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Home My WebLink About1970 City Council MinutesMk December 16, 1969 Cont tion they had drawn up petitioning the Governor and Legislature to sponsor and to enact certain narcotics use legislation, and asking for consideration, attention and recognition of this problem from the City of Anacortes in order to add emphasis to their request mayor Rice stated that at the present time the City of Anacortes was going along with Skagit County in their enforcement of the sale and distribution of narcotics L A Thank You" card was received from the Golden Years Club in which they expressed their thanks for the use of the basement in the municipal Building A motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that meeting be adjourned Roll All ayes motion carried meeting l/adjourned a�t1 �03300�PQ m Ka hryn Lo yC19110 r City Clerk Pro Tem January 6, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice on January 6, 1970 at 7 30 P M The invocation was given by Rev Arthur Campbell of the methodist Church Roll call Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Robert Perry entered the meeting at 7 38 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held December 16, 1969 Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Richard Stockwell addressed the Council in regard to the application sent in to the Army Corps of Engineers by the City of Anacortes requesting permission for dredging, bulkheading and filling in Fidalgo Bay Mr Stockwell was protesting this project as he felt it would have a detrimental effect on fish and wildlife, conservation, pollution, and general public interest, and he was also concerned because the adjoining property owners did not receive written notice on this proposal Mr Stockwell felt that the project as now proposed would irrevocably destroy, without compensating ,justification, all hope of use of the property as a park or beach site, and he was requesting that a public hearing be held so that the public could properly be notified and all the facts presented Mr mile Moore, also a property owner in this vicinity, addressed the Council and stated that he would like to request that a public hearing be held on this before any decisions are reached Mr William Gallagher, City Engineer, stated that a letter had been received from the Corps of Engineers in which they stated that a decision on the application had been postponed so that further study could be made Mayor Rice stated that no action would be taken on the City holding an election on changing the form of government until a written opinion from the Court is received Under communications a letter was read from Mr T G Thompson stating that he had written to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation to inquire about the current status of the Anacortes Open Space application for Ship Harbor, and he attached their reply to his letter The letter from the Interagency Committee stated that they had not received any official confirmation from either the Port or the City as to the status of the property, particularly as it related to the proposed marine development, and it was their position that this matter should be resolved on a local level with a general agreement as to the availability of the property and a firm indication as to how the property will be put into public use before it could be considered further for funding assistance Mr Thompson asked that the City take immediate steps towards meeting these conditions Mayor Rice presented a plaque to Mrs Marie Hapeman for the Museum Board The plaque listed the names of the original members of the Museum Board Mrs Ann bessner and Mrs Madge Stafford, both original members of the Board were also present and were introduced 1 i 7J January 6, 1970 Cont A proposed ordinance was read amending Section 45, Schedule for Service Charges, of Ordinance No 1344 relating to garbage collection so as to '\ increase the monthly charges for garbage collection from $1 25 per month to $1 65 per month A motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1501 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson motion carried A proposed ordinance was read which changed the land use map of the Compre- hensive Plan of the City, which changes the Commercial C-2 District classi- fication for acreage in the Skyline area of the City of Anacortes to Residential R-1, single family residence district motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1502 Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried - A proposed resolution was read approving and providing for the execution of a third amendatory contract amending Loan and Grant Contract No Wash R-15 (LG) by and between the City of Anacortes and the United States of American r motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted with the understanding that all correspondence to San Francisco alert them to the fact that we are staying with the original contract as far as interest rates go This is to be RESOLUTION NO 276 Roll Ayes -- Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice motion carried A proposed ordinance was read declaring the policy of the City with respect to the underground relocation and installation of existing and new electric and communication facilities within the City of Anacortes, providing certain minimum requirements and procedures relating thereto, and constituting Article 8-13 of the Official Code of Ordinances of the City of Anacortes motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1503 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford Nayes--mcDugle, Baker motion carried Claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Commercial Excavating for materials $2,435 90 Concrete NorWest for materials 697 69 I Motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by'mr Nelson that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of Grande and Co , Inc , in the total amount of $3,133 59 dated January 12, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum for their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest-bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditor in the amount of $3,133 59 in payment for materials furnished Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle motion carried Regular claims against the City for the last half of December 1969 were presented as follows Salaries and wages Expenditures $ 25,068 64 371,581 33 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried City Attorney Wells stated that he had received a request from Coburn Ackley and Habitat West asking to have their interest in Urban Renewal property assigned to Bay View Corporation The Council had no objection to this as long as it meets with City Council and HUD requirements Mr Wells stated that he had a proposed ordinance for the Council to study This ordinance would establish a set of definitions that can be applied in the interpretation of all City ordinances Mr Wells stated that this had been prepared by Dan Wollam and that he should be complimented for the work done Motion made by Mr Rice seconded Roll All ayes motion carried �, .,� City Clerk PAI Tem. by Mr Lunsford that meeting be adjourned Meeting adjourned at 8 30 P m January 20, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice on January 20, 1970 at 7 30 P M The invocation was given by Rev Norman Scruton Roll call Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Robert Perry entered the meeting at 7 40 P M and Mr Floyd Lunsford was excused Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held January 6, 1970 motion by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried Mayor'Rice called for guest hearings Mr Richard Stockwell addressed the Council and asked if a public hearing date had been set on the Fidalgo Bay dredging mayor Rice replied that a letter had been received from the Corps of Engineers and they were holding up any decisions on the matter until January 30, 1970 so that they might have a little time to study the situation further Mr Stockwell requested that a public hearing on the matter be held as soon as possible, as he felt that the citizens and property owners should not be kept in the dark as to what was going on, and he felt that the situation had not been handled right mayor Rice stated that "we aren't sure of the correct procedures involved since this is the first time that the City has been involved in this type of development " Mr Stockwell then read a letter he had received from Governor Evans which stated in part "The Corps of Engineers was requested, on December 29, 1970, to hold in abeyance the approval of the above application, by the State of Washington This hold will continue until all state agencies have approved and in addition, until the recent Supreme Court decision regarding intrusion into navigable waters is clarified " • Mr Tommy Thompson addressed the Council and stated that at the last Council meeting he had turned in allotter which stated certain conditions that the City must fulfill on the open space project of obtaining the Shannon Point area, and asked if anything had been done mayor Rice replied that a meeting with the Port of Anacortes had been set for the first part of February to discuss the situation Or Jack Papritz addressed the Council and stated that he had heard some talk about the possibility of back filling the Cap Sante park area, and he felt that such a project would ,jeopardize one of the few remaining low bank water fronts that we have, and he thought the matter should be looked into mayor Rice stated that he didn't know anything about this, but would have it checked out Or Papritz also spoke on the proposed dredging of Fidalgo Bay and thought that this property should be obtained for park purposes Or Papritz stated that tourism ranks third in the state for revenue and will go higher and thought that the filure of the city to acquire low bank waterfront property could hinder future development in the area of waterfront park facilities Mrs Alice Newland addressed the Council and expressed much the same opinions as those expressed by Or Papritz Three bids were received for two trucks for the Street Department, but two of the bids did not meet the bid specifications and a motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that these bids be rejected and a new bid call issued for the trucks Roll Ayes --Rice, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Nayes--McDugle Motion carried On bids for official newspaper publications, one bid was received from the Anacortes American newspaper with a bid price of $1 47 per column inch for legals set in 9 point type, along with appropriately notarized affidavits of publication Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Dr, Nicholson that the bid from the Anacortes American be accepted Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried Bids for gas and oil were received as follows 1 L� NJ, Jan 20, 1970 Coat Island Trans Texaco Standard Shell Regular gas 2204 2234 2223 Premium gas 2440 2444 2523 Diesel fuel 1186 1285 No 1 1413 1525 No 2 1186 No 2 D 1186 Furnace oil 1413 Fuel all 3 97 bbl 1237 Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that the low bids on gas and diesel from Texaco be accepted, the low bid on furnace oil from Shell Oil be accepted and the bid from Island Transfer for fuel oil be accepted Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, McDugle motion carried Mayor Rice presented the following names for appointments to various boards Jack Granville ---------------Planning Commission Jim Nielsen------------------ museum and History Board Margaret Moore ---------------Library Board Floyd Waller -----------------Housing Authority Board Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that all of these recommend- ations be approved and appointed Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice expressed thanks to Mike McGlenn and Russ Hauber for their help in moving the Santa Claus house ' A letter was read from William C Dickinson, owner of Dickinson Heating and Sheet Metal, in which Mr Dickinson stated that posted signs for limited parking of 1 or 2 hours in the down town shopping area are being ignored and asked if provisions could be made for the effective police petroling system Mayor Rice stated that the letter would be turned over to the Police Department A letter from the Alpine Club asking for permission to use Mt Erie on May 3, 1970 was read` A motion made,by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that permission be granted with the usual stipulations that the City is not held responsible for any accidents Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission for the City to adopt the Optional Municipal Code A motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson that the Council hold a study session on this i Roll Ayes -- Rice, McDugls, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried The treasurer's report for December 1969 was given as follows Receipts 1,789,998 61 Disbursements 1,725,087 39 Cash Balance 559,169 89 Investments 2,948,744 04 r Claims against the City for the let half of January 1970 were presented as follows I Salaries and Wages 14,475 00 Expenditures 35,117 64 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same 111 Roll ),,Ayes--McDuglfe, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried I I A claim against L I D #166 from Sno-King Construction Company for progress payment No 2 in the amount of $22,221 59 was presented It was moved by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr sNelson that this claim be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of Grande and Co , Inc , in the total amount of $22,221 59 dated January 22, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest-bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D #166 fund and that r 81 • Jan 20, 1970 Cont cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditor in the amount of $22,221 59 in payment for work and material furnished Roll Ayes -- Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, mcDugle motion carried Mr Eugene Andrews addressed the Council on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and thanked the Council for their invitation for the Chamber to send representatives to each Council meeting, and in turn invited the Council to attend their Chamber meetings A motion to adjourn was made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson Roll All ayes meeting adjourned at 8 20 P m Kat ryn Lowr�l / a r City Clerk Pro Tem February 3, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on February 3, 1970 The invocation was given by Rev Egertson of the Lutheran Church Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Or L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Don mcDugle Mr Gary Nelson was excused from this meeting 4 Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held January 20, 1970 motion by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none Under communications a letter was read from the mountaineers of Seattle requesting the use of Mt Erie for April 4, 5, 11th and 12th motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted with the usual stipulations that the City not be held liable for any accidents ` Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Perry Motion carried Bids for trucks for the Street Department were received as follows Frontier Ford, Inc $8,008 19 Trucks International, Inc 8,061 22 Trulson motor Company 8,605 79 Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that the low bid of $8,008 19 from Frontier Ford be accepted Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Perry, Nicholson motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on the rezoning to R-3 an area between 27th and 28th produced, 300' west of Commercial and 300' east of "m" Avenue There were no comments and mayor Rice declared the hearing to be closed motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Lunsford that this request be approved and the City Attorney instructed to draw up an ordinance M covering it Roll Ayes --Lunsford, mcDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried A resolution was read by the City Attorney which would authorize the issuance of project loan notes in connection with the Urban Renewal Project No Wash R-15 motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 277 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on the rezoning to R-1 portions of Plat 13 and Plat 2 of Skyline There were no comments and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this request be approved and the City Attorney instructed to draw up an ordinance covering it 'Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on the rezoning to R-3 an area between 27th and 28th produced, 300' west of Commercial and 300' east of "m" Avenue There were no comments and mayor Rice declared the hearing to be closed motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Lunsford that this request be approved and the City Attorney instructed to draw up an ordinance M covering it Roll Ayes --Lunsford, mcDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried A resolution was read by the City Attorney which would authorize the issuance of project loan notes in connection with the Urban Renewal Project No Wash R-15 motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 277 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford motion carried 1 Feb 3, 1970 Cont A resolution was read by the City Attorney approving and providing for the execution of a Third Amendatory Contract, amending loan and grant Contract No Wash, R-15 (LG) by and between the City of Anacortes and the United States of America motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION,NO 278 Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle motion carried r „ A claim against L I D No 166 to marine Asphalt for materials in the amount of $483 32 was presented A motionrwas made by Mr McOugle seconded by Mr Perry that this claim be approved and that in order to provide Bunds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D r#166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditor in the amount of $483 32 rin payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Perry motion carried Regular claims against the City for the last halfiof January 1970 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages $27,789 01 Expenditures 221,303 26 I i , Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that these claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried Next on the agenda for Council consideration was the Court ruling handed down by Judge Deierlein stating that the City Council of Anacortes should pass a resolution to hold an election on whether or not the citizens of Anacortes wished to change their form of government back to the mayor/ Council form mayor Rice stated that everyone who wished to express an opinion would be heard and requested that everyone in the audience be" reasonable and calm and that the proceedings be conducted in a business like manner with no arguments or demonstrations mayor Rice also stated that the Rotary Club of Anacortes had invited Governor Evans to be a guest in Anacortes next week and expressed his hope that the City of Anacortes could show some stability and harmony in the community City Attorney Wells gave a resume of the Court ruling and stated that the ruling stated that an election should be held in not less than 45 days nor more then 90 days and that the City had 30 days from January 26th to,decide on whether or not to appeal the case Councilman Baker stated that he was not in favor of the mayor/Council form of government but felt that the City should abide by the court decision and allow the election to be held as a demonstration of good will Councilman Nicholson stated that he agreed with what Mr Baker said but felt that if no appeal was made that this case would be cited as a yard stick for any future actions of this type Councilman Perry stated that he did not believe that a lot of the people really understood what was going on and that the City should have the right to look into this and should have the time rwessary to proceed in an orderly fashion Councilman Nelson, who was out of town, sent a telegram in which he stated that he had information which he felt the Council should have time to study before making any decision Councilman Lunsford stated he felt everyone should have the right to express an opinion, and he felt that some of the people had been heard more vocally than others and that the Council should take another two weeks and look at all sides , Councilman mcDugle stated that he felt the Council/manager form of govern- ment was the best form for the City, but the City should abide by the Judge's decision and hold an election as the democratic way is to vote on it Mayor Rice called for comments from the audience Mr Bill Lowman addressed the Council and stated that the election should be held Mrs Alice Barcott 83 6 Feb 3, 1970 Cont spoke in favor the Council/manager form of government Mr Marion Peck stated that he was the one who had started the petitions to change the form to Mayor/Council and could not see any reason for delaying action on a resolution for two weeks as he felt nothing could be gained by a delay Mr Jack Granville spoke in favor of the Council/Manager form and was in favor of waiting the two weeks before a decision was made Mrs Mary Latshaw stated that she felt the citizens should have a chance to vote on it Several others in the audience spoke for and against One member of the audience asked Mr Lowman why he was against the Council/manager form of government and he replied that he felt that it was not democratic anough After everyone spoke who wished to, a ten minute recess was declared After the recess the City Attorney read a resolution which would authorize the Skagit County Auditor to authorize the election A motion was made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr McDugle that the resolution be adopted and a date set for the election Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Baker Nayes--Lunsford, Perry, Nicholson As this was a tie vote no decision was reached and it will be voted on again at next regular meeting when it is hoped that all Councilmen can be present It was called to the attention of the Council by a representative from Truckers International, Inc , that in awarding the truck bid to the low bidder that the low bid did not include sales tax while the bid from Truckers International included sales tax, making it the lowest bid In consideration of this information a motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr McDugle that the Council reconsider the truck bids and lay it on the table Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Nayes--Perry Motion carried Motion by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Roll All ayes Motion carried XahrlynlLow y City Clerk Pro Tem February 17, 1970 Lunsford that meeting be adjourned Meeting adjourned at 10 00 P M AV, ay r A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice on February 17, 1970 at 7 30 P M The invocation was given by Rev Lester Dams of the Christian Reformed Church Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Or L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Don McDugle entered the meeting at 7 36 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held February 3, 1970 Motion by Mr Perry seconded by Dr Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none A resolution was read by the City Attorney which would authorize the County Auditor to conduct a special election within the City of Anacortes, Wash- ington to vote on the question, "Shall the City of Anacortes abandon its organization under the council-manager plan and become a city under the general law governing cities of the third class?" A motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and the date of April 7, 1970 be set for this election, and the resolution to be RESOLUTION NO 279 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Nayes--Perry Motion carried Under communications a letter addressed to Mr T G Thompson, Jr from the Great Northern Railway Company was read The letter stated that the removal of the railroad line from Illinois Avenue westward had been de- ferred until March 1970, and that they had no indication at this time as to the condition of the trackage involved nor the expenditures that would have to be made to bring it up to the standards which are required by the Railway Company before equipment is allowed to be operated over it They 1 J 1 •85 Feb 17, 1970 Cont further stated that "if your organization is prepared to purchase the land and trackage as is, we would be pleased to discuss the matter with you and with the other parties who are interested in acquiring the property " A letter addressed to the Council from Mr Thompson was then read in which Mr Thompson stated, "The Great Northern is taking steps to abandon their trackage from Illinois Avenue to Ship Harbor and are prepared to discuss the sale of the waterfront land to the City of Anacortes and the trackage, as is, to the Anacortes Railway This is an excellent opportunity for Anacortes to obtain a one mile strip of supurb waterfront beach land for public use and enjoyment Funds for the acquisition are available from the Interstate Agency for Outdoor Recreation Pursuing this opportunity will also achieve the realization of the Anacortes Railway Its operation will not only be profitable to the City and its parks, but also will be a great stimulus to the tourist industry in Anacortes " mayor Rice stated this would be taken up at a Council study session next Monday A letter from Mr R E Smith resigning his position on the Anacortes Planning Commission to be effective June 1, 1970 was read His resignation was accepted with regrets and Mayor Rice requested a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr Smith for his many years of service to the City of Anacortes Mayor Rice stated that due to a conflict of interests which had seemed to disturb some people in Anacortes that he had asked Mr Jack Granville to resign from the Planning Commission and that Mr Granville had graciously consented Mayor Rice stated that if anyone was to blame for this situation that it was himself Mayor Rice presented the name of Ray Separovich to be a member of the Anacortes Park Board Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that this appointment be made and approved Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsforo, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried The City Attorney read a proposed ordinance which would amend the Zoning Map of the City of Anacortes to change the zoning classification of certain land areas within the City, generally described as an area between 27th and 28th Streets, and 300' west of Commercial and 300' east of "M" Avenue Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1504 Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried The City Attorney read a proposed ordinance which would amend the Zoning Map of the City of Anacortes to change the zoning classification of certain land areas within the City, in a portion of Plat 13 and Plat 2 of Skyline Development Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1505 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried Bids for two trucks for the Street Department were considered Two bids were considered, one from Trucks International, Inc in the amount of $7,714 08 plus $235 00 for Truckweld Body for a total of $7,949 08 without tax, and one from Frontier Ford for $8,008 19 without tax A letter from the City Street Superintendent was read in which he stated that the Street Depart- ment preferred the Ford Trucks as they offered more in the way of tachometers, heavier rear axles, and being able to secure local service and parts would contribute in savings on gas, phone bills, and mechanic's time Councilman McDugle suggested the possibility of giving a one (1) truck bid to each of the two companies Councilman Baker stated that he thought the Street Department should have the truck that they preferred and