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19600301 City Council MinutesMarch 1, 1960 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen Lambe, Tuson, Christensen, Simpson, Sorensen, and Kincaid present... Hearing was held on the Final Assessment Roll LID #95, Glen Street sewers. Several complaints were received regarding side sewer installations, and these were referred to the Engineer. One.official protest was received, from M. H. Hinch. A motion was then made by Councilman ! Tuson,-,seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance # 807 be passed, confirming the final assessment roll on LID #95, subject to any necessary adjustments to be made by the City Attorney and Engineer. Motion carried. Hearing was held on the Preliminary Assessment Roll for proposed LID #100, paving and curbs on 4th Ave., Pine to Howell. There were no written protests, and a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #808 be passed, creating LID #100, and the work authorized. Motion carried.. Bids were opened for the sale of the Water Department's 1949 G.M.C. pickup truck. Two bids were received: Eugene L. Fischer $141.44 William Masson $151.95 It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bid of William Masson for $151.95 be accepted and the truck sold to him. Motion carried. A Petition was submitted for paving Grandview Ave. between 10�92 Place N. and Olympic View Drive. It was referred to the Attorney for checking of signatures and a report at the next meeting. A Petition was presented in opposition to the Council action of closing off Main St. in May for the Art Festival. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen,that.the` City"not' dlose" bff Main".,St. for the Art Festival. The motion died for lack of a second. After more discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the previous permission to close Main St. from 5th Ave. to the alley W. of 3rd for the Art Festival be rescinded and the area from 5th to 64 on Bell St. be used instead. A roll -call vote resulted in 4 no, 2 yes, and the motion failed to carry. Mr. Carlton Nau spoke to the council in regard to additional financing for water improvements. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid authorizing Foster & /YE6oT/,4TE0 Marshall to prepare a prospectus and to buy the bonds at a price to be n by them and the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the subdivision of Mr. Roy Cooper on the NW corner of 71� and Casper be granted. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bill for $2,459.55 on "Little Metro" be paid"to Pacific Mechanical Constructors when a certified check for $1100.00 is received from them, guaranteeing performance for the paving. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Estimate #5, payment of $10,017.15 to Pacific Mechanical Constructors on "Little Metro" be authorized upon receipt of the tax statement, and passage of time for filing liens has expired.. Motion carried. A letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce, asking the council to study the establish- ment of off-street parking, and this was referred to the Street Committee for a report at the March 151�4 meeting. A re -application for 2 taxicab licenses was received from Mr. Buxton, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Mt. Buxton be grqnted a license for 1 cab under the Edmonds Taxi Co. A roll -call vote showed 2 in favor, 4 against, and the motion failed to carry, and the application was denied. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Resolution # 45 be passed, setting the hearing date for the proposed 10t' St. S.E. hospital area vacation for April 514. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the bill to Pacific Mechanical .Constructors for $667.00 be approved and paid. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the regular bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson to authorize issuance of an interest bearing warrant to Southwick -Campbell Co., Inc. for $833.24 to cover current claims against LID #95. Motion carried. l A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the engineer be I authorized to prepare the final plans on the water system expansion necessary to bring the Olympic View Water into operation and call for bids to be opened April 5t' for the construction of same. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen authorizing a call for bids for the necessary pipe, valves, and appurtenances for the completion of the water improvement system; bids to be opened April 5th. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe authorizing the mayor to request Alderwood Water District to install a 12 inch water main 6n 5!q S.E. from 25th Ave. S. to 1714 Ave. S. (5 corners) under the terms of the proposed agreement. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City install a 10 inch culvert across 9th and Spruce to take care of the drainage. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that a metal building be moved to the City Hall grounds for extra office space to take care of the expanded City Hall facilities. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson to give approval to the installation of a radio tower for the Police radios at the water tank site at 10k and Maple. Motion carried. There was no further business and the meeting adjourned. S' City Clerk Mayor THE CITY GENERAL ELECTION WAS HELD ON MARCH 8, 1960, in conjunction with the School election. — ELECTION RETURNS WERE AS FOLLOWS, INCLUDING THE 5 ABSENTEE VOTES: CITY OF EDMONDS GENERAL ELECTION March 8, 1960 Instructions: To vote for candidate place "X" in box after name. COUNCILMAN AT LARGE: VOTE FOR ONE DON FINNIGAN--------------------------�/ ❑ RICHARD SLYE ____________________________ ---- - -------- ------------------- ------------------- ...❑ COUNCILMEN: 4 year terms 2 year term VOTE FOR THREE MAYBELLE K. CHAPMAN ________-l____❑ HARVE H. HARRISON _____________ ...... ROY P. SORENSEN ____________________ 4 77._..❑ DONALD TUSON--------------------------'----- —5- .-_ 0 --------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- ❑ TREASURER: VOTE FOR ONE ALLEN P. SEVERSON __________- 4 year term ---------------- ­R