19581007 City Council MinutesOctober 7, 1958
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, with all Councilmen present.
Bids were. opened for LID #90, curbs on Railroad Ave. They were: -
Lake City Gravel and Materials Co. w2,600.00
Rutter Construction Co. 29262.00
Metropolitan Construction Co. 2,535.00 ,
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Christensen, that the City accept
the bid of Rutter Construction Co. for the amount of $2,262.00, subject to the approval of the
Great Northern Railway. Motion carried.
Hearing was held on the Preliminary Assessment Roll on LID #92, paving of the NV4'streets. Several
petitions in protest to the improvement had been filed, and there were quite a -number of property
owners present who protested verbally. The hearing was taken under advisement, with the determination
of the Council to be presented at the next meeting on October 21.
A letter from Ewart Harris, protesting his assessment for sewer under LID #85 had been turned over
to Attorney Holte for an answer. Attorney Holte reported back on the legal effects on said
assessment, and after discussion, the Council instructed the Attorney to answer Mr. Harris that
he would be subject to the assessment on LID #85.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid, that the Hearing on the
Final Assessment Roll on LID #84, sidewalks and curbs on Third N. from Edmonds to Casper be set
for November 4, 1958. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson_ that the Hearing on the
Final Assessment Roll on LID #85, sewers on Walnut St. from 7th to 9th, be set for November 4, 1958.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that Resolution of
Intention #141 be passed, setting up LID #93 fer paving of Erben Drive from 3rd to 4th, and on 4th
from Pine to Howell, with $4300.00 in storm sewers to be paid for by the City. Hearing on the
Preliminary Assessment Roll to be November 4, 1958. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Resolution of Intention
#142 be passed, setting up LID #94 for sewers in Michielli Park, with hearing on the Preliminary
Assessment Roll to be November 4, 1958. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson, that the Petition for
Annexation of the following described property: Beginning at a point on the west margin of 84th Ave. 1r.,
60 feet west of the southwest corner of Lot 7, Hawarden Tracts, according to the plat thereof; thence
east to the southeast corner of said Lot 7, thence south to the southwest corner of Lot 11; thence
along the south line of sAid Lot 11 and said line extended east to the east margin of Roberts Road;
thence north to the southwest corner of Lot 28; thence East to the southeast cof'ner of said Lot 28,
all within said Hawarden Tracts; thence south to the southwest corner of Lot 1, Block 3, Alderwood
Manor No. 9, according to the -plat thereof; thence east to the southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence
north to a point west of the southwest corner of the north two-thirds of the north hall of the west
half of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter section 30, township
27 north, range 4 east, V1.M.; thence east to the southeast corner of the said north two thirds of
the north half of the west half of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northeast
quarter, being the west line of the Edmonds Senior High School property, thence south to the southwest
corner of the vast three -fourths of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of said section 30;
thence east to the east margin of 76th Ave. ti^J.; thence north to the southwest corner of Lot 3, Forshee's
Upland Tracts, according to the plat thereof; thence east to the southeast corner of said Lot 3;
thence south to the southwest corner of Lot 2; thence east to the southeast corner of Lot 1, all
aithin said plat of Forshee's Upland Tracts; thence south to the southwest corner of Tract 2,
Solner's Five Acre Tracts, according to the plat thereof, thence east along the south margins of
Tracts 2,3 and 4 to the southeast corner of said Tract 4; thence south, along the west margin of
72nd Ave. Vu., 243.76 feet; thence east 198.00 feet; thence south 63.00 feet; thence east to the
west margin of State Road No. 1 (U.S. Highway 99); thence northeasterly along said west margin of
State Road No. 1 to intersect the north.li#e of Tract 21; thence west to the southwest corner of
Tract 5 (the east margin of 72nd Ave. W'.), thence north along said east margin to an intersection
with the north margin of 212th St. S.W.; thence west, along the north margin of said 212th St.S.W.
to intersect the west margin of 84t1i Ave. V;r. and the existing City of Edmonds corporate limits;
thence south along the west margin of 84th Ave. V_ to the point of beginning.
be accepted, and Tuesday, October 21, 1958 at 8 P.M. be set as the date for the hearing on the
Petition for Annexation. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen, T Tat a Petition for
Annexation of a portion of Pine St. by Totem Farms, to be known as the "gene annexation"
be accepted, and October 21, 1958 be set as the date for the hearing on the petition. Motion carried.
