HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-1977MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 12, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Watton at 8:00 P.M. in the Medina City Hall.
Members present were: Messrs: Watton, Harris, Pneuman, Oscar, Dietrich,
Mrs. Gerrard and Mrs. Lucas.
Minutes
Mr. Oscar moved to accept the minutes of November 14, 1977, and the minutes
of December 5, 1977 as amended to include " the Council directed the City
Manager to prepare anticipated revenues and projections for the next two years".
Seconded by Mr. Dietrich; carried unanimously.
L.I.D. No. 4 - Public Hearing
Mayor Watton opened the Public Hearing and called on Dick Foster, engineer
with CH2M Hill to give a presentation, showing the improvement plans for
L.I.D. No. 4, on the assessor's map, and plans drawn by his office.
There were approximately 35 persons in the audience and comments objecting
to the improvements were given by the following:
Eugene Hogan - 1416 Evergreen Point Road
Charles Hilton - 2710 N.E. 24th
Joel Yearout - 2626 Evergreen Point Road
Warren Thorpe - 2627 Evergreen Point Road
Ruby Gisle - 2439 78th N.E.
Stanley Bowen - Owner of Lot 6, Block 8
Other comments were made by the following:
Sven Franzon - 2433 77th N.E.
Jack Lietz - 2460 Evergreen Point Road
Norma Davidson - 2603 78th
John Dahle - Danz Construction
Harvey Molitor - 2619 78th N.E.
Dwight Russell - 2618 Evergreen Point Road
Calvin Patterson - 2610 Evergreen Point Road
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:30 P.M., and after a brief discussion period,
a motion was made by Mr. Pneuman, seconded by Mr. Dietrich to adopt Ordinance
No. 333; carried unanimously.
The Mayor then announced that if objections equalling 60% of the property
assessed are not received within 30 days, the Council will then authorize the
City Manager to call for bids on the project.
Ord. No's. 334, 335, 336, 337, & 338- Land Use Fee Schedules
Mr. Harris made a motion to adopt the land use permit fee Ordinances No. 334,
335, 336, 337, and 338, as amended, seconded by Mrs. Gerrard; carried unani-
mously.
Ordinance No. 341 - Transfer of Municipal Court to King County Dist. Court
Mr. Harris moved to adopt Ordinance 341 which transfers the Medina Municipal
Court activity to the King County District Court in Bellevue, seconded by
Mr. Oscar; carried unanimously. Staff was directed to inform the public in the
Newsletter.
Ordinance No. 339 - Contingency Fund
Mr. Oscar moved to adopt Ordinance No. 339 establishing a Contingency Fund;
seconded by Mr. Pneuman; carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 340 - Amendments to Utility Tax Ordinance No. 303
Mr. Oscar moved to adopt Ordinance No. 340, setting the utility tax at 611%,
seconded by Mr. Dietrich; carried unanimously.
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Contract Agreement for H.C.D. Block Grant
Mr. Dietrich made a motion to authorize the City Manager to sign the agree-
ment with King County, seconded by Mrs. Gerrard; all members voted in favor
of the agreement except Mr. Pneuman who voted "nay".
Audit Committee
Mrs. Lucas and Mr. Dietrich were appointed to serve another year as the aud-
iting committee. Both members accepted the appointments.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Hunzinger
Clerk - Treasurer
Mayor
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
December 5, 1977
The Public Hearing on the proposed 1978 Budget was called to
order by Mayor Watton at 8:00 P.M. on December 5, 1977 at the Medina
City Hall.
Members present were: Messrs: Watton, Harris, Pneuman, Dietrich and
Oscar, Mrs. Lucas and Mrs. Gerrard. There were no citizens in the
audience.
After a brief discussion, the totals of the preliminary budget re-
mained except for a few line item adjustments.
Mr. Harris moved adopting Ordinance No. 332, adoption of the 1978
Budget in the amount of $751,554. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion.
The Mayor called for questions; carried unanimously.
After considerable discussion, Council directed Staff to prepare the
ordinances necessary for adoption at the December 12, 1977 regular
meeting, establishing a Contingency and amending the Utility Tax
Ordinance.
Upon motion made by Mr. Dietrich, seconded by Mrs. Gerrard, the hearing
was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Hunzinger
Clerk - Treasurer
Mayor
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
November 14, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Watton on November 14, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. in Medina City Hall.
Members present were: Messrs: Watton, Harris, Oscar, Pneuman, Dietrich, Mrs. Lucas
and Mrs. Gerrard.
Minutes
Mr. Pneuman moved to accept the minutes of the October 10, 1977 meeting, seconded
by Dietrich; carried unanimously.
Public Hearing - L.I.D. No. 4
Mayor Watton stated the Public Hearing on L.I.D. No. 4 was cancelled due to a
discrepancy in the assessment rolls. Resolution No. 137 was passed setting the
new date for the Public Hearing as December 12, 1977.
Public Hearing - Federal Revenue Sharing
Upon motion duly made and seconded, that Federal Shared Revenue Entitlement
Fund IX in the amount of @12,181, to be received during the calendar year of 1978,
be expended as part payment for Library Services. There was no public interest
at the hearing.
