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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-1955 - Minutes (11)21 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Medina was called to order by Mayor Park at the Medina Clubhouse on November 21, 1955. Council members present were Mayor Park, Mrs. Barbee, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Daily and Dr. Templeton. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A communication from Mr. Simpson informed the Council that the City of Medina signs may be put up by the Telephone Company or the Puget Sound Power and Light Company on a voluntary basis. It was suggested that one sign be put on 12th and 84th N. E., and a second be put on the corner of 84th N. B. and 28th N. E. The third sign not to be placed pending the proposed annex- ation. Mr. Chadwick reported to the Council in regard to the Fire District meeting. By joining the Fire District #14 at this time the City of Medina will save about 4000.00. The Fire district accepted our proposal letting Medina remain in the District and will probably draw a resolution to that effect at their next meeting. Mr. Chadwick thought that possibly in the future we would have enough area of our own for a Fire House in Medina. An ordinance (#12) providing for a reduced fee for permits to dig in or otherwise alter the streets was introduced by Mr. Chadwick. This is in ammendment of Ordinance #9. Mr. Daily moved to adopt the new resolution changing the fee from $7.00 to $2.50. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Barbee and passed. An ordinance #13 relating to Old - Age and Survivors Insurance for the city employees of the City of Medina, was introduced. It was moved by Mr. Behnke and seconded by Mrs. Barbee to pass this ordinance covering the employees of the City of Medina under Social Security. Motion passed. An ordinance #14 relating to the disposal of sewage and prescribing penalties was introduced. It was _pointed out that Media has no law re- quiring indoor plumbing. Mr. Baum informed the Council that the County would take care of the inspection if we were under the same King County Code. If the County does the inspection they will receive the permit money for doing the job. Mr. Dally moved passage of the sewage ordinancd and it was seconded by Mrs. Barbee. Motion was passed. Mr. Baumis to notify any violators of this ordinance and the penalties. An ordinance on zoning in the area of the City of Medina was introduced. Mr. Behnke read Moir. 1app' s report from the Planning Commission and an open discussion was held. Mrs. Mary Ellen Russell protested that her lot at 3451 Evergreen Point Road was so situated that if a 701 frontage requirement were enforced, they would be unable to build two houses on the lot as they had planned because the lot is long but narrow. Mr. Brenner suggested that the City 96nager be able to issue a permit without submission of a variance to the Committee. Mr. Behnke explained the purpose of the Variance Committee. Mr. Dally informed Mr. Brenner that the Planning Commission (Mr. Clapp) has set up a special Committee to study the problems in Herron's addition. It was suggested by Mayor Park that Mr. Brenner ask Mr. Baum to contact the Variance Committee to grant a variance without a special meeting. Dr. Shumate asked from what point the 301 setback would be measured in the case of waterfront property. It was a lained to him that under an e Asting law septic tanks may not be situated any closer to the lake than 100' and this would probably govern the location of the house. 22 Mr. W. P. Hagan definitely opposed the ordinance as written be- cause of the requirement making 601 roads mandatory, and making it unlawful to build a house fronting on a "lane". Mrs. Barbee concurred with Mr. Hagan. Mr. Paul Fetterman protested the zoning of the property immediately north of Lakecrest at 30,000 square feet as unrealistic as Lakecrest was zoned for 16,000 square feet and the property to the north of his had already been developed with much smaller lot sizes. He could see no further utilization of his property on the 30,000' basis. Mr. Brenner inquired about road construction requirements and Mr. Park stated that they are generally the same as for King County. It. was moved by Mr. Behnke and seconded by Mrs. Barbee to return the ordinance to the Planning Commission with recomendations from the Council. Mr. Dally and Mr. Park are to confer regarding such recommend- ations, especially in regard to lot sizes north of Lakecrest Park, Herron's addition, and also the road width requirement. Dr. Templeton made a motion to suggest to the planning Commission to set aside some land for a City Center. A discussion was held. The motion was not seconded. It was suggested that all ownerships in the City be obtained and submitted to the Planning Commission for their study and that Mr. Baum bring the map up to date. Mrs. Barbee suggested that people having complaints in regard to zoning write :Letters to the Planning Commission. Mr. George Reeve presented a petition for proposed annexation to the City of Medina. Mr. Chadwick explained that a petition for annex- ation must be accompanied by a map and a legal description of the pro- perty involved, that the petition must be published in a newspaper and also posted in three places in the City, and also that a public hearing be held. Mr. Chadwick presented a resolution asking for a public hearing. Mr. Dally made a motion that we accept the resolution prepared by Mr. Chadwick and that a Public Hearing be held on December 5, 1955, which is the regular meeting night of the Council. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Barbee. Motion passed, Mr. Dally suggested that this meeting be recessed until Monday December 5 in order to consider any further petitions of annexation. Mr. Baum introduced Mr. B. T. Harrison who has volunteered his services as a police patrolman for the City of Medina. Mr. Harrison told the Council of his police background and offered to serve the City gratis. Mr. Behnke suggested that he be reimbursed for any ex- pense that might be incurred in the line of duty. Mr. Tim McCullough's letter offering full cooperation of the sherif,P s department as long as their services are needed was read by Mr. Baum. Mr. Chadwick suggested that we have a Police Committee to resolve all the details that will be incurred in setting up a Police Department. The following men were suggested. Mr. Baum, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Berlin, and Mayor Park. Mr. Chadwick reported to the Council that Mr. Detels has obtained his Justice of the Peace appointment and may now be sworn in as Police Judge. Mr. Baum reported that there had been no reply to his letter to Mr. Harmon regarding his sanitation violation. It was suggested that possibly a "5topWork" order should be posted on his building. Regarding the Duplex on N R. 8th it was reported that the land- lord has been notified of his violation. The landlord reported that notice had been served on his tenants but as the building is still being used as a two family residence, Mr. Chadwick suggested that he write a letter to the parties involved. 23 Mr. Baum reported that the brash pile on Mr. Howard's property in Medina Manor was being burned. He read a letter written to the County asking them to discontinue issuing building permits, and also letters to Water District #23 and +68 informing them of the cost of permit fee for installation and the method of payment to the City of Medina. A resolution from the Highway Department regarding the stri;oing of the roads was offered by Mr. Baum. Mr. Dally moved adoption of this resolution suggesting that the work be done as soon as possible. Motiom was seconded by Mr. Behnke. Motion passed. The bids on street repair in the City of Medina area were as follows: Washington Asphalt $914.00 Lake City Gravel C o . 915.00 Mr. Olson 1160.00 Mr. Behnke reported that the stop sign that had been r'equested for the corner of 12th and 84th had definitely not been recommended as it would stop the normal flow of traffic. Mr. Park presented a Franchise for the Puget Sound Power & Light Company. Mr. Daily moved that the franchise be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Barbee. After discussion the motion was withdrawn until the franchise had been read by Mr. Chadwick. It was reported that the Washington Toll Bridge Authority has no records of the traffic surveys which could be turned over to the Planning Commission. There being no further business the meeting was continued to Dec- ember 5, 1955, subject to call. Respectfully submitted, ti T " I City Clerk