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1956-04-03 Council MinutesMayor Maxwell appointed John Pierce as a consultant on the park.board, without fee. A motion was made by.Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth'that the appointment be accepted. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Bishop that Engineer Reid draw up a basic plan for the park, at an estimated cost of $50. Motion carried. A motion was made by -Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud that the fee of 0200 be waived and he Mr. Kochrian is to install the sewer, under the supervision of the Water Supt. Lawson, and the street portion of the sewer to be the property of the City. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that we accept the.plat of Thomas Addition #16 after,it has been approved by Engineer Mid. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Steed that the three bills, Don'Tuson for mileage for $56, James Reid for a city asap for $595, one to James Reid"for street grades curb and sidewalk grade on third avenue for $127.42, be allowed. Motion carried. There bean no further business the meeting adjournedOil -�• City Clerk -Mayor April 3, 1956 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding: The roll call showed the following Councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Cloud, Bishop, Steed and Sommerseth. The Water Collectors report was read to the Council. A letter was read to the council about the property at 722 Fir street, stating that this property has not connected to the sewer, making an unsanitary condition in this area. This was turned over to Attorney Holte for answering. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Talen.that the amendment to our City Code Chapter 8 Article ),known as trade stimulators, changing the amount to be paid per month from 075 to $50. Motion carried with a no vote from Councilman Cloud., A motion was made by.Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Talen that the Engineer establish the grade in the alley between Fir and Pine street and Plinth and C street. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell,toappointed Sproule McGinness, Chairman; Tom Murphy, Kingman Bailey, as a committee /(1h'e' Civil Service Commission for the police Department. A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and'seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell reported the results from taking the census .for the City is 4145 population. Councilman Ixincaid recommended and Mayor Maxwell appointed'Sproule McGinness to serve as ex officio on the street committee. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud that we call for bids on approximately 2200 feet of six inch cast iron, mechanical joint, class 150, f.o.b.�f� Seattle. Motion carried. A motion was made kKaCpHff;Jman Tuson and seconded by councilman Bishop that we call for bids for 20 hydrants,�bids to be opened May 1, hydrants to bed installed under the supervision of the BAter Suit. Lawson, fire Chief Astell and Engineer Reid.' Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Talen that wecal.l for bids for installing 880 -of approximately feet six inch water main including one hydrant on Olympic avenue north of Glen street, bids to be opened May•15. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Talen that we call for bids for installing the sewer, water and improving the street in the Thomas Plat, bids to be opened May 1. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Bishop that we Pay Edmonds Motor Company $20 per month for adequate heat when needed)to keep the fire hose in condition. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Mr. Parent a property owner at Eighth and Dayton street, be given permission to build•10 feet from his property line. Motion carried. As recommended by the safety committee and a motion was made by councilman Talen and second- ed by councilman Kincaid to purchase the police car radio that is needed. Motion carried. A, motion .was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Talen that the letter as submitted by Mayor r�rnrell �at we ' pay Mountlake Terrace $40 per month, -for police service, by radio.`b'o0.tio lAarr ied. A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Bishop that the bills as approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. `Where bein no further bus' tress the meeting City c er adjourned. iMayor Aptil 17, 1956 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Cloud, Bishop, Sommerseth and Steed. The Treasurers report was read to the Council. A letter was read from Mrs. Ross Wickersham, protesting the opening up of Ninth Avenue North. Mayor Maxwell said he would answer the letter. Mr. Platt came before the council asking to have the alley between maple and Alder street west of Ninth opened up. This was referred to the street committee for investigatica Several residents who reside on S venth avenue North came before the council in regards to an improvement of the street.After some discussion a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that May 1, be set for a hearing on the improveent, and the Engineer bring in an estimate of the cost for curb and blacktop of the street from Bell to Casper street, Daley and Sprague street from ninth to Olympic avenue, and Casper street. Also the Attorney to prepare the Resolution of Intention. Motion carried. Mr. Thomas asked if seventh avenue could be oiled,by the city this year. A motion was made -by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Talen th*t the request for oiling -seventh avenue at the city expense be denied. Motion carried Bud Little came before the council, stating that he had moved $ one of his small buildings and connected it to his other building, which is sided with Johns Mansville shakes, he asked for a code variance wheeeby he would not have to cover the attached building with the same type of shakes. A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Talen that Bud Little be granted the variance. motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that Attorney Holte do the necessary, work to negotiate for a right-of-way on tenth avenue from Daley street to the north city limits. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell reported that he asked for the installation of a street light north of the fire station. 'There bein no further bus' tress the meeting adjourn /11111L/1- J_8,7­� // City Cle rk MaLyor , 1956 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell -presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Cloud, Bishop] sommerseth, and Steed. A petition for the improving of the alley between Main'and Bell street and between Sunset Avenue and second avenue, was read to the council. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Steed that Attorney .Holte check the names on the petition and a resolution of intantion be drawn up for the next Council meeting. Motion carried. A claim for damages done to the Union Oil Truck at the corner of Third and 1ialnut street in the amount of p4000, also stating this was caused from negligence on the part of the city in maintaing the water line, which caused the street to wash -out, was, referred to Attorney Holte. Nine bids were received for material and installation of water line and hydrant in the Thomas Plat to Edmonds, W. S. Taylor lots A and B 01% 098.80, Thorborn,& Logozo lots A and B $16,987.50, Joe Colluccio lots A and B $22,724.00, John Patricelli $24,988.00, Frank Colluccio lots A and B, $179,700.40, Harold Kaeser, lots A and B, $19,517.70,. Harold E. Olds lots A and B, $1-6,727.98, Lario Libri lots a and B, $$20,659,00 and Superior Construction Co., lots A and B, $18,355.30. 1 1 1 1 1 r0