19650615 City Council Minutes2.34
June 15, 1965 •
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no additions nor corrections to the minutes of the meeting of June 19 and they
were approved as presented.
AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the City Clerk be
authorized to issue warrants #2010 through #21229 totalling $480349.40 from the proper
funds in payment of the regular monthly bills. Motion carried.
It was noted that the bills included the next to the last payment on the.Walker property
at the City Beach.
It was also moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that the $1615.00 as
Edmonds' contribution for operating expenses on the amended 1965 budget of the S.W.
Snohomish County Joint Planning Council be paid. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter fftm Orval Taylor, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, stated that the congre-
gation had no objection to any possible change in the traffic pattern on 4M Avenue N.
A petition for vacation was received, signed by Robert A. Andersen and Russell R..Bradley,
for a 30 ft. R/W known as 74t Place West lying northerly of the easterly projection of the •
south line of Lot 39 Block 589 Plat of Meadowdale Beach and lying south of Meadowdale Road.
This was referred to the Engineer for investigation and report.
FIREWORKS STAND PERMITS
Application for operation of three stands for the sale of fireworks was received from Frank
Freese Post 66, American Legion. Upon recommendation from -the Fire Chief that permits for
these three locations be granted, it was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman
Slye that fireworks stands located at 951 Puget Drive, 117 - 614 Ave. S., and 620 Edmonds
Way be approved. Motion carried.
An application for a fireworks permit from Scott T. Norton for operation of a stand at
559 Dayton Ave. was recieved, and denial recommended by the Fire Chief, because of fire
hazard. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Olds that the request be granted,
but the motion died for lack of a second. It was then.moved by Councilman Slye, seconded
by Councilman Kincaid that the request for a permit from Scott Norton be denied upon recom-
mendation of the Fire Chief. A roll call vote showed Harrison, Tuson, Slye, McGinness and
Kincaid in favor, Olds and Bevan voting against, and the motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Bernard Kosher, owner of Bernie's Delicatessen, 951 Puget Drive, presented a petition
signed by several business people in Edmonds asking for an amendment to;,the ordinance
regarding the limitation of advertising signs in BN zones. It was moved by Councilman
McGinness, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the petition regarding an amendment to the
BN zone sign requirements be referred to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and
recommendation. Motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - PARK BONDS •
A proposed ordinance regarding sale of Park Bonds was introduced and explained. It was
moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that proposed Ordinance #1108 be
passed, providing for the issuance and sale of $350,000.00 Public Park General Obligation
Bonds 1965 on July 159 1965- Motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - ADVANCE REFUNDING BONDS
Attorney Murphy also presented and explained a proposed ordinance providing for the
issuance and sale on July 15, 1965 of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, and a motion was
made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1109 be
passed. Motion carried. The CityAs financial advisors indicate that a saving of about
$30,000.00 over the life of the bonds will be possible.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1964 EDITION
The proposed ordinance for adoption of the 1964 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code was
brought before the council. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye
that proposed Ordinance #1110 be passed, and the motion carried.
ATTORNEY IS REPORT
Attorney Murphy reported that the sewer easement from Mr. & Mrs. Earl DeCamp had been
received and recorded, and the Supt. of Public Works had notified Mr. William King that
he could now proceed with installation of the sewer under'city supervision.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND
A proposed ordinance for establishment of an equipment rental fund for the City of Edmonds,
as required by law, was introduced for passage. Following discussion, a motion was made by •
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Councilman McGinness,
seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed
Ordinance #1111 be passed,
establishing an Equipment
Rental Fund for the City of Edmonds,
with the rate schedule as
approved by the city
council attached as part of the minutes.
Motion carried.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND RENTAL RATES
EQUIPMENT NUMBER
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
RATE PER MONTH
453
1959 - Buick
$ 105.66
454
1965 --.Ford
389.67
455
1964 -- Ford
317.75
456
1964 -- Chev
315.01
457
1965 -- Ford
237.97
1
1962 -- Chev II Station Wagon
96.63
2
1964 -- Chev Ton Pickup
100.44
3
1963 -- Ford ► Ton Pickup
190.88
4
1965 -- Chev Y2 Ton Pickup
111.50
5
1959.-- Chev 36 Ton Pickup
130.09
6
1953 -- Chev Y2 Ton Pickup
° 91.04
7
1959 -- Chev 36 Ton Pickup
93.48
8
1960 -- Chev A Ton Pickup
'111.50
9
Reserve
10
1962 -- Chev.Dump, 5 yd.
186.29 .
11
1962 -- Chev Dump, 5 yd.
227.94
12
1957 -- Chev Dump, 5 yd.
130.42
13
Case 420 Backhoe
146.06
14
Trojan Loader
220.49
15
1957 -- Sweeper
336.39
16
Cat Diesel Grader
424.54
17
1965 -- Huber Maintainer
172.20
18
1950 -- Ford Ton Pickup
o 81.04
19
W=3 Backhoe
284.90
20
Sewer Rodder
49.96
21
GMC Panel
32.96
Roller
Roller
43.11
MISCELLANEOUS
Mower #1
25.00
Mower #2
25.00
Mower #3
25.00
Pump #1
10.00
Pump #2 (cent.)
