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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-1959The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order on JanuaryJ2, 1959 at e P.M. Council members present were Mr. Arpke, Mr. Thomas and Dr. Templeton. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Mr. Booth submitted his police report which was read and discussed. He I' eported that Aubrey Lewin had res igned as Police Sergeant for the City as of January 6, 1959. Mr. Baum read a letter from Mr. Guise commending the Police Department action in recovering his stolen ear and the quick aprhension of the thief. No action could be taken on the Bond Issue ordinances as the council members present did not constitute a quorum but Mr. ChadwIck explained the procedure and timing for calling for bids saying that the Bond Council had s\~gested that the bids be opened at a regular Council meeting. He a1so told the Council that he would get a certificate of title on the Newlands property from the Washington Ti tIe Company at which time he would immediately be in a position to file a petition to start the condemnation nroceedings. Current Expense Vouchers #'<302-'<332 and Street Fund Vouchers #192- 199 for December 1958 and Current Expense Vouchers #'d33-'d37 for January 1'159 were submitted for approval. After consideration and discussion Mr. Arpke made a motion that these accounts be approved for payment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passes unan- imously. Mr. Baum read a letter from Mr. Bagley, Mayor of Kirkland, asking if we as a city would be interested in a cooperative canine control plan. After dl.scussion l.t was the Council's decision that Medina did not have a serious nroblem and asked Mr. Baum to so in- form Mr. Bagley. Discussion was held regarding the appointment of a finance committee. It was decided that these anpointments would be made at the February meetiClg. Mr. Chadwick gave a short resume of legislation now pending that might be of interest to the Council. A short discussion was held regarding the impending sewer in- stallations. Mr. Thomas asked if each household would be required to hook up to the sewer lines. It was pointed out that this matter would be at the discretion of the City Government. It was thought that an ordinance should be drawn up ststing a certain time limit wherein connections should be made. This is to be discussed further at a later date. There being no further business, lVIr. Arpke moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unan- imously. The meeting adjourned at 'd:5'd. Respectfully submitted, ~fO\~ QYl, ~~~cJ7J City Clerlk g~ .. r7'<~~e:.--­ Mayor 136 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was callpd to order February 9, 1959 at ~ P.M. by Mayor Temnleton at the Medina Clubhouse. Council members present were Dr. Templeton, Mr. Arpke, Mr. Shannon and Mr. Thomas. Mr. Behnke who is away on an rxtended trip was excused from t'lis meeting and the Marcoh rr.eeting on motion of Mr. Shannon which vvas seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously. 'rhe minutes of the prev:i.ous meet:i.ng were read and ar;-;1roved as read. Mr. Holman of Preston, 'I'horgrimson and Horowitz, bond attorneys handling the Park Bond sale for the City of Nled~na attended the meeting and explained to the Council procedures, etc. relative to the sale of the bonds. After a question and answer period the ordinance Eroviding for the issuance of and sale of bonds in the amount of 4P48,750 was s ubmi tted for anproval. After a short dis- cussion Mr. Shannon moved that this prdinance be adonted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously. Next the ordinance providing for the sale and 1 ss vance of bonds in the amount of $45,000.00 was submitted for approval. This ordin- ance was also discussed after which Mr. Arpke moved that it be adonted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously. Mr. Booth submitted his monthly Police report shieh was read and discussed briefly. Dr. Templeton then explained that it was necessary to apnoint a Finance Committee in order that the City might be able to -invest any surplus funds that would accumulate in the CHy Treasury. State Law provides that the Committee shall consist of the City Treasurer, the Mayor and one councilman. Mr. Arpke was a~pointed as the Council member to serve with Dr. Temnleton, Mayor and Douglas L. Wing, Treas. It was further decided that Mr. Baum would serve on the Committee as an ex-officio member. Because of previous publicity in the l3ellevue American in re- gard to the mandatory hook up to the se 'er lines, several pe6ple from Evergreen Point attended to protest saying that the cost of hooking in to the lake line would be prohibitive cost-wise and that no line was planned to run along 76th north of 24th. l'!:r. cl'homas suggested that thB Council study this matter further. He made a motion that the discussion be tabled and that Mr. Baum attemnt to determi~e the actual sewer locations and any other pertinent facts and have them :ready for the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously. Mr. Baumexplained that Mr. E. E. Muller had signed a release protecting the City against any future claim against the City by virtue of the clean-un done by the City on the ~uller property subsequent to their drainage trouble. Mr. Baum told the Council of the necessity of installinfJ" a culvert and manhole on ~4 th adjacent to the golf course because of continuing erosion of the road shoulder in a certain area. He explained that corrective measures would be exnensive but that he considered the:n necessary and would proceed with the vlOrk when water conditions pernitted. There was no report on the progress of condemnation ~roceedings as Mr. Chadwick was out of town. His renort to the Council regarding the necessity of anpropriating money in the Annual Budget for Civilian Defense was deferred until the March meeting. A short discussion was held regarding legislation oending, in the State Legislature and the possibility of haTi.ng representation at the City Official's Day meetings to be held on February IHth. Mr. Shannon indicated that he would nrobably attend and Dr. Templeton anpointed him tentatively as the Medina delegate. Mr. Baum read a letter from E. B. Kasper inviting the City to participate in a state-wide beautification program. It was decided by the City Council that this program could perhaps be handled through the Garden Clubs located in the City. rrhe City Clerk is to contact them. Current Expense Vouchers 838-863 and Street Fund vouchers 200-204 were submitted for approval. After consideration Mr. Thomas moved that these accounts be approved for payment. The motion was seconded bJ Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Yours respectfully, '-lll~ hi. ~~Jc.R City Clerk 127 138 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at 8 P.M., March 9, 1959 at the Medina Clubhouse. Council members present were Dr. Templeton, 'vIr. Arpke, J'!lr. Shannon, and l\tr. Thomas. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and a<,proved as read. In the absence of' Mr. Booth, the police r enort 'Nas submitted by Mr. Younker. It was read and discussed. Bids on the City Dond issues of ~p45,()OO.UU and $4CJ,750 had been received from the State of Washington and Pacific Northwe,lt ComDany. Mr. McCloud, representative of Pa~ific Northwest Comy'any presented their bids. Mr. Baum, City i\1anager, opened and read tho bids, Pacific North- west's being the lowest. After discussion and oue~tioning of r:lr. McCloud by the Council ~ egarding interest rates, etc., Mr. Arpke moved that the City accept the bids of the Pacific Northwest Co. subject to review by the Bond Council as to comDutations or any advise they might wish to offer. The time limit of acceptance is to be set for noon on March 10th or if necessary, time would be ex- tended by mutual agreement until 6 P.M. on March 10, 1959. