19541207 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.
A motion was made by councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman Maxwell 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 councilmen Maxwell and seconded by councilman Talen that the
Engineer's estimate #5.for L. I. D. �74 be approved afdr $2,323.33 and interest
bearing warrant #,`7 be issued..foMO#�pneairried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Bishop that the
Snohomish County Library be paid on a basis of two mills of the total aasessedval-aation
for 1954 regardless of amount collected until further notice. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Mrs. Thayer, owner of Engels Tavern, she stated she is -Tilling
to have the Quick Cab operate from her place of business, as long as this cab is
operated in a clen business -like manner.
A letter :vas read%rom Louise Johnson app}ying for a City License to operate .the
Quick Cab. Councilman Maxwell suggested this matter be held over until our next
council meeting.
Attorney Holte reported on receiving a letter from Attarney's for Carey & Cramer
in which they claim the City of Edmonds ones them antfcipated�-prOTit,s• lfosfftwork.):on
the Serer Disposal Plant. Upon recommendation from our attorney a Motion was
by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that Attorney Hol to
answer this letter and reject the claim and take any legal steps to protect the city.
Motion carried.
Attorney Holte reported he had written to Van Sullivan in regards to purchase of
property on Dayton street. The Water committee recommended the Engineer and Attorney
gather information and easements for sewerdisposal site and obtain easement on Pine
from ninth to tenth avenue.
A motion was made byeouncilman Ma -mll and seconded by councilman Bishop that the
Attorney proceed with the annexations of the two water sites. Motion carried.
The Watereommittee recommended we call for bids for a carload of six inch mechanical
joint vrater pipe setting January 18 the date for opening of bids. This was made a
motion by councilman Tizson with a second from councilman Talen. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that the
Engineer establish the grade on Sixth street north of Glen for a nomal fee of $15.
°Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
outside of the windows of the ai.tyz:Hglbuilding repaired and repainted. Motion carried.
Therebeing too further busi ss the meeting adjour/n d�
CityClerk-_Mayor
U December 21, 1954
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The boll
call showed the -following councilmen present Tuson, Talen,�Kincaid, Maxwell, Bishop
and McGinness.
The Treasurers report was read to the Council and approved.
A letter was read fromRobert.K. Johnson asking for a refund of the $160 , which he
paid for the third meterr so he could have water to his property. This was referred
to the water committee.
A card was read from the Snohomish County Planning commission, in regards to the
Paige addition. This was referredto the Planning commission. '
The Ordinance for Taxi cabs was again brought before the council, and some corrections
viere made. A motion was made by councilman Kincaid A,hd seconded by councilman:-Talen
that Taxi Ordinance # 657 be made a part of our city ordinances, after the corrections
have been made. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded b y councilman Tuson, subject to
the provisions of the neti 'liecode.b Mrs. Johnson be granted a license for next year to
operate a taxi. 'Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman McGinness that Mr.
Wickst..rom's preliminary plat, Sunset addition to Edmonds, be approved. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Kincaid that the grade for
Morse plat on second avenue north be approved. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
curb grade on Sixth avenue north be approved. Motion carried.