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The Edmonds City Council at its Tuesday, March 24 meeting will revisit two previously discussed items: A resolution of intent to vacate a portion of 84th Avenue West near Highway 99 in south Edmonds and the malfunctioning wayside horn at the Dayton Street railroad crossing.
The council is also scheduled to vote on Mayor Mike Rosen’s selection of Lisa Takach as the City’s new human resources director.
The portion of 84th Avenue West being considered for vacation is adjacent to 24024 and 24110 84th Ave. W. In processing the street vacation, proposed by developer Shaun Leiser, the City learned that the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) had reversion rights to a portion of the right of way, meaning the applicant was required to pursue the street vacation through both the City and the State. Leiser also has been working with WSDOT to purchase surplus WSDOT right-of-way surrounding the street vacation area…