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1952-04-15 Council MinutesA motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Tucker that the street committee does not recommend the purchase of the Marshall sewer. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tuson and secondedby councilman Holmquist that f! Mrs Murdock be notiXied that the Street committee is not in favor of graveling Ei&thavenue from Spruce to Pine street. Motion carried A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded day councilman Holmquist that the street committee be authorized the necessary money for engineering of the severer on Daley and -Sprague streets, with the understanding that the L. I. D. District.pay for this. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels that the Supt. be authorized to proceed with the laying of pipe, not to exceed 700 feet plus one hydrant, the city to furnish the pipe and hydrant, pipe to be -laid according to specification of the Supt., the actual cost of installation to be paid by Mr. Wickstrom. Four meters must be paid for in advance before .the pipe in installed. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that permission be denied Mr. Phillips to construct a garage on Daley street unless he conformes with the building code. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that paragraph 4 section 3 of section 9 1.06 of the building code be stricken from the code. Motion carried. It was also brought up before the council that it was the intend of the committee ,that the west side of sunset avenue constitute the boundary for the commercial wo. Industrial Zone. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson the we call for bids for the sale of property in block 14-lots 3, 4.. 5 and 6. Bids to .be opened April 15. Motion carried. Mr. Womer brought up the idea for an overhead crossing to the ferry dock. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker for the Attorney to write a letter to the Port Commissioners and a meeting be arranged for all committees concerned. Motion carried. There being no further bus' ess the meeting o `� City Clerk Mayor April 15, 1952. The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Holmquist, Tucker, Tuson, Vollan and Maxwell. ` A letter Wds'--read from Don H. Phillips in which he asks to have lots 9, 10, 11 & 12 in Block J ald lots 21, 22, 23 & 24 in Block H, rezoned to the commercial.zone. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that May 6 be the night set for the hearing on rezoning of this property. Motion carried. A bid was received from Alberic Brandt for the purchase of lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Block 14 for $475. A certified check for $475 wasoencl6sed with the bid. A letter was also read from property owners living along Sunset Avenue opposing the sale of this property. A motion was made by councilman Holmquist and seconded by council- man Vollan to accept the bid from Al Brandt. A vote showed three yes. Mayor McGibbon asked that the Attorney write the Attorney General for a written opinion on this. Doctor Jennings asked to have B Street South of Fir extended so that he may have access to track 8on the east and track 3 on the west. This was referred to the streeteommittee for consideration. °A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded b y councilman Tucker for the Attorney to draw up and Ordinance setting the salaries -of the appointed employes for 1952. Motion carried. The Safety, committee reported that they were not ready to report on the five minute parking oR" Fourth avenue North as they were contemplating a one way traffic on this street. They also recommended that the Chief of Police deputize the caretakerat the -city park for policing at the park. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson that the safety committee be given the power to regulate the ferry traffic and put into effect both temporAH-13 and permanently. Motion carried. . Fj 1 1 The Water Committee reported that Mrs. Lindsey had contacted them in regards to purchasing of her water sysloem. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that .Mak Meyring establish the grade from 7th to 9th on Walnut street and furnish a map of same to the city and the cost not to exceed $75. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Mayor M*y 6, 1952 The council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Holmquist, Tucker, Tuson, Vollan and Maxwell. The Treasurers and water collector reports were read. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that 'the bills which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. ,A motion was made by.councilman Tucker and.seconded by councilman Holmquist that the bill of Davis & Ryland for the contract work for digging and laying of water main on Cedar, Eighth Avenue and Main & Olympic avenue be paid less the 15% to be withheld for 30 days as per contract. Motion carried. This was the night set for the hearing on rezoning of lots 9, 10, 11 & 12 in Block J and lots 21, 22, 23 & 24 in Block H, from a residential to a commercial zone. A motion was made by councilman Tucker that this application be tabled and find out what his intentions are. The motion received no second. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell.and seconded by councilman Vollan because of no objections to the rezoning,, that this property be rezoned to the commercial zone. Motion carried. Attorney Holte reported he has received a letter from. the Attorney General in regard to the action of the Council on the sale of the property to Al Brandt. He stated the action was in order, which approves the sale of property, lots 3, 42 5 and 6 in Block 14 less the Grdat Northern Right of way, plat of the City of Edmonds. A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell that the petitions for street improvement be turned over to the street committee for approval. Mr. Shorett came before the council with a petition with ll.signers for water.on 100 Avenue west. This was referredto the water committee. Mr. Gerdon ask to have water.furnished to his property North of our South Edmonds water tank. This was also r@Zerred to the Water committee for consideration. The condition of the alley between Main and Dayton streets just' east of Fifth Avenue was referred to the street committee. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the contractorfou the school building be required to obtain a building permit at the regular fee required for building. A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Supt. notify Dr. Jennings that the street committee is not in favor of opening up B street, but we will furnish,the grade information. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Holmquist that Edmonds go on daylight saving time. A vote showed that we stay:on Standard time. Therebeing n further bus ss the meeting adjourned. A City Clerk IWor May 20, 1952. The Council met`for its regular session with the following councilmen.present Tuson, Vollan, Engels, and Maxwell. Mayor McGibbon being absent Councilman Maxwell served as Mayor Pro=tem. ` The Treasurers report was read to the Council. A letter was read from W. V. Kingdon-and Rex Willis in regards to getting water on Bell street from tenth to Olypmic avenue. A check for $150 accompariyed Mr. Willis letter. This eras referred to the water committee for consideration. Mr. Gerdon again came before the council in regards to getting water on his property on Terrace Road, it was estimated it would take between 1100 and 1200 feet of pipe. This was referred to the water committee for a report at the next meeting.