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19570402 City Council MinutesMayor Maxwell read a letter to the Council from P. U. L. #1 in regards to the - installing of the third.phase of street lights. The letter stated 26 obsolete 60 watt lights would be replaced, and 68 new 300 IdVatt lights would be installed this year, with an increased cost to the City of $108.80 per month. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded ny Councilman Cloud that we -accept the plan as outlined by the Engineer of the P. U. D. #1 for street lights and they proceed with the con— struction. Motion carried. A letter was read from Edmonds Rod and Gun Club asking for permission to erect a.�sign -at the North approach to Edmonds, negr the junction of the Maplewood Hi11 and Snake Roads. A motion was made by Councilman Sommerseth and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that permission be granted, to put up the sign under the diper�isionfof the City Supervisor. Motion carried. This being the night set for the proposed annexation to the City a portion east of llth avenue tod92ndtWest and pruthnbfcfty Pres6at city limits, including lots 1 thru 8 of the Del Mar addition No. 6. Therebeing no protests on the annexation a motion was made by councilman Sommerseth and seconded by Councilman Tuson that we accept this annexation and Ord. No. 692 be passed. Motion carried. Because of a complaint received about drainage water in the vicinity of Ninth and Spruce streets a motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid authorizing Engineer Reid to draw up storm sewer plans for thedistrict east of Ninth avenue and South of Main street, the cost not to exceed $750.00. Motion carrie d.- A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that Eng. Reid establish the.street grade from Main to Bell st, west of the Railroad tracks. Motion carried. A petition for the improvement of Sedond avenue Notth and aportion for sidewalks was presented to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Cloud that we proceedwith the improvement after attorney checks the signatures, for street improvement and sidewalks as desired. Motion carried. A motion was madd by councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Attorney Holte call for informal bids for water sewer Revenue Bonds in the amount of $140,000. Bids to be opened April 16. Motion carried. A, motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that*Mayor Maxwell be authorized to negiotate for the installation of two and four. inch Jvarter pipe at the City park. Motion carried. 12 Also reported for the park is the building of a ComfortcstatI&Y 26 at an estimated cost of $3346. Councilman Kincaid reported $$2500 has been budgetl for this improveWnt/ The Treasurer read his report to the council. There being no furt er busin s the meeting adjo City Clerk April 2, 1.957 The Council for for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll call showed the following Councilmen present Tuson, Sorensen, Kincaid, Cloud.and Steed. Mayor Maxwell reported on a meeting with Mountlake Terrace officials, to solve the dog problem. He stated a decision was made for setting up an ordinance between the Edmndd City Council and Mountlake Terrace. and Snohomish County. A request from the Great Northern Railroad to pave their half, 15'feet of Railroad Street, was brought to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Sorensen that the Great Northern be allowed to pave the west half of Railroad Street, under the supervision of the Engineer, and the Engineer is instructed to establish the grade on the street. Motion carried. A requgtr elan that a committee from the City of Sdmonds be appointed to serve asna sory Committee. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that•Mayor Maxwell be delegated to attend the Committee meetings. Motion carried. A report from taking the censes in the newly annexed territory brings our population up to 4581. - A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Steed that Mayor Maxwell be authorized to negiotate for the replacement of the Curti and gutter on Fifth Avenue North of Main street, Approx. 100 feet. Motion carried. Councilman Kincaid suggested that Mayor Maxwell and Sup. Lawson negiotate for the construction of the foundation, walls and roof for the confort station at the City Park. Mr_. Nau, representative from Foster & Marshall, came before the Council with a proposa>I for the purchase of $140,000 of,Water Sewer bonds, Series b. He agrees to day $97 for each $1MO par value of bonds, plyts accrued interest from date of issue, .interest on bonds at 4%, Bonds may be called in inverse numerical order on any interest payment date. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Steed, that we accept this bid from Foster &.Marshall with the understand- ing that they pgy for all costs involved in printing of.bonds, and for the legal opinion. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Steed that the action of the previous meeting for calling forbids on bonds to be opened April 16, be recinded. Motion carried. -� Because of failure to deliver the police car, a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Cloud that Walsh -Platt Motors be notified that their contract for a police car be cancelled. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud that we call for bids for a police car, with delivery within 30 days. Bids to be opened April 16. Motion carriid. A. motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Mayor Maxwell be authorized to negiotate for fill dirt for Ninth Avnnue North of Main street, up to $600._ Motion carried. e Mayor Maxwell reported on a tie-in with Olympic View Water, with a four inch line, to put water into our South Edmonds Water tank, at a cost of $1500. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud authorizing Mayor Maxwell- to set up meeting with Olympic View Water District, and if successful, arrangements be made the installation of the pipe. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded.by•Councilman Sorensen that.Mayor Maxwell be authorized to proceed with the remodeling of the office in the City Hall, the cost not to exceed 0300,00 Motion carried. A motion mqs made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that we purchase 24 folding chairs, at a cost.of $98.40: Motion carried. A motion was made'by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Ord. No. 693, for the improvement of second Avenue North, be passed. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Steed that the bills as approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud that the Mayor be authorized.to sign the acceptance of the Federal Grant for the Sewage Treatment Works under 33 u.S.C. 466 Et. seq.,,on behalf of the City of Edmonds, Motion carried. There being no further bus ess the meeting adjourned City ClerkMayor f April 16, 19 7 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll call showed the following coincilmen present Tuson, Sorensen, Kincaid, Cloud, Steed and Sommerseth. Three bids were received for the police •car.' The bid from Smith�gandy Inc., for $2180, Edmonds Motor Co., for $2413, Hopper Chevrolet Co., for $2413. A recommendation from the safety Committee, that we purchase the car from one.bScotr local aealers. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that we accept the bid from Edmonds Motor Co., for $2413.00, with delivery within 30 days. Motion carried. Three bids werereceived for the installation of the sewer in the Munger Plat, L. I. D. #80. One bid from Pacific Concrete Products for'$5897.40, Mallory & Compton Inc.46186.00, and one from F. M. Taylor,$5,879.25. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson andzeeconded by Councilman Cloud that we accept the bid from Frank M. Taylor. Motion carried. Six bids were received for the steel bridges for the Sewer Disposal"Plant. The bid from Leckenby construction for $2027, Arrow Iron Machine Works, $3024,00 Isaccson Iron Works, $1600,00, Pointer Williamette, $2175.00.. Pacific Car & Foundry, $1948.002 Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging, $2268.00. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that we accept the bid of Isaccson Iron Works, in the amount of $1,600.00 Motion carried. Six bids were received for building the Sewer Disposal Plant and the Sunset Avenue Lift Station. They are as follows, Mr. Beauchamp, $140,000for the plant, 4nd-21,000.00 for the lift station; Joe Lundberg $140,877, and $16,836, Leischner, 1400914,_.and 23,670; Wayne Const, Co., 159,874. and $28,871.00; Big Bend $199,990,00 with no bid for the lift station, Ace Construction bid on the lift station $25,082.00. Bids are to be considered Friday night.