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1950-03-21 Council MinutesBoard be authorized to beautify the ground in front of the Library building and to dispose of the shrubs as they see fit. Motion carried. Councilman 'fucker reported the Drilling Co. was down 85 feet with the new well in North Edmonds. A motion was made by°c.ounci.lman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that the Attorney be instructed to re -open negiotations with the Yost Estate to purchase the 40 acre tract of land. Motion carried. The request of Mr. Sommerseth for the disposing of water running on his peoperty, was referred to the street committee. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Cl ehk Mayor March 21, 1950 -The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following cc uncilmen present Vollan, Tucker, Waggoner, McGinness Engels, Maxwell and Savage. A Motion was made by councilman Savage and seconded by Councilman Engels that the bills which approved by the,.auditing committee be paid. Motion carried. The Treasurers report was read. the name of A petition was read to the Council in which they adk to have First Avenue North changed to "Sunset Avenue". This was referred to the Street Committee. A letter was read from the-N. C. Jannsen Drilling Co., in which they ask for a extention of time on the drilling of the well, until May 1.A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness that the time be extended until April 5. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon recommended that Mr. Willaims and Pakkala be notified by our Attorney that condenmation proceedings are being started with a thirty day time limit. This was made a motion by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness. Motion carried. Mr. Steel General Supt. and Mr. Murray Manager of the P. U. D. came to the Council and expalined to them and the people living on Fourth Avenue South the additional cost to the Company and also the delay if their sub -station is put on another site in Edmonds. A motion was made by Councilman 11.1aggoner and seconded by councilman Savage that the P. U. D. be authorized to construct the sub -station on the property they own under the Building Code, Section 11. Councilman Vollan made an amendment to the motion to postpone this hearing one webk for a hearing on.a site at eighth and Walnut street, and a report from the P. U. D. Councilman Waggoner recinded his motion and Savage his second. A motion was made by Councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Engels that a hearing be set for next week for a sub -station to be placed at Eithth and Walnut. A vote showed Vollan yes, Tucker yes, Vaaggoner no, McGinness no, Engles yes, Maxwell no, and Savage yes. li ht Permission was granted by the street committee to move one,- ole at 3rd L Howell way and to set one new pole on Howell wa7., and to hold up the insi�alling of a pole on sprague St., was made a motion by Councilman McGinness nd seconded byy councilman Maxwell. Motion carried. C� id was received for the sale of the west 15� feet of lot 29 in Block 121, from P. M. Smart for $250. A motion was made by Councilman M cGinness and seconded by councilman Savage that we accept this bid. A vote showed Vollan yes, `?Tucker yes, McGinness yes, Engles 'Tes, Maxwell no, and Savage yes. Attorney Holte recommended. that the City take out a blanket policy for the protection of our equipment, which was referred to the safety committee. Mayor McGibbon recommended cashing of $305000 6f Water Bonds. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Vollan that the Treasurer cash in $30,000 of water Bonds as of April 2. Motion carried. Attorney Holte reported he had received a letter from the Yost Estate in regards to the purchase of the 40 acres of property at a price of $;22,500 for the 40 acres and lots in Block 38 and 39. It also states that we can pay for this over a period of twenty year with interest at 41o. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness to referr this to the Finance Committee for a report at the next meeting. Motion carried. ° A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Waggoner that the water committee bring in recommendations for the revision of the water rates for industrial houses. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Engles that twe purchase the New 1950 Ford truck from Edmonds Motor Co., for $1459, less $100 trade in on the old Chevrolet truck. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the grade established on Alder street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue be ad&pt,ed. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Waggoner that Mr. Nehl be given permission to break the curb and install a driveway at Sixth and Glen Street under the supervision of the street Supt. Motion carried. The Street committee reported there was not much we coulc do about the drainage water running on the Sommetseth property. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Savage that the purchase of a motorola Radio for the Police car be referred to the Finance committee. Motion carried. e Councilman Maxwell suggested that the City Clerk write to the County Commissioners about the dumping of garbage around our South Edmonds water shed. Therebeing no further business the meeting ad' ned. City Cler Mayor March 28, 1950 The Council met for the special session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Vollan, Tucker, Waggoner, McGinnews, Engels, Maxwell and Savage. This was the night set for the hearing for a sub -station to be erected at Eighth and VJ'alnut street. A number of people were here to protest this location, also the Fourth Avenue group were here. ,Mr. Shayr stated they have abandoned all plans to establish another site. Attorney Holte stated they have the power of Imminent Domain, that we could not have stopped them from building on their property. A,motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell tha t the council give their consent to erect a sub -station on the Fourth street property. Motion and second was withdrawn. A motion was made by councilman Tucker that the Council grants the P. U. D. to proceed within their legal righta. Motion withdrawn. Councilman Vollan acted as Mayor. Mayor McGibbon made a motion that the P. U. D. be informed that the Council wishes the P. U. D. to give consideration for all instances for the installation of a sub -station. ,In this instance we do not have the power to do anything, except to ask for this consideration. Second by councilman. Saiaage. Motion and second withdrawn. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Savage that in view of the fact that the City Council has no power legally to prevent the P. U. D. from building on their present site we move that the P. U. D. proceed in accordance with their legal rights and the City Council will not obstruct such proceedings. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Engels that ive call for bids on 1500 feet 8 inch and 2000 ft. of 6 inch class 150 Cash Iron pipe BaS. F. 0. B. Seattle„ our stock pile and or Edmonds. Bids tobe opened April 18. Motion carried. V A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Savage that the Attorney record the easement to install a water line through the Hannah Park property. Motion carried. A claim for damages was filed from Mrs. Tellevik because of her falling on the didewAlk in fron of the Tribune Review Office. Attorney Holte stated the claim should be denied. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that this be referred to the safety committee to report at the next meeting. Motion carried. read A letter was rfrom Mr. Pakkala in which he asks for $1500 for his property at second ave. north. Mayor McGibbon asked'for the authority to have appraisal on the two pieces of property, this was made a motion by councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Waggoner. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon :recommended,n and ®dconded by councilman Waggoner. that Attorney Holte contact the school board to withdraw the purchase of land from the State Park Lands. There being no further business the meeting adl o � ed. r City Clerk Mayor