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19570115 City Council MinutesThree bids were received for Public Liability Insurance for the City of Edmonds, Frederickson Realty for $1,106.442 Louis Talen, $1,876.89, and Hubbard Insurance $1,145.57. The award for the insurance will be made at the next council meeting. Five bids were received for a police car, Walsh -Platt Motors, for a Plymoutth V-8 4 door sedan, less Federal Tax, $2049.16, and a bid for a Dodge V-8, 4 door sedan, less federal tax, $2618.50. A bid from Hopper Chevrolet Co., for a chevrolet car, less federal tax, $2395.35: Bid from Kennedy Motors, for a Plymouth v-8 4 door Sedan not including tax $2408.70: with an alternate bid of $2466.65. A bid from Edmonds Motor Co., for a Ford Custom V-8 $2550.00 less Federal Tax with an alternate bid of $2625. less Federal Tax. A Bid from Nash Motors, with a total delivery price of $2220.36. The bidsi*ere turnedaoicehotbhth©oaommlttee for consideration. The Committee came back to the Council with two bids, one from Hopper Chevrolet co., for 2395.35, and Walsh -Matt Motors for a Plymouth car in the.amount of $2049.16. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Steed that we accept the bid from Valsh Motors for a Plymouth car in the amount of $2049.16 plyts sales tax. Motion carried. Ajicos)ttoff$70,,00 was set and authorized by the council for laying of culvert and )bulldozing and filling of Ninth Avenue North from Sprague to the gulch. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson that Supt. Lawson be authorized to proceed with the work as outlined for Ninth avenue. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Steed that avariance to use cedar siding above the brick veneer on a duplex at Third and Dayton street be granted., subject to a requested letter. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the date for hearing on Assessment Roll L. I. D. #76 be set for February 5. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the date for hearing on Assessment Roll L781. D. #78 be set for February 5. Motion carried. In regards to completing the work on L. I. D. #77, Attorney Holte recommenced .that we close the L. I. D. and enter into a contract with�the contractor and double the amount for a bond, for the uncompleted work. A motion was made by Councilman K'ineaidand seconded by Councilman Tuson that L. I. D. #7? be closed and the dinal Assessment roll be made up, and the date for ahearing on the assessment roll be set for February 19. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson that Attorney Holte and Engineer Reid make up a modification of contract with W'a`shington,Asphalt Co., L. I. D..#77, for completion of work, including a bond for one year after acceptance of work by the City.. Motion carried., A motion was made by Councilman Tuson-and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that the Engineer estimate #4 be corrected on the amount due the contractor from $29,137,37 to $19,400.70 plus the amount due The Engineer of $2300,00, for work on L. I. D. #77, and interest bearing warrant #5 be issued to Grande &. Co., Inc for $21,700.70. Motion Carried. . A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Bishop that the bills as approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. There being, no fear er bus in ss the meeting ad o-a,rncd. 44/ City. Clerk `Mayor Januar 5, i957 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Kincaid, Cloud and sommerseth. The Treasurers report for December was read to the Council.,. Mayor Maxwell read a letter of resignation from Warren A. Bishop,to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud to accept the resignation and Mayor Maxwell is,to write a letter of accommodation to Mr. Bishop. Motion carried. A letter was read from Molly Hootman, secretary of the Edmonds Coterie Club, recommending that a law be enacted to control "Jay Walking" in the City of Edmonds. This was referred to Attorney Holte. A letter from H. E. Carpenter, 'Was. read`i to': tfie-L•council. He asks for a permit to operate a taxi cab in Edmonds. A check for $25 for the license fee was enclosed. Mayor Maxwell assured him the license wogld be issued to him, if he.complies with the Ordinance. A letter was received from the Pollution Control Commission, stating that our application for a grant from the Public Health Service under Public Law 660 has been certified as eligible by their office and transmitted to the Portland Office of the Public Health Service. 1 Fj 1 1 1 Memorial A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman that ^resolution #24, be passed and }published. Motion carried. Resolution #24. WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of December 1956, LOUIS TALEN, Councilman from the First District, City of Edmonds, passed away, and, WHEREAS, he has served with distinction as a City (�oundilman of the City of Edmonds for 3 years, and WHEREAS, during the time so spent he has devoted a great deal'of time and effert on committees and in his capacity as City Councilman to help solve the many problems that face the City of Edmonds, and, WHEREAS, the'Mayor and the City Council of the City of Edmonds, together with many of the citizens, feel that there should be a fitting memorial for the time so spent by this interested and devoted citizen, and WHEREAS, it was felt by the Mayor and City Council that a permanent record of such memorial be made, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Mayor and Edmonds City Council, in memory of Louis Talen for the fine and outstanding work which he has done during the time that he has served the City, hereby perpetuate his memory through this Resolution. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Council meeting of January 15, 1957 as a perpetual memorial to Louis Talen. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution be furnished to the Surviving spouse of Louis T len as an act of the officials of the City. of Edmonds commemorating the services which were rendered by the said -Louis T len. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this R solution be given to the Edmolide Tribune -Review for publication in order that`%he Citizens of Edmonds might be made aware of the high esteem and respect which its Mayor and Councilmen hold for the memory of the said Louis Talen. Dated this 15 day of January, 1957 ° Gordon A. Maxwell, Mayor Attest; Anita Buach, City Clerk Passed January 15, 1957 Published January 17, 1957 This bding the night set for a hearing on Eighth Avenue North a number of property owners were present at this meeting. The planning Commission presentdd R solution Nos. 1 and two to the Council'. After some discussion and explanation by the Engineer and Attorney Holte Councilman Kincaid recommended that we recind portion of Eighth Avenue North as we must have provision for Utilities and sewers,. Mr. Sleister stated he would give the city.an easement for pgblic utilities, and Jerry Rob'LAns,stated-he would deed 15 feet to the City for a street, 'it -was suggested the other property owners<' �o deed 8 feet for street purposes, which will make a 40 foot strdet from Daley street to Melody Lane, stopping there and picking up°again at Sleister property and contuing North to the City limits. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded b y'Councilman Kincaid that an addition to the Cidy Code Chapter 9 Article 6 be adopted. Motion carried. After checking the bids for Liability insurance a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by:;Councilman Kincaid that Hubbard Insurance &Agency, Representative for General insurance be awarded the bid for 1957,in the amount of $12145.57. Motion carried. Councilman Tuson recommended and madetaomotionmt a oloy Sorensen be elected as Councilman of First ward, until the next city blection, Councilman Kincaid seconded the motion. Motion carried. Chief Grimstad recommended that 1,he:: s#_ee'd 1dniit on*B'owddin :Road,_,& point 600 feet East.of Eleventh Avenue be 30 miles per hour, a motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth chat this become effective and posted. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and s econded by $ouncilman Tuson that the hearing date on L. I. D. No. 76 be changed from February 5 to Feb. 19. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that the date for hearing on L.. I. D. 978 be changed from F bruary 5 to Feld. 19. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that Salary Ordinance No. 688 be passed. Motion carried. The Plat of Monger Addition #4 was referred to the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Councilman Sommerseth and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that interest warrant No. 6 be issued to Grande & Co., for $700 for Attorney fees on L. I. D. #77. Motion carried. �a. A motion was made by Councilman Sommerseth and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Attorney bills for $50 each on.L. I. D. #76 & 78 be paid. Motion carried. ° A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson that Attorney Holte be instructed to enter into negiotations with Mr. Sleister for an easement for utility purposes. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Cloud that Mayor Maxwell, Attorney Holte and Chairman of the Street Committee enter into negiotations with'the Church of God and adjacent property owners for the proposed stheet right-of-way. Motion carried. Kincaid CouncilmanKrecommended that Sunset Avenue from Casper street to Main street be posted as to load limit. There bei g no further b�diness the meeting adjourned. City',,, Cl erk Mayor February 5, 1957 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor -Maxwell presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Kincaid, Cloud, Steed, Roy Sorensen took his Oath of Office for councilman First Ward. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson that Thomas Purton be elected Councilman of Third Ward to fill the unexpired term of Warren Bishop. Motion carried. Three bids were received for the'six inch -cast Iron, mechanical joint pipe. Ohe from Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., for $1.985 per foot, with a total of U764.00, on bid from U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co., at a price of $1.965 per foot, total of $4716., and the Pacific ti,'ater Works Supply,*did not bid. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud that we accept the bid from United States Pipe & Foundry Co, delivery to be mdde within ten days, after receipt of order. Motion carried. As Mr. H. E. Carpenter has met all the requirements for a taxi -cab license a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman"Kincaid that he be granted a.license, to be operated from Fourth and Edmonds Street. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell made the following appointments to the Board of Adjustments, Rev. Beal, for a two year term, Geroge Hatch, four year term, C. W. Sheppard, three year term. Also appointments on the planning commission were made by Mayor Maxwell, they are as follows; bne year term, Herman Sater, Erven Hopper, Donald Tuson, and Rev. Raymond Proudfoot. Two year term, Larry Hubbard, Alton Plillips, Sproule McGinness, and Paul Map,his. Three year term Al Holte, Howard*SitYierkarid, Don McGibbon and Bob Blackburn. A motion wasa.made b ouncilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that these appointments o anuary first be c onfirmed. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Cloud that Resolution No. 25, which states that the City of Edmonds favors a permissive sales Tax limited to two-thirds of one per cent,'and hgreby urges our legislative representatives to enact such a low. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and -seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Attorney Holte mail copies of Resolutiin No. 25 to our Representatives and Senators, and one to our representative in the Governor's Office. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Mayor Maxwell be authorized to sign the agreement between Alderwood Water District and the City of Edmonds; pretaihing to our taking over 54 of their customers, now inside the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Steed that the new hearing date for the North Edmonds sewer be set for March 5. Motion carried. Mr. Hunger came before the council in regards to having a server installing in his plat. Councilman Kincaid stated he feels the City cannot finance sewers on these plats that come in. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Resolution of Intention,,No.. 128, for the installation of a sewer be passed and the date for hearing on the preliminary assessment roll be set for March 5. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman ftsonid,and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the final Plat of Monger Addition #5 be approved subj�ct'to the final checking of the cast iron pipe to be installed, by our City Engineer. Motion carried. Three bids for the moving of dirt on Ninth Avenue North'of Main street were received, Gordon St. John bid is for $1055, J. Kamp, bid for $729.75, and Pat McGill bid $1250. A motion was riade by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson that Mayor Maxwell be authorizedir,to have the work done, not of exceed $1000.00. Motion carried. A bid of $5, for the removal of two buildings on Dayton street below Third Avenue was receivedfY-om F. S. Bolton. This matter was tabled until our next council meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid that the problrem.of Jay Walking be tabled. C 1