New Court System
Chief Anglin presented a summary of advantages of the City to participate in
the new Magistrate Court Hearing process. He stated that the City has to make a
decision at the December 12, 1977 meeting in order to make the transfer for 1978.
After discussion, Mr. Harris made a motion to authorize the City Manager to nego-
tiate with ;Kil County in the formation of an ordinance to adopt the system;
seconded by Mr. Dietrich. Mr. Pneuman voted nay; all others voted in favor.
Fee Schedule
After discussion concerning zoning permit fees assessed by the City, Mr. Pneuman
made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Lucas, to direct the staff to form an ordinance
for the December 12, 1977 meeting, setting up a fee schedule comparable to sur-
rounding communities; carried unanimaously.
1978 Budget
Mayor Watton set November 30, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. as a work study session on the
1978 Budget.
Claim Roster
Mrs. Lucas moved to accept Current Expense warrants CE #12231 through #CE12296
and Street warrants #3801 through #3837; seconded by Mr. Dietrich; carried un-
animously.
r Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted;
Peggy JH nzinger
Clerk -Treasurer
r
Mayor
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 10, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor Watton
on October 10, 1977 at 8:00 PM in the Medina City Hall.
Members present were Messrs: Watton, Harris, Pneuman, Oscar, Dietrich and Mrs.
Lucas. Mrs. Gerrard was absent.
Minutes
Mr. Harris moved to approve the minutes of the September 12, 1977 meeting, seconded
by Mr. Oscar; carried unanimously.
AI 3 Unemployment Compensation Ordinance No. 330
Mr. Harris moved that Ordinance No. 330 authorizing the City Manager to advise the
State Employment Security Department that the City of Medina has selected alter-
native Proposal #1 (Controlled Reimbursement Method) be adopted. Seconded by Mr.
Dietrich; carried unanimously.
AI 4 Report of New Court Systems
Chief Anglin gave a report on the new Magistrate Court Hearing Process currently
being used by the King County -Bellevue District Court, pointing out the advantages
of the system and suggesting that the Council consider participation. After con-
siderable discussion the Council tabled the issue for further discussion at the
regular December meeting in order to allow for public input.
AI 5 State Industrial Insurance for Reserve Officers
Mr. Harris moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to initiate an agree-
ment with the Department of Labor & Industries to provide State Industrial Insurance
and Medical Aid coverage for Reserve Police Officers. Mr. Oscar seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously.
AI 6 Resolution #136 - L.I.D. #4
After considerable discussion by the Council and Mr. Eugene Hogan of 2427 78th NE,
who was present in the audience, Mr. Harris moved that Resolution #136 be adopted
setting the Public Hearing date of November 14, 1977 on the proposed drainage L.I.D.
4 with correction in Section 2 and Section 5 and was seconded by Mr. Oscar; carried
unanimously.
AI 7 Right of Way Safety Pruning
Mr. Dietrich moved that the City Manager expend money from the Landscaping Fund
for purposes of safety pruning-. Seconded by Mr. Pneuman; carried unanimously.
General & Special Tax Levy for 1978
Mr. Harris made the motion that Ordinance #331 be adopted certifying to the govern-
ing authority of King County the estimates of the amount to be raised by taxation
for the year 1978 on the estimated assessed valuation of the property in the City
as required by RCW 84.52.020. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
1977 - Six Year Street Program - Discussion Session
After considerable discussion a motion was made by Mr. Harris to revise the program
to read as follows:
1978 Overlake Dr. E from 84th Ave. NE to NE Lake Washington $100,000
Blvd. Work contemplated includes base and sub -grade repair,
miscellaneous drainage corrections, and an aspha4lt concrete
overlay including preleveling.
1980 78th P1. NE from NE 32nd St. to Evergreen Point Road. Work 44,000
contemplated includes sub -grade and base repair estimated
at 10% of total street surface, correction to roadside
drainage, and an asphalt concrete overlay.
1979 77th Ave. NE from NE 17th St. to NE 20th St. Work con- 51,000
templated includes major base and sub -grade repair, drain-
age corrections including under -drains, and an asphalt con-
crete overlay.
F ,ible repairs 79th Ave. NE and NE 21st St. south of NE 22nd St. Work con- 36,500
1 ell. Sewer templated includes repair of an estimated 20% of the sub -grade
J and base and an asphalt concrete overlay.
1979 78th Ave. NE from NE 24th St. to NE 28th St. and NE 28th St. 36,000
from 77th Ave. NE to 80th Ave. N.E. Work contemplated in-
cludes base repair and an asphalt concrete overlay.
1984 NE 14th St. from Evergreen Point Road to 80th Ave. NE. Work 29,000
contemplated includes repair of an estimated 20% of the sub-
gade and base, drainage correction, and an asphalt concrete
overlay.
1983 Evergreen Point Road from NE 8th St. south. Work contemplated 18,500
includes repair of existing concrete and overlaying with
asphalt concrete.
And, directing the City Manager to proceed with steps necessary to provide plans
and cost estimates for Project #1, Overlake Drive E. Mr. Oscar seconded the
motion; passed unanimously.
Claim Roster
Mrs. Lucas moved to accept Current Expense warrants #12164- #12230 and Street
warrants #3788- #3800; seconded by Mr. Dietrich; carried unanimously.