Mr Baker made a motion which was seconded by Mr Perry that the truck bid be awarded to Frontier Ford Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford Nayes--McDugle Motion carried I _ Recommendations were received from the Planning Commission to rezone to R-3, subject to Property Use and Development Agreement, an area in the southeast section of the City of Anacortes which is owned by the Medford Company, and to rezone from M-1 to C-2 the property commencing at the intersection of, the centerline of "T" Avenue, and the inttersection of the centerline of the alley, extended to the centerline of "T" Avenue in Block 288, Original Plat of Anacortes, northerly along the centerline of "T" Avenue extended to the outer harbor line, easterly along the outer harbor line to a point, the intersection of centerline of "U" Avenue extended to a point, the inter- section of the centerline of "U" Avenue and the extension to "U" Avenue of • � 1 Feb 17, 1970 Cont the centerline of the alley in Block 288 Original Plat of Anacortes, westerly along centerline of the alley to the point of beg¢nning This property is owned by the Port of Anacortes and Mr A Ames and leased to Mr Neil Murphy His plans include the construction of a restaurant on this site Mayor Rice stated these recommendations would be considered at the next study session of the Council The City Attorney read a resolution requested by the Department of Housing and Urban Development authorizing the acceptance of project notes proposals which include a placement fee request Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 280 Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried A resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a contract with Puget Sound Power and Light Company for furnishing service to Broadview and Brook- field Park water pumps was read The contract to be for a ten year renewal period with the effective date of January 1, 1970, with an increase in the monthly transformer rental charge from $10 08 to $10 83 Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Dr Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 281 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle Motion carried A proposed agreement with Stevens, Thompson and Runyan, Inc , on furnishing periodic supplemental planning services for the City of Anacortes was read This agreement would continue the existing agreement which has expired Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that this agreement be accepted and signed Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried Mayor Rice reported that the TU Cable Company had sent in a request for increase in rates and this would be studied by the Council at a study session and a public meeting would be held later before any Council action is taken Claims against the City for the first half of February 1970 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages Expenditures 14,705 00 22,509 72 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Balser, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried Treasurer's report for January 1970 was given as follows Receipts r Disbursements Cash Balance Investments 1,873,587 74 1,423,236 22 1,009,521 41 2,173,234 60 City Attorney Wells reported receiving word that the recovery by the City on the Chlor-Alke litigation would be low Mayor Rice reported that a representative from EDA would be in Anacortes February 18th to present the City with a check for $593,700 on the water construction project Motion made and seconded that meeting be adjourned Roll All ayes Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 8 20 P M a hryn Low yM or City Clerk Pro Tem March 3, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice on March 3, 1970 at 7 30 P M The invocation was given by Rev Campbell of the Methodist Church Roll call Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Gary Nelson, Mr Robert Perry lb 7� 87 March 3, 1970 Cont Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held February 17, 1970 motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Will Lowman addressed the Council and asked the City Attorney dust what would happen in the event that after the April 7th election the Council/manager form of government was voted out The City Attorney replied that the present Council would remain in office until the next bi-annual election which would be November 1971 At that time seven new councilmen would beelected Two from each ward and one at large The one receiving the highest vote in the ward positions would have a four year term and the second highest would have a two year term and the one at large would be a two year term Mr Lowman asked if the City manager would remain until that time and the City Attorney replied that would be up to the City Council Mr Lowman also asked if the Council/manager system would be in effect until that time and the City Attorney replied that in his opinion it would be Mr Lowman also asked what the debt limitation for the City of Anacortes was, and how near we are to it mayor Rice told him that he would get that in- formation for him A letter was read from the Anacortes Education Association requesting per- mission to hand a sign across Commercial Avenue at or about 31st, on the existing sign supports The sign will be a reminder to vote April 7th Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that permission to hang this sign be granted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry motion carried A letter was read from dryan& Associates Realty & Investment Company of Seattle in which they stated they have a client interested in possibly locating a shopping center site in the Anacortes area They requested a zoning map and projected traffic densities A letter was read from the Anacortes Arts & Crafts stating that their two year lease for space in the Anacortes museum had expired as of February 1, 1970 and they were requesting a new two year lease mayor Rice stated that the Council would check this with the History and museum and take it up at their study session on Thursday A letter was read from Stanley 0 Williams who stated he was interested in starting an Anacortes Security Patrol His plans include patrolling the merchants from dusk to dawn for the prevention and apprehension of any thef, vandalism, or fire and make sure doors and windows are locked and secure Each business would be patroled 6 to 10 times nightly A letter from Police Chief Dragovich was read which stated that the Police Department had no objection to Mr Williams providing the merchants of Anacortes Police Department procedures mayor Rice stated that the Council would consider this at their next study session A resolution was read by the City Attorney authorizing and directing the execution and delivery of an appropriate Warranty Deed pursuant to land dis- position contract covering property in the Urban Renewal Area of the City of Anacortes This resolution being necessary because the interests of Habitat West, the original purchaser, have been assigned to Bayview Company, a general partnership, and the City has been informed that the Bayview Company desires to close the purchase transactionIon or about the 18th day of march 1970, and pay to the City of Anacortes the sum of $35,000 00 for said property motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 282 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried A motion was made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that a public hearing date of march 17, 1970 be set for the zoning change request for the Medford Company Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried The TV Cable Company's request for a rate increase will be taken up by the City Council at their next study session i • 0 March 3, 1970 Cont Mayor Rice stated that the City would be applying for funds from the State to purchase Weaverling Spit for park purposes Mr John Carabba asked if a clear title would be obtained Oefore any purchase was made mayor Rice said that it would be The Council was asked to approve an up -dated agreement and contract with Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, for professional engineering services, public works improvement program, and the Anacortes Industrial Park area motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that this agreement and contract be approved Roll Ayes --Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice motion carried The Council was also asked to approve an up -dated contract with the law firm of Preston, Thorgrimson, Horowitz, Starin and Ellis motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Dr Nicholson that this contract be approved Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford motion carried A claim against L I D No 166 to marine Asphalt for crushed rock top course in the amount of $7,550 98 was presented motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr mcDugle that this claim be approved and that in order to provide funds for payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of Grande and Co , Inc , in the total @mount of $7,550 98, dated march 10, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest- bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D #166 fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditor in the amount of $7,550 98 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes -- Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle motion carried Regular claims against the City were presented as follows Salaries and Wages Expenses 28,672 64 323,771 22 Upon approval of the Finance Committee motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that claims be allowed and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson Motion carried The City Council was asked to give approval to the appointment of, Jim Kean, Councilman from the City of Mt Vernon, the disability board for the State Public Employees' Retirement System All law enforcement officers and fire fighters will now be covered under this pension system motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that this appointment have the approval of the Anacortes City Council Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry motion carried Mr Wm F Gallagher, City Engineer, asked for Council approval to call for construction bids and a $1,000,000 bond sale for the remainder of the work to be done on the water construction Mr Gallagher pointed out that the original request was for bonds in the amount of $2,880,000 00 andbbecause of the high interest prevailing at the time, that only $1,880,00 in bonds had been sold Mr Gallagher reported that 56% of the work on the new filter plant was completed, 97% of the river crossing work completed, and 85% of intake structure work completed The additional $1,000,000 is required for the construction of 2 miles of 36" transmission line and the reconditioning of 8 miles of 24" line motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson that permission be granted to call for construction bids and the sale of $1,000,000 in bonds Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson motion carried Mr Robert McCollum asked if there would be an increase in water rates after this work is completed Mayor Rice replied that there would probably be a rate study made Mr Rice also pointed out that the P U D rate for water is $3 25 per month, while Anacortes if $2 50 per month Mr Gallagher also asked for Council approval to negotiate with the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and the town of Oak Harbor as they are desirous of obtaining more water Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that permission to negotiate with them be granted Roll Ayes -- Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried 1 1 1 1 1 G' March 3, 1970 Cont Mr Robert McCollum reported that the storage tank recently installed at the Veneer Plant did not have any kind of a guard around it and thought that it should have Mayor Rice replied that he would look into the matter I Motion made and seconded that meeting be adjourned' Roll All ayes Motion carried Meettinng_ adjourned at�8,o30 P M Kathrvn Lowry V L/ 1 City Clerk Pro Tem March 17, 1970 W00" A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on March 17, 1970 The invocation was given by Lt James Ross of the Salvation Army Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Or L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Gary Nelson Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held March 3, 1970 Motion by Mr McDugle seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none A letter was read from Mr Pat D Mooney, President of the Anacortes An -O -Chords, in which they requested use of Washington Park on July 26, 1970 for their annual Bar -B-1 Motion by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr McDugle that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried � Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on the contract zoning for the Medford Company property located in southeast section of Anacortes There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed The City Attorney read the "Property Use and Develop- ment Agreement" with the Medford Company A motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr McDugle that this agreement be signed and entered into Roll Ryes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson Nayes-- Nelson Motion carried The City Attorney then read the ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Anacortes for the Medford property Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1506 Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Nayes--Nelson Mr Nelson stated that he was voting "no" not because he was against the apartments, as he was in agreement with them being built, but because of the wording in the agree- ment with them which gives the Medford Company a two year extention before applying for a building permit Mr Nelson stated he thought this should have been limited to a one year period A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission that Port of Anacortes property, formerly Robinson Marina area, now operated by Neil Murphy, be zoned Commercial -2 Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that April 7, 1970 be set as a public hearing date on this recom- mendation Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of Ned Andri.ch to the Planning Commission Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford Motion carried I A proposed ordinance to allow the City of Anacortes to share in sales tax revenue was read by the City Attorney Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Dr Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1507 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lundford Nayes--McDugle Motion carried Mr McDugle stated he was voting "no" because he did not approve of the State Legislators pushing the burden of this decision onto the cities 89 r 90 March 17, 1970 Cont The City Attorney read an ordinance which would amend Section 5 of Ordinance No 1470 as last amended by Ordinance No 1491 to authorize the sale of the revenue warrants of Local Improvement District No 166 to the People's National Bank of Washington at an interest rate of 6%, the completion of the improvements in said district and the issuance of bonds and the levy of assessments therein to bear interest at rates not to exceed 80 per annum and authorizing the acceptance of a release from Grande& Co , Inc , and of an agreement with Marshall & Meyer to negotiate the purchase of said bonds Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1508 Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Nayes--Baker Mr Baker stated he was voting "no" as he felt the situation had been created by negligence and he was not in favor of this ordinance The City Attorney read a resolution which would authorize and direct the City Manager to make application for matching funds to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for the acquisition of park and playground properties designated in the comprehensive plan as Ship's Harbor, Shannon Point, 29th Street and 32nd Street area, 9th Street and M Avenue area, Cap Sante, Heart Lake, and Weaverling Spit Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 283 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing the execution and delivery of a contract with Puget Sound Power and Light Company for furnishing Municipal Water Pumping Power This is for the water pumping station located approximately 3/4 mile southeast of Avon along the Skagit River bank across from the Central Filter Plant, Skagit County Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 284 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried An easement agreement with Puget Sound Power and Light Company was read This easement to cover a portion of Government Lot 3, Section 13, Township 34 North, Range 3 East W M , and would grant a perpetual easement for an electric line right-of-way together with the right to construct, maintain, replace and enlarge one or more electric lines consisting of poles; anchors, wires, and/or underground cables, conduits and manholes together with all necessary appurtenances therefor Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Dr Nicholson that this "Easement" be approved and granted Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried A letter was read from the Skagit Mental Health Group asking for contri- butions in order for them to keep operating Mayor Rice told the group the City Council would be glad to meet with them and discuss the matter Claims against the City for the first half of March were presented as follows Salaries and Wages Expenses 14,480 00 34,187 46 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Mr Perry that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried Treasurer's report for February 1970 was given as follows Receipts 1,398,894 27 Disbursements 1,886,966 13 Cash Balance 522,349 55 Investments 3,055,382 63 The City Manager reported that the bids for the balance of the water construction for the transmission line would be opened on April 16, 1970 at200P M O The City Manager also reported on the sale of Urban Renewal Project Notes at an interest rate of 4 23% 1 1 1 1 I- I March 17, 1970 Cont City Attorney Wells requested that the sale of Urban Renewal property to the Bayview Company in the amount of $625,000 00 be closed march 18, 1970 In answer to a question that had been asked at a previous Council meeting about the bonded indebtedness of the City of Anacortes, mayor Rice gave the following figures G 0 Bonds 265,000 00 Sewer Revenue Bonds 471,000 00 Water Revenue Bonds 4,408,000 00 By Council action the City could levy an additional $271,013 91 and by a 3/5 vote of the people on G 0 Bonds an additional $880,104 97 and by a 3/5 vote of the people an additional $2,056,462 01 on utilities for a total of $3,207,580 90, before the City's debt limitation was reached In answer to other questions which have been raised, mayor Rice stated that the assessed valuation of the Urban Renewal property at the time the project was started was $145,573 00 and that in the four year period of 1966 through 1969 the taxes lost would amount to $11,444 06 mayor Rice stated that the assessed valuation of the City of Anacortes has been increasing right along and in the past two years the valuation has increased $2,247,798 00 In regards to the 17 40 millage levied by the City, the basic amount for cities is 15 00 mills and the extra 2 40 is for G 0 Bonds voted on by the citizens of Anacortes mayor Rice reported that the actual budget for 1957 was in the amount of $673,340 00 rather than the $124,256 001amount which had been publicized The $124,256 00 amount was the current expense fund only and does not include any of the other departments of the City The operating budget for 1970, not including the special construction projects, amounts to $1,772,547 50 Mr W P Lowman addressed the Council and stated that Court costs on the hearing on election petitions was to be paid by the City and asked when this would be received mayor Rice explained,that he should come into the -, City's office and fill out a-claim,voucher r Motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by mri- Lunsford that meeting be ad- journed -o Roll All ayes motion carried meeting adjourned at 8 45 P-��m - Kathryn Lowry/ _ f C/_,"yor City Clerk -Trees Pro Tem April 7, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 70130 P. M. on April 7, 1970 The invocation was given by Rev Norman Scruton of the Congregational Church Roll call Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker,,mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Don mcDugle, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Robert Perry entered the meeting at 7 40 P m J Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held march 17, 1970 motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll ,Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none Under communications a letter was inviting the mayor, City Council, the official opening of the Youth April 11, 1970 from 3 to 5 P m read from the Anacortes Youth Commission parents and all 'interested citizens to Commission Coffee House on Saturday, IE A letter was read from the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, which stated(they were completing their study of a proposedrnevigation channel in Fidalgo Bay at the request of the City of Anacortes The proposed pro- ject consists of dredging a barge channel 18 feet below mLLW and 150 feet wide from deep water in Guemes Channel to a proposed industrial park landfill and berthing area near the west shore of Fidelgo Bay Dredging the verthing area and construction of the retaining dikes and landfills are the responsi- bility of the local sponsor A 1 91 92 April 7, 1970 Cont A letter was read from the Urban Beautification subcommittee of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, stating they were sponsoring a spring "Clean -UP" campaign and one of the projects they would like to see accomplished is the distribution of litter bags for automobiles The Committee, in cooperation with the local school district, is sponsoring a contest 'among elementary school students in the designing of anti -litter posters The winning poster would be printed on the large quantity of litter bags which had been donated by Scott Paper Company The printing cost would amount to approximately $45 00 and the committee requests that the City Council approve the accep- tance of this cost by the City of Anacortes A motion was made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Mr Perry that the City pay the $45 00 cost for the printing on the litter bags Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion carried Mrs Alice Newland addressed the Council and stated that the slogan for this cleanup campaign would be "It's Up to You", and that the campaign manager would be Stan Jewell A letter from Harry Rowley, Secretary of the Rotary Club, was read in which it stated that there were two discarded chairs stored in the old ballroom of the Municipal Building which the Rotary Club would like to have and offered to pay $5 00 for them Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that the two chairs be sold to the Rotary Club for $5 00 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried Mayor Rice read three proclamations One, proclaiming the week of April 13 through 18 as "American Cancer Crusade Week , the second proclamation as "Clean -Up Campaign Week" for April 15 through April 22, and the third pro- clamation for "Law Day USA" for May 1 Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that all three of these proclamations be approved Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford Motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on rezoning from M-1 to C-2 on Port of Anacortes property formerly known as Robinson's Marina now being leased by Neil Murphy The question was asked as to whether or not this included a portion of the Ames property It was stated that approximately 2 lots and 10' of the Ames property was included There were no further comments and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that this zoning change be approved and the City Attorney instructed to draw up an ordinance to cover the change Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle Motion carried Mayor Rice stated that the request from the Skagit County Mental Health Group for funds to help their budget for this year had been discussed by the City Council and the Council had decided the City could contribute $300 00 for the year 1970 A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission to include in the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Anacortes an area contained within the perimeter of 25th Street on the north, H" Avenue on the east, the south line of Section 25 on the south, and "A" Avenue and "A" Avenue extended on he west, find establish the land use as single-family residential with areas shown as dots on the overlay, as possible multi -family density Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that April 21, 1970 be set for a public hearing "date on this Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission for some additions to the Zoning Code to include sections 8^7 04 9, 8=7 06 8, and 8-7 06 8 1 The purpose of these additions is to enforce completion of landscaping when it is a part of an approved construction plan Motion made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Mr Baker that a public hearing date of April 21, 1970 be set Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried Or Nicholson stated that he would like to make a motion that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up some guide lines for any future petitions that might come up, and present them at the next City Council meeting The motion was seconded by Mr Perry Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried Mr Will Lowman addressed the Council and stated that there were certain 93 April 7, 1970 things that he would like to see put replied that it would be discussed at would have a chance to express their Cont I into such guide lines mayor Rice the next Council meeting and everyone wishes The request from the TU Cable Company for permission to increase their customer rates from $5 40 per month to $6 40 per month was discussed Councilman mcDugle stated that he thought $6 40 was out of line Mr mcDugle stated that he realized that the Cable Company had spent a lot of time and money in up -dating their system in Anacortes, but thought that the rate of $5 40 should be sufficient Dr Nicholson asked if it would be proper to act on this without a public hearing The City Attorney stated that he thought a public hearing would be advisable motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Dr Nicholson that April 21, 1970 be set as a public hearing date on this request for rate increase Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion carried Regular 'claims against the City for the last half of march 1970 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages Expenses 28,076 71 266,611 96 Upon approval of the Finance Committee a motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr mcDugle that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice motion carried Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented Be follows Marine Asphalt ------materials 595 65 Concrete Nor'west--- Materials 668 53 Marine Asphalt ------Paving 39,277 58 Marine Asphalt ------Top Courser,iaFP 7 47,00_2 52 It was moved by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L` I D No 166 funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $47,002 52 dated April 10, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest-bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D #166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $47,002 52 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford motion carried The City manager discussed the letter that had been received from the Corps of Engineers on the proposed navigation channel in Fidalgo Bay, stating that the engineering study was near completion The