1953-02-17 Council MinutesThe water collectors report was read to the Council. A motion was made by councilman
Maxwell• and seconded by councilman McGinness 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 I4,cGinness and seconded by councilman Maxv-.rell that the $100
paid for sewdr connection -from hr. 'Stine and Morrison be put in the street fund. Motion
Carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell thatltj?Q
Morrison be paid $200 for•the easement across his property, to be paid from the Street
fund after the two fees have been paid. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker to authorize
the expenditure up to $100 for a cabinet for the city maps. Motion c arried.
The complaint of the hedge at seventh and pine streets was turned over to the: SA&#
committee.
The vacating of the alley between seventh and eighth between Cedar and Spruce streets
was turned over to the street committee.
A motion was made,by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the
amendment to the city code for increasing the fee for installation of water meters
be passed. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that Ordinance
# 639 setting the salaries and viages for appointed city employees be passed and published.
Motion. carried.
Max-Meyring reported the park Board had made plans to improve the west side of Sunset Avenue.
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City Clerk Mayor
February 10, 1953
The Council met for its.Adjourned meeting. Mayor McGibbon and the following Councilmen
.were present Tucker, Tuson, Engels, Vollan Maxwell and McGinness.
The Engineersfrom Carey & Kramer came before the Council and outlined the different things
that would have ,to be done for the sewer disposal plant.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Carey
and Kramer be employed as engineers and plans -and specifications be drawn up for the
sewer disposal plant and pumping station. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson that Mayor
McGibbon appoint a committee to investigate the finances for the sewer disposal plant.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson to postpone
the meeting on the preliminary assessment for -the Sprague street sewer L. I. D. 67.
Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourngd. d
City Clerk Mayor
February 17, 1953
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. `The roll call
showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Tuson, Vollan, Maxwell Holmquist and
I4c Ginnes s .
The Treasurers report was read to the Council.
The results of the City Primary Election showed for Mayor Paul I4cGibbon receiving 118
votes, Victor Holmquist, two votes, Gordon Maxtivell one vote. City Clerk, Anita Busch
received 122 votes, Councilman at large, Sproule A. McGinness, received 118 votes,
Councilman First ward, Al Kincaid received 16 votes, Louis Talen 13, Frank Joy one,
Tom �.T'ucker, three, Councilman second ward kubrey Engels received 25 votes, Councilman
Third ward i,arren A Bishop received 43 votes and Bob McGinness received one vote.
A letter wqs read from Carey and Kramer in which they state the fees and services required
by them for engineering on the various streets and servers for the City of Edmonds.
A motion was made by.councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that we are
not in favor of vacating the alley in Block 3 Kellogg Plat of the City of Edmonds,
Motion carried.
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A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Holmquist that the
Attorney draw up an ordinance making it mandatory to report any conviction or bail
forfeitur for violation of the city ordinance in the taverns or any place selling
liquor the state liquor Board. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell for our
attorney to draw up an ordinance revoking Ordinance ##620, which is for the sprague
street sewer under L. I. D. ¢#67. Motion carried.
A motion was made. by, councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell- for. the
Attorney to draw up ars363ution .settingsu��t{�.he n�wYbound�^iesefor'L. Tfi: E:..�67.
f,W�,/./11/./�/./tMl.. Motion carried.
A motion raas made by.coiancilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that Max
Meyrinb establishe the grade on C street between Fir and. Pine streets, the cost not to
exceed $45. Motion carried.
l motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution to set up an L.I. D-. to. improve the following
streets by curb-s, gutters, blacktop L appurtenances excluding storm sewers, li%,alnut street
from 3rd to 7th, 11aple. from 5th to 9th, Dayton from 3rd to 9th, Bell from 5th to 7th,
Durbin ffi�ive from Main to Dayton, sixth from North dead end to i'alnut, seventh from
Bell to -Main and from Dayton to approx. 120 feet south of VIalnut. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Tucker that the
Clerk write to Senator Bargreen and the 3 representatives requesting the passage of
Seaate bill ##2l.0, to make Third avenue from Main street to Lynnwood a state Hi€hway
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Holmquist to have
61 lights installed as outlined by councilman Maxwell. Motion carried.
The Hedge at seventh 8- Pine streets was found not to be to serious a condition, a motion
was made by councilman Maxwell -and seconded by councilman Vollan for the installation of
two caution signs at seventh and Pine streets. Motion carried.
A motion ti°ras made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Holmquist for the
Supt. to proceed with the laying of water main on C street, and the buldozing be done,
theeost not to exceed $100. Motion carried.
Theerrebeing/no further business the meeting adjourned.
March 3, 1953.
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call
showed the following councilmen present Tucker, -Tuson, Vollan, Engels, Idiaxwell, Holmquist,
and McGinness.
Tf s being the night set for the hearing on the assessment roll for L. I. D. ##68, for the
improvement of Eighth Avenue from Main to Dayton street, Ninth avenue from Main to Walnut
street, Tenth avenue from Maple to Walnut street; Maple street from tenth avenue to ninth
avenue and Walnut street from Eleventh avenue to Ninth avenue, by the construction of
curbs and gutters, light bituminous mix, and other such work as may be necewsary to make
a complete improvement. After hearing from the people in the audience a motion was made
by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness that Ordinance No. 631 approving
the assessment roll for L. I. D. #68 be passed and published. Motion carried.
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A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the bills
be allowed, including the bill for insurance to be paid the amount budgeted,
and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carreid.
A letter was read from Frances E. Anderson, in which she submits the name of Mrs. King
Bailey for the Council approval to fill the unexpired term of Mrs, Gertrude Hunziker who
tendered her resignation. A motion was mane by councilman Maxwell and seconded by
councilman Vollan to confirm the appointment of Mrs. Bailey to the Library Board. Motion
carried.
A letter was read from H.-C. Sater requesting the grade be established for the alley
between C street and Ninth, from Fir to Pine street, was referred to the street committee.
A written protest for the improvement of Maple street from sixth to ninth avenue was
read (to the Council, and referred to the street committee.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that Ord. ##632
repealing Ord. ## 620 setting up L. I. D. ##67 be passed and published. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that Resolution
##117 to improve Datey street, Sprague street. Edmonds street and Bell street from
seventh to Eleventh avenues and Seventh from Bell street to Casper street ands]_
to and. Day -ton ,s' eet from Seven}.h to> _ l:itj