Loading...
1955-04-19 Council MinutesA motion was made by Counciliian McGinness and seconded by Councilman Talen That Mr. Johnsonrbe notified that he must provide an alternate passage way tad be baracaded and lights, also that the new sidewalk and curb must be replaced ac c;ord_i.i.;, c� •aceo-rding to the'city specifications from Engineer Reid. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness,and seconded by councilman Talen that the Telephone Company be instructed to move the pole at Fifth and Main street to a point designated by the Engineer. Motion carried. There_ bein no further bu ess the meeting ad ned. /�/ 11 ' City Clerk Mayor April 19, 1055 The ,Council,met for its regular session with Mayor•McGibbon'presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Talen, Kincaid, Maxwell, Bishop, McGinness and Cloud. The Treasurers report was regd to the Council. Three requests were received for i stalling of side sewers within the City of Edmonds, F. M. Taylor, Richard Carvell and JJseph F. Pettviel. A motion was made by councilman 'Maxwelladnd seconded by councilman Bishop that the three licenses be granted. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon was authorized to sign the contract with F. M. Taylor, contractor for installing the storm sewer from Sunset Avenue to Second avenue..'//G / Attorney reported that the Van Sullivan action was filled Friday and the Jury trail would be sometime in M;Ly. Also that the Garretson easement was signed and recorded, and Mr. Jensen is not in favor of a street easement, but he is willing to giye a deed Sor 24 feet of his property for 6450, this was referred t o the water, pommittee. , Councilman Cloud reported, that ?sir. McBurney, who lives on Homeland Drive would like to.have the.hydrant that is in the middle of his lawn, moved. his was referredto the safety committee. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness,and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Attorney Holte make the necessary changes'to the building code, in regards tostaying away five feet from the adjoining property line. Motion carried., Aftersome discussion in regards to stroage tanks being put under the sidewalk, a motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconde b councilman McGinness that conformation be given for the two storage tanks,tA the fill stems must be enclosed in a,meter bo$..'flush with the sidewalk with the vent pipe,thru the wall to the roof of the building, also the property owner is to furnish a bond to the city. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon made motion)to instruct the Attorney to draw up a concise ordinance stating that before the'removal of anything on or above the right-of-way, must be brought before the Council. A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Cloud that the Chief'of Police and Chairman of the Safety Committee contact the contractor -in regards to the lighting and walk at fifth and Main sheet. Motion carried. Upon recommendation from the water committee,a motion was made by councilman Maxwell ) and seconded by councilman Talen to p' F fahse the 24foot strip of property on Pine street east on ninth avenue from Mr Y Jensen for $450, Mdtl.onecatried: A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Talen that Mayor McGibbon sign a contract to install six inch pipe on Eleventhrauenue from Alder to Walnut street. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Cloud to authorize Engineer Reid to investigate prices on the Yloodway Park Water supply, Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Talen to call forbids on six inch cast iron pipe. .Engineer Reid to,make up specification with the opening of bids May 17. Motion carried. A motion was made, by oouncilman McGinness and secondedby councilman Maxwell that the street grade -on eighth avenue from Dayton streetto maple be established by the Engineer. M()tion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinnessand seconded -by councilman Kincaid in regards -to the sidewalk between third and fourth avenue on Edmonds street, Don Phillips property, as there was no streetgrade established until the permaneiht street went thru, the City assumes no responsibility for the descrepency between the sidewalk and street. Motion carried. 1 1 1 1 1 ,.The Clerk was asked to notify Mr. May that until the storm sewer is established L: there is nothing'the City can do in regards to their drainage problem. There being o further bus s the meeting adjourned: !�y City Clerk Mayor May 3, 1955 The.Council met for its regular session with Mayor'McGibbon presiding. The roll call , show ed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Maxwell', McGinness and Cloud. The wateroollectors report wqs read to the. Council A fetter'was read from Don Phillips, asking for permission to break down the curb as he plans to make a driveway to his garage. This was turned over to the street com- mittee. A letter was read from the Library Board in regards to repairs of the building also the heating of the library. An.agreement drawn up by the Fire District No. 1 was read to the Council and turned .over to Attorney Holte for a report back to the Council at our next meeting. The'Clerk 3feported a report has been received from the Tax Commission, From this report it states the City of Edmonds owes the tax commission $1,526.40. One bid was received for a police car, from Hopper Chevrolet Co.,$2280.37 less trade-in 1952'Chevrolet Sedan 881.37, making $1,399.00 plus sales tax. A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell -and seconded by councilman Kincaid that we accept the bid from Hopper Chevrolet Co., Motion carried. . A motion was madeby Councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman McGinness that Ordinance #662; fixing the rate of interest on L.- I. D. #74., at 4J % be passed. P.'fRtion carried. Engineer Reid Stated he will contact the property owners from Fifth Avenue to Six and t half street South of Homeland Drive in regards to a 30 foot strip of property for a roadway. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Kincaid that in event the City is presented with 30 feet of property for a right -of way, the city will accept it. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Talen that progress payment No. 1, in the amount of $9734X7 be paid to Harold Kaeser, for the -Intercepter Sewer, which is 95% of the payment due minus 15%, withheld for 30 days. to Lion carried. A mo-tion'was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the Mayor notify P. U. D., in regards to installing the new lights, upon recommendation from the Safety committee, everything west of Sixth Avenue be given first priority. Motion Carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that the bills which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants bedrawn on , the proper funds, notion carried. Councilman McGinness showed the council a new type of street signs. There being no. further bus' ess the meeting adjourned. city. Clerk Mayor May 17, 1955 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The Roll calls howdd the following councilmen present'Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Maxwell, Bishop and Cloud. A petition for the improvement on Sprague Street from Eighth to Ninth Avenue was turned over to Attorney Holte for checking. A motion was made by Councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that a resolution of Intention be dra= up, to set up a Local Improvement District.- Motion carried. A -letter was read to the Council in which the property owners ask for the vacation of Hemlock street .from Eighth to Ninth Avenue; subject'to retention of a 10 foot wide easement for utility purposes, was referred to the street Committee.