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1949-04-05 Council MinutesApril 5, 1949 The Council met in regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed all Councilmen present. The water collectors report was read. A motion was made by councilman Tucker a nd seconded by Councilman Maxwell that the bills which were approved by the finance committee be allowed and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried., Mr. Womer, city treasurer stated the finance committee recommended borrowing money from the bank at 3% interest to pay for the pipe for the water department. This was made a motion by Councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Waggoner. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman Saiaage that any Department must have the approval of the Mayor before making a purchase. Motion carried. The resignation of Chief of Police Holmquist was read to the Council. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that his resignation be accepted as of April 15. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon appointed Ray Rasmussen as Chief of Police effective April 16. This appointment was approved by the Council by a motion made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by Council- man Savage. Motion carried. Hocom Wall was recommended by the Safety Committee forJ4Q� policemen, and the appointment was made by Mayor McGibbon. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by Council- man Savage, he is to begin work April 11. Motion car ried. A letter was read from the State Department of Highways in which is stated that that department is assuming responsibility for the construction and maintenance of the routes of the primary and sedondary state highways through the City of Edmonds as.of April 1, 1949. This was referred to the street committee by a motion made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by.councilman Tucker. Motion carried. A letter was read from Pointet' Williamette and the Department of Public Lands in regards to the cleaning up of the beach property. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and sedonded by councilman Tucker that Mr. Bently be given permission.to lay a sidewalk in front of his property on Fifth Ave. South subject to the approval of the State Highway Department. Motion carried. A motion -was made by Councilman McGinnesa and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that a report be requested from the State Health Dept. on the condition of the beach. Motion carried. Mrs Case and two other women from the County Humane Society came before the Council in regards to a place for shelter for the stray animals in this patt of the county. Mrs. Case offered the land where a building could be built. After some talk a motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Waggoner to refer this situation to the Safety Com- mittee. Motion carried. Two bids were opened for the collection of Garbage,one from Richard Slye and the other from Edmonds garbage disposal. After some discussion amotion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Savage that this matter be re -referred to the garbage committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilaman Vollan that the next meeting hight be held for a public hearing on whether the city should. enter into the garbage collection or not. Motion carried. Amotion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that the School District be given permission to laod and unload their buses at the Grade School on Dayton Street, by heading the buses west. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Mayor April 19. 1949 The Council met in regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed all Councilmen presnet. The Treasurers report was read. Mr. McCrossen and Winters, from the State Highway Department were at the Council meeting. They explained the change in the construction and maintenance of the state highway, from curb to curb is the responsibility of the State., also snow plowing, route markers, directional signs and striping. And the City is responsible for the street lightning, cleaning, signs, sewers and the removal of snow. Mr. Winters stated the necessary repairs would be made in the immediate future but no money was available for construction at the present time. Councilman McGinness is to get in touch with the State Highway Department about the new program. 1 1 1 1