19541116 City Council MinutesThere being o fur er bus' s the meeting adjourned °
City Clerk Mayor"
November 16, 1954
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. the roll
call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Maxwell and McGinness.
The Treasurers report was read to the council and approved.
A letter was read from Mrs. Louise Johnson, and she also appeared -before the council,
asking for permission tore -establish the taxi -cab zone in front of Engel's Tavern,
this was referred to attorney Holte, and Mrs. Johnson was asked to obtain a letter
from Mrs. Thayer, tta.ting that she is willing to have the zone re-established.
A petition was read to the council with a number of signatures from property olsmers
in the surrounding area protesting the issuance of a building permit for a building
to be erected by the Edmonds Rotary Club at second and Casper street. A motion was
made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman- Tuson that this be referred
to the Planning commission and the Chairman be notified, also that it be made a record
of the minutes. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Mrs. Nettie S. Preston, in which she stated that over a year
ago she was assured that the culvert,on Eighth Avenue would be lowered to take care
of the drainage on that street, and to date this has not been taken care of. This
was referred to Supt. Lawson and engineer to have the work done immediately.
The letter and bill for wnecker service from G. T. Coggswell was read to the Council,
Zie Clerk was asked to return the bill to.him stating that he should send it to
the contractor Thorburn & Logozo.
A letter was read from Frank A. Espinoza in regards to the condition his driveway,
Engineer assured the Council this would be taken care of.
A letter and bill was received from Sather Manufacturing Co., for manhole sets
in the amount of $1075.00 which Thorburn & Logozo contractor for the sewer job,
purchased from them and has not been paid.
The Clerk reported a request for a streetsign at Six dnd Half street. A motion
was made by -councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that the
Supt. 1awson make a survey of the City in regards to the necessary signs and raport
to the council at their next meeting. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that
the property owners in Block 120 take care of the financing fof° the improtrement
of the alley under the supervision of the City Engineer Reid, his cost not to
exceed 3225. Motion carried.
A motion was made by.councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that
resolution of Intention, for a storm sewer on Fifth Avenue, and setting January 19
for the date of the hearing, be passed. A roll -call vote showed Tuson yes, Talen no,
Maxwell no and McGinness yes. Motion failed.
The Attorney reported on the City VS Hubbard case, he stated Mr. Hubbard would make
a settlement for the amount of his assessment,, which is Approximately $420.00 A motion
was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Maxwell that we accept his
proposition. Motion carried. ,
Copheilman Maxwell reported that the two hour parking signs have all been installed
and he stated it would be inforced.
Engineer Reid reported that the sewer in South Edmonds has been completed, and he
recemmended the Council accept it. Amotion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded
by councilman Talen that this sewer be accepted -and the property owners be given 60
days in which to connect to it. Motion carried. He also reported on the drainage
water in the alley in Block 120.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Talen that we approve
the Morse plat. Motion carried.
There being o further busine the meeting a djo d.
City Clerk Mayor
December 7, 1954
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Maxwell, Bishop
and McGinness.
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""The water collectors report was regd to the Council.