19551115 City Council MinutesV •:.il�".• y � n
Mayor Maxwell reported.that.the.w iring.has_.been done.
A motion was made by Councilman Talen and seconded by councilman Cloud that
Councilman Tuson, Chairman of the bmilding committee be authorized to have the
plumbing of the jail cells done. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Talen and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
hearing on assessment roll for L. I. D. #75 be set for December 6, Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Talen that Resolution
#123 fixing the speed limit in the City of Edmonds be adopted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Talen and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that the
amendment to the city Code, Chapter 4 Atticle 6, setting up a Civil Service Commission
for the Police Department, beginning January 1, 1956, be adopted. Motion carried.
Attorney Holte read to the council contracts from Fire District #13 and #1. A motion
was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Cloud that the Mayor and Clerk
sign the contract from'Fire District #1 contingent on the opinion of our Fire Chief Astell,
botion carried.
Attorney Holte was asked to make copies of the contaact from Fire District #13, and
mail a copy to each Councilman. He was also asked to contact Mr. Grimes and Nicolay
in regards to`their price on the property at Fifth and Edmonds street.
A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Tuson for Attorney
Holte to investigate.the right-of-way on Ninth avenue from Sprague to Edmonds street.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that
we accept the grade as they now exist on Daley street and Tenth avenue between
Sprague and Daley. Motion carried.
A• motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded be}r Councilman Talen that we' authorize
the -expenditure of200 to rchasvireror mjqf4gl. the water shed. Motion carried.
There being no further b iness the meeting adjourned.
.. 1 yClerk Mayor
November 15,, 1955
The Council met for its regular session with Mayot Maxwell presiding. Therroll call
showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Cloud, Bishop.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Bishop that the Legion
be given permission' to erect the.Christmas tree as usual at Fifth & Main street.
Motion carried.
Four bids were received for the installation of the sanitary sewer on Bmvdoin Road,
American Pile Driving Co., for $3862.00, Harry Squires, for $a4219.00, Pacific Concrete
Products, for $3961.50, and F. M. Taylor, for $4,944.00. After a conference with the
water committee a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Talen
that we accept the bid from American Pile Driving Co., subject to their furnishing a
blind within five days. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Talen that the bills
which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the
proper funds. Motion carried.
Attorney Holte was instructed to draw up an emergency Ordinance for $1500 to complete
the remodeling of the City Hall'and Jail, to be paid back over a period of two years.
Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell reported he had received a letter from Montlake Terrace in regards to their
taking our police calls after office hours, the city to pay.the cost of all installa-
tions and $150 per month. A motion was made by councilman Talen and seconded by
Councilman.Tuson that we make a coubter-offer not to exceed $60 per month, and the
Mayor so notify. Motion carried with a vote of no from Councilman Cloud.
A motion was made by councilman Talen and seconded by councilman Cloud that Ordinance
No. 672, authorizing the contract between the City of Edmonds and Snohomish County Fire
Protection District No. 13, be passed. Motion carried, with a vote of no from Council-
man Tuson.
A,;motion was made by counciLaan Tuson and seconded by councilman Cloud that Engineer
Be`i.d be authorized to start the preliminary plans for our Sewer Disposal plant.
Motion carried.
The street grades as presented by Engineer Reidy were turned over to the street committee
for checking.
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The date for hearing on Ihergency 'Ordinance #673 was set f or December 6, by a motion
made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Talen. Motion carried.
Attorney Holte reported on the trial of Degneau vs City of Edmonds, with the results
of a judgment against the City for $2700. Attorney Holte stated he would file for a
b new trial. .
There being.. Xur",Pher bus' ess the meeting adjourned.
lty..Clerk Mayor
December 6, 1955
The Council met for its regular session with Layor Maxwell presiding. The roll call
showed` the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen,- Kincaid, Cloud, Bishop and
Somimerseth.
The water Collectors report was read to the Council
A motion was made by Cotancilman Tuson and seconded*by councilman Cloud that the bills
which were approved lby the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the
proper funds. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Frances:E. Anderson, Secretary of the Library Board, asking for
the approval of Mr. R., H. Goodwin, to serve as a member of the library board, to fill
the vacancy due to .the death of Paul McGibbon. Mayor Maxwell appointed Mr. Goodwin
a member bn the Library Board, and a,motion.was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded
by Gouncilman Kincaid confirming the appointment made by Mayor Maxwell. Lotion carried.
Mr. Huseby came before the Council, He stated the Library has had. several gifts of
money, and would like to have a fund set up for the library. Attorney I1olte was asked
' to'draw—up an amendement to our code, for this.
This was the night for the hearing on the final assessment roll for L. I. D. #75• There
being no object!Q to the assessment a motion was made Councilman Kincaid and seconded
by councilman Talen that Ordinance #674, approving the assessment roll for L. I. D*#75
be passed. Motion carried.
Mr. Hubbard came before the council in regards to the City furnishing a grade for
Hemlock street from fifth avenue to six and half street. A motion was made by council—
man' Kincaid 'and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that the Engineer set the grade stakes.
Motion carried. -
The installing of 370 feet of 4ifater main was referred to the water committee.
A motion was made by c ouncilman Kincaid and seconded by c ouncilmari Talen that the
Engineers office be authorized to establish numbers in the newly annexed territory, and
a record of numbers be left in the City Clerk's office and a notice be published in
the paper next week.'- An amendement to the potion for street numbering and naming
be voted on by the council and the Engineer set'up'the proposed numbering and naming
to'be published next week also to be voted on at the next council meeting. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that the
street department call for bids for a used pick—up truck, Bids to be opened January 3.
- Motion carried.
A petition for the opening up of Fourth avenue from'Pine street to 2'20th was presented
to the Council. A motion was made by councilmanKincaid and seconded by councilman Bishop
'that an unofficial hearing for this improvement be set for Januaryj and all property
owners be notified by card. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Talen for Engineer
Reid -to ester blish the grade from Tenth avenue east to Olympic avenue, if it is not
already established. Motion carried.
Attorney. Holte reported we lost that case of Degneau VS the City of Edmonds. He was
asked to review this matter by appealing to the higher court.
Upon recommendation from Mayor Maxwell a motion was made by councilman Bishop and seconded
by Councilman'Sommerseth to elect Preston §teed as Councilman. for Third Pricirict until
the next city election, to fill the vacancy.u.1-Mnoitieniearrfed.
Mayor Maxwell suggested that Howard Sutherland replace the vacancy on the planning commission.
A .motion -w s made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Cloud that the 50 customers
from Olympic View Water,` they are to bill use for the water and maintain the system, and --`gyre
will bill the customers. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Talen and seconded by councilman Bishop that Emergency
Ordinance # 6?3 for $1500 to compelte the remodeling of the City Hall, be passed. Motion
carried by a roll vote of the Council.
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