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1952-06-03 Council MinutesAttorney Holte reported a petition has been.received.f rom the property owners for grading, ditching and graveling on Eighth Avenue from Spruce to Pine streets. A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the At torney draw up the Ordinance for setting up-the,Local Improvement District.. Motion carried. A letter was read by the Attorney in regards to several items requested by the property owners for the sewer along sprague and Daley streets. A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Engels for the Attorney to draw up and Ordinance for the proposed sewer if he finds that the petition is valid. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that the addition to the City Code for the rezoning of property be adopted. Motion carried. r The Building Code amendment was held over until the next meeting for passage. Mayor McGibbon making his presence known, presided through the remainder of the meeting. The proposed salary Ordinance No. 618 as requested by the.State Inspector was read for the first time. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that the Supt. post 25 mile speed limit signs on Sprague street at 9th and Olympic avenues. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the bill for $t0 for a mailing permit and $10 for postage be paid from Civilian Defense Fund. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon suggested that the City purchase a loud Speaker System, the cost will be from.$100 to $150.00 A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded dry councilman Vollan that the Safety committee recommends that the 5 minute parking in front of the Liquor store be denied. Motion carried. A motion ras made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the Light Company be notified to move the street light on Third and Walnut so it will shine up Walnut Street as well as Third Avenue. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the City will participate to the extend of $3500 toward the blacktop work for L. I. D. W. " Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson for the Attorney to draw up the Ordinance setting up L. I..D. #67 providing the petitions are. signed for this change. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman is and sedod b �counc�JaT4R ltht the city will install a new sewer iletiea�r'i��$k�s]��Pmng of the alley. Motion carried. Therebeing 5ofurther business the meeting adjourned. MIT Clerk--- Mayor June 3, 1952 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call -showed the following choucilmen present Holmquist, Tucker, Vollan, Engels:Tudon and Maxwell. The Water Collectors report was read. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Holmquist that the bills which were approved by the Auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper hands. Eobhcilmanr2aftell made an amendment to the motion with a secondefrom councilman Holmquist that the bill from Eg'Eleeiric for fixing the fire sire QQ�''�v' .� s paid from the fire department Hand, said fund to be re-imburs°e nbeforee e end 0 the year. A vote on the amendment carried. A vote on the motion carried. A letter was read from G. E. Hanson, secretary of a Mortgage*Company who is holding bonds of the City of Edmonds,. that are in default in Local Improvement Districts No. 21, 22, 24p 25, 26 and 27, in the amount of 1137.63. He states he.will take $113,76 in order to have this taken off the books. This was refet•ted to Attorney Holte for investigation. and cufb and gutter A petition for paving Alder street from 6th to 7th Avenues was referred to the City Attorney for checking. 1 1 1 l 1 A number -of people..were..present at this meeting protesting against the .building which have been moved in.at Tenth and Alder street, which are to be remodled. A motion was made by councilman Vallan and seconded by councilman Tuson that this be referred to the Superintendent and Building Code committee for checking of the building permits and to see if everything is legal. Motion carried. n• A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Holmquist that Mr. Fourtner be given permission to fence off'part of the sidewalk of Fifth Avenue in front of Dependable Cleaners so that he may do some remodeling work on the building. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Salary. Ordinance # 618 be adopted and published. Motion carried. Ordinance #619 for grading and graveling was read for the first time. Ordinance # 620 for a•sewer was read the first time. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels that the question of Mr. Abelson not being able to connect his property to the sewer on Maple street be referred to the Attorney. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the code amendment to adopted. Motion carried.' A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels that the sprinkling rate be set at 150 over the minni.mun charge effective May 15, unless the user should geeovver the amuunt for the low rate, then the low rate will be charged. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the 40 rate be raised to 8¢, and the attorney draw up the ordinance. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon reported he had received a resignation from A. Be Miller councilman from Third Ward. A motion was madd by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that we accept his resignation. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that we accept the resignation of Councilman Holmquist as Councilman at Large. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Vic . Holmquist be elected by the council to serve as councilman for the Third Ward until the next city election. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Holmquist and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Sproule McGinness be elected by the council to serve as Councilman At Large until the next City Election.. Motion carried. There being no further business a meeting adjourned City Clerk Mayor June 17, 1952 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tucker Tuson, Vollan, Engels and Maxwell. Sproule McGinness was sworn in by Attorney, for Councilman at Large until the nest City Election. A motion was made by Councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the bills which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper Hands. Motion carried. Bob Kreeger came before the council and asked for emission to build his house approx. 72 feet from dayton, which will conform a home just west of his. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness that this be referred to the Building.committee. The motion and second was withdrawn. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tucker that he be allowed to build as near to Dayton street as King Bailey's house. Motion carried. Don Brown came before the councilan stated that his building had been completed and asked.for a use permit. He wqs given blanks to fille to dut to comply with the code. A protest against the sewer for Hummingbird Hill was read to the Council. Mr. Beaudreau was advised that property which was not benefitted by the sewer would not be assessed for it. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that Ord. #619 setting up L. I. D. #66, for the graveling Eithth Avenue from Spruce to Pine street be adopted and published. Motion carried,- ­ A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the amendment to the city code for changing the water rate of all over 10,000 cubit feet from 40 to 80. per hundred cubic feet. Motion carried.