East half of that portion of "0" Avenue lying North of the meander line along Guemes Channel, 2 --Alley located in Block 26, Original Plat, 3 --Portion of alley in Block 30, 'Original Plat, lying easterly of the west line of Lots 3 and 18 in said Block Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 477 Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried 140 July 5, 1977 Continued The Council discussed the priorities that they would like the money from an EDA Grant spent on A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that the Council set priorities for the improvement of Commercial Avenue in the amount of $280,000 and the paving of the area around the City/School maintenance building in the amount of $80,000 00 Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried The City Attorney was requested to prepare an ordinance to set up connec- tion fees for vacant properties A resolution was read creating a $50 00 petty cash fund for the City Court Clerk Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 478 Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried Mayor Bryant asked for'Council approval of the appointment of Neal Fenno to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy left by Ned Andrich Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried Mayor Bryant asked for Council approval of the appointment of Mr Bob Morris to the Museum of History Board Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel Motion carried A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that Council persons salary be increased to $20 00 per meeting up to a maximum of five meetings, and that the salary of the Mayor be increased to $150 00 per month These changes would take effect for new Council persons taking office on January 1, 1978 Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figen- show, Kiel, Baker Motion carried The City Manager reported that the Washington Safety Association would reimburse the City if they wished to purchase traffic counters Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that pdrmission'to call for bids for six traffic counters be approved Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 50 P M JT�ifye Kathryn Lowry- ity Cle k Treasurer yank -Mayor r July 18, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on July 18, 1977 The invocation was given by Rev Kirby of the South Side Church of Chris Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Absent --Mr Knute Figenshow Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 5, 1977 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Rice that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried 141 July 18, 1977 Continued Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings Mrs Margaret Sellen addressed the Council and asked for permission to have two signs put up at 12th and Commercial for the Old Fashioned Days Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sldss that the signs could be placed on the Demopolis property, with the permission of Mr Demopolis, or they could use the street banner at 31st Street Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Mr Willard Evans addressed the Council and presented them with an annual report from the Housing Authority He stated that the Housing Authority Board would welcome comments and suggestions and any input that the Council cared to give A request was received from the Anacortes Arts and Crafts asking for permission to use the streets in the four block area on Commercial Avenue between Fourth and Eighth Streets on August 6th and August 7th, 1977 for the Arts and Crafts Festival Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that permission be granted Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried An ordinance was read amending Section 25 of Ordinance No 1090 to provide for changes and charges to a consumer for tapping a main and repealing Section 1 of Ordinance No 1585 There shall be added to the present charges for all connections made inside the city limits an additional charge of $30 00 made on and after September 1, 1977, and an additional sum of $30 00 shall be added each year after January 1st of each succeeding calendar year through and including the calendar year 1996 Connections made outside the city limits there shall be added the sum of $45 00 for connections made on and after September 1, 1977, and an additional sum of $45 00 shall be added each year for connections made after January 1st of each succeeding year through and including the calendar year 1996 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1705 Roll Ayes --Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried An ordinance was read establishing a compensation plan for the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Anacortes Members of the Council shall be paid the sum of $100 00 per month and that Council Person elected and designated as Mayor shall receive an additional sum of $50 00 per month Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1706 Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried A resoluation of intent was read declaring the intention of the City Council to improve Commercial Avenue from 2nd Street to 12th Street by the con- struction and installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and by doing all work necessary in connection therewith and fixing the time for a public hearing on these improvements to be August 15, 1977 at 7 00 P M in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Baker that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 479 Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss Motion carried A resolution was read approving the transfer of certain real property to Skagit County The property now belonging to the City of Anacortes and being proposed to transfer to Skagit County is located on Guemes Island, Washington Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 480 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Council permission was asked to call for bids for a turf sweeper and thatcher for the Cemetery and Parks and Recreation Department Mr Colby, Park and Cemetery Director, stated that the sweeper would cost approx- imately $1,200 00 Council persons who had seen a demonstration of the above items were of the opinion that they were badly needed Councilman Rice stated that he thought the City should wait until next year before purchasing The City Manager stated that they could be purchased this year out of revenue sharing funds that had not been allocated Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Baker that permission to call for bids be given Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Nayes--Rice Motion carried 142 July 18, 1977 Continued A request was received from the Eagles Lodge asking permission to park trailers on Demopolis property on Q Avenue on September 17th and 18, 1977 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission by granted Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried A resolution of intent was read declaring intention to order the improvement of certain properties within the City of Anacortes by the construction and installation of sanitary sewer trunk and collector lines and sewage lift stations and to create a local improvement district to assess the cost and expense of carrying out such imrpovements and setting September 19, 1977 as a public hearing date on this intention Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 481 Roll Ayes --Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried ` Council was asked to approve acceptance of Water Improvement Project #1 so that the thirty day lien period could be started Project #1 consisted of replacement of 3,000 feet of wood water main on Whistle Lake Road with 20" ductile iron pipe and the placement of 12" ductile iron pipe on 36th Street and down Jones Way between J Avenue and D Avenue This project has been completed to the satisfaction of the City staff , Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that this project be approved and the 30 day lien period started Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant The Council set July 25, 1977 as a study session to consider street LID'S Council permission was asked to call for bids on chemicals for the water and sewer treatment plants and for the maintenance contract for treatment plant equipment Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that permission to call for bids be granted Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss Motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourneda 8 40 P M ��. Ka ryn Lo ry-Cit Clerk rea surer B tt Bryari MaVbr August 1, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Eldon Baker at 7 30 P M on August 1, 1977 The invocation was given by Rev Bond of the Congregational Church Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr. Charles Kiel Absent --Airs Bettye Bryant Mayor Baker requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 18, 1977 Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Figenshow that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Baker, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Baker called for guest hearings. There were none 143 August ], 1977 -----Continued A petition for vacation of the east half of "Q" Avenue, north of the meander line along Guemes Channel was presented by Mr Robert Keller of the Port of Anacortes Mr Keller stated that when the west half of "Q" Avenue was vacated in 1962, it was the consensus of the property owners that all of "Q" Avenue north of the meander line was to be vacated, but subsequent search has not produced evidence that this was ever done. The Port of Anacortes is now the abutting property owner and is asking for the vacation of same Mr Ford of the City staff stated that the City has no objections to this vacation Mayor Baker declared a public hearing to be open to discuss this vacation Mr Bob Pickett Addressed the Council and stated that he hoped that street ends at "0" Avenue and 2nd Street might be developed into Parks. Mayor Baker declared the public hearing to be closed An ordinance was read declaring that this property be vacated. Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO ' 1707 . Roll Ayes--Separovich, Baker, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice Motion carried A petition for vacation of the east 90 feet of the alley in Block 30, between 1st and 2nd Streets and 110" and Commercial and also the vacation of the alley in Block 26 between 2nd and 3rd and Commercial and "Q" was presented by Mr Robert -Keller on behalf of the Port of Anacortes Mr Ford of the City staff stated that the City has no objections to these vacations Mayor Baker declared a public hearing to be open There were no objections stated Mayor Baker declared the public hearing to be closed An ordinance covering these vacations was read, Motion made by Mr. Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1708 Roll Ayes --Baker, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Motion carried.. The Council was asked to set a public hearing date to consider a request for a rezone from R-3 to C-1, lots 8 through 14 of Block 57 (N D corner of the intersection of 12th Street and "N" Avenue ) Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that September 6, 1977 be set as a public hearing on this Roll Ayes-- Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Baker Motion carried The Council was requested to consider the initiation of a L I D for City-wide paving of gravel streets lying within the following boundaries. From 6th Street to 12th Street between A and J Avenues, from 20th Street to 36th Street between Commercial and R Avenues Councilman Rice requested that 34th Street from Commercial to R Avenue be added to the above. A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that a resolution of intent be prepared and presented to the Council for the paving of the above, including 34th Street Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Baker, Figenshow Motion carried. A request was received from the Anacortes Arts and Crafts asking that the license fee and bond requirement as stated in Ordinance #1673 be waived for the 1977 Festival Mrs Pauline Ford addressed the Council onbehalf of the Arts and Crafts. There was some discussion by the Council as to whether or not these fees should be waived The City Attorney and City Manager pointed out that this particular ordinance was passed mainly for outsiders and to give the Police Department some control over what type of activity was going on Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr. Figenshow that the elicense fee and bond be waived for the Arts and Crafts Festival for 1977• Roll Ayes --Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Baker, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried The Council was asked to set a public hearing date on the final assessment roll on L I. D. #183 (Island View Place ) Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr. Figenshow that September 19, 1977 be set for the public hearing Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Baker, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried The Council was asked to approve Diana Maticich and Gloria J Smith as taxi -cab drivers, per requirements of City ordinance Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that approval be granted Roll Ayes--Separovich, Baker, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice Motion carried Councilman Rice asked that the Council consider repealing the ordinance covering the requirements for taxi -cab drivers. 144 August 1, 1977 ----continued The Council was asked to approve and accept the roofing of the Library by Pate Roofing Company Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that the roofing fob be accepted Roll Ayes --Baker, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Motion carried Councilman Rice Stated that Raider Marine has not started any construction in the Urban Renewal area and asked that this be checked out There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Baker declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 50 P M _X���- XPM�L4_" 1: 'Kathryn Lo , City Clerk -treasurer Betty Brya �7 MayoM August 15, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P. 14 on August 15, 1977 The invocation was given by Rev. Elwell of the Church of Christ Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr. James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 1, 1977• Motion made by Mr. Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings Mr R Dildine addressed the Council and stated that a 'Candidates Night", would be held at Causland Park on August 29th and August 30th, 1977 A letter signed by Walter G Schwenk and Thomas B Colson was read in which they were requesting that the sewer hook-up fee be waived for five property owners in Division I of Skyline as these five owners had paid the entire construction cost of having the sewer put in. After some discussion by the Council a motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that this request be denied Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Kiel, Baker Nayes--Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried A letter was read from Wm C Coleman in which he resigned his position on the Planning Commission The City staff was instructed to write a letter to Mr Coleman thanking him for having served on this committee A letter was read from Mr Al Littlefield in protest of the proposed improvement of Commercial Avenue Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider the preliminary assessment roll on Commercial Avenue L I D Mr David Ford of the City staff gave a resume of the proposed project and stated that the cost to property owners would run approximately $21 60 per front foot Mr Wally Lagario addressed the Council and presented a petition with signatures of 18 property owners who were opposed to the formation of an L I D as set forth in Resolution No. 4.79 and voted upon on July 18, 1977 Others addressing the Council and being more or less opposed to the L I D in its present form were Mr Al Littlefield, Dr Thomas Brooks, Mr Del Reisner, Mr Dick Nelson, Mr Bob Way Mr Wm. Vincent addressed the Council and spoke in favor of the L I D Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing to be closed 1 1 1 u R" August 15, 1977 ----Continued It was suggested by the Council that the property owners get together and come up with some idea on dust what they would like to see done on Commercial Avenue and bring their ideas to a study session with the Council on Aug 29, 1977 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that any Council action on the L I. D be tabled for the time being Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice. Motion carried. Two bids were received for traffic recorders One from Leupold and Stevens in the amount of $6,754 00 and the other from Streeter Amet in the amount of $4966 19 The Engineering Department reported thattthe Leupold Stevens bid did not include sales tax and this would bring the bid to $7,098 45 The Streeter Amet bid was for traffic counters that do not have a dual counting capability, and therefore do not meet the specifications as set forth by the City of Anacortes ' In view of that fact the Leupold Stevens counters have the ability to count two separate inputs, and to act as 12 separate traffic counters and the Engineering Department recommends these Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that the bid from Leupold and Stevens be accepted Roll Ayes -- Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried Two bids were received for a turf sweeper for the Cemetery and Parks Departments One from Northwest Mowers in the amount of $5979 34 and one from Turf and Toro in the amount of $5370 13 The one from Turf and Toro does not meet the bid specifications One bid was received for a turf thatcher from Northwest Mowers in the amount of $1305 91 Some of the Council were of the opinion that these purchases should wait until next year as they were not budgeted for 1977, others were of the opinion that they should be purchased now The City Manager stated that some unallocated revenue sharing money could be used for the purchase. Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that bids on both of these bids be refected Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Rice Nayes--Kiel, i r Baker, Separovich, Bryant Motion did not carry C - Motion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr. Baker that the bid from Northwest Mowers for the Sweeper and the Thatcher be accepted Roll Ayes -- Kiel, Baker, Separovich, Bryant Nayes--Sloss, Rice, Figenshow Motion carried The City Manager presented copies of a letter from Senator Warren G Magnuson to members of the Council The letter was in regards to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Council permission was asked to call for bids for Phase III on the Water Improvements Mr Ford told the Council that there was a possibility that a tank could be obtained from Hanford at a lesser cost than purchasing a new one Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that permission to call for bids on Phase III --Water Improvements and also on the tank be granted. Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried The Council was advised that the 30 day lien period on Water Improvement Contract No 1 has ended The Council was asked to accept the completion of the contract for demolition of the old abandoned Anacortes Filter Plant and to allow automatic release of the retainage when all items have been approved Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr. Separovich that the project be accepted and the retainage released when all items have been approved Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Council was asked to set a public hearing date on the final assessment roll for L. I D No. 183. Motion made by Mr. Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that September 19, 1977 be set as the public hearing date Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried August 15, 1977 ----Continued Council was asked to accept L I D. No 183 as being completed and to allow automatic release of the retainage when all items have been approved Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that the project be accepted and the retainage released when all items have been approved Roll AyesB- Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried. The Council was asked to approve a list of approved Ceta projects and the dates scheduled for them to begin The time table calls for additional expenditures under the City projects in 1977 of $27,215 and in 1978 of $159,280 Funds for these expenditures will be from the federally sponsored Comprehensive Employment Training Act. Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Figenshow that these projects be approved Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried Mr David Ford asked for Council approval of the hiring of Consultant services for Sewer L I D No 186 A bid of $34,000 from Anderson Brothers and a bid of $39,195 from Stevens, Thompson and Runyan have been received Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that Anderson Brothers bid be accepted Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 10 20 P M Kathryn Low, City ierk-Tresurer September 6, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on September 6, 1977 The invocation was given by Rev Bond Roll Call Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr. Charles Kiel Absent,, Mr Eldon Baker Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 15, 1977 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes -- Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel. Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none A petition was received to rezone from R-1 to C-1 lots 8 through 14, Block 57, and a portion of abandoned right-of-way of Great Northern R R , generally located on 12th Street between "N" and "0" Avenues The request having been made so that an animal hospital could be located there Due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Bryant excused herself from the meeting and turned it over to Councilman Figenshow Mr Figenshow declared a public hearing to be open to give consideration to the rezone request Mr R D Fluaitt addressed the Council and turned in a petition bearing approximately 28 signatures of residents in this area who are opposed to the rezone Others addressing the Council and stating their opposition to the rezone were Mrs June Webber, Mr Stan Paul, Mr Oliver Hauge, Mrs Lucille Moran, Mr Dorsey Marchant, Mr Jay Smith of Century 21 Real Estate Office addressed the Council and stated that if the animal hospital was allowed to build there, there would be no outside kennels or day runs and that ample parking would be provided Mr Figenshow declared the public hearing to be closed Motion was made by Mr. Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that the request for this rezone be denied Roll Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice Motion carried r 147 September 6, 1977 ----Continued Only one bid was received for the overlaying of Broadview Drive, including 39th Street, 40th Street and J Avenue in the Broadview Addition, the overlaying of 37th Street between H and I Avenues and the paving of 36th Street from H to J Avenue The bid received was from Lakeside Industries D/B/A Marine Asphalt in the amount of $23,957 50 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that this bid be accepted Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Motion carried Fifteen bids were received on chemicals for the Water and Sewer treatment plants Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Separovich that the low bids be accepted from the following ------Hydrated Lime --------------Domtar Chemical --$67 60 ton Sodium Silico Fluoride ----------------Jones Chemical--- 17 50 cwt Liquid Chlorine -----------------------Pennwalt Corp ----183 73 ton Aluminum Sulfate ----------------------Allied Chemical-- 86 20 ton Polymer -------------------------------Calgon Corp------ 1.68 lb Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried Two bids were received for Contract Maintenance of Water and Sewer Treatment Plant Equipment Honeywell, Inc ---------------$2,486 00 per quarter plus tax N W Controls---------------- 2,748 00 per quarter plus tax Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the low bid of $2,486 00 per quarter from Honeywell, Inc , be accepted. Roll Ayes-- Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried S Council was asked to give approval of acceptance of a grant from Department of Social and Health Services in the amount of $70,000 for remodeling of the City Hall building to provide space for a senior citizens center Motion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Sloss that authorization be given to accept these funds and sign all necessary paper work Roll Ayes -- Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Motion carried A resolution was read declaring the intention of the City Council of the City of Anacortes to improve Commercial Avenue from 2nd Street to 12th Street by the construction and installation of asphaltic concrete overlay, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks as required, drainage facilities, street illumination, traffic signalization rehabilitation, and installation of a 12" water main, and by doing all work necessary in connection therewith Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Rice that this resolution of intent be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 482 Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Rice Motion carried A request was received asking for approval of Karen Lough as a cab driver for Cascade Taxi Company Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr. Separovich that approval be granted Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Motion carried. An ordinance was read amending Section 2 of Ordinance No 1070 This would provide that cab drivers would no longer have to be approved by the City Council provided the Police Department makes an investigation of them and approves them as cab drivers Motion made by Mr. Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1709 .. Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant. Motion carried. The Council was asked to accept the combined School -City maintenance building as being completed Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the building be accepted Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried. The Council was asked to accept a grant offer from IDA for the paving of the grounds of School -City Maintenance Facility and also requested permission to call for bids for the paving Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the grant be accepted and permission to call for bids for the paving be granted. Roll Ayes --Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Motion carried. Sept 6, 1977 ----Continued Tavern owners asked for a study session with the Council to discuss fees on amusement devices A study session was set for September 12, 1977 at730P M Councilman Separovich requested that data on Raider Marine Corporation be brought to the September 12th study session Council was asked for permission for City to accept grant from IDA for projects under Drought Relief Act The City Manager pointed out that if this grant is approved that the City could save some of the water bond money which could then be used for other water improvements Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that the City staff have authority to accept this grant if and when offered Before voting on this motion a motion was made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Sloss that the motion