After discussion on the Dent property, the motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by
Countilman McGibbon that the Mayor be authorized to enter into contrast for the purchase of the
Dent property, with the stipulations as stated in the contract. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seco nded by Councilman. Tuson., that the Mayor be auth-
orized to sign the final plat of Olympic Heights after bonds have been posted and signatures
approved. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson, that'the approved bills
be paid, and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Christensen authorizing issuanceeof
Interest Bearing Warrant #7 on LID #85 to Ia. & S. Construction Co. for $2,777.40. Motion carried.
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A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe authorizing issuance of
Interest Bearing Vlarrants #7 for $150.58, and #8 through #13 for $1000.00 each on LID #86 to
Southwick -Campbell Co., Inc. in the total amount of $$6,150.58 for Estimate #2 submitted by Hale Construction.
Motion carried.
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A motion was nLde by Col.,ncilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen authorizing, issuance of Interest
Bearing Warrants #6 for $280.23 and #7 through #12 for $$1000.00 each on LID #87 to Southwick -Campbell Co.,
Inc. in the total amount of $6,280.23 for payment on Estimate #2 submitted by Lake City Gravel and Ulaterials,
Inc. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid authorizing issuance of Interest
Bearing Via,r, ants #6 for $$623.36 and #7 through #15 for $$1000.00 each on LID #88 to Southwick -
Campbell Co., Inc. in the total amount of $$9,623.36 for payment on Estimate #2 submitted by Lake
City Gravel and Materials, Inc. Motion carried.
A letter requesting a Street Light beta^seen 4th and 6th on Sprague Was received. This. was taken
under advisement for investigation and further study.
The Wlater Collectior's report for September was read.
A request from Mrs. McKean for a fire hydrant on 9th Ave. N. was referred to the Later Committee.
A letter was received from Frank Freese Post 66 of the American Legion requesting permission to
erect a Christmas tree in the Square at Fifth and Main again this year. The motion was made by
Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the request be granted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by 'Councilman Kincaid that Change Order #1 on
LID #85 be approved, adding the ant of 452.50 to the contract price. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Change Order #1 on
LID #86 for $300.00 be approved; $100.00 to be paid by the LID, and $$200.00 to be charged to
the Water Dept. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson, that the Amendment
to Chapter IX, Private Property, Article 1, as adopted June 3, 1958, and amended July 1, 1958,
repealing sections9-1.02, reenacting said section and reinstating certain sections heretofore
repealed, be adopted and passed. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
October 21,' 1958
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Regular meeting ira.s called to order by Mayor Maxwell, with all Councilmen present.
This was the evening set for the Hearing on the Petition for Annexation of the area near the Edmonds
High School. An Injunction was .received, temporarily restraining the City from any action on the
area, together with a Summons for the City to be represented at the hearing in Court on October 24
in Everett. The motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson, that the
Council hold a recessed meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 1958, and any action on the proposed annex-
ation be continued until then, subje6t to the decision of the court as to whether or not the
restraining order is to be continued. Motion carried.
The Hearin on t'hePtition for Annexation gf the Anderson property, near Totem Farms, to be known as
the "eiR'�annexation, was held, after which the motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded
by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #737ibe'passed, annexing the following described property to the
City of Edmonds: Beginning at a point 869.50 feet west of the northeast corner* of the southeast
quarter of the northwest quarter of section 30, township 27 north, range 4 east, said point
;being on the existing City Limits boundary, thence south 326.5 feet to the northwest corner of the
plat of Cherry Lane, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence east 434.69 feet to the northeast
corner of the said plat of Cherry Lane; thence north 326.5 feet; thence west 434.75 feet, to the point
of beginning; together with Lot 1, Plat of Cherry Lane, according to plat thereof, records of Snohomish
County, V.1ash ington. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the annexed property
as described be zoned R-8, in accordance' with the Planning Commission Resolution #8. Motion carried.
The determination of the Council on whether or not to go ahead..with LID #92 was continued until the
recessed meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 1958.
A discussion followed on an Agreement with the Great Northern Railway on LID 1#90. A motion was made
by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the mayor be authorized to sign the
redrawing of the agreement and also approve the easement when redrawn to the Mayor's satisfaction.
Motion carried.
A Petition was received for sewer on Glen Street from 9th to llth. DA letter from Dr. Sandall was also
received in regard to this. Several property owners in the area were present and in favor of the
,project. The matter will be taken up at the October 28 meetings after-preperty ewners liave-a3�-44
After some discussion with Mr. Campbell of Southwick -Campbell Co., Inc., regarding their bid on bonds
and warrants for LID #85, wherein it was pointed out that the first offer of Southwick -Campbell. -which
had been accepted by the City for the sale of bonds and warrants on LID #85 at the interest rate of
4.45%,was no longer in force and effect due to the fact that the City could not obtain an approving
opinion on said bonds and warrants because of improper publication of the Resolution of Intention