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It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the following retainages IIII III
against the Civic Center be paid subject to receipt of releases from the State Tax Commission,
Industrial Insurance and Medical Aid, and written releases from those firms having filed
liens or claims against the contractors: Venne Beauchamp, $37,836.26; Keystone Electric Co.,
$5217i.71; Hart Plumbing & Heating, Inc. $8895.43. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman .Tuson that the next regular meeting
be held on January 2, 1963 instead of January 1 because of the holiday. Motion carried.,
Mr. Walter Christiansen, from the Sr. High School area, was present to aggin complain about .
the flooding problem in his area, which had not been cleared up with ditching of the property;
which had been done by the Street Dept. It was stated that the City had done as much as
possible to relieve the situation, and that this drainage problem had existed since 1955,
prior to construction of the High School, as substantiated by pictures taken by Reid, Middleton
& Associates at that time. Mr. Christiansen was advised that a future possible paving of the
area, with curbs and drainage would be the only answer to the problem.
Meeting was then adjourned.
City Clerk M yor
, January 2, 1963
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor'McGinness with all councilmen present.
Bids were opened on fuel oil requirements for the City of Edmonds for the year 1963. They were:
Diesel Oil Sales $ -132
Sater & Ridenour .1069
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the low bid of
Sater & Ridenour, Inc. to supply the fuel oil to the City of Edmonds. during 1963 at the price
of $.1069 be accepted. Motion carried.
Bids were then oppaBd for supplying the gasoline requirements for the City for the year 1963.
They were: Union Oil Co. $.218 .for regular
..253 for Royal "76"
Standard Oil Co. .228 for Chevron
.261 for Chevron "Supreme"
Richfield Oil Co. .2251 for regular..
.259 for premium
It was moved by Councilman glye,,seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City accept the low
bid of Union Oil Co. for supplying the gasoline requirements for 1963 at the price of $.218
for regular and $.253 for Royal "7611. Motion carried.
Councilman Christensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City accept
the utilities of the Powell Addition for city maintenance, and release the bond retained by
the City. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye., seconded.by Councilman Sorensen.thdtle regular.monthly bills
be paid and warrants drawn on the proper a@counts.. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the City Clerk be
authorized to issue>interest-bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $2103.02
on LID #107 to•cover bills from.Reid, Middleton & Associates and Jerald C. Hall... Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman"Sorensen that the following bills
against LID #108 be allowed for payment: Taylor Utilities Construction Co. - $289836649;
Rodman And Eunice Campbell - $50.00 for an easement; Leonard and Josephine Hood - $200.00
for an easement; Frank and Agnes Hyatt - $75..00 for an easement; Hubbard Real Estate &.
Insurance Agency - $70.00 for two -franchise applications; and Snohomish County Auditor -
$16.,9,0 for recording of easements; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest -bearing
warrants to Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. in the amount.of $299248.39 to cover these bills.
Motion carried.
A motion was -made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman.Smets that interest -bearing
warrants be authorized for issuance to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amouht of $8429.76 to,
cover the followingbills against LID 110 Fifth Ave. curbs and $8432.00 to
g. , gutters:
Lake City Gravel & Materials, Inc.; $765.36 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc.; $150.00
to Hall, Bennett, & Hansen; and $82.40 to Edmonds Tribune -Review; making a total of $9429.76,
but with - the $1000.00 good faith deposit submitted with the bid ffom Grande & Co.. being
applied to this total, resulting in the $8429.76 figure.. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill to Lake City
Gravel & Materials, Inc. on LID #113 in the amount of $4878.83 be paid and an interest -
bearing warrant issued to them. Motion carried.
A motion was made.by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that thebillsagainst
LID #115 be paid: Manor Construction $6183.28 and Reid, Middleton & Associates $541.35, and
interest warrants be issued. Motion carried..
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets to authorize issuance of interest -
bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $6629.75 to cover the following bills
against LID #116: Joplin Paving Col $4933.74; Reid, Middleton & Associates $1648.27; and
Edmonds Tribune-Reftew $47.74. Motion carried.
Councilman Tuson made the motion, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #958
be passed, prepayment expiration notice on LID #109. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Attorney be
instructed to draw up an ordinance incorporating the new fee schedules inthe Building
Code and adding fees for plumbing inspections. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the
City accept the Quit Claim deed from L. Joan Demeroutis for a R/W on Pine from 9:2! east.
Chief Grimstad reported that the City now owns a traffic counter, which is at the disposal
of all departments.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Reid,
Middleton & Associates be empowered to prepare an application for advance planning funds
for sewer construction for the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. ,
Meeting was then adjourned.
City lerk Mayo
January 15, 1963
Regular meeting was called to order with all councilmen present.
Bids were opened on a Used Street Sweeper for the Street Dept. There was one bid:
• Sahlberg Equipment, Inc. $ 39750.00
plus Wash. sales tax 4% 150.00
less trade-in on Austin
Western sweeper........ - 800.00
Total net price $ 3,100.00
A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City accept
the bid of Sahlberg Equipment, Inc. for the used Model 1-450 Wayne Sweeper, year 1957, for
the total net price of $3,100.00 including state sales tax. Motion carried.
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID #107, Admiral Way sewers. A
representative from Union Oil Co. was present to question the amount of the final assessment
in relation to the preliminary assessment, but his figures did not correspond with the
actual assessment notice mailed the Co. Also, the consulting engineer was directed by
the Mayor to see that Mr. Bud Litt]ce's reiquest that his sidewalk and driveway are properly
restored by the contractor be (takenarTheore were no other questions nor protests, and a
motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by.Councilman Slye.that Ordinance #959 be
passed, approving and confirming the assessment roll on LID #107. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #960 be
passed, amending section 3 of Ordinance #847, building permit fees. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Ordinance #961
be passed, amending section 2 of Ordinance #820, and establishing plumbing fee schedules.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Slye to pass Ordinance #962,
repealing section 10 of Ordinance #848, electrical fee schedule. Motion carried.
At the request of the Water Committee, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
• Councilman Christensen that the Water Dept. call for bids on the chassis only of a 3/4
ton pick-up truck; bids to be opened on February 51 1963; specifications to be supplied
by the Supt. of Public Works. Motion carried.
The Legislative Committee of the Council instructedthe attorney to rough out a resolution
to send the state legislature to include the following:
1. 'to recover the cities' 52% share of liquor profits,
2. to ask that a single vote be used on annexation elections in place of the two
questions now required,
3. to abolish the annexation Review Board,
4. to acquire a fair share of the fire district assets when a fire district area is
annexed,.
5. to ask that the state abolish state sales tax from City purchases.
The Park Board Chairman, Councilman Christensen, gnnounced that the City had hired Mr.
Ron Taylor as its new Recreational Director, to begin February 1, 1963.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that a group of regular
bills covering 1962 expenses be paid and warrants be drawn on the doper 1962 funds.
Motion carried.
Meeting was then adjourned.
City Clerk Ma or
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