Following a motion by Mr. Harris; seconded by Mr. Dietrich, the Council adjourned
at 10:10 PM.
Re pectfully submitted,
Susan McDonald
Deputy City Clerk
MAYOR
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Sept. 12, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Watton on September 12, 1977 at 8:00 P.M.in the Medina City Hall.
Members present were Messrs: Watton, Harris, Pneuman, Oscar, Dietrich,
Mrs. Gerrard and Mrs. Lucas.
Minutes
Mr. Dietrich moved to accept the minutes of the August 8, 1977 meeting, seconded
by Mr. Oscar; carried unanimously.
Al - 1 L.Y.D. Petition
A petition with signatures comprising of at least 51% of the property owners
was presented to Council. The petition proposed a drainage project for Blocks 1,
2, 7 & 8 of Herrons Addition to the City of Medina.
After considerable discussion, Mr. Pneuman made a motion to acknowledge the
petition and direct the City Manager to have a resolution prepared for the Council
meeting of October 10, 1977. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dietrich and passed
unanimously.
AI 2 Removal of Paper Shacks
Chief Anglin was present to inform Council that he had contacted the Seattle
Times office to remove the paper shacks from the City due to the many citizen
complaints of the conduct and behavior of the paper carriers at the paper shack
sites. They agreed to remove the shacks and in the future, the papers would be
delivered to the carrier's homes.
520 Advisory Committee
Mayor Watton informed Council that a State 520 Advisory Committee was being
formed, and a meeting held once a month. He asked for a volunteer to act in
his place in the event that he could not attend. Mr. Pneuman volunteered to
act as an alternate.
Claim Roster
Mrs. Lucas moved to accept Current Expense warrants #12092 through #12163 and
Street warrants #3767 through #3787, seconded by Mr. Dietrich; carried unanimously.
Six.Year S eet Program
The six year street program was discussed. Mr. Pneuman moved to table the matter
to the October 10, 1977 meeting; seconded by Mr. Harris; carried unanimously.
Upon motion duly made and seconded; carried unanimously, the Council adjourned
at 9:20 P.M. into Executive session.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Hunzinger
Clerk/Treasurer
MAYOR
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
August 8, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Watton on August 8, 1977 at 8:00 PM in Medina City Hall.
Members present were Messrs: Watton, Harris, Oscar, Dietrich, Mrs. Gerrard
and Mrs. Lucas. Mr. Pneuman was absent.
Minutes
Mr. Dietrich moved to accept the minutes of the July 11, 1977 meeting, point-
ing out a typing error, Mr. Oscar seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
Appointment of City Manager
A motion was made by Mrs. Gerrard to accept the appointment of Robert C.
Weiss as City Manager, effective August 1, 1977; seconded by Mrs. Lucas;
carried unanimously.
Claim Roster
Mr. Dietrich moved to accept Current Expense warrants #12014- 12088 and
Street warrants #3755-3766, seconded by Mrs. Lucas; carried unanimously.
Mr. Yabuki- Erosion problem
Mr. Yabuki was present to speak to Council on the problem of creek erosion on
his property on 84th Ave, NE. He believed it to be a problem of the City's
and stated that there was an agreement made to repair same some 11 years ago
and he requested Council to investigate the matter.
Discussion followed. Mr. Harris stated he believed there was a problem and
that the City Engineer should make a field inspection and advise Council of
his findings and of what ought to be done. It was also believed necessary
to undertake a search for the agreement referred to by Mr. Yabuki.
Mr. Harris then moved that the legal staff of the City advise Council as to
the entity of the problem and to hold any zoning issue open until this advice
has been formulated; seconded by Mrs. Gerrard; carried unanimously.
Council requested the City Attorney to further study the problem and report
to them at the next regular meeting of his findings.
Tennis Court- Medina Park
The City Manager reported the low bid of $3,200. plus tax, was awarded to
Mid-Pac and the work was near completion. She informed the Council that the
contractors wanted to be paid upon completion of the work. Council unanimously
approved the City Manager to pre -issue the warrant to the firm upon satis-
factory inspection of the completed work.
Ordinance #329- Park Fund Transfer
Mr. Harris moved to accept Ordinance #329, authorizing a transfer of funds
from the Park Fund to the Current Expense Fund in the 1977 Budget for the
purpose of completing the Tennis Court at Medina Park; seconded by Mrs. Lucas;
carried unanimously.
Mayor Watton stated he had redeived letters regarding the bus stop at the toll
plaza, and at 84th Ave. NE intersection. A letter from Eastside Disposal
was discussed regarding rate reductions.
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Upon motion duly made and seconded, carried unanimously, the meeting
adjourned at 9:25 P.M. to an executive session to discuss the Three
Year Development Program(1978-1980) which is comprised of a multi-
purpose project to provide community needs for the elderly, physically
handicapped and the low income residents of the City of Medina. The public
was invited.
After considerable discussion by Council, a motion was made and seconded
and carried unanimously, directing the City Manager to submit the pro-
gram as submitted to the King-Sno consortium by the due date of Sept-
ember 1, 1977.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy J. Hunzinger
Dep. City Clerk
Mayor
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
July 11, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by
Mayor Watton on July 11, 1977 at 8:00 PM in Medina City Hall.
