1957-07-02 Council MinutesJuly 2, 1957
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. the roll call
showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Sorensen, Cloud, Kincaid and Purton.
This was the night set for the hearing on the Assessment roll for L. I. D. #80, the
sewer in the Munger Addition. There being no one objecting to the assessments a.
motion was made by CouncilmariKKinca.id and seconded by Councilman Purton'that Ord. #701
approving and confirming the assessment roll be passed. Motion carried.
This was also the night for the hearing on widening Ninth Avenue Nor, I n mber of,
residents appeared before the Council, stating their objections on t -o provement.
Mr. Hamilton stated that he refuses to give his property, and refuses paying for im-
proving the street. Jerry Hall representing some property owners on the East side
of the street, stated they are for the improvement. Because some of the Councilmen wanting
to look over the situation of the street, this hearing was held over until the July 16
Council meeting.
The Water collectors report was read to the Council.
A letter from Flowers by Lloyd, -asking for permission to paint the sidewalk at 540 Main
Street, was read to the Council, and denied by a motion made by Councilman Kincaid
and seconded by Councilman Cloud. Motion carried.
A letter from Fred Cochrian, 1002 Dayton'Street, in regards to the slumpage problem
on Tenth Avenue between Maple and Dayton, which is caused by the overflow from the
water tank at tenth and Maple street, was referred to the water committee.
A letter from A. F. Frederickson, asking to have Tenth -Avenue between Edmonds and Bell
Street vacated, and in return he will deed to the City, all of lots 15 and 26, and the
east 20 feet of lots t4 and 27, in Block 66, to make a 50 foot street between Edmonds
and Bell street. This was referred to the Street Committee to report back at the
Council meeting July 16.
A letter was read in regards to wanting water installed on 191st, S. W. with the sig—
natures of six property owners, this was referred to the Water Committee for investigation.
A letter and proposed plat, which adjoins the City, was received from Snohomish County
Planning Commission, and was checked by Engineer Reid. He is to answer them that we
have no objections to the plat.
After checking the application from the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company, for
permission to install an underground cable line on Dayton Street west of Third avenue,
the Mayor was authorized to sign the application.
Referring to the letter received from Mr. Angus Kennedy, in regards to having a trailer
park at 1110-5th Avenue. Attorney Holte stated he would have to obtain a special property
use permit, by a petition to the Board of Adjustment, which Attorney Holte stated he would
take care of.
Because Gil Mathews did not provide the 16 cords of wood to the City Park and clean
up at the water shed property, where he was given permission to cut the alder trees,
Attorney Holte recommended this be turned over the the collection agency.
Engineer Reid reported the contract with Earl Joplin for the paving of Brookmere Plat
has b een reduced from $7080 to $5769, by changing the amount of crushed rock. A
motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson that Mayor
Maxwell be authorized to sign the contract,'for L. I. D. #81. Motion carried.
A motion wad made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Engineer
Estimate #1, in the amount of $6029.30, be accepted and interest bearing warrant #1
be issued to Terry -Thompson Investment,'for $7,522.55, which include the bills for
attorney fees $200, Engineer fees $1255.83, printing 83.7.42 and the contractor, Est. #1
$6,029.30. Motion carried.
A motion was made -by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Cloud that the bills
as approved by the auditing Committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds.
Motion carried.
There being no further bus' ss the meeting adjourned.
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July 16, 1957
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding with the following
Councilmen present Tuson, Sorensen, Cloud and Purton.
A letter was read from Engineer Reid, Engineer for the School District, requesting
permission to install a centrifigal pump at Seventh and Daley street, at the crossing
of Shell Creek, with a four inch steel pipeline, south to the alley between Daley and
Sprague street, then a oss Seventh Avenue, to provide water for sprinkling the Athletic
field and Ball Diamon4 Vhis request was granted by a motion made by Councilman
Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sorensen. Attorney Holte is to answer the letter.
Motion carried.
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