1947-04-15 Council MinutesApri1.15, 1947
The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fouritn'er presiding the roll
call showed all ooundilmen present.
Resolution of Intention No. 118, for a sewer. along Front Street from -Bell'
Street south to oonneet to the Dayton'Stieet Trunk sewer, came up for -hearing.
A protest was read with.the signatures of all property owners against it,
beaause of the lack of State matching funds. Councilmen McGinness suggested
that any money left over from,the,Dayton Street Sewer Outfall be used for
the pumping system, so as to,reduce the cost of the improvement. A motion
was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by Councilman Tucker that this
sewer improvement be laid over inde#inately and the property owners nay
submit a new petition if they wish. Passed by a unaminous voteof the Couhail.
Engineer Wolff stated that because of the sewer not going in, the beach pro-
bably couJId not be used for bathing. A motion was made by Councilman Me-
Ginnessaand seconded by Councilman Waggoner that the Sewer Committee and
Engineer investigate the pollution at that section of the beach. Motion
curried.
Ordinance No. 567 was read to the Council. An Ordinance providing for the
improvement of Fifth Street from the center line of Maple Street to the
center line of Dayton Street;.to improve Maple Street from the center line
of Fifth Street to the center line of Eleventh Street; to improve Alder'Street
from the center line of Ninth Street to the center line of Eleventh Street;
to improve Walnut Street from the center line of Ninth Street to the center
line of Eleventh Street; to improve Ninth Street from -the center line of
Walnut Street to the center line of Maple Street by the construction and
installation of a combination sanitary and storm sewer, together with the
necessary manholes, inlets and appurtenances and.sueh other work as may be
necessary to make a complete improvement, all in accordance with Resolution
No. 117 of the City of Edmonds; creating an Assessment District; creating a
Local Improvement District. Fund therefor, and providing that payment for
such. improvement be made by special assessment on said District under the
mode of payment by bonds.
A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell and seconded by McGinness that the
interest be changed to five per cent instead of six per cent. Motion- carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Maxwell that Ord.
No. 567 be adopted. Passed by a unaminous vote of the council.'
A petition was read for sewer, a larger water line, grading and a street
light for Sixth avenue North. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and
seconded by Maxwell that the petition be referred 19 the Engineer. Motion
carried.
Mr. Franklin came before the council and,stated that he was not satisfied
with the curb that was made two inches higher than the sidewalk. This was
referred to the Street committee and the engineer for investigation.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by.Waggoner that•the'St.
Supt, be instructed to make the necessary repairs on the fountain irk front
of the Beeson building. Motion oarried.
A letter was read from the Puget Sound Navigation oo., in which they state
that they feel that the increase in rental to $400 per year is too high.
A motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seoonded by Maxwell that the
Attorney write again to the Ferry Co., to notify them that the council will
accept a five year lease at $400 per year, and would like a reply by the next
council meeting, May 6. Motion carried.
Mayor Fourtner brought up the taking of the census in the city of Edmonds.
Councilman McGinness suggested asking the Chamber of Commerce in assisting
of this. A motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by Councilman.
Clausen that the Mayor ask the Chamber of Commerce about taking the census.
Motion carried. a
A motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by Tucker that the
Clerk call for bids on the cast Iron pipe which was recommended by the Water
Superintendent. Motion carried.
Mayor Fourtner read a letter from the department of Taansportation and the
Great Northern Railway Co., in which they ask that parking on Main street
between the railroad tracks and tha west side of Virst Avenue be eliminated
on both.sides of the street, and the railroad Co., ask for an approach
warning sign to be placed on the east side of the tracks on Dayton Street.
The Clerk was asked to write a letter to both companies .zwttfYj:ng them that
the Council is taking this under advisement.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by McGinness that the
attorney be instructed to rebuild the'Ordinanee for installing of water meters
to a minnimum charge of $40 and outside the City to a minnimueof 0100.
A vote showed McGibbon yes, Tucker yes,'Waggoner no, Siefert yes, MCginness
yes, Maxwell No and Clausen yes.
Councilman McGibbon reported on the different changes which were recommended
for the police dept. Chief of Police Holmquist asked that these recommendat-
ions be held up until the next meeting.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned..
City Clerk
May 69 1947
Mayor
The Council met in regular session with Mayor.Fourtner presiding. The roll
call showed all councilmen present. The Rater Collectors and Treasurers
reports were read. & motion was made by McGibbon and seconded bit UZgellr
that the.bille which were approved by the finance committee be allowed and
warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. A motion was made
by Councilman MoGinness and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the bill
from Crescent Laundry, which they.elaim for damages caused by dirty water
be referred to the water committee. Motion carried.
Captain Peabody came before the Council in regards to the lease for the Ferry
dock. He is still of the opinion that the.raise to $400 a year.is to high
compared to what other cities are paying. Councilman Siefert suggests that
this be taken under advisement. A motion was made by Councilmen McGibbon
and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that this matter be tabled for further
consideration. Motion carried.
Resolution of Intention No. 119'eame up for hearing.. A large crowd of people
came before the council protesting against this improvement. Four petitions
with signatures of the property owners were read. A motion was made by
Councilman Waggoner and seconded by Councilman Clausen that this improve-
ment be dropped. A roll call vote showed all oouncilmen voting yes except
Councilman Siefert who voted no. Councilman Maxwell suggested that
anyone wanting improvements to present a,petition to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by.Couneilman Tucker
that the Water Supt. be authorized to purchase two fire hydrants. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Wag oner
that the petoentagebto be retained on improvements be reduced from 30 to
15/. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman McGibbon
that the date for the opening of bids for the Maple Street Sewer be set :
for May 27. Motion carried.
A motion was made.by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Maxwell
that the hearing for 1. I. D. 59 be set for June 17,,,the Clerk was instructed
to have the notice of hearing of the assessment roll published in the paper
May .15 and 22. Motion carried.
A petition was read from property owners .to vacate twenty .feet on the east
end of Block 35. A motion was made by Co`uneilman Waggoner and seconded by
Councilman McGinness that this be referred to the Street committee.and the
City Engineer to investigate this matter and report to the Council.- Carried.
It was brought before the Council thatt rumors going around the City about
slaughtering and processing of horses., A motion was made by Councilman
McGibbon and seconded by Councilman,Waggoner that tthis Company be notified
by the Clerk., to come before the council with their plans of what they are
going to process.onMttioaabarried.
A motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by Councilman McGibbon
that°the Attorney be instructed to draw up an Ordinance prohibiting the
sale and shooting of fire crackers in the City. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Maxwell
that the sprinkling rate and time be the same as last year. Motion carried
One bid was received from Hugh G. Purcell Co., for 2600 feet of 6rsoastoiron
pipe at $N30 per foot, and 2000 feet 41neh pipp at 85 'cents per foot ,
f. o. b. Edmonds subject to increase decrease in prices, with delivery
in 25 months. A motion. was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by
Councilman Maxwell that this bid be accepted and to included 1000 feet of
galvanized pipp instead of cast iron pipe. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Tucker
that the tapping fee.for inch meter be rassed from 30 to ,$60. Motion carried.
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