19520401 City Council MinutesMr. Marshall came before the council and stated that he had completed his sewer
but was unable to collect the money from from the property owners for their shale
as was promised him. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by council—
man Tucker that his be referred to: the Attorney and Street Committee, and a report
be, made to the Council at its next meeting. Motion carried.
Mr. Cooper and Steed again came before the council in regards to a larger water main
on Third avenue south.
A motion was made by councilman Miller and seconded by councilman Miller for the
City to purchase Iota 3, 4, 5s and 6 in block 14. Motion carried,
k motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Holmquist to
purchase an outside flag for the flagpole. Motion carried..
A bid was received from Hopper Chevrolet Co., for a police car in the amounts of
$1847.46, 1930.30 and 2,091.49, amounts include 134.00 Federal Excise tax, also
a letter was read from Edmonds Motor Co. A motion was made.by councilman Maxwell
and seconded by councilman Vollan to accept the bid from Hopper Chevrolet Co.,
for a DeLux four door sedan for $1,930.30 less federal exciee. tax of 126.00.1 plus
3� tax.less $700 turn in for,the.old car. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
City deed the North 30 feet of the street west of the Railroad right of way to the
Port District,(with the•stipulation that any revenues derived from consessions be paid
to the City.) Motion' carried.
A petition was read to the council for the rezoning of lots 3 and 4 in Block J,
for commercial property. A motion was made by councilman Miller and seconded by
councilman Vollan that April 1 be set for the date of hearing on rezoning this
property. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Dr. Kenny Health Officer for the City about the condition
that he found at the Schuster Soap Factory, which he has ected two times.
Mr. Schuster being present at this meeting stated he woul� have about 60 days
as he is going to move his factory to North Seattle. The Council granted him
this time.
A petition was read for a sewer, on Dayton street from .7th, to ninth Street. Also A'C'. COOP
petition for street work on Ninth Avenue, Maple, and walnut streets were referred �`� M•�
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There being no further bus' esa the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor pro tem
April 1. 1952
The Council met for its regular session with the following councilmen present
Holmquist, Tucker, IvIson, Engles, Vollan and Maxwell present. A motion was made
by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that Councilman Maxwell
act as Mayor por tem in the absence of the Mayor for -the balanod of the Mayorts
term. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Vollan that the
bills which were approved by the.auditing committee be allowed and warrants be
drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by Holmquist that
Donis Cafe be refunded $6 from his license on the Juke box as he has gone out of
business. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Holmquist and seconded by co uncilman Tuson that
Donald Brown be allowed to use six ffet of the sidewalk and,to barrgcade the curb so he may
unload his trucks while building on Fourth Avenue south of Main street. Motion carried.
Six bids were received for the laying of water mains, one from Joe Colluccio for $1809.00,
Thos. H. Kent, for $1580,Ralph R. McKay for $2458.48, Edward W. Hayes $1693.00..
John M. Bruch, $2,177.00, and Davis & Ryland Contractors, $1553.80. A motion was made
by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson to accept the bid from
Davis & Ryland contractors also that he must post a preformance bond and the Attorney
is to draw up the contract, work. is to be started with 15 days after the signing
of the contract and to be completed within 45 days. Motion carried..
Attorney read the Ordinance by ,title for the setting up of L. I. D. # 66, for a sewer
on Dayton street from Seventh to Ninth Avenue.
This was the night set for the hearing on rezoning of lots 3 and 4 in Block J from
a residential zone to a commercial"zone. Therebeing no objection to the rezoning a
motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Vollan for lots 3 and
4 in Block J be changed from a redidential zone to a commercial zone, Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Tucker that
the street committee does not recommend the purchase of the Marshall sewer.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and secondedby councilman Holmquist that
f! Mrs Murdock be notiXied that the Street committee is not in favor of graveling
Ei&thavenue from Spruce to Pine street. Motion carried
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded day councilman Holmquist
that the street committee be authorized the necessary money for engineering
of the severer on Daley and -Sprague streets, with the understanding that the
L. I. D. District.pay for this. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels that
the Supt. be authorized to proceed with the laying of pipe, not to exceed 700
feet plus one hydrant, the city to furnish the pipe and hydrant, pipe to be
-laid according to specification of the Supt., the actual cost of installation
to be paid by Mr. Wickstrom. Four meters must be paid for in advance before
.the pipe in installed. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that
permission be denied Mr. Phillips to construct a garage on Daley street unless
he conformes with the building code. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that
paragraph 4 section 3 of section 9 1.06 of the building code be stricken from
the code. Motion carried.
It was also brought up before the council that it was the intend of the committee
,that the west side of sunset avenue constitute the boundary for the commercial wo.
Industrial Zone.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson the we
call for bids for the sale of property in block 14-lots 3, 4.. 5 and 6. Bids to
.be opened April 15. Motion carried.
Mr. Womer brought up the idea for an overhead crossing to the ferry dock. A
motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker for the
Attorney to write a letter to the Port Commissioners and a meeting be arranged
for all committees concerned. Motion carried.
There being no further bus' ess the meeting o `�
City Clerk Mayor
April 15, 1952.
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present Holmquist, Tucker, Tuson, Vollan
and Maxwell. `
A letter Wds'--read from Don H. Phillips in which he asks to have lots 9, 10, 11 & 12 in
Block J ald lots 21, 22, 23 & 24 in Block H, rezoned to the commercial.zone.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that May 6
be the night set for the hearing on rezoning of this property. Motion carried.
A bid was received from Alberic Brandt for the purchase of lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 in
Block 14 for $475. A certified check for $475 wasoencl6sed with the bid. A letter
was also read from property owners living along Sunset Avenue opposing the sale
of this property. A motion was made by councilman Holmquist and seconded by council-
man Vollan to accept the bid from Al Brandt. A vote showed three yes. Mayor
McGibbon asked that the Attorney write the Attorney General for a written opinion
on this.
Doctor Jennings asked to have B Street South of Fir extended so that he may have
access to track 8on the east and track 3 on the west. This was referred to the
streeteommittee for consideration.
°A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded b y councilman Tucker for the
Attorney to draw up and Ordinance setting the salaries -of the appointed employes
for 1952. Motion carried.
The Safety, committee reported that they were not ready to report on the five
minute parking oR" Fourth avenue North as they were contemplating a one way traffic
on this street. They also recommended that the Chief of Police deputize the
caretakerat the -city park for policing at the park.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
safety committee be given the power to regulate the ferry traffic and put into effect
both temporAH-13 and permanently. Motion carried. .
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