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RF.SOLUTION URG:ni; CITIZENS '10 Cl)NSERVE ELECI'RICITY
Mayor Figenshow then asked Attorney Mansfield to read in its entirety a
resolution urging the citizens of Anacortes to conserve electricity whenever possible due to the situation in the State where supplies of electricity
appear to be inadequate to properly neet the needs of all the citizens
Motl.on by Mr Kl.el seconded by Mr Sloss that this resolution be adopted and
given RESOLUTION J:l> 574 Vote Ayes--Rl.ce, Separovich, Figenshow, Sloss,
1Kl.el, Rock Motion carried
There was sate discussion of the drainage problems facing the City crews due
to the recent heavy rains and then Mayor Figenshow asked the Comcil members
to stay for a brief executive session concerning property values
There being no further business to
at 9 30 p rn
CXJie
before the Comcil, neetJ.ng adJOumed
January 7, 1980
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MeetJ.ng called to order at 7 30 p rn by Mayor FigenshcM
by Reverend JJ..rn Kirby of the Southside Christian Church
Invocation was rendered
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Roll call fomd present Bud Rock, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow,
Karolyne Kribs was excused
Ken
Moore,
and Charles Kl.el
ELEx:'l'ION OF OFFICERS
Ray Separovich said he had been asked by the absent Ka:rolyne Kribs to request
that this item be deferred to a later neeting if possible Attorney Mansfield
said it would be possible Ken Moore also said he would like to see it deferred because of the absence of Mrs Kribs Charles Kl.el nam.nated Knute
Figenshow as Mayor for the next two years Seconded by Mr Rock Vote
Ayes Rock, Figenshow, Kl.el No--Separovich, Moore Motl.on failed for lack
of total of 4 votes yes or no
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEm'ING
Motl.on by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr Sepa:rovi.ch, that the minutes of the previous
neetJ.ng held on December 17, 1979 be approved as if read Vote Ayes--Separovich,
Figenshow, :MOore, Kl.el, Rock Motl.on carried
Cl)RRESPQNDENCE - CITIZEN HEARINGS
There was no correspondence and no one f:rorn the audJ..ence asked for hearing
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OLD BUSINESS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION,
Jack Hinshaw Ken Kinzel, Planru.ng and Corrmuru.ty Development Director, advised
Council that Mr Hinshaw had requested hl.s application be placed on the agenda
for this neetJ.ng, but since Mr Hinshaw was not present, notion by Mr Rock,
seconded by Mr Moore that consideration of this application be deferred for
two weeks Vote Ayes-Figenshow, Moore, Kl.el, Rock, Sepa:rovich Motion
carried
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APPOIN'IMENTS
Mayor Figenshow stated he had received request to appoint a replacenent to the
position vacated on the Housing Authority by the death of Mr van Hom The
Housing Authority suggests Mr Nick Petri.sh for thJ.ls position Also, the
Housing Authority requests that June Gates, who's term ends January 1, 1980,
be re-appointed for another 5 year term Motion by Mr Separovi.ch, seoonded
by Mr Kl.el, that both of these appointnents be made as reocmrended
Vote
Ayes--Moore, Kl.el, Rock, Separovich, Fi.genshow Motion carried
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The term of Bertha saJ.non on the Library Board also expired 1/1/80 The
Library Board reoomrends that she be re-appointed for another 5 year tenn
Motion by Mr Kl.el, seoonded by Mr Rock that the a'PPointnent be made as recanrcended
Vote Ayes--KJ..el, Rock, Separovich, Fi.genshow, Moore Motion
carried
REU.IEST '10 CALL FOR BIDS - Police Chief, 'lbny Lippe, requested pennission to
call for bids for a new police car as allowed in the 1980 budget Motion by
Mr
Kl.el, seconded 'bi Mr Rqck, that penni.ssion be granted Vote Ayes-Rock, Separovi.ch, Figenshow, Moore, Kl.el
Motion carried
LID EOND ISSUE (LIDs 184-186-188)
George Khtai.an, Finance Director, presented an ord.1!l1a.n.ce prepared by the City's
bonding attorneys which will f onnalize the percentage rate and authorize the
issuance of the bonds for the payment of LIDs 184, 186 and 188 in one issue
of $405,000 total The bonds will be sold to Foster and Marshall as previously
authorized Attorney Stephen Mansfield read the proposed ordinance, by title
"An Ordinance establishing Consolidated local Inprovenent District No 184
et al and "Consolidated Iocal Inproverrent Flmd, District No 184 et al",
fl..Xl.Ilg the anount, fonn, date, interest rate, maturity and denaml.nations of
the Consolidated local Inprovenent District No 184 et al Bonds, and oonf.uming the sale and directing the issuance and deli.very thereof to Foster &
Marshall Inc , Seattle, Washington " Motion by Mr Separovi.ch, seoonded by
Mr Kl.el, that the ordinance be passed and approved and given ORDINANCE
00 1809 Vote Ayes--Separovi.ch, Figenshow, Moore, Kl.el, Rock Motion
carri.ecr-
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OPTIONAL AGREEMENT WITH W C RCX::KWELL
Public Works Director, David M Ford, Jr , stated that the City has negotiated
a final purchase price agreenent with Mr & Mrs W C Rockwell for a portion
of their property to be used as a west end road right-of-way These property
owners asked for an optJ..onal agreerrent to allow them
t:b re-purchase the land
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if the City did not oonti.nue with the aoqw.sition of other right-of-ways or were
not able to aoqw.re them within a period of two years Mr Ford said this was
a reasonable request and recarmended allOW"ing this optional agreenent as well
as the purchase of the property being approved Attorney Mansfield read, by
title, the proposed Resolution allowing this optio:i1al agreenent with Mr & Mrs
Rockwell Motion by Mr Rock, seoonded by Mr Separovich, that the Resolution
be adopted and given RESOLUTION 00 575 Under discussion, Mr Moore asked
if it would be mandatory that the Rock.wells re-purchase the property if the
City failed in their proJect and Mr Mansfield explained to hl.m that it would
not be mandatory that they do so, but would only give them the right to do so
Vote Ayes--Figenshow, Moore, Kl.el, Rock, Separovich Motion carried
OPTIONAL AGREEMENT WITH K D KR.IRS
Mr Ford advised the Council that this was a second final purchase negotiated
with property owners for land to be used as a West end road right-of-way
These property owners also wished the right to re-purchase the land in the
event the Cl.ty was not able to follOW" through with the proJect within two
years Mr Ford also noted that the agreerrent with Mr & Mrs Kribs was
actually agreed to about two m:mths ago Motion by Mr Separovi.ch, seoonded
by Mr Rock that the proposed resolution (read by Mr Mansfield by title) be
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adopted and given RF.soWTION NO 576 Vote
Separovich, Figensh.ow' Motion carried
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Ayes--Moore, Kl.el, Rock,
JIM RICE DAY
Col.lll.Cilman Kl.el read in full a proposed resolution authorizing the naming
of Friday, January 18, 1980, as Jl.In Rl.ce Day to honor and thank Mr Rl.ce
for his long and excellent work on behalf of the ccmm.m.J..ty as a Councilman
and Mayor Mr Kl.el then noved that the resolution be adopted and given
RF.soLUTION NO 577 Motion seconded by Mr Separovi.ch Vote Ayes--Kl.el,
Rock, Separovich, Figenshow, Moore Motion carried
It was noted then, that Mr Hinshaw was in the audience .Motion by Mr Rock,
seconded by Mr Separovi.ch, that the Council re-consider the item of Mr
Hinshaw's application for a condl.tional use pe:rnu.t Vote Ayes--Rock,
Separovich, Figenshow, Moore, Kl.el Motion carried
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APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - JACK HINSHAW
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Mr Kl.nzel showed a view foil of a condonwu.um develo:r;.rnent
proposed by Mr
Hinshaw in the Ship '-Harlx>r area which is a Cormercial Marine zone In order
to construct such a develo:r;.rnent, a conditional use pe:rnu.t would be necessary
Mr Hinshaw's application was approved by the Planning camu.ssion with no
conditions attached Subsequent discussions between City staff and Mr
Hinshaw resulted in a list of items which, if Council desires, could be
attached to the pe:rnu.t if granted For the benefit of Councilman Moore,
Mr Olander explained the reasons a conditional use pe:rnu.t is reqw.red in
the zoning code Mr Kl.nzel then reviewed, item by item, the proposed conditions which could be attached to a condl.tional use pe:rnu.t These items
included camon open space, the density, height of buildings, maintenance
covenants, vehicle access, parking, the restaurant site, setbacks, use of
right-of-way for parking, land coverage, landscaping, water, sanitary sewer,
stonn sewer, recreation facilities, internal pathways and the te:rnu.nation of
the pe:rnu.t and well as a site plan There then ensued a lengthy discussion
with Mr Hinshaw about the area to be involved in his proposed proJect as
well as many of the aforementioned items Mr Dildine voiced the opl.nl.on
that City staff or the Planning camu.ssion should iron out such problems
before such proposals are brought to the City Council and that it seemed
to hllil the City's catprehensive Plan was being ignored There was also discussion about Mr Hinshaw's proposed develo:r;.rnent of the northwestern nost
corner of his land which Mr Hinshaw described as a multi-purpose facility
to house a tavern, a cafe, a retail store and gift shop It was brought out
that Mr Hinshaw is hoping to interest other property owners in the area in
the develo:r;.rnent of the necessary utilities for the area Mr Hinshaw
stressed that whatever was done, it would be done in accordance with all City
requirements and regulations After additional discussion about the density
and the necessity of a legal description indicating the exact land size,
several Councilmen indicated they would like the matter delayed until it
could be discussed further at a study session Mr Hinshaw had no obJections
and Mayor Figenshow declc.rred the matter would be included in the agenda of a
study session 3 weeks hence, on January 28, 1980
EXEOY!'IVE SESSION
Mayor FigenshOAT then asked the Council to remain for an Executive Session to
discuss the appointnent of a person to fill the vacancy on the Council created
by Mr M..1.ller' s leaving
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January 21, 1980
Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m by Mayor Knute Figenshow
Roll call found
present Bud Rock, Ka.rolyne Kribs, Ray SeparovJ..ch, Knute Figenshow, Charles
Kl.el, Ken Moore
MINUTF.S
OF PREVIOUS MEEI'ING
Motl.on by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr Separovi.ch, that the nunutes of the previous
neeting held January 7, 1980 be approved. as if read Question by Mr Moore
about Mr Kirby being the Pastor of the Southside Chrii=>tl.an Church Secretary
referred to her Church Roster and confumed that this was correct Vote Ayes-Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Kl.el, Moore Motl.on
' carried
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OORRF.sPONDENCE
Mayor Fi.genshow read a letter from Arthur J Kager i.nqw.ring about obtal.ru.ng a
pernu.t to cut the fallen fir trees and down tJ.mber fran City land around Heart
Lake
Mr Kager wished the wood for fireplace wood and stated he would not sell
the wood and would pi.le the brush and be careful Mayor Fi.genshow
cxmrented that
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the City was presently working to develop a forest managenent plan and said he
was of the opl.Ill.on that no one should be allowed to cut wood on City property at
the present tJ..ne Mr Separovi.ch said he agreed Mr 1 Kl.el then noved that the
l.Ildl.vi.dual who had been given pernu.ssion previously be asked to cease doing so
and that the City take nea.sures to enforce the preventl.on of cutting until such
tJ..ne as the City can adopt their forestry plan
Seconded by Mr Rock Vote
Ayes--Kribs, Separovi.ch, Figenshow, Kl.el, Moore, Rock Motl.on carried Mr
Olander was directed to contact the party who had been given pernu.ssion previously
and explain the City's reasons for revoking its peillll.t
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Mr Olander then read aloud a letter Mr and Mrs Harold Rossiter of Guerres Island
camending the City for the improvement to the street and sidewalks on Ccmrercial
Avenue
CITIZEN HEARINGS
Mayor Figenshow invited anyone from the audience to speak on any subJect not
appearing on the agenda and Mr Bob Rose presented a bcx:>klet to the Council
contal.Ill.ng all the resolutl.ons of the City and the coU:nty,
letters, etc regard1
ing the Heart Lake proJect Mr Rose reported that it appeared from the hearings
in Olynpia that the State would develop the area aromid Heart lake into a State
Park, the State Land camu.ssioner, Mr Cole, endorsedlth.e proJect, etc Mr Rose
also advl.sed the COtmci.l that a clean-up party hauled1out 3 pi.ck-up loads of trash
and garbage from the area during the course of one day and saw where two trees had
been recently cut down and hauled away
He suggestedlCity put barriers across
roads to prevent people fran using the area as a private dump Park Di.rector
Colby said the City had cleaned it out previously, put up cables etc all to no
avail, that the only way would be to put up a pennanent structure Mr Ford said
the same problem existed in the wtustle lake area and'the City would have to go to
extremes to block off the area - also the sane at thejold garbage dump locatl.on
Mr Rose said a finn City policy is what is needed to ,prevent this vandalism and
the cutting of trees on City property
Mr Rock suggested posting should be done
to warn people of the penalties and Mr Olander ccrnmanted that the forest plan
could very well cx:me up with a plan where people could1 legally cut wood in a regulated fashion Mr Dildine said he felt the City should not put any m:::>re roads
into these areas th.al'l is absolutely necessary and thatI people who do dump their
garbage and othel:wise vandalize the areas alnost always leave their own identifi.catl.on if the City would look for it Mr Kl.el said the person who had been
given pernu.ssion sorre tJ..ne ago did ask for it and did do a good JOb as he had
pranised the City he would do
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IOUNATIONS FOR MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO-T.EM
Mrs Kribs nonu.nated Ray Separovl.ch for Mayor Mr Moore seconded the nonu.natl.on
Vote Ayes-Separovi.ch, Moore, Kribs No--Fi.genshow, Kl.el, Rock Motl.on failed
Mr Kl.el then nonu.nated Mr Fi.genshow for Mayor and Mr Separovl.ch for Mayor Pro-tern
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Seconded by Mr Rock Vote
Separovich Motion failed
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Ayes--Kl.el, Rock, Figenshow
No--Moore, Kribs,
Mayor Figenshow suggested Cmmcilman Moore and Councilman Rock as a Legislative
camuttee to review and work on legislative matters Motl.on by Mr Kl.el,
seoonded by Mr Separovich that they be so naned Vote Ayes--Kl.el, Moore,
Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow Motl.on carried Mr Olander asked if the
Council wished to receive copies of the Association of Washington City bulletins
and was advised that they would
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ON Rmt.JF,ST FOR VACATION - STITIWX)D
Mayor Figenshow briefly outlined the procedure for the public hearmg and then
declared a Public Hearl.Ilg open to consider an application by Mr Stitt to vacate
the lot lmes m Phase 3 of his Planried Uru.t Devel0pte11t which had been approved
by the Council several years ago
Mr Ken Kinzel, Coomuru.ty Development Director,
showed view foils mdicating the original lot ll.Iles and advised that Mr Stitt
was requestl.Ilg an ad.Justnent and relocation of the lot lmes No other oondl.tions
of the PUD would be effected Mr Kinzel said the Plannmg camussion had considered the vacation request and had held a public hearmg on the proposed re-plat
No adverse cc:mrents had been received and the Planning camussion recomrended the
change be granted Mr Kinzel also said the City staff recamended approval of
the vacation and approval of the replat
The purpose of the re-plat was to gam
and utilize a better view of Mt Bak.er
Mayor Figenshow then asked Mr Stitt if
he had any ex>rments and Mr Stitt pomted out that the proposal would be a decrease
m density for the area m question and will actually mcrease the size of the lots
so they can be used either for smgle family residences or duplexes
There bemg
no further cc:mrents from the audience, Mr Figenshow declared the public hearmg
to be closed
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Mr Sepa.rovich then noved that the vacation be granted as requested Seconded by
Mr Rock Vote Ayes-Kl.el, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Sepa.rovich, Figenshow Motl.on
carried
PUBLIC HFARING ON AMENIMENT 'ID PUD - STITIWX)D
Mayor Figenshow declared a Public Hearmg open to oonsider the proposed anen.dnent
to the lot ll.Iles 1I1 Phase 3 of the Stl.ttwood Planned uru.t Devel0pte11t There was
no additional discussion on the proposal and Mr Figensh.oW' declared the public
hearmg closed Mr Separovich then IIDved that the arrendnent and re-plat proposal
be approved
Seoonded by Mr Kl.el Vote Ayes-Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Kl.el Motl.on carried
1980 WASHINGION PARK FEES
Parks Director, Steve Colby, presented the proposed fees to be charged at L
Washmgton Park during 1980 These proposed fees had previously been studied
by the Council at study sessions and a resolution adopting same was presented
for their consideration Motion by Mr Kl.el that the 1980 washi.ngton Park fee
schedule be set in the anomits as specified and RESOWTION ro 578 be adopted
as read Seconded by Mrs Kribs Mr Moore questioned the fees for carrpmg
charged to local residents and then noved to am:m.d the original notion to the
effect that the fee for carrpmg for residents be raised not nore than $ 50
Seoonded by Mr Separovich Vote on the amen.drrent Ayes--Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow, Kl.el, MJore .Atrendmemt passed
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Mr Moore then IIDved for another anendrrent to the original notion to the effect
that the tJ.Ite span for off-season rates be changed fran October 1st -- Marcil 31st
to November 1st -- March 31st This anendment died for lack of a seoond
Vote on the original notion
Rock Motion carried
Ayes--Krl.bs, Separovich, Figenshow, Kl.el,
~re,
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1980 Cll1E'I'ERY FEES
Mr Colby polllted out to the Council that the schedule presented for consideration has l.Ilcreases only lll those items passed along to the city fran suppliers
Council had previously studied this schedule at a study session Mr Olander
read, by title, the proposed resolution adopting the fee schedule Motion by
Mr Rock, seconded by Mr Separovi.ch that the Resolution with the 1980 cemetery
fee schedule be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 579 1 Vote Ayes--Separovich,
Figenshow, Kl.el, Moore, Rock, Kribs Motl.on carried
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OOUNCII. OOAL-SEl'l'ING SESSION
Discussion was held concerning the date and place for a two-day goal-setting
session by the Council and the Department Heads Sane 1 i.nqw..ries have been
ma.de, but no defl.Ilite quotations yet received It was the concensus of cpl.Ilion
by the Council that the location should be sane place ~e they could get away
ovenu.ght and not be distracted by travell.Ilg between sessions Also, they
decided a better tine would be the weekend followlllg the Washlllgton Birthday
holiday Manager will endeavor to make arrangements followl.Ilg these guidelllles
Mr Stitt asked the Council to consider the item of boat trailer parkl.ng durl.Ilg
their sessions
ORDINANCE AMENDING 1979 BUIX;Er
Fmance Director, George Rhtaian, explal.ned to Council that th.ere were three
funds whl.ch had exceeded their 1979 budget after final!i.zation of the year-end
accounting Library by $800, Street by $3,900 and Firenert's Pension by $700
'1'he overexpendl.tures were due to underestJ..rration at the tine of developlllg the
1979 budget Mr Olander read the proposed ordinance by title and notion was
made by Mr Separovi.ch, seconded by Mr Kl.el, that the ordl.nance be passed and
approved and given ORDINANCE NO 1810
Vote Ayes--Fi.gensh.ow, Kl.el, Moore,
Rock, Kribs, Separovich Motion carried
Olander advJ..sed the Council that the item of the proposed Anacortes Railway
of Mr Tal1ny Thompson was l.Ilcluded lll the agenda for the
study session of
January 28, 1980 and gave the members who did not haveI a copy, a copy of the
proposal
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Mayor Figensh.ow then asked the Council to rema.l.Il for an executive session to
discuss the appollltnent of a new Council nenber
Meeting ad.Journed at 8 45 p m
February 4, 1980
Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m on February 4, 1980 by Mayor, Knute Figenshow
Roll Call found present Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute
Figenshow, Charles Kl.el and Ken Moore
Mlllutes of Previous Meetlllg
Motl.on by Mr Rock, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that the ml.Ilutes of the previous neeting
held on January 21, 1980 be approved as if read Vote Ayes--Rock, Kribs,
Separovi.ch, Figenshow, Kl.el, Moore Motl.on carried
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Correspondence
City Manager Robert Olander read aloud a letter handed to lum JUSt prior to
the neetJ.ng urging the Council to elect Ray Separovich as mayor The letter
was signed by 7 residents of Anacortes
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Citizen Hearings
Mayor F1genshow asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak on any matter
not on the agenda and Mr Leonard Newsham of 201 Bradley Drive questioned the
Council's position on the suggestion that a canprehensive plan be done on the
Shl.p's Harbor area
It was hl.s .unpression that sare of the Council thought
it would be of no value He was assured that the Council was concerned about
the developm:mt of that particular area and would not allOW' it to be developed
without proper planning
OLD BUSINESS Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern
Mr Figenshow called for nami.na.tions for the position of Mayor Mr Sepa.rovl.ch
asked to be recogmzed and stated he wished to thank the people who had supported
lum, but in the interests of settling the matter, he wished to withdraw hl.s nane
as a candidate for the mayor's position He then noved that the Council cast a
unaru.nous ballot to elect Knute Figenshow to the position of Mayor for the ensuing
two years
Seconded by Mr Kl.el Vote Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, FigenshOW', Kl.el,
Moore and Rock Motion carried Mayor Figenshow then called for nam.nations for
the position of Mayor pro-tern Motion by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that
Ray Separovich be elected to the position of Mayor Pro Tern for the ensuing two
years Vote Ayes--Separovich, FigenshOW', Kl.el, Moore, Rock, Kribs Motion
carried
NE.W BUSINESS
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Appointment of New Council Member
Mayor F1genshOW' stated that Mr Tam Cleland had been approached and he felt the
Council should confll'ffi the appointment Motion by Mr Rock, seconded by Mrs Kribs,
that Tan Cleland be appointed to the position vacated by Mr Miller Vote
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, FigenshOW', Kl.el, Moore and Rock Motion carried
Attomey Mansfield then adml.ru.stered the Qath of Office to Mr Cleland and he
assumed the chair of the seventh Council member Mr Cleland thanked the Council
and Mayor for the opportunity to serve the comm.nuty and stated he would do so to
the best of hl.s ability
Resolution of Intention to change from a Thl.rd Class City to Optional Municipal Code
Attorney Mansfield briefly reviewed the purpose and manner of the proposed change
stating that there would be no Jmnedl.ate effect, there will be no changing of any
of the laws, ordinances, rules and regulations ncM govenung the City '!he ma.Jar
advantage would be to give the City nore flexibility, it is a different approach
to conplying with the state laws which regulate what a city can or cannot do Mr
Mansfield explained that the adoption of the instant proposed Resolution of Intent
ccmrenc::es a 90-day period during which citizens could request an election to decide
whether or not the change should be made If no such request is presented, then
the Council, after 90 days, could adopt an ordinance which would put the City into
the classification of Optional Municipal Code He then read, by title, the proposed Resolution of Intent Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Kl.el, that
the Resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 580 Under the question, Mr
Moore asked for sane specific exanples of the flexibility and Mr Mansfield did
so and further stated that no city which has ever made this change has ever asked
to change back, also that the classification is gaining wide favor within the
State of Washington Vote Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore,
Rock, Kribs
Motion carried
eooperative Agreenent for Radio Pager Purchase (Resolution)
Fire etuef, Cecil Little, addressed the Council and said the result of the call
for bidS for the 25 Radio Pagers was only one bid reoei.ved from the Motorola
Corp The pm:pose of the pagers is to .unprove the dayb.me response by eqw.pping
sane volunteers and off-duty paid personnel with these pagers Mr Little learned
that Whatoan County Fire Protection District No 7 had awarded a bid for certain
radio equi:r;mmt and, as authorized by the RCW, reoannended that Anacortes enter
into a JOint purchasing agreement with Whatoam County Fire District No 7 to
purchase the pagers and that a resolution authorizing such agreerrent be adopted
Proposed resolution was read by Mr Mansfield Motion was then made by Mr Kl.el,
seconded by Mr Rock, that the resolution authorizing the City to enter into an
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intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreerent with Whatcx:m County Fire
Protection District No 7, and authorizing the purchase of 25 Ml.ru..tor VHF
Pagers and 25 Charging Urn.ts for the pagers in acoordance with the bid oontract of the Whatcx:m Fire District, be adopted and given RESOLUTION 00
581
Vote Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich Motion
carried
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Menorandtnn of Understanding with Skagit Cormty Regarding Jail Facilities
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City Manager, Bob Olander, reviewed the circumstances whl.ch brought about this
proposed document stating that Skagit Cormty has applied
to the State for six
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nullion dollars to build new Jail facilities
This ~randtnn of Understanding
between Anaoortes and Skagit County is a reqw.renent ofI the State Jail camussion
before they can oonsider the County's application because Anaoortes uses the
Skagit County facilities in several instances This abcunlent prJ..marily states
that the City of Anaoortes supports the Cormty's appli6ation Motion by Mr
Separovich, seoonded by Mr Rock, that the City accept1 the Menorandtnn of Understanding Under the question, Mr Kl.el asked if other cities in the Cormty were
also supporting the pro]ect and was advised that they ~ Vote Ayes--Cleland,
Kl.el, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow Motl.on carried
Resolution Authorizing Steering Cormuttee for Convention Center Feasibility Study
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Manager Olander briefly reviewed the request from the Chamber of Ccmnerce for a
cxmm.ttee for a oonvention center feasibility study ,The Chamber has suggested
that funds oollected under the hotel-note! tax be used for such a study if prel.urunary infoz:mation oollected by a steering oo.mrru.ttee warranted it Maria
Petri.sh, Manager of the Chamber of Ccmnerce, suggested that one nore person be
added to the ll.St of persons suggested for the steering camrm.ttee, a member at
large along with a member of the Cormcil, the City Manager, a member of the
Chamber of Ccmnerce, a member of the Visitors and ConVentl.on Bureau and a re1
presentative of the Anaoortes Port District There was a brief discussion of
the purposes and uses allowed under the m:>tel/hotel tclx and the reasons for includl.Ilg the representative from the Port District and,then Mr Mansfield read
the resolution, by title Motion by Mr SeparOVl.ch, seoonded by Mr Kl.el, that
the Resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION 00 582 Vote Ayes-Kl.el,
Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland Motion carried
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Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Explore Aoqw.sition of the BurlingtonNorthem Rl.ght-of-way and Fund.mg Sources for Multiple-use Trail Along Guemes
Channel
Mr Olander pointed out that a trail along Guemes Charlnel has been discussed in
the cxmnunity for a number of years
It also was included in the ~rehensive
Plan of Anaoortes as one of the goals The Cormcil has recently discussed the
possibility of a multi-use trail and the first step would be to see whether the
railway right-of-way oould be aa;Jlll.red and to explore, sources of funding Mr
Mansfield then read a proposed resolution, by title, authorizing this work
Motl.on by Mr Rock, seoonded by Mrs Kribs, that the resolution be adopted and
given RESOLUTION 00 583 Vote Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kl.el Motion carried
Pennission to Call for Bids on Vehl.cle
Public Works Director, David M Ford, Jr , stated the public works departrrent
wished to call for bids for one 1980 1-ton cab and chassis to be used mainly in
the sewer and street depa.rbnents Ftmds for the purchase were approved in the
1980 budget and the estJ.R1ated oost is $15,200 Motl.oh by Mr Separovich,
seoonded by Mr Rock, that pe:rnu.ssion to call for the' bids as requested Vote
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore Motl.on carried
1980 Budget Change Ordinance
Finance Director, George Khtal.an, requested two changes in the 1980 budget, one
for the purchase of 2 radar lIDl.ts for the Police Depa.rbnent (and grant rel.IIlbursem:mt) which had been anticipated being canpleted in 1979'but was not and (2)
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expenditures under the Historic Site Survey Grant (Museum) which were not
canpleted in 1979 and will be in 1980 Attorney Mansfield then read, by
title, a proposed ordinance allowing these changes in the 1980 budget
Motl.on by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mr Cleland that the ordinance be passed
and approved and given ORDINANCE NO 1811 Vote Ayes--Krl.bs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock Motl.on carried
Appointment to Planning camussion
Mayor Figenshow then recomrended the appointment or Rick Latham to fill the
vacancy left on the Planning Corrml.ssion by the resignation of Neil Fermo
Motl.on by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Kl.el, that Mr Latham be so appointed
Vote Ayes-Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, ...,Rock, Kribs Motion
carried
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Peznu.ssion to Apply to Library Grant
Librarian, Doug Everhart, then presented infonnation to the Council concemmg a
proposed proJect for a cooperative IIUIU.-film circuit which will be participated
in by all public libraries in the County Mr Everhart explained that representatives of the different libraries in the County had net and agreed to apply
for a grant from the State which would fund for a period of one year the film
circuit Tlus would allow each library to receive and use for one nonth a
different set of 30 films per nonth The i.ndl.vidual public libraries in Skagit
County, on their own could not neet the requi.renents for this circuit, but
collectively they could do so It was also explained that after the one year
period, the County could continue their nenbershl.p in the circuit for a fee of
$2,000 Divided anong the 4 libraries, the cost would be $500 per year and would,
thus, increase the number of films ava.J..lable at a cost less than the present
budget for securing films directly fran the State Mr Everhart further explained
the proposed administration of the grant, etc and that at the present tine, all
that is necessary is penmssion to foi::ward a Letter of Intent prior to actual
application for the grant Skagit Valley College has also agreed to participate
in the proJect Motl.on by Mr Separovi.ch, seconded by Mr Moore, that the Council
authorize Mr Everhart to sul:nu.t the Letter of Intent as requested Vote Ayes-Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovi.ch Motl.on carried
Offer to Purchase LID Bonds (No 187)
Mr Khtaian advised that LID No 187 is ncM at the point where the City can issue
the LID Bonds to pay off the revenue warrants which were issued for the construction He explained that the sale of LID Bonds can be negotiated with prospective
purchasers rather than having to advertise for bids on them as is necessary with
General Obligation bonds and Councilmatic Bonds The final anount of bonds to be
issued on this LID is $63,508 The finn of Foster and Marshall have offered to
purchase them at a rate of 8 75% Mr Khtaian said this was a fair and ccmpetitive
bid and he reoaruended its acceptance Mr Dave Landes, of Foster and Marshall,
spoke briefly to the Council about the present bond market and also reiterated
that it was a fair and carrpetl.tl.ve bid Motl.on by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr
Rock, that the staff's recarmendation be accepted and the bonds issued acoordl.ngly
Vote Ayes--Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow Motl.on
carried
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Addl.tl.onal .Member for Forest Planning Camu.ttee
Mayor Figen.shOAT read a letter he had received f:rom the Chairman of the Forest
Planning camuttee, Bob Rose Mr Rose pointed out that at the b1re of the fonnation of the camu.ttee, the names of several individuals were brought up as posslble
nenbers After their first neeting in January, the camuttee feels it oould use
the services and expertise of fo:rner Parks Superintendent, Robert Harr, and asks
the Council name Mr Harr as a member Motl.on by Mr Separovi.ch, seconded by Mr
Rock, that Mr Robert Harr be named as a nenber of the Forest Planning Ccmm..ttee
Vote Ayes--Kl.el, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland Motion
carried
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Mr Olander then renunded the Council that the goal-settl.Ilg rneetl.Ilg of the
Council and Departnent Heads had been fl.Ilal.ized for February 23rd and 24th
at Rosario TJ.Ines of rneetl.Ilgs, etc will be cxmfii:madat a later tJ.Ine He
also announced that the MC was holding a legislative ~ssion l.Il Olynpia
on February 15th Council members and Mayors are lllV1ted to attend, anyone
l.Ilterested should let the City Manager know
There belllg no addi.tional busl.Iless to cane before the Comcil, rneetl.Ilg ad-
Journed at 8 45 p
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ow, Mayor
February 19, 1980
Mayor Fiqenshow called the rneetl.Ilg to order at 7 30 p.1n Roll call found
present Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich., Knute '.Figenshow, Tan
Cleland, Charles Kl.el, and Ken Moore
PREVIOUS MEETING Comcilnan Separovich. noved that the nunutes of
the previous neeting held on February 4, 1980 be approved
as if read Seconded
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Vote Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el
and Moore
Motion carried
MINUTES OF
Mayor Figensha.i read a letter he had received fran Robert
Farrar in which Mr Farrar tendered hl.s resignation fran the Planru.ng Camussion
CORRESPClIDENCE
PRCCI.J\MATION In order to camerorate the anru.versary of the American National
Red Cross and recogru.ze the many and varied services provided by the Red Cross,
Mayor Figenshow read a Proclamation naming the nonth of March as Red Cross
M:>nth and urgl.Ilg the citizens of Anacortes to recognize and support the
American National Red Cross
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CITIZEN HEARINGS No one from the audience asked to speak on any itan not on
the agenda
OID BUSINESS There was no old busmess to cane before the Council
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINAN:E AMCNDING UNIFORM FIRE CODE Fire Chl.ef Little
presented to the Council proposed changes to the Unifo:rm Fire Code and Unifo:rm
Bw.ldl.Ilg Code havlllg to do with the l.Ilstallation of fire hydrants l.Il the City
of Anacortes Mr Little advised that the present regulations are inadequate,
that the City has no control over the type of hydrant used, the number of
pumper outlets or threads, the color or proper l.Ilstaliation
The proposed
changes \4.0uld give the City this control along with cbntrol of locatJ..on, size,
type, etc of the hydrants City Attomey .Mansfield read, by title, the proposed orchnance and Mr Rock noved that the ord.J.nanc~ be passed and given
ORDINANCE NO 1812 Vote Ayes--Kribs, Separovich., Figensh.ow, Cleland, Kl.el,
Moore, Rock Motion carried
RESOllJI'ICN Am'HORIZil1G RENTING OF CITY PROPERI'Y Ccmnunity Development Director,
Kl.Ilzel, sh.owed a view foil on which a certal.Il parcel of property located
in the urban renewal area was proposed to be leased to the Willanette-Westem
Corporation of Portland, Oregon Thl.s is the dredging carpany who has done
dredging on prior proJects in the Fidalgo Bay area of Anacortes Anacortes
Manne Enterprises purchased the subJect piece of property fran Herb HJ..cks,
but has not yet taken possession of it, therefore, the City can lease the
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parcel \.ffitil the purchaser complies with all the requirenents necessary to
take possession
Willarrette-Westem wish.es to use the locat10n to store
dredgl.Ilg eqw.:prent durl.Ilg the course of th.eJ.r proJect Attomey Mansfield
verified that the City has this option and read the proposed resolution
authorizlllg the leasl.Ilg of the parcel, by title MotJ..on by Mr Separovich,
seconded by Mrs Kribs, that the~resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION
NO 584 Vote Ayes--Separovich, Figensh.ow, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock,
Kribs Motion carried
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AUI'HORITY 'ID PURCHASE FURNISHill;S FOR .MUNICIPAL BUIIDmG RENOVATION
City Manager, Robert Olander, reviewed the proJect budget for the renovation of
the Municipal Bw.ldlng, Phase II, and advised that it appeared there "V.Ould be
approXl.lTiatelt $13,000 remaining As Council had previously been advised,
these funds could be used to upgrade the furniture and eqw.pment sorely needed
in the Municipal Building offices, and pe:mu.ssion was requested to do so After
a brief discussion, notion by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mr Separovich, that authority
be granted to purchase the items described on the presented list not to exeed the
sum of $12,591 Vote Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Mcx>re, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich Motion carried