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shannon and passed unanimously. Mr. Chadwick reported on the progress of the condemnation Dro- ceedings on the Newlands property. Mr. Frank Gass, Fire Chief of Fire District 1/14 w'nich serves the Medina area spoke to the Council and urged Council adoption of the State Fire Code. A full discussion was held with the Council questioning Mr. Gass on various parts of the code. The Council's decision was that a more thorough study shoulcl be made of th8 code before any final action would be taken. Mr. Chadwick explained a.B. #23 pending in the legislature saying that if it passed the City would in the future have to con- tract with the Fire District for fire protection. Dr. Templeton read a letter from the State Safety Council re- garding a meeting to be held in Renton ask:lng that the Mayor and a police officer be sent to represent each city. Dr. ~8~nleton being unable to attend asked that the invitation be turned over to Chief Booth. A short discussion was held regarding the Evergreen Point Bridge. Mr. Shannon asked if any approach had been made by the State to the City regarding bridge approaches. Dr. Temoleton said that the plans are not yet definite; that the Inter-City Council will hold a meet- ing later in the week at which time a questionaire will be drawn up to be mailed to all the people in the area to deterP1ine their wishes in this matter. Mr. Chad'Nick will report at the next meeting regarding the necessity for Cities to carry an allotment in their ann~al budget for Civil Defense. A full discussion was held in home owners to make seYler hook ups after the installation of sewers. it was suggested that Mr. Chadwick used as a basis for study. regard to an ordinance r80uiring within a certain s pec:ified time No conclusions were reached and draw un a nilot ordinance to be Current Expense vouchers #H64-bH4 and Street vouchers 205-2U8 were submitted for aDproval. After study Mr. Shannon'l1oveo t!lat the vouchers be arcrroved for payment. Tf-'e motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously. The Planning Commission'S resolution to the {ity Council recom- mending that coordinates of all survey markers in the City of Medina be obtained from the files of King County, physically located in the field and records filed at the City Hall was discussed at length. I It was decided by the Council that action on this matter should be deferred at the present time but that the subject would still be under cons ide ration. In regard to House Bill No 548 (The State Planning Bill), Mr,. Shannon reported that Mr. Bieson of the Association of Washington Cities is not tak!ng any action on this bill as the thought is that it is just one more instance of adding expense to cities. Mr. Chadwick reported that the Association had not asked for support of this bill. It was decided that because of the late date any action taken by the Council wouCbd be ineffectual. A letter from the Bellevue Sewer District asking for an easement in order to place a pumping station on the Newlands property was read and discussed. It was moved by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously that the following resolution be sent to the Sewer District in answer to their request. tlWhereas the Sewe!' District wishes an easement to install a pumping station on the Newlands property, and Whereas the Newlands property is envolved in condemnation proceed- ings by the City of Medina, Therefore be it resolved that the City of Medina will grant an easement on the south c orner of the property in order that the swim- ming will not be interfered with or that the property will not other- wise be diminished in value.'! After discussion a motion in favor of having a Census taken in the City was made by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Shannon and pasBed unanimously. A resolution from the Director of Highways asking ror author:Lza- tion to withhold monies in the amount of $6.11 to pay ror overrun on CSA-169 (centerline striping of the City St~eets) authorized by the City!s resolution #24, was submitted for approval. Mr. Shannon moved that the Council adopt the resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously. Mr. Baum is to contact Mr. Rafliss regarding the possibility of purchasing his property to be used with the Shannon property as the park as designated in the Comprehensive plan. Mr. Baum asked the Council to give consideration to vacancies to be filled on the Planning Commission and Adjustment Board, new members to take offiee in June. There being no further busi.ness the meeting was adjourned on motion of Mr. Thoman, seconded by Mr. Shannon and unanimously passed. Respectfully submitted, on~ "01. ~~JJ City Clerk , ?./~~~~~.:-.-­ Co"~-"'C-· Mayor 140 The regular meeting of the lV1edina City COemcil was called to order on April 13th 1959 at H P.M. by Dr. empleton at the Medina Clubhouse. Council members present were Dr. Templeton, Mr. ArpkB, Mr. Shannon and Mr. Thomas. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and arproved as corrected. The Police report was read and discussed. In regard to use of fireworks in Medina it was suggested that an ordinance be adopted to prevent the sale of Fireworks in the City. No motion was made. The possibility of having a meeting with Mr. Newlands and their appraisers was di.scussed. Mr. Baum had talked with Mr. i:lenson who had suggested the meeting. Because IVlr. New-lands' appraisers had ::10 new figures to offer as to the value of the nro'1erty no henefi t would be derived from a meeting. Dr. Temnleton suggested that the City nroced as planned with the ~ondemnatjon. After discussion the Council decided to forego the meet:ing. In the matter of the se1ller installations, Dr. Templeton ex- plained that he had received a letter from the Se'.er 0istrict ask- ing permission to install the sewers 4 feet off the center line along l'~. E. 12th and 24th. This was di.scussed alonp; y!Hh the advisability of the City's accenting a set sum for the restoration of the streets or requiring the Sewer District to make restoration. lilr. Baum expa.Lined that Clyde Hill who had no Franchise with the District were going to have the Sewer District make the restoration. !VIr. Baum is to talk with IVIr. Sparrow regarding the Clyde HiJ.l re- luirements. Dr. Templeton appointed a committee conSisting of Mr. Arpke, Mr. Shannon, Mr. Bau,'11 , and Mr. Chadwick to f1eet with rf'r. Wilson of the Bellevue Sewer District to discuss whether or not 12th and 24th should be cut and other problems which will arise when sewer installation starts. Dr. Templeton submitted a copy of a nroposed letter drawn un by the Inter-City Council which would poll the citizens as to whether or not they desired an access at CJ4th and 28th. The Planning Com- miss ion had recommended that this letter and tr,e return cards be sent out at the expense of the City. After discussion ](Jr. Arpke moved and Mr. Shannon seconded the motion that this letter with return cards be sent out. The motion passed unanimously. Regarding Senate Bill No. 164 revising the procedure by which cities aoprove a limited access highway. Mr. Chad'vick exnlained that the bill removed the City's bargining nower. He is to read the bill and analyze it for the Council. Mr. Chadvvick exnlained that at thp-present. tirne there is no mandatory requirement for Civil Defense BDnropriations in the Budget. lVIr. Daum told the Coundil that he had ccmtacted Mr. F'apjss re- garding the possibility of Durchasing his ~rc"e~t, on 32nd that ad- joins the Shannon parcel that the City is acquiring fer a park site. After discussion it was decided to delay any a~tjon until after con- de~nation of the l;ewlands nroperty, however ;';;r. elaurn is to let him know the City is interested in this nurchase and ask him to contact the City when he is here tl:is summer. Senate Bill No. 23 v,rhi~}l will exclude munici;;-=:.J_j L~es frc):(G ='ire protection districts but allow them to contract with said districts for protection services was discussed thopoughly. ~r. Sj'annon sug- gested that the wisdom of making a constitutional challange be con- sidered. Mr. Chadwick and Mr. oauIn are to ir1Vsstlgate the City's pos i tion in the li':i.re District when the hill wIll be in effect, probably in June, particularly as to our position in the; }'ire District v._~ the bill will be in arrast, probo'rjJ y in June for the balance of the year as the District has already been allowed millage from the City for 1959. Current Expense vouchers #8tl5-SnO, Bond Fund Vouchers 911-':11~) and Street Fund Vouchers 209-217 were submitted for approval for payment. After study and discussion !VIr. Shannon moved that these vouchers be approved for payment. The motion was seconded by Mr .• The motion was seconded by !VIr. Thomas and passed unanimously. Dr. Templeton asked !VIr. Thomas to appoint 3 citizens to serve as members of the Park Board subject to Council approval at the next meeting. A discussion was held as to the division of the pu:r'chase of the Shannon park property between the two bond funds. This is to allow the City a certain amount of latitude in the use of the property at a future date should it be decided the entire parcel would not be necessary for park purposes. !VIr. Chadwick suggested that an undivided 1/4 of the property be purchased with funds from the $L~tl,750 Limited General Obligation Bond is sue (als 0 known as P ark or Bond Fund #2). This was so moved by Mr. Thomas, seconded by !VIr. Shannon and passed unanimously. 