Members present were Messrs: Watton, Dietrich, Oscar, Hamilton, Pneuman,
Mrs. Gerrard and Mrs. Lucas.
MINUTES
Mr. Oscar moved to accept the minutes of the June 13, 1977 meeting as
presented in draft. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
CLAIM ROSTER
Mrs. Lucas moved accepting Current Expense warrants #11947 through #12013
and Street warrants #3733 through #3754. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion;
carried unanimously.
NOMINATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Watton nominated Mr. J. Anthony Hoare to serve a five year term,
to expire July 1, 1982, on the Board of Adjustment.
Mr. Oscar moved to appoint J. Anthony Hoare to the Board of Adjustment.
Mrs. Lucas seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
CABLEVISION
Harry Alhadeff of 2501-82nd. Ave. NE was present along with Jim Herr,
director of Cable Communications of Seattle, stating the citizens of
Medina are not receiving the same service available in other areas of
King County and that some cities have inacted ordinances which require
the cable companies to expand their services.
Council explained that there had been so few complaints against Cable -
vision, they felt, at this time,, Council could do nothing.
Mr. Alhadeff suggested polling the citizens of Medina in the Newsletter.
Mr. Harris stated he was opposed to the City polling for a commercial
venture, Council agreed.
PREAMBLE
Mrs. Lucas presented to Council a revised draft of the Preamble drawn
up by Mr. Dietrich, Mrs. Lucas and tor. Langenbach of the Planning
Commission. Discussion followed.
Mrs. Lucas moved to accept the draft of the Preamble with the changes
in wording in paragraph 5, item number 2 and 8, omiting item 3.
Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
CHIEF ANGLIN: re Litter Control & Times Paper Shack
Chief Anglin was present to explain a Federal Grant available to Bellevue,
the oints and Medina for a litter control officer to patrol the areas.
Discussion followed. Council agreed the service is not needed in the
City of Medina.
Chief Anglin spoke on the many problems and complaints regarding the
two Times paper shacks in Medina. Discussion followed.
Mr. Pneuman moved to support Chief Anglin in requesting the Seattle
Times remove the two pap--,.r shacks in Medina. Mr. Harris seconded the
motion; carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #135
Resolution #135 opposing issuance of a permit by the Corps of Engineeners
for dredging in Lake Washington requested by NOAA to bring in ocean going
vessels owned by NOAA. Mr. Pneuman suggested some changes in the Resolution
to including all ocean going vessels leased or owned by the Federal Govern-
ment.
Mr. Dietrich moved to adopt Resolution #135 with the changes suggested.
Mrs. Lucas seconded the motion.; carr'.ed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE #328
Ordinance #328 making a transfer from Cumulative Reserve #1 - Civic
Center Fund to Current Expense Fund for the purpose of adding it to
the grant-in-aid monies from the State Historical Preservation Office
to restore the City Hall.
Mr. Harris moved to adopt Ordinance #328. Mr. Oscar seconded the motion;
carried unanimously.
HUD - Tennis Application
The City Manager reported on the status of the City's HUD application
for per capita funds to have the tennis court in Medina Park striped
and netted, explaining that HUD has now decided not to grant approval
of the project. Much discussion followed.
Mr. Pneuman moved to have the City finish the tennis court with City
funds as soon as possible. Mr. Oscar seconded the motion; carried
unanimously.
Mrs. Gerrard moved the City Manager and City Attorney compose a letter
to the proper authorities expressing Council's protest of the handling
of the distribution of HUD per capita monies. Mr. Oscar seconded the
motion; carried unanimously.
DR. ROSE - 520 Overlake Dr. - proposal
Council acknowledged Dr. Rose's proposal to sell 10,000 sq. ft. of his
lot, adjacent to Medina City Hall Park, for $50,000, leaving himself a
10,000 sq. ft. lot in a R-20 zone.
Discussion followed in regard to Highways Dept. letter re flyer stops
and the new toll booth on Evergreen Point Bridge.
Discussion took place regarding an accident study of SR-520 prepared
by Chief Anglin.
Mr. Harris, of the 84th Ave. NE Maintenance Committee, proposed the
portion, of 84th Ave. NE right-of-way between the sidewalk and fence
on the east side, be graveled as a mutual venture between Clyde Hill
and Medina. The City Manager was directed to obtain a cost estimate.
There was also discussion of the practice area for the tennis courts
at Fairweather Park.
Upon Mr. Dietrich motion; seconded by Mr. Oscar the meeting adjourned
at 10:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
G1 ria J. Baker
City Clerk
MAYOR
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 13, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by Mayor Watton
at 8:00 PM, June 13, 1977 in Medina City Hall.
Members present were Messrs: Watton, Dietrich, Harris, Pneuman, Oscar, Mrs. Lucas
and Mrs. Gerrard.
MINUTES
Mr. Oscar moved to accept the minutes of the May 9, 1977 meeting as presented
in draft. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
CLAIM ROSTER
Mr. Dietrich moved accepting Current Expense warrants #11888 through #11946 and
Street warrants #3713 through #3732. Mrs. Lucas seconded the motion; carried
unanimously.
EASTSIDE DISPOSAL: Rate Increase
Nelson Johnson a representative for Eastside Disposal was present notif ing
Council of the company's pending application for a 4% rate increase with no
changes in service.