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APPOINTMENTS 'ID PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY CXMITSSICN Mayor Figenshow recamm=nded that Ralph Edwards be appointed to a new term on the Park & Recreation
.Adviso:ry Camu.ssion and that Zoanne Hyland be named to fill the vacancy left by
Rick Ia.tham
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Cleland, that these
appointments be confinned Vote Ayes--Cleland, Kl.el, Mcx>re, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow Motion carried
APPOIN'IMENT 'ID OOARD OF AilJUS'IMENT Mayor Figenshow reccmnended
appointed to the Board of AdJUStment to replace Tan Cleland who
appointed Councilman Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr
appointment be confinned by Council Vote Ayes-Kl.el, Mcx>re,
Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland Motion carried
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was recently
Kl.el, that this
Rock, Kribs,
APPOINTMENT 'ID PUBLIC TRANSPORI'ATION BENEFIT AUTHORITY Mayor Figenshow recammended that Ray Separovich be named as representative fran the City of Anacortes
to the County Public Transportation Benefit Authority Mr Olander explained
that this County camuttee is still functioning even after the public transportation proposition was defeated in the November election The City of
Anacortes should have a representative to attend future meetJ..ngs whether the
J:xXiy is dissolved or decides to nake another plea for public transportation
within Skagit County
Motion by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mr Rock that Ray
Separovich be named as the Anacortes representative to the Public Transportation
Benefit Authority Vote Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kl.el Motion carried
APPOINTMENTS 'ID CONVENTICN CENTER STUDY c:xMIJI'ITEE Mayor Figensh:>w read a list of
seven people as the proposed members of the authorized Convention Center Study
Camuttee City Manager Olander briefly outlined the work such a ccmruttee
must necessarily do prior to and during the feasibility study concerning the
possibility of a convention center in Anacortes Mr Separovich then noved that
the Council confinn the nanu..ng of Alice Per:ry, Maria Petrish, Del Reisner,
Robert Olander, Bab Jahns, Tam Cleland and Ron Four as members of the Convention
Center Study Ccmruttee Seconded by Mr Kl.el Vote Ayes--Rock, Kl.rbs,
Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Mcx>re Motion carried
PERMISSION 'ID CALL FOR BIDS CN 32nd STREET SIGNAL Public 'W:>rks Director, David
M Ford, Jr , advised the Council that final plans are ready and the bid specifications will be carplete within tw::) 'Weeks to call for bids on the signal to
be located at 32nd Street and he wished to call for the bids as soon as possible
Motion by Mr Rock, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that authority be granted to call
for the bids for this long-awaited 32nd and Carmercial signal Mr Separovich
said lE hoped this "V.Ould be the beginning which "V.Ould eventually bring nore
signals Vote Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Mcx>re, Rock
Motion carried
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APPOINTMENT 'ID CCM-1UNITY CENTER OOARD OF GOVERNORS Mayor Figenshow recamended
that Mr Jlln Malson be re-appointed to the Camnunity Center Board of Governors
and that Karolyne Kribs be named as the representative f ran the Council to
replace Ray Separovich Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Rock that
these appointments be confinned Vote Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland,
Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs Motion carried
ORDINANCE CN LID 187 OONDS Finance Director, George Khtaian, presented a proposed ordinance JUSt received the noming ot' Februa:ry 19th from the City's
bonding attorney which directs the issuance and slae of the bonds on LID No 187
in the anount of $63,508 08 at a rate of 8 75% Tre issue was authorized by
Council on Februacy 4, 1980 Attorney Mansfield read, by title, the proposed
ordl.nance and notion was made by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mr Cleland, that the
ordinance be approved and passed and given ORDINANCE NO 1813 Vote Ayes-Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Mcx>re, Rock, KrJ..bs, Separovich Motion carried
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COUNCIL AND STAFF DIRECIDRS REI'REAT City Manager Olander briefly reviewed
the prellllll.Ilfil'Y schedule for the meetings to be held February 23rd and 24th
at Rosario on Orcas Island for the purpose of settmg:specific goals of
accorrplishment for the City of Anacortes in the next few years There was
brief discussion concerru.ng the relltlburseroont for expenses on the trip
Mrs Felicia Childs, head of the local office of the Anerican Red Cross,
asked to be recogru.zed and thanked the Council for the PrbclamatJ.on and for
publishing it in the newspaper She also asked to belnotified when and if the
City has any furniture to be disposed of so the Red qoss;could make a bid
Mrs Childs advised that on March 1st there W>uld be aI WaShington State
Conference on Fanu.lies held at Western 'Washington University in Bellingham
Time is 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m and a representative fran the City is invited
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Mayor Figenshow then requested the Council nenbers to rem.;un for an executive
session to discuss labor negotiatJ.ons Meeting adJourned a; 8 ~
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March 3, 1980
Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m by Mayor FigenshON Invocation was offered
by Reverend John Backman of the Westminster United PrSsbyterian
Church Roll
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call found present Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow,
Tom Cleland, Ken M:x>re
Charles Kl.el was excused
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Motl.on by Mr Separovi.ch, seconded by Mr Rock, that the minutes of the previous
meeting held on February 19, 1980 be approved as if ~ Vote Ayes--Rock,
Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, M:x>re Motl.on carried
There was no
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Th.ere was
no old business to care before the Council
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NEW BUSINESS
PRCX:IAMATION OF GIRL SCOUT WEEK
Mayor Figenshow acknowledged the presence of cadet Girl Soout Troop No 781 and
asked that they stand while he read the Proclamation naming the week of March 9th
through March 15th as Girl Soout Week Motl.on by Mr Separovich, seconded by
Mr Rock that the Council reaffum the Proclamation of the Mayor
Vote Ayes-r
Kribs, Separovich, FigenshON, Cleland, Moore) Rock Motl.on carried
AWARD OF BID FOR POLICE VEHICLE
Police Chief Lippe advised that bids were opened on February 20, 1980 for the police
vehicle The only bids received were fran Trulson Motors\for a delivered price of
$7,731 24 and fran the Washington State, under oontract #392-79, for $6,045 69
Mr Lippe recamren.ded the Council accept the bid from the State and allON an additional $450 for the purchase and installation of a protective
screen and fl.berfonn
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rear seat Motion by Mr Rock, seoonded by Mr Separovi.di that the City accept
the bid as recarmended and allON the additional $450 as requested Vote Ayes--~
Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Moore, Rock, Kribs Motl.on carried
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AWARD OF BIDS ON SURPWS CITY PROPERI'Y
Public ~rks Director, Dave Ford, advised that bids were received on two of the
three parcels of surplus property offered for sale by the City Safeway Stores,
Inc offered $12,000 for the 20' x 300' strip on the South side of 11th Street
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between Comnercial and "Q" Avenue, Washington Federal SaVl.Ilgs and loan
Associatl.on offered $10,800 for the 20' x 300' strip on the North side
of 11th Street between Ccmrercial and "Q" Avenue No bid was received
for the parcel on 20th Street JUSt F.ast of "K" Avenue Mr Ford said
the bids received were in order and recarrmanded passage of a resolutJ.on
on each parcel authorizing the sale and executJ.on of a statuto:ry warranty
deed on each
There followed a discussion, to answer an mqw..:ry presented by Mr Dildine
as to the reason for selling the property and how it was acqw..red by the
City in the beginning Mr Ford said these two 20' strips were aoquired as
right-of-way for 11th Street in addl.tJ.on to the 80 feet already allocated
at a tJ.ne when there was a 120-foot right-of-way platted further F.ast of
"Q"
That right-of-way has since been vacated and there is no necessity
for a 120-foot right-of-way on 11th Street Mr Dildine said he thought
the City, at same future tJ.Jre, might wish the extra right-of-way for
traffic traveling West on 11th Street from "Q" if 12th Street is made oneway for traffic going Eastbound He was advised that the 80 foot right-ofway remairu.ng would be anple for any such eventuality
City Attorney Mansfield then read, by tl.tle, a resolutJ.on authorizing the
sale of the parcel described to the Safeway CorporatJ.on and directing the
executl.on of a statuto:ry warranty deed conveying the property Motl.on by
Mr Separovi.ch, seconded by Mrs Kribs that the resolution be approved and
given RESOLUTION ID 585 Vote Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Moore, Rock,
Kribs, Separovi.ch Motl.on carried
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Mr Mansfield read, by tl.tle, a resolutJ.on authorizing the sale of the other
20-foot strip to Washington Federal SaVl.Ilgs and loan AssociatJ.on and directing the executl.on of a statutory warranty deed conveying the property to them
Motl.on by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr Cleland that the ResolutJ.on be approved
and given RESOWTION NO
586 Vote Ayes--Cleland, Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Separovi.ch, Figenshow Motl.on carried
Discussion followed concerning the remaining parcel on which no bid was rece1ved
Mr Ford said he wished Council directl.on as to whether he should
enter into negotJ.atJ.ons with individuals who had expressed interest in the
parcel but did not put in a bid Councilman Moore inquired if the City was
bound to offer it at the 90% of appraised value as least acceptable offer as
was previously advertJ.sed and Attorney Mansfield said it was not The law
reqw.res only that a parcel of land be sold at a fair market price Mr Ford
said the parcel had been defined as buildable even though quite small and the
appraised value was $6,000 Mr Separovich rroved that staff be given pernu.ssion
to enter into negotJ.atJ.ons with interested partJ.es on the 20th Street parcel
Seconded by Mr Moore Councilwoman Kribs said she would like toi discuss it
further before such authority was given as it may be a parcel the City would
wish to hold rather than sell - possibly for trading purposes Mr Separovich
withdrew his nob.on and Mr Moore withdrew his second The matter will be
discussed in executl.ve session prior to any further actJ.on
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City Manager, Robert Olander, suggested that the Council may wish to consider
setting up a revolVl.Ilg property acqw..sitl.on fund with the rroney derived from
the two sales previously authorized
Fran this f\md, the Council could appropriate rroney for the purchase of needed property or could deposit addl.tl.onal
funds f ram other sales
PERMISSION '10 CALL FOR BIDS ON SANITATION TRUCK
Mr Ford presented request to call for bids on a 53,000 pound gross velu.cle
weight chassis and a 25-cubic yard oarpactor, as was included in the 1980
budget, for the SanitatJ.on department Delive:ry on a piece of eqw.prent such
as this takes approximately 8 rronths, so it is necessa:ry to get out the specificatl.ons and call for bids as soon as possible He also advised that during
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said tine, the staff would be mvestJ..gatmg the cost of possibly overhauling
the exi.stmg chassis to see if the City could save noney by overhaulmg
rather than purchasing new eqw.:EEEnt There was discussion concemmg the
present system of solid waste disposal and possible changes that will becone
necessary m the next few years Mob.on by Mr Rock, 1seconded by Mr Moore,
that pennission be granted to call for the bids as requested Vote Ayes-Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figensh.ow, Cleland Motion carried
RFSOWI'ION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR ANACDRl'ES YOUTH SERVICES
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Police Chief Lippe briefly reviewed the purpose of amlying
for a grant lm.der
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the Law Enforcercent Admuustration Act for Juvenile Justice Delmquency
PreventJ..on Act funds and said the letter of mtent had been sulnu.tted to the
Northwest Regional Council In order to have an appll!cation considered, the
Council should so authorize by resolutJ..on Attorney Mansfield read, by tJ..tle,
a resolutJ..on grantlllg the authority requested, and Mr: Rock noved that the
resolution be passed and given RFSOWI'ION ID 587 Seconded by Mr Separovich
Vote Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Moore Motion carried
APPOIN'IMENT 'l'O PI.ANNING a::>MMISSION
Mayor Figenshow reccmrended to Council the appomt:nent of OtJ..s Pl.bum to the
Anacortes Plannmg Comml.ssion to fill the vacancy caused by the resignatJ..on of
Robert Farrar Mob.on by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr Moore, that Mr Pl.bum be
appomted to the Plannmg Comml.ssion to carplete the tenn!of Mr Farrar Vote
Ayes--Krl.bs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Moore, Rock Motion carried
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RFSOLUTION AUTHORIZING CDNTINUATION OF URBAN RENEWAL WARRANT
Finance Director, George I<htaian, presented a request to contlllue to 8/20/80 the
Urban Renewal Interest-bearing Warrant with the Bank of Anacortes in the anount
of $450,903 49 at the mterest rate of 7-3/4% This warrant was taken out m
November of 1978 because ~ land sales m the urban renewal area had not been
consumated m tine to close the urban renewal pro]ect with the federal governnent
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Inasmuch as the sales are still pending due to litigatJ..on brought by one of the
purchasers, this warrant nrust be renewed every 6 nonths until the litigation is
resolved and the land sales consumated or reversed ~yor Figenshow remarked
that this was further mcentive to see that the litigatJ..on is resolved Attorney
Mansfield read, by title, a resolution authorizing the issumg of the requested
mterest-bearmg warrants m the sum of $450,903 49 Mob.on by Mr Separovich,
seconded by Mr Cleland that the Resolution be appro~ and given RFSOIIJTION
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588 Vote Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Moore, Rock, Kribs
Motion carried
PUBLIC TRANSPORI'ATION BENEFIT AREA MEETING
Olander brought to Council's attentJ..on that Mr Separovich, representatJ..ve of
Anacortes, would be attendl.Ilg a neetl.Ilg of the Public TransportatJ..on Benefit
Area on March 4th, 1980 and would wish Council's diredtion
as to whether the
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or whether the dissolution of the agency should be put up for vote It appears
the only way to dissolve the body is by vote of the people Mr Moore said he
believed the organizatJ..on should not be dissolved m the event a public transportation system is considered agam m ~ or three years, Mr Figenshow said
he felt there should be a public hearmg where the people of Anacortes could
voice their opinions before a decision is made Generally, Mr Separovich was
instructed to vote for a delay l.Il any actJ..on for at least 30 days, if possible
Mr
being no further busmess to cone before the Council, neeting adJourned
at 8 35 pm
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Meetl.ng called to order at 7 30 p m an March 17, 1980 by Mayor Knute Figenshow
Roll call found present Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow,
Tc::m Cleland, Charles Kl.el, Ken Moore
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEEl'ING l-Dtion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that
the nunutes of the last meetl.ng held on March 3, 1980 be approved as if read
Vote
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, M::x>re M:>tian carried
There was no correspondence and no citizen hearings
There was no old business to
cone before the Council
NE.W BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION 'IO EXEOJTE AGREEMENT WITH TEAM.STERS City Manager' Robert Olander'
advised that both the Sanitation Department and the Police Depart:nent, who are
represented by I.ooal No 411 of the Teamsters, had reached agreemant an a two-year
contract with a salary increase, retroactive to Jan 1, 1980, of 10 5% There were
no J.nCreases in fringe benefits The salary increase for the second year is tied to
the Consumer Price Index for the Seattle area at a m.uumum of 8% and a maxJilUlm of 12%
Should the CPI go over 12%, that portJ.on of the contract would be open to negotiat.J.an
Mr Olander reccmnended that both contracts be approved and accepted City Attorney,
Stephen Mansfield read, by title, a resolution authorizing exe-::utian of the contract
with the Sanitation Dept l-Dtion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Kl.el, that the
contract be approved and the resolution be adopted and given RF.SOLUTION NO 589
Vote Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock l-Dtion carried
Mr Mansfield then read, by title, a resolution authorizing the exe-::utian of the
contract with the Teamsters I.ocal No 411 and the Police Dept l-Dtian by Mr Kl.el,
seconded by Mr Cleland, that the contract be accepted and the resolutJ.on be adopted
and given RESOLUTION NO 590
Vote Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el,
M:>ore, Rock, Kribs r.t>tion carried
TRAVEL POLICIES AND PRCXE:>URES Manager Olander reviewal circumstances leading up to
the develq;mant of written travel policies and procedures statl.ng that it was the
result of recamnendations made by the State Auditor's Office, Div of Muru.cipal Corporat10ns, at the tl.me of the City audit The proposed travel i;x:>licies and procedures
are in accordance with the state guidelines Mr .Mansfield read, by title, a proi;x:>sed
resolution authorizing adoption of the travel i;x:>licies and procerlures r.t>tion by Mr
Separovich, seconded by Mr Rock, that the resolution be ad.opted and given RESOlllTION
NO 591
There followed a general discussion of the method of re.lIClbursarent for travel
expenses, the nethod of per diem vs receipts for neals and the aIID'lmts allowed for same
under the document
It was generally agreed that the re.imbursercent by receipt nethod
was the nost desirable, that employees should use good Judgment and not abuse the
privileges and that the City Manager would carefully review all cla.J.InS for re.imbursement Vote Ayes--FigenshCM, Cleland, KJ..el,.Moore,Rcck,Krl.bs, Separovich M:>tion carried
INDEMNIFICATION OF CI'IY OFFICIAIS AND EMPI.OYEES Attorney Mansfield read,by title, a
proi;x:>sed resolution authorizing the City to defend and llldemru.fy employees, elected
officials and m:mbers of Boards and Camussions of the City, actl.ng within the scope
of their employment or official capacities, against cla.J.InS He explained this was
JUSt in the event that possibly the regular City insurance coverage would not be
sufficient M:>tian by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr Kl.el, that the resolution be adopted
and given RESOLUTION NO
592 Vote Ayes--Cleland, Kl.el, M:x:>re, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshc:M r.t>tion carrierl
AGREEMENT WITH SKAGIT CCXJNTY FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE Public Works Dir , David M Ford,
advised that the City has previously had an agreenent with Skagit County to do work
for the City that the City could not do The City has not availed themselves of
tlus privilege to any degree in the past Recently, the County sent a revised agree~t for the City's consideration and, after sane negotiation and changes, the City
staff and the County have cc:me to agreerrent Mr Ford said all work is re.unbursable
an the basis of cost of material and labor and it appears to be to the City's advantage
to have such an agrearent with the County The agreemant only authorizes the City to
utilize the county's services as needed Mr Ford recamended exeuction of the
agreement Proposed resolution authorizing execution of the agreerrent was read by
Mr Mansfield Mr Separovich ask.Erl a question about the County doing the rrowing an
the dike amund the water trea:l::nent plant and was assurerl that this was because they
had the proper eqw.pnent to do it where the City did not r.t>tJ.on by Mr SeparovJ.ch,
seconded by Mr Kl.el, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 593
Vote Ayes--KJ..el, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland M:ltion carried
PEJM[SSION 'IO CALL FOR BIDS ON GRAVE LINERS Park Director, Steve Colby, explained to
the Council that in the past, the City has purchased grave liners an an as-needed
basis buying $5,000 to $6,000 worth at a tJ.me This is in excess of the new bid law
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lJ.l[Ut of $4,000 and so the itan must be an a yearly bid basis By calling for and
acceptlllg a bid for the liners an a yearly basis, the City will be able to take
advantage of buymg the liners m lots of about 10 at a tJ.rne where the price is the
nest reasonable Motl.on by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mr Cleland, that the Park Dept
be authorized to call for bids for 1980 on grave lmers Vote Ayes--Mx>re, Rock,
Kribs, Separovich, Figenshaw Cleland, Kl.el Motion carried
AMENDMENTS 'IO 1980 BUDGET Mr Olander reviewed three items m a request for approval
of an ordmance arnendmg the 1980 budget
(1) funds for the replacrrent (and sane
upgradlllg) of the piling protectlllg the water line m the SWmam.sh Slough which was
damaged m a boat accident awhile back The cost was not considered m the
1980 budget because it was anticipated the \f.Ork \f.Ould be cdrpleted m 1979
and that all costs \f.OUld be reimbursed by the boat owner's insurance
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total cost is $20,913+ M:lru.es received frcm the msuranceicampany will be
returned to the water capital Reserve fund
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transrru..ssian mam m Clearidge subdivision The City engineering department
felt that this mam should be a 12-J.nCh line taklllg mto consideration the
future requirements and the City's canprehensive Plan !The difference between
this larger size lme and the smaller lme required by the developer should be
paid for by the City at a cost of $26,000
(3) cost of hirmg a utility
accountant as authorized by the Council m order to neet State requirements
to strengthen City mternal accountmg p:rocedures and systems The total cost
anounts to $22,170 and will be divided mto the three utilities m prq;:ortian
to their overall budgets - 70% to water, 15% to wastewater and 15% to solid
waste
There was some discussion of the type of repairs made on the pilmg, the necessity for the oversizmg of the water mam, etc , and Mr Mansfield read, by
title, a proposed ordl.nance maklllg the changes in the 1980 budget to reflect
the above-described expenditures and revenue therefor Motl.On by Mr Kl.el,
seconded by Mr Separovich, that the ordmance be passed and approved and given
ORDJNroCE NO 1814
Vote Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovi.ch, Figenshaw, Cleland,
Kl.el, M::x>re Motl.on carried Mr M::x>re said he would like to have a full
discussion WJ.th the Council an oversizmg of lines at
upcam.ng study session
The Council agreed this was a good idea
AWARD OF BID CN 1-'ION TRUCK Mr Ford advised that bids were received frcm two
local fl.nns and opened on March 11, 1980 for one 1-ton truck cab and chassis
Bids were Trulson Motors - $7,303 05, Frontier Ford -'$7,551 95, both mcludl.ng sales tax Mr Ford recamnended the Council award the bid to Trulson
Motors Motion by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mr Separovi.ch that the award be
given to Trulson Motors for $7,303 05 Under the question, Mr Cleland asked
how the vehicle was gomg to be equipped and Mr Ford said the necessary
equipnent \f.Ould be added with funds budgeted therefor, that it was felt the
City could save m::m.ey domg it m this ma.mer Mayor Figenshow suggested
the City take a hard look at each and every one of the capital expenditures
as revenue will be harder and harder to cane by Vote Ayes--KrJ.bs, Separovich,
FigenshcM, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock Motl.an carried
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR VACATION PE'TITION Mr .Mansfield read, by title, a
resolution settlllg the date of April 7, 1980 for a public hearmg an a
petition to vacate a piece of right-of-way m the Island View Park Addl.tion
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Rock that thelresolution be adopted
and given RFSOllJTION NO 594
Vote Ayes-Separovl.Ch, Figenshow, Cleland,
Kl.el, M::x>re, Rock, Kribs Motion carried
S'IOP LIGHTS Mr Separovich then advised the Council that m response to his
question to Governor Ray cancernmg additional stop lights m Anacortes, that
Mr James Cleary of the State Dept of Transportation visited Anacortes and
Mr Separovich feels there is a chance the City will obtalll nore lights He
urged all citizens to write to the State Highway Departm:mt requestlllg these
lights
CHANGES IN COUNl'Y ZONING Mr Olander brought up the matter of the County
Plannlllg camussioners makJ.ng some changes m the zoning an Fl.dalgo Island
wlu.ch do not canfonn with the City's recently adopted Ordinance No 1804
amending the City's Canprehensive Plan by addlllg goals, policies, recannendations and land use designations for the area beyond the City lJ.l[Uts
There f ollCM'ed a considerable discussion about the changes made by the
County and what the Cl.ty of Anacortes could do about it It was dete:muned
that the County camu.ssioners could mitiate a request for rezone to the
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county Planning Camu.ssion for the area in question There would be public hearings, etc the same as a rezone petitJ.an procedure held by the City Mr Bob
Rose, chal.IlTiail of the City's Forest Planning Camuttee, explained certain aspects
to the Council Motl.an by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that a letter
be sent to the county camu.ssioners request.mg that they initJ.ate a request to
rezone back to its original zone classl.ficatJ..an the area (sham on a view foil
of Fl.dalgo Island) outside the city llllll.ts indicated as having m:>re density than
inside the City llllll.ts Vote Ayes--Separovl.Ch, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el,
Moore, Rock, Kribs MotJ.on carried
ASSOCIATION OF WASHING'ION CITIES CONFEREtCE Mr Olander ram..nded the council that
this o:>nference would be conung up the nu.ddle of June in Olympia, Washington and
asked that anyone wishing to attend should see hJm so that reservations could be
made right away
REOUEST FOR PUBLIC ACCE'SS Mr Bob Pickett addressed the council and said it
appeared that there was going to have to be sare sort of access road between the
Port property and Snelson-Anvil property and he would like the council to consider making the access a City street with public access rather than a private
roadway so the public would have sare access to the water
FORE'ST PIANNING CCMIJITI'EE WALK Mr Bob Rose briefly described the walk this
camu.ttee made last "Weekend over City forest lands and reported it appeared there
were serious problems with people caning from as far away as 80 nu.les and :rrotorcycle rl.dl.ng in trails not open to the public and otherwise danaging the area
He also nentJ..aned that he had noticed another small clear-cut an property adJacent
to City forest lands and suggested the Council consider amending the clearing and
grading ordl.nance to apply to logging on parcels less than 5 acres
There being no further business to cane before the Council, neetl.ng adJourned to
an ~ve session to discuss labor negotiations, at 8 45 p !"~
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April 7, 1980
Meet.mg called to order at 7 30 pm by Mayor Figenshow Roll call fomid present
all council members Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow,
Tam Cleland, Charles Kl.el and Kenneth Moore
MINUl'ES OF PREVIOOS .ME:m'ING
Mr Separovich :rroved that the nu.nutes of the previous
neet.mg be approved as if read, seconded by Mr Rock Vote Ayes-Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore Motl.an earn.ea
OORRESPONDENCE .Mayor Figenshcw asked City Manager, Bob Olander, to read a Proclamation declaring April 13th, 1980 through April 19, 1980 as Medl.cal I.aboratory
Week an9 urging citizens to recognize and support all workers of the medl.cal
laboratory sciences for their service to the ccmmmity There was also a letter
fran Rev Kenneth Ogrodowski, of St Mary's Church, requesting that St Mary's
Drive be posted "no parking at any t.lm311 and giving reasons therefor Mr Olander
was d.J..re:terl to refer the matter to the City Public WOrkS Department for consideration A letter was read fran William Scott thankl.ng the COtmc1l and Engmeering
Dept for their consideration and courtesy in solving certam problems regarding
installation of a new water mru.n m the Skylme area
CITIZEN HEARINGS Mayor F1genshow asked if anyone fran the audience wished to speak
an any item not an the agenda and Debora M::::Kay Brissey asked the council's advice
an steps to take to encourage parents of children in the City to support programs
wlu..ch would give :rrore recreational facilities for children She was referred to
the City Park and Recreation Department and encouraged to participate in the many
already existing programs for recreation for young people Mr Ismard Newsham,
201 Bradley Drive, asked the present status of the proposal of the Kempthorns to
bUl.ld on their piece of property located at the intersection of Ferry Tenlll.nal
Road and Oakes Avenue Mr Newsham said the old bw.lding an the property had been
tom down and there was a lot of debris left an the site Staff was instructed to
check on the status of the matter and see that the site is cleaned up Mr JJJn
Wilson, 808 28th Street, said he wished to respond to Miss Brissey and said the
City of Anacortes had one of the best recreation programs for its young people in
the state
Gomg back to the ProclamatJ.on, Mr Separovich :rroved that the Proclamation by
the .Mayor be ratified by the Council
Seconded by Mr Rock Vote Ayes--Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshcw, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock ~ti.an carried
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APPLICATION EUR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CHUK:H OF CHRIST Ken Kmzel, Director of
Cc:mmmity Developnent, gave the following mfonnation Application had been
filed by the Church of Christ for a conditional use penru.t for the use of a
sl.Ilgle-farru.ly residence as a classroan facility The house is located at the
end of a cul'de sac on 33rd Street with the Church itself located directly
east of it Mr Kmzel related the actions taken by theI City staff, the
ccmnents of the Fire Department, the Building Inspector, etc and stated that
the Pla.nru.ng Ccmnl.ssion had held a public hearing with no obJectl.ons received
The Planning camussion recarmended that the conditional use pennit be granted
with the following conditions attached that the r~ements stipulated by
theBuildl.ng Inspector and the Fire Chief be satisfied before the prE!IU..ses were
used for the intended purpose, that the occupance load 1be ll.Illl.ted to 49 persons
or less, that access to the facility be frcm the church1parklng lot whl.ch lies
to the east of the residence, that there be no parklng by users of the facility
withl.Il 33rd Street or the cul'de-sac area There followed considerable
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cussion concermng notification of ad.Jacent property owners~ returning the
house to a residence after the church builds its own classroan building, etc
The matter was then referred to a study session on April 14th at which tune
the applicants were l.Ilstructed to have written canfirmation1frcm property
owners that they had no ob]ections, additional l.Ilfonnation including tines of
usage, etc
RESOLUTION AIJll:IORIZING APPLICATICN FOR REE'ERENDUM 26 FUNDS Public Works Dir ,
Dave Ford, reviewed the City's deall.Ilgs with the Environmental Protection
Agency (which have covered a period of seven years) concerning the reqw.rem:!Ilts under the Federal water Pollution Control Act for lwaste discharge at ,
the City's water trea:t:nent plant
It was not until April 2, 1979 that the
Council agreed to carply with the d.J.rectives of the Dept of F.cology The
matter has naN progressed to the point where, m order to receive 50% fund.mg, application must be made to the State Dept of Social and Health Services
under the Referendum 26 Program Mr Ford recarmended th.at 1
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penru.ttmg staff to make the application for funds be approved There was
brief discussion concerning the cost estimates for the proJect, :rrethads of
financing the City's portion of the cost, whether the facility 'l'NOuld be able
to withstand possible flood.mg, etc
M3nager Olander suggested
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when it cane time to hire a consultant, that a two-member Council ccmm.ttee
be appointed to w::>rk with staff 1Il the selection CitylAttorney, Stephen
Mansfield, then read, by title, a resolution authorizing suhm.ssion of applications to the DSHS for funds under the Referendum 26 II Pro9ram Mr Kl.el
noved, and Mr Moore seconded, that the resolution be p.;1.ssed
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Vote Ayes-- Figenshaw, Cleland, Kl.el, Mx>re,
Rock, Kribs No-Separovich M:>tian carried Mayor Figenshow remarked, and
Mr Separovich agreed, that should the Cllty not be able to fund its share of
the cost of this pro]ect, it should be reason to postpone or further ob]ect
to the necessity of building the facility
PUBLIC HEARING - PETITION FOR VACATICN OF RIGHT-OF-WAY Mayor Figenshow
briefly outlined the procedure to be followed for a public hearing and then
declared a Public Hearing to be open to consider a petition1 to vacate the
right-of-way on which the old Island View booster station wp.s located The
parcel of property was originally set aside by the developer of Island View
Addition to be used by the City specifically for the water pooster station
With recent inprovements, this booster station is no lqiger, necessary and the
site was declared sur:plus by the City Cotmeil The p;ircel measures 15 feet
by 25 feet and the property owners an either side have petitioned for its
vacation It has been appraised at $600 Planning Camu.ssion reviewed the
petition and reccmnends the parcel be vacated with pa.Ytr1r1'1t 1frcm the property
owners of one-half of the appraised value plus the appraisal fee There were
no comrents fran the audience There was discussion byl the Council concernmg whether or not the property has any value to the City, whether the pipes
w::>uld be rennved, etc and the replies frcm Mr Ford were that evecytlung of
any value to the City had been reroved fran the buildl.Ilg, it w::>uld never
be used agal.Il as a booster station, and, rather than tear up the yards of
the ad.Jacent property owners, the pipe w::>uld be left 1Il place, but there is
no water m the lmes, Mr Ford felt the City w::>uld have no use for the
property Mayor Figenshc:M declared the public hearing to be closed Mr
.Mansfield read, by title, a proposed ordmance authorizing the vacation of
the described property
M:>tion by Mr Sepa.rovich that the ordinance be
adopted and given ORDINANCE NO
1815 Seconded by Mr Kl.el Vote Ayes-Figenshaw, Cleland, Kl.el, M:x>re, ROCk, Kribs, Separovich M:>tion carried
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RESOwrION AUI'HORIZING CDNl'RACI' WITH SKAGIT COUNTY ROCRE'ATION DEPT
Parks
Director, Steve Col.by, reviewed the City's policy of contractmg with the Skagit
COunty Senior Services to provide recreational services for seniors m Anacortes
Usually, the contract is executed at the time the budget for the year is adopted,
but due to a change m personnel m the County, the document had not been presented far execution Mr Col.by pomted out that the proposed contract for 1980
was the same contract as previously executed except that the budget figure, which
was approved by Council m December, 1979, was l.l1 the arrount of $12,560 Councilman Kl.el asked if the Senior citizens had any rrore carplamts about their quarters
m the CCJmrunity center and was advised that all problems apparently have been
solved and that reports now indicate that they are very happy with the facilities
Mr Mansfield then read a proposed resolution, by title, authorizmg the execution
of the contract with the County M::>t1on by Mr Rock, seconda3. by Mr Separovich
that the resolution be adopted and given RESOllJTION NO 596
Vote Ayes-Cleland, Kl.el, Mcx>re, Reck, Separovich, Kribs, Figenshow M::>tion carried
RFSOllJTION AU'IHORIZING APPLICA.TION 'IO !AC Park Director, Steve Col.by, reviewed
with the Council the boat launchl.llg facilities at washJ.ngton Park and said
that since 1976 the City has been sustal.lll.llg the facility with old floats that
were built m 1963 and 5 float sections that were replaced m 1976 In the
mterests of safety, the boat lalm.Ch facility should be re-built Mr Colby's
~and.um to the Council detailed the costs far three different alternative
nethods The proJect is eligible for 75% fundmg by the Interagency camu.ttee
far Outdoor Ra::reat1on (!AC)
The 25% which must be paid by the City 'WOuld depend
upon wlu.ch alternative was agreed upon Mr Col.by reccmaended that the City forward a letter of intent to the !AC, which must be sent prior to May 1st, and that
ha be authorized to sul:ml.t a develOIJOEmt application to the !AC based on Alternative No 1 which "WOUld cost the City approXllllately $31,775 The application
must be sul:ml.tted to the !AC no later than June 1, 1980 There was a brief
discussion concernmg the different alternatives and the Council was infonned
that the application would not "loc" the City into any specific design There
i s no consideration being given to any kind of a breakwater a the location
Attorney Mansfield then read, by title, a proposed resolution authorizmg the City
M3nager to make application for grant funds to the !AC for replacanent of Washington Park pier floats Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that
the resolution be adopted and given RESOIDrION NO 597 Vote Ayes--KJ..el,
l'lbore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland~t1on carried
ORDINANCE RE.IATING 'IO DUTIES OF MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD City Manager Olander
reviewed circumstances whJ.ch brought atout considerat1an by the Council of reorganization of the .Museum and consoll.datmg the part-tme positions mto one
full time position of Museum Director City Attorney Mansfield read, by title,
a proposed ordl.nance which repealed f o!ll'e.r ordl.nances concernmg the Museum and
History .Advisory Board and defined the powers and duties of such a board, its
nenbersh.ip, length of terms, etc
Mr Olander mfo:aned the Council that the
