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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 City Council MinutesDec 19, 1972 Cont Mr Frank Kimsey addressed the Council and asked what the dead line date is for turning in protests on the proposed improvements to Commercial Avenue He was informed that 5 P M an December 21, 1972 was the dead line date, and that no Council action would be taken uwtil their regular meeting on January 2, 1973 An ordinance was read to provide for changes in charges to a consumer for tapping a main and to provide for changes in the rates to be charged for the furnishing and sale of city water by the City of Anacortes to consumers outside the corporate limits of the City motion made by Mr Cook and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and accepted and given ORDINANCE NO 1585 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook Motion carried An ordinance was read providing for charges for connecting onto the city sewer system Motion made by Or Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1586 Roll Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford Motion carried An ordinance was read appropriating the 1973 revenues of the City of Anacortes in thevarious departments of the City, the amount to each department as set forth and particularly designated by Ordinance No 1583 Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopbed and given ORDINANCE NO 1587 Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Perry Motion carried The Treasurer's report for November 1972 was given as follows Receipts 995,404 29 Rec & Balances 1,599,845 64 Disbursements 577,815 68 Cash Balance 1,022,029 96 Investments 1,177,515 72 The City Manager reported that he would be attending a meeting in Seattle with the Economic Assistance Authority on Wednesday, December 10, 1972, to further present the City's need for funds for water improvements He re- ported that 61 new residential building permits have been issued this past year and that 46 requests for permits have been turned down because of lack of water in certain areas ,There being.no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 30 P M 11 0 0#0#v / � CleTKathy n Lowry, tztY k-reas J&_P�ice, Mayor ?� January 2, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on January 2, 1973 The invocation was given by Captain Gary Souders of the Salvation Army Roll call Mr Jerry Mansfield, Or L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Clyde Cook, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Robert Perry was absent Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 19, 1972 Motion made by Mr Cook and seconded by Or Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider vacation of alley in block between 30th and 31st Street and "Q" and "R" Avenues This request had been made by McNary-Schork Construction who wish to build apartments on this property There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Cook that this request be granted with the understanding that utility easement over the present width of the alley be maintained, the present alley will not be built over thus covering the sewer without obtaining permission from City CounclL, and and that payment 238 Jan 2, 1973 Cont of one-half of the appraised value of the land is paid to the City and City Attorney be instructed to draw up the ordinance to cover this Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider vacation of 10 foot strip designated as "N" Avenue on the west side of King's Addition There were no comments from the audience and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed Motion made by Mr Cook and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this request be granted and the City Attorney instructed to draw up an ordinance to cover Roll Ayes --Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest -hearings There were none Under old business, Mayor Rice requested the Council's decision on the re -zone request from Mr Falkenberg to rezone from R-1 to R-3, with contract, property at 1504 29th The Council had held a public hearing on,this December 19, a972, at which time one protest was given Motion made by Mr Cook and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this request be granted and the City Attorney instructed to draw up the ordinance Roll Ayes --Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried It was reported that on proposed L I D No 173 for improvements to Commercial Avenue from 2nd to 12th ethat protests had been received which amounted to 58 251% Considerable discussion took place on this L I D Some were in favor of dropping it for the present while others were in favor of going ahead with it Mr Bob Way addressed the Council and asked if they would table it until the next Council meeting on January 16, 1973, as this would give the perchants time to have a meeting to discuss this further, as he thought there had been some misunderstanding about the project Motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Nelson that the Council table their decision until January 16, 1973 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Nayes--Cook Motion carried On proposed L I D No 175 for improvements to Commercial Avenue from 12th to 35th protests amounting to 28 42% had been received Motion made by Mr Cook and seconded by Dr Nicholson that the City proceed with plans and call for bids on this L I D Roll Ayes --Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried Mr David Ford, Director of Public Works, asked for Council approval and acceptance of the 24" pipe line rehabilitation, Project WS -Wash -58 Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Cook that this be approved and accepted and the 30 day lien period started with $5,000 being withheld from the retainage money until such time as a few items have been taken care of by the contractor Roll Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford Motion carried The claims report for the City for the month of December 1972 was given as follows ` Salaries and Wages 56,780 42 - Expenditures 210,078 17 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried The City Manager reported that he had attended a meeting last week with the Economic Assistance Authority and that Anacortes was still on their list for funds for water improvements within the City The Manager reported that two gentlemen from the Commission had been in Anacortes today to look over the situation and while they were more interested in help for industrial and manufacturing areas, said they would go back and request the Commission to review the situation in Anacortes Mayor Rice stated that if funds were obtained for the water improvements, that some of the Federal Revenue Sharing money would be used to go along with it He also stated that the City would probably sell some G 0 Bonds and money realized from this would be used to pay off some of the outstanding debts of the City , 1 1 1 ZDV Jan 2, 1973 Cont Mr David Ford reported that the City had received their sand spreader Mr Ford also asked for Council permission to call for bids for a Comminutor for the Sewer Department, the cost of which will run between $4,000 and $5,000 and is budgeted for in the 1973 budget motion made by Mr Cook and seconded by Mr Nelson that permission be granted to call for bids Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield motion carried Mayor Rice announced that there would be a study session of the Council at 7 30 P M on January 9, 1973 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 20 P M Kathryn Lowry, City Cler Treas LB59116 Rice, Mayor January 16, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on January 16, 1973• The invocation was given by Rev. Arthur Campbell of the United Methodist Church Roll Call Mr. Jerry Mansfield, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Clyde Cook, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Robert Perry ent6red at 7 40 P M Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 2, 1973- Motion made by Mr Cook and seconded by Mr Nelson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford nelson Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none. Under communications a letter was read from Mr Bill Nielsen requesting vacation of 33rd and 34th Streets, between D and C Avenues, the alleys of Block's 19 and 22, and C Avenue between 33isd and 35th of the Kellog's and Ford's addition to the City of Anacortes The request did not contain the signatures of any of the abutting property owners. Motion was made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr Nelson that Mr. Nielsen be notified that he would have to obtain signatures of all the abutting property owners before any decision could be made. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson mansfield. Motion carried A letter signed by eight property owners and merchants was read The letter stated that property owners and merchants who made written or verbal protests against LID 173, wished to assure the Council, that the primary reason for objecting was the narrowing of the sidewalks. They stated that they still have a strong feeling about this one part of the project, however, if the Council determines that it is not financially feasible to retain the wide sidewalks, that they are prepared to "try to live with it". The letter was signed by H L Trulson, Ralph Bryson, Robert Way, James Funk, Douglas Burton, Bill Turner, Floyd Willette, and Mable Aubert. Under old Business the Council was asked to make their decision on L I D #173, which is the improvement of Commercial Avenue from 2nd to 12th Streets. Mr Bod Way addressed the Council and stated that it was still important to the merchants and property owners to have the wide sidewalks and if there was any way possible to do this, they would appreciate it Councilman Nicholson stated that at a previous meeting he had stated that if more than 50% of the property owners were against the LID that he would vote "No" A motion was made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Cook that the City proceed with this LID and that the City Manager call for bids. Roll Ayes --Rice, s Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Nayes--Perry, Nicholson. Motion carried. A motion was made by Mr Nelson that the City Manager obtain costs and designs for the landscaping of Commercial, costs and designs for lighting, and costs for putting in new water lines down Commercial This motion was seconded by Mr Lunsford Roll Ayes -- Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook , Abstain --Perry. Motion carried. It was suggested that citizens of Anacortes turn in their ideas on what they would like in the way of landscaping and lighting. 240 January 16, 1973 Cont Two recommendations were received from the Planning Commission One for the approval of the proposed plat for Horizon Heights, and the other for the approval of the proposed plat of Meadowbrook Addition Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that the Council study these plats at their next study session and that a public hearing date of February 20, 1973 be set. Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford Motion carried ` An ordinance was read which would vacate that certain alley lying within Block 4, Plat of White's First Addition to the City, provided, however, that the City of Anacortes reserve and retain for itself an easement for the construction, installation, repair, maintenance and replacemnt of public utilities and services, and that the owners of propertyabut this alley compensate the City of Anacortes in an amount which equals one-half the appraised value of the area vacated. Motion made by Mr Cookand seconded by Mr. Mans field that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1588 Roll Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. An ordinance was read which would vacate that portion of "N" Avenue in the City of Anacortes abutting Blocks 1 and 2 of King's Addition to the City A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1589 Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford Nelson, Perry Motion carried Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the following appointments Leonard Moore to the Civil Service Commission, Rebecca Ostland to the Citizen's Advisory Board and Mrs Don Carlson to the Library Board. Motion made by Mr. Nelson seconded by Mr. Perry that these appointments be approved. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield Motion carried. The Treasurer's report for December 1972 was presented as follows Receipts Rec and Bal Disbursements Cash Balance Investments 546,239.18 29362t564.61 1,84o,653 65 522,910 96 1,076,o83.05 The City Manager reported that he would like to have some good ideas and drawings turned in for the landscaping of Commercial Avenue. He also reported that Mr. Paul Irwin of Puget Power was working onihe lighting and that trips would be made to other cities to look at what they have It was suggested that anyone interested in this go al on the trips to other cities A letter was read from International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1537 in which they stated they would accept the following items in their negotiotions with the City. 1--5% pay increase. 2 --Call back time to be based on lztimes the hourly wage Hourly wage be determined by dividing the yearly salary and longevity by 2080 hours. Other hourly wage be determined by dividing the yearly salary plus longevity by 2912 hours. 3 --Improved reduction in on call standby time One man to be off standby time during the night, providing that manpower is available for the protection of the City. They would also like to meet with the Council at their earliest convenience to hopefully reach a mutual agreement on the remainder of the contract. Motion made by Mr. Cook and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this be taken up at next study session Roll Ayes --Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that the Planning Commission be asked to study a zone change for Shannon Point in the area where Western Washington College is going to build Roll Ayes --Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried Councilman Perry addressed the Council and stated that the unsigned letter in the las issue of the local paper "did not scare me off and could never scare me off". He Fr stated that the writer of the letter did not have the facts straight and that he was planning on getting an answer written to be published in the paper. Mayor Rice stated that the Western Washington College felt that they did not have to have a city building permit and he felt that they should get a permit, whether or not they paid for it, so that the building inspector could look it over. A motion was made by Mr Cook and seconded by Mr Perry that Western Washington be required to obtain a building permit. City Attorney Mansfield stated that because of State Laws a State Agency does not have to have a permit. Due to this information a motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that the above motion be tabled so that the Council could have time to look into this further Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Nayes--Cook. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that there would be s study session held on Tuesday, January 23, 1973 at 7 30 P M 241 January 16, 1973 Cont. Tnere being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 20 P M Kathryn Lowry, Cit Clerk reasurer Rice, Mayor (f!7 February 6, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on February 6, 1973 The invocation was given by Captain Souders of the Salvation Army Roll Call Dr L. E Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr. Gary Nelson Mr. Clyde Cook entered at 7 35 P M and Mr. Robert Perry at 7 40 P.M. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 169 1973- Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none. I A letter was read from Mr. Stan Jewell in which he requested 30 days time in which to make arrangements to move a mobile home that is parked on his property at 32nd and L. Motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that he be given 30 days in which to move the mobile home. Roll Ayes --Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Nicholson Motion carried. A letter was read from Mr Bill Nielsen requesting a vacation of alleys in Blocks 19 and 22 of Kellogg's and Ford Addition. He was ,joined in this request by Mr. Dean Cook. Mr. Nielsen and Mr Cook represent two-thirds of the property owners abutting these alleys. Motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Nelson that this request be turned over to the Planning Commission Roll Ayes --Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Nicholson and Rice. The Teamster's Labor and Wage agreement and the Fire Department's Wage agreement were discussed The Teamster's Labor agreement being practically the same as the agreement with the Anacortes City Employee's and the wage increase being 5% for 1973 The wage increase for the Fire Department also being 5% for 19?3. Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Cook that the Council approve the Agreement and wage increase for the Teamster's Union and also approve the wage increase for the Fire Department. Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Rice, Cook. Motion carried. A request was received from the Urban Renewal Department for authorization of land- scaping and permission to call for bids for the landscaping Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that the landscaping be approved and permission be granted to call for bids Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford Motion carried. Council permission was asked to call for bids for one new police car, two new 2 ton pick-ups, and one new tractor -mower, and also permission to call for bids on the disposa] of seven pieces of old equipment. Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that permission be granted. Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried. Council permission was asked for the Telephone Company to install underground cable on city property in the vicinity of Heart Lake Road Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr. Cook that permission be granted with the understanding that their plans be approved by the city Engineering Department. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry. Motion carried. Urban Renewal Director, Mr. Ken Kinzel, asked for �Oouncil permission to call for bids for sale of property in the Urban Renewal project Mr. Herb Hicks is interested in purchasing approximately 1 2 acres to be used for dry storage for small boats and for marine repair work Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Nayes-- Cook. Mr Cook stated he thought there were enough marinas around already Claims report for January 1973 was presented as follows Salaries and Wages ------------- 62,829.56 Expenditures ------------------- 90,1+25.51 or 242 February 6, 1973 Cont Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same. Roll Ayes --Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried. The City Manager reported that a cost analysis of Commercial Avenue project had been given to the Council for them to look over The City Manager reported that the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau had given the Fire Department a 5 rating and that the Fire Department was continuing in their efforts to improve The 5 rating saves about $10.00 per household in terms of fire insurance. Mayor Rice announced that there would be a study session of the Council on February 139 1973 at 7 30 P M Mayor Rice asked for Council permission to have the Citizen's Advisory Board work on a comprehensive plan for bike tiails in Anacortes, and also for them to re -draw the ward lines within the city as they are out of balance population wise Motion made by Mr. Cook and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that these projects be turned over to the Citizen's Advisory Board. Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Rice, Cook. Motion carried Mayor Rice announced that in the very near future the Council would be considering raising sewer rates $1 00 per month for residents and also would be reconsidering the $500 00 hook-up charge. Mayor Rice also announced that the signal lights on 6th and on 8th would be inoperative for one week This is on a trial basis to see how it works out. Councilman Nelson asked if somewhere there was any information filed on the piece of playground sculpture that was now in place at'Storvik Park, as it is not what the city thought it would be like. He asked for an investigation on the matter, as he felt the City had been had. There being no futher business to come th�� meetingto be adjourned at 8 15 P M Lo , City Terk -Treasurerr February 20, 1973 before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the e-70 Rice, Mayor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on February 20, 1973. The invocation was given by Rev. Arthur Campbell of the United Methodist Church Roll Call Mral Jerry Mansfield, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson. Councilman Aobert Perry entered at 7 35 P M Councilman Clyde Cook was absent Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 6, 1973 Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Nelson that minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Brad Fisher addressed the Council and stated that the J C "s, would be holding their annual Trade Fair on April 27, 28 and 29th, 1973, and asked for Council permission to have a carnival on Commercial Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that permission for the carnival be granted subject to the approval of the Port. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield Motion carried Mrs Eleanor Douglas addressed the Council and asked questions about the bike route being put in by the State Department on 12th Street out to the State Ferry Terminal. Mayor Rice stated that it would be a 6' wide sidewalk which would accommodate pedestrians and bikes and from Commercial to "D" Avenue it would be concrete, and from "D" out to the Ferry Terminal it would be asphalt. Mrs Douglas along with others in the audience expressed their concern over what would happen to the elderly pedestrians and small children when there were large groups of bikes on the sidewalk. They also express- ed concern over over the policing and maintenance of the route Mrs. Helen Vincent addressed the Council and stated that she had been down around Green Lake in Seattle and they had no problems with bikers and walkers using the same route. Councilman Perry stated that the City would no doubt have to come up with a new ordinance to cover all problems that might come up. City Attorney Mansfield was asked to draft a preliminary ordinpnce which would be studied by the Traffic Safety Committee and the Council. 