19610516 City Council MinutesIt was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that pursuant to the
Street Committee's recommendation, the Council forward the recommendation to the Planning
Commission that the street from 91� to 1Oth on the sub -division owned by Wickstrom and
Lydell be made a 50 ft. width. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, sedonded by Councilman Lambe that the regular'
monthly bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bills against
the Civic Center from McDonald Construction Co. for payments ; l and #2 on Fire Station A
in the amounts of $3006.58 and $4203.42 be paid. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bill for clerical
work on LID 497 to Fern Schoppert in the amount of $71.28 be paid. Motion carried.
Councilman Sorensen then made the motion, seconded by Councilman Skye to authorize issuance
of an interest -bearing warrant to Southwick -Campbell & Co., Inc. for $71.28 to cover the
extra clerical work on LID #97- Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bill to Reid,
Middleton & Associates for $190.00 on LID #101 engineering be paid. Hotion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the bill to the
Tribune -Review for printing on LID #101 for 355.50 be paid. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bill to Hall &
Bennett for $200.00 on LID #103 be paid. Motion carried.
Councilman Sorensen made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bill to Hale is
Construction for contractor's estimate #3 on LID #104, Grandview sewers, for $1096.70 be
paid. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bill to Hall
& Bennett in the amount of "125.00 for expenses incurred in securing the beach property from
the Port District for the Park Dept. be paid. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the "Tumbleweeds"
be granted permission to use the City Park for their annual horse short during the Fourth of
July celebration this year, under such regulations as the Park Board may set forth,. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City investigate
and recover property that was apparently removed from the property on the corner of 6th and
Bell at the Civi c(Cienter site. There were 6 yes, 1 no, and the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Late Co4ler Agreement
with Mr. Quarnstbom, as outlined, be approved and the Mayor be authorized to enter into the
agreement with him. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance r18819 sewer
connection amendment, be passed. There were 5 yes votes, 2 no, and the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the official &119y grade
from 91 to 9th between Maple and Alder as presented by the Engineer be adopted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance 882
amending the comprehensive plan be passed. Motion carried. •
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #883, relating
to the sale of City property be passed. Motion carried.
A 1potion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Resolution of
Intention #154 be passed, concerning proposed sewers for Euclid Ave., and the hearing be held
on June 6. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City
advertise for bids to be opened June 1 for the construction of the Civic Center. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bill to Hall &
Bennett for $125.00 for expenses on the mandamus action be paid. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
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May 16, 1961
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
A delegation from the Jr. Chamber of Commerce was present, and a Resolution was read to the Mayor
and Council expressing the Jr. Chamber's appreciation for being allowed to hold the sale of
property left on the Civic Center site. A copy of the Resolution is attached to the minutes of •
this meeting.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS.,
WHEREAS:
WHEREAS:
WHEREAS:
The City of Edmonds has given its fullest cooperation
during the first year of operation for the Edmnnds Junior
Chamber of Commerce, and
The City of Edmonds through its civic government has
provided this organization with funding projects such
as the sale held on the site of the future Civic Center,
and,
The assistance. given our organization has made it possible
to carry out many rewarding community projects, and
The City of Edmonds has helped to make it possible for the
Edmonds Junior Chamber of Commerce to be selected as the
"Milestone Award" winner in. the State of Washington,
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT: The Edmonds Junior Chamber of
Commerce in its General Membership meeting this 15th day of
May, 1961 hereby express its appreciation to the city
government of Edmonds and particularly to Gordon Maxwell,
Mayor, and Roy P. Sorensen, Richard Sly Harve H. Harrison
William E. Lambe, Donald S. Tuson, Orland Christensen
and 4f Ar.G.Simpson, Councilmen for demonstrating their faith
in the Edmonds Junior Chamber of Commerce.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Edmonds Junior Chamber of Commerce
will pledge its continuing support for community development
projects.
A letter was -received from Mr. and krsa Harris reque-sti-ng permission to-instari-a'-sewer-to
serve their property at 721 Sprague. This being an alternate wad to that requested by Mr.
