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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 City Council MinutesDec 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 140 Jan 5, 1971 Cont The invocation was given by Father Auer of St Mary's 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 entered the meeting at 7 35 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meet- ing held December 15, 1970 Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mrs Julie Moe addressed the Council and asked if something could be done to the street at 6th and T as it was in very poor condition Mrs Moe also asked if a street light could be installed be- tween her property and the property facing 6th Street It is very dark and twice lately her house has been broken into and some money stolen Mayor Rice stated that he would have the Street Department look at the street and have something done to repair it, and also look into the possibility of having a street light installed Mr Bill Wooding addressed the Council and asked about the possibility of having a sanitary land fill at the location of the old city garbage dump Mayor Rice replied that this had been looked into at the time the dump was closed and it had been determined that it would take an initial investment of $45,000 to put this into operation and there would be no guarantee as to how long the City would be able to use this location Mayor Rice also stated that at the present time the Councy is making acstudy on the garbage situation and that the City of Anacortes would continue to use the County dump until this study is completed A request was received from Mr MacGregor Allan in which he requested a 45 day extension on the parking project at his building at 21st and Commercial, as Marine Asphalt had been unable to pave because of bad webther conditions Councilman Baker stated that the area is not prepared for paving as per the agreement made with Mr Allan and the City of Anacortes A motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Baker that this extension be permitted with the understanding that all requirements requested in the agreement are complied with Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker Motion carried A request was received from Mr A C Thorneycroft to have a small area in front of the apartment at 1116 6th St zoned as a loading and unloading zone Motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Or Nicholson that this request be referred to the Traffic'Sefety Committee Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried Council permission was requested to call for bids on new garbage contract and also for City insurance, bids to be opened January 26, 1971 at 2 00 P M and Council to act on bids on February 2, 1971 Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr McDugle that permission be granted Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried A request was received from the school district to allow placement of certain traffic signs containing advertising These signs would be sold to individual firms wishing to have their names printed on the bottom of the signs at a cost of $69 50 each It was the general opinion of the Council that the City Manager and Street Superintendent could get together with school officials and the City would put up any signs that might be desired There was some question as to whether or not the signs with advertising on them were legal Councilman Lunsford stated that he thought any public spirited citizen wishing to do something worth while for the schools could do so in some other way, rather than paying for advertising on these signs Motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Or Nicholson that permission to allow placement of these signs be denied Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Rice, Nicholson, McDugle Motion carried A request was received for an alley vacation in Block 1, Nelson's Addition, between Floyd Grace's property and property recently purchased by the City of Anacortes The City Attorney pointed out that a petition signed by two- thirds of the abutting property owners would have to be acquired before the Council could take action on this request The City Attorney read a resolution authorizing the execution of proclaimer certificates for the Anacortes Industrial Park Project, Wash R-15 Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 314 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried J Jan 5, 1971 Cont The City Attorney read an ordinance adopting an amendment to the Land Use map of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Anacortes, and repealing Ordinance No 1532, passed and approved on the 15th day of December, 1970 motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1533 Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried The City Attorney read an ordinance amending the Zoning map of the City of Anacortes The following described area, heretofore placed and classified within the R-3 multi -family residential district, is hereby and shall hereafter be placed and classified in the commercial district I Lots 3 to 6 inclusive, fractional Lot 7, fractional Lot 13, and Lots 14 to 18 inclusive, Block 1, Nelson's Addition to Anacortes, Washington motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1534 Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry motion carried Mr Farrell, representing the Guardian Insurance Company, addressed the Council and presented a disability plan and rate schedule to cover police and firemen This will be discussed by the Council at their next study session Regular claims against the City for the last half of December 1970 were pre- sented as follows Salaries and Wages 32,185 86 Expenditures 127,142 25 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr mcDugle that these claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker Motion carried Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows I Curtis Wharf Marine Asphalt 756 79 148 32 Motion was made by Mr Lunsford and 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 $905 11 dated January 12, 1971 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 $905 11 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried ' A motion was made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Perry that letters of commen- dation be sent to all the County Law Enforcement units that had participated in the recent apprehension of a group of drug peddlers Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried Mayor Rice reported tht the City of Anacortes would be asked for approximately $1,000 as their share of the costs involved in the apprehension of these drug peddlers There being no further business to come before the Council, mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 15 P M .00d'B Kathryn Lowry, lark -Tr as a January 19, 1971 f A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on January 19, 1971 The invocation was given by Father Auer of St Mary's Church Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Or L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Robert Perry entered the meeting at 7 55 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous 141 142 Jan 19, 1971 Cont meeting held on January 5, 1971 motion made by Mr Lunsford, seconded by Mr Lunsford, seconded by Mr Nelson, that minutes be approvedlas if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr and Mrs Harry Balda, owners of the Island Vending Machine Company addressed the Council and entered a protest on the price of a City business license for vending machines and asked the Council to give consideration to the changing of these rates A petition, signed by more than two-thirds of the abutting property owners re- questing an alley vacation was read The alley is in Block 1, Nelson's Addition to the City of Anacortes lying between the west line of lots 3 and 18 extended a and the west boundary of the railroad right-of-way A motion was made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr McDugle that this request be referred to the Planning Commission Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker Motion carried A letter was read from the Washington Alpine Club requesting permission to use Mt Erie on May 1, 1971 and a letter from The Mountaineers of Seattle was read requesting permission to use Mt Erie on April 17th and 18th, 1971, and also on May 22nd and 23rd, 1971 Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Or Nicholson that permission to use Mt Erie on these dates be granted, with the understanding that the City would n t be held responsible for any accidents Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried A proposal from the Washington Physicians Service to provide insurance for uni- formed personnel was discussed The premium rate per month for uniformed personnel would be $15 30 per month and $25 15 per month for retired or disabled personnel Motion made by Mr Nelson seconced by Mr Lunsford that this pro- posal be accepted Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, -Baker, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried A proposal for development of 32nd Street Park from Quinton-Budlong, Inc , was discussed Schematic and design development phases at a cost of $8,040 00, and Construction document phase at a cost of $9,800 00 Motion made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Nelson that this proposal be accepted Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the re -appointment of Mr W B van Horn to a five year term on the Anacortes Housing Authority Board Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried A request was received from the March of Dimes committee to put up a barricade at 11th and Commercial and 11th and 110" on January 30, 1971 from 9 DO A M to 6 00 P M in order to stop traffic and ask for donations for the March of Dimes Councilman Baker stated that he thought this would put undue pressure on the citizens Fire Chief Bowen stated that he was not in favor of having this particular location blocked off Motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr McDugle that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Perry, Nelson Nayes--Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion did not carry A resolution was read authorizing the loan of $3,627 00 to the Library Fund, loan of $2,460 00 to the Street Fund, and a loan of $9,330 00 to the Cemetery Fund These loans are necessary for auditing purposes for,the year ending on or before ninety days with interest at 6% Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr McDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 315 Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried A resolution was discussed which would direct the Mayor to advise all appropriate State, County and Municipal agencies of the opposition of the City of Anacortes to any change in state law which would mandate a system of regional libraries that would ,jeopardize control of municipal systems by the cities The Council decided to take this to a study session and meet with the Library Board to disouss this further Councilman Baker also requested that the Council discuss the Library's financial situation with the Library Board A request was read from Mr MacGregor Allan, requesting a 30 day extension on his permit to install a parking lot near his building at 21st and Commercial Avenue Motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr McDugle that Mr Allan be granted an extension to run until June 1, 1971 Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker Motion carried [7 i 143 Jan 19, 1971 Cont A request from Mr Bob D Anderson was read in which he requested permission for his parents, Mr and Mrs William Anderson to locate their trailer home on his property at the following location Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Block 706, Northern Pacific Addition to Anacortes Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that the Council take this up at their next study session Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried Claims against the City for the first half of January 1971 were presented as follows Wages and Salaries 16,700 00 Expenditures 72,487 77 � r Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr McDugle that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried The Treasurer's report for December 1970 was presented as follows The City Manager reported that we have a trainee working in the city shop under the State of Washington Manpower Development and Training Act The State takes care of all expenses in connection with this trainee Mayor Rice reported that the preliminary water rate study had been received and that the Council would be going over it at their next study session Councilman Nelson asked if any action had been taken on a request that a guard rail be installed along the property belonging to Mrs Hutton at 4506 Oakes Avenue As this is part of the state highway, the City Manager was re- quested to contact the State Highways Department and see if they would do anything to correct this situation Councilman Baker suggested that a meeting be scheduled with the Council and the Housing Authority, as there were several things that the Council should be enlightened on Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 20 P M Wo Kathryn Lowry, Cigy Clerk- yeas /M r February 2, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on February 2, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev Buckner of the Baptist Church Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Or L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don Receipts 1,600,999 43 Disbursements 1,242,999 72 Cash Balance 1,315,852 61 Investments 1,935,181 54 1 Bids received for the purchase of 3 police cars and 1 station wagon for the fire department were as follows CARS Frontier Ford, Trulson Motor Mt Vernon Dodge Trucker's Intl 3,141 33 3,296 00 3,194 57 3,096 52 Tax 157 07 164 80 155 23 154 82 3,298 40 3,460 80 3,259 80 3,251 35 Total' for 9,895 20 10,382 40 9,779 40 9,754 03 3 cars Station Wagon 3,387 10 3,414 00 3,384 83 3,333 81 Tax 169 35 170 70 169 24 166 69 3,566 45 3,584 70 3,554 07 3,500 50 A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Baker that the bids for cars and station wagon be awarded to Frontier Ford Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Nayes--McDugle Motion carried The City Manager reported that we have a trainee working in the city shop under the State of Washington Manpower Development and Training Act The State takes care of all expenses in connection with this trainee Mayor Rice reported that the preliminary water rate study had been received and that the Council would be going over it at their next study session Councilman Nelson asked if any action had been taken on a request that a guard rail be installed along the property belonging to Mrs Hutton at 4506 Oakes Avenue As this is part of the state highway, the City Manager was re- quested to contact the State Highways Department and see if they would do anything to correct this situation Councilman Baker suggested that a meeting be scheduled with the Council and the Housing Authority, as there were several things that the Council should be enlightened on Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 20 P M Wo Kathryn Lowry, Cigy Clerk- yeas /M r February 2, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on February 2, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev Buckner of the Baptist Church Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Or L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don 144 Feb 2, 1971 Cont McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Robert Perry entered the meeting at 7 45 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held January 19, 1971 motion made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Nicholson, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Don McKee addressed the Council on behalf of the Western Washington College He stated that the College needed information on the cost of utility services for the west end area where the College will be building a Marine School, and he urged the City to initiate a sewer district that would take care of the entire west end area Mr McKee stated that the first phase of the school construction would be approximately $400,000 and the utility service costs would be included in this figure City Manager Wyman stated that there were two possible alternatives for this situation One would be to run a trunk line from the present treatment plant, and two would be to develop an L I D and come to some type of agreement with Skyline The approximate cost to run a line from the'present plant would be in the neighborhood of $150,000 Mr John Noyes, First Aid instructor for the Red Cross, addressed the Council and stated that for the past three years they have been having first aid classes in the Municipal Building on Thursday evenings and at the present time there is a conflict with an upholstery class that is also meeting on Thursday evenings Mayor Rice asked Mr Noyes to check this out with the City Manager A letter was read reporting on a meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission which was held February 2, 1971, and at which time a discussion was held re- garding the traffic and pedestrian problems during school days at the inter- section of 22nd Street and "J" Avenue It was recommended that a part time auxiliary patrolman be employed for approximately two hours per day, before and after school hours, and that the City of Anacortes and the Anacortes School District explore means of financing such City Manager Wyman reported that it would cost approximately $540 to $600 to provide this service for the balance of the school year The Council decided to discuss this at a study session with the school officials A letter was read from the Washington Alpine Club asking permission to change their date for using Mt Erie from May 2nd to April 25th, 1971 Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr Nicholson that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker Motion carried A letter was read from The Mountaineers of Tacoma requesting permission to use Mt Erie on April 10, and May Bth and 9th, 1971 Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr McDugle that permission be granted Roll Ayes -- Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried A letter was read from Mr Reg LeBrun resigning his position as a member of the Anacortes Housing Authority Board A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr McDugle that this resignation be accepted with regrets and a letter of appreciation be written to Mr LeBrun for all the work he has done Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried A letter was read from Marine Asphalt Company in which they requested that payment be made of all amounts over and above the amounts retained or to be retained on 50% of the original amount on Project No 8-2-154 (1), Schedule II, "R" Avenue Truck Route This request was being made in accordance with Chapter 238, Laws of 1963 A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that this request be granted providing it had the approval of the City of Anacortes Engineering Department Roll , Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried Council approval was asked for payment of bills in connection with construction work being done These bills were turned in too late to appear on the claims report The bills are as follows 145 Feb 2, 1971 Cont Constructors-Pamco, $4,840 09, marine Asphalt Co , $8,225 07, Snelson, Inc $13,427 14, Venture Construction, $3,214 44, and J E Work, $7,851 27 Motion made by Mr Baker seconded by Mr Perry that these bills be approved for payment, subject to the approval of the City of Anacortes Engineering Department Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford motion carried A previous request from Mr Bob Anderson of 304 Georgia Avenue, to locate a trailer home on his property for his parents was discussed motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Or Nicholson that permission be granted for this trailer on a one year basis and be reviewed by the Council at the end of the year Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of Curt Keller to the Youth Commission motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry motion carried Bids received for sidewalk construction on the L I D #166 area were as follows Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 5' x 3-5/8 5' x 3-5/8 5' x 6" 5' x 6" Bidder 500-1500 sa vd 1500-3000 sq vd 100-300 300-600 Ed Hewson �$5 35 $4 80 $6 40 $5 75 Bothell per sq vd Per sq vd Sq vd Sq vd Winterburn Co $5 25 $5 25 $6550 $6 50 Oak Harbor sq vd sq vd sq vd sq vd Valley Cement $5 50 $5 00 $6 50 $6 00 Auburn sq vd sq vd sq vd sq vd Ben Griffin $4 40 $4 40 $5 80 $5 40 sq vd sq vd sq vd sq vd Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that the low bids on all four categories from Ben Griffin be accepted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker motion carried Awarding of bid on the garbage contract was postponed until after the Council has a study session on it Rocket Sanitation appeared to be the low bidder Mr John Cheney, attorney for Mr Gordon Meling of the Superior Disposal Company, addressed the Council on behalf of Mr Meling and asked the Council to give consideration to the fact that the Superior Disposal Company, although not the apparent low bidder, did have some reasons why they thought they were the low bidder The reasons given were that they were offering free service to City Hall, city shops, fire and police departments, city parks, and city owned containers located on city streets, and also their containers for com- mercial accounts would be free, whereas there is now a charge being made Also, the type of equipment they would be using would be Garwood Packer boxes which eliminate spillage and blowing of garbage on the streets as they are closed at all times Councilman Baker stated that the bid called for a percentage basis only, and that the percentage would remain the same regardless of the volume of business Bids were received for the site clearance in the Urban Renewal area A total of twenty-five bids were received with the low bidder being J I Mayer with a bid of $25,238 85, including Washington State Sales Tax The engineering firm of Stevens, Thompson and Runyan recommended acceptance of the bid sub- mitted by J I Mayer contingent upon H U D Urban Renewal approval Motion made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Perry that the low bid of $25,238 85 from J I Mayer be accepted, contingent upon H U D approval Roll Yes--McDugle, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried A request was made that J I Mayer be allowed to start this work before the contract is signed, as this has been the practice with other projects of this type Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that Mr Mayer be allowed to start work immediately, at his own risk Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried Two recommendations were received from the Planning Commission on requests from the Urban Renewal Department Request number one was for an alley vacation, and rededication of a portion of 29th Street, and designation of park area The second request was for rezoning of Industrial Park area from i V Feb r1, 1971 Cont M-1 to M -P1 and M-2 to M -P2 Both of these requests were approved by the Planning Commission after public hewings were held on January 20, 1971 A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr Nicholson that the Council set a public hearing date for these requests on march 2, 1971 Roll Ayes -- Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission on the request of Sue and George Mahler for relocation of Skagit Avenue, north of 32nd Street The Planning Commission had held a public hearing on this on January 20, 1971 Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that the Council hold a public hearing on this request on March 2, 1971 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Abstain --Baker Motion carried Mr Baker stated he was abstaining as he was the former owner of the property A letter was received from Frigid Food Products in which they stated that they have agreements with property owners south of their plant at Avon to irrigate their pasture lands with the water used to process fresh berries This would entail the laying of a movable 5 inch irrigation pipe line above ground over the city's water line easement with Mr Thomas, as well as installing a suitable pipe line under the city's road at the north end of Mr Merchant's property in such a manner so as not to interfere with any traffic Frigid Foods was requesting an agreement and Grant of Easement from the City of Anacortes which is necessary in order for them to obtain a 5 year permit