243 February 20, 1973 „ Cont. A request was received from the Anacortes Arts and Crafts asking permission to hold the 1973 Festival at Causland Park. The Festival will be held August 4th,and 5th. They would also like to barricade 8th and 9th Streets between "N" amd "M" Avenues. It was suggested that before permission is granted that the residents in this area be contacted to see how they feel about it Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to'consider the proposed plat of Ray Jones Addition which will be known as Horizon Heights. Mr Ray Jones was in the audience and pointed out the area on a map There is approximately 53 acres in the over-all plat and lot sizes would run from 7500' up to 12,0001. There were no objections and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed. A Motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that this proposed plat be approved plus the replatting of the area marked in red on the map. Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the following appointments Mrs Archie Snow and Danny Coleman to the Citizen's Advisory Committee, and the reappointment of Mr Howard Beckman to the Housing Authority Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Mansfield that these appointments be approved. Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that the Fidalgo Recreation Committee would be holding a meeting in the Council Chambers on March 1, 1973 at 7 30 P M Mayor Rice suggested that when the bids are let for the improvements to Commercial Avenue that the construction bidders be requested to employ three or four local people who are on public assistance. Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr. Nelson that this be done. Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford. Motion carried. The Treasurer's report for January 1973 was presented as follows Receipts 342,805.24 Receipts and Balances 864,716 20 Disbursements 45194+4.86 Cash Balance 413,271.34 " Investments 1.118 628.92 1,531:899.96 Mayor Rice stated that no logging had been done on city property for a number of years and that it might be well to consider doing some in order to raise some revenue. The property would have to be cruised and surveyed and Mr. David Ford, Public Works Director, stated that if time permitted the Assistant Engineer could probably do this There being no futher business to come before the Council Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 15 P M 7� Kathryn Lowry, Ci y Cler Trea,— s� uy erg March 6, 1973 J&Pllkice,i Mayor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P. M, on March 6, 1973. The invocation was given by Rev. Rude of the Baptist Church. Roll Call Mr. Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Clyde Cook, Mr. Gary Nelson. Councilman Floyd Lunsford entered at 7.35 P. M. and Councilman Robert Perry at 7 38 P. M. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 20, 1973. Motion made by Mr. Cook and seconded by Mr. Nelson that minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Nelson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr. Fred Ellison addressed the Council and asked about the status of the LID petition that had been turned in some time ago for 34th St. Mr. David Ford, Public Works Director, stated that the petition had sufficient signatures and a preliminary survey has been done, but the dsign has to be finished and the assess- ment roll set up and the City would get to it as soon as possible. Air. Albert Chonzena addressed the Council and inquired about getting water to his property at Summit Park. He stated that back in 1970 that he had been told that when 244 March 69 1973 the new line was completed that he would be able to get water to his property, but he has now been told that in order to have water that he would have to install a six inch line and the cost of the line along with the meters he would need would cost him in the neighborhood of $9,800.00. Mayor Rice explained that the City has a new policy in regards to water outside the city limits and in order 'for Mr. Chonzena to have water it would be necessary for him to comply with the regulations. A petition with 49 signatures was presented. The petition stated that the concerned citizens of 12th Street, requested that the proposed bicycle path be changed from its presently planned location as part of the pedestrian sidewalk, to a location beside the existing highway, so that the pedestrian public may use the sidewalk in safety. Another petition with 170 signatures was presented stating that they were in favor of the bicycle path as it is currently being constructed by the State of Washington. Several in the audience spoke against the path being in the location where it is an others spoke in favor of it. Mayor Rice stated that the path will be completed and if any problems develop something will be done about them. City Attorney Mansfield stated that he would like to talk with some of the people concerned before drawing up an ordinance for rules and regulations on the path. Mr. Roger Raaen addressed the Council and stated that he had noticed a couple of places creating traffic problems. One was on 12th Street from the Odd Fellows Hall out to D Avenue, as people attempting to make either left or right hand turns slowed down and even stopped in attempting to make the turn, the other problem was people making U turns on Commercial Avenue. Bids for the purchase of one 1973 four -door sedan, and two 1973 one-half ton pickups were presented as follows Frontier Ford Base bid 99308.54 Sales tax 465.43 $211.00 9,773.97 Less Trade -In Allowance 1.100.00 Net bid 89673.97 Trulson Motor Company Base bid J 99355.71 Sales tax 467.79 212.00 9,823.50 Less Trade -In Allowance 1.000.00 Net bid 89823.50 Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Cook that the net bid of $89673.97 from Frontier Ford be accepted. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield. Motion carried. Bids were presented on the sale of used equipment that the city id disposing; of as follows 1957 Dodge Pick -up --1 bid received $211.00 1957 Chev Pick -up ---1 bid received 137.00 1951 Dodge Dump -----1 bid received 212.00 1948 Gibon Tractor --10 bids received --high bid 203.00 1954 Ford Dump ------5 bids received ---high bid 578.00 1962 Chev Pick -up ---1 bid received 276.00 1957 Chev Pick -up ---1 bid received 262.00 Dump box & hoist ----1 bid received 281.00 Total 2,160.00 Motion made by Mr. Cook and seconded by Mr. Perry that the high bids on all pieces of equipment be accepted Roll Ayes --Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried. Bids were received for the purchase of a new Tractor -Mower as follows Barnett Implement Co. $6,195.00 John Deere) Ohlson Tractor Co. 5,649.95 Ford) 1 The Street Superintendent recommended that the Barnett Implement Company bid be accepted as the Ford tractor from Ohlson Tractor Company did not meet the specifications on brakes) and transmission. Motion made by Mr. Cook and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that the bid of $6,195 from Barnett Implement for the John Deere tractor'be accepted. Roll Ayes --Cook, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried. Bids were received for the sale of parcel 43 in the Anacortes Industrial Park. Pioneer Shingle Company presented a bid of $6,500 for 1001 of this parcel, and Herb Hicks pre- sented a bid of $13,000 for 2001 of this parcel. Motion'made by Mr. Cook and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that these bids be accepted. Roll Ayes--Lunsord, Mansfield, Nicholson Rice, Cook. Abstain --Nelson, Perry. Motion carried. 245 March 6, 1973 Council acceptance was asked for Phase I, Seawall Project in the Anacortes Industrial Park. Inspections have been made and the project found to be complete and in accordance with the contract with General Construction Company. Final acceptance by the Council will start a 30 day mandatory lien period. Total cost of project is $6109586.289 with the retainage of $349075.54 to be released after the 30 day lien period, provided no liens have been filed. Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that final acceptance of this project be granted by the City Council. Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford. Motion carried. The City Manager reported that three bid calls have been published, all to be opened on March 15, 1973 and presented to the City Council on March 20, 1973. One is for Water Ling Appurtenances, one for Cast Iron Pipe Fittings, and one for Ductile Iron & Cast Iron Pipe, These items all for the Water Department. Mr. Wyman also reported that the bid call for construction work for the improvement of Commercial Avenue has also been published and will be opened on March 29, 1973 and presented to the Council on April 39 1973• Claims against the City for the month of February 1973 were presented as follows Salaries 64045.99 Expenditures86,355.94 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Cook that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same. Roll Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Cook, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that the Council would be holding a study session on Tuesday, March 139 1973 at 7 30 P.M. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 45 P.M. 'glee—, Kathryn Lowry, City Clerk- reasurer" ,XagWs Rice, Mayor March 20, 1973 Regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P.M on March 20 1973• The invocation was given by Reverend Everett S. Seymour of the Free Methodist Church. Roll Call. Mr. James Rice, Mr. Jerry Mansfield, Dr Lawrence Nicholson, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr. Gary Nelson. Mr. Robert Perry entered at 7 40 P.M. Mr. Clyde Cook was absent. Mayor Rice requested the pleasure of the Council on the Mnutes of the previous meeting held March 6, 1973. Motion by Mr. Mansfield seconded by Mr. Nicholson that the minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford and Nelson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none. Mayor Rice read a letter from the Port of Anacortes requesting vacation of Commercial Avenue between 1st Street and 2nd Street and 1st Street between 110" and "P" Avenues (Commercial). Motion by Mr. Mansfield, seconded by Dr. Nicholson that the letter be sent to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried. 0 Mayor Rice then read a letter of resignation from the Library Board from Mr. James R. Hartsfield who explained that he frequently had to travel in his occupation and felt the position would be better filled -by someone more permanent. Concering vacation of property described as the west 20 feet of "U" Avenue between the south line of 37th Street and the north line of 38th Street, Beale's Maple Grove Addition, motion was made by Mr. Mansfield, seconded by Mr. Lusnford, that the vacation be granted. Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried. Bids for the purchase of material and equipment to be used in new and improved water lines in the City were read and acted upon as follows For Cast Iron Pipe Fittings, bids were received as follows U S Pipe and Foundry $ 49848.76 Liberty Equipment 49931.43 Pacific Water Works Supply Co. 59087.89 Crane Supply Co. 59140.66 Western Utilities Supply Co. 59406.80 Bellingham Supply Co. 69578.60 246 March 20, 1973 The apparent low bidder, U.S. Pipe and Foundry, did not bid on 2 items and so this bid was ruled non-responsive. The next lowest bidder could not deliver the items in the time specified in the bidding documents without additional cost which raised their bid above the next lowest bidder, Pacific Water Works Supply Company. For Cast Iron and Ductile Pipe, bids were received as follows Base bid Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company - $239418.72 U.S. Pipe and Foundry Company - 239934.75 (these bids were on Ductile Iron pipe) Alternate I (Cast Iron Pipe) Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company - 239802.01 U.S. Pipe and Foundry Company - 249201.45 Alternate II (Cast Iron Pipe Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. 99203.22 U.S Pipe and Foundry Company 99376.50 Motion was made by Dr. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. Lunsford that the bid of Pacific Water Works Supply Company in the amount of $59087.89 be accepted for the Cast Iron Pipe Fittings and the bid of Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company in the total amount of $56,423.95 for the base bid and Alternate I and Alternate II on the Ductile and Cast Iron Pipe be accepted. Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. For Cast Couplings and Valve Boxes, bids were received as follows ITT -Grinnell 389.29 Western Utilities 951.90 H.D. Fowler Company 989.00 Pacific Water Works Supply Company 1,032.61 Crane Supply 19071.85 Liberty Equipment Supply 19184.44 Bellingham Supply 19436.70 Bid from ITT -Grinnell was refected because they mis-read an Addendum to the specifica- tions and deleted the item of valve boxes instead of meter boxes. Motion by Mr Mansfield, seconded by Dr. Nicholson that the bid of Wester Utilitiesl�in the amount of $951.90 be accepted. Roll Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford. Mr. Perry abstained as he had dust arrived. Motion carried. For Gate Valves, bids were received as follows 'Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company $ 59662.69 Pacific Water Works Supply 59780.03 Bellingham Supply 59896.89 H.D. Fowler Company 69043.04 U S. Pipe and Foundry 69081.67 ITT -Grinnell 69145.10 Liberty Equipment 69225.95 Crane Supply 69411.15 Western Utilities 69498.85 Motion made by Dr. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. Lunsford, that the low bid of Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company in the amount of $59662.69 be accepted. Roll Ayes -- Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry. Motion carried. For Fire Hydrants, bids were received as follows Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company $ 29042.29 H.D. Fowler Company 2,047.06 Liberty Equipment 29065.77 ITT -Grinnell 29075.46 Crane Supply 20178.79 Pacific Water Works Supply 29230.20 Bellingham Supply 29276.51 Motion by Mr Mansfield, seconded by Mr. Nelson that the low bid from Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company in the amount of $2,042.29 be accepted. Roll Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield. Motion harried. Bids for a Comminutor for the sewage treatment plant were received as follows. Pacific Pumping Company 49246.46 W. H. Reilly Company 49686.15 Ayes -- Motion by Dr. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. Perry that the low bid of Pacific Pumping Company in the amount of $4,246.46 be accepted. Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried. Concerning the vacation of the alley in blocks 19 and 229 Kellogg's and Ford's Addition, it was recommended that Mr Neilson be asked to attend a Study session on the matter. 247 March 209 1973 Mayor Rice stated that the City had received in the neighborhood of 250-3.00 telephone calls as well as several petitions and letters of protest on the flashing traffic lights at the intersections of 6th and 8th Streets on Commercial Avenue. Mr. Joe Burger stated he was in favor of leaving ghem in a flashing sequence. Mr. Merrill Iversen, Chairman of the Citizen's Advisory Committee, said that Committee had voted unanimously to request the lights be returned to the normal red and green sequence primarily to aid pedestrians in crossing Commercial Avenue. He also spoke for the Harbor House residents, particularly the handicapped people, who are finding it very difficult to cross the streets without a light to stop the traffic. After some additional discussion, it was directed that the City return the lights to their normal sequence on Monday, March 269 1973• Concerning the request of the Jaycees to use the Causland Park area for the Arts and Crafts Festival the first weekend in August, the Council reiterated their request that• the Jaycees contact residents in the area for their reaction and opinions on the matter The Council prone sed to act on the request at their meeting of April 3, 1973• City Attorney, Stephen Mansfield, read a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a contact with Puget Sound Power and Light Company for furnishing lighting service to two street lights in the Urban Renewal area. Motion was made by Mr. Jerry Mansfield, seconded by Mr. Perry, that the Resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION No. 351 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. Mayor Rice read the City Treasurer's report for February, 1973 Receipts $ 3059702.05 Total receipts & balance 7189973.39 ' Disbursements 3549344.48 Cash balances 3649628.91 Investments 19129,844.22 Total 8 194949473.13 Councilman Perry requested information on the present status of the water service situation in the west end of the City. He was informed that application had been made to the Department of Ecology for referendum money, but no reply could be expected until the 1st of July. A favorable answer is anticipated, and, if it is received, the fob could then be done within the following 3 or 4 months. Mr. John Cage requested information concerning the proposed bicycle trail in Anacortes stating he is anticipating opening a bicycle shop in Anacortes. He was advised the project will be completed at a later date, that no date has yet been set for a hearing on the matter and, after that, an Ordinance will be prepared governing the use of such trail. r Mr. Mansfield voiced the opinion that the Council members should learn all they could about a projected power plant up the river. The Council invited Mr. Paul Irwin of Puget Power and Light Company to attend the next study session of the Council. Mr. Irwin accepted. Mayor Rice announced there would be a study session on Tuesday, March 279 1973 at 7 30 p.M. There being no further business to come the meetingto be ad ourned at 8 10 P.M. ,4L Ida Rolph, City Clerk Pro Tem before the Council, Mayor Rice declared em� Rice, Mayor April 3, 1973 r A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7.30 P.M. on April 3, 1973• The invocation,was given by Rev. Norman Scruton of the Pilgrim Congregational Church. Roll Call Mr. Robert Perry, Mr Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Gary Nelson. Mr. Floyd Lunsford entered at 7.45 P.M. and Mr. Clyde Cook was absent. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting which was held March 20, 1973• Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Perry that minutes be approved as if read. Roll: Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Nelson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none April 3, 1973 Persuasion for the Arts and Crafts Festival to be held in Causland Park for this year came up for discussion. It was reported that property owners in the vicinity of the Park had been contacted and ten had been in favor of it, one protest, one undecided, and five not at home. A lady in the audience addressed the Council and stated that she was against it as she was concerned about the damage that could happen to the Park. Mayor Rice stated that there no doubt would be some damage, but the Arts and Crafts people had agreed that they would take care of all damahe. A motion was made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Perry that permission to use the Park be granted for this year only, and that permission be granted to block off 8th and 9th Streets between "Ai" and "N" Avenues. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Nelson, Perry. Motion carried. Bids were received for the improvements to Commercial Avenue as follows Total Basic Bid Total Alternate Bid Total Basic Bid Total Alternate Bid Tri State Construction Tri State Construction Marine Asphalt Marine Asphalt 951,669.80 929,669.80 956,208.00 936,858.00 Mayor Rice announced that the Council would hold a study session on these bids on Thursday, April 5, 1973 at 7 30 P.M. A resolution was read authorizing the execution of a contract for the sale of 100 feet of property within the Urban Renewal area to Herb Hicks Marine Service in the amount of $89500. Motion made by Mr. Perry and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that this resolution be approved and given RESOLUTION N0. 352 . Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield Motion carried. A letter was read from Dr. John D. Chambers in which he requested permission to install and maintain for a period not to exceed one (1) year, a trailer to be used as temporary doctors office facilities on the North 200 feet of the East 200 feet of the Island Hospital property. He also requested that he be allowed to install power facilities above ground for this temporary usage, and be allowed to make temporary connections to the sewer without being obligated to pay the standard hook-up fee, and with the permission of the hospital be allowed to hook on to the hospital water supply line. These temporary quarters areirequired as part of the process involved in bringing to this community two new doctors who will be practic- ing with Dr Clure in the spaces Dr. Chambers now occupies, until such time as the proposed Medical Center is completed. Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Perry that permission be granted for one year Roll: Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried. An ordinance was read amending the Zoning Map of the City of Anacortes. The ordinance stated that the following described area, identified with the petition of B.P. Falkenberg and Rhea V. Falkenberg, heretofore placed and classified within the R -I, Single-family residence district, is hereby and shall hereafter be class- ified in the R^39 multiple -family residential district, subject to provisions of Property Use and Development Agreement filed with the City of Anacortes. The south 269 feet of the west 191.5 feet of the east 287.2 feet of the southwest 4 of the southeast 4 of Section 24, Township 359 North, Range 1 east, W.M. Notion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1590 . Roll: Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion Carried. A resolution was read authorizing preliminary design and engineering for the port related facilities in the reclamation area of the Anacortes Industrial Park. Motion was'made by Mr 'Mansfield and seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and given RESOLUTION NO 353 0 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford Motion carried Claims against the City for the month of March 1973 were presented as follows Salaries 619822 25 Expenditures 1079158 34 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion was made by Mr. Perry and seconded )by Mr Lunsford that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same RdIL Ayes -- Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried The City Manager reported that he and the Water Superintendent"had held a meeting with Mr Jack Doty of PUD and had discussed water rate increases for PUD and felt that they would be agreeable The City Manager asked the Council to review the agreement with Texaco on water rates and if possible to act upon the agreement at the next Council meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice delcared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 05 P.M. 1 April 39 1973 24 9 Kathryn Lowry, Ci* Clerk -Treasurer ice,Mayor April 17, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P.M. on April 17, 1973• The invocation was given by Rev. Curt Roelofs of the Christian Reformed Church. Roll Call Mr Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr. Gary Nelson. Mr. Robert Perry entered at 7.35 P.M. Mr. Clyde Cook was absent. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 3, 1973- Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none. A request signed by the owners of Tracts 70 to 76 inclusive at Anaco Beach was read. They requested the vacation of an unnamed road lying within the confines of the Plat of Anaco Beach north of the above tracts between the southeasterly line of tract 70 extended northeasterly and the westerly extremity of tract 76. This request was turned over to the Planning Commission for study. A letter signed by ten property owners living in Shannon Heights Addition on 37th Street was read. They requested assistance in correcting a distracting, 111 -prepared, and potentially dangerous situation which presently exists in the cul-de-sac area on the dead-end of 37th Street west of Heart Lake Road. They stated that the property developer had started development of two home sites adjacent to the cul-de-sac approx- imately one year ago and the area had been excavated for potential home sites, but the construction area is now dormant, poorly prepared and unsupervised, and water is run- ning down the street and the excavation is continually filled with at least a foot to a foot and a half of standing water Additionally, an exposed well invites tragedy to small children playing in the area. They requested support in taking whatever action is necessary to 1. properly seal off the well, 2 safeguard the area with adequate fencing and take whatever other corrective actions are necessary to eliminate this type of activity from the area A motion was made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that the City take immediate steps to have this situation corrected Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield Motion carried. A request was received from Mr Jack L. McNeal asking permission to build a private boat dock on his lot at Skyline before the home is placed on the lot. It has been the policy of the City not allow an accessory use on a lot before a permit for the primary use is applied for. Councilman Nicholson stated that he thought a contract could be worked out to allow docks to be built and he would like to see the City work something out along these lines. Councilman Perry stated that if a person is allowed to build their dock first it would give them a better idea as to where they wished to place their home, Mr David Ford, Director of Public Works, btated that if the Council feels that the City's policy should be waived in cases where a property owner, such as Mr McNeal, wishes to build a private dock and then at a later date build a home on the lot, then an agreement between the property owner and the City should be made simting a time limit within which a home or the primary use would be built on the property At the end of this time limit, if the property owner has not begun building the primary intended use, then the accessory use (be it dock, garage or whatever) be removed at the owner's expense. A motion was made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that Mr. McNeal be allowed to build his dock and that an agreement similar to the above be drawn up between him and the City. Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried. A request was received from Mr. T. Derus for a time extension to allowlhis invalid Mother to occupy a mobile home. A letter from her Doctor was read which stated that it was advisable that she continue her present living arrangements with a mobile home adjacent to her son's house A motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that a one year extension be granted This extension to run from May 29 1973 to May 2, 1974. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford. Motion carried. A letter was read from Pacific Shipyard in which they requested a year's extension for use of a trailer for an office. Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that a one year extension to use this trailer as an office be granted. This extension to run from May 17, 1973 to May 17, 1974. Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Lunsford Motion carried. Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of Mr Don Dixon to the Library Board Motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr Nelson that this appointment be approved Roll Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. 250 April 17, 1973 � The City Manager presented four different programs by which the improvements to Commercial Avenue from 12th to 36th could be made. Program I would include all improvements at a cost of $6729000 Program II would eliminate the landscaping for a cost of $6329300, Program III would be less traffic islands and reduced base section for a cost of $6379750, and Program IV would be less landscaping, less traffic islands and reduced base section for a cost of $5989050. Funds that are available for this project are as follows U. A. B. 2279700 W.S.H.D. 2209000 L. I. D. 519500 -J¢ gas tax 1339500 total of 6329700 The City Manager stated that if the Council wished that founds from -the Federal Reve Sharing and the Water Betterment Funds could be used to make up the deficit. Mi A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that Program III be approved. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Perry that the first motion be amended and that approval be made on the condition that U.A.B. and W.S.H.D. did not reduce their funds because of the reduced base section. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield. Motion carried Improvements to Commercial Avenue from 2nd to 12th were discussed There is a deficit of funds in the amount of $253,877 to do this portion Councilman Mansfield suggested that this not be dropped as some kind of improvement should be made Mr Dick Wertenberger addressed the Council on behalf of the Arts and Crafts Festival and put in an amended request for the Festival to be held on Commercial Avenue from 7th down to 4th. Motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Perry that this request be approved. Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried A request was made by the JCIS Trade Fair to change the carnival location from Commercial Avenue to 2nd Street, from Commercial east to Q Avenue and possibly also from Commercial west to 0 Avenue Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing execution of a supplemental water contract, by and between the City of Anacortes and Texaco, Inc Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconde by Dr Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 354 . Roll- Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford Motion carried The Planning Commission sent in a recommendation that the request from the Port of Anacortes to vacate Commercial Avenue between 1st Street and 2nd Street and consideration of vacating 1st Street between 0 and P be disapproved. Councilman Mansfield stated that one of the reasons for this request was because Port vehicles that are not licensed are using the street, and he also stated that he didn't believe that the Port knew about the meeting of the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry and Mr Mansfield, that this request be tabled until such time as the Planning Commission and Port could meet and discuss the situation. Roll Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. Councilman Nelson suggested that perhaps some alternate ways could be worked out for this request, such as the possible closing of the street from 8 00 to 5 00/ The Treasurer's report for March 1973 was presented as follows Receipts 8919147.73 Ree and Bal 192559776 64 Disbursements 794029.16 Cash Balance 4619247.48 Investments 9819227.45 The City Manager reported that he would be going to Seattle, April 18, 1973 to again discuss the water situation in Anacortes, in the hopes of eventually receiving some funds to help finance water improvements in the west end of Anacortes. The City Manager asked for Council permission to call for bids for a water tank for the Fire Department This tank to be installed on a truck that the Fire Department has. Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission to call for bids for the tank and fittings be given. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Peryy. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that in the near future the Council would be considering the selling of Councilmatic Bonds in order to take care of some of the City's debts and also help on the financing of the water improvemtns in the west end. Mayor Rice also April 179 1973 251 stated that the Council would shortly be considering raising sewer charges for Anacortes residents. It was announced that there would be a study session of the Council on April 24, 1973 at 7 30 P.M Mayor Rice read a ltter of resignation from City Manager Harold A. Wyman. Mr. Wyman stated that he would be resigning as City Manager of Anacortes as of May 159 1973• He thanked the Mayor and City Council for the opportunity of working with them for the future development of Anacortes and also thanked the department heads and the different boards for the unselfish time and efforts they have put in for the City. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8.35 P.M. Kathryn Lowry, City Cler -Treasurer) J Rice, Mayor May 1, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P.M. on May 1, 1973• Roll Call Mr. Robert Perry, Mr. Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr. Gary Nelson. Mr Clyde Cook was absent. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 17th, 1973. Motion trade by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that minutes be approved as if read. Roll: Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. Mr. Harley Sutt addressed the Council and asked why the 1972 City Annual Report had been published in the local paper, as it contained no facts that anybody wants to know about. Mr. Meeker addressed the Council and asked for permission for the Meeker Shows to place their carnival on Urban Renewal property for the week of May 7th through May 12th. Mayor Rice informed Mr. Meeker that it has been the policy to have all carnivals and shows of this type sponsored by a local club or fraternal organization. A motion was made by lir. Mansfbeld and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that permission be given for the carnival providing a suitable local sponsor is obtained. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried. A letter was read from the Skyline Beach Club which stated that Mr. Alexander Muir had been approved by Skyline Beach Club and by Mr. Pete Dragovich, to act as security guard for their swimming pool and auto parking areas and wanted Council approval to have Mr Muir deputized. Dr. Nicholson stated that he thought the approval should come from the Police Department rather than the City Council and made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Mansfield, that this be tabled until the next Council meeting Roll• Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield Motion carried. A letter signed by a number of local merchants was read in which they stated that they had asked the Anacortes American if they could publish the paper one day earlier each week in order that they might take advantage of their advertising space to in- crease their sales volume. They have been assured by the American that it would be possible to do this, but the fact that the City Council meets on Tuesday would make all Council news a week late in being published They asked the Council if they would consider changing their meetings to the first and third Mondays instead of Tuesdays. The City Attorney read an ordinance which would change the Council meetings to the first and third Mondays. Motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1591 Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried. Two letters were read from Fire Chief Bowen in which he recommended that the Lions Club and the Anacortes Church of the Latter Day Saints be given permission to sell "Safe and Sane" fireworks. All requirements have been met. Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that permission be granted. Roll. Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. . A letter was read from the Skagit County Auditor's office in which they stated that the division of population in Skagit County has become grossly out of proportion as far as voting precincts go and that a proposed re -districting has been prepared. They propose combining the existing 24 voting precincts of Anacortes into 13 precincts. This action would result in considerable saving of election expense to the taxpayers. They also called attention to the disparity in population of the three wards within the City of Anacortes. Mayor Rice reported that the Citizen's Advisory Committee has been working on a re -distribution of the Wards and recommended that this Committee 252 May 1, 1973 work with the Skagit County Auditors office on this. The improvement of Commercial Avenue from 12th Street to 36th Street was discussed. Mr. Len Clark, of Stevens, Thompson and Runyan addressed the Council and stated that with the funds that the City had available that Schedules III and'V could be done if the landscaping was deleted, and that the landscaping could be negotiated later if it was found that funds would be available A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that the low bid from Tri-State Construction Company for Schedules III and V, with the landscaping deleted, be accepted for the improvement of Commercial Avenue from 12th Street to 36th Street, with the landscaping deleted the amount of the bid would be $505,824.90. Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, - Lunsford. Motion carried. A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission that the request of the Port of Anacortes to vacate Commercial Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, and lst Street between 110" and "P" be approved, with the provision that the City retain perma- nent access to this area, that no_buildings ever be built on the property, and in case these rights of way became unnecessary for Port activity, it would revert to the City at no cost. Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that a public hearing date of June 49 1973 be set on this. Roll: Ayes -=Perry, Mansfield,Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. A request from Mrs. Jean MacCarrol Main asking the City if they would be interested in selling the EZ lots 33 and 34, Block 49 Hensler's 2nd Addition came up for discussion. The firm of Francisco and Webber have appraised this parcel at $1,680.00. The fee for making the appraisal is $78.00. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that the City Manager be authorized to go ahead with the sale of this property at the appraised price of $19680 00 and that the purchaser be required to also pay one-half of the appraisal fee. Roll* Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Pace, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry. Motion carried A request was received from the Water Superinetendent asking for Council approval to sign an agreement with Norton Corrsion for the survey of the cathodic protection of the 24" and 36" water lines. The cost of the survey would be $2,650.00 and this was provided for in the 1973 budget. Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that permission to sign the agreement be granted. Roll* Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford Nelson, Perry, Mansfield. Motion carried A recommendation eras received from the Planning Commission for a land use change and rezoning in general area of Shannon Point -Ship's Harbor area, generally described as west of the Annacopper Mine Road, North of the Center Lines of Oakes Avenue, Burrows Bay Road, Sunset Avenue, Ferry Terminal Road, and North of the First Plat of Ships Harbor Addition and the Plat of Wood's Addition. It was recommended that the land use be changed from single-family to multi. -family deleting the R-3 floating dot and sub- stituting a Commercial floating dot for the manufacturing floating dot: Change rezoning from M-2 to Rr3 the entire M-2 zone Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that a public hearing date of June 4, 1973 be set on this. Roll Ayes -- Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried The City Council was asked to approve the Coolo;-Kipp plat ,which is located south of 32nd Street, between 32nd and 34th Streets to approximately 413, east of "D" Avenue. Public Works Director, David Ford, stated that the plat had been approved by his office, but there are certain covenants and requirements that have not been taken care of as yet. In order to save time, a motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield, that this plat be approved, subject to approval by the Engineers Office that all covenants and other requirements have been taken care of Roll.! Ayes -- Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. A request was received, signed by four property owners, for the vacation of the north 20 feet of 15th Street, lying between "I" and "J" Avenue,ialso, the west 10feet of "J" Avenue lying between 15th Street and the alley in block 3 Queen Anne addition. A motion was made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Perry that this request be turned over to the Planning Commission. Roll. Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford. Motion carried Council permission was asked for the City to call for bids for the paving of R Avenue from 17th to 22nd Streets Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Perry that permission be granted Roll: Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried Claims against the City for the month of April 1973 were presented as follows. Salaries and Wages 619454.46 Expenditures 1269348.66 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Perry that claims be allowed and warrants drawn for same. Roll: Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry. Motion carried. May 1, 1973 9eje7 The City Manager reported that before June 209 1973, the City must file a report on their intended usage of the revenue sharing money that was received for last year. Mayor Rice announced that on May 89 1973 at 7 30 P.M. a public meeting will be held with the City Council, Port of Anacortes, School Board and Hospital Board. Mayor Rice announced that due to the fact that Councilman Clyde Cook had now been absent from four consecutive Council meetings that he was making a motion that the City Attorney draw up a resolution declaring Mr. Cook's office to be vacated. The motion was seconded by Mr Perry. Roll: Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield. Motion carried There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at MO P.M. Kathryn Lowry, City Clerk -Treasurer i d Wesi Rice, Mayor May 21, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7.30 P.M. on May 219 1973• The invocation was given by Mr. Tom Young, Associate Minister of the Church of Christ. Roll Call: Mr. Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, I Mr. Gary Nelson. Councilman Robert Perry was absent. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 19 1973. Motion made by Air Lunsford and seconded by Mr Nelson that minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none. A letter was read from Police Chief Dragovich in regards to the appointment of Mr Alexander Muir as a Security Guard at the Skyline Beach Club. The letter stated that it had been determined that Mr. Muir would not have police powers, due to the liability that might be incurred by the City as a result of any arrests. However, Skyline Beach Club will furnish Mr Muir with a badge and any problems dealing with criminal activities will be handled by the Anacortes Police Department,iafter receiving a call from Mr. Muir. A letter was read from Anacortes Seafood Distributors requesting permission to install two picnic tables in front of their store on Commercial Avenue for the convenience of their customers Motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Nelson that permission be granted. