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Mr. T~omas reporting on the P~rk Board meetin~ said that the Park
0oa~d is also interested in sidewalks o~ walkin~ paths and nointed
out tVJ.at Seattle and King County are noVJ grading for 'JJa:~king paths
in certain critical areas.
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~r. Ar~ke made a motion that the following resolution be accepted
by the Council:
r~esolved th:d~ the above mentioned c cmcnittee be authorized to use
the J5UO.UO, whieh has been bud3eted, if it be necessary to explore
the engineering and legal aspects of street irnnrov8cnent and set up
a lon3 range plan for city streets a~~ footpaths. The 0otion was
seconded by ~,·~rs. Bronson ane. passed unanimously.
rhere being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
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Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
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Lr. Joot:~ re-:-:;ort.c;,} (':'l t~1~ slide ac::-':!,~:cY-': ·:j·_Cj_-'Lc_'~-.
14th ti~d said t~at he ~ad ~ritte~ letters
assisst.eCi jr she ~esc,:J.E:; cfro-~.,tso
In rc,J;ar,j to a Idtt:cY' frc:1,:r. ~~i'L0), Y"""'C;"'L~,CY' ':h(, ::;::JTa
L;;;.n j C O~ DS.rl'y-, us k:~n 0: a. f i rrn c C'i~:l(~ 1 t to::: c n t f:r ::Y':j t" r-' r' v -i [,(; ,-.. ~ Yl ~~ _~ ~l ,rr t hp
de']clopFle!'~t of i:~Ot1'~ I~ 0 2·. ~'let\"Ie(;Yl l?t~·; ~-;V'[' l ~:+;~.~ 5 L':~'. ~'C--'--'--J,~;tc-n ex-
plained that ~8 :hac3 td}xed ~':ith .Yr. Her'kc 8:Cc} ,:=::l,-:-i::'_-_V~,~_~tc:j. i--l-;_+-+-:'''e
i\'leotr,& L&nd Cor~1'c'a[Jy rr~e8t "\jvith t}-,<·~ \.Jit:., 0.:":l -'c"c'k ell+:; :~():r_~~-f-r'_i.:"'·' t("Li:::
Y~i.;-~ht lJ2 of rLutus..l ;~c'~d_fjt.. '.'r .. ,au.::rr r'r<::'2_ 2. ~"(;' ~_"l,~ ,J-....,,-:~'+. (",C< :i Jet:>::;!'
it was decided that a~ we
Ccrnany slrce ~r. le~nleton'2
~/Ir. Sr'3.L~lCn ,:,':'~78C;' t.:h,8-r t~L; i:':aJ-tcT he :d~~~,_C,
seccrd8d by =\'~Y> f3e:h~lrc :J.nc_ rb.:-':;~;:~~ )_l:1rAT'~j,r:~u~_'l_, __ Y'-~
11. let t,2!.' fru:'rl "ir .. ~:i '}lL ----"()o( ('. CL~:'~~ :.~ 1 "'}:Ln'~'
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'V[l~~ Ells 0 :r:-=>ud. -,T..., fiitJ)TY',c..S r2'rJJ.:t'kec; a~ eLl t. t 2 1 '",'2:y.' ~ i'~ 'v sf ~1---,c e
on 79th as rC 0 0rted by ~r. Livir~ooj! j'
I-s VI&S S c:_i;;gcsteci :) y se\lcr~J.J !''1;~;nber~3 of~' v0';~'~c~1_1 4-0..1-, /~:-2.'l(; :-"laiYJ-
tE):uance should b e dc-no nn the ~::-:-r00t.:::: "'-:,} +~l;.:.. :-t"-::,~,,I'r"' ~," 0'-.;' cr
District. Itw~s ulse 3 stsd that an explan,tinn ~c 3~n~ Co the
v~_t5_:-:':.-~ns Gxr;lainiYlFs t}-~_c 88· er s.iC;]u"':::i(l::', pC~~2i}\Je ~::r::r~:l:;-: .. l_'-·r" 2'23-~0l"'a
t~~.on, s.Lce se--',Jr ~'J_OOk--11rS, etc .. I-: Wd8 dee-iucG t,\::d-I tr-~: ·;''''~'r;:L::.t::_(>ll
cc'ul:; bs i-~'ccr-r:ora~e;c1 in a y:c"slett(:;~ ~.3_n,J ;_~pr,t, r'llt "-"l __ t-:"'.. J':i:_,-, ;,,--"l~!:c:ll
CaLci~~_at8s blogra_~:,iTy3 ;-=~ricr t~lS t~2 ~;~:_1Y,j_r;iY'\nl :~:: ~:ct.-l (Y"":: co ,~:~'~---;}'-lal
of tne Medina Study ~]'OuP is to see t~at ~hc'1c~~S~11CS a~e fllrrished
to t~c City Clerk.
Dp. 'Iorr~~let':)Il rcrcrtcd C-~ t;{lC jill l-iY:'ld~i~~t:-~ \.Jit _i-l','-j-~'
}',,';cdir.:.u, &5 "'Jart o~ ~.'~etro, ~\vi 11 T\'J_rtie:J y)~l-:C. l:C d~c;}_~~i v's'~ ..t_ l~, " -Y) '" ~, ~,. v
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be presented. Councll~en d~E to be inrer~0~ c: t~n Pi~~l
~\:r .. ~~~l.anr:on u::-(_-\e.-:l j f a :~:.r"'L;-""" r'cu1~J_ he 0dyY1(;,.2 c>:.j-: '_':'~_''-J ~!.f -i:-~"jC '~c,ur:clJ
tc) explore tt.e fOS::;lbili"t_:; c.:-f ha(lir-:g -curd] ,":'s~_i'f:_~r'-,--\_~~: ",f' ~--~ >,.::;d_!!1d
Dust Office. ~r~. AliCE 3rcen, Fost~~c~ n Per e~~-~ e~~la:~ t~e
rrccedur8.. At lect,~':-:, ~IQl·0 cf' t'~_2 _:~u~:1=tlie:::; i.p :\rt~ l~_na '~_1-1,r-"1_1,i be CG
ur 07 0et1 tiOD., ~:hp :.'(",::~_tions v)rescn-!-~~:;d to y.,c-'--' ..:.r,j ;.:; ~ .',.~(: __ ).J_:} ~'Cr'1' Clr~.
t!":err.. -to the ~8r~i()nal cff':ce :1..:(-.;. fCJ:,t} __ aLJ.. "'~s. j-:'se.:-~nl.ij t>r vO\,.;_::.1~3.1
of t~e greatly increased nostjl recei~ts hcrB,r
:-ilr. Shacnon 'N8E3 a-;.:po-1L:-:,:,d to '~2C if llc -:cdl:~:; 1">,: ,,--1.:3.
the circulaticn o~ the netltions.
There ~as no recort on tho rca~ t.llC ~ idc~a
C,iP·I")~.,nt .uxY ... >~:--l~)e \,:Cllct.c~rls if -11 '!(_ll '~::1 ",1' 3. '~j,..: -,,:~~-~';'-r '-"~ _ ~ I. _c. -'_! ,-' __ J_/, / ,.<,.
"2~9-2J-ITe~e subm~tted Por a~nrov~~. ~gt, ~~C0~ ~I;C~~S
'::levec1 t~l(-).t t l"lc 'il(:u~1j_c:n:) 1],2 a :---'-':pc;,\re·:J. r r,_;" v"!a,:--',t-~"-'(" ~ ,,-,-y-, ':c1)
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:JC held Ij'e'0J:'usrs 1. 5 tr.L L;..t t :-)\jJ.-r1.i:..n :ct,:;:~... ~;t"'~~-r,~-i~-::.i·
to atte~d as a rEpreSei'ta1jve 01 ~eai' a.
In regard te the ~atter of a local census for 1960, it was de-
cided after discussio~ that it would be to the ~ityls ad?artage to
have one taken this year. :,:r. Tho:ns.s so ~>J1o'1ed, r'1 0tion 'fleB secended
by l'ilr. ShanDon and ra:3sed unani~ously.
Nlr. i3aum reported on the Dodds I engineering study in regard to
the slide condition on Overlake Drive and the corrective recommenda-
tions.
Mr. l3uum reported th9t the aeed to the Fariss Park property
lobated at M.E. 32nd Streetl 78th Place ::.E. had been received and
recorded.
l\':r. Arpke reportEjd on th8 survey he and ~\'Ir. ~.'litl:ur.Y, architeet
had made of the City Hall Building. They found that the foundations
Vlere excellert, the floor~3 solid and that with rot too cmoh repair
or alteration it could be nlc:de :into a city hall trcat wOllld be a credIt
to th2 Com~l)_nity. >r~" -;\!:ithuDe rcrorted that the buiJ_dir1~ Ixas struct-
IJrally and architecturally sound and that it was worth developing.
Dr. !l;ercpleton suggested t }~at t:r1EJ cuts1de j_r--1_y;rc"fTe:-~erts be ta~:en care
of first a~C that tho Interior be develoned second acnordin~ to a nlan.
Purther discussion 1Has :(;eld re;sa:;oc,iDS t helnst::ollatior of a con-
crete bulkhead in the front of the buildinG. Dr. Te~~leton asked for
U Inotlor on tr18 111c~tter. I-IIr. ~\'~ithtlne suggssted -~~at ~;/ir. G. R .. Torrar.ce
be as'6:eci to design ,the bulkhead.
liIr. t3ehnke moved that plars be n:ade and bids called for, to be
submitted at the ~arch meeting. The motion Vias seconded bf ~r. Thomas
and passed unanimously. Thete being no further husiress the meeting
was adjourned.
Respectfully subn:itted, ,
1'Il~ YJI. ~:S~aYc{
City Clerk
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pointing out that the ~r8s8Dt jslaticD Ci~l"t ,.iV2
D~):)artrn.e~t any authori t~;/ to LLC;t Gt~.c'C\::: tV~o.r ~~C \":-.:"T'lrl
event t[-l.&~ their Cic.r;s .";er8 a r:ui.:jUY1ce ~_L S.C -;0
discussed &nd Lr.
costs would be if
3a u:~rl VI::':" 2. E:. S ke::;. to f iYi ~J_ OU ~ ','J' ,;J t
Kin~ Cuunty wLuld hRnile Cer the
1/I,'a.3 ~-:lso J,sked to r)r:l.T:r"? &. c30r: o:edir.J.rcl:'~
used as a basis for di3c~ssion. It,~ S~: '~~r~e;::;. t £-, ::1 t 'r:~:l. t J_~'~. nth
1nv82ti~ate \',' C:~ kG. b 1 ~-~ 1 ;.-~ V) (: r '"' ~-, y-, t. :" <-.10
of bOth IT. lL. J6t':1. 1 p.
g'.::"Jr:ted to s tore auto~r.ohj le~ fC'~"" 03 lor:'~' D2 t---"-i'::::
3d,Vi.TI'S thet t~--:'8 C:-l,JO '/8,1,}J __ d .~i.~\e ~)C)~n2 ,_j,~n r~lY']~,::.;
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t:L(:'!e ,-,'}culd j~]2,tlf.J the co::;t of '-:;,r'8:J,jn,'-", etc. _;c ~~ui:J -t---y\:~ t-t~ c
L.2nd CCr1:;,::ln-s'( is t:: n:c'c?1c:e S(;~2 adj'8_~~':jr'7'" ~_0Y";~~ L;:~r Y"':Jr,17j,,:1~"
t-lfter discussion, ~'i:""'. j~Y';~(C trJ.ade 2 Tctl0:rl -f-:'--1,S-!~ t}-c --' ;j)) 'je; "';',-~:'-
mitted to use this ~r~r8rty '"ut that tho f'ralrroval co ~cstronHd
un~il tr->.~ next :neetiD'-~ v,':-_CYl def~_>Jite '-~lb.r~: ',':i l J ~:Y.\T~-; ::<~ey • .. ·,'c-:<c;:Jl cu~-!
bctv'Jeen tt __ c Cit-,Y ar.d tt::.e ~lub \iJ}L~C~1 If'I~ __ lJ. be l:-:U.t 'Jlly s"::r(~6c~:--~:(~ S;-i0
in accordance ~ith past "laLs for ~he Gse of t~~ stroot. ~n~icn
~,;\rd~~ secor~ded by l','lr. B-2;:-rr:kc i_~nJ -)8S3ed U;"d:Cl.inl()'~<~; 1 ,j. ,'y, h;:-\}~e,
~'IIr. 'rhOmD.3 and l\~r. Baum are 1:,0 "-~~CGt 'N~ 1::1~ :::-.< v()"'":": ~.:f'-' £l (,' ~--i~ \..1 I Ll.-1]
~o work o~t a solution.
~·,'Ir. j~~11i.ts :;~"so '/";:r:;;::;er:t(-::d C)_ ~et:!_t:;_c:c ~:~'uL': ~~L_t: .-~:::.;:
ComnaDJ askiD,3 t~Cl&t t_i~J\..~ 'v:J_t~/ grr.l.nt a li~er.s8 ("'Y' ('y.-;v"~hi:~C'
9. v,'ater 11[':2 .:0.l0D:'; 76tl~ &rL~ c.~,OVVY'l lrth 1)r1"ic,~ '.;"rn'l:l~: r-'Y):;\,'lce
tho 3~rinklin3 system at tho (iol~ u ~~
L.r • .ci..:::"Y~ke Sl'Cges-sE:Q t~~~L-lt ~ cO:::1mlt:=2o 1--~r_~ -..