Sproule McGinness, who would be the only other property owner to enefit from the install-
ation of sewer in that immediate area, it was decided to have both parties in question meet
with the engineer and water -sewer committee to try to decide on the best way to solve the
problem. It was then moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the
Water -Sewer committee be authorized to resolve the problem of the proposed sewering of the
properties on Sprague between 7111 and 8t if an agreement is obtained at the meeting of the
principles involved. Motion carried.
A request for the use of the field behind the Five Corners Fire Station for a children's
playfield was referred to the Park Board.
Hearing was held on the Petition for annexation of Lot 1, Block 1, Plat of Pine Acres.
There were no protests, and a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by
Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #884 be passed, annexing the area to the City of Edmonds.
Motion carried.
A preliminary route proposal for Admiral Way was asked of the Engineer for the next Street
Committee meeting.
C The question of a possible 20 ft. service lane to be deeded to the City from the Lacy property
on 914 S. when they subdivide into 3 lots was referred to the Street Committee.
It was decided that an informal hearing be held on the possible sewering of Spruce between
91� and 11k, and the east side of 91h between Spruce and Pine, and the people involved be
invited to meet with the Water -sewer committee to discuss the possibility of an LID in their
area. The meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 24k at City Hall - 8:00 P.M.
A Recommendation from the Planning Commission for Council approval of further study by Clark -
Coleman & Associates resulted in a recess of this meeting to May 31, when the plans will have
been received from Clark -Coleman and studied by the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the first meeting
in July be set for Wednesday, July 51� instead of Tuesday, July 4th because of the holiday.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the paving of
the road in the City Park be awarded to Joplin Paving Co., to be done when the work is
actually authorized. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the final plat
of Manor Lane be approved. Motion carried.
Meeting was then recessed until Wednesday, May 31 at 8200 P.M.
May 319 1961
Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
An annexation petition was filed with the City Clerk on May 29, 1961 from the citizens residing
in the Lake Ballinger area adjacent to the City of Edmonds. The petition indicated that it was
signed by owners of 82.% in value, according to the assessed valuation for general taxation of
the property for which annexation is petitioned. The council determined that the property
description accurately represented kn area contiguous to the City of Edmonds. That further,
the council was offered satisfactory proof, by way of affidavit and other information that
evidenced the suffieiency of the petition as presented, and it was moved by Councilman
Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the receipt of the petition be acknowledged, and
the hearing on said petition be set for June 20. Motion carried.
A letter of thanks was received from the Junior Chamber of Commerce for their having had the use
of the property left on the Civic Center site for their sale.
Upon recommendation of the Street Committee, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded
by Councilman Christensen that Yost Admiral Way from Dayton Street south to the intersection
with the present -by-pass be reopened and returned to use as a street, and the deadline for
removal of all obstructions on it be January 1, 1962. Motion carried.
After much discussion with the Planning Commission and with C$Ark-Coleman planners, the council
decided to postpone any action on Planning phase #2 until the June 131� meeting.
Meeting was then adjourned.
June 1, 1961
Meeting was held for opening of bids on the Civic Center. Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to
order with all councilmen present except Harrison.
Civic Center bids were as follows:
GENERAL WORK:
Strand, Inc.
Venne Beauchamp
B. F. Turnbull, Inc.
Newland Construction Col
Farwest Construction Co.
Wick Construction Co.
Noel Construction Co.
McDonald Contruction Co.
Elling Halvorson
Turnquist & Bartrand
MECHANICAL WORK:
Basic bids only.
$335,130.00
337,307.00
362,000.00
341,000.00
3539761.00
344,444.00
363,500.00
344,896.00
368,836.00
362,992.00
Gamman Plumbing Co. 709389.00
Lincoln Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 649350.00
Hart Plumbing & Heating Co. 68,427.00
Boyker Plumbing & Heating Co. 75,850.00
Stoll & Freese Plumbing & Heating 71,990.00
ELECTRICAL WORK:
Hiline Electric
44,250.00
Ewing Electric
40,998.00
NePage Electric
44,500.00
Pacific Electric
46,300.00
Rogers Electric Co.
45,260.00
Bids were then taken under advisement, and no specified date was set for awarding.
Meeting was adjourned.
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