Corps is also completing an economic feasibility study for this channel This channel study was authorized ,jointly by the Anacortes Port District and the City of Anacortes and approved by Congress under the Corps of Engineer 107 program Upon completion of the total study and the approval of the Corps of Army Engineers, the Corps of Engineers could spend for dredging up to $500,000 00 It is the City's responsibility to find places to properly contain the dredged material i The City has submitted a revised set of plans for the dredging project south of the area of the Corps project, past Forest Products, Inc , property The revised plans were necessary in order to meet objections raised in the original plan advertised by the Corps of Engineers for this particular project Mr Richard Stockwell askedjif there would be a public hearing on this Mayor Rice replied that the City will write the Corps and request one The City manager reported on recent law suits pertaining to the Urban Renewal area One suit had been over a 5' wide strip 180' long The court had ruled in favor of the City on this particular strip, but the owners of the property have now taken it to the Court of Appeals On other ,judgments made by the Court on parcels 11-1, 6-1, 6-2, 5-1, and 4-1 an award of $200 00 was made DO April 7, 1970 Cont to defray the costs of the respondents This is a proper award but the judg- ment also regbired a payment of interest on the verdict of the ,fury at the rate of six percent per annum from the date the petitioner took possession of the property The attorneys who handled these cases for the City are recommending that the City of Anecortes appeal this interest charge They would handle the case on a contingent_basis, that is, one-third of the amount recovered througW-the appeal plus all costs incurred in perfecting the appeal and'�their out of pocket expenses The City manager asked the Council what they would like to do A motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr �Perry"that`the City proceed to appeal these interest charges Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Lunsford �Nayes-i'Baker,Rice, McDugle motion carried The City'Manager reported on a letter received from the State Department of Health which advised about available state financial assistance for local solid waste planning The manager expressed his hope that the County Com- missioners along with the cities would make application for some of these funds The City manager reported that the Skagit Regional Planning Council is studying the preliminary draft on the Sewer, Water and Drainage Study The City Attorney asked the Council to give consideration to the repeal of the City's Ordinance covering amusement devices, as the State has ruled them to be illegal - mayor Rice stated that he wished to clarify a rumor that had been spread around town The rumor being that he had borrowed a considerable sum of money from a local individual mayor Rice stated that he had not borrowed any money from this individual and asked that all citizens be certain of their facts before spreading rumors of'any kind II Mr and Mrs Nelson, who reside on 4th Street, inquired if the charge on the L I D would be $8 00 per foot on their street, as it had been narrowed down to 36' and wondered if this would make any difference in the assessment Mayor Rice replied that the charge is the same to everyone regardless of street width Mayor Rice stated that a Mr Pulver had asked him if it would be possible to purchase top soil from the Urban Renewal area This was discussed and it was thought it would be better not to sell any top soil for commercial use I _ Mr McDugle inquired about the old house at the Cemetery andrralso about ' the boat which had been donated to the City The City Manager replied that the Cemetery Board and Museum Board were to have a meeting to see if they could arrive at a decision on the house at the Cemetery Motion was made and seconded that the meeting be adjourned Roll All ayes Motion carried Meeting adjourned YK_1*'Q_t�1_1&_ Kathryn Lowryl Clerk - Treas Pro April 21, 1970 at855P M Tem 04or A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on April 21, 1970 The invocation was given by Rev Egertson of the Lutheran Church Roll call I Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Don McDugle entered meeting at 7 35 P M Councilman Robert Perry was absent Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held April 7, 1970 Motion by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Baker that minutes be approved as if read' Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried n fi i April 21, 1970 Mayor Rice called for guest hearings to speak later in the meeting Cont 95 Mr Charles Young requested permission Mayor Rice showed a sample of a car litter bag being distributed by the Beautification Committee A letter was read from the Anacortes museum of History inviting everyone to attend their dedication ceremonyyto be held may 3, 1970 at 12 30 P m 0 A letter from Mrs Alice Newland was read in which she stated there was one problem that has not been solved and that is the abatement of caterpillars and excessive weed growths She recommended that the City Attorney be requested to investigate possible ways in which to either enforce existing City ordinances in this regard or prepare new and stronger ordinances covering these problems Mayor Rice stated that we do have a weed ordinance and the City would endeavor to do everything they1could to enforce it A letter was read from the Tacoma Branch of the Mountaineers requesting use of Mt Erie on May 9 and May 10, 1970 Motion made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Mr Nelson that permission be granted with the usual stipula- tion that the City not be held liable in case of accidents Roll Ayes -- Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McOugle, Nelson, Nicholson Motion carried A letter was read from the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce in which they stated they were concerned with the need for an additional traffic signal on Commercial Avenue, at, or south of, 15th Street The consensus of opinion was that the signal would best serve current needs at 15th or 17th Street and asked the City of Anacortes if they would request the State Highway Department to conduct a survey to determine the best location A motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Baker that the City Council go on record as approving this request and write the State Highway Depart- ment and also ask them to study the possibility of a signal further south at 32nd Street Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson Motion carried A letter was read from the Citizen's Advisory Committee which stated that at their last meeting there had been a discussion regarding the possible disposition of the vacant Dickinson Building in the 1800 Block on the west side of Commercial and the Allan Building at the corner of 5th and Commercial, and it was also felt that the property to the north of the Allan Building should be cleaned up Mayor Rice stated that he understood that the Dickin- son Building had been purchased and was to be torn down, and that the City would take a look at other older vacant buildings and contact the owners to see what might be done The City Attorney read an ordinance which would amend the Zoning map of the City of Anacortes so as to change the zoning from M-1 to C-1 on Port of Anacortes and Ames property leased by Mr Neil Murphy Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1509 Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Anacortes an area in the south- central portion of Anacortes and establish the land use as single-family residential There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed Motion made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr Nelson that this be approved and the City Attorney instructed to draw up an ordinance to cover this land use Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried The public hearing to consider additions of Sections 8-7 04 9 --Landscaping, 8=7 06 B --Performance Bonds, and 8-7 07 8 1 --Amount of Bond, to the Zoning Code of Anacortes was carried over until the next meeting to be held May 5, 1970 Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider the TV System's request to raise monthly cable rates from $5 40 to $6 40 Mr Charles Young addressed the Council and stated he didn't mind paying a little more if he could get a better picture and asked how one could get a better picture A representative of the TV System's told Mr Young to call the local office, and if he didn't get satisfaction there, that he could contact him personally Mr Marion Peck asked how many customers were on the $4 90 monthly rate The representative replied that there are 210 Mayor Rice 10 April 21, 1970 Cont declared the public hearing closed Councilman Nelson stated that the Council had had several study sessions on this request and had met with representatives of the Cable Company and had studied their budget and ex- penses and he felt that a $1 00 increase was not warranted at the present time, but felt that they should be given the right to increase it somewhat Mr Nelson made a motion which was seconded by Mr mcDugle that the rate be increased to $6 00 per month Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Nelson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford Nayes--Nicholson o motion carried Claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Curtis Wharf $ 153 35 Street Department 23,000 00 Lake Erie Trucking 310 27 Sno_King Concrete Const 27,952 26 Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $51,415 88 dated April 23, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest-bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $51,415 88 in pay- ment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle motion carried Regular claims against the City for the first half of April 1970 were presented as follows k Salaries and wages $ 14,822 00 Expenses 148,846 18 Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that upon approval of the Finance Committee, that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried Treasurer's report for march 1970 was given as follows Receipts 993,371 99 Disbursements 785,058 11 Cash Balance 730,663 43 Investments 2,567,815 88 Mayor Rice stated that at the last regular meeting it was announced that the City's Ordinance covering the licensing of trade stimulators and amuse- ment devices would be discussed City Attorney Wells stated that in his opinion the present ordinance that the City has should be reviewed and re- written to conform with State laws Several tavern and card room owner - operators in the audience asked gust what the changes would be mayor Rice stated that an ordinance would be written up and then public hearings would be held so that everyone concerned would have a chance to express their opinions before any Council action takes place Mayor Rice stated that at the last Council meeting the Councilmen had agreed that the City should contribute $300 00 to the Skagit mental Health Group and that a motion was in order to authorize this motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that the City contribute $300 00 to the Skagit mental Health Group Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Nicholson motion carried Motion made by Mr Rice seconded by Mr Lunsford that the old defunct City Bus which is stored at the old Filter Plant on Whistle Lake Road be gotten rid of, as it is no longer in operating condition Roll Ayes -- Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker motion carried City Attorney Wells stated that he had been asked at the last Council meet- ing to establish some guidelines for petitions Mr Wells stated that such guidelines must conform to State laws and he needed more time to continue his investigation and would have a report on it at a later date 97 April 21, 1970 Cont Mayor Rice stated that the matter of City personnel had been brought to the Council's attention and he wished to state that it has been the policy of the City Council not to discuss personnel at public meetings, and asked the citizens of Anacortes to trust the City Council to deal with personnel problems in private and that the Council would do whatever they considered to be best for the City of Anacortes as a whole Councilman McDugle stated that there had been a "Letter to the Editor" in last week's newspaper which had asked whether or not Councilmen had been contacted at the time a piece of property in the Lake Erie area was up for sale Mr McDugle stated that he wished to go on record and state that he had never been contacted Councilman Nicholson stated that he was not on the Council at that time Mr Marion Peck addressed the Council and stated that he was a Councilman at the time and that he had not been contacted by Mr Francisco Councilman Nelson stated that in regards to the TU Cable System that it was his opinion that the setting of rates should be handled at State level through the Public Utilities Commission rather than the cities, as he felt that the cities should not be put in the position of having to set rates for this service Mr Nelson made a motion which was seconded by Mr McDugle that the Anacortes City Council go on record as being in favor of this being handled on the State level and also see what could be done about having this accomplished Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried Motion made and seconded that the meeting be adjourned Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 8 15 P M Roll All ayes Kathryn Lowry Clerk—Tress Pro Tem Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held April 21, 1970 Motion made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Or Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mrs Julie Moe addressed the Council and asked if an unsightly shed at 6th and "T" could be torn down Mayor Rice replied that he would have the Fire Department contact the owners and see what could be done about it Mrs Alice Newland addressed the Council and asked what the situation was on the purchase of the Stockwell property Mayor Rice replied that he understood that the Interagency Committee would be making a decision on it on May 24th, 1970 and have indicated that they would approve it A bid of $40 00 was received from James C Asseln for a 1962 Plymouth sedan owned by the City which is no longer operating Motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Or Nicholson that the car be sold to James Asseln for $40 00 as long as it had the approval of the department to which the car had belonged Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry Nayes--Nelson Motion carried A letter was read from the engineering firm of Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, Inc , in which they stated they have prepared a reconnaissance level preliminary cost estimate for a water transmission pipeline to serve Whicbey Island This preliminary work is necessary for the City to analyze whether or not service recently requested by the Naval Air Station should be constructed by the City and to determine the costs the City should charge for water sold Initially the pipeline would serve only the Naval Air Station, but it would have capacity to serve both Oak Harbor and Coupeville, as well as the southern part of Fidalgo Island if a pumping installation were added The capacity of the system has been based upon the projected 1985 demand for the areas to be served, less existing firm capacity in those areas This plan conforms to all future May 5, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Rice at 7 30 P M on May 5, 1970 The invocation was given by Rev Scruton of the Congregational Church Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Or L E Nicholson; Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Gary Nelson Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held April 21, 1970 Motion made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Or Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mrs Julie Moe addressed the Council and asked if an unsightly shed at 6th and "T" could be torn down Mayor Rice replied that he would have the Fire Department contact the owners and see what could be done about it Mrs Alice Newland addressed the Council and asked what the situation was on the purchase of the Stockwell property Mayor Rice replied that he understood that the Interagency Committee would be making a decision on it on May 24th, 1970 and have indicated that they would approve it A bid of $40 00 was received from James C Asseln for a 1962 Plymouth sedan owned by the City which is no longer operating Motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Or Nicholson that the car be sold to James Asseln for $40 00 as long as it had the approval of the department to which the car had belonged Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry Nayes--Nelson Motion carried A letter was read from the engineering firm of Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, Inc , in which they stated they have prepared a reconnaissance level preliminary cost estimate for a water transmission pipeline to serve Whicbey Island This preliminary work is necessary for the City to analyze whether or not service recently requested by the Naval Air Station should be constructed by the City and to determine the costs the City should charge for water sold Initially the pipeline would serve only the Naval Air Station, but it would have capacity to serve both Oak Harbor and Coupeville, as well as the southern part of Fidalgo Island if a pumping installation were added The capacity of the system has been based upon the projected 1985 demand for the areas to be served, less existing firm capacity in those areas This plan conforms to all future May 5, 1970 Cont regional plans for water service from the Anacortes supply The total cost estimate for this project is $2,410,000 00 and the Navy would contri— buts $2,250,000 and a possibility of their contribution going to $1,500,000 and the balance would be financed by the City through the sale of revenue bonds Councilman McDugle asked if we would have a rate study now mayor Rice replied that he understood that a ratelstudy would be made fifter the present water construction was completed Councilman McDugle also stated that he thought the Council should take a closer look at this and have a study session on it before any final decisions were made As the navy needs to have an answer by may 15th, a motion was made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson for the City to go ahead with negotiations and studies of this proposal Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Noyes--McDugle Letters were read from the Fire Fighters Local No 1537 and the Anacortes City Employees local No 347, asking to have labor agreements and negoti— ations opened for the year 1971 These will be taken up at a Council study session A letter was read from Mr A D Northcutt in which he stated that he owned Lots 2, 3, and 4 of the Seattle Syndicate where his home is located, and as he understood it, Lot No 1 is an eight or ten foot street or alley and it was his wish to go on record as filing a permanent protest against any vacation of this alley or street way A letter was read from the Urban Arterial Board of the State of Washington which stated the 22nd Street is classified as a collector arterial and the desirable roadway width for a collector arterial is 40 feet as specified by the Urban Arterial Design Standards and gave approval for the City to make this street 40 feet wide motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that Council permission be granted to call for bids for the widening of 22nd Street and for the addition of 1" of asphalt over it Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion carried A letter was read from the Board of Commissioners of Skagit County stating that they were proceeding with the creation of a county wide Flood Control Zone District and it was their intent to hold a public hearing on this in the latter part of August A letter was read from A D Northcutt in which he stated that theta-ro has been considerable discussion among the residents living on or adjacent to the block on "Q" Avenue, between Longview Street and the "dead end" at 38th Street, relative to paving this block He stated that if costs and other details were furnished to each of the residents, and if they seemed reasonable, that 100%, or nearly so, would approve of an L I D This letter was referred to the Engineering Department A letter was read from the Pacific National Advertising Agency in which they stated that they understood that the City of Anacortes has a cele- bration scheduled for August 1 and 2, called the Arts and Crafts Festival and stating that they prepare announcements directing attention to events of this kind This letter was referred to the Arts and Crafts Festival committee A letter was read from the Anacortes Fire Department in which they recommended that the Lion's Club be granted a permit to sell "Safe and Sane" fireworks at 1519 Commercial Avenue and that the Church of Latter Day Saints be granted a permit to sell "Safe and Sane" fireworks at 918 Commercial, as they have complied with all requirements motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted to these two groups for the sale of fireworks as requested Roll Ayes -- Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried A letter was read from Munro Communications, Inc in which they were re- questing approval of the establishment of a radio site on Mt Erie The Council decided to take this up at their study session A letter was read from Mrs Avis Bagdanov in which she was asking per- mission to place a double wide, 24' x 60' mobile home within the city limits of Anacortes Motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Mr Perry that this request be turned over to the Planning Commission Roll May 5, 1970 Cont Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford motion carried Mayor Rice read a proclamation proclaiming the week beginning may 1, 1970 as Youth Week mayor Rice commended the Youth Commission of Anacortes for the ,fob they have done in getting the coffee house operating and asked any interested citizens who cared to help the young people out to make contributions to the Youth Commission so that they can continue to operate Mayor Rice read a proclamation proclaiming the month of may 1970 as Senior Citizens month I A letter was read from Will P Lowman in which he was requesting the removal or resignation of the City manager, and asked the Council to "act swiftly --if such is your intention - so that there will be a public announcement (hopefully in this -week's Anacortes American) to the effect that Mr Diller is resigning " Mr Lowman then addressed the Council and stated that he felt the Council had had time enough to come to a decision on this matter and he felt the Council was dragging their feet Mr R Stockwell addressed the Council and stated that he felt the Council should get in touch with the people and find out what they want as this matter required immediate attention and it was time for an expression of opinion of the City Council Mayor Rice stated that the Council would take thiis matter up in private as he felt it was the responsibility of the Council to do everything possible to protect the privacy of employees mayor Rice also stated that it was the ,fob of the Council to hire and fire a City manager and asked the citizens of Anacortes to trust the Council to handle the matter in private The City Attorney read a proposed ordinance adopting an amendment to the Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on proposed amendments to the zoning code to include sections which would require performance bonds to assure landscape completion where it is a part,of an approved plan Mrs Alice Newland addressed the Council and stated she was in favor of this and hoped the Council would approve it Councilman Baker stated he would like to have a study session on it Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance cover- ing this, and that the Council have a study session on it before the next Council meeting Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried Council permission was asked to call for bids for a sprinkler system at Grandview Cemetery Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that permission to call for bids be granted with the bids to be opened May 19, 1970 at 2 00 P M Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried The City Attorney read a proposed resolution relating to the control and abatement of caterpillars and nuisances The resolution states, "That the City Council of the City of Anacortes hereby expresses its concern to the citizens of the City of Anacortes that the accumulation of cater- pillars, litter, weeds or other waste shrubs, refuse, debris, or other offensive substances may tend to contribute to the annoyance, injury, or endangering of the comfort, repose, health, or safety of the citizens of the City of Anacortes by rendering them insecure in the use of property and enjoyment of life, and that the City of Anacortes hereby encourages the citizens to voluntarily remove and abate the hereinabove described nuisances from their private properties within the City of Anacortes Motion made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr McDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 285 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried Land Use map of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Anacortes to designate an area in the south-central section of Anacortes as R-1, single-family residential motion made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr Lunsford that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1510 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle Motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on proposed amendments to the zoning code to include sections which would require performance bonds to assure landscape completion where it is a part,of an approved plan Mrs Alice Newland addressed the Council and stated she was in favor of this and hoped the Council would approve it Councilman Baker stated he would like to have a study session on it Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance cover- ing this, and that the Council have a study session on it before the next Council meeting Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried Council permission was asked to call for bids for a sprinkler system at Grandview Cemetery Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that permission to call for bids be granted with the bids to be opened May 19, 1970 at 2 00 P M Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried The City Attorney read a proposed resolution relating to the control and abatement of caterpillars and nuisances The resolution states, "That the City Council of the City of Anacortes hereby expresses its concern to the citizens of the City of Anacortes that the accumulation of cater- pillars, litter, weeds or other waste shrubs, refuse, debris, or other offensive substances may tend to contribute to the annoyance, injury, or endangering of the comfort, repose, health, or safety of the citizens of the City of Anacortes by rendering them insecure in the use of property and enjoyment of life, and that the City of Anacortes hereby encourages the citizens to voluntarily remove and abate the hereinabove described nuisances from their private properties within the City of Anacortes Motion made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr McDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 285 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried 100 May 5, 1970 Cont Councilman Baker stated he had been asked by the property owners if a cottonwood tree on 31st Street between "K" and "L" Avenues could be re- moved This will be taken up at the next study session Dr Jack Reid addressed the Council on behalf of the Anacortes Arts and Crafts and stated that they had approval to receive $2,000 from the Art Commission on condition that matching funds