present Museum Boa.rd had approved the proposed ordmance with one suggested change
pertaining to nembership of persons who do not reside inside the City llll\J.ts It
was suggested the ordinance be amended to reqw.re only a ma.Jority of the board
to be City residents The Council then, at the suggestion of Council'WOman Kribs,
requested the further anendment to .md.J..cate that no member should reside outside
Fl.dalgo Island or Guanes Island M::>tion was then
by Mr Kl.el that the City
.Manager be authorized to consolidate the part-tlllE positions at the M;iseum into
one full tlllE Director position and to recruit a Director to fill that position,
and that the ordl.nance with the amendnents as requested, be passed and given
ORDINANCE NO 1816
Vote Ayes--Mcx>re, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kl.el Motton carried
Mr Separovich camended the City Manager for handling the City business
as it should be handled
ORDINAJ.O: REPEALING ORD 17 42 - Vl\CATICN OF STREET AID ALIEY RIGHT-QF-WAYS
Attorney Mansfield read, by title, a proposed ordinance repea.lmg Ordinance No 1742
which granted vacation of the street and alley right-of-ways in the area bounded
by 24th and 27th Streets and "A" and "D" Avenues
This vacation was granted after
applicat1on by Alan Nicholson in December of 1977 l.l1 order that he could develcp
a nobile bane park in said area The Council also adopted Resolution No 516
approvmg a prel.J.IIUnarY plan for the RPUD After the City had the right-of-way
land appraised, the developer requested the Council waive all fees related to
the vacation
This was denied and Mr Nicholson has sl.llCe not suhm.tted the
final plans nor responded to any camrunicat1ons nor given any indication that he
wishes to pursue his proposal Mr Kinzel recarmended that Ordinance No 1742
be repealed, along with Resolution No 516 M::>tion by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr
Separovich, that the proposed ordinance repea.lmg Ord No 1742 be adopted and
given ORDINANCE NO 1817 Vote Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
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Cleland, Kl.el, M:>ore Motl.on carrierl Motl.on was then rrade by Mr Rock,
second.Erl by Mr Separovich, that the proposerl resolution (read by Mr Mansfield
by title) cancelling Resolution No 516 be passerl and approverl and given
RESOI.DI'ION NO 598
Vote Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el,
Moore, Rock Motl.on carrierl
AWARD OF BID - LID NO 189 Mr Ford gave a brief resume of the background of
tlu.s LID which was for the construction of a waterline extension fran the intersection of KJ.ngsway and Anaco Bea.ch Road to the south corporate llllll.ts of the
City, and discusserl the bids receiverl The lowest bidder withdrew his proposal
and forfeited his bid bond and the next low bidder, Karvel Construction of
Kent, Washington, agreed to do the JOb for $88,200 including tax This was
a low bid in ccnparison to the engmeer's estJ.ma.te, so staff mvestJ..gated
and learned that this bidder is very reputable and does good work Mr Fero
recamnended the bid be awarded to Karvel construction There f ollowa:i discussion concerru.ng the fmancing of these LIDs with the current market It
appears that smaller construction bonds are easier to finance than proJects
with large arrounts Mr Kl.el inqw.rerl whether or not it was wise to proceed
with the proJect considering the present market and was advised that tlu.s
particular LID was not too large to be financed locally Mr Khtaian advised
the Council that when it came tJ..me to issue the LID revenue bonds, the City
W'.>Uld have to pay whatever the market is at that tme Motl.on by Mr Separovich
seconded by Mr M:>ore, that the City accept staff's recamendatJ..on and award
the bid to Karvel Construction for $88,200 Vote Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow
Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock, Kribs M:>tion carried
RESOllJTION AUI'HORIZING EXECUTION OF 1980 IAOOR CONl'RACT WITH AFSCNE Mr Olander
advised the council that the rrembers of !Deal No 347 of the AFSCME had accepted
the City's offer of a one-year contract at a 10% increctse in wages and a dental
plan arrountmg to 7% mcrease in fringe benefits He recamnended the contract
be ratified by council City Attorney Mansfield read, by title, a resolution
authorizing approval of the contract by the Mayor and the City Clerk-Treasurer
M:>tl.on by Mr Cleland, second.Erl by Mr Kl.el, that the resolution be adopted and
given RF.sOLUTION NO 599 Vote Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, M:>ore, Rock,
Kribs, Separovich Motion carried
AWARD OF BID FOR CEMETERY GRAVE LINERS Cemetery Director, Steve Colby, advised
that tlu.s is the first tJ.rce the City has advertl.serl for bids for tlu.s item to
be purchased on a yearly basis rather than JUSt buying them as needed Requests
for bids were sent to four vendors, but only one bid received fran Skagit Vault
of Mt Vernon in the arrount of $69 00 per liner for a truck load of 10 lmers
This same price would prevail for the whole year for ea.ch truck load ordered
He recamnended this bid be accepted Motl.on by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mrs Kribs
that the award be made to Skagit Vault as recamnenderl Vote Ayes-Cleland,
M:>ore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Kl.el Motl.on carrierl
ORDINANCE CN LID NO 192 INl'ERIM FINANCING WARRANI'S Finance Director, George
Khtaian, reviewed the history of this City-wide pavl.Ilg LID 1 and ra:ru.nded the
council that construction bid was awarded to Marine Asphalt, Inc on Dec 17th,
1979 Construction is und&Way and payments must be made to the contractor
There has been difficulty in obtainmg interJ.tn construction financing, but with
the help of the Bank of Anacortes and Foster and Marshall in Seattle, the
Rainier National Bank offered a bid of 11 125% for the $330,000 in interestbea.ring warrants Thl.s is the only offer the City has received and Mr Khtal.an
reccmnended it be accepted Mr Mansfield then read a proposed ordl.nance
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authorizing acceptance of the purchase offer for revenue warrants on LID No 192
and setting the rate of interest on said warrants J.llbtJ..on by Mr Separovich,
seconded by Mr Rock that the ordinance be passed and approved and given
ORDINANCE NO 1818
Vote Ayes--KJ.el, M:xlre, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland Motl.on carried Council suggested that letters of appreciation be
sent to the Bank of Anacortes and Foster and Marshall for their help in obtammg
this financing
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at 9 15 pm
Ida Rolph, Executive Secretary
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Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m by Mayor Figenshow Members present were
Bud Rock, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow, Tan Cleland, Charles Kl.el, Ken M:x:>re
Ka.rolyne Kribs was excused
MINlJ1'ES OF PREVIOUS MEm'ING M:>tion by Mr Rock, seoonded by Mr Cleland, that
the minutes of the previous neeting held on April 7, 1980 be approved as if read
Vote Ayes--Rock, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, M:x:>re M:>tion carried
There was no correspondence and no one from the audience wished to speak on any
item not on the agenda
OLD BUSINESS-APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FRCN CHURCH OF OIRIST Mr
Ken Kinzel, Ccmm.ml.ty Develoi;:m:mt Director, advised the Cmmcil he had received
a telephone call fran the applicants requesting withdrawal of tlus application
because the cost of cc:rrplymg with the requirerrents of the bw.ldlllg code were
prohibitive to their plans
NE.W BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING CN PRELIMINARY PIAT OF HIGHIANDS SOUTH (II)
Mayor Figenshow briefly outlmed the procedure for the public hearmg and then
declared a public hearmg to be open to consider the prelinunary plat of Highlands South Mr Kinzel showed a view foil map of the location of the proposed
plat as belllg at the mtersection of Wluselt lake Road and Haddon Road The
area is zoned Residential-MedJ.mn which allows for smgle family dwellmgs,
duplexes, triplexes and four-pleses The plat proposed 37 lots with two streets
for mgress and egress--one the extension of St Mary's Drive and the other to
Haddon Road Hate owners in 1Il.ghlands I, which is adJacent to the proposed plat,
petitioned the Planning Camu.ssion obJecting to the proposal of extending St
Mary's Drive stating they felt the roadway was too narrow to can:y the traffic
generated by the 37 additional lots to be developed They suggested as an
alternative that the existing St Mary's Drive end m a cul 'de sac and an openmg be made to Whistle lake Road at the east end of the proposed plat Mr
Kinzel then enunerated eleven conditions proposed by the Planru.ng CcmnJ.ssion to
be attached to any approval of the plat and three suggestions proposed by City
staff ll1 addition Mr Earl Biggness, 4217 St Mary's Drive, addressed the
council on behalf of the property owners m Highlands I and explained m nore
detail why they did not wish St Mary's Drive to go through the new plat He
presented the council with a series of photographs depicting the blind coniers,
narrow width, no sidewalks, etc of Highlands I and said that all indications
were the p:roJections were for an additional 200 cars per day usmg the roadway
There followed considerable discussion of the pros and cons of the proposal and
possible alternatives, the wishes of the developer, etc A representative of
Danard Custom Hates, the developer, was present and answered questions of the
Council Mr Dick Dildllle expressed the opll11on that the matter should be returned to the Planning camm.ssion to iron out the problems and that both the Council
and Planrung Cormu.ssion should pay attention to the City's carprehensive Plan,
he d1dn' t approve of the possibility of the City accepting noney m place of a
portion of the land required to be set aside for playgrounds or recreational
purposes Mr Jlltl. Wilson of 808 28th Street, suggested the council look at the
matter of access to the proposed plat ll1 light of the t:Lite it "WOuld take emergency
velucles to reach it and also whether or not the City actually needed another
develoi;ment Mr Ford said the county had been contacted and their plannll1g
department had no obJections to the proposal
The concensus of opll11on of the CO\.lllCil nembers was that they should wait for
the recomnendations of the City Traffic Safety Ccmm.ttee and discuss the whole
proposal at their next study session with additional lllfonnation fran the
Police and Fird Deparbnents, etc Mayor Figenshow then declared the public
hearmg continued until the neeting of May 5, 1980 and asked it be added to the
agenda for the study session of April 28, 1980
CONSIDERATION OF NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE City Manager, Robert Olander,
said the City has been negotiating the renewal of the franchise with the cascade
Natural Gas COrporation for the past several nonths, it was discussed m detail
at a recent Council study session Because of present energy conditions and
requin:m:mts, a 20-year franchise was deercEd appropriate instead of a teI:m of
50 years, also, m order that the custcmer not be charged with the 2% franchise
fee, the Busmess and Oxupation ordinance be emended to el.mu.nate the 2% credit
against the franchise fee This ordmance cannot be approved until it has been
read at two successive C01..ll1Cil neetmgs City Attorney Mansfield then read, by
title, the proposed francluse ordinance granting to cascade Natural Gas Corp
a franclu.se for the purpose of furnishlllg the citizens of Anacortes with gas for
light, heat, fuel or any other lawful purpose and the right to construct, maintam and operate a gas plant and system for the manufacture and/or distribution
of gas, and to lay gas pipes and mains in the streets, avenues, alleys, highways and other public places of the City, and specJ.fymg the lll111tations and
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conditions of such grant, and repeall.llg the fo:cmer franclu.se Ordl..IlailCe No 806
The next rea.dl.llg "V.Ould be on May 5, 1980
Councillnan M:x>re said he had a few
questions on ttus ordl.nance and requested it be added to the study session
agenda for April 28, 1980
ORDINA?O: AOOPI'ING INTERIM JOIN'!' SPHERE OF INFLUENCE POLICIES WITH SKAGIT
CXXJNIY Mr Olander said the concept of ttus proposed ordl.nance was origJ.nally
suggested by the Skagit Regional Plannl.llg Comlcil and, basically, outlines
a notification procedure for both the City and County which allowed each
agency to cament or make suggestions on proposed plans, policies, develo:EJIElt
standards, etc The present proposed ord.J.nance is an "l.llterll'l" document until
a f J.nal ordl.nance can be drawn The County has adopted ttus l.llter.un ordl.nance
Attorney Mansfield said he had revised the first paragraph 1of the proposed
ordl.Ilailce so ti was easier to understand and then he read, ,by title, the
proposed ordJ.nance ~on by Mr Separovich, seconded by1Mr Rock, that
the ordl..IlailCe be passed and approved and given ORDINANCE NO 1819 Under
discussion Mr Dildine asked if there was any provision for makJ.ng such l.llformation available to the public Mr Olander replied that l.llfonna.tion of
a rrore-or-less nunor nature "V.Ould be given to the Plannl.llg Cormu.ssion and
City Council on an infonral. basis, but infonna.tion of a IIDre na.Jor nature -: - ~ _
"V.Ould be taken to the Plannl.llg Camu.ssion for their official recamendations
to the Council before ccmnents and/or reccmnendations were voiced by the
Council to the County Councillnan Kl.el asked if ttus proposed procedure
"V.OUld change present procedures and Mr Olander replied it "V.Ould not, it
JUSt formalizes the notification procedure so nothl.llg is overlooked or missed
Vote Ayes--Separovich, Figenshcw, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock M:>tion
carried
RESOWrION AUIHORIZING ENGINEERING CONI'RACI' FOR INDUSTRIAL 1AREA TRAFFIC SURVEY
Mr Ford requested authority to execute a contract with Entrance Engineers,
Inc to do a traffic study of the mipa.ct of Snelson Anvil l.l1 the urban
renewal area The City obtal.lled nnney through the CZM Section of the Dept
of Carmerce to do ttus study and sent a prospectus of the scope of "V.Ork to
various consultants l.l1 the traffic engineerl.llg field Four replies were
received and it was detenruned that Entrance Engl.lleers, Inc "V.Ould be the
:rrost desirable flllll to do the Job The consultant will be paid on an actual
cost basis plus a net fee not to exceed $14,000 The study should be canpleted withl.ll 90 days after notice to proceed M:>tion by Mr Separovich,
seconded by Mr Rock, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUl'ION'
NO 600 Vote Ayes-Figenshc:M, Cleland, Kl.el, Moore, Rock, Separovich
~on carried
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PIDPCSED JOIN'!' CITY'-SOIOOL DISTRIC!' GRAN!' APPLICATICN FOR DEVEIDPMENT OF
SMILEY' s FIEID
Mr Olander reviewa:l previous actions on• the possible developne:nt of an area known as "Snu.ley's Field" stating that the City and the
School District agreed to develop a naster plan for such developne:nt,
engaged a consultant, held two public hearl.llgs and the resultantnaster
plan calls for developne:nt l.l1 phases The School District is l.llterested l.l1
developl.llg 3 soccer fields, 2 softball/little-league fields and a hardball
field as Phase One through a JOl.llt application to the Interagency Camu.ttee
for outdoor Recreation (IAC)
Such application MJ.st be prefaced by a letter
of l.lltent by May 1st and the formal application by July, 1980 This is one
of the goals l.l1 the City's Ccmprehensive Park Plan The total cost for Phase
I J.S $547,136 If a grant was given by the IAC, it 'V.OU!d be 75% and the
remwu.ng 25% $136,784) "V.Ould came fran_the School District and the City
equally - $68, 392 each If the facility were constructed,, the Inal.lltenance
costs of approxmately $10,000 per year "V.Ould also be diyJf.ed equally ~
tween the City and School District Financl.llg the proJect was not l.llCluded
l.l1 the 1980 budget of the City and "V.Ould have to be allocated l.l1 the 1981
budget Mr Olander said that_part could possibly care fran the utility
reserve funds (totalll.llg $49,775) and part possibly fran 1981 revenue
sharl.llg or the general and Park funds for 1981 He also advised that the
School District had offered to l.llCrease their natclung sbafe by the
$18,167 due from the City and allow the City to repay then by either added
nal.lltenance or cash payments over a year or two
There followed a discussion as to the advisability of camuttl.llg the City's
funds as described and nost of the Council voiced the opl.l11on that they did
not believe it "V.Ould be l.l1 the best l.llterests of the City to rush l.llto the
developne:nt without havl.llg the funds set aside specifically for said purpose The Council l.llstructed Mr Olander to contact the School District
and llIIPress upon then that the City still felt the proJect was a good one
and that the city needs the facility, but the City does not have the money
at present and does not wish to camu.t it fran the 1981 bu:lget until that
budget is detenru.ned Mr J.un Wilson voiced the opl.llion that the City should
go ahead with it as the cost "V.OUld only l.llcrease
Mr Preston Holton said he
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felt that sl.IlCe the School District destroyed the fonrer playfield on 29th
Street, they should build a new one themselves
AWARD OF BID FOR SANITATION TRUCK AND CHASSIS AND CCMPACTOR Mr Dave Ford,
Public W:>rks Di.rector, said that when bl.ds were opened on April 3, 1980 for
the truck cab and chassis and canpa.ctor, after analysis, the low bJ.d was fran
Mack Trucks in a total am::>unt of $46,255 47 He explained that bids were
solicited for the truck and canpactor separately as well as together and, also,
the City looked into the alternative of overhauling an old chassis This
alternative dJ.d not prove econam.cal Hl.s depart:rcent also found that the cab
and chassis proi;x:>serl by Mack Truck included an exha.use gass ranission (EGR)
systan This system is reqw.rerl in California only and, because operators of
engines with this systan in washington have experienced problems with it, City
staff do not wish to have it Mr Ford recamended that the City accept the
low bJ.d fran Mack Trucks with the Danpster canpa.ctor provided they can supply
the velucle without the EGR systan and within the 30 days fran acceptance Mr
Ford adivserl the total cost is less than what was budgeted for this eqw.pnent
M:>tion by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr Separovich, that the award be given to the
low bidder, Mack Trucks, for $46,255 47 contingent upon them providing the
eqw.pnent without the EGR systan, with the Danpster Ccmpactor and within the
spe::ifierl 30 days Vote Ayes--Cleland, Kl.eld, rvbore, Rock, Separovich,
Figenshow M:>tion carried
RESOIIJTION AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF TRFASURER' S CHOCKS AND WARRANTS Finance
Director, George I<htaian, aska!l that the Council authorize new employee, Terry
Brenneman, to sign Treasurer's checks and warrants in his absence Mr
Brenneman replaced fonrer City accountant, Richard Heffele Attorney Mansfield
ready, by title, a proi;x:>serl Resolution granting this authority M:>tion by
Mr Kl.el, second.Erl by Mr Rock, that the Resolution be adopted and given
RESOIDTION NO 601 Vote Ayes--Kl.el, rvbore, Rock, Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, M:>tion carried
RESOIIJTION RECOGNIZING MUTUAL IN1'ERESTS AND PLEOOING MUTUAL COOPERATION
BE'lWEEN THE CITY AND THE PORl' OF ANP.CORI'FS
As a IIOre fcmnal gesture to
support the mutual interests and encourage mutual cooperation between the
City and the Port of Anacortes, the proposed resolution was so drawn for the
bettement of the camumity Mr Jllil Pemberton, Engineering Supervisor, has
been assigned to attend the Port meetings to express the City's interest and
concerns Mr Mansfield read, by title, the proposed resolution and notion
was made by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr Separovich, that the resolution be passerl
and given RESOIIJTION NO 602 Vote Ayes--rvbore, Rock, Separovich, Figenshow,
Kl.el, Cleland M:>tion carried
APPOIN.IMENT '10 HOUSING AUTHORITY Mayor Figenshow ad.VJ.Serl that the Housing
Authority has reccmnenderl Ms Pat Kent to fill the i;x:>sit10n vacated by Mr Edd
Ulrich M:>tion by Mr Kl.el, second.Erl by Mr Rock that Ms Kent be appointed
to carplete the tenn of Mr Ulrich on the Housing Authority Vote Ayes-Rock, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Mxlre M:>tion carried
RESOIIJI'ION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION UNDER COASTAL IMPACI' P:roGRAM OF THE WASH
CZM PRCGRAM Application has been prepared for funds (whl.ch are available
under the Coastal Energy Impact Program of the washington Coastal Zone Management Program) to purchase the Burlington-Northern right-of-way along Guemes
Channel The purpose of this purchase is to develop a :multi-puri;x:>se trail
along the shoreline and thus reclallil environmental and recrea.tiona resource
lost to coastal energy activity This is 1 5 miles of right-of-way valued at
$275,000 If the City should obtain this grant, no matching funds would be
necessary fran the City Mr Olander advl.serl that even though the railroad
has not yet agreerl to sell the land, having the funds to purchase it would
make them IIDre receptive
Proi;x:>serl resolution was read, by title, by Mr
Mansfield M:>tion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Kl.el, that the resolution
be adopted and given RESOIIJI'ICN NO 603 Vote Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kl.el, rvbore, Rock M:>tion carried
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION UNDER CEIP FOR "R" AVENUE Under the sane
program as descrJ.berl above, the City of Anacortes is eligible to apply for
funds for preventive maintenance on "R" Avenue causerl by the activities of
Snelson-Anvil Corporation Mr Olander recamended presenting the application
for a total of $100,000 The City's share of tills proJect, if funded, would
be $37,000 Mr Mansfield ready, by title, the proposed resulution authorizing the application !IDtion by Mr Kl.el, second.Erl by Mr Cleland, that
the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUl'ION NO 604
Vote Ayes-Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Separovich M:>tion carried
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NORI'HWEST AIR POLLUTION AUTHORITY Mr Olander then read a letter to
the Northwest All' Pollution Authority ask.mg that they give favorable consideration to an application from Publisher's Forest Products for a variation fran
the visual standards of the Clean All' Act
Motion by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mr
Separovich, that the letter be sent as read Vote Ayes--cleland, Kl.el, Moore,
Rock, Separovich, Figenshow Motion carried
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Councilnan .Moore asked if the report from the Recreation Dept cancerrung the
l.IlCrease in participation in the City's Recreation programs could not be made
public It will be recapped in the next City Newsletter There was discussion
of this year's spring City cleanup, nore infonnation will be presented at the
next study session
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May 5, 1980
Meeting called to order at 7 30 pm by Mayor Knute Figenshow Reverend J.un
Hardenbrook of the Southside Christian Church gave the invocation
Roll call
found present Bud Rock, Ray Sepa:rovich, Knute Figenshow, 'Tain Cleland, Charles
Kl.el, and Ken .Moore Kax'olyne Kribs was excused
MINUI'ES OF PREVIOOS MEEl'ING Motion by Mr Cleland, seconded by Mr Rock, that
the nunutes of the previous rreeting held an April 21, 1980 be approved as if
read Vote Ayes--Rock, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, r.tx>re Motion
carried
Mayor Figenshow read a Proclamation nanung,the week of May 11th
to 11.1a.y 17th to be Police Week and urging the citizens of the camnmity to
honor and show their appreciation to the Anacortes Police Department for their
daily dedication and devotion to duty
CITIZEN HFARINGS Ms Victoria Kenna, 810 7th Street, addressed the council
and said she strongly felt the camruru.ty should do sanethl.ng about setting up
a cooperative program for nnre efficient distribution of all Ja.nds of food
grown locally in the Skagit Valley to the local residents
She was advised
to contact city staff to learn possible procedures for setting up such a proJect
OID BUSINESS-coNTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON HIGHU\NDS DIVISION II Mayor
Figenshow stated that the council still wished to discuss this proJect further
and suggested this public hearing be continued to the next council rreeting so
it nu.ght be disucssed at the May 12th study session Motion by Mr Separovich
seconded by Mr Kl.el that the Public hearing an Highlands Division II be continued to the rreetl.ng of :May 19, 1980 Vote Ayes-Separ6vich, FigenshcM,
Cleland, Kl.el, .Moore, Rock Motl.an carried
SHnID READING OF NATURAL GAS FIWOIISE ORDINAN:E City Attorney Mansfield read,
by title, the proposed ordinance granting a franchise to the Cascade Natural
Gas corporation There followed a lengthy discussion cancenung the dl.fferences
bet\Veen the franchise tax and the business and occupation tax It was explained that the present City utility tax ordinance of 7% allows credit for the 2%
f ranchl.se tax paid by the gas canpany leaving 5% to be paid by the conSl.mers
Mr .Moore felt this should be lowered and noved that the proposed franchise
ordinance be amended to call for a 3% franchise fee Seconded byMr Kl.el
Under the question, after additional discussion, Mr Melvin Clapp, representative of cascade Natural Gas Corporation, replied to several questions of the
Council concerrung rates and charges and stated their canpa.ny felt the franchise tax was discnnu.natory in that it was paid by all of their custcmers
throughout the state even though they received no benefits fran it, that out
of 64 service areas in Washington, only 13 other cities charged a franchise
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fee, and only 2 of that 13 charged 3%, all the rest were 2% Further, that
at present there is a case before the State Utilities Camu.ssion askJ.ng
that the franchise tax be treated the sane as the busmess and occupation
tax Mr Moore said the carpany's argurrents were well taken, but he felt
the Council should be lookJ.ng at providing services to the citizens of
Anacortes at the least possible cost Vote Ayes--Moore, Separovich
No--Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Rock Motion failed
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Motion was then made by Mr Cleland, seconded by Mr Separovich, that the
Ordl.nance grant.mg the f ranchJ.se to Cascade Natural Gas Corporation be
a:pproved as written and given ORDINAN::E NO 1820 Vote Ayes--Cleland,
Kl.el, Rock, Separovich, Figenshow No-Moore Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS - RESOilJI'ION AUl'HORIZING LEASE OF CITY BUilDING AT 6TH AND "Q"
City Attomey, Mr Mansfield, explained the reason for tlus resolution was
that a group of citizens, with the support of the Anacortes Police Dept ,
had fo:cmed a boxing club for young people, sanctioned by the A1ill
They
needed a place for their activities and requested permission to lease the
east half of the northerly portian of the old City shop building at 6th
and "Q" Avenue
Mr Mansfield read the proposed resolution grantJ.ng the
lease, by title, and Mr Rock noved and Mr Kl.el seconded, that the resolution
be adopted and given RESOLUl'ION NO 605
Vote Ayes--KJ..el, Moore, Rock,
Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland Motion carri.ed
RESOilJTION AUl'HORIZING CONl'RACT WITH OAK HAROOR FOR SALE OF WATER Finance
Director, ~rge Khtaian, advised Council that the water contract with oak
Harbor has been negotiated for 1980 and the only change is in the anounts
for f J.Xed and variable operatJ.ng costs wluch are detenru.ned by the actual
costs for providing the water The capital improvarent charges are only
negotiated every 5 years The contract also calls for the City to relocate
tha rreter on the 10-inch line to the vicinity of the Deception Pass State
bridge Mr Ford explained tlus was to correct the present necessity of
subtracting the water used by Anacortes custarers an the north side of the
bridge fran the oak Harbor bill Future bills will be direct to oak Harbor
with no deductions Mr Mansfield then read, by title, the resolution
authorizing execution of the contract Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded
by Mr Rock, that the Resolution be adopted and given RF.SOIIJTION NO 606
Vote Ayes--Moore, Rock, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el M:>tion carried
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUSINESS AND ax:uPATION TAX FOR NA'IURAL GAS Mr Olander
explained that the existJ.ng ordinance for utility taxes levies a 7% tax on
natural gas revenues collected in the City Because Cascade Natural Gas pays
the City a 2% franchise fee, the utility tax (or busmess and occupation tax)
is actually only 5% In order to clarify the situation, the utility tax
oi:dl.nance is proposed to be amended to show that the utility tax on gas is
only 5% It WJ..11 not increase any tax rates Mr Mansfield read the proposed ord.J.nance by title and Mr Separovich m:wed that the ordJ.nanCe be
passa:l and approved and given ORD~ NO 1821
Seconda:l by Mr Cleland
Vote Ayes--Rock, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleiaild, Kl.el, Moore M:>tJ.on
carried
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RESERVE FUND FOR PIDPERrY ~ AND SALES Previously'
the City Council agreed that the funds received fran the sale of city property
should be placed in a separate fund instead of in general funds, so there
w:>uld be :rconey available should the City wish to acquire land in the future
Councilman Cleland said he did not feel the resolutJ.On should also allow use
of the funds for such things as appraisals and surveys - but should be locked
in :oore def mitely for only the costs of acqw.rmg property The City .Manager
pointed out that the Council has full control of the funds and that they could
decide if such uses of the noney were legitimate, Mr Rock agreed WJ..th tlus
concept Attorney Mansfield then read, by title, the proposed orchnance
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Kl.el, that the ordinance establishmg the reserve fund for property purchases and sales be approved and passed
and given ORDINANCE NO 1822
Vote Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland,
Kl.el, Moore, Rock Motl.on carried
AWARD OF BID FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT CCM1ERCIAL AND 32ND Engineermg Supervisor, JJJn Pemberton, reviewed the background of the City's efforts to secure
a signal light at the intersection of 32nd and Crnmercial wluch began m 1978
Final proJect approval was received m November of 1979 fran the State Aid
office in Seattle which adnunisters the funding under the Fa:leral Aid MaJor
program The State Depart:Jrent of Transportation prepared the plans wluch
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bidding documents and specifications, called for bids in late March and the
bJ.ds were opened an April 16, 1980 The bJ.ds were f.ran Signal Electric of
Kent for $2,902 and General Service Electric of Bellevue for $41,675 1l1r
Pemberton recamnended acceptance of the low bid stating that General Service
Electric said they could start construction 10 days after the Notice to Proceed The City's portion of the cost of the proJect has been budgeted in the
1980 budget M:>tian by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mr Rock, that the bJ.d fran
General Service Electric in the amomit of $41,675 be accepted Vote Ayes-Figenshow, Cleland, Kl.el, Ibck, Separovich No--Moore .Motion carried
REX.lJEST FOR EN:ROACHMENT AGREEMENT Public Works Director, Dave Ford, reviewed
the circumstances surrounding the application for an encroachmant agreerent
fran Mr & Mrs Knutson They purchased a heme at 1020 34th
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the agreerent with the City City was previously aware of the encroachment,
but dJ.d nothing about it because it caused no problems The proposed agreement reqw.res that the property owners will renove the encroachmant bw.lcbng
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seconded by Mr Rock, that the encroachment agreerent be executed an behalf
of the City Vote Ayes--Cleland, Kl.el, Mx>re, Rock, Separovich No-Figenshow .Motion carried
RFSOlllTION ESTABLISHING PEITY CASH FUND FOR POLICE DEPT Finance Director I
George Khtaian, explained to the Council that a petty cash fund wluch has
been in operation since nu.d-1979, but the Police nepartmerlt needed a resolution
to create the separate fund reqw.red by the state audit reqw.remants Mr
Khtaian recc:mrended the proposed resolution be approved Mr Olander added
that the funds had been approved in the 1980 budget and that the auditors
have examined the accounting procedures for the fund and have approved it
Mr Mansfield then read, by title, the resolution creating the Petty cash
Fund for the police department
Motion by Mr Kl.el, seconded by Mr Rock,
that the resolution be adopted and given RE:SOlllTION NO 607 Vote Ayes-Kl.el, .M:>are, Rock, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland .Motl.on carried.
DISCUSSICtiJ OF RAILROAD DEPOr PROPERL'Y City Manager I Robert Olander, stated
that a group of citizens of the City have expressed the wish to acqw.re the
old Burlington-Northern railway depot in order to convert it to an arts and
cultural center They have proposed that i f the City would purchase the
property, they would rehabilitate the building for use aslan art gallery
or other displays, etc Mr Olander said there had been discussion for use
of the property for several different things l.IlCludJ.ng as a parking lot for
downtown shoppers, business erployees parking, visitors to the depot
facility, or parking for users of the multi-purpose trail along Guenes
Channel i f it is developed, or for rJ.ders of the steam railway if it is
developed, or for a park and ride lot for the bus transit system if it
:passes this fall There would be consJ.derable expense to1 grade, fill and
:pave the lot for such a use Mr Olander then enunerated1 scma ways such
a purchase could be financed l.IlCludl.ng a possible LID paid by benefitting
businesses, or an LID :paJ.d only by the City, or by the City fran general•
revenues (helped by parking fees), or fran the property acquistion and
sale ftm.d of the city Mr Olander stated he had reached no concluding
recarmendations on the matter, but was merely presenting the proposal for
Comicil's consJ.deration
Mayor Figenshc:M saJ.d he felt a proJect such as this should not be put ahead
of the goals previously set for the City Mr Separovich saJ.d he felt the
City should acquire the property and that it did have possibilities for the
downtown area
Mr Frank Radecke, fran the audience, asked to be heard and
stated as follows The City already has a museum ani 0..0 theatres ready
and waiting, he and his wife had worked for the Anacortes Arts and Crafts
FO\mdation for 4 years and it was his experience that less than 1% of the
population of the City contributed to any of their activities and when it
cane to raising funds and selling tickets, less than 2% of the population
participated The present proposal to purchase the property and establish
such an art center is certainly not critical to the camumity
He stated
that the present bw.lding is a "Mass of Junk" There are many other things
that would benefit all of the camnm.ity, not JUSt 1% or 2%, such as protection for the water treatment plant against flooding, better water distribution system, upgrading of the sewage treatrcent facilities already
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benefit a great many residents, ITOre traffic controls, m:>re police protecb.On, the llmWlent necessity of the expanswn of the hospital wluch
is a critical facility to the whole camrunity He further stated he felt
the Council must address IlBXlII1llin ccmnuru.ty benefits with our tax dollars
and should stick to the priorities already agreed upon and abandon any
though.ts of sanethmg that is of such a small benefit to the carmmity
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Mr Kl.el asked Mr Radecke to enlarge on his staterent that the bw.ldmg
was a rrass of Junk and Mr Radecke replied that when he 'WOrked for SnelsonAnvJ.l and that canpany leased the bw.ldmg for a warehouse for 3 years, it
was necessary' to patch up holes in the walls and floor in order to use it
The ba.senent J.S full of water, there is no plumbing, no heating system,
only an absolute rrurumum of power available, the interior trJ.tn has been
str1ppe1 off by vandals At one tJ.ne, it was estJ.mated that $75,000 would
put it into useable condition At today's prices, the estJmate 'WQ11ld be
between $125,000 and $150,000 Mr Rock agreed with the last statement
Mr Separovich didn't agree and said he thought it was a historical rronumant Mr Cleland said he felt the funding optwns were not feasible
Mayor Figenshow asked if the pro-depot group 'WOuld like to respond to Mr
Radecke and Jack Mayer addressed the Council He agreed with Mr Radecke's
staterents concerru.:ng the few number of people wno participate in such
activities as are proposed and said Mr Radecke was also correct in his
sta-t:enent concerru.:ng the renovation of the building, but the ASCF was not
broke, they budgeted their funds yearly
fl-11:' Cleland asked Mr Mayer if
they had any specific plans to raise the rroney for renovation and ?-11:'
Mayer replied it would be a challenge to the ccmnunity, but he believed it
could be done, that there were possible grants for thJ.s type of restoration
and they would apply for than He was asked if the ccmnuru.ty could purchase
the land without the help of the CJ.ty and Mr Mayer said he believed the
City should participate and that there were a number of reasons it should
be a city-owned piece of property Mr Moore said he felt the proposal
'WOuld be a good thing to do, but that the innedJ.acy did not seem as great
as l.Ildicated by Mr .Mayer Mr Mayer replied that the Burlington-Northern
has said that now is when it is available and if it is not acted upon, the
bw.ldmg could very well be lost as retaining it as a historical site for
the City He feels Burlington-Northern is anticipating a response right
away Mr Olander said the only mention he had fran Burlington-Northern
was fran Mr Gordon, the head of the Property D1v1s10n, and the urgency
was only whether the City would oppose a restaurant in the location
Burlington-Northern has not yet md.J.cated that they would be willing to
sell the property at all
Mr Figenshow then suggested that a Council
carmu.ttee maet with Mr Olander and representatives of the BurlingtonNorthern to detenrune if there is any great urgency or deadlines to neet
The Council camu..ttee will consist of the Mayor, Mr Mx>re and Mr Separovich
12'IH STREET SIGNALIZATION There followed a general discussion concerru.:ng
the changes in the traff1c channelization and street lights constructed at
12th and Crnnercial The addJ.tJ.an of a southl:Dund, left-tum lane on
CCimercial caused sc:xre concern about safety and feasibility of design Mr
Ford advised the plan was devised by the State hl.ghway department, Safeway,
Inc paid for the new signalization and the state 1s inspecting the work.
