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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-1955 - Minutes (13)j I The first regular meeting of the Council of the City of Medina was held on August 24th, 1955 at 8:00 P.M. in the M!dina Improvement Club. Council members attending were: Mrs. Barbee. Mr. Park, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Dally, and Dr. Templeton. Also present were Mr. Stephen Chadwick, Jr. and Mr. A. R. Middaugh, applicant for the position of City Manager. The meeting was called to order by ~~. Park, who proceeded with the first order of business which was the appointment of a temporary City Clerk. Mrs. T. H Campbell was named temporary Clerk. Next order of business: Election of a temporary Chairman, or 1'1ayor Mr. Dally moved that l·ir. Park be made Chairman. This was seconded by Mr. Behnke and passed unanimously. The oaths of loyalty were signed and filed with the Clerk. Mr. Park was then elected as permanent Chairman. A discussion followed on the rules of order and course of pro­ cedure. Mr. Dally made a motion that the proposed ordinance 13 be adopted Mr. Behnke seconded. There was a discussion of this ord­ inance. Dr. Templeton proposed an amendment to extend the three hour minimum to a twenty-four hour minimum notice for calling a special meeting. This was seconded by Mr. Dally Mr. Ohadwick advised that the ordinance be rewritten to include amendment in original. He felt this might be a more conservative step to take to avoid conflict with state law, and to Simplify coding. The amendment was voted on and passed The ordinance also passed. The next order of business: Time and place of meetings. Mr. Behnke reported that the Medina Improvement Olub cannot offer the Clubhouse on any permanent basis, since they do not own the property, but they are willing to loan the premises so long as they are in po­ ssession if the Oity of Medina will pay the utilities. There was a discussion of the offer plus the possibilities elsewhere. Dr. Temple ton made a motion that the City use the Clubhouse as proposed. This was seconded by Mrs. Barbee. Vote passed. Motion was then passed to hold the meetings the 4th Monday of each month. Next order of budness: The appointment of temporary officers without pay A vote was taken on a motion, individually for each of the follOWing: City Clerk, Mrs. T. M. Campbell City Treasurer. Walter Hagenstein City Health Officer, -Dr. Templeton suggested Dr Handsohin. l·ir. Park asked Dr. Templeton to investigate various possibilities and report at the next meeting. City Police Officer, James Fitzpatrick City Police Judge, Deffrred appointment. City Attorney, Mr. Chadwick was proposed. Dr. Templeton asked for a discussion Dr. Templeton then interro­ gated Mr. Chadwick at length on his ~ualifications and followed that with Mr Chadwick's views on lot sizes. Dr. Templeton suggested the ~uestion of Mr. Ohadwick's motives in offering his services as City Attorney. Mr. Chadwick denied any ulterior motives Mr. Park asked that discussions be kept on an impersonal level. The vote was then taken, and Mr. Chadwick was elected 4 to 1. Dr Templeton voting negative. The next order of business: The appointment of a Committee to en~uire into the business of obtaining a City Manager. Mr. Behnke was given this job. A second Committee, composed of the Mayor, Treasurer, and one other Council member (r.lr. Behnke), was appOinted to investigate the finanCing of a loan for the City. 1 r 2 A motion. was made by Mr. Dally to pass a stop-gap zoning order. The motion was seconded by Mrs . .Barbee. and passed. Mr. Dally made a motion to adopt a building code on construction. wiring and pl.umbing. This was seconded by Mr. Behnke. Passed. Mr. Be~~e made a motion to rec1nd earlier motion setting the time of the r'egular meetings. This was seconded by Mr. Dally Passed. A motiolL was then made to hold regular meetings on each Monday from the preslent until October 1955. This was seconded and passed. The meet;ing was adjourned at 11:30 P M. Respectfully submitted. Susan M. Campbell Act ing C i t:L~ f:;? I. ~-~l. The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Medina was held on A.ugust 29. 1955 at 8:00 P .1<1. in the Medina Improvement Clnb. Council members attending were: Mrs. Barbee, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Dally, and Dr. Templeton. Mr. Park, Chairman of the CounCil, was ill and unable to attend. Mr. Stephen Chadwick, Jr , temporary City Attorney was also present. As the meeting was called to order, Dr. Templeton moved that Mr. Dally be Ch~irman pro tem in Mr. Park's absence. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Mr. Dally suggested that each conncil member receive a copy of themin­ ntes following the meetings. After some discussion, it was decided to let such action be at the discretion of the acting City Clerk nntil a permanent Clerk is appointed. Mr. Dally asked for committee reports. Reporting on Finance, Mr. Behnke read a letter from W. Hnnter Simpson, President of the Medina Improvement Clnb. It confirmed the offer of the Medina Club basement apartment for the use of the City Manager, as well as the upstairs area for Conncil meetings; the only cost to be the payment of utility bills incurred by the City. No action was taken on the letter, as it was felt it was a matter to be handled by the City after his appointment. Mr Behnke reported on Liability Insurance. He said that Mr. Graham Smith has offered assistance in developing specifications for insurance. The City of Medina can get a binder without obligation on a temporary basis nntil bids can be let on a permanent basis. Mr. Behnke reported that he had called the University of Washington and talked to Mr. Bieson, of the ASSOCiation of Washington Cities, in regard to qualified men to serve as City Manager. Mr. Bieson did not know how many men were available. A list of necessary qnalifications ruts been prepared and anyone applying for the position must list these qualifications. It was reported that Commander Edwin C. Baum was inter­ ested in the position and would send in his qualifications during the week. Dr. Templeton sai& that Mr. Kennedy, City Manager of Bellevue, would be glad to come to one of the Council meetings and give the City of Medina any help he cou.ld. Mr. Chadwick annonnced that Mr. Middangh had withdrawn his application for City Manager as he has accepted the position of City ¥.a.nager in the town of Nyssa, Idaho. Mr. Dally felt that the City Manager should be appointed within three weeks and felt every method of advertising for same should be employed. Dr. Templeton reported his findings in regard to the City Health Officer. After discussing the matter with Dr. Lehman of the Health Dept. for Seattle and King County. it was found that the City of Medina can use the services of the C onnty Health Dept. for the time being without charge, as a stop-gap measure. and then continue on a pro-rated basis. Dr. Templeton made a motion that a letter be sent to Dr. Lehman requesting the County Health Dept. to make its services available to the City of Medina until a permanent Health Officer is appointed. Mr. Dally amended the motion authorizing Dr. Templeton to write to Dr.Lehman and that Dr. Templeton be liaison officer for the Health of Medina. Mr. Behnke seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously. The various ordinances proposed at the previous meeting had been prepared by Mr. Chadwick. These were read and discussed. Mrs. Barbee proposed the adoption of Ordinance No.1, relative to the time and place of meetings of the CounCil. This was