1950-02-07 City Council MinutesJanuary 29; 1950
The Council met for a special session with Mayor McGibbon presiding, with the following
Councilmen present Vollan,Vlaggoner, Tucker, -Maxwell, Savage and Engels.
Mayor McGibbon reported on the different pieces of property which had been investigated
for the drilling of the well. He stated.that the Woodruff property was out, that the
Zulauf property was not big enough also the Johnson property. Mr. Kugler is willing to
give us a clear title to his property for $2000 with an option of $500, and if at any time
this property is not used by the City, he wants the priviledge of buying the property back
at a re —sale value of $1500. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman
Maxwell that the Attorney draw up the contract and be authorized to pay $50 ernest money for
the option.in order to obtain the Kugler property. Motion carried.
There b eing no further busines• the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor
February 4., 1950
The Council met for a special meeting with Mayor -McGibbon presiding with the following
councilmen present Vollan Tucker:; Vfaggoner,,McGinness, Engels, Savage and Maxwell.
Attorney Holte drew up a contract for the purchase of the Davisson property, the price of
the property is $2500, for 120.X 200 feet. The'City agrees to pay to the seller the sum of
$250, of which 1111'50 is now paid and the balance shall be paid within 30 days from date hereof,
if sufficient water is obtained within 120 days the balance of $2250 will be paid Mr. Davison
A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by -councilman Savage that the Clerk and
Mayor sign the contract for the purchase of the Davison property provided the State and Driller
approves the site. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Savage that the City waver
all overages on water bills and charge just the minnimum for ,December and January Water bills.
A vote of the council showed they were not in favor of this.
The Clerk was asked to write the Union Oil Co... if our new well plans out, we will be able to
let them have the 100 gallons of water per minute, that they inquired about, but we will know
for sure within 60 days.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor
February 72 1950
The Council met for the regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The.roll call showed
all councilmen preenent.
The water collectors report was read. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded
.by councilman Vlaggoner that the bills which were approved by -the finance committee be
allowed and warrants be drawn,on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Francis Anderson, secretary of the Library Board, in which she asks
for the approval of the reappointment of Hallie B. Anderson for another five year term on :.
the Board. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Waggoner
that this appointment be accepted. Motion carried.
A letter was read from the Department of Public Lands in which they -state that the
application for a right of way for a sewer outfall over a portion of the tidelands
at the foot of Dayton Street, there will be a.charge of $25 for the right of way, plus
a $1 fee. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and,seconded by councilman Maxwell
that the $26 be paid to the State. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Mr. Strance, in which.he asks that something be done in regards
to the drainage water on his property. Afte some talk a motion was made by councilman
McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker �* -=�a�i ; v„- - u)th&+o tT
West corner he be permitted to tile into this4catch basin.17
Motion carried. /
George Yost came before the council with the information of a loading zone for his busses.
His report was that the'Richfield Service Station 'is willing to let them set the waiting
station on Dayton street. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman
Waggoner that this bereferred to the Safety and Street committees for a report. Motion
carried.
Dewey Leyda came before the council and stated that he was waiting to have the light pole
on Fifth and Main street replaced be the Light Co., so he could finish his curb as this
is a hazard condition. A motion was made by councilman Savage and seconded by councilman
Tucker that the Clerk write the Light Co.,`in regards to this. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that a warrant
be drawn for $200 to Mr. Davison.for the balance on the option fee, for the property
for drilling.of the well. Motion carried.
Mayor McGibbon reported that the Union Oil Co., asks to use Third Avenue, so their trucks
may get into their plant, that they are willing to make any repairs to the street for
any damage done. A motion was made by councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman
Vollan that the Mayor issue,special permits in wtiting to anyone wanting to use the
streets.- Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and se,conded,.by councilman Vollan that posts
with reflectors be placed at Sixth and Main and at -Ninth and Main..streets. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and. seconded by councilman:Engels that the street
Committee draw up plans for street improvements. A vote showed this did not carry.
A motion was made by councilman Savage and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the water
and street committee make a report on sheet grading and water lines,. -Where streets do no
now exist. Motioncarried. "
Councilman Waggoner reported the ParktBdardp has been offered 25 Native trees. These trees
will be planted on the South five acres in the City Park at no cost to the City.
A motion was made by councilman Vaggoner andseconded by councilman Tucker that the house
numbering be referred to the street committee. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman Tucker that the Clerk
notify the people to remove their boats that are -stored at the foot of Bell street within
thirty days. Potion carried.
There being no further busines .the meeting adjou ed
City Clerk Mayor
.._ February 21•, 1950
The Council met for the regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call
.showed the following councilmen present Vollan., ,Tucker., Waggoner,.McGinness, Engels,
Savage and Maxwell.
The Treasurers report was read. A letter was read from property owners on Fourth Avenue
from.Dayton to Walnut Street in which they state their objection to.a sub -station, which is
to be,erected by P. U. t. #1. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by Council-
man Savage.that a Representative of the P. U. D. be invited to attend a special meeting
to discuss their structual'plans for'same. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and
seconded by Councilman Savage that an amendment to this motion be added that a building
permit is required. A vote on the amendment showed it carried. A vote on the motion was
carried.
A letter was read from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce in which they ask that the
shrubbery around the City Hall be removed and it be replaced by a lawn. A motion wads
made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness this be referred to the
Park Board for consideration. Motion carried.
A motion was maee by councilman Tuaker and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that the property
at the Northeast Corner of Seventh and Daley Street be rezoned to the Residential Zone.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman McGinness that the Council
authorize the construction of a six inch main of i50 feet on Daley street from Seventh Street
East. Motion carried..
Counci-I anTucker reported that the drilling equipment had been moved to the new well site
and drilling would start within a few days.
Councilman Maxwell reported that Mel Tuson wanted the bus zone in front of his establishment.
A.motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Savage that the bus zone
be estanlished in front of the Grill on hiiain Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenue, 50 feet
Nest from the alley effective immediatbly. Motion carried.
The Street committee recommended that the house numbering be left as it is instead of changing
to a number for every 30 feet.
Mr. Morse asks to have Second Avenue extended to the'North City limits. A motion was made by
Councilman Vollan and seconded -by councilman Engels that this be referred to the street committee
for a report to be'brought in for the next Tuesday meeting. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Savage that Don Lawson be
appointed to the head of all departments at a salary of $285. Motion carried.
Mayor McGibbon reported that all labor must be done by the crew, the Clerk wasa akkdd
to notify Cleve Little -of the Park Board of this.
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