141 A sample ordinance outlined b the City Attorney making sewel' connections mandatory within a specified time was discussed at length. Mr. Sanders of Evergreen Point stated that he resented being leglslated into bankruptcy and said that he felt the City would be unfair in passing such an ordinance. Mr. Thomas suggested that Mr. Arpke and Mr. Shannon discuss this matter when they meet with Mr. Wilson of the Sewer District. Action was deferred until the May meeting. The following names were suggested as possible replacements on the Planning Commission and Adjustment "3oard. Mr. Ed Sherman, Mr. Rushmore, and Mr. Woodman. It was also suggested that !VIr. Helms be asked if he would consider serving another term. For the Adjustment Board names suggested were Philip Bronson, Leonard Bindon and Wendell Black. The adoption of the Fire Prevention ~ ode by the City was again discussed. Mr. Shannon reported that he had talked with Mr. Brawn who stated that its adoption would be a benefit to the whole area. Possible changes in fire insurance rates should the code be adopted were discussed. Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Baum are to talk with !VIr. Gass, Fire District Superintendent regarding the code especially in regard to fire works and incllinerators as required under the code. !VIr. Baum reported on the meeting called by !VIr. Cole, Mayor of Bellevue for the discussion of uniform traffic speeds in the area and also Civil Defense. Mr. Baum stated that some changes would be made in the speed regulations in the Bellevue area to make them less conflusing. He further stated that Mr. Giradina, acting Police Chief in Bellevue would be in charge of the Air Raid alert on Auril 17th and that the other Police Departments in the area would work with him. There being no further business, !VIr. Thomas moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Tn~ m'+i~cJlcJ.: City Clerk (%(~;;::v~-~- Mayor 142 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor Templeton at tl P.N:., lVIay 11, 1'159 at t he Medina Clubhouse. Council members present were Mr. Arpke, lVIT'. Behnke, Mr. Shannon, Mr. Thomas and Dr. Templeton. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and a'J0roved as corrected. The Police report was read and discussed. A petition from the Overlake Golf and Country Club asking for the vacation of a portion of HOth Avenue H.E. between 15th and 16th N. E. was discussed at length. Mr. Shannon moved that because the granting of the petition would effect a change in the Comprehensive Plan the matter should be referred to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation. The motion was secondeci by IV!r. l'homas and passed unanimously. Mr. Saum reported that he had written to rtr. Fariss asking him to stop at the office when in l'ledina to discuss the possible purchase by the City of his property which is adjacent to the Shannon property. A short discuSSion was held regarding the coming convention of the Association of Washington Cities. No official delegates were apPointed. Mr. Shannon may be able to go and <11so :Wr.[)ehnke. Mr. Baurn explained that he had been approached by Mr. Kennedy, City Manager of Bellevue, asking that the City of Medina make a donation of ~t;725.uO to helr pay the salaries of the life guards at the Bellevue beaches. Because no money had been appropriated in the budget for this item it was pointed out that no apDropriation could be made. Mr. Baurn reported that the deeds to the Shannon property had been recorded and filed. A short discussion was held regarding the feasibility of establishing a ball field for the Little League on the upper portion of the Shannon property. As it is too late to do anything about the Little League this summer the matter was deferred. Mr. Arpke reported on the meeting held on April 24th wit.h lVir. Arpke, lVIr. Shannon, Mr. Chadwick and lVIr. Baum representing the City and Mr. Don Wilson of the ilellevue Sewer District. The meeting was held primarily to discuss digging in the streets on N. E. 12th and N. E. 24th. Mr. Arpke said that according to Mr. Wilson that, 1st, no ditching on both sides of the streets as it would be too costly. 2nd, C0:t1SS ditches would destroy the streets anyway and, 3rd, the people would resent it if the ditch were on one side only and t~ey would have to cross to the other Side, and 4th, it 1s easier to compact the roads now, and that 1t will not be necessary to wait for the final restoration of the streets, he renorted further that Mr. 'Nilson said that lt is now the trend for citles to accept payment rather than have Se"Jer Dlstrict make restoration. !"jr. Baurn explained that after much investigation and in view of the limited amount of money, the City had for road work and the fact that we had no road equipment he believed that it would not be practical for the City to assume the responsibility of the restoratior. Mr. Arpke said he felt that lVIr. Baum was correct i.n having the Sewer District restore the roads because of the li~itations of the City facilities. lVIr. Chadw1ck, after discussion regarding the Con- tractor's Bond, explained that the City has a right to insist on a separate Bond. MI'. Chadwick & Mr. Baum are to work out iron clad specifications for the r~storation requirements and demand the necessary ~onds to make it stick. 143 Mr. Shannon made a motion Amending Ordinance #12, ,section 2, the sentence starting "Upon restoration of the road or streetlf to the effect that "restoration shall be to the decided satisfaction of the City Street Superlntendentlf • The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously. Mr.l'homas reported on the candidates for the Park Advisory Board. Dr. A. A. Vall-Spinosa, Mr. George Reeve, and Mrs. Kirk Murray had agreed to serve. By lot their terms to be served were determined. Dr. VallSpinosa is to serve for one year, Mr. Reeve for two years and Mrs. Murray for three years. Mr. Behnke read an ordinance providing for a Park 30ard or Advisory Committee. After the Medina Ordinance has been written and passed by the Council, the members of the 'oard are to be informed of their appointments. Mr. Chadwick explained Senate Bill No. 164 pertaining to IfCtties approval of limited access plan". He suggested that all pertinent data be collected prior to the Public Hearing. Dr. Templeton gave the results of the Interchange Poll as com- piled by Arthur R. Taylor, Secretary of the Inter-Community Council. The results were about two to one in favor of the Interchange at tl4th. It was agreed by the Council that the City Councils of Clyde Hill" Hunts Point, and Yar:c>ow, along with Medina should work together for the best possible solution. Mr. Andrew Harris and Dr. Michael Buckley were appointed by Dr. Templeton with Council approval to serve as official representa- tives of the City on the Inter-Community Council with authority to act for the City subJect to review by the Planning Commission and the City Council. Mr. Behnke moved that the men be so informed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shannon and passed unan:'Lmously. In the matter of the intersection at tl4th and Overlake Drive a thorough discussion was held. The possibility of regrading the inter- section was considered and Mr. Bob Waters offered an alternate plan whereby a small section of property owned by Byrle Davis would be traded to the City to be used as a possible turn around. It was decided that engineering and regrading would be considered in a future budget and that Mr. Waters' proposal would be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. Current Expense Vouchers #916-'757, Bond Fund Voucher #93'd, and Street Fund Vouchers iI21'd-222 were submitted for review and approval for payment. Mr. Behnke moved that these accounts be approved :for payment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously. A lengthy discussion was held in regard to the ordinance making it mandatory for property owners to connect to the sewer lines. Mr. Shannon suggested that houses located 400 :feet :from the collecting line be permitted to have septic tanks if an inspection schedule could be set up. lVIr. Baum is to contact the Health Department re- garding this matter. No definite conclusions were reached and the matter was deferred until the June Council meeting. A resolution memorializing the division of the Shannon Property for payment was submitted :for approval. Mr. Behnke moved that this resolution be passed. Mr. Shannon seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The reappOintment of Mr. Helms, with Mr. Leonard Bindon as alternate, to serve a six year term on the Planning Commission was approved by the Council, and Mr. Philip Bronson and Mr. Ed Sherman are to be ap- pointed to serve :four year terms on the adjustment Board. It was suggested that a meeting of the Finance Committee be held to consider the investment of some of the surplus funds now on hand in the bank. rrhere being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12 o'clock. 