5.00
Pump #3 (dia.)
5.00
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Concrete Mixer
5.00
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
A proposed ordinance to adopt the supplement to the 1963 edition of Standard Specifications
for Municipal Public Works Construction was introduced for its first reading before the
council. Three copies of the proposed ordinance were filed with the City Clerk -for use
and examination by the public prior to passage.
S.W.SNOHOMISH COUNTY JOINT PLANNING COUNCIL
Councilman Olds' resignation as representative to the S.W. Snohomish County Joint Planning
Council was accepted, and the Mayor then appointed Councilman Kincaid to fill this position.
It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Councilman Kincaid's
appointment as member of the S.W. Snohomish County Joint Planning Council be confirmed.
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO STREET COMMITTEE
Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of Councilman Sproule McGinness to the Street Committee.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Mayor's
appointment of Councilman McGinness to the Street Committee be confirmed. Motion carried.
SET DATE FOR OPENING BIDS - LID #135
Upon recommendation of the Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Council-
man Bevan that bids be opened at 2:00 P.M. on July 2 in the office of the Mayor on LID #135,
sewers for 86k P1. W. and vicinity. Motion carried.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Chairman Slye reported that it was the recommendation of the Park Board that the Mayor
negotiate with Mr. Burks of Fund Ways in regard to his request for permission to operate a
refreshment stand concession. It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Tuson that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate with Fund Ways of Edmonds for a possible
concession at Sunset Beach on a commission basis. Madon carried.
Mayor Maxwell reported to the council that a proposed ordinance regulating community TV
antenna systems had been drawn and copies sent to the two companies who had applied for
permission to set up an antenna system in Edmonds.
The Mayor also reported that he had been visited by members of the Snohomish County Health
District wherein they notified him that Edmonds is now a Primary City with a population
over 209000 and therefore must set up its own health department or contribute financially
to participate with the county health district. This matter was taken under advisement.
DEATH OF FORMER MAYOR FRED FOURTNER
e council noted the M777T former Mayor Fred Fourtner, who had served as Mayor of
Edmonds from January 1927 to December 19329 and again from January 1937 to December 1948.
It was unanimously decided to send a basket of flowers from the Mayor and Council, and a
motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGinness that a letter of
condolence be sent to Mrs. Fred Fourtner from the Mayor and City Council, and an expression
of gratitude be given for Mr. Fourtner's many services over the years to the City of Edmonds.
Motion carried.
EDMONDS' DIAMOND JUBILEE
The Mayor"iras"-authorized` io issue a Proclamation commemorating Edmonds' Diamond Jubilee and noting a
festival period to be held July 1 through 3 honoring the 75k year of the birth of the City of Edmonds,
whi h grew fir m 72 per ns in 1890 to the present 20,75O po a ion i 1965. ing was adjourned.
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July 6,- 1965
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There being no additions nor corrections to the minutes of June 15m, they stood approved
as presented.
COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN
Mayor Maxwell reported that an additional 15 day extension had been asked for and was
granted by the Housing and Home Finance Agency on the comprehensive sewer plan for Edmonds.
James H. Reid presented his engineering report, maps, plans and other data relating to the
Development of a Comprehensive Sewer System, and it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded
by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution #110 be passed, approving the Consulting Engin-
eer's report on the sewer survey, with certified copies to be filed with the Housing and
Home Finance Agency. Motion carried. Three copies of the Comprehensive Sewerage Plan were
put on file with the City Clerk.
AUDITING OF LID BILLS
It was -moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison!that the final estimate on
LID #125 in the amount of #630.01 be paid to Washington Asphalt Co. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that contractor's
estimat #1 on LID #126 in the amount of $'12,907.53 be paid to Joplin Paving Co., and $61.95 •
to the Tribune -Review for printing. Motion carried.
Councilman Slye made the motion, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the final estimate on
LID #127 in the amount of $583.35 be paid to Joplin Paving Co. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Tribune -Review be
paid $53.59 for printing costs on LID #1299 and the motion carried.
It was also moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that estimate #19
(semi-final) in the amount of $52625.45 against LID #130 be paid to Joplin Paving Co., and
$59.68 to the Tribune -Review for printing. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that contractor's estimate
#1 (semi-final) in the amount of $3,131.45 be paid to Lee Wooley against LID #134, and $53.40
to the Tribune -Review for printing. Motion carried.
REPORT ON BID OPENING - LID #1
Bids had been opened on LID #133 on July 6 at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the Mayor. Present
were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, City Engineer, Consulting Engineer, and several
representatives from companies bidding. The bids were:
Associated Sand & Gravel $104,070.50
Joplin Paving Co. 98,694.75
Washington Asphalt Co. 93,720.25
This was for paving and sidewalks on 5k S.E. from 17t' Ave. S. to 25' S., including intersections.
The Engineers estimate wp $99,000.00 for construction costs. It was the recommendation of
the consulting engineers to accept the low bid, and it was therefore moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the bid of Washington Asphalt Co. in the amount of •