19520520 City Council MinutesThe Water Committee reported that Mrs. Lindsey had contacted them in regards
to purchasing of her water sysloem.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that
.Mak Meyring establish the grade from 7th to 9th on Walnut street and furnish a
map of same to the city and the cost not to exceed $75. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor
M*y 6, 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.
The Treasurers and water collector reports were read. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell
and seconded by councilman Tuson 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 councilman Holmquist that the
bill of Davis & Ryland for the contract work for digging and laying of water main on
Cedar, Eighth Avenue and Main & Olympic avenue be paid less the 15% to be withheld
for 30 days as per contract. Motion carried.
This was the night set for the hearing on rezoning of lots 9, 10, 11 & 12 in Block J
and lots 21, 22, 23 & 24 in Block H, from a residential to a commercial zone. A
motion was made by councilman Tucker that this application be tabled and find out
what his intentions are. The motion received no second. A motion was made by
councilman Maxwell.and seconded by councilman Vollan because of no objections to
the rezoning,, that this property be rezoned to the commercial zone. Motion carried.
Attorney Holte reported he has received a letter from. the Attorney General in regard
to the action of the Council on the sale of the property to Al Brandt. He stated the
action was in order, which approves the sale of property, lots 3, 42 5 and 6 in Block 14
less the Grdat Northern Right of way, plat of the City of Edmonds.
A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell that the petitions for street improvement be
turned over to the street committee for approval.
Mr. Shorett came before the council with a petition with ll.signers for water.on 100
Avenue west. This was referredto the water committee.
Mr. Gerdon ask to have water.furnished to his property North of our South Edmonds
water tank. This was also r@Zerred to the Water committee for consideration.
The condition of the alley between Main and Dayton streets just' east of Fifth Avenue
was referred to the street committee.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
contractorfou the school building be required to obtain a building permit at the
regular fee required for building.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
Supt. notify Dr. Jennings that the street committee is not in favor of opening up
B street, but we will furnish,the grade information. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Holmquist that
Edmonds go on daylight saving time. A vote showed that we stay:on Standard time.
Therebeing n further bus ss the meeting adjourned.
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May 20, 1952.
The Council met`for its regular session with the following councilmen.present
Tuson, Vollan, Engels, and Maxwell. Mayor McGibbon being absent Councilman Maxwell
served as Mayor Pro=tem. `
The Treasurers report was read to the Council.
A letter was read from W. V. Kingdon-and Rex Willis in regards to getting water on
Bell street from tenth to Olypmic avenue. A check for $150 accompariyed Mr. Willis
letter. This eras referred to the water committee for consideration.
Mr. Gerdon again came before the council in regards to getting water on his property
on Terrace Road, it was estimated it would take between 1100 and 1200 feet of pipe.
This was referred to the water committee for a report at the next meeting.
Attorney Holte reported a petition has been.received.f rom the property owners for
grading, ditching and graveling on Eighth Avenue from Spruce to Pine streets.
A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
At torney draw up the Ordinance for setting up-the,Local Improvement District..
Motion carried.
A letter was read by the Attorney in regards to several items requested by the
property owners for the sewer along sprague and Daley streets. A motion was made
by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Engels for the Attorney to draw up
and Ordinance for the proposed sewer if he finds that the petition is valid.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
addition to the City Code for the rezoning of property be adopted. Motion carried.
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The Building Code amendment was held over until the next meeting for passage.
Mayor McGibbon making his presence known, presided through the remainder of the meeting.
The proposed salary Ordinance No. 618 as requested by the.State Inspector was read for
the first time.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that the
Supt. post 25 mile speed limit signs on Sprague street at 9th and Olympic avenues.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the bill
for $t0 for a mailing permit and $10 for postage be paid from Civilian Defense Fund.
Motion carried.
Mayor McGibbon suggested that the City purchase a loud Speaker System, the cost will
be from.$100 to $150.00
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded dry councilman Vollan that the
Safety committee recommends that the 5 minute parking in front of the Liquor store
be denied. Motion carried.
A motion ras made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
Light Company be notified to move the street light on Third and Walnut so it will
shine up Walnut Street as well as Third Avenue. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
City will participate to the extend of $3500 toward the blacktop work for L. I. D.
W. " Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson for the
Attorney to draw up the Ordinance setting up L. I..D. #67 providing the petitions
are. signed for this change. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman is and sedod b �counc�JaT4R
ltht the city
will install a new sewer iletiea�r'i��$k�s]��Pmng
of the alley. Motion carried.
Therebeing 5ofurther business the meeting adjourned.
MIT Clerk--- Mayor
June 3, 1952
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call
-showed the following choucilmen present Holmquist, Tucker, Vollan, Engels:Tudon and
Maxwell.
The Water Collectors report was read. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and
seconded by councilman Holmquist that the bills which were approved by the Auditing
committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper hands. Eobhcilmanr2aftell
made an amendment to the motion with a secondefrom councilman Holmquist that the
bill from Eg'Eleeiric for fixing the fire sire QQ�''�v' .� s paid from
the fire department Hand, said fund to be re-imburs°e nbeforee e end 0 the year.
A vote on the amendment carried. A vote on the motion carried.
A letter was read from G. E. Hanson, secretary of a Mortgage*Company who is holding
bonds of the City of Edmonds,. that are in default in Local Improvement Districts
No. 21, 22, 24p 25, 26 and 27, in the amount of 1137.63. He states he.will take
$113,76 in order to have this taken off the books. This was refet•ted to Attorney
Holte for investigation.
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A petition for paving Alder street from 6th to 7th Avenues was referred to the City
Attorney for checking.
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