1956-02-21 Council MinutesA. motion was made by Councilman Kin caid and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that the
Cub Scouts, Pack 302 be allowed to cut the trees on the right of tray, south of 11aple street
on eighth avenue. Motion carried.
Mr. Engelbretsen, who resi es'inn a mraterfront came before the council, he asks for
permission to replace the ,.'on two sides of his house with cedar shingles. A
motion was made br Councilman Ta en and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that this per-
mission -be granted.,. Motion carried.
A motion wqs made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Talen to recind the
action taken on Fourth Avenue due to insufficient signatures on the petition. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Bud Little asking for a refund of $40, which he paid for a Building
•permit., as he is not going to build note. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid that his
money be refunded. No second to the motion, and attorney Holte was asked to check the
Ordinance as to refunds.
1100 feet of
Dwight Johnson cane before the council in regards to installing � two inch Galvanized pipe
This was referred tto the watercor;m!ittee.
A letter:was readfrom rfirs. S joblom and also one from other residents on Walnut asking to
have the water along that property taken care of by the City. This was turned over toethe
water.' supt. to take of.
The street condition of Glen street, Riley Park Addition, was referred to the street Committee.
Mayor Maxwell reported that the census for the City of Edmonds was going to be taken.
A motion was made by councilman Cloud and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that the bills
as approved,by the auditing•committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds.
Motion carried.
As recommended by the chairman of the stree6 committee, and•a motion was made by Councilman
Kincaid and seconded by councilman Bishop to proceed with the dnporvement of Ninth avenue
from Sprague street to Iain street according, to plans as outlined by Engineer Reid, in stages
of work as funds are available. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Bishop that Attorney Holte
obtain right-of-way for culvert purposes and fill,and a title report be obtained. Motion carried.
Chairman of Street Committee Kincaid also reported that street repairs will cost between
$?2500 and $03000. lie also reported that the curb and gut+xr on "Main street from'Sunset Avenue
to Sixth avenue is to be repaired.
A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that the Salary
Ordinance #676}.9$6r 1956 be passed. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Talen that the amendment
of city code Chapter VII Article I Section 7-1.09 E , raiding the fee for installing a
3/4 inch water meter from $65 to OP and a one inch meter from $85 to $100, be passed as
amended. Motion carried. -
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Cloud that the hearing
for annexation of the Southeast portion to the city be February 21, sUbNet tbrre=checking
of petition. Motion carried.
`The Edmonds Rod and Gun Club asked for permission to install their sign at the City limits
of Edmonds, this request was granted under the supervision of the Chief of Polace, by a
motion :wade by Councilman Sommerseth and seconded by Councilman Bishop. Motion carried.
A. motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that Attorney
Holte draw up an amendment to the city code amending that portion knmm as trade stimulator.
Motion carried.
A motion rwas made by Councilman Kincaid and secondedoy,t u�t{t the Engineer
establish the curb grade on the west side of Third AVenue!to on street M tion carried.
There being no further bus' ss the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor
February 21, 1956
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll callbshowed
the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Cloud, Bishop, Steed and Sommerseth.
1 letter liras • read from -Mrs. Emmet 9bhool, who -resides at Seventh and Cedar street, asking
• to have the water from her property to be put in the storm sewer, this was referred to the
water committee .
A letter wasrrread from John black, asking for permission to but the timber in our South Edmonds
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water shed area, this was referred to the water committee.
A letter was received and read to the Council from the Polution Control Commission. in regards
to connecting,
Tthe New Senior High achool to our sewer system. ,A� motion was made by Councilman Tuson
that we start negiotiation with the School Board``$1200 per year fora fee for the use
of our sewer.. No second to the motion. A motion was made by Council.r,an Tuson and second-
ed.by Couhcilman Kincaid that Attorney Holte perpair a contrast to start,negatations for
�'1500 per year. Lotion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth to instruct
Attorney Hol to to meet with the School Superintendent to ' dis?cuss future connections to the
sewer. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Bishop that the appoint-
ment of Howard Sutherland to the planning commission be approited. Motion carried.
Mr. Woodhull again came before the council in regards to hisbuilding a carport, adjoining
it to his house and building it to the property line. A motion was made by councilman Tulin
and seconded by councilman Bishop that the request be &enied. Motion carried.
A number of people residing in the Riley Park Addition came before the council in regards to
the condition of Glen street from Olympic avenue to tenth avenue. A motion was made by Coun-
cilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Bishop that the street department provide ditches
and fill material be put on the street until further work can be performed. Motion carried.
Also two street lights were asked for on Glen street.
Fire Chief Jim_ Astell reported the building in which the fire hose is stored is damp and
will ruin tid hose in time and something should be done to provide heat in the building.
A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Talen that we call for
bids for a two frequency police car radio, specifications to be made up by Chief Grimstad,
bids to be opened March 20. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Talen and seconded by Councilman Bishop that Chief Grimstad
apply for matching funds for the base station and the four units. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Talen that the amendment
to the City code Chapter 8 Article 3, Section 8-3.011 knovm as trade Stimulator, changing
,the ratefrom 3% of the face value of the boards to a flat rate of $75 per month for each retail
establfd)ftftt� be adopted. Motion carried.
The street Supt. was instructed to place a reflector type square sign atthe corner of the
Green house.
The hearing on the annexation of the property south east of Edmonds was held over until our next
meeting as the petition was not completely checked.
Engineer Reid reported that Ur. Thomas is willing to have a sum of money held in escrow
for water, sewers., and street improvement. A motion was riade by Councilman Tuson and
seconded by councilman Steed that we enter into an agreetment with 16r, Thomas for $23,500.00,
for installing of sever,' i ater and graveling of the street, unpbr_ recommendation of
Engineer Reid. Motion carried.
Engineer Reid is to contact Mr. Clements, who asked if he may take dirt out of the alley
between ninth and tenth and between Walnut and alder street.
There being, no further business the meeting adjourned.
Ci ty Cl erk' Mayor
March 6, 1956
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding.- The Roll call
showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Bishop, Cloud, Steed
and Sommersethe
The water collectors report was read to the Council.
A letter was read from bars. May in regards to the sand which -had filled her pools. This
was referred'to the street Supt. to take care of.
The Four tavern owners came before the council protesting the charge of $75 per month, which
was passed by the Council February 21, changing from a 3% tax on punchboards to 075 per month
After some discussion a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Steed
for a report to be submitted to the council, the amounts of tax collected in 1052 and 1953.-
Lotion carried. Mayor Maxwell appointed a committee to check on this with Councilman Cloud,
Chairman, Kincaid and Tuson.
In regards to the installing of the six inch water line on 100th west. A motion was made
by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the water department install
approx. 1100 feet of six inch pipe with the provision that those property owners who
signed the petition pay the bbstaofuthe four inch pipe installed and three hydrants,
the city to pay the difference in cost between the four'and six inch,after the amount of
$2850 has been paid into the Treasurer. Motion carried.