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1953-06-02 Council MinutesA motion was made by councilman McGinness andseconded by councilman'Tuson that the portion of lot 21 block 41, now owned by the City be sold to Mr. CAlver for $20 plus costs of transfer of title, and any assessments that are now created. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Attorney Holte notify Mr. Cochran that he must replace the curb which was damaged, within 10 days. .Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that 11/. to instruct Mr. Meying to establish the grade and set the stakes on second avenue from Edmonds street to the north dead end, the street committee was given Ver- mission to netiotate-on the price. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Supt. be authorized to purchase sufficient pipe for the culvert on ninth & Daley street and install same. Motion carried-. The Street Supt. was instructed to fill the hole and grade at ninth & Daley street. Councilman 2:aMarelds' reparted that t e traffic condition at the Ferry dock was taken care of by the directing of traffic 49 Sunset Avenue. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Earl Morrison, Don Lawson and Don Tuson were z elected to serve on the Code and Zoning committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that the,sprinkling rate for the four summer months be the same as last year, for 150 per hundred cubic foob, over,the minnimum charge. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon report on the replacement of pipe on Main street from sixth avenue to Eighth avenue, Maple Street from eighth to ninth and 200 feet west from eighth and Cedar street, that we will need 350 feet of six inch pipe, with an estimated cost for labor and additional pipe of $2500. This was made a moXtion by Councilman Maxwell with a second from councilman Tuson. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the proper officials be authorized to sign the easement for the Standard Oil Co., to lay a pipe line across certain pieces of property. Motion carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Mayor June 2, 1953 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Thson, Kincaid, Vollan Engels, Maxwell and McGinness. The watereollectors report was read to the council A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the bills which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. The newly elected officers signed their oath's of office. The letter from Mr, Frederickson protesting the sewer was referredto the street Committee. Two bids were received for the bonds on the Fire truck,.one from the State of Washington who bid par with 3% interest and one from the First National Bank of Everett with interest at 314%. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid to accept the bid from the State of Washington who bid par and accrued interest with interest payable semi-annually at 3% per annum. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman %ason that the Mayor and Clerk execute the deed to A. J. Armes,, for property which he purchased and paid on a contract. Motion carried. Attorney Holte reported he is.: : },hepr�c�s�ric��� the County to lay a sewer line on the east side of Olympic avenue and one for seventh avenue north. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by Councilman McGinness that the Mayor sign the petition for the sewer franchise. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the addition th the City Code changing the precincts boundaries to seventh avenue be passed. Motion carried, A motion was made by councilman Vollan and secondedby councilman Tuson for regulating the h6ight to fences within the city of Edmonds. A vote showed three yes and three no. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid tha$A the amendment to the City Code, for the destruction of caterpillays, be passed. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that the two hours parking area include Main street from the waterfront to third avenue. Motion carried... Councilman Vollan chairman of the Bldg .Cow reported that the building occupied by Reynolds"studio is Q.K. for repair work. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman vollan to authorize the park board to. expend $125 for a new mower. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that permission be given to hire a building inppector on a salary of•$65•per month and the attorney n was.i.astructed.to draw up the ordinance taking care of.same. Motion carried. `Motion:.. 4.. .de :by couricilmari; lac'Ginness and seconded by councilman. Tusoii,.that:,tne ttorriey',draw up an amendment to_, the code, p'er.taining -to - coririecting. ,fees ..ior hookiag R ,to trunk.: and lateral.'sew'drsp' mhereby..the• Ares ht .fee ­be changed from $100 to a harge conparable, to that paid by.jhe :property -owners in the L. h Do to whichi•hook up s being made. .''Al`so,,. that where '. lateral. waa installed- by method, other. tha'n' T rough L.; I, D; a minimum charge`f' $'200 apply.' Motion carried, A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Kincaid that and additional $200 be alloted for blacktop patching. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Attorney draw up an addition to the City code -providing streets in unplatted property. Motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the grade to,; th"toe sidewalk at -fifth and Maple street be referred to the Engineer, and his opinion iAd e_final Mo tiori carr�tdd., and any expense involved to be assumed by Union Oil Coo, `. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded byeouncilman Engels that the park board investigate the possibility of purchasing the property at sixth and Pine street, now.owned by the School, for a playground site. Motion carried. There being n further business the meeting djournei. City Clerk Mayor June 1% 1953 The Council met for its special session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Vollan, Maxwell, Kincaid, Bishop and MSGinness. This was the night set for the opening of bids on the Storm and -sanitary sewers. ✓ Thirteen bids r ceived for the storms g r m the following: Ace Construction Co., $46,635o5 ,p. orburn & Logozo $�51,756. 8p4ar Construction Coop 48,860.85, 60 days A. Jakoboni, $57,718.85, 120_days, National Construction, $4Q,898..90,. 30 days, Valley Construction9 $52039o00, 30 days, Lo Oo Franklin Co., $32,633.00, 30 days, Go Go Teskey, $38,5530002 30 days, H. E. Olds, $46,589.18, 65 days, Harbor Construction Co.9$49,463.30, 60 days, Shorline Construction Coo, $50,539.83, 30 days, Superior Sonstruction Coo, $44,645075, 60 days9 jHanson Construction Coo,. $692954,55. Nine bids were. received for the sanitary sewer-p Thornburn.& Logozo, $61,505o75a 75 days, Ace Construction Co.,.$59,9.92.00 100-days, National.Construction Co,... $49,605.60, 75 days, Valley Construction Coo, $62,084.902 75 days, Lo 0. Franklin, 39,050.89, 75 days, Go G, Teskey, $55,005.00, 75 days, Shorline Construction Coo, $54,992o58, ?5 days, Superior Construction,,Co.,,,.,$49,632,25, 120 days, & Roberts Construction Coop $54,665.25, 120 days. f�...�-- There being no further business the meeting adjouxx�e�lo�y., City Clerk Mayor