144 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mr. Behnke, mayor pro-tem at CJ P.?, June t~th, 1959 at the Medina Clubhouse. Council members present were lvlr. Behnke, Mr. Arpke, Mr. Shannon, and Mr. Thomas. The minutes of the prevtous meettng were read and anproved as read. The Police report was read and discussed. A resolution authorizing the investment of surplus funds of the City in the EastsIde Savings & Loan and Lincoln First Federal Savings & Loan Association and instructing the treasurer to invest 09UOO.UO of the f'unds (cash carry-ov8r) in the £astside Savings 1" Loan and $4000.00 of' the Park Fund #2 in the Lincoln First Federal Savings & Loan Association was slJ,bmitted. After discussion, Mr. Shannon moved that this resolution be passed. The :notion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously. An ordinance relating to parks and settin~ up a Park Board was read and discussed. Mr. Thomas moved that this ordinance be nassed. The motion was seconded bS IvIr. Arpke and Dassed unan2.Dollsly. The three members which were ap-roved by the Council at the N!ay meeting are to be informed of their annointments and the length of ter1'Y1,S to be served. A motion f'rom the Plannlng Commission recorqmending tJ~e ,,,;rartin,,,; of' a vacation of' a portion of 20th Avenue ~. E. between N. E. 15th and 16th streets under certain ccnditions 'Nas '"ead by :'.fIr. 3ehnke. He also read Mr. helms 1 reasons for his "no" 'lote to the Commission IS motion. Af'ter discussion a rsselution designatin~ July 13th, ttlB regular Council Meeting date, f'er an open hearing on the matter was sllb~itted. !1:Ir. Shannon suggested that the hearing changing the Comnrehensive Plan be held at the same time. This would be necessary in erder to change the location of the Pedestrian way froD the east to the west side of' 80th N. E. Mr. Thomas moved that the resol~tion be accepted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and nassed unanimo~sly. Mr. Shannon moved that the onen hearing for changing the com- prehensive plan be held simultaneously with the o-::en he8rin2; for the street vacation. The motion wus seconded by ~p. Ar-::ke and nassed unanimously. Next I',!r. Behnke read the Planning Commiss2.cn IS recolnmerdations inregard to the irstallation of a sub-station :1n tJle vicinity of' HOth Avenue N. E. and N. E. lOth Streets. Mr. McNae, real estate agent, Mr. (;arter of' Puget Sound Power & Light Co~nany, and Mr. Nordmark of Puget Planners renresented the Dower Comnanv. :r. Nordmark reviewed the Power C~mnanvls nlars and eXDlajn~d the topo- graphy. i\~r. I3aum said that the t'laY1r'i.ng COTlrcission hEd ask2c1 if the Power Company would dedicate a 30 1 strip of land aJong ~'Oth N. E. to be used as a future street or wa.Lkway. ~n. Carter indicated that this would be agreeable. A discussion was held regard~ng the possib~lity of the 0jty 1 s purchasing tl-le excess property frem the Power 00mpany for possible park use. ~r. Carter indicated that the Power Company would consider s0ch a sale to the City at the appraisal price. ldr. Arpke asked that the City be giver: a:l option to purchase the excess land at Puget Sound's purchase price. ~r. McNae ex- plained that it would be at least a year befo~2 the PO~'er CeoparlY would build the sub station. Mr. Arpke asked if this land would be used for a sub-stltion or.ly, not storage or service buildirgs. The answer was in the affirmative. Mr. Shar:non made a motion that the City ask the Power ComoarlY to write a letter granting the City of Medina a year's option on the excess nroperty. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and nassed unanimous ly. Mr. Chadwick was instructed to draw up an ordinance in ac- cordance with the Plann1_ng Commission recommendations aporoving this parcel of property for special land use for substation. Mr. Carter said that he was quite sure the Power Company would dedicate the 30' strip on DOth to the City and would also grant a one year opt:lon to the City on the property that Puget Sound did not need. Mr. Chadwick submitted a resolution approving and confirming certain stipulations and accenting awards based thereon, in King County proceeding No. 532225, which is the Newlands-City Hall property. He explained that the State's interest in a portion of the property. Mr. Shannon moved that this resolution be passed. 'Ehe motion was seconded by Mr. 'Thomas and passed unanimously. Mr. Shannon asked that Mr. Chadwick put in the records the logic used in arri~ing at the purchase figures on the Newlands property. 14i Mr. Shannon suggested that the City Council approach the Medina Improvement Club regarding their property in view of' the probable unpaid taxes and the sewer assessments. He asked that Mr. Baum con- tact the Health Department and request that a 8-Coli test be taken of the water. Mr. Shannon is to call Mr. Woodman of the Medina Improvement Club and make arrangeMents for a meeting. Mr. Baum read a letter from Mr. Wilson of' the Bellevue Sewer District accepting the responsibility of street restoration after sewer installation has been completed. A letter from Mr. Dodds, Eng~neer explained that his firm would reference and replace as necessary, all sur'Jey monuJnents that are disturbed by sewer installations. The discussion of' a mandatory sewer ordinance was tabled, until the next meeting. Current Expense vouchers 939-963, Bond Fund vouchers #964 and 965 and Street Fund vouchers 223-230 were submitted for approval. After discussion Mr. ::~hannon moved that these accounts be approved f'or payment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimous ly. The possible adoption of the Fire Code was discussed. Mr. Shannon suggested that the City adopt the short form as it would be more applicable to a small city. Mr. Behnke suggested that Mr. Shannon and Mr. Thomas study the code and make recommendations to the Council. Mr. hadwick reported on the assets the City has in Fire District #14, explaining that Medina's share would be ;~0.5% of the assessment of the District o~ $30,000.00 plus. A discussion was held. Mr. Shannon moved that Mr. Chadwick investigate the wisdom of bringing a suit testine; the law. Mr. Thomas seconded the motion which passed unanimously. l'he minimum \'rage and Hour Law was discussed briefly. No conclus ions were reaelled. There being no further bus~_ness, the meeting adjourned on motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded hJ Mr. Shannon. Respectfully submitted, 'drL ~ 'y)(. +i 6 c-j Jl City Clerk 146 The regular meetin~ of the Medina City Counel.l WgS he.ld at ~ P.M., July 13, 1959 at the ~edina City Hall. Council member" present were Dr. 'l'emnlEffin, ':;r. ll2pke, Behnke Mr. Shanno:Cl arid NIr. Thomas. I! V') H L • The minutes of the nrevious meeting were reid and anproved as read. Mr. Booth presented the police reoort Thich was read and discussed. Dr. Templeton then declared the Public Ecurin[t Y'e~'ardj·'g the vacation of a nor+;ior of HOth I':. E. wO:Jld be in se~~don. 1:8 read a letter from Cary Donworth settin~ forth note~tjal nrohlems that might arise of that portion of 20tb were ·'acated. Nlr. Fetterman snoke in fo.. -'-or of' the vCica-t:·~_on RDd said ths.t t.he Golf Club would be willing to meet all con~jtlons nrcssnted hy the Planning Commission. Mr. Schrader, President (1f tl;.·· GLJ.b s~dc3 t"t8.t the Board had agY'eed to the,tinulations of the P~annin~ Commission. Mr. Wing spoke in favor of thB vacation as a resident on that por- tion of 80th N. E. between 15th and 16th and ~_id that t~e ot~er resic3ents on the ~:treet Wl!'Jre unani'TIcusLy L'l f"-or 0f trlP "D.(~ation. Mrs. Kirk ~urray asked the value 0f the la~d and asked if the City were just givj.rz~ it a'::ay. Tt.is '.'as c1:iscussed. !Jr. J.o,:nletcn said he '",ras not In favor of r;:i~ring the property· ci~:;a~'l s!:,;~ ,sli(~~estpd that the street be developed as a parking ar~a on a tG'TI~crD.~Y hasis. Trafi:'lc proble~s in ~;Iedino. Y,Tere d5_scussed. L:r .. JJ,~~:rj_el ~~Ok0 against vacation clDd as'r:_: L vr'r. further consideratIc; ,; ,s,nsn the problem. After dIscussion Dr. Te'TInleton ~elc~~ed t~e h8ar!~:g closed and the Council took the matter under consideration. Tho ~ossibiljty of an exchange of property viith the T\:edina Lurd C;o':':':'D.Pj in crder to make a widerlurn fro'TI N. E. J6th to ~O~h N. E. was discussed. Dr. Tem:lletor suggested t hat a Commj_ttoe anproaell t'ce Lan:; Co::::.ccny to see if a trade could be ~ade. Mr. Arpke co ~~v0d. The motion was seconded by Yr. Shannon and passed. Dr. Te~"JGbor annoirted Ur. Arpke, ~~. Thomas and Xr. S'cannon to ~erVG or t~e nC~~lttGe. Mr. Chadwick is to amait instructions until &fte~ the ~eetln~ is ~cl.d. Mr. Carter from ~cget Sound Power & Light Gc~~~ny atte~ded the meeting &0d t}--~8 ;:::roposed substatior: \·"/a3 Jj.:-1eUS3c;.j... i-18 ~-)ajd that he was quite sure::hat the Power Comna",'} ':,'culd !"C ""lory: ';;ith the City and \".:ould m9.ke sury)lus nronsrty a'-'aila'b].e tc; ~~,he:; 8~ttv on a 60-90 day optior bJt he p~inted out t~&t diseossl cf Compan; land must be hy vote of the 30ard of .Directors. Mr. Chadwick read a lettep from ~r. L. A. ~jillians, Central 01vislon Manager cf Puget Sound whicl:;. 