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19580603 City Council MinutesA motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Bla ckbourn, that Resolution #35 be passed, authorizing the Application for Federal Funds by the City Engineer for the Comprehensive Sewer Plans for Edmonds and its environs. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk June 32 1958 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, and Councilmen present were: McGibbon, Tuson, Sorensen, Kincaid, and Blackbourn. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Bids were opened for LID #84. They were: Rutter Construction Co. $6,160.00 Curtis Construction Co. 7,243.35 Metropolitan Construction Co. 6,151.50 Since all bids exceeded the Engineer's estimates by more than 10%, no action was taken, and all bids and certified checks were held until the -next Council meeting. Judge Edward Nollmeyer from Everett was present to officiate as the newly elected officials took their oath of office. They were: Mayor Gordon Maxwell, and Councilmen Don McGibbon, Roy Sorensen, William Lambe, Orland Christensen, and A.G. Simpson. Following the ceremony, a recess was declared and refreshments were served. Meeting was recalled to order, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that Sprinkling Rates be put into effect as of the May 15 meter reading, through the Sept. 15 reading, on the same basis established last year, which was 180 for every 100 Cubic Feet used over the minimum 1600. Motion carried. M The purchase of Block G for a library site was recommended by the Planning Commission, and a Committee composed of Sorensen, Chairman; Christensen, and Tuson was appointed by Mayor 1�axwell to make a study of. the property and bring in a definite recommendation on its purchase at the June 17 meeting. -Thts-wa-, i e-e_venizg_set for the hearing on the proposed new sewer service charges affecting all but_ single dwellings. There was no oppos tion-and-a-mati= was made , econ a by Council- man Kincaid that the Amen , ice ,Section of'th°e_E_d1mends-Zity c'zde be _ The May boater Collection report was read. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Amendment to Chapter IX; Articles 1 and 2, adopting the 1958 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Volume I, including the Appendix,' and the National Electrical Code for 1956 as modified by the State of Washington Rules and Regulations for installing electric wires and equipment dated January 15, 1954 be passed. Motion carried. A Contract Agreement between the C' of Edmonds and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hillis for the installation of sanitary sewer on their property Wthe sum of $700,00 to be repaid to the City at the rate of $10.00 or more per month was signed. The Petition for an LSD on 6�- St. was approved, and a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Resolution of Intention #133 be passed, setting up LID #87, for asphaltic paving and curb on 61 St. between Walnut and Pine. The motion carried, with the Hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Role set for July,l, 1958. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen, that the recommendation of the Street Committee for the improvement of Admiral Way be accepted, with the City to pay a share of $2500.00,. if the Great Northern would deed the land for the street to the City, and to transfer this°proposal to the Great Northern Railroad. Motion carried. The Attorney was requested to draw up a letter to send to the Great Northern Railroad to this effect. Several protests were received on the request of Mr. Salamonsen to use 16th Place as a public way to enter his property. The matter was referred to Attorney Holte to check to see if this is a private road, and if so, to deny Mr., Salamonsen the privilege of using it.for this purpose. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Resolution of Intention #134 be passed, setting up LID #88, for the i-6provement of Alder St. from 9th to llth with paving and curb, with the Hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Role to be held July 1, 1958. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid, that the approved bills be paid, and warrants drawn on the proper funds to do so. The Feenaughty Machinery Co. warrant to be held until the promised warranty letter is received from the company. Motion carried. City Supervisor D. C. Lawson reported that the connectionbbetween the Olympic View Water District and the Thomas Addition had been completed, and -water pressure in the area is now adequate. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk May r 1 Ll 1 Fj This was the evening set for the hearing on the proposed new sewer service charges affecting all but single dwellings. There was no opposition, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Amendment to Chapter 7, Article 1, Section 7-109 of the Edmonds City Code be adopted, with.: the deletion of Item I. and the following insertion before the last paragraph: "In the case of any building, the use of which includes more than one of the above categories, they shall pay the sum of the amounts fixed under all the applicable categories." Motion carried.