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REAPPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD •
Mayor Maxwell reappointed Mrs. Alice Beaudreau to the Library Board for a 4 year term, effective
January 1, 1966. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGinness that the �y
Mayor's appointment of Mrs. Beaudreau to the Library Board be confirmed. Motion carried.
REFUND FROM DIVISION OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
The.Mayor read the letter from the State Auditor's office which accompanied the refund of $47.7 6 �
to the City of Edmonds for the recent Water -Sewer audit.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Bevan stated that at the Port Commission meeting the Port attorney had been authorized
to engage a consultant on Revenue or G.O. bonds for procurement of the necessary ground for ex-
pansion.
Councilman Kincaid reported that the South Snohomish Coint Planning Council is having Clark,
Coleman, Rupeiks prepare a plan for zoning, access roads, arterials, etc. to the year 1985, and
that this will be presented in the near future, and will tie in with the similar comprehensive
plan made for the City of Edmonds by the same firm.
REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGinness to request the Planning
Commission to hold hearings to amend the comprehensive plan to change the west side of Second
Avenue from Bell to Edmonds from multiple to single family residential, to conform with the �.
present zoning..' A roll call vote resulted in Councilmen Tuson, McGinness, and Kincaid voting
in favor; Olds, Harrison and Bevan against, and the tie was broken by Mayor Maxwell voting
against. Motion failed to carry. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded
by Councilman Tuson that the council request the Planning Commission to study the comprehensive •
plan in respect to the area on the west side of Second Avenue from Bell to Edmonds. This motion
carried with all councilmen voting in favor except Harrison.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT OF DIANA LEE ADDITION
It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the final plat of
Diana Lee Addition #2 be approved, and the motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.
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March 1, 1966
ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Tuson and Kincaid.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of February 15: had been posted and mailed, and since there were no
omissions nor corrections, they stood approved as presented.
AUTHORIZATION - CALL FORBIDS FOR WATER SUPPLY LINE FROM 2051' & FREMONT TO 2201' & 88k
Authorization was requested to call for bids for the pipe and appurtenances for the pipe and
appurtenances for the above transmission line. It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by
Councilman Olds to authorize a call for bids, to be opened March.11t' at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's
office, for 12" water pipe and appurtenances to install this supply line. Motion carried.
A motion was then made by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds to authorize a call
dor bids, to be opened March 23 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office, for construction of this
water main. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION - CALL FOR BIDS FOR STREET DEPT. PICKUP TRUCK
A request was made for authorization to call for bids on a new pickup truck for the Street Dept.
to replace the truck lost when the street gave way at the entrance to Woodway, due to flooding.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison to authorize a call for bids
for a new pickup truck for the Street Dept., bids to be opened.on March 11 at 1:30 P.M. in the
Mayor's office. Motion carried.
PAYMENT TO S.W. SNOHOMISH COUNTY JOINT PLANNING COUNCIL FOR 1966 BUDGET
Edmonds' share of the 1966 budget for S.W. Snohomish County Joint Planning Council came to
$2144.00, and it was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Olds that the $2144.00
be paid to the County Treasurer as Edmonds' share for the year 1966. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MILEAGE PAYMENTS
A proposed Resolution authorizing the payment of 100 per mile for all city employees having to
use their private cars for city business,.except 150 per mile for the Buildir}g Dept. was
presented, and it was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed
Resolution 7127 be passed. Motion carried.
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CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was read from James W. Clemans, Principal of the Edmonds Junior High School, complaining
of the new speed limit of 35 m.p:h. from 196!q along Casper.
A letter was also read from the Edmonds Methodist Church, objecting to the 35 m.p.h. limit along
Casper Street and vicinity. This letter was accompanied by a petition against the speed limit,
signed by the Pastor and Assistant.
Both letters were held for study by council.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
A gentleman in the audience presented a petition with approximately 90 signatures in objection
to the speed limit having been raised from 25 to 35 m.p.h. in this same area. This, too, was
taken for further study by council.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR CONDEMNATION OF WATERFRONT PARK SITE
A proposed ordinance was presented for condemnation of approximately 7.08 acres of waterfront
property belonging to Rex Strickland, for which the city had offered the appraised price of
$88,000.00. The owners were not willing to negotiate at any Iprice, and the proposed ordinance
was therefore brought before council for action. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by
Councilman Bevan that proposed Ordinance #1187be passed, for condemnation of the waterfront area
for a park site. Before council voted on the motion, Councilman McGinness stated that he was
opposed to taking of this property because of lack of adequate access, and he felt the money
proposed to be spent on this condemnation could be more wisely spent elsewhere'for park property.
Councilman Harrison also said he was against the passage 'of the proposed condemnation ordinance
for the reason of poor access as well as spoiling of a residential area. Councilman Slye stated
that it was important to acquire this piece of property, as it would serve both as an inland and
a waterfront park. Councilman Olds added that now was the time for the city to procure waterfront
property, or none would be available in a few short years. Councilman Olds then made the motion,
seconded by Councilman Harrison to table the proposed condemnation ordinance until the council
meeting of April 514. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLATS
It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that -the City approve the
final plat of Tommy Park Addition #2. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman-,Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the final plat of
Sea Lawn Terrace Division "C" be approved, and the motion carried.
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARING DATE ON STREET VACATION
A proposed Resolution was presented for setting a hearing date on a proposed street vacation for
Sea Lawn Terrace, and it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Bevan that
proposed Resolution #128 be passed, with the hearing date set for April 5. Motion carried.