be amended to continue the Council meeting on this subject until September 12, 1977 Roll Ayes-- Separovich, Sloss, Kiel Nayes--Rice, Bryant, Figenshow, Tie vote --Motion failed A vote was then called on the first motion which was to authorize acceptance of a grant if and when offered Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice Motion carried A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that the City Attorney be instructed to investigate and procede with any legal steps necessary in order to get Urban Renewal property back from Raider Marine Corporation Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 50 P M Ka hryn Lowry City Jerk-Tredsurer September 19, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on September 19, 1977 Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the pleasure of the Council on the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 6, 1977 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Baker that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings Mr Nick Fahey residing at 904 - 32nd Street addressed the Council and stated that the trucks driving down 32nd Street were going to fast and also that a dust problem existed He also stated that the cross walks at 32nd and Commercial were in need of repainting He asked if it might be possible to limit truck traffic to 15 miles per hour on 32nd Street This request will be taken up at the next meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee Letters were read from the following all pertaining to the proposed sanitary sewer project Mrs Kari Jason, Mrs Mafjorie Ames, A H McGill', Mrs Merlin Schmidt, Mrs Elsie Leatherwood, Mr Ivar Bergquist, Mrs Mable Hanover, Mr Roger Taylor, Mr Willilam Welch, and Mr Edward Neils 1 t49 September 19, 1977 -----Continued Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider the final assessment roll on L I D # 183. (Island View Place). The total cost of this project was $7,343 94 There were no objections and Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing to be closed An ordinance approving and confirming the assessment roll was read Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1710 . Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider Sewer L I D #186 The proposed sewer LID,'would bring sewer lines and some pump stations to the Cap Sante area, to homes on Oakes and Dakota Avenues and to residences at the west end of town, bordering Puget Way and Sunset Avenue Citizens addressing the Council in regards to the proposed sewer were Mr Howard Harman, Mr Hal Harker, Mr R Culbertson, Mrs June Betts, Mr R C Barton, Mr Ivar Bergquist, Mr Del Reisner, Mr Don McKee, and Mr Don Sturgeon. Some of the property owners complained of the high cost of the assessments and some stated that they had lots which were unbuildable and thus should not be assessed Others stated that they had adequate systems already and could see no reason why they should have to be included in the LID. Most of the complaints came from owners in the Cap Sante area and Puget Way Nearly everyone in the Puget Way area protested the LID Cap Sante owners complained about the hligh assessments which they thought would bring little if any value to their property Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing to be closed to the citizens and open for discussion by the Council After considerable discussion by the Council a motion was made by Mr Separovich that all of the Cap Sante area be deleted from the LID There was no second to the motion and the motion died A motion was made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Separovich that the hearing be continued until the next Council meeting which will be October 3, 1977, in order that more information can be obtained as to whether or not certain sections or parts of sections can be deleted from the ordinance Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing the execution of a deed to convey certain City owned property to Charles and Virginia Wilson, in exchange for some property owned by Charles and Virginia Wilson The Wilson property abutts Grandview Cemetery The property to be given to the Wilson's is at 29th and A Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Baker that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 483 Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Baker, Rice Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing the abatement of certain public nuisances, which are a fire hazard or a menace to public health, safety or welfare. Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr. Figenshow that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 484 . Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried A resolution was read setting a public hearing date of October 17, 1977 to consider a vacation request for a portion of 'Q Avenue lying north of the No line of 2nd street. Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Kiel that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 48,5 Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Kiel, Bdker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried A request was received for Council approval of a new taxi service in Anacortes Motion made by Mr. Baker and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this request be taken up at a -study session on September 26, 1977 Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow. Motion carried. A damage claim against the City was presented from Mr Gregory Springs in regards to a storm drain backing up in his basement It was determined that the City had done everything possible in regard to this and was not negligent Motion made by Mr. Baker and seconded by Mr Rice that this claim be denied, and all resulting claims that might arise from this Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel Motion carried Council approval was asked for the appointment of Mrs Martha Clure to the Museum of History Board Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker Motion carried 150 September 19, 1977 ----Continued Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Baker that discussion of operating amusement machines and other licensing requirements for taverns and restaurants be taken up at the study session to be held September 26, 1977 Roll Ayes-- Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried The City Manager reported that an IDA grant of $280,000 has been received for improvements to Commercial Avenue Public Works Director, David Ford, asked for Council permission to woxIt with Steven, Thompson and Runyan on Commercial Avenue project as they have previously done some studies on this project He also asked for permission to call for bids Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission be given to work with ST&R on the Commercial Avenue project and also that permission be granted to call for construction bids Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried The City Manager also reported receipt of another grant in the amount of $891,000 This grant being for water system improvements which would be the installation of a new 30 inch water line from Sharpe's Corner into town, a 20 inch line on Whistle Lake Road, renovation of the source of supply, and a water leak detection study The City Manager reported that Police Officer James Kenote had received severe burns when he entered a burning house to rescue a woman who was inside He read a letter commending Officer's Kenote's actions which will be sent to him and a copy of which will be placed in Officer Kenote's personnel file There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 10 00 P M �'K TI" _�A JAS=�Lf "Kathryn Lowfy, CitClerk-T3teasurer October 3, 1977 a.-e,C.c/ �. Bettye rya , ayoxj A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on October 3, 1977 The invocation was given by Rev Price of the United Methodist Church Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 19, 1977 Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr. Separovich that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none. Three letters opposing the sewer LID on Cap Sante were read from H E Norton, Victor Childs and Donald Childs 1 1 LI 1 1 F1 151 October 3, 1977 ----Continued Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing to be open for Council discussion on the proposed sewer LID No 186 The City Attorney read the ordinance establishing the LID No 186 for three separate areas These being Cap Sante, Sunset Avenue West, and a portion of Oakes Avenue and Dakota Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr. Figenshow that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1711. Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried It was pointed our that property owners in the areas included in LID 186 would have 30 days in which to file written protests if they so desire. A request was received from Howard Stewart for a taxicab business license A motion was made by Mr. Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that Mr Stewart be granted a license and also that the Ordinance covering taxi licenses be revised, so that Council permission would no longer be necessary, only approval of the Police Department would be required Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider a LID for improvements on Commercial Avenue. Mr David Ford, Public Works Director, gave a review of what the improvements would consist of The total project cost to be $428,902 00 Approximately $60,480 00 of the cost would be borne by the property owners at the rate of $15 00 per front foot, $280,000 of the cost from an EDA grant and th balance from Arterial Street and Sewer Fund revenues Mr Bill Mitchell addressed the Council and stated that he hoped the City would save the existing manholes which have the initials for Anacortes Sewer System on them He also inquired about plans for sidewalk ramps for persons in wheel chairs Mr Don Mendum addressed the Council and stated that paving was all that was really needed Mr George Sing addressed the Council and stated that he thought $15 00 per front foot was a very reasonable price for the improvements Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing to be closed An ordinance establishing LID No. 185 was read Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr. Separovich that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1712. . Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich Motion carried Bids were received for Phase III of the Water Improvement Project The low bidder for Schedule "A" and "C" was Snelson Companies, Inc for the sum of $1,529,001.00, and the low bidder for Schedule "D" was Frank Coluccio Construction Company for the sum of $779,000 00 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the low bid from Snelson Companies and the low bid from Coluccio Construction be accepted Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich „Bryant Motion carried. Mr. David Ford reported that all work with regard to Water Improvement Contract #2 has been completed by Bert Robison Construction and asked for Council acceptance of the project so that the 30 day lien period could be started He also asked for approval to release money due at the end of the 30 day lien period if no liens have been filed Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the project be accepted and the money due released at the end of 30 days if no liens have been filed. Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Notion carried An ordinance was read levying a tax upon real and personal property within the City of Anacortes for municipal purposes for the year 1978 as follows General Purposes Levy 1960 G 0 Bond 1976 G 0 Bond 401,847 00 27,472 00 110,075 00 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1713 Roll Ayes ---Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss. Motion carried. i 152 October 3, 1977 ----Continued A proposed "late -comer's Agreement" applied for by Mr George Dodson concerning water and or sewer extensions to the 31st Street water line was presented to the Council A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that this be tabled for further study Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried The Council was asked to approve a proposal presented by the engineering firm of Stevens, Thompson and Runyan for engineering services on the Commercial Avenue Improvement Project They proposed that payment be based on a cost-plus fixed fee with a maximum fee estimated at $13,455 for Phase I and $1,955 for Phase 2 After some discussion by the Council a motion was made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Separovich that the Engineering Department negotiate with STR for a better price Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, ;loss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried The Council was requested to set a study session with the Department of Social and Health Services to discuss grant conditions Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that October 10, 1977 be set for the study session. Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried Councilman Baker read a letter from the tavern owners in Anacortes asking that they be charged a $50 00 business license each year with no extra fees for amusement devices or dancing license to the juke box After some discussion by the Council a motion was made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Separovich that the City Attorney be instructed to amend the present ordinance covering fees for taverns and bring it back to the next Council meeting for their action. Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich. Motion carried A motion was made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Rice that the entire letter from the tavern owners be written into the minutes Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant. Motion carried Oct 3, 1977 Mr Eldon Baker, Chairman for tavern operators We, the tavern operators of Anacortes have agreed on the fifty dollars ($50 00) business license and no extra fees for amusement devices or dancing license to the juke box beginning January 1, 1978 We feel that our one business license is adequate to cover our license We have agreed `with the City Manager and Council that we would pay all back amusement taxes for 1976 and 1977 as assessed for whatever equipment each one has, as soon as this is resolved with the Council and City Manager Anchor Inn Red Lion Cannery Row Log Cabin Chugar Inn Brown Lantern Annie's Korset Bear Mayor Bryant asked for Council approval of the appointment of Jerry Annett to the Planning Commission to replace Wm Coleman who has resigned Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr B2ker that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 20 P M �atVLAow2S�,Ci�ty�erk-T`rearer 1 1 1 153 October 17, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor -Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on October 17, 1977 Roll -Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 3, 1977 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Baker that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Notion carried Mayor Bryant welcomed Mr Dave Foss and a group of Cub Scouts from Pack 81 Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings Mr Bill Morningred addressed the Council and inquired about two items He asked about the possibility of having "D" Avenue repaved He stated that it is in bad shape and should be put high on the priority list due to the amount of increased traffic that there is on "D" Avenue The other thing Mr Morningred asked about was get- ting the water line on "D" Avenue activated so that it could be determined if there is going to be enough pressure for the fire hydrants A letter was read from the Anacortes Jaycees requesting permission to use O mmercial Avenue frau 22nd Street, north to 3rd Street for their annual Christmas Parade to be held on December 3, 1977 They also requested the use of R Avenue for lining up the parade Notion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission be granted for the use of these streets for the parade Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Notion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider a request fron the Port of Anacortes for the vacation of that portion of "Q" Avenue lying north of the north line of 2nd Street The request was reviewed by Mr Dave Ford, Public works Director, who stated that the City had no objections to this request but would request that easement rights be retained Mr Jack Smith, representing the Port of Anacortes, addressed the Council and stated that the Port would be glad to give easement rights to the City Mr Richard Dildine addressed the Council and stated that he felt uneasy about the Citv ' turning over all public access to water front rluj_._-� Ly Mayor Bryant de- clared the public hearing to be closed A motion was made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Baker that the Council approve this vacation and retain ease- ment rights Poll Ayes --Bryant, Kiel, Baker Nayes--Sloss, Separovich The motion did not carry as four "yes" votes are necessary A resolution was read approving the City of Anacortes plan for utilizing area low-income persons and section 3 businesses It is necessary for the City of Anacortes to adopt such a plan pursuant to HUD regulations and it appears to be in the best interest of the City to apply said regulations to obtain a block grant Notion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Sloss that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 486 Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried Two bids were received for the paving project for the combined City -School Maintenance Facility Marine Asphalt $70,965 88 Wilder Construction Co 84,644 19 Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Kiel that the bid frau Marine Asphalt in the amount of $70,965 88 be accepted Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss Notion carried An ordinance was read repealing Ordinance No 1210, which ordinance set up regulations and licensing and payment of fees for lease, distribution, 154 October 17, 1977 ----Continued operation and use of amusement devices, music machines and vending machines Repealing of this ordinance came about from requests made by local tavern owners Notion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Kiel that this new ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDIlNANCE NO 1714 Roll Ayes --Baker, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried, A request was received from