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px"'obleY!";. wit~rspresent,Jti.\"SS ':'1. L~-:c ~oli' ~JL:.::I .. )::"J~":~ r;x.>~'~ 'l~---:e(j
t.~lC tOPQCr80h,y. :'-.:Y" .. .n~""'Y',}..{e, J-:':-:c-. ~'3.1,2",} ~:n::: ~r:p("1b\:>y~( r= i' i_-c, C !~.; C 1 _ l' C l. L 'h
3::'--'C to ex":"'lore t!}C pOJ:3iblliti-2;'. 8.''18. ;:l'.=-te::--'-t, tc ',."rc:"'k Cl.-+-::l ::J\....l~,~.l~:~()n.
a ~o~d saving t~e ~it
I-.Ir Dt~Um read a letter fl'G::-~ :'.:r .. .lJeY' :;;-r;;i ",", ;S-!":~-~_'C~? t":.c (-~"r::r'curh-
!'1cr:t of t};_8 rcud tnto h~8 Y)ror~;rt.y r:tt t!",2 E~CU::\."'-E:~:-~-CG;--'Y'<>l' ci the
:i..r.te-:'sectior of 20th J-->"V8. ~\:-. '. ,;n':,-3 T-:: .. 1.-). lOt}-l ~"r'-v>cvj--r) '.2l;:~.11~~
r::'Jl] in 1;,Thich t1:2 -..Jiv 2grced '":hG.t t'·,_c; ,:-~:nr:,-::.'.~~c-' "~'12Y'~,
8-'l.Ijn:,; that t}18 ::';1 t-:.' -,~,r'J-~_l~: cc:-:,rc~~t 1-1,,-c:: t ":~~t·_:(;y. "L
~ould so desi~c.
b :, t h;:; s '3 ""' e r :1 n s t ,-,\ 11& '~. 1 c::n t l-:.s t~ 'c n s 2: e e r J) i ~) t :~--, ,-1 ~.:.:: .':-:.:: j .
8ronerty us it wac'rior ~o tn~jr work,
trmt tne
u;1d will
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Se~er 0~striot replace bid s~or8rt
si~n a release to tl.o G~tJ.
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~I'e3cLt tir:'~e, and s:Lnce i::<~C-yJ>"c-/"}a.t-lor: ti_2 :'~a'r2
urd sur.i tation "l--'cble~-J'!s rep I<cd:Lna '.".Ii ·~"'-'n).Jt _r:ee.
that an assessment wi'l hO csde at 30 ~IC~ 'pr
t:-~1:J. t t 'oi::) rna t t8r be C '::'DS, j_de re d ~} t 311d;~e t t j' ~S •
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Mr. Shannon sdid that he would like to resia;n from tho Post
Off:lce Committee. Dr. ~c"lpleton asked j',':r. Johns or: , Counc~lc1an to
take office in June, to investi~ate the matte!' and take over from
:'.1r. Shannon.
Mr. Thomas reoortins on t~e O'rerlake Rosoital ~eetin~ said that
a new fund drive will be started in the near future.
Current Exnense Fund Vouchers #1200 -1235 and Street Fund
Vouchers #291-29) were sub'1',Hted for anpro"'!a1. After s';udy, :!Ir.
BehLke ,noved t:18.+; the accounts be arproved for oa.',"'·Yer:t. The motion
was seconded by ~rs. Hro~s8n and nassed unanimously.
Ihree Bids were s~bmitted to the Sour:cil to hllild ~he retainins
1,"al1 2.t the front of '~he City Hall. Llr. Behnke :noved that the loy!
bid sub"1itted by the ,;"'a':rford ~~onstruction Co:;,,:,£:ny in the amount of
:"17i.::2 c:;6 'oe arcpote'" rCho Y'('+-~O~ ""'S sononded b" "'r" :J~or'oon on('! "tv ,"_: .'/ '-' . ....,.-u. .J,.l..~-.-~.~ --,U...L l~ V',d~, '-..Iv )-'.-~ "-~ _:j 1.~ __ u. 1).J.. J..::J -' Cl_!
':&ssed.
An ordi~ar:ce aporovina; the ex~enditure of a cortior: of the
Gurr:ulative reserve fund f::rr t~Cle aQove iVY1--.:-·ro\lement and &:Jces.s thereto
V/GS subynittec. for Gouncil :::t'~'nro·val. I\i~r. -'-sClufn E'..sked i~hut t}~e aYl10unt
of the appropriation be increased to ,pl'SlOO to include the cost of
cor:structing steps for access to the City offices. After a lengthy
discussioD, r . .I1r. Arnke ~?~_oved that ,this expenc1_~t1Jre be 8.n~lrov8d" '11.'18
'l1otioD. TtI["S seconded by ~L'lr3. 3rcnsor. Ar-:Jke, Behrke, i3rDDson and
IJ:'emn1eton voted yes. Detels and Sllannon ,roted '10.
165
I\. letter fro", the i3elle'Jue Se\'Jer District askin~~ for certification
that the streets are O.K. 2nd that the Contractors have met their
obligettons as specif~,(3cJ In ths U.L.I.:=:'o 2pec1fi'~8.tior3. l\'~r. Chadvricl:c
explained the liabi~j~. 0; sl~ning the document. After discussion
0r. Shannon moved that ~r. Baum inspect tne streets ~ith the 3ellevue
Se"er i~istrict and ',':hen satl",fled that t;18 s'cecifications have been
met Cive them the certjfication.
ronson and passed una~im3cs~y.
ThO motion v'as seconded by Ers.
T) 1 , .... 1'1 ... ~'_ Cl. -'-~ •
~\lr). JaU!il theL ex-nlai:-:.ed t:Cl8 t-)l8.Yl::in~ c.,o:·~!1:r~iss~_cni l s r8C01TIr:::.cy::8.atiors
tho DroDosed l':. Eo 11t~ Street be 01a~ed on the C()rr.-~)TIereDSive
He then read l1r. ~cCrctyls letter nrotestir:s such an i'1clusion
and asking t~&t an o~sn ~c&rlns be ~cla.
".cr. Letels S0..gge3+:<:") +-l~ r--ut t~(l8 ~~aLC -~-.. 1-.:S ~lold a joint hear-
-1Y'.(1' -~ -~-.J en the develo~~ent of ~.E. 9th. ~~. S~anLon sal c1 t t~a t as tile
oeople r_ad j~~di8a~ec1 at t}/18 Plo"tJ.ning Cor:r:iiissi_on mec-r,lng ttat
!lot v:&nt tite ~,,~ . .2:. 9tl: develcnmcr.t tr~',t t~.e rnatter ShOU=~0 oe
After discussion, Apr:l 4. at 7:30 ~as t~e ti~e set ~or the
o pen heapiYl~3 on th0 :'~ l' E. Il t t s tre e t de V~"T}"'" sn t .
In regard to t~e ~odificatior:s sf the r'airway View Pldt, ~r.
CtLcid'iJick eXDlai:0.ed t~~~D.t ens.blin;~ legis18tion vlcl),ld be :r:ee~ed in oY'·,jer
tr_b.t ti'lG Plan;}i:oz CC-":1~lJs3:Lon ceLlj 8.9prO'Ts tt.e dnend,'11_ents to th2 t;:)lat,
:'Lr. 'i':h_cr1&s rev~~:ir.c.ed ~"::r-',, C:-~_dd· .. :Jic~_{ of tree Y'-ro~--l2e of tllC :.Jarc Corn1)a~.y
to de7s1op the walkin~ path in exchange for a 7a~atcd street and said
t~at he f31t tr~at tl"Lc (;it,y shculd require t.n.ern. tn r;·~~·:~plcte t}18 nath
a2 I)art of tn.c fi-rst phase.
~r. C~ad~ick was ~nstructed to draw UP an ordi~anc8 pcr~ittinG
t~8 ameDd~ents to th8 tentatlvely a~proved plats.
An arr:eYld~'Y:ent -sc Oy·cli_nar..ce Eo. tJ2 08F~littl!)f~ t"v~s vj.t:··-to elect
to charge fer street restoration after side sewer ir:stallatior was
eX'"""':ai:18cl by l"':~2 • .3&U:~14' }L~~ter n:i.sCt1 S3icn, ~\Jr. Ar,:_~kc '~(}c'J(;d tt.atthis
crd:i.Y19..~8e be 2,.dc:~t8d. 11be n.cticr v.ras seconded by ~"';Y>. Behnke and
passed unanimously.
~ __ Jas ad 5curned. &
166
The ~,'-f)(~ . .iLa. \..J:~l"y '"cu~r;:~j_.l ;'~_;1~ C"Cl A:~' 1~_ !_:~~L' I ~, t r"
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C;>::;~l l1ear--t_~<~ re[-:;C(~~~'~J:_::: tl-~c Li.eus=_0-r~'Te"Y"t l.. ~_ ' -f--'> ,~ I
;','e0 1 r,d. ,--~~:,
vcur.c:il ::'lc::-llbe'J~::' rOO
Dr. Leve~see, t!r. ;~O~dS dnrt
plur: t.c +::-~lC 0'cnr :le rp~;'=jC~-~t, Cd_C '~:css i·--;~·~ a r , 721-·,J-,"'C <
re~arjins the nroncrLj deve:onment, t~E ~~'~(:-
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to 38~~lJC>:S b2CG..1J~:e C'!~ Cl J.e6:~_'j2t~-;,-~ ,:: t:c'cct,
r:~/V!lGrS v\'cu.lc ~)ea:r' tl~c ~~c~:,t ~-'..L' -!-"lC ~C,j -I"'"''''
frcrn !~~~e ~'locr ..
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matte" should onl~ h
(~-::;~'8Y'3 r:cce~3S<iry ·~c ~;')h-·::j __ := ~:-}1.-C'-L a "'et:~t~<>r,~ ~J;'
Ii: e ~;ll' 1 c t OJ! t 0 d d c1 d p r :Y'l i 2 C t ( .'r--0--,--...,;:~,-~ '_ J: [, ~ c:' y~ p,', w +-
~~li~~si()n tc the (~ol'::_lJ~i=-t u t~-:J:
t l.--,.,-~ UV pronerty ~lld see
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at a.:-'proxlmc.tcl.y ,-vl.OO
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-;)lishcd fact.
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:~r. Liller 7535 -
\;·}l..~Lll~; ruin one c:P >-is l 0t.~:;
notJ-::.ir.~~ tc ~~&-!::;. .d_~S " L-ll1er v--.,('-:_:;lte~ cut ~;i--:ll :A :'-~/',l.i~:r?'
:l_u:_l C:8?-n ~_eft <~)l}_t cf "~~'~e r~lar ..
jnrisdict.ion c.nc. t-._he
~his \~as discussed.
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Fdith Chittenden ~ho ~d~
l~) th , '\3 Lt l{ -~_r~ '; i' (
ttcY~~ t>~r.: '--c~-,;t
that ~:·he '!:culd be ~x~-'w-' ~1
":::-:"'OpO~3 eO. rOD.:::1.
l\Tr. ArpkE~ said
~,:r. "?:)U L Dete1~j, '7t:L~2 r: . .G. lC-t-~, '~~.'--' ::.c.l(Jl+ ?}
llnwillin~ to aSSUDC anv f0nt~er aoooo!-,··,to ~,
fe. l t tha t a -olar.nc;C: s t ~"8 S t ·,:~'CF) Id 1. c u ,F] tea '110""" (-' Yl: ~i,?_ y<~~
tc the r~cf1osed st.-e::-'8t :::l;j''':""dd :Lf ;~:;[-.L3cr;lc~t lanc.?
cv,;rcrs c)f tl18 ~)r()-Pe ~::t 1 us ~~f i~-hC:\I --r' ~_ ~;Lc::; i-C J J_ \T . d._
answer 1j'-"8S yes if f~~':e> cc·ul',~l ~-~,y(r,-~",l ,j \·)~~t~ -j_l,~,,{ __ , c·
~~tter ~as riisousrod.
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IVIr. Ken f.'Iarks, c1,vr.ing property on l·~. E. 12tl:l Street adjacent to
the vacated HOth N. E. asked if an undeveloned dediccted street would
not devalue ths adjacent nrooerty. Dr. emnleton said that he
thought it would and further Dointed out that amall lots were very
apt to eventually develop into slums.
;,lr. JODIlson scid that he objected to any division of his nroY)erty
for any reason whatsoever.
Mr. Harris poir,ted out that the Planninr; Commissi .. on was not try-
in3 to force the issue.
After further discussio~, Dr. Te~pleton asked that all those in
favor of the proposit:Lon raise their hands.
Mr. Paul vetels was the only nroperty owner in favor of the
rroposi tion.
Dr. Templeton saLd t:18.t in vi9''1 of tLe fact LIat t']8 l)l.ajority
of the people were obviously against the DIan, tLe matter could be
considered closed and asked that the hearing be adjourned.
There being no furtLer business, the hearing was adjourned at
p 1I"T L 0 _,_ •
Resnectfully submitted,
City Clerk
Nla Jor
168
The regular ;(]eeti~r: of' L~.l.e ,,;_ed=L:::~r:l
A,'l'il 11, 1'360 at the (;ity 1l~_,11.