13 lncludej ~0rE:;'.':i_th: "Mr. Stephen F. Chadwick, Jr. City Attorney, City of Medina l'.'ledina, 'j'/ashinr;ton Dear Mr. Chadwick: We have your letter of July 2, addY'essed to our proposed Medina Substation. '::;arter, We anpreciate the cOllrt8sies e~tended Mr. Carter and ot~or ~8mbers of o~r organiaation in working out a solution to 0rovide adequate service to the residents of Medina. "e,ncer,~ of the FlanrJinp; Com- mission and the Ci ty Cocncil have been veY'V corsideral;e of the needs of this area. At your meeting of ~r\}ne c~, the Council c,8yef'a?orshle cO:CJsiie"a- tion to our 'oroposal for a sub,;taticn. In +-Le ciisctlss;on ()f 111ti"1ate plans in this area, it was pointed out that 2r)+-'1 i.veY',ue Fortheast was on 30 feet wide but future clans culled for an addjtirnal 3u feet to be added. policy to cooncY'ate with governmental agencies in making public imnrovements. In this instance, we will set our substation back 60 feet from the Dorth 'wundary of the proDerty antic ipating j mprove"1ents fp6ffl-tflS -Bopth--8 6 tmaap;y -sf -1:; hs -f"P6BSpt y-EtBt:j.;; 3-B mentioned in your letter. In the future when adjoining property owners have iC1dicated their desire to dedicate corresnonding widths to the City of Medina, our Company will be ver~ happy to give favorable consideration to such an undertaking. We trust this answers the questions :nentioned in your letter. If you have any further questions regardinG this subject please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Very truly yours, s/ L. A. Williams Mgr. Central Division Puget Sound Power & Light n After discussion iVIr. Shannon moved that the ordinance setting forth the requirements for "Special Use for Sub-Stations" be 147 passed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously. Mr. Baum explained Yarrow Point's request that :vledina provide po11ce protection for Yarrml' Point and why the City would be unable to furnish this service. Mr. Chadwick reported on the wisdom of the civil suit against the Fire District 1114 for Medina's 10s2 of equity in the fire district because of Legislative action. He explained also that the City's assets would include the equity held bl the annexed area. He suggested that a committee ner;otiate wi.th the Fire District prior to oudget time. Dr. Temnleton app])inted Mr. Behnke and Mr. Chadwick as a ccmmi.ttee to meet with the Fire District and report back to the Council. Mr. Thomas suggested that a formal dedication be held at the Park on the former Shannon Property. He explained that he had do- nated the flag for the iiledina City Hall property and asked the Council to approve the purChase of a Flag for the Shannon property. He explained that he had asked r~r. Delly to obtain one for us with soyne historical si17nificance. He said the cost of the Flag would be about $5.~5. M~. Shannon moved that the Council ap"rove this expenditure from the OfficeExpense Fund in Current Expense. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously. Mr. Shannon suggested that the Park Soard study tbe north park for possible Little League use. This was discussed. Mr. Arpke moved that the possiblility of tennis courts and a bowling area be considered also and that no group should be afforded exclusive privileges. The motion was seconded by Mr. 3ehnke and passed unanimously. ~,lr. Baum is to write to the Park 30ard. Current Expense i'ouchers 966-<;192, Bond Fund Vouchers 993 and 994 and Street Fund Vouchers 231-239 were submitted for approval. After consideration, :VII'. Behnke moved that the account:3 be anproved for payment. Motion was seconded by Mr. S'lannon and passed unan·· imoDs ly. A resolution transferring certain funds wi thin the Current Expense Maintenance & Operation fund was submitted for approval. After study and explanation by l,lr. Baum, I\~r. Behnke moved that this resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded br Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously. Regarding insurance on the City Hall, Mr. Baum was instructed to ask Mr. Bronson to put $20,000 binder on the property right away. The Ordinance adopting the Fire Code was deferred until the next meeting. 148 The I'iletroDolitun Council's resclusieJr; ;;,'25 re:;L1eo;tinr; that l'ledina budget ~;3':16.()() ir: the 1960 budr;et ds:e::Una's share of ~<etro financing was discussed. Mr. Shannon nrotested the chor3e but it was pointed out that it was legal according to RS'~ 35.5H.420. The Council reviewed the ~ossibilitv of ~assin~ pool fencing ordinance. No action ~as taken. 1,11". 3aum tcld the Council that the Se"er =Jistrict "'a::' 3,Jb"nitt'ed a voucher fo:n ~~3UO.OO for locating the numn~n'~ stati'J"J on the Cit Hall oro!!erty. The size of the easc'ile<:lt rer:uirec. 'sc.n d:iscussed and it was pointed out that the easE)"1ent wac; large bllt that most of the const:ruction would be ur:derground. It". ~)aum reported that the Sewer District was ready to start and that a contractor asked nerl'1iss ion to maintain temp~rary headcmarters on nrooert: 10Cd tsd south of 2CJth street adjacent to tl,e Yabu1d nroperty or cltth. The contractor has obtained nerr:1ission fro~ tLe ,,"cDerty CVvT,c;r. After discussion, the Council granted nerrcission. It w",s Dointed o'lt that no work could bQ started until a bond l~d~ obtained. Mr. Chadwick reported on the status of t:'8 Ixprcve~ent C'ub property in regard to the reversionary clause on the deed which might have to be released by two other heirs of t}~ original owner. Mr. ;3hannon reported on his meotlrg witt} trie j\ledina Im- provement Club Board. He suggested that any acticn be postroned until after October 1st when the Medina Improvement Club will institute a drive for a Beach Club. Mr. Shannon is to keep in touch with the Improvement Cub and report anv further developments. Mr. Damn reported that a letter fron1 the County Health Dept. lnformed the City that new tests of the water ~ould not be taken as the situation as to sanitation was unChanged s'rce the beach had been closed f:)r swimming. r::r. i3aum reported that the Dolice hoat had bsen daMaged by vandals. After discussion the Council decided t'1at the City sholcl:1 purchase a new boat rather than have the old nne rcnaired. The matter of paid holidays was deferred until the next rneeting. A short discussion was held regarding the wages and hO'lr law. No decision was reached. There being no rurther tlusiness, ~r. meeting be adjourned. Motion was seconded r.:.o~/)&s :'11C)\./ed tY,-at the ~r. Aroke and passed. Yours rssnectfully, City C ler'k ,... l ~-,,,';7..!:r-?-~:"/ Y-~c· ~.1ayor The regular meeting of the Medina City Council w&.s held at the City Hall on August 10, 195~ at 8 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Templeton. Council members present were Mr. Arpke, Mr. Behnke, Mr.1hannon, Mr. Thomas and Dr. Templeton. 149· The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Mr. Booth submitted the police report which was read and dis- cussed. Water patrolling problems were discussed and Dr. empleton reported that he had offered complete cooperation with Hunt's Point and Yarrow patrols when they were set up. Mr. Baum reported that a bond in the amount of $25,000.UO had been posted with the City to guarantee satisfactory street restora- tion after completion of the installation of sewers. Mr. Arpke reported that the Medina Land Company was uninterested in any property trace with the City for vacating the portion of N. E. 80th. Dr. Templeton said that WIr. Parker of the Overlake Golf Club had asked temporary parkin'S be allowed on the unopened portion of N. E. 80th and further that he had received a letter from the Club asking that any decis ion regarding the vacation be deferred. Mr. oaum read a letter from Mr. Chadwick setting forth the possibility of renting the property to the Club on a five year lease with the lease to be terminated on notice of a year or two. This was discussed. It was decided that Mr. i3au.rtl would notify the Club that the Council would not approve a vacation of the street but would consider, upon proper application, a request for temporary use of the property~ Mr. George Reeve attended the meeting and explained the budget requests of the Park Board. The requests were discussed briefly but any decision was deferred until the Regular Budget hearings in October. Mr. Baum reported that he had contacted Mr. Luther Fariss and had obtained an option from him to purchase the property on N. E. 32nd for 4~4 ,OOO.UO wi th Mr. Fariss paying the sewer a~sessments. Mr. ehnke reported that he had met with 1,1r. Gass and one other Fire