The city staff feels the plan is the safest pcssl.ble and has approved it
Mr Separovich said he wished to 90 on record as not believing the City is
"locked in" with the State Highway Deparbn@nt
I..OGGING OP TIMBER IN OR NEAR CITY Councilm:m Cleland SaJ.d he had learned
of a land clearing operation belund the Mt Erie Schcx:>l and wondered why
the Council had not been .mfmm:rl of it Mr Ford said the people had care
to the City and canplied with all reqw.rements of the City land clearing
and grading ordinance, got thelI penru..t, had a pei:nut fran the Department
of Natural Resources and had proceeded with thelI proJect The area was
10 acres The ordinance does not require that Council be notified or
involved, hc:Mever, i f they wish to be notified, the staff certainly can
give them the .mfonnation when such applications are rrade
cn.1MITl'EE FOR SELECTION OF COOSULTANT Mr Olander requested the Council
name a camuttee to help work on the selection of a consultant for the
wastewater treatment proJect at the water treatment plant Mayor Figenshow
named Bud Rock and Tan Cleland
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Fire Chl.ef Little then introducerl the new Chl.ef Paranrleic, John Murphy, who
started with the City on May 5, 1980 Cotmcil and staff welcanerl Mr Murphy
Manager Olander then presenterl in final fo.IIn the booklets setting forth the
goals and obJectl.ves of the CJ.ty deternunerl by Cotmcil and staff Mr Olander
suggested the Council review these goals and obJectives in order to keep them
in nu.nd and stated that status reports on them uill be given to the Cotmcil
every two nonths
There being no further business to cane before the Council, meeting adJourned
at 10 15 pm
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Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m by Mayor Knute Figenshow
Roll Call
Present were Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow, Tom
Cleland, Charles Kiel, and Ken Moore
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr Rock, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that
the minutes of the previous meeting held May 5, 1980 be approved as if read
Vote
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore
Motion carried
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence to be considered by the Council
CITIZEN HEARINGS Mayor Figenshow invited anyone from the audience who wished
to discuss a subJect not on the agenda to address the Council
Mr Leonard
Newsham, 2001 Bradley Drive, thanked the Council and City staff for promptly
taking care of the problem on the Kempthorn property at the intersection of
Ferry Terminal Road and Sunset
Mr Dave Phipps, 2720 Oakes Avenue, suggested
that the Council give consideration to the construction of an all-weather
boat launch facility in the area Just south of the Snelson-Anvil pier in the
urban renewal area on Fidalgo Bay - if and when the property might again
become free and clear
He said many residents of Anacortes would appreciate
such a facility which could be used more or less all year round and pointed
out that Washington Park launching facilities could not be used during
northerly and westerly storms in the wintertime
OLD BUSINESS CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON HIGHLANDS• SOUTH (DIVISION II)
Mayor Figenshow declared the public hearing to be open for consideration of
the preliminary plat of Highlands South
Public Works Director, Dave Ford,
briefly reviewed previous actions on the matter and the recommendations of
the Planning Commission on the matter and the recommendations of City staff
which were that the proposed plat be approved sub]ect to the 12 conditions
suggested by the Planning Commission with the exception of No 9, that the
protective covenants for Highlands South stipulate single family residences
or duplexes only, that the item of dedication of park area be land only in
lieu of payments, that the proposed plat have access from three existing roads,
i e St Mary's Drive, Whistle Lake Road and Haddon Road
Mr Ford also reviewed the City's serving the plat with utilities and the alternate proposal
of a "breakaway" emergency access on St Mary's Drive which would block St
Mary's Drive to through traffic
This would be acceptable to the Traffic
Safety Committee
Mr Ford then showed a view foil of the plat re-drawn to how the 3 separate accesses, the 10% parkland and the proposed phasing plan
which is along Whistle Lake Road
The development is proposed in two phases
and to have a total of 31 lots
The parkland area is approximately 27,700
square feet in area
Mr Ford said the staff recommended, if phasing was
allowed, that all right-of-ways shown in the plat be dedicated at the time
of the final plat of Phase I and that all roadways be improved at the time
of Phase I he also recommended that the City take cash payment in lieu of
land or that the developer agree to form a Home owners Association and dedicate the parkland to that Association
There followed a lengthy and detailed discussion of all of the above-mentioned items with the developer, Mr Danard, answering questions of the Council
and explaining his reasons for wishing development in phases
The first
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phase would be 16 or 17 lots
It was brought out that the present residents
of Highland I were saitsfied with the present proposal
From the audience,
Mr Dick Dildine, 1211 6th Street, questioned the size of the lots and was
advised that duplexes could be built on 7,500 square foot lots and the
engineering department verified that all ots were more than that dimension
Mr Dildine said he didn't feel the City should take money in lieu of the
parkland
Mr Bill Stitt, 4107 Mitchell Drive, remarked that his experience
in dedicating land for a common area to a Home Owners Association has been
good and he recommended that mini-parks be dedicated to home owners and
letting them take care of them
Mr Ford then gave the results of the traffic
counts taken at Whistle Lake Road and Fidalgo Road which indicated more traffic
than had been estimated
Mr Pres Holton, 2320 11th, questioned the necessity
of a lift station which requires a lot of maintenance by the City
Mr Earl
Biggness, 4217 St Mary's Drive, representing the Home Owners Association of
Highlands I, indicated that organization liked the present proposal but would
like to see the land dedicated to the Home Owners Association of Highlands I
developed
Mr Newsham again discussed the zoning which is RM and allows
duplexes on 7,500 square foot lots
Mr Dildine again addressed the Council
and said he feels that it is an imposition on the City to grant blocks to
through traffic and all taxpayers will have to pay for the lack of through
access
Mayor Figenshow then declared the public hearing closed
Karolyne Kribs then moved that the plat be approved with the following conditions
all recommendations to the Planning Commission listed in the staff's
memorandum of March 6, 1980 with the exception of number 9 pertaining to the
playground area, and that the playground area be dedicated to the Home Owners
Association for Highlands South by the developer, that the access to the plat
be as shown on the proposed plat, from Haddon Road and from Whistle Lake Road
with the emergency access on St Mary's Drive, and that the roadway through
the plat shown as Haddon Lane be paved during the construction of Phase I
Motion was seconded by Mr Separovich
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Under discussion, it was pointed out that if the inside roadway, Haddon Lane,
were to be paved before development of that area, it would probably have to
be torn up to put in utilities, etc and thus be a waste of money
Vote
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich
No--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock
Motion
failed
Motion was then made by Mr Kiel, seconded by Mr Separovich, that the preliminary plat of Highlands South be approved subJect to (1) the conditions
listed in the staff's memorandum of March 6, 1980 with the exception of
numbers 2 and 9, (2) access from St Mary's Drive with a breakaway barrier,
two accesses - one from Haddon Road and one from Whistle Lake Road, (3) the
easterly portion of
Haddon Lane be brought up to minimum street specifications
during construction of Phase I, (4) the parkland be waived and that a cash
payment in lieu thereof be accepted by the City, and (5) the whole development
not contain more than 31 lots
Under the discussion, Councilman Moore moved
for an amendment to Mr Kiel's motion that the parkland be dedicated to the
Home Owner's Association for development
Seconded by Mrs Kribs
Vote on
the amendment
Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Moore, Rock, Kribs
No--Kiel
Amendment carried
vote on the original motion
Ayes--Figenshow,
Kiel, Moore, Kribs, Separovich
No--Cleland, Rock
Motion carried
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NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NAMING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER City Attorney Mansfield
said that to comply with State law, bid had been called for publication of
City legal notices and only one received from the Anacortes American which he
recommended the Council accept
He read a proposed resolution, by title,
accepting the bid and naming the American as the City's official newspaper
Motion by Mr Kiel, seconded by Mr Separovich that the resolution be adopted
and given RESOLUTION NO 608
Vote
Ayes--Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland
Motion carried
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO WATER CONTRACT WITH SHELL OIL COMPANY
Finance Director, George Khtaian, briefly reviewed the amendment to the water
contract with Shell Oil Company stating the only changes are for fixed and
variable operating costs which are determined by the actual costs for providing the water
The capital improvement charges remain the same
Attorney
Mansfield read, by title, a resolution authorizing execution of the contract
Motion by Mr Kiel, seconded by Mr Separovich that the resolution be adopted
and given RESOLUTION NO 609
Vote Ayes~-cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow
MO'tl:"on carried
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT ON JOINT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Attorney Mansfield explained this is a housekeeping measure brought about
when the State auditors found that no formal agreement had ever been executed
by the City and the School District concerning the sharing of operational
costs of the Joint faility which was constructed some time ago
He then read,
by title, the proposed resolution authorizing the execution of the Agreement
between the City and the School District
The operational costs are shared
based on the percentage of use of the building
Motion by Mr Separovich,
seconded by Mr Rock that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO
610
Vote
Ayes--KJ.el, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland
Motion carried
REQUEST FOR STREET ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON FEDERAL SAVINGS
AND LOAN Mr Ford stated the City had received an application for pennission
to encroach into the right-of-way of 11th Street on the north side from Commercial Avenue to "Q" Avenue
The purpose of this encroachment is to extend
their parking area in front of their new bank building to be constructed on
said site
Mr Ford Said Washington Federal was aware that if the City
should wish to use the right-of-way at any time, they would have to remove
all improvements at their own expense
He saw no problem~ with allowing
this encroachment and recommended the agreement be approved
Mayor Figenshow
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observed that eh could see no reason why the bank should have to use City
right-of-way for their parking, that it appeared they already had sufficient
property, Councilman Kiel said that with 11th Street already in place and
the plans showing a new sidewalk, he could see no reason why it should not be
used as requested, Councilman Separovich said he felt the matter should be
discussed at a study session and Councilman Cleland thought there should be
more of a reason for asking for the use of the property
Motion by Mr
Separovich, seconded by Mr Cleland, that the matter be carried over to a
study session on May 27th
Vote
Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel
Motion carried
CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ON WEST END ROAD PROJECT Mr
Olander said that the proposed contract with the Environmental Analysis
Consultants to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on the City's west
end road proJect was brief, but it referenced accomplishing the specific EIS
requirements in the State Environmental Policy Act which specifies what is
required in an EIS
Mr Olander further observed that the actual work done
to prepare this document would be advantageous toward the City's plans for
the proJect
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Kiel, that staff be
instructed to enter into the contract for the EIS with the Environmental
Analysis Consultants at a cost of $3,800
Vote
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel
No--Moore
Motion carried
FINAL PLAT FOR DIVISION 19, SKYLINE Mr Ford reviewed the following
the
preliminary plat for Skyline Division 19 was approved by the City Council
in Sepatember of 1979
This approval was subJect to 7 conditions imposed by
Council
He stated that all of the conditions have been met, the restrictive
covenants also have been received and reviewed by staff and the City Attorney
and found to be in order
He then briefly described the plat as proposed and
showed a view foil of the final proposed plat which indicated one change from
the preliminary plat
That change was the location of the cul'de sac at the
end of the private road
It was shifted to the west at the request of the
developer
The right-of-way and paving diameter for the cul'de sac remain
the same as prescribed in the Subdivision Code
Mayor Figenshow requested
that the covenants be read
Mr Ford did so
The covenants were, briefly
(l) the area designated as Hughes Lane will be constructed by the developer
and then be maintained by the City, (2) the area designated as Skyline Way
shall be constructed by the developer and thereafter be maintained by the
developer to City standards, (3) The City is granted easement rights for maintaining, repairing, replacing and incidental purposes for any and all utilities
placed upon the property, (4) the City is granted the right to maintain fire
lanes along Hughes Lane and Skyline Way and to enforce parking restrictions
on said roadways, (5) developer shall construct street lighting on both
roadways and thereafter shall be responsible for the maintenance and utility
costs along the portions of said roadways that are not public
Mr
Ford said that since the subdivision ordinance requires that either all
improvements be installed or that they be bonded to the satisfaction of the
City, the developer wished to bond the improvements so that the final plat
could be approved by Council and filed with the County
He recommended the
Council approve the final plat as proposed with the condition that the bonding be submitted prior to signing the final plat
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There followed considerable ~iscussion concerning all of the aspects of this
proposed plat with comments from Dick Chapin, attorney for the developer,
members of the audience and staff and Council
Mayor Figenshow then declared
a 10-minute recess so that the Council could view copies of the final plat
which Mr Ford had received shortly before the meeting
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At 10 15 p m meeting resumed and Mr Chapin was asked if he could advise the
Council about any plans anticipated for the lots
Mr Chapin replied he did not
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have any knowledge of any plans for the specific lots, but whatever was proposed
after a lot was sold would be under City regulations because as well as the
zoning regulations, there was the Shorelines Development Master Plan and Shorelines Substantial Development Permit regulations, building permits, etc
After
additional discusision, motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Kiel, that the
final plat of Division 19 in Skyline be approved as presented subJect to the
submittal of the improvement bond and the seven conditions imposed by the Council
when they approved the preliminary plat on September 17, 1979
Vote
Ayes-Kribs, Separovich, Kiel, Moore, Rock
No--Figenshow, Cleland
Motion carried
PUBLIC IN-PUT ON PROPOSED WASHINGTON PARK PILINGS AND FLOAT IMPROVEMENTS FOR
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FROM IAC Park Director, Steve Colby, said that one of the
requirements to finalize the grant application to the IAC is a site plan that has
been approved by the City Council as well as the Park Commission and that has
been reviewed by the general public
It is also required that an open meeting
be held to allow the public to express their views and concerns about the site
plan or application
Mr Colby showed a view foil of the site plan which noted
the proposed location of the floats and pilings in relationship to the launch
ramp along with a typical elevation cross section
He asked for comments from
the Council and public and recommended, if there were no maJor changes, that
the Council approve the proposed site plan for submission to the IAC
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Mr Dave Phipps was in favor of the proJect and said his only concern was that
the distance between the inside float and concrete ramp should be as little as
possible
Mr Colby said his comment was well taken and that the intention was
to place the pilings as close as possible to the ramp
Mr William Stitt, as
Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Maritime Committee, said that that committee
wholly approved of the proJect
After some additional discussion concerning the
use of the new facilities, motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Rock, that
the Council approve the proposed site plan for submission to the IAC
Vote
Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs
Motion carried
AGREEMENT BE'lWEEN CITY AND U S DEPT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
Mr Olander explained that the City's Forest Management Committee had determined
that the U s Soil Conservation Service could (and would for a modest fee) furnish
the City with a detailed forest management plan compatible with aesthetic,
recreational and wildlife obJectives of the City
This agency thus would provide
the information and plan which originally was thought would have to be done by an
independent consultant at a large fee
The soil Conservation Service has agreed
to do it for $1,000 plus some per diem expenses for their people while the work
is being done
Mr Olander recommended the Agreement be entered into
Motion by
Mr Kiel, seconded by Mr Rock, that staff be authorized to execute the agreement with the Soil Conservation Service for the work desired
Under discussion,
Mr Cleland asked if the whole committee thought this was a good idea and he was
informed that they did that the committee initiated it, had reviewed the document
and agreed with it
Vote
Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich
Motion carried
Mr Olander then asked that all Council members who intended to go to the Association of Washington Cities conference in June to please get in touch with his
off ice
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Mayor Figenshow then asked Council to remain for an executive session to discuss
some offers on city property
There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting adJourned at
10 35 p m
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Meeting was called to order by Mayor Figenshow at 7 30 p m The invocation
was given by V John Backman, Pastor of the Westminster United Presbyterian
Church
Roll Call found present Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich,
Knute Figenshow, Charles Kiel
Tom Cleland and Ken Moore entered shortly
thereafter
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mayor Figenshow pointed out an error in the minutes
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of the meeting of May 19, 1980 on page 2 concerning the vote on the resolution
authorizing the execution of the Shell Company water contract
Mr Figenshow
abstained from the voting and did not vote as shown in said minutes
Motion by
Mr Separovich, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that the minutes of the meeting of
May 19, 1980 be approved with the correction as noted by Mr Figenshow
Vote
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore
Motion carried
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CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence to be read, but City Manager Olander
announced an Open House to be held on the evening of June 12, 1980 from 7 00 p m
to 9 00 p m at the Municipal Building
The purpose is to invite public inspection of the remodeling of the City facilities and every,one is urged to attend
CITIZEN HEARINGS
There was no one who wished to speak on any item not on the agenda
OLD BUSINESS REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FROM WASHINGTON FEDERAL SAVINGS
AND LOAN This item was briefly reviewed by Public Works Director, David M Ford,
who showed a view foil of the proposed new banking facilit~ on 11th Street
between Commercial Avenue and "Q" Avenue
The request for permission to extend
their parking 8 feet into the parking strip along the north side of 11th Street
was reviewed by staff and, according to the City code, they are required to
have between 23 and 26 parking stalls
If the encroachment is granted, they
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The Engineering Department had no obJection to granting
the encroachment, and recommended execution of the agreement
There were no
questions from the Council, but the following comments were made
Mayor
Figenshow said he felt no encroachments should be granted unless they were
necessary and Washington Federal had sufficient property to the east of their
building for additional parking spaces
Mr Separovich saw no obJection to
the encroachment and felt that the additional property to the east would be
better used for some other enterprise
Mr Rock said he felt the development
would benefit the City and the Council should grant the encroachment
Motion
by Mr Kiel, seconded by Mr Rock, that the City enter into the encroachment
agreement with Washington Federal Savings and Loan for the use of the 8 feet
of the parking strip bordering the south perimeter of their property as shown
on the view foil drawing
Vote
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, 1Kiel, Moore, Rock
No--Figenshow, Cleland
Motion carried
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NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR A CONCESSION
IN WASHINGTON PARK WITH YOUTH DYNAMICS Manager Olander briefly outlined the
request from Youth Dynamics to place and operate a concession stand at
Washington Park during the months of June, July, August and September
Park
Director, Steve Colby, researched the matter and developedicriteria on which
to base an agreement
The City Attorney drew up an Agreement which included
the percentage of gross to be charged, the duration of the!license and cost
thereof, the abiding by all rules and regulations of the City Park and
Recreation Commission, etc , to furnish public liability insurance and indemnify the City against any and all liability or claims or other loss of
any kind to comply with all health regulations and keep the area clean and
neat, etc
no intoxicating beverages permitted to be sold, etc
The matter
was discussed by Council at a previous study session
Staff recommended the
City enter into the Agreement
Mr Olander then read, in the absence of the
city Attorney, by title the resolution authorizing the Agreement
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Cleland, that the resolution be
adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 611
Vote
Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs
Motion carried
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT Since 1973,
the City of Anacortes has entered into a contractual agreement with the School
District to Jointly provide recreational opportunities for the citizens of
Anacortes
Briefly, the City provides the leadershio, instruction and administration of the programs and the School District provides necessary facilities
Mr Olander advised that this year a clause had been added allowing the School
District use of City facilities as a reciprocal privilege ,for school-authorized
functions
Also, the City has agreed to pay the sum of $225 per year for the
use of gymnasium equipment to help pay for the replacement thereof
These
are the only changes in the agreement
Mr Olander then read, by title, a
resolution authorizing execution of the proposed agreement
Motion by Mr
Separovich, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that the resolution be adopted and given
RESOLUTION NO 612
Vote
Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock,
Motion carried
Kribs, Separovich
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ORDINANCE ADOPTING OPTIONAL MUNICIPAL CODE Mr Olander gave a background review
of the system followed by the State of Washington in the governing of cities
For many years, cities were classified according to their population and each
class had to abide by a certain set of laws determined by the State
Cities could
only do what the state authorized them to do and local powers were restricted
A
few years ago, an alternative framework of laws was devised under which cities
could operate
This reversed the traditional trend and now 98 Washington cities
have adopted the "Optional Municipal Code" in order to have more home authority
The change does not cause any dramatic changes in local government, but does
provide more flexibility for the City to take care of its own problems
The
ninety-day waiting period is now up since the City Council adopted Resolution 580
declaring the Council's intention to change the classification from a 3rd Class
City to a non-Charter Code City
The 90-day period was for the citizens to file
a petition requesting an election on the matter if they wished
No such petition
was filed
There followed a brief discussion on the pros and cons of changing
from a 3rd Class City to a Non-Charter Code city and operating under the Optional
Municipal Code
Mr Olander then read, by title, a proposed ordinance adopting
for the City the classification of Non-Charter Code City under the laws of the
State of Washington, saving rights
The effective date of the ordinance would
be the 1st of July, 1980
Motion by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr Moore, that the
Ordinance be passed and given ORDINANCE NO 1823
Under the question, from the
audien~e,Mr
Dick Dildine asked whether the public would have the right of
petition (not previously granted) under the 1 0ptional Municipal Code form of
government
Mr Olander was unable to reply definitely and referred Mr Dildine
to Mr Mansfield, the City attorney, but he did refer to the opinions of the
Municipal Research Division of the Association of Washington Cities which body
states it is the most predominant form of government in the State of Washington
Vote
Ayes--Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow
Motion
carried
PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS - LID 189 and LID 192 Mr Ford advised
that both of these LIDs have been completed and are ready for establishment of
a final assessment roll
He suggested the date of July 7, 1980 be set for public
hearings on said final assessment rolls
Motion by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr
Separovich, that July 7, 1980 be set for such public hearings
Vote
Ayes-Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland
Motion carried
ORDINANCE INCREASING ADVANCE TRAVEL EXPENSE REVOLVING FUND Mr Olander reminded
the Council that a few months ago the State Auditors required the City to
establish a travel expense fund
This was done and, at that time, it was
estimated that $2,000 would be sufficient
It has now been determined that such
sum is not enough to carry through the year
The proposed ordinance increases
the fun to $3,000 - it does not allow any more travel or increase the budget in
any way
Finance Director, George Khtaian, explained in more detail why the
additional money was needed to insure there would be no overdrafts in the fund
Mr Olander then ready, by title, the proposed ordinance increasing the travel
fund from $2,000 to $3,000
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Kiel,
that the ordinance be passed and given ORDINANCE NO 1824
Under the question,
Mr Moore asked if it was standard to completely repeal the former ordinance and
create a new one rather than amending the old one
He was advised that the City
Attorney felt this was easier and removed the necessity of having to refer back
from one ordinance to another to determine all information on an ordinance
Vote
Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel
Motion carried
Rock suggested the subJect of the City being divided into Wards be discussed
at a study session
Mayor Figenshow directed it be added to the next study
session agenda
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Mr Separovich urged all citizens to write to their representatives and to the
State Highway Department concerning additional traffic lights on Commercial Avenue
The matter of insufficient parking near the State ferry terminal on weekends and
holidays was discussed
Mr Olander read a letter he had written to the State
Department of Transportation urging them to consider the matter and sending
pictures of the cars parked illegally over the past Memorial Day holiday weekend
Mr Figenshow said he felt a committee of local agencies should be formed to
study the problem and give some positive alternatives
From the audience, Mr Jim Rice, disagreed with the Council and said the problem
could be best solved by discouraging the use of the ferries
There being no further business to come
at 8 30 p m
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Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m, by Mayor Figenshow
Invocation was given by
Reverend Al Baunsgaard of the First Assembly of God Church
Roll Call found
present Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow, Tom Cleland
Charles Kiel and Ken Moore were excused
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Cleland
that the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 2, 1980 be approved as if
read
Vote Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland
Motion carried
CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Figenshow read a letter from the Washington State Criminal
Training Commission congratulating the City's reserve officers on completion of
their1raining and forwarding their certificates
CITIZEN HEARINGS Mayor Figenshow asked if anyone in the audience wished to address
the Council on any item not appearing on the agenda and there was no response
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Before taking up the new business, Mayor Figenshow requested all the new Police
Reserve Officers to come forward and then he presented each one with his Certificate of Completion of Training and congratulated each individual
The Police
Reserve Officers are Erling P Biggness, Richard W Hause, Diane Korterud,
Joseph F LeBlonde, H Dean Maxwell and Bruce W Montour
All present Joined in
a round of applause for the officers
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE SHORELINE DESIGNATION FOR
FLOUNDER BAY Mayor Figenshow announced that the attorneys in the amtter had
requested this public hearing be continued to July and, therefore, he would
open the Public Hearing with the request it be continued
He then declared the
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Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mrs Kribs,
that the Public Hearing be continued to the meeting of July 21, 1980 rVote
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Rock
Motion carried
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY MINI-GRANTS City Manager, Robert
Olander, explained that the deadline for presentation of the application to the
State Library Board occurred prior to Council meeting, that he had authorized
Mr Everhart to go ahead and submit the application, that the State Board had
reviewed it and denied it - presumably because there was not enough time to
properly consider the application prior to the date set for the Arts and Crafts
Festival in Anacortes upon which several activities proposed in the application
hinged
He asked the item be withdrawn from the agenda
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ORDINANCE REPEALING ANACORTES FIREWORKS ORDINANCE NO 1347 City Attorney, Stephen
Mansfield, told the Council that he agreed with Fire Chief Little's memorandum
in which Mr Little pointed out that the old Anacortes Ordinance
No 1347
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governing fireworks use, sale, etc is completely outdated and redundant since
the State regulations contained in Chapter 202-16 of the WAC covers all phases
of fireworks use, sale and manufacture
Mr Mansfield read, by title, a proposed ordinance repealing Ordinance No 1347 and referring local regulation
sub]ect to the RCW 70 770250 regarding fireworks
Motion by Mr Rock, seconded
by Mr Cleland, that the proposed ordinance be passed and giv~n ORDINANCE NO 1825
Vote
Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Rock, Kribs
Motion carried
Chief Little also recommended approval of an application from the Royal
Rangers to sell fireworks for this 4th of July in the parking lot of the Prairie
Market where they have previously been sold
The approval of the Council is
necessary in this instance because the newly~passed ordinance will not become
effective until 5 days after its passage and publication
The Office of the
State Fire Marshall had issued a license to the Royal Ranger~ to sell fireworks
from Jun3 28th to July 6th, 1980
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Rock,
that the application be approved in accordance with the state permit
Vote
Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Rock, Kribs, Separovich
Motion carried
This is the
last time the Council will have to consider such applications
From now on, all
applications will be taken care of by the Fire Chief
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH CONSULTANT FOR CONVENTION CENTER FEASIBILITY
STUDY City Manager Olander briefly reviewed the background leading to this
request stating the Committee appointed by the Council had developed a work
plan, set out requests for proposals, reviewed said proposals and interviewed
representatives from the three most promising consultants
The result was a
recommendation to retain the firm of Harris, Kerr, Forster and Company to do
the study
The maximum cost for such a study was set at $15,100, however, if
furing the course of the study, the consultant should find that the pro]ect is
not practical, the committee has the option to discontinue the study and pay
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the consultant only for the work performed
Mr Olander recommended the retention
of the firm referred to above
Mr Mansfield read, by title, a resolution
authorizing award of the study contract to the firm of Harris, Kerr, Forster
and Company for the purpose of determining the economic feasibility of a Public
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Convention/Conference Center in Anacortes
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded
by Mr Rock that the Resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 613
Vote
Ayes--Cleland, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow
Motion carried
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF TREASURER'S CHECKS George Khtaian, Finance
Director, explained that with a change in personnel, the instant resolution
was to authorize Stan Nelson, City Accountant/Deputy Treasurer, to sign
Treasurer's checks in the absence of Mr Khtaian
Motion by Mr Separovich,
seconded by Mrs Kribs, that the resolution (read by title by Mr Mansfield)
be apprbved and given RESOLUTION NO 614
Vote
Ayes--Roc~, Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland
Motion carried
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO TEXACO WATER CONTRACT Mr Olander
stated the proposed amendment to the water contract with Texaco, Inc was the
very same as the contract executed by Shell Oil Company
The only changes are
for fixed and variable operating costs which are determined by the actual costs
for providing water
Mr Olander recommended adoption of the resolution authorizing execution of the amendment to the contract
Motion by Mr Cleland,
seconded by Mr Rock, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 615
Vote
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Rock
Motion carried
RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR VACATION Mr Mansfield
said a petition for vacation of certain property, previously deeded as streets
in the old Scott Paper Co site, had been received and would have to be considered by the City Council at a public hearing
He read, by title, a resolution
setting the date of July 7, 1980 as the time for the public hearing
Motion
by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mrs Kribs that the resolution be adopted and
given RESOLUTION NO 616
Vote
Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Rock,
Kribs
Motion carried
RE-APPOINTMENT TO MUSEUM OF HISTORY BOARD Mayor Figenshow stated the term of
Paul Stratton on the Museum of History Board had expired and he recommended
the re-appointment of Mr Startton
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr
Rock that the re-appointment of Mr Paul Stratton be confirmed by Council
Vote
Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Rock, Kribs, Separovich
Motion carried
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Mayor Figenshow announced that members of the San Juan Ferry Advisory Committee
and the Skagit County Ferry Advisory Committee would be going to Olympia on
June 17th to present testimony at a hearing regarding the international ferry
runs
They feel that there should be reduced service rather than complete
termination of the run
Mr Figenshow also announced that the subJect of onstreet parking for the public will be on the agenda for the July 7th meeting
of the Council
REQUEST FOR LATECOMER'S AGREEMENT From the audience, Mr Peter Liske addressed
the Council and asked that they consider entering into a latecomer's agreement
concerning utilities he plans to install in his development site on "B" Avenue
In 1979, a petition for an LID was turned down by the Council and he now wishes
to put in water service, but because it is a development proposal for service
to up to 8 residential lots, he wishes a Latecomer's Agreement
Mr Separovich
suggested he bring all the information concerning his proposal to a study session
with the Council
Mayor Figenshow pointed out that the Council had previously
considered this kind of a request and had, informally, decided to do away with
such agreements
Mr Liske said he felt as long as no formal policy had been
adopted, he should be given an opportunity to present his proposal for consideration
The Council said they had no obJection to hearing the proposal and
indicated it would be listed on their study session agenda for July 14, 1980
There being no further business to come before the council,
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July 7, 1980
Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m by Mayor Figenshow
Roll call found
present Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow, Tom
Cleland
Ken Moore was a few minutes late
Charles Kiel was excused
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Rock
that the minutes of the previous meeting held June 16, 1980 be approved as
if read
Vote
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Moore
Motl.on carried
CORRESONDENCE
There was no correspondence to be read
CITIZEN HEARINGS Mayor Figenshow asked if anyone in the audience wished to
address the Council on any item not appearing on the agenda
Roger Markham,
Chal.rman of the Board of Trustees for the Anacortes Eagles, asked permission
to block off 7th Street between Commercial Avenue and "Q" Avenue for their
annual salmon bake on July 19th and 20th
Permission was granted
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OLD BUSINESS DOWNTOWN STRIPING AND PARKING City Manager Bob Olander briefly
revJ.ewed the background leading to the June 9th study session where Council
discussed this matter with representatives from the business community and
then directed that an ordinance be prepared for final action at the next
regular Council meeting on July 7th
City Attorney, Stephen Mansfield, read
and explained the ordinance that had been prepared
After general discussion,
motl.on was made by Mr Moore to accept the ordinance, seconded by Mr Cleland
Vote
Ayes--Cleland, Moore, Figenshow
Nayes--Rock, Kri~s, Separovich
Motl.on failed
This item will be reviewed and studied at the next study
session on July 14th
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID No 189 Engineering
Supervisor, Jim Pemberton, gave a review of the background leading to the LID
and the work that was accomplished
City Manager Olander briefly explained
that this was a public hearing to hear protests and complaints as to whether
or not the public felt they had been fairly assessed for the work completed
The public hearing was then opened and Jr James Ostlund, 4717 Anaco Beach
Road, stated his opposition to the LID
Mr Ostlund felt that he had not
been correctly notified after being presented with the preliminary information for the LID
Mr Bill Coleman, 4610 Anaco Beach Road, also felt that
the LID was not presented to the public correctly
City Attorney Mansfield
explained that the LID was formulated because of a public petition, and it
was not necessary to have public hearings
City Attorney Mansfield also
suggested that this form of LID not be accepted by Council in the future in
order to prevent further problems such as Mr Ostlund & Mr Coleman had
expressed
Mayor Figenshow closed the public hearing
After discussion by
Council, motion was made by Mr Moore, seconded by Mr Separovich, that the
proposed ordinance be passed and given ORDINANCE NO 1826
Vote
Ayes-Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Moore
Nayes--Rock, Kribs
Motion carried
Mr Rock explained that he voted "no" because he was opposed to the petition
method of formulating the LID and had been all along
PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID No 192 Engineering Supervisor,
Jim Pemberton, gave a review of the background leading to the LID and the
work that was done
The public hearing was then opened
Mr H W Bockenkamp,
1119 36th Street, explained that he had come down to City Hall last week to
pay the LID assessment on his property and that no one would accept his check
City Manager Olander informed the audience that the City could not accept any
monies until the final assessment roll was accepted by Council
Mr Boyd
Benson, 1420 30th Street, told the Council that the street by his home was
paveed 5 feet off the center line and that a culvert across the street from
him had been repaired but was again in need of repair
Mayor Figenshow
asked Mr Benson to write down his complaints so that they could be taken
care off by the City staff
Maria Franulovich, 1201 13th Street, who had
already sent a letter of complaint to the City, told Council that the paving
does not go far enough to cover the area where vehicles P,ark so that erosion
will not occur
Mrs Franulovich also expressed dissatisfaction that
proper drainage had not been installed
Mayor Figenshow expalined that in
order to reduce the cost of paving, the streets had been made narrower and
that drainage was not part of the LID
Violette (Clark) Wyatt, 15th and
Alaska, protested the assessment in that the area had been paved under LID
188 and paid for under LID 188
Mrs Wyatt felt that she should only have
to pay the rate established under LID 188 and not the rate assessed under
LID 192
After discussion, Council agreed that Mrs Wyatt should pay the
rate assessed under LID 188 for 75 feet of frontage and that the additional
$225 would be paid by the City
Mr Palmer Swenson, 1319 29th Street,
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stated that he was quite happy with the paving, but he felt that the street was
not centered and also had reported that the crushed rock was washing into the
drains
Mr John Olson, 2517 West 2nd, felt that since no one had asked to be
included in LID 192 that it was unfair to assess the property owners on Alaska
Avenue, especially at the rate established by LID 192
Mayor Figenshow closed
the public hearing
Motion was made by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Cleland,
that the proposed ordinance with the ad]ustment made to Mrs Wyatt's assessment
be passed and given ORDINANCE NO 1827
Vote
Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Moore,
Rock, Kribs Separovich
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PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONE APPLICATION FOR ISLANDS MOTEL, LOTS 1 THUR 10, BLOCK 7,
BEALE'S MAPLE GROVE ADDITION, FROM RH2A TO COMMERCIAL ZONE The public hearing
was opened and Director of Community Development, Ken Kinzel, briefly stated
the petition by Fein Hulscher, owner of Islands Motel, to rezone her property so
that she can open a cafe at her place of business
Mr Kinzel reported that
there was public concern regarding parking around the motel blocking traffic and
intersection safety
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezone
if all building and City requirements are met
Les Johnson, Mrs Hulscher's
legal counsel, briefly stated that his client had already blocked off the alley
entrance from the motel and that she will put in additional parking to meet City
building standares
Mrs Orrin Olk, 817 34th Street, asked Council if, after
the rezoneing was approved, would the owner be allowed to sell liquor and make
the cafe into a tavern-type establishment? Mr Johnson replied that he did not
know the answer to that question
Billie King Smith, 819 35th Street, told
Council that she was very opposed to the rezoning of this property because it
causes traffic and parking problems that make it unsafie to enter Commercial
from 34th Street
Also, she stated that there was an application for a liquor
license in the window and an "open" for business sign that,to her, indicated
that the caf e was already open and that liquor would be sold there
Mr Johnson
reported to Council that the cafe was not opened and the "open" sign was for the
motel
Mrs Hulscher told Council that she did not intend to sell hard liquor
at her cafe, but only wine by the glass to go with dinners
Mayor Figenshow
closed the public hearing
After discussion, Council recommended to City staff
to change the ordinance to include the restriction of selling beer and wine
only by the glass and also to require the property owner to build adequate
parking spaces to meet City building codes
This ordinance is to be prepared
for the next regular Council meeting on July 21st
PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION TO VACATE DEDICATED STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYS IN OID
SCOTT PAPER MILL PROPERTY The public hearing was opened and Mr Kinzel briefly
explained the petition to Council of Snelson-Anvil's petition for vacation of
portions of City property that have been dedicated as public-right-of-ways with
Snelson-Anvil paying one-half the appraisal price for that property
Mr Kinzel
described the alternatives that could be used for accepting the named petition
as 1 obtainting easements to the north through Snelson-Anvil and Port property,
2 to abandon the 16" and 20" lines in "R" Avenue at 20th Street and extend from
the 20" main westerly on 20th to "Q" Ave northerly on "Q" Ave to 17th St and
reconnect to existing 10" line in that area to provide a public right-of-way
from 'Q" Ave easterly to the shoreline of Fidalgo Bay
This right-of-way could
be approximately 60 feet and utilized for access to Snelson-Anvil property and
Port property as well as be utilized for utility easement purposes
Mr Bill
Snelson, 814 Garden of Eden Road, Sedro Woolley, co-owner of Snelson-Anvil Company,
stated that the company would be willing to negotiate with the City and possibly
trade up to 40 feet of property in such negotiations
Mr Robert D Keller,
Manager of the Port of Anacortes, expressed that the Port had been looking at
the areas in question for some time and that they were not willing to trade or
give any of the land in this negotiation
Council directed sta£f to negotiate
the trade of this property and come back to Council with the results
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WATER FRANCHISE FROM SKAGIT COUNTY Engineering Supervisor, Jl.m Pemberton,
explained that a franchise from Skagit county for a portion of the City's 24-inch
transmission line in the Summit Park vicinity has expired and that Mr David M
Ford, Director of Public Works, had been in contact with the County inquiring
about renewing this franchise
Skagit County officials recommended that the
City make application for a blanket franchise which would cover all County roads
where the City has or expects to have water utilities located
This would
eliminate the need for making franchise applications on a "road by road" basis
and provide the City with greater flexibility
Mr Pemberton then asked permission to make application for a blanket franchise covering 64 sections of land
in 6 townships and stated that after the Skagit County Commissioners act on the
franchise, it would be brought back for adoption by resolution
Motion by Mr
Separovich, seconded by Mr Cleland, to give said permission
Vote
Ayes-Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Moore
Motion carried
PERMISSION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
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Chief Operator of the Water Treatment Plant, Ed Capasso, made this request
which was presented to Council by Mr Jim Pemberton in a brief background
report
After consideration and discussion, motion was made by Mr Rock to
give permission to call for bids on a two-year contract, seconded by Mr
Separovich
Vote
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Moore, Rock
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH/CHANGE FUNDS Finance
Director, George Khtaian, requested a resolution to be passed to allow the