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~ ... ouncil m8n~e~)S "I'c::,er:.t 'o'.!F:.'.;r(:; :,:-r 0 l~Y'nke, "!'.. 'e>'y-'..>·~, _' rost,
Dr. Leversec, /Jr. illC:r:l::_l,~' 9 !'~~l-ycr '~C)"-i~()letc~ dnC:~. tTc>r::~ 0Y I,",.rlr'!,--, }~cl(3
b8 CD 'JnUn imc lIS J. J~ J. '~-'r 20 ":T8 d b -:~i t fl·-=; C OD r:: c: :L i t (; "~, _~ 1,'(\ ()f:~ i ~ c r c~~.~_r i. (1 ~:-_; ~:, (3 d:i
of in June at tr~e T' 8i:~(;1&Y> t:mc; • ~-, ordor to t'~ 1 ~ t /,,2 -nc:~~: -1-~_c'n cf
Mr. Sha~non who has rsoigned.
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red.e.
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cu_:] sed.
;~r Booth rcrorr'~g to a QO~
CCllSidc:::, t}~c fcllov-"i:0;:~ ir c~. :r~; 1!~'F;:
1st, Identifioation t~~s on (c~r:
'1~ ~n or'~rdr fer ~J eli"'~' -!. J ;::, '::; Lid-,;.'.
i1-,~ ,: c h 0 01
c;-ruurGS; r:nd :Srd that l~LI'C~ cu"Tr)l&lr.tE~ b,s''--'Ut'::;l
a l:lisdeynr::"~no~ ,::.:nd :r~,cd{:; tl1.s C\,;r:C2 s-u"JjeC'.t tu p2:"C~
Llr. docth als c-
0" t; he ne
the ,,:cuncj_l i.llembers f'~r studJi befo:r:e Ll',c C1~;~y:T--iY uo:~~~':,l:'~:';ic;::T:~ :--'8C()~y'-
mendutio~ that it be i.neludcd i.~-' "t,he Ct-:-l:>reh~i ~,~ ;-)~dY-; ~-) ;~, '·i~,~;d lJ")O~.
City ClerIc ',"I&'S asked ~'"!:' ""Y'j,te a ~_etter rc t',--C' ~La~:l~i'--('(' '--''-' ~":.i_:~~~ :;Y' c;z-
rlD.ining that ir: '1iev/ c.Jf t-h.c :_',iSC:O'tI0I'" t~'!_G_t -rCt~' ~-",r,. lJP 1: b;-~ ~:'C(;Y'. ?,~i.
c5.."~8d, the d6?elo·"r:"er:."~, 5_.:: Ll_r.t:8nc~~;1.cj, ':)..~,!~ (~Cc~~ t,'.-, ~--h(: OV"):-c ·:t_lC,[,' 8X;)_~'e32,p-j
at tt'.c OT'U~ _dco.rin,~ C~~.., A.rril 1 , 19S0 ~.-,::;;..~ t.he .. at+'-~:·-,,:: uld ~e ~_.t~·.jn~ed.
of
The Planning Cocr~i2sior
20til South of 12trc ;,trest
i~; tc furnish 8. lettc'y1 '2 J_&r~i.fy-i_n.-I; t~18 lc_~~s 1 de
'I1hc p::OCTiert.y C:1jV~?:~~~ SefJ::: -t~,c he '~n c~!no2it::n~-} t"f'
:~ t. : , 'j.f CT' ',-: P ~ ~ir, :::_ t _~ OP •
+ 1.--. ~.~ z;; '---l-~; ~T (; _, () (":'-;"':y t •
h.. resolution r::ru1..·~_:,iy~:~; a 1ic8Y"'.se t:: 1.~~C 'ITe ..-,-1 u1!e ,,~c~,l,;_" \' lJ(jl'i~jtr~\/
:::;l __ u.~ to use tl13 uL3evE"; lo-::;cd -;~~_: y)C r-:"' :C3(~t")(", _~;'\TeCL"'-:-' (~.::--:i 'nc~~-~ 15.th
;;., lo(t}] 0° a D~~·y>l--:,'il~':r' <;l"'pa "";"l.-:~-(--;--i(·""'l·JC~C:.e_(' :!T' ~.(--' "17,-,'=': "--':~-''.r-l"t,:~':"-; !~l"-',.':,t, ~)". 1.L ,-,,,; 1 Vo-.L ";"..L 1,,:) 0.._,. ,_, '"-----'-,~, ---t ----'--,."-_ ,,' ___ ' __ '''-' -' '--"-. '''_. ,_, ~ ___ ~ v _ _ _~_,
the Comr:~itt8e felt t.heJ..t Grdnt:i.:""l[~ t~c~ ~_icer.~-)2 "'",:;}(.; ~)c~~e.r.-'~_t ·t:l-"~~ ~it;~i
in that the area ~culu he dcveloned to oertair ';~ec~f·~_t·(n~ at no
e:-<'T'eDse to the ()1.t~,/. ·,'.r .. I ihc.Y.'1d;:; pcinteCl C'-'....lt t_~--:~~,1:. L~ 10+-Ci\-Jr~C~(: 1-:"
the ~l~edln8. LctDJ. Corc;>ar~J lyin.:~; J~"~'_-:~8':-:iatelJ to -!_~,L,; ',','S?-+-~:l I-':~l=':~ ~j-~rcet
&rCd had beer. lca:~ed l' tt_8 Club for 35 jcar;::..; ~ l"~';'"'j.· ~c;"'~~,i~_,.C;-'b_t:!,cr
~'.;lr. Arnke '''HOV8d tildt th_is ~') ,~'~:;oll)tiorl f--:;(:::; ac:c'..;,tc,,--:. 1" ",~r'-' i.(T! ·'rc.::2
seconded h~ Mr. 3ehnke ~nd rasBed un~~lnousl
~r. Aroke re~ort or
down ~. ~:. 16th street
~~r1e rclf ~J ~_u> r~tlt\.-J~
CX~)~_Gir:-~;d t:;-' t t: ~'c :'J1:':'. ''''~1G. ~~ t its
plan.s and e xco~:;t .l~or t-·,,_?, ~o3E;ib:i.lit~1 -::::C Du:rD_l1::.:'>l.Jr:'); 7(-:t>-. Ccr 8.. ~' crt
c:istance t:}~ ':'}ate:::-line ':',,:culd Y}L_~-: +-,~::C(ji],,;'i~:~ t}-'E; '_i.I~-:i:':" ~,-~rc.;. ',-,L\r:"~::'_, __ l',;'
prope~ty .
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r.ll". C~)ad""'ic~{ 8Tn:_n1.T13d t:;,::; or:;_!_n:? C2 b-'-V;Sr ,V":-~ 1>;v __ ,;,.\
Ordj.nance -1-152, sdSi_::1.3 that U'1"':; CD,;.Y~r;j_J_ '.[; ,~; Lc,t }(;V-'co,_-r:i~~-'1' -l-r-e J_-~_r\"/a~
\'j_evvT Flat hut Y(lqst 8a~;'J ~~"18 ()r~·iI,u.3..r,('.8 ~n order -l-i'~-t:--!--r~ ';l~-"~·~"i_:r:.'~
JC~~~Jiss ion ~ay a"iy"'rO'ifE:: t:-~e c}"L~jnf:E:;S In t>,,'J -r::J_-s ~~"
a~l lots fac~r~ on ?7t~ 2:t:_rcet lJ:fculd
~~8 se:i.d t_;~ldt t;ll.~; ·'.cr"i-: l~-: sy.neG-~:c;i tc
'}Ia,:::) ;.)ointed ou·~· tc ·~'~:tm -~~(;at t~"l·<;(-~-d:-lrr;
hence.
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:Jlr. 3all'11 e xDlained that tIr. Dodds is o'oino; t:le chec;kino: on the
plat Vlrlich will be 2!Y20'l2d by the Planning COr:'l1;(ission.
Nir. Berffike then ~noved that t:'1is ordinance be passed, the motion
was seconded by Mr. Frost and nassed unanimously.
?,,'lr. 13allill reported his f:i.ndiYl?;s on dOG; control, the service
available throucsr the Kin.cs County Hu:nane Society and se:td t'rlat
simils.r service ':Jas 8.7&.ilable t'rlrou:,;h Dr. Duey in ,3ellevue. ,~e
had copies of both Bellevue's and Normandy Park's ordinaces per-
:---1 taini",;;; to doc:; c ortrol. [Ie exnlained further that at tlP T)resent
time no funds were available to finance suc}' service.
A lengthy discussion was held. ~rs. Franzel presented a
petition containing 47 signatures askino: that an ordir:ance be
passed.
il1r. Dooth ac;a:in as:~e:::! that the tr-ree Doints h8 had JJrevj,ously
:-rel"tioned he jYlccr'lorated into an ordinance.
I,Ir. Behnke said t::lat he felt that the Council sc-:.ould fio easy ..
N;r. Arnke said that he thoup;ht somtnil"3 srould be done ar,d
'11oved t hat an ord=:r;.a!lce, be dr~aV{:'l ~lP as suggested 8S T;,'Ir. Booth. 1'118
j;JOtion was not seconded. '::r. Jo'rlnsun ;Joved ttat t"le Councel ;Jass
a resolution saying that the Council does not want any more restr:Lc-y-
ions than need be but Llnless owners control dogs, ~ore drastic
~easures will necessarily be takon. ~he motion was not seconded.
After further discussion Dr. Temnleton asked that Vr. Booth and Mr.
Cl1.udlNick get together ,E.J.nd draw U-8 o.D ordir.ance a2. a !J8.S ]_3 for dis~
cussion at th.e next :;1ec;t}_~}g. iIe asked that special. en_'8-~:~lasj_s ~e on
the school ground nro~lern.
Lr. Leversee had no report from the aealth Deoartment. He ex-
plained the value of their service to t"le citizens.
~r. Joh~son renorting on changing all ad:::!resses in !1edina to the
LI6d~_r.a Post Office or t»:Jral ~-jGdina delivery, suid that t "n.e :;etit:Lons woul~ rave to be signed by more than 51~ of the residents in the ~ t
~rs. Green explained ~h8 possible benifits and sai:::! that the 1'.0.
00xes would not be eli.minated. It was ~ointed out that this was
actually vJOrk for a citizens corr::r:ittee and not for tte ';olJ.n::il. It
was su~gested ttlat an lte~n regardj.DJ; t~ils rrlatte~ 03 :::laced in the
next newsletter.
A roads report di:3c:ussion was held. lilr. baUIT' rS'lorted that
the c cmtractors ',",'cre nC)1!J YJOrkin;; on the roads cleari:'1g up some of
the trouble SDotS. ,'T~. Ar"'ke said trc.t he thoW~'rlt 'i','e "Jhculd have
a definite ~")lGn fer t~1.2 road restcratior; and asked if we could "Dot
acce~t the road resto~abion money al"d do it ourselves. Mr. Baum
explainea that the Council had asreed t "nat due to t"le fact that
the Cit:?" had no road ec~:uip'::l_ert it VJ~l}Jd be bettGr to h_a'16 the
Sewer D!strict restore thB roads. Dr. TemDleton anpoin~ed ~r. Arpke
to serve on the noads '~:orr:'1ittee witl" ",I'. Behn%:e an:::! ;,:r. Thomas.
k.r. Thomas submittedcr.inir:!l.im v:alkv;ay 8Decifications. ,';,r. Baun
pointed out that the specifications ceuld net be aDDlied in ~edina
because of the location of existinG ditches in most 'lar~s of the
City. The roads COMMittee is to study the nroblem.
'The City ,;lar]"" ex:)lained that at t he recu~st of ';r. Lo.c;an,
Supt. of Elections for King COlJnt~, two new Drecincts had heen
created in Medir;a, numoered 5 and 6. '.I'his 'Nas done~y the divisicm
of rrecincts that had grown too larRe. She asked for Council ap-
proval in order that they could be submitted to 2r. Logan for firal
C.K. l~fter discussion -:'-;;r. Arnke moved that th.e -:)reclnc·~s b2 2.t;T)roved
the division to go into effect when lesally aonropriate. The motion
'·t..-'8.S secor.:ded b::T i\'lr. Jol:-_Ds on and passed unanirnous ly.
170
L~ dis C tJS s.j on '\"!EJ.S he l0. rc
0~ t~3 Park jou~u +0 ~cplucc
t:~l-0 uity. Llr. J...Ii;~~'": 1. v._~_ ~)j
acpoi~ted w~en ~p. 2 cv e ~j
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tL<; ~}la'_-ln~l'~" (;c~rill~jsicn E... neVi (:"£~JlJC:.' :::~h(:ul. __ :)8 '''<''8.1 ~-'_ -1-0 _Ci~.l
o1.rt his ter':-~ u:-:til JLL~-:8 lo6-1 08YvT era1. r,~L':~(;?, -'.Tr"P8 ::>l--'fc~G;_~ ("~d ::.nc
after c.5.scL1ssj.on ~-"h:·'. ijar} :)rb.to '.vas u_-"cinij1~'n :~l, .'--,-ncc;-:,tc:( f'cr 9.~-
po~_r tment on Toti(:::r of' ;\Ir. :5e-(ll..k~~, 2ccnrc·s;l h ~r .. R.,.-,r,c ~2{lII~:
as l<: Ed to r'~ s 1. ~:r fr C"0 t -~-:c P 1..:--. Y'l, i V" v C ,-:: j:~ 1. (~.::
.snj. ~·, __ r. L~'rcst '\".'d~: S.:-:::pc:iLLed ~o -rc' 1-:,1 b-~'~; "-ie'
~ecti~~ ~B adjour~Bd.
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The Medina. City Council met on April 14, 1960 to hold a.n open
hearing regarding the development of N. E. 11th Street in Medina. The
Planning Commission had asked that the devlopment be placed on the
Comprehensive Plan. '~'"
The Council members present were Mr. Arpke, Mr. Behnke, Mr. I~rost,
Dr. Leversee, Mr. Thomas and Dr. Templeton.