REPORT ON LID PROTESTS
The Engineer reported on the protests received within the 30 day protest period for several
LID's:
(1) LID #137, paving of Pine, 8t' to 91. 11.9% protest. According to recommendation, it was
moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that March 29 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's
office be set for opening of bids for construction of LID m137. Motion carried.
• (2) LID #138, sewering Railroad Avenue and vicinity. 22.4% protest, or 31.4% minus the city
participation counting as part of the total cost of project. It was moved by Councilman Olds,
seconded by Councilman Slye that the Engineer be authorized to proceed with the engineering on
this project. Motion carried.
(3) LID #140, sewering vicinity of 8t' and Puget Lane. 9.8% protest. It was moved by Councilman
Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Engineer be authorized to proceed with the
engineering on this project. Motion carried.
(4) LID #143, paving 121' S.E. from Highway 99 to 251� So. 61.7% protest, and this proposed
project was therefore dropped.
(5) LID #144, paving Aloha from 7h to 814. 27.3% protest. A motion was made by Councilman Olds,
seconded by Councilman Slye that the Engineer be authorized to proceed with the engineering on
this LID. Motion carried.
(6) LID #141, paving 81' from Dayton to Maple. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded
by Councilman Mc�;inness that bids be opened on March 29 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office for
construction on LID #141. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO ISSUE PROMISSORY NOTES FOR EARNEST MONEY ON PARK SITE ACQUISITION
It was explained that a promissory note for $100.009 to be signed by the proppective seller, and
returned to the Oity by Mr. Roy Stringer, representing the city, would be an acceptable way to
handle the "earnest money" factor on park site acquisition. It was moved by Councilman McGinness,
seconded by Councilman Olds that the Mayor be authorized to issue promissory notes as outlined
for earnest money on park site acquisition. Motion carried.
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR SEATTLE WATER
• _ It was explained by Attorney Murphy that an amendment to the Resolution authorizing application
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for Seattle water was necessary, as the original Resolution passed by the Council -included the
specified rates as they now stand. Seattle wished to have this list omitted from the Resolution,
and make specific reference to the water rate ordinance of the City of Seattle. It was therefore
moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution #129 be passed,
amending previous Resolution #126. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORT ON DISTRICT COURT COMMITTEE
Mayor Maxwell reported on the District Court committee's recommendations to be presented to the
County Commissioners for approval. It would designate all the area west of Mountlake Terrace
and Lynnwood, and north to 1481' as one district for court purposes, with one district judge,
and become effective January 1967.
REPORT ON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Mayor reported on his meetings with Dr. Anderson, Public Health.Officer for Snohomish County
Health District, and Dr. Lane, Chief Director of Local Health Services, State Department of Health.
No conclusions can be.drawn from these conferences, but apparently the Health District is
continuing to give the same level of services as previously provided.
REFUND TO KING BUILT HOMES OF $100.00 FROM DeCAMP EASEMENT DEPOSIT
To pay for the'DeCamp easement on 22nd S. and for the appraisal needed, Mr. William King had
deposited with the City of Edmonds a check in the amount of ;0500.00. It was found that the
easement had cost $300.00 as expected, but that the appraisal had cost $100.00, rather than
the expected $200.00. Therefore, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Harrison that the City return the $100.00 left from the deposit to King Built Homes. Motion
carried.
PLATS - PROPOSED REQUIREMENT OF EXTERIOR STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
It had come to the attention of the council that sidewalks and paving were not being required
on the exterior or adjacent streets to plats, and following discussion of the matter, it was
moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that since the council is of the
opinion that sidewalks and street improvements should be required on all streets bordering
plats, they therefore recommend that the Planning Commission consider revising the platting
requirements accordingly. Motion carried.
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March 159 1966
ROLL CALL
the meeting was adjourned.
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Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There being no omissions nor corrections to the minutes of the meeting of March 19 they stood
approved as presented.
REPORT ON BIDS - STREET DEPT. PICKUP TRUCK
Bids had been opened on March 11 at 1:30 P.M. in the Mayor's office for a pickup truck for the
Street Dept. Present at bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Engineer: Bids were:
Edmonds Motor Company $2,008.77
Bill Blume Chevrolet 2030.46
It was the recommendation of the Mayor that the -city accept the low bid, and it was therefore
moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison.that the low bid of Edmonds Motor Co.
for a pickup truck for the Street Dept. for-$2,008.77 be accepted and the Mayor be authorized
to purchase the vehicle. Motion carried.
REPORT ON BIDS - WATER PIPE AND APPURTENANCES
Bids had been opened on waterworks materials on March 11 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mayor's office.
Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Engineer, Supt. of Public Works, Engineer Wayne Jones,
and.several representatives from companies submitting bids. Bids were:
UNIT A - WATER PIPE
U. S. Pipe & Foundry $659550.00
Pacific States' C. I. Pipe Co. 681880-.00
It was the recommendation that the low bid be accepted, and it was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Harrison that the bid of U. S. Pipe & Foundry be accepted in the amount
of $659550.00 for 159000 lineal feet -of C. I. pipe and the Mayor be authorized to enter into
contract with them for the purchase of same. Motion carried.
UNIT B - GATE VALVES AND BOXES
Pacific States C. I. Pipe Co.
Northwest Supply Co.
—Pacific Water Works Supply
H. D. Fowler;& Co., Inc.
$29375.70
2,308.80
29265.00
29429.60
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