Park Department an additional $50 cash change, and to update all past Petty
Cash Resolutions into one
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Rock,
that the proposed resolution be passed and given RESOLUTION NO 617
Vote
Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich
There being no further business to come before Council, meeting adJourned at
11 00 p m
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Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m by Mayor Knute Figenshow
The invocation
was given by Reverend Al Gamble of the Church of the Nazarehe
Roll call
found present Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow,
Tom Cleland, Charles Kiel
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr Cleland, that
the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 7, 1980 be approved as if
read
Vote
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel
Motion
rcarried
At this point, Councilman Moore entered the meeting
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CORRESPONDENCE Manager Olander said there was one piece of correspondence
which would be covered later
CITIZEN HEARINGS There was no response to the Mayor's invitation to speak on
any item not in the agenda
OLD BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR REZONE OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 10' BLOCK 7 ' BEALE Is MAPLE
GROVE ADDITION This request was previously considered by Council at their
meeting of July 7, 1980
Mr Kinzel, Community Development 1 Director, briefly
reviewed the request stating that the property owner's primary reason for
requesting the zone change from RH2A to Commercial was to b~ able to open a
restaurant on the Islands Motel site and obtain a license fkom the state to
serve wine or beer with meals
Mr Kinzel showed a view foil of the location,
said the Planning Commission's recommendation was to grant the rezone with
the condition restricting the class of liquor license to sale of beer or
wine by the glass only with meals
Attorney Mansfield then read, by title,
a proposed ordinance granting the rezone withrthe restriction as described and
an agreement attached to be executed by the property owner,lcornelia J Huscher
After a brief discussion, motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Rock, that
the ordinance be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1829 provided the agreement
is executed by Ms Huscher
Vote
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland,
Motion carried
Kiel, Moore, Rock
ORDINANCE SETTING PARKING LIMITATIONS City Manager, Robert Olander, briefly
reviewed the proposed ordinance which has previously been considered by the
City Council and provides as follows
Limits parking time on streets and
avenues, establishes no parking areas, repeals Ordinances 1672, 1695 and 1731
The areas limited to 2 hour parking between 8 00 a m and 6 00 p m Monday thru
Saturday are
Commercial from the south line of 3rd to the north line of 12th,
6th, 7th and 8th between the west line of "Q" and the east line of "O"
There
is no parking in the Anacortes bike path, on St Mary's Drive between Hillcrest
Terrace and the north edge of lot 1, Highlands lst Addition, "Q" from 9th to
11, west side of "Q' from 14th to 15th, 10th from Commercial to "Q', 11th
from Commercial to "Q" and 13th from Commercial to "Q"
Mr Mansfield then
read, by title, the proposed ordinance establishing the foregoing limitations,
citing the penalties for violation and repealing the previous parking ordinances
Motion was then made by Mr Kiel, seconded by Mr Separovich, that the ordinance
be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO 1830
Vote
Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Kribs
No--Rock
Motion carried
Item 6(c) Petitidn for Street Vacation - removed from agenda to be discussed
in executive session after meeting
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NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO SHORELINE
MASTER PLAN Before opening the public hearing, Mayor Figenshow stated as
follows
The purpose of the hearing was to consider amendment to the
Anacortes Shoreline Master Plan in the following particulars
to provide
for Jurisdiction of the Shoreline Act from the ordinary high water line
seaward to the City limits line, to provide a use designation for Flounder
Bay and to amend the Shoreline Designation Map to implement the first two
proposed amendments
Mr Figenshow reminded the audience that no specific
proposal for marina expansion or other development was before the Council
and that all testimony should be limited to the issue of whether or not to
adopt the proposed amendments to the Shoreline Master Plan
Figenshow then listed the procedure to be followed for the public hearing
and asked that everyone giving testimony identify themselves for the record,
give testimony that is relevant to the matter being heard, is not repetitious
and does not question the motives of others or critcizes their action
He
then declared the public Hearing to be open
Mr
On behalf of the City, Mr Ken Kinzel then showed a view foil of the Flounder
Bay area and reviewed previous activities which brought about the instant
hearing which was an application by Skyline Marina in the latter part of 1979
to expand their marina further out into Flounder Bay
The Planning Commission
approved the marina expansion and the matter was appealed to the Shoreline
Hearing Board
In February of 1980, the State Shoreline Hearing Board heard
the matter and determined that the City of Anacortes had failed to provide
the use designation for the area of Flounder Bay which would be used by a proposed marina expansion and also whether or not the Anacortes Plan Jurisdiction
extended from the ordinary high water mark seaward to the corporate limits of
the City
The State Shoreline Management Act requires that area use designations
be provided for all wet areas lying seaward of a point 200 feet landward from
the ordinary high water mark
To correct the deficienies in the Anacortes
Shoreline Master Plan, the following amendments were proposed
1) Amend
paragraph 3, page 2, of the Introduction to the Master Plan to read
This
Master Program applies to those shoreline areas extending landward 200 feet
from the ordinary high water mark of all marine waters and associated wetlands, and Cranberry Lake, and seaward to coincide with the legal description
of the corporate limits of the City of Anacortes
2) Amend the second paragraph of subsection b on Page 13 of the Shoreline Plan to provide that that
portion of Flounder Bay lying Southerly of the areas zoned Residential Low
Density and currently zoned Commercial Marine be designated as Urban II
3) Amend the Shoreline Area Designation Map to incorporate the two amendments
described above and amend the note at the bottom of the map so as to indicate
that Jurisdiction is 200 feet landward from the shore and seaward to the
corporate boundaries of the city of Anacortes
Mr Kinzel said the staff's recommendat~on and the Planning Commission's recommendation was to adopt the proposed amendments as stated above
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Mayor Figenshow then asked if there were any letters or petitions for or against
the proposed amendments
Mr Sheldon Kochel, 5119 Doon Way, addressed the Council
and presented a petition with 109 signatures of persons opposing commercial boat
moorage and marina expansions plans in Flounder Bay and listing the following
reasons therefor
1) they were led to believe an open bay would be in the
Skyline plat plan
2) that additional moorages would make boat navigation
unsafe, 3) water quality, air quality would be damaged, noise levels would be
excessive, 4) inadequate upland support facilities (such as parking, toilets
and showers) and general ingress and egress 5) aggravated police and fire protection problems 6) permanent environmental damage to the area
After discussion,
this petition was handed to the Secretary with instructions to mark it Council
Exhibit I
Mayor Figenshow then invited the proponent's presentation and Mr Dick Chapin,
900 ONB Plaza, Bellevue, Attorney for the owners of Skyline Marina, presented
to each Council member a booklet containing the reasons his clients believed
the undesignated portion of Flounder Bay should be designated Urban II, as follows
l) the uses permitted under Urban II are consistent with the rezoning done in 1978
to permit additional moorage facilities 2) Consistent with the Anacortes Shoreline Master Plan
3) The Dept of Ecology, the Dept of Natural Resources and
the State Shorelines Hearing Board all encourage meeting moorage demands by
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expansion of existing marinas rather than by developing new sites
4) No
substantial adverse impact on water quality
S) No adverse l.lnpact on navigational safety
6) No adverse impact on traffic, ample capacity for additional
vehicles on arterials serving Skyline Marina area
7) Additional moorage permits
will control adequate parking
8) Views from hillside above Bay will not be
obstructed and 9) Any other possible l.lnpacts discovered in connection with a specific
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application for a Shoreline Development Permit for addition~l moorage can be mitigated
by imposing necessary conditions
The booklet contained Addendums supporting each
of the above allegations and Mr Chapin elaborated briefly on each one
They were
quotations from the Shoreline Master Plan, letter from the Dept of Ecology, excerpt
from the Analysis of the Water QUality, Flora and Fauna in Flounder Bay in Relation-,
ship to Existing and Potential Expanded Moorage Facilities by consultant, Ronald
p zeutschel, letter from the U s Coast Guard memorandum from Engineering
Supervisor Jim Pemberton of July 17, 1980, report of Norman 1Associates, Inc ,
Coastal and Hydraulic Engineers, and three 8 X 10 photographs
Copy of this
booklet was handed to the Secretary who marked it Council Exhibit II
Attorney
Chapin pointed out that the original plans and brochures make clear that
Flounder Bay was conceived for marina atmosphere development and activity, that
present demand for moorage is substantial and that all of the above allegations
would have to be worked out in detail when a definite proposal was presented
if the zoning was designated as Urban II as it was 1ntended
Mr Chapin
invited the Council to question Mr Norman or Mr zeutschel11f they wished
The Council had no questions at this point
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Mayor Figenshow then invited representatives of the opponents to the Shoreline
Master Plan amendments to present their views and Mr Richard Arambaru, SOS
Madison Street, Seattle, Attorney representing the "Save Flounder Bay" group,
addressed the Council
Mr Arambaru presented the Council *1th a map of the
area in question on which was depicted the original zoning line, the proposed Urban Ii/Residential line and a proposed "Save Flounder Bay" line
The
original line more or less runs down the center of the bay, the proposed Urban
II/Residential line runs along the north edge of the bay and the proposed "Save
Flounder Bay" line runs along the south edge of the bay
Copy of this map was
handed to the Secretary who marked it Council Exhibit III
Mr Arambaru then
called upon members of his group who wished to state their reasons for opposing the proposed Shoreline Master Plan amendments
Mr Orlen Christenson of 701 12th North, Edmonds, Washington, addressed the
Council stating he was a property owner in Skyline and concerned about the
proposed zoning of the Bay
It was his opinion that the proposed
Urban II
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zoning would be at odds with good planning, that at the outset, there was
representation that there was open water as a buffer between the commercial
marina area and the residential area that it would be poor,planning to take
away the buffer zone
He also said there was evidence that the marina is
now fully developed and additional moorages would be overdevelopment
Ms Sharon Dinnnick, 2001 Skyline Way, then quoted from a report titled,
"Tidal Flushing in Flounder Bay" prepared for the State of Washington Dept
of Fisheries by Charles W Harris Hydraulics Laboratory, Dept of Civil
Engineering of the University of Washington
The study was done between May
and October of 1978 by putting dye into the water and taking aerial photographs which showed the water coming into Flounder Bay from Burrows Bay, the
path of its circulation and return to Burrows Bay
In the ~onclusions of
this report, she quoted sections which indicated the effects of boats and
slips inhibiting motions of surface water and that the water in the "keys"
was dependent on the water in the center of the bay
If 1t1was impeded,
the people with lots on the keys would be hurt first
She also stated that
at the present time, wildfowl life is good, but it could be hurt with additional development in the bay
The report (and accompanying aerial photo)
was handed to the Secretary who gave it Council Exhibit No IV
Sheldon Kochel again addressed the Council and said he wished to talk about
the parking situation
He does not agree with the allegation that the parking can be controlled by the requirements of the City zoning code
He
presented lists of actual counts of vehicles parked in parking lots, in
specific areas, on streets, in condominium areas, etc between July 4th and
7th and on July 12th and 13th
He also reported figures given to hlln by
City staff as counted by a city Traffic Counter indicating some 7,000 ~
vehicles had passed the point of count during the 3-day holiday
Mr Kochel
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reviewed the physical counts previously referred to and concluded that the
traffic in Skyline is already a complete "mess" and additional moorages
would only compound the problem
Mr Kochel's lists were handed to the
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Mr Lloyd Selene, 4410 Queen Anne Way, said he wished to speak on navigation
When he purchased his property in Skyline, he had been given the same information,
that there would be plenty of room
He now believes that the traffic situation
is so bad a person has to wait to get into the Bay
He feels the zoning should
not be changed
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Mr Bob Griese!, 4513 K.l.ngsway, indicated the Council should take into consideration
the wind factor
No matter how experienced a boater may be, if the wind is blowing
he can't always control his boat and the traffic is already so bad, a boater almost
has to "take a number" to get into his moorage slip
Ms Peggy Lipsey, 1909 Bay Place, testified that she was against the rezoning and
pointed out her lot on the map
Said she had been told there was a possibility of
the locating of a new gas dock close by if the zone is changed, and this would
create a lot more noise and fumes as well as trash in the water
However, her
biggest fear was of a fire
If there ever was one, it would spread quickly to the
residential area and there would be no way to get out on the water side
Mrs Bobbie Griese!, 4513 Kingsway, explained that she and her husband boat 12
months a year, they have problems with heavy boat traffic and would prefer to
see the buff er zone remain in the Bay
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Mr Arambaru then swmnarized the statements of the seven previous property owners
stating he felt the Council's decision on the matter would be very important because
it would only be good for additional marina facilities
In reviewing other marinas
in cit~es in Washington, there are no residential areas in close proximity to the
commercial areas
He pointed out that a lot of vehicles are parking illegally,
that Division 19 is a commercial development requiring more parking, the-buffer
between commercial and residential should be kept there, the water quality is not
as good as it should be, the flushing action is bad, the Dept of Ecology says
that such areas should not be considered for marinas, purchasers of property were
shown brochures which indicated there was going to be an open area in the Bay
there should not be additional commercial development in Flounder Bay and recommended the line be drawn between the Commercial and Residential
He also obJected
to any procedure allowing Mr Chapin rebuttal
Mr James Anderson, attorney, 2102 10th Street, spoke on behalf of Harold Mousel who
is interested in putting in moorage spaces at the end of Division 19
He asked the
Council not to compromise, but to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City staff
Mr George Wasilewski, Manager of the Skyline Marina, Inc , addressed the Council
saying anyone who takes the time to read the Shoreline Master Plan would realize
that the whole Bay is actually designated Urban II
He also pointed out that there
are 75 residential docks constructed on the Bay and each one, according to Mr
Wasilewski, has 3 vessels docked instead of l
He feels the designation should
be Urban II
Mr Richard Sands, 3817 Yorkshire Drive, said that in 1974 it was brought to the
attention of the City that in Division 13 the dividing line between residential
and commercial actually went rhough one property owner's lot
Other errors in
Division 7 were also corrected
He said he was sure the intent was that the Bay
would be commercial
H e agreed that the parking had to be organized, but feels
there is ample room coming into the Bay and the keys
He asked the Council to
approve the zone designation as Urban II
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Mr Ed Knowles, 1808 Piper Circle, said he was not connected with any group, but
done a little research and had prepared a proposed change to the proposed amendment to the Master Plan
He gave each Council member a copy of his proposed change
which read as follows "The expansion of the Urban II Shoreline designation within
Flounder Bay to include that portion of Flounder Bay not presently having a Shoreline
designation to extend within 150 feet of the north and north-easterly Commercial
Marine zone line
The area to the north of this line to be designated Urban Residential and the balance to be designated Urban II " Copy was handed to the Secretary
who gave it Council Exhibit No VI
Mr Knowles said his reason for proposing such
a change was a technical point having to do with each lot having a tideline area
about 75 feet in front of each lot
He also stated his sympathies lay with the
presentation of Mr Arambaru
For the benefit of the audience, Councilman Kiel
had Mr Kinzel draw the line proposed by Mr Knowles on the view foil
Mayor Figenshow then declared a 10-minute recess
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Meeting resumed at 9:40 p.m. and Mr. Chapin again addressed the Council and
stated that if they made a decision based on what 109 people wanted, that was
one thing; but if the Council looked at the'facts, it was a whole different
story. Mr. Chapin said this was one of those unusual cases where there are a
lot of opinions, but not much in the way of substantiation.
He said if property
owners felt they had been made promises not kept, they should pursue it; but
this is not an issue in the present problem. He presented brochures used by his
clients in the sale of the Skyline property, which had been previously shown to
the Planning Commission, for the record and Secretary numbered them Council
Exhibit No. VII. Mr. Chapin said a·better solution for a buffer area would be
to work out such an agreement when a specific proposal is presented rather than
trying to come to a final decision tonight. Regarding open water; it is not a
public tideland, it is a fallacy to believe that everything designated as
residential would remain that. Regarding the University of Washington study,
he asked Mr. John Norma, Hydraulic Engineer, to explain the relevance of that
study.
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John Norman, 4605 148th N.E., Bellevue, Washington, said the flushing of the
bay is as described in the referenced study, but if floats are placed in a
proper way in the bay and good planning considerations are met, the floats
would not cause a change in the water quality. The surface of the water may
have a slightly higher temperature, but not the water below.
Mr. Ronald P. zeutschel, Marine Biologist, 17810 164th Avenue N.E., Woodinville,
Washington, spoke on the water quality and said the study done at'the request
of the State Dept. of Fisheries from March through October of 1978 was very
conservative. The sampling of water was done in the key that was supposed
to have the poorest flushing. The water quality in Flounder Bay was generally
satisfactory; relative to Burrows Bay, the Flounder Bay waters are approximately 1.4 degrees Centigrade warmer and they contain appxoximately 1.4
milligrams per liter more dissolved oxygen. This indicates the water quality
to be very good; the fish population in Flounder Bay relative to Burrows Bay
is higher and better. Mr. Zeutschel concluded that if additional development
is made in Flounder Bay and is done correctly, there should be no adverse
effect on the water quality. He also said this Bay is one of the cleanest
marina environments .he has ever visited.
Mr. Chapin then talked about the parking allegations and referred to Mr.
Pemberton's memorandum of July 17th in which.the staff stated existing streets
and proposed streets would handle existing and future traffic created from
an expansion. Mr. Chapin also discussed the counting of the traffic indicating it was done at the entrance to Skyline and included everything going in
and out of the area over the period of days. He said noise and air pollution
would be controlled by placement and design of the slips. Mr. Chapin concluded by stating that nothing said by the opponents to the zone designation .
indicates that this area, properly designed, is not a good spot for moorage;
that the zones have to adjoin one another; that buffer areas would come
about at the right time and that that is the proper way to do it - to
allow as much commercial moorage as makes sense and to make sure it is done
in such a way as has minimum impact.
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Sheldon Kochel again addressed the Council and said his information on the
traffic count came from the Engineering Dept. of the City. Also the counter
was placed where it counted vehicles traveling towards the marina. Mr.
Chapin ag'reed that a total of all the daily totals amounted to approximately
7,000 vehicles.
Orland Christensen brought to the Council the sales brochure· and aerial photo
which, according to him, shows that the moorage. has already doubled.
Lloyd Selene again addressed the Council and said he wanted to respond to the
statement that additional moorages would only restrict the flow of surface
water·. He has walked around the Bay and found oil containers and garbage
which cannot be flushed out because ·of the restricted flow of the.water~
Leonard Newsham, 2001 Bradley Drive, said that 3 years ago he was instrumental
in promoti'ng the dredging of the Bay. This was prior to the r'equest for
increased moorages. He disagreed with Mr. Chapin's statement that people
"on the hill" had no interest in whether or not there were more moorages
because they all paid for the dredging and their assessments and he feels
they do have a stake in i't.
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Mr Claude Huffman, 5110 MacBeth Drive, addressed the Council stating there
was one point which had not been brought up and that was the concern of the
City about the ferry traffic parking on the roadways entering Skyline, the
proposed extension of 32nd Street which will bring ferry traffic through
Skyline and the proposed Kempthorn development at the intersection of Ferry
Terminal Road and Oakes Avenue of of which will bring more traffic problems
necessitating traffic lights, etc
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Mr Arambrau then again pointed out that the Dept of Ecology stressed that
a body of water with poor flushing action, as is Flounder Bay, should not be
considered for long term and overnight moorage facilities, and again stressed
that the parking problem is practically beyond help at the present time and
must be considered in deciding the zoning decision
Mayor Figenshow asked
if Council had any questions
Councilman Cleland asked if the appraised value of the land in the Bay was
any different on one side or the other for taxes
Mr Kinzel said he had no
information in that regard
Mr Cleland asked if anyone else might have and
Mr Knowles replied he had researched the ownership of the bottom of the Bay
in Mt Vernon approximately l~ years ago and it was his recollection that
there was a nominal tax on the bottom of the Bay
Mr Charles Welchko, 5604 Kingsway, addressed the Council stating that he now
owns two lots on the 3rd Key and believes that the Commercial Marine zoning
up to the residential lots would cause those lots to lose some of their value
He talked to some realtors and 3 out of 4 of them felt it would have an adverse
effect on the property values
He feels the comments made by Mrs Lipsey were
correct
He also went to Mt Vernon and learned that Mr Davidson's taxes
were low
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George Wasilewski said he could show tax statements for Division 19 and to the
center of the Bay of $5,413 00
Also, for Council's information, the study
done by the Dept of Fisheries was done at his request through a Professor
Woods who suggested the study be done to help support the fisheries criteria
in building marinas within the State of Washington
This is the only reason
it was done, to determine what Flounder Bay had in comparison to others
When the entrace to Flounder Bay was dredged, the hydraulic study was corrected and the flow study was submitted to the Planning Commission
The
study was before the fact at his request as the marina operator
Mr Figenshow then stated that it appeared to him that a lot more information
had been received than anticipated
Mr Separovich commented about the fish
only that fish need food and so we should not try to purify ourselves too
much or we will be without fish
Mr Figenshow said he would prefer to have more time to study the data received
before making a decision
Mr Rock said he felt the Council should try to
finish the public hearing and, if more time is needed to study the information,
a decision should be made later
There were no further statements to be made
under the public hearing process and Mayor Figenshow delcared the public
hearing closed
Motion to dealy action on this matter to the next Council meeting was made by
Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Kiel
Vote
Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel,
Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich
Motion carried
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HEARING DATE ON PETITION FOR ANNEXATION Mr Olander briefly outlined a petition
for annexation of 40 acres to the City of Anacortes which, according to law,
should be considered at a public hearing within 60 days
He recommended the
date of September 15, 1980 and, in the interim, the Council request an informal
recommendation from the Planning Commission on the matter
Motion by Mr Rock,
seconded by Mr Kiel, that September 15, 1980 be set as the public hearing
date
Under the question, Mr Kiel asked how the Planning Commission would
proceed with consideration of this matter and Mr Olander said they would
review the Environmental Impact Statement, what zone the annexed area would
become, the Planned Unit Development proposed for the area,etc as well as a
possible amendment to the zoning requirements
This would be done through the
public hearing process
There was brief discussion about the proposed area of
the annexation which is 5 acres presently inside the limits and 40 acres outside the City limits
Vote on motion
Ayes--Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow
Motion carried
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ORDINANCE AMENDING 1980 BUDGET. Finance Director, George Khtaian, explained
this was in order to approve accounting transactions already transpired concerning the City's paying monies to the LID 184 fund from the Arterial Street
Fund. Permission to use this money was previously obtained from the State
Dept. of Transportation. He reconunended passage of the ordinance authorizing
the transfer of monies. Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Rock, that
the ordinance be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO. 1831. Vote: Ayes--Kiel,
Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING 1980 BUDGET Mr. Khtaian explained this amendment was
necessary to transfer the City's cost of the oversizing under LID No. 189
from the water Capital Reserve Fund to the LID fund and (2) to transfer the
City's costs exceeding the $10 per front foot maximum assessment on LID 192
from the Arterial Street Fund to the LID 192 fund. Mr. Mansfield read, by
title, the proposed ordinance authorizing the transfer of funds. Motion by
Mr. Cleland, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that the ordinance be adopted and given
ORDINANCE NO. 1832. vote: Ayes--Moorei Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kiel. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE SETTING FEES FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ZONE CHANGES, VACATIONS,
PERMITS, ETC. Mr. Kinzel advised the Council that he had surveyed 20 communities in the state with populations close to that of Anacortes and had
compared their average fees with the fees charged by Anacortes. He also
did a cost analysis of time spent by City staff in processing applications
for changes, approval of ·subdivisions and plats, etc, He also recommended
the City charge inspection fees for water and other utility installations
related to plats and subdivisions. He also reconunended adding a. fee for a
Home Occupation permit which the City does not have at present, Mr.
Mansfield then read, by title, an ordinance amending the fee schedule of
the City. Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr, Kiel, that the ordinance
be passed and given ORDINANCE NO. 1833.
Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore. Motion carried,
The Council then mentioned several
study sessions and Mayor Figenshow
session to discuss the application
old Scott Paper company property.
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August 4, 1980
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Figenshow. Reverend Tom
Christoe of the Anacortes Christian Fellowship gave the invocation. Roll
Call found present: Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute
Figenshow, Tom Cleland, Charles Kiel and Ken Moore.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETIN~ Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the
minutes of the previous meeting held on July 21, 1980 be approved as if read.
Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore. carried.
CORRESPONDENCE City Manager, Bob Olander, did not have any correspondence to
be read, but introduced Mr. Tim Boles who began his employment with the City of
Anacortes as the Museum Director on August 4th, 1980. The council wished Mr.
Boles well in his new position.
CITIZEN HEARINGS There was no response to Mayor Figenshow's invitation for
anyone in the. audience to speak on any i tern not on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO SHORELINE MASTER PLAN Mayor
Figenshow asked Community Development Director, Ken Kinzel, to review the matter
previously heard in public hearing before the Council on July 21st, 1980. Mr.
Kinzel did so and showed three different view foils which indicated the proposals
presented to the Council for designation of the area in Flounder Bay between
the existing CM zone and Urban Residential referring to the three sets of
"Findings of Fact and Conclusions" prepared by City Attorney Mansfield, regarding the proposed amendments to the Shoreline Master Plan. There was no
controversy regarding any of the proposed amendments except the one relating
to the use designation for Flounder Bay. For ease of reference, the three sets
of Findings were labeled (1) Skyline Marina Proposal, (2) Save Flounder Bay
Proposal, and (3) 150' Buffer Compromise.
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The City staff and Planning Commission recommended Findings No 1
Attorney
Mansfield reminded the Council they could modify any one of the sets as they
saw fit
Council asked various questions of Mr Kinzel concerning present
regulations on private moorages and the limits imposed thereon, the tideland
ownership, etc
Mr Separovich then indicated he wished to ask a question of
representatives of the two opposing factions and asked, "would you be happy with
the 150-foot buffer zone proposed by Mr Knowles?" First to respond was Mr Bob
Warfield, 143 Candlewyck Drive, Tacoma, Washington, who stated there was no simple
way to answer, there was no set specific rule to follow to determine the width of
"fairways" in marinas
Mr Dick Chapin, 900 ONB Plaza, Bellevue, WA 98004, replied
that he felt the 150 feet was more than would be required by the Coast Guard, but
recognized the need for a buffer zone and so could live with it, though his clients
certainly would prefer their own proposal
Mr Jim Anderson, Attorney, 2102 10th
Street, representing Mr Harold Mousel, replied that they certainly could not live
with it because it would take away a substantial number of slips Mr Mousel would
wish to develop on his property near the entrance to the Bay
Mr George Wasilewski,
Manager of Skyline Marina, also disagreed with the 150-foot proposal saying it was
He felt the Urban II line should be next to the residential area
more than needed
and any development proposals should be considered and handled by the Planning
Commission
At this point, Mayor Figenshow expressed his belief that the distance
should be 130 feet which is the entrance width at full tide
Harold Mousel, 1395
Donel Road, then responded to Mr Separovich's question and said he had had a study
done which indicated that the Port Districts in the State average only 75 feet and
range from 65 feet to 175 feet
He ob]ected to the 150 foot proposal
Councilman Kiel then stated that this was a complex issue which arose because of
an error in the City's Shoreline Master Plan, he said he believes the property
owners have made a strong and reasonable case to protect their property he also
believes it is important to recognize the authority the Council gave to the Planning
Commission
He then moved that the Urban II designation be expanded to the existing
CM zone line and to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions labeled as No 1,
Staff's proposal
Motion was seconded by Mr Moore for purposes of discussion only
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There then followed additional discussion of the Planning Commission's authority in
considering future development proposals, whether there would be future ob]ections
and challenges to said decisions by property owners what guidelines the Planning
Commission might follow in deciding widths of fairways, etc
Councilman Moore then
asked if there was anyone in the audience from the "Save Flounder Bay" group who
would like to reply to the proposal of letting the Planning Commission be the
deciding body in future proposals if the Urban II zone were expanded to meet the
existing Commercial Marine zone
Mr Sheldon Kochel, 5119 Doon Way, replied that
his group would not be happy with it that they felt they should not have to fight
each and every application in Flounder Bay and that 150 feet was not adequate
Mayor Figenshow then called for the vote
Ayes--Kiel
No--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Moore, Rock
Motion failed
Mr Separovich then moved that the Council adopt
the Findings of Fact and Conclusions labeled As No 3, except for Finding No 7 which
should be amended to read "The designation of that portion of Flounder Bay lying
Southerly of a line parallel to and 130 feet Southerly of the present boundary between the Commercial Marine and the Residential Low Density Zone, as Urban II and
the designation of that portion of Flounder Bay lying Northerly of said line as
Residential Low Density is consistent with the criteria and policies of the Anacortes
Shoreline Master Program, the State Shoreline Management Act, and the Anacortes
Comprehensive Plan " Motion was seconded by Mr Figenshow
Vote
Ayes--Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Moore
No--Kiel, Rock, Kribs
Motion carried
Mr Mansfield
was instructed to prepare an ordinance incorporating the amendments as stated in the
Findings of Fact to the Anacortes Shoreline Master Plan for consideration at the next
meeting
Council thanked staff for their preparation of the information needed to
consider this difficult problem
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VACATION OF STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY Manager Olander reviewed the petition from SnelsonAnvil var vacation of City dedicated and deeded streets on the old Scott Paper mill
site
After the Council public hearing on July 21, 1980, he was directed to negotiate
for a 30-foot strip of land from "Q" Avenue to Fidalgo Bay along with other fair
terms and considerations
After a number of meetings, Snelson-Anvil agreed to a
proposed contract which would (1) place a value of $66,306 on the streets requested
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to be vacated; (2) Snelson-Anvil would deed a 30-foot strip along the North boundary
of their property from "Q" to the Bay and this land be valued at $33,990; (3)
the City would receive the difference of $32,316; (4) Snelson-Anvil would pay
for having the 16-inch water line re-routed, but could wait 3 years to do it;
(4) if the City wishes it moved before 3 years, the City could do so and be
reimbursed by Snelson-Anvil at the end of 3 years; (5) the City would pay for
oversizing, if any, and all pressure stations and hydrants. Mr. Olander recommended the Council accept this proposed agreement and vacate the street rightsof-way. Attorney Mansfield read, by title, a proposed resolution directing
execution of the Agreement. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Cleland, that
the Resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 618. Vote: Ayes--Figenshow
Cleland, Kield, Moore; Rock, Kribs, Separovich. Motion carried. Mr. Mansfield
then read, by title, an ordinance vacating portions of 17th Street between "Q"
Avenue and "R" Avenue and between 17th Street and 20th Street. Motion by Mr.
Separovich that this ordinance be passed and approved and given ORDINANCE NO. 1834.
Vote: Ayes--cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kirbs, Separovich, Figenshow. Motion
carried.
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NEW BUSINESS SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGING EXISTING SYSTEM
OF AT-LARGE AND WARD REPRESENTATION
After a short discussion, motion by Mr.
Separovich, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the date of September 15, 1980 be set
for a public hearing on this subject. Vote: Ayes--Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland .. Motion carried.
PERMISSION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON WATER METERS Public works Director, David Ford,
explained that in accordance with State law, the City was obliged to call for
bids on their supply of water meters. Motion by Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr.
Separovich, that permission be granted. Vote: Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SEGREGATION OF ASSESSMENT UNDER LID NO. 178_ Attorney Mansfield
explained that state law requires that the Council approve any request for
segregation of an assessment under an LID. The instant case involves property
between 13th and 14th Streets, between "C" and "D" Avenues and between "B" and
"C" Avenues; a total of 20 lots, 10 in block 205 and 10 in block 236. These
lots have been jointly owned by Mr. Jim Colley and Mr. William Wieland who had
segregated the ownership and wish to segregate the LID assessments. Mr. Mansfield
read, by title, a resolution authorizing the segregation of assessments under
LID No. 178 as requested. Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that the
resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 619. Vote: Ayes--Moore,
Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel. Motion carried.
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Mr. Kiel then moved that a letter be written to the Arts and Crafts Foundation
expressing the City's thanks for their fine work in the presentation of this
years festival. Seconded by Mr. Moore. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel. Motion carried.
From the audience, Mr. Warfield asked if he might make a brief statement concerning the Shoreline Management/Flounder Bay matter and was given permission.
He stated he wanted to express his appreciation for the spirit with which the
Councfl consideFed the problem and their obvious care and concern.
There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting adjourned
at 8:50 p.m.
Ida Rolph,
August 18, 1980
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Figenshow. Reverend V. John
Bachman of Westminister United Presbyterian Church gave the invocation. Roll
call found present: Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute. Figenshow,
Charles Kiel, and Ken Moore. Tom Cleland was not present.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Moore, that
the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 4, 1980 be approved as if
read. Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Kiel, Moore, Rock. Motion
carried.
CORRESPONDENCE City Manager, Robert
Northern Railroad regarding the sale
railroad lands in which the City had
session will be scheduled to discuss
Olander, read a letter from Burlingtonof their depot, located in Anacortes, and
expressed an interest in the past. A study
their proposal.
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CITIZEN HEARINGS There was no response to Mayor Figenshow's invitation for
anyone in the audience to speak on any item not on the agenda
OLD BUSINESS
ORIDINANCE AMENDING SHORELINE MASTER PLAN Community Development Director, Ken Kinzel, briefly reviewed the recommendation amendments to
the Shoreline Master Plan
City Attorney, Stephen Mansfield, read the proposed ordinance
Mr Separovich asked if this ordinance organized all of the
original ordinances pertaining to the Shoreline Master Plan
Mr Mansfield
responded that that was correct
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr
Moore, that the ordinance be adopted and given ORDINANCE NO
1835
Vote
Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Kiel, Moore
Nayes--Rock, Kribs
Motion carried
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SETTING OF HEARING DATE FOR FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FEE ORDINANCE Sept 2, 1980
was set for the date of public hearing for facilities improvement fee ordinance
Motion by Mr Kiel, seconded by Mr Moore, that the hearing date for Facilities
Improvement Fee Ordinance be September 2, 1980
Vote
Ayes--Figenshow, Kiel,
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Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich
Motion carried•
SETTING OF HEARING DATE FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE Motion by Mr Kiel,
seconded by Mrs Kribs that the hearing date for consideration of the proposed
Ayes-street improvement ordinance be set for September 2, 1980
Vote
Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow
Motion carried
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STREET USE AGREEMENT Director of Public Works, David Ford, briefly reviewed
information concerning an application from Western Telecommunications for a
conditional use permit to construct a microwave relay station on Morton
Avenue in Anacortes to be in con]unction with the United States Coast Guard
and a navigational radar station located at Shannon Point
The Conditional
Use Permit had been granted last year, and the Coast Guard now would like
permission to bury the cable from the radar tower on Shannon Point to the
relay transmitter building in the City street right-of-way
City Attorney
Mansfield recommended that the agreement be written up and signed by parties
involved so that no misunderstanding would take place at a later date
Mr
Moore questioned what the surveillance system would do
Mr Ford replied
that it would monitor ship traffic in the Bellingham and Guemes Channels from
Shannon Point to be transmitted to Morton station and then to a main station
in Seattle
He also pointed out that this would be a video transmission so
that vessels could be identified not only by size but by name and number
John Noyes, 2419 12th Street, Anacortes, pointed out that the whole Puget
Sound area from the Straits of Juan de Fuca and to the Bellingham Channel
would be protected by this radar system Mr Richard Dildine, 1211 6th St ,
Anacortes, wanted to know if the station would interfer with small aircraft
in the area
Mr Ford replied that it would not
Motion by Mr Separovich,
seconded by Mr Rock, that a Street Use Agreement be written up for Council's
review and approval
Vote
Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
Kiel
Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR 6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Motion by Mr
Separovich, seconded by Mrs Kribs, to set public hearing date for 6-Year
Street Improvement Program for September 15, 1980
Vote
Ayes--Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow, Kiel, Moore
Motion carried
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FIXED ASSET APPRAISAL SERVICES TO MARSHALL & STEVENS
Finance Director, George Khtaian, briefly explained to Council that the State
Auditors had directed the city to develop a fixed asset and property control
accounting system
Three quotes for property appraisal and accounting services
were received
The Initial Appraisal Fee from Tait Appraisal was $20,490 00
with Annual ~a ntenance Sezvice at $4,000 00
The Initial Appraisal Fee
from Marshall & Stevens was $24,700 00 with Annual Maintenance Service at
$3,000 00 and the Initial Appraisal Fee from American Appraisal was $22,000
with Annual Maintenance Service at $3,000 00
Mr Khtaian explained that
although Marshall & Stevens were slightly higher, their annual update fee
was lower and the quality and completeness of their services was worth the
extra cost
Motion by Mr Kiel, seconded by Mr Separovich, that the award
of contract for Fixed Asset Appraisal Services go to Marshall & Stevens
Vote
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Kiel, Moore, Rock
Motion carried
AUTHORIZATION OF CONTINUATION OF URBAN RENEWAL WARRANT Finance Director,
George Khtaian, explained that this warrant was taken out in November of 1978
because two land sales in the Urban Renewal area had not been completed in
time to1 close the Urban Renewal proJect with the federal government
Inasmuch
as the sales are still pending due to litigation brought by one of the purchasers
(Mr Heath), this warrant must be renewed every six months until the litigation
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is resolved and the land sales consumated. City Attorney Mansfield read, by
title, the resolution. Motion by Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Kiel, to authorize
continuation of Urban Renewal Warrant and adopt the proposed Resolution and give
it RESOLUTION NO. 620. Vote: Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Kiel, Moore,· Kribs,
Rock. Motion carried.·
OTHER BUSINESS City Manager, Robert Olander, asked Council's feelings in regard
to answering negative l~tters on City projects, i.e. striping of downtown intersections to meet State regulations, etc. Mr. Figenshow recommended that City
'staff deal personally with those who write such letters rather than contacting
the newspapers with City letters. General feeling of the Council was in agreement with the Mayor.
Mrs. Kribs reported to Council that she had received two complaints, one from
Jim Bowlin, 1310 10th Street, and Mrs. Lynch of that same street, regarding the
ditching and the need for more gravel along the newly paved roads. Mr. Ford
explained to Council that any citizens who contacted his office had been
informed that all the areas that have been paved have received the same type
of work and that unless more monies become available, that no more gravel can
be placed in that area. Council directed staff to continue to contact these
citizens directly.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting adjourned
at 8:50 p.m.
pro tern
September 22, 1980
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Knute Figenshow.
Invocation was
given by Pastor Gale O'Neil of the First Baptist Church. Roll Call found
present: Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovic!i, Knute Figenshow, Tom Cleland,
Charles Kiel and Ken Moore.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr. Rock, seconded by Mrs. Kribs, that
the minutes of the meeting held on August 18, 1980 be approved as if read. Vote:
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Feigneshow, Cleland, Kiel and Moore. Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
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There was no correspondence to be read.
CITIZEN HEARINGS There was no response to the Mayor's invitation for anyone in
the audience to speak on any item not on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to be considered by the Council.
NEW BUSINESS Mayor Figenshow read a Proclamation designating the week of Sept.
22nd through the 29th, 1980 as Rape Awareness Week in Anacortes. This is in
line with a national program to encourage all citizens to be aware of services
available and to educate the public on facts surrounding sexual assault; that
it hurts the public as a whole and something can be done about it. Motion by
Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that the Council confirm the Proclamation.
Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock. Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Parks Director,
Steve Colby, reviewed the circumstances and requirements of the Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation of the State of Washington which brought about
the meetings and sessions of the City Park & Recreation Commission to formulate
an updated capital improvement program. This program was developed as follows:
Washingtin Park Improvements for Floats and.Pilings, Smiley's Bottom Field
Project, Street End Water View Parks, Guemes Channe'l Recreation Corridor,
Guemes Ferry Landing Park, Causland Park Addition. Mr. Colby requested Council
approval of the program so it could be forwarded to the IAC as they requested.