from the Dept of Ecology City Attorney Wells suggested it would be well to obtain a letter of consent of approval from Mr and Mrs Thomas A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that this easement be granted with the contingent that a letter of consent be obtained from Mr and Mrs Thomas Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Regular claims against the City for the last half of January 1971 were pre- sented as follows Wages and salaries 34,162 36 Expenses 101,089 44 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that the claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried City Manager Wyman reported that the drainage situation in Anacortes is very bad and suggested that the Council consider a new drainage study for the entire City Mr Wyman also reported that the property on 6th Street where a trailer house has been located has been sold and that the trailer house will be re- moved City Attorney Wells read a resolution adopting the holidays established for the State of Washington as the legal holidays for the City of Anacortes Motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Or Nicholson that this resol- ution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 316 Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker Motion carried Mayor Rice pointed out that in adopting these holidays that for the year 1971 it would mean that the City Hall would be closed on Friday, February 12th and also closed on Monday, February 15th, and suggested that arrangements be made for someone to keep the office open on Friday, February 12th, 1971 City Manager Wyman reported that because of the possibility of obtaining federal funds for priority projects that a list of priorities for Anacortes had been sent in These were a storm drainage system, new sewer treatment plant, two new man-made water reservoirs, sewer trunk line to west end, widening and improving Commercial Avenue, and a civic center building The total for these projects are estimated at $4,225,000 00 Councilman Baker asked about having a cross -walk painted at 8th and "Q" for the residents of Harbor House Councilman Lunsford reported that this had been discussed at the Traffic Safety Commission meeting and the Street Superintendent instructed to put in a cross -walk at that location Councilman Baker also asked for the consideration of having the heavy truck traffic which passes in front of Harbor House rerouted 147 Feb 2, 1971 There being no further business, mayor at 8 5'5 P m x'% Kathryn Lowry, City Clerk Treas / February 16, 1971 Cont Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned r a r A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor Pro Tem Dr L E Nicholson at 7 30 P m on February 16, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev Hardenbrook of the Church of Christ Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Don mcDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Robert Perry entered the meeting at 7 35 P m Mayor James Rice was excused, due to an injury Mayor Pro Tem Nicholson requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 2, 1971 motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes -- Baker, Nicholson, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried A letter was read from The mountaineers of Seattle in which they requested the use of Mt Erie on may 15th and 16th, 1971 Motion made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted with the usual stipula- tion that the City not be held responsible for any accidents Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker motion carried A resolution from the City of Camas, Washington was read in which they authorized the officials of the City of Camas to resist legislation requiring the City Library to become a member of a regional library district A letter was read fromthe law firm of Curran, Kleweno, Johnson & Curran in which they stated they were representing Mr Gordon J meling, dba Superior Disposal in regards to the bid notice issued by the City of Anacortes for garbage collection They stated that the procedures used were contrary to the provisions of the law of the State of Washington, and they wished to notify the City that their office would initiate a court lawsuit to enjoin the City of Anacortes if the City persists in its efforts to award the bid to the alleged low bidder This letter was turned over to City Attorney Wells A letter was read from the Anacortes Arts and Crafts in which they stated that this year's festival will be held on July 31 and August 1 and requested per- mission to close off the same area of the downtown streets of Anacortes as has been used in previous years This letter was referred to a study session to be held February 23rd, and a request was made that the committee from Arts and Crafts Festival be notified of the study session Guest hearings were called for and there were none Under old business the garbage contract was brought up Dr Nicholson pointed out that the Council had ,lust received a preliminary report from the Skagit County Planning Commission in regards to disposal sites, and from this report it would appear that it will cost the City somewhere between $14,000 and $19,000 annually for a disposal site, and this would not include the cost of transportation to the site, and it would appear that it would be unwise for the Council to let a 5 year contract at this time A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that all garbage collection bids received by the City of Anacortes be rejected Roll Ayes-- mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson motion carried Councilman Nelson suggested that the City set up some type of program for garbage collection that would run for a year or two or until such time as the County comes up with a definite solution A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Nelson that the City manager be instructed to negotiate an extension of the present contract for whatever period is necessary or can be negotiated for Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, mcDugle motion carried A request was received from the Urban Renewal Department for authorization of proper city officials to execute sale of Parcel #1 in Urban Renewal area to Clarence Klint for the amount of $1,875 00 motion by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Nelson that this request be taken up at a study session Roll Ayes -- Perry, Baker, Nicholson, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Feb 16, 1971 Cont Under new business, a recommendation was received from the Planning Commission approving a petition to vacate a portion of the alley in the block between 20th and 21st and "Q"'and "R" Avenues motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Baker that march 16, 1971 b.e set as a public hearing date on this recommendation Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried Or Nicholson announced receipt of the final water rate study made by the engineering firm of Stevens, Thompson and Runyan Mr Harley Sutt addressed the Council and asked what the bonded indebtedness of the Water Department was and when it would be paid off The bonded indebtedness is $5,194,000 and would be paid off in 1993 Mr Dick Johnson addressed the Council and asked if copies of the rate study would be available for industry and the general public It was stated that copies would be available at City Hall for anyone wishing to come in and look at them Mr Johnson offered to prepare an extract from the study that would give the information the public would be looking for Mr Johnson also stated that the public should have some idea of what the rate would be It was pointed out that the present rate for domestic users if $2 50 per month for 500 cu ft , and the proposed rate is $3 00 per Month for 600 cu ft Mr Clark and Mr Priebe of the firm of Stevens, Thompson and Runyan gave a resume of the study Mr Tippet of Texaco Refinery and Mr Holzman of Shell Refinery, both asked for time to study the rate schedule 'A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Baker, that after suitable time for study, that the Council hold a study session with the various industries A dis- cussion took place as the whether this study session should be ,lust for industry or for the general public as well Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Perry Nayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Tie vote, motion not carried A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that at the Council meeting on march 2, 1971 that the Council would announce dates for study sessions with industries and the general public Roll Ayes --Nicholson, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker motion carried Dr Nicholson asked for Council approval of the appointment of Pat Wheeler to the Youth Commission motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this appointment be approved Roll ,Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson motion carried Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Baker that the officers of the Citizen's Advisory Board be asked to have a meeting with the Council as soon as possible Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, mcDugle motion carried Councilman Nelson stated that he thought the City Council should take a stand on school issues and made the following motion WHEREAS, Education of children is of vital importance to the well-being of our city, and WHEREAS, the Board of Elected Officials has given careful study to a request for special levy, THEREFORE, I move that the City Council go on record as supporting the levy request of the Anacortes School District, and urge all citizens to vote on March 2nd This motion was seconded by Mr Lunsford Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried Mr Baker stated that he voted "yes" but he was not especially in favor of the Council taking a stand on school issues, but did urge all citizens to vote on march 2nd Dr Nicholson stated that he thought the schools were a proper concern of the citizens Mr mcDugle stated that he also voted "yes" on the motion, but didn't believe that the Council should be telling people how to vote, only that they should vote The treasurer's report for January 1971 was given as follows Receipts 1,150,272 85 Disbursements 1,805,658 46 Cash balance 660,467 00 Investments 2,718,017 40 Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Associated Sand and Gravel 102 38 Ray Lowman 263 05 Marine Asphalt 6,492 22 6,857 65 149 Feb 16, 1971 Cont Motion was made by Mr Nelson 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 $6,857 65 dated Feb 17, 1971 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 $6,857 65 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes -- Perry, Baker, Nicholson, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Regular claims against the City for the first half of February 1971 were given as follows Salaries and Wages 16,724 90 Expenditures 70,653 41 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Nelson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry motion carried Councilman mcDugle asked if something could be done about street signs that are in need of repair and light standards that need painting City manager Wyman stated that the Street Department would get to these needed repairs as quickly as possible Motion by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr mcDugle that the meeting be adjourned Roll All ayes motion carried meeting adjourned at 9 05 P M Kathryn Lowry, City'Clerk - Treas 15wr March 2, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on march 2, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev Egertson of the Lutheran Church Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don mcDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Robert Perry entered at 7 35 P m Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 16, 1971 motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Nelson that minutes be approved as if read iRoll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Nicholson, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none Under communications a letter was read from the mountain Rescue Council of Seattle, requesting the use of Mt Erie on march 20 and 21, 1971 motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Dr Nicholson that permission be granted with the usual stipulations that the City not be held liable for accidents Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker motion carried A letter was read from Ray Carpenter, Chairman of the Anacortes Jaycee's Trade Fair which is to be held in the new high school gym on April 2, 3, and 4, 1971 They requested a permit to have a small carnival for the children in the school parking lot As a carnival permit is $20 00 per day plus 5% admission fee, they were requesting that these fees be eliminated, as something like this fair requires the participation of every possible business, person and group of persons to make it successful motion was made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Perry that the City waive the permit fee and the admission fee for this civic endeavor Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson motion carried A letter was read from Mr and Mrs John Lynch requesting permission to operate a hot dog and hamburger and/or ice cream vending truck in the area of Anacortes The truck would be a van type equipped with butane gas to operate a grill within the truck City Attorney Wells stated that he did not believe that it was necessary to obtain the City's permission, only that permission would have to be obtained from the County Health Department before a City business license 150 March 2, 1971 Cont could be issued It was suggested that Mr Lynch check with the County Health Department first and then come in and check with the City manager in regards to a business license A letter was read from marine Asphalt Company in which they were requesting release of retention money on the L I D #166 project, due to the length of time since work was completed and due to inclement weather conditions which have prevented completion of minor cleanup and asphalt patch work, and in accordance with Chapter 236 laws of 1955, and Chapter 91 laws of 1957, their company would furnish a bond to cover motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted for the release of these funds in accordance with the law Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried A letter was read from Robert Powell, Asst City Engineer, certifying that placing of crushed rock and asphalt concrete paving, and cement concrete curb and gutter has been completed by marine Asphalt Cc , Inc , and Valley Cement Construction, Inc , respectively under their contracts for the same with the City on the 22nd Street Urban Arterial Project, "J" Avenue to Commercial Avenue and the City Engineering Department recommends that final acceptance of the above work be made and that operation of the statutory 30 day lien period be initiated motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that this work be accepted and the statutory 30 day lien period be initiated Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle motion carried Several letters were received giving ideas of what the citizens would like to have at 32nd Street Park Those writing letters were Ray Fish of KAGT-Radio, Mr Reg LeBrun on behalf of the Senior Citizens, Lester Hutchinson on behalf of the YMCA, and Irvin Rydberg of the Anacortes Public Schools City manager Wyman reported that in order for a request for funds to be taken up at the May meeting of the IAC that a preliminary plan would have to be sent into the IAC by the first of April Mayor Rice announced that a public hearing on the 32nd Street Park would be held in the Council Chambers on March 9, 1971 at 7 30 P M and all interested citizens should attend this meeting Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider changing zoning in the Industrial Park area from M-1 to M -P1 and M-2 to M -P2 This change was explained by Mr Ken Kinzel, Executive Director of Urban Renewal and Mayor Rice delcared the public hearing to be closed Motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Or Nicholson that this change be approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare an ordinance to cover Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carriedd Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider vacation of portion of an alley, designation of a park area, and dedication of right-of-way in the Urban Renewal Area These changes were also explained by Mr Kinzel Mayor Rice delcared the public hearing closed Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Perry that these changes be approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare an ordinance Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Nayes--McDugle Motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider a request from George Mahler for relocation of Skagit Avenue in the block north of 32nd Street City Manager Wyman pointed out the area involved on a map and Mr Mehler also discussed his request Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed Motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr McDugle that this request be approved and the necessary papers drawn up Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Abstain --Baker Motion carried Mr Baker stated he was abstaining as he was the former owner of this property and was aware of this situation when he sold it Under old business, the request from the Anacortes Arts and Crafts for per- mission to use a portion of downtown Commercial Avenue for their 1971 Festival was brought up A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Or Nicholson that this request be approved Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Lunsford, Perry, Baker Motion carried In connection with this, Councilman Nelson suggested that a letter be written to the Arts and Crafts asking them to study the feasibility of moving to a different location in 1971 and to meet with the City Council around September 1, 1971 to discuss this Under old business the awarding of the bid on sale of Parcel #1 in Anacortes Industrial Park was brought up Only one bid having been received from Mr 1 151 March 2, 1971 Cont Clarence Klint in the amount of $1,875 00 motion made by Mr Baker and sec nded by Mr Lunsford that this bid be accepted and the proper city officials be authorized to execute this sale Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson motion carried A request was received from the Urban Renewal Department for authorization to advertise for bids for construction of "T" Avenue between 34th and 22nd Streets motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Dr Nicholson that per- mission be granted Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried Bids were received on liability and fire insurance for the City of Anacortes Gold -Moen Company, representing Travelers Insurance, submitted a package bid of $57,454 00 yearly premium A bid was received from Scott Richards Ins Co , representing Aetna Insurance, for a bid of $8,174 00 for the fire insurance only Considerable discussion on the insurance took place as the premiums submitted are so much higher than when the bids were let three years ago The present liability coverage expires March 4, 1971, and the fire coverage expires April 29, 1971 As it is necessary to have liability coverage at once, Mr Moen of Gold -Moen was asked if his company would provide a temporary binds Mr Moen stated that his company could not do this Mr Scott Richards was asked if his company would provide a binder, and Mr Richards replied that it might be possible A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Baker that Mr Richards be given permission to obtain a binder—if—he-can Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried Motion was made by -Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Nelson that further con- sideration of the insurance bids be postponed until the next Council meeting Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried A proposal for an engineering study of the improvements to Commercial Avenue was received from the engineering firm of Stevens, Thompson and Runyan They offered two possible methods Method A --Complete project This would consist of removal of the existing street surfacing, curbs, sidewalks, and street lighting system, three inch asphaltic concrete surfacing over a rock base course, new curb and gutter, new concrete sidewalks, new street lighting system, new traffic signals and signs, installation of the portion of the storm sewer separation within Commercial Ave , only This method would cost approxi- mately $285,000 with $17,600 of this amount for the design engineering and surveys Method 8 --Overlay only This method would provide a two inch over- lay over the existing surfacing The portion of the storm sewers within Commercial Avenue could be installed prior to placing the overlay, or be approximately $74,000 with $10,000 of this amount for the design engineering A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Or Nicholson that the Method A study be made by Stevens, Thompson & Runyan at the approximate cost of $17,600 for design engineering Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried The City Attorney read a proposed ordinance amending Section 45, Schedule for Service Charges, of Ordinance No 1344 of the City of Anacortes, relating to garbage collection, so as to increase the monthly charges for collection of garbage and refuse containers, repealing Ordinance No 1501, passed and approved on the 6th day of January 1970, and constituting Section 8-8 45 of the Code Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this Ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1535 Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the following Board appointments Housing Authority Board -----Cliff Kelly Planning Commission ---------Herb Pearson Board of Adjustments --------Jack Bagdanov Norwood Young Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDuglei Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker Motion carried 152 9 1 153 March 2, 1971 Cont Special claims against L I D #166 were presented as follows Curtis Wharf -------------$442 49 Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr Nicholson that these claims be approved and that in order to provide funds for the payment bhereof, revenue warrants be drawn against the L I D No. 166 funds in favor of People's National Bank in the total amount of $442 49 dated march 5, 1971 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 $442 49 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson iMotion carried Regular claims against the City for the 2nd half of February 1971 were presented as follows Wages and salaries $35,304 11 Expenditures 94,855 51 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried City manager reported 1 A break down at the Sewer Treatment Plant Estimated costs to repair to run in the neighborhood of $10,000 to $12,000 2 meeting at 9 30 A m Wednesday march 3, 1971 with the various industries to discuss water rate study 3 Removal of mobile home in West End, as permission to place this had been for a trailer, rather than a mobile home Mayor Rice reported 1 Water rates will be discussed at Council meeting on march 16, 1971 2 City Council will hold a study session on Wednesday march 10, 1971 at730P m There being no further business to come before the Council, mayor Rice de- clared the meeting to be adjourned meeting adjourned at 10 00 P m Kathryn Lowry Clerk-Treas March 16, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor Rice at 7 30 P m on march 16, 1971 Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don mcDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Robert Perry was ex- cused mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held march 2, 1971 motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that minutes be approved as if read Roll , Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motionrcarried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider the vacation of that part of the alley in Block 1, Nelson's Addition to the City of Anacortes lying between the west line of Lots 3 and 18 extended and the west boundary of the railroad right-of-way This property is owned by Floyd Grace and the City of Anecortes in the block between 20th and 21st and "Q" and "R" Avenues There were no objections and mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Baker that the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker motion carried 154 March 16, 1971 Cont A letter of resignation was read from Mr William F Gallagher resigning his position on the Anacortes museum of History Board, to be effective as of April 1, 1971 motion made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Mr