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1955-06-30 Council Minutes1 1 I- I A motion was made by j'Councilman Maxwell and seconded W Councilman Talen that the street Superintendent proceed mrith the work on B street as outlined by the Engineer Reid, to make the repair of the street to approximately 20 feet in width, at an approximate cost of $250. Motion carried. Engineer Read reported that the extentior_ of Sprague street is not practial3ble. A motion was made by councilman Sommerseth and seconded by councilman Talen that ...Resolution #121 for the improvement of Sprague street be passed and the date of the hearing be setfor July 19. Motion carried. A. motion was. made, by Councilman Tuson and secondedby councilman Sommerseth that the street grade as submitted by Engineer Reid for second avenue from Edmonds '..street to Morse addition be accepted. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Cloud that the street glade as submitted by Engineer Reid for Tenth Avenue between Sprague and Daley street be approved. Motion carried. Councilman Talen voted no. :.Engineer Reid reported that the grading on Pine street has been completed and is ready for the laying of the -water main. Also that the plat of View Manor on Cedar street between Eighth and Ninth avenue is ready for the approval of the Council. A motion vas,madecby councilman Kincaid with a second from councilman Sommerseth that this .plat be'approved. motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tuson and'seconded by councilman Talen that the :Weston Plat on Hemlock street be accepted. Motion carried. r.r". F A motion was made by councilman Kincaid -and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that the bills which were approved by'the auditing committee be approved and warrants be drawn on the proper funds.,. —Motion carried. A motion was made by councilri_an Kincaid and seconded by councilman Mamiell that the street Supt. purchase new streetsigns to approximately �'�'450. Motion carried. Couricilman''Tuson reported on the repairs of the city, and change of heating in the _,building. The plumbing, moveing of burner, new celvs and change of radiation, and painting would cost $6000, installing new radiation upstairs, %51200, new stairs in front of the ;building $825, rptacing of windows up -stairs, $60 apiece. _ 1% There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City Cle rk 51 Mayor-pro-tem JunC13 1955 The Council met for its regular session with Councilman Maxwell serving as Mayor pro-tem, because of the death of Mayor Paul McGibbon. A motion was made by Councilman Sommerseth and seconded by councilman Talen that the'two'bills for labor at the City park,from Bob Olson for. $25.65 and R.. D. Billington for $13.50, be paid. Motion carried. A letter was'read from Jehovah Witness asking for permission to hang a banner across Fifth street, also a letter was read from Mrs. Wilkes asking for permission to put 'a house trailer on her property. These were held over until our recessed meeting. A motion was made by councilman Talen and seconded by Councilman Tuson that we hold our recessed meeting Thursday June 30. Motion carried. June 30, 1955 The Council met for its recessed meeting with Gordon Maxwell acting as Mayor pro-tem, and the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Cloud2fflshop and Sommerseth. Because of a vacancy of the office of Mayor a motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Cloud that Gordan Maxwell be elected Mayor until our next :_City Election. Motion carried. Arlie Siefert a member of the Lions Club came before the council asking for permission to hold a carnival at the High School Playfield July 6, 7, and 8. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Tuson that the Lions Club be given permission to sponsor the Carnival. Motion carried. :.A motion1was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that Attorney Hall be instructed to ppepirs the deeds to acquire the property between Fifth avenue.and Six -land half street(Hemlock street extented) Motion carried. A claim for damaged.on the sidewalk in front of the Post Office building l from Mary E. Vr'amsley was referred to our Attorney to report on at our next meeting .for the proper procedure, this was made a motion by Councilman Tuson with a second from Councilman Bishop. Motion carried. ,..A„Motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that ;the Bond received from F. A. Fourtner, for installing the oil tank under the sidewalk at Fifth and plain street was turned over to Attorney Hall for checking. t-lotion carried. The letter from 17illiam H. Davis in regards to noise that he is getting when the valve is turned on for izbing .!ofLLU--derwood water, was referred to the .water committee. A motion was made by councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman Kincaid that per- mission be granted for Jehovah Witness to erect a banner across Fifth avenue but he must comply with the State Highway and City regulations on regards to the heighth. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Talen and seconded by councilman Bishop the 1iequest of Mrs.'W ilkes .to put a trailer on the bakk of her property be denied and Attorney Hall is'to write ;to her informing her of the Council action. Motion carried. A .motion was made by council.mai$uson and seconded by councilman Bishop that the balance be paid to Harold Kaesar, on the intercepter sewer, in the apount of $1789.29, upon receipt ocean affidavit that all bills incurred are paid. M tion carried. A motion was made by councilman Sommerseth and seconded by councilman Talen that Chief Grimstad notify Mr. McKinley to'remove the obstructions at Sixth and Edmonds street, that are in the sidewalk area. rlption carried. r A motion was made by Founcilman Bishop.and seconded by councilman Kincaid that the information on the painting the steel Water tank at tenth & Maple street be turned over to the water committee. I'otion carried. A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth Authorizing Councilman Tuson to get in touch with the Independent Sheet Pdetal ;corks in,regards to repairing the Library roof, the cost not to exceed 3500. Motion carried. A motion fyh, J y�councilriian Tuson and seconded by councilman Talen. that we call for bids orb t of eight inch cast iron pipe, bids to be opened August 2. Motion carried., r A motion was made by councilmanAiaon and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the three companies umping into our sewer be notified that we are canceling our agreement with them �� 6,11 carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Talen that permission be given to install the sewer in the plat of View Manor, under the supervision of the Engineer Reid, the cost including manhole and other appurtenances to be assumed by the owner, in lieu of $200 hook an charge, due to the fact it exceeds the cost of the adjoining L. I. D. Motion carried. A rmotion,.w4s rude by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Cloud that Don Tuson be appointed Mayor pro -tom. Motion carried. , Therebeing no further busine the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Mayor y 5, 1955 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Cloud, Bishop and Sommerseth. The water collectors report was read to the Council. A motion was ,made by Couhcilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Talen that the bil ls which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. Engineery Reid reported on a preliminary plat adjacent to our water shed, had been approved by the County Commissioners. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Bishop that Attorney Holte write to the,County Commissioners stating the the City of Edmonds is opposed to this plat, also that we were not notified'of said hearing, and that we request a final approval of the plat. Motion carried. Engineer Reid also reported that Mr. King is planning on raising the grade at tenth and Daley street one foot.