There were several questions asked by Council concerning whether or not the
priorities could be changed, or the whole program changed, additions or deletions
made. It was generally stated that any of these changes could be made through
proper procedures; the program was very flexible. Mr. Ralph Edwards, Chairman
of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, stated.that acutally the IAC
was primarily concerned at the present time with only the project for which
the City has already made application for funding - the Washington Park improvments. There were no further· comments from the audience and Mr. Figenshow
declared the public hearing to be closed.
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Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Rock, that the Park Comprehensive
Capital Improvements Program be approved as presented and forwarded to the IAC
Vote Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs
Carried
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PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FEE (SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENT CHARGE) Mayor Figenshow stated this public hearing would follow
the same procedure as the previous hearing and declared the public hearing to
be open
City Manager, Robert Olander, reviewed the background development
of the proposed ordinance which would require a fee or tax on new construction
for the purpose of raising revenue to pay for certain capital improvements
needed to service the new growth
There followed extensive discussion on the
pros and cons of such an ordinance
Pros included normal tax revenues do
notcover capital improvements and existing residents should not have to pay
for improvements that do not benefit them - examples stop lights, storm drain
systems, widening of roads, new fire stations, utility line oversizing, all
due to new development
Cons included that such fees would increase home costs
and prohibits many people from affording new homes
From the audience, Mr
Dan Mitzel, 1475 Channel Drive, LaConner, addressed the Council stating he was
a builder/contractor and was active in Skagit County
It was his opinion that
such a charge would only add to the accelerating costs of building
He asked
the Council to look long and hard at this move before making a final decision,
he also mentioned mobile homes and factory-built homes
Mr Bob Ford, 4305 "A"
Avenue, Anacortes, informed the Council he had invited Mr Mitzel to the
meeting to express the feelings of the builders
Mr W Prange, 1501 4lst, Anacortes, addressed the Council and said that in the
past few years there has been a 25% drop in number of children in Anacortes
schools, every house that is built generates approximately $500 a year in taxes,
in his opinion, Anacortes is becoming a community of older people who are retirees
and need housing
He emphatically stated that if the Council voted to pass the
proposed ordinance, it would be counter-productive and would further discourage
young people who do not have the money to build with ever-increasing fees and
taxes
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Mayor Figenshow called for comments from the Council
Mrs Kribs stated she
did not understand the exemptions
They were explained to her by Mr Olander
After some additional discussion, Mr Mitzel again addressed the Council and
said he felt that both the Planning Commission and Council could require developers, at the timeof preliminary plat approval, to construct and provide the proper
improvements
There followed considerable discussion among the Council members resulting in a
motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Moore, that the public hearing be continued to the Council study session of September 22nd, 1980
Vote
Ayes-Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Motion carroed
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE
Mayor Figenshow
declared a public hearing to be open to consider a proposed ordinance which would
require improvements similar to thorse required in newly platted areas in the old,
already-platted areas of the City which have never been developed
Manager Olander
presented the background and reasons for proposing this ordinance and said that
though he agreed with the concept, he felt the ordinance as presented was still
not quite right, that certain sections were ambiguous and should be clarified
There was no one from the audience who wished to speak on this proposed ordinance
The Council then discussed several aspects of the ordinance and agreed it needed
more work
Motion by Mr Rock, seconded by Mr separovich, that the public
hearing be continued to the meeting of September 15, 1980 with disucssion at the
next study session on September 8th
Vote
Ayes--Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock,
Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow
Motion carried
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SALE OF BONDS ON LID NO 189 and LID NO 192 Finance Director, George Khtaian,
briefly reviewed the background leading to the proposed negotiated sale of these
LID Bonds to the firm of Foster and Marshall
After the 30-day pre-payment period
on each LID, the amount left for sale was
LID 189 $73,589 40 and LID 192
$193,505 25
Ordinance No 1826 fixed the interest on LID 189 at 10% per annum
Ordinance No 1827 fixed the interest on LID 192 at 9-3/4%
Mr Dave Landes,
of the firm of Foster and Marshall, then addressed the Council and presented
his firm's offer to purchase the bonds at a rate of 9-7/8% on the LID 189 bonds _
and 9-3/4% on the LID 192 bonds
Mr Olander asked Mr Khtaian if these rates
were within the realm of rates which would have been received at public bids and
Mr Khtaian said they were
He said he had checked with other brokers and
various other sources to confirm this
Councilman Moore stated he did not understand the reasoning behind a negotiated sale and the methods used to determine
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the interest rates
Manager Olander reviewed the process and explained how LID
bonds differed from other governmental bonds and how the interest rate is set in
the LID ordinances before the bonds are sold
Mr Landes elaborated further on the
methods and statistics used to determine the interest rate in an offer
Motion by
Mr Kiel, seconded by Mr Separovich, that the sale of the bonds on LID No 189 and
LID No 192 be approved and the offer of Foster and Marshall of 7-78% and 9-3/4%
respectively, be accepted
Vote
Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kiel
Motion carried
AWARD OF BID ON POLICE CAR Police Captain Dave Mead presented a bid from Trulson
Motors in the amount of $6,808 20 stating it was the only bid received in response
to a call for bid on a police vehicle
Permission to call for bid was received
because efforts to lease a 1980 Malibu could not be consumated
Council were
furnished complete details on the leasing efforts
There followed considerable
questions concerning the reasons for proposing the purchase of a station wagon
instead of a sedan, the year of the new vehicle, the department's need for the
vehicle, manner of paying for it, cost of additional equipment, etc , all of
which was answered by Captain Mead
Motion was made by Mr Separovich that the
Police Department wait for the 1981 models
Seconded by Mr Rock
Under the
question, Mr Moore brought out that no one had any knowledge about what a 1981
model would cost, where it would be available, etc and said he was of the opinion
the motion was not proper
Mr Rock withdrew his second to the motion
After
further discussion, Mr Separovich moved that the request for award of bid be
denied
Seconded by Mrs Kribs
Under the question, Mr Moore asked what effect
this would have on the Police Department's function
Mr Mead answered the
department would have to continue on as they have without a vehicle
Here, Mr
Olander interJected that he had previously discussed the matter with both the
Chief of Police and Mr Mead and felt that they had already weighed the question
of the choice of taking a 1979 model now or waiting for the 1981 models against
the inconvenience or disability of not having a car and he had accepted their
decision
Vote
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow
No--Moore, Cleland,
Kiel
Motion carried
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH SKAGIT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Mr Olander
stated this proposed contract was the result of the City's opportunity to participate in the Coastal Zone Management program which provides funding for the
administration of the City's Shoreline Master Plan and Shoreline Permits
Funds
come from the Dept of Ecology through the Skagit Council of Governments who
makes the applications on behalf of communities having shoreline master programs
in Skagit County
Funding level for 1981 is almost exactly the same as for 1980
and is 80% Federal funds and 20% Local share making $9,132 to be received and
$2,283 from the City
A proposed resolution authorizing execution of the
contract with the Skagit Council of Governments was read by City Attorney
Stephen Mansfield
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Cleland, that
the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO
621
Vote
Ayes--Rock,
Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore
Motion carried
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AWARD OF BID ON WATER METERS Public Works Director, Dave Ford, advised the
Council that as a result of call for bids in August on 100 - 5/8" X 3/4"
water meters, the City received bids as follows
Western Utilities Supply Co
of Seattle - $3,183 22 (incl tax) Water Metrics Co , Inc of Portland $3,238 20 (incl tax ) Pacific Water Works Supply Co , Inc of Seattle, $3,801 33 (incl tax)
Mr Ford recommended acceptance of the low bid of
$33 73 p34 meter less the $3 50 trade-in for used meters, from western Utilities
Supply Company
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that the
bid be awarded to western Utilities Supply Company as recommended
Vote
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock
Motion carried
Manager
Finance
was set
a short
meeting
Suggested quarterly meetings between the Finance Dept and the Council
Committee to review the City's financial condition
First meeting
for Sept 5, 1980 at 3 00 p m Mayor asked the Council to remain for
executive session to discuss employee relations and adJourned the
at 10 15 p m
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Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m by Mayor Knute Figenshow
Roll call
found present Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow,
Tom Cleland, Charles Kiel, Kenneth Moore
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr Kiel, seconded by Mrs Kribs, that
the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 2, 1980 be approved as
if read
Vote
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel,
Moore
Motion carried
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CORRESPONDENCE City Manager, Robert Olander, read a letter received from
the Anacortes Business Conununity asking permission to allow Anacortes children
to set up lemonade stands and sell lemonade as part of their sales promotion
on September 26th and 27th
After brief discussion, motion by Mr Cleland,
seconded by Mr Separovich, that the Anacortes Business Conununity be allowed
to have kids sell lemonade on Saturday, the 27th, only
Vote
Ayes--Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock
Motion carried
CITIZEN HEARINGS Mayor Figenshow asked if anyone in the audience wished to
speak on any item not on the agenda
There was no one
Mayor Figenshow
then urged al cit-zens to vote in the Primary Election on Sept 16,1980
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OLD BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ON SYSTEM OF COUNCIL ELECTION Mayor Figenshow
briefly reviewed the procedure for a public hearing and declared a public
hearing to be open to consider changing the present system of electing 3
Council members from Wards and 4 members At-Large
Mr Olander reviewed
the background of the city's system and summarized the pros and cons of
making changes
There were several systems to consider, one being where
the 4 At-Large positions be retained, but the 3 Ward seats be elected at
both the primary and general elections, which was discussed by the Council
Mayor Figenshow read a letter from Willard and Bernice Evans indicating
they favored the present ward system
From the audience, June Betts, 5514
Sunset Avenue, addressed the Council and stated she believed all the Councilmen were interested in the problems of the whole City and not Just those
pertaining to their specific wards however, she felt the ward system should
be retained
Mr Pres Holton, 2320 11th Street, addressed the Council and
said he would like to see the old system of 2 councilmen from each of 3
wards and 1 at-large who were elected by the people of the ward and also
in the general election
Mayor Figenshow called for comments from the Council and Mr Rock said he felt
the system proposed of retaining the 4 at-large positions and the 3 ward
positions elected at both elections would be the best of both systems
Mr
Cleland couldn't see where this would be an improvement, Mr Separovich
said the Council was seeking a cross-section representation and he feels the
ward system does this, but candidates should be voted on by the whole City
Mr Moore felt this would restrict the number of candidates wishing to run
for a position
Mr Figenshow said he felt the passage of the Public Disclosure Law lessened the number of people who will avail themselves of
running for office
It was pointed out that the County Auditor's office
keeps track of the population growth in each precinct which alerts the City
to change boundary lines of wards when necessary
Mayor Figenshow then
declared the public hearing closed, and recommended that until additional
study was made, no vote be taken
Mr separovich said he felt there should be more people involved in deciding
whether or not the system should be changed
Mr Figenshow asked for the
wishes of the Council
Motion by Mr Separovich that the wards remain with
candidates being elected in both the primary and general elections to insure
cross-section representation on the Council
Seconded by Mrs Kribs
Under
the question, from the audience carol Hove, 516 "O" Avenue, asked if this
matter could not be voted on by the whole City
Members of the Council
asked the City Manager if the question could not be entered into the general
survey which is being prepared to forward to the general public
Mr Olander
said he anticipated sending it out in about another month, but it primarily
was to deal with City services and felt the question concerning the ward
system would be difficult to explain in one short question
Mayor Figenshow
called for the vote on the motion
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, separovich
No-Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore
Motion failed
PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE Mayor Figenshow declared a
public hearing continued on a proposed ordinance which would require improvements similar to those required in newly platted areas in the old, alreadyplatted areas of the City which have never been developed
Council, at the
opening of the public hearing on September 2, 1980, requested section 2B be
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Manager Olander elaborated stating the present subdivision code
does not cover a large part of town
This would allow a developer to make
improvements without installing paved streets, storm drains, etc
The instant
ordinance is designed to cover that problem and will require a developer to
make such improvements
The difficult part of drafting the ordinance was in
considering the individual lot owner
This was solved in the ordinance by
stating that in those particular cases where there are one or two lots involved,
the owner would get permission to build without such improvements providing he
agrees to an LID in the future for such imprqvements
After some discussion,
Dick Dildine, 1211 6th Street, addressed the Council and asked how this
ordinance would effect the developer who builds one house at a time, sells
it and then builds another
He was informed that anyone owning more than
1 or 2 lots would be prohibited from so doing
Mr Pres Holton, 2320 11th,
said he would like to again ask the Council to enact an ordinance which would
have more control over the development of the City and not allow a hodgepodge of plats with a variety of street widths, designs, etc which do not
blend together
This was well received by the Council and Mr Moore said
he felt the Council should pursue Mr Holton's suggestion further
Mayor
Figenshow declared the public hearing closed
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City Attorney Mansfield the read, by title, the proposed ordinance
Motion
by Mr Kiel, seconded by Mr Separovich, that the ordinance be passed and
given ORDINANCE NO 1836
Vote
Ayes--Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow
Motion carried
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The changed Park Comprehensive Plan was reviewed and discussed at the Council public hearing on
September 2, 1980
At that time, Council directed a Resolution be drafted
for approval
Proposed resolution was read, by title, by Attorney Mansfield
Motion by Mr Separovich, seconded by Mr Rock, that the Resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO 622
Under the question, Mr Olander briefly
reviewed the proJects outlined in the Park Comprehensive Plan being approved
Vote
Ayes--Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs separovich, Figenshow, Cleland,
Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING ON CEDAR GROVE ANNEXATION PROPOSAL Mr Olander explained that
in order to comply with the regulations requiring the setting of a public
hearing within 60 days of receipt of a petition for annexation, the public
hearing on this matter had been scheduled for September 15, 1980
However,
the matter had not yet been considered by the Planning Committee and,
therefore, could not be heard by the Council
He recommended the public
hearing date be postponed to October 6, 1980
Motion by Mr Rock, seconded
by Mr Kiel, that the public hearing on the proposed annexation be postponed to October 6, 1980
Vote
Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel
Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING ON SIX-YEAR STREET PLAN Mayor Figenshow
declared a public hearing to be open to consider an up-dated Six-Year Street
Improvement Plan
Mr Jim Pemberton, Engineering Supervisor, briefly reviewed
the proJects listed in the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program which
is required to be updated annually under State law and filed with the Secretary
of Transportation
Mr Pemberton pointed out that it is important to remember
that any proJects the City May be considering must be included in this Program
before any funding can be applied for
He stated this years program is similar
to last years with the exception that "R" Avenue from 34th to 22nd has been
added to provide for a maintenance overlay and a proposed traffic signal for
22nd and Commercial has also been added
There followed discussion of the
various proJects and Mayor Figenshow asked for comments from the audience
Dick Dildine, 1211 6th, suggested incorporating a proJect which would connect
possibly West 2nd or West 3rd with the encircling road around the new development of Clearidge in the west end of Anacortes
This idea was well received
Mr Warren Heglin, 1311 32nd Street, addressed the Council and said he was
the owner of several lots on 32nd Street
He wished to know what effect
the 32nd Street proJect would have on the property owners in his area
Mr
Heglin was advised that at the present time, the City has not yet begun the
preliminary engineering studies to learn JUSt what will be necessary to carry
out the proJect as proposed -- how much right-of-way, costs, etc -- although
the City has received approximately $40,000 from the Federal Aid MaJor for
these preliminary engineering studies
Until these studies have been completed, the City will not be able to answer the property owners' questions
There was additional discussion with the Council and then Mr Francis Orr,
1617 32nd Street, addressed the Council
He believes the improvement of
32nd Street as presently proposed would be a mistake
He pointed out on
the view foil map his suggestion that the west end accrss road should go
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directly west from the state highway entrance into Anacortes. According
to Mr. Orr, there would be far less disruption of residences, an easier
construction, etc., if the roadway were built directly west to "D" Avenue
and made wide enough to allow for future growth. There was additional
discussion about the priorities, funding, whether or not the plan could be
changed. Also, the Council siad they would like to hear a presentation
relative to Mr. Orr's idea.
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Motion by Mr. Rock,' seconded by Mr. Separovich, that the public hearing be
continued to the meeting of October 6, 1980. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID ON TELEMETRY AND INSTRUMENTATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Public
Works OperationsSlpt., Mike Foster, advised that pursuant to call for bids
on the maintenance contract for the telemetry and instrumentation at the
Water Treatment Plan and Wastewater treatment plant, only one bid was
received from Automation Services, Inc. of Bothell, WA., in the amount of
$6,700 plus tax of $335. Mr. Foster said this bid ~et all specifications
and recorrnnended it be accepted. If the firm does not live up to expectations, the contract can be cancelled on 30-day notice. Motion by Mr.
Separovich, seconded by Mrs. Kribs, that the contract be awarded to
Automation Services, Inc. as recorrnnended. Vote: Ayes-~Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock. Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN Personnel Director, Ken Kinzel,
explained that this item was brought about by agreement with Local No. 347
of the AFSCME during union contract negotiations for 1980 that the City
would review the unit classifications for personnel to assure that they were
all appropriate according to their inter-relationships. Specifically,
the classification of concern was the Maintenance worker-Entry Level. This
classification was reviewed and compared to job descriptions contained in
the 1980 Salary Survey conducted by the Association of Washington Cities
and also discussed with the firm of Donworth and Taylor, who designed the
City's classification plan. It was recorrunended that this particular level
position be graded 1 grade higher. Mr. Kinzel informed the Council that
only 2 employees in this position would be effected as all other employees
in this grade are already either beyond the merit level or subject only to
merit increases. Mr. Mansfield then read, by title, a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Labor Agreement with Local 347, AFSCME, and attaching
said Agreement which changed the grade level of Maintenance Worker-Entry Level
to salary grade 10. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the
resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 623. Mr. More questioned the
union's position on this change and was advised it would not be effective
unless the union concurred. Vote: Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland,
Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs. Motion carried.
Mr. Olander asked all Council members who wished to attend an all-day conference
session in Mount Vernon on October 17th, being sponsored by the Association of
Washington Cities, to let him know so he can make the reservations. Several
of the Council expressed their desire to attend.
Mr. separovich corrnnented that it was too bad that the City of Anacortes did
not get the new cold storage plant which is, according to the news media,
planning to be opened in Mount Vernon.
Mayor Figenshow asked the Council to remain for an executive session to discuss
salary administration.
further business to come before\the Council, mee~ourned
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Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Figenshow. Roll call found
present: Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow, Charles Kiel.
Ken Moore and Tom Cleland entered shortly thereafter.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Kiel,
that the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 15, 1980 be approved
as if read. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Clelamd, Kiel,
Moore. Motion carried.
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CORRESPONDENCE Manager Olander read a letter from the Navy League asking
that the week of October 9th through October 15th be named as Navy Week.
CITIZEN HEARINGS Mayor Figenshow invited anyone in the audience who wished to
speak on any item not on the agenda to address the Council. Mr. Robert Edwards,
Construction Superintendent, stated that his company intended to comply with
the City directive to remove the construction trailers from the site of the
project at the Guemes Ferry terminal, but that they did not appreciate the manner
in which they were notified; that it was extremely short notice and that they
would need an extension of time in which to do so as they had inquired at all
available facilities and had not yet been able to find a suitable location.
Mayor Figenshow asked the City Manager to recap the situation for the benefit
of the audience and Mr. Olander stated that when the project first began, the
City had received complaints about building materials and trailers blocking
the view of neighborhood residents; that Manson had been very cooperative and
had re-located the materials, etc. Just recently, a citizen complaint brought
to the attention of the City that some trailers had been located in a lower
area. This was a formal complaint and necessitated the City giving notice to
remove them to Manson. The Council agreed to give the construction company
additional time to remove the trailers to a suitable location and Councilman
Moore commented it upset him to learn the company felt they were badly treated
and he hoped the matter could be amicably resolved.
OLD BUSINESS CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 6-YEAR STREET PLAN Mayor
Figenshow declared a public hearing to be open and Public Works Director, Dave
Ford, reviewed the purpose of the plan stating it was required annually under
state law to be filed with the Secretary of Transportation. After the meeting
of September 15th, staff had included the upgrading of the intersection of
Hillcrest and Whistle Lake Road to the list of projects. Mr. Ford then pointed
out on a large map the various projects which are listed in the Plan and said
the proposition of possibly connecting West 2nd or West 3rd with Clearidge
Addition would not be feasible. The only road out that way which could possibly
be extended would be West 4th, then possibly tieing into Oakes Avenue is a safe
location could be found. Mr. Ford then answered several questions put to him
by members of the audience concerning the proposed extension of 32nd Street to
the west end of Anacortes. He reiterated that no specific figures on street
widths, right-of-way, etc. could be given until preliminary engineering studies
were completed. Citizens objecting to the proposed 32nd Street extension included Virgil Cole, 1620 32nd; Francis Orr, 1617 32nd; Richard Dildine, 1211 6th,
etc. Mr. Pres Holton was in favor of widening the City's arterial streets;
he said there was a lot of opposition to putting "D" Avenue through, but now
certainly not many people would like to see it eliminated. He believes that
15th Street is the ideal location for a west end road and that there should be
an 80-foot right-of-way with 40-feet pavement for safety. Mr. Ford said the
City was trying to improve the City's arterial streets that everyone uses where they can get from one place to another with the fewest stops. Councilman Kiel said he felt the City should be concerned about not (unintentionally)
creating heavy traffic through a residential area and should look at long term
traffic flow in the City. It was brought out that the proposed extension of
32nd Street has been on the City's Six-Year Street Plan since 1971 and even if
the City only wanted to overlay and improve 32nd Street, it would still have
to be on the Plan before any funding could be granted.
Mr. Dildine commented the Council should include in the plan a resolution that
any further developments would have to accomodate a west end access road; he
offered to show the Council some aerial slides which might aid in determining
a better possible west end route. Mr. Rock reminded the Council that they
could add or delete from the 6-Year Street Plan at any time by resolution and
felt they should explore all possibilities, but did not feel it could be done
in just a short period of time. He would like to see the route suggested by
Mr. Dildine on the Plan. After additional discussion, motion by Mr. Separovich,
seconded by Mr. Moore, that the matter be discussed at a study session three
weeks hence and the public hearing continued to the meeting of November 3,1980
Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock. Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR ANNEXATION On the matter of a petition for
annexation of property proposed for mobile home park named "Cedar Grove",
motion by Mr. Rock to continue the public hearing to November 3, 1980 because
the Planning Commission had not yet made their recommendation. Seconded by
Mr. Separovich. Vote: Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore,
Rock, Kribs. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS - REQUEST TO PURCHASE RAILROAD DEPOT PROPERTY Manager Olander advised
that the parcel of property proposed to be purchased from the Burlington-Northern
Railway was 60 feet X 680 feet; that the Railway had offered to sell it for
$70,000. The City's appraisal was slightly higher than that. He recommended
funding the purchase with a loan from a City fund with surplus funds, at a
reasonable interest rate, with repayment over a period of years from the City's
Property Acquisition Fund. It was his recommendation that the Council
authorize purchase of the property. After a brief discussion, Attorney Mansfield
read a proposed resolution authorizing the purchase as described. Mr. Mansfield
reminded the Council that this acceptance acted only as an earnest money agreement and final purchase documents would come later. Motion by Mrs. Kribs,
seconded by Mr. Kiel, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO.
624. Vote: Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR ALLEY VACATION Mayor Figenshow declared a
public hearing to be open to consider a petition from the Washington Federal
Savings and Loan for vacation of a partial alley. Mr. Ken Kinzel, Community
Development Director, reviewed the petition stating it was presented by Washington Federal and also Mr. Harold Trulson, owner of the property on the
opposite side of the alley from Washington Federal's property. The partial
alley involved is located between Commercial Avenue and "Q" Avenue and 10th
and 11th Streets. It is not a through alley, no utilities are located in it
and it is not related in any manner to the City's street or service plan.
There were no objections by City staff. Mr. Kinzel also advised that the
Planning Commission considered the petition at their meeting of September 24
1980 and recommended that the Council grant the vacation. There was no
comment from the proponent. Councilman Moore asked for additional explanation on the manner of determining the value of the land and he was informed
it was according to state law - the land is appraised and then the applicants
pay the City one-half the appraised value. It was brought out that in any
application for vacation, 2/3 of the abutting property owners must join in
the vacation petition. From the audience, Richard Dildine, 1211 6th, asked
the purpose of the vacation and whether it would be of any benefit to the
public. Mr. Figenshow indicated he did not see the purpose; Mr. Kiel asked
if it was in place of the encroachment agreement previously asked for and
granted by Council. Mr. Separovich said he was under the impression the
purpose was for additional praking and to allow utilization of the land without
having to spread over.: a whole block; that the benefit to the public will be
a new bank building. The Council was reminded that this vacation was part
of the original plan presented by Washington Federal when they applied for
the encroachment agreement. Joanie Sattler, Assistant Manager of Washington
Federal, addressed the Council and reiterated that their plans were to purchase the other half of the alley from Mr. Trulson and use it for traffic
access if the vacation is granted. Mr. Ford said he believed the plans showed
this particular alley would be for a drive-in window for the bank. Attorney
Mansfield further explained the underlying meanings of vacating a dedicated
right-of-way and how the state law came about.
Mr. Dildine remarked this explanation further supported his contention that
right-of-ways were valuable to the public and the public should be advisee
what a developer whished to do with the land. Mr. Moore agreed. After
further discussion, Mayor Figenshow declared the public hearing to be closed.
Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mrs. Kribs, that the peition for vacation
be granted and an ordinance prepared for Council consideration. Vote: AyesCleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE SETTING 1981 PROPERTY TAX LEVY Mr. Olander reviewed the City's
obligation to certify the assessed valuation placed on property to be taxed
within the City limits by the Skagit County Auditor's office. He explained
the 106% tax law which limits the amount per thousand dollars valuation that
the City of Anacortes collects. The City is also obligated to levy 22~¢ per
thousand for the Firemen's Pension Fund and a very small amount for new
construction. This constitutes the basic regular levy. The only item coming
under the excess levy is the outstanding 1977 General Obligation Bond issue
at $165,625. The total tax levy for 1981 is $774,082.00. Attorney Mansfield
then read, by title, an ordinance levying the tax upon real and personal
property within the City for municipal purposes for the year 1981. Motion
by Mr. Cleland, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that the ordinance be apssed and given
ORDINANCE NO. 1837. Vote: Ayes--Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Motion carried.
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HEARING DATE FOR ANNEXATION PETITION ON WEAVERLING SPIT Mr. Olander pointed out
that in order to comply with the law, a public hearing date must be set within 60 days of receipt of a petition for annexation. He recommended a date
be set and then the matter referred to the Planning Commission for an informal
recommendation. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Separovich, that a hearing
date be set for December 1, 1980. Vote: Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS ON LID NO. 189 Finance Director, George
Khtaian, addressed the Council and stated this proposed ordinance is the final
"housekeeping" ordinance necessary to issue the bonds previously authorized by
the Council on this LID. Final signing is set for October 16, 1980. Proposed
ordinance was read, by title, by Mr. Mansfield which provided for the issuance
of bonds for LID No. 189 in the total principal sum of $73,589.40. Motion by
Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the Ordinance be passed and given
ORDINANCE NO. 1838. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figneshow, Cleland,
Kiel, Moore. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS ON LID NO. 192 Mr. Khtaian described
this proposed ordinance as being in the same category as the one passed on
LID 189. Mr. Mansfield read, by title, the proposed ordinance authorizing the
issuance of bonds of LID 192 in the total principal sum of $193,505.25.
Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Cleland, that the ordinance be passed
and given ORDINANCE NO. 1839. Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland,
Kiel, Moore, Rock. Motion carried.
PERMISSION TO EXTEND WATER CONTRACT WITH SHELL OIL COMPANY Mayor Figenshow
exused himself from the meeting and relinquished his Chair to Vice Mayor, Ray
Separovich, to avoid any conflict of interest in this matter. Mr. Separovich
asked if there was any discussion and Mr. Moore asked if this extension was
automatic. Mr. Olander explained that Shell Oil Company had an option in their
contract to extend the basic contract for another ten year period; that they
were merely exercising this option; the City has no choice in the matter as it
was part of the agreement made 25 years ago. There was some discussion of the
yearly and five-yearly rate adjustment negotiations which are also part of the
contract. Mr. Mansfield then read, by title, a resolution authorizing the
extension of the basic contract. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Rock,
that the water contract with Shell Oil Company be extended for another 10
years and the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 625. Vote:
Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs. Motion
carried. Mayor Figenshow was then called back into the meeting and resumed
his Chair.
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REQUEST TO EXECUTE CONTRACT ON NEW COPY MACHINE Manager Robert Olander briefly
outlined the significant cost savings to the City by changing from the Xerox
copier to the Savin which information had been given in detail to the Council
at a study session. Mr. Mansfield read, by title, a resolution authorizing
the execution of an agreement between the City and Savin Corporation for the
purchase of a Savin 880 Copier. Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Rock
that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 626. Under discussion,
for the record, Mr. Olander pointed out that the purchase is under the State
contract and thus, no bidding was necessary. Vote: Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland,
Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich. Motion Carried.
Mayor Figenshow referred back to the letter from the Navy League and suggested
the City make the proclamation as requested. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by
Mr. separovich that the week of October 9th thru 15th be proclaimed "Navy Week".
Vote: Ayes--Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow. Carried.
Mayor Figenshow asked the Council to stay after meeting for an Executive Session
to discuss labor negotiations and property sales.
Councilwoman Kribs asked for additional information concerning the letter to
the Council regarding crosswalks in the City and there followed considerable
discussion concerning the pros and cons of having crosswalks. Inasmuch as it
has become City policy not to have crosswalks at uncontrolled intersections,
it was suggested an article be put in the next City newsletter explaining the
City's position to the general public.
Regarding the naming of a committee to do further study on the matter of a
facilities fee ordinance, Mayor Figenshow suggested the following people:
James Rice, Ron Gold, Otis Piburn, Ken Kinzel, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich.
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Motion by Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Cleland that these people be named to the
committee to study the various options and come back to Council with a recommendation. Under discussion, Mr. Cleland suggested that possibly a member of
the business community should also be named. This was generally agreed to and
Mayor Figenshow asked Chamber of Commerce Manager, Maria Petrish, to suggest
a possible member. Mrs. Petrish agreed to do so. Mr. Rock withdrew his motion.
There being no further busin-ss to come before the Council, meeting adjourned to
an executive session at 10:00 p.m.
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Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Figenshow. Invocation was given
by Lt. Michael Walsh of the Salvation Army. Roll call found present: Karolyne
Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow, Tom Cleland, Charles Kiel and Ken Moore.
Bud Rock was absent.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Separovich
that the minutes of the prevoius meeting held on October 6, 1980 be approved as
if read. Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore.
Motion carried.
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CORRESPONDENCE City Manager, Robert Olander, read a letter from Mr. Brion Toss
in which he requested a conditional use permit to use the loft of the former
St. Mary's Church on 7th and "N" Avenue to make boat sails until another location
became available. Mr. Olander then read his proposed reply letter advising Mr.
Toss that to do so would be illegal because the zoning at said location is
Residential-Medium and such use is not permitted even under a temporary conditional
use permit. Mr. Olander further advised that Mr. Toss could apply for a zone
change or an amendment to the zoning code. Council agreed with the letter to
Mr. Toss. Councilman Separovich then read a letter he had received from Mr. John
Martinis of the Legislative Transportation Committee advising the State Dept. of
Transportation had recognized the need for a traffic signal at 22nd and Commercial
and that it had been put in their budget for installation in 1982.
CITIZEN HEARINGS In response to the Mayor's invitation to anyone in the audience
to speak on any item not on ghe agenda, Mr. Pres Holton, 2320 11th St., addressed
the Council and said he felt the political signs posted in the right-of-way along
12th Street should not be allowed.
Mr. Bob Pickett, 3rd and "O" Avenue, addressed the Council and spoke on behalf
of Brion Toss' request to use the loft in the former church building. He asked
the Council to re-consider their decision and elaborated on the need of a sailmaker to have a large, wooden floor area. His opinion was that the area of the
former church could not be rezoned to make the use legal. Attorney Mansfield
reiterated that the requeste use was not permitted under the conditional uses
permitted in the present zone and that the Council and Planning Commission could
not deviate from the laws set down by the City, After additional discussion, Mr.
Brion Toss, 904 10th Street, addressed the Council and said when he and his partner
had selected the location and applied for a business license, it had not occurred
to them that their proposed business could be an inconvenience in any way; that
they had polled at least 10 of the immediate neighbors and no one had any objections. He also stated it was not a place they wished to remain indefinitely, but
it was the only place suited to their needs in town at the present time. At
this point, Mr. Separovich suggested the Council examine the matter further at
the next study session. Mr. Olander felt it would take less time to apply for
an amendment to the zoning code to permit it as a conditional use in that particular
zone, but reminded the Council such an amendment would effect the whole City and
not just that one area, and that it would have to go to the Planning Commission
for public hearing prior to the Council holding a public hearing - thus it would
take approximately 6 weeks.
Mr. Dick Dildine, 1211 6th, addressed the Council and asked if permission
could not be granted for just a specific length of time. Mr. Kinzel read from
the zoning code the conditional uses permitted at the present time in a RM zone
and Mayor Figenshow suggested Mr. Toss apply for amendment to the zonding code
as recommended. Councilman Moore complained that the Council had not received
any information on this reauest prior to the meeting and Mr. Olander explained
the request had just been received with a request for a decision at this meeting.
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OLD BUSINESS
ALLEY VACATION ORDINANCE Attorney Mansfield ready, by title, a
proposed ordinance granting vacation of the partial alley between Commercial
Avenue and "Q" Aveneu and 10th and 11th Streets, which was approved by the Council
at the meeting of October.6th, to Washington Federal Savings & Loan and Harold
Trulson. Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Cleland, that the ordinance
be passed and given ORDINANCE NO. 1840. Vote: Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Kribs. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE Mayor Figenshow
briefly explained the public hearing process and declared a public hearing to be
open to consider a proposed amendment to the City's zoning code which would
delete the existing 10-acre maximum size for a mobile home park. Planning
Director, Ken Kinzel, presented information indicating that there was considerable concern about this regulation as it was too restrictive from the
standpoint of economic feasibility. All proposals for mobile home parks have
been in excess of this size. The Planning Commission had reviewed the matter
and had found that there were adequate safeguards provided to allow control
of the size of such developments since they are all subject to the planned
unit development process which allows each proposal to be considered on its
own merits. Also, each development must be found compatible with adjacent
land uses. The Planning Commission recommended that the 10-acre maximum be
deleted from the zoning ordinance. Staff agrees with this recommendation.
Mr. Olander then read a letter from Realtor Ray Carpenter in which he
stated he felt the 10-acre maximum should remain and gave as reasons that the
smaller parks would be more aesthetically acceptable, be less of a drain on
City utilities, etc. Also, that larger parks would allow for too high a
density. There were no further staff comments. From the audience, Mr. Dick
Dildine, 1211 6th, addressed the Council and said he wished to second the
opinions of Mr. Carpenter. There followed disctlssion of how the different
zones could increase in density by meeting certain criteria. Attorney Mansfield
said that because this was a hearing to consider an amendment to the zoning
code itself, and didnot apply to any specific proposal for a mobile home park,
the City only posted the required notice in the newspaper. He suggested that
possibly the Council would wish to continue the hearing so that additional
notices could be mailed to interested parties and thus receive additional
in-put and information. Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that
this public hearing be continued to the Council meeting of November 3rd, 1980
and that the Planning Commission furnish the Council with additional information. Vote: Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Kribs, Separovich.
Motion carried.
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AWARD OF BID ON POLICE VEHICLE Mr. Olander stated that, at Council direction,
bids were called for on a new police vehicle. Tow bids were received; one
for $9,102.45 and one for $9,056.25. It was felt these prices would be from
$1,000 to $1,800 more than the City could purchase a comparable vehicle under
the State contract. However, the State contract will not be let until in
December. It was Mr. Olander's recommendation that these bids be rejected
and the City wait until the State contract is let. After a brief discussion,
motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Cleland that the matter be deferred
until bids under the State contract are available. Vote: Ayes--Kiel, Moore,
Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland. Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, HORIZON HEIGHTS DIVISION 2 Public Works Director, Dave
Ford, asked that this item be deleted from consideration as the developer
still has to complete a few items before final plat approval can be considered.
AWARD OF BID ON WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS Mr. Ford reviewed the call for bids
on the various chemicals needed for treatment of the City water at the water
treatment plant and recommended the following bids be accepted:
Sodium Silicofluoride
VWR Univar Company
at
$ 26.15 per hundred weight
Liquid Chlorine
Jones Chemical
at
233.74 per ton
Aluminum Sulfate
Stauffer Chemical
at
111.59 per ton
Polymer
Calgon Corp.
at
1.89 per pound
No bids were received for the lime and he suggested this item be negotiated.