After calling the meeting to order, Dr. Templeton explained the
plan to the people present, the possible advantages and disadvantages,
regarding the property development, the building restrictions relating
to setbacks because of a dedicated street, and also that the property
owners would bear the cost of the road including the road itself and
the assessments for sewers and water. He then asked fo:(' comments from
the floor.
Mr. Harris, Chairman of the Planning Commission explained that
the matter should only· be considered as a planning feature. He ex-
plained the various ways in which it could be financed, by LID with
petition to the Counc:i.l and gave the percentage of property owners
necessary to submit such a petition. He also asked Dr. Templeton to
add a proviso to the resolution from the Planning Commission to the
Council to the effedt that a Civil Engineer inspect the property ~md
see if the street is feasible.
A discussion was held.
Mr. McCray submitted some cost figures on the water, sewer and
street installation that amounted to ~~184o.00 per 100' frontage, wi th
the water at ~~4.00 per foot, street $3.50-$4.50 per foot and sidewalks
at approximately ~~1.00 per foot. He said that the sewer assessment for
both sides of the street would run about $30,000.00.
Mr. Harris said that because the trunkage fee for t he sewers had
already been paid on the property only thr frontage fee would be assessed.
Mrs. Thomas Campbell, 827 -76th N. E. asked if the street WE,re
placed on the Comprehensive Plan if future setbacks on the property
would have to be observed as if the street were an accomplished fact.
The anS'Ner was in the affirmative.
Mr. Diller, 7635 -N. E. 12th objected to the plan saying it would
ruin one of his lots and wo uld not reach the other so he had nothing to
gain. Mrs. Diller pointed out that a house on their lot had been left
out of the plan.
Mr. Baum then explained that in conversation with Mr. Carter of
Puget Sound Power & Light Company he had discovered that portions of
80th Avenue N. E. had been vacated and therefore the City had no
jurisdiction and the on~y access to 11th was therefore eliminated.
This was discussed. Mr. Baum said that the vacation had been verified
by Mr. Chadwi ck.
Mr. Milton Johnson, 4235 N. E. 10th, speaking for his neighbor
Mrs. Edith Chittenden who was unable to attend the meeting, said that
she WJ uld be unwilling to give up any of her property for the proposed
f>oad.
Mr. Harris said that the Planning Commission believes that the
plan would be advantageous to the people.
Mr. Arpke said that if the property owners had no desire for
this development that the matter should be dropped.
Mr. Paul Detels, 7642 N. E. 10th, said that while he would be
unwilling to assume any further assessments at the present time he
felt that a planned street would lead to a more orderly development.
A man living in Enumclaw but owning property adjacent to the
proposed street asked if easement lanes could be built by the owners
of the properties if they wished to divide their land. The answer
was yes if they complied with the city ordinances, This matter
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Was discussed.
Mr. Ken Marks, owning property on N. E. 12th adjacent to the
vacated 80th N. E. asked if an undeveloped dedicated street would not
devalue the adjacent property. Dr. Templeton said that he thought it
would and further pointed out that small lots were very apt to eventually
develop into slums.
Mr. Johnson said that he obejected to any division of his property
for any reason whatsoever.
Mr. Harris pointed out that the Planning Conrrnission was not trying
to force the issue.
After further discussion, Dr. Templeton asked that all those in
favor of the proposition raise their hands.
Mr. Paul Betels was the only property owner in favor of the
proposition.
Dr. Templeton said that in view of the fact that the majority
of the people were obviously against the plan, the matter could be
considered closed and asked that the hearing be adjourned.
There being no further business, the hearing was adjourned at
8:30 P.M.
Mayor
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was held May 9,
1960 at 8 P.M. at the City Hall.
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Council members present were Dr. Templeton, Mr. Arpke, Mr. Behnke,
Mr. Frost, Dr. Leversee and Mr. Johnson.
The minutes of the IX' evious meeting were read and approved as read.
Mr. Booth submitted his police report which was read and discussed.
Mr. Henry Lohse living at 32nd and 76th N. E. asked if there would
be anything the Council could do for him. He said that he had chronic
septic tank trouble and that no iliollection lines in the new sewer instal-
lation ran adjacent to his property. Mr. Chadwick suggested that the
formation of a small LeI.D. might be possible and all costs would be
then divided among the abutting property owners. The Council discussed
Mr. Lohse's problem at length but pointed out that it was not a matter
that could be solved by the Council. The possibility of having a change
in the mandatory sewer connection ordinance by which connections would
be mandatory if the sewer was wi thin a certain number of feet from the
property rather than "Adjacent toll was discussed. Mr. 3aum is to con-
sider the ramifications should such a change be made.
Dr. Templeton read a letter from Mrs. Clare Berlin, secretar~r of
the Medina Parent Faculty Club pointing out the concern of the Club
over the dog problem at the Medina School and offering full cooperation
of the Club in helping to solve this problem.
Mrs. Madeline Murray, Secf/etary of the Park Board asked if the
City could obtain the plans for the Evergreen Point Bridge. She also
wished it announced that June 11th would be clean-up day at the North
Park.
Mr. Baum explained that the OVerlake Golf Club would be licensed to
use 80th N. E. for a fee of $1.00 per year and that the Club would furnish
the street provile at their expense. No action was necessary.
The enroachment of the road on Mr. Fry's property at the corner
of 80th Ave. N. E. & N. E. 10th was again discussed. Mr. Arpke
suggested that the Sewer District be asked again to rectify this matter.
Dr. Leversee moved that Mr. Chadwick request the Sewer District to
satisfy this man's demands subject to Mr. Baurn's approval. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jolmson and passed unanimously.
Mr. Bru m explained the procedure for side sewer installation and
explained that pe ople should be encouraged to have their ins talla-cions
done as soon as possible so that the final street restoration could be
accomplished. He said that anewsletter would be senl; itdl the prople
describing in detail what was to be done and the cost to them for permits
from the city and explaining that they could save from $12.00 to :1$25.00
if the connections were made before the streets were restored. HE~
also s aid that the fee would be the same for people connecting from
either side of the street.
There was no report from the Health Committee.
Current Expense Vouchers #1266-1289 and Street Fund Vouchers #310-318
were submitted for approval. After study Mr. Arpke moved thatthe'T be
approved for payment, The motion was seconded by Mr. Frost and passed
unanimously.
The proposed dog ordinance was explained by NIr. Chadwick. Mr.
Johnson suggested a public relations approach, send out the ordin:IDce
and publicize it before definite action is taken. Mr. Arpke suggested
that the ~eople would be at the next meeting. This was discussed" Mr.
Johnson moved that the ordinance be publicized with the notice that
action will be taken at t he June meeting. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Templeton and passed unanimously.
A discussion was held regarding the vacation of 80th Ave. N. E.
between N. E. lOth and 12th Streets together with the 60 foot right-of
way indicated on the official Land Use !VIap of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Dr. Templeton :suggested that the Planning Commission study this matter
for recommendations to the Council.
The Watercraft ordinance was discussed. Mr. Booth eXplained that
the regulations of the neighborjng cities. Dr. Leversee moved that
Mr. Chadwick be instructed to draw up an ordinance intigrating the items
discussed with the present ordinance. The motion was seconded by Nir.
Frost and passed unanimously.
It was suggested that in regard to the Bridge approach study that
the Inter-community Council be re-activated and the matter be studied
jointly with Clyde Hill and Hunts Point.
Dr. empleton expla1ned that K.1ng County Water District 1125' s
contract wi th Water District 1168 expires in approximately two years
and asked if the City should take over the District. IvIr. Frost
and Mr. Bronson were appointed a Committee of two to study the matter
and report back to the Counc11.
Appointments to the Adjustment Board, Planning Comm1ss1on and
Park Board were discussed. Names are to be brought to the next meeting.
Mr. Dick Marshall is to be informed of his appointment to the Park
Board, replacing George Reeve who'".has moved out of Medina. Dr. Leversee
moved that Dr. Vall Spinosa be reappointed to the Park Board. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Jolmson and passed unanimously.
Mr. Chadvllick s ubmi tted a proposed resolution to the Association
of WaShington Cities to be submitted at t heir convention asklng that
legislation be passed allowing 5rd and 4th class cities to prosecute
beyond the voundaries of the cities. Dr. Leversee moved that the
resolution be passed. the motion was seconded i)y Mr. Frost and passed
unanimously.
There being no further buSiness, the meeting was adjcurned.
Respectufylly submitted,
rn~ 5Yt.)J de{
City Cl~rk I j~
Mayor
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The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was held June 13th
1960.
Council members present were Mr. Arpke, Mr. Behnke, Mr. Bronson,
Mr. Frost, Dr. Leversee, JIiIr. Johnson and Mr. Thomas.
'I'he minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as
corrected.
Ji/ir. Behnke then called for nomination for Mayor. Mr. Behnke and
I:Ir. Ar'plte were nominated. !VIr. Thomas moved that the nomination be
closed and the motion was seconded by i\1r. Bronson. Mr. Arpke asked to
withdraw as he was so often absent from the City. IVlr. Behnke was unan-
imously elected Mayor and he appointed Mr. Arpke Mayor Pro-Tem.
Mr. Booth submitted the Police Report which was studied and dis-
cussed.
A letter from Mr. GUnnerson was read asking that the City consider
legislation to control catipillars. Dr. Leversee suggested that we con-
tact the University to see if an ordinance might be necessary. The matter
was discussed and Mr. Baum is to contact the Association of Washington
Ci ties to see what has been done in other comluuhi ties.
Mr. Thomas reporting for the Roads Committee said that he had re-
ceived several complaints on the dust condition on l2thN-. E. and suggested
that it should be oiled or that the people living on the street be urged
to have the:_r sewer connections made so that the road could be restored.
The matter was discussed and Mr. Baum was instructed to oil 12th as it
constituted a traffic hazard.
Road restoration was discussed at length. lvlr. Baum explained that
due to the delay in s ide -sewer installations that the wOI'k would not be
naywhere near completion by the August date that the Sewer District was
planning for road restoration. He is to find out the total amount of
restoration money to be spent in Medina and determine if it might not be
more feasible for the City to restore the streets.
Dr. Leversee said that there was no report from the Health Committee
as there had been no meetings.
In regard to the dog Control Ordinance a letter was read from
Mrs. Franzel askimg that it be passed, a letter from Mrs. Frederic
T~mpleton opposing the ordinance was also read. Mr. Hugh McCuiness spoke
for it. The matter was discussed after which Mr. Frost moved that the
ordinance be adopted. 'I'he motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson and passed
unanimousl y.
The ordinance is to become effective August 1, 1960.
Mr. Leonard Collins aSked what t he present status oJ", the Medina
Improvemen t Cl'ub was. Mr. Thcmas said that as far as he knew nothing
has been done and suggested that the Board members of the Imrovement
Club meet with the Park Board. He said that the next meeting of the
Park Board would be July 5th. Mr. Collins said that notices would be
sent out to everybody asking all interested citizens to come to discuss
the disposition of the Improvement Club property at a special meeting.
Mr. Behnke or Mr. J"ohnson will represent Medina at t he next Metro
meeting.
Mr. Baum reported that Mr. Harris has been r e-elected Chairman of
the Planning Commission.
The possibility of amending the Mandatory Sewer Connection ordinance
was discussed briefly. lilr. Brum explained that the number of lots that
would be affected did not make the amendmant vital. It was decided to
consider t his matter later if necessary.
Mr. Baum explained the Planning Commission I s recommendation to change
the official Land Use Map shifting 80th Ave. N. E. to the east.
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ilIr. Behnke suggested that the Council members insjl:lect the area before
the next meeting. The matter was discussed thoroughly. IJr. '3aurn is
to inform Mr. Voinot and Mr. CBDlpbell of the P. C. I S recommendations.
It was suggested that a public hearing be held. This matter is to be
put on the agenda for July for further cunsidere.tion.
iVIr. ThGma~: reported on Park Poard Activities. He asked that a
vote of thanks be extended to all that narticipated in the cleanup day
at north park. This wl11 be InCluded in the next newsletter.
There was no report regarding the access to the Ever~reen Point
Bridge.
There waS no report regardj.ng the expiration of Kine; County
Water District 23' s contract as the watter conmdssioners did not at'~end
the meeting. Mr. Frost and VIr. Bronson are to contact the Cornmission-
ers and see if a long range plan is feasible.
Current Expense Vouchers 111290-1315 and Street Fund Vouchers
#319-325 were submitted for approval. After study kr. Bronson '[lOved
that they be approved for T)a~nnent. The notion was seconded by l'Ir.
Johnson and passed unanimously.
'I'he ord5.nance governing watercraft was c1 iscussed. In section 11
it was suggested that "City Manager" be substituted for 1I,'olice Chief~
Mr. Thomas moved that with the above change the orcH lance be nassed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously.
In regard to the mileage to be charged by ?ire District J14, Mr.
Johnson is to meet with Mr. Chadwick and the Fire District Cor;1missioners
and report back to the Council.
Mr. Baum explained requests for transfer of F'unds wi thin the 1960
Budget and recOlmnended that Mr. Chadv'ilck draw up an ordinance to cover
these transfers. Mr. Arpke moved that the transfers be approved and
that an ordinance be drawn up to cover same. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Bronson and passed unanimously.
Mr. Baum recommended that an ordinance be drawn up allocating
unanticipated Street restoration fee receipts into the Street Fund
M&O Repair of Streets.