the Anacortes Chamber of CA..LU«%.c asking that the fee of $87 50 to be charged the National Airstream Caravan for permitting them to empty their holding tanks, be waived The Caravan is scheduled to visit Anacortes August 3rd through the 7th, 1978 The City Attorney reminded the Council that there is an ordinance which sets up dumping fees and that they could amend this ordinance, but could not Just waive the fee A motion was made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Baker that this request be tabled until the Council had a chance to re -read the ordinance covering these fees Rall Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried Council permission was asked to lease the south bay of the old City shop building to Peter Pan Seafood Company, who would use it to repair cannery equipment The rent would be $240 00 per month, plus the leasehold tax, and the lease would run through April of 1978 Notion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Kiel that permission be granted for the lease of this building Roll Ayes --Bryant, Kiel, Baker, Separovich Notion carried The City Manager presented the Council with a draft of a new proposed zoning ordinance for their review and study A resolution was read authorizing and directing execution of water and/or sewer extension application and development contract The resolution would provide for a development contract to allow cost of construction of a water or sewer line to be passed on to individuals hooking up to the lines at a later date Notion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOWTION NO 487 Roll Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss Motion carried An ordinance was read clarifying the compension plan for the Mayor and Council members of the City of Anacortes Notion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1715 Roll Ayes --Baker, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Motion Carried The City Manager informed the Council that they would be receiving copies of the proposed preliminary budget for 1978 at the Council study session to be held on October 24, 1977 at 7 30 P M Where being no further business to cane before the Council Mayor Bryant de- clared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 55 P M *Ka6ntm�,i�lk�-Treacarer Bettye//IIryan , Mei r / 155 November 7, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bryant at 7 30 P M on November 7, 1977 The invocation was given by Father Melvin Brown of the Episcopal Church Roll Call Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Absent--Figenshow Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 17, 1977 Notion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that minutes be approved as if read Rall Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Notion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none A letter was read from. the Anacortes Women's Club requesting the Mayor to proclaim December 1, 1977 as a day to observe the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Anacortes as a residential entity and the authorization of the Anacortes Post Office in the year 1877 by the Federal GC�%:-..u,.c..t A letter of appreciation was read from the U S Coast Guard Cutter Point Richmond, thanking the Anacortes Police Department for the assistance rendered then on the evening of October 14, 1977 A letter was read from. Senator Warren G Magnuson in which he thanked Mayor Bryant for advising hun that the City of Anacortes supports the Port of Anacortes in its efforts to secure U S Economic Development Administration assistance in replacing the Anacortes/Sidney ferry The City Manager reported to the Council on the status of NPDES Waste Discharge Permit which required that the Sewerage Facilities Plan be submitted by the City by December 31, 1977 He stated that there would be no problem with this date He reminded the Council that several months ago legislation was passed in the U S Senate as well as the House which might modify the requirement for the domestic sewer as it relates to secondary treatment where possibly the City of Anacortes would not have to construct a secondary treatment facility This bill is still in conference however A motion was made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Sloss that the City Manager write a letter stating that the City is aware of the conference meeting and is in support of this bill Roll Ayes -- Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Notion carried Council permission was asked to call for bids for the improvements to Commercial Avenue Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried A resolution of intent to form an LID on 38th Street from "M" Avenue and "N" Avenue frown 38th Street to Longview Avenue arra on Longview Avenue from "N" Avenue to the west boundary line of King's Addition was read Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 489 Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Kiel, Baker Motion carried A resolution was read approving execution of an Encroachment Agreement by and between the City of Anacortes and Terry L and Sandy Kaiser Notion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Rice that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 490 Rall Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried A second request froan Dr Schwenk asking for Council consideration of the waiver of the sewer hook-up charge in a portion of Division I of Skyline, due to the 156 November 7, 1977, ----Continued fact that the line had been put in by Dr Schwenk and others, was again dis- cussed by the Council A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Sloss that the fee be waived for Dr Schwenk and the other Ij.Lyp= Ly owners involved, but that the bond redemption fee would have to be paid by them Roll Ayes -- Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Nayes--Baker Notion carried A motion was made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Rice that the City Attorney be instructed to start work on a review of the ordinance pertaining to these fees Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Notion carried A request was received frcan the Seattle Mountaineers to use Mt Erie on November 12, 1977 with the understanding that the City would not be held liable for any accidents Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that permission be granted to use Mt Erie on that date Roll Aves--Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried An ordinance was read amending the Budget and Salary schedule for all municipal uses and purposes for the year 1977 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1716 Rall Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried The Council was asked for further instructions for the City Attorney as to whether the Council wishes hum to continue the authorized action they approved at the September 6, 1977 meeting in regards to taking whatever legal steps might be necessary in order to get Urban Renewal property back frcan Raider Marine Corporation Notion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Sloss that the City Attorney continue with legal steps necessary to obtaining the property Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried An ordinance was introduced by the City Attorney covering rules and requlations pertaining to animal control The Council will take action on this ordinance at their next regular meeting I The Council was asked to approve the pavement overlay project for Broadview, 36th and 37th Streets and to authorize automatic release of the retainage after the 30 day lien period Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that the project be approved and the retainage released when due Roll Ayes-- Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice Motion carried Council was asked to set a study session to consider a property trade with Mr Waldron Wednesday, November 9, 1977, was set for the study session Mr James Pemberton of the Engineering Staff reported to the Council on the protests that have been received for Sewer LID 186 1 He reported that the two areas receiving the largest number of protests werethe South end of Cap Sante and Dakota Avenue He stated that these two areas could be deleted from the Ordinance if the Council so desires Motion made bey Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Rice that the ordinance be amended and that 4h6 South Side of Cap Sante and Dakota Avenue be deleted frcan the LID Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried j i There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Bryant de- clared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 40 P M Kathryn �,Ci�!