seconded by Dr. Templeton. This ordi nance \-109.6 nnanimous1y adopted. Mr. :Behnke proposed the adoption of the procedure of City C ounc i1 meet ings. and it was passed unanimously. Ordinance NO.2, relative to Mrs. Barbee seconded the motion a 4 Mr. Bahnke proposed the adoption of Ordinance No.3, relative to defining the time of giving notice of special meetings. Mrs. Barbee seconded the motion and it was passed unanimonsly. Mr. Behnke proposed the adoption of Ordinance No.4, regulating building, fire zones, fees, plumbing, health and safety codes. Mrs. Barbee seconded the motion and it was passed nnanimously. A discussion then followed on the proposed Ordinance No.5, regu­ lating land use in the City of Medina. Mr. Dally suggested a change be made to require the Council to approve any requests for subdivisions until a permanent zoning committee is apPointed. Dr. Templeton felt a minimum frontage should be stated in the ordinance and suggested a minimum front.a.ge on the water or road of 90 feet. Neither suggestion came to a vote. Dr. Templeton then made a motion to change the pro­ posed two use districts of 1/4 acre and 1/2 acre lot sizes to speci­ fied use districts of 3/8 acre and 3/4 acre lot sizes. Mr. Behnke seconded the motion. The vote was then taken and the motion passed by a vote of 3 to 1; Mrs. Barbee voting negatively. Mr Behnke then made a motion to adopt the revised Ordinance No.5. Dr. Templeton seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Mr. Dal~1 asked for new bum ness and there being none, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Betty Padgett Rothschild Deputy Acting Clerk IIH ty of Medina . . ~r:../)I." ./' I /_ ~\ cc .... ,-/( , r-, I A gegular meeting of the Council of the City of Medina was held at 8:00 PM., September 12th, 1955 at the Medina Improvement Club. Council members present were: Mrs. Barbee, Mr. Eehnke, Mr. Dally, Mr. Park, and Dr. Templeton. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Park, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The first busdness was a report from the Finance Committee. !,lr. Park said he had been unable, so far, to contact a bank having inform­ ation on muniCipal financing. However, he had contacted Mrs. Shaeffer of Clyde Hill, who said she would be glad to assist him with information of Clyde Hill's experience in this field. Mr. Eehnke reported that he had spoken to Mr. Vanassa of the Bank of California. The latter said the Eank would be interested in talking to the City after an antiCipated budget is prepared. Such a loan to the City would be on a warrant basis at a probable 3% interest. 14:r. Vanassa told Mr. Behnke that Banks hesitate to carry warrants beyound a year. Mr. Behnke asked Mr. Chadwick to present a tentative budget based on the one arrived at by the Study Group. In the insurance report, Mr. Behnke suggested the Council put the insurance out to bid as soon as possible. He said the insurance comp6nys want a complete report on all liabilities and anticipated salaries the City has and will have in the near future. Mrr!Chad"lick was asked to draw up a paper on insurance, for bidding purposes, for the next meet­ ing -~~sed on Study Group paper. He was also asked to advertise the bid, Mr. Behnke made a motion to this effect. It was seconded and passed unanimously. The Special Committee Report was made by Mr. Behn.1.::e, in which he said the University of Washington Government Research Department was not too hopeful as the number of candidates available. One qualified prospect will be here by September 20th. At present the City has one application from Mr. £aum and one tentative application from Mr. Nelson. Mr. Dally suggested there be more applications and some inter­ viewing done before a decision is reached. Mr. Park felt smeone having had some study of muniCipalities would be available. Dr. Templeton suggested sending letters to interested departments at the University of Washington, and also offered to ask for information at the University of Chicago while he is there on a trip. It was agreed that a suitable person be obtained as quickly as possible to facilitate the City's business. Mr. Park said he had had building permits requested several times, and asked how the Council meant to handle this problem. Mr. Dally sug­ gested that applications be brought before the Councll along with plot plan, plans, specifications, legal description, and approval of County Health Department, plus necessary percolation tests. This was discussed. Mr. Dally then made a motion that any requests for building permits be presented to a member of the Council to be brought before a regular meeting, and must be accompanied by the above data. The data will then be checked against the ordinances and building and zoning codes already passed. The permit to be issued in due course of time. Mrs. Barbee seconded the motion. Passed unanimously Several letters to the Council were read and discussed. 1. A letter from Miss Russell protesting the lot sizes. It was agreed that since the present lot sizes are only a stop-gap measUre, and the mechanics on such problems have not yet been established, the solution of this question will have to come at a later date. 2. A letter from the County Fire District No. 14. informing the City that the District is no longer responsible for our area, but will continue fire protection until the end of the calendar year. 6 A motion~las made by Mr. Behnke that Mr. Park and Mr. Chadwick talk to the Fire Commissioner. Seconded by Mr. Dally. Passed. 3. A letter from the Eellev~e School District asking that the school crosswalks and the center strips of the main arterials be repainted. It was agreed that this must be attended to. Mr. Dally vol~teered to speak to Mr. Pike on this matter. 4. A letter of congrat~lations from Ken Day to the Oity of Medina and the Co~cil members with an offer of assistance. 5. A letter from City Attorney Chadwick explaining Ilmle legal points regarding the City Manager, Planning Commission, etc. The Planning Commission was then disc~ssed, and it was decided to have Mr. Dally and Mr. Park as e:lf-officio members of the Commission. All members we,re asked to have four names to present and discuss for membership in the Commission at the next meeting. It was decided to have a Commise,ion of 9 members, including :3 Ex-officio, with a quorum of four. Mr. Dally made a motion to instruct Mr. Chadwick to draw an ordin­ ance to create, a Board of Ad.j~stment, according to suggestions of the Association of Washington Cities, this Board to be composed of five members Sece'nded by Dr Templeton. Passed. Mrs. Bar'bee made a motion to instruct Mr. Chadwick to draw an ordinance crea,ting a City Planning Commission of 9 members, 9 of whom are the Mayor and one other Co~cil member as Ex-Officia members, and in which the City Manager shall be iecretary to the Commission. This was seconded 'by Mr. Dally, and passed unanimously. Larry Drhcoll of the Fire Commission came to speak to the Co~cil to e:Jq)lain OUI· status in regard to the Fire District. He e:Jq)lained possible arra!~ements the City might make under contract with the District. He suggested a meeting in the Fall to arrange such a contract. Mr. Behnke moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mrs. Barbee. Passed. Respectfu~ly submitted, Susan M. Campbell Acting City Clerk ~~:-,4(')H /,' ,Q..LA\ t ____ ~/ ~, ", The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Medina was called to order by Mr. Park at 8:25 P.M. on September 19th, 1955, at the Medina Clubhouse. Those present were Mrs. Barbee, l-1r. Behnke, Mr. "ally, and Mr. Park. Dr. Templeton,was out of town. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The first order of business was a report by Mr. Behnke of the Finance Committee. He reported he had been to see the Bank of California. Mr. Dally reported he had conferred with the National Bank of Commerce where the suggestion was made that the City approach the banks nearest us -as this was the usual arrangement. Mr. Dally said he would see the two local banks and report. A tentative budget was presented and discussed. The position of City Manager was discussed. No new applications had been received. Mr. Behnke said he would contact the University again. The next order of business was the insurance report. The invitation for bids was read and discussed The amount of coverage was questioned - whether or not it vIaS great enough. It was decided to check the additional premium cost, and if nominal, to raise the coverage. Motion was made by Mr. Behnke to instruct Mr. Chadwick to immediately post and advertisement in the Daily Journal of Commerce, including the revised schedual. Seconded by Mr. Dally, Passed unanimously . .An ordinance on creation of a Board of Adjustment was presented by Mr. Chadwick and some of the legal points explained. A motion 'was mD,de by Mr. Dally to ado:pt the ore,inance. This was seconded by Mr. Behnke and passed unanimously, .An ordinance relating to variance and review was presented by Mr, Chadwick. A motion was made by Mr. Dally to adopt this. The motion \ofIilos seconded by Mr. Behnke. Passed unanimously. The ordinance on a Planning Commission was presented and discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Dally to adopt this ordinance creating a Plan­ ning C ommi ssion ' Sec onded by Mr. Dally and passed unanimously • . ' Mr. Chadwick volwlteered his opinion on the precarious nature of the stop-gap zoning ordinance, and advised the Council to quickly have the Pla.nning C ommissioll plan a stop-gap draft, hold a public hea.ring on same, and present plan to Council. A proper resolution was discussed to cover the problem. A resolu­ tion was then drawn to instruct the Planning Commission to act a.s advised by Mr. Chadwick. Mr. Eric Pearson presented a request for building permit to erect a house on a lot of less then the presently required square footage. The plans were accepted for study. The resolution to instruct the Planning Commission on a stop-gap zoning draft was then presented. A motion to adopt it was ~de by Mr. Dally, seconded by Mr. Eehnke, and passed. Hunter Simpson addressed the Council and invited them to attend the z"ledina Improvement Club meeting on Sept. 22. There followed a discussion of appointments of members to the Planning Co~~ission and Board of Adjustment. Mr. Pearson's request was discussed and the suggestion made to refer it to the Eoard of Adjustment because of the lot size. Mr. Dally ~de a motion to contact Mr. Pearson and ask him to refer to the Board of Adjustment. This was seconded by Mrs. Barbee. Passed. 7 8 The plans of Mr. W. B. Young were inspected. Because the data was incomplete. a motion was made by Mr. Dally and seconded by Mr Behnke to advise Mr. YOllng to present the required material. The motion passed. The Hebner plans were inspected. and were also found to be incom­ plete according to ordinance no 4. A motion was made by Mr. Behnke and seconded by Mrs. Barbee to advise Mr. Hebner to send complete data. Passed. The meeting adjourned at 12:30 AM. Respectflllly submitted, A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Medina was held on September 26th. 1955 at the Medina Improvement Club. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Park at 8:30 P.M Council members present were Mrs. Barbee, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Dally, Mayor Park, and Dr. Templeton. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The first order of business was a report qy the Finance Committee. Mr. Behnke announced an appointment next week with Mr. Sannassa of the Bank of California. Mayor Park said Washington State Bank was interested in seeing a tentative budget and getting information concerning the City. Mayor Park planned to also contact the Pacific National ~ank on the subject. In a report from the Special Committee. Mr. Behnke reviewed. the situation of the City Manager position. and said he had contacted the University again. The latter felt the pro.spect of having many appli­ cants was not good. He also reported he had received a question. from a young attorney in the area who was interested in a part time job. However. no application had been received from the party. Mr. Joseph Nelson. an applicant for the position, was present at the meeting. Mr. Nelson's application was read and he was questioned further by the Council. It was decided to take the application under advisement with a decision to be made within a week. Mr. Dally reported on his investigation into a contract with the County to do road work for the City. He said the County is willing to do up to $1.000 worth of work on credit. Mr Dally recommended that a County Engineer and a Council member meet and inspect the area -then arrive at a definite arrangement concerning what needs to be done. Mr. Chadwick presented papers on the operation of the Board of Adjustment and e~lained them. He also presented a paper on instruction to the Planning Commission. ~ext the applications for building permits were discussed Mr. Hebner's plans and data were found to be complete. Mr. Young's plans were examined and were stmll incomplete. It was decided to inform him of the fact. Mr. Hebner's application for building permit was received and granted. the first in the City of Medina. Members for the Planning Commission were decided upon. A motion was made by y~. Dally. and seconded by Dr. Templeton to appoint the following people to membership on the Planning Commission. 1 -Pierre Brown, 2 -Ken Helms, 3 -Hugh Benton, 4 -Norton Clapp, 5 -Carey ~onworth, 6 -Art Johnasen, 7 -Phil Bronson. Mrs. Billings was ap­ pointed as alternate. The motion passed. Next the members of the Board of Adjustment were appointed. A motion was made by Mr. Dally and seconded by Mr. Behnke to appoint the following people to the Board of Adjustment. 1 -Aubin Barthold, 2 -Harold Willits. 3 -William Hagen, 4 -Kenneth Meisnest, 5 -Richard Eustis. The motion passed. Mr. Mervin Minish from Clyde Hill came to the meeting to explain to the Council that his organization, Hill and Ingman-Consulting Engineers, is prepared to do engineering work for the City of Medina. He explained that the firm now handles such work for Clyde Hill The cost would be approximately 60% of the building fee charge. The Council thanked him for the information. Mrs. Barbee brought up the coming new bridge and said many people in her area are concerned about the fixing of a location and would like infor~tion. To obtain such information it was decided that Mayor Park would write to the Toll Bridge Authority and present our position and ask for the latest advice on the subject. 9 10 The preliminary budget was discussed and the technicalities concern­ ing it explained. bw Mr. Chadwick. Dr. Templeton moved that Mayor Park and Mr Chadwick: be authorized to set up a preliminary budget to be pre­ sented at the next meeting This was seconded by Mrs. barbee and passed. The meeting adjourned at 12:05 A.M. Respectfully submitted, ------------------------------------------------,-._-------- A regul~ meeting of the Council of Medina was called to order by lliayor Park at the Medina Improvement Club on October 3, 1955 at 8:30 P.M. Council members present were Mrs. Barbee, Mr Behnke. Mr. Dally, Mayor Park and Dr. Templeton. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mr. Behnke, of the Finance Committee, reported that he had again talked with Mr. Vannassa. The latter said that the local banks should furnish the loan to the city. However, in case the City met difficulty in that direction, he would be willing to discuss the matter. It was decided that a member of the Council talk to the attorneys of the two local banks and see which bank could offer the most advantageous loan. Mr. William Mundt presented plans for a siugle home in application for a building permit. The plans were accepted for examination. A motion was ~de by Mr. Dally and seconded by Mr. Behnke that the City purchase a Kroll map of the Medina area. Motion passed. Mr. Mundt's plans 'tlere inspected and fou.nd to be wanting in the re­ quired footage but subject to the variance law. It was decided to con­ tact the Board of Adjustment and ask them to arrange to meet on October 17th, 1955, posting of the meeting notice to be made October 4th. Mr. Paul Fetterman came to the meeting as represelitative for Mr. Larry Smith regarding the Young application It was decided to post Mr. Smith's property and have his grievance considered at the October 17th Board of Adjustment meeting. Mr. Baum, applicant for City Manager, was present at the meeting. He and the members of the Council discussed the position and the qualifi­ cations for it, and certain requirements of the City Manager were explained The terms of office of the Board of Adju.stment and Planning Commission members were discussed and decided. It was decided to write letters to all the members. The Insuranse bids were read and were as follows: Parker -Smith Washington State Agency Inc. Clise and Cumins Evergreen Insurance D. K. McDonald Fred S. James $136.77 529.49 94.19 57.25 57.25 165.35 It was decided to examine and compare the bids and report to the COUIlcil. The budget was presented and discussed, and it was decided to present it to the interested banks and ask for advice on the least expensive fin­ ancing. An ordinance concerning marring and defaCing of streets and roads was discussed Dr Templeton made a motion, which was seconded 'by Mrs. Barbee. to instruct Mr. Chadwick to draw an ordinance based on the Clyde Hill ordinance to prptect streets with maximum penalty. Passed unanimously A motion was made 'by t-1r. Dally to accept the budget for 1955-56 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Behnke and passed unanimously. The appointment of the City Manager was discussed next. Motion was made by Mr. Dally and seconded by Mrs. Barbee to appoint Mr. Baum, the salary to be $5400 per year plus reasonable expenses. The motion was passed by four votes, Mayor Park abstaining. There being no further business. the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Susan vl. Campbell, Acting City Clerk 12 Terms of Office of the members of the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission Board of Adjustment Eustis Barthold Hagen l<!eisnest Willits 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 4 years Planning Oommission Brown 6 months Johansen 6 months Bronson 1 year and 6 months Donworth 2 years and 6 months Helms 3 years and 6 months Benton 4 years and 6 months Clapp 5 years and 6 months A regular meeting of the C ounc 11 of the City of Medi na was called to order by Mayor Park at the Medina Improvement Club on October 17. 1955 at 8:00 P.M. Council members present were Mrs Barbee. Mr. Behnke, MI'. Dally Dr. Templeton and Mayor Park. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approv'ed. Mr. Bob Waters presented a petition to the Council requesting the annexation of his property at 214 84th N. E. to the City of Medina. After a discussion the Council was of the opinion that final deCision should be held up until October 21, 1955, at which time this meeting is to be continued. Mr. Don Howard, 2426 -80th N. E. reported that the lot next to his had been left in unsightly and perhaps dangerous condition and that the drainage ditch in front of his property was not function­ ing properly and wondered what the City could do about either or both. The Council was unable to do anything about the lot until such a time as an ordinance is written and passed declaring certain things to be a nuisance at which time an abatement o~der could be presented. Re garding the ditch, the Contractor constructing the ditch should have had a preformance bond from the County. This could be checked and the contractor be made to remedy the condition. Mr. Willits of the Variance Committee asked for a ruling on be­ half of Mr. Mundt and Mr. Grandberg regarding their building permits. Their property, being in Herron's Addition is already platted. A motion was made by 14r. Dally and seconded by Mrs. Barbee that these permits be issued because of separate ownership prior to incorpora­ tion. Motion passed. It was decided to refer the problem of lot sizes in Herron's Addition to the Variance Committee with the recommendation that they be accepted "as is". It is not thought that this would establish a precedent as the property had been platted long prior to the in­ corporation of the City of Medina. Mr. Behnke of the Finance Committee reported on his investiga­ tion for a bank loan of $2'500.00 to carry the City until the end of 1955. The Bank of California was not particularly interested and asked for further information. Washington State Bank offered a loan at %5. Pacific National Bank offered to issue a loan on a warrant basis at 4% interest from the date of issue. It was moved by Mr. Behnke to accept the loan from the Pacific National Bank, this to be a temporary proposition contingent on the appOintment of a permanent depository agent for the City of Medina. Seconded by Mrs. Barbee. Motion passed. It was agreed to maintain a General Account. Mr. Park agreed to handle the account until such time that the City Treasurer takes office. Mr. Behnke reported that Clise and Cwnins of Northwest Casualty Insurance Company offered the lowest bid for insurance. It was $56.51. Mr. Dally moved that Clise and Cwnins be accepted and that they be asked to write a General Comprehensive policy for one year. Seconded 'by l>1rs. Barbee. Passed unanamollsly. A discussion was held on the bonding of City employees. A motion was made by Dr. Templeton and seconded by Mr. Dally to bond the City Manager and the City Treasurer for $5000.00 each. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mrs. Barbee and seconded by Mr. Behnke carry such employees of the City as are legally entitled to it. Social Secllrity. Motion passed. to under 13 14 The duties of the City Manager were read by Mr. Chadwick. It was decided to keep the office open on Monday nights from 7 - 8 for the convenience of those people who were unable to come during the regular offi.ce hours. The question of Police Ohief arose and Mr. Baum declared himself unwilling to accept the position. It was sug­ gested that the entire couneil be deputized by the Oounty. It was reported that Mr. Norton Clapp has suggested that the name of 76th. N. E. be changed to Evergreen Point Road. A letter from Dr. Val-Spinosa asked that a stop sign be erected at 84th N. E. and 12th. It was recommended that Mr. Baum write to the county asking them to do so. Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Baum are to co ntact the Fire Department in regard to a contract for fire protection in Medina. It was suggested that a letter of recognition to Betty Rothschild and Sue Campbell as the first of the City of Medina. and thanks be sent Acting City Olerks In repJ.y to Mr. Park's letter to the Washington State Toll Bridge Authority requesting detailed information as to the location of ap­ proaches, etc, on the new bridge, the Council was referred to l>1r. Chas. E Andrew, Chief Consulting Engineer. Three ordinances were submitted for adoption. Ordnance 19 relative to obstruction, marring, etc of streets and rights of way and providing penaltys was presented. Mr. Dally moved that this ordinance be accepted, seconded by Mrs. Barbee. The motion was passed. Ordinan<;:e 110 declaring an emergency and adopting a budget for the period from .August 19, 1955 to December 31. 1955 was presented. It was moved by Mr. DalJ.y and seconded by Mrs. Barbee that this ordinance be accepted. Motion passed. OrdinaMe III adopting a budget for the year 1956 was presented. It was moved by Mrs. Barbee and seconded by Mr. DalJ.y that this ordin­ ance be accepted. Motion passed. Mrs. Ba:rbee volunteered to compile and distribute from time to time a general information bulletin for the information of the resi­ dents of Med:ina. Mr. Bawn reported the following appointments: Mr. James Bartee -City Treasurer Mr. Paul Detels -Police Judge Mr. Stephen Chadwick -City Attorney Mrs. Hugh Fitzgerald -City Clerk It was moved by Mr. DalJ.y and seconded by Mrs. Barbee to accept these appoin'~ments. Motion passed. A petit:Lon was presented regarding the anneJe.tion of Medina to the Bellevue Sew,er District. Mr. Dally is to secure a map showing the boundries of the proposed district. Further consideration is to be given this p,etition when the definite boundries are known. The meeUng was continued until Friday, October 21. 1955 at 7:00 P M. Respectfully submitted, m~! 177. ':J~ffi'A arc (' City Clerk I;;:'-J / ).. . c~ou--l~ The meeting of October 17th was cnntinued on October 21st at 8 o'clock. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Park. Council members present were Mrs. :Barbee, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Dally, Dr. Templeton and Mayor Park. Mr. Waters did not attend the meeting because he had no further information to offer regarding his petition. He had not had enough time to canvass the neighborhood to actually know who would go along with hill with his petition. It was suggested by r'!r. Behnke that this meeting be continued until November 1st to give him further opportunity to survey the situation. Mr. Dally reported that according to the map the legal descrip­ tion of the sewer district was all inclusive. Mr. Dally suggested that we be represented by a Commissioner at the next Sewer District meeting. Mr. Dally moved and it was seconded by Mr. Behnke that we adopt the sewer petition as presented. Motion passed. A bill was presented from Mr. Chadwick for $47.26 for out of poeket expenditures. It was moved by I'lr. Behnke a.nd seconded by Mrs. Barbee that this bill be paid. Motion passed. It was moved by Dr. Templeton and seconded by Mr. Dally that ~~. Baum be authorized to buy supplies for the office. Motion passed. The Council agreed to use the Pacific National Bank as the bank for the City of Medina. It was suggested that an investigation be made in regard to the old Evergreen -Hunts Point road to see if Medina still owned part of it. The Medina Improvement Club has three signs saying "1<ledina" and it was suggested that these signs be erected at 28th, 24th, and 12th. As there was no further business, the meeting was continued, to be called again by Mayor Park if Mr. Waters has any further information to offer regarding his petition. Respectfully submitted, 15 I~ A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Medina was called to order by Mayor Park at the Medina Clubhouse on November 7, 1955. Council members present were Mayor Park, Mrs. Barbee, Mr. :Behnke, Mr. Dally, and Dr. Templeton. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. It was suggested that the before mentioned signs for the City of Med.ina be erected. Mayor Park said that Mr. Hall of the Medina Water District would probably be available to erect the signs and also to do other miscellaneous odd jobs for the City. It was suggested that we have signs made designating the city limits. 14r. Ba.um informed the Council that a resolution should be prepared to place the City employees under Social Security. Mr. Chadwick is to explore the possibility of placing the City Attorney and the City Treasurer on a fee basis. Mr. Baum displayed a group of maps of the City of Medina that had ueen obtained from Mr. Dick Eustis. It was moved by Mr. Behnke and seconded by Mrs. Barbee that Mr. Baum be authorized to pay Mr. Eustis $10.00 for these maps. Motion passed. The Council suggested that Mr. Baum contact the County Road Dept. in regard to repairing the roads, with specia.l reference to the corner of 12th N. E. and Evergreen Road. A discussion was held regarding the feasability of contacting Hunts Point and combining our calls for service in order to save time and e~ense. The thinking was that much travel time could be saved if both cities were to have work done on the same day. Dr. Templeton moved that the road work be investigated and that we contact Hunts Point and work with them if possible. Seconded by ,!Ilr. Dally, Passed. The cost of the work dane is to be left to the discretion of Mr. Baum. It was also suggested that he see about striping the roads and mark­ i~~ the crosswalks at the school. A resolution \;as introduced changing the name of 76th N. E. to Ever­ green Point road. It was moved by Dr. Templeton and seconded by l-lrs. Barbee that this resolution be passed. Motion carried. It was moved by Mr. Dally and seconded by Mr. Behnke to change the signs to Evergreen Point as the funds become available. It was suggested that when future Medina Bulletins are to be issued that the distribution be made through the Post Office. A resolution was presented by the Washington Toll Bridge Authority to be signed by the City Council. A report from the Planning Commission indicated that more time was wanted to study the plans. Mr. Dally moved that the three Councils and three Planning Commissions from Hunts Point, Olyde Hill, and Medina have a joint meeting at the earliest possible time in order to discuss mutual problems regarding the new bridge and highway. Motion \~as seconded by Dr. Templeton and passed by the Council. Mr. Kerslake of the State Highway Department and Mr. Thomas of the Toll Bridge Authority are to be notified when the date of the meeting has been set. Mr. Behnke made a motion to adopt the resolution from the Pacific liational Bank of Seattle, Bellevue Office appointing them as depository for the funds of the City of Medina and that said funds may be withdrawn on check, draft or withdrawat receipt of the City signed by any two of the following: Mr. Edwin C. Baum, City Hanager Mr. James Bartee, Oity Treasurer Mary Fitzgerald, Oity Clerk j,1otion was seconded by Mr. Dally, Motion passed. 17 18 A motion was Ill<'l.de by Mr. Behnke and seconded by Nrs. Barbee to bond Mary Fitzgeral.d, City Clerk for $5000.00. Motion passed. A discuss:ion was held in rega.rd to the cost of permtts to dig in or otherwise mar the streets as in the case of water connections, etc. A motion was made by Dr. Templeton and seconded by !