HomeMy Public PortalAbout08 August 8, 1978 TC MinutesTOWN OF YARROW POIM'
The regular meeting of the Town of. Yarrow Point was held on August 8 197 at
7:30 P. M. at the Town office, 4705 91st Avenue N. E. Those in attendance were
Mayor Minor C. Lile; Council Dr. Melvin Freeman, Juanita Loder, Carson Wheeler,
Jeanne Whiting and Robert Becklund; Clerk/Treasurer Lorraine N. Diede; Residents
Mr. Messler from 95th south of Oath and Mr. Valaas living -on 94th. Officer Reid
of the Medina Police Department was in attendance for a short period, along with an
officer trainee, to present a police report of activities for the .month ofJuly.
The meeting was called to order -by the Mayor.
Presentation of Transcendental Meditation by ladies representing the "_Age of
Enlightenment" program.
The speaker, Rebecca Shrelk, stated that the three ladies with her tonight and
three others had come to Washington State -- and that the section of the State
they have been given for contact included Kirkland, Redmond, Yarrow Point, hunts
Point, Woodinville and Carnation. This is.part of a global campaign to create
models of ideal society throughout the world. In this conntry, the State of
Washington and the State of Rhode Island have been selected as targets for
eliminating negativity within a 2, 3, 4 month period of time. The way they
plan to do this is to teach 2.S% of the population to practice the TM
technique very quickly.
Ms. Shrelk stated that the proclamation, previously circulated by Mrs. Diede to
the Mayor and Council, at the request of this TM group, is for study, review and
endorsement and they are invited to form a City Parliament of the Age of. Enlight-
enment.
The proposed proclamation to be endorsed by the City of Yarrow Point was react
by one of the representatives in attendance with Ms. Shrelk.
Discussion.
The Parliament would consist of 10 successful individuals in the community who
are experts in administration, who would form a new supplementary administrative
body in society and who would enhance the achievements of all existing governmental
bodies. The purpose would be to insure that a high level of consciousness is
maintained among the community and the way that this would be done is to assure
that 1% of the population practices TA4-and TM-Sidhi programs. It would support,
select, and sponsor individuals to attend teachers training courses to learn to
become teachers of the TM technique. Also the City Parliament would serve as an
advisory committee for the local world government of the Age of Englightenment.
The TM program is taint under an organization called World Government which as
the proclamation says is non political, non religious, educational, non profit
and world wide. Also the City Parliament would be a local unit of the World
Parliament of the "Age of Enlightenment" which is compased'of"the Mayors from all
over the world.
Discussion of the .formation of the City Parliament took place. Ms. Shrelk stated
that it would be she who would select the ten individuals.
Additional discussion took place of locations of headquarters, chapters, centers,
and fees. The course is taught in 7 steps. The 1st is a free introductory class,
the second refers to the mechanics of the course, and the 3rd is a personal interview.
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After that the person would decide whether they would want instruction or not. That
would be when the fee would come.
The Mayor and Council determined, in order to be fair to all, that there was a need
to study this proclamation and find out a little more of the program before any
action could be taken. Nis. Shrelk stated that the best way -to learn would be their
introductory talk that takes about 40 minutes where they explain -in -detail what the
program does and does not do and what it prevents.
The ladies were thanked for their presentation and advised that no further action
could be taken until the next regular meeting of the council which will be held
on the second Tuesday of September .at"7:30 P. M.
Proposed Ordinance #227 - Ordinance amending Ordinance #225, the Zoning Ordinance
df the Town. of Yarrow Point, Washington, referring to Section 10.3 - Nonconformers"
was read by the Mayor. This meeting has been declared a public hearing by proper
publications in the Journal/American Newspaper. Discussion took place in regard to
a recommendation by the Planning Comission that there be a proposed change in the
following wording of Section 10.3 -
Ordinance #225 -- "If such alteration, renovation, or enlargement is to'the
extent of SO% or more of the existing value of the structure
at the time of application, the structure shall be brought
into conformity with this ordinance"
Proposed change -"Any alteration, renovation, enlargement or reconstruction
which increases the total horizontal area of the structure
by SO% or more, or the addition of a floor above the existing
structure, shall be constructed in conformity with
Ordinance #225 or any amendments thereto.
Discussion.
Discussion also took place in regard to the sentence in this paragraph that states:
"No more than one such variance granting an alteration, renovation, enlargement or
reconstruction which is not in conformance with Ordinance #225 shall be granted to
any structure". It was proposed and discussed to be changed as .follows:
"No more than one such variance granting an Alteration, renovation, enlargement
or reconstruction shall be granted to a nonconforming.lot'or;gtru6turesthereon" -
(definition given for the word "Lot" in the zoning ordinance but•none- given for
the word "property".)