Nelson that this resignation be accepted with regrets and a letter of appreciation sent to Mr Gallagher Roll ,Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried A letter was read from the Citizens Advisory Committee requesting concurrence from the City Council on the matter of a letter directed to the Washington State Department of Highways from the Citizens Advisory Committee The letter they wish to send urges the Department of Highways to investigate what methods may be available to enhance the attractiveness of the approaches to the Swinomish Slough Bridge on State Highway No 536 and the intersection of High- way 536 with Commercial Avenue in the City of Anacortes It is the feeling of the Citizens Advisory Committbe that as the new bridge is now under construction, planning for beautification planting should commence immediately A motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that the City Council grant concurrence on the letter Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried A letter was read from the law firm of Driftmier & Driftmier in regards to the estate of John Storvik, who had left a bequest to the City of Anacortes to place a permanent improvement on a public city park in the City of Anacortes The bequest would amount to approximately $29,346 60 It was felt that this money could be used on 32nd Street Park as long as it is used for specific permanent improvements, x e , items that would not be removed to another park or would not wear out and be replaced Also a plaque would have to be provided identifying the source of the funds Mayor Rice gave a report on the statistics to date on the L I D No 166 sidewalk situation 376 contacts have been made with a total response of 256 Total number requesting sidewalks was 61 The cost of sidewalks for this L I D will be $2 75 a running foot Any sidewalks installed after the L I D will be at a higher rate Mayor Rice requested Council approval of schematic plan for 32nd Street Park City manager Wyman pointed out that this plan could be changed in some areas at a later date motion was made by Mr Baker and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this plan be approved Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle motion carried Under old business mayor Rice stated that the bids that came in on insurance for the City came in with no definite bids because the new water filter plant had not as yet been rated A motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Dr Nicholson that the Council refect all bids that were sent in Roll Ayes --Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice asked for permission to call for new bids on insurance, leaving out the new water filter plant motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted, with opening date of new bids to be April 13, 1971 Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried The City Attorney read a proposed ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Anacortes changing m-1 to m -P1 and m-2 to m -P2 in the Industrial Park area motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1536 Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker motion carried An ordinance was read which would vacate a portion of the alley in Block 6 of Griffin's First Addition to the City of Anacortes motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1537 Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson motion carried R resolution was read designating property in the Urban Renewal Area to be used for park purposes This land is between 28th and 29th Streets and "Q" and "R" Avenues motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Or Nicholson that this resolution be aoproven and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 317 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried A resolution was read designating property in the Urban Renewal Area to be used as apublic street This land is that portion of 29th Street abutting the easterly 10 feet of Lot 12 and the westerly 10 feet of Lot 13, Block 6, 1 1 155 March 16, 1971 Cont y Griffin's First Addition to the City of Anacortes, and that portion of 29th Street abutting the westerly 20 feet of Lot 10 of Block 5, White's First Addition to the City of Anacortes motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 318 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Nayes--McDugle motion carried An ordinance was read which would vacate a portion of Skagit Avenue in the City of Anacortes motion was made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1538 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Abstain -- Baker motion carried An ordinance was read which would vacate a portion of the alley in Block 1, Nelson's Addition to the City of Anacortes motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1539 Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried An ordinance was read amending Sections 27, 28 and 29 of Ordinance No 1090 of the City of Anacortes, to provide for changes in the rates to be charged for the furnishing and sale of city water by the City of Anacortes, and repealing Sections 6-1 27 through 6-1 29 of the Code motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopt- ed and given ORDINANCE NO 1540 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker motion carried In connection with the raise in water rates a letter was read from Mrs Belle Wiig asking for consideration of summer rates for people living outside the city limits of Anacortes Letters were also received from Allied Chemical Corporation and Skagit County Public Utility District in regards to the raise in rates Mayor Rice stated that the Council had held a study session on the garbage collection situation, and he felt there were three things that the City could do (1) Rescind the Council action of rejecting all bids turned in (2) Call for bids again (3) City go into garbage collection business After some discussion on these proposals, a motion was made by Mr seconded by Mr Nelson that the City prepare another bid call on collection, with bids to be opened on April 5, 1971 at 2 00 P M Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Nicholson Nayes--McDugle, Baker The Treasurer's report for February 1971 was given as follows Receipts 1,130,149 72 Disbursements 853,481 63 Cash balance 937,135 09 Investments 2,380,135 73 Rice and garbage Roll Motion carried Regular claims against the City for the first half of March 1971 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages 16,460 10 Expenditures 115,548 52 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Nelson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried A request was received from the Anacortes Church of Latter Day Saints for per- mission to sell "Safe and Sane" fireworks at the Safeway parking lot This request had been okayed by the Fire Department and all necessary regulations complied with A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 00 P M Kathryn+Lowry, i y e�-Tre`a�� C m Rice, mayor 156 April 6, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on April 6, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev Curt Roelofs of the Christian Reformed Church Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don mcDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Mr Robert Perry entered at735P m Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held march 1A 1971 motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Dr Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Dean Reichardt resiging at 2601 17th Street, inquired about an L I D sewer petition that had been turned in by him The City manager reported that the engineering depart- ment was checking it out to see if it had the required 51% approval of the residents in the area inuolved a Consideration of the garbage contract bids was next on the agenda Three bids were turned in as follows Mr Gordon J meli.ng with a bid of 59 75 percent of the collection Mr Terry Tidrington with a bid of 69 5 percent of the collection Mr Harley Sutt with a bid of 73 5 percent t of the collection Attorney Eugene C Anderson addressed the Council on behalf of his client, Mr Harley Sutt Mr Anderson gave his evaluation of the three bids sub- mitted He pointed out that there were three changes between the first and second bid calls 1 --Percentage paid to bidder was to be on the collections rather than the billing 2 --Bidder was to pay the County charge for the dump site 3 --Cannery account was to be included Taking these three items into consideration there would be approximately a 6% increase between the first and second bid calls, and therefore Mr Sutt had raised his bid to 73 5 percent Mr Anderson pointed out that Mr Sutt had been operating the garbage collection in the City for the past 12 years, and had proven himself to be a responsible person Mr Goedon meling addressed the Council and stated that his company was a responsible company and offered to submit financial statements to the Council if they would like to look them over Mr meling also stated that they had the necessary equipment ready to go and would like the City to vote on the contract `and decide one way or the other Mayor James Rice stated that the Council had held a study session on the bids the previous evening and had agreed not to act on the bids this evening mayor Rice also stated that there was a possibility that the City might operate the garbage collection A motion was made by Mr Rice and seconded by Mr Nelson that the City manager be authorized to call for bids on new and used garbage collection equipment, with the bids to be opened on may 3, 1971 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker motion carried A letter was read from the museum of History Board on behalf of the Founder's Day Parade Committee in which they were requesting permission to use the following streets on Saturday, may 15th, 1971 for a parade "R" Avenue from 35th to 22nd Street for parade formation, Commercial Avenue from 22nd Street to 5th Street for parade route, and 5th Street from Commercial Ave to "N" Avenue for disbursal area Their request has the approval of the Police Department motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson motion carried A letter was read from the Lion's Club requesting permission for the use of Causland Park on April 11, 1971 for an Easter egg hunt motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Dr Nicholson that permission be granted Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson', Rice motion carried 1 I April 6, 1971 Cont A letter was read from the Anacortes Chapter of the Society for the Preser- vation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America in which they requested permission to use facilities at Washington Park for their annual salmon barbecue to be held July 25, 1971 motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted Roll Ayes -- Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle motion carried A letter was Bead from Robert D Powell, Assistant City Engineer, stating that payment of retention monies to marine Asphalt Company in the amount of $1,034 50, and to Valley Cement Company in the amount of $659 17 was in order These were due on the 22nd Street project motion made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Mr Lunsford that these retentions be paid Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford. motion carried The City manager reported that the firm of Quinton-Budlong, Inc had sent in plans for the 32nd Street Park to the I C A and that the City would be meeting with them in the later part of may The City manager also reported on attending a meeting in Mt Vernon which was conducted by Mr Val Cameron of the E D A , in regards to a work program for Skagit County in the event that the Government comes up with funds to help finance such a program Another meeting will be held in Mt Vernon on April 13, 1971 Claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Marine Asphalt $10,619 59 Curtis Wharf 587 69 $11,207 28 Motion was made by Mr mcDugle and 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 $11,207 28 dated April 9, 1971 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of regis- tration, 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 $11,207 28 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Regular claims against the City for the last half of march 1971 were present- ed as follows Wages and Salaries 32,905 01 Expenditures 168,362 62 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that these claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council, the mayor de- clared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 20 P m Kat rytyC erk-Tress April 20, 1971 s Rice, mayor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on April 20, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev Norman Scruton of the Congregational Church Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Mr Eldon Baker, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don mcDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 6, 1971 motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr mcDugle that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Tommy Thompson addressed the Council and asked what could be done about the boat,launching at Washington 157 158 April 20, 1971 Cont Park as it was fast becoming more of a marina than a park Mr Thompson asked if a hearing could be held with the Park Board, Port of Anacortes, Chamber of Commerce and other interested citizens to see if something could be done about eliminating the boat launching at Washington Park mayor Rice stated that the Council was aware of the situation at Washington Park, but that another boat launching location would have to be found before any- thing could be done about it A letter was read from M L Allen, President of the Guemes Island Community Club, in which they stated that they thought the garbage collection contract should be awarded to Harley Sutt City manager Harold Wyman reported on the insurance bids that were received Four bids were received, but two of these did not include false arrest in- surance, which had been requested On the complete package, Scott Richards Insurance Agency turned in a bid of $20,449, and Gold -Moen Agency turned in a bid of $20,649 A motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that the low bid of $20,449 from the Scott Richards Agency be accepted Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Nayes-- Nicholson Motion carried Urban Renewal Director Ken Kinzel, reported on bids received for improvement of "T" Avenue within the Industrial Park area Knowles Construction Company of Bothell was the low bidder with a bid of $437,885 91 Mr Kinzel asked for Council approval of accepting this bid and authorization to sign contract Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Nelson that this bid be accepted and contract signed Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker Motion carried A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission to rezone from R-3 to C-2 the south half of Block 288, Original Plat This area is between 2nd and 3rd and "T" and "U" The Planning Commission was of the opinion that a better transition line would be the centerline of 3rd rather than the alley in the block, also, there are no homes in this half block and there are commercial uses adjacent to this property and the rest of this block had been rezoned C-2 recently Motion was made Ey Mr Perry and seconded by Mr McDugle that a public hearing date of May 4, 1971 be set on this Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried Another recommendation was received from the Planning Commission -to make an addition to the Zoning Code regarding signs in an R-3 zone Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Baker that May 4, 1971 be set as a public hearing date on this recommendation Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried City Manager Harold Wyman reported that he had received some water rates from Stevens, Thompson and Runyan which would be applicable for the City of Oak Harbor if the City of Anacortes decided to sell them water However, no decision has been made as to whether or not to sell water to Oak Harbor, as Oak Harbor would want to take over the Navy contract and the City of Anacortes prefers to keep their contract with the Navy The City Manager also reported on an estimate received from Marine Asphalt Company to place an overlay on Commercial Avenue from 2nd Street to 12th Street at a price of $22,971 25 and a price of $17,062 50 to prelevel, patch and overlay 10 intersections from 2nd to 12th As'the City plans to completely re -do Commercial Avenue about a year from now, the City Manager thought it might save the City money if the street department was to smooth out the rough spots now and wait until next year when the complete fob can be done, which would include separating the storm drains from the sanitary sewer Mayor Rice announced the the City Council had decided not to lease Heart Lake from the Department of Natural Resources They were asking $4800 per year for the lease Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of John Tursi to the Museum of History Board, and the appointment of Gary Nelson as the Council's representative on the Forward Thrust program Motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Baker that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Abstain -- Nelson Motion carried 159 April 20, 1971 Cont The Treasurer's report for march 1971 was given as follows Receipts 489,682 28 Rec & Bal 1,426,817 37 Disbursements 1,000,509 14 Cash Balance 426,308 23 Investments 2,714,049 24 A special claim against L I D 166 payable to Marine Asphalt in the amount of $915 84 was presented motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Or Nicholson 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 funds in, fbVoroofmPebplet scNgtionalnBankai.notbe .,tetdlaamougt.of $915 84 dated April 22, 1971 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 $915 84 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried Regular claims against the City for the first half of April 1971 were pre- sented as follows Salaries and Wages 16,801 15 Expenditures 50,881 91 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion was made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Mr Lunsford that claims be approved and warrants drawn for some Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried The City manager requested Council permission to sell by bid seven pieces of City equipment, consisting of four sedans, two pick-ups, and one panel truck , motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry motion carried i The City manager reported that for sometime the City had been paying their bills twice a month, but starting with the month of may 1971 would be paying bills only once a month This procedure will h le p,reduce costs The City manager reported that approximately two years ago the City of Anacortes had entered into an agreement with Skyline Associates in connection with the development of a sewer system in the Skyline area monies were deposited in the bank to be held in escrow until such time as Skyline Division #5 sewer system was completed, accepted and approved This has all been accomplished and the bank is asking for release of this money Motion was made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that the Council approve release of this money held in escrow Roll Ayes --Rice, Nicholson, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker Abstain --Perry motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council, mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 15 P m Kathryn Lowry, City Clerk -Tress May 4, 1971 1� 1 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on may 4, 1971 I The invocation was given by Rev Norman Scruton ofithe Congregational Church II Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Mr Eldon Baker, Or 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 April 20, 1971 motion made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Or Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried , 160 May14, 1971 Cont _mayor Rica b6arliledtiforf guebt hearings ccDavid Bell -addressed the-iCounci.l;and istated.,thatr'th,e Anacoptes High School was having a paper drive and asked if they could have the paper that was out at the old City garbage dump mayor Rice told him they could have it and to contact the City manager about getting into the dump site Mr Wm F Gallagher, retiring City Engineer, addressed the Council and ex- pressed his thanks and appreciation to the City Council members for their cooperation in the past nine years that he has been City Engineer mayor Rice expressed his appreciation to Mr Gallagher and stated that the City had been very fortunate to have his services Mayor Rice'decla'red a public hearing to be open to consider rezoning from R-3 to C-2 the south I of Block 288, Original Plat at request of A Ames and Mr and Mrs Glen Dobers There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed' Motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Baker that the Council approve this zoning change and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance to cover it Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider an addition to R-3 section of Zoning Ordinance under Permitted Accessory Uses, which would allow the use of identification signs There were no objections from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed Motion approved and the City Attorney instructed to draw up an ordinance to cover it Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Baker Motion carried Bids on new garbage trucks were presented as follows Trulson Motor Company $38,481 66 (3 trucks and sales tax) Truckers International 38,694 54 (3 trucks and sales tax) Frontier Ford 39,669 62 (3 trucks and sales tax) Considerable discussion took place on what the City was going to do about the garbage collection Councilman Perry stated that he thought the collec- tion bid should have gone to the low bidder on the first bid call Mayor Rice replied that the Council had rejected all bids received on the first bid call and nothing could be done about it now Mr Paul Grube addressed the Council and stated that he thought the Council had been rejecting too many bids Mr Grube also stated that he thought it costs more money for a Government to run a business than it does for a private concern Others in the audience who addressed the Council were Mr Fred Manvellor who stated that he thought the garbage collection bid should have been awarded to the low bidder on the first bid call Mr Ray Verrall stated that Mr Sutt had done a good ,fob for the City and that he felt that Mr Sutt had not been given a square deal Mrs Dorothy Grube stated that Mr Sutt has done a good ,fob, but that his equipment is at fault, as she thought back loaders were better than side loaders Mr Ian Nichols stated that he had used both types of equipment and that one was about as good as the other Mr Bill Walker asked if they would get the service needed Mayor Rice replied that they would Mr Chet Baker inquired if the'City had enough money in the budget to operate the garbage business Mayor Rice replied that there was Councilman Perry again stated that he thought the garbage bid should go to the low bidder on the first bid call City Attorney Wells stated that in his opinion that the City Council had gone too far to go back to the first bid call Attorney Eugene Anderson addressed the Council and stated that he and Mr Wells did not quite agree on this point as he was of thelopinion that the Council could, by a 2/3 majority vote, vote to rescind their previous action on the first bid call Councilman Baker stated that he thought the Council should respect the City Attorney's suggestions A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr McDugle that the Council rescind their previous rejection of all bids on the first bid call Roll Ayes--McDugle, Perry Nayes--Rice, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson Motion did not carry i �J 161 May 4, 1971 Cont A motion was made b} Mr Baker and seconded by Dr Nicholson that the CiLy accept the'low bidnof $38;481 66r1from Trulson motor Company for three garbage trucks'- Rolli Ayes-=McDugle,, Nelson,'Baker, NicKolson, Rice Neyes=- Perry motion carried Ili r' -r c, '''u:�J E t- - r L ' 11 Y' -' L LI Mayor Rice read a letter from Mr and Mrs Robert Nemitz who formerly owned property in the Urban Renewal area and who had been given permission to do their own moving at a price of $4 00 per hour The letter stated that the moving had been accomplished at a total price of $25,000 00, and they were asking the City to pay the income tax on this amount as it had ^been their understanding that they would not have to pay income tax