RESOLUTION #134
Resolution #134 granting to Crystal Cablevision, Inc., a Washington corporation
permission to assign the franchise held by said corporation to operate CATV
System to Northwest Cablevision, Inc., a wholly -owned subsidiary of Teleprompter
Corp., a New York Corp.
Mr. Pneuman moved adopting Resolution #134. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion;
carried unanimously.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Dodge, Mr. Blaze and Mr. Hardy representatives of the State Highway Dept.
were present informing Council of the new additional toll booth at the Evergreen
Point Bridge Toll Plaza. Much discussion followed.
They also asked for response to the wrecker service on the bridge.
There was discussion regarding a barrier to divide the lanes leading to the
bridge.
Flyer stops were also discussed, including a proposed flyer stop at 92nd. Ave. NE
and future locations for flyer stops.
Dr. & Mrs. Ricketts were present in regards to flyer stops.
RESOLUTION #133 - Public Hearing
Mayor Watton declared the meeting a Public Hearing for the purpose of adopting
a comprehensive street program for the six year period commencing January 1, 1977.
Henry Paulman was present and presented his views on the proposed plan, seeking
higher priority for NE 14th Street.
Upon motion duly made and seconded the Public Hearing was closed.
Mr. Harris moved adopting Resolution #133. Mr. Oscar seconded; carried
unanimously.
LETTER - HUD
The City Manager presented to Council a letter received from HUD challenging
projects funds applied for by several cities including Medina's Park Improvement
Project. Discussion followed.
The City Manager informed Council that the project to stripe and net the tennis
court in Medina Park had been approved by HUD. But she could not start the
project until a contract agreement with HUD is signed. Much discussion followed.
Mr. Pneuman moved not to wait for the completion of contract negotiations from
HUD but to finish the tennis court now using City funds. The motion failed for
a lack of a second.
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LITTER CONTROL
A letter from Chief Anglin to Council regarding a litter control officer for
Medina, funded by a Federal Grant which the City of Bellevue hopes to receive.
Council agreed that Chief Anglin may like to appear before the July Council
meeting to discuss the proposal.
NOMINATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Watton nominated Charles Pember to fill a unexpired term, to expire
June 1, 1978, and nominated Omer Mithun to serve another six year term, to
expire June 1, 1983, on the Planning Commission.
Mr. Harris moved to appoint Charles Pember and Omer Mithun to the Planning
Commission. Mrs. Gerrard seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
Mayor Watton nominated Margaret Maxwell and Carolyn Staley each to serve three
year terms, expiring June 1, 1980, on the Park Board.
Mr. Harris moved to appoint Margaret Maxwell and Carolyn Staley to the Park
Board. Mrs. Gerrard seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria J. Baker
City Clerk
MAYOR
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
May 9, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order
May 9, 1977 at 8:05 PM by Mayor Watton in Medina City Hall.
Members present were Messrs: Watton, Dietrich, Harris, Pneuman,
Oscar, Mrs. Lucas and Mrs. Gerrard.
MINUTES
Mr. Dietrich moved to accept the minutes of the April 11, 1977 meeting
reflecting a correction typo -error. Mrs. Lucas seconded ttie'mo[ionY
carried unanimously.
CLAIM ROSTER
Mr. Dietrich moved to adopt Current Expense warrants #11828 through
11887 and Street warrants #3693 through #3712. Mrs. Lucas seconded
the motion; carried unanimously.
PETITIONJOR LICENSE
r. lCon Danz was prg'sent to request Council approve a license to have
an easement standard access on unopened 77th Ave. N.E. from N.B. 24th Street.
The City Engineer had stated the proposed easement, 9 feet pavement width,
would have a minimal affect on the existing drainage as it exists.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Pneuman moved approving a license for Mr. Danz to have an easement
standard access on unopened 77th Ave. N.E. from N.E. 24th Street.
Mr. Harris seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare the license.
CRYSTAL CABELVISION RESOLUTION
A representative of Crystal Cablevision was present to request Council
pass a resolution to approve consolidating Crystal Cablevision with
four cable television companies and changing the name to Northwest
Cablevision. Discussion followed regarding wording of the resolution.
It was decided to have the resolution rewritten and present it to Council
at the June meeting for a vote.
PREAMBLE TO THE CODE
Read Langenbach, of the Planning Commission, was present to discuss the
draft of the New Preamble to the Code. Much discussion followed.
Mr. Harris moved to adopt the Preamble as amended. Mr. Oscar seconded
the motion; those voting in favor were Messrs: Watton, Harris, Pneuman,
Dietrich, Oscar and Mrs. Gerrard. Mrs. Lucas voted nay; the motion carried
by a majority.
STOP SIGN AT 84th AVE. & N.E. 12th STREET
A memorandum from Chief Anglin was presented to Council regarding his
recommendation to remove the stop sign on the right turn lane at
84th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 12th Street.
The 84th Ave. Maintenance Committee agreed to meet with Clyde Hill's
84th Ave. Maintenance Committee to discuss the recommendation.
Metro's flyer stop at the toll plaza was discussed.
HUD APPLICATION
The City Manager reported on the status of the HUD application for
Park Improvements.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
The Nominating Committee presented several names for consideration
for appointments. Discussion followed.