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried A resolution was read which would authorize the execution of a contract for the providing of fire protection service, by and between the City of Anacortes and Skagit County Fire Protection District No. 11 in that certain area within the fire protection district lying to the south of the City of Anacortes. The City of Anacortes is able to provide prompt fire protection service to that area although it lies outside of the city limits of Anacortes The Fire District would compensate the City of Anacortes for the providing of said fire protection in an amount equal to tax revenues received by the Fire District from all property within the area being provided fire protection by Anacortes Motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that the City of Anacortes enter into this agreement and that the resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 355 Roll- Ayes --Rice, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson. Abstain --Lunsford. Motion carried 0 Bids were received for a water tanker as follows Truckweld Equipment Company 8967 00 Reliable Welding Works 6283.00 Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that the low bid from Reliable Welding Works be accepted Roll. Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried. Fire Chief Bowen stated that $3,000 towards the purchase adthe water tanker would be allocated by the Department of Emergency Services. The request from Skagit County for the City of Anacortes to change their voting precincts from 24 to 14 was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that this request be tabled until the next meeting of the Council which will be held on June 4, 1973. Roll Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford. Motion carried 254 May 21, 1975 Mr. Pat Mooney addressed the Council and asked permission for the Acnachords to hold their annual salmon barbeque at Washington Park on July 29, 1973• Mr. Mooney stated that the Anachords would be willing to pay an off-duty Police Officer to help direct traffic. Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that permission be granted with the understanding that all problems be worked out with Mr. Robert Harr, Park Superintend- ent Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried A letter was read signed by all the realtors in Anacortes requesting that the Council re- consider the $500 fee for sewer hook-ups charge. Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and second- ed by Mr Nelson that this be taken up at a study session to be held on May 22, 19739 at 7 30 P.M. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing the appointment of an interim City Manager until such time as a successor and or permanent City Manager is appointed Public Works Director, Mr David M Ford to be appointed as the interim City Manager. Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 356 . Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nelson Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that Fire Chief Bowen would be assisting Mr Ford in this interim period. Mayor Rice announced that an allocation of $65,000 had been granted to the City of Anacortes by the Economic Assistance Authority for water improvements in the west end of the City Mayor Rice stated that the total cost of the water improvements would be approximately $285,000 with the City having to pay $220,000 of this and in order for this to be done that the Council would shortly be considering the selling of Councilmatic bonds which would be used for this project and also the cities share of Storvik Park and also to make up some deficits that exist in other city funds. Mr. Frank Orwige addressed the Council and stated that about two years ago a petition had been turned in for a Sewer LID which had not been approved and he asked if he could hook on to the sewer line now without having to pay the hook up charge. Mayor Rice stated that this would be discussed at the Council study session to be held May 229 1973 at 7 30 P.M. The Treasurer's report for April 1973 was given as follows: Receipts 3179991.56 Tot. Rec. & Bal. 7799239.04 Disbursements 446,838 36 Cash Balance 332,400 68 Investments 190519741 45 There being no further business to come before the Council Mayot Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 10 P.M. Kathryn Lowry, City Clerk -Treasurer Zs e, Mayor June 49 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7:30 P.M. on June 4, 1973.1 Roll Call: Mr. Jerry Mansfield, Dr L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson. Councilman Robert Perry was absent. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on May 21, 1973 Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that the minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none. A letter was read from the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to use either Causland Park or Storvik Park for a concert by the Washington National Guard band, Tuesday evening, June 19, 1973. Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr Nelson that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried. A letter was read from Clyde Cook, resigning his position as City Councilman. A motion was made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that the resignation be accepted with regrets. Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried. A letter signed by approximately 65 Anacortes Merchants on Commercial Avenue was read. They asked to be assured of the following items relative to the L.I.D. contraction bf Commercial Avenue: 1. That no summer tourist traffic will be re-routed from Commercial Avenue during the construction period. 2. Free and easy access be provided each business establishment at all times by the Contractors. June 49 1973 e� If the above stated conditions cannot be met, they proposed that the work be delayed until September 19 1973, so that they would not be deprived of the tourist business Acting City Manager David Ford stated that a meeting had been held last Thrusday evening with the business people and they had been informed that every effort would be made to, keep drive ways and accesses open. Mr. Ford stated that the contractors would be moving their equipment in around June 7th and would start work about June 11th. A motion was made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that the City Manager and City En- gineer be instructed to see that the contractors make every possible effort to keep theings open as much as possible during this contraction period Roll: Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. An ordinance was read describing and setting forth the areas covered by the various wards of the City of Anacortes, dividing said wards into voting precincts, numbering said precincts, and repealing Ordinance No. 12849 and constituting Sections 1-2.01 through 1-2.03 of the Official Code. A discussion took place on this ordinance as the County wished to have the precincts numbered in non -numerical order, while the City would prefer that they be numbered numerically. It wasIdecided that the City would go along with the County for this yearts election, but later on would have a new ordinance establishing the precincts in numberical order. A motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr. Nicholson to approve and adopt this ordinance and that it be given ORDINANCE NO. 1592 . Roll: Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Nayes--Lunsford. Motion carried. Mayor R2ce asked for Council approval of the appointment of Terrence Buchanan to the Museum of History Board Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that this appointment be approved. Roll* Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried. Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider the request from the Port of Anacortes to vacate Commercial Avenue between 1st and 2nd streets and 1st Street between 110" and "P". Mr Ned Andrich and Mr Herb Pearson, members of the Planning Commission, both addressed the Council and stated that the Planning Commission would be in favor of this with certain conditions set forth. One of these conditions would be that in the event the Port no longer had use for this area, that it would revert back to the City. The City Attorney stated that he wassnot sure that a reversion of this type would be legal. There was also some discussion about the property that abuts this area, and about the railroad spur that goes into the Port. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson andseconded by Mr Mansfield that this be tabled until the next meeting to be held on June 18, 1973• Roll. Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider a recommendation from the Planning Commission to change land use to multi -family and change zoning to R^3 in area now zoned M-2 and generally described as lying west of Anacopper Mine Road. Mr. Herb Pearson addressed the Council on behalf of the Planning Commission -and stated that the recommendation had been made so that the area would be in conformity with what is already there. Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed. Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that this change be approved and the City Attorney instructed to draw up an ordinance to cover it. Roll: Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried. A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission that the request for vacation of the North 201 of 15th Street between I and J, and the west 101 of J Avenue lying betweej 15th Street and the alley in block 3 queen Anne Addition, be denied. The request was made by Mr. Frank Orwige and the petition was signed by the abutting property owners. Mr. Orwige made the request as he wished to put a foundation under his house and it was his understanding that the house now extends out on City Right of way approximately four and one-half feet. The Council asked the engineering department to have this surveyed to find out exactly how far the house is on city right of way. A motion was made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that a public hearing date of July 2, 1973 be set on this. Roll- Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. An offer was received from Mrs. Jean Main to purchase from the City the D2 of lots 33 and 34, Block 4, Hensler's 2nd addition at a purchase price of $1200.00. This parcel has been appraised at $1680.00. This request was tabled until a later date in order to give the City Attorney time to look into the matter. A request was received for the city to draft an ordinance implementing the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 The Councilmen asked for copies of this ordinance so that they could study it. An ordinance was read defining bicycle path and setting rules and regulations in regard thereto, and constituting Sections 5-2.70.1 and 5-2.70.5 of the official code of 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. 1593 0 256 June 4, 1973 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford Motion carried. Mrs Paul Grube addressed the Council and inquired about cars parking on the bicycle path and was told that the Council would have an ordinance on the parking at a later date. A resolution was read authorizing and directing the Clerk and Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of Anacortes, a supplemental agreement between the State of Washington Highway Commission and the Director of Highways, supplementing that certain agreement the parties hereto entered into on February 59 19739 said agreement being designated as Agreement No. GC -3288 for the improvement of SR 536, Commercial Avenue, 12th Street to 36th Street Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 357 Roll Ayes -- Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing and directing the City Clerk and Mayor to sign, on behalf of the City, an agreement between the State of Washington Economic Assistance Authority and the City of Anacortes, Washington for aid in financing the cost of public facilities consisting of construction of water transmission line, pumping station and appurtenances Motion was made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 358 . Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried The claims report for the month of May 1973 was presented as follows Wages and Salries 669025 11 Expenditures 889526 69 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, a motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that the claims be approved and warrants drawn for same. Roll Ayes --Rice, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried Mr Paul Brube addressed the Council and read a letter he had written in regards to keeping Commercial Avenue open for tourist traffic during the time construction is going on Mr. David Ford, Public Works Director and Acting City Manager reported that the City has received an invitation to submit a prospectus to the UAB for improving the lower half of Commercial Avenue. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8.45 P.M. ryn Lowr , City Clerk, TreastirerRice �/ s Mayor June 18, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7.30 P.M. on June 18, 1973• Roll Call. Mr Jerry Mansfield, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Floyd Lundsford, Mr Gary Nelson. Councilman Robert Perry entered at 7.40 P.M. Councilman Dr. L. E. Nicholson was absent. . Mayor Rice announced the appointment of Mr. H. 0. Sortun to fill the vacant council chair and Mr. Sortun was sworn in by the City Clerk. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 49 1973. Motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Nelson that the minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none. A letter was read from the Anacortes Jaycees in which they requested permission for the use of Washington Park on July 14, 1973, for the purpose of hosting and presentin a salmon barbeque for a "Horseless Carriage Caravan". The group will consist of approximately 50 to 60 antique cars and approximately 150 people. Motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Lusnford that permission be granted. Roll Ayes -- Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried. A petition was received from the Hatchcover Restaurant requesting that the alley in Block 288 covering the portion lying between lots 6 through 15 be vacated Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that this request be turned over to the Planning Comma-sion. Roll: Ayes--Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Rice. Motion carried e A letter was read from Mr. Raymond E. Barrett stating that he had recently purchased 1 1 1 June 18, 1973 257 lots 69 7, and 8 of division 13 at Skyline. These lots are zoned commercial with a C-2 designation. Mr Barrett stated that he proposes to develop a "Boat -tel" on this property. This would be a combination of apartments, boats, moorages, shops and offices. His plan is to start the first of five phases of building by October 1, 1973• This would be the first of five proposed three story buildings ehich would contain apartments on the upper two floors and shops or offices on the lower floor. Mr. Barrett requested permission for a temporary conditional use permit to allow him of place upon the property a temproary office and sales facility. The temporary office would be a 14 x 70 foot trailer. The trailer would serve primarily to manage services now or soon to be available from the "Boat -tel". These would be short and long term parking for cars and trailers, rental of moorage, and leasing of boats owned by the "Boat -tel". There would also be a limited food service for coffee, hot dogs, etc The food service would basically use micro -wave cooking A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Mansfield that a temporary use permit be granted for one year Considerable discussion took place as to the allowing of food service out of a trailer, as there would be numerous regulations that would have to be met. Mr. Mansfield withdrew his second to the above motion and Mr. Perry withdrew the motion. Mr. Perry then made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Lunsford that a one year temporary use permit be granted with no food service to be allowed. Roll. Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Rice, Sortun. Motion carried The continuation of the public hearing on the request from the Port of Anacortes was declared to be open by Mayor Rice. This request being for the vacation of Commercial Avenue between lst and 2nd Street between "0" and "P" Avenues Acting City Manager, David M. Ford stated that a portion of the abutting property was owned by McCracken Products and felt that this portion could not be vacated. Councilman Nelson stated that he was against the vacation and thought perhaps some other method of controlling traffic in this area could be used. A motion was made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr. Nelson that the public hearing be tabled and the request taken up at the next Council study session. Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Sortun, Lunsford. Nayes--Mansfield, Rice Motion carried. The request from Mrs. Jean Main to purchase city property consisting of the EJ of lots 33 and 34 Block 49 Henslers 2nd addition for $1200.00 was discussed. This property has been appraised at $1680.00. A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Perry that the offer of $1200.00 be refected Rolls Ayes --Mansfield, Nelson. Nayes-- Perry, Rice, Lunsford. Abstain--Sortun Motion did not carry A motion was made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Nelson that the City stay with the appraised price of $1680.00 and one-half of the appraisal fee. Roll. Ayes --Mansfield, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry. Nayes--Rice. Abstain--Sortun. Motion carried. Bids received for the Urban Renewal "R" Avenue landscaping were as follows Marine Asphalt $59554.50 for Schedule II Pohl Landscaping 759102.11 The engineer's estimate for schedule II is 29900 and for the landscaping 499371.00. As the above bids are much higher than the estimated, Mr. Ken Kinzel, Urban Renewal Director, recommended that the bids be refected, and another bid call put out later intthe year. Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that these bids be refected. Roll Ayes--Mansfield,-Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry. Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing execution of an agreement for engineering services for Anacortes Industrial Park by and between the City of Anacortes and Stevens, Thompson and Runyan, Inc. A motion was made by Mr. Perry and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that this resolution be tabled and taken up at a Council study session. Rolls Ayes-- Sortun, Perry, Mansfield Nayes--Rice, Lunsford, Nelson. Tie Vote. Mr. Len Clark, of Stevens, Thompson and Runayn addressed the Council and stated that the present contract was based on 1967 fee schedule and the new one would be based on 1970 fee schedule. Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that the resolution authorizing execution of a new contract be approved and given RESOLUTION NO 359 . Roll Ayes--Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Rice. Napes --Perry, Mansfield. Motion carried. The Urban Renewal Department requested permission to spend approximately $4,000.00for national advertising. Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that permission be granted. Roll• Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Rice, Sortun. Motion carried. A proposed agreement between the City of Anacortes and the Washington State Ferry System was read. The agreement would provide for the City to have a garbage compactor and regular garbage pickups as needed at the Anacortes Terminal of the Washington State Ferry System. The Ferry System to pay the City the sum of $280.00 per month plus the further sum of $75.00 per garbage pickup. Maintenance of the garbage compactor would be the responsibility of Rural Sanitation, a partnership, which partnership would be under contract with the City for said maintenance A proposed agreement between the City of Anacortes and Rural Sanitation was read, 258 June 18, 1973 which would provide for Rural Sanitation to rent the City of Anacortes a garbage compactor and container, sufficient to handle the volume of garbage to be picked up at the Ferry Terminal, and Rural Sanitation would also provide a disposal site for said garbage and provide all necessary maintenance of the compactor City of Anacortes would pay Rural Sanitation $275 00 per month as container rental and the further sum of $75.00 per pickup of garbage. A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for the collection of garbage and refuse by and between the City of Anacortes and the Washington State Ferry System was read. Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 360 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford. Motion carried. A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for garbage collection service by and between the City of Anacortes and Rural Sanitation was read Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 361 Roll Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried The Treasurer's report for the month of May 1973 was given as follows Receipts 338,948.98 Receipts & Balance 6719349.66 Disbursements 345,247.93 Cash Balance 3269101.73 Investments 1,063,618.65 Acting City Manager David M Ford asked for Council permission to call for bids for up -grading the heating facilities in City Hall. Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded by Mr Mansfield that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry. Motion carried. Mr Ford also requested permission for the Park Department to lease a piece of equipment for maintenance work at a lease price of $176.56 per month. Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Perry that permission be granted Roll. Ayes -- Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield. Motion carried. Mr Ford informed the Council that the sanitary sewer study had been completed by Stevens, Thompson and Runyan and copies passed out to the Council for their study Mayor Rice announced that the Council would be holding study sessions on June 25th, and 26th at 7 30 P.M. ` 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,V City Clerk - Tr J s ice, Mayor July 29 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7.30 P.M. on July 2, 1973• t Roll Call: Mr. Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. H. 0. Sortun, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr. Gary Nelson. Councilman Robert Perry was absent Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 189 1973. Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr Lunsford that minutes be approved as if read. Roll. Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried; Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. Mr Eugene LeGro addressed the Council and stated that in the past he had been connected with the motion picture industry and a the present time production units were being considered for this area. Mr LeGro suggested that a feasibility study be made with the possibility of interesting some motion picture company to locate in Anacortes. Councilman Mansfield suggested that the Chamber of Commerce be contacted in regard to this Mr LeGro also asked for permission to use Causland Park occasionally for poetry readings. c A letter was read from Mrs. Margaret Moore resigning her position on the Library Board as she has served for ten years and this is all that is allowed under the present laws. A letter was read from Mr Wm C. Vincent resigning his position on the iiuseum of History Board. A letter was read from Mr. Henrik 0 Sortun resigning his positions on the Civil Service July 2, 1973 25 9 Board and also the Citizen's Advisory Committee. A letter was read from the Department of Ecology requesting permission to locate a portable 6' x 81 camper air monitoring station behind the Police/Fire Department at the corner of 13th and 110" for a three month period, from mid July to mid October Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried. A letter was read from Mr Ray Separovich, Chairman of the Park and Recreational Advisory Commission stating that they had received a request for permission for a teenage dance to be held on the basketball court of the John Storvik Park during the Anacortes Arts and Crafts Festival The Park Advisory Commission recommended that permission be granted providing the following requirements are complied with: 1 approval of the City Police and Fire Departments. 2. approval of neighboring residents. 3. sponsorship of a local agency, possibly the Jaycees. 4 adequate and appropriate chaperons provided. The City Manager was asked to get more information about the requirements and contact the neighbors to see how they felt about it and to bring the information to the Council meeting on July 16, 1973• Mayor Rice declared the public hearing on the request of the,Port of Anacorts for vacation of Commercial Avenue between lst and 2nd and 1st Street between 110" and "P" to be re -opened. The City Attorney was asked what alternative could be used instead of the vacation. The City Attorney stated that the Port could be authorized to place barricades there whenever they thought it was necessary for public safety Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr Nelson that the Port be given permission for a one year period to barricade the street when ever it was necessary. Roll. Ayes--Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried. Mayo Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider the request from Mr. Frank Orwige for vacation of North 20t of 15th between "I" and "J" and the West 101 of "J" between 15th and alley in block 3 of Queen Anne Addition Mr. Orwige addressed the Council and stated that his house is now sitting on approximately t of city property. Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed. Interim City Manager David Ford stated that he would prefer a vacation of 101 rather than the 20' requested by Mr. Orwige. Mr Orwige was asked to get signaturesof at least 2/3ts of the abutting property owners on the other side of the street and bring it to the Council. One bid was received for the pavng of "R" - "Q" Avenue from 19th Street to 22nd Street. The bid was from Marine Asphalt for a total price of $8,687 40 A Motion was made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that the bid from Marine Asphalt be accepted and that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with them for whatever amount of curbing the City felt could be done with the funds available Roll- Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun. Abstain --Lunsford. Motion carried Bids were received for replacement of the boiler -burner at City Hall as follows A resolution was read authorizing exeeution of an agreement and contract for engineer- ing services for 1973 water system improvements by and between the City of Anacortes and Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, Inc This would cover the necessary engineering services in connection with the booster station, 12 inch waterline, pressure reducing station, and reservoir piping modification Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted then given RESOLUTION NO. 363 . Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried 1. Breckenridge Plumbing & Heating, Anacortes $69827.89 plus tax Alternate #1 69727.89 " it 2 Thorp Plumbing & Heating, Mt. Vernon 7,298 00 Alternate #1 69648 00 3 Northwest Hydronics, Seattle 61,995 00 Alternate #1 69345.00 Alternate #2 (different vent) 5,940 00 A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that the alternate #2 bid from Northwest Hydronics for $59940.00 be accepted. Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford. Motion carried. Roll. Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, A resolution was read authorizing execution of a maintenance agreement for the water treatment plant by and between the City of Anacortes and Honeywell, Inc The cost of which would be $2,425.50 per quarter. Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 362 . Roll. Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing exeeution of an agreement and contract for engineer- ing services for 1973 water system improvements by and between the City of Anacortes and Stevens, Thompson & Runyan, Inc This would cover the necessary engineering services in connection with the booster station, 12 inch waterline, pressure reducing station, and reservoir piping modification Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted then given RESOLUTION NO. 363 . Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried 260 July 2, 1973 A resolution was read authorizing execution of an agreement and contract for engineer- ing services for 12th Street, Commercial Avenue to Oakes Avenue, by and between the City of Anacortes and Stevens, Thompson and Runyan, Inc Motion made by Mr _Lunsford and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 364 . Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried. A resolution was read authorizing execution of a contract by and between the City of Anacortes and the cities and towns of Skagit County, Washington, and Skagit County, Washington, and Accused Indigent Defenders The purpose of which is to provide free legal counsel for indigent defendants charged with crimes in the City of Anacortes and facing possible fail sentences Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOIAJTION NO. 365 . Roll Ayes--Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motio carried. A resolution was read authorizing execution of a contractural agreement for the purpose of setting up a recreation program by and between the City of Anacortes Park and Recreation Depatment and the Anacortes School District No. 103 Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 366 Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun. Motion carried An ordinance was read relating to, regulation and requiring license and payment of fees for the distribution, operation and use of certain trade stimulators, sometimes referred to as "punch boards", defining offenses and presecribing penalties, and constituting Section 7-1.11 of the Official Code of Ordinances of the City of Anacortes Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1594 Roll Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun. Nayes--Lunsford Motion carried Interim City Manager David Ford reported that the contractors for improvements to Commercial Avenue had started work on Commercial Avenue Mayor Rice requested Council approval of the re -appointment of Mrs Ann Bessngr to the Museum of History Board Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this re -appointment be approved. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried. / Claims against the City for the month of June 1973 were presented as follows. Salaries and Wages 639913.16 Expenditures 1089294.15 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr. Sortun that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that the Council would be holding study sessions on July 9th, July 10th, and possibly July 13th, 1973 at 7.30 P.M. There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 45 P.M. a-CELol�,i�tyCl�er- Treasur6r J eice, Mayor July 16, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P.M on July 16, 1973• The invocation was given by Rev Curt Roelofs of the Christian Reformed Church. Roll Call Mr Robert Perry, Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr. Gary Nelson Councilman H 0 Sortun entered at 7 45 P M. Councilman Jerry Mansfield, and Floyd Lunsford were absent Mayor Rice Requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting N held on July 2, 1973 Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Nelson that minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Rice, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none A letter was read from the Anacortes Eagles requesting permission to block off J of the street on the south side of 7th Street, and a of the street on "Q" Avenue on the July 16, 1973 261 west side for the purpose of a barbecue for their annual fishing derby on August 18th and August 19th, 1973 Motion made by Mr. Perry and seconded by Dr Nicholson that permission for this be granted. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Nelson, Perry. Motion carried Mayor Rice requested council approval of the appointment of Mr. James E. Anderson to the Anacortes Civil Service Commission. Motion Made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Perry that this appointment be made and approved Roll Ayes --Rice, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson Motion carried Air Lloyd Johnson, of the Skagit County Engineer's Office, addressed the Council and gave a short presentation of what, the County is proposing for a solid waste program The plan will be upgraded and expanded for other Cities and Towns of the County who wish to participate. Costs of the disposal program will be proportioned between the County, Cities and Towns based on the population of each It is the intent of the County to implement the State of Washington Minimum Functional Solid Waste Standards with minimal modifications, and Skagit County is applying for a matching grant of fifty pereent to the State Department of Ecology to implement the Skagit Regional Solid Waste Plan Phase II to be implemented November 1, 1973 and Phase III to be implemented by July 1, 1975 Air Johnson presented a resolution to the Council for their approval to confirm and approve this solid waste plan and application for matching funds The resolution was read by the City Attorney and a motion made by Air Nelson and seconded by Air Perry that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 367 Roll. Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun. Motion carried. A recommendation was received from the Planning Commission that the City have a policy of requiring bonding of developers in the Urban Renewal area to insure that landscaping requirements be adherred to. They suggested the amount of $1 00 per square foot This recommendation being made so that the required landscaping could be enforced A motion was made by Air. Perry and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that the City establish a policy of bonding as suggested by the Planning Commission Roll Ayes --Perry, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson Motion carried. The situation of two people living in vans on the site where they have a building for the purpose of building sail boats was discussed by the Council. This business is located in the Urban Renewal area Urban Renewal Director, Mr. Ken Kinzel, stated that the vans were being used for sleeping purposes only, as the building they have contains all necessary sanitation requirements, and it is their proposal to extend the building as business warrants. Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that this matter be tabled until more information is available on dust what their future plans are Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Perry Motion carried. A resolution was read authorizing expenditure of certain revenue sharing funds received by the City of Anacortes The resolution would authorize expenditures as follows Public Safety Recreation Water Department Street Construction Total 2,100 00 4,200.00 309000 00 (pipe and fittings) 14,999.00 51,299 00 Motion made by Air Nelson and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION N0, 368 Roll: Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Perry, Nicholson. Motion carried A resolution was read appointing Air Charles Davenport as City Manager for the City of Anacortes effective as of August 15, 1973 Motion made by Air Nelson and seconded by Air Sortun that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 369 Roll. Ayes--Sortun, Nelson, Nicholson, Rice. Abstain --Perry Motion carried. Mr. Frank Orwige's request for vacation of North 10' of 15th between "I" and "J" and the west 10' of "J" between 15th and alley in block 3 of Queen Anne Addition was again discussed. The Council asked Mr. David Ford, Public Works Director, how he felt about this request. Mr Ford stated that he would be opposed to it because there were a number of other people in the same situation and if this request was granted it would set a precedent. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr Nelson that this vacation request be denied Roll. Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Nicholsor Rice, Sortun. Motion carried The Treasurer's report for the month of June 1973 was given as follows Investments 9179589.70 Receipts 8839758 77 Rec & Bal 1,2099860 50 Disb 6509233 18 Cash Bal 559,627 32 262 July 16, 1973 Mayor Rice announced there would be a study session of the City Council at 7.30 P.M. on July 17, 1973, and a meeting of the Council with the bonding company at 5 00 P.M on July 18, 1973 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 10 P M r hryn Lowr , Clerk Treasurer 4sR:L_ce9 Mayor August 6, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P.M. on August 6, 1973 The invocation was given by Father Paul Auer of St. Mary's Church. Roll Call Mr Jerry Mansfield, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr Henrik Sortun, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Air. Gary Nelson Councilman Robert Perry Was absent Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 16, 1973 Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings There were none Council permission was asked to call for chemical bids for water and sewer depart- ments Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice,) Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried A proposed agreement with Foster & Marshall, Inc. was outlined by Interim City Manager David Ford They would serve as financial consultants to the City of Anacortes and assist in the sale of approximately $400,000 worth of General Obliga- tions Bonds. They would make an analysis of the City's water utility operations and debt stricture and advise the city on what steps should be taken to alleviate the existing water utility financial problems For their I serices in the sale of the bonds the fee would be $1,500 00 and for their services on the water utility operations and debt structure their fee would be $3,000 00. The City Attorney read a resolution authorizing execution of the agreement between the City of Anacortes and Foster & Marshall, Inc Motion was made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 170 Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried. Two letters from the Department of Social and Health Services were read. One announced that a Certification of Competency had been awarded to Bruce Bell qualify- ing him as a Grade IV operator in pollution control. The other letter announced that a Certificate of Competency had been issued to Timothy Bushey for promotion to Purification Plant Operator II Mayor Rice offered congratulations to both men. An ordinance was read adopting an amendment to the Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Anacortes. The amendment would designate the following area for multi -family residential use All of those portions of fractional Sections 21 and 22, Twn 35 N R. 1E, Wm. M., together with those portions of First Class Tidelands, Tideland Tracts and Harbor areas in front of said sections Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1595 Roll Ayes--Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried An ordinance was read amending the Zoning Map of the City of Anacortes. This ordinance would change the zoning from M-2 to Rr3, multi -family residential for those portions of fractional Sections 21 and 22, Twn 35 N R kE, Wm M , together with those portions of First Class Tidelands, Tideland Tracts and Harbor areas in front of said sections Motion made by Air Lunsford and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1596 Doll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun. Motion carried. A letter, signed by a number of people was read They expressed oppositon to the vacation of Commercial Avenue at First Street As the Council has already decided against this vacation, no action was taken on the letter The City Manager reported that the construction work on Commercial Avenue was progressing fairly rapidly and that the curbs and gutters would propbably be started next week Also reported that the design work on the water project was nearly L' i G August 6, 1973 complete, and that things were progressing on the L I. D "s, for 34th Street, and the one for 23rd, 24th, and 25th Streets. Claims against the City for the month of July 1973 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages 689350 23 Expenditures 1289722.68 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that claims be approved and warrants drawn for same Roll. Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that there would be a study session of the Council Tuesday, August 7, 1973 at 7.30 P.M. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 00 P M. __` G/ � Kathryn Lowry, Clerk - Treasured August 20, 1973 JWes Rice, Mayor 263 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice, at 7 30 P M. on August 20, 1973 The invocation was given by Captain Souders of the Salvation Army. Roll Call Mr Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L E Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Gary Nelson. Absent --Councilmen Robert Perry, Henrik Sortun, Floyd Lunsford. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 6, 1973. Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of Pat Mondhan to the Museum of History Board. Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this appoint- ment be approved. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried. Bids for landscaping along "R" Avenue in the Urban Renewal Pro,ject were received as follows Schedule II only Schedule I only All bids included Washington State sales tax. Marine Asphalt Co., Anacortes $ 49301.00 Thorsen Landscaping, Inc 559963 51 Backhoe Service, Oak Harbor 80,197 05 West Era, Inc., Seattle 62,288 06 Recommendations were received from Urban Renewal Director, Ken Kinzel and from the Consulting Engineers, Stevens, Thompson & Runyan that the low bids be accepted. A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that the low bid of $4,301.00 from Marine Asphalt for Schedule II, and the low bid of $55,963.51 from Thorsen Landscaping for Schedule I be accepted. Roll Ayes --Rice, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that the first meeting in September, scheduled for September 3, 1973 would be changed to September 4, 1973, as the 3rd is a holiday. The Treasurer's report for the month of July 1973 as given as follows receipts 4909033.37 Rec. & Bal. 190499660.69 Disbursements 524,542.56 Fund Balances 5259118.13 Investments 835,242.50 ' r City Manager Charles Davenport reported that the City is required to publish the programmed espentitures for the money received under revenue sharing from the period of January 1, 1972 through June 30, 1973 amounting to $1149925.00. The money being appropriated as follows $669872 to continue the manpower committments within the Public Safety Dept. 4,200 to continue manpower committments within the Park Department. 309000 to purchase pipe and fittings for water line modification in the west end. 149999 for improments on Commercial Avenue and N11 & "R" Ave over -cross. 264 August 20, 1973 Mr. Davenport also reported that the City is required to submit a report to the Federal Government on revenue sharing funds estimated at $879054 for the period of July 1, 1973 through June 30, 1974. This report must be submitted prior to September 14, 1973 and it will be necessary for the Council to determine how they will allocate that portion of the stated revenue Public Works Director David Ford reported on the progress being made on Commercial Avenue improvements. Mayor Rice announced that the Council would be holding a study session on August 279 1973at730PM There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 7 39 P.M Kath Lo Clerk - Treasur6 J 'es i.ce Mayor x'Yn � �� � Y September 4, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice on Septamber4, 1973 at 7 30 P M The invocation was given by Rev. Curt Roelofs of the Christian Reformed Church. Roll Call Mr. Robert Perry, Mr Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L. E Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr H.O. Sortun, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held August 209 1973. Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr Perry that minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford Nelson. Motion carried The Urban Renewal Department requested permission to call for bids for the sale of prope in the Urban Renewal area. A request to purchase some additional property having been received from Benson and Odegard who have a boat building business in the Urban Renewal area. A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Dr. Nicolson that this request be tdbled until more information could be obtained as to what the additional property would be used for Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Perry Motion carried. A letter was read from the Automobile Club of Washington in which they stated that it was a pleasure to present the AAA's special award for meritorious achievement in pedestrian safety for 1972. The letter was accompanied by a plaque for the Police Department in recognition of the fact that no fatal accidents had occurred in Anacortes in 1972. Bids for chemicals for the water and sewer departments were received as follows 250 tons Hydrated Lime Van Waters & Rogers $54.45 ton FOB plant Domtar Chemical 35 85 ton FOB plant 3 tons Sodium Silico Fluoride 3 tons Polyelectrolite 60 tons Liquid Chlorine Van Waters & Rogers American Cyanamid Co Calgon Corp Van Waters & Rogers Pennwalt Corp Jones Chemical 17 33 Ciff 1 48 lb FOB plant 1 83 lb FOB plant 1 97 lb FOB plant 101.00 ton FOB Tacoma 101 00 ton FOB Tacoma 150,000 Gal Liquid Alum Allied Chemical 55 70 ton FOB plant Stauffer Chemical 55 35 ton FOB plant The Water Superintendent recommended that the bids from Domtar Chemical for lime, from Van Waters & Rogers for Fluoride, from Jones Chemical for,Chlorine and from Stauffer Chemical for Alum be accepted He stated that although the bids on Chlorine were identical, that the Jones Chemical Company, as an alternate, bid $115 00 FOB the Treatment Plant Pennwalt's would average $116 75 FOB the Treatment Plant and, in addition, Jones Chemical's bid is firm for one year whereas Pennwalts contains a quarterly price escalation clause. If 75 or more tons are ordered during the year, Jones Chemical would reduce the price to $96.00 per ton or $110.00 FOB the Treatment Plant. In regards to the Polyelectrolite bid, the Water Superintendent asked that this be held up for a short time as this is a new product to him and there is a question„as to whether or not 3 tons would be adequate or excessive In addition, as the price is based on one de- livery of 6,000 lbs , the City would be committed to use the product up, whether it is satisfactory or not The Water Superintendent requested time to confer with the Cyanamid representative and arrange for a trial run of this product. A motion was made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Nelson that the following bids be accepted September 491973 965 Hydrated Lime -----------Domtar Chemical $ 35#85 ton Fluoride ----------------Van Waters & Rogers 17 33 CWT Chlorine ----------------Jones Chemical 101.00 ton Alum --------------------Stauffer Chemical 55.35 ton and the Water Superintendent given permission to investigate the Polyelectrolite. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield. Motion carried. A request was received from the City Manager and City Attorney for the City to call for bids for liability insurance for City employees. At the present time, the City itself is insured, but none of the Department heads or Council members are named insureds. This request was discussed by the Council and they felt that this should be done, but with a policy that would cover all City employees A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that the City Manager negotiate with Scott Richards Agency (as they now carry the City insurance) and if a satisfactory price cannot be obtained through them, that the Manager have permission to call for bids. Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried. A request was received from Mr. and Mrs,. O.E. Partington, who are owners of approximately 500 feet of tidelands fronting on Government Lot 40 Section 269 Township 36 North, Range 1 E.W.M. These tidelands lie in front of the Anacortes City Park on Guemes Island and are being used�by the users of the Cit3k Park. The Partingtonts feel that the tidelands should be owned by the City of Anacortes. They ware willing to sell the tidelands to the City at a value to be arrived at by appraisal Another alternative would be for the City to rent the tidelands and a third alternative would be for a trade. The Partington's being willing to trade 400 feet of the tidelands lying in front of the City Park in exchange for the northerly 100 feet of the existing park. After some discussion, this was tabled until more information could be obtained about the value of the tidelands. A request was received from the Water Superintendent for permission to call for bids to remove and or demolish the house and garages that are located on water property at the treatment plant in Mt. Vernon. Numerous requests have been received from people wishing to trent the housejp�but it is in sub -standard condition and would cost to much to bring it up to standard. A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Perry that permission be given to sell, demolish or burn this house and garages. Roll. Ayes-- Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. An ordinance was read which would amend Ordinance No. 1583 entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the budget and salary schedule for all municipal purposes and uses for year 1973•" Due to the improvements of Commercial Avenue from 12th Street south to 36th Street, the budget would be amended to reflect the following additional revenues to the Urban Arterial Fund which were not contemplated at the time of the adoption of the 1973 budget Transfer from Arterial Street Fund $ 1489600.00 Revenue from LID No 175 51,500.00 Urban Arterial Trust Fund 227,700.00 State Highway Department 200.000 00 Total $ 6279800.00 Also Ordinance No. 1583 would be amended to reflect the following expenditure from the Urban Arterial Fund Commercial Avenue Improvement $ 627,800.00 Motion was made by Air. Perry and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1597 . Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun. Motion carried. The City Manager reported on his recommendation on the allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing money as follows. Public Safety -- Fire $ 309000 Park and Recreation 309000 Streets 10,000 Engineering 179000 The City Manager also reported that he had performed an anlysis of the fiscal position of the City, as it pertained to Revenues and Expenditures for the period 1969-1973 This City has revenue that was not available during 1969 which is available at this time as follows sales tax, $127,000 annually, revenue-sharing approximately $87,000 annually, and utility tax on telephones which is estimated to return approximately $249000 annually This makes approximately $2489000 of revenue from sources that were not available in 1969. However, since 19699 salaries have increased by 28% resulting in a cost increase of $1279500 Eleven employees have been added at a cost of approximately $110,000. Fringe benefits have increased due to combining of the State Retirement Systems, the increase in social security, etc , to an amount of approximately $569000. Total increases amount to approximately $293,500. When subtacting the added revenue, there is a deficit of approximately $459500. In addition to this, it is likely that salary increases will 266 September 4, 1973 cost the City an additional $28,000 for 1974 and the repayment of the Council-matic bond issue will cost approximately $36,000 a year. When adding this to the $293,500 increase in expenditures, we come up with a required revenue to maintain present levels of services in 1974, plus providing for the salffiy increases and the Council-matic bond redemption, with a total of $357,000. When we subtract the $248,000 of revenues over the 1969 level, we find that in order to operate on current level, we will be $109,500 short during 1974 Various funds of the City are operating on the float created by other funds which is contrary to statutes. Therefore, it is imperative that the Council consider revenue increases The Staff will study the possibility of increases in utility tax, park and recreation fees and others, and after this study is completed, recommendations will be made to the Council The City ,Manager also reported that he and the City Attorney had met With represents tives of the State Auditor's Office and the Attorney General's Office on August 28, 1973 to discuss the City's position as it pertains to the findings contained in the audit report for the year 1971. This is principally the fact that the City is ex- periencing loss in utility revenues to a point that we are not collecting sufficient money to meet operating and debt service cost. The Attorney General's representative indicated that he would review the audit findings and point out areas in which the City must take action in order to correct the problems. Claims against the City for the month of August 1973 were presented as follows Salaries and wages $ 67,023 93 Expenditures 256,537.31 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Dr. Nicholson, that the claims be approved and warrants issued for same. Roll Ayes -- Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford Motion carried. Mayor Rice announced that there would be a study session on Thursday, September 6, 1973 at 7 30 P.M. at which time Mr Bill Amble, from Stevens, Thompson and Runyan, Inc , would be present to discuss the possilA ity of an area -wide LID for Water Improvements. Councilman Mansfield stated that he would like to express his appreciation of the approach made by the City Manager in presenting his report on the financial condition of the City. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 05 P M. Kathryn LowW�Cler reasux'er J uf�wiice, Mayor September 179 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7.30 P.M. on September 17, 1973• The invocation was given by Rev. Elwell of the Curch of Christ Roll Call Mr. Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L. E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Henrik Sortun, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson. Councilman Robert Perry was absent. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 49 1973. Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. A letter was read from Bruce E. West in which he requested permission to park and live in his motor home on property owned by the Hatchcover Restaurant. He stated that both he and his wife are employed at the Hatchcover and have a ten year old son attending Island View School He stated that of the three trailer parks within the city limits, two will not accept children and the third has only an overnight space available. After some discussion by the Council a motion was made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that this request be denied. Roll. Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried. Mayor Rice stated that Mr. West could have a couple of weeks in which to find a spot to park his motor home. A letter was read from Burlington Northern Railroad in which they stated that at the end of this year they would be closing the station house located at 609 R Avenue and at the present time have no plans for the use of the building. Mr I{en Kinzel, Director of Urban Renewal, addressed the Council and stated that the request from Benson and Odegard to purchase additional property in the Urban Renewal l u 1 1 September 179 1973 267 area had been withdrawn, in order for them to have more time to prepare their plans. Mr. David Ford, Public Works Director, requested the Council's acceptance of the R -Q Avenue cross over paving fob. The work has been completed by Marine Asphalt Company at a total price of $10,135.80 and a 10% retainage of $19013.58 will be withheld for a 30 day lien period which will commence with the acceptance by the Council. At the end of the 30 day lien period, provided no liens have been filed and provided a release has been received from the Department of Labor and Industries, the City will release the retainage to Marine Asphalt. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Sortun that this project be accepted and the 30 day lien period started. Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Abstain --Lunsford. Motion carried. The Treasurer's report for August 1973 was presented as follows Receipts---------------------- 5589634.91 Recpts and Bal---------------- 2959195.48 Disbursements----------------- 4429427.49 Fund Balances----------------- 6419325.55 Investments------------------- 8139007.52 The City Manager reported that a memo had been received from Bryant's Marina announc- ing a new corporation to be known as Raider Marine Corporation who is interested in obtaining property in the Urban Renewal area Mr. Kinzel, Urban Renewal Director, addressed the Council and stated that his office has maintained a series of contacts with different representatives of Bryant's Marinafor a parcel of land in the urban Renewal area for the purpose of construction of a boat manufacturing facility. Their main interest is not in owning the land and buildings, but the leasing of improve- ments of this nature Mr Kinzel stated that the Urban Renewal office will continue to cooperate with this corporation, however, at this time, they have made no requests which would initiate action for the advertising of any specific parcel of land. When such a request is made the Council will be notified and permission will be asked to advertise. A request was received from the Library Board asking for Council approval of the appointment of Mrs Betty Kuehn to the Library Board Motion made by Dr Nicholson seconded by Mr. Mansfield that this appointment be approved. Roll Ayes--Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. The City Manager reported on a meeting held with officals from the City of Oak Harbor. He stated that Oak Harbor is interested in increasing the water they are getting from a committment of 62 million gallons to 9 million gallons He reported that ways and means to do this were being studied at this time The Council were in general agreement that if any increases are made for anyone that the ones benefiting from any increases should be willing to share in the cost of providing additional services. Mayor Rice„reminded Councilmen of the regional meeting of the Association of Washington Cities to be held October 18, 1973• Mayor Rice announced that the Council would be holding a study session on Tuesday, September 25, 1973 at 7 30 P M. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayos Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 10 P M Kathryn Lowry, C1 rk - T easurer October 1, 1973 Rice, Mayor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7:30 P.M. on October 1, 1973• The invocation was given by Rev Norman Scruton of the Pilgrim Congregational Church. Roll Call Mr. Robert Perry, Mr. Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L.E. Nicholson, Mr. James Rice, Mr. Henrik Sortun, Mr. Floyd Lunsford, Mr. Gary Nelson. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 179 1973. Motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Nelson that minutes be approved as if read. Roll* Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, RZce, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. Rev. Kazen addressed the Council on behalf of the Anacortes Ministerial Association and asked if it would be possible to eliminate the Wednesday night recreation program as Wednesday night has been kept 268 October 19 1973 open for Church activities for a number of years. He stated that the schools in Anacortes have cooperated with this. The City Manager replied that he had held a meeting with school officials and members of the Ministerial Association and had presented a program to them for their consideration. Part of the program would be to delay the starting time of the recreation program until after the Church programs are over and also an offer to the Churches to participate with a short program if they so desired. The Manager will continue meeting with the people involved and see what can be worked out. Mayor Rice read a proclamation proclaiming Saturday, October 13th, 1973 as NAVY DAY and calling upon all citizens of Anacortes to take part inappropriate observance of this day. An Ordinance was read levying a tax upon real and personal property within the City of Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington for municipal purposes for the year 1974, in the amount of 8.8018 mills, which total millage shall be apportioned among the various funds and shall be collected and credited as followss Current Expense Fund 8.000 mills 1969 G 0 Bond .8018 mills 8.8018 mills Motion was made by Mr. Perry and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1598 . Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry. Motion carried. The Urban Renewal Department requested permission and authorization to execute Corps of Engineers permit for construction of docks and related public improvements in the Urban Renewal Area. Motion made by Mr. Perry and seconded by Mr. Nelson that permission be granted. Roll- Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield. Motion carried. Council approval and authorization was asked to sign final contract agreement with EAA for water improvements. The grant from Economic Assistance Authority would be in the amount of $65,000.00. The City Manager stated that an LID was being consi- dered for the balance of the funds to complete the water improvements and the City Council would be studing this possibility at their next study session. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Perry that permission be granted to sign the final contract agreement with EAA. Rolls Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried. The City Manager gave a report on the financial conditon of the City, stating that as of August 31, 1973 the City had a deficit balance of approximately $530,000 and a projected deficit by the end of the year in the amount of approximately $600,000. He stated that present revenues of the City are not sufficient to cover expenditures and that the City must instigate programs which will rectify the financial condition. The Manager made the following recommendations 1. City impose an additional 5% utility tax upon the electric, gas, telephone and TV cable companies. Approximate revenue from this would be $105,000 annually. Cost to average homeowner would be $1.55 per month. 2. City impose a 7% utility tax on water, sewer, and sanitation services. Estimated revenue from this would $28,000 annually. Cost to averagelhomeowner would be .60¢ per month. 3. Camping fees, boat launching and trailer parking fees be increased so additional revenue would be $69000 annually. 4. Opening and closing of graves be increased by $25.00. Additional income would be approximately $2,400 annually. 5. City enact an ordinance which would impose a rate schedule on water which will provide a 1.50 debt coverage. This is the coverage used by Stevens, Thompson and Runayn in their water rate analysis. 6. City establish a standby fee for committed plant capacity to industries over and above their water usage. 7. That a 10% sur -charge be placed on all industrial water accounts outside of the corporate limits 8. That a 50% sur -charge be placed on all residential and commercial water accounts outside of the City limits. 9. City increase sewer rates so that it would be capable of funding a $1,000,000 bond issure. This would require a residential rate of approximately $4.70 per month and that all commercial accounts be charged at the rate of,100% of waer c ar es except those who can prove the water is not entering the waste disposasys�ems. October 1, 1973 269 10. City issue $600v000 of Councilmatic Bonds in order to eliminate the deficit fund balances. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinances to cover all of the above recommend- ations. Roll- Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Nayes-- Sortun. Motion carried. The Council was asked to set a public hearing date for the up -dating of the City's 6 year street plan. Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Nelson that October 159 1973 be set for a public hearing on this. Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun. Motion carried. A resolution was read fixing the time and place of a public hearing upon the final assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 175. Time and place of the hearing to be Monday, November 5th, 1973 at 7.45 P.M. at the Anacortes City Hall. Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Lunsford that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 371 . Roll* Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford. Nayes--Perry. Motion carried. An ordinance was read fixing the amount of costs to be assessed and taxed in police court cases, subject to the discretion of the court, as hereinafter provided, the Police Judge shall charge and assess in all police court cases a charge of $4.00 to cover costs of filing the complaint, docketing, and or issuing a warrant of arrest. In the discretion of the police Judge, he may suspend payment of costs. Motion made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1599 . Roll: Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. Claims against the City for the month os September 1973 were presented as follows: Salaries and Wages 689323.58 Expenditures 1949142.73 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion made by Mr Sortun and seconded�by Mr. Mansfield that claims be approved and warrants issued for same. Roll Ayes -- Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried. Councilman Nelson asked David Ford, Public Works Director, if any investigating had been done as to what the City might do in the way of lowerng energy use. Mr. Ford stated that he had received some suggestion from Puget Power and that he was in the process of getting some legal opinions on dust what the City's responsibility would be in the event an accident happened on a street where lighting might be reduced. Mayor Rice announced that the Council would be holding a study session on Tuesday October 2, 1973 at 7 30 P.M. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 10 P.M � Kathr , Lowry, lerk - Treasurerr §ds Rice, Mayor October 15, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7:30 P.M. on October 15, 1973 The invocation was given by Captain Souders of the Salvation Army. Roll Call Mr. Jerry Mansfield, Dr. L.E. Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr. Henrik Sortun, Mr. Gary Nelson Councilmen Robert Perry and Floyd Lunsford were absent. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the aanutes of the previous meeting held on October 1, 1973. Motion made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Sortun that minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson. Motion carried. Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. There were none. Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of the following to the Citizens Advisory Committee Marion Berentson, Stanley Shimkus, Allan Thompson, Don Jordan and Eva Tongue. Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that these appointments be approved. Roll. Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield Motion carried. 2 7 O October 15, 1973 Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on the up -dating of the City's six year street plan. David Ford, Public Works Director, stated that the street improve- ments remained about the same as they have been, but the costs have been up -dated to present day levels The construction costs at todays prices would run approxi- mately $13.7 million. Mayor Rice declared the public hearing closed. A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by DDR. Nicholson that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution covering the up -dating. Roll. Ayes --Rise, Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried. The City Attorney stated that he had the resolution prpared and it was read. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Sortun that this resolution on the City's six year street plan be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 372 . Ayes--Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. A request was received from the Fire Department for permission to call for bids to sell a 1933 G.M.C. Fire Truck which is no longer used. Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that permission be granted. 'Roll Ayes --Nelson$ Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun. Motion carried. A recommendation was received from the City Manager suggesting that the Sewer connection charge of $500.00 be changed. He recommended that the Council consider amending the ordinance so that a basic fee of $100 would be required for the connection to any lines that were installed at City expense. He felt that this charge would be justified on any line regardless of when it was installed. He also recommended that the Council consider establishing a graduating connection charge equal to $30.00 a year. This money would be equivalent to the amortization costs to the current user on the proposed bond issues for the improvement to the sewer treatment facility, that the maximum accumulative charge for a sewer connection would not exceed $600 00 A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that this recommend - tion be taken up at a study session. Roll. Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson. Motion carried. The City Manager reported on receiving a letter from Chalet Properties on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons who own property on Weaverling Spit and are interested in selling this property to the City for recreational use. They proposed that the purchase of the land could be accomplished by funding through the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation The plan being for the Inter -Agency to provide 75% of the monetary worth of the property while the City would provide 25%. As part of the transaction, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons would donate a 25%% interest in the property to the City which the City could use its portion of the purchase price. Such a program would be acceptable to the Gibbons if the appraised value of the property was at least $500,000. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Nelson that the City Manager look into this proposal a little further and bring the information back to a study session. Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried. The City Manager reported that representatives of the natural gas company had been in and discussed with him the competitive nature of the fuel business and inquired as to whether the City has considered placing a utility tax on petroleum fuel. The City Manager recommended that a tax imposed on the petroleum distributors be less than on the natural gas company as they pay 5% tax into the State for the state sales tax while the tax to the natural gas distributors is 3 6%. He suggested that an equitable tax, based on the 7% utility tax to be imposed on the natural gas customer, would be in the vicinity of 3% or 4% for the fuel oil customer. After some discussion by the Council a motion was made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Nelson that a tax of3 bbe set on fuel oil and the City Attorney instructed to draw up an ordinance to cover this. Roll Ayes --Rice, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson. Abstain-- Sortun. Motion carried. The City Manager advised the Council of a damage claim against the City filed by Burlington -Northern Railway and Mr. Ernest E. Jordan, Jr. The claim has been turned over to the City's Insurance Company for their consideration. A resolution was read providing for employing counsel for certain services in connection with the issuance of general obligation bonds. Preston, Thorgrimson, Ellis, Holman & Fletcher, attorneys at law would be employed to perform the services for the sum of $1,150.00. A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Mansfield that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION N0. 373 Roll Ayes--Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice. Motion carried. An ordinance was read providing for the issuance and sale of limited tax levy general obligation bonds of the City in the principal amount of $6001000 for the purpose of reimbursing various City Funds so that the lawful obligations of such funds may be met and the City may carry on its municipal functions; providing the date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds, creating a bond redemption fund, providing for the annual levy and collection of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on October 159 1973 271— said bonds and declaring an emergency. The funds from the bond sale would be allocated as follows: City Street Fund $989500; City Cemetery Fund $139600, City Library Fund $99900, City Park Fund $59000, City Water Fund $3799600, and City Open Space Fund $88,400. A motion was made by Mr. Sortun and seconded by Mr. Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1600 Roll: Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun. Motion carried. An ordinance was read establishing the rates and charges to be collected for the use and furnishing of services of the sanitary sewage system of the City of Anacortes repealing Section 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 1150, and ameding Sections 3 and 4 of Ordinance No. 1150, and constituting Sections 6-5.01 through 6-5.04 of the Official Code. Charges for a residence to be $4.70 per month, apartment and duplex, per unit, 100% of water bill for the month involved, Business Houses, 100% of the water bill for the month involved, but in no event less than $5.50, School Building, 100% of the water bill for the month involved, Industrial User, 100% of the water bill for the month involved, but special rates may be established by the City Council for this classification, without amendment hereto. Motion made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Sortun that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1601 Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson. Motion carried. An ordinance was read relating to and providing for licenses upon certain businesses, occupations, pursuits and privileges, defining offenses, and providing penalties, and repealing Ordinance No. 1087 and all other Ordinances inconsistent herewith and constituting Sections 7-2.10 through 7-2.19.2 of the Official Code. The ordinance sets a 7% utility tax on electricity for light and power, on telephones, on water, garbage, sewer, television cable, and natural gas. A motion was made by Mr. Mansfield and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1602 . Roll. Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion carried. An ordinance was read amending Section 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, repealing Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1540 and Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1585 and constituting Sections 6-1.28 and 6-1.29.2 of the Code. Motion ma a by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr. Nelson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1603 . Roll: Ayes -- Rice, Sortun, Mansfield, Nelson, Nicholson. Motion carried. The Treasurer's report for the month of September 1973 was given as follows - Receipts 3669551.62 Total Re. 192999946 94 Disbursements 6669226.43 Cash Balance 6339720.51 Investments 815,081.67 Mayor Rice announced there would be a study session of the Council on October 23, 1973 at 7 30 P.M. There being no further business to come the meeting to be adjourned at 9 00 P.M. J62� al , Kathryh Lowry, Ciferk - reasurer November 5, 1973 before the Council, Mayor Rice declared L,d'an 6 Rice, Mayor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on November 5, 1973 The invocation was given by Rev Curt Roelofs of the Christian Reformed Church Roll Call Mr Jerry Mansfield, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Henrik 0 Sortun, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson. Councilman Robert Perry entered at 8.05 P.M. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previousmeeting held on October 15, 1973 Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Sortun that minutes be approved as if read. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings. Rev Curt Roelofs, representing a delegation of senior citizens addressed the Council and requested a meeting with the Council to discuss the hiring of a full time coordinator at a salary of $8,000 per year Mayor Rice set Tuesday, November 13, 1973 for a meeting with them at 7 30 P M 272 November 5, 1973 One of the senior citizens in the audience addressed the Council and stated that the senior service center needs a larger facility and transportation A letter was read from the Anacortes Jaycees requesting permission to hold their annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 1, 1973 Starting time to be 11 00 A M and it would be over by 2 00 P M The line of march would be from 22nd Street to 4th and Commercial They also requested permission to place a Christmas tree at 5th and Commercial The tree would be unlighted but would be well barricaded and have reflectors around it Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr Nicholson that permission be granted for the parade and Christmas tree. Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield Motion carried. Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of Mrs. Frank Oglesbee, and M-ws Dan Beatty to the Parks and Recreation Board and the appointment of Mr Norwood Young to the Board of Adjustment Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that these appointments be approved Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Nicholson, Mansfield Motion carried Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open on the final assessment roll on LID #175 which is Commercial Avenue from 12th to 35th Mr. Norrie Estvold addressed the Council and stated that he was unhappy with the cement work on the sidewalks in the 1500 and 1600 blocks He stated that it was a very rough fob and that the area in question was on both sides of the street for two blocks Mrs Grace Rydberg addrssed the Council and stated that she would like to have some dirt put over the gravel at 23rd and Commercial Mrs Rydberg also inquired about why the light poles were going to be placed in the middle of the sidewalk Mayor Rice stated that the sidewalks would be widened where the posts go A letter of protest from the Church of the Nazarene was read Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed. Council permission was asked to call for bids for gas and oil and newspaper publica- tions for the year 1974 Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr Nicholson that permission be granted Roll Ayes--Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried The City Manager reported on settlements reached with the three unions that city employees belong to The State, County and Municipal Employees Union have agreed to accept a pay raise of $41 00 per month and an increase of $2 23 on their medical insurznce, those members belonging to the Police Department would receive $42 00 per month, which with they hazardous duty pay would equal an increase of $43 26 The International Association of Fire Fighters union agreed to accept $42 00 per month, which with their hazardous duty pay would equal an increase of $43 26 Members of the Teamsters Union have agreed to accept the Cityfs offer of a $43 23 increase However, they have requested that the increase be applied to their insur- ance premium A motion was made by Mr. Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Mansfield to approve these negotiated increases as stated Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelsou, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun Motion carried. An offer was received from Mrs Becky Osland of the Robec Printing Company, to purchase printing equipment which the City is not using and has been declared to be surplus property Mrs Osland offered to pay $410 00 for this equipment After some discussion the Council thought it better to call for bids on this equipment. A motion was made by Mr Sortun and seconded by Mr Mansfield that a call for bids be issued on this equipment Roll Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford Motion carried I An ordinance was read relating to and regulating motor vehicles, traffic, travel, and defining offenses and probiding penalties, and constituting Section 5-2.119 1 of the Official Code of Ordinances of the City of Anacortes Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lun sford that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1604 Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried An ordinance was read amending Ordinance No 1602, passed and approved on the 15th of October 1973, relating to and providing for licenses upon certain businesses, occupations and pursuits and privileges, and repealing Ordinance No 1087 and all other Ordinances inconsistent and constituting Sections 7-2 13 through 7-2 15 of the Official Code This ordinance alters payment dates for utility companies from the 10th to the 25th of the month and if not so paid a penalty of 10,% shall be added, exempts public taxing districts from the utility tax and also added to the list of taxpayers, private sellers of telephone equipment A motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr. Sortun that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1605 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield Motion carried Claims against the City for the month of October 1973 were presented as follows Salaries and Wages 669435 74 Expenditures 2719634 02 F -J, 1 1 November 5, 1974 2700 Upon approval of the Finance Committee, motion was made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that claims be allowed and warrants drawn for same Roll Ayes -- Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried The City Manager requested a Council study session for Wednesday, November 79 1973 to study water and sewer problems and the preliminary budget for 1974 Mayor Rice announced a point meeting of the Council, Port of Anacortes, School and Hospital officials for November 14, 1973 at 7 30 P M Mayor Rice also announced that a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new bridge over the Svinomish Channel has been set for 11 00 A M November 26, 1973 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 15 P M Kathryn lowryv C3LtJF Cler - reasurer 6Wes Rice, Mayor November 19, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on November 19, 1973 The invocation was given by Rev Arthur Campbell of the United Methodist Church Roll Call .Mr Jerry Mansfield, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Henrik Sortun, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson Councilman Robert Perry entered at 740 PM Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 59 1973 Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Sortun that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called foriguest hearings There were none Two requests were received for the use of Mt Erie Tacoma Mountaineers requested permission to use the area on April 5-6, 1974 and May 11-12, 1974 Seattle Mountaineers requested the dates of February 23-24, 1974 and May 18-19,1974 Motion was made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that these requests be granted with the understanding that the City would not be held liable for any accidents. Roll Ayes -- Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield Motion carried Bids were received on the sale of a 1933 GMC Fire Truck as follows flack Schorr 825 25 Robert Meador 552 00 John Archbold 351 00 Wayne Abbott 310 00 Dick Sands 416 50 j i John Hobson 376 00 0. Dragger 660 00 Wm Wooding 435.00 W G Schwenk 800 00 Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Mansfield that the high bid of $825.25 from Jack Schorr be accepted. Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried I Bids were received on the sale of $600,000 worht of Councilmatic Bonds as follows NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE Bank of California 5.5082 Blyth Eastman Dillon & Co 5 5873 National Bank of Commerce 5 669721 Peoples National Bank 5 8127 Seattle Northwest Securities 5 9606 Seattle Trust and Savings 6 18926 (Foster & Marshall) Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that the bid from the Bank of California with a net effective interest rate of 5 5082 be accepted. Roll Ayes--Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried Bids were received for Polyelectrolite for the Water Department as follows 274 November 19, 1973 American Cynamid Corp 1 48 per lb --fob plant Calgon Corporation 1 83 per lb. --fob plant Van Waters and Rogers 1 97 per lb --fob plant Motion made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that the bid from American Cynauud Corporation at $1 48 per pound be accepted Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun Motion carried Two quotations were received for interest rate on L I D #175 bonds as follows Peoples National Bank 6 45 Foster and Marshall 6 40 Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that the Council approve the selling of the bonds through Foster & Marshall at the 6 40 rate Roll Ayes -- Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford Motion carried. Recommendations were received from the Planning Commission for vacation of portion of alley in between blocks 906 and 907 Norther Pacific Addition, between W. 3rd and 4th and Kansas and Illinois which was requested by Puget Power, and also a recommend- ation to vacate N 101 of 33rd Street lying east of "D" Avenue which was requested by Cooley and Kipp Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that a public hearing date of December 17, 1973 be set on both of ,these requests. Roll Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson. Motion carried. The City Manager requested Council approval of setting up a Water Advisory Commission which would encompass the regional area served by the Anacortes system. Such a commission would be necessary in order to obtain any Washington Futures money Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution to cover the formation of such a group. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried An ordinance was read approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No 175 for the construction and installation of paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalks and drainage facilities on Commercial Avenue between Twelfth Street and Thirty -Fifth Street, and assessing the amounts thereof against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property as shown on said assessment roll Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1606 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield Motion carried An ordinance was read amending Ordinance No 1605 passed and approved on the 5th day of November 1973, relating to and providing for licenses upon certain businesses, occupations and pursuits and privileges, and constituting Section 7-2 14 of the Official Code Mainly this ordi m nce would place the 7% utility tax on telephone long distance calls as well as the basic monthly charge Motion was made by Mr Lunsofrd and seconded by Dr. Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1607 Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, LunsiEforo,Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried. A resolution was read adopting a new official zoning map and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk -Treasurer to place their signatures on said map. Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Sortun that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 374 Roll Ayes--Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried Councilman Nicholson inquired if the City had any policy on street and alley vacations as far as a time limit on paying for the vacation or for work being done As the City doss not have any policy on this, Councilman Nicholson requested that it be looked into with the idea of establishing a policy on vacations The Treasurers report for October 1973 was presented as follows Receipts 7759128 99 Rec & Balances 114081849 50 Disbursements 5689815 72 Fund Balances 8409033 78 • Investments 8169603.72 The City Manager reported that the Traffic Safety Committee has been holding meetings on what the City might do on the Energy Crisis problem Public Works Director pre- sented a list of proposed street light shut -offs. The list contained 128 lights that could be shut off without endangering traffic or security problems. A request was received from the Retail Merchants to place the Santa Claus house at 6th and Commercial for the Holiday Season Motion made by Mr Perry and seconded 1 November 199 1973 275 5 by Mr Lunsford that permission be granted Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun Motion carried Rev Curt Roelofs addressed the Council and asked if there was anyway to give Senior Citizens who are on a low fixed income a break on the 7% utility tax Mayor Rice replied that this was being considered as far as the City's water, sewer and garbage bill was concerned, but as far as other utilities went the City couldn't do anything about them Mayor Rice announced that the Council would be holding study sessions on Wednesday November 21, 1973 and Tuesday, November 27, 1973 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8 20 P M �'� ��M�-tel Kathryn Lowry, City C erk - Treasurer JT pAice, Mayor December 3, 1973 The regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on December 3, 1973 The invocation was given by Captain Souders of the Salvation Army Roll Call Mr Robert Perry, Mr Jerry Mansfield, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr Henrik Sortun, Mr Floyd Lunsford, Mr Gary Nelson. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 19,1973 Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr E,C, Anderson addressed the Council and asked permission to put a brick facing on his office building, which would extend approximately 3" onto the city sidewalk Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Perry that permssion be granted to Mr Anderson to procede with his plan for this improvement Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried Mr Michael Tallmadege addressed the Council and outlined plans for forming a Anacortes Day Care Center and asked for Council support of the project The group is not asking for any financial support Mayor Rice stated that they would have the approval of the City Council in this project Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider the proposed 1974 City budget. Rev. Curt Roelofs ak.7dressed the Council and asked what the $109000 listed as a capital outlay item for the City Hall was going to be used for. The City Manager stated that it would be used to repair the roof on City Hall and for some painting and rearranging of offices. Mrs Felicia Child addressed the Council on behalf of a group of senior citizens who were in attendance and asked for City help on the senior citizens program They were asking'the Citytto contract services from Skagit County Senior Service Center to plan, develop and supervise comprehensive programs and services for the senior citizens of Anacortes Their proposal is for Miss Nancy Holland to conduct the senior program under the supervision of the Director of Skagit County Senior Service Center Miss Holland would be available on a half-time basis for other duties within hte Recreation Department of the City of Anacortes, responsible to the Recreation Director, and the City of Anacortes would be asked to make payment of $4,000 a year Mayor Rice urged the Senior Citizens to participate in the recreation program that the City already has in operation and stated that programs for Senior Citizens could be worked out if they were willing to participate in the City's program Mayor Rice declared the public hearing on the budget to be closed A motion was made by Dr Nicholson and aseconded by Mr Perry that the 1974 budget be approved as presented Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield Motion carried The ordinance adopting the budget and salary schedule for all municipal purposes and uses for the year 1974 was read as follows CURRENT EXPENSE Estimated Expenditures 693,779 00 Estimated Revenues 6939779 00 276 December 3, 1973 LIBRARY 19084,815 00 Estimated Expenditures 47,733 00 Estimated Revenues 47,733 00 PARK & RECREATION 1099391 00 Estimated Expenditures 1349897 00 Estimated Revenues 1349897 00 STREETS 879000 00 Estimated Expenditures 139,447 00 Estimated Revenues 1399447 00 CEMETERY 793289000 00 Estimated Expenditures 399305 00 Estimated Revenues 399305 00 FIREMENS PENSION 2,3089000 00 Estimated Expenditures 289000 00 Estimated Revenues 289000 00 1973 G .0 BONDS 578,000 00 Estimated Expenditures, 68,819 op Estimated Revenues 68,819 oo 1960 G 0 BONDS 5679030 00 Estimated Expenditures 299225 00 Estimated Revenues 29,225 00 SANITATION 5339200 00 Estimated Expenditures 1799331 00 Estimated Revenues 1799331 00 ARTERIAL STREET Estimated Expenditures 419000 00 Estimated Revenues 419000 00 SEWER Estimated Expenditures 2199401 00 Estimated Revenues 2199401 00 WATER Estimated Expenditures 19084,815 00 Estimated Revenues 190849815 00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL Estimated Expenditures 1099391 00 Estimated Revenues 109091 00 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING Estimated Expenditures 879000 00 Estimated Revenues 8 17,000 00 SEWER CONSTRUCTION Estimated Expenditures 793289000 00 Estimated Revenues 70289000 00 WATER BETTERMENT Estimated Expenditures 2,3089000 00 Estimated Revenues 2,3089000 00 OPEN SPACE Estimated Expenditures 578,000 00 Estimated Revenues 578,000 00 URBAN RENEWAL Estimated Expenditures 5679030 00 Estimated Revenues 5679030 00 URBAN ARTERIAL Estimated Expenditures 5339200 00 Estimated Revenues 5339200 00 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITDRES 149216073 00 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES 149216,373.00 i I J 0 a 1 1 1 December 3, 1973 277 TAX SUPPORTED FUNDS 191819205 00 OTHER THAN TAX SUPPORTED 197209938 00 SPECIAL FUNDS 119314,230 00 1492169373 00 Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Perry that'the ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1608 Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried An ordinance was read amending Ordinance No 1583 adopted on December 5, 1972 This ordinance would provide for the City to expend an additional $1,000 00 over what was previously budgeted for Firemen's Pensions because of the new legislation, which expenditure was not anticipated at the time of adopting of the 1973 budget Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Perry that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO ' 1609 Roll Ayes --Lunsford, Nelson, Sortun, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried There was one bid received for the sale of surplus printing equipment from Robec Printing Company in the amount of $410 00 Motion made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this bid from Robec Printing be accepted Roll Ayes -- Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun Motion carried One bid was received from the Anacortes American for publication of legal notices at a rate of 21¢ per line Motion made by Mr Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this bid be accepted Roll Ayes --Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford Motion carried The Agreement between City of Anacortes and Local #1537 of the International Associa- tion of Fire Fighters was discussed by the Council and a motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that the agreement be accepted as written Roll Ayes --Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson Motion carried Regular claims against the City for the month of November 1973 was presented as follows Salaries and Wages 689439 44 Expenditures 1539858 36 Upon approval of the Finance Committee; a motion made by Mr Sortun and seconded by Mr Perry that the Claims be approved and warrants drawn for same. Roll Ayes -- Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry Motion carried City Manager Chuck Davenport reported that he had a compliment "-ir the Fire Depart- ment that he wanted to pass along, in particular to Battalion Chief Strom and Fireman Archer who had responded to a call for a heart attack victim and it had been reported that they had done an exellent fob The City Manager requested a study session with the Council for Wednesday December 5, 1973 at 7 30 P M Councilman Nicholson inquired of the City Manager if he had found out anything about street vacation requests that have not been taken care of. The City Manager stated that there were two vacations granted that have not been paid for as yet, but these two are fairly recent ones. Also, there is an older one the status of which is quite uncertain as the City approved of the vacation and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up an ordinance to cover it, but through some oversight no ordinance was ever approved This was on 13th Street between "N" and 110" Avenues and the request for the vacation was made by Mr Don McKee and Mr Mike Demopoulos A motion was made by Dr. Nicholson and seconded by Mr Nelson that the original motion made back in 1968 for the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance to cover this vacation be nullified Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield. Motion carried The City Manager stated that in the future he thought the City should have some conditions covering street vacations such as a performance bond A request was received from the First Baptist Church for the City of Anacortes to take over the operation and maintenance of a 8" sanitary sewer line located -'---- the south property line of the church, running in a westerly to easterly di: for the following reasons 1 There are presently 3 places connected to this line 2 Mr Falkenberg, located to the south of the church property has received a contract zoning to build some aprtments, this will increase the load on this line 278 December 3, 1973 3 Those presently connected to this line are paying a service charge, presumably this charge is for maintenance and operation of the Sewage Treatment Plant and Trunk lines The church would give the necessary easements to maintain this line if the City will take it over A motion was made by Mr Sortun and seconded by Mr Lunsford that this request go to the City's staff for further study and investigation. Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried Mayor Rice asked for Council approval of the appointment of Mr George Flippo and Mr Ham Sandvig to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Lunsford that these two appointments be approved Roll Ayes--Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Perry, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried Councilman Nelson asked if something could be done about having a little more light around the Christmas tree as it is hard to see at night There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Rice declared the meeting to be adjourned at 9 05 P M -1 zx-,C__ Kath3'yn Lowry Jerk - Treasurer 1 Rice, Mayor December 17, 1973 A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on December 17, 1973 t The invocation was given by Captain Souders of the Salvation Army Roll Call Mr Jerry Mansfield, Dr L E Nicholson, Mr James Rice, Mr. Henrik Sortun, Mr Gary Nelson Absent --Mr Floyd Lunsford and Mr Robert Perry. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 3, 1973 Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson Motion carried Mayor Rice called for guest hearings Mr Richard Stockwell addressed the Council and stated that a California firm was interested in purchasing Weaverling Spit and would like to build docks for barges but had been told by someone that it would take several months to get a permit to build docks and Mr Stockwell asked the Council if anything could be done to speed up the issuing of the permit. Mayor Rice replied that it probably would take some time beforeithe permit could be issued but the City would be happy to cooperate with them in anyway they could. Council- man Mansfield asked if representatives from the California firm could come before the City Council and give some further information as to their plans. ! J A letter was read from San Juan Marine Service, Inc in which they were requesting permission to install and operate a welder in their building at 1302 Commercial. The Council turned this request over to the City staff and asked that it be looked into and see if anything could be worked out I Mayor Rice declard a public hearing to be open to consider a request from Puget Sound Power and Light Company to vacate a portion of the alley in between blocks 906 and 907 North Pacific addition, between W 3rd and 4th and Kansas and Illinois Mr. Robe/rt Miner addressed the Council and stated that he lived in this area and was against the vacation A letter from Mr Arne Rommen was read in protest of the vacation This letter was accompanied by a petition against the vacation signed by 47 property owners in this area An Engineer from Puget Power addressed the Counciliand stated that it was necessary for them to enlarge their present sub station or build another one and that it would be better looking than the one they now have. Mayor Rice asked if they could bring in some landscaping plans for the Council to look at Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed Mayor Rice declared a public hearing to be open to consider a request from Cooley - Kipp to vacate the north 10 feet of 33rd street lying east of "D" Avenue. There were no protests on this request and Mayor Rice declared the public hearing to be closed A motion was made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this request be approved and the City Attorney instructed to draw up the ordinance to cover it Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield Motion carried December 17, 1973 279 Onelbid was received for gasoline for the City for 1974 from Standard Oil Company Supreme gasoline------------- 344 per gallon Regular gasoline------------- 304 per gallon It was stipulated that these prices were to be day-to-day and subject to change at any time upon notification to buyer by seller The City Manager stated that it was his understanding that emergency vehicles would receive what gas they needed and other City vehicles would get gas based on a percentage of what they had used in 1972 The City Manger recommended that the Council postpone action on the bid until further information is obtained A recommendation was received from the Public Works Director for the City to take over operation and maintenance of an 8" sanitary sewer line located on the Baptist Church property Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Sortun that this recommendation be approved. Roll Ayes--Rice,Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson. Motion carried Council approval was requested authorizing the signing of a contract with Stevens, Thompson and Runyan for the purpose of commencing preliminary work pertaining to the water main extension and the erection of storage reservoirs as well as the sewage treatment plant improvements Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that the signing of this agreement and contract be approved Roll Ayes-- Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried Council approval was requested to apply for loan money for the water and sewer improvements. Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Sortun that his request be approved Roll Ayes --Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun Motion carried Council approval was requested to authorize the filing of an application with IAC for funds for improvements to Washington Park Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this request be approved Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson Motion carried Council approval was asked to include the Phase Development Plan for Washington Park in the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan for the City and that the Phase Devel- opment Plan be made a part of the City's capital improvement program Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this request be approved Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield Motion carried An ordinance was read amending Ordinance No 1583 which is the 1973 budget and salary ordinance This ordinance would provide $4,200 additional revenue for the Park fund, this money to be transfered from Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. Motion made by Mr Sortun and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this ordinance be approved and adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1610 Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing applications for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation project of Inter -Agency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act Any funds received to be used in the improvement of Washington Park Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Sortun that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 375 Roll Ayes--Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing the establishment of an advisory group encompass- ing the regional area served by the Anacortes Water Utility System and designating the number of members and the method utilized for selection thereof The membership of said Commission would be composed as follow One member shall be chosen by the Anacortes City Council, one meber chosen by the LaConner City Council, one member chosen by the Island County Board of Commissioners, and one member chosen by the present industrial and contract users of the Anacortes Water Utility System, exclud- ing those already listed, the Anacortes City Manager would be an ex -officio officer Motion made by Dr Nicholson and seconded by Mr Sortun that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 376 Roll Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice,Sortun Motion carried A resolution was read authorizing filing of application with the Office of Community Development for a loan to provide for the planning of public public works The construction of certain public works, generally described as a mayor sanitary sewage imprvement program including the following elements preliminary design and analysis, storm water separation and sewer system rehabilitation, upgrading and expansion of downtown treatment facility, upgrading of the Skyline treatment facility or conversion to a puVping facility, improvements and additions to the trunk sewer system with a tentative cost estimate of 9 2 million dollars Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Dr Nicholson that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 377 Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson Motion carried % 1 280 December 179 1973 A resolution was read authorizing filing of application with the Office of Community Development for a loan to provide for the planning of public works These improve- ments generally described as aid in financing cost of land preparation for mayor water system improvements project of which the principal elements are two water storage reservoirs, a water supply booster station, supply mains, mayor distribution mains and pressure reducing stations Motion made by Mr Sortun and seconded by Mr Mansfield that this resolution be approved and adopted and give RESOLUTION NO 378 Roll Ayes --Nicholson, Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield. Motion harried A resolution was read designating Charles Davenport, City Manager of the City of Ana- cortes, as the representative of the City to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Sortun that this resolution be approved and adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 379' Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Nelson, Mansfield, Nicholson Motion carried The City Manager reported that he had attended a meeting with several local clubs concerning the disposition of the Burlington -Northern Depot The local clubs would like to have the building for an Art Center Mayor Rice announced that this was Dr Nicholson's last meeting as a City Council- man and thanked him for all the services he has performed for the community. Dr. Nicholson in turned thanked all the residents of Ward I who have supported him in the nine years he has been a Councilman, and thanked the City Council and all citizens of Anacortes for their cooperation f- Their being no further business to come meeting to be adjourned at 8 45 P M tU 4�a ` - 1� Kathryn Lowry, tity Clerk - Treasurdr January 79 1974 before the Council, Mayor Rice declared the J es Rice, Mayor A regular meeting of the Anacortes City Council was called to order by Mayor James Rice at 7 30 P M on January 7, 1974 The invocation was given by Rev Egertson of the Lutheran Church The City Clerk gave the oath of office to the following four new Councilmen Mr Jerry Mansfield, Mr Henrik,Sortun, Mrs Bettye Bryant and Mr Ray- Separovich. A '\% A% 1% Roll Call Bettye Bryant, Jerry Mansfield, Ray Separovich, James Rice Henrik Sortun, Floyd Lunsford, Gary Nelson The Mayor called upon the Council to elect a Mayor for the ensuing two year term A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr Lunsford that James Rice be chosen as Mayor for the next two years Roll Ayes --Bryant, Mansfield, Separovich, Rice Sortun, Lunsofrd, Bryant Abstain --Nelson Motion carried A motion was made by Mr Lunsford and seconded by Mr Mansfield that Gary Nelson be selected as Mayor Pro -Tem for the next two years. Roll Ayes --Mansfield, Separovich, Rice, Sortun, LunBford, Bryant Abstain --Nelson Motion Carried Mayor Rice then appointed Jerry Mansfield as Chairman of the Finance Committee, with Henrik Sortun and Floyd Lunsford serving with him on the Committee. Mayor Rice requested the Council's pleasure on the minutes of the previous meeting which was herd on December 179 1973. Motion made by Mr Mansfield and seconded by Mr Sortun that minutes be approved as if read Roll Ayes--Separovich, Rice, Sortun, Lunsofrd, Bryant, Mansfield Motion carried. A letter was presented to the Council from the Skagit Mental Health Group in regards to the Vertex program which is presently holding meetings in the Anacortes YMCA The' Vertex program is a State Funded and Certified Drug Abuse Prevention Program and they would like to have Council permis'sion to continue holding their meetings in the YMCA Faciiities A motion was made by Mr Sortun and seconded by Mr Separovich that permission be granted with the understanding that they also have permission from the YMCA board Roll Ayes --Rice, Sortun, Lunsford, Nelson, Bryant, Mansfield, Separovich Motion carried ' Mayor Rice thanked outgoing Councilman Robert Perry for his time and services on the Council A letter was read from Mr Robert Leaver of the Board of Certification of the American Water Works Association announcing that a Certificate of Competency for promotion of Brian Worcester to Purification Plant Operator II has been issued 1 i