on this A motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Or Nicholson that the City write a letter to Mr and Mrs Nemitz stating that the City would not pay their income tax on this amount Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson Motion carried ' i A letter was read from David M Ford, City Engineer, recommending that final acceptance of the placing of crushed rock and asphalt concrete paving, and cement concrete curb and gutter by Marine Asphalt Co , Inc and Valley Cement Construction, Inc , respectively, under their contracts with the City of Anacortes for work on L I D No 166 be made A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr McDugle that this work be accepted and the 30 day lien period initiated Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried Claims against the City for the second helf of April 1971 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages 32,970 34 Expenditures 97,968 53 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by -Mr Perry and seconded by Or Nicholson that the claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Baker Motion carried Mr Len Clark of Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, Inc , asked the Council for final acceptance of the Water Treatment Plant project and the Intake Structure project With the exception of a few minor things that have to be taken care of, these two projects are complete On the Water Treatment Plant it was recommended that a sum of $5,000 be required to be posted as a certified check prior to the release of retention monies, for completion of a few things yet to be finished On the Intake Structure it was recommended that a sum of $1,500 be required to be posted as a certified check prior to the release of retention monies for completion of the things yet to be finished The question was brought up as to whether or not the City would have insurance coverage upon the acceptance of these projects City Manager Wyman checked with Mr Scott Richards, who handles the City's insurance and reported that the City would be covered with both liability and fire insurance, although the actual rate cannot be given until such time as the Rating Bureau com- pletes their findings A motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Nelson that final accep- tance of these projects be approved with the provisions as recommended by Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, Inc Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson Motion carried The City Manager reported on attending a meeting in Olympia with the I A C on the possibility of obtaining funds for the 32nd Street Park He stated that the prospects looked good and that a more definite answer should be forthcoming on May 24th The City Manager reported on meeting with neighbors on 25th Street to discuss the possibility of an L I D and stated that future meetings would be held with people on 23rd, 24th, and 25th Streets in the hopes that people would become interested in street L I D's There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 20 P M Kathryn Lowr , City le as M o� 162 May 18, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on may 18, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev Norman 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, Mr Gary Nelson Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held may 4, 1971 motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Baker that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Robert Nemitz addressed the Council and stated that a letter he had written which had been acted on by the Council at the may 4th meeting had not been stated right Mr Nemitz stated that he did not asks the City to pay his income tax on the money he had earned by doing his own moving from the Urban Renewal area, but rather that he was asking for payment of this work mayor Rice asked the Anacortes American to publish a retraction in the newspaper mayor Rice explained to Mr Nemitz that in order to be paid for the work that he had done that he would have to sign the time sheets and bring in his social security number Mrs Lenora Montgomery addressed the Council and stated that she had been paying for garbage collection but that she has no garbage to be collected, and she didn't think she should have to pay for a service that she didn't use It was explained to Mrs Montgomery that the City has a compulsory garbage ordinance and that exceptions could not be made The City Attorney read a proclamation which had been issued and signed by Mayor Rice on May 12, 1971 It was proclaimed that a state of emergency exists within the City of Anacortes endangering and threatening the prompt and continuous collection, removal, and disposal of garbage, ashes, refuse, and waste, thereby endangering the public health, safety and welfare, and authorizing the City Manager to take whatever action necessary to ensure the continuous and uninterrupted collection of garbage, which action may include, but shall not be limited to, the leasing of equipment, employment of per- sonnel, and/or contracting for service Under communications a letter was read from Assistant Chief of Police, Gerald A Perkins, in which he asked acceptance of his resignation from the Anacortes Police Department, as he is accepting the position of Deputy Sheriff on Lopez Island, Washington Mayor Rice requested that a letter of thanks and appreci- ation be written to Mr Perkins for his service to the City of Anacortes A letter was read from the Anacortes Jaycees requesting use of land in the Urban Renewal area for the purposes of presenting one of the country's leading five ring circus's, the Carson and Barnes Circus, on June 27, 1971 They also requested that the City waive the 5% of the gross part of the permit to have the circus, and issue a permit for the standard flat fee of $20.00 per day Councilman Nelson stated that he would not be in favor of waiving the 5% on this as this had been done before and considerable money had been taken in for various games Mr Nelson made a motion which was seconded by Or Nicholson that permission be granted for the use of the Urban Renewal property, but the waiver of the 5% would not be granted Roll Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission to amend the zoning ordinance to include apartments as a permitted use in a C-1 zone Mr Pearson of the Planning Commission explained the change A motion was made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry be set on this Roll Ayes --Rice, that a public hearing date McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, of June Perry, 1, 1971 Baker, Nicholson Motion carried A lease agreement for use of city property for parking space with Mr H 0 Wilson, owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken, was read by the City Attorney The lease is for a ten year period for the total sum of $1,200 00, payable at the rate of $120 00 per year Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this agreement be approved and entered into Roll Ayes-- McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson,* Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice -Motion carried An ordinance was read amending the zoning ordinance to allow identification signs in R-3 zones Motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Baker that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1542 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried May 18, 1971 Cont. An ordinance was read ratifying, approving and confirming that the Proclamation of the mayor dated may 12, 1971, finding a state of emergency existing within the City threatening the prompt and continuous collection, removal and dis- posal of garbage, ashes, refuse and waste, endangering the public health, safety and welfare, be ratified, approved and confirmed in all respects, as it is to the best interests of the City of Anacortes to continue the license issued to Rocket Sanitation on a temporary basis until, on, or about September 15, 1971, to enable the City to obtain delivery of trucks and equipment and to enable City employees to become familiar with their use and operation. Council- man Perry stated that he did not see how the City could operate any cheaper than Rocket Sanitation had and expressed his opinion that he thought the City was making a grave mistake. A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1543. Roll: Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson. Nayes--Perry. motion carried. Mayor Rice reported that the agreement with Mr. Harley Sutt states that Rocket Sanitation will contine to perform garbage collection services as he has in the past for 782/ of billed accounts until September 15, 1971. The City of Anacortes will pay one-half of all major repairs and/or parts required to keep Mr. Sutt's trucks in operating condition until the new trucks become available at which time Mr. Sutt will begin to use the new trucks. The treasurer's report for April 1971 was given as follows: Receipts 1,765,346.04 Total Rec. & Bal. 2,191,654.27 Disbursements 1,739,681.06 Cash Balance 451,973.21 Investments 2,602,914.18 The City manager reported: 1. Approximate cost of having the Street Department patch the inter- There being no further business to come before the Council, the mayor declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8:35 P. M. Kathryn Lowry, City Clerk-Treas.1 June 1, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7:30 P. M. on June 1, 1971. The invocation was given by Rev. Herman Kazen of the Assembly of God Church. Roll call: Mr. Eldon Baker, Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Don mcDugle, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr. Gary Nelson. Absent --Mr. Robert Perry. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held may 18, 1971. motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Nelson that minutes be approved as if read.. Roll: Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice; mcbugle, Lunsford, Nelson. motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none. Mayor Rice cdecll-aTe La :pubYid-,,ch-eari_ng� to be open to consider amending Section 3.5.1.A of Ordinance No. 1407, the same being the zoning ordinance of the.City of Anacortes, to permit as a primary use apartments in the C-1 Commercial Zone. City Attorney Wells read the ordinance covering this change. -There were no comments from the audience and mayor Rice declared the public hearing .to be closed.- A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Baker that the ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1544. Roll: Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson, Baker. Nayes--Lunsford. motion carried. A petition was presented, signed by 32 people, which requested that some- thing be done about the old building at 2017 "J" as they felt that it was sections on Commercial Avenue was $2,951.00. Mr. Wyman stated that the Street Department had done a very good job and that Mr. Oscar Thorene and his street crew deserved a vote of thanks. 2. Mr. Keith Shugarts has been hired as Director for the Summer Recreation program which will be starting June 15, 1971. There being no further business to come before the Council, the mayor declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8:35 P. M. Kathryn Lowry, City Clerk-Treas.1 June 1, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7:30 P. M. on June 1, 1971. The invocation was given by Rev. Herman Kazen of the Assembly of God Church. Roll call: Mr. Eldon Baker, Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Don mcDugle, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr. Gary Nelson. Absent --Mr. Robert Perry. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held may 18, 1971. motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Nelson that minutes be approved as if read.. Roll: Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice; mcbugle, Lunsford, Nelson. motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none. Mayor Rice cdecll-aTe La :pubYid-,,ch-eari_ng� to be open to consider amending Section 3.5.1.A of Ordinance No. 1407, the same being the zoning ordinance of the.City of Anacortes, to permit as a primary use apartments in the C-1 Commercial Zone. City Attorney Wells read the ordinance covering this change. -There were no comments from the audience and mayor Rice declared the public hearing .to be closed.- A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Baker that the ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1544. Roll: Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson, Baker. Nayes--Lunsford. motion carried. A petition was presented, signed by 32 people, which requested that some- thing be done about the old building at 2017 "J" as they felt that it was June 1, 1971 Cont a fire hazard, a place flor kids to hang out and smoke, and broken glass which could fall and injure someone The City manager stated that under the Uniform Buildina Code, which the City has adopted, that it was possible that the building could be condemned and that he hoped to have the procedures for doing this by the next study session Council permission was requested by the Urban Renewal Department to sell Parcel 16 in the Industrial Park area to the highest bidder, Benson-Odegard Construction Co , for the amount of $5,580 and also requested authorization for proper city officials to sign contracts Mr Ken Kinzel, Urban Renewal Director, pointed out the parcel on the map and stated that the property would be used for the manufacturing of fiber glass sail boats motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Nelson that permission to sell be granted and city officials authorized to sign contracts Roll Ayes -- Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson motion carried A request was received from Skyline Associates asking for release of a bond in the amount of $10,000 covering construction of the Skyline Quarry fence and construct and dress the south face of the rock wall The engineer- ing department of the City recommends release of this bond as the conditions of the bond have been met Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr McDugle that this bond be released Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice motion carried A request was received from Mr Riley Mellott to put a fresh strawberry stand on Commercial Avenue, womewhere between 14th and 15th Streets from June 20th to approximately July 10th, 1971 Mayor Rice told Mr Mellott there would be no objections to this as long as he obtained permission from the property owners, checked with the City Building Inspector on the erection of the stand, and acquired a City business license A letter from Councilman Eldon C Baker was read in which he stated that State law required ward councilmen to reside within the ward which they represent, and as he anticipates moving from Ward Two to another address, that it is necessary for him to submit his resignation from the Anacortes City Council to be effective July 7, 1971 Mr Baker expressed his appreci- ation of the respect and consideration shown him by the Council and City employees, and also expressed his thanks to the voters ofiWard Two for granting him the privilege of serving as their Councilman A special claim against L I D No 166 was presented as follows Marine Asphalt Labor and Materials $210 00 Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford 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 People's National Bank in the total amount of $210 00 dated June 7, 1971 and bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum from their date of regis- tration, 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 $210 00 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried Regular claims against the City for the month of May 1971 were presented as follows Wages and salaries 52,062 22 Expenditures 73,021 03 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that these claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nelson, Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried I The City Manager reported 1 Summer recreation program would be co-sponsored with the Anacortes School District 2 That no official word has been received from IAC on funds for the 32nd Street Park, however, a pre -planning meeting will be held Friday, June 4, 1971 with the architects Mayor Rice reported that the City of Anacortes had made an offer to the City 165 June 1, 1971 cont. of Oak Harbor for water use and the Council should officially vote on the offer. A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that the City Council of Anacortes agrees to furnish water to the City of Oak Harbor at Sharpe's Corner as follows: A --Oak Harbor.will take over our Navy contract. B --Oak Harbor is obligated to pay for 4.5 MGD beginning the day the 24" water line is put into service. Scheduled rate by our con- sulting firm is $17,113.50 per month, equivalent to 9.5/100 Cu. Ft. C --The 3 MGD addition requested by 1985 will be billed at the rate of 10.50/100 Cu. Ft. D --By 1985 the City of Anacortes may have to eliminate the 3MGD if water is needed locally and the plant capacity has not been increased. Roll: Ayes --Baker, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. A letter was read from Mrs. Fred Manvellor, Adult Supervisor of the Anacortes Junior Drill Team, in which she stated that the Second District of the American Legion Auxiliary has volunteered to sponsor this team at State Convention in Seattle to be held in July and that in order to raise funds for this, they would like to have permission for the girls to have food booths outside the Legion Club on 5th St., and also permission to close off 5th St. Between Commercial and Q for the purpose of placing kiddie rides to be operated by Puget Sound Midways for a fund raising project on June 11, 12, 13, 1971. They also asked the Council to waive the city license for this purpose. Some discussion took place on the waiving of the license, with various suggestions being made. Mr. Ray Carpenter, representing the Anacortes Jr. Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and asked the Council to review the tax and licenses fees for civic civic organizations. Mayor Rice stated that this should be done and asked the City Manager to bring the schedules to the next study session. Motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that permission be granted for the use of 5th St., between Commercial and "Q" for food booths and kiddie rides for June 11, 12, and 13, 1971, subject to the approval of Fire and Police Departments, and also that the City license be waived. Roll: Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Baker. Motion carried. City Attorney Wells requested permission to be absent from the June .15 ,1971 meeting. Permission granted. There being.no further. -business to come before the..-Council,-Mayot.Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8:25 P. -M. rk Kathryn Lowry, City Clerk-Treas. a r June 15, .1971 , The regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor James Rice in the Council Chambers. The invocation was given by the Rev.. Arthur Campbell, pastor for the United Two letters of resignation from the Youth Commission were read; one from Maria Petr.ish and the -other from Laura Burton. -The Mayor requested that letters of appreciation for time spent on the Youth Commission be written. Bids had been opened on June 10 on surplus equipment, items to go to the high bidders. Mayor Rice read the tabulation of bids which showed the Methodist.Church•Church in Anacortes. Roll call: Present --Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Don McDugle, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr. Gary Nelson, Mr., Robert Perry. Excused --Mr. Eldon Baker. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held May 18, 1971. A motion was made by Mr. Nelson seconded by-. Dr. Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read. Roll: Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice asked for guest hearings and there were none. Two letters of resignation from the Youth Commission were read; one from Maria Petr.ish and the -other from Laura Burton. -The Mayor requested that letters of appreciation for time spent on the Youth Commission be written. Bids had been opened on June 10 on surplus equipment, items to go to the high bidders. Mayor Rice read the tabulation of bids which showed the 166 June 15, 1971 following persons as high bidders 1959 Ford P U 1968 Dodge Sedan 1952 Chev P U 1965 Plymouth Sdn 1966 Dodge Sedan 1960 Ford Sedan Cont Vern Etlicher A Ames H Sortun A Ames A Ames A Ames $370 00 401 00 161 00 88 00 303 00 128 00 Total $1,451 00 A motion was made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Dr Nicholson that the City accept the designated high bids Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, and Rice motion carried A proposed agreement was read which outlined some steps as a basis to a contract to sell water to the City of Oak Harbor This had been written after a study session between Oak Harbor and Anacortes City Councils A letter received from EDA in reference to the basis for funding the con- struction of the water system improvements had also been considered in setting up this proposal A motion was made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr mcDugle that the Council approve this preliminary agreement as a basis for a finallcontract Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Nicholson, Rice, and mcDugle Nayes--Nelson ' Motion carried Mr Nelson stated that he voted no and would continue to do so until he was more assured in writing that this pipeline to Oak Harbor in the long run is not going to cause tremendous expense in expanding our facilities on the river and this will have to come from further negotiations For information only, a letter was read from the City Attorney, W V Wells, along with a condensation of procedures in regard to dangerous buildings abatement included in Volume IV of the Uniform Buildino Code, 1970 Edition, which has been adopted by the City of Anacortes I mayor Rice said that there had been numerous complaints from citizens about such buildings within the City, and gentle pursuasion had been tried to get the property owners to remedy these situations without success This subject had been included on the agenda to bring this to the public attention Mayor Rice asked Council permission to reappoint Charles Kiel as a member of the Board of Adjustment as his term expires July 1, 1971 A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that Charles Kiel be reappointed Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, and Lunsford motion carried Ken Kinzel, Urban Renewal Director, requested the Council to set a date for a public hearing for vacation of plats in the Urban Renewal project, generally described as bounded by 10th Street, "R" Avenue, 34th Street and the meander Line The purpose would be to simplify descriptions for future sales of property and eliminate title lapses Council action is required within 30 to 60 days, and he suggested a date of July 20,1971 A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Dr Nicholson that a public hearing be held on July 20, 1971 to consider the vacation of existing plats within the Urban Renewal project Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford and Nelson motion carried David Ford, Director of Public Works, recommended that as final inspection had been made on Schedule I - "R" Ave Truck Route (Utilities), and all items have been found to be completed and acceptable, that it be accepted by the City Council and the 30 day lien period be initiated for release of retainage in the amount of $12,833 67 A motion was made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that Schedule I of the "R" Ave Truck Route be accepted and the 30 day lien period be initiated for release of retainage money in the amount of $12,833 67 Ro1L Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson and Perry motion carried David Ford also requested approval for release of retention monies to Snelson, Inc in the amount of $222,535 74 for Scheudle Iiof the Water Systems Improvement, and to Constructors - Pamco in the amount of $71,256 24 for Schedule II 1 'I ll 167 June 15, 1971 Cont As the policy of the Economic Development Administration is to withhold approximately ten per cent of the total grant -in -air appropriation until all expenses and claims have been paid and final audit has been completed which could take at least six months, an ordinance had been written which would direct the City -Clerk -Treasurer to purchase with funds of the Water Reserve Fund warrants drawn upon the 1969 Water Construction Fund up to and including a total aggregate amount of $295,000 00 to pay the retention monies Council action was requested to adopt this ordinance A motion was made by Or Nicholson seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1545 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry motion carried A motion was then made by Mr Perry and seconded by Or Nicholson that retention monies be released and paid after ordinance is affective and monies are available Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, and Nicholson motion carried A letter was read from the Anacortes Jaycees in which they again requested the Council to waive the fees charged by the City of Anacortes for their project of bringing a circus to the City of Anacortes for one day It appeared that rather than being an income producing project, it would be in all probability cost the Anacortes Jaycees a considerable amount of money An ordinance was read which provided upon application by any religious, chari- table, fraternal, or non-profit civic organization for a license to engage in any activity or business for which a municipal license is now or may hereafter be required by ordinance, that the City Clerk -Treasurer shall issue such license upon payment of a sum equal to one-half of the regular license fee prescribed by ordinance for such activity or business This ordinance would in no way change the collection by the City of the 5% admission tax A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr mcDugle that the Council approve and adopt this ordinance and give it ORDINANCE NO 1546 Roll Ayes -- Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson motion carried A resolution was read designating Harold Wyman, City manager of the City of Anacortes, as the representative of the City to the Department of Housing and Urban Development iA motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that the Council approve this resolution and give it RESOLUTION NO 319 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Nicholson, and Rice motion carried i Ken Kinzel- advised the Council that bids had been opened for a purchase of a piece of property within the Urban Renewal project adjacent to the Pioneer Shingle mill The high bid of $5,620 25 had been received from Innova Corp He asked that the Council approve this sale and authorize proper persons to execute the contract A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson that the Council approve awarding the bid on this property to Innova Corporation and authorize proper persons to execute the contracts Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle motion carried i , A proposed resolution had been prepared for council action which would provide that if on the first day of January in any year, two installments of any local improvement assessment are delinquent, or if the final installment thereof has - been delinquent for more than one year, the City shall proceed with the fore- closure This resolution was referred to a study session before final action A resolution was read designating Harold Wyman, City manager of the City of Anacortes, as the representative of the City to the Department of Housing and Urban Development iA motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr Nelson that the Council approve this resolution and give it RESOLUTION NO 319 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Nicholson, and Rice motion carried i Ken Kinzel- advised the Council that bids had been opened for a purchase of a piece of property within the Urban Renewal project adjacent to the Pioneer Shingle mill The high bid of $5,620 25 had been received from Innova Corp He asked that the Council approve this sale and authorize proper persons to execute the contract A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Or Nicholson that the Council approve awarding the bid on this property to Innova Corporation and authorize proper persons to execute the contracts Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle motion carried i , meetin was declared adjourned at 8 45 P m i � ��L�li�✓yC Age Loretta Felton, Deputy Clerk maY6 / The treasurer's report was read as follows Receipts $ 895,230 57 Total Rec & Balance 1,347,203 78 - Disbursements 713,906 64 Cash Balance 633,297 14 Investments 1,398,005 49 meetin was declared adjourned at 8 45 P m i � ��L�li�✓yC Age Loretta Felton, Deputy Clerk maY6 / 168 July 6, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor Rice at 7 30 P M on July 6, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev White Roll call Mr Eldon Baker, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford Mr Gary Nelson and Or L E Nicholson were excused Mr Robert Perry entered at 7 35 P M A letter was read from Pearl E White, operator of the Poop Deck Youth Center in which she requested permission to allow the youth of Anacortes to dance in the establishment The a would be no charge to the young people and continuous supervision would be furnished A waiver of the business license for dance participation was requested Councilman McDugle stated that this establishment was being run as a business, and he, therefore, was in -favor of collecting all licenses and taxes Mayor Rice asked the ' City Manager to check into this Mayor Rice announced that candidates for Council positions must file July 26 through July 30, 1971 Filing fee is $10 00 Positions are as follows Position No 1 (Rice)------ 4 yr term Position No 2 (McDugle)--- 4 yr term Position No 3 (Lunsford)-- 4 yr term Position No 4 (Nelson)---- 4 yr term These four positions are for Councilmen at large Ward No 2 Council position ---- For unexpired 2 yr term Three bids were received on a new fire truck as follows American La France Co $38,641 00 plus tax Howe Equipment Co 39,901 38 plus tax Silverline Fire Equipment 42,436 00 plus tax Fire Chief Loren Bowen recommended that the bid from American La France be accepted A motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that the bid from American La France in the amount of $38,641 00 be accepted Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held June 15, 1971 Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Perry Motion carried Council permission was requested to call for bids on water and sewer chemicals Motion made by Mr Baker and seconded by Mr Perry that per- mission be granted Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Baker Motion carried Permission was requested to release the retainage money due to Valley Cement Company for the curb and gutter work done on L I D No 166 as the 30 day lien period has expired and no liens have been filed The amount owing if $10,250 17 Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Baker that permission be granted Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Baker, Rice Nayes--McDugle Motion carried Mr McDugle stated that he voted "no" as he thought the curbs were very pooly engineered and in a number of places the curbs were 14" above existing sidewalks Mr McDugle stated that he would be screaming if a lousy ,fob like this had been done in front of his property Mhe Council was asked to approve an agreement that would be used as a basis for negotiating a contract with the City of Oak Harbor on the sale of water Items to be used in negotiating a contract are 1 To turn over the Navy Contract to Oak Harbor 169 July 6, 1971 Cont 2 To sell water to Oak Harbor for the exclusive use of the Navy under the following terms, except as specified in item (4) A The basic charge for the first 30 MG1j per month is $5,113 50 per month, and thereafter according to the ` attached rate schedule r n B A maximum of 42 MGD will be guaranteed for this user 3 To guarantee that a maximum of (2) MGD will be available for Oak Harbor and its other customers when they (Oak Harbor) start Lang water A water rate parallel to the Navy's will be negotiated 4 The City of Anacortes will guarantee Oak Harbor (2) MGD andlup to (1) MGD of the Navy water while the Navy is not using it A Some type of notice of availability in advance (Suggest one (1) year's notice ) - 5 Anecortes agrees to instruct their attorneys to begin immediately to prepare a contract between the two cities based on the pre - coding premises Councilman Baker stated that he thought the final contract with Oak Harbor should include provisions for Oak Harbor to assist us in future water developments A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Baker that the Council approve the agreement to be used as a basis for negotiating a water contract with Oak Harbor Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Baker, Rice, McDugle Motion carried i The City Attorney gave the first reading of an emergency ordinance which would provide for over expending the 1971 Sewer Fund budget, due to the bread down of the sewer plant which necessitated repairs in the approximat e amount of $12,000 00 This ordinance to come up for passage at the City Council meeting on July 20, 1971 The City Attorney discussed the new state law on gambling He stated that the City could adopt the State law by reference, but he did not believe that this was necessary, as this law is best administered by the State Under the new State law after August 9, 1971, bingo and raffles can be operated by non profit organizations and clubs without any action by the City Mr Ray Verrall and Mr Scoop Baker both addressed the Council and asked what would happen if they started having bingo games before August 10, 1971 Mr Wells stated that no action would be taken by the City, and if any action was taken, it would be by the Prosecuting Attorney Special claims against L I D No 166 were presented as follows Valley Cement (Retainage) $10,250 17 Marine Asphalt (Materials) 344 18 Ben Griffin (Sidewalk Contract) 9.063 54 $19,657 87 Motion made by Mr Perry and 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 $19,657 87 dated July 19, 1971 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 dran upon said fund in favor of said creditors in the amount of $19,657 87 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Perry, Baker, Rice, Lunsford Nayes-- McDugle Motion carried Regular claims against the City for the month of June 1971 were presented as follows Salaries and wages 49,886 78 Expenditures 455,987 7B Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion was made by Mr Perry and 170 July 6, 1971 cont seconded by Mr Baker that these claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Baker, Rice, Lunsford; mcDugle, Perry = motion carried The City manager reported that petitions for three new L I D 's had been received and validity of signatures were being checked by the Engineering Department However, the state law has been changed whereby participation by city crews cannot exceed $5,000 00 The law does state, however, that the City can refect any-jand all,bids if the contractor's estimate for a ,fob exceeds the engineer's estimates by 10% and do theirwork themselves Cost estimates forithe L I D 's that are now on file are being worked out by the Engineering Department and figures will be available shortly There being no further buriness to come before the Council, the mayor declared thermeeting to be adjourned at 8 05 P M G. aoz( ow y, C 4"A& Kathryn Lity lerk-Treas % yo July 20, 1971 Regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on July 20, 1971 Roll call James Rice, Don mcDugle, Gary Nelson Dr Nicholson, Floyd Lunsford, and Robert Perry were excused As there wasn't a quorum present, no business could be transacted and mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned Kathryn Lowr Citylark-Treas( ,/I(aydr f August 3, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on August 3, 1971 " Roll call James Rice, Don mcDugle, Floyd Lunsford Councilmen Nicholson and Nelson were excused Councilman Robert Perry entered at 7 35 P M The invocation was given by Rev Ralph Underwood of the South Side Church of Christ Mayor Rice announced the appointment of Henrik 0 Sortun to fill the council vacancy created by the resignation of Eldon Baker The oath of office was given by the City Clerk to Mr Sortun Mayor Rice requested the Council's approval of the appointment of Mr Sortun Motion made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry Motion carried Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting which was held on July 6, 1971 There was no meeting held on July 20, 1971 motion made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Mr Perry that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Sortun, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mrs Julie Moe, 504 7th, addressed the Council and stated that the weed and thistle situation in her area was very bad and also stated there was a great deal of dust on 6th and "T", and asked if something could be done about it Mayor Rice stated that the situation would be looked at Mr Scoop Baker, representing the Eagles Lodge, asked for Council permission to block one-half block on 7th Street in front of the Eagles Hall on August 28th and 29th, 1971 Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr McDugle that permission be granted Roll Ayes--Sortun, Rice,rMcOugle, Lunsford, Perry Motion carried I Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider vacation of plats within the Anacortes Industrial Park Urban Renewal Project Area Mr Ken Kinzel, Urban Renewal Director, pointed out the area on the map No 171 August 3, 1971 Cont objections were voiced and mayor Rice declared the hearing to be closed Attorney Wells, city attorney, read an ordinance covering this vacation Motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1547 Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Sortun, Rice motion carried A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce in which they agreed to with- draw the stipulation that the park to be located between 29th and 32nd Streets be named Chamber of Commerce Park This action is taken with the understanding that, the athletic fields be named Chamber of Commerce Field and that an appropriate bronze plaque be erected acknowledging the Chamber's role in procurement of the property, this action being taken with the under- standing that, for some reason, the Storvik estate monies cannot be used as planned, the previous agreement will remain in force A letter was read from Mr Tommy Thompson giveing ideas and suggestions for a mall on Commercial Avenue A property agreement between the City of Anacortes and Floyd and Shirley Grace was read In this agreement, Mr and Mrs Grace gave a warranty deed to the City of Anacortes covering the northeasterly 45 feet of property owned by Grace in Block 1 of the Plat of Nelson's Addition to Anacortes, and the City of Anacortes gave a warranty deed to Mr and Mrs Grace for property in the south half of Block 1, Nelson's Addition to the City of Anacortes Motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that this agreement be approved Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Sortun, Rice, McDugle Motion carried A letter was received from Quinton-Budlong, Inc in which they recommended that the working drawings on 32nd Street Park be released for bid in three parts They also stated that they anticipated having Part I ready for the City's review by August 15, 1971 and Parts II and III ready for review by September 15, 1971 The Council was asked to set a public hearing date for up -dating the six- year street improvement plan Motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr McDugle ]that August 17, 1971 be set as the public hearing date Roll Ayes --Perry, Sortun, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried David M Ford, Jr , City Engineer, read a certification certifying that petitions had been received and placed on file for the establishment of L I D No 168, and that the petitions had sufficient signatures This L I D would provide for paving, curbs and gutters, storm drainage connections and sidewalks, if requested The area involved would be 25th Street between Commercial and "R" Avenue, 24th Street between Commercial and "R", 23rd Street between Commercial and "R", and "Q" Avenue between 26th and 22nd Motion was made by Mr Sortun and seconded by Mr Perry that the petitions for L I D No 168 be accepted and the engineering office instructed to pre- pare designs and cost estimates Roll Ayes--Sortun, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Perry Motion carried David M Ford, Jr , City Engineer, read a certification certifying that petitions had been received and placed on file for the establishment of L I D No 169 and L I D No 170 As these two petitions cover area in the same neighborhood, it was recommended that they be combined and known as L.I D No 169 A sufficiency of signatures were on both of these petitions, and the area involved would be 34th Street from Commercial to "M" Avenue, 35th Street from Commercial to "M" Avenue and on "0" Avenue between 36th and 34th Streets Motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that these petitions be combined into one L I D to be known as L I D No 169 and be accepted and the engineering office instructed to prepare designs and cost estimates Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Sortun Motion carried Petitions were also received for the establishment of a sewer L I D No 171, however, there was not a sufficiency of signatures Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Sortun that petitions for L I D No 171 be rejected, due to lack of enough signatures Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Sortun, Rice, McDugle Motion carried Recommendation was received from City Engineer, David M Ford, Jr , that Schedule III on EDA project No 07-1-00491 had been completed and acceptance by the City Council was in order, and that the City automatically release the retainage monies in the amount of $17,540 10 at the and of the 30 day lien 172 August 3, 1971 Cont period motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Lunsford that Schedule III be accepted as completed Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Sortun, Rice motion carried Council approval was asked for an audit contract with the State of Washington, Auditor's Office, on WS -WASH -58 project This is necessary in order for the City to obtain funds for this project from HUD motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that the audit contract be approved Roll Ayes -- Perry, Sortun, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending amending Ord 1407 Chapter 11, to include definition for "mobile home " motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr mcDugle that a public hearing date of August 17, 1971 be set on this Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Sortun motion carried The City Engineer stated that on may 4, 1971 the City Council had accepted work done by marine Asphalt Co , Inc on L I D No 166 thus initiating the mandatory 30 day lien period and that no liens have been filed and all necessary forms have been turned in, and it was recommended that the City Council approve release of retainage in the amount of $11,117 56 to marine Asphalt Co motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this retainage 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 $11,117 56 dated August 6, 1971 and bear- ing 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 $11,117 56 in payment for work and materials fur- nished Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Sortun motion carried Announcement was made of the appointment of Forrest miller as a new police officer Mr George Holzman addressed the Council and inquired about the status of L I D petition No 167 for sanitary sewers in the Kellogg Addition City Engineer, David m Ford, Jr , replied that there were some design problems to be worked out and the petition would be presented at the next Council meeting A resolution was read petitioning for the release of funds from the estate of the late John Storvik, to be used ,jointly with funds granted by the State of Washington for the development and placing of permanent improvements on that certain undeveloped park land in the City of Anacortes heretofore commonly known and identified as "Thirty-second Street Park " In the event that this petition is granted, the herein above-mentioned park land shall thence- forth be known and identified as "John Storvik municipal Playground", and the suitable bronze plaque identifying the source of funding and commemorating the contribution of the John Storvik estate to the project shall be erected and located inea prominent location in the park motion was made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 320 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry, Sortun, Rice motion carried City Attorney Wells gave the second reading on an emergency ordinance pro- viding for the sewer fund to over expend the 1971 budget in the amount of $12,000 00 due to an unforeseen breakdown of the treatment plant motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1548 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Sortun, Rice, mcDugle Abstain --Perry motion carried A resolution was read fixing the time and place of public hearings upon the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No 166 All owners of property within the District whose surname commences with the letters "A" through "m" will be heard on Wednesday, the 22nd day of September, 1971 at 7 30 P m and those whose surnames commence with the letters "N" through "Z" will be heard on Thursday, the 23rd day of September, 1971 at 7 30 P m at the Anacortes City Hall in the City of Anacortes, Washington motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 321 Roll Ayes --Perry, Sortun, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford Motion carried 1i3 August 3, 1971 Cont An ordinance amending Ordinance #1503 on underground utilities was read No action was teken as the Planning Commission has not reviewed the ordinance as yet Regular claims against the City for the month of July 1971 were presented as follows Salaries $ 52,424 10 Expenditures 255,967 55 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr McDugle that the claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes--Sortun, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Perry motion carried Treasurer's report for June 1971 was presented as follows Receipts 1,751,926 19 Rec & Bal 1,285,225 33 Disbursements 1,685,735 94 Cash Balance 699,489 39 Investments 2,240,210 45 There being no further business to come before the Council mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 20 P M Kathryn Lowry, CKty Clerk Treas l ay August 17, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice on August 17, 1971 at 7 30 P M The invocation was given by Rev Willard Buckner of the Baptist Church Roll call Henrik Sortun, James Rice, Don McDugle, Floyd Lunsford, Gary Nelson Laurence Nicholson and Robert Perry were excused Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 3, 1971 motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Nelson that minutes be approved as if read Mr Paul Mahoney addressed the Council from the audience and stated that one paragraph in the minutes was out of sequence Mayor Rice replied that the minutes were written with what had been the intent of the Council Mayor Rice called for the roll on the motion to approve the minutes Roll Ayes--Sortun, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Clyde Cook addressed the Council and asked if a caution sign of some kind could be placed in the alley west of 29th Street, as a number of children play there City Engineer David Ford stated that it had been the policy for residents to pay for such signs that are not located directly on the streets Mr Cook replied that he did not believe that residents should have to pay for this type of sign Councilman McDugle stated that he did not believe that it was out of order for people to pay for these Mayor Rice stated that it would be looked into and a caution sign would be put up Doris Ensley addressed the Council and stated that'she and her mother re- sided on Whistle Lake Road and asked the Council to reconsider their applic- ation for city water City Engineer David Ford explained that they were outside of the city limits and the people out there who had city water were on a small pumping system which really wasn't adequate to serve those who were on it now, and it had been suggested to the reIsidents in this area that they form an L I D for an adequate water line Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on up -dating the 6 -year Street Improvement Plan The City Engineer pointed out the streets involved on a map Mr Stockwell addressed the Council and asked if there was any possibility of having Fidelgo Road improved, as it would be used for a secondary highway in the event of any trouble or closure on Memorial Highway Mr Raaen addressed the Council and asked if the guard rail at 174 J Aug 17, 1971 Cont 35th and Commercial would be taken out It was pointed out that this guard rail was required by the State Highway Department mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider an amendment of Ordinance 1407 to include a definition of "mobile home" The definition is as follows A single family transportable structure which exceeds either eight (8) body feet in width or thirty-two (32) body feet in length, with or without a chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected with the required utilities A mobile home unit may have collapsing or telescoping parts that can be ex- panded, or consist of two or more separate transportable units ,joined at the site into a single structure There were no objections and mayor Rice de- clared the public hearing to be closed A letter was read from Western Washington State College stating that they were concerned about the location at which they could tie in the Shannon Point marine Center sewer to the city system and stated they would apprec- iate any information that is available The engineering firm of Stevens, Thompson and Runyan presented a proposal for studies to be made in Anacortes as follows Storm Sewer Study at a cost of $12,500, Sanitary Sewer Study at a cost of $21,500, Water System Study at a cost of $12,500, Arterial Study at a cost of $4,500, Planning Study at a cost of $7,000, for a total cost of $58,000 They also askedtfor approval of an Aerial Topography to be done by Jay Whiteford and Assoc at a cost of $9,000 A motion was made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Mr Nelson that the Council approve the studies to be done by Stevens, Thompson and Runyan at a cost of $58,000, and also approve of the aerial topography to be done by Jay Whiteford and Associates at a cost of $9,000 Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun motion carried ATOPICS study was also discussed TOPICS is a traffic engineering study This will be acted on at a later date A letter was read from R A Waldron in which he was offering an exchange of properties with the city in the neighborhood of Little Cranberry Lake It was decided to take this request up at the next study session A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission to amend Ordinance 1503, Underground Utility Ordinance, by deleting in Section 7, the second item, "Local Improvement Districts involving streets " The City Attorney read the ordinance covering this change motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1549 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Rice Abstain--Sortun motion carried Bids for chemicals were received as follows Hydrated lime Concrete Norwest Domtar Chemical Van Waters & Rogers Sodium Si.lico Flouride Van Waters & Rogers Liquid Chlorine Pennwalt Van Waters & Rogers Polyelectrolite Van Waters & Rogers American Cyanamid Powdered Carbon Van Waters & Rogers Liquid Alum Stauffer Chemical Allied Chemical 62 00 Ton 34 50 Ton 47 60 Ton 15 19 CWT 77 79 Ton 83 45 Ton 1 60 lb 1 68 lb 7 82 per 35 lb sack 56 35 Ton 56 90 Ton Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that the low bid from Domtar Chemical be accepted for hydrated lime, the low bid from Van Waters and Rogers be accepted for Flouride, the low bid from Pennwalt be 1 L' 1 175 Aug 17, 1971 Cont accepted for liquid chlorine, the low bid from Van Waters and Rogers be ac- cepted for polyelectrolite, the low bid from Van Waters and Rogers be accepted for powdered carbon, and the low bid from Stauffer Chemical be accepted for liquid alum Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun, Rice, mcDugle motion carried Final acceptance'was asked for the clearing, grubbing and site preparation of the Anacortes Industrial Park area in the amount of $26,030 55 motion was made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Mr Nelson that this project be approved and final acceptance be made Roll Ayes --Nelson, Sortun, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried A certification was read from City Engineer David M Ford stating that he had examined petitions filed with the City Clerk -Treasurer praying for the creation of Local Improvement District No 167 for sanitary sewers in the Kellogg Addition, and that there was a sufficiency of signatures to estab- lish an LID motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr mcDugle that the petitions be accepted and approved and the City Engineer instructed to proceed with design and cost estimates Roll Ayes--Sortun, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried City Engineer David Ford reported that Commercial Excavating Company had completed their work on "R" Avenue and asked for approval of release of their retainage money motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Luns- ford that approval be granted Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun motion carried It was reported that the water construction fund would have to issue interest bearing warrants until such time as money is received from HUD A letter was received from the Bank of Anacortes offering to hold these interest bearing warrants up to the amount of $200,000 00 for a period of 180 days at the rate of 4% interest A letter from the Anacortes Branch of People's National Bank offering to hold the warrants for 412% interest motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that the offer from the Bank of Anacortes at 4% interest be accepted Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun, Rice, mcDugle motion carried A resolution was read adopting a revised and extended comprehensive 6 year street program motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this resolution be accepted and approved and given RESOLUTION NO 322 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun, Rice, mcDugle motion carried An ordinance was read amending the Zoning Ordinance to add the definition of a mobile home motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this ordinance be accepted and approved and given ORDINANCE NO 1550 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Sortun, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried A request was received to eliminate from the original LID No 170 that portion of 35th Street between the east line of 110" Ave and the west line of Commercial Avenue This section of 35th St is at the present time dead -ended at Commercial Ave and is not open to through traffic The only traffic on this section of 35th St at present is local homeowners This request is to be taken up at the next study session A letter of resignation was received from Or T P Brooks, resigning his position on the Park Board mayor Rice requested that a letter of appreci- ation be sent to Or Brooks for all the time and effort he had spent on the Park Board The Treasurer's reportifor the month of July 1971 was given as follows Receipts 1,176,358 94 Total Rec & Bal 1,875,848 33 Disbursements 1,280,416 95 Cash Balance 595,431 38 Investments 2,216,543 77 2,811,975 15 City manager Harold Wyman reported that the City would receive funds for the 32nd Street Park, and that a conclusion on the Storvik estate should be known soon Mr Wyman also reported that Mr and Mrs Grace had signed the property agreement with the City 176 L, Aug 17, 1971 Cont Mr Nick Petrish addressed the Council and protested about some of the works that were shown at the recent Arts and Crafts Festival, and expressed his opinions that the people of Anacortes should have some say about what was to be shown Meeting was adjourned by mayor Rice at 9 30 P m Kathryn Lowr - Ci yerk-Treasl m or September 7, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on September 7, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev Egertson of the Lutheran Church Roll call Mr James Rice, Mr Don mcDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilmen Robert Perry, Laurence Nicholson and'Henrik Sortun were excused Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the last meet- ing held on August 17, 1971 motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Nelson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings On behalf of the Anacortes Kiwanis Club, Rev Egertson presented the City with a check for $300 00 to help defray expenses on the City's recreation program mayor Rice thanked the Kiwanis Club for their help on this project The Council was asked to consider an agreement between the City and the Burlington Northern Railroad for construction of two grade crossings at "T" Avenue and at 22nd Street motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this agreement be approved and accepted Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Rice motion carried A discussion took place on an offer from Burlington Northern for the City to purchase some right of way property which they are abandoning This property is located east of Illinois Street and west of New York and Ohio Streets, and consists of approximately six and one-half acres plus some tide lands Burlington Northern had first asked for $40,000 for this property but are now willing to sell it to the City for $32,000 This offer will be brought up for approval at the next Council meeting a A request from Mr R A Waldron for exchange of properties with the City in the vicinity of Little Cranberry Lake was discussed The property in- volved is about equal in value and in footage motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this exchange be made Roll Ayes -- Lunsford, Rice Nayes--Nelson, mcDugle motion did not'carry mayor Rice requested that this be put on the agenda again for the next Council meeting A request for removal of 35th Street between "0" and Commercial from L I D petition #170 was discussed This is a dead end street and property owners living on this block have signed a petition asking that it be removed from the proposed L I D motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this request be approved Roll Ayes --Nelson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Motion carried Bids for chlorine for the sewer treatment plant were discussed The first bid had called for chlorine to be delivered in 150# containers, but it has since been determined that it would be much less expensive for the City if they had the chlorine delivered in one ton containers motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that the bids be rejected Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried A motion was made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Mr Nelson that permission be granted for the City manager to issue a new bid call for chlorine on the basis of the one ton containers Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Rice motion carried A resolution was read authorizing a loan from the treasurer's excess cash fund 177 Sept 7, 1971 Cont to the Open Space Fund in the amount of $35,000 for a period of five years ' to be paid back together with interest accruing at the rate of 4% per annum Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 323 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Rice, mcDugle motion carried A resolution was read authorizing a loan from the treasurer's excess cash fund to the Sanitation Fund up to but not exceeding the sum of $40,000 to be repaid over a period of five years together with interest accruing at the rate of 4% per annum motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 324 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried A resolution was read authorizing the abatement of certain public nuisances, and calling for the removal or destruction of dry grass, weeds, and vegeta- tion at the property owner's expense motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 325 Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried An ordinance was read repealing Ordinance No 1188 of the City of Anacortes, this ordinance being the creation of a Board of Park Commissioners motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1551 Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Rice Motion carried An ordinance was read creating a Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission providing for the powers and duties of said Commission, and constituting Section 3-29 of the Code motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1552 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Rice, mcDugle motion carried A request was received for Council approval to allow the Sugar Shak Tavern to have dancers for entertainment This request has the approval of the Washington State Liquor Board A discussion took place as to whether or not theCouncil could give temporary approval of this request, such as 60 to 90 days, and the City manager was asked to contact the Liquor Board and check this out A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that the Sugar Shak be allowed to have their entertainment for the week -- ends of September 10th and September 17th and further action would be taken after the Liquor Board has been contacted Roll' Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Nayes--mcDugle motion not carried A request was received for Council approval to allow the Sugar Shak Tavern to have dancers for entertainment This request has the approval of the Washington State Liquor Board A discussion took place as to whether or not the Council could give temporary approval of this request, such as 60 to 90 days, and the City manager was asked to contact the Liquor Board and check this out A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that the Sugar Shak be allowed to have their entertainment for the week -ends of September 10th and September 17th and further action would be taken after the Liquor Board has been contacted Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Nayes--mcDugle motion not carried Claims against the City for the month of August 1971 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages 52,715 64 Expenditures 129,747 39 Upon approval of the finance Committee, motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr mcDugle that claims be allowed and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nelson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried I There being no further business to come before the Council, mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 15 P m Kathryn Lowry, Cit Cler -Treas m o e, 4 178 September 21, 1971 The September 21, 1971 meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M in the Council Chambers The Rev Raymond White gave the invocation Roll call Present --Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson, Mr Henrik Sortun, Dr L E Nicholson Mr Robert Perry entered the meeting at 7 40 P M Mayor Rice asked the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meet- , ing of September 7, 1971 A motion was made by Mr Nelson, seconded by Mr mcDugle that the minutes be approved as if read Roll call Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice motion carried There were no guest hearings A proclamation declaring October 3, 1971 as "Soroptimist Day" within the City of Anacortes was read by mayor Rice October 3, 1971 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Soroptimist Organization An agreement with the Anacortes Housing Authority regarding payment in lieu of special assessments for LID #166 was read by City Attorney W U Wells The Housing Authority is exempt from paying taxes and special assessments, but upon approval by HUD are allowed to pay in other ways The sum of $4,608 00 to be paid in lieu of assessments for LID #166 is comparable to special assessments levied against privately -owned real properties within Local Improvement District No 166 for comparable improvements A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that this agreement be approved by the City Council Roll call Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice and mcDugle motion carried A letter of resignation from the Housing Authority Board received from Cliff Kelly was read mayor Rice asked the clerk to write a letter of appreciation for time given to this service Mayor Rice said that members to the newly formed Park and Recreation Advisory Board would be approinted at the next meeting There are also vacancies to be filled on the Housing Authority Board, the Youth Commission and Board of Appeals If anyone is interested in serving on any one of these groups, please let it be known The purchase or trade of properties between the City and Richard A Waldron was discussed The property is near Little Cranberry Lake park area Mr Nelson%asked if Mr Waldron had given the City in writing a firm price per lot There had been nothing in writing, but $500 a lot had been quoted verbally Mr Nelson said that he would rather be able to find a way for the City to purchase Mr Waldron's property than sell or trade City property in that area A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that this item be tabled for more information Roll call Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford motion carried The subject of purchasing the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way , between Illinois and Ohio Avenues was discussed A motion was made by Mr Lunsford seconded by Mr Perry that the City manager, Harold A Wyman, be given permission to negotiate an agreement for purchasing this property Roll call Ayes --Perry, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mr Jim Clark's request to be allowed to have a dancer at the Sugar Shak Tavern was reviewed At the meeting of September 7 action was deferred until the Liquor Control Board advised what could be done for control by the City It had been learned that the Liquor Board would allow permission to be given for any stipulated time or indefinitely Either way, permission could be revoked at any time , Mrs Maxine Jensen and Mr Carmelo Cascio were in the audience Mr Jensen said that she, personally, would be against allowing this request If one tavern were allowed, soon there would be other requests Mr felt it would have an impact on young people and irresponsible *Cascio persons and petitioned that this request be denied 179 Sept 21, 1971 1 Cont A motion was made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted for allowing a dancer under rules set forth by the Liquor Control Board for temporary period of 90 days Mr Perry thought the Liquor Control Board was too lax The only control he is aware of is that a dancer cannot attend bar As he is in business, he would be abstaining from voting, but he did not approve Roll call Neyes--Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Abstain --Derry motion did not pass Mr Nelson said that he had made the motion only to get it on the table for action An ordinance was read by Mr Wells which would adopt by reference the Inter- national Association of Plumbing and mechanical Officials' Uniform Plumbing Code, 1970 Edition, as the plumbing code of the City of Anacortes Action on this was tabled until the next meeting and Ray Iversen is to be asked to attend a study session with the Council to explain changes from the 1964 Code Another ordinance was read by Mr Wells, which supercedes and invalidates Resolution No 88, creating a Citizen's Advisory Committee Mr Alice Newland was present and said that she understood this was to be brought back to the existing Committee and to her knowledge this had not been re- viewed as there had been no formal meeting since April 19, 1971 A motion was made by Mr Perry seconded by Mr McDugle that this ordinance not be adopted at this time and that it be sent back to the Advisory Committee as a whole for further study Roll call Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Sortun Neyes--Lunsford motion carried Mayor Rice recommended that Mrs William Vincent be appointed to the Planning Commission to complete Paul Schofield's unexpired term Amotion was�made by Mr Nelson seconded by Mr Perry that this recommendation be approved and Mrs William Vincent be appointed as a member of the Planning Commission Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Sortun, Nicholson Motion carried u-1 The treasurer's report was given as follows Receipts 389,879 60 Rec & Bal 985,310 98 Disbursements 500,820 17 Cash Balance 584,490 81 Investments 2.186.895 37 Total 2,671,387 18 Mayor Rice announced a study session for Tuesday, October 28 at 7 30 primarily for review of the 32nd St Playground He also reminded the Council of the public hearings on LID #166 on Wednesday and Thursday at 7 30 P M City Manager Harold A Wyman, asked if he could discuss method of payment with the Council before entering into negotiating an agreement with Burlington Northern for purchase of right of way I He then reported his duscussion with Mr Harley Sutt in offering him the fob of operating the Sanitation Department -for the City under the realm of the budget Mr Sutt had told him that he could not do it on that amount of money He would need at least three drivers, and he would not be as operable as he had been in reference to driving a truck He also asked why the City would have to operate under $59,000 when the bids were based on $100,000 Mr Wells was called in on the discussion and was to do some research for an answer to this question Mr Sutt then offered to work one week under the original offer Mr Sutt addressed the Council stating that he felt that the only fair bid call -was the first one on January 26 when his bid was low at 70% The only change in the second call was the garbage charge to the county He added this to his second bid, and by the time the Council took action, his was the only bid to be considered, but it was still decided that the City would go into the garbage business He felt that the three trucks purchased were inadequate to do the fob, and he believed they had never been serviced and were not ready to be used He stated that he would not be working beyond Wednesday He also felt that Mayor Rice was responsible for the Council not accepting his bid 180 Sept 21, 1971 Cont Mayor Rice said that the City could not ,justify the salary Mr, Sutt was re- questing for a supervisor that is not a driver As to getting the ,job done, he said that there were things to be ironed out and that it would take time as it would anyone taking over a new activity Mr Bob Broome, one of the truck drivers, felt the trucks were not large enough Normally, with Mr Sutt's trucks, two trips were made to the dump a day Three trips were made with the city's trucks In the summer, he felt the work could not be done with the equipment they are now using Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 40 P M Loretta Felton, Clerk Pro -Tem yo October 5, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on October 5, 1971 The invocation was given by The Rever Norman Scruton Roll call Mr Henrik Sortun, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Dr L E Nicholson entered right after roll call and Mr Robert Perry entered at 7 40 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 21, 1971 motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes--Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mrs Ann Bessner addressed the Council and expressed her thanks and the thanks of the Museum of History Board for the new roof that was recently installed on the Museum building Mr Clyde Cook addressed the Council and stated that a previous meeting he had requested a sign to be put up in alley right off of 29th Street, and asked when they might expect this sign to be installed Mayor Rice replied that someone from the Traffic Safety Committee would contact Mr Cook to find out ,just where the sign is to be installed A request was received from the Engineering Department asking for acceptance and final approval of the sidewalk construction on 22nd Street project The total amount of this project was -#11,141 85 The retainage due the contractor would amount to $1,425 23, and the final payment to the contractor is in the amount of $345 60 The contractor has agreed that this amount can be paid with the retainage and, thereby, eliminating one extra payment Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Sortun that final approval and accep- tance of this project be made and the 30 day lien period initiated Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun Motion carried A quit claim deed for a portion of Government Lot 1 east of Heart Lake Road which has been requested by Anacortes Realty Company was discussed City Attorney Wells stated that he would have a quit claim deed prepared for approval at the next Council meeting Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the following appointments Park Board Ray Separovich 5 year term Mike Demopoulos 4 year term Cliff Kelly 3 year term Don Carlson 2 year term Mrs Frank Oglesbee 1 year term Housing Authority Mr Jon Haan Youth Commission Mr Jim Sinclair Motion made by Mr ments be approved Nicholson Motion Lunsford and seconded Roll Ayes--McDugle, carried by Mr McDugle that these appoint - Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Sortun, 181 Oct 5, 1971 cont A request was made