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19580916 City Council MinutesA 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 The Council decided that Sprinkling Restrictions could be rescinded, effective immediately.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. 1� o J sGJ. �Ui/yi D City Ulerk or 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 placing on the November 4 ballot a proposition to issue General Obligation Bonds. in the amoo.nt of $17,500.00 by levying an annual tax. Motion carried. A letter, received by Mayor Maxwell from Builders Equipment Rental Inc., stating that M. & S. Construction Co. owes $200 .00 for rental of a scraper used on the work on LID #85, was referred to Attbrney Holte. A petition signed by 12 residents of Seamont Lane requesting a street light was received. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that a street light be authorized on Seamont Lane on the existing light pole midway along said street; the clerk to write a letter to the PUD requesting same. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the Preliminary Budget for 1959 be passed. Motion carried. A request was received from Frank Handiverk to install 811 sewer and a manhole on the west side of 13th, between Bowdoin V+ay and Laurel St. to serve his divided property; all costs paid by him in lieu of the City installation charges, and the Lity to own that part of the sewer in the right of way. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by 1�ouncilinan Lambe that Frank Handwerk be authorized to =-- conttruct sewer as specified, under the specifications of the City Engineer, and the City waive the $600. hook -,up fee. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the Town of 11.1oodway be notified that the City of Edmonds will give them fire protection for 1959 on a contract basis, with the same general terms of the previous contract with Fire District #13, at the rate of 3 Mills on the Town of Vloodway's assessed valuation. Motion carried. A motion was made by Uouncilman Soresnen, seconded by Councilman Christensen, that the City call for bids for curbs on the east side of Railroad Ave. between Main and Dayton; bids to be opened October 7 , 1958. Motion carried. A motion was made.by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman'fuson that the City call for bids to be opened October 7, 1958 for construction of storm sewers for LID #90. Motion carried. A motion was made by 'Councilman Christensen,.secondedclby Councilman Lambe that 7 bills which were approved by the auditing committee b;,q paid, and warrants drawn on the proper funds. These here the final Eng ineeA fee and the final construction payment under LID #84; and one-half attorneys fees on ]AID 's i8�.'90j.^--?Gr and 91. Motion carried. Council authorized issuance of Interest-Bearing.T.arrants.on LID #87 as follows: #1 - Edmonds Tribune, -Review. 3740" 43 ° 2 - James-H. Reid & Associates_ 951.04 3-,Ldke�City Gravel & Materials, Inc. 3808:00 4' - Alfred 0. Holte � _ 250.00" Council also authorized issuance of Interest -Bearing Warrants on LID.#88 as follows: #1 - Edinonds'Tribune-Review 72:60 2 - James H. Reid & Associates 1080:72 3 - Lake City'Gravel & Materials, Inc. 11070'55 4 - Alfred 0. Holte 250.00 There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk October 6, 1958 This being the night set by law for the adoption of the Final Budget, the Council met for its special meeting with Mayor Maxwell presiding. Councilmen present were: McGibbon, Lambe, Tuson, Christensen, Simpson, and Sorensen. After discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #736 be passed, adopting the Final Budget for the year 1959, and levying the general taxes for the City of Edmonds as shown therein. There being no other business, the meeting adjourned. v City Clerk for COPY OF BUDGET FOR 1959 AND ORDINANCE #736 ATTACHED. 1 1