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1948-08-17 Council Minutesthat no regular meetings.of any, group other than meetings dealing with city business shall be held in the eity.hall. Application for .oe.easioned use by any organization.shall be made to the council at regular scheduled meetings and each application shall be considered on its merits. Motion carried. A let -ter was read from the Department of Public Lands in regards to the rental of the tide lands for -which a lease was applied fox. It is stated in the letter.that the rental -figure of $75 can not be changed for rental over.a period of ten years. A'motion was made.by councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman McGibbon that the ten.year lease with the rental feee of $75' per year be ace'epted. Motion carried. Councilman Tucker reported the going over the water site for location of more water. The Clerk was adked to write to the state and find out if there are any water rites against shell creek. A. motion was made ,by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman McGibbon that Ordinance No. 582 for the -seal -coating of Front Street Etc. be adopted and published. A roll call vote showed a unaminous vote of the council. A motion was made by councilman McGibb.on and seconded by councilman Tucker that the superintnedent of each department turn in a list of anticipated expense for next year. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Tucker that the clerk furnish the new budget forms at, the next council meeting. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman McGinness that the attorney give his opinion :on creating a sinking fund. Motion carried:. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the water Supt. take his vacation for two weeks beginning August 9. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman 'fucker and seconded by councilman Siefert that we call for bids for a testing station 22X 125 feet, 4 inches thick to comply tith the state specifications, to be located at the S. E.. corner of the City 'ark. A roll call vote showed McGibbon yes, ducker yes, Waggoner 2 Siefert no, McGinness no, Clausen no and Maxwell.no. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that za testing strip be located on six and half street between Dayton and Main streets. A roll call vote showed McGibbon no, Tucker yes; Waggoner yes, Siefert yes, McGinness yes, Clausen no and Maxwell yes. A motion was made by councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman Maxwell that information be obtained in writing that it will be used be referred to the safety committee. Motion carried. There ueing no further business the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Mayor August 179 1948 The Council met in regular'session with Mayor Pourtner presiding. The roll oall shoved the following councilmen present McGibbon, Tucker, McGinness, Siefert Clausen and Maxwell. The question of pin -ball machines was turned over to the committee for reo- ommendation by a motion made.by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Tucker. Motion carried. Mayor Fourtner stated that the property owners on six and half street between Main and Dayton°were objecting to the testing station being put on that street. A motion was made by.counoilman Tucker and seconded by councilman MoGinnese to reconsider the location of the testing station. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman MoGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that the park committee bring'ia a complete report at the next meeting. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the street Supt.-purehase five barrels of tar from Pointer Williamettev Motion carried. 1 1 1 'Y . Councilman Tucker reported. the -.feasibility. of. raising. additional Revenue from punoh.boards. A'motion was.made.by councilman Tucker and seconded by eouneilman.MaGinness that the attorney draw up an ordinance making the tape on punch boards 3%;on gross value o.f.the board. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in favor. A motion was made by'eouncilman MoGibboh and seconded by councilman Clausen that the clerk write the eo4nty.eommissioners in regards to getting a place for dumping garbage in conjunotion with the county., as 50%•of the garbage is hauled in to the city. Motion parried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGibbon that the water committee approach the party owning the 40 acres of land in regards to the purchase of same. Motion carried. A'motion- was made by councilman MoGinness and seconded by. councilman tucker that a phone be installed at Mr. Shirley residence in accordance with our franchise with the Telephone Co., Motion carried A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman MGGinness that the chairman of the water committee write a letter to the, county Commissioner stating that the Edmonds Water Dept. is still able to furnish the people along Ninth and Tenth Avenues south with water. Motion carried. There being no further busines the meeting adjourned. i t y Jerk Mayor September 7, 1948.. The Council met in regular session with Mayor, Fourtner presiding... The. -roll call showed all councilmen present. ►-motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the bills which were appreved by the finance committee beallowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Xotion.oarried. A•motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilmen MaGinness that the hill for se4l-ooating be held up until we hear from the Engineer in regards. to the amount of.repair work that was done on the streets. Motion carried. Mr. Stewart came before the Council and asked to have Bell Street between Sixth -and Seventh improved.. This was referred to the street committee. Three letters were read to the Council in regards to the punch -boards and pin -ball machines in Edmonds, one from the Coterie Club, the Executive Board of Edmonds Grade School, and the Hughes Memorial Methodist Church. Therewere a mumber of business people who spoke for and against the punch boards and pin ball machines. Councilman Tucker made a motion that we do not allow pay- off on pin -ball machines in Edmonds. Aimotion was made.by councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman Siefert that pin -ball machines be allow- ed with pay-off where minors are not allowed. A roll Gall vote showed McGibbon yes, Tucker no, waggoner yes, Siefert yes, McGinness no, Clausen no, and Maxwell yes, A�motion was made by_Councilman Tuekermand seconded by councilman McGibbon that if the council did allow pin -ball machiness with or without pay-off where no minors are allowed the.lieense will be $§0 per quarter payable in advance. Passed by a, unaminous vote. of the council., A motion was made by councilman Tuoker and seconded by councilman Maxwell -to included in the Ordinance a 3 per Gent tag of all athletic pools'in .the City. Motion carried. Fire Chief Engels asked for permission to purchase fire hose and three Pump cans. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by council man Waggoner that he be authorized to purchase these items. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Waggoner that Al Brandt be given permission to lay a five foot=sidewalk on Edmonds Street. if Aoftent co 'r2 ice.property. Motion carried. Almotion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman MGGinness that the amended Franchise be turned over to the water Committee. Motion carried. A'motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGibbon that the Library roof ire repaired and 200 be $ paid from the Cur. Expense fund and the balance be paid from the Library fund. Motion carried. The condition of Ninth street between Main and -Dayton was brought before the council. Aimotien was made by councilman Tucker that this be referred to the street committee.