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1947-12-02 City Council Minutes1 1 The Manager of the Richfield Service Station came before the Council and stated they were gling to install asphalt c_onerete curb and gutter and also sidewalks around their property at Fifth and Dayton Street. After some discussion the Council ruled that the curb and gutter and sidewalk should be of concrete. A letter was read that a community chest was being formed in the City of Edmonds. 8. motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Council man Gaggoner that Councilman Tucker be appointed to meet with the Chamber of Commerce December 4 in reg4rd to this. Motion carried. The employees who work by the hour asked for an increase in p9y. A. motion was made by Councilman Maxwell and seconded,by Councilman Siefert that a committee be appointed to investigate the salary of the City employees. Motion carried. Chief of Police Holmquist stated that Mr. Hall Asst. Supt of the High School asked that parking be stopped between the hour of 8 A. H. and 5 P. M. on the folloviixjg streets, between Glen and Daley Street on Sixth avenue, and 150 feet on,the south side of Glen street East of the High School. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Ilayor December 2, 1947. The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll call showed all councilmen present. The W4ter collectors report was read. The bill for $2.50 for wrecker service for John Anderson was brought before the Council. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Tucker Mr. Anderson be notified that this is not a legal claim and that the opinion of the Council is for him to collect from the contractor. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bills which were approved by the finance committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. Association A letter was read from the Xdmdn- drb.�. 3iat# ta&;Iprotesting the licensing of girl-lbt;jaand slot machines -in the City of Edmonds. Councilman Tucker made' a motion that the Attorney draw up an Ordinance prohibiting pin -ball machines in Edmonds. No second to this motion. A. motion was- made by Councilman McGinness. and seconded by Councilman Max- well that a committee be appointed to investigate these gambling devises and report at the next councilmeeting. Motion carried. Mayor Fourtner appointed Councilmen Tucker, McGinness and McGibbon. One bid was.reeeived for a police car, which was from Hopper Chevrolet Co., ° for a price of $1313.65 with a extra wheel, tube and tire, but does not include the 3% sales tax. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Waggoner that this bid he accepted. 1, roll call vote showed -all councilman in favor except Councilman Tucker who voted•no. �. motion was made by Countilman,MoGibbon and seconded by Councilman Tucker that the Council confirm the call for bids on the water tank. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Clausen and seconded by Councilman Tucker that the -Council authorize the water committee to continue their investigation. Motion carried. Two bids were received for the water tank. One from Federal Pipe & Tank for $12,044.82 dnd one from Ira S. Harding for $10,667.30. L motion was made by Cuncilman McGinness and seconied by councilman Tucker that the Bid of Mr. Harding be accepted. Passed by a unaminous vote of the Council. A report etas made to the council on several investigations made by the street committee, by Councilman IdMcginness, which are as follows: 1-Reference to the Valentine complaint: Contacted and discussed complaint with. Mr. Valentine and upon investigation, fiAd that dirt removed from his property to the extent of about 3 feet. In asmuch as this was contrary to Engineer's instructions, we believe damage to property is soley result of contractor's negligence. We recommend that the city take no direct action but hold the contractor liable for satisfying Valentine's claim by refilling the area in question ,in order to prevent further erosion. 2. Reference to Rittenhouse Claim; Believe facts stated are correct and that final action be dependent on facts established by water committee with regards to negligence on part of city. 3. Reference to restricted parking by High School; Recommend that a no Park- ing zone uetween the hours of 8 A. M. and 4 P. Zvi. be established on sixth between Glen and Daley Streets for a 30 day trial period and that instruc- tive signs be erected. We do not however, find the necessity of restricting parking on the South side of Glen Street and do not recommend that this action be taken. 4 Reference to installation of catch -basin on Front St., Project completed in accordance with action taken 'by council. 5. Reference to Brackett Driveway: Dirt had been hauled in, but drive- way definitely not repaired in manner suitable for use, although the Mayor advises that the Street Supt. had approved the job as being completed. 6. Reference to condition of streets; Streets recently improved appear to be holding up.very well°, but what few chuck holes that are developing are not being repair-ed in accordance with method ordered by the City Engineer. The unimproved streets are in very poor conditions, resulting for the most part, from a definite lack of grading. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded seconded by°Councilman Maxwell that this report be recorded in the minutes. IViotion carried. A letter was'read from the water Supt. about the amount of water we getting from the wells on Main street. A motion was made byo:.dounc ilman- McGninne' ss and -d-l", Waggoner that this be turned over to the water committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that Ordinance No. 578, approving and confirming the assessment Roll for L. I. D. 57 be adopted. Moti©n carried. A mbtion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the contracts for street lighting and for pumps be referred to the com- mittees and reported on at the next meeting. Motion carried. [ A. motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by counoiiman McGibbon that the no parking zone on Daley street be tried out for a period of 30 days and signs be purchased. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and second by Waggoner that the street Supt. purchase a burner for heating the bleoki-top when making repairs on the streets. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Clerk r Mayor December 9, 1947 The Council met for a special session with Mayor Pourtner presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present McGibbon, Clausen, McGinness and Tucker. Mr. Horton Brackett presented a letter setting forth his complaints relative to damages caused by actions of Soarcella Bros, in installing a sewer across his property, for which they granted the city an easement. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Clausen that $149.25 be paid to Mr. Brackett,'$35 to'be assumed by the contractor and %$114.25 to be ass- umed by the t. I. D. Motion carried. A motion eras made by Councilman Clausen and seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the contractor be notified that he will be held responsible for the expense of reillacing the broken water main to the amount of $92.08, pend- ing the opinion of legality from the attorney. Motion carried. A motion was made by Coun�1- McGinness and seconded by Councilman Tucker that Fern Rittenhouse claicr'tT'allowed. Motion carried. k motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by.Councilman Tucker that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the contract for the construc- tion of the water tank. Motion carried. There being no further business adjourned. a PaAl McGibbon Clerk ro em 1 1 1 1 4��