could be obtained, and he was asking the City if they would contribute $2,000 This money would be used to purchase a piece of playground type of sculpture The City Council will take this up at their next study session An estimate of $20,818 49 plus sales tax was received from Ray Jones for completion of 32nd Street and Heart Lake sewer project which had been started by the City but has not been completed The property owners in- volved have $9,000 00 on deposit to apply to this project Councilman Baker stated that he thought the property owners in this area had been more than patient in waiting for this to be completed and that the work should be finished as soon as possible Councilman Nicholson stated that he thought the City should have some sort of plan for this type of project that would apply to all citizens rather than one group mayor Rice stated that any project costing over $5,000 00 would have to have a bid call put out and suggested the City crews work with Ray Jones on the completion of this project and keep the cost down to $5,000 00 motion was made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Mr Baker that Ray Jones and the city crews go ahead with the completion of this project and the City Attorney instructed to prepare an emergency ordinance to cover over spend- ing of the budget Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion carried Regular claims against the City for the last half of April 1970 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages 28,077 55 Expenses 282,225 28 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice motion carried Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Sno-King Concrete Const 846 84 Marine Asphalt 5,359 70 Motion was made by Mr McDugle seconded by Dr Nicholson that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $6,206 54 dated may 11, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration that the proceeds of said interest-bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $6,206 54 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford motion carried A bill was presented from J I Mayer for storm sewer construction work done on 29th Street between "Q" and "R" Avenues in the amount of $1,903 65 A motion was made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that this bill be paid as soon as approval of it was received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle Motion carried A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr McDugle that the City Manager be informed that the fishing boat donated to the City was not to be moved to 29th Street as the original motion made by the City Council to place this boat on the grounds at the library was still in effect Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried Councilman Nelson stated that the 1970 budget for the City of Anacortes had $5,000 00 earmarked for recreational purposes and that he thought 1 1 1 101 May 5, 1970 Cont as long as the schools had lost on their bond election that possibly the City could use this money and step in and help out with some type of a summer program Mr Nelson made a motion which was seconded by Dr Nicholson that the City manager be instructed to put together some type of a proposal for the use of this money and bring it to the next study session Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry Nayes--Rice motion carried Councilman Nelson addressed a question to the City Attorney and asked if the City of Anacortes had an adequate ordinance that would control the holding of Rmck Festivals The City Attorney replied that he dial not think the City had anything that would be adequate motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that the City Attorney study this matter and either plan or prepare an ordinance for the Council to study for the control of Rock Festivals Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson motion carried City Attorney Wells commended Councilman Gary Nelson for being the recipient of the 1970 Liberty Bell award Mr Nelson was commended for his support of activities which promote our legal system, including his participation in the Anacortes mental Health Group, his help with the Anacortes Kiwanis Club sponsored Key Club, and especially it's program "Operation Drug Alert", as well as his work with youth at Secret Harbor Farms City Attorney Wells turned in a check in the amount of $2,404 42 which had been received as a refund payment from the Chlor-Alki litigation suit The City had spent $1500 00 in legal fees towards the cost of this suit Motion made and seconded that meeting be adjourned Roll All ayes Motion carried meeting adjourned at 9 25 P M � _Lel K2tTL�ry or City Clerk-Treas Pro Tem May 19, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice on may 19, 1970 at 7 30 P M Rev Arthur Campbell of the United methodist Church gave the invocation Roll call Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker,!Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Robert Perry was excused and Council- man Don mcDugle entered the meeting at 7 35 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held may 5, 1970 motion by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Abstain--mcDugle motion varried Mayor Rice welcomed a group of Girl Scouts from Troop No 9 Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Or Logan Cook addressed the Council and asked if it would be possible to have two or three parking spaces in front of his office marked for 20 or 30 minute parking mayor Rice said this would be turned over to the Police Department for their consideration Under communications a letter was read from the law firm of Anderson & Mansfield on behalf of their client Mr Harley Sutt The letter stated that the deadline for the City to be able to burn garbage at the city dump is January 1, 1971, and that by September 1, 1970 a written plan must be submitted to show what plan the City will adopt Mr Sutt will be attending a convention in San Francisco on sanitary land fill disposal methods during the first week in June and asked for a study session with the City Council after he returns from this meeting The letter also stated that the percentage of amounts collected should be adjusted to pay to him 85% rather than the 78J% that he is paid now Mayor Rice stated that the Council would have a study session with Mr Sutt on this situation 102 May 19, 1970 Cont An invitation was read inviting the Council to attend the dedication ceremony of the Anacortes Airport on June 7th, 1970 at 12 00 noon A letter was read from the State Department of Highways in which they stated they would conduct an investigation of intersections along Commercial Avenue to ascertain if the installation of signal lights was justified A letter was read from Allegra Solzman in which a request was made to use the third floor of the municipal Building to hold an upholstery class The class to be for 12 students and would meet one night a week mayor Rice stated this would be turned over to the Fire Department to check out the safety of holding such a class on the third floor A letter was read from Frances Matson asking if some place down town could be set aside where people could leave bundles of magazines and newspapers Mayor Rice stated he would have the matter looked into A letter was read from the Skagit Mental Health Group expressing their appreciation for the financial assistance Mrs Alice Newland presented $46 00 for the Urban Beautification fund which was realized from a bowling party The City Attorney read a proposed ordinance which would provide for the posting of performance bonds in connection with landscaping and constitut- ing Sections 8-7 04 9, 8-7 06 8 and 8-7 06 8 1 of the Code Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given Ordinance No 1511 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson Motion carried A letter was read from the Association of Washington Cities in which they stated the City of Tacoma had adopted a resolution regarding oil leases on Puget Sound, and urged all cities, towns, counties and communities of the areas in and around Puget Sound to likewise resist the efforts of the State of Washington to carry out its announced intention to permit oil explor- ations in the waters of Puget Sound They enclosed a copy of the resolution which Tacoma has adopted and the City Council will study this at the next study session Bids were read for a sprinkling system at Grandview Cemetery as follows Ted Anstensen $8,124 00 Golf Landscaping Co 9,517 00 Derry Berry Co 10,193 00 Motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Mr Lunsford that the low bid of - $8,124 00 from Mr Anstenson be accepted and the City Attorney instructed to draw up a resolution providing for the loan of this amount from the Cemetery Improvement Fund Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nicholson, Baker Nayes--Nelson Motion carried A request from the Arts and Crafts for a $2,000 00 donation to help with, the purchase of a piece of playground sculpture was turned down as it has been determined that it is illegal for the City to make this kind of a contribution Councilman Nelson outlined a proposal for the use of $5,000 00 which is budgeted for recreational purposes The proposal is for a summer recreation program for all ages, and school facilities would be used with part of this money going to maintain the grounds The program would run from June 15th through August 14th, 1970 Mr Nelson made a motion which was seconded by Or Nicholson that this program be accepted and that Mr' Doug Patrick be hired as the director Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McOugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried Councilman McDugle-asked if this would conflict in any way with programs sponsored by the YMCA, as he understood that the "Y" had not been contacted about this Mayor Rice replied that this program would be run in full cooperation with the "Y" and any other groups that have planned programs 103 May 19, 1970 cont The fishing boat which has been donated to the City for playground use by the Kiwanis Club and which the Council had previously accepted and voted to have placed on the library grounds was brought up for discussion There has been some objections raised to having it placed on the library grounds, and the 32nd Street playfield was proposed as being a better location Motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Nelson that the boat be placed on the 29th Street side of the 32nd Street playfield Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford Motion carried Mayor Rice announced that the old house located on Grandview Cemetery ground would be torn down Mayor Rice asked for the Council approval for the following appointments To the Citizen's Advisory Board --Mr and Mrs James Murch Mrs A J Beckman To the Planning Commission -------Mr Russel 8 Hauber Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr McDugle that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes --Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle Motion carried Claims against the City for the first half of May were presented as follows Salaries and Wages 14,820 00 Expenditures 30,772 98 Upon approval of the Finance Committee a motion was made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr McDugle that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried The Treasurer's report for April 1970 was given as follows Receipts 1,797,912 69 Disbursements 2,528,576 12 Cash Balance 594,551 65 Investments 2,984,349 30 f1 r o City Attorney Wells asked for a little more time to develop an ordinance for the control of Rock Festivals Councilman McDugle stated that he had read in the paper that City Manager Earl Diller was leaving and thought in fairness to Mr Diller and also for anyone new coming in that the books should be audited Mayor Rice replied that he would find out when the State auditors would be hers Motion made and seconded that meeting be adjourned Roll All ayes Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 8 20 P M Kathryn Lowry City Clerk-Treas Pro Tem June 2, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on June 2, 1970 Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Don McDugle entered meeting at 7 40 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held May 19, 1970 Motion made by Mr Lunsford, seconded by Mr Nelson, that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none Under communications a letter was read from Mike Murray of KAGT radio station in which they requested that for the Anacortes Fiesta Days, being 104 City Council Cont June 2, 1970 held June 19 and June 20, that going north on Commercial Avenue that the left half block of 8th Street, the right half block of 7th Street and the left half block of 6th Street be blocked off for the purpose of setting up displays of new models of trailers, bikes, automobiles and boats A motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Baker that subject to the approval of the police and fire departments and with the understanding that the area be cleaned up afterwards and also that they utilize only space necessary, that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry motion carried A letter signed by several residents requested that the City of Anacortes top or otherwise prune trees on City property at the end of "F" Street, near the corner of 8th and "F" mayor Rice said the Street Department would take care of this when they could get to it A letter wasnreadyfrom th& Anacortes Arts and Crafts Festival in which they requested closure of the same street area in the downtown sector of Anacortes that they have used in previous years and also permission to place a banner advertising the festival across Commercial Avenue in the vicinity of 30th Street motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Dr Nicholson that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson motion carried A letter was read from Scott Paper Company stating their company's resolve to improve the water environment at Everett, Washington in compliance with the water pollution program A letter was read from the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers in which they stated they had received an application from the General Tele- phone Company for a permit to construct submarine cable crossing across Guemes Channel from Anacortes to Guemes Island and asked interested parties to submit any comments or objections to their office no later than June 25, 1970 The City Attorney read a resolution whereby the City of Anacortes would agree to participate in a solid waste management plan to be prepared by Skagit County for the Skagit Regional Planning Council motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr mcDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 286 Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion carried A request from the Anacortes Youth Commission for financial assistance was read A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr mcDugle that $300 00 be transferred to their fund for operational purposes with the understand- ing that something be worked out for them to repay this amount Roll Ayes --Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice motion carried Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of Jock Werner to the Plumbing Board motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford motion carried A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission to rezone from R-3 to C-1 property located at the northwest corner of 8th Street, owned by the Bank of Anacortes motion made by Mr mcDugle, seconded by Dr Nicholson that a public hearing date of June 16, 1970 be set on this Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle Motion carried The purchase of a piece of sculpture for the 32nd Street Park was discussed It would be a piece of sculpture that would serve two purposes, looks and could be played on by children as well The cost to the City would be $2000 00 A motion made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Mr Perry, that this amount be allotted for the 1971 budget Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice reported that within the next two or three Council meetings that an ordinance would be presented to raise rates on water meter install- ations and also one to increase charges for sewer hook ups The sewer hook up charge would be put into a reserve fund to be used for future 1 1 1 •i 1 1 1 June 2, 1970 Cont expansion and improvements mayor Rice also reported that the City would be ,joining the County in flood control district Mayor Rice asked the Council to be considering thelcost of future L I D's The charge in the past has been $8,00 per foot, but due to increased costs it was felt that this would have to be raised for all future L I D 's Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Lake Erie Trucking $ 689 49 Marine Asphalt 4,163 51 Motion was made by Mr McOugle seconded by Mr Perry that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants to be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $4,853 00 dated June 5, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest-bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $4,853 00 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry motion carried Regular claims against the City for the last half of may were presented as follows Salaries and Wages $ 28,962 68 Expenses 174,706 86 Upon approval of the Finance Committee a motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Nicholson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson motion carried w Councilman McDugle inquired if it had been ascertained as to when the State Auditors would be in Anacortes It was reported that they have been contacted and said they would be here within the next 30 to 60 days Mr L A Hendricks addressed the Council and stated he had done some work for the City of Anacortes some time ago and had not been paid in full Mayor Rice asked him to bring in itemized bills and payment would be made for anything owing to him City Attorney Wells asked for permission to be absent from the June 16th meeting Mr Paul Mahoney addressed the Council and asked if a written resignation had been received from Mr Diller Mayor Rice replied that he had not re- ceived one There being no further business Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be ad- journed at 8 15 P M �l Kathryn Lowry City Clerk-Treas Pro Tem June 16, 1970 The regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on June 16, 1970 Roll call Present --Mr Robert Perry, Mr. Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr. Gary Nelson and Mr Don McDugle Absent --Dr L E Nicholson and Mr Floyd Lunsford. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held June 1, 1970 Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that the minutes be approved as read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, McDugle, Nelson and Perry Motion carried Mayor Rice asked for guest hearings There were none 0 105 106 June 16, 1970 Cont The following communications were read 1 Pipe Lining, Inc , P 0 Box 547, Wilmington, California This letter was in reference to their bid on the 24 -inch Waterline Rehabilitation which was submitted on April 16, 1970 They had made an error in filling out the unit prices on their bid which they had become aware of when they received the tabulation of the bid results The unit price sub- mitted on Bid Item No 10 should have been $412 00 instead of the $4 12 that was inserted The extensions, using the $412 00 unit price were correct, as well as the totals They asked acknowledgment of this error and correction A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that this error be overlooked and the change made from $4 12 to $412 00 on Item 10 of the bid as it did not affect the total bid price Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, and Baker motion carried 2 Board of Commissioners, Skagit County, Howard miller, Chairman This letter advised the City of Anacortes that a public hearing would be held to consider the creation of a county wide Flood Control Zone District as had been recommended by the Skagit County Water Resources Advisory Com- mittee They were asking for a reply from the City of Anacortes as soon as possible so that a date for the hearing might be set earlier than the latter part of August Mayor Rice stated that the City Attorney would prepare a resolution for the next meeting and it would be acted upon at that time 3 Two letters from Loren Bowen, Chief of the Anacortes Fire Department A Regarding a 1934 Ford truck that is presently stored at Skyline Boat Storage A letter had been received from Randy Enberg, Advisor of the Boy Scout Explorer Post #19 in which he offered $75 00 to $100 00 to purchase it This troop operates as a Fire Fighting Unit under direction of Snohomish County Fire Protection District #11 Chief Bowen recommended that this 1934 truck be donated or sold to Explorer Scout Post #19 ` Mr McDugle thought perhaps a dealer in antique cars would offer more Mr. Perry asked if Harry Davidson had been contacted Chief Bowen said that he had written letters, but had had no answer Mr Perry asked to contact Mr Davidson personally and wished a copy of the letters received from Chief Bowen Any action on this was delayed to the next Council meeting 8 Regarding a surplus 1957 Chevrolet sedan that the Fire Department no longer needs This car had been purchased through Civil Defense and the money received from the sale of this vehicle would be given to them. Civil Defense had given their permission to dispose of this car Chief Bowen had received two bids A motion was made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr Perry that this car be sold and accept the highest bid that had been received by Chief Bowen Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Baker and Rice motion carried Mayor Rice stated that due to the serious illness of Edward Trafton, chairman of the Board of Adjustment, and also due to other members taking their vaca- tions, there was a need to appoint a temporary member to the Board of Adjust- ment He recommended the temporary appointment of Merrill Iversen Mr McDugle asked if this was legal Mayor Rice said that it was m A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that Merrill Iversen be appointed as a temporary member of the Board of Adjustment Roll Ayes -- Nelson, Perry, Baker, Rice, and McDugle Motion carried Mayor Rice then opened the public hearing to consider rezone from R-3 to C-1 the northwest corner of Bth and "0" Avenue as requested by the Bank of Anacortes and recommended by the Planning Commission This corner is to be used for additional parking for the Bank of Anacortes There were no comments from the audience Mr Baker asked if consideration could be given to rezoning more than the property included in the Bank of 1 i 1 1 June 16, 1970 Cont Anacortes request mayor Rice said that the Planning Commission at their public hearing had considered the west half of this block, and at that time three property owners in that half block had objected to their property being zoned commercial but were in favor of the area as requested being rezoned Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that the property on the northwest corner of 8th and "0", owned by the Bank of Anacortes, be rezoned from R-3 to C-1 in line with the Planning Commission's recommendation and the wish of the property owners in the area Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Nelson. motion carried Mayor Rice then read a proposed ordinance repealing Ordinances No 1043 and 1071 relating to punchboards and trade stimulators This ordinance will be read again at the next meeting of the City Council and acted upon at that time A proposed ordinance was read by mayor Rice which provides for charges for tapping or connecting onto the City water main inside and outside the City of Anacortes, and repeals Section 1 of Ordinance No 1381 The new rates as proposed are as follows INSIDE CITY LIMITS Tapping and connection an existing main to OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS 5/8" x 3/4" meter $125 00 $175 00 3/4" 150.00 200.00 1" 175 00 300.00 lift 250 00 2" 400 00 450 00 3" 800 00 4" 1,300 00 6" 2,600 00 I The charge for connecting larger meters outside the city limits will be on the basis of the actual cost of all labor and material A motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordi- nance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1512. Roll Ayes -- Baker, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, and Perry Motion carried A resolution was read by Mayor Rice which authorizes a loan from the Cemetery Improvement Fund to the Cemetery Fund in the amount of $8,124 This is the amount of the contractor's bid for installation of an underground water system for Grandview Cemetery There are no funds in the Cemetery Fund for this purpose, but there are available funds in the Cemetery Improvement Fund This loan would be repaid at the raterof $1,000 per year, to include interest on the unpaid balances at the rate of 6% per annum A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 287 Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, and Baker Motion carriedr A request had come from the Engineering Department that the City Council set a date for a public hearing on the updating of the Anacortes 6 -year Street Improvement Program A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that a public hearing for this be set for July 7, 1970 Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Baker and Rice Motion carried The Treasurer's report was given as follows Receipts Disbursements Cash balance Investments 1,290,554 31 1,005,389 31 879,716 65 2,482,804 98 Regular claims against the City for the first half of June were presented as follows 107 June 16, 1970 Cont Salaries 15,170 00 Expenses 45,652 65 Upon approval of the Finance Committee a motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr McDugle that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Perry, Nalson, Baker, Rice and McDugle motion carried Mayor Rice advised those present that petitions had been made available by Mrs Alice Newland regarding regulating the use of non -returnable bottles Mr McDugle asked about the auditing of the City accounts because of the forthcoming resignation of the'city manager He made a motion seconded by Mr Baker that a special audit be made as soon as possible As a state audit had been requested already, and would soon be made, Mayor Rice, Mr Nelson and Mr Perry felt that it would be an unnecessary expense to pay for two audits, as a special audit would probably not be acceptable by the State ` Mr McDugle withdrew his motion, but expressed his wish that the State be again asked to have this audit as soon as possible Mayor Rice said that there would be a study session at 7 30\P M on Tues- day, June 23rd Mr Harley Sutt would be present to discuss sanitary waste disposal, as well as members of the newly formed humane society, and Mr and Mrs Nemitz to resolve their moving expenses Mr Bill Lowman spoke regarding the expansion of the water system He felt that great care should be taken by the City not to overexpand without giving much consideration in allowing for depreciation and obsolescence to balance apparent profit He stated that he would like to talk with Mayor Rice about this at some time Mayor Rice said that study is now being done on the water line to Whidbey Island Navy Base, but nothing had been decided as yet as to which party would actually be putting in the line He also stated that the contractors for the present expansion program had extended their proposals for another thirty days as the revenue bonds are not being purchased right now at the interest rates allowed municipalities Meeting was adjourned at 8 15 P M �- Loretta Felton C,53A Deputy Clerk July 7, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on July 7, 1970 The ,invocation was given by Father Auer of St Mary's Church Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Robert Perry and Dr L E Nicholson entered right after roll call, and Mr Floyd Lunsford was