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19521118 City Council MinutesA motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Vollan that the City Clerk pay 85%on the contract to Davis & Ryland for the laying of water pipe on Third Avenue South andBell Street. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by Councilman McGinness that the hearing on assessment roll # 1911" 70 be set forlJ6-Eembi5r fl.8. Motion carried. Councilman Vollan, chairman of the Code committee reported on the complaint made by mrs. Boshart about the growthon the property adjoining her property, stating that there was not much we could do unless we enforced the ordinance. A motion was made by -Councilman Tucker andseconded by councilman Vollan that the Code Committee be instructed to investigate and bring in a recommendation in regards to the hieghth of fences. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker to authorize the endi.neer to mark trees to be removed on the east part -of the Yost acre track which are.obstructing the view of residents. Motion.recei.ved no second. Attorney Holte reported on the information he has obtained in regards to Curfew laws He stated the Everett Curfew law -wis a -fery good one. This was referred to the safety committee for consideration. A motion was made by councilman Vollin and seconded by councilman Tucker that Councillran.Maxwell write to the State Highway Department informing them that we are going to install our traffic light at the corner of Third and Iti2ain Streets. Motion carried. There being _no further busines_, the meeting adj urne 1. City Clerk Mayor November 4. 1952 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll °call showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Tuson, Vollan, Engles, Maxwell, Holmquist and McGinness. The water collectors report was read to the Co until. A motion was made by councilman Maxv1ell and seconded by councilman McGinness that the bills which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed, except 4n engineer bills on the L, I.. Ds. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the hearing be set for November 18 for the rezoning of the property owned by Mr. Irving on Fifth Avenue south, described as Lot 12 in block 2, City Park Addition'to Edmond;. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Clerk write a letter to Mr. Nelson informing him that the grade has been established on Pine street and is on file at the office. Motion carried. A motion -was mad e by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Clerk write a letter to Mr. Cysewski, District Traffic Engineer, thanking him for the installation of the light on Third and Main street. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tucker that a letter be written to the Legion thanking them for their efforts of serving coffee and trans— portation for the voters on election day. Motion carried. The result -from the Special'Election held November 4M for a new fire truck was 1122 for and.rl41;agai nstui the r ._,.s ~.n Vh : The eing fur �ee�Si the meeting adjoned�� / �i;.C{.,,4/ ,� �.•��.�-tea" ;��,��'`x"�,.4 City Clerk Mayor November 18, 1952 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Tuson, Vollan. Maxwell, Holmquist and McGinness. The Treasurers report was read for the month of October. The was the night set for the hearing on the rezoning'of the property in Block 12 lot 12 City Park addition of Edmonds, there being no one opposing the rezoning a -motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson that this property be rezoned for business, with a change of the disrciption to the property line on the alley. Motion carried. Mayor Mcgibbon made an appointment of Councilman Vollan to serve on the water committee, a Motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the council confirm this appointment. Motion carried A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness to renew the Public Utility District #1 contracts for water and street lights for five years. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman IAcGinness and secondedby councilman Tuson that l'lillaim E. King be authorized to continue construction of seventh avenue as requested, in accordance -with the grade established by the engineer, Also ##- #X// authorize the engineer to establish the grade on Seventh Avenue from Pin6 to 220th at a cost not to exceed $75. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that the Attorney be instructed to obtain a quit claim deed from U`m. King for the Southwest portion of tract six lying in the existing roadway as per survey made by Max Meyring November 15. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker thgt the clerk write a letter to Mr. Stine advising him that authorization is given to hook -,up the Morrison and Stines"residences to the manhole at the east end of Homeland Drive Providing that the connection at.manhole be made with an 8 inch main and a rightof way be given to the City of Edmonds from the manhole to 61 street. A blot plan prepared by an engineer showing the location of easement and connection to the existing sewer is to be fur to be furnished the City. All work is to be done under the supervision of the Street Superintendent. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that authorisation be given for a petition to be made in the police office not to exceed l. S"?1 0. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan to make Ninth avenue an arterial from Main street to the south city limits. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vallon that a call for bids be prepared for a new fire truck, bids to be opened January 6. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that a notice be put in the paper asking for requests for street lights. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that the Supt. change the hydrant at tenth and Maple and put it on a charge line.,.Yotion carried. A motion was made by councilman Iviaxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the Supt. have the hydrant at sixth and alder atreet raised. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Supt. dispose of the old dodge that is now at the city garage. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman 'Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness that the water committee be instructed to make further study for the placement of the new water resourvoir. Motion carried. A motion was made by.councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell to authorize the installion of a six in main on Olympic Avenue to Daley street and a four inch main• on daley street not to exceed two blocks with a hydrant at Daley and Olfkic avenue, the property owners to pay 60 cent per foot for the main on daley street. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Holmquist that the water main on pine and C street be c ontuined as far as pine street w ith a hydrant on pine St. with the condition that the property owners pay 60 cents per foot for the main. Motion carried. There being no fuftiher bus .ness the meeting adjo d. � City Clerk Mayor December 2 1952 The Council met for its regular session with IViayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilme n present Tucker, Tuson, Vollan, Engels, Maxwell, Holmquist and McGinness. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that the bills which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. A letter was read from Mr. Kin in which he stated that he requested from the contractor for a driveway to be installed at 944 Walnut street. A motion was made by councilman McGi-ni&ssndnd seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Clerk virite a letter to Mr. King notifying him that no request had been received by the council, that he would either have to contact the contractor or put in the driveway himself under the supervision of the Supt. and according to our specifications. Motion carried.