Commissioner and had asked for a price concession com- parable to that granted Bellevue. He said that Mr. Gass ex- plained that the Fire District wished to expand, hiring several full time paid firemen. Mr. Gass said that they would be meeting with the other Fire Commissioners later in the month and he would report back. The Council decided after discussion to set the levy for the l?ire District at 4 mills. Discussion of a moorage for the Police Boat was discussed. Mr. Baum reported on cost of dock. A rip-rap bulkhead with a slot to moor the boat was also discussed. The Council a~ked Mr. Saum to get cost estimate~ and design for constructing the bulkhead and report back to the Councilas soon as possible. Current Expense Vouchers 995 through 1022, Bond Fund Voucher #1023 and Street Fund Vouchers No's 240-244 were submitted for approval. After study and discussion, Mr. Shannon moved that the vouchers be approved for payment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously. The p0ssibility of purchasing a portion of the Voinot Property for park purposes on a long term basis was discussed briefly. No decision was reached. An ordinance adopting the "Fire Prevention Code, Abbreviated Edition of 1956, one with ammendments were submitted for discussion. Arter study, l\f;:c>. Shannon moved that the Abbreviated Code with amend- ments be adopted. 'The motion was seconded by r.~r. Thomas and passed unanimously. 150 An ordinance requiring connection of sanitary 38'"18r'S and drainage systens to "e\"ers ',vhen availatle and settjno; a t1J1e limit of It'O days was submitted for ",;t"dy. 'c~3aum read t::H; ordinance and after discussion l-flr. Behnke moved that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by ~r. Arnke and papsed unanimously. After dj,scussion j"ir. Arpke ;"'loved that vlnen O'~ational Holidays fallon Saturday or Sunday that the City Office s]'la11 be closed on either Friday or Monda'. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously. ,1::1'. BauIn reported that t'ce Cit'! Sunde & D'evers Fiber-glass boat for replace the one damaGed by vandals. insured for replacement cost. had acquired a n8W p-14 the folice Denartment to He reported that it is He also said thCit the City Hall is now ',n,;ured for :,;2C,OUO.UU. He explained that the State Auditor haj')uestion8d the paymel"t by a City for £<'al:38 Arrest Insurance. lIe will crcnfirm tr1is v,rj th the Auditor'~l office and see if the policy sh uld be rer'c\'red. There being DO further business, ~r. Arpke moved that the meeting be adj'urned, the motion was seconded by f1r. Shannon and passed unanimously. Respectfully sllbmitted, --ro1~ n-l, ~~JJ. City Clerk t:2'F"'~;"~. '.!:._. Mayor --,----------- The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order on Septembe r 14, 1)159 by lVlayor Templeton. Council members present were ur. Templeton, lVlr. Thomas and Mr. Shannon. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and anproved. The Police report was read and discussed. ported that he thought it would be possible to speaker for police work for around $79.UO. He further. Dr. Te~oleton re- purchase a loud is to investigate In regard to Un:Hed Nation's Day, the Council decided to take no action because of the size of the City. Dr. Templeton asked that any councilman wishing to attend the Annual Fall Meeting of the Combined iegional and Legislative Dis- trict contact Chairman Freeman Fike. Mr. Baum indicated that he would attend the meeting. Dr. Templeton appilirinted Mr. Sawn, Mr. Booth and Mr. Chadwick to study the changes In the State traffic code and see if the re·- adoption of the Code with the current changes is necessary. Mr. Bawn read Mr. Wilson's letter regarding delaying mandatory sewer connection for Mr. Connolley as his property lies in the probable path of the Evergreen Point Bridge. iVlr. Sawn produced a map showing the property of three other owners in the immediate vicinity who would also be affected. Mr. Chadwick pointed out that to grant such a concession the ordinance would have to be am."llended. After discussion the Council decided that they would be unable to O.K. a delay in Mr. Connolley's case. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the purchase of False Arrest Insurance by the City. Mr. Baum read a letter from Mr. Hankins, Chief Auditor setting forth the opinion of the State Attorney General ded.aring it illegal. Mr. Chadwick explained false-arrest and the Attorney General's opinion. It was suggested that Mr. Bawn write to Mr. Bronson, our Insurance Agent, and ask if the Insurance Comnanies are considering testing the validity of the opinion which makes it illegal for Cities to purchase the False Arrest ins urance. Mr. :';hadwick is to check to see if the opinion is to the specific question of False Arrest. Mr. Baum is to ask Mr. Bronson if he can obtain any loss figures from Lloyds or any other Company that writes this type of insurance. Current Expense Vouchers #1024-1049 and Street Fund Vouchers 11246-250 were submitted for approval. After study Mr. Shannon made a motion that these accounts be aoproved for payment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously. A short discussion was held regarding Library ser'lices and the 2 mill levy, which the City is reouired to nay. Mr. fhomas suggested that the followin;!, resolution be sent to Mr. Roger Holman, Chairman of the inter--comrnunity Council, the neighboring cities and to Mr. Paul Detels of the study group. RESOLVED that the Intercommunity Council be asked to study the use of the King County Library facilities with the idea of obtaining better services for tlw millage paid for our area. rfhe resolution was discussed. Mr. Thomas moved that it be adopted and sent to the above mentioned parties. I\'!otion was seconded by Mr. Shannon and passed unanimously. Sewer assessments on street ends, oarticularly the south end of 84th adjoining the George Reeve nroperty was discussed. It was decided that Nir. Reeves' problem concerned the Bellevue Sewer District and not the City of Medina and no action was taken. 151 152 Two ordinances v/hich would renuire a ,rete; of u t }_eu.~ t (. our coun~ilmen were not ~onsidered atfuis time as tKO co~ncl1Ten were unable to attend the rnesl:ins. On motion of Mr. S~annon seconded by ~~. Ihorn8~ ~nd DaGsed unanimously, the neetin:( WG~' recessed unUl 7 ').I':. ,'!PC;yv<:;na:, September 16th. Respectfullv,sC)'"nit:teo, 'yYJ. ~~Jd The regular neeting of the ~edina City Gouncil 0; ~eotember 14th reconvened at 7 P.~., Sentember 16, 1)59. Cour~cil members orese'lt were Ar"Oke j ;j8D~~-=8, SrJannon, I~l}~c~.a[) and Terrmleton. IVlonday's ;'TIeetlnp; was revie1Ned by Dr. tS':_:':11etoll .. Cr 'ictio~ of l'l'r. Thomas, sec:onded by Hr. Shannon and \JYlan'h~c'l;sly C'a:'r"ed, the reading of the minutes of the nrevious rnee~in~ ~as disnensed with. F1alse Arrest insurance lNas a~ajn cliscusse:J. "r. Gr5cT,~.:ick submitted an analysis. It vms dec:iced by +;l-:() :ourcjJ. tc d()fer decision until later. :';r. i3aul'Y' and .,'ir. Chad1fJjc'k ape, l' 0 ex,.,lore the matter further. An Ord ir,an c:e trans ferr in:3 fund s in the 0..!.rre n t E ::')2'nS e l<'und to provide repair :norie~' for the Cj.ty;iall Gnd &.11cca+:j:"",; Lman- ticipated receipt::: in tr~e Perk .Fund ·f..Tas dise:~c·.Jed. It i_'V~i~: cecided that the renair money should be spend in relocatin! the e~tra~ce, insta.llinr; a new r:utter a~dremovinr~ or i:ilnroni n~J_: thr;' .:~h0S. Afte1'"l study, Mr. Arnke ~oved that the ordinance be nassed. ~~e ~otion "\,\Tas seconded by ~'..'lr. i3ehn.ke aDd SDSS2.C)<:) u~anilLOl]~!_J_y .. A proposal was ~ade by ~r. Chadwick to allocate a portion of t'le 4 mill le7) £'or "'ire protection jn the l~':n ::uc:ir,;et to .>",o:itol OutIa1 Fire Protectien.~acilities with +;he idea in G~nd t~at if t~() ciire District would ucceot less than tbe I.; r:1iJ:~s, :.3d~na Ylculd be b ui ld in:); a fund t o\vard its OVID fa ~ i 1 it :Le S VT :_~ j, C' "l_ "':~_ -:-vht hE:; ':8 C: 0 S s ar.v jn the future. ,1:r'. S'lannon moved trut the c:.l1oca.:i.on be muce. ;}:-~e nlotion was seconded by L,:p. I~r~,ke and passed l.:,nd!i~:F'.:.c)~ ~:~IJ. A resulution authoriz1n:,: t'l.e jnue,~tment eC' c,; te ,;lU,UDOJH) i.n Ur..itod States Treasury )()-::ia~\T bills ':/&0 sul)~:'liti~ed fer (i'2~Cl;~:~jj.or. After s tuc y, ]\,'lr. ;',rrJke rroved t C:J.at ~. :-:'; .. 2 n os,l'J+;LoY': be rae'sod, the "r:otion VIes seconded ~:J l'Jr. :j.111()(13S enr3. Y\dSse:!. Url[lnt::;cu2J.y" A discussion \, .. r.::::,S t.2.ld !'e~~3.rd..in~ the !"cnQv~~tlrFJ: o~' t':'}8 ·vjt.v-~.'~J,11. l\'~yl. Arrke su.;3gested thet pc:-cr._ap:3 a stuce::t cC)r'r"et.~ltio;~ j.Y' +-·~le arch:i.- tectural classes at the Lr..i'irer.::jtt,v rrl.C~:r~t oe 1ivcy,lT sd cut. >le j_s to ~onta·::t ~'.ilr. Llithll~.e a resident of NledJra '1y-~!2 8. -~-~"of:JS::-:Ol--: of' i~::,chi­ tecture atthe U. of .