&rk Tress er 'A Bet ant, or "/ _ 1 1 157 November 21, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bryant at 7 30 P M on November 21, 1977 The invocation was given by Lt Michael Walsh of the Salvation Army Roll Call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 7, 1977 Motion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Figenshow that minutes be «rr�,jvcl as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings Mr Ray Jones addressed the Council and inquired about having street lights turned on in his sub --division He stated that he would be willing to pay for the power during the winter months Mr David Ford, Public Works Director, staged that it wasn't so much the cost of the power as it is to conserve energy, but stated that he would look into the matter and see what might be done Mr Preston Holton addressed the Council and presented Council members with copies of an editorial that appeared in the Seattle Times in regard to secondary sewer treatment plants which the Federal Government has been requesting A letter was read from. the Tacoma Mountaineers requesting use of Mt Erie for ` May 13th and 14th, 1978 Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Rice that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker Motion carried A letter was read from. the Anacortes Arts and Crafts Festival, which the Council requested be printed in the Council minutes Dear Council Members The A A C F board is going to defer making a formal request for the use of Commercial Avenue until our D=-t=LL=.L meeting Perhaps by utilizing some of the insights gamed at the study session we can come up with a more suitable plan Sincerely, Dee Finan Co -Chairman, AACF A request was received from. the Housing Authority of Anacortes asking that Mr Howard Beckman be re -appointed to their Board for a five-year term begin- ning January 1, 1978 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Bryant, Rice Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing execution of an amendzrent to contract of sale between the City of Anacortes and Publishers Forest Products Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this resolution be approved and adopted with the provision that the paragraph pertaining to 34th Street improvements be deleted, and given RESOLUTION NO 491 Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Abstain --Sloss, Baker Motion carried The City Attorney informed the Port of Anacortes that their petition for vaca- tion of "Q" Avenue located North of 2nd Street should be refiled Two bids were received for the improvements to Commercial As both bids were much higher than the engineer's estimate the Council was asked to refect these 158 - November 21, 1977, -----Continued bids and give permission to call for bids again. Motion made by Mr. Rice and seconded by Mr. Baker that the two bids be rejected and permission to call for bids again be granted provided an extension of time is agreeable with EDA. Roll: Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovidh, Bryant. Motion carried. The ordinance covering rules and regulations for animal control was reviewed by the City Attorney. Mrs. June Betts addressed the Council and made some suggestions as to some of the wording of the ordinance', and she also suggested that the fee might be raised for unspayed dogs., After some discussion by the Council the City Attorney was asked to change the fee to $2.00 for spayed dogs and $10.00 for unspayed dogs and bring the ordinance back to the next Council meeting.. Two damage claims against the City which were allegedly caused by the increased pressure in water lines on October 27, 1977 were presented. One was from Monte R. Robinson in the amount of $295.57 for a new water tank, damaged in- sulation, floor damage, new wiring and 2 hours lost time from work. The other claim was from Esther Sexton in the.amount of $173.07 for hot water tank and new piping.. Motion made by Mr. Rice and seconded by Mr. Separovich that the City pay these claims. Roll: Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow. Notion carried. The Council set November 28,. 1977 as a study session to consider the proposed Comprehensive Park Plan and also to consider a temporary easement request on Park Land. The City Manager reported that an agreement had been reached with the Teamster's bargaining unit representing the Police and Dispatchers. The agreement is basically for a 8-4% wage increase with a portion of the increase to be used for medical insurance. The dispatchers have requested that they be transferred from Washington Physicians insurance program to the Teamsters JC 28 Plan, The Manager asked for Council approval to execute the agreement. Motion made by Mr. Separovich and seconded by Mr. Baker that this agreement be approved and the Manager given permission to execute the Contract. Roll: Ayes --Kiel, Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss. 'Motion carried. A resolution was read authorizing submission:of-applications to the -Washington State Departnent of Social and Health Services for certain funds under the Referendum 26 and 27 programs.: Motion made by Mr.'Rice and -seconded by . Mr. Kiel that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 492 . Roll: Ayes --Baker, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel. Motion carried. A claim against the City for a $18.00 wicker basket from Mrs. Ann Smith was presented to the Council. Mrs. Smith had put -garbage in the basket and left it out for the sanitation trucks to pick up expecting that they would empty the basket and leave it but the truck also took the basket. The City Attorney stated that.it did not appear that the drivers of the truck were negligent in that the basket was of such a condition that they assumed it was to go out along with the contents.- The City Code requires that all garbage left;for collection be placed in approved garbage containers. A motion was made by Mr. Baker and seconded by Mr. Figenshow that this claim be denied., Roll- Ayes--Separovich, Bryant,-Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Baker. Abstain --Rice. Motion carried. There being no further business to cone before the Council Mayor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8:45 P. M. 1 '4<khr' fi may, City Jerk-Treaser Bet e 'B 'ant; 0 159 pecember 5, 1977 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bettye Bryant at 7 30 P M on December 5, 1977 The invocation was given by Father Melvin Brawn of the Episcopal Church Roll Call Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Absent --Mr Eldon Baker Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 21, 1977 Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Rice, Sevarovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Notion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none A letter was read from the State Historic Preservation Officer stating that the Anacortes Public Library (Anacortes Museum of History and Arts) has been selected by the Keeper of the National Register for placement in the National Register of Historic Places The Anacortes Library was the city's first especially constructed library facility Built in 1909 the library was funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation in the amount of $10,000 Converted in 1967 to the Anacortes Museum of History and Art, the building retains its stature as a center of community education Under old business the animal control ordinance was reviewed One change having been made from the first reading The license fee was changed to $2 00 for a sterilized dog and $10 00 for a non -sterilized dog Motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Separovich that the ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1717 Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Sloss, Kiel, Rice Nayes--Figenshow Motion carried Under old business property damage claims against the City in the Balch area due to increased water pressure were again discussed Notion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that payment of these claims be held up until the Council has time to study the situation more thoroughly Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Notion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider the 1978 Budget and salary schedules A few questions were asked and answered Mayor Brvant declared the public hearing to be closed The ordinance covering the budget was read by the City Attorney The total budget amounts to $9,732,887 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that the ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1718 Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider a request for a vacation of the north end of alley right-of-way in Block 6, Seattle Syndicate Addition Generally located between C-A..n«.L,-.Lal Avenue and "0" Avenue and Longview and 38th Street The request was reviewed by David Ford, Public Works Director, who stated that the City had no objections to this request There were no objections from the audience Mayor Bryant declared 'the public hearing to be closed Motion made by Mr Kiel and seconded by Mr Separovich that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance covering the vacation Roll Ayes—Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried Two resolutions were read One setting January 3, 1978 as a public hearinq date to consider a request for the vacation of portion of "Q" Avenue lying between the right of way line of Second Street (extended Easterly) and the meander line as shown on Plat No 9, tide and shorelands of Section 18, Township 35 N, Range 2 East WM The second resolution set January 3, 1978 as a public hearing date to consider a recruest for the vacation of 15th Street, Ic 160 December 5, 1977 -----Continued between East line of Cam ercial Avenue and the West line of "Q" Avenue Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshcw that the two resolu- tions