He also recommended an ordinance, if required in the future, to
provide that $6.00 inspection fe~ for side sewer installations be
allocated a) to Street Funds -Salaries, maintenance men:31000.00;
b) Street-Salaries -City Share of Social Security $35.00, and c)
street -Salaries-lV:edical aid and In,ustrial Insurance f;50.00.
There being no further business, Mr. Thomas :noved that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by :Mr. Bronson and
passed unanimously.
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City Council December 20, 1961
Page 1/2
After a question by Mr. Dodds, it was agreed that no work
should be done on N.B. 24th Street.
Mayor Behn."ke then said that it had been proposed by the
Personnel Committee and by the Mayor, himself, that the City
Council secure Mr. L. Joe Miller, City Manager of Bellevue, to
carry out the day to day functions of the City Manager until it
can hire a new man. rrhe Bellevue City Council met and are
unanimous in supporting this city and proposed that this be for
a s:i.xty (60) day period only, to be renewed on option for a
period of thirty (30) days, sub~ect to study and further agree-
ment on the part of both parties as to the amount of time that
has to be spent. The Bellevue City Council thinks that
Mr. IUller has the time to handle this job on an interim basis.
Payment would be worked out according to his base pay of ~~11,000 .00
per year, plus. If he should not work full time for the City of
Bellevue, the City of Medina would pay for his services at his
regular rate and in this case the City of Bellevue would not pay
his full salary. Also, there would be an escape clause for both
parties which would allow the Medina City Council to terminate
Mr. Miller's employment if it should get someone else or if they
should decide to for any other reason, and it would allow
Mr. Miller to terminate the arrangement if for any reason he
deemed it necessary. A copy of this agreement has been given to
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Medina Council !\:leeting, as recessed to December 20, 1961,
was called to order by Mayor Behnke at 6: 20 p.m.
Those present were: 1ila7Jor :Behnke, Councilmen Arp1':e, Bronson,
Frost, Johnson and Thomas, and City Attorney Chadwick.
Councilman Leversee was absent.
Mayor Behnke read a formal complaint made to the City by
twelve (12) residents on N.E. 12th Street about the poor condition
of the street. Mr. Dodds, City Engineer, explained why the road
has not been blacktopped yet. 'l'he sewer lines and .,vater mains have
been taken care of and Mr. Dodds further reported that as soon as
we have a clear day the Washington Asphalt Co. will put rock down
so the residents will have adequate passage to their homes and the
pockets of water are to be drained, with the nos sible exception of
the parcel east of Benton, which requires a little fill. Then the
blacktopping can be done in January in two days. The Council asked
that the Deputy City Clerk request that the Police be asked to help
keep the barricades up on the streets.
Mayor Behnke asked lilr. Dodds to give a written report so that
the residents on N.E" 12th street could have this report.
Mr. Dodds said he would give one at the end of the month.
Mr. Chadwick asked Tilr. Dodds if there is any ordinance for how
far to put the light poles on 80th Street. Mr. Dodds replied that
the poles should be set seven feet from the right of way, about
twenty-three feet from the center line •
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GIBSON 9222
Mr. L. Joe Mll1er Clty Mamger
Clty at Belle~e
:eo1lewe, washS:ngton
CITY OF MEDINA
MEDINA, WASHINGTON
POST OFFICE BoX 144
Re: peslA~lAA " AgUwr; Ci~l !1JJAA:ur
Dear Mr. Miller I
By Resolut1on adopted too4&y. the Clty Council of the Clt,
of MecUM has Ii on reoOlllU'l$ndIiltlon, oreated the office of ACUng 01t3r
Manager to whlch _, be deleptM the duties or MIl_pl'. ttl 1.
rq desire. 8ub3eot to such apprcwal as Bellevue 'e Ooul1Cl1 r.tJQ' have
heretofore iudloated 01" heNaftezo 1124108te, to appolnt you to thl.
newoffioe. SubJeot onl1 to such appzooval, 10U ., oons1der
yourself "Aot1_ City Manager" or the Clty of Medina with the
dutle. of Manager.
At thl. ttme I would 11ke to .a,something about the
mechemos of thi. appol11tment.
B, R.O.W. '5.18.140 a oouuoil or a c1t, orsaulzed u124er
the council-manager plau ma, designate "8 Quallfied administrative ottl":ro of the oi ty .... to pertorm the duties ot __ geP... I1Pon
the tenninaUol',l or se:rovlce. ot a ."'.ger, pem'Ung the seleotion am. appointment at a WlJW ___ ....... AOGwell_ly, the O'ou11011
bas dee1gnated me. au exlIU12g "mlntstPatt"e attioe:ro of the
Olty, to perform the dutles of _nap!" wt, recopizlng that
lD1 other resp01181bl11t1e8 make 1t lmpractloal that I do so,
perlloually. bave, On In)' Ncommeulatlon, pu:roStaaut to il.O.W. ".18.0SlO oreated. the otflce of tVAotlug C1ty __ geer" to whl0h -7 be delegated
m, duties subject Ol'lly to 18.,..1 8upttnls1on or dlNotlon.
It 18 my lnte11t1011 that ,ft have tullest d1ecretlou to
tnvesUgate the admlu18tratlou of the City. dete:romlue wbat needs
to be done, do 8uoh thl:l1g. ae a:roe authorlzed to be done under
eXlst1ns reaolutlOtU11 aud ordtuanoee. aM to ake suoh reoommeudatlous
ot new pollC1 .s 7ft tb'ld neoessair7.
cc • Mayor Robe:rot J. Behuke
Cit1 of Medlna
Mayor Jim L. BUOk
Oity of Bellewe
Ve:ro7 t,.u1y you:ro8.
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The regular meeting of the Medina Jity Council was held July
11, 1960 at the Medina City Hall.
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Council members present were Messrs Arpke, Behnke, Bronson, Frost,
Johnson, Thomas and Dr. Leversee.
~~he minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.
Mr. Baum read a letter from Mr. Bright of the County Health Dept.
saying that the Health Dept. did no feel that the Department could
go to the expense of extensive testing of the water adjacent to the
City Hall until the si tuation which caused severe pollution in the
past had been remedied. Mr. Baum s aid that until the side sewer con-
nections are more nearly completed no further action could be expected.
In regard to the disposition of the Medina Improvement Club
property, Mr. Thomas read a motion made by Mr. Detels at the Improvement
Club meeting of July 7, 1930. The motion follows:
ttl move that the Chairman be directed to appoint a committee
which shall be directed t 0 negotiate the terms and conditions
of a lease of the Club property to the City, with the Park Board
and City Council, for a term not to exceed three (3) years, for
a consideration which will enable the Club to meet obligations
and provide f or such improvements as will permit reasonable use
of the property.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Von Phul. Then it was moved by
Stan McConald that the above motion be amended to direct the
Committee to also negotiate with the City for an option to the
Club to purchase the present City Hall property upon the ex-
piration of the lease. This was seconded by Paul Shoudy. The
amendment passed by a vote of 6 to 1; and the motion passed by
a vote of 7 to o.
Mr. \~oodman, President of the Medina Improvement Club introduced
Mr. Kroack and Mr. Detels as members of the Medina Improvement Club
Board. He explained the Board's thinking and asked that the City
negotiate with the Board to consider a lease.
Mr. Thomas asked t hat a meeting be held with the Park Board and
the City Attorney, Mr. Chadwick and the Medina Improvement Club for a
more definite discussion.
Mr. Behnke appointed Mr. Thomas, Mr. Chadwick & Mr. Arpke tlb ,$e.!'!ve
as a Committee to negotia:e with the Medina Improvement Club, perhaps
make a counter offer and report back to the Council.
Mr. Frost questioned the Medina Improvement Club's reversal of
policy which was decided upon at the June 30th meeting.
Mr. Baurn turned over to Mr. Behnke the material received from
the Association of WaShington Cities regarding caterpillar control
in other communities.
Mr. Baum:rreported that he had attended the Joint Fact Finding
Committee on Highways Streets & Bridges and had explained to them
the problems that the City of Medina would have when the traffic f:r-om
the second Lake WaShington llidge would have ingress and egress on
84th Avenue N. E.
Mr. Behnke suggested that the Planning Commission should establish
the City1s position in regard to the ac«ess roads. Mr. Baum reported
that the Planning Commission is now working on this matter.
Mr. Thomas reporting on the Park Board meeting of July 7, 1960
said that t he following resolutions had been adopted.
1. That the Medina park at the north end of the city be
designated as James Shannon Park.
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2. That the city establish and mark the rights of way
leading to the Medina city docks, in-so-far as possible,
the turning points and route of the pedestrian way be
established.
3. That the Medina Park Board wt 11 agree to manage the Medina
Improvement Club property under the terms proposed at this
meeting by the trustees of the Medina Improvement Club.
Mr. Arpke moved that the north end park in Medina be designated
as the James Shannon Park. The motion was seconded b;r IVlr. Bronson
and passed unanimously.
After discussion regarding the survey on the street and docks,
the Council instructed lVir. Chadwick to prepare a resolution trans-
ferring Park Department monies to be used to survey the property
at the north dock. Mr. Baum pointed out that there was no catagory
as such for a survey to which the money could be transferred. iilr.
Chadwick is to see if the money might be put in a fund in the Park
Department where it could be used for the survey. A short discussion
was held regarding a survey for the walking path. No deci.sion was
reached.
!vir. Turnbull of the A. C. Paving Company attended the meeting and
submitted figures to the Council which would cover the cost of road
restoration in Medina. These figures were based on road conditions
prior to the installation of the sewer mains.
Mr. Baum explained his thinking regarding the possibility of
accepting restoration money from the Bellevue SeYler District, adding
money now available and having the job done after the side sewers are
installedU~:-;He expalined that at the present rate of side seVier instal-
lation the August deadline which the Bellevue Se'ler District had desig-
nated would be too soon.
Regarding the shifting of 80th N. E., Mr. Baum submitted a letter
from Mr. Voinot's attorney in which he asked that an open hearing be
held to discuss this matter. Mr. Thomas moved that a Public Hearing
be held at the next regular Council meeting which will be held August
8, 1960. The motion was seconded by Dr. Leversee and passed unanimously.
Dr. Leversee reporting for the Health Committee explained that the
cost to Seattle for Public Health services was 2.9Lt per capata and
that King County paid 2.88, while the small incorporated cities in
King County whIch received the same services only paid.OLt mills per
capata. He is to endeavor to get the eXact figure that the City is
probably going to be required to pay in the future. Mr. ]3aum is to check
wi th Bellevue to see what consideration they are giving this item for
their 1961 Budget.
It was reported that the Bellevue School District is negotiating
to buy propert-y adjacent to the James Shannon Park for a school site.
Should the bridge access road be built as planned, the right of way
would leave an island of property adjacent to the Park which would
be Lillusable fOT' the school. It was thought that in some way this might
be acquired and added to the park.
Mr. Frost reporting regarding Water District 1123 said that he did
not believe that the Water Commissioners were interested in talking
with the Counci_l and that they were ini'avor of joining with Fiater
District #68.
A short discussion was held as to the possibility of connecting
the '.'Vater District with the Told water line. Mr. Bronson is to con--
tact and report to r',lr. Baum as to the possible cost of such a con-
nection.
The Financ:e Committee is to meet and consider the investment of
surplus monies in the Treasury.
After disc:ussion "as to millage
District #14, Mr._homas moved that
the Fire Dis tri.ct 3 mi.lls for 1961.
l~rost and passed unanimously.
requirements for Fire Protection
Mr. Johnson be authcrized to offer
The motion was seconded by li/fr.
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Current Expense Vouchers i'n316 through 1357, Cumulative Reserve Voucher
#1358 and Street Vouchers 326 through 341 were submitted ror approval.
Arter cons ideration Mr. Thomas moved that they be apnroved f or payment.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson and passed unanimously.
It was suggested that the Medina entrance signs were in need or
paint. Mr. Bauro is to instruct the road man to take care of them.
A short discussion was held regarding the improvement or exis-cing
sidewalks. Mr. Baum is to use his own discretion.
Mr;. Bronson suggested that the City insurance be turned over to
Parker, Smith & Feek.
'l'here being no furlhher business, the meeting was recessed until
Monday, July 25th when rurther discussion will be held regarding road •
restoration.
Respectfully submitted,
City C , ............. rH'~' ~o(
Mayor ~ ~~7, \. J;~~ L-E'
The meeting of the Medina City Council which was recessed on July
11th was reconviened at 8 P.M., July 25th, 1960.
Council members present were Mr. Arpke, Mr. Frost, Dr. Leversee,
Mr. Thorton Thomas.
An ordinance making transfers in the 1960 Budget was submitted
for approval. After ashort discussion Mr. Thomas moved that this
ordinance be passed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Frost and passed
unanimously.
Bids from several paving companies ror restoration or the streets
in Medina were analyzed by Mr. Baum and were discussed thoroughly.
It was suggested that a committee negotiate with Mr. Wilson as to
the amount or money the Sewer District would give to Medina ror road
restoration. It was also suggested that Mr. Baum have a plan showing
what streets would be restored because or Sewer Installation, and \lIlhat
the cost would be for tota~ restoration or all the streets.
Dr. Leversee asked if walkways could be considered in the master
road plan. This was discussed brierly. No decision was made. lYIr.
Thomas moved that the Council authorize Mr. Bauro to negotiate wi th Mr.
Wilson and ~port back to the road committee for a final agreement of
the amount of money the City would be willing to accetp. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Frost and passed unanimously.
Mr. Thomas moved and Dr. Leversee seconded a motion instructing
Mr. Baum to prepare material ror the edirication of the Council. -The
motion passed unanimously.