The City Manager reported on applications for the City Manager position.
Upon the motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Dietrich the meeting
adjourned at 10:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria J . Baker
City Clerk
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MAYOR
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 11, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at
8:00 PM on April 11, 1977 by Mayor Watton in Medina City Hall.
Fred Pneuman was sworn in as Councilmember to fill the unexpired term
of Gordon Griffes.
Members present were Messrs: Watton, Oscar, Dietrich, Pneuman, Mrs. Lucas
and Mrs. Gerrard. Mr. Iiarris was absent.
MINUTES
Mr. Dietrich moved to accept the minutes of the March 14, 1977 meeting as
presented in draft. Mr. Oscar seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
CLAIM ROSTER
Mrs. Lucas moved to adopt Current Expense warrants #11758 through #11827
and Street warrants #3672 through #3692. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion;
carried unanimously.
LETTERS
A letter from the City of Bellevue regarding the final calculations for
Fire Protection and Library service for 1977 was acknowledge and discussed.
A letter from HUD regarding the City's request for population funds for
renovation of restroom facilities and fencing of the tennis court in
Medina Park was presented to Council. HUD approved the restroom renovation
project but requested more information about the tennis court fencing.
The City Manager stated she had discussed the project with a HUD representative
after receiving the letter.
PREAMBLE TO THE CODE
Council tabled discussion on revision of the proposed preamble to the code
until Read Langenbach of the Planning Commission could be present.
ORDINANCE #327
Ordinance #327 which appropriated unanticipated revenue from the Federal
Government Anti -Recession Fiscal Assistance, in the amount of $2,715.23,
to the 1977 Budget.
Mr. Oscar moved adopting Ordinance #327. Mrs. Gerrard seconded the motion;
carried unanimously.
An executive session was held.
Discussion followed regarding the number of car collisions at the Evergreen
Point Bridge Toll Plaza. Mayor Watton agreed to write a letter regarding
this to the Toll Bridge Authority.
Upon Mr. Dietrich's motion, seconded by Mr. Os4Lar the meeting was adjourned
at 8: 55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
n
Gloria J.yBaker
City Clerk
MAYOR
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 14, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at
8:00 PM on March 14, 1977 by Mayor Watton in Medina City Hall.
Members present were Messrs: Watton, Harris, Dietrich, Oscar, Mrs. Lucas
and Mrs. Gerrard.
MINUTES
Mr. Dietrich moved to accept the minutes of the February 14, 1977 meeting
as presented in draft. Mr. Oscar seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
NOMINATIONS
Mr. Dietrich nominated Mr. Harris to serve as mayor pro-tem. Upon motion
duly made and seconded, Mr. Harris was appointed as mayor pro-tem; carried
unanimously. Mrs. Gerrard was appointed as ex-officio to the Planning Commission.
DRAINAGE OF UNOPENED 77th. AVE. N.E.
Mayor Watton introduced to Council Jeffery Webber as the new City's Engineer.
Mr. Webber gave a 17rief resume regarding the two alternatives to providing
proper drainage on unopened 77th Ave. N.E. between N.E. 24th St. and N.E. 28th. St.;
1) storm sewer system at an approximate costs of $35,000, 2) open ditch at an
approximate cost of $5,000. Discussion followed.
The City Attorney stated the citizens petition for a LID of a drainage system
for unopened 77th Ave. N.E. has legal faults. Included in the petition was
a request for a comprehensive street plan, he stated a LID is for a facility
not a plan and has to include signatures of 51% of the abutting property owners.
Citizens present regarding unopened 77th Ave. N.E. drainage were:
Mr. Berry Hawes and Mrs. Lovejoy.
Norma Davidson was also present::.requesting the comprehensive plan she had
drawn -up for 77th Ave. N.E. be adopted.
The citizens stated they were requesting the drainage problem be corrected,
whether an easement road is built or not. Discussion followed.
Mayor Watton explained the City has no funds to do the work and that the Council
cannot act until it has a formal proposal.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #327
Ordinance #327 amending Ordinance #18, relating to the Green River Law was
presented to Council. Mayor Watton read the text of the ordinance.
Citizens present stating opposition to Ordinance #327 were: Mrs. Campbell
and Mrs. Lovejoy. A delegate from the Girl Scout Council was present in favor
of adoption of Ordinance #327, stating as Ordinance #18 stands any type of
door to door solicitation is illegal including Girl Scout Cookie sales, al-
though the City has tolerated non-profit and charitable organizations. Dis-
cussion followed.
Council agreed to table Ordinance #327.
CLAIM ROSTER
Mrs. Lucas moved adopting
and Street warrants #3648
carried unanimously.
Current Expense warrants #11692 through #11757
through #3671. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion;
Vr. Steven Rice was present inquiring about up coming vacancies on the different
boards and commissions.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES
The City Manager presented to Council the minutes of the February 9, 1977
Civil Service Commission meeting which included the newly established eligibility
list for police officer.
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HUD LETTER
The City Manager presented to Council a letter received from HUD regarding
approval of projects for the unallocated population funds, stating the
committee which meets to approve project funds has been rescheduled for the
latter part of March.
