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19600202 City Council MinutesMI - • Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen McGibbon, Lambe, Tuson, Christensen, Simpson, and Sorensen present. Officer Gene Gillette, the new patrolman, was sworn in by the Mayor. A request from the "Tumbleweeds" for use of the City Park for their annual playday at the 4� of July was referred to the Park Board for a report at the Feb. 16 meeting. A request for removal of the curb on the corner of 6k and Main for a drive-in restaurant was referred to the Safety Committee for a report at the Feb. 16 meeting. The Shorewood Cab Co. re -submitted their application for a taxicab license in Edmonds. It was moved by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the application for a taxicab license for Shorewood Cab Co. be tabled until the Feb. 16 meeting. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #802 be passed, amending the taxicab Ordinance in regard to insurance. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Christensen that the street grade on 98k Ave. W. north of Edmonds Way be accepted and filed. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell made the following appointments to the Planning Commission, effective as of January 1, 1960: Sproule McGinness - 4 yr. term Al Simpson - 4 yr. term Larry Hubbard - 4 yr. term Herman Sater - 6 yr. term • Paul Maphis - 2 yr. term Don McGibbon - 2 yr. term Walter Paybe - 4 yr. term Mayor Maxwell appointed the following "City Hall" committee from the council - Al Simpson, Chairman; Don Tuson and Orland Christensen, with suggestions for a sub -committee. The matter of appointments for the Library Board was taken under advisement by the Mayor. 75% of the assessed valuation for a proposed LID on 41t Ave. from Pine to Howell Way had sighed a petition for paving and curbs, and a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Resolution of Intention #149 be passed, proposing an LID for 41� Ave. Pine to Howell and a hearing be set for March 1, 1960. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #803 amending the Salary Ordinance and setting forth hourly rates be passed. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance #804 be passed; prepayment notice on LID #96. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen.,that the final Assessment Roll hearing on LID #95 be held on March 1. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the mayor be authorized to purchase portions of the Rendler property, Tract 18, Block 59 Alderwood Manor #9 for $109123.00 and enter into a contract with them. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by 'Councilman McGibbon authorizing • the Mayor to accept the easement from Gordon Johnson for the property under and across the west 15 ft. of lot 10 and east 15 f t. of lot 119 Maplewood Estates, for roadway and utility purposes. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that bids on the water tank be opened February 23rd. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the regular monthly bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. Bills were: Current Expense warrants #13761 - #13794 - $4,963.12; Water Dept. warrants #8131 - #8157 - $4633.86; Street Dept. warrants #5374 - #5397 for $2190.693 and"Little Metro" warrants #29 432 for $8794.79. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by douncilman McGibbon that the bill for a pump from Cascade Machinery be paid and charged to "Little Metro". Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bill for $1145.43 to Pacific Mechanical Constructors, Inc. be paid, on Unit 12A of "Little Metro", subject to the receipt of a check for $400.00. Motion carried. It was moved be Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bill to Pacific Mechanical Constructors, Inc. for $3439•89 on Unit 12B of "Little Metro" be paid. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bill for $3,844.47 to Reid & Associates for "Little Metro" be paid. Motion carried. 41 1/ ,I A MIDI Councilman Christensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill to Reid & Associates for $5316.00 on LID #97 be paid, and authorized issuance of interest - bearing warrants #5 through #10 to Southwick -Campbell Inc. to cover that amount. Motion carried. 4 A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bill to Reid & Associates on LID #95 for $2101.65 be paid, and authorized issuance of interest - bearing warrants #51 through #53 to Southwick -Campbell Co., Inc. to cover this amount. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the final plat of Rosewood #2 be accepted and the mayor be authorized to sign same. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk or February 16, 1960 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. It was moved by Councilman Lambe and seconded by Councilman Christensen that permission be granted to the "Tumbleweeds" to use the City Park for their Playday at the 41� of July • subject to conditions of parts of the field as to the location of activities. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the property owners on the Si corner of 61-� and Main be allowed to take out curb for their drive-in restaurant for a width of 36' on the south side of the property, as amended by the Safety Committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that permission be granted the Art Festival Committee to close off Main St. to traffic from 514 west to the alley at 3rd for the prupose of the Art Show from May 1714 through May 23rd. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the final plat of Ridgecrest be approved and accepted. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the final plat of Sharon Crest be approved and accepted. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the street between 91� and 101 as shown on the map of Sharon Crest be named Carol Way. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the final plat of Laurelhurst Park be accepted and approved. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the final plat of Manor Lane be accepted and approved. Motion carried, 5 to 2. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City of Edmonds purchase water for their water system from Olympic View Water District as outlined in the contract. Motion carried: • It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City start action to increase the Revenue Bond issue to approximately $100,000.00 to cover the expanded water program. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid authorizing the city of Mountlake Terrace to enter into contract with Aurora Village Shopping Center for sewer service. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Christensen to authorize Mountlake Terrace to enter into contract with the Mountlake Terrace Shopping Center for sewer service. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Resolution # 44 be passed, requesting the State Highway Commission to relocate State Highway 1W as stated in the Resolution. Motion carried. A letter was received from Marie Weibust, giving her consent to the cutting of a portion of her property for the necessary grading of 9814 W. as -.requested by Mr. Edgar Harman. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the application for a taxicab license from Shorewood Cab Co. be denied. Motion carried. A letter of resignation from the Planning Commission from Paul Maphis was read and resignation accepted. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Simpson that bids be invited on the sale of the Water Dept. G.M.C. pick-up truck, bids to be opened March 1. Motion carried. 0