absent Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of,the previous meeting held June 16, 1970 Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr McDugle that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Nelson Abstain Perry Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mrs Julia Moe addressed the Council and asked if it would be possible to have some type of surfacing put on Market Street, and also on 6th and T Avenue, and also asked to have some- thing done about the old shack that stands at 6th and T Mayor Rice replied that the City would have a look at the streets and see what might be done, after the Central Area L I D is completed,'and in regards to the building at 6th and T the owners of this building would be contacted The following communications were read 1 A letter from the U S Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census which stated that the 1970 census for Anacortes was 7,577 and enclosed forms for anyone who was not counted to fill out 2 A letter from the Anacortes Soroptomist signed by twenty-two (22) of L 1 1 1 109 July 7, 1970 Cont their members which stated that the recent action of the City Council to purchase a piece of playground sculpture for $2,000 00 distressed them as they thought this money is needed in other areas that would benefit children a great deal more, and asked the Council to reconsider their motion mayor Rice stated that he realized that this was not a popular allocation, but that in years to come that it would be of benefit to the park and the City 3 A letter from Skagit TV Cable Company stated they had sold their interest to Telecable, Inc , and asked to have their franchise assigned to the new owners The City Attorney was instructed to draw up an ordinance to this effect 4 A letter from Harry Davidson, Inc , requesting a meeting with the City Council, Utilities Committee, and other persons necessary, to discuss the sewer treatment plant at Skyline meeting to be on July 15, 1970 5 A letter from the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce requesting $480 to help continue their program of giving out tourist information during the summer months The Council will take this up at a study session on July 14, 1970 6 A letter from Mr Dorway and Mr Cushman stating that they wanted to move a house that is located on 5th Street, west of "V" Avenue and that there are two fir trees on the city right of way which needed to be cut down before they can move the house out They requested permission to cut these trees down, at their expense/ A motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that permission be granted to cut the trees with the understanding that they would also remove the stumps Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry motion carried A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that Mr Dorway and Mr Cushman be requested to replace the two fir trees with the plant- ing in,the same area of 4 fir trees Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Perry, Nicholson Nayes--Nelson motion carried i , , 7 A letter from Skagit Valley College requesting use of Mt Erie for practice on July 2nd and July 9th, 1970 motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson thatipermission be granted with the usual stipulation that the City would not be held responsible for any accidents Roll Ayes -- Rice, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion carried i, I I 8 A letter from Washington State Highway Commission which stated they had conducted traffic studies and analysis of all major intersections on Commercial Avenue from 6th Street to 32nd Street and the results of the studies indicated insufficient warrants at any location to ,justify the installation of a signal light _ A proposed ordinance was read which would change the zoning from R-3 to C-1 on the east z of Lot 19, and all of Lot 20, Block 61, Original Plat of Anacortes as requested by the Bank of Anacortes motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1513 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried A proposed ordinance was read repealing Ordinances No 1043 and 1071 of the City of Anacortes relating to punchboards and trade stimulators, and repea�ing Section 7-3 11 of the Official Code of Ordinances of the City of Anacortes motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1514 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, mcDugle motion carried Mayor Rice declared a publicthearing to beiopen on'the 1970 revision to the Six Year Street Improvement Program The City attorney read the resolution covering this mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed The Council decided to take this up at their study session on July 14, 1970 1 it e Mayor Rice read a letter from City manager Earl Diller advising the mayor and Council that he had appointed Kathryn Lowry tolthe position of City Clerk -Treasurer and mignon Storme to the position of Deputy City Clerk - Treasurer In connection with this a resolution was read authorizing Kathryn Lowry to sign treasurer's checks for the City of Anacortes and to have the authority for access to the City safe deposit box and author- 110 July 7, 1970 Cont izing mignon Storms as the alternate signer, and also authorizing the appointment of Kathryn Lowry as office manager motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr mcDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 288 Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried A proposed resolution was read which would authorize the City of Anacortes to enter into a Flood Control Zone District motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this be taken up at the next study session Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Nelson, Perry Nayes--mcDugle Motion carried Mayor Rice reported that in order to purchase the Stockwell property that an application for a grant would have to be sent in to the Federal Govern- ment before the state would consider it A resolution authorizing the filing of this application was read A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Or Nicholson that this be taken up at the next study session Roll Ayes --Rice, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Nayes--Baker, mcDugle Motion carried Councilman Perry stated that he thought more study should be given to this as he felt it was more important to develop what land the City already has before buying any more A franchise from the State Highway Commission granting the City of Anecortes the right to construct, operate and maintain a water transmission pipe- line system upon a portion of SR 536 in Skagit County was read motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that this franchise be accepted Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion carried A letter was read from Mr Charles J Hunter who stated he was interested in bidding on the 1934 Ford truck belonging to the Fire Department mayor Rice requested Fire Chief Bowen to get bids from all interested parties Council permission was requested to call for bids for chemicals for the water department and sewer treatment plant motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr mcDugle that permission be granted Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice motion carried Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the re -appointment of Paul Lunsford to the Board of Adjustment for a 4 year term motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes -- Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, mcDugle motion carried A letter and agreement in regards to the leasing of Heart Lake from the Department of Natural Resources was discussed They are asking for a price of $4800 per year for the lease on this property Councilman Nelson stated that he thought the City should look into this to see if there was any possibility of purchasing this property at some future date The Council decided to take this up at their study session Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Curtis Wharf $ 356 47 Labor 421 12 Marine Asphalt 2,775 33 Motion was made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $3,552 92 dated July 16, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest bearing warrants be de- posited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $3,552 92 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried Regular claims against the City for the last half of June 1970 were as follows Salariessand Wages 28,551 01 Expenditures 302,664 93 1 1 1 111 July 7, 1970 Cont Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that the claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried i CoyncilmamcmcDugley2nquinedCii�afything further1hadfbeanehs8Fd aboutQwhen thblState Auditor would arrive mayor Rice replied that it should be within the next two to three weeks A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr mcDugle that the City Admini- stration prepare all necessary papers to send in to the Interagency Committee to make application for funds for the development of 32nd Street playfield Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson motion carried Mayor Rice reported that in order for the City to get Federal funds that a workable program had to be submitted whenever required and one of the things that the City will have to do is have a housing code enforcement program which will have to be started in the very near future This may require the hiring of part time help mayor Rice also reported that it is quite possible that water rates will have to be raised before very long Mayor Rice read a letter from City manager Earl Diller in which Mr Diller tendered his resignation as City manager and stated that his last day at work would be July 15, 1970 mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on this resignation Councilman Perry stated that he did not think the resig- nation should be accepted until an interim City manager was appointed or a new City manager was hired mayor Rice stated that he had received six applications for the position and they would be reviewed at the next study session, and also asked the Councilmen to submit names for an Acting manager so that someone could be appointed until such time that the Council hired a new manager Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at19 10 P �M 44 Kathryn Lowry Y s Rice, mayor City Clerk -Treasurer 1 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on July 21, 1970 Roll call Or L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Robert Perry entered meeting at 7 35 P M and Mr Don mcDugle at 7 45 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 7, 1970 motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Nelson Abstain --Floyd Lunsford motion carried Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the resignation of Mr Earl Diller as City manager motion made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Mr Baker that Mr Diller's resignation be accepted Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Nicholson Nayes--Perry motion carried A proposal for sale of $780 00 of Anacortes Water Revenue Bonds was presented from the firm of Marshall and Meyer with an interest rate of 7, with bonds to be dated September 1, 1970, and stating that they would pay $96 50 for each $100 per value, plus accrued interest from September 1, 1970 to date of delivery of the bonds Mr Meyer was present in the audience and explained the proposal further Motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Baker that the proposal from Marshall and Meyer be accepted Roll Ayes -- Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried Two bids were opened on the sale of a 1934 Ford fire truck One was in the amount of $152 00 from Circle C Ranch, and one for $140 00 from Explorer Post #19 from Silver Lake Mr Don Thompson, fire chief of District No 11 addressed the Council and stated that Explorer Post #19 is sponsored by their Fire Department and all young men belonging to the group are given courses in first aid and fire fighting The advisor of the group also addressed the Council and stated that they were going to restore the truck as much as possible and that it would be on display in various places and would be used 112 I July 21, 1970 Cont l in parades, etc A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that the fire truck bid be awarded to Explorer Post No 19 Roll Ayes --Perry, Lunsford, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Nayes--McDugle motion carried Mr McDugle voted no as he felt the Circle C Ranch should have an opportunity to tell what they were going to do with the truck Councilman Perry offered to pay the $13 00 difference between the bids A resolution was read appointing Fire Chief Loren Bowen as substitute manager of the City of Anacortes, effective as of July 22, 1970 for a temporary period pending the selection and appointment of a new manager, in addition to his duties as Fire Chief motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 2B9 Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford motion carried It—was pointed out that a resolution was necessary to award the construction contracts on the balance of the work to be done on the water construction As no resolution had been prepared, a motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that the City Attorney prepare the resolution awarding the contracts to J E Work and Company and Pipelinings, Inc , and that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 290 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Or J Papritz addressed the Council and requested the Council to give every consideration to the purchase of the Stockwell property Or Papritz stated that the low bank water front with a tiny fresh water lake with all the opportunities of fresh and salt water swimming, beachcombing, clam and oyster digging, all in our front yard was too good an opportunity to passrup and even without State and Federal money that this great irreplaceable asset should be retained by the City for all of us and that failure to act positively on this matter would indicate a com- plete ignorance of the importance of the tourist industry now and in the future Dr Papritz stated that he sincerely hoped that the Council would have the wisdom and forsight to preserve this lovely warm beach and Imajor clean industry for all of us ' Letters were read from the following which also requested that the City pur- chase this property Citizens Advisory Commitee, E Dean Morris, Skagit Environmental Council, and the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Councilman Baker stated that the City was faced with a great many problems and that it might be necessary to pass up some bargain in order to finish things already started Councilman Perry also stated that park property already owned by the City should be developed first Councilman McDugle stated that he thought this should be a park, but an industrial park, as the City was in need of industry Mayor Rice stated that the Council would take another look at this and their decision would be announced at the next regular Council meeting A letter and request from Jack Granville, Chairman of the Anacortes Youth Commission was read Mr Granville asked for approval of the appointment of three new members to the Youth Commission to replace three resignations The names submitted were Debbie Bartlett, Larry Horn and Larry Bockencamp Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that these three be approved and appointed to the Youth Commission Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried A request was read from Charles L Middlestetter to open a pawn shop in Anacortes The Council decided to take this request up at their next study session A letter was read from Councilman Gary Nelson in which he stated that the local Rotary District had selected him as a participant in their Group Study Program to be held throughout Japan during September and October of this year and requested the Council's permission to be absent from the September and October meetings in order that he might take advantage of this opportunity Motion made by Mr Rice seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry Abstain -- Nelson Motion carried 1 1 11 July 21, 1970 Cont An ordinance was read consenting to and approving of assignment of franchise by TU Systems, Inc , to Total Telecable, Inc motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1515 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson motion carried The Council decided to take a proposed resolution authorizing the City of Anacortes to enter into a Flood Control Zone District to another study session A resolution was read relative to disposition of land in the Anacortes Industrial Park This is for a 20' wide strip of land to be purchased by Mr Arthur LeBar for the price of $160 00 Motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 291 Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion carried A resolution was read authorizing and directing Loren Bowen to represent the City of Anacortes before the Department of Commerce of the United States of America for the purposes of administering such projects and programs as are already undertaken or may be undertaken with the assistance of said Department until such time as the City Council shall appoint a permanent manager for the City of Anacortes motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 292 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice motion carried Bids were received for the paving of 22nd Street from "J" Avenue to Commercial Avenue, Urban Arterial Board Project 8-1-154 (02) as follows 1--3" thick asphaltic concrete pavement per sq yd Bid from marine Asphalt at $1 59 2--3" thick crushed rock base in place per sq' yd Bid from marine Asphalt at 0 58 3--Concret curb and gutter in place per lin ,foot Bid from Sno-King Concrete Constructors'at $1 56 These were all the bids that were received and the Engineering Department recommended that they be accepted motion made by,Mr Perry seconded by Dr Nicholson that the bids be accepted as stated Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford motion carried The lease for the Heart Lake property from the Department of Natural Resources was read The rent asked for the period of may 1, 1970 to may 1, 1971 is $480 00 and thereafter, an annual rental of $4,800 00 mayor Rice stated that the City would pay the $480 00 for the first year rent, but the annual rent thereafter of $4,800 was too high and the Council would take this up at a study session A resolution was read approving the "City of Anacortes Six -Year Street Improvement Program - 1970 Revision " A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTdON NO 293 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle motion carried i The treasurer's report for June 1970 was given as follows Receipts Disbursements Cash Balance Investments 478,542 60 696,056 98 662,202 27 2,584,412 85 Special claims against L I D No 166 were given as follows Marine Asphalt 47 25 Concrete Norwest 153 67 Labor 260 00 Associated Sand & Geavel 298 02 759 04 Motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Dr Nicholson that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 Funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $759 04 dated July 23, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest-bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of - said creditors in the amount of $759 04 in payment for work and materials 113 11 July 21, 1970 Cont furnished Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried Regular claims against the City for the first half of July were presented as follows Salaries and Wages 14,446 85 Expenditures 16,681 04 Upon approval of the Finance Committee motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry motion carried In Mayor Rice reported that the State Examiner is here auditing the City's books Mayor Rice reported that`due to rising costs of material and labor and all future L I D 's in the city would be at the rate of $11 00 per foot rather than the $8 00 that it has been for a number of years A resolution was read authorizing the filing of an application with the Federal Government for a grant to develop open -space land This grant would be for the development of 32nd Street Playfield motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson that subject to review of the development costs that the resolution be approved a6d adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 294 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing the filing of an application with the Inter- agency Committee for Outdoor Recreation of the State of Washington for a grant to aid in financing the construction and installation of high-density recreational facilities on that certain parcel of land known as the "Thirty- second Street Park " motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 295 Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion carried _ mayor Rice asked for Council approval to dispose of an old popcorn stand ^that is behind the Fire Hall The stand is falling apart and is an eye sore A motion was made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Or Nicholson that this stand be disposed of Roll Ayes --Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice motion carried Mayor Rice reports d that the Council would be studying the Optional municipal Code and having public hearings on the adoption of same A motion was made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that a resolution be drawn up and executed to provide for a separate bank account for the funds for the construction of the water transmission line This to be RESOLUTION NO 296 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford motion carried Mayor Rice asked for Council permission to call for bids on some surplus equipment owned by the City motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, moDugle motion carried Mayor s Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 40 P m Kathryn Lowry,` City C1 rk,- Treats ay ;�� 1 August 4, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on August 4, 1970 The invocation was given by Rev Raymond White 115 Aug 4, 1970 Cont Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Or L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle Mr Floyd Lunsford and Mr Gary Nelson were both excused Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held July 21, 1970 motion by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker Rice, McDugle ,motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mrs Julia Moe asked again about having an old shack torn down that is located on 6th Street Mayor Rice replied that this had been checked into and that this building is on private property and it is difficult to do anything about it unless it can be proved to be a hazard of some type Mr Arnell Johnson addressed the Council on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce He stated that they have another 25,000 Anacortes brochures printed and r' asked for some financial assistance from the City to help pay for these mayor Rice replied that the Urban Renewal Department had a little money that e they could use for brochures of this type Steve Weyrich addressed the Council and asked for perm-ssion for himself and Fred Parks to paint house numbers on the curbs This would be done at their expense and then they would ask for donations from the residents after they had the numbers painted Motion was made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted with the understanding that they should consult the City Manager as to the type of paint and lettering they are going to use and that the City Manager inspect a few of them after they were done to see that they were being done in a satisfactory manner Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Perry Motion carried Mr H H Sandvig addressed the Council on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and stated that they were engaged in a project to provide better than ever Christmas decorations along Commercial Avenue and were requesting funds in the amount of $550 00 from the City to help purchase Seasons Greetings banner to be hung across Commercial Avenue City Attorney Wells stated that the Council would have to give this very careful consideration as the State Auditors take a very dim view of such expenditures A letter was read from Mr and Mrs Don Coughlin stating that they had pur- chased a half block of property at 33rd and Commercial and that presently, a billboard owned by the Obie Outdoor Advertising Agency is located where they propose to put up a building Mr and Mrs Coughlin were asking for permission for the owner of the sign to locate it back from the street at least 70 feet and to locate it close to the alley between 32nd and 33rd Streets Mayor Rice replied that as there seemed to be no particular hurry that this would be taken up at the next Council meeting and thereby give the Council members a chance to look over the situation A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to install permanent electrical outlets at the ten foot level on every light standard on Commercial Avenue from First to 34th Streets, these outlets will be used primarily at Christmas Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Baker that they be granted tentative approval with final approval given at a later date, providing that they look all right Roll Ayes -- Baker, Rice, McDugle, Perry „ Nicholson Motion carried City Attorney Wells read a resolution designating the municipal building of Project 10-2 and Project 10-3 of the Anacortes Housing Authority as re- cipients of free television signals under the terms of Ordinance No 1469 Ordinance No 1469, passed and approved on the 15th day of October, 1968, granted to TU Systems, Inc , the right, privilege, authority, and franchise to construct, operate, maintain, and use poles, conduits, cables, wires, and other incidental equipment in, upon, over, along, and across streets, avenues, alleys, and public places of the City of Anacortes, for the distri- bution of television, radio, and other audiovisual electrical signals by cable and the sale thereof to subscribers with theI City, and whereas, said right, privilege, authority, and franchise is subject to the provision of Section 17 of said Ordinance, which Section provides, in part, that, "Grantee will provide television signals at no cost to such municipal buildings in grantee's service area as may be designated by the City Council " Motion made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 299 Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried A letter was read from TU Systems, Inc , in which they thanked the Council 116 Aug 4, 1970 Cont for their prompt action regarding the assignment of their cable TU franchise and in order to complete the process asked that the City now assign the franchise to Nationwide Cablevision, Inc , by ordinance City Attorney Wells was asked to prepare this ordinance for the August 18th, 1970 meeting of the City Council A letter was read from Rufus Webb .in which he stated that he had prepaid his TU cable service bill for one year's service and since then the rates had been raised, and he had received a bill for an additional charge of $7 50, and he felt that this extra charge was not ,justified He asked the City Council for any help they could give in getting the matter straightened out The Council felt that about all they could do would be to write to the new company and explain the matter to them and see what they would do about it A letter was read from Ralph H Davis resigning his position as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority The Council accepted his resignation with regrets and asked that a letter of appreciation for his services be sent to Mr Davis A letter was read from mcCray Marine Construction, Inc , of Seattle in regards to testing and inspecting the Swinomish Slough pipeline Based on a time and material computation, the minimum estimate for this ,fob would be $4,000 00 with a maximum not to exceed $5,500 00 mayor Rice stated that this was a gamble that he felt the City should take because of the fact that if this pipeline