_It is. intended that/one variance allowed includes the consideration of lot size, as
well as setbacks, height, etc.
Discussion took place in regard to adding a sentence that would state the following:
"If a variance is granted which permits an alteration, renovation, enlargement
or reconstruction to an existing lot or structure upon that lot, which alteration,
renovation, enlargement or reconstruction does not conform to the requirements
of the current zoning Ordinance #225 or amendments thereto, a statement shall be
filed with the King County Recorder which statement shall. indicate that no further
variance will be granted to the lot `and/or Structure. involved,-:or.:-,to.lany,other
structure on said"":lot unless future, alterations (continued on Page 3)
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renovations, enlargements or reconstructions shall conform with Ordinance #225
-and amendments thereto. Said statement shall be recorded by the owner of the
property prior to the issuance of a building permit. The cost of said recording
fee shall be paid r .: by the property owner."
Dr. Freeman made a motiohat proposed Ordinance #227 be adopted as proposed by the
Planning Commission and -change•!:6f.the:word~1'stiructure"'-t6 the words'-''1ot br structure
in the second sentence of Section I and to add a Section II requiring a statement to be Xhereon"
filed with the King County Recorder that will indicate that no further variances
will be granted on the lot (property)/involved, as outlined above.
The motion was seconded by Robert Becklund. Discussion
Passed unanimously.
A letter was read by the Council dated 8/8/78 from Lawrence Carlson, of 4664 95th
Avenue N. F. in regard to an explosion in the vicinity of his pr2pertZ but more
eatl involved in the vicini U o e A'or on x_.a _ s home at t venue
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The Police officer in attendance, Chris Reid, after reporting on go_l_i_c_e�activities
for the month of July explained that he was the officer to whom this matter was
originaiiy reportea. He was requested to pursue the matter with Chief Anglin and
respond to Mr. Carlson.
Mornin side Park - In regard to the presentation made by Roger Hiddleston at the
ast councii mee ing, Mrs. Diede reported that a letter had been directed to the
Interagency Commission for Outdoor Recreation requesting an opinion as to whether
a portion of our park land could be sold to obtain funds for development. A
response has not yet been received. Mayor Lile will advise Mr. Hiddleston by
letter as to the present status of this matter and will also advise the Park Board.
Proposal for- r65u mfttinE Bond Issue at the November 1978 election to i rove Town Streets.
A resolution must be presented to King County by September 22, 1978 indicating the
Town's plan to place this matter on the ballot. Discussion regarding streets and
their proposed improvements.
It was agreed that the Committee should continue to pursue a plan for a bond issue -
to get together with Allen Newbill - and recommend what will be presented to the residents.
A Bond attorney's services will be required to handle the presentation. A decision nest
be made at the next meeting of the council in order to proceed under the time limit
set up by King County.
Health Services Agreement
The Mayor read a letter dated 8/1/78 from ,John D. Spellman, County Executive, stating
that arbitration is the only course of action open to the County to allow a resolution
to the issue of how much cities and towns - who have not agreed to the proposal of
the amounts to be shared for health services - will pay for 1978 health services. Mr.
Spellman listed 8/15/78 as a date for reply otherwise he will assume that the Town of
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Yarrow Point is unwilling to voluntarily enter into arbitration and he will take
appropriate action through the courts.
Discussion
The Council determined that the Mayor would respond
the Town is willing to negotiate.now and always has
formal arbitration proceedings are necessary at this
Clerk's Report
N..,E. 35th Street - Appeal. of court decision
to Mr. Spellman by stating that
been and does not feel that
time.
Alan F. Austin advised that a hearing elate of September 27, 1978 has been set
before the Court of Appeals which will take approximately one hour. It willbe
held in the Pacific Building in Seattle. The exact time will be known later.
Mr. Austin stated that it takes three to four months before an opinion is issued -
approximately. They have up to six months to issue an opinion.
Legal- Action att=ting to establish sideline boundaries in Yarrow Bay
Mr. Austin advised that a trial date cannot be secured until his office has
response from all property owners involved. He stated that he will proceed
to prepare documents for new owners so that signatures can be obtained through
this office. He forsees a trial date in March of 1979, possibly.
Mayor Life stated he would contact Mr. Austin.
SURVEY MADE OF MAINTENANCE needed on Town streets.
Lorraine Diede made a surrey of Town streets on July 24; 1978 with the street
superintendent of the City of Medina. Each and every street was reviewed for
maintenance problems,;recorded-and presented to the Mayor and Council and Town
Engineer. This review analyzed priorities .... and.a statement that the City of
Medina did not feel they had the time or the proper equipment to perform the
work. The Mayor stated he would coordinate this matter with our Town Engineer.