Mr. Ford also pointed out that from now on, a deposit of $750 will be required
on each cylinder which contains the Chlorine. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded
by Mr. Separovich, that the bids as recomme-ded by staff be accepted. Vote:
Ayes--Kiel, Moore, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland. Motion carried.
Mayor Figenshow advised Mr. Ford that he would be able to supply the names
of several firms who would be interested in bidding on the lime.
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RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO PURCHASE OF RAILROAD DEPOT PROPERTY
At the meeting of October 6, 1980, Council authorized the purchase of a parcel
of land 60' X 685' on which the old Burlington-Northern depot is located. In
order to complete this transaction, Attorney Mansfield read, by title, a proposed resolution authorizing the City to borrow the sum of $50,000 from the
Water Fund and deposit it in the Property Acquisition Fund so that the property
could be purchased. Repayment to the Water Fund from the Property Acquisition
Fund will be over a period of 6 years at 8~% interest. Motion by Mr. Moore
seconded by Mrs. Kribs, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION
NO. 627. Under the "question", there followed considerable discuss.i-on concerning the validity of borrowing from another City fund to make such purchases
and then paying it back over a period of years rather than paying back now as
much as possible to the Water fund from the Property Acquisition Fund. Councilman Cleland moved to amend the original motion that $30,000 be borrowed from
the Water Fund instead of $50,000 and the payments then be adjusted down· ..
accordingly. For the sake of discussion, Mr. Separovich seconded this amendment, and siad he felt that the City should keep as much money on hand as
possible in order to make other purchases if they should come up. Me. Cleland
did not agree with this and said he felt the City should pay as much as it could
on its debts because there was no guarantee that there would be future sales of
property which would bring in the funds needed to make the yearly payments from
the Property Acquisition Fund. Attorney Mansfield said the laws governing
inter-fund loans were described in the state laws and Mr. Olander said this
was a common practice in other cities. Vote on the amendment: Ayes--Cleland.
No--Moore, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Kiel. Amendment failed. Vote on
the original motion: Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Kiel, Moore. No-Cleland. Motion carried.
Mr. Mansfield then read, by title, a proposed ordinance amending the 1980
budget to allow for the transactions described above. Motion by Mr. Separovich
seconded by Mrs. Kribs, that the ordinance be passed and given ORDINANCE NO.
1841. Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Kiel, Moore. No--Cleland.
Motion carried.
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Councilman Cleland commented that he felt the Council should have been more
informed about the proposed method of paying for this property at the time
of decision to purchase it as it would have possibly been a factor in making
the decision.
AWARD OF BID - CATHODIC PROTECTION OF R AVENUE WATERLINE Public Works Director
Ford reviewed the location and necessity of calling for bids on cathodic
protection for two steel waterlines in the City. The project had been previously
budgeted for, and the City received 6 bids. The lowest bid, from Norton
Corrosion, Ltd. of Woodinville, wa. was for $47,350.80. This firm has done
most of the City's cathodic protection work in the past and is very reliable
and responsible. Mr. Ford recommended acceptance of their bid. Motion by
Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Cleland, that the low bid of Norton Corrosion
in the amount of .:.$47 ,350.80 be accepted. Vote: Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Kribs. Motion carrie~. _. /
PROCLAMATION Attorney Mansfield then read aJProclamation that October 20th
to 25th be named as Soroptimist Week in: honor of that organization's founding
in 1948 and its service to the community~ Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by
Mrs. Kribs, that the Council ratify this Proclamation. Vote: Ayes--Figenshow,
Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Kribs, Separo~ich. Motion carried.
FIREFIGHTER'S CONTRACT FOR 1981 Mayor Figenshow asked this matter be deferred
to after a brief executive session at the end of the meeting for action in
open meeting.
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Manager Olander then asked Council members to respond to correspondence
received from the Assoc. of Washington Cities concerning upcoming legislation
on Revenue Sharing and urged them to support its continuation.
Council reviewed a proposed budget review schedule proposed by the Manager
and, after a couple of date changes, agreed to such a schedule to discuss
and review the proposed budget for 1981. Council adjourned for a brief executive
session and reconvened the meeting after about 10 minutes.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FIREFIGHTER'S CONTRACT FOR 1981 Attorney Mansfield read,
by title, a resolution authorizing execution of a Labor Agreement between the
City and Local No. 1537 of the International Association of Firefighters for
the year 1981. Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Separovich, that this
resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 628. Vote: Ayes--Cleland,
Kiel, Moore, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow. Motion carried.
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Mayor Figenshow was about to close the meeting, but recognized a representative of
the press who wished further explanation concerning certain actions of the
Council. His questions were discussed at some length and the meeting adjourned
at 10:00 p.m.
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Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor protem, Ray Separovich. Roll
call found present: Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Tom Cleland,
Charles Kiel and Ken Moore. Mayor Knute Figenshow was excused.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Moore, that
the minutes of the previous meeting held October 20, 1980 be approved as if
read. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Cleland, Kiel, Moore. Motion
carried.
CORRESPONDENCE City Manager Olander read a letter from the VEC Corporation
requesting a discussion with the Council on the recently-passed "Street
Ordinance" No. 1836. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Cleland, that this
item be put on the agenda for the Council study session November 10th. Vote:
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock. Motion carried.
CITIZEN HEARINGS There was no response from the audience to Mr. Separovich's
invitation to speak on any item not on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 6-YEAR STREET PLAN Public
Works Director David M. Ford reviewed proveious discussions of the proposed
6-Year Street Plan at regular Council meetings of September 15th and October
6th and study sessions in between. He stated the present proposed plan included all the suggestions of the Council and enumerated the final list as
follows: Asphalt pavement overlay of "R" Ave. from SR 20 to 22nd Street;
the west end road project (32nd St.); traffic signal at 32nd and Commercial;
design & construction of 32nd, Commercial to "I"; "I" to "D"; "D" Avenue 12th
to 37th; 37th "A" to "D" and "A" Avenue 37th to City limits; traffic study
"R" Avenue SR 20th to 34th; miscellaneous pavement overlays; asphalt overlay
"D" Avenue 12th to 2nd; regrade intersection fo Whistle Lake and Hillcrest
Drive; acquire right-of-way, design & construct inter-connection (local
access road) 4th Street with Anacopper-Clearilldge. Mr. Ford reiterated that
this plan could be changed at any time by resolution and by informing the
State. Another update of the Plan is due in Olympia by June or July of 1981.
It must be filed each year. At this point, Manager Olander pointed out that
it is probably about time that the Council took a look at the City's Arterial
Circulation Plan and projects for the 6-Year Street Plan should be taken from
that master plan. He suggested the Circulation Plan be put on the Council's
agenda for their first study session in January of 1981.
There followed additional discussion of the 32nd Street project and the
public was assured that before any decisions are made, design hearings will
be held to provide the property owners the opportunity to look at what is
proposed and give their views. From the audience, Mr. Virgil Cole, 1620 32nd Street, addressed the Council and asked whether City staff had considered
the close proximity of the overhead power lines and what would be done with
them if the street is widened. He was advised that at this time the City
does not know what exactly will be done with 32nd and when and if the City
gets to the design phase, all property owners will be notified of the hearings.
Dick Dildine, 1211 6th Street, asked how much the public would have to say
about a street project in the event the State should pick out one from the
6-Year Street Plan and fund it. Councilman Moore responded by stating he
had asked the same question and had been told that in such an event, the
City still has to accept the project. Mr. Separovich asked if there were
further comments from the Council and Mr. Kiel expanded on the need for the
Council to review the Traffic/Arterial Cicrulation Plan. Mr. Separovich then
closed the public hearing.
Attorney Mansfield then read a resolution, by title, adopting a revised and
extended Comprehensive Street Program. Motion by Mr. Cleland, seconded by
Mr. Kiel, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION N0.629. Vote:
Ayes--Separovich, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR ANNEXATION (of area proposed
for "Cedar Grove" Mobile Home Park) Mr. Separovich declared a public hearing open to consider a petition from Richard Ballow that the City annex
40 acres outside the City limits and adjacent to the corporate limits,
located generally southeasterly of 4lst Street and "A" Avenue. City Manager,
Robert Olander, prepared to give the staff report and recommendations and
the recommendations of the Planning Commission, but stated before getting into
that information, it was his understanding that the petitioners (at least as
of that afternoon) had in mind to request a continuance; and perhaps: the
petitioners should be asked if they are requesting a continuance and dispose
of that item first.
Mr. Mike Smith, attorney .representing Mr. Richard Ballow, addressed the Council
and stated his client was in Alaska and had asked the matter be continued for
another 30 days because, after the Planning Commission meeting, it became
obvious that members of the Commission did not wish to have a mobile home park
in the location proposed. However, if the property were annexed, perhaps it
would be in the best interests of his client and, secondly, it would be possible
to propose a mobile home park for the property without the low density designation previously asked for. He further stated that the Planning Commission
recommended that if it was annexed, it should come into .the City in a Rural
designation. His client may still want that, but since the adverse reaction
occurred only about a week ago, they have not had sufficient time to discuss
it and make a decision. Mr. Ballow will not be returning from Alaska for
several weeks and, therefore, Mr. Smith requested a continuance on his client's
behalf for sometime beofre the 15th of December or after the first of January,
preferably probably January.
Mr. Rock then moved that the public hearing be continued to the first meeting
in January. Seconded by Mr. Kiel just for the form of the business. Under
discussion, Les Johnson, attorney, addressed the Council and said he represented
13 property owners in the vicinity of the proposed mobile home park. He said
the Planning Commission, at their meeting of October 12st, decided to make a
negative recommendation for all 4 proposals that were coming before the Council.
At that time, it was understood that all proposals would be considered by
the City Council at this meeting of November 3rd. Between the Planning Commission meeting and the present Council meeting, there was no indication it
would not be heard by Council. Mr. Johnson said he felt there could have
been more advance notice given to the parties in opposition, as well as the
City staff. There was no indication until 3:30 the afternoon of Nov. 3rd
that there could possibly be a continuation. For two reasons, he felt Mr.
Smith's request for continuation should be denied: one that it was not fair
to the property owners present at the meeting who wished to speak on the
matter and had hired him to be present on their behalf. Secondly, that the
Council had requested the matter be considered by the Planning Committee and
bring their recommendation to the Council. Now, if the petitioner is considering revising his whole plan, the Council probably will sent it back to
the Planning Commission to start all over again. Thus, there will be at
least a 30 day delay for a decision which everyone thought would be rendered
at the instant meeting.
Attorney Mansfield summarized for the Council their options: first, that
they could simply act on the motion before the Council and continue the
public hearing to a certain date; secondly, deny the continuance (after
hearing testimony) and make a decision based on the testimony presented;
thirdly, take whatever testimony that is available and then take additional
time to absorb the information and/or have additional testimony.
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Councilman Kiel asked that the Secretary read back the motion on the floor.
Secretary did so. Councilman Moore asked Mr. Smith if there was a reason
why there was not notice given ptior to this afternoon and Mr. Smith replied
he didn't know for sure until about 3:30 in the afternoon and, in his
opinion, they probably would not come back with the same proposal as originally presented to the Planning Commission. However, the matter on the
present Council agenda is a petition for annexation of the property and it
does not really have anything to do with whether or not a mobile home park
is put on it. There are other reasons for wanting to be annexed. He also
pointed out that his client had gone to a great deal of expense to comply
with all the information required in presenting this petition; that had
attended numerous meetings and discussions concerning the many details that
were brought up and he felt that after all of that they should have a chance
to be heard.
Councilman Separovich said he felt both sides had valid arguments. Mr.
Johnson again reiterated his reasons for urging denial of the request for
continuance and asked that he and his clients be notified when there would
be a definite hearing so they would be able to state their opinions. He
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felt the procedure could be streamlined simply by the Council instructing the
petitioner to start again at the Planning Commission level with any new proposal.
Mr. Kiel said the other side of the coin is that the petitioners had made a good
faith application for a number of considerations concerning this parcel of property - one of which was possible annexation. The Planning Commission recommended
an affirmative recommendation to the effect that if the property is annexed,
it remain as is presently zoned. Therefore, if the petitioner wants to pursue
an annexation hearing, it would be right and proper for the Council to proceed
based on that Planning Commission finding. In his opinion, the Council should
grant the extension as.1a courtesy to the appelant and this would not greatly
inconvenience the adjacent property owners as it probably would be heard at
some future time, regardless.
Mr. Moore told Mr. Smith he did not understand what they might be able to discuss in January that could not be discussed at present and Mr. Smith said he
probably could discuss about anything. Mr. Moore then asked what disadvantage
there would be in speaking on them at this meeting and Mr. Smith said they were
not sure yet what they wanted to do; that the statutes permitted petitioning
for annexation without discussing or disclosing the intended use of the property. Attorney Mansfield summarized Mr. Smith's rather lengthy review and said
that when they petitioned for annexation, there weveral other issues in front
of the Planning Commission as well - an RPUD application, a zone change for
a portion of Mr. Ballow's property that lies within the City; there was a
change in the zoning code itself, etc. most of which involved a mobile home
park. Planning Commission gave negative recommendations on most of the other
items except the annexation issue where they recommended annexation but as a
rural zone. Because of the other negative recommendations, Mr. Smith is
looking to go back and determine if there are other alternatives they might
be able to pursue before they address the Council regarding the annexation
issue. The only issue in front of the Council at present is the annexation
issue because the other items have not yet been sent to Council for consideration, and may be withdrawn. Mr. Mansfield said he assumed that what Mr.
Smith is saying is that before he can properly address the issue fo annexation, the Council probably will want some sort of general idea as to what
the proposals are and he can't answer that yet because his client has to go
"back to the drawing board", so to speak.
Mr. Johnson pointed out that the Planning Commission's recommendation was if
the property was to be annexed, it should be rural. Also, he was prepared to
talk about only the issue of annexation as was listed on the agenda, and if
Mr. Smith is going to bring some other proposition, it should be started at
the Planning Conunission level the same as the first one.
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There was additional discussion about the pros and cons of going through the
whole process again, the costs, time involved, whether or not to request
annexation, etc.
Dick Dildine, 1211 6th, addressed the Council stating:
"This is the strangest non-public hearing I have ever heard.
A specific
issue was brought for public hearing--the annexation of a piece of property.
It came with a recommendation from the Planning Commission and there are
people in the audience ready to testify and they are not being heard."
Mr. Dildine further said he could not understand the Council's reluctance
to make a decision on this one issue and then start over again, if necessary.
The continuance seems to be to find out what the applicant is going to request
and the Council should not decide on that until it goes through the Planning
Commission anyway, so why not say "go back to the drawing board"?
Mr. Separovich again asked the Secretary to read the motion, which she did.
Mr. Seaprovich called for roll call on the motion. Vote: Cleland--no.
Kiel--Yes. Moore--No. Rock--yes. Kribs--yes. Seaprovich--no. No decision
on the motion.
Mr. Johnson asked permission to ask a question of City staff and Mr. Separovich
granted his request. Mr. Johnson asked if this was a proper public hearing
with proper public notices given. Mr. Mansfield said he was unable to confirm it because Mr. Kinzel was not present. Mr. Johnson asked the same
question of Mr. Smith who said he was sure it was published, but was not sure
it was posted on the property. Councilwoman Kribs commented that she didn't
see how the Council could consider an issue if the proponent wasn't sure he
wanted to actually apply for the specific issue. Mr. Separovich asked Mr.
Olander or Mr. Mansfield if they had something that would clarify the problem.
Mr. Olander stated that regardless of the technicality, the issue was presented
to the Planning Commission as a total package. That was the way the Environmental Impact Statement was drawn up and the whole development was part of
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that total package. He said he felt it would be difficult for the Council
to separate that out as a particular issue; that if he were on the Council,
he would want to see the whole package as one. That is the way the Planning
Commission heard the proposition and the way the people at the Planning
Commission testified. Mr. Kiel then asked why it appeared as an agenda
item as an annexation only. Mr. Smith also asked that question.
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Mr. Mansfield said they were set as separate matters due to public hearing
requirements and a lot of different things, but the annexation issue could
be heard in accordance with the Environmental Impact Statement which the
applicant has filed. It also dealt with the proposal of a mobile home subdivision. If the ultimate use of the property is going to be changed or
is now in doubt, it would be difficult for the Council to consider the issue.
Mr. Olander said that, technically, all items are separate public hearing items
at the Planning Commission level. However, the Planning Commission heard the
testimony on the annexation from both sides and then, by motion, incorporated
that testimony into the public hearings on the subsequent items so it would
not have to be repeated. Mr. Mansfield commented that if Mr. Smith felt
there was some legal deficiency in the manner the notice was made for this
hearing, then he would recommend the hearing be continued so that any
deficiencies that might exist could be corrected.
Mr. Moore then moved to reconsider the motion to continue the public hearing
until the first meeting in January. Seconded by Mr. Kiel. Mr. Rock said
he didn't think the Council could reconsider a motion which ended in a tie.
Mr. Mansfield agreed it owuld be quicker just to make a new motion. Mr. Moore
withdrew his motion. Mr. Rock then said he felt that if it is reconsidered,
it should be in a shorter time, possibly in December. Mr. Moore agreed it
should be considered as a package at a later date. Mr. Cleland also agreed
it should be considered as a package in a short time. Mr. Johnson again
reiterated he felt it should be started over at the Planning Commission level.
Mr. Kiel again said he felt the developer had made a good faith application
to the City and he may bevasd_lating, which appears to be the circumstance,
but he has considerable interest in this and should be given the courtesy of
being allowed to adequately define his position and approach Council. He,
personally, felt the applicant was trying to hold open the option of ultimately
going the full "9 yards" with the full public hearing as to his proposed project
and he feels that option should be held open to the proponent. Mr. Johnson
said he felt, that if the Council were given a period of time in which to
make up their minds what they wanted to do and then if the instruction is for
them to come back to the Council at that time, it would be only fair, if he
and his clients were to hear the matter, that they be given enough advance
opportunity to know what they are talking about and be able to make constructive
comments on it - for or against it. If Mr. Smith is given a date certain, that
two weeks prior thereto, Mr. Johnson should be given his proposal so they can
examine it and speak intelligently or restrain from speaking on it. He said
he felt 2 weeks prior delivery is not unreasonable in light of standard practices.
Mr. Kiel said he agreed.
Mr. Dildine again was recognized and said there seemed to be a discusison on
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brought before the Council at some later date, it should go through the
process of the Planning Commission first. He asked if there was anything they
could bring to the Council on this due date the Council is setting that would
not have to first go to the Planning Commission. Mr. Kiel replied, yes, the
whole project in total. Mr. Dildine then pointed out that perhaps the rest of
the people in town would also like to know about the plans and the only way
they would find out would be to have a Planning Commission meeting and invite
them. He commented he didn't see how a new plan could be brought to the
Council without first going through the Planning Commission; that it isn't
proper for the Council to make this decision around the back of the Planning
Commission. Mr. Olander agreed that if there are any changes made in the
original whole package, it, generally, could have to go back to the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Moore said he felt Mr. Dildine's points are well established and asked when
Mr. Johnson and the people in the area involved would know this. Mr. Olander
replied that if there are nay changes, legal!, it has to go back the the
Planning Commission. At this.point, Mr. Separovich suggested a recess to see
if something couldn't be done. Mr. Kiel replied to Mr. Separocih that he
didn't think this was an item that the attorneys representing the various
interests here could solve for the Council and Council has to make its own
conclusion to this matter. Mr. Kiel then moved that the hearing be continued
no longer than a date 30 days from now. Mr. Mansfield suggested it be a
particular date, perhaps the 1st of December. Mr. Kiel revised his motion
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to state the public hearing be continued to the first business meeting of the
Council in December, 1980. Seconded by Mr. Moore. Under the question, Mrs.
Kirbs suggested that Mr. Smith notify Mr. Johnson two weeks prior to the
December 1st meeting of his plans as part of the motion. Mr. Mansfield interjected to say the Council could take this as a suggestion and would not have to
make it part of the motion. Mrs. Kribs withdrew. Secretary re-read the motion
and called the roll for vote: Ayes--Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich.
Motion carried.
Mr. Johnson then asked Council's assurance that he would be notified at least
two wwks prior to the date of the hearing of any changes or modifications intended by Mr. Smith and his client. Mr. Kiel asked Mr. Smith if this could
be done and Mr. Smith replied stating there were two errors being made. First
that the statute does not require a "package" deal and, secondly, that it
must go through the Planning Commission. According to Mr. Smith, the law
requires only that it be presented to the Council for their decision. However, out of deference to the Council and Mr. Johnson, Mr. Smith agreed to tell
Mr. Johnson within 2 weeks what they wish to do with the property, if he knows,
but it might end up simply a request for annexation. Mr. Johnson was not satisfied with this and said he wished a guaranteed advance notice and what is
to be discussed. Mrs. Kribs asked Mr. Mansfield if the Council could direct
this and Mr. Mansfield replied it was not a court and the Council did not have
the legal authority to require Mr. Smith to give Mr. Johnson 2 weeks notice.
The Council had made it plain they would like Mr. Smith to do so. At this
point, Mr. Johnson said he wanted to go on public record that unless he
receives notice two weeks in advance in his possession of what Mr. Smith's
proposal is going to be, he intends to "walk in here and ask for a continuance"
and hope it is honored in the respect it is intended.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE Mr. Separovich opened a
public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the zoning code. Mr.
Olander stated this proposal was considered by the Planning Commission prior
to receipt of the application for the mobile home park proposed by Mr. Ballow.
Under the current zoning code, there is a 10-acre maximum for mobile home
parks. Planning Commission reviewed this and feels it is too restrictive.
They have not had any applications for 10 acres or less for such parks and
they believe a 10-acre maximum besides being too restrictive is not economically feasible. Council continued this public hearing on October 20th because there was no one present to testify about it. Council also requested
additional information and detailed reasoning from the Planning Commission
to support their recommendation, and asked that other interested parties be
notified so they could be present to express their arguments for or against
it. At the last Planning Commission meeting on October 22nd, they replied to
the Council's request stating they assumed the reason the original 10-acre
maximum was included was to limit the impact on the community; however, they
felt the RPUD process allowed an individual case-by-case identification of
the particular impacts of a mobile home park and also allowed particular
ways to redress those impacts. The Planning Commission felt dealing with
mobile home parks qn a case by case basis gave adequate control and recommends the Council lift that maximum and no maximum size be placed on mobile
home parks.
Mr. Separovich called for audience comments and recognized Mr. Mike Smith
who stated he had learned a lot about mobile home parks and the tremendous
demand for them in the time he has been associated with Mr. Ballow. He
also found that almost everywhere in the state applications to put in mobile
home parks have been denied, so it comes down to a policy question as to
whether or not the Council wishes mobile home parks within the City limits.
There are valid reasons on both sides. The current move is for having
property zoned for mobile homes to take care of the demand. He said it was
his opinion the Council owed it to the citizens to provide this kind of
mobile home living which they demand. Regardless of that, he also testified
that with all the requirements necessary to make a nice project of a mobile
home park, and there are streets, sidewalks, curbs, common areas, organized play areas, etc., it cannot be done on 10 acres of ground; it is not
cost-efficient to do so. There can be only about 6 units per acre, with all
the bonuses, which would be about a 6,000 square foot lot by the time the
land is used for the streets, etc. Mr. Smith said he believed deleting the
10-acre maximum would be a very simple way to eliminate all the mobile home
controversy. So, if the City doesn't want mobile home parks, all they have
to do i--S. retain the 10-acre maximum because there won't be any parks in
that size. If the City does want mobile home parks, there are many, many
safeguards to assure the City there will be a fine project. Mobile homes
nowadays are constructed as well as manufactured homes and with costs of
building so high, they are "God-sends" for a lot of people. Mr. Smith's
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opinion was that if the 10-acre maximum is left in the zoning code,
all future quality mobile home parks' proposals will be cut off.
Mr. Separovich then recognized Les Johnson, Attorney, who said he was also
speaking on his own behalf. After study of the RPUD requirements in the
Anacortes zoning code, there are plenty of safeguards to develop quality living
with a variety of opportunities for people who want to construct and live in
different kinds of homes in Anacortes or use the RPUD; he doesn't see any
need for the 10-acre maximum and concurs with Mr. Smith's comments.
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Mr. Charles Spink, 1543 Sunset Lane, Mt. Vernon, addressed the Council and
said he was speaking on behalf of Mr. Gentry of Anacortes. He concurred
with the staff conclusions that the 10-acre maximum is too restrictive
and said Mr. Gentry's proposal for a mobile home park would not be possible
if they couldn't have more than 10 acres.
Mr. Separovich then recognized Mr. Terry Meyers, 2310 Baron Place, Anacortes,
who questioned whether there was anyone in Anacortes who actually wanted to
live in a mobile home park. His opinion is that the mobile home site in
Skyline is not in very good shape.
Dick Dildine, 1211 6th, agreed with Mr. Meyers and suggested reason for 10-acre
maximum for mobile home parks is because they bring more density and create an
abrupt, sudden demand for City utilities and fire and police protection at
a distance from their sources. He believes the tax revenues do not pay for
these services. To lift the 10-acre maximum, owuld only make it convenient
for developers. The City's Comprehensive Plan calls for a moderate rate of
growth which, according to Mr. Dildine, is the wish of the majority of the
residents of Anacortes.
Mr. Spink's rebuttal to this was that he was a native of the area and intended
to return to live in a mobile home park in Anacortes and there were a lot of
people coming back for the same reason. Mr. Meyers then said Mr. Spink's
occupation was selling mobile homes and if he came back to Anacortes, he
might have some to rent.
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Councilman Cleland stated that the City had accepted Snelson-Anvil as positive
benefit to the City and a lot of those individuals need a place to park mobile
homes. A lot are earning their money here, but not spending it here. Dildine
replied by stating that by allowing a mobile home park in the west end, the
City is creating a problem rather than a solution primarily because of the
traffic generated. He feels a mobile home park would be acceptabel somewhere
near the urban renewal area, and questioned whether the Council could legally
change the zoning code.
Pres Holton, 2320 11th Street, addressed the Council. Awhile back, the Council
was shown views of mobile home parks which he believed were well over 10 acres
in size. He described parks in Mt. Vernon, San Diego (25 acres) with all
recreational facilities, laundry facilities, etc. and concluded a quality
park would certainly take more than 10 acres.
There were no further comments and
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Separovich declared the public
Council comments included: Mr. Kiel said he heard a lot more than expected
and will have to reassess his position on the matter. Mr. Moore discussed at
length the possible density in mobile home parks qith questions put to Mr.
Olander, who reviewed and explained the. density regulations as shown in the
zoning code. He also compared the allowable density with the density allowed
in regualr "stick-built" housing zones. Each single mobile home lot requires
a minimum of 3,000 square feet of area, or for a double-wide unit, 4,500
square feet. By the time land for streets, common areas, etc, is taken out,
the maximum possible in a 10-acre area would be about 90 or less, in Mr.
Olander's opinion. Mr. Spink pointed out that a lot of land had to be given
away for open space to get the density; but this does not make the package
saleable. Single-wide homes are not saleable. Double-wide mobile homes take
a lot more--his experience was that 5 or 6 was the maximum per acre. Mr. Moore
said he felt the Council should look at the worst possible situation that could
occur.
Mr. Mansfield explained to Mr. Moore that because the mobile home
park must be developed under the RPUD concept, the City requires certain things
to be done and, because of this, the maximum density cannot be reached; This,
he feels, was the basis of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr.
Moore said he still felt the 10-acre maximum shouldn't be changed. Mr. Cleland
said he felt the City had added greatly to the cost of the development by the
regulations and that it could not be done on 10 acres. Mr. Spinks agreed with
Mr. Cleland that it was not economically feasibile to construct a proper park
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Mrs. Kribs asked Mr. Ford how many conventional homes could be put on a 45 acre
piece of land and was advised that almost as many conventional homes could go in
as mobile homes on the same area.
After some additional discussion, Mr.
Separovich suggested Mr. Mansfield read the proposed amendment to the zoning
code, but then permitted Mr. Dildine to speak again. Mr. Dildine said he felt
the zoning code should not be changed without the permission of the public and
that the people of Anacortes, in his opinion, didn't want mobile home parks.
Mr. Kiel asked whether other Comprensive Plans throughout the state have such limitations on mobile home parks' size. Mr. Olander replied that the two or three cities
with which he was familiar had no maximum. Mr. Mansfield said he believed other
cities had specific zones which allowed for the placement of mobile homes on
single family lots; the Anacortes code does not allow for a mobile home except
in a mobile home park and the park has to be a minimum of 5 acres and a maximum
of 10 acres, which is more restrictive than most cities. Mr. Olander then read
the section of the Comprehensive Plan which referred to mobile home parks. This
Plan did provide for the development of mobile home parks in Anacortes and
called for developmental standards of such parks under an RPUD and would be
eligible in RM., RL and R areas with density the same as the underlying zoning.
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In response to a question from Mr. Kiel, Mr. Olander said he knew of no other
type of residential development that is limited in terms of total acreage.
Moore said he felt the intent of the maximum of 10 acres is for good control
and that he felt the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending changing
the limitation were not valid except for the RPUD process. Mr. Olander clarified that a 5-acre minimum does not apply to mobile home parks, per se, but
to any RPUD. And, Mr. Mansfield pointed out there could not be a single
individual mobile home on any piece of land in Anacortes without it being in
a mobile home park.
Mr. Kiel said he felt the limitation on the size of a mobile home park somehow
or other connotes that mobile homes are not as valuable as compared to homes
on a concrete foundation, and asked whether or not this was true; also whether
mobile homes and a piece of property could be financed through a savings and loan
company. Mr. Spinks replied that it was done all the time; the finance firms
make loans comparable to conventional home loans. He also asked about the
longevity of a mobile home set up in the area to get a "feel" about the possible
turn-over a city might expect in a mobile home park. Mr. Separovich said he felt
the longevity would depend mostly on the care of the home and the lot, and it
seemed to him that mobile homes sometime seem to be the answer for younger
people to get into a home of their own. Mr. Dildine reiterated his objection
to "opening the door" for two specific proposed developments at a distance
from the center of the City and that the people of Anacortes have not indicated
they want mobile home parks, nor has there been any indication of a need for a
change in the zoning regulations.
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Mr. Olander agreed the key issue revolved around density and probably was the
underlying reason for the maximum acreage in the code, but he felt the
Planning Commission's reasoning was that there was sufficient control under
the RPUD process to cut down densities based on the particular circumstances
if there was an impact on surrounding areas. Also, the Planning Commission
separated this issue from the two proposals currently being considered.
Mrs. Kribs asked if a developer could get a variance above the 10-acre maximum
if it is left in the code and she was told this would not be possible.
Mr. Separovich then recognized Terry Meyers from the audience who wanted to
know if any of the Councilmen would like to have a mobile home park over 10
acres in size next door to them. They did not reply to the affirmative or
negatively.
Rosemary Orr, of 32nd Street, asked what portion or share of taxes would a
mobile home owner pay to the City in comparison to any other property owner and
Mr. Olander told her they pay the same millage rate as a regular home owner.
Don Coughlin, of Anacortes, commented that during the formation of the new
zoning code, very little time was spent on the mobile home park issue; that
the 10-acre maximum portion of it was put in mostly because they felt they
didn't know what should be entered as a limit. Also, he has received
information that mobile homes are the most heat efficient units that can
be bought today and, beyond looking at younger couples, the older population
also are in need of such housing. If the Council wants quality mobile home
parks in Anacortes, the developers will have to be given the land to make
it possible. Ten of the 14 realtors who met recently vigorously supported
the position of the Planning Commission.
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w.
L. Brady, 1420 "H" Avenue, addressed the Council and said
zoning code as a guide to determine the type of property and
he wanted to live; his being rural. He said he felt that to
10-acre maximum in the code would leave almost "spot zoning"
or development is done really doesn't have a bearing on it.
he had used the
area in which
take away the
and how a park
Dick Dildine again reiterated he felt the question of amending the zoning
ordinance was vital to the people of Anacortes and that they should be present
at such a hearing and deserve a better chance to make their wishes known.
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Mr. Separovich then closed the public hearing and asked for Council comments.
There were no further comments. Attorney Mansfield then read, by title and
the language which would make the change, an ordinance amending the zoning
code to delete the 10-acre maximum for mobile home parks. Motion by Mr.
Cleland, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that the ordinance be passed and approved.
Vote: Ayes--Cleland, Kiel. No--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich. Motion failed.
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE Mr. Mansfield read a resolution , by
title, setting a public hearing date of December 1, 1980 for a public hearing
on a petition for vacation of a portion of Georgia Street right-of-way in
Anacortes. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Rock that the resolution be
adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 630. Vote: Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich, Cleland, Kiel. Motion carried.
LEASE OF THIRD FLOOR, MUNICIPAL BUILDING Mr. Olander reviewed the background
leading to the proposed leasing of the 3rd floor of the Municipal Building for
use as an area to make boat sails. He said the lease has been prepared and
approved by the City attorney. There was some discussion with the proposed
lessee, Brian Toss, about the space, terms of the lease, etc. Staff recommended the lease be accepted. Mr. Mansfield then read, by title, a resolution
authorizing the execution of the lease. Motion by Mrs. Kribs, seconded by Mr.
Moore, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 631. Vote:
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Cleland, Kiel, Moore. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION COMMENDING ARNOLD WAHL On the matter of the retirement of a longtime employee of the City, Arnold Wahl, Mr. Separovich read in full a
resolution honoring and commending Mr. Wahl for thirty years of dedicated
service to the citizens of Anacortes. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr.
Rock, that this resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 632.
Vote:
Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Cleland, Kiel, Moore. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting adjourned
at 11:00 p.m.
November 17, 1980
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice Mayor, Ray Separovich. Invocation
was given by Pastor Ralph Miller of the First Baptist Church. Roll call found
present: Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Tom Cleland, Charles Kiel,
and Ken Moore. Knute Figenshow was excused.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS. l'IEETING Motion by Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Cleland, that
the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 3, 1980 be approved as if
read. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Cleland, Kiel, Moore. Motion
carried.
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CORRESPONDENCE City Manager Robert Olander said letters had been received as
follows: from Senator Magnuson concerning the City's efforts to purchase the
Burlington-Northern right-of-way along Guemes Channel; from Congressman Al swift,
Senator Jackson and Senator Magnuson indicating their support of the Revenue
Sharing Program; from former Mayor Bettye Bryant commending the police department,
aid team and ambulance service for their prompt and able response when she
recently suffered a broken leg. Manager Olander also announced that the State
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) had awarded a grant of some
$49,500 toward the City's pier project at Washington Park.
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CITIZEN HEARINGS In response to Mr. Separovich's invitation to speak on any
subject not on the agenda, from the audience Mr. Pres Holton said he felt the
Council should endeavor to correct the matter of streets running into acreage
property. Mr. Separovich suggested Mr. Holton discuss it with the Engineering
Department and Mr. Holton said it was not up to him to do the work which should
be done by City staff.
There was no old business to come before the Council.
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1~81 BUDGET Mr. Separovich declared
a public hearing to be open in order that comments and views on the proposed
1981 budget could be given by residents of Anacortes. Mr. Olander explained
that two public hearings are required under state law and they had been advertised for November 17th and December 1st, 1980. From the audience, Mr. Dick
Dildine, 1211 6th, asked on what basis the 1981 budget was based and Mr.
Olander advised that all cities are required to follow state guidelines in the
formation of the budget and that the previous year's budget had a lot to do
with it. Mr. Dildine said he didn't think the public had had the opportunity
to review the preliminary budget and Mr. Olander advised that it was available
for review at City Hall and at the Library. Mr. Separovich asked for comments
from the Council and Mr. Moore pointed out that the budget study sessions currently
being held by the Council are open to the public so they can attend and become
apprised of the proposed budget if they wish to do so. Mr. Separovich declared
the public hearing closed.
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REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT - SNELSON-ANVIL, INC. The applicant requested this item be scheduled for a later date to give them time to properly study
and review certain City suggestions.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - HORIZON HEIGHTS, DIVISION 2
Public Works Director
Dave Ford, reviewed the background of this development and stated that this
was the second phase now completed. The ownership of the property has now
changed hands and there are 21 lots in this subdivision which abutts Down
Jones Way. All construction improvements have been completed with the execption of approximately 20 square yards of paving. Mr. Ford recommended
approval of the plat subject to the completion of the additional paving which
is scheduled to be done shortly. Council had no questions of Mr. Bob Boudinot
who was in the audience representing the developers. Motion by Mr. Kiel,
seconded by Mr. Moore, that the Council approve the final plat of Horizon
Heights, Division 2, subject to the completion of the paving yet to be done.
Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock. Motion carried.
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SEGREGATION - LID ASSESSMENT (LID # 178) Finance Director, George Khtaian,
explained that this request came about because of a parcel of property assessed
in LID No. 178 becoming wned by more than one owner. In order to segregate
the LID assessment, it was necessary to pass a resolution so ordering.