for Council approval to call for bids on the John Storvik Playground (32nd Street), at an estimated cost of $283,000 00 to be financed by Federal Government, State of Washington and City of Anacortes motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Or Nicholson that permission to call for bids be granted Roll Ayes--mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice motion carried An application for permits to construct a seawall in the Urban Renewal area was received from the Department of the Army Corp of Engineers A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Dr Nicholson that approval and permission to sign the permit application be granted Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle motion carried Under old business a division of property between R A Waldron and the City in the neighborhood of Little Cranberry Lake was again discussed Councilman Nelson stated that he was against trading with him After further discussion, a motion was made by Mr Sortun and seconded by Mr Perry that this be tabled and taken up again at the next study session, with the suggestion that Councilmen go out and look at this property if possible Roll Ayes -- Nelson, Perry, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford Nayes--mcDugle motion carried ' Also under old business purchase of property from Burlington Northern was discussed The City manager stated there were two methods by which this could be purchased One, cash transaction, two, one-third down with a three year contract at 8% interest The total price of this property is $32,000 00 Councilman Nicholson asked if the City had funds of their own which could be borrowed at a lesser rate of interest The City manager replied that they did A motion was made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Or Nicholson that the City borrow from their own funds and purchase this property in cash Roll Ayes --Perry, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried An ordinance was read which would adopt the International Association of Plumbing and mechanical Officials' Uniform Plumbing Code, 1970 Edition, and repealing Ordinance No 1365 of the City of Anacortes motion was made by Mr Sortun and seconded by Or Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1553 Roll Ayes--Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry motion carried An ordinance was read levying the taxes upon real and personal property with- in the City of Anacortes for the year 1972 Total millage would be 7 608 on every dollar of property motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1554 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Sortun motion carried The City Attorney gave the first reading for an emergency ordinance for the Sanitation Department to over expend their 1971 budget in the amount of $40,000 00 This amount to be used for the purchase of garbage trucks The Council had previously approved a resolution authorizing the loan of the $40,000 00 to the Sanitation Department from the treasurer's excess cash fund to be repaid over a period of five years with interest at the rate of 4% per annum The emergency ordinance will be acted on at the next Council meeting A resolution fixing the time and the place of hearing upon the amended assessment roll for L I D No 166 was read with the hearing date being set for November 16, 1971 motion was made by Mr Nelson'and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 326 Roll Ayes --Rice, mcDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Sortun, Nicholson motion carried Claims against the City for the month of September 1971 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages 53,560 92 Expenditures 306,840 65 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice Nayes-- mcDugle motion carried Councilman mcDugle inquired about the September expenditures for the Urban Renewal Department Mr Kinzel, Urban Renewal 182 Oct 5, 1971 Cont Director, explained that the expenditures had been to pay contractors and engineers on improvements being done Mr Harley Sutt addressed the Council and asked how much had been spent for wages in the Sanitation Department for the last half of September mayor Rice replied that he could come into the Clerk's office and obtain this information Mr Ames addressed the Council and stated that he had an old building which was being torn down and he would like to be able to take the debris to the old city garbage dump as permission had been given to others to dump debris there mayor Rice stated that debris from the Urban Renewal area was being taken there as it had been specified in the contract that this could be done Councilmen Nicholson and mcDugle both expressed an opinion that the city should help Mr Ames find a place to dump the debris from this old building Mayor Rice declared the meeting to �4 Kathr n Lowr lerk-T�er I Y Ys October 19, 1971 be adjourned at 8 45 P m ma r A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P m on October 19, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev Norman Scruton Roll call Mr Robert Perry, Mr Henrik Sortun, Mr James Rice, Mr Don mcDugle, Mr Gary Nelson Excused Dr L E Nicholson, Mr Floyd Lunsford Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 5, 1971 motion made by Mr mcDugle and seconded by Mr Nelson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Sortun, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Harley Sutt addressed the Council and asked the mayor if during the first garbage bid call that he had stated that money was changing hands mayor Rice replied that he didn't recall Mr Sutt then asked Mr mcDugle what mayor Rice had said Mr mcDugle replied that Mr Rice didn't say that as such, but had said money was being offered Mr Sutt then asked Mr Rice if during the second bid call if Mr Rice had stated that Mr Sutt was going out of town for bids Mr Rice replied that he said that at a study session Mr Lou Beckman addressed the Council and presented a petition signed by 43 residents in the Park Estates area The petition stated that the signers wished to go on record as being opposed to any change in the water system in their area that would reduce their existing water pressure, or be of any cost to them in providing water to the new housing developments adjacent to their area Mayor Rice read a proclamation designating October 27, 1971 as Navy Day A letter was read from the Anacortes Jaycees in which they stated that they are building a Haunted House attraction for the children of Anacortes with opecing night planned for October 25th and the house to be open every night until October 31st They asked for Council permission to place a banner across Commercial Avenue, at the corner of 22nd and Commercial with an arrow pointing west toward 22nd Street where the house is located at 1014 -22nd Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Sortun that permission to erect banner be granted with the p mvision that it be high enough to conform with requirements of the State Highway Roll Ayes--Sortun, Rice, mcDugle, Nelson, Perry motion carried A letter was read from Mr Kenneth martig, Chairman of the Citizen's Advisory Committee, asking the Council to proceed to give due consideration to an Ordinance revising Resolution No 88 The primary recommendation in the Ordinance is to reduce from 45 members on the committee to 15 members as it was pointed out that quorum for consideration of business with a 45 member committee was 23 members present and quorum for a 15 member committee was 8 members present An observation was made that the range in attendance at committee meetings had been between 6 and 15 for a considerable length of time Mrs Alice Newland addressed the Council and stated that she was F� 1 L� 183 Oct 19, 1971 Cont G in favor of having the 45 members The proposed ordinance was read by the City Attorney A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1555 Roll Ayes --Rice, Nelson, Perry, Sortun Nayes McDugle motion carried Proposed L I D No 172 was brought up for discussion This L I D would be for street paving, curb and gutter, and storm drainage on 34th Street between "M" and "K" Avenues City Engineer, David m Ford, Jr , stated that the petition contained a sufficient number of signatures Of a total of 1,200 lineal feet of frontage upon the proposed improvements, a total of 630 lineal feet, or 52 5 percent of the total lineal feet, was represented on the petitions and of a total of 120,000 square feet,of area within the pro- posed district, a total of 63,000 square feet of area, or 52 5 percent of the total area, was represented on said petitions It was recommended that any action on this be tabled until such time as a cost estimate has been estab- lished and the people signing the petition notified as to what the cost per foot would be A request from Mrs Pauline Brantly was read in which she requested per- mission for her son to park a trailer house on her property at 1611 -14th Street It was brought out that the trailer house was not being lived in and was not connected to any facilities and that it was parked where it was not overly visible Motion made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted for a six month period Roll Ayes--McDugle, Nelson, Perry, Rice Nayes--Sortun Motion carried City Manager, Harold Wyman, and City Engineer, David Ford, Jr , gave a report of a meeting held with Mr Jess Buckner of the City of Oak Harbor in regards to an agreement for the City of Anacortes to sell water to the City of Oak Harbor It was hoped that an agreement acceptable to both cities would be forthcoming very shortly The City Attorney gave the second reading of an emergency ordinance for the Sanitation Department This ordinance would authorize the Sanitation Dept to over -expend their 1971 budget in the amount of $40,000 for the purpose l of purchasing three garbage trucks Motion was made by Mr Sortun and seconded by,Mr Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given a number Roll Ayes--Sortun, Rice, Nelson Nayes--Perry, McDugle, As this motion would require four "yes" votes to pass, the motion did not carry and Mayor Rice stated that it would be brought up again at next Council meeting on November 2, 1971 Mr Harley Sutt addressed the Council and stated that he wished to make a taxpayer's protest against the passage of this ordinance The Treasurer's report for the month of September, 1971 was presented as follows Receipts $1,525,669 39 Rec and Bal 2,010,160 20 Disbursements 1,151,852 27 Cash Balance 8582307 93 Investments 1,846,587 16 A resolution was read authorizing a temporary loan from the Treasurer's Cash Fund to the Open Space Fund in the amount of $13,000 to be repaid over a period of five years with interest at the rate of 4% per annum, and authorizing a temporary loan from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Open Space Fund in the amount of $19,000 to be repaid over a period of five years with interest at 4% per annum, these loans being made for the purpose of pur- chasing certain real estate from Burlington Northern, Inc , for open space purposes A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Sortun that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 327 Roll Ayes--Sortun, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried The City Manager announced that the school superintendent, Mr Walter Brodniak, had requested a meeting with the School Board and the City A request from Mr R A Waldron for exchange of properties with the City , in the vicinity of Little Cranberry Lake was again discussed Mr Gary Nelson stated that Mr Don McDugle stated he would like to see the area remain as a that he would be agreeable to trading wilderness area A motion was made by Mr Sortun and seconded by Mr McDugle that the City make this trade with Mr Waldron and the trade be based on the exact same square footage Roll Ayes --Perry, Sortun, Rice, McDugle Nayes--Nelson Motion carried The City Attorney gave the second reading of an emergency ordinance for the Sanitation Department This ordinance would authorize the Sanitation Dept to over -expend their 1971 budget in the amount of $40,000 for the purpose l of purchasing three garbage trucks Motion was made by Mr Sortun and seconded by,Mr Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given a number Roll Ayes--Sortun, Rice, Nelson Nayes--Perry, McDugle, As this motion would require four "yes" votes to pass, the motion did not carry and Mayor Rice stated that it would be brought up again at next Council meeting on November 2, 1971 Mr Harley Sutt addressed the Council and stated that he wished to make a taxpayer's protest against the passage of this ordinance The Treasurer's report for the month of September, 1971 was presented as follows Receipts $1,525,669 39 Rec and Bal 2,010,160 20 Disbursements 1,151,852 27 Cash Balance 8582307 93 Investments 1,846,587 16 A resolution was read authorizing a temporary loan from the Treasurer's Cash Fund to the Open Space Fund in the amount of $13,000 to be repaid over a period of five years with interest at the rate of 4% per annum, and authorizing a temporary loan from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Open Space Fund in the amount of $19,000 to be repaid over a period of five years with interest at 4% per annum, these loans being made for the purpose of pur- chasing certain real estate from Burlington Northern, Inc , for open space purposes A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Sortun that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 327 Roll Ayes--Sortun, Rice, McDugle, Nelson, Perry Motion carried The City Manager announced that the school superintendent, Mr Walter Brodniak, had requested a meeting with the School Board and the City Oct 19, 1971 Cont Council, to be held at 7 30 P M on Thursday, October 21, 1971 At the request of Mr Paul Mahoney, a letter was read from Mr Gordon J Meling, Sr in which he stated that he would be more than happy to take a franchise or bid on the garbage again, for the same price of 59 3/4% which gives the City $40,000 a year for doing the billing only He also stated that he would be willing to buy the new equipment for the price the City had paid for it and would still be operating only $59,000 a year City Attorney Wells asked to be excused from the Council meeting of Nov 2, 1971 Permission was granted �Maay/or Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 20 P M ' Kathryn LowrVt Cler -Tress M r November 2, 1971 Regular meeting of Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rise at 7 30 P M on November 1, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev K G Egertson of the Lutheran Church Roll call Henrik Sortun, Or L E Nicholson, James Rice, Don McDugle, Floyd Lunsford, Gary Nelson Absent Robert Perry Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held Oct 19, 1971 Motion made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Mr Sortun that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes--Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried ' Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none Mr Harley Sutt requested permission to speak later on in the meeting A letter was read from the Skagit County Engineering Dept in which they stated that at present time they foresaw an expected cost to the City of Anacortes of $1,400 per month for use of the Whitmarsh garbage dump, for the year 1972 Mr Sutt addressed the Council and stated that the Whitmarsh site did not resemble a land fill and that it was polluting the whole 'bay Mayor Rice replied that he was sure that the Whitmarsh site would be oper- ated per State requirements A letter was read from Community Action, Inc , in which they asked the Council to give consideration to a proposed resolution The resolution urged the City Council to enlarge the scope of work presently contemplated for Commercial Avenue to include design development and to secure such professional services as might be required to achieve a beautiful, imaginative and efficient re- development scheme for Commercial Avenue k ' A letter was read from the Anacortes Jayceed requesting permission to hold their annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 4, 1971 with starting time set at 10 00 A M The parade would start at 24th and Commercial and go down Commercial Avenue to 5th Street Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission for this parade be granted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun Motion carried Agreements between the State of Washington and the City of Anacortes, and between Stevens, Thompson & Runyan and the City of Anacortes were read and discussed These agreements were in regard to a program of Federal Aid to the States, designated as the "Topics" program, the general purpose of which is to increase the capacity and safety of arterials in urban areas of the United States It is necessary that these agreements be signed in order that Anacortes can obtain funds for the "Topics" program The council decided to discuss these agreements at their next study session ' Proposed L I D No 172 for paving on 34th Street between "M" and "K" Avenues was presented for Council approval City Engineer, David Ford, stated that there was a sufficiency of signatures on the petition and that all of the signers were aware that the price per foot might run a little higher than $11 00 per foot Motion was made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Or Nicholson that the petition on this L I D be certified and approved Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun, Nicholson Motion carried City Manager Wyman reported on the proposed agreement with the City of Oak Harbor for the City of Anacortes to sett them water Mr Wyman recommended 0 Nov 2, 1971 Cont that the City Council approve the contract with Oak Harbor as all conditions have been worked out to the satisfaction of both cities A motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this contract be approved and accepted Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun, Nicholson, rice motion carried An emergency ordinance for the Sanitation Department to over -expend their 1971 budget in the amount of $40,000 was read for the third time motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this ordi-iance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1556 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice Nayes--McDugle motion carried Mr Harley Sutt addressed the Council and entered a taxpayer's protest against the passage of this ordinance Mr Sutt also questioned the differ- ence in the price of the bid call on garbage trucks and the price actually paid He also questioned the legality of having the trucks altered without having a bid call for these alterations A special claim against L I D No 166 for a progress payment to Ben Griffin Construction Co in the amount of $7,316 46 was presented motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr McDugle 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 People's National Bank in the total amount of $7,316 46 dated November 3, 1971 and bearing 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 creditor in the amount of $7,316 46 in payment for work and materials furnished Roll Ayes --Nelson, Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford motion carried Regular claims against the City for the month of October 1971 were pre- sented as follows Salaries $53,383 53 Expenditures 64,299 02 Upon approval of finance committee, motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr Nicholson that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes--Sortun, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice announced that study session on the 1972 budget would be held November 3, 1971 at 7 30 P M There being no further business to come before the Council, mayor Rice declared the meetin adjourned at 8 50 P M Kathryn Lowry, C1 rk Trea§urer r November 16, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on November 16, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev K G Egertson of the Lutheran Church Mr Jerry L. Mansfield was sworn in as City Councilman in the Ward 2 Position for an unexpired term of two years Roll call Mr Jerry Mansfield, Or L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Excused Mr Wobert Perry Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting which was held on November 2, 1971 Motion was" made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on L I D No 166 A letter was read from the Anacortes Free MethodistiChurch asking questions in regard to the propriety of the assessment levied against their property on 22nd Street as 22nd Street is an arterial street City Attorney Wells stated that this letter was not an actual protest but gust asking for answers to their questions, and he was sure that the members of this church had been informed of the situation and now understood it A letter was read from Robert J Separovich in reference to the protest he 185 Nov 19, 1971 Cont had made at the hearing held on September 23, 1971 and asked for reconsidep ation of his request that savings that were made by the ICity by the use of old curbs should revert to the property owner motion by Mr Nelson and seocnded by Mr Lunsford that this request be denied Roll Ayes -- Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Nayes--McDugle motion carried A letter was read from Grace E Walston in which she stated she was on a low income and could not pay for the L I D , and stated,that as roads and sidewalks belong to the City or County, she felt that they should pay for same As this protest was not made at the first public hearings, a motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr Nicholson that the request be denied Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Nayes--McDugle Motion carried A letter was read from Mrs Russell Neelan who owns a house at 1107 -17th St asking for an explanation of the assessment against her property as 17th St was not in the L I D , and entered an objection to the assessment It was pointed out that the assessment on her property was for "0" Ave and also her protest was not presented at the original public hearing Motion made by Mr Nelson, seconded by Mr Lunsford that this request be denied Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Nayes-- McBugle Motion carried A letter was read from Mr and Mrs George Franulovich in which they lists three points of disoatisfaction with the L I D They stated that they had had a cement driveway much like their neighbors and the neighbor's was replaced with paving at no cost, but they were charged for the same thing when they had been assured by the City that their driveway would be re placed at no cost to them They also stated that they had received no top soil for their parking strip In addition to the above, they own some lots on 4th Street where they had a concrete walkway from the then existing curb to the sidewalk and now, instead of bringing the area level with the curb and sidewalk, it was pieced together in such a manner as to make it not only ugly, but hazardous as well, and felt it was the City's respon- sibility to bring the parking strip to the level that it should be As this request was not in at the original hearing, a motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Nelson that the request be denied Roll Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford Nayes--McDugle Motion carried Mr and Mrs Franulovich were told by the Council that promises that had been made to,them would be taken care of_by the City Street Crews and, as they have already paid for the driveway, some other work they wished done would be taken care of in lieu of the cost of the driveway No protests were received from property owners whose assessments had been raised and the Mayor declared the public hearing to be closed Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none A certification was read from David M Ford, Jr , City Engineer, stating that a final inspection of 28th and 30th Street improvements had been made and to be satisfactorily completed and recommended that final acceptance of this work be made, that the 30 day statutory lien period be initiated and the Council authorize release of retention and final payment monies at the end of such period provided that no liens had been filed and that the necessary release forms had been received This work was done by Marine Asphalt Company, Inc at a total price of $24,807 77, of which $22,326 99 has been paid leaving $2,480 78 owning Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Nelson that this work be approved and accepted Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried A certification was read from David M Ford, Jr , City Engineer, stating that a final inspection had been made of the sidewalk construction on L I D 166 and that the work has been completed and several minor defects have either been or are being