~. There be1n~ ~o further ~otion of Xr. Beh~ke, 2n~ ---~ -~-.. -----... --~ ,j ~ustness. t~3 ~ec~'n~ NGS a~j~"~~ea O~ ,i"-n -~'~.()yn.a2 all~ uY"'b.~·'iY':r~l)3 I:'.l r>;~l y>y>.'jJ~.ri .• The Annual Budget meeti~g of the Ciiy of Medina convened at t3 P.l~., October 5, 19~)9. Council mell:bers nresent were Dr. Templeton, :'/Ir. Arpke, :Vlr. Behnke~, Mr. Shannon and Mr. rrhorD.as. Dr. Templeton explained thatthe difference in the millage of 4 mills between 1959 and 1960 was because in 1960 the Fire District would be paid on a contract basis by the City and in 1959 the FL['e District was paid the 4 mills directly by the Kin~ County Treasurer so that the amount was not shown as income to the City of Medina. ;vlr. Baum explained the i~icome item by item. Dr. 'Ieml')leton then declared the nublic hearing ODen. Mr. Paul Detels explained the Medina Study ~roun report on the Budget and said that Mr. DeFriel, Mr. Bartee, Mr. Carter, Mr. Donworth, Simons, Mr. Marsnall, lVlr. :Ilooring and himself had co- operated in working un the report. He said that he believed that the total amount of cash on hand shou:j:d be carried ovel:' each year and placed in items designated as Continge~cy Reserves to be utilized when needed by vote of the Council. Mr. Shannon concurred tha t t he cash carry-over should show in the Budget. Salaries were cons~ered and ~r. Detels said that it was felt that uniform oercentage IDCr'eased were not desirablo. lVlr. BehIlke agreed. Mr. Booth, Police Gllief gale the police salaries in neighboring cities. Mr. Taylor, 2054 76th N. E. said that he was in favor of the rajses. Mr. Detels sU7gested that the reserve Dolice budget item be reduced and s ugsested teat Clyde Hill might stand by for us. The possibility of using the answering service w~s discussed. The Budget Expenses were covered item by item. Mr. Marshall recotlL";1ended that the Jtem I!Office EXDensel! be broken down. iVIr. Shannon was in favor of cutting the offIce exoense. This was dis- cussed. Mr. Biglow and Mr. Marshall both were in favor of putting excess funds into HContingency Reser'!esl! to be used at the discretion of the Council. They explained that the definitely was no auestion of mismanagement but felt that the money should show in the Budget and not just on the Treasurer's Report. liJr. Bermke suggested that the matter be investigated. Mr. Shannon reported that Dr. Ca~pbell of the Univensity of WaShington whom he had contacted told him that all funds f!1USt be 3hovm in the budget. Mr. Baum is to determine the correct procedure in this matter. r,~r. Harris of the Planning Commission explained the require'- ments of the Planning COrl.lTIission and ]\~r. George Reeve exolained those of the Park Department. The Council asked that Office Expense, Police Department expenses and Park Department expenses be explained in more detail for a better understanding. On motion of Mr. Arpke, seconded by Mr. Shannon and unanirlously carried tile meeting was recessed until 'l'hursday, October 5, at 8 P.M. 154 The Budget meeting reconvened on October t'th at 8 Council members nresent were Dr. '1'ern01eton, .. r. Arpke, ;\,1'. ;3e"l!,ke Mr. Shannon and Mr. Tho~as. after lVIr. Baum explained the c ntinp;ency Funds ax having ccntacted Dr. Ca'1rpbell of the De'artment of Governmental Rec1esrch Elt the University of WaShington. Mr. Chadwick submitted an ordi.nance w :ich 'NellIe set un such a fund. r1'h8 ordina"ice'Jap stucde6 and discupsed nl~O ret' rned to ]VIr. Chadwick for charges before adootion. The rludget was aga'n discussed 'n detail It was moved by Mr. Shannon and secor:ded by Gr. 3ehnke that the amount requested by the rark De::artment an6 shown in the lir::inary Bu6getoe approved. rl:he 'Tlotion 'NUS :~assed :Jnanirn(,usly. After a iscussion it was moved by NIl'. l'hcmas and seccmde6 by kr. Arpke to include an item in the Final Budget ~ ~500.00 to be used as a Road Imrrovement Study. On motion of Mr. Shannon, seconded by ~r. Ar'ke and nasse6 unani- mously, the meeting was recessed until 5:30 P.:. Friday, October 9th. Respectfully submitted, '---Yn~111. ~~JJ. City C lefk . 0 (J The Budget meeting reconvened at 5:30 P.M. at tho City Hall on Friday October 9th. Council members ~resent were Dr. Tem01eto~, fro Arpke, ilIr. Behnke, S:r. Shannon and Nir. Thomas. Mr. Chadwick submitted the Ordinance setting UP the Cumulative Reserve Fund. After discussion and study, l,ilr. 3elmke moved that the ol'dinance 1:B passed. The motion was seconded by ;·,i". Shannor: and passed unanimously. After review, Mr. Thomas made a motion that the 1960 3ud~et Ordinance as submitted be adopted. 'fhe motion was secc'nded by r.ir. i:le:mke and passed unanimously. On motion of Mr. Arnke, seconded by Mr. Shannon and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully su~~itted, ----rY1 f/? '-=f....z. cJ d CitY~k O~ The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at 8 P.M., October 12, 1959 by Mayor Templeton. Council members Dresent were Mr. Arpke, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Shannon and Llr. Thomas. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and anproved as read. The Police report was read and discussed. Mr. Shannon reported that he had heard nothing frcm the Medina Improvement Club regarding its plans for their property but would keep in touch with them. IvIr. Behnke reporting in regard to the 1:<'ire District levy said that Mr. Madden, attoI'ney for the district had indicated t hat the Fire District would demand the full f'our mills. lVIr. Chadwick sub- mitted a letter written to the 1:"ire Commissioners asking that Medina pay only 3 mills and explaining the reasoning behind this request. The letter was discussed. 111r. Behnke moved that it be signed by Mayor Templeton and sent to the Fire Commissioners. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shannonand passed unanimously. A discussion was held regarding the advisability of adopting the current State traffic code. Dr. Templeton suggested that the Council pass an ordinance which would automatically keep our Traffic Code on a current basis. Mr. Behnke moved that IVlr. Chadwick be in- structed to draw up such an ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously. It was decided by the Council that the City should not renew the False Arrest insurance as they were agreed that this would not be a legal expenditure. Current Expense Vouchers 1050-1079 and Street Fund Vouchers 251-260 were submitted for approval. After study Mr. Thomas moved that the accounts be approved for payment. The motion 'Nas seconded by MI'. Behnke and passed unanimously. The tile work being done in the ditch along the west s ide of 84th by the National Construction Company was explained by Mr. Baum. Mr. Baum reported that Mr. John Nicholson, City Manager of Normandy Park had informed him that a new law passed by the 1959 State Legislature had made it mandatory for cities of over 2000, with count based on figures from the State Census Eoard, to have seven Councilmen. This was discussed and the following names were suggested Ed Sherman, Paul Detels, Dick Marshall, Barbara Bronson, Lang Simons and Jack Leversee. These people are to be contacted and the subJjlect will again be discusses at the November meeting. Discussion was held regarding a resolution made by the Plannlng Commission at its meeting challenging the Adjustment Board's approval of variances on two undersized lots. MI'. Chadwick explained his position and said that his replU6senting the Planning Commission would be up to the Councilor MI'. Bauro. Questions were raised regarding the legality of the Planning Commission to question the decisions of the Adjustment Board for the court costs. No decisions were reached. Mr. Baum informed the Council that ~p9,900.00 of 90 Day Truasurey Notes had been purchased. There being no ftu·ther business, the meeting was adjourned on motion of MI'. Bahnke, seconded by Mr. Shannon and passed unanimously. 156 The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at 8 P.~., Nove~ber 9, 1959 by Mavor Te~r'leton. C ounc i 1 members pre s en t 1."'le re NIl'. :3e hnke, l'i.r. S [,ann on and Mr. Thomas and Dr. Te~nleton. The minutes of the previous meet:in~ were read aYJcl a "rroved as read. The Police report was read and discussed. Mr. Chadwick explained the new state law pertajni~~ ~o the election of two additional Councilmen in Cities that have a popula- tion of over 2000. Leasing of the City Hall property to the ~edlna Inprovement Club was discussed. A letter from Miss Ruth Ittner, Research specialist of the Association of Vlashington Cities, a cony of w1Jich had been mailed to each Councilman prior to this meetin~, explained that cities could not lease property for private use. ~r. Chad~ick said that it miGht be ,eossible for the Ci.uo to c:mtrol tbe nronerty by license. IIII'. Shannon renorted that the riledina I[j]ero'.Tey~ent CIu':) so far had no clans but that he would keep in touch with them and keep the Council informed. jdr. Thomas rc))orted that t he Planning CO'm"iss ien >Hd ;o:i'en him a draft of their Droposed brochure and asked th'lt it be circulated among the members of the Council, and thDt any cenments or sw~o:estions be given at the December 10th meetinR. Dr. TeYncJ,eton IS letter to the Fire District C01ll11issioners asking for a reduction from it mills to three mills wac; read. AS the J:< ir'e District had, since the letter was written, reduced the millage to all the cities in the .0istrict to 3 mllls, the .:na tter ':JaS cons lr:ered closed. A letter from Mr. Carey Donwerth pointing cut the danger to walking along the sides of the streets .. 