It was suggested that the cost be considered if the City restored
everything and also if the streets were restored in addition to the Sewer
District Restoration.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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The regular meeting of the ii1edina City Council was called to
order at 8 P.M., August 8, 1960.
The minutE'Js of th() previous meeting were read and approved as
read. Arpke, Behnke, Bronson, Frost, Johnson, Leversee, Thomas were
present.
Mr. Booth presented the police report which was read and discussed.
Mrs. Joan Crenshaw presented a petition asking for the construction
of sidewalks or walking paths. The petition contained 9 signatures.
Mrs. Tom Campbell submitted a bill to the Council to cover board
on a dog that was held at the veterinary's vor observation. The matter
was discussed (rnd as there is noprovision in the budget to ~ay such an
item, Mr. Bronson moved that the bill be paid in 1961 from money which
would be provided in the new budget. 'rhe motion was seconded by Mr.
Johnson and passed unanimously.
Next the hearing regarding the change on the Comprhensive Plan
regarding 80th N. E. was opened.
Mr. Cartano representing Mr. Voinot said that his client objects
to the park designation of his property as it constitutes a could on
the title should he wish to sell it. He also objects to the dedication
of 80th N. E.
Mr. Mylroie asked if the property owners would have to b ear the
cost of the road widening. The answer was in the affirmative. Mr.
illylroie asked if the property owners would have to bear the cos t of the
road widening. The answer was in the affirmative. MIT'. ;,Iylroie said
that he would agree to the road dedication if he could still have three
building lots and that the dedic ated portion of the road would be in-
cluded in the lot size.
Mr. Thomas explained the history of preliminary negotiations that
he had had with Mr. Voinot about two years ago, and said that he had
asked Mr. Wilcox for an appraisal of the property and that it was now
possible to purchase it on a contract.
Mr. Bronson said that the City should buy it or take it off the
Comprehensive Plan as a park. Mr. Thomas said that the Park Depart-
ment very definitely would like the property and asked that a ten year
purchase period be considered.
Dr. Leversee aaid that he was in ravor of walking paths rather
than purchasing more park property.
Mr. Arpke asked that the Park Board see where the park purchase
would fit into their budget on a long range plan.
After further discussion Dr. Leversee moved that iVIr. Cl1adwick be
instructed to write an ordinance changing the Comprehensive Plan shift-
ing 80th N. E. to the cas t and compens a ting the owners as to lot sizes.
The motion was seconded by Mr. ffehnke and passed unanimously.
IvIr. Thomas reported on the meeting held with the lJiedina Improvement
Club Board regarding the disposition of the Improvement Club Property.
He stated that they had asked the City to lease the property for three
years and give the Improvement Club an option to buy the City property
and straighten out the property line. He said that no agreement was
reached.
Dr. Templeton asked that the by laws and deed be obtained in order
that the situation could be clarified, he questioned the legality
of the action of the Medina Improvement Club Board. Mr. Baum asked to
go on record as objecting to the actions of the Board. Ur. Johnson
suggested that the Council defer any action until further meetings are
held and author:L ty is rightly delegated. iVIr. Chadwick explained the
legality of restricting the use of the property. Mr. Behnke questioned
the legality of the Improvement Club Board meeting. Mr. Bronson suggested
that a copy of the minutes of the meeting be obtained and:., sked that
evidence be produced that the meeting was legally held.
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Dr. Leversee said that in view of the circumstances that the City
was not in a position to deal wi th the Medina Improvement Club at the
present time and suggested that the Committee convey the Council's
feelings to the group.
Mr. Baum explained possible plans for road restoration and displayed
maps. He said that the final offer f rom the Bellevue Sewer District
was ~~31,546. Mr. Wilson explained how this figure was evolved, and said
that this figure was -evolved, and said that this figure WJ uld undoubtedly
be approved by the Sewer District on August 9th. Mr. Chadwick is to
read the contract at whJch time negotiations may be finalized. Mr. Baum
analyzed the advantages of placing a bond issue on the November Election
ballot to take care of completely restoring all the streets in the City.
The money from the Sewer District could only be used to!Bstore streets
torn up by sewer installation.
J'Ilr. Behnke s aid that the deb:b limit should be clarified and also
that he thought that the primary streets should be fixed this fall, and
that a bond issue should certainly be considered.
Dr. Leversee asked how a side walk project could be included in the
bond lssue. Mr. Behnke suggested a general sidewalk study at this time.
Mr. Arpke asked that a re-study be made of the Planning Cormnission' s
recommendations regarding this matter. Earl Johnson, Phil Bronson and
Jack Leversee were appointed to a committee to investigate possibilities
and have recommendations for the Se; tember Counc:Ll meeting.
!VIr. Baum is to compile further information regarding the costs of
street restoration for the S9ptember meeting.
There was no repo.rt from the Water District Committee. Mr. B:ronson
suggested that (~500.00 be Blloted for a feasibility study regarding the
connection with Seattle INater.
Dr. Leversee reported that the King County Health Department will
not ask for any additional millage for next year.
Current expense Vouchers /11359-1394 and Street Fund Vouchers 1'/342-
352 were submitted for approval. After study ldr. Bronson moved that
the accounts be approvecl for payment. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Frost and passed unanimously.
Mr. Johnson reporting regarding the contract of 1961 with the
Bellevue F'ire Dlstrict said that R. K. Johnson Chairman of the Fire
Commlssioners said that as far as they knew 3 mills would be the
figure to consider for the 1961 budget. It was suggested that a joint
meeting with Hunts Point, Clyde Hill and Yarrow Polnt be held to consider
fire protection problems in the area and explain that Medina is setting
aside one mill per year to be used probably for capital ..improvements
when it is necessary to have facilities in this area, and asking that
the other cities do likewise.
Mr. Johnson said that he would endeavor to set up such ameeting.
There being no fU:r>ther bUSiness, the meetinr; was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mayor Q ~l. ~~L, l"
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The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to
order by Mayor Behnke on September 12th. Council members -()resent were
Mr. Arpke, Mr. Bronson, Mr. Frost, Mr. Johnson, Dr. Leversee and Mr.
Thomas.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and cpproved as read.
Mr. Booth presented the police report which was read and discussed.
A thorough discussion was now held regarding walking paths. Mr.
Mohnsonreporting on the results of the Committee meeting said that he
felt that more information regarding estimates of cost were necessary
before a decision could be made. Dr. Leversee displayed ma~s of the
plan that was considered by the committee saying that they had con-
sidered the P1Emning Comraission's recommendations and the requirements
of the Schooldistrict. Mr. Carroll Easton had contacted Washington
Asphalt and Diesel Oil Sales Company and a minimum plan of 22,000
lineal feet would cost ~~34,600 without tiling of ditches. This would
be an asphalt path, and wo uld probably be les s if bids were called.
Mr. Bryan Lawrerice from t he Bellevue School Listrict explained
the School District Problem saying that there would be 600 pupils
at the Medina School and 350 at the Points school and that it was
hoped that eventually most of these children would walk to school.
Mrs. Crenshaw presented a petition signed by 75 home owners asking
that walking paths be constructed.
Mr. Johnson pointed out that Dr. Leversee's report to the Council
had not been unanimously approved by the commi t tee. Mr. Arpke asked
if the walking paths were for t he school children or should be considered
a recreation faci li ty for the people of liledi .. na. Dr. Leversee explained
that he had talked wi th three members of the Planning Commission and
that the committee's plan did not conflict with the Planning Commission's
recommendations.
Mr. Johnson said that he thought the cor;lpletion of the plan would
Glost considerably more than (f34,000.00 and !VIr. Behnke asked Mr. Bmm
about the time table for presenting this matter to the citizens on the
November ballot. Mr. BaUiji. explained. Mrs. Crenshaw asked why this
could not be combined with the street improvement issue on the ballot;.
l!Ir. Baum said he thought they should each stand on their own merit.
He explained the cost of tiling, catch basins, cut and fill, et~. Mr.
Johnson said that we should have definite facts and figures before mak-
ing a decision"
!VIr. Behnke recommended more study on the matter than could be done
in a week and suggested that this issue be a subject of as pecial
election. Discussion followed.
Mr. Bronson moved that ~?50,OOO.OO be asked f or on the November
ballot for walking paths. This was discussed, the motion was not
seconded.
Mr. Arpke moved that the Council appropriate whatever money is
necessary to undertake a study of walking paths in the city to be done
in conjunction with the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Johnson and passed.
Mr. Chadwick said that 865.00 was available in the budget under
Street Need Study.
An ordinance granting a franchise tm the WaShington Natural
Gas Company was sUbmitted to the Council and explained by NIr. Chadwick
The representative of the Gas Company was not at the meeting at the
time. After discussion !vIr. Johnson moved that the ordinance be
accepted for study at this meeting and conSidered for passage at the
October meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson and passed.
Mr. Arpke reported on the negotiations with the
Club and a letter from Dr. Templeton was c1 iscussed.
mended that the Committee relations with the C ub be
that another meeting would be set up.
Medina Improvement
Mr. Arpke recom-
continued and said
r:lr. BaUll1 gave a comprehensive report on the probable costs of
restoring all the streets in N[edina. Separate estimates were given
with and without including an overlay on the concrete streets. A
lengthy discussion followed. Mr. Chadwick indicated that the con-
tract with the Sewer District met with his approval. This contract
would allow Medina ~~31, 5Lr6.t)0 for street restoration where there had
been sewer installation.
In the discussion following it was daid that both 12th and Overlake
drive should be restored right away.
! Dr. Leversee moved that N. E. 12th between 79th and 80th be
restored right away. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Then the extent of the repair on Overlake drive was discussed.
The ques tion was whe ther it should be repaired from 76th to 84 th or
from 81st east and southward to the end of the sewer installation.
After discussion a motion was made by Mr. Bronson, amended by Mr.
Thomas and seconded by lilr. Arpke that Overlake Drive be repaired from
76th to 84th if it may be done with a proportionate whare of the restor-
ation funds and other available monies. After discussion the motion
passed unanimously.
Next the Bond issue for street restoration was discussed at
length.
It was moved by Mr. Arpke that the concrete streets be eliminated
from consideration in the bond issue. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Johnson and passed unanimously.
Mr. Johnson moved that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an
ordinance for a ballot proposition in the November election providing
for general street restoration in the city.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously.
Mr. Johnson moved that the Bellevue Sewer District Contract be
accepted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson and passed unanimously.
Next a letter from Dr. Vall Spinosa regarding the acquisition of
the Voinot property was read. The matter of the acquisition was dis-
cussed thonoughly after which Mr. Behnke suggested that a plan be
offered as to the possible development of this property and asked that
consideration be given to placing a bond issue on a ballot at a special
election if after further study it seemed advisable.
Mr. Chadwick reported on a meeting of Municipal Attorneys lNhich
he had attended.
Current expense vouchers #1395-1434 and Street Fund Vouchers
E353-365 were submitted for approval. After consideration Mr. Bronson
moved that the accounts be approved for payment. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously.
Mr. Johnson reported that he had no further news regarding the
Fire Contract.
Mr. Arpke moved that an
8th and 12th Streets to full
seconded by Dr. Leversee and
ordinance dedicating 80th
60 foot widths be passed.
passed unanimously.
Avenue between
NIotion was
An ordinance (Tedi ting dedicated street areas in above ordinance
for computation of adjacent lot sizes for building permit issue was
discussed. Mr. Arpke moved that it be passed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously.
Dr. Leversee moved that the meeting be recessed to September 19th
in order that the street restoration ordinance could be considered" The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously.
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The Council meeting reconviened at 8 P.M., September 19, 1960.
Council members present were Mr. Behnke, Mr. Arpke, Mr. Bronson, Mr.
Frost, Mr. Johnson and Dr. Leversee.
Mayor Behnke spoke expressing regret at the death of Police Chief
John Booth and asked that Mr. Chadwick prepare an appropriate resolution
expressing the Cityls gratitude for services rendered and deep regret for
. the tragic accident. The Resolution will be sent to Mrs. Booth.
Mr. Baum submitted a voucher #1436 in the amount of ~i~270 .00 to
Me. Bill K. Boyd for the pnrchase of a second hand Thermofax machine.
After discussion Mr. Bronson moved that t his voucher be approved for
payment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Frost and passed unanimously.
Mr. Baum informed the Council that Medina Land Company had sub-
mitted the final plat for approval and appropriate signatures.
Mr. Wilson Gaw of Washington Natural Gas Company spoke regarding
the franchise for the Natural Gas Company saying that the Gas Company
would object to the franchise tax and the assumption of risk. .t'inal
decision on the F'ranchise will be considered at the regular October
Council meeting.
Mr. Chadwick submitted an ordinance for the November ballot which
would ask for approval of a bond issue to cover street restoration in
the City.
1'I'Ir. Behnke explained that Mr. Thomas wished to have his vote
registered as against any ordinance on the ballot, and asked the Council
for discussion.
After a lengthy discussion it was decided that more study was
needed for an over-all plan, that public hearings should be held to
consider both the streets and the walking paths. It was felt that
if people were interested in the programs they would turn out in
sufficient numbers at a special election contemplated in the spring.
Mr. Bronson suggested that an engineering firm be engaged to
give us more concrete figures regarding the streets and the walking
paths.
Mr. Bawn gave cost figures regarding the ccntemplated paving on
12th and also on Overlake Drive. A discussion of standards was held.