corrected He recommended that final acceptance of this work be made and the 30 -day statutory lien period be initiated, with the further request that the Council authorize release of retention and final payment monies at the end of such period provided no liens have been filed and the necessary release forms have been received This work 1 Fid I- I 187 Nov 19, 1971 Cont was done by Ben Griffin Construction Company at a total price of $18,821 92 of which $16,380 00 has been paid leaving $2,441 92 owing motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this work be approved and accepted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nayes--McDugle Motion carried Council permission was requested to call for bids for gas, fueld oil, and a legal newspaper for the year 1972 Bids to be opened December 20, 1971 Motion made by Mr Nelson, seconded by Mr Mansfield that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried Council approval was asked for the signing of agreement with the State on Emergency Employment Act This agreement will permit the City to hire three additional firemen with the State reimbursing the City for 90% of the expense Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Nelson that this agreement be approved and signed Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried Council approval was asked for the signing of agreements with the City and the firm of Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, Inc and also between the City and the State for the TOPICS program The general purpose of the TOPICS program is to increase the capacity and safety of arterials in urban areas of the United States Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Or Nicholson that the agreement between the City of Anacortes and the State of Washington be approved and signed Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Or Nicholson that the agreement between Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, Inc and the City be approved and signed Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield Motion carried The City Attorney read an ordinance approving and confirming the assessments _ and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No 166 for the construc- tion of certain street improvements with the City and levying and assessing the amounts thereof against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property i Mr Don Mayer of the firm of Marshall and Mayer, Inc , addressed the Council and stated that their company was willing to purchase the L I D bonds with an interest rate of six and three-fourths (6 3/4%) percent Mr Meyer succested that the City take some action on approximately $32,000 which is delinquesnt on old L I D assessments and also ^that the City levy taxes each year for the L I D Guarantee Fund to bring it up to at least $50,000 A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that the ordinance approvingtthe assessment roll be accepted and approved with the interest rate on the assessments to be at'the rate of seven percent (7%), and the ordinance given the number of ORDINANCE NO 1557 Roll Ayes-- _ Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford Neyes--McDugle Motion carried A motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Nelson that the offer from Marshall and Mayer to purchase the L I D bonds with the interest rate of'six and three-fourths percent (6 3/4%) belaccepted Roll eyes -- Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Councilman McDugle stated that he would like to explain the reason that he voted "No" on the L I D. Ordinance was because he did not approve of the way the engineering was done on this project and thought it was a "lousy" ,fob ' The City Manager reported that the water service contract between the City of Oak Harbor and the City of Anacortes was ready for approval and signing Motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Nelson that this contract beldpproved and signed Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried i The Treasurer's report for the month of October 1971 was presented as follows Receipts $1,226,324 48 Receipts and Balances 2,084,632 41 Disbursements 702,951 89 Balance 1,281,680 52 Investments 1,496,779 53 2,878,460 05 Nov 19, 1972 Cont The City manager reported that he was very enthusiastic about the TOPICS program and that between funds that might be obtained there and from the Urban Arterial Board and the Arterial Street Fund that the City could possibly obtain enough money to pave Commercial Avenue It was reported that bids for construction work on the John Storvik Park had been opened and would be finalized and ready for Council approval at the next meeting The City manager also reported that bids for Project Loan Notes for the Urban Renewal Department had been opened with the People's National Bank being the low bidder with an interest rate of 2 72% Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the following appointments Youth Commission --Mr Jerry Ferguson Mr Forrest miller Park Commission ---Mrs Phyllis Kronenberg Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Or Nicholson that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mans- field, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried There being no further business to come before, Mayor Rice declares the meeting^ to be adjourned at 9 10 P M Kathryn Lowry, tity Cleik-TreasuresM or December 1, 1971 (special meeting) A special meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on December 1, 1971, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the proposed budget for 1972 The total amount of the proposed budget being $2,762,282 95 Two representatives from the Anacortes Fire Department were present and protested against the passage of the 1972 budget until such time as negotiations with the Fire Department have been completed There were no other objections and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed Meeting adjourned Kathryn Lowr , Cityerk-Treasuk er 6.Mr December 7, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on December 7, 1971 The invocation was given by the Rev Don Hardenbrook of the Church of Christ Roll Call Mr Jerry Mansfield, Or L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Robert Perry was excused Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 16th, 1971 Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Or Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes -- Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Clyde Cook addressed the Council and asked the engineering department to take a look at a bad spot on 29th Street A letter was read from the Seattle Mountaineers requesting use of Mt Erie on April 8th and April 9th and also May 20th and May 21st, 1972 Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted with the usual stipulation that the city not be held responsible for any accidents or damages Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield Motion carried 189 December 79 1971 Cont A letter was read from the Tacoma mountaineers requesting use of Mt Erie on may 6th and may 7th, 1972 motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Or Nicholson that permission be granted with usual stipulation that city not be held responsible for any accidents or damages. Roll Ayes -- Rice, McDwgle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried A letter was read from Dina Thayer on behalf of the Order of Rainbow Girls of Anacortes requesting permission to paint house numbers on the curbs if residents so desired, and they would make a charge for this in order to raise money to send a representative to New York Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that permission be granted with the stipulation that they check with the City Manager as to size of lettering and also that the city would not be held responsible for any accidents Roll Ayes-- McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried A letter was read from the Anacortes Jaycees' requesting permission to place the annual Christmas tree in the manhole at 5th and Commercial Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted with the stipulation that the City not be held responsible for any damages Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried i A letter was read from Local 1537tofithe International Association of Fire Fighters in which they stated that inasmuch as the Local and the City of Anacortes have not reached a mutual written agreement in their negotiations for 1972 and if they do not reach a mutual written agreement on or before December 10, 1971, that Local 11537 would file an unfair labor practice against the City of Anacortes with the Department of Labor and Industries for mediation i Bids°for the construction of John Storvik Park were received as follows Olympic Landscaping Cc $ 269,727 00 R 0 Bordner 305,974.00 Roth Excavation Co 309,870 00 Glacier Construction Co 310,000 00 Olympic View Plumbing 324,000 00 J D Dutton & Cc 324,000 00 Shaffer 345,000 00 Guy M Ball 415,816 00 A recommendation was received from the engineering department that the City Council accept Schedule II, Grading "R" Avenue Truck Route, as1being completed ^Marine Asphalt -Company was the contractor on Schedule II It was recommended also that the City Council authorize release of the re- tainage monies at the end of a 30 -day lien period Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Or Nicholson that Schedule II be accepted as completed and the retainage be released at the end of a 30 -day lien period Roll Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried A letter dated December 3, 1971 was read from the Planning Commission with the following recommendations A Planning Commission has con- sidered Mr Eldon Baker's request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow overnight tourist facilities in the MP -1 zone The Planning Commission did not recommend any change in the Ordinance 8 A recommendation suggesting the the City Attorney be instructed to write an amending ordinance to Ordinance # 908 that would change Section 7 (3-12 03) by requiring that four members should be present to constitute a�quorum C That after holding a public hearing to consider deleting the C -N - use from MP -1 and MP -2 zones, a motion was made and passed that this recommendation be sent to the City Council to amend the ordinance and delete this use from those zones A motion was made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that these three items be taken up at a Council study session on December 20, 1971 Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Councilman Nelson requested the City Manager to furnish the Councilmen with the old and new wording for item C recommendation from the Planning Commission The ordinance to adopt the budget and salary schedule for all municipal purposes and uses for the year 1972 was readby the City Attorney The total amount of the budget is 52,762,282 95 Motion made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Or Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and given December 7, 1971 N Cont ORDINANCE NO. 1558 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mandfield motion carried A resolution was read authorizing a loan from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Open Space Fund as the City of Anacortes had made application for and has received approval of funding participation by the State of, I Washington in the amountlof three-quarters of the total development cost of the John Storvik Park and due to circumstances unforseen at the time of the preparation of the application to the State, it now appears that the total cost of development within the project will exceed those costs previously anticipated and the City having authorized application to the State of Washington for additional funds in order toi incur and satisfy the additional financial obligations in connection with the project, it is necessary that the City increase its participation in the project by the amountiofi$10,105 00 The loan is to be for a period of five years to be paid back together with interest accruing at the rate of 4% per annum Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Or Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 328 Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson motion carried A resolution was read authorizing filing of applica�tionfforiadditional grant to develop open space land Total additional costs to be incurred on the development of the John Storvik Park will be $42,1420 00 with $32,315 00 being requested from the State of Washington Interagency- Committee nteragency-Committee for Outdoor Recreation Motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 329 Roll Ayes--McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried The City Manager requested permission to call for bids for a low -boy tractor for the Cemetery Department Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr McDugle that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried Claims against the City for the month of November 1971 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages $ 57,061 62 Expenditures 208,542 06 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr McDugle and seconded by mr Lunsford that claims be allowed and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McOugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Councilman McDugle stated that he wished to have it put in the record that he disliked the tone of the letter received from Local 1537 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, as they have been allowed a 5% wage raise and that all in all he thought that the City had treated them very fairly Councilman Nelson requested that Mr John Carabba, Chairman of the Plan- ning Commission be asked to attend the Council study session on December 20th if possible 11 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 35 P m � i / thr n LrY itY C1rkT-reaurr Md� ' ` December 21, 1971 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on December 21, 1971 The invocation was given by Rev Curt Boelofs of the Christian Reformed Church Roll call Mr Jerry Mansfield, Or L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Don McDugle, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Robert Perry entered at 7 40 P M ' S 1 1 L 191 December 21, 1971 Dont Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 7, 1971 motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr McDugle that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson motion carried A bid was received for legal notice advertising for the year 1972 from the Reisner's Texaco Standard Oil Regular Gas Anecortes American at the rate of "$1 54 per column inch This was the per only bid received and a motion was made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by gal Mr Lunsford that this bid be accepted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, 134 McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield Motion carried gal Bids were received for gas ano fuel oil as follows gal Reisner's Texaco Standard Oil Regular Gas 228 per gal 231 per gal Permium gas 248 per gal 252 per gal Diesel Fuel #2 134 per gal 137 per gal Diesel Heating oil 134 per gal 137 per gal White Fuel & Transfer PS300 Fuel Oil 5 50 per bl i � G Motion made by Mr McDugle and seconded by Or Nicholson that the low bids from Reisner's Texaco and White Fuel and Transfer be accepted Roll Ayes --Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission to change the land use from Commercial to Multi -Family Residential and zoning from C-2 to R-3 on that portion of proposed plat for Division 16 in the Skyline development which extends into the C-2 zones Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this recommendation be accepted and a public hearing date be set for January 18, 1972 Roll Ayes McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nelson, Rice Motion carried A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission to consider deleting the C -N use from MP -1 and MP -2 zones and'the ordinance be amended to this effect Motion made by Mr 'Mansfield and seconded by Mr McDugle that this recommendation be accepted and a public1hearing date be set for January 18, 1972 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission suggesting that the City Attorney be instructed to write an amending ordinance to Ordinance No 908 that would change Section 7 (3-12 03) by requiring four members to be present to constitute a quorum for meetings of the Planning Commission Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Nicholson that this recommendation be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to write the amending ordinance Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford Motion carried At the October 6, 1971 meeting of the Planning Commission, they considered Mr Eldon Baker's request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow overnight tourist facilities in the MP -1 zone and recommended that no change be made in the ordinance Motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr McDugle that'the decision of the Planning Commission be accepted Roll Ayes -- Perry; Mansfield, Nicholson,Rice, McDugle,Lunsford,Nelson Motion carried In connection with Mr Baker's request, Mayor Rice announced that Mr Baker had put in a claim for damages against the City in the amount of $64,250 00 Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that this claim for damages be denied Roll Ayes Mansfield, Nocholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried A letter was read from Or Nathan W Kronenberg, written on behalf of the Skagit Mental Health Group, Inc , in which they submitted a request for a permit to conduct a Youth Crisis Counseling Center at the Parish House of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Anacortes Or Kronenberg stated that he would be in attendance at the January 4, 1972 City Council meeting to answer any questions on this request The request was tabled until the January 4th meeting 192 December 21, 1971 Cont Mr Ken Kinzel, Director of Urban Renewal, addressed the Council and out- lined plans for the construction of a sea wall in,the Urban Renewal area, and asked for Council approval of four items that would be necessary before construction could proceed Item I Authorization to call for bids for the construction motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr McDugle that permission to call,for bids for the construction be granted Roll Ayes -- Rice, McDugle, Lunsford,Nelson,Perry,Mansfield,Nicholson motion carried Item II Authorization for City Officials to execute a lease with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for that portion of the harbor area needed for the sea wall construction The lease would be for a term of 30 years at an annual rental based on 6% of the full and true value of the harbor area as determined by the Department of Natural Resources and upon that basis the rental for the first 5 year period of the 30 year lease term would be $2,245 00 motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr McDugle that permission to execute the lease be approved Roll Ayes-- McDugle, Lunsford,Nelson, Perry, Mansfield,Nicholson, Rice motion carried Item III, Authorization for City Officials to execute a "materials agree- ment" with the Departmentof Natural Resources This agreement would give permission to the City -of Anacortes to enter upon, excavate, take and remove1623,000 cubic yards of State owned rock, gravel, sand and silt from beds of navigable waters, tidelands and shorelandsrin the proposed area of construction, at a cost of 10 cents ($ 10) per cubic yard for the first 40,000 cubic yards, 5 cents ($ 05) per cubic yard for the next 60,000 cubic yards, 3 cents ($ 03) per cubic yard for the next 400,000 cubic yards and 1 cent ($ 01) per cubic yard for all over 500,000 cubic,yards motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Mansfield that permission to execute this agreement be approved Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle Motion carried r Item IV Authorization for the passage of a resolution to execute and deliver a contract with Publisher's Forest Products Company of Washington, superseding five previous contracts with the Anacortes Veneer, Inc , in- volving certain parcels of real estate in the Urban Renewal Project, and that said five previous contracts be cancelled and rendered null and void Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr McDugle that this resolution be accepted and approved and given RESOLUTION NO 330 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McOugle,,Lunsford Motion carried , An ordinance was read appropriating the 1972 revenues of the City of Anacortes, in the+various departments, the amount to each of the said departments respectively as set forth and designated by Ordinance No 1558 Motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1559 Roll Ayes -,Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried 1 Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the re -appointment of Wesley Rawhauser to the Planning Commission Motion made by Mr Lunsford and sec- onded by Mr Perry that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes--Ni.c_holson, Rice, McDugle, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield Motion carried I + , The first reading of an emergency ordinance was read This ordinance would permit the Sanitation�Department to over -expend the 1971 expenditure budget in the amount of $5,200 00 The City Council+will holdla public meeting at 5 00 P M on December 27th, 1971 for the second reading of this ordinance a The Treasurer's report for November 1971 was given,as follows + Receipts $ 739,030 70 , Rec & Balances 2,120,711 22 Disbursements 1,305,750 44 , Cash Balance 8149960 78 Investments 2,081,172 43 Councilman Perry announced that he had two long distance phone calls, within ' the last two days, and the parties to whom he was speaking had both spoken very highly of Mr Ken Kinzel, Anacortes Urban Renewal Director 1900 December 21, 1971 Cont Mayor Rice announced that this was Councilman McDugle's last meeting as he did not run for re-election mayor Rice expressed the City's and the Council's thanks and appreciateion for the many years of service that Mr McDugle had given Mayor Rice adjourned the meeting with the announcement that it would be continued at 5 00 P M on December 27th, 1971 forlthe purpose of con- sidering the emergency ordinance t for the Sanitation Department Kathryn Lowry, Ci y Clerk- reasurer I January 49 1972 E A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on January 4, 1972 Newly -elected Councilman, Clyde Cook, Floyd Lunsford and Gary Nelson, were Clerk i , and re-elected Councilmen James Rice, given the oath of office by the City Nominations were declared to be open for mayor of Anacortes James Rice was nominated for mayor and there were no other nominations. The nominations were closed motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that James Rice be elected as Mayor Rollayes--Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried City Clerk was instructed to cast a unanimous ballot in favor of James Rice for Mayor Nominations were declared to be open for Mayor Pro Tem Laurence Nicholson was nominated and there were no other nominations The nominations were closed Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that Mr Laurence Nicholson be elected as Mayor Pro Tem Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried City Clerk was instructed to cast a unanimous ballot in favor of Laurence Nicholson for Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Rice appointed Gary Nelson, Robert Perry and Floyd Lunsford to the Finance Committee Roll Call Mr Robert Perry, Mr Jerry Mansfield, Or L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Clyde Cook, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the, -minutes of the previous meeting held on December 21, 1971 Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield Motion carried i Mayor Rice announced that the Skagit County Mental Health Group had asked for permission to conduct a Youth Crisis Counseling Center at the Parish House of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church and this request had the approval of the City Council The Board of Adjustments will be considering this request at their,meeting on January 20, 1972 Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the following appointments Citizen's Advisory Committee Merrill Iversen Dave Jensen Oliver Hauge Neil Murphy, Sr Bob Morris Joe Olen Alice Newland Jae Sturgeon Ray Jones Board of History and Museum Mrs Wanda McIntyre Housing Authority Willard Evans Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Cook that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes --Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried