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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
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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
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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
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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
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January 17, 1977 Continued H7
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ford Addition to Anacortes Motion made
Mr Separovich that a public hearing date
for this Roll Ayes --Rice, Separovich,
Kiel, Baker Motion carried
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of March 21, 1977 be set
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May 16, 1977 Continued
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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clared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 40 P M
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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