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1957-07-16 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. City Clerk ayor 61 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. 1 E 1 1 1 ; t, The Treasurers report was read to the Council Mayor Maxwell read a letter irom'the American -Legion requesting a street light on Dayton Street, east of'Sixth Avenue, because of a dark area east of the building. A'motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded'by'Councilman Sorensen that the P. U. D. be authorized to install the light. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell also brought up about the installing of street lights in the newly annexed territory. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by.Counci]man Cloud that the P. U. D. have their Engineer proceed with the'plan for installation of street lights in the newly annexed areas. Motion carried. The group of people rdsiding on Ninth Avenue North were present at the council meeting. After some discussion and explaining by Mayor Maxwell, Attorney Holte and the Council- men) a number of people were still not in -favor of making a 50 foot street. A motion was made by Councilman Cloud and seconded by',Councilman Sorensen that the recommendation r from the Planning Commission be rejected. An amendment to the maotion made by Council- man Tuson, thatuthis be turned back to the Planning Commission for making the street narrower. The amendment failed for want of a second. A vote on the motion carried. In regards to Mr. Neal having water to his property on Second Avenue, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud that Mr. Neal is to pay for five meters and he is to take care of extending the line to lots 9 and 10, then we will install a four inch line and a hydrant on Alder street west of Third Avenue. Motion carried. A recommendation feom the Water Committee for water on 19lst. S. WO A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Purton that we will serve them with water, but they are to pay the complete cost on installing a four inch main, with the City paying the difference in cost for the six inch pipe. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and se ess�,,b MM c aw�nn C Su ervisor Lawson be a uthorized to have the over -flow pip ex en ee wi 8t7tfeee of �in steel pipe. Motion carried. There being no further bus' ess the meeting adj Ci y Clerk A The Council met for its regulat session with Mayor Maxwell presiding, The roll call showed the following Councilmen present Tuson, Sorensen, Cloud and Kincaid. The Water collectors report was read to the Council. A petition for sidewalks and curbs on Third Avenue was read to the Council, and was turned over to Attorney Holte for checking of signatures. If sufficient signatures are on the petition, Attorney Holte was authorized to draw up a Resolution of Intention, by a motion made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried. A letter from Oake Lake Heating Co., 216 5th Avenue was read to the Council. He asks to have the two hour parking in front of his place of business removed, and a space of 15 feet be allowed for a loading zone, with 8 feet allowed for the doorway. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the space of 23 feet be granted, and a Resolution be drawn up, with the stipulation that the owner is to put in the driveway, under the supervision of the City Supervisor. Motion carried. A letter from I. V. Evans was read to the Council, asking for a street grade on Spruce Street, East of Ninth Avenue. A motion was,made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Engineer Reid establish the street grade. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by.Councilman Cloud that change order #1 for the sewer Treatment Plant be approved. Motion carried. A letter was read from�nEngineer Reid stating that the street improvement in Munger Addition No. 5, has been satisfactorily completed, and the City of Edmonds holds sureties from the Devi�o eloper, for construction of Water and Street improvements, and Engineer -Reid recommends that these sureties be realesed to the Developer. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that these sureties be released to the Developer. Motion carried. Mr. A. F. Frederickson is to obtain a petition from Attorney Holte and have the property owners sign it, for the vacation of Tenth Avenue North from Bell to Edmonds Street. A letter from Mr. Everett was read to the Council, asking for permission to use the property located -at 232 3rd Avenue North, known as Edmonds Feed Store, for boat storage purposes. He was authorized to go ahead with the changes proposed. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the P. U. D. be authorized to install 23-300 watt lights and 2-500 watt lights in the new annexed territory, services to start January 1, 1958. Motion carried. A map for street naming in the new annexed territory was prepared by Engineer Reid, and an unofficial meeting is to be 1h1bl-Ai at our next meeting night.