be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 493 , AND RESOLUTION NO 494 Roll Ayes --Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss Notion carried Mrs Frances E Robbins Vandeman made an offer to the City to deed a strip 60' x 120' in length, lying west of Kellogg Addition and 17th Street over to the City This has been used as a street to serve the bordering property for many years It has been assumed to be a City street but has never been officially deeded to the City Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the offer be accepted Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Notion carried 1 Mr David Ford, Public Works Director gave a review of the Commercial Avenue Project, stating that a bid call would be advertised on December 7th and 14th, 1977, with the bid opening being held on December 19th, 1977 and the informa- tion being brought to the regular Council meeting on December 19,1977 Council approval was asked to accept a proposal from Norton Corrosion on cathodic protection of the waterline for a fee of $3100 00 Notion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this proposal be accepted Roll Ayes-- Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice Notion carried An ordinance was read fixing the amount, form, date of issue and maturity, and interest of an installment note, and directing the issuance and sale thereof unto the City of Anacortes Firemen's Pension Fund, pertaining to Local Improvement District No 183 The amount of the note to be $4,537 with interest at 6% Notion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1719 Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Notion carried There being no further business to come before the Council, Mavor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 50 P M City Clerk-Tredsurer BettYBryant; r December 19, 1977 A regular meetinT of the Anacortd:s City Council was called to order by Mayor Bryant at 7 30 P M on December 19, 1977 Roll Call Mr James Rice, Mr Ray Separovich, Mrs Bettye Bryant, Mr Knute Figenshow, Mr Andy Sloss, Mr Charles Kiel Absent --Mr Eldon Baker Mayor Bryant requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 5, 1977 Motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Notion carried Mayor Bryant called for guest hearings There were none 161 A letter was read from the Seattle mountaineers requesting the use of Mr Erie on February 11 and 12, April 22 and 23, and May 13, 1978 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that permission be granted Roll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice motion carried Mayor Bryant declared a public hearing to be open to consider the Drell min ary assessment roll on L I D #187 Mr Jim Pemberton of the Engineering Denart- ment reviewed the L I D , and stated that he had received only one protest There were no objections to the L I D and Mayor Bryant declared the public hearing to be closed Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Rice that L I D #187 be approved and an ordinance drawn up to cover this Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Motion carried Four bids were received for the mprovenents to Commercial Avenue The low bid being from Tri State Construction of Bellevue in the amount of $600,486 72 The Engineering Department recoamiended that the contract be awarded to Tri- State for schedules one (1) thru four (4) and delete schedule 5 which is for landscaping and also to delete centerline striping, stop bars and crosswalks which would bring the price dawn to $569,427 72, including tax The center- line striping, stop bars and crosswalks could be financed with city funds as follows Water fund paying for waterlines in the amount of $70,000, half cent gas tax fund paying for signals in the amount of $32,000 and a portion of the storm sewers in the amount of $27,585, and the balance of $60,000 for storm sewers to be paid out of the sewer hookup fund Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that the City accept Tri State bid with the dele- tions as suggested by the Engineering Department, and with the City paying for items as mentioned above Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Motion carried An ordinance was presented vacating that portion of the alley located in Block 6, Seattle Syndicate Addition to the City of Anacortes which lies between Lots 1 through 7 and Lots 18 through 24 motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINMCE NO 1720 Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow Motion carried A resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager, of the City of Anacortes 'to sign for the City of Anacortes in all matters relating to funding under Referendum 27 motion made by Mr Separovich and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 495 Roll Ayes --Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss motion carried A resolution was presented authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the State of Washington Department of General Administration for the purpose of permitting the City to cooperate with the State on a basis of mutual advantaqe in the utilization of the State Controlled Area Network, hereinafter called "Scan" This service will help provide a lore efficient conduct of governmental business at the lowest possible cost Notion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION No 496 Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel Motion carried A resolution was presented for fixing a tore when a petition for vacation of West 4th Street in the Baring Addition and that portion of alley right of�way between Blocks 1906 and 1907 in Baring Addition could be heard A public hearing date of January 16, 1978 being set to consider these requests motion made by Mr Sloss and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this resolution be aporoved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 497 Roll Ayes—Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice motion carried Council was asked to set a public hearing date for the preliminary plat aooroval of Division 12 in Skyline Addition Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that the public hearing be set for January 9, 1977 and that the Council change the regular meeting date from January 3, 1978 to January 9, 1978 Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich Motion carried Mr Al Littlefield addressed the Council on behalf of the Anacortes Lions Club and stated that the Lions Club would like to erect scare shelters at school bus 162 December 19, 1977 ----Continued stops and that these shelters would be located on City parking strips He asked for Council permission to do this Notion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission be granted Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bxyant Notion carried Council was asked to approve a maintenance agreement on Stittwood Division 3 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this agreement be approved Roll Ayes --Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bxyant, Figenshow Motion carried The Council was unformed that three positions would be vacated in the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission as of January 1, 1978 Mr George Flippo and Mrs Maureen Beatty are resigning and Mr Sandvig's term has expired Potion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that Mr Sandvig be re-apoointed and the other two positions would be appointed at a later date loll Ayes -- Rice, Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel Notion carried An ordinance was presented which repeals Ordinance No 1711 and amends improve- ments for L I D #186 which is for sewer unprovements Notion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Sloss that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1721 loll Ayes--Separovich, Bryant, Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice Motion—carried An ordinance was presented amending Sections 4 through 15 of Ordinance No 1375 and repealing Ordinance No 1688, and providing a fee schedule for various classifications of business activities Motion made by MLr Rice and seconded by Mr Kiel that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDIWCE NO 1722 Roll Ayes --Bryant, Figenshow, Kiel, Rice Nayes--Sloss, Separovich Motion carried An ordinance was presented relating to the requiring, licensing and the payment of fees for distribution of amusement devices Motion made by Mr Figenshow and seconded by Mr Rice that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given OMIWCE NO 1723 Roll Ayes--Figenshow, Sloss, Kiel, Rice, Separovich, Bryant Notion carried A resolution was read changing the date for a public hearing on a petition for vacation of 15th Street, between East line of C1..A«<0=J_k_.Lal Avenue and West lune of Q Avenue frau January 3, 1978 to January 9, 1978 Notion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Figenshow that this resolution be apnroved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 498 Roll Ayes --Sloss, Kiel, Ricer Separovich, Brvant, Figenshow Notion carried There being no further business to carve before the Council, Mavor Bryant declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 50 P M %�A;UA:4� nxyn Lo , Ci3ry C erk-Treasuter Be a ryant; Ma 1