can be repaired rather than replaced, that it would be a saving to the City of approximately $100,000 00 A motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that the City accept this estimate from mcCray marine Construction and that they proceed with the ,fob Roll Ayes-- McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice motion carried A letter was read from William Whitney, Owner/Operator of Skippers Tavern in which he requested that a hole appropriate for inserting an American flag be drilled in the sidewalk in front of the tavern mayor Rice stated that this would be done as moon as city crews had time to take care of it A letter was read from Mrs Ann Underwood, Acting Director of Urban Renewal, requesting permission to call for bids for clean up work Lto be done in the Urban Renewal area Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, McDugle Motion carried A resolution was read relative to disposition of land in the Anacortes Indust- rial Park, Project Wash R-15 Mr Robert A Gheysen proposes to purchase 27,600 square feet of land for the purchase price of $3300 00 to establish a business for fabrication of wood and metal products for commercial, residential and marine use Motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution to approve Mr Gheyson as a re -developer be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 300 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Perry Motion carried The City Attorney read an ordinance providing for the issuance of water revenue bonds of the City in the principal amount of $780,000, to be known as "Water System 1970 Construction Fund " Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1516 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried The City Attorney read a resolution which would authorize the City of Anacortes to enter into a County Flood Control District This resolution was tabled so that the Council could study it further A discussion on whether or not to purchase the Stockwell property for a City Park was next on the agenda A letter was read from M'r and Mrs Lloyd Gunderjohn expressing their hope that the City would purchase this property A letter was read from Mrs Robert Beard who was also in favor of the purchase of this property A letter from T G Thompson was read in which he requested the city to resubmit our application to the Interagency for Outdoor Recreation to acquire private beach and waterfront property available for sale on Shannon Point Or J Papritz addressed the Council and requested the City to purchase the Stockwell property Mrs Alice Newland also spoke in favor of this purchase Councilman Baker stated that he had been asked by several to speak against the purchase of this property, for various reasons Mr Baker stated J 1 117 Aug 4, 1970 Cont that the City had several prior commitments that should be completed before any other projects are started A motion was made by James Rice and seconded by Mr Baker that the City pur- chase the Stockwell property for a park Roll Ayes-- Rice Nayes-- McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker motion did not carry Councilman McDugle stated that he voted "no" because he thought it should be an Industrial Park Councilman Perry stated that he voted "no" because he also thought it should be for Industrial Park use Councilman Nicholson stated that when the Council first started studying this the interest was for industrial use Councilman Baker stated that he voted "no" because the people he represents asked him to do so A letter was read from Mrs Ann Underwood, Acting Director or Urban Renewal, requesting permission to call for bids to improve 28th Street between "Q" and "R" Avenues in order to comply with the contract with Bayview Company Motion made by Mr McDugle, seconded by Or Nicholson that permission be granted Roll Ayes--McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried Bids received on surplus City equipment were as follows 1951 GMC Dump Truck----- A Ames bid $51 00---R Strickert bid $165 00 1961 Chev Dump Truck--- A Ames bid $176 00--R Strickert bid $250 00 1967 Plymouth Sedan----- U Barton bid $20 00--A Ames bid $51 00 1941 American LeFrance-- No bids received 1950 Sutherland Bus----- A Ames bid $1 00 Motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr McDugle that the bids go to R Strickert on the 1951 GMC Dump Truck and the 1961 Shev Dump Truck, to A Ames an the 1967 Plymouth sedan and that another bid call be put out on the Sutherland bus Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, McDugle Motion carried Mayor'Rice stated that the Museum of History Board wished to keep the old popcorn stand that was behind the Fire Hall The City Attorney reported that a check in the amount of $13,665 00 had been received by the City for the vacation of a portion of 8th Street, and that Ordinance No 1492 covering this should now be published and recorded In connection with this, S and S Contractors, Inc , was asking for a quit claim deed to be signed by the City for reservation and retention of ease- ment for the construction, installation, repair, maintenance and replacement of public utilities and services, as set forth in Ordinance No 1492 A motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Baker that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign this quit claim deed Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Perry Nayes--McDugle Motion carried The City Attorney read an ordinance which would approve a corrected contract price for rehabilitation of 24" water pipeline with Pipe Linings, Inc Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 301 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, 'McDugle, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried The City Attorney read an ordinance repealing Section 2, Ordinance No 1476, Section 2, Ordinance No 1487, and Section 2, Ordinance No 1488 These ordinances have to do with vacating certain streets and alleys in the City of Anacortes Motion was made by Mr Perry, seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1517 Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried The City Attorney read a resolution establishing policy of the City of _ Anacortes relative to compensation for vacated streets and alleys Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 302 Roll Ayes--McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried A motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Baker that August 18, 1970 be set as a public hearing date to consider the adoption of the 1970 Uniform Building Code Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, McDugle Motion carried Mayor Rice asked for approval of the re -appointment of Mrs Marie Hapemen to the Museum of History Board and for the temporary appointment of Merrill 118 Aug 4, 1970 Cont Iversen to the Board of Adjustments motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by Mr Perry that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Perry motion carried Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Marine Asphalt -----materials and Labor $52,679 53 Sno King Const ----Curb and Gutters 16,105 57 i $68,785 10 Motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Dr Nicholson that these claims be approved and that in order toprovide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $68,785 10 dated August 10, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $68,785 10 in payment for work and materials fur- nished Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Perry, Nicholson motion carried The regular claims against the City for the last half of July were presented as follows Salaries and Wages $ 31,246 14 Expenditures 179,096 78 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Rice, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Nayes--mcDugle motion carried City Attorney Wells stated that Dan Wollam had prepared the revised Code Book of the City of Anacortes and that Dan had spent a great deal of time and work in preparing this As Dan is leaving Anacortes shortly, Mr Wells suggested that someone be assigned to keep this Code Book up-to-date, and also the card file that Dan had prepared, A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr mcDugle that a letter of thanks and appreciation be written to Dan for all the work that he had done in the preparation of the Codes Book Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Perry, Nicholson motion carried Mayor Rice announced that as of August 17, 1970 that the city garbage dump would be closed and that Rocket Sanitation would be hauling to the County dump at Whitmareb The County to charge $425 00 In the meantime Rocket Sanitation is to keep a record of all their costs and the dumping of the garbage will be reviewed in October to determine gust what the City will do for the year 1971 Mayor Rice announced that Mr Ken Kinzel of Tacoma had been hired to be the Urban Renewal Director Mayor Rice also announced that the City has received 22 applications for the position of City manager, and that the Council has interviewed three of the applicants, and have appointments to interview two more �Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 10 20 P m Kathryn Lowry9y City Clerk-Treas' y August 18, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice August 18, 1970 at 7 30 P m Roll call Or L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Don mcDugle entered the meeting at 7 35 P m and Mr Robert Perry was absent Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held August 4, 1970 motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Nelson Abstain Lunsford motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none 119 Aug. 18, 1970 Cont. A letter was read from David D. Blackwell, Assistant Professor of Geophysics at Southern methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The letter requested permission to drill a hole for scientific purposes on city land at the west flank of Sugarloaf mountain in T 34N, R 1E, Section 1. The proposed drill site is on a short side road west of the Lake Forest Road 0.2 miles south of,the paved road to the top of mount Erie and 1.0 miles north of the highway intersection at Lake Erie. The drill hole is part of a summer re- search project supported by the National Science Foundation to study the distribution of the flow of heat from the earth's interior in the north- western United States. motion was made by Mr. Nelson seconded by Dr. Nicholson that permission to drill this hole be granted. Roll: Ayes -- Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Nicholson. motion carried. A letter from J. E. Work, Inc. was read which requested permission for a work order change on the water transmission pipeline. They were requesting that they be allowed to use concrete cylinder pipe in lieu of ductile iron pipe as the existing transmission system is basically concrete cylinder pipe and the use of this pipe would ease the city's maintenance problems, and also would save the city approximately $5,000.00. A motion was made by Mr. Baker seconded by Mr. Lunsford, that subject to approval of HUD and EDA that this request be granted. Roll: Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker. Nayes--mcDugle. motion carried. Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on the adoption of the 1970 Uniform Building Code. There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed. City Attorney Wells read an ordinance which would adopt the 1970 Edition, Volume 1, of the International Conference of Building Officials Uniform Building Code, with certain exception as to fees specified. The fee schedule for Anacortes to be a little lower than specified in the Code. motion made by Mr. Nelson seconded by Mr. mcDugle that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1518. Roll: Ayes --Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice. motion carried. The question as to whether or not the City of Anacortes should enter into a County Flood Control District was discussed. Dr. Nicholson stated that he could see no particular advantage for the City of Anacortes to go into this, but because our water treatment plant is located near mt. Vernon that perhaps we should. After some discussion it was decided that the City Attorney should draw up a resolution to the effect that the City of Anacortes enter into this Flood Control District just for the property that is located outside the city limits in the flood area. The City Attorney read an ordinance consenting to and approving of assign- ment of franchise by Total Telecable, Inc., to Nationwide Cablevision, Inc. Motion made by Mr. Nelson seconded by Mr. mcDugle that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1519. Roll: Ayes--mcDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford. motion carried. A resolution was read establishing a policy for city employees to obtain proper reimbursement for out of pocket expenses incurred in connection with the pursuit of city business outside the community and establishing the mileage rate not to exceed 100 a mile. motion made by Dr. Nicholson seconded by Mr. Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 303. Roll:;Ayes--Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle. motion carried. An ordinance was read creating the position of Auditing Officer for the City of Anacortes and designating the City manager and/or the Substitute City Manager as such officer, and -constituting section 4-22 of the Official code, pursuant to Chapter 116 of the laws of 1965 of the State of Washington, as codified under 42.24.OBO.R-C.W. motion was made by Mr. Nelson seconded by Mr. mcDugle that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1520. Roll: Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nelson. Motion carried. A resolution was read authorizing the cancellation of a contract for dis- position of land in the Anacortes Industrial Park, Wash R-15, between the City of Anacortes and Pioneer Shingle Company, due to the fact that the Pioneer Shingle Company,has wholly failed and neglected to comply with the terms of the contract and has paid no sums of money to,the City as required by said contract. motion made by Dr. Nicholson seconded by Mr. Nelson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 304 12® Aug. 18, 1970 Cont. Roll: Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson. motion carried. A resolution was read authorizing the cancellation of a contract for dis- position of land in the Anacortes Industrial Park, Wash R-15, between the City of Anacortes and modular Industries, Inc., due to the fact that modular Industries, Inc., has wholly failed and neglected to comply with the terms of the contract and has paid no sums of money to the City as required by said contract. motion made by Mr. McDugle, seconded by Dr. Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 305. Roll: Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker. motion carried. An application was received from Mr. C. Middlestetter requesting permission to open and operate a pawn shop at 1801 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, Washington. motion made by Mr. Nelson seconded by Mr. McDugle that.per- mission be granted. Roll: Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice. motion carried. Chemical bids for water and sewer plants were received as follows: LIME Domtar $32.00 Van Waters & Rogers 40.25 per ton CHLORINE ALUM Pennwalt 83.95 per ton Van Waters & Rogers 81.80 per ton Allied Chemical Corp. 54.60 per ton FLUORIDE Van waters & Rogers 14.59 C.W.T. ACTIVATED CARBON Van Waters & Rogers .21 per lb. POLYELECTROLYTE Nalco Chemical 2.285 per lb':. Van Waters & Rogers 1.60 per lb. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson seconded by Mr. Lunsford that the lime bid go to Domtar; chlorine bid to Van Waters & Rogers; alum bid to Allied Chemical Corp; polyelectrolyte to Van Waters & Rogers, with the provision that the freight on these items would not bring the price up higher than the other bids. Roll: Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford. Motion carried. Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of Howard Beckman to the Housing Authority Commission. Motion made by Dr. Nicholson seconded by Mr. Nelson that this appointment be approved and made. Roll: Ayes -- Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle. Motion carried. An agreement and contract from Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, Inc., was read which would provide for professional engineering services for water and sewer rate analysis for the City of Anacortes, the total costs of which not exceed $8,500 without prior approval of the City Council. Motion was made by Dr. Nicholson seconded by Mr. Baker that this agreement and contract be entered into and the Mayor and City Clerk be given permission to sign the same. Roll: Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson. Motion carried. An agreement and contract from Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, Inc., was read which would up -date their present contract with the City of Anacortes for Resident Inspection of Construction and Field Staking. Motion made by Mr. F� 1 1 Aug 18, 1970 Cont Nelson seconded by Dr Nicholson that this agreement and contract be entered into and the mayor and City Clerk be given permission to sign the same Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson motion carried The Treasurer's report for July 1970 was given as follows Receipts Disbursements Cash Balance Investments 1,412,639 41 1,332,504'46 742,337 22 2,745,253 62 Claims against the City for the first half of August 1970 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages Expenses 14,538 40 22,684 54 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Dr Nicholson that the claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker Nayes-- mcDugle motion carried Mayor Rice presented a claim against the City in the amount of $151 36 which should be paid to J I Mayer for.some soil testing work that was done on "R" Avenue at the request of the City Motion made by Mr Baker seconded by Dr Nicholson that this claim be approved and warrant drawn for same Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried Mr R Stockwell addressed the Council and asked to have gravel put in the ditches on "R" Avenue I Mrs Alice Newland inquired if the stock pile of top soil in the Urban Renewal area was being kept for City use Mayor Rice replied that it was Mr McDugle inquired about who had authority over the colors being used on the new housing unitlsl that are being built Mayor Rice stated that the Housing Authority would have the authority over the elderly and low income housing, but the apartment on "R" Avenue was a private concern Councilman Nelson stated that the summer recreation program in which the City had participated had been very successful and as there was some money left over, Mr Nelson made a motion that the City Manager formulate a recreation program for the fall and winter season and to carry over into the spring season, for boys and girls This program to be in coordination with whatever program the YMCA has scheduled This motion was seconded by Dr Nicholson Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford Motion carried II Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 45 P M Kathryn Lowry City Clerk -Tress ` /m or September 1, 1970 A regular meeting of theiAnacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on September 1, 1970 The invocation was given by Rev Raymond White I i! i i i Roll call Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford Councilman Gary Nelson is on leave of absence Councilman Don McDugle and Councilman Robert Perry entered at 7 30 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held August 18, 1970 Motion made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Mr Baker that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle Motion carried 1 r Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Richard Stockwell addressed the Council and stated that the bay was being polluted from the Whitmarsh garbage dump and he felt that some other solution -should be made for garbage 121 122 Sept 1, 1970 Cont disposal mayor Rice replied that the County is studying the garbage dis- posal situation at the present time and that a solution should be�made - shortly after the first of next year mayor Rice also stated that whatever solution is made that it would cost more money and that garbage rates in Anacortes would go up to probably $2 25 a month Under communications a letter was read from Mr' and Mrs Albert Latshaw in which they requested permission to affix fiber -glass screening on their patio at 919 Fidalgo Avenue This was being requested as their patio ex- tends into'the platted portion of Commercial Avenue by approximately five or six feet This platted portion has never been opened up or improved, outside of a one -lane dirt and gravel road The Latshaw's asked that this permission be granted with the understanding that at any time that the City deems it in the public welfare to open up the whole of Commercial Avenue to the south of Fidalgo Avenue, that they would remove any'encroachment onto Commercial Avenue necessary for the purposes intended A motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Perry that this permission be granted Underiquestiorn it was brought out that the Latshaw's have already put up this screening and had puttit up after the City Building Inspector, had informed them that they should first obtain permission from the Council Because of this technicality, a motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Baker that the first motion be tabled in order to give the Council time to study the situation Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, Perry Nayes--McDugle Motion carried Mrl Richard Stockwell again addressed the Council and stated that he would like to have the names of the Councilmen who attended the study sessions, as he felt the study sessions were important and that Councilmen should attend Councilman Perry stated that he felt that perhaps this request was being aimed at him because of business pressure during the summer months he hadn't fund it possible to attend all of the study sessions A letter was read from Jack Sekora in which he requested permission to use the Council Chambers on Thursday, September 17 and Thwrsday, September 24 for the purpose of organizing a local Jaycee chapter Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr McDugle that permission be granted as long as there is no conflict of dates with other meetings Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried A letter from Mr MacGregor Allan was read Mr Allan requested a variance from parallel parking to diagonal parking for the convenience of his property located on 21st and Commercial Mr Allan was in the audience and addressed the Council and explained reasons for his request Also speaking in favor of this request was Mr Pat Mooney who has a business in Mr Allan's building They explained that Commercial Avenue is 8 feet narrower than it is at 20th Street, and Commercial Avenue parking is more hazardous in this area and side street parking becomes more important than dust a few blocks north on Commercial Also, because of the off street parking provided by the Econo-Wash Laundromat across the street from the proposed diagonal parking, there would not be a traffic problem such as might be caused where the opposite side of the street ±s used for parking Diagonal parking would increase the parking for the business located here from 3 spaces to 7 spaces Mayor Rice stated that this situation would be looked at and studied to see dust what could be done Mayor Rice announced that Mr Harold Wyman from Sweethome, Oregon had been hired as City Manager for the City of Anacortes and would be in Anacortes in approximately 30 days Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of Mrs Margaret Yeoman to the Citizen's Advisory Committee Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that this appointment be approved and made Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried A letter was read from Substitute City Manager Loren Bowen in which he re- ported the following properties to be a nuisance by reason of dry grass and weeds constituting a fire hazard to the adjacent property and the owners of the properties have failed to abate the nuisance The names of the owners and locations are 1 1 123 Sept 1, 1970 Cont 1 ,Al K Francisco 1214 11th St 2 E mike Demopoulos 1200 block on 8th St 3 E mike Demopoulos 1200 block on 9th St 4 Ben Johnson 1715 10th 5 Dr Jack Papritz 33rd and Commercial The City Attorney read a resolution providing for the abatement of such,pub- lic nuisances motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 306 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice motion carried A letter was read from the Standard Oil Company in which they were requesting vacation of an alley between 2nd and 3rd Streets and N and 0 Avenues This was turned over to the Planning Commission Mrs Alice Newland addressed the Council and stated she thought it was a better policy for the City to lease property rather than vacating it A resolution was read which would allow the City of Anacortes to loin County Flood Control District for properties owned by the City of Anacortes which are outside the city limits of Anacortes Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr McDugle that the City Council of Anacortes does not accept this resolution Ayes--McDugle, Perry, Nicholson Nayes--Baker, Rice, Lunsford, Tie vote I A letter was read from Mr Ken Kinzel, Executive Director of Urban Renewal, requesting permission to call for bids for the improvement of 30th Street between "Q" and "R" Avenues in order to comply with contract with Bayview Company Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford Nayes-- McDugle Motion carried The Council decided to call a special Council meeting on September 22, 1970 to award the bids on the paving on 30th Street, due to the fact that the bid opening is September 17, 1970 and the City would like to get the work started as soon as possible so that it can be completed before the weather gets too bad The City Attorney read a resolution which would correct Resolution #302 which establishes policy of the City of Anacortes relative to compensation for vacated streets and alleys This correction is being made to conform with requirements of HUD Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted with the understanding that when the Anacortes Industrial Park Project is completed that this resolution be changed Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry Motion carried Bids for installation of sidewalks on 22nd Street between Commercial and "J" Avenue were presented as follows 2300 sq ,yd Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Type B, 3 5/8" thick, 5' wide Winterburn Const Co $11,500 Valley Cement Const Co 11,500 Ed Hewson 10,695 Ben Griffin Const Co 10,350 200 sq yd Cement Concrete Sidewalk, Type IB, 6" thick, 5' wide \ Winterburn Const Co 1,200 Valley Cement Const Co 1,200 Ed Hewson 1,170 Ben Griffin Const Co 1,100 Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that the low bids from Ben Griffin Const Co beaaccepted Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried Claims for the last half of August 1970 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages 31,446 68 Expenditures 124,405 53 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Perry seconded -124 Sept 1, 1970 Cont by Dr Nicholson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Nayes--McDugle motion carried Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 55 P M Kathryn Lowr , City Clerk-Tre'as/mior LI_i 0 rl_ September 15, 19701 ' A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on September 15, 1970 Roll call Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Don McDugle Councilmen Gary Nelson, Robert Perry, and Eldon Baker were excused Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 1, 1970 motion made by Dr Nicholson secodded'by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Hermod Waldemar addressed the Council and