Dr. Leversee suggested that Overlake Drive be a subject of study
regarding widths, etc.
lvlr. Arpke moved that the proposition regarding streets not be
put on the November ballot; that a street study be taken up and that
both street and walking paths programs be considered in public hearings
in an expititious manniilr. Dr. Leversee seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Mr. Roy Weaver said that he f'lill.t that work on N. E. 12th should
not be held up as the condition of the road with the grade as it is made
dri ving very haz.erdous.
Mr. Bryan Lewis gave a summary of his walking path studios and
explained L.I.D. I S briefly. Mr. Johnson pointed out that it might
be more fair to have L.I.D's.
Dr. Leversee read a letter regarding the possibility of a law
requiring marring street pe rmi ts to control olantings in the City
right of way. This was discussed at length. No decision was reached.
Mr. Chandler spoke to the counci 1 regarding roads and forming of
L.I.Dls.
The Council asked Mr. Boom to obtain Engineer's ideas on future
road widths in Medina, any elevation changes, grading and surfacing,
and also possible future arterial needs in the City in view of the
bridge traffic. Bonding limitations should be kept in mind in order
to .figure how much should be logically spent for roads.
Dr. Leversee asked instructions regarding encrachment in the
right-of-ways be put in a future news letter.
The Preliminary Budget was submitted to the Council members.
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Regarding the repaving on N. E. 28th Street, Mr. Arpke mov~d .
that the Restoration Fund from monies from the Bellevue Se~er Dlst:r~ct
be set up within the Treasurer's account and that, Acme Pavlng be pind
out of' this account. The motiom was seconded by Mr. Frost and passed
unanimously.
'I'here being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Q)1.~ '0)1, +=)~"Jc(
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'J.1he Annual Budget meeting of the City of Medina convened at 8 P.M.
October 3, 1960 at the City Hall.
Council members present were Mr. Bronson, Mr. Frost, Mr. Behnke,
Mr. 'Johnson, Mr. Arpke and Dr. Leversee and Mr. Thomas.
Mr. Behnke gave a brief introduction explaining the Budget to
the assembled citiz,ens.
Mr. J. DeFriel and Mr. John Mooring asked f or an explanation of
the budget item Cash Carry-over.
Mr. DeFriel and Mr. Detels spoke against glvlng the employees
salary raises. Mr. Chadwick also spoke against salary raises. It was
pointed out to him that ths attorney retainer for 1961 had been raised
substantially. Mr. Edwin Gunnerson spoke in favor of the salary raises
but said that he thought they should be on a merit basis and not a
percentage across-the-board raise. '
Mr. DeFriel questioned the necessity of two policemen and said
that he thought their salaries were too high.
Nlr. Behnke explained the police protection in Medina and Mr. Bryce
Richards said that he was in favor of the protection as it has been
with two men and auziliaries as needed. He explained that he, as a
builder, could report that there was practically no vandalism around
new construction in Medina and the same was not true in the surrow1ding
areas.
Mr. Bronson who is a member of the School Board said this was also
true as :far as vandalism to schools was concerned.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the Police Department and
Mr. Mooring said that he thought the Police Boat and Cycle should be
eliminated. Dr. Leversee said that the Council's decision as to the
hiring of two policemen should be made after the open hearing had been
closed.
Mr. DeFriel asked f or an explanation, of the budget item "Reclaim-
ing Land". It was pointed out by Mr. Baum that this was to pay fop the
bulkheading and filling at the City Hall property and he gave the com-
parative price of the reclaimed land as against the purchase price of
the ppoperty.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the Druchase of a police
car and various makes of' cars were up for discussion. It was suggested
that leaSing a car be investi~ated.
Mr. Marshall explained the Park Board Budget which was discussed.
Mr. Baum explained the value of owning or leaSing -with option to
buy -either a loader or some s hnilar type of equipment for maintenance
work on the roads. After discussion, Mr. Arpke said he thought it would
probably be a practical solution to some of the monor road problems.
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lVlr. Behnke then declared the open hearing closed and the Council
considered the Budget item by item.
It was suggested t hat a Budget Committee revamp the budget form
and context of the budget for the year 1962.
Mr. Johnson moved that appropriations for sa;Laries would be con-
ditional until further Council action; there was no second to the
motion.
Mr. Bronsen moved that the meeting be recessed lmtil 8 P.M. October
4th. IThe motion was seconded by Mr. Frost and passed unanimously.
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Mayor t ~,'1; ,"lc" \t (
The Budge±! meeting reconvened on October 4, 1960 at El P.hl.
Council members present were ]',1r. Arpke, Mr. Frost, Mr. Bronson, Mr.
Behnke, Mr. Johnsen, Mr. Leversee.
Discussion was again held regarding salary raises, after which
Mr. Johnson moved that salary raises should be contingent upon Council
approval with a def:lnite decision to be made prior to December 31, 1960.
The motion was seconded by Dr. Leversee and passed unanimously.
In the matter of the Park Budget, the item for Playground super-
vision, etc, Mr'. Frost moved t hat this item be continGent upon Council
approval at a later d ate after finding out from lUng County what the
program might be. The motion was seconded bJ Mr. Bronson and passed
unanimously.
The 'item providing for installation of toilets for swimmers was
left in the budget but it was' decided that the final decision on this
matter would be a subject of J'urther discussion and approval would have
to be given later.
Regarding the purchase of a new Police car, Mr. Baum was in-
structed to let bids for a new car and also for hhe leasing of a car
as an alternatE),
After further discussion, Mr. Chadwick was asked tOlrepare an
Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget for 1961 setting forth the tax
levy.
1'1r. Fr,ost then
P.M., October 6th.
unanimously.
moved that the meeting be recessed until 5:30
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed
Respectfully submitted, (Y1~ Y"l1. :U:Z-~J~ City Cleik I")
Mayor
The Budget meeting reconvened at 5: 30 p .j',j. at the City Hall on
Friday October 6th. Council members present were Arpke, 1<'rost, Johnson
Leversee, Thomas, Bronson and Behnke.
Mr. Chadw:lck submitted the ordinance adopting the Annual Budget
for 1961. AftGr review, Mr. Thomas moved that the 1961 Budget Ordinance--
as submitted be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson and
passed unanimously.
On motion of lilr. Arpke, seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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I . VI ' 1", \1' , '} k,.l-I': ayor. O"'V"'/,\
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to
order at the City Hall on October 10, 1960.
Council members present were Mr. Behnke, Mr. Arpke, Mr. Bronson,
lVIr. Frost, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Thomas and Dr. Leversee.
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It was moved by Iilr. Arpke and seconded by Mr. Johnson that the
reading of the minutes of the September 12th ma:ting and the continuation
on September 19th be dispensed with. The motion carried unanimously.
There was no report concerning the negotiations with the Medina
Improvement Club regarding the disposal of their property.
Mr. Arpke reporting on a past meeting of the Legislative District
Gommittee meeting sponsored by the Association of WaShington Cities
said that organization is important if cities expect to get any income
relief from the State Division of monies.
Mr. Younker I s Police report was read and discussed.
':'he request by the Overlake Golf and Country Club to lower the
drain tile under N. E. 24th was submitted by Mr. Baum. The liability
of the City was considered. It was suggested that waivers be procurred
from all property owners adjacent to the drainage ditch. Mr. Behnke
said that he felt that the Golf Club should attend to any engineerin'~
studies necessary and also should procure the waivers. Mr. Chadwick
suggested that the City share and the cost of the installation if it
followed the drainage requirements for the City. ,
r,1r. Harris, Chairman of the Planning Commission, submitted the
proposed plan for the Bridge exit. This was discussed at length. Mr.
Harris is to meet with representatives of Clyde Hill and Hunts Point
at 8 P .;\1[., October 17th in order that the thinking of the three cities
might be consolidated.
It was suggested that either a walking bridge or a vehicular
tunnel be constructed in the vicinity of 80th N. E. as the street will
be blocked by the Bridge right of way. Mr. Chadwick suggested that a
Public Hearing be held. Ivlr. Harris is to take the plan to TBA showing
the tlmnel at 80th and access road to whopping scm reo
A letter from John Dodds, engineer, regarding the road planning
survey was read. Comparison was made with the offer from Mr. Brian
Lewis. The relative merits of the two offers were discussed. after
which Mr. Bronson moved that Mr. Lewis be asked to finish the studT.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously.
Mr. Bronson reported that the Committee studying walking paths
had no report to make and asked clarification concerning the time that
money for their construction would be available.
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~rhere was no report concerning the acquisition of the Voinot
Property for park purposes.
J\1r. Chadwick explained the ramifications of a Garbage Disposal
License and distributed copies of a letter from Mercer Island asking
the Disposal Company for garbage collection agreements. Mr. Ar>pke
suggested t hat we do comething somilar. Mr. Chadwick is to explore the
matter.
Current Expense Vouchers #1436-1471 and Street Fund Vouchers
366-378 were submitted f or approval. After study, Mr. Thomas moved
that the acounts be approved for payment. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Bronson and passed unanimously.
Mr. Baum asked that the Council to designate the use of the propervJ
where the City Hall is loc ated • Mr. Thomas explained that liir. Mi thun
is willing to submit a proposed plan for a City Hall and that there will
also be a study from a Park Planner and said he thought the deSignation
should be deferred. A discussion was held and the matter will be con-
tinued until the November 10th meetjng.
An ordinance placing Unanticipated "Street Restoration Funds" in
the amount of Qf31,546 into the 1960 Budget was s ubmi tted for anproval.
After discussion the motion approving the ord:imnce was made by Mr. Arpke
and was seconded by Mr. Johnson. It passed unanimously.
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An ordinance setting up a Cumulative reserve Fund for l"ire Protection,
etc. was submitted f or approval. After discussion, Mr. Johnson moved
that this ordinance be approved. The motion was seconded by lVir. Bronson
and passed unanimously.
An Ordi'ance granting a franchise to the 'v'\lashington Natural Gas
Company was explained by Mr. Chadwick after which a discussion was
held. Mr. Thomas moved that the ordinance be passed. Ivlr. Chadwick
explained that ordinances for franchises must be introduced at a
meeting prior to the one at which they are finally accepted, and
to consider that the ordinance was introduced at this meeting, and
would be considered for passage at the next meeting.
A discussion was held regarding the securing of the Police
Boat during the winter. After discussion Mr. Thomas moved that
the Police Boat be winterized from December 1st to March 15th. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously.
Mr. Norman Younker was appointed rfempDrary Police Chief and
is to hire a patrolman subject to Mr. Baum l s approval.
A discussion was held regarding the possibility of a cooperative
Police Department between Medina, CJyde Hill, Yarrow Point and Hunts
Point. Mr. Arpke said that he felt that a plan could be worked out
and that the job could be done efficiently if the idea were studied
further. Mr. ~rohnson suggested that this be considered along with
the personnel study.
A resolution memorializing John Booth's services to the City of
Medina was sabmi tted for approval. Mr. Bronson moved that the resolu-
tion be accepted. 'fhe motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed
unanimously.
There being no further bUSiness, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully s ubmi tted,
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The regular meeting of the Medina Ci ty Council was called to
order at 8 P.M." November 14, 1960.
Council members present were Mayor Behnke, Mr. Arpke, Mr. Bronson
Mr. Frost, Mr. Johnson, Dr. Leversee and iVIr. Thomas.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.
Mr. Younker submitted his police report which was read and
discussed.
Regarding the Medina Improvement Club property, lvlr. Arpke explained
his letter to Mr. Behnke, copies of which were given to the Council, in
which he recommended that the Cityi:l.ssume the obligations of the Improve-
ment Club relative to this property if the City could obtain a clear'
title to the land. He pointed out that the City could not lease this
property. He suggested that Mr. Chadwick or Mr. Baum write a letter
to Mr. Woodman to inform him of 'the Committee's conclusions. After
discussion Mr. Bronson moved that such a letter be written specifying
that an answer be received by the City by December 5th. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Frost and passed unanimously.
Wlr. Behnke then informed the people present that no discussion
would be held r'egarding the walking path study as the final report
was not due from the engineer until the end of November. He told
them than an Open Hearing would be held at the Planning Commission
meeting on November 29th and that the Council would be prepared to
have discussion at the December meetinr;.
Mr. ,awn explained to I';Irs. French that 80th N. E. north of 24th
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which has become almost impassa':Jle would be graded and graveled wi th1n
a week subject bo be1ng able to obtain a grader.
Mr. Kroack informed the Council that Fugat Sound Power & Light
Company, in placing their polls for the new sub-stat10n had apprarently
placed the pjLes in the City r1ght-of-way mak1ng 80th between 8th and
lOth virtually a one way street. Mr. Chadwick eXpllined that relocat10n
of the ]3IiLes could not be accomplished until the adjacent property
owners had dedicated the 30' to the east of the present r1ght-of-way.
Mr. Baum is to investigate.
Mr. Thomas moved that a news letter be sent out 1nform1ng the
people of the open hear1ng to be held on November 29th subject of
which will be the Street and Walking Path study. The moUon was
seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously.
'rhe Contract wi th the Fire District was submitted for the Counc11' s
signatures.
Mr. Behnke explained the request of the Association of Washington
Cities that we form a Legislative Committee say1ng that he would
serve on the Committee and asking that others volunteer. Mr. Arpke
moved that an appropriate cornmi ttee be formed. Mr. Bronson seconded
the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Johnson 1s to serve on the
Committee, Mr. Behnke is to be the Chairman.
Mr. Behnke read a letter from the Washington Natural Gas Company
rejecting the City'S Franchise. This matter wascliscussed. Mr. Behnke
and Mr. Arpke suggested that Mr. Chadwick contact the Company and see
what, if anything, can be done in order to reach an agreement. Mr.