84th AVE. N.E. & N.E. 12th STREET TRAFFIC REVISION
Mr. Harris reported the 84th Ave. N.E. Joint Maintenance Committee reviewed
Mr. Norton Clapp's suggestion to widen the turn lane, turning from N.E. 12th
north onto 84th Ave. N.E. and extending the traffic buttons. The Committee
agreed to request both Chiefs of Police review the recommendation and report
to the next Council meeting.
CODE PREAMBLE
Council reviewed the Code Preamble recommended by the Planning Commission
to replace the existing Preamble. Discussion followed.
The City Attorney stated the preamble should be more specific in order to
catch any loopholes in the Code.
Council agreed to send the proposed new preamble back to the Planning
Commission asking for more specific language.
STREET LIGHTING
Mayor Watton reported on the possibility of turning off some of the street
lights in order to conserve electricity, noting no appreciable couservation
of electricity would result. Puget Sound Power and Light Co. suggested the
private citizens could conserve more in their homes.
Council agreed a note in the Newsletter on ways to conserve electricity would
be appropriate.
LETTER FROM HUNTS POINT
A letter from Hunts Point Town Council regarding silting of Fairweather Basin
was acknowledged.
Mayor Watton agreed to respond with a letter but at this time there is no
construction that would affect the silting problem, but the City would be
aware of the problem in the future.
Upon Mr. Dietrich's motion, seconded by Mr. Oscar the meeting adjourned
at 10:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Glortia J . Baker
City Clerk
MAYOR
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 14, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order at
8!00 PM, February 14, 1977 by Mayor Watton in Medina City Hall.
Members present were Messrs: Watton, Griffes, Dietrich, Oscar, Mrs. Lucas
and Mrs. Gerrard. Mr. Harris was absent.
MINUTES
Mr. Griffes moved to accept the minutes of the January 10, 1977 regular
meeting as presented in draft. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion; carried
unanimously.
CLAIM ROSTER
Mrs. Lucas moved accepting Current Expense warrants #11624 through #11691
and Street warrants #3631 through #3647. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion;
carried unanimously.
LETTER - Norton Clapp
A letter from Norton Clapp was discussed regarding the intersection of
N.E. 12th Street and 84th Ave. N.E.. Council agreed it was a matter to
go before the 84th Ave. N.E. Joint Maintenance Committee.
LICENSE - regarding the use of unopened 77th Ave. N.E.
A license was presented to Council for approval where the City's Board of
Adjustment has recommended that the plan of Ronald Danz for access to a
home planned for construction on lots 7 & 8, block 7, Herron's Addition
by way of a lane, meeting private lane standards, placed upon the right--
of-way of 77th Ave. N.E..
Mr. Calvin Patterson, 2610 Evergreen Pt. Rd. was present and stated he is
opposed to the variance feeling more planning was necessary due to the
drainage problems in that area of 77th Ave. N.E..
Mr. Berry Hawes, 2618 Evergreen Pt. Rd. was also present stating the City
should create standards for development of the streets including paving
and storm drainage.
The City Attorney stated the decision of the Board of Adjustment could be
challenged by an appeal in Superior Courts that the Council could not re-
verse the decision of the Board of Adjustment but could determine the
conditions of granting the license.
Mr. Patterson requested the Council allow him more time to petition for a
Local Improvement District for 77th Ave. N.E. from N.E. 24th Street to
N.E. 26th Street.
Mr. Griffes directed the City Manager to have the City Engineer investigate
the drainage problems on 77th Ave. N.E., to aid the Council in establishing
conditions and standards.
It was moved by Councilman Griffes that the Council table the issuing of
a license for use of unopened 77th Ave. N.E. to Ronald Danz until the City
develops its position as to conditions of the license, and to look at the
implications the variance may have on the 77th Ave. N.E. drainage problems.
Mrs. Gerrard seconded the motion- carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE #326 - Animal Control
Ordinance #326 adopting the King County Code for Animal Control;
authorizing entry into contract for such control repealing previously
adopted animal control ordinances, prescribing penalties and defining
nuisances was presented to Council.
Discussion followed regarding the licensing of cats and policies of
King County Animal Control.
Citizens present speaking against passage of Ordinance #326 were:
Dr. DeWayne Briscoe - 609 Evergreen Pt. Rd.
Dr. John Roehr - 2233--77th Ave. N.E.
Mrs. Gerrard moved adopting Ordinance #326. Mr. Dietrich seconded the
motion, carried unanimously.
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A letter from Washington State Highway Commission, in response to the
Council's objection to the extension of toll charges on the Evergreen
Point Bridge, was discussed.
Mr. Phil Bronson, 923 Evergreen Pt. Rd. read to Council a report on the
status of the bonds for the bridge.
BID Fencing of Tennis Court
The City Manager presented the only bid received for fencing of the
tennis court in Medina Park from McBride Fence for $2,996.. Stating she
was satisfied with the bid and HUD approved of the firm.
Mr. Oscar moved to accept the bid from McBride Fence to fence the tennis
court in the amount of $2.,996.. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion7 carried
unanimously.
BID - Park Maintenance
The City Manager presented the bids for park maintenance for 1977.