Attorney Mansfield read, by title, a resolution ordering the segregation.
Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the request for segreation
of the LID assessment be approved and the resoluiton be adopted and given
RESOLUTION NO. 633. The location of the property in question was described
as lots 16 to 20 in Block 205 and lots 1 to 10 in Block 206, Original Addition,
generally situated on the 1400 block between "C" and "D" Avenues. Vote: Ayea-Separovich, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs. Motion carried.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND SKAGIT/STANWOOD/CAMANO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
COUNCIL
Attorney Mansfield briefly explained that this is a proposed
service contract between the City and Skagit/Standood/Camano EMS Council for
supplying Advance Life Support through the Anacortes Fire Department for all
of Fidalgo Island and Guemes Island. The agreement provides the formula for
disposition of the funds derived from the levy recently passed for Skagit
County emergency medical service. Fire Chief Little elaborated stating this
contract would reimburse the City some $44,000; however, other monies have
already been received for dispatching and other communications maintenance.
A proposed resolution authorizing the execution of the agreement was read,
by title, by Attorney Mansfield. Motion by Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Kiel,
that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 634. Under the
question, there was brief discussion concerning additional service provided
by the Anacortes faciliities and involving the San Juan County not covered
by the instant agreement. Vote: Ayes--Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Separovich. Motion carried.
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November 17,
ORDINANCE TO CHANGE 1980 BUDGET Finance Director, George Khtaian, reminded
the Council that in August of 1980 the City awarded a contract to the firm
of Marshall and Stevens to appraise all City property and equipment. In
order to reflect this transaction in the 1980 budget, it is now necessary to
make adjustments in the budget. The reason the budget was not amended earlier
was because the City had to await the percentage estimates after the field
work was done. Mr. Mansfield then read, by title, an ordinance making the
proper adjustments. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Cleland, that the
ordinance be approved and passed and given ORDINANCE NO. 1842. Vote:
yes--Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Cleland. Motion carried.
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APPOINTMENT TO CITIZEN COMMITTEE FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Mr. Ford's memo,..
randum to the Council explained that Skagit County had proposed a technical
committee and a citizens solid waste advisory committee be formed to gather
information and make recommendations to update the present County solid
waste plan. To this end, the Mayor and staff recommended Mr. A. E. Henke
be appointed to the Citizen's Committee. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by
Mr. Rock, that Mr. Henke be appointed as recommended. Vote: Ayes--Moore,
Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Cleland, Kiel. Motion carried.
There followed a discussion of ways and means to possibly interest individuals,
or learn of persons who might be interested, in filling such positions as they
come up. There was general agrement that possibly the public should be better
informed about these positions before they are filled.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE As a result of the discussion described
above, motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mrs. Kribs, that the appointment to
the Planning Commission,necessary due to the resignation of one of the members,
be tabled until the Council has an opportunity to further discuss any other
possible candidates. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Cleland, Kiel,
Moore. Motion carried.
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CITY/PORT AD HOC COOPERATION COMMITTEE Manager Olander then brought up the
matter of a request from the Port of Anacortes that an ad hoc committee be
formed to study ways to implement future cooperation between the City and
the Port on mutual concerns and projects. Mr. Olander advised that this
matter had been pending for quite awhile and the Mayor requested the appointment of himself, Mr. Cleland and Mr. Benjamin Root to represent the City on
the committee. Motion by Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that these appointments be approved. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Cleland, Kiel,
Moore. Motion carried.
Mr. Separovich then allowed Mr. Holton to comment that high-speed runs by
the City ambulance to the airport was not necessary and Chief Little refuted
this by stating that very few high speed runs were ever made because of
previ6us notfficactl.'on' bf arrivals at the airport.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
December 1, 1980
Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Knute Figenshow. The invocation
was given by Pastor Tom Christoe of the Anacortes Christian Fellowship Church.
Roll Call found present: Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Knute Figenshow, Tom
Cleland, Charles Kiel and Ken Moore. Ray Separovich was excused.
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr. Cleland, seconded by Mrs. Kribs,
that the minutes of the previ©us meeting held on November 17, 1980 be approved
as if read. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore. Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Figenshow read a letter he had received from twelve real
estate agency representatives recommending Jim Rice to fill the vacant position
on the Anacortes Planning Commission.
CITIZEN HEARINGS In response to the Mayor's invitation to the audience to speak
on any item not on the agenda, Mr. Leonard Newsham, 2001 Bradley Drive, addressed
the Council and said the residents of Skyline felt thay "got the shaft" when
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the Planning Corrunission granted the Shoreline Development permit to Harold Mousel
to build a seawall on his property adjacent to Burrows Bay. Attorney Mansfield
reminded Mr. Newsham that the Council had no jurisdiction over such permits and
that if anyone objected, they had the right to appeal to the State Shoreline
Hearings Board.
At this point, Mayor Figenshow recognized the presence of representatives of
Pack 84, Den 1, of the Boy Scouts of America who were in attendance at the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION REQUEST OF AREA
REFERRED TO AS "CEDAR GROVE" Mayor Figenshow declared the public hearing open.
Corrununity Director, Ken Kinzel, advised the Council that he had been handed a
letter just minutes prior to the meeting from the proponents of the annexation
application. This letter formally withdrew all petitions and applications
previously submitted for this annexation. Mayor Figenshow then declared the
pbulic hearing closed.
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NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION' TO ANNEX WEAVERLING SPIT AREA Mayor
Figenshow declared a public hearing open to consider the annexation of the
Weaverling Spit area. Mr. Kinzel reviewed the Council's remanding the matter
to the Planning Corrunission for their recorrunendation as to what zoning should
be imposed should the area be annexed. The Planning Corrunission's recorrunendation
was that it be zoned LM (Light Manufacturing) which would be consistent with
the adjacent zone to the north and what is requested in the petition. Mr.
Kinzel pointed out that the Council should consider certain items in their
evaluation of the petition including: (1) whether the annexation would be of
benefit to the corrununity; (2) what zoning should be imposed in accordance with
the contemplated uses of the area; (3) whether the owners of the area to be
annexed should be required to assume all or any portion of their share of the
City's indebtedness.
Mr. Kinzel showed a view foil of the Weaverling Spit area which indicated the
abutting zoning inside City limits. Mr. Kinzel said staff felt it would
benefit the City because it would not require additional City services; the
value of the property would be added to the City tax rolls and any necessary
utilities would be the responsibility of the developer. Staff had given
consideration to the CM (Corrunercial Marine) zone classification for the area,
but petitioner had requested LM because part of the property owned is already
within City limits and zoned LM. Mr. Kinzel said there appeared to be three
alternatives the Council could consider: (1) annex the property as CM, in
which case any developmental proposals would be reviewed later as a separate
issue; (2) annex at LM which would permit manufacturing if the owners changed
their mind or sold the property and then any development proposals would be
considered later the same as above; (3) await the full Environmental Impact
Statement and disclosure of development plans before deciding on annexation.
Mr. Kinzel concluded by stating that City staff had no objections to the
annexation since there were sufficient environmental, shoreline and project
review procedures to guarantee later proper development and that, if the
Council wished to annex the property, staff recorrunended consideration to the
CM zoning and that owners be required to assume their portion of outstanding
indebtedness. Mayor Figenshow then asked for corrunents from the applican_ts
and Mr. Mike Smith, attorney representing the owners of the property, addressed
the Council, introduced several of the owners who were present and stated that
his clients had retained several knowledgeable, professional individuals and
firms to do the preliminary studies and EIS which had been presented to the
City. Mr. Smith said that, at this point, they had to request the annexation
of the portion of his client's property that is presently outside the City
limits as their whole developmental proposition could not be considered
unless the annexation is granted. Mr. Smith further stated the only reason
-for the request of a LM zone was the difference in height restriction; in a
CM zone, it would be 35 feet while a LM zone allowed 50 feet for non-residential buildings. Mr. Mansfield reminded the Council and Mr. Smith that
the issue before the Council was only the annexation proposal.
From the audience, Mr. Dick Dildine, 1211 6th Street, said he didn't think
it should work that way - that the City should be presented with the full
development proposal before it was asked whether or not to annex the
property. Mayor Figenshow asked Mr. Olander to explain the "City's outstanding indebtedness" referred to previously, for the benefit of the
audience, and Mr. Olander explained this refers to the special tax levies
voted into effect by the residents of the City for special projects, such as
the water improvement project. There was then considerable discussion about
the present county zoning of the area, the problem of sewage, traffic flow,
etc., all of which are subject to either the EIS process or the Shoreline
Management Development Permit process. This allows the City to require that
a developer mitigate any problems which may arise and correct any deficiencies.
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Councilwoman Kribs asked if anyone in the audience wished to object to the
annexation and Mr. Dildine reiterated his contention that any annexation should
have a provision that it be dependent upon whether the City would approve of
what development is proposed for the area. Councilman Kiel asked Mr. Smith
what potential adverse impact there might be on any adjacent property owners
if there were buildings constructed to a height of 50 feet and Mr. Smith
replied there was absolutenly none explaining the property in question was
much lower than anything in the surrounding area. He showed the Council a
drawing in the preliminary EIS of his client's proposal for the area.
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After additional discussion concerning differences between CM & LM zoning,
the City's classification of the area under its Urban Area Plan for adjacent
properties outside the City limits; whether a variance for building height
could be applied for under the CM zone; whether property owners on a proposed
new water line would be required to pay for the line (only if it were under an
LID); how long before the City would realize any real benefit from such an
annexation (Smith said probably a year from March or June) etc. Mr. Mansfield
again reminded the Council the public hearing was to consider only the possible
annexation of the area. Councilman Kiel remared he got the impression that if
the proposed development existed outside the City limits now, the City would
be tryiny to figure out a way to bring it into the City and said he believed
the CM zone would be more appropriate for the area. Mr. Moore agreed, but said
he was concerned about the potential cost to the City and would like to see the
full EIS before a decision was made. Mayor Figenshow then declared the public
hearing closed.
Motion by Mr. Moore that the Council wait for a full EIS and disclosure of
current development plans before deciding on the annexation. This motion
died for lack of a second.
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Motion by Mr. Kiel that the Council approve the annexation with the CM zone
designation and that the subject property take on it's share of the City's
indebtedness. Seconded by Mrs. Kribs. Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Figenshow, Kiel,
Rock. No--Cleland, Moore. Motion carried. Mr. Mansfield will present an
ordinance at the next meeting for passage by Council.
ANACORTES FIRST CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL WEEK Mayor Figenshow then read a Proclamation
designating the week of December 14th through December 20th, 1980 as Anacortes
First Christmas Festival Week. to further the idea of bringing together the
entire Anacortes community regardless of background, ethnic culture or religious
beliefs in the interests of fostering increased community spirti and togetherness.
Motion by Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that the Council ratify this proclamation.
Vote: Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs. Motion carried.
Maxine Dickson then briefly outlined the program which included a parade, music
by choirs and bands, refreshments served by merchants, a parade of ships from
Skyline to Cap Sante, a dinner-dance, etc. The affair is to receive television
coverage from channels 4, 5 and 7.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR VACATION OF PORTION OF GEORGIA STREET Mayor
Figenshow declared a public hearing open to consider a petition for vacation
of a portion of Georgia Street necessary to provide an adequate site for the
existing water reservior. The petition was initiated by the City Public Works
Department as a housekeeping measure and it was pointed out that the City is
the only abutting property woner involved. Mr. Kinzel showed a view foil of
the location and advised that the Planning Commission had considered the
petition and recommended to the Council that the entire right-of-way of Georgia
lying south of the south line of 15th Street West be vacated. The staff concurred in the recommendation.
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Councilman Rock asked why this was not done when the reservoir was put there
and Mr. Ford replied it was just an oversight. Mayor Figenshow asked if there
was any comments from the audience and there were none. He then declared the
public hearing to be closed. Councilman Kiel inquired about the ownership of
Blocks No. 530 and 531 (City owned) and where the closest private ownership
might be. Mr. Kinzel informed him it was about 5 blocks distant. Mr. Kiel
then moved that the vacation be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Seconded by Mr. Cleland. Vote: Ayes--Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs,
Figenshow. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON 1981 .BUDGET FOR CITY OF ANACORTES Mayor Figenshow declared a
public hearing to be open to consider the proposed budget for 1981. Manager
Olander reviewed the budget process and said the proposed budget was balanced at
$7,338,418. The City Council has been meeting once and twice a week to consider
the budget item by item and this is the second public hearing to receive in-put
from the citizens of the community. As yet, no final decisions have been made
on the budget. Mr. Olander advised there were yet three more study session
meetings; one at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 2nd, one at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 4th and one
on Dec. 11th at 7:00 p.m. Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for
December 15, 1980.
Mr. John Keene, 905 8th Street, then addressed the Council stating he ·was
currently a City employee in the Engineering Department and wished to address
the subject of the proposed elimination of 7 staff positions. Mr. Keene
handed the Council and Manager some information sheets regarding the possible
measures to be taken should the engineering department lose the two positions
as proposed in the budget. Mr. Keene was of the opinion that there is
anticipated $1.5 million in construction in 1981 and without staff inspectors,
the City would have to require developers to retain a licensed professional
engineer to make inspections to verify adherance to City standards; that the
City would have to contract out to consultants the engineering work necessary
on public works projects and LIDs; that plan-checking in the Building Dept.
would get behind and would have to be sent out to be checked professionally
at the owners' expense or contractor's expense; and also, that in-person and
telephone inquiries to the engineering department by the public would have
to be on an appointment basis only.
Mr. Keene also alleged that non-union staff salaries have increased an average
of 16% since January of 1979 while union staff members' salaries have increased an average of 12.5%. He suggested a salary increase limit of 12%
including cost-of-living allowances, step raises, longevity and merit raises;
placing a freeze on all hiring for at least 12 months; postpone the 50% cut
in revenue sharing for salaries and, instead, phase out revenue sharing over
a period of 3 years and then use all funds made available by these suggestions
to reduce the number of proposed staff reductions.
Mr. Keene stated he
appreciated the Council's concern about finding revenues for expenses and
salaries for the City, but eliminating people and cutting services did not
seem right when it appeared the Council could find money for reserves and
to borrow to purchase such items as the Burlington-Northern depot property.
Councilman Rock reviewed Mr. Keene's listing of non-union salaries and
asked why all staff members were not listed instead of just a few. Mr. Kiel
inquired about the projected increase for non-union employees for 1981 and
was advised it had been projected at 12%. He also asked if there was any
foreseeable hiring for 1981 and was advised there was one current vacancy in
the street department which probably would be filled. Mr. Olander also
pointed out that when the City changed from its previous system of salary
increases to the new classification plan, the management rante was increased
8% between 1979 and 1980. This new system is now on a pure merit basis and
performance evaluation for increases. Mr. Olander also stated that the City
was not adding to the reserve funds in the 1981 budget and reviewed several
alternatives he had proposed to the Council to find the money for the
salaries of the employees including: using revenue sharing money, imposing
a higher utility tax, imposing a Business and Occupation tax comparable to
what the state charges, and making other budget reductions.
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Gregg Eaton, 5504 Sunset, then addressed the Council and observed that the
matter of reduced City services had not been answered. Mr. Olander said
this had already been presented to the Council by the Department heads and
each one had made a strong case in an effort to retain all the positions.
Jim Colley, 4912 MacBeth Drive, addressed the Council and asked whether,
without an opportunity to review all the line items in the proposed budget
in an open public hearing (because it would take hours), would a person
interested in the budget lose his right to protest at a study session. Mr.
Colley was advised he certainly could review a copy of the proposed budget
at the Library or at City Hall and was entitled to attend any of the budget
study sessions and express his views.
Councilman Moore stated he understood the employee's evident frustration and
believed they had a right to give their views in open public hearing the same
as anyone else; he also said he would encourage them to come to the study
sessions and bring their in-put. Mr. Keene added that anything he had
said represented only his own opinions; that he was not motivated by any
vindictiveness, but felt that no one should be laid off to balance a budget.
Mayor Figenshow then declared the public hearing to be closed.
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AWARD OF BID ON LIME Public Works Director, Dave Ford, advised that as a
result of a second call for bids for hydrated lime, 4 bids were received
with the lowest being from Hemphill Brothers, Inc. at $101.10 per net ton
plus $7.50 per pallet. Pallets returnable for full credit. Mr. Ford
recommended that this bid be accepted. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr.
Cleland, that the bid from Hemphill Brothers, Inc. be accepted as recommended.
vote: Ayes--Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Figenshow, Cleland. Motion carried.
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AWARD OF BID ON GRAVE LINERS Park Department Director, Steve Colby, stated
that bids were requested from four vendors, but only one bid received from
Skagit Vault in Mount Vernon. The price was $75 per liner in lots of 10
liners. This is an increase of $6 per liner over the 1980 cost. He recommended the bid be accepted. Motion by Mr. Cleland, seconded by Mrs. Kribs,
that the bid from Skagit Vault be accepted. Vote: Ayes--Moore, Rick,
Kribs, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BID ON FERTILIZER Mr. Colby said 11 requests for bid were sent
out and only three received back. Bids received were: Turfgo Northwest in
the amount of $4,811.48; ESTCH Chemibal for $4,885.00; Nulife Fertilizer for
$4,615.00. Nulife's bid did not meet specifications. After some discussion
about this being for the 1981 season, motion by Mr. Cleland, seconded by
Mr. Moore, that this bid award be deferred until the Council meeting of
December 15, 1980. Under the question, Councilman Rock questioned whether
it would be proper to defer the award. Mr. Mansfield agreed it would be
all right. Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF IAC GRANT CONTRACT After a brief discussion, the Council unanimously agreed to postpone action on this contract
until the meeting of December 15, 1980.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FRANCHISE WITH SKAGIT COUNTY Public Work
Director, David M. Ford, reviewed the background leading to this proposed
franchise. In previous years, the City had executed agreements with the
County on a road-by-road basis to place water mains in County road right-ofways. After discussion with Skagit County Public Works personnel, it was
recommended that Anacortes apply for a blanket franchise which would cover
all County roads where the City has, or expects to have, water lines located.
Council directed this application be made; the County agreed and granted the
franchise. Mr. Ford recommended acceptance of the franchise. Attorney
Mansfield read, by title, a resolution authorizing exeuction of the franchise.
Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the resolution be adopted
and given RESOLUTION NO. 635. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Figenshow, Cleland,
Kiel, Moore. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT FLOOD
PROTECTION STUDY Mr. Ford reviewed the steps taken to date toward providing
flood protection for the City's water treatment plant which have resulted in
the selection of the firm of Moore, Wallace and Kennedy, Inc. to do the necessary study. The Council was provided with a proposed agrement with this
firm in which the scope of services, authorization, progress and completion;
compensation; responsibility, etc., etc. were all itemized and described in
detail. Mr. Ford advised that staff, legal counsel, etc. have reviewed and
studied the proposal and have found it acceptable. Funds have been provided
in the 1980 and 1981 budgets for this project. Mr. Ford recommended the
agreement be accepted. A resolution was read by Mr. Mansfield, by title,
authorizing execution of the agreement. Motion by Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr.
Moore, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 636.
Vote:
Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs. Motion carried.
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APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Inasmuch as there have been several
people interested in filling the vacancies on these boards and commissions,
Council deferred action until the vacancies could be discussed at the next
Council study session.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
at 10:20 p.m.
December 15, 1980
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Figenshow. Roll call found
present: Bud Rock, Ka~olyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow, Tom Cleland
Charles Kiel. Mayor Figenshow extended his wishes to the citizens of Anacortes
and to the City staff and employees for a very Merry Christmas and his
appreciation for a job well done in 1980.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Separovich,
that the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 1, 1980 be approved
as if read. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel.
Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE No correspondence was read.
CITIZEN'HEARINGS There was no response to Mayor Figenshow's invitation to
speak on any subject not on the agenda.
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OLD BUSINESS - IAC GRANT CONTRACT Parks Director, Steve Colby, reviewed the
past actions of the Council which approved acceptance of a grant from the IAC
to help construct new floats and pilings at the Washington Park boat launch.
Mr. Colby recommended acceptance of the grant contract submitted by the IAC.'
City Attorney Steve Mansfield, read a proposed resolution, by title, authorizing
execution of the contract as presented. Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by
Mr. Kiel, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 637. Vote:
Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel. Motion carriea:--VACATION OF A PORTION OF GEORGI~ STREET_ At their meeting on December 1, 1980,
the City Council approved the petition initiated by the Public Works Dept.
of the City to vacate that portion of the Georgia Street right-of-way lying
south of the south line of 15th Street West and the south line of Section 23.
At this point, Councilman Moore entered the meeting. Community Development
Director, Ken Kinzel, reviewed the circumstances leading to this vacation
request and then Attorney Mansfield read, by title, a proposed ordiannce authorizing the vacation as requested. Motion by Mr. Cleland, seconded by Mr. Kiel,
that the ordinance be passed and approved and given ORDINANCE NO. 1843. Vote:
Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs. Motion carried.
AWARD ·op BID ON FERTILIZER This item was discussed at the meeting of December
1, 1980. Parks Director, Steve Colb-, reviewed the bids received and reiterated
that of the three received, the bid of Turfgo Northwest was the lowest meeting
the specifications. The bid from Nulife Fertilizer, which was the lowest, did
not meet the specifications for nutrients and, therefore, he recommended awarding the bid to Turfgo Northwest. Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mrs.
Kribs, that the bid be awarded as recommended for a total amount of $4,811.48.
Vote: Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich. Motion
carried.
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ANNEXATION OF WEAVERLING SPIT At the meeting of December 1, 1980, Council
directed an ordinance be prepared approving the annexation of the area
commonly known as "Weaverling Spit". Mr. Kinzel reiterated that staff had
no objections to the annexation of the area as proposed. The zoning of the
area is to be Commercial Marine and owners of the property are to become
liable for their share of the City's indebtedness as it applies to the area.
Attorney Mansfield then read, by title, an ordiannce annexing Weaverling
Spit and setting forth the zoning, etc. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by
Mr. Rock, that the ordinance be passed and approved and given ORDINANCE NO.
1844. Under the question, there was a brief discussion concerning possible
County interest in this annexation. The County is well aware of the City's
intentions. Vote: Ayes--Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Figenshow. No--Cleland,
Separovich. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED SANITATION RATE INCREASE After
briefly describing the procedure, Mayor Figenshow declared a public hearing
to be open to consider raising the sanitation rates for the City of Anacortes.
Public Works Director, David M. Ford, Jr., stated the City's reasons for considering increasing the rates which, mainly, were increased costs of pickup,
dumping, equipment, fuel, etc. which has almost reashed the same level as the
revenue derived from City customers. In order to continue the service to
residents and commercial accounts in Anacortes, it is necessary to find
ways to increase efficiency at lower costs. Mr. Ford described proposing
to the Commercial accounts their using larger containers which would be
emptied fewer times a week, or even just once a week, to cut down on the
time the City would have to devote to that faction of the community, and
therefore, reduce the number of trips to the dump, etc. It was the staff's
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proposal to review the needs of each and every commercial account to
determine the best size container, the number of times it should be
emptied; etc. to best serve that customer. He discussed the different
size containers; the City's equipment and manpower and showed a view
foil graph which compared the costs and revenue of the sanitation
department further illustrating the need to raise the rates.
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The proposed rate for residential customers if $4.00 per month - up
$.50 from the present $3.50 per month rate. There is also proposed a
special rate for senior citizens or disabled citizens who meet certain
terms and conditions. Application for this reduced rate will have to be
made with certification of the necessary criteria. Mr. Ford also described
other portions of the proposed sanitation ordinance which had to be rewritten to bring the City's ordinance up to date and in line with present
conditions.
There was some discussion by the Council members and staff concerning the
enforceability of the ordinance and Attorney Mansfield gave the opinion
that it was; that it would enable the City to prosecute those who repeatedly
violate the regulations.
From the audience, Mr. George Wasilewski, Manager of "Skyline Marina,
complimented the City employees who pick up the garbage; but said he felt
there should be an improved system established to keep track of the number
of containers emptied and times they are emptied. The present system,
according to Mr. Wasilewski, does not accurately record this information
and it costs him more than he should have to pay. Mr. Cliff Heckard, 5601
West "D" Avenue, addressed the Council stating he was associated with the
Skyline Marine Owner's Association, and being concerned, he had made a
study of the service their condominium has received in Skyline and felt
the City was going a good job; with inflation, he understood an increase
in rates; he did feel fewer pickups would increase efficiency in some
areas, but that smaller containers and more pickups would better serve the
condominium.
Mr. Joe Park, 4709 Yorkshire Drive, said he was on the Board of Division 18
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in Skyline and also said the City was doing a good job. His study of the
situation related to only what he had seen in Skyline. As a former contractor, he had attempted to determine the cost of the operation and felt
the City was making a profit from the sanitation department which subsidized other departments and this shouldn't be done. Mr. Olander assured
Mr. Park that State accounting practices prohibited any such subsidation,
and pointed out that Mr. Park had not taken into account many expenses such
as the cost of dumping at the County land fill and the 30 mile round trip
to do so. Also, he pointed out that the City had mailed out notices to each
and every commercial account advising them of the upcoming public hearing on
the proposed rate changes. Mayor Figenshow urged anyone having problems
to contact the City Manager or the Public Works Director. He then declared
the public hearing to be closed.
Mr. Olander suggested that if the rates are changed, that it not be effective
until about the first of April because those who were eligible for the
reduced rate would have to make application to the City, etc. Attorney
Mansfield read the section of the proposed ordinance pertaining to the reduced rates. The requirements included being the head of a household, age
62 or older or permanently and totally disabled, or blind, or paralyzed or
suffering from other condition permanently incapacitating the person from
performing any work; also that the applicant had an income for the previous
year less than the maximum allowed from Social Security for a single person
or, if there were two or more residents in the household, their combined
total income was less than the maximum allowed from Social Security for a
single person plus 50% of that amount. Any exemption granted under the
above conditions would expire on December 31st of each year and renewals
would have to be applied for before January 1st of the next year.
There was brief additional discussion and Mr. Mansfield read, by title, the
proposed ordinance. Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Moore, that the
ordinance raising the sanitation pickup rates and revising other regulations
pertaining to the disposal of solid waste be passed and approved and given
ORDINANCE NO. 1845. Vote: Ayes--Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland. Motion carried.
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ADOPTION OF 1981 CITY OF ANACORTES BUDGET Secretary passed out to members
of the Council and audience a statement concerning the final 1981 budget
as presented by the City Manager. Mr. Olander then read it aloud. Briefly,
it included information that the budget was balanced at a total of $7,347,302.
The total increase in spending over the previous year was .5% while the
operating and tax-supported funds showed an increase of onl6 4.8%. Major
budgetary goals were achied as follows: no new or increased taxes for 1981;
reductions of revenue sharing utilized for salaries and operation; establishment of an equipment depreciation reserve fund; continuation of studies and
physical improvements to the water treatment plan to protect it from flooding;
upgrading City's waterfront access; Smiley's Bottom Park. Mr. Olander
concluded by stating the 1981 budget was austere and necessitated deletion
of 4 City positions, but it kept the City fiscally sound and allowed the
City to provide the best services possible to the citizens of Anacortes.
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From the audience, Mr. Wasilewski commented that he felt if any departments
were to be built up, they should be the Police and Fire due to the increased
growth of the City, particularly in Skyline. Mr. Mansfield then read, by
title, an ordinance adopting the 1981 budget for the City of Anacortes.
Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Separovich, that the ordinance be
approved and passed and given ORDINANCE NO. 1846.
Vote: Ayes--Moore,
Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel. Motion carried. Mayor
Figenshow said the staff and Council were to be complimented on a job
well done on the budget.
1981 LABOR CONTRACT WITH LOCAL NO. 347, AFSCME. Mr. Ken Kinzel advised
the Council that agreement had been reached with Local No. 347, AFSCME,
for 1981. There are no changes in the language of the contract. He
recommended acceptance of the new contract. Mr. Mansfield read a resolution
by title, authorizing execution of the contract as presented. Motion by
Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Cleland, that the resolution be adopted
and given RESOLUTION NO. 638. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland, Kiel, Moore. Motion carried.
1981 LABOR AGREEMENT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 788 - SANITATION Mr. Kinzel advised
that agreement had also been reached with Teamsters Local 788 for the
Sanitation Department; no changes have been made in the language of the
contract and it is for one year. Mr. Mansfield read, by title, the
resolution authorizing execution of the contract. Motion by Mr. Rock,
seconded by Mr. Kiel, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION
NO. 639. Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore,
Roc~Motion carried.
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1981 LABOR CONTRACT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 788 - POLICE
Sanitation Department, agreement also reached with the Police bargaining
unit for 1981. No changes in the language of the contract and the term is
one year. Mr. Mansfield read, by title, a resolution authorizing execution
of the contract. Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the
resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 640. Vote: Ayes--Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs. Motion carried.
1981 NON-UNION SALARY SCHEDULE Salary schedule for the non-union employees
of the City has been approved by Council. Mr. Mansfield read, by title,
a resolution adopting the salary plan for the non-union employees. Motion
by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that the resolution be adopted
and given RESOLUTION NO. 641 .. Vote: Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel,
Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich. Motion carried.
1981 WASHINGTON PARK FEE SCHEDULE Mr. Colby's research and projections
for operation of Washington Park for the coming year resulted.in recommendations for revised fee schedule for services at that facility.
Council had already studied these revisions. Attorney Mansfield read, by
title, a resolution setting forth a new schedule for fees for 1981.
There was brief discussion and Mr. Kiel moved that the resolution be
adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 642. Seconded by Mr. Separovich. Vote:
Ayes--Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow. Carried.
1981 CEMETERY FEE SCHEDULE Mr. Colby recommended revising the cemetery
fee schedule due to inflationary costs for 1981. Mr. Mansfield read, by
title, a resolution authorizing adoption of the new fee schedule. Council
had previously studied the revisions. Motion by Mr Cleland, seconded by
Mr. Rock, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 643.
Vote: Ayes--Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland.
Motion carried.
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CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - WASHINGTON PARK IMPROVEMENTS After
receiving the grant from the IAC to construct new piers and pilings at
Washington Park, the Park Department requested proposals from 14 engineering firms on the design engineering, etc. Mr. Colby stated that out of
that number, six were selected for final interview. The proposals renged
from $2,800 to $5,500. After talking with representatives of the final
six firms, it was his recommendation that the firm of Hammond, Collier
and Wade-Livingstone Associates, Inc. be awarded the contract. Mr.
Mansfield read, by title, a resolution authorizing execution of a contract
with that firm for the proposed work. Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by
Mr. Kiel, that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 644.
Vote: Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel.
Motion carried.
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG GUEMES
CHANNEL Mr. Colby, in accordance with Council direction, secured three
proposals from firms to prepare cost estimates on the cost of redevelopment
of the railroad right-of-way along Guemes Channel if the City is able to
acquire the property from the Burlington-Northern. The City had already
received a grant from the Coastal Zone Management to have this work
completed. Of the three proposals received, Mr. Colby recommended the
firm of ORB Organization. This project is in line with the long range
Park Comprehensive Plan for the City of Anacortes. Mr. Mansfield read a
resolution, by title, authorizing execution of a contract with the ORB
Organization for the work. Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Separovich
that the resolution be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 645. ·· Vote: Ayes-Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore. Motion carried.
Mrs. Kribs commented that when the study is finished, and if it is feasible,
perhaps the Port of Anacortes could be persuaded to help the City on the
Ship Harbor end of the project.
CONT!'{ACT:FOR WATERFRONT PARKS DESI~N SERVlICES Again, in conformance with
goals set forth in the Parks Comprehensive Plan, the City secured a grant
from the Coastal Zone Management funds to investigate and develop public
access points to the waterfront with passive recreational facilities such
as tables, parking, signs, etc. There are 5 identified areas: 3rd and
"N" Avenue, 4th and "K" Avenue, Railroad Avenue and "O" Avenue, the existing lower Cap Sante area, and the possible availability of property located
between Snelson-Anvil and the Port of Anacortes at Cap Sante. To perform
this work, Mr. Colby secured three proposals and, after interviews and
discussions with the three firms, recommended the firm of Calvin Jordan and
Associates as being the most qualified to prepare the master plans for the
five identified water access points. Mr. Mansfield read, by title, a
resolution authorizing execution of a c"ontract with said firm for the work
desired. Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Rock, that the resolution
be adopted and given RESOLUTION NO. 646. Vote: Ayes--Kribs, Separovich,
Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock. Motion carried.
ESCROW AGENT BOND INDEMNIFICATION - SEA-FIRST BANK Attorney Mansfield
advised the Council that this indemnification arose because when the 1978
Refunding Revenue Bonds were issued, two of the seven redeemed issues
(1955 and 1957) were subject by Bond Covenants to mandatory early redemption
calls from special sinking fund accumulations. A provision for this early
redemption was overlooked at the· time of the refunding and so, if a bond
owner wished to exerqise the early call privilege, monies theoretically
must be transmitted from the City and not the Escrow agent. However, arrangements have been worked out where surplus escrow monies can be used as long
as the City guarantees to indemnify the escrow account with Sea-First Bank.
Mr. Mansfield assured the Council there was no harm in the City's entering
into this indemnity agreement and read, by title, a resolution authorizing
exexution of the greement. Mr. Khtaian, Finance Director, gave additional
explanation to the Council and agreed with Mr. Mansfield it should be done.
Motionl:y Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Cleland, that the resolution be adopted
and given RESOLUTION NO. 647. Vote: Ayes--Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland,
Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs.~otion carried.
AMENDMENT TO 1980 BUDGET - FIREMEN'"S PENSION FUND
Mr. Khtaian explained
to the Council that as a year-end clean-up measure, the City goes through
all funds to see if there are any over-expenditures. There was only one in
the Firemen's Pension Fund. The estimate of the 1980 expenditures did not
cover by a little over $900. He recommended the adjustment in the amount
of $1,000 so the accounts would be correct.
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Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mrs. Kribs, that the proposed Ordinance
(read by Mr. Mansfield by title) be passed and approved and given ORDINANCE
NO. 1847. Vote: Ayes--Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich.
Moti~arried.
APPOINTMENTS.TO COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS Manager Olander read a letter directed
to the Council from Mr. Richard U. Chapin, legal counsel for the proposed expansion of Skyline Marina in Flounder Bay. Mr. Chapin asked the Council to
consider only those persons totally objective and in no way involved with the
opponents or proponents of the project with which he is concerned as candidates
for the vacant position on the Anacortes Planning Commission. Mr. Figenshow
then recommended the following appointments: Robert Farrar to the Planning
Commission, Robert Harr ~o the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and
Dick Threet to the Board of Adjustment.
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Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that Mr. Farrar be appointed to
the Planning Commission to complete the term of Mr. Tidrington. Vote: Ayes-Cleland, Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Separovich, seconded by Mr. Kiel, that Mr. Robert Harr be
appointed to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission to serve until
October 31, 1985. vote: Ayes==Kiel, Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow,
Cleland. Motion carried.
Mr. Kiel then moved that Mr. Dick Threet be appointed to the Board of Adjustment to serve from January, 1981 to January, 1985. Seconded by Mr. Rock.
Vote: Ayes--Moore, Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel. Motion
carried.
The Council then agreed unanimously to delete the Council study session on
December 22, 1980. There being no further business to come before
Council,
meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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January .5, 1981
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Figenshow. Reverend Hilary Bitz
of the Anacortes Lutheran Church gave the invocation. Roll call found present:
Bud Rock, Karolyne Kribs, Ray Separovich, Knute Figenshow, Tom Cleland,
Charles Kiel, Ken Moore.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Mr. Kiel, seconded by Mr. Rock, that
the minutes of the previous meeting held December 15, 1980 be approved as
if read. Vote: Ayes--Rock, Kribs, Separovich, Figenshow, Cleland, Kiel,
Moore. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE In the absence of the City Manager, City Attorney Mansfield
read a letter addressed to the Manager and Council from the Friends of the
Anacortes Library which indicated their appreciation of the Council's consideration of the needs of the Public Library. He also read a letter sent by
the Mayor to Maureen Dickson indicating the appreciation of the Council and
community for her efforts in making the First Anacortes Christmas Festival
a success. The Mayor commented there were many, many more citizens of the
City who joined in helping make the event a success. He also mentioned the
City staff and their efforts during the recent flooding of the Skagit River
along with the personnel from the Naval Air Station in Oak Harbor.
CITIZEN HEARINGS There was no response from the audience to Mayor Figenshow's
invitation to speak on any subject not on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE 26TH
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY Mayor Figenshow briefly outlined the procedure for a
public hearing and then declared a public hearing to be open to consider a
petition for vacation of a portion of the 26th Street right-of-way lying
easterly of the Burlington-Northern railway right-of-way and the westerly
line of "T" Avenue. Mr. Ken Kinzel, Director of Community Development,
showed a view foil of the location and advised the Council that the
Planning Commission had considered the petition at their meeting of December
10, 1980 and recommended the Council approve the vacation.
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