>lrs. Barbee to ammend Ordinance #9. changing the fee from $7.00 to $2.50. Motion pa.ssed. Mr. liaters attended the meeting ,·lith a delegation from the area lying outside of Med.ina to the south and east in an unincorporated section. He produced a rna:p showing the area that definitely wanted to annex to l,iedina and indicated to the Council that others living along the waterfront were very intereste,d in the anne:xation. Mr. vlaters asked the Council to give him a definite, time limit for submission of his petition. It is the Council's unde,rstanding that J.1edina could accept a petition of any area up until December 12, 1955. Mr. Waters asked the Council for a vote in favor of the petition. Mr. Behnke made a motion tha. t the C ounc 11 look with favor on the property for a.nne:xation as outlined by 1-lr. \laters and recommended that his cormnittee ende,avor to get approval to annex to Medina from the property owners on both sides of 84th from 12th N. E. on south and both sides of Overlake Drive. The petition to be submitted to the Council on November 21, 1955 -the, next regular Council meeting. It was re,commended that Mr. ]aum investigate a nuisance, namely a brush p 11e On Mr. Howard's property in Medina Manor aft er Mr. Chadwick had read the State, Statutes defining nuisances. It was re,comrnended that Mr. Baum investigate and see whether 14r Harmon has a building permit. The Council suggested that a letter be '~ritten to Mr. Fitzpatrick thanking him for his patrol work over Halloeen. The Council discussed the drainage problem on Mr. Fitzpatricks property and it "Ias thought that the City could do nothing about it, but that when the sewers ;'Iere installed the drainage \i'ould then be taken care of. Mr. Baum submitted a financial report. A motion was made by ~!r. Behnke and seconded by ~1r. D;111y to remain in the fire di.strict and that a letter be written to the Fire District #14. Motion passed. There bei.ng no further busd.ness, the meeting was adjourned at 10.45. Respectfully submitted, A specia.l Meeting of the M.edina City C ounc il ... Ias held November 4th 1955 at 8:00 P.l4. Council members present were Hayor Park, Dr. Templeton, Mrs. Barbee, and Mr. Dally. The meeting was held to acquaint the Council with the final plans for the new bridge, and its approaches and their affect on the City of Nedina. Mr. Kersla.ke was introduced from the State Highway Department. He stated that these plans must be accepted by the cities through which the new bridge approaches will pass. This acceptance, if so decided .• must be in the form of a resolution and presented to the State Highway Commission on or before November 14th at which time they hold their next meeting. Mr. Kerslake introduced Mr. Thomas from the Washington Toll. Eridge Authority. lofr. Thomas e~lained the following: The new highway will not disturb any e xsisting roads in Hed.ina. It will turmel under N. E. 76th and N. E. 84th. Funds for landscaping are not provided for in the original plan. However, any money left over after the completion of the improvement of approaches, etc. might possibly be used for landscaping. There will bc a 60' clearance under the west side approach for the convenience of masted boats. The center of the new highway is approximately 500' north of N. E. 28th st. Rights of way will be acquired after the bonds a.re sold. ~~he regrading for the high ... Jay may come within 5' of a home. Traffic from Seattle may l~e the highway at about 80th N. E. There is no provision made in Medina for access to the highway for eastbound traffic. The City of Medina will maintain all roads j,n the City. No provision has been made by the State Highway Department for compensation to the City for road deterioration due to the increased traffic which will result because of the egress from the new highway into the City. :J.lraffic surveys that have been made are not avanable. The Eonds will probably be sold about the first of April, J.956 and construction will start approximately 2 months from the time they are sold. Respectfully submitted, T j "'-i ;)7, ? /"lS~A CLr;( City Clerk C~~ 1.9 A regular meeting of the C OwtC il of the City of Medina was called to order by Mayor Park at the Nedina Clubhouse on November 21, 1955. Council members present were Mayor Park, Mrs. Barbee, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Dally and Dr. Templeton. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A commwtication 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 volwttary 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. E. and 28th N. E. The third Sign not to be placed pending the proposed annex­ ation. Mr. Chad~lick renorted to the Cowtcil in regc'l.rd to the Fire District meeting. By joining~the Fire District #14 at this time the City of Medina will save about ~OOO.OO. 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 stl'eets was introduced by Mr. Chadwick. This is in ammendment of Ordinance #9. Mr. Dally 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 CUy of Hedina, was introduced. It was moved by Hr. Behnke and seconded by Mrs. Barbee to pass this ordinance covering the employees of the City of Hedina wtder Social Security. Motion passed. An ordinance #14 x'elating to the disposal of sewage and prescribing penalties was introduced. It was pointed out that Medina has no law re­ quiring indoor plumbing. Mr. Baum informed the Council that the County \~ould take care of the inspection if we were wtder 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 HI'S. Barbee. Notion we,s 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 introducecL. Hr. Behnke read I,ll'. Sl&.pp's report from the Planning Commission and an open discussion was held. l4rs. l'lary Ellen Russell protested that her lot at 3451 Evergreen Point Road was so situated that if a 70' 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 M~nager be able to issue a permit ~Iithout submission of a variance to the Committee. Mr. Behnke explained thEI purpose of the Variance COIlUnittee. 141'. Dally informed Mr. Brenner that the Planning Commission (Hr. Clapp) has set up a special Committee 1;0 study the problems in Herron's ad.dition. It was suggested by Hayor Park that Mr. Brenner ask l-ir. Baum to contact the Variance Committee to grant a variance \dthout a special meeting. Dr. Shumate asked from what point the 30' setback would be measured in the case of waterfront property. It was e~lained to him that tmder an existing law septic tankB may not be sm.tuated any closer to the lake than 100' and this would proba"oly govern the location of the house. 21 22 Mr. W. P. Hagan definitely opposed the ordinance as written be­ cause of the requirement making 60 1 roads mandatory, and making it unlawful to bllild a house fronting on a "lanell • Mrs. Barbee concurred with Mr. Hagan. Mr. Paul Fetterman protested the zoning of the property immediately north of Lak:ec~rest 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 bcaen developed with much smaller lot sizes. He could see no further ut:ilization of his property on the 30,0001 basis. Mr. Brenner inquired about road construction requirements and Mr. Park stat.ed that they are generally the same as for King County. It> was m.)ved by Mr. Behnke and seconded by Mrs. Barbee to return the ordinance to the Planning Commission with recomendations from the Council. lofr. Dally and Mr. Park are to comfer regarding such recommend­ ations, e:speclally in regard to lot sizes north of Lakecrest Park, Herron1s 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 't;he Planning Commission for their study and that Mr, Baum bring the map up to date. Mrs. Bar'bee 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 ill three places in the City, and also that a public hearing be held. Mr. Chadwick presented a resolution asking for a public hearing. Mr. Dall:r made a motion that we accept the resolution prepared by I·ir. 