1957-05-07 Council MinutesA request to install two pylons at the entrance of Dr. Cassell Plat, Seventh and
Casper Street was authorized, subject to the approval of the City Engineer, by a
motion made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sommerseth and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that
the Street Department be authorized to install a stop sign at Glen Street on Seventh
Avenue. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson that
Ord. #694 providing for the sale of the bonds and setting the interest rate on the
unpaid assessments, at 5%, on L.I.D. #77, be passed. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that
the call for bids on L.I.D. #79 be sit for May 210 Second Ave. No. paving. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that
Ord. #,E695 providing for the issuance of $140,000.00 of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds,
Series B, and providing for the sale thereof to Foster & Marshall, be passed.
Motion Carried.
After some discussion on the Peddler Ordinance, the passing of'it was held up until
the next council meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Steed that May 7,
be set for a hearing on the petition for annexation of property between 88th and 92nd
Pest, from 218th to our present City limits. Motion carried. .
The meeting recessed until Friday night.
April 19, 1957
The council met for its recessed meeting, with Councilman Tuson acting Mayor pro-tem.,
in the absence of Mayor Maxwell. /
After some c�ntro rsy ' re drds/�o thb/b'ds r e ew D'sp al lar�aAot�
was made Co ilma Kin id d se and d b C {znc' Cl ud ha th b
a� i�l from
Joe L erg nst do a a�acept fo it s one and two 1 s e ll � ion .
as o fined y Eng eer , eid.
The Engineer explained the bids received for erection of the Sewage Disposal Plant,
recommended acceptance of the bid of Lundberg Construction Co. for items one and two
in the total amount of $157,713.00. After some discussion, Kincaid moved that bid
on Items 1 & 2 from Joe.Lundberg Construction Co: be accepted. Second Ray Cloud.
After discussing the motion, Kincaid retracted it with the consent of his second,
Ray Cloud.
It was pointed out by Beauchamp that his bid on item one'was lowest. It was then
pointed out that Mr. Beauchamp had not complied with the bid requirements in that:
1. His certified check covered only his bid on,Item #1
2. He did not furnish a list of his qualifications. _
After more discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Council-
man Sorensen that the bid of Mr. Beauchamp, for Item #1 be accepted in the amount
of $140,000.00, subject to the approval of the Public Health Service and subject
to the approval of the whole council, after they had reviewed the entire situation.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Cloud that the
bid of Lundberg Construction Co. for Item #2 be accepted in the amount of $16,836.00
subject to the approval of the Public Health Service and subject to the approval
of the whole council, after reviewing the entire situattion. Motion carried. Neither
Bidder was to be officially notified until the whole council approved..
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that
Ord. #696, amending Ord.. # 692, annexing property in Terra Park Additinn to be passed.
Motion carried. o
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Cloud amending
Section 2 of'Ordinance #694 to read that the interest rate on the unpaid assessments
in L.I.D. #77 be fixed at 4J% per annum. Motion carried.
The Treasurer's report was read to the Council.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
The Council met for its regular session with
showed the following Councilmen present Tuson,
Purton.
May 7, 19
Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll call
Sorensen, Cloud, Kincaid, Steed and
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This was the night set for a hearing on the annexing of property described as
follows; All of Tylerfs Tracts, according to plat thereof recorded in Volume 14 of
Plats, Page 20, records of said County; together with the South hald of the Northwest
quarter of Government Lot 21 Section 30, Township 27 North, Ragge 4 East, W.M. except
the North 15 feet of the south half of the west half of said Northwest quarter of
Government Lot 2. There being no objection to the annexation, a'motion was made
by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Steed that Ord. ¢#698, annexating
the property to the City of Edmonds, be passed. Motion carried.
A letter w as,read from Lundberg Construction Company asking to be released from
his acantmxdt f6v the building of the Sunset Lift Station. ; Mr. Lundbhrgp stated
that he caf?��i'ild the Lift Station, unless he was given the bid for the Disposal Plant.
,Because bi4 were not officially awardedsahis1:letter could not be considered.
Engineer Reid recommended that we do not call for bids again�as we no doubt will
get higher bids. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Steed
that the action taken by the Council at the,April 19th meeting, Awarding.the bid for
the Sewer Disposal Plant to Mr. Beauchamp, itme one for $140.9000.00 less the alternates,
be approved, subject to the approval of the Public Health Service and the Pollution
Control -Commission, A roll call vote of the Council, Tuson yes, Sorensen yes, Cloud
yes, Kincaid yes, Steed yes and Purton yes.
A. motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Steed that the action
of the Council taken at the April 19th meeting, awarding the bid of item'##2, for the.
construction of the Sunset Lift Station, to Mr. Lundberg, for $16;836.00, be approved,
SuUjgctvtd the approval of the Public Health Service and the Pollution Control Commission,
and provided further if the Lundberg Construction Company refuses to qualify] the bid
will be awarded to Mr. Beauchamp, in the amount of-$21)=,.0J4, next lowest bidder. A vote
of the Council Tuson yes, Sorensen yes, Cloud yes, Kincaid yes, Steed yes and Purton yes.
Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of Harold Bucklin, £&<aerve: on' tie: Civil Service
Commission. A motion was made by"Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson
that the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of earl Schwedes, a member on the Board of Adjustment.
A letter of resignation from Erven Hopper, from the Planning Commission was read to the
Council. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sorensen
that his resignation be accepted, with regrets. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell recommended and appointed Dan Miller to replace the vacancy of Mr. Hopper.
A motion was made by Councilman Purton and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the
appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud that we call for
bids on'a car -load of pipe consisting of 1100 feet of 8 inch and 1000 feet of four inch
cast iron pipe, bids to be opened May 28th. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that we call
for bids for ten hydrants and valves, bids to be opened May 28. Motion carried.
Councilman Tuson, Chairmanu 'of th,wa a committee reported on the installing of water
`lines in the Castle Addition, ate%""A%Ie�f $1104-OO, on Carey Road at a cost of $2096.00,
Ninth & Edmonds street, at a cost of $1732.00 and replacing a portion of the North
Edmonds line, at a cost of $4395.00 A motion was made by Councilman Tusoh and seconded by Cou
Councilman Cloud that we call for bids for the construction of the four projects, bids to
be opened June 7, Motion carried.
Attorney Holte recommended that the people get additional signatures on the petition for
annexating the property south of our present City limits to Wiest Gate. A motion was
made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Purton that the West Gate Park
and the cemetary be included in the annexation and the hearing be set for June 4,
Motion carried..
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Steed that Ord ##699
.for the improving of 7th and 8th avenue North by a Local Improvement District ##81;
be passed. Motion carried.
Attorney Holte read a letter from an Attorney representing Dewey Leyda, in regards to
the drainage water, which comes in the basement of his building. This was turned
over to Councilman Tuson, Chairman of the water & sewer department., and Attorney Holte
was instructed to answer the letter.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Foster
& Freese be awarded the bid for the storm sewer on second avenue North for 0447.00
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Steed that the bills
as approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper
funds. Motion carried.
There being n furth business a meeting a
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