Vouchers
The following vouchers were approved for payment:
Current Expense #2283 through #2304
Street #951 through #958
Mini -Conventions
Mayor Lile made mention of the mini conventions to be presented by the Association
of Washington Cities in October in lieu of the Legislative meetings usually held
each year at this time.
Election 1978
`There are -no elected positions.to
The meeting was adjourned.
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be.placed on the hallo or the Town of Yarrow Point:.
Lorraine M. Diede, Clerk/Treasuxe
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Board' of Adjustment 4 r
Planning Commission 4 �
Town Attomey -- l
Town Bldg. Official I
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TOWN OF YARROW POINT VOUCHERS AUGUST 8, 1978
Current Expense
2283 - Voic?
2284 - Lorraine M. Diede - Sen�ice for August $1,185. less W/T $275.00
S/S 71.69
Retire, 71.10
767.21
2285 - Christian Diede - Rent for Town office August 1978 125.00.
2286 - Public Employees Retirement System LMII August 71.10
Town 67.19
14.00 152.29
2287 - Wash. Physician's Service _ K. W. Day Insurance Premium August 60.40
2288 - Seattle First National Bk. - Bellevue -- 2nd Deposit 3rd QTR
F. I. Tax L. M. Diede 275.00
2289 _ Pacific N. W. Bell - Office Telephone 8/8 37.37
2290 - Journal/American - Publication of 5-yr St. Program Public Hearing 39.60
2291 - PDQ - 7/11 $66.41 - Printing 50 copies #225 - 7/2S 25 copies Zoning map 71.89
5.48
2292 - N. W. Copy Supply - Inv. 5249 8/1/78 -- 20 rolls Savin Copy Paper 252.96
2293 - URS Company Statement 7/31 - 15228 - Retainer July 65.00
9 - B P 5/27 - 6/23 246.74
30 - Updating
Zoning Map 53.61 365.35
2294 - Martin Roberts - Inv. 2878 - 7/18/78 - N. F. 47th Roadend tree removal
etc. 135.00'
2295 -.Reid Sand and Gravel - Bldg. sand for bulkhead N.E. 47th road end 71.62.
2296 - Washington Finance Officers Association - Conference 9/19-22 LMDiede 50.00,
registration
2297 U. S. Post Office - 2 rolls 15 cent stamps 30.00.
2298 -- U. S. Post Office - bulk mailing newsletter
2299 - Don Emanuels - Bal due on Voucher #2277 - nylon rope
2300 - Carol Emanuels - 7/8 - 8/4 99.5 hrs. Lifeguard 0$3.50= $348.25
less S/S 21.07
MA F II 6.90 27.97
2301 - Stuart A. Magoon - 7/10-8/4 11 hrs. T. of Yarrow Point
20.5 T. of Hunts Point
31 5 0$ 3.00 = 94.50
less S/S 5.72
MA & 11 2.18 7.90
35.00
3.80
320.28
86.60
Vouchers 8/8/ 78 - Continued
2302 - Malcolm Reid - Street Labor 7/10-8/4 4 hrs. T. of Yarrow Point
9 T. of Hunts Point
less S/S 2.36
m. � & I 1 .89.
13 hrs. 9$3.00 = $39.00
3.25 35.75
2303 - Greenwood Inn- BARS Manual - State Auditor's Class - 8/9/78
2304 - Lorraine M. Diede - 10 trips to Bellvue @ 10 miles each @ .14
7/11, 21, 29, 8/4, 8/7 - Bank
14, 20 - Post Office 3 trips to
Journal./American Newspaper
Street
951 - UR5 Company - Statement 7/31 - 1S231 - St. Opening Permit
952 - King County - Points Drive east traffic revision signs and labor
953 - Pay and Save - Street materials
5.12 z
14.00
25.28
216.47
5
49.43
954 - GeorgeTown Hdwe Inc. Blade and nylon cord for Green Machine 1nv.7/19 14.28,
955 -- Stuart A. Magoon - Street Labor - 104.5 hours 7/10 - 8/4 @$3.00=313.50
less S/S 20.38
NtA & 11 10.39 30.77
plus 1.40 gas F, .84 mileage 285.97
9S6 - Malcolm Reid - Street Labor - 7/10-8/4 93 hrs. a$3.00 = 279.00
less S/S 16.88
MA & II 6.4S / 255.67
�+ $2.00 replacement for pail 257.67
957 - Jim Sternberg - Stre essa g 7.3410 - 8/4 39 hrs. @$3.00 = 1.17.00
MA Fj II 2.70 9.78 107.22
958 - Lorraine M. Died.e - Reimbursement for gas, etc. used in regard.to
street maintenance 114.54
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