'here th,re are ,w sLiewalks was read. The City Clerk is to acknowledge ths letter. Current EXDense Vouchers Nos 10fo-ll07, Be~d ~~nd Vouct~r ~llOB, and Street .I:'und Vouchers j;'261-265 were submitted for arro'ml. After study, Mr. Behnke moved that the accounts be a:rroved"or nD~ment. The motion wa~ seconded by Mr. Shannon and nassed unanimously. Balloting was held to anpoint the two additional members to the Council. Mrs. Philip Bronson and Kr. PDul .0etels were elected by the Council. Dr. '.2emnleton will so:nform then. Ordinance No. 89 amending Ordinance No. 89 amend ins Ord'nance No. 42 adopting the 1959 State Traffic Code as~elTised ~y the 1959 Session of the Washington St;ate LWZ;:Lslature ',·'as sub'nltted bylr. ChDJhvick for Council approval. After discussion N,r. S[,an-'1on :noved thu1; the or'c1'iance be oassed. 1'he motion was seconded by kr. Themas and passed unanimously. Mr. Booth is to obtain three copies of the revised code to have on file in the City offices. ]';lr. 'rhomas re'~)ortin:~ fer the !)lannh:p; Co':nission expL;ined the tentative "--lans submitted by tVlr. Ken Helms that tb.8 CcnT1issicn \vas considering for the onening of a new street at 11th ~. E. between 80th and about 78th. The Planning Commission is to exolore the feas ibili ty of the several ',lans and ma:o:e recen'1endation,; to the Ci ty Counc n. A short discussion was held reparding the 'lannini': CC;YI1:ission 1 s resolution re1atin:s to the substandard cenditiun of 2/lth sheuld the Evergreen Point Bridge be built. Mr. C~adwick told the Council that the Planning§ Commission is to :nar's'1all all "acts re'2;are tr'e inter- change at 2 th and 84th :in the iL teres t of gett i.n~; t'ne -:les tone possible when the ti'-'e co·es. T'he Plann.ing Commissions reCOi11il1enciation thai:, (1 l)eCies~ri(1n Jia)' improvement be made along 80tb Avenue N. E .':Jet,Teer: 1,. ::::. 10;;h and 14th streets was discussed. The Council wished to be re~orted as holdin~ the matter under consideration It was announced that filing dates for Council positions were between December 11th and 24th. li7 Mr. Baum reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Bronson saying that the Proseec;ting Attorney of King County def:Lnitely had stated that schools located within the limits of incorporated cities are not subject to zoning or building regulations. 'I'he matter wa~\ discussed briefly. There being no further bus~lness, Mr. Thomas moved thatihe meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by lVIr. Behnke and passed unanimously. 158 The regular meeting of the 'Hedina :::; i ty Council '-cas saIled to order by Mayor Templeton at 8 P.M., December l~, 19~). Council members present were Dr. Templeton, I'Ll'. Arpke, ;',:r. Detels, ;'IIr. Shannon and rllr. Thomas. IvIr. Gooth submitted his police report which was read and discussed. I'ilr. Baumread letters from the cities ofiienton and Kent thankin,s our Police Department for their assistance during the flood. In regard to False Arrest i.nsurance, !dr. 'l'homas explained that the Bellevue Police Department were purchasing this insurance out of the money raised at their dance. He thought it might be pos8ible for the Medina Police Department to raise money in some way in order that they might purchase thi.s insurance. This matter "as discussed at length and Dr. Templeton anpointed ~r. Detels and Mr. Chad'~ick as a commi ttee of two to investLsate the matter furtller. Mr. Thomas reporting for the ?ark 30ard said that their ~eeting ccncerned summer labor for the-&rks, the Dossibility of acouirinrs the property across from the city hall that is now vacant to be used as a oarking area and the possibility of bulkheading the front or the City Hall which they unanimously recommended. It was announded that ii!r. Paul Detels :lad 'reviously resigred as Justice of the Peace in order to assume his duties as a Councilman for the City. Mr. Philip Bronson's resignation from the Adj~st~ent Sosrd was accepted. Members of the Council are to submit narJes at the next meeting to replace Mr. Sronson on the Bosrd. A letter to Dr. Teilipleton from ~r. Philip ~ronson pegaralng I',lrs Bronson's ap,lointment to the City Councll, and a letter from NIr. ChadvJick explainini-s the situation were disct;sseo. ,Jr. Th:)mas said that the two exwnples set forth ":ere not analo.[';ous ae' the Pmver COJ1loany and Wai~er Company 'Here monopolies whereas t heinsurm:ce business was highl~ competitive. After discussion ~r. Detels ~ad0 a motion to refuse Mrs. Bronson's letter of resi;;nation C)encijn;~ a decision from the Attorney General. The motion was sec(Jnded by ~r. Shannon and passed unanimously. ~r. Thomas moved that from the Attorney General. passed unanimously. lvIr. Eaum secure 1'he motion was an o~inicn in this case seconded ~y ~r. Aroke and Mr. Baum is to inform Mr. Iv:ylos Spencer trlD~ thel:l<mninl~ Com- mission is deftnitely not jn fa'Jor of reducin;-; lot si~e.c: below the zoned minimum in order that sevier assess:Y,ents and taxes "ay lie avoided. lVIr. Shannen said that he had nothing to report N:r:arcE:-:-;; the Plans of the Medina Improvement Club, and Mr. Thomas said that the 'lanning Commission had wi thclrawn from any negoti2,tions 'lui th them. The Planning Commission'S recorr.menciation th'lt the mini.Flwr: cost requirement for obtaininr,; a b uiloinr:>; peY'rr:i t be l':Jised from p:) .:iO to $250.00 was discussed thorou~hly. Mr. Saum pointed out that the fee level was a help in maintaining compliance with the City Ordirances. Mr. Arpke said that he felt that all restrictions and zonlnr: laws should still be enforced. Nir. Shannon moved that the Attorney be instructed to ~re::are an ordinance raising the minimum fee from J20.88 to $200.00. ThEl motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and rassed unanimously. A discussion, ::'nstituted by ./,r. Arnke 'NDS rleid rO'~:lrcilng the possibility of making 24th and 28th one i'Jay streets clur"np: thE) ]"Iinter months. It was decided that when 24th is a~ajr ODen to throu~h traffic that Mr. Booth will put UP signs desiQnating on a west street ('rly and the other an east street only. ~ g; «~4? "'~1-~ ~.£.~' ~ c.";a ~'f.:"'u-t..­ ./ WI'. Chadwick submitted a contract from the Fire District which would be effective for one year. After study Mr. Th~mas moved that the contract be s ir;ned. The motion was seconded by hII'. Detels and passed unanimously. 'I'he contract was signed and IvTr. Chadwick is to forward it to the Fire Commissioners. ];[r. Chadwick rer:JOrted tha tad og bite com"8laint had been received from the Medina School and suggested that a dog on the school grounds be made a misdemenor and that a form letter be mailed throU'2;h the schools so informing the narents of the school children. The matter was discussed briefly, no motion was made. Current Expense vouchers llQ9-1135 and Street Fund Vouchers 266-269 were submitted for approval. After study, Mr. Stannon moved that the accounts be approved for payment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously. 159 Jill'. Baum informed the Council of the slide condition that existed on Overlake Drive east and the steps that the City had taken to attempt control of same. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the building of a retain- ing wall on the east side of the City Hall porch. The cuestion arose as to whether the City could use Street Funds on its own property. It was suggested that the matter be deferred until next year. It was pointed out that it was not completely necessary and also that were the building torn down at some future date it 1ivould be an eyesore. Mr. Baum suggested that as a substitute a ""looden ramp could be bU:Llt from the front of the porch. Mr. Chad\"rick is to see if the funds can be used for this purpose. dr. Arpke asked Mr. Baum is he would prepare a flat sketch showing the parking area potential were the bulkhead built. '.Chere beIng no further jusiness, the meeting was adjourned on motion of Mr. Thomas, secc'nded by Mr. Arpke and nassed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, qn~ 07. +i~ -PuC City Clerk