The bids were:
Accent Landscape $4,341.00 + tax
Lucas Landscape 4,498.50
Evergreen Service Corp. 3,358.00
Mr. Dietrich moved accepting the lowest bid of $3,358. from Evergreen
Service Corp.. Mrs. Lucas seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
BID -- Dump Truck
Result of the bid call for a new dump truck were
Lee Johnson, Kirkland
Fred Lewis Ford, Northbend
Foothills Ford, Bellevue:
Nelson Truck Equip. Co.
Sound Truck Equip. Co.
Truckweld Equip-::• Co .
7,234.07 + tax & license
7,648.85 + tax & license
7,604.43 + tax & license
7,485.43 + tax & license
7,856.43 + tax & license
Mr. Dietrich moved accepting the lowest bid of $7,234.07 plus tax and
license from Lee Johnson Chevrolet. Mrs. Lucas seconded the motion.;
carried unanimously.
LETTER -- S. Michael Kunath
Council acknowledged a letter from S. Michael Kunath. Chairman for the
Citizens for Tennis Committee, requesting ideas as to how the excess funds
of $311.79 could be put to use. Council agreed that the question should
go before the Park Board.
Metro signing
Mayor Watton described to Council the newly designed signs designating
Metro bus stops and their locations.
LETTER - Metro
Mr. Griffes presented to Council a plan and letter he received from Metro
regarding a flyer stop on 92nd. Ave. N.E..
RESIGNATION of Councilman Griffes
Mayor Watton read a letter of resignation from Councilman Griffes, stating he
will betransfer,red out of the area necessitating his resignation from the
Council.
Mayor Watton stated he and all Council members wished to go on record as
thanking Gordon Griffes for all his efforts.
Mayor Watton announced that due to Mr. Griffes's resignation there are
vacancies to be filled for Mayor pro-tem, ex-offico to the Planning
Commission and councilman. Also later in the year there will be a
number of vacancies on several of the boards and commissions.
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Mayor Wattor_ asked for volunteers for a nomimating committee. Mrs. Gerrard,
Mr. Oscar and Mr. Dietrich volunteered to make up the committee.
Mr. Oscar moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PM. Mr. Dietrich
seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria J. Baker
City
Y
Clerk
MAYOR
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
January 10, 1977
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order by
Mayor Watton at 8:00 PM on January 10, 1977 in Medina City Hall.
Members present were Messrs? Watton, Griffes, Harris, Dietrich and
Mrs. Gerrard. Mr. Oscar and Mrs. Lucas were absent.
MINUTES
Mr. Dietrich moved accepting the minutes of the December 13, 1976 meeting
as presented in draft. Mrs. Gerrard seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Mr. Griffes again reported the recommendations of the Animal Control
Committee for the citizens present; 1) adopting King County Animal Control
Ordinance; 2) adding a modified leash law; 3) retaining restrictions in
Medina Beach Park, on school and church grounds. Several citizens were
present and commented on the proposed ordinance. The. City Attorney
presented a draft of the Animal Control Ordinance to Council to review.
EVERGREEN POINT BRIDGE TOLL
Mr. Phil Bronson, 923 Evergreen Pt. Rd., presented to Council a copy
of a resolution declaring opposition to the extension of toll charges on
the Evergreen Point Bridge requesting the Council adopt it.
Representative Jim Gilleland also spoke regarding the toll on the bridge.
Mr. Gilleland suggested letters written to the Highways Commission express-
ing opposition would be effective. Much discussion followed.
RESOLUTION #131
Mr. Griffes moved adopting Resolution #131 regarding opposition to the
extension of toll charges on the Evergreen Point Bridge. Mr. Dietrich
seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
H.U.D. APPLICATION
The City Manager discussed with Council the H.U.D. application. H.U.D.
had notified her the City has $3,208 of unallocated funds for 1975-76.
By Council making the appropriate motion, followed by contract amendments,
these funds may be allocated to complete payment on the restrooms and to
finish preparing the tennis court in Medina Park.
Mr. Harris moved to amend the contract agreements with King County for
the use of H.U.D. per capita monies, to place unallocated 1975--76 funds
of $3,208 - of which $1,062 is to be added to project CD-221-76-ME
Renovation of Restroom Facilities", and the balance of $2,146 to project
CE-222-76-ME "Fencing a Tennis Court". Mrs. Gerrard seconded the motion,
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #132
Mr. Harris moved adopting Resolution #132 endorsing a request and application
in the amount of $12,623 to fund the City's Housing and Community Develop-
ment Block Grant Project for 1977 for use in general park improvement as
needed in the City. Mr. Dietrich seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
CLAIM ROSTER
Mr. Dietrich moved accepting Current Expense warrants #11560 through
11623 and Street warrants #3608 through #3630. Mrs. Gerrard seconded
the motion; carried unanimously.
Mayor Watton was contacted by two members of the Park Board to flood the
two ponds in Medina Park for ice skating. The Mayor was concerned about
the liability to the City.
The City Attorney stated the ponds may well be posted. Discussion
followed.
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Mayor Watton noted the letters written by Yarrow and Hunts Point sent
to the City of Bellevue regarding the late notification of changes in
the charges for fire services. Mayor Watton notified Council of his
intention to also write a letter regarding the subject.
Upon Mr. Harris's motion, seconded by Mr. Dietrich the meeting was
adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Gl is J. Baker
City Clerk
MAYOR