19580902 City Council MinutesMr. Novak, attorney representing property owners in the area of the new Methodist Church building site,
presented his clients' objections to the height of the proposed new building. The building permit had
been issued% 'No, councitl -action` :wasj•tafken ]on th=isi matte:-.-
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After discussion on the purchase of the Dent property, Attorney Holte was requested to tell Mr. Dent
that the City would not iiitentibnally interfere with bis source of water from springs originating on
the 10 acres to be purchased by the City.
A petition for an LID for sewers in Michelli Park was presented. Attorney Holte was directed to
prepare a Resolution of Intention for the next meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman gindaid, that Dwight Johnson be
informed that the City has no intention of acquiring the �2'Ft. of land on the west end of the City
property on Maple St. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the'Amendment to
Chhpter 9, Article 1, section 9-1:071 C 2 (a) subdivision code be passed. Motion carried. .
A motion was mad@ by Councilman Tuson, seconded by -Councilman McGibbon that Ordinance #731, fixing
interest rate on bonds for LID #82 and #83 at 6% be passed. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by,, -Councilman Christensen that Resolution #36 be passed,
favoring the county commissiomers placing Keenie's Salt Water Acres on the November ballot as a
possible park site. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that two vouchers be
approved, one to Foster and Freese, and the other to Alderwood Water District, and the clerk be
authorized to draw warrants on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that the City Attorney be
instructed to draw up an Ordinance setting a bond levy of 1 Mill to place on the November ballot for
the raising of $17,000.00 for the pruchase of a new fire truck for the City. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, sedonded by Councilman Kincaid, that Stop Signs be installed
at Second Ave. and Edinondt.Street, stopping the trgffic on Second Avenue. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
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September 2, 1958
Regular"meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, and roll=call showed all Councilmen
present.
Bids were opened f or - the "Warrants and- -Bonds on LID #87: -Due to -An error in calculation,
the bid of Hughbanks, Inc: was withdrawn. The two--reiiiaining bids'were:
Southwick -Campbell & Co., Inc. -- Inttdrest'rate•of 4:70% and'a premium
of' .09 cents*for each 6100 'par value of
"bonds delivered.
Grande & Co., -- Interest rate of 5.15%, and a -premium of ..01 cent for each
$100 par value of bonds delivered.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that the bid
of Southwick -Campbell & Co., Inc. for the bonds•and warrants on LID #87 be accepted,
at the interest rate of 4.70% and a premium of .09 cents for each $100 par value of
bonds actually issued. Motions carried.
Bids were opened for -the �Farrants and bonds on LID #88. Due to an error in calculation,
the bid of Huc hbanks, Iris. was withdrawn. The two remaining bids•were:
Southwick -Campbell & Co., Inc. -- Interrest'r ate of"4.75% and a premium of
.14 cents for each $100 par value of
bonds delivered.
Grande & Co., -- Interest rate of 5% and a premium of .18 cents for each $100
par value of bonds delivered.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, sedonded by Councilman Lambe that the bid'of
Southwick -Campbell'& Co., Inc. for the bonds'and'warrants on LID #88 be accepted, at the
interest rate of 4.75%, and premium rate of .14 cents. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that the Mayor
be authorized to sign the plat of Twin View Estates after bond has'been posted, and the
plat has been approved by the Engineer and the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid,'seconded by Councilman Tuson, that the hearing
on LID #92 for resurfacing the 14W Streets be set for October 7, 1958. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson, that the City
Engineer be authorized to Ball for bids for the installation of 8" sanitary sewer from
the westerly edge of Twin View Estates to the presently existing sewer in the alley
between 7th and "B" St., providing Mr. Kelstrup deposits the sum of $2500. cash with
the City to pay for one half the estimated cost of installation of said sewer, and
provided further that Mr. Kelstrup places in escrow an additional $2,000. to pay the
balance of the cost, in the event that Michelli Park sewer installation does not
materialize. If the proposed LID for installing sanitary sewer at Michelli.Park and
adjacent property.does go through, one half the cost of the above installation shall be
charged against said LID, and $2500. placed in escrow shall be returned to.Mr..Kelstrup.
Motion carried.
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A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that an
informal hearing be set for September 16, 1958 f or.discussion on the possibility
of improving 4th Ave. from Pine to Howell, and Erben Drive from 3rd to 4th. Motion
carried. .
The Council decided that Sprinkling Restrictions could be rescinded, effective
immediately.
A motion was made by CouAdilman'Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the
bills be paid on the aprnved vouchers, and warrants drawn on the proper funds.
Motion carried. Council authorized issuance of Interest Bearing Warrant #5 on LID #86 in the amount
of $902.93 for Hale Construction on their Estimate #1.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen, that
the Mayor be authorized to transmit a letter to the County Commissioners requesting
coordination of planning between the County and the City odmonds, and the services
of the County Planning Staff on future City Planning.Io ion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon, that
the Lions Club be authorized to proceed with their plan to construct benches and
a water fountain on the triangle at Fifth and Bell Streets. Motion carried.
After discussion on the Budget for 1959, the meeting adjourned.
September 9, 1958
A special meeting was held at -the Edmonds Jr. High School for a he aring on the
Preliminary:Assessment Roles of LID #90, paving Railroad Ave.' from Main to Dayton,
and LID #91, paving the four alleys in the business district.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell. Councilmen Lambe, Tuson, Christensen,
Simpson, and Kincaid were present.
There were.no written protests filed on LID #90.
There were 3 written protests -filed on HID #91. They were from:
Mrs. Winnifred Bishop, on the alley between 5th and 6th, Main t o Dayton.
Dewey"Leyda,'on'the alley between 5th and 6th, Main to Dayton.
Ted R. Westerlind, alley*froze-4th to 5th, between Main and Dayton.
This being ax meeting, no council action was taken.
Following the hearings, discussion 6ne the Budget for 1959 was held.
The meeting then was. closed.
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September 16, 1958
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, and Councilmen licGibbon, Lambe, Tuson,
Christensen, and Sorensen were present.
An informal preliminary hearing was held on a proposal to improve 4th Ave. from Howell Way to Pine
St., and Erben Drive from 3rd to 4th, with -concrete curbs and asphaltic pavement. Several property
owners in the area were present, and the majority seemed in favor of the project.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #733 be
passed, to place on the November 4 ballot the proposition to construct an open-air municipal swimming
pool in the City of Edmonds by levying a tax of 14 mills to provide $60,000. for the project. There
were 4 yes and 1 no votes, and the motion carried.
A letter was received from Attorney William A. Gardner, protesting the assessment of his client, Mr.
Evart Harris,on sewer under LID #85, on the basis that Mr. Harris' property is already served by
sanitary sewer. This was referred to City Engineer Reid.
A letter was received from H. Dale Anderson, complaining about the inadequacy of the storm drains on
the 1100 Block on Pine Street, and requesting attention to the problem. This was referred to Mr.
Lawson and Engineer Reid.
A claim against the City for the amount of $92.00 was received from Shirley C. Burns for a fractured
ankle sustained on the Slide at the City Park. This was referred to the Attorney to file with the
insurance company.
The sanitary sewer extension to the plat of Glanvilla was recommended by Engineer Reid for acceptance
by the City.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that Ordinance #734 be passed,
settiDg up LID #90 for the improvement of Railroad Ave., Main to Dayton with grading, paving, curbs on
the easterly side, and storm sewers where necessary. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #735 be passed,
setting up LID #91, for the improvement of 4 Alleys in the business district.with pavingl Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #732 be passed,
to provide for the acquisition of a nevr fire truck with the nedessary equipment and appurtenances, by