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. l~otion passed, Mr. Dally suggested that this meeting be recessed until Monday Deaember 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 Coun.~il 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 McCullough1s letter offering full cooperation of the sherifl's department as long as their services are needed was read by Mr. Baum. !>!r. Chadwick suggested that we have a Police C ommi ttee to resolve all the details that will be incurred in setting up a Police Department. ~rhe following men were suggested. Mr. Baum, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Fitzpatri.::k, Mr. Berlin, and Ma.yor Pa.rk. Mr. Chad1,lick 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 n S'~opWork" order should be posted on his bUilding. Regardi~~ the Duplex on N E. 8th it was reported that the land­ lord has been notified of his violation. The landlord reported that notice had becsn served on his tenants but as the building is stUl being used a.s a two family residence, Mr. Chadwick suggested that he write a letter to the parties involved. Mr. Baum reported that the brush pile on Mr. Howardl s property in Medina Manor was being burned. He read a letter written to the Gounty asking them to discontinue issuil;ng 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 High'ilay Department regarding the stri:ping of the roads was offered by l-lr. Baum. Mr. Dally moved adoption of this resolution suggesting that the work be done as soon as possible. Motiom was seconded by Hr. Behn..1.ce. Motion passed. The bids on street repair in the City of Hedina area were as follows: \'iashington Asphalt lake City Gravel Co. l'!r. Olson $914.00 915.00 1160.00 !'lr. Behnke reported that the s top sign that had been requested for the corner of 12th and B4th had definitely not been recommended as it would stop the normal flow of traffic. j·Ir. Pa.rk presented a Frs-nchise for the Puget Sound Power & I.ight Company. l-1r. Dally moved that the franchise be adopted. Seconded by Mrs. Barbee. After discussion the motion was withdrawn until the franchise had been read by Hr. Chadwick. It was reported that the Washington Toll Bridge Authority has no record.s of the traffic surveys which could be turned over to the Planning Commission. There being no furl;her business the meeting was continued t~) Dec­ ember 5, 1955, subject 1;0 call. Respectfully submitted, 23 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Medina ... ,as ealled to order by Mayor Park at the Medina Clubhouse on December 5, 1955. Council members present were present ... Iere f'layor Park, Mrs. Sarbee, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Dally and. Dr. Templeton. The minutes were rE,ad and approved. A motion ... Jas made 'by Dr. Templeton and seconded by l·ir. Behnke to consider the Ordinance of anne:K!ltion 1st and zoning 2nd at the ml3eting. ;,jotion passed. Mr: Herkenrath spoke about the platting in Kem'lood park explaining that the lots were sm~lJ.er than anything now zoned ~n the City of Medina and wanting to know what the Council's action would be in regard to lot sizes in the event the d'.rea viaS annexed to Medina. Mr. Nichols explained that all lots in Kenwood Park were platted for 33' and asked for definite assurance from the Council that special zoning would be set up to protect the property owners in Kenwood Park. A gen<eral discussion followed with Hr. Clapp explaining the work of the Medina Planning Commission and its desire to maintain Hedina as a gracious residential City. He assured the people that they would. be given all consideration bllt could give no definite answer on the zoning in the proposed annexation area as the Planning Commission has not studied the situation. Mr. Collins spoke expressing his belief that the Medina Council and Pla=ing Commission would give due consideration to all problems. He moved from the floor that Mr. Nichols proposal be dropped. Seconded by t-ir. Herkenrath. The motioD. did not mne to vote. After a general discussion period Mr. Behnke explained how the petition was presented to ~ledina and ho\~ the proposition for an ordinance petitioning for annexation to Medina came about . 14rs. Alice Blackstock explained that the map was drawn up by the County Engineer's office and that the upper side of Overlake Drive was inc luded in the peti t ion in order that Hedina would maintain the \~hole street. Mr. Collins suggested that this petition be accepted by the City Cottncil. grs. Barbee moved. that the Council now accept the petition for an­ nexation, of the area described in the ordinance and shown on the map drawn by the County Eneineer's office. The motion was seconded l)y !>Ir. Behnke. Passed unanamous13' by the Council. Mr. ClalJP read a report of the Pla.nning Commission regarding zoning and. their recommendations and purposes. 14ayor Pa.rk asked for comments from those interested. Mrs. Weber voiced agreement with the Planning Commission. t-lrs. l·letz commencled the Planning Commission on its work but expressed the feeling that more con­ sideration be given the matter of zoning before the ordinance was passed. Mr. Clapp explained that the ordinance was a stop gap meaSUl'e and was more liberal than the present stop gap order. Jo\r. Brenner expressed. the opinion that 20,000 ft lots in Herron's addition were unrealistiC and would create a definite hardship on him, as a builder. Hr. Dally said tbr."tt Ivlr. Brenner's objection to 20,000 foot lots was legitimate and that houses built on lots of that size Vlould be too expensive for 'the neighborhood as it has been built up. 25 26 Mr. Harri~;on said that he felt that the area did not warrant 20,000 to 30,000 dollar houses which they \~ould have to be if built on lots of the size suggeflted. l·ir. 14ylrot asked about zoning in lhkecrest Park stating that he had a buyer for a lot but that it did not meet the 16,000 minimum lot size for Lakecrest although it was larger than the lots that had already been built up. Mr. Clapp stated that the Planning Commission was verJ willing to talk to propert.y owners at any time. Mr. Nichols wanted to know the minimum building requirements in Kenwood Park and how long the county minimum would prevail. He was told that when the new area is incorporated into the City of Medina a public hearing will be held and at that time the owners will be able to voice their opinion. Dr Kimball agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendations. Mr. Hagen said that the Planning Commission's actions should be highly commended. Mr. Donworth explained that the Planning Commission is doing its best for ME!dina as a whole and that if the planning is correct, the property value~i will rise. Dr. TemplElton moved that the ordinance as changed by the Planning Commission be a,ccepted. Seconded by Mr Behnke. Hotion passed. It was mov'ed by Dr. Templeton and seconded by Hrs. :Barbee that further considelration be given by the Planning Commission to the long lot situation and that further study be given to Herron's addition, and that a plilblic hearing be held ~Iithin three months to consider these matters. Hotion passed. Mr. Clapp reported that the Planning Commissions of Hunts Point, Clyde Hill, Bellevue, and Medina and the Community Club of Yarrow point ~Iere to meet at. the earliest convenient time to discuss mutual problems regarding the :Elridge. 14r Co~lins discussed with the conncil certain legal matters relating to the anne:llatlon. Mr. Cecil Smith asked that the new area be zoned"s soon as possible. Mayor Park reported on the Police Committee. He stated that the State Highway will a!lsist 11S and recommended that Hr. Harrison be deputized by the County to facilitate law enforcement. It was mov-ed by Mr. Behnke and. seconded by Hrs. B'lrbee to have [,fro H:J.rri son deptJ.ttzed by t'Cle County Sheriff's de}}'wtment !