Baum is to check with Normandy Park who has a franchise and what the
terms of their agreement are.
Father Vall Spinosa introduced Mr. Dick Marshall as the new
Chairman of the Park Board. He then eXplained the desire of the Park
Boalrrd to obtain the Voinot property as a park for t he C1 ty. Mr. Behnke
pointed out that it was a matter of financing and said he thought 'that
the matter should be put in abeyance until priorities in the city
expenditures had been decided. Dr. Vall Spinosa suggested that a Bond
issue be considered.
A discussion was held regarding the Recreational program. Mr.
Marshall explained br1efly the objects of the Recreational CounCIl
and pointed out that the Life Guard monies in the Budget plus ~~350 .00
would entitle us to the service.
]{ire Behnke introduced the discussion regarding the sue des1gnat10n
of the City Hall prpperty. Mr. Baum's plans for remodeling a part of
the upstairs were submitted and 8 xpla1ned. Mr. Marshall spoke saying
that a consultant had been hired to plan the use of this property and
that this building should not be considered as a permanent City Hall.
He said that he felt that nothing should be done until the 1I10ng range"
plan is submitted in January 1961.
Mr. Behnke pointed out that t his is at present the City Hall and
considering the projected expenditures no under study that it should be
considered as rather a permanent arrangement.
Mr. !VIarshall asked permission to use Street Fund money to sur\Tey
the street ends at the City Docks and asked that it be done right
away, particularly the street end on 8irth as t he ownerships were vague.
Mr. Chadwick pointed out that a Title Company could clarify the matter
in a preliminary way. lAr. Arpke asked whether a survey made would
stand with a Title Company. After further discussion Mr. Bronson
moved that the City Manager be instructed to use the Street Fund money
in the Survey Monument catagory for the surveys atthe CIty Docks.
'rhe motion was seconded by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously.
Mr. Behnke asked that t he Council be informed of the Park Boal'd
Activities prior to Council meetings.
Mr. Baumexplained the infrinr;ement of Vernon A. Smith, Jr. on
the City property and suggested that a lease be written and Tiir. Smith
be charged a dollar a year.
This matter was discussed and Mr. Chadwick is to prepare a letter
grant1ng Mr. Smith perm1:s:sion to use the property for a small consideration.
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Mr. Baum explained the McDonald-Everett property ~)roblem which ",Jill
be a subject for an Adjustment Board decision.
Mr. Lewis 11 preliminary Street Improvement Study was submitted
and discussed. Mr. Behnke suggested that the Council consider the width
on N. E. 12th in (J) njunction with the Bridge program. The matter was
discussed. Nir .. Baum was asked for his recommendations. He recommended
that Overlake Drive be 20' and 1\. E. 12th be 22', that the a bove streets
be scarafied, graveled, and maintained through the winter and permanently
surfaced in the spring. After a brief discussion, Mr. Bronson moved
that Mr. Baum's recommendations be carried out. The motion vIas seconded
by Mr. Johnson and passed unanimously.
The Garbade disposal license was discussed briefly. Mr. Chadwick
explained that a dollar per year per customer with apartments in pro-
portion to the number of tennants was an average rate. No. decisidm
as to Medina'S licensing the Eastside Disposal was reached.
NIr. Behnke reported that t he King Counc',Y" Sarety Council was
having a meeting in Renton onNovember 16th at 8 P.M. at which Medina
was to receive an award. The Council asked Mr. Baum to instruct Mr.
Younker to go as MedLa's representative.
Current.i:xpense vouchers #lLr72-1501 and Street Fund Vouchers
#279-285 were submitted for approval. After study j-fir. Johnson moved
that they be approved for payment. The motion was seconded by Mr.
'rhomas and pas s ed unanimous ly.
A letter from Parker, Smith & Feek insurance brokers was read
by Mr. Bronson. Mr. Baum explained the scheduling of payments for
insurance.
Regarding the Unified Police Force with adjacent cities, Mr.
Johnson asked that t he Council meet in executive session in order to
discuss the Committies report and that any decision be held up until
the Council had had an opportunity to consider the report. This was
discussed.
Mr. Baum declared that as City Manager he would hire another
policeman on Nlllvember 15th. Mr. Arpke said that if this were done
the Committee's report on police and personnel would be of no use.
Further discussion followed and it was suggested that the meeting
be recessed until November 21st.
An ordinance alloting certain unaticipated receipts to certain
catagories in the 1960 Budget was submitted for approval. After
discussion Mr. Bronson moved that the ordinance b e passed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. F'rost. Messrs Arpke, Bronson, Frost, Johnson and
Thomas voted yes. Dr. Leversee voted no.
IVIr. Thomas then made a motion that the meeting be recessed until
Monday, November 21st at 8 o'clock. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Bronson and passed unanimously.
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City C'0rk
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The regular meeting of November 14th which was recessed recon-
vened on November 21st 1960 for discussion of the report of the
Personner Committee, todetermine if the City shall continue with a
police force, or if it should be reduced to a one man force with
cooperative arrangements with neighboring communities; and to considEr
fixing the salaries for City Manager, City Clerk an d Police officers
for 1961.
Council members present were Mayor Bl9.hnke, Mr. Arpke, Mr. Bronson,
Mr. Frost, Mr. Johnson, Dr. Leversee and Mr. Thomas. One hundred
seventy two people attended the meeting.
Mr. Behnke's introduction explained that a Committee consisting
of Mr. Arpke, Mr. Johnson and Dr. Leversee had been formed to consider
salaries and duties of the personnel, and whether Medina should
continue with a two man police department or cooperate with the sur-
rounding small cities and have one department cover them all.
He then asked Mr. Johnson to give an analysis of the report, after
which the meeting \"las opened for discussion from the floor.
'1'he people were almost unanimous and emphatically in favor of
having at least a two man police department. Mr. Baum had received
letters from thirty-seven people expressing the same point of view.
The Committee said at the present time the c.i ties of Hunts Point,
Yarrow and Clyde Hill were not interested in a cooperative police
department and in fact j.t was not legally possible at this time but
that they thought legislation enabling such practice should l:lB supported.
'1ne matter of the City Idanager assuming additional du1ies, SUGh
as electrical, furnace, and plat inspections and certain phases of
current police activity was discussed. Mr. Baum stated that under no
circumstance would he assume any police work and that he had made the
matter quite clear when he had assumed the position of C1 ty l\!Ianag8]~.
He said in the matter of inspection services that he did not mind
doing it but that it was a matter of time, particularly on plat check-
ing as there was already more work to be done than time allowed. He
said that in the matter of the electrical inspections that it was a
matter of safety to the home owners in the City and that the inspections
should be done by a thoroughly qualified man who would be able to to
the job with utmost efficiency. He explained that we how had such a
man who is paid out of the permit fee -if there were no permits there
would be no fee.
He further explained that the work load in the City office is
getting to be more than two people can handle.
After Council diSCUSSion, W[r. Johnson moved that the report be
adopted. The motion was seconded by Dr. Leversee. There was no vote.
Mr. Behnke said that he felt that the Community had definitely
expressed the desire of having two men on the Police Force. Iilr. Thomas
and Mrl Bronson spoke :tn favor of having two men and Mr. Johnson said
that possibly we might need more than two men.
Mr. Arpke speaking of the Committee report said that it was sub-
mitted as suggestions on the COll1Juittee's part and asked that the City
I'iLmager give it serious thought and make a report to the Conncil.
The report was then discussed item by item. Mr. Behnke pointed
out that he thought that th e assumption of further duties by the
,-Ci ty Manager and Clerk was not mandatory in order that the salary
increases be given. Mr. Johnson said that he thought it should be
mandatory but that the Committee had an open mind but wanted evidence
as to why such duties could not be undertaken and asked that Mr. Baum
submit a report.
Mr. Bronson moved that the Council approve the Manager's hiring
an additional policemen. The motion was seconded by Mr. Frost. !'ill".
Behnke said that he thought that the people's feeling indicated that
we should have two poli.cemen. Dr. Leversee said that he was in favor
of adequate police protection but asked to abstain from voting.
After discu.ssion Mr. 3r'onson aSked that a vote be taken.
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Mr. Bronson, Mr. Frost, iiir. Thomas and Mr. Behnke voted yes.
Mr. Johnson and Mr. Arpke voted no and Dr. Leversee abstained. The
motion passed.
An ordinance declaring key boxes used in the s ale of residential
property, a public nuisance and directing abatement was s ubmi tted for
approval. After discussion, Mr. Thomas moved that the ordinance be
passed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson and passed unanimously.
There being no further susiness, Mr. Thomas moved that t he meet-
ing be adjourn!3d. 'rhe motion was seconded by Mr. :::~rost and passed
unanimously.
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council waS held at the
City Hall at 8 P.IL, December 13th, 1960.
Council members present were Mr. Behnke, Mr. Arpke, ldr. Bronson,
Mr. Frost, Mr. Johnson, Dr. Legersee and Mr. 'l'homas.
On motion of Mr. Arpke and seconded by Mr. :Croat, the readinr; of
the minutes of the meetings of' November lL~th and 21st meetings be
dispensed with. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Younker submitted his Police report which was read and dis-
cussed.
Mr. Arpke explained the developments in the negotiations with
the I'iledlna Impr'ovement Club and introduced Mr. 'Noodman, president of
the C ~ub. Mr. Woodman asked first that the property be held in trust
for the use of the people of the Medina District; second that the
Ci tr should assume and pay the obligations of the Club incllldlng the
fee to Leonard Collins. !ill'. Collins stated that the City would not
be under obligation to him. Hr. woodman said that the deed should
contain a hold-harmless clause l'or t he officials and Board of the
Jr.'ledina Improvement Club for transferring the propert;l. He stated
that the Club has sc,me funds and felt that this money should be donated
for the improvement of the property.
Mr. Bronson made a motion that Mr. Arpke, r;Lr. Chadwick and Mr.
Collins get together and draw up the necessary papers to effectuate
the transfer of the property. The motion was seconded by Wr. Frost.
Mr. Collins suggested that there be no restrictions in the deed.
Mr. Woodman said that he felt that the restrictions should be in the
deed.
After further discussion aiTote was called for and the motion
passed unanimously. It was suggested that if pOSSible, that the
transfer be made soon enough so that at least part of the expense
could be paid out of funds in the 1960 budget.
1.'lr. Frank Everett, speaking for the Washington Natural Gas
Company explained that Normandy Park is going to give the Company a
Franchise without the tax. Mr. Arpke said that Mr. Wood, PreSident,
had made it very clear that the Company would not take a Franchise
with a fee. He recommended that the City allow th.e Gas Company to
come into the City. Idr. Bronson talked about Gas in regard to the
School District and pointed out that gas mains would have to be put
in this winter if gas were to be used in the new 'I'hree Poir;ts Elementary
Bchool. After discussion, Mr. Bronson moved that t he Franchise be
offered with the tax section eliminated and an ex';ension granted on
the time of' acceptance. '['he motion was seconded by Dr. Leversee and
passed unanimously.
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Mr. Zako representing the Bellevue Sewer District spoke asking
that the City, in cooperation with Mr. Lohse extend the sewer line
along N. E. 32nd. He explained that the minimum cost to the City would
be about ~~2500.00 and that eventually the City 1J\O uld have to i'}stall
rest rooms in the Shannon Park. Mr. Behnke explained that a park use
study was under way at the present time and that the sewer line ran
adjacent to part of the park property. The problem was discussed at
length, no decision was reached.
It was decided that no open hearing regarding the Street Need Study
would be required until the City got into the financing.
A discussion was held regarding the clearing of the adgenda, news
letter and p:' ess releases with the Council. Mr. Johnson said he thought
that they should be approved by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem before
release.
Mr. Bronson moved that the Mayor or Mayor pro-tem clear the adjenda,
news letters and ]I' ess releases. The motion was seconded by Johnson
and passed unanimously. Mr. Arpke suggested more news letters.
Dr. Leversee suggested that the Council finalize the Street Need
Study for the January meeting.
Mr. Behnke read a letter which invited representatives of Medina
to attend a meeting on January 4th which would be an open hearing
regarding the ac cess routes to the new bridge. Mr. Chadwick explained
tuat Medina1s attendance at a general meeting would reduce our bargening
power with the Toll Bridge Authority.
After a thorough d:Lscussion Mr. Johnson moved that the salary
schedule as set forth in the 1961 Annual Budget be adopted with the
expectation that Mr. Baum furnish the Council with a report on the
Personnel Committee1s report at the earliest possible date. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Frost a nd passed unanimously.
Current Expense Fund Vouchers 1502-1530 and Street Fund Vouchers
368-400 were submitted for approval. After study Mr. Johnson moved
that they be approved for payment. Motion was seconded by Dr. Leversee
and passed unanimously.
An ordinance appropriating unanticipated revenue for excess
election expenses was submitted for approval. After discussion Mr.
Bronson moved that t he ordinance be passed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and passed unanimously.
A short discussion was held regarding the enforcement of the
mandatory sewer installation. It was pointed out that quite a few
peiple had been unable to obtain a contractor or the contractor was
unwilling to make the installation until later because of ground con-
dition or topography.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned on the
motion of Mr. ''\ronson, secomded by lVir. Arpke and passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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A short discussion was held regarding the enforcement of the mandatory
sewer installation. It was pointed out that quite a few ~eople had been
unable to obtain a contractor or the contractor was unwilling to make
the installation until later because of ground condition or topography.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned on the
motion of Mr. lronson, seconded by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted.
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