stated that he resided at 1404 6th Street and that the street is about 14"khigher than the sidewalk and he was afraid there would be a water problem every time it rained' mayor Rice replied that he would have`the _ Engineering Department look at it and see what could be done abE3ut^it „ ,_ Under communications a letter was read'from Mr Wilbert L 'Little in which he stated that the access road into his property, Lots 19 and 20,^Anaco Beach, is too steep to pull a trailer up, and he was requesting permission to con- struct a new road into his property from the north This would entail cutting across city property, which is a 200' area plotted for a city road There is no valuable timber that would be destroyed, except three to four inch alder and willow motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Dr Nicholson that per- mission be granted to Mr Little to construct this road under the supervision of the City Roll Ayes--Rice,'Lunsford, McDugle, Nicholson motion carried A letter was read from the Seattle Sierra Club in which they stated their concern over off shore oil drilling and asked for help from the Anacortes City Council'in opposing this action The Council decided to take this up at' their next study session ' The request from Mr and Mrs Albert Latshaw to affix a fiberglass patio on their property which would extend out into the platted portion of Commercial Avenue was again brought before the Council The Council had had a study session on this request and a motion was made by Mr Lunsford andlseconded by Dr Nicholson that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried II I I J r A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission to change a section of the Zoning Code regulating maximum fence heights in side and rear yards from 4'6" to 6 feet Motion was made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that a public hearing date of November 3, 1970 be set on this , Roll' Ayes-- McDugle, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford Motion carried A letter was read from the Park Board stating that Mark Nihart and Craig Taylor, representing Key Club, a high school service club, had asked per- mission to make improvements and to maintain these improvements as an annual project of the club, at Little Cranberry Lake The suggested improvements include (1) Clearing trails already in existence and completing one all around the lake (2) Establishing a small picnic area to the left as you come to the lake (3) Construction of a swimming raft (4) Cleaning out the swimming area (5) Establishing a location for small boat launching for the fishermen Motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted to the Key Club to go ahead with this project Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle Motion carried The City Attorney read a resolution repealing Resolution No 299 which was adopted August 4, 1970 Resolution No 299, entitled "A Resolution desig- nating the municipal buildings of Project 10-2 and Project 10-3 of the 125 Sept 15, 1970 Cont Anacortes Housing Authority as recipients of free television signals under the terms of Ordinance No 1469 " motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution repealing Resolution No 299 be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 308 Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nicholson motion carried The City Attorney read a resolution authorizing filing for a grant to develop open -space land This would be for the development of the parcel of land known as the "Thirty-second Street Park " motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by Or Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 309 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, mcDugle, Nicholson, Rice motion carried Representatives from the Skagit County Humane Society were present and mayor Rice informed them that their proposal to take over the operation of the dog pound had been discussed at a study session by the City Council The present location of the dog pound is in Urban Renewal area and this cannot be used as a permanent location mayor Rice stated that the Council was still interested in their proposal and would give it further consideration if they could find another location for the pound Citizens living next door to 1315 5th Street addressed the Council and asked if something couldn't be done about cleaning up thislproperty as it is in very bad condition and there are rats around it mayor Rice replied that it would be looked into, but it is very difficult to get people to make any improve- ments The Treasurer's report for August 1970 was given as follows Receipts 1,4409203 26 Disbursements 740,533 12 Cash Balance 699,670 14 Investments 2,636,049 20 Special claims against L I D No 166 were as follows Marine Asphalt 260 14 Street Department 10,000 00 Sno-King Construction 3,505 23 13,765 37 Motion was made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $13,765 37 dated September 17, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest-bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $13,765 37 in payment for work and materials fur- nished Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford motion carried Regular claims against the City for the first half of September 1970 were as follows Salaries and Wages 15,164 00 Expenses 80,976 80 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford Nayes--mcDugle motion not carried due to lack of quorum Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Rice that motion on claims be reconsidered Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle, Nicholson motion carried Councilman mcDugle stated that he was changing his vote to "yes" as he realized that the City's bills must be paid, but he voted "no" the first time as he did not approve of the fact that the former City manager, Earl Diller, was being paid for some forty odd days of accumulated vacation time 126 Sept 15, 1970 Cont Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at B 005 ,P m Kathryn Lowry, City Clerk-Treas ay Special meeting September 22, 1970 A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Anacortes was called to order at 7 30 P M by mayor James Rice Those councilmen present included mayor James Rice, Floyd Lunsford, Dr Lawrence Nicholson and Eldon Baker Mr Nelson, Mr McDugle, and Mr Perry were excused The purpose of the special meeting was to award bids for the construction of paving on 28th Street and 30th Street between "R" Avenue and "Q" Avenue in the Anacortes Industrial Park Only one bid was received from marine Asphalt Co of Anacortes in the amount of $19,474 70 Mr Len Clark of Stevens, Thompson and Runyan, Inc , read a letter from his firm in which they recommended that marine Asphalt's bid be accepted, con- tingent upon the Department of Housing and Urban Development's approval He explained that the bid received was below ST&R's estimate Mr Clark said that the paving would include curbs and gutters on both sides, a 44' street with the water line stubbed to the pavement, and sidewalks He also stated that HUD had approved the specs Mayor Rice moved, seconded by Dr Nicholson that the award be made to marine Asphalt Company, Inc , for construction of 28th and 30th Street Improve- ments in connection with HUD Urban Renewal Project Wash R-15 in accordance with drawings and specifications prepared by Stevens, Thompson and Runyan, Inc dated August, 1970, in the amount of $19,474 70 as submitted by marine Asphalt Company, Inc , for proposal dated September 17, 1970 Said award to be contingent upon concurrence with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Roll Ayes - Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford Motion carried Meeting adjourned 7 45 P M Ann Underwood - Clerk Pro Tem October 6, 1970 /mom r A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice on October 6, 1970 at 7 30 P M The invocation was given by Rev Egertson of the Lutheran Church Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Don mcDugle Mr Gary Nelson was excused Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held September 15, 1970 motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, 0zl-r, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, mcDugle motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mrs Julia Moe addressed the Council and asked if something could be done about the squatter's cabin next to her house She reported that the man who had been living in it was now in the hospital and that someone else had moved into the cabin Mayor Rice stated that the situation was being looked into and he thought it would be resolved before long A letter was read from the Citizen's Advisory Committee in which they enclosed a copy of an ordinance concerning parental responsibility which is being used by the City of Madison Heights, Michigan They asked the City Council to study this ordinance Mayor Rice stated the Council would take it up at their next study session 1 C 127 Oct 6, 1970 Cont A letter was read from the Northwest Nuclear Power Associates in which they stated that they are preparing plans for the collection of meteorological data in the vicinity of Kiket Island These data include wind velocity, direction and temperature They were asking if the;City of Anacortes would grant permission for them to make an installation on the summit of Mt Erie, subject to approval of those now operating communication equipment at this site When their plans are completed and the required date of installation fixed, they would make formal application Mr Dick Downie, a representative from the Nuclear Power Associates was present in the audience and gave a little more information on what they wanted to do A letter from Mr John Kariotis, owner of the Village Pizza, was read in which he requested permission to have a passenger loading zone in front of his place of business between the hours of 5 00 P M and midnight motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that this request go to the Safety Com- mission and Police Department Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry motion carried A letter was read from the Anacortes museum of History and Art in whichthe stated that the City of Anacortes was incorporated as a third class city \ May 19, 1891 and therefore Anacortes will observe its 80th anniversary on May 19, 1971 They were asking that the mayor and City Council proclaim may 19, 1971 as Founders Day and authorize a week long anniversary celebration mayor Rice stated that the City Council would cooperate in any way possible A letter was read from Mr and Mrs George J Mahler, in which they were re- questing approval of a proposal to rdocate Skagit Avenue, a platted 40 foot street in the Fidalgo Addition Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr McDugle that this request be turned over to the Planning Commission Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried Mayor Rice read a proclamation, proclaiming October 27, 1970 as Navy Day Motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Mr Lunsford that this proclamation be approved Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker Motion carried i , 1 An ordinance was read levying a tax upon real and personal property within the City of Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington', for municipal purposes for the year 1971 The millege was listed as follows General Fund 3 91 Library Fund 2 83 Park Fund 2 83 Street Fund 3 90 Firemens Pension 1 00 1963 G 0 Bond 53 15 00 1960 G 0 Bond 84 15 84 Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1521 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice Motion carried A resolution was read establishing a land disposition policy for Anacortes Industrial Park, Project Wash R-15 Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr McDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLWTION NO 310 Roll Ayes--McDugle, Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford Motion carried An ordinance was read amending Ordinance No 1510, "An Ordinance adopting an ,amendment to the Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Anacortes", by the addition of a section to provide for possible multi -family ,uses, as recommended by the Planning Commission Motion made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1522 Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle Motion carried Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows 128 Oct 6, 1970 Cont Sno King Const for curbs & gutters $5,902 73 Marine Asphalt for labor and materials 4,691 29 $10,594 02 Motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Mr Perry that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $10,594 02 dated October 9, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest-bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $10,594 02 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry motion carried Regular claims against the City for the last half of September 1970 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages Expenditures $30,559 67 178,808 55 Upon approval of the Finance Committee a motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford, McDugle, Perry, Nicholson motion carried Mrs Alice Newland addressed the Council and asked if anything could be done about garbage and trash being blown off trucks as they go out to the County dump Mr Howard Stewart, an employee of Rocket Sanitation Company, stated that it was up to the State Patrol to issue warrants on anything on the high- way Mrs Ann Bessner addressed the Council and stated that there was a problem in her neighborhood of garbage being scattered around in the alley Mayor Rice stated that he would have the Building Inspector check on this Mayor Rice declared the meeting adjourned at 8 P M Kathryn Lowryl City Clerk - Treks a r October 20, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on October 20, 1970 The invocation was given by Rev Scruton of the Congregational Church Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Mr Eldon Baker, Or L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held October 6, 1970 Motion by Mr McDugle seconded by Or Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none A letter was read from Video Electronics, Inc in which they stated they were planning to improve and pave their lot on the northeast corner of 15th Street and Commercial Avenue and make it available to lease to other business, and they were requesting permission to include the alley from Commercial to a depth of 90 feet in their paving, and utilize it as an access to this lot A letter was read from the City Engineering Department which stated they would have no objection to the improvement of the alley providing that certain conditions were met The conditions were 1--Subgrade built to elevations compatible with the development and drainage of the remainder of the block, 2 --Minimum of 4 inches of asphaltic concrete paving be placed, 3 --Existing city owned utilities be protected from damage during construction, 4 --Evidence furnished that private utility companies have been contacted in order that any desired or contemplated underground extensions or improvements can be made prior to paving, 5 --Arrange- ments be privately made with Obie Company for relocation of apparently encroaching billboard All of the above to be at the expense of Video Electronics Council- man Baker inquired if improvement,of this alley would giventhem any title to the alley The answer was "no" it would not Councilman Nicholson stated that he thought it was a mistake to develop east and west alleys Or Nicholson 1 A 129 Oct 20, 1970 Cont Moved and Mr McDugle seconded a motion to refer the egress to this alley to the Traffic Safety Committee Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Baker motion carried A letter was read from the City of Aberdeen in which they stated they were con- cerned about the damage that would result from enactment of Initiative 43 to the Legislature which has been proposed by the "Washington Environmental Council", and they have expressed their concern in the form of a resolution which was adopted by the City Council of Aberdeen They were urging other local governing bodies to inform themselves and take similar action to inform their sonstituentsclof the destructivenebsrof-ithis-proposed legislation The resolution as adopted by the City of Aberdeen was read motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that the City Council of Anacortes go on record as accepting and supporting the resolution adopted by the City of Aberdeen Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried A letter was read from Mr Charles MacDonald in which he asked that his resignation from the Planning Commission be accepted A letter was read from 0 K Kelson in which he was submitting his resignation from the Library Board Mayor Rice reported that he had been notified that Mr Jack Granville had resigned from the Anacortes Youth Commission A request from Time Oil Company to install a self-service gasoline station on their property at 1801 Commercial Avenue was discussedd City Ordinance No 1068 prohibits the sale and distribution of gasoline by means of self-service This ordinance was passed by the City of Anacortes in February 1951 Since that time self-service had become an accepted method of dispensing gasoline The mayor objection originally voiced in opposition of self-service was that it constituted an inherent fire hazard The National Fire Protection Association Code, which has been adopted in the State of Washington, specifically allows self-service operations and to the knowledge of Time Oil Company, no cases have been reported of accidents or injuries resulting from the use of self- service dispensing devices Time Oil Company respectfully requests that the City of Anacortes repeal Ordinance No 1068 Fire Chief Bowen reported that the City of Anacortes is now operating under the 1965 Fire Prevention Code, and he recommended that the City adopt the 1970 Code which does permit self- service gasoline stations A motion was made by Mr' Baker seconded by Mr Perry that the City pursue this plan with Time Oil Company in a favorable light and study their plans, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance repealing ordinance number 1068, and prepare an ordinance for the adoption of the 1970 Fire Prevention Code Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried A letter was read from the Traffic Safety Committee in which they stated they had studied the request of John Kariotis of the Village Pizza, 711 Commercial Avenue, for a passenger loading zone in front of his place of business and submitted the following for consideration 1 --That this be allowed for a restricted parking zone from 5 00 P M iuntil 12 midnight, on a trial basis, 2 --That parking be restricted to 12 minutes in this zone, 3 --The area of the restricted parking zone include the one (1) parking stall in front of 711 Commercial Avenue 4= -Mr Kariotis assume the expense of the sign required for this restricted zone 5 --The design and method of attachment to be determined by the City Engineering Department Motion made by'Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr McDugle that this be approved on a trial basis Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried The request from Northwest Nuclear Power Associates to install a 100' tower on top of Mt Erie for the collection of meteorological data in the vicinity of Kiket Island was discussed Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that the City Council go on record as favoring use of Mt Erie for this installation subject to approval of the plans and subject to approval of the companies now operating equipment at this site Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Noyes --Lunsford Motion carried Property west of Whistle Lake owned by Ron Ewart was discussed Mr Ewart has offered this property to the City of Anacortes at a price of $500 00 per acre There is approximately 40 acres involved Motion was made by Mr McDugle seconded by Mr Lunsford that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and come to terms with Mr Ewart if some means of financing can be found Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Perry Motion carried 130 Oct 20, 1970 Cont The Council discussed selling water to the City of Oak Harbor and whether or not to install a pipe line to Oak Harbor or to sell Oak Harbor water from Sharpe's corner A 16" line would cost approximately $1,600,000 and a 24" line approximately $2,400,000 A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that the City of Anacortes does not accept the proposal to build the pipe line, but will sell water to Oak Harbor at Sharpe's corner Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Baker motion carried A resolution was read authorizing the execution and delivery of a ten (10) year contract with Puget Sound Power and Light Company for service to a water booster pump station at Summit Park motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 311 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle Motion carried At recommendation was dread hf rom it4p iPlaran.mg.tCommuasLLo'n lrecommeffd.ing Fthat ribhe request from John Carabbe for a zoning change from m-2 to R-3 on his property in the west end be approved motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that a public hearing date of November 3, 1970 be set on this Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried A resolution was read confirming the employment of Harold A Wyman as City Manager for the City of Anacortes motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr mcDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 312 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle Motion carried A resolution was read establishing policy regarding vacations, sick leave and other personnel practices for City Employees who are not covered by the Labor Agreement motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 313 Roll Ayes -- Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford Motion -carried The Treasurer's report for the month of September 1970 was given as follows Receipts Disbursements Cash Balance Investments 1,253,185 85 1,323,760 67 629,095 32 3,318,792 33 Claims report for the first half of October 1970 was as follows Salaries and Wages Expenditures 14,770 00 32,749 36 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr mcDugle that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes -- Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry Motion carried City manager Wyman requested permission to attend a City manager's meeting to be held in Vancouver on November 20 and 21 motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Baker motion carried Mayor /\ Rice declared the meeting to be adjourns t 8 55 P m K City Clerk - Trees � y November 3, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to orderby mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on November 3, 1970 Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Don mcDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Or L E Nicholson was excused, due to illness Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held October 20, 1970 motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried J Nov 3, 1970 Cont 13 1 2 City Attorney Wells read an ordinance repealing Ordinance No 1068, pertaining to self-service gasoline stations motion made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1523 Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry motion carried Mr Art Karney, a representative of Time Oil Company was present and answered questions in regard to the self-service gasoline station that his company proposes to have at 18th Street and Commercial Avenue He showed pictures and sketches of various stations that Time Oil Company has in operation in other cities Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider changing section of Zoning Ordinance #1407 to allow 6' maximum fence height in side and rear yards There were no comments from the audience and mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed Motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance to cover this Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Baker Abstain --Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider rezoning from M -2 - to -2 -to R-3, an area in the west end of Anacortes, now the location of North Vue Motel There were no comments from the audience and mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance covering this Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Rice motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Norman Foster of Professional Underwriters, Inc , addressed the Council and stated that he had been requested by a couple of firemen to see what could be done about their insurance coverage Mr Foster was requesting a broker record letter from the City Council, so that he could bring in various proposals for an insurance program Mayor Rice stated that he was disturbed over the fact that any uniformed employee of the City had made such a request, as under the new law covering uniformed employees, it is the responsibility of the City to pay for hospital and medical bills for uniformed personnel and at present time they are covered by an insurance program mayor Rice stated that we had no problems with our present insurance broker A request for improving and paving the N" W corner of 15th and Commercial as requested by Video Electronics was discussed There is a mobile hamburger drive-in that would like to locate at this location A representative from the drive-in was present and gave a description of what it would be like The building would be 10' x 35' They would have electrical appliances with no open flame cooking Mr Don McKee addressed the Council and stated that the building was 2 x 6 T & G and does not meet fire zone requirements, but thought perhaps a variance or special permit might be issued on a year to year basis Mayor Rice stated that in his opinion a committee consisting of perhaps 10 people or so should be appointed to make a study of building and zoning codes, as there were a number of things that should be remedied, as some of the regulations we have are too strict Councilman Nelson stated that he would not be in favor of traffic coming onto Commercial Avenue from this proposed drive-in, and also that he would like to see a picture of the building Mayor Rice stated that the Council would give this further study at their study session Thursday night , New labor agreement with Anacortes City Employees Local 347 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees was discussed The new agreement represents a 9% pay raise, 1% raise in hazardous duty pay for policemen, and changing the longevity schedule to $2 00 added per month every year until a total of $40 00 is reached, also chift differential pay in the amount of 50 per hour for swing shift and 100 per hour for graveyard was granted Motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Mr Perry that the new agree- ment be approved and signed Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Rice, McDugle Motion carried A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission to vacate an alley in Block 66, Original Plat of Anacortes as requested by S andard Oil Co This block is between 2nd and 3rd Streets and N and 0 Avenues Mayor Rice stated that he thought anyone asking for a vacation should have a definite use for the property before a vacation was granted Mayor Rice moved and it was seconded by Mr Nelson that this request be denied until such time as some definite use of the property was established Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried 132 Nov 3, 1970 Cont Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of Mrs Steve Mans- field to the Library Board Motion made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried City Attorney Wells read an ordinance amending Section 1, Adoption of Fire Prevention Code, of Ordinance No 1137 of the City of Anacortes, so as to adopt as the fire prevention code of the City of Anacortes, the Fire Prevention Code, 1970 Edition, of the American Insurance Association Motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopts and given ORDINANCE NO 1524, Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried A model of a piece of playground sculpture which had been chosen for the 32nd Street Playfield by a fury was displayed The City Council had been under the impression that they were to have some say in the selection of this sculpture, rather than having it chosen by a fury, and some of the Councilmen were not too much in favor of this particular piece Councilman Baker stated that he was not in favor of this particular piece, but in order that no hard feelings be created and in order to keep harmony amoung various city organiz- ations, that he would agree to it Mayor Rice made a motion seconded by Mr Baker to accept this piece of sculpture Roll Ayes --Rice, Nelson, Perry, Baker Nayes--McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried It was brought to the attention of the Council that Mr and Mrs Prentice Aubert, residing at 407 -1st Street, had paid their money to have a street light put up on a pole near their home and then had discovered that the pole is on private property The Council had a discussion as to whether or not to put lights on poles that are located on private property It was estab- lished that in this particular case that the light would be of benefit to others living near this location and a motion was made by Mr McDugle, seconded by Mr Perry that in this particular case that the light be put up,f but in the event of others making requests for lights to be put on poles that are located on private property that each case be reviewed by the Council Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Rice Motion carried Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Curtis Wharf -------------Materials $221 99 Concrete Nor'West-------- Materials 167 58 Marine Asphalt -----------Material & Labor 23,143 28 Motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr McDugle that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $23,532 85 dated November 10, 1970, and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest-bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $23,532 85 in payment for work and materials fur- nished Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Rice, McDugle Motion carried Regular claims ggainst the City for the last half of October 1970 were pre- sented as follows Salaries and Wages Expenditures $ 30,838 06 343,684 57 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried Mayor Rice announced that the Council would be holding study sessions on Thursday, November 5th and Tuesday, November 10th City Manager reported 1 Due to lack of plans and designs that the IAC had turned down the City's request for funds for 32nd Street Playfield Suggested that plans be done by January or February so that City could re -apply for funds 1 1 1 1300 Nov 3, 1970 Cont 2 Receipt of invoice from McCray Company for water line testing in the amount of $9,600 00 and City had agreed to a price not to exceed $5,000 00 Engineering firm had been contacted and reported that legally all the City has to pay is the $5,500 00, but that it had actually cost that much due to difficulties that had been encountered 3 STevens, Thompson & Runyan has recommended that the construction of the 24 inch line between the east end of Stevenson Road and the east side of the Swinomish Slough is necessary to complete the parallel 36 inch and 24 inch transmission waterline system between the water treatment plant and Summit Park The work necessary to complete this "missing link" in the water transmission system consists of replacing about 200 feet of 20 inch submarine waterline in Swinomish Slough, re- linging and repairing about 900 feet of 24 inch waterline on the west side of Swinomish Slough, and construction of about 2400 feet of new 24 inch waterline from the east end of Stevenson Road to the west limit of Swinomish Slough 4 Fire Chief Bowen recommends that boiler at City Hall be replaced 5 Gold -Moen Insurance Company is not going to insure sidewalks where people have been injured more than once Sidewalks should be repaired where needed 6 Building Inspector William Ross will be returning to the Fire Depart- ment and City will be hiring a new Building Inspector 7 Receipt of letter from Association of Washington Cities suggesting that Cities get together to fight proposed Initiative No 43 which has to do with shoreline protection I Mr Clair Heilman addressed the Council and stated that he was opposed to the erection of a 100' tower on top of Mt Erie as had been requested by Northwest Nuclear Power Associates Mrs Alice Newland stated that she also was opposed to this Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at,9 00 P M Kathryn Lowry,V City Cerk - Tread 6 /,-M r November 17, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on November 17, 1970 Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McOugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Robert Perry was excused Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 3, 1970 Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried ' Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none Mr Len Clark, of Stevens, Thompson and Runyan, was called on to give a re- port on the progress of the new water facilities Mr Clark reported that the testing had been completed on the old pipeline at Swinomish Slough and it had been determined that this could be rehabilitated at a saving of approximately $50,000 Mr Clark stated that in order to complete the work that the City would have to sell the remaining bonds in the amount of $300,000 Mr Clark asked for Council approval and I confirmation to proceed with the rehabilitation design for the old pipe line Mr Clark reported that the water rate schedule should be completed in December, but in order to complete the sewer rate study that they really should have a master plan on future improvements A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be�jgrented to proceed with the design for the Swinomish Slough crossing Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker Motion carried Mayor Rice announced that the City Council would make a tour of the new water facilities on Sunday, November 22, 1970 at 2 00 P M i 134 Nov 17, 1970 Cont Under old business, the labor agreement with the Fire Department was brought up A motion was made by Mr Lunsford, seconded by Mr McDugle that the agreement be approved and signed Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson motion carried Council permission was also asked to call for bids on cement concrete sidewalk construction within L I D #166 motion made by Mr Nelson, seconded by Mr McDugle that permission be granted Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried Council permission was asked to call for bids on a legal newspaper, gas and fuel oil, and a loader for the Street Department motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that permission to call for these bids be granted Roll Ayes --Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford motion carried An ordinance was read amending the Zoning map of the City of Anacortes The ordsnance would change the zoning from M-2 to R-3 on Lots 9, 10, 20, 21, and 22 and the west 125 feet of lots 15 and 16, "Plate of Norman and Wood's Subdivision " motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1525 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried An ordinance was read amending Section 5 4, Fences, Walls and Hedges, of Ordinance No 1407 to provide for fences 6 feet in height in certain areas, and constituting Section 8-7 05 4 of the Code motion made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Mr McDugle that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1526 Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried An emergency ordinance to provide funds for the Water Department in an amount of $45,000 00 was read This ordinance will be acted on at the Council meeting on December 1, 1970 A letter was read from the Anacortes YMCA in which they requested permission to install a 120 gal hot water heater in its quarters and also to activate the use of three of the stall showers The YMCA to pay all costs of install- ation and also pay for the renovating of the showers Motion made by Mr McDugle seconded by Or Nicholson that permission be granted Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker Motion carried A letter was read from the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce in which they re- quested permission to hold a Christmas Parade on November 28, 1970, locate a Christmas tree in the manhole at the intersection of 5th and Commercial, locate the Santa House at either the NE side of the intersection of 5th and Commercial or the SW corner of 6th and Commercial Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Baker that permission for these things be granted with the recommendation that the Santa House be located on the NE side of 5th and Commercial Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried A letter of resignation was read from Leonard Moore, resigning his position on the Civil Service Commission Motion was made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr MoDugle that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr Moore expressing the Council and City's appreciation for the many years of service Mr Moore has put in Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried Mayor Rice requested Council permission to appoint Mr Steve Mansfield to the vacant position on the Civil Service Commission Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes -- Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried The Treasurer's report for the month of October 1970 was given as follows Receipts Disbursements Cash Balance Investments Claims report for the first Salaries and Wages Expenditures 1,077,585 65 1,069,360 48 637,320 49 3,221,047 23 half of November 1970 was given as follows 14,777 15 68,442 55 C. 135 Nov 17, 1970 Cont Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Dr Nicholson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Nelson, Baker, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried Mayor Rice announced that the Council would hold a study session on Tuesday, November 24, 1970/ City manager Harold Wyman asked the Council what they wished to do about the bill from mcCray Company in the amount of $9,600 for the water line testing The City had originally agreed to a price not to exceed $5,900, bot due to difficulties that had been encountered, mcCray Company bill came to $9,600 Councilman mcDugle stated he was in favor of paying the $5,500 and no more Councilman Baker stated he was in favor of paying the full amount A motion was made by Mr mcDugle, seconded by Mr Nelson that the City pay only the $5,500 as originally contracted Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford Nayes-- Baker, Nicholson, Nelson As this was a tie vote the Council decided to take the matter up at their next study session City manager Wyman suggested that the City take the suggestion of Stevens, Thompson & Runyan and get started on a Capital Improvement program Mr Wyman reported that he had been in contact with Mr Ewart, owner of some property in the Whistle Lake area and that no conclusion had been reached as yet, as some property would be of no benefit to the City, and a survey would have to be made before any decision is reached Mr Wyman reported that he would be attending a City manager's meeting in Vancouvern Washington on November 19, 20 and 21 Mayor Rice reported that the lease agreement on Heart Lake would expire in May 1971 and the Council should be thinking about what they want to do next year Mayor Rice reported that an emergency ordinance would be necessary in order to finish paying for the sewer improvements on 32nd Street and Heart Lake Road City manager Wyman reported that a letter from Stevens, Thompson & Runyan in regard to preliminary quantity and cost estimates for the proposed bulkhead south of the Urban Renewal Area had been received and that copies of this have been sent to interested parties Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 20 P m Ket6ryn Lowo, Cit Clerk - Tireas December 1, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on December 1, 1970 The invocation was given by Rev Don Hardenbrook of the Church of Christ Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Mr Eldon Baker, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don mcDugle, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Floyd Lunsford was excused Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held November 17, 1970 Motion made by Dr INicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on the proposed 1971 budget Mr Nick Petrish addressed the Council on behalf of the Library Board and asked several questions in regard to the Library budget The library would like to have more money to spend on books and Mr Petrish also asked about the money the library owes the Sewer Fund, as only the interest was budgeted to be paid in 1971 and nothing on the principal Mr Petrish stated thelt the Library Board had been under the impression that when this loan was paid in full that this money would be available for them to purchase books with It was pointed out that this might be a possibility providing any money was available, but the reason that no payment was being budgeted for the payment on the principal for 1971 was due to lack of available funds 136 Dec 1, 1970 Cont A letter was read from Allegra Solzman, President of the Anacortes Branch of the AAUW in which they asked that the library budget be raised A letter was read from Maureen Beatty, Secretary of the Friends of the Anacortes Library also requesting more money for the library Several of these people were in the audience and addressed the Council on behalf of more money for the library After considerable discussion on the budget, Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be continued on Wednesday, December 2, 1970 at 7 30 P M A letter was read from the Planning Commission asking that the city give con- sideration to budgeting $4800 00 for 1971 to be used for planning services A letter was read from Mr Howard Patrick, on behalf of his client, Mr Harry Balda, d/b/a Island Vending Service, in which it was stated that Mr Belda was of the opinion that the City's licensing provision was excessive and arbitrary and requesting the Council to consider some relief ' A motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Nelson that this request be denied Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle,`Nelson, Perry Motion carried A letter was read from Mr Don Heglin in which he requested Council permission to start a Security Patrol in the City of Anacortes His request has the approval of the Anacortes Police Department A motion was made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr Perry that this request go to a study session Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Baker Motion carried Under old business the disposition of McCray Marine Construction invoice in the amount of $9,600 78 was again discussed The original bid on this work was for $5500 00 A motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Perry that the City pay the $5500 00 Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Nayes--Baker Motion carried Also, under old business, was a discussion on the request from the Citizen's Advisory Committee asking for a Parental Responsibility Ordinance, similar to one in operation in Pontiac, Michigan, in which the parents of ,juveniles arrested are subject to imprisonment and fines as the result of their children's criminal activities A letter was read from Police Chief Dragovich in which he stated that under the Criminal Law in Washington State, that a parent cannot be failed or fined for the acts of his children The Wash- ington law does state that the parents are liable up to one thousand dollars for damages incurred by their children to other people's property Under new business, a recommendation was received from the Planning Commission to change land use to Commercial and rezone to C-2 an area between 20th and 21st Streets and "Q" and "R" Avenues as requested by the City of Anacortes and Floyd Grace Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Or Nicholson that December 15, 1970 be set as a public hearing date on this request Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried A request was received from the Urban Renewal Department for the Council to authorize appropriate parties to execute a warranty deed for transfer of land to the City of Anacortes from Urban Renewal Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that permission be granted Roll Ayes -- Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried The City Attorney read an emergency ordinance which would allow the Water Department to over expend their 1970 budget by approximately $45,000 00 Motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mi McDugle that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1527 Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson Abstain --Perry Motion carried The first reading on an emergency ordinance to allow the Sewer Dapartment to over expend their budget by $11,000 00 was read by the City Attorney This ordinance to be acted on at the December 15, 1970 meeting Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Marine Asphalt $7,823 18 Valley Cement Const 2,313 59 $10,136 77 Motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment thereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No 166 funds in favor of People's 137 Dec 1 Cont National Bank in the total amount of $10,136 77 dated December 7, 1970 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of registration, that the proceeds of said interest bearing warrants be deposited in the L I D No 166 Fund and that cash warrants be drawn upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $10,136 77 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried Regular claims against the City for the last half of November 1970 were pre- sented as follows Salaries and Wages 33,739 59 Expenditures 22,406 22 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Nelson that the claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry, Baker motion carried Mayor declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 15 P M Kathryn Lowry,`City TCerk-Treas December 2, 1970 Continuation - Public Hearing Proposed 1971 Budget A continuation of the public hearing on the proposed 1971 budget was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on December 2, 1970 Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Or L E Nicholson was excused Mayor Rice told the Council and audience that the wage and fringe benefits for employees for the year 1971 would amount to an increase of $114,384 00 In regards to more money for the library, mayor Rice said the budget had been adjusted to give the library,an additional $2,000 00 Mrs Sybil Hanson of the Library Board, addressed the Council and said that this would be acceptable, and asked in what category they would spend it Mayor Rice explained that it would be allocated to any category that they wished to put it into Mrs Allegra Solzman, representing the AAUW, thanked the Council for the time and consideration they had given to the matter of the Library budget and stated that she was happy with the ;$2,000 00 increase Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed and made a motion that the budget be approved with the change His motion was seconded by Mr Lunsford Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried City Manager Wyman read the ordinance adopting the budget for 1971 The total budget amounted to $2,401,193 47 Motion made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1528 Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 7 45 P M Kathryn Lowry, City Clerk-Treas Mayor December 15, 1970 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on December 15, 1970 The invocation was given by Rev Egertson of the Lutheran Church Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Or L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Robert Perry was absent • 138 Dec 15, 1970 Cont Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 1, 1970 motion made by Or Nicholson, seconded by Mr McDugle that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson Abstain --Lunsford motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on a proposed zone change from R-3 to C-2 in the vicinity of 20th and 21st Streets between "Q" and "R" Avenues There were no comments from the audience and the public hearing was closed motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance covering this change Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none A letter was read from the Anecortes Park Board in which they recommended that Quinton-Budlong, Incl of Seattle be employed as landscape architects and engineering firm for development of the 32nd Street Park plans motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson that this recommendation be approved and accepted Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson motion carried Mayor Rice requested Council approval of the following appointments I Housing Authority -----Mr Walt miller Planning Commission ---Mr Russ Hauber Mr R A Waldron Youth Commission ------Mr Bill Sanford Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried A request from Colonial Life and Accident Ins Company to have an accident insurance premium for City employees as a payroll deduction was received Motion made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr Nelson that this request be denied Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion o carried Bids for gas, diesel fuel, heating oil, fuel oil and legal advertising were received as follows Fuel Oil Legal Advertising WHITE FUEL AND TRANSFER 5 45 per bbl ANACORTES AMERICAN 1 54 per inch Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr McDugle that the low bids from Texaco be accepted on gas and fuel and the low bid from White Fuel and Transfer be accepted on fuel oil, and low bid from Anacortes American for legal advertising all be accepted Roll Ayes --Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, LueBford Motion carried Bids were received for a front end loader for the Street Department from NCMachinery Company for a Caterpillar at a price of $25,373 10, and from Fray Equipment Company for a Scoopmobile at a price of $23,465 65 aThes"eom prices include trade in, and sales tax The Street Department requested that the Caterpillar be purchased due to the fact that it meets the speci- fications, while the Scoopmobile had seven items that did not meet the specifications A motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Baker that the Caterpillar from NC Machinery be purchased Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Councilman McDugle stated that he was a firm believer in accepting low bids, but due to the fact that the Scoopmobile did not meet the specifications, he was voting to accept the higher priced Caterpillar 1 1 1 1 \1I STANDARD OIL TEXACO UNION OIL Regular gas 2321 229 258 Premium gas 2521 249 293 Diesel Fuel #2 1331 131 234 Diasel Heating Oil 1381 131 123 Fuel Oil Legal Advertising WHITE FUEL AND TRANSFER 5 45 per bbl ANACORTES AMERICAN 1 54 per inch Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr McDugle that the low bids from Texaco be accepted on gas and fuel and the low bid from White Fuel and Transfer be accepted on fuel oil, and low bid from Anacortes American for legal advertising all be accepted Roll Ayes --Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, LueBford Motion carried Bids were received for a front end loader for the Street Department from NCMachinery Company for a Caterpillar at a price of $25,373 10, and from Fray Equipment Company for a Scoopmobile at a price of $23,465 65 aThes"eom prices include trade in, and sales tax The Street Department requested that the Caterpillar be purchased due to the fact that it meets the speci- fications, while the Scoopmobile had seven items that did not meet the specifications A motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Baker that the Caterpillar from NC Machinery be purchased Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Councilman McDugle stated that he was a firm believer in accepting low bids, but due to the fact that the Scoopmobile did not meet the specifications, he was voting to accept the higher priced Caterpillar 1 1 1 1 \1I Dec 15, 1970 Cont 139 City Attorney Wells read an ordinance appropriating the 1971 revenues of the City of Anacortes motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Lunsford that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1530 Roll Ayes -- Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson motion carried City Attorney Wells gave the second reading on an emergency ordinance authoriz- ing the Sewer Fund to spend $11,000 00 which had not been provided for in the 1970 budget motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by Mr Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1529 Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker motion carried I An ordinance was read which would establish a revolving fund for making advance payments of travel expenses, and constituting Section 4-22 01 of the Code Motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by Or Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1531 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried An ordinance was read adopting an amendment to the Land Use map of the Comprehen- sive Plan of the City of Anacortes The change would be from R-3 multi -Family Residential to C-2 Commercial for the following described property Lots 3 to 6 inclusive, fractional Lot 7, Fractional Lot 14, and Lots 14 to 18 inclusive, Block 1, Nelson's Addition to Anacortes, Washington motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1532 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle motion carried i Claims report for first half of December 1970 was given as follows Salaries and Wages 14,739 25 Expenses 162,676 92 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by Mr Nelson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes -- Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried Mayor Rice reported that around December 26th or�27th the new filter plant would be in operation and that there might be some rust scales in the water for awhile, and asked the public to bear with it City manager Wyman asked for Council permission to call for bids on police cars Motion made by Mr mcDugle seconded by Mr Baker that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried carried Councilman mcDugle stated that he wished to express a personal feeling as a Councilman and felt that most of the Council felt as he did in that he was pleased with the city street crew and the work they were doing and also felt all City employees were doing a good ,fob and should be complimented Mayor Rice announced that the public hearing on the assessment roll for L I D No 166 would be held shortly after the first of the year, and due to the large number of people involved, asked the Council to give some thought to spreading the hearings over three or four days in order that all could be heard Due to a child's being hit by a car recently at 22nd and J Avenue, Councilman Lunsford asked that consideration be given to what could be done to make this a safer forner City manager Wyman reported that he had spent some time at this corner surveying the situation, and that it is 4 very bad corner for children and cars and that the cross -walks need to be repainted, and he also thought that some education for children, parents and drivers was in order, as he had noted cars that were exceeding the speed limit, and also school buses that eil speeding and children were not saying in the cross -walks) Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 20 P m Kathryn Lowry -/City C1 rk-Treas January 5, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on January 5, 1971