--ration In.sseet. It ,,·s.s sUi';gested that !'!;r. B:1UTil ask the insur:tnce cOfoonny if the City is covered in the event of n. liability stemming from police acetio, n1lmely false arrest. Hr Harrison definitely reconlJ"ended i.l. 5 V/3.y ilto'() 'l.t 84th [,nd 12th. '1'he Planning Commission also believes that there sh"u1cl be ,;. sign there. It ~n.s suggested th'lt Nr. ]3n.um contact the City of Clyde Hill and get their opinion. Hr. Ohad~lj,ck introdl.lced a resolution stating the 8.})proved st3.net~.ro,s for work done llY private p?rties on City rignts of \.;"y, snggestinc: th:lt this resolution be passed. Mr. BehnkE! m:1de a motion t·0i.,t this resoL.tion be acce,Pted ·oy the C ollncil ,~s a stop-gal] ffifn:mre until such time::1.s the m:, tter C'1n be given further study. The 11otion ,·;as seconded by lilrs. B".rbee. I'·:otion passed. Vouchers numbered six through eighteen \,ere c'.pproved by the City Council. A letter from the Klng County }Jngineer's office \~?,s re'l.d st".~;ing th3.t they \IIould not issue any more perrnHs for the City of Medina.. t·rr. C hadvlick reported th').t Nr. Paul Detels suggested Ttlesday evenings 3,t 7 P~i"':. be the time selt aside fCl" the Police Court t L"l~nd that it be held in the City office. There being no further ·b'~3iness. the meetinc; ';Ias recessed u.ntil Thursday, December 8, 19b5 subject to ca.ll to enable any person ~Iho might have been confusec. abcmt t.he date of the Public Hearing to be ablE, to spea.k pro or con regarding the annexl:ttion. Respec tfully ~rcuro, The December 5th ;ne€·t ing of the City of ;,Iedina re-conviened on Docc:aber 8th in the gedir:.a Clti.bhOl1se c~t 8 o'clock. 'rhis meeting lias held t.o enhble an;/ person Vlho Ivished to, to speak for or aga.inst the anne;ation. 'rhe Council VlC1S prerared t C 8.ccept ar.y further 6.rgL1ment s in regard to the :,r"nexation petition. As ;.;r-. Garvey was the only person present 2.!'ld. his CJ.uestion ;iD.s only uhether he \'iould be located in the newly annexeo. area or not, (his pJ:'opert;/ is not located in the I.~nnexed ares.), the !neeting VO.S ai3.jo1.1rned at 8:30 P.l·;. Resyectfti.lly subI1i tt.eC'., 27 !~ regular meetL<;Jf the C ounc il of the City of Medina Vias called to ord.er by >layor Park at the !.IecUna Clubhouse on December 19, 1955. Council meme·ers pres?nt Viere Mayor Park, i,lr. Llehnke, and Dr. Templeton. The minutes \lere read and approved. Hr. Cb.2,dwick gavea report to the Council on the anne.l.;3.tion petition. 'rhe feeling is that the Ord.in!lnce is final ;'"nd that the 3-rea is now definitely a part of the City of liiedb.a, however, the decision \'iill come from the Prosecuter's Office. '·lr. Chad.iick also briefed the Council on frsnchises of Public Utilities and. furnished each memeer :f the Council ,,;ith inform'1.tion from his study on a general ordir.ance for all Pl).blic Utilities and also '(Jrovisions for p[;.r­ ticular fr3.nchises for their study. He suggested that the Council members ca.reflllly consider this in:form'].tion before accepting a.ny franchise. 1·11'. J3ehILll:e moved that prior to passing on any Franchise th!1t the Council give it careful study and offer corrections or suggestions. This Vias seconded "by D~·. Templeton. l·iotion Pa.ssed. lIr. Chad,;ick then ~i.s!.:ed the Council '·Ihs.t they wanted to do about a traffic code, and viondered. whether we vi.'l.nted to ,,'rite our OVIll code 01' accept the one set up by the State. Mr. B:',llrr! re:!:lOrted th:lt he v12.S going to c0ntact Normandy Park regard.ine :po1ice proceedure. It Vias suggested that Hr. BauE) report his findir.?;s on the police situation at Normandy Park to the PiDlice Com!nittee, the Police Comr~ittee to reco 1llJIlend further proceedure for the City. A discussion W9.S held reg8.r6.ing ]·11'. Ha.rrison's appointment 'l.nd title ane. it \'Ias suggested th3.t his title "be IITemporary Police Officer". 111'. 1:hur.! sUGSesteo. th9.t &. resolution be passed to enable the City to borr01:l money frol1 the 3:',n;: to pay the eYpenses to the end of the yee.r. It \IEtS suggested that Nr. Baum inCLuire a"bout the cost of scraping the roads in cei-SO of a heavy snOI-l storm. A o.iscussion was held regi.rding parking on City Streets, and it '\"I<').S recommenc.ed that each house provide off-street parking. Jill'. B.:mrn re:porting on our insurance, informed. the Council th2tt we are not covered for !lfalse arrestli. The cost of this coverage makes it pro­ hi'bitive. He also re:porteo. on the stoll sign on 81~th and. produced. a traffic study on the traffic p&.ttern c~t 12th and. 8£~th. .<\. discussion follc,wee", and lilr. Behnll:e sll.ggested that the study be given to the Police Committee for their consideration. l·ir. Baurn reported on the \':9.ter condition at 28th and 8"th. ~'his has been caused by faulty repa1r ~lOrk by 13ell and Valclez after a 1later-installa­ tio;l. i·ir. l-ladden, Attorney for Hunts Point is to contact Bell and. Valdez and ask them to repair the road. It v;,,-s suggested 'by the Council that Hr. 32.um bill the owners of the house on 24th for the repatrwork on the street made necessary 'by the install.s.tion of OJ. \·nter connection. lltr. I-Ioodman, who \,as to have mao.e a report on the inst:"ll;>.tion of the nCity of Nedinall signs did not attend the meeting. Hr. Park ts teo consult with :'11'. Pollard of the Puget Sound Power & Light Company. Mr. Be,um recom­ mended that the poles be errecteo. lias is", one by the church, one on 28th, il.nd one at the intersection of lake l-/ashington Boulevard and Ot'erlake Drive. Hr. Baum produced. a resolution from King County Fire Protection District #14 vihich included Nedi:r;a j,n the protection district, subject to e.l1 regula­ tions and levies v!hich shall from time to time be in effect throu£:hout the District. 29 30 He also read a letter from Mr. Ralph Stender of the Board of County Commissioners acknowledging receipt of Ordinance #15 regarding anneX3.tion. 'rhe question arose as to whether a resident of the newly annexed. area Vlould be able to file for the City Council election. Hr. Chadvlick expressed the opinion that" 8.s the new area is already a part of l-leclina 'is fp.r O'.S we knol'!, that anybociy that lIiished to could file for Councilrr13.n. Mr. ]auro informed the Council trot \1e had no ordi.nance covering heating permits. He also wanted to ~ow what should be done about an officiill City Hap. Hr. Behnke suggested that we get a recommendation from the Planning Commission as to the kind of a map they would require ancl then see whether it would be feasibll~, financially. Hr. Bauro reported th'l.t }.Ir. Dickinson's adjustment had :)een a;onroved by the Variance Board but th0.t the one in Herron's addition has not been ap)'Jroved as yet. Mr. Phil Lux of the Lu x Engineering Company s:ooke to the C ounc il regard­ ing the services his Company could provide and its v:'l.lue to a newly incor-porated City. Hr. Behnke suggested that Mr. Lux contact the Planning Commission. It 1I1as poin1;ed Ollt that the date of the next scheduled meeting of the Council would fallon a legal holidp..y. It was moved by j'!r. Behnke that inasmuch as the next schecluled meeting would be on a leg8,1 holid9.y. the first Janua.ry meeting should be held on the second Monday in Je.nuary whi.ch is the ninth. lViotion was sec oncled by Dr. Templeton. lftoti on passed. There being no further business, the rneeting w2,s adjourned.