19551220 City Council Minutes1
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A motion was made by Councilman Sommerseth and seconded by councilcrian :Talen
to pay Harry Squires 255.00 now due him, withholding 15%. Motion carried.
.Where being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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ity Clerk Mayor
December 20, 1955
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. PrestoniP:::Steed
was sworn in by Mayor Maxwell, to serve as Councilman for Third Preciaat-, until the next
City Election. The roll call showed the following councilmen present, Tuson, Talen,
Kincaid, Cloud and Bishop,;
The Treasurers report was read to the Council.
Mr. Fred Shaw came before the Council in regards to the excess water running on his
property,:this was referred to the street c8uperi.ntendent.
Mr. Woodhull, who resided at 327-3rd ave. came before the council and asked for special
permission to attach a carport to his house. This was referred to the Building Code
committee.
Mr. Franklin came before the Council in regards to a guide wire which was obstructing.
the use of the alley. Mayor Maxwell instructed Attorney Hall to write to the P. U. D.
to remove the guide wire.
Three bids were received for Liability Insurance for the City of Edmonds for 1956.
One bid from Hubbard Insruance in the amount of $1,153.76, one from Louis Talen, in
the amount of 61,163.34, and on3 from Fredericksen Raalty in the amount of °$`1,257.76.
�,A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Kincaid that we.accept
the bid from Hubbard Insurance Agency for $1,153.76. Motion carried.
Because of an error made by the City Clerk on calling for bids for a used pick-up truck
for the street department, she was asked to re=advertise for bids.
The petition for annexation of property north of main street and east of Olympic avenue
was set for a hearing January 3, subject to certification and validity by the Attorney,
this was made a motion by councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman Kincaid. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded; by councilman Cloud that the bill
of $4161.25 to the Snohomish County Library Board, be paid. ?lotion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Kincaid that Mr. -Grimes
be notified that we are not in favor of purchasing his property because of insufficient funds.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson to let the
Merry Tiller Co., have the use of the City Hall, January 18, at 8 P. M. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Bishop that Mayor
Maxwell contact Mr. Webster in regards to Government Research work, and if he considers
it vital enough, to have the report filled in and send it in. Motion carried.
The connecting of the New High School. at Homes Corner to our sewer system was turned
over to -the water cormittee for investigation. "
Mayor Maxwell reported a letter ,had been received from Monitlake Terrace, about the
matter of their taking our police calls, they have reduced their charge to $105 per
month. Chief of Police Grimstad recommended that we answer them, stating that our
budget has been made 'ap for this year.
A motion was.made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson that the street
names and numbering as presented by Engineer Reid be adopted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman,Bishop that the
street grade on Daley street betti:een Seventh and Eighth Avenue, as established by Engineer
Reid be accepted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilspan Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Bishop that we accept
the street -grade for Alder street between 5th and Sixth avenue, with the provision 'that
we refuse to set the grade unless the property owners agree to blacktop the street.
Motion carried.
A.motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Bishop that the alley
grade as established by Engineer Raid between Maple. and Alder streets, east of ninth to
tenth avenue, be accepted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Talen that the street
grade on Daley street from Tenth avenue to Olympic Avenue be accepted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Steed that the
street grade for Iieibl.ock street between Fifth and Sixth avenue, be accepted. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Steed that we call
for bids for fuel oil for the City Hall for 1956, bids to be opened January 3. Motion
carried. .
Because of heavy trucks damageing Walnut street between Third and Fifth avenue a motion
was made bycouncilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Bishop for the street to be
posted 'Ten ton Gross, load limit." Motion carried.
There being no further bus* ss the meeting adjourned.
City .Cler Mayor
.January 3, 1956
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll call
showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Cloud, Bishop, Som-
merseth and Steed.
The Water collectors report was read to.the Council.
A claim for damages done to the property of G. Mason Hall, was referred to Attorney
Holte.
One bid for fuel oil for the City Hall for 1956 was received from Edmonds Diesel Delivery,
A motion was made by councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth, that we
accept the bid from Edmonds Diesel Delivery. Motion carried.
Two bids were received for a used truck for the streetdepartment onefrom Edmonds Motor
co, for $975,00 and one from Hopper Chevrolet Co., for, $b 990.00 Bids were referred
to the street committee for checking.
This Was the night set for the hearing on the annexation of the Northeast portion of
Edmonds. Attorney Holte reported that more than 75% of the property had signed for
the annexation. There being no objections for the annexation a motion was made by
Councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Bishop that Ordinance #675 be adopted.
Motion carried.
This was also the night set for the urlofficial hearing for the improvement of Fourth
Avenue south. After Mr, Sylvia aski°to have his name taken from the petition,
Attorney Holte reported there was only 50% of the property signed for the improvement.
Councilman Kincaid recommended and made a motion that as the petition contains only
50% of the signatures, the petition be denied, Councilman Tuson seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell. read a letter to the Council from the Public Utility District in regards
to our street lights. He stated the area (Test of Sixth avenue will.be the first district
to have the new lights installed. The extra cost in this area will be $98.40 per month.
A motion was,made by councilman Talen and seconded by councilman Tuson that we accept the
proposal of P. U.. D. #1 for the modernization of the street lightning and they be authorized
to install the lights. motion carried.
Chief ^of Police Grimstad recommedded we do not have the Christmas tree at Fifth & Main
street next year.
A motion was, made by Councilman Ki.ncgid and seconded by Councilman Steed that Chapter
7, Artical 4 estaialishing a cumulative Reserve Fund for the Edmonds City Library be
passed and made a part of the Code. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud that Attorney
Holte answer the letter of the School District #15, in regards to connecting the new
High School, which is to be built at Holmes Corner; to our sewer providing satisfactory
agreement can be reached. Motion carried, with a dissending vote from Councilman Kincaid.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that the
billgas approved Ib.V the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the
proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that tine
pay the bill of Roy Degneau in the amount of $2762.80 to settle the -Judgment against
the City of Edmonds, for damages done to his property, by the stem sewer. Motion carried
layor Maxwell appointed Councilman Steed to serve on the' -water committee.
A motion was made by Councilman Talen and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that we deny
the claim for damaged presented by Mr. Hall, for $250. A roll call vote showed Tuson yes,
Talen yes, Kincaid no, Cloud no, Bishop no.vote, sommerseth yes, and Steed no.
':letter , etas ita0v,0r.£` o n, y pg� —nepr; Raid., irecommendin,that Robert VanDLac, owner of the
building situated on lots 9 and 10, Gephart Addition to Edmonds, be not required to
connect to the•sewer at this time, and that a sewer charge be not assessed until altered
circwgsot�nq,elrbX,arran`-more'" rigid" enforcement of the" sewers Jq dS ri iee:'��
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