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1958-03-04 Council Minutes1 Curtis Construction Co. $12-115*44 John L. Conley Co. 11;584:10 Metropolitan Construction Co., Everett 10;294.20 Moller Larson & Son, Everett 10;388.50 Edmonds Conttruction Co: 10;708.00 Rutter Construction Co., Seattle 11;785.50 Rust Davis Concrete Construction Co., Tacoma 11,089.90 The motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bids and certified checks of the three lowest bidders on LID #82 be held for further study, and the checks be returned to the remaining bidders, with notification to all as to the award to be made within the time so specified. Motion carried. The Treasurer's report for January was read by Mr. Severson. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Cloud, that the Water Committee notify Mr. Ronald Hillis that the Council agrees to waive the $300.00 sewer connection fee if he will install, at his own expense, an 8" sewer on the loth Ave. right of way, northerly to a point adjacent to the Hillis property; and the installation to be made according to specifications of the City of Edmonds Engineer; and that the 8" sewer will be the sale property of the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. Attorney Holte had prepared -a Resolution for the Truck Lane on Edmonds Way Hill, and a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Blackbourn, that Resolution #32 be passed and a copy thereof transmitted to the State Highway Commission. Motion carried. Engineer Reid presented, the bids received for the 125 Lineal ft. of curb and gutter., and Councilman Kincaid made the motion, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that George Peterson, 945 Maple St., be awarded the contract to install curb and gutter on Main St. between Sunset Ave. and Railroad St. for the total price of $637.50, and receipted bills for the materials furnished be presented before payment by the City. Motion carried. The Amendment regarding the changing of installation fees for water meter connections was presented to the Council, and Councilman Blackbourn made the motion, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Amendment to Chap. 7, Art. 1, Sect. 7-109E of the Edmonds City Code bf passed. Motion carried. A petition was received, signed by 3 property owners, to establish an LID for sewer, South 280 ft. of Fir St. between 8th and B St:; 4 propertj:es to benefit from this. Councilman Tuson made the motion, seconded by Councilman Cloud, that the property owners involved in LID #83 be notified to attend an informal hearing at the March 4 Council meeting to approve or oppose. Motion carried. A letter was read requesting a traffic, light at 6th and Main; especially for the protection of children in the area. A motion was Made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid, that the City call for bids to be opened March 18, 1958 for the furnishing of a traffic control signal at the intersection of 6th and Main. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk ayor March 4, 1958 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell. Councilmen present were Tuson, Cloud, McGibbon, Sorensen, Kincaid, Blackbourn, and Purton. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. This was the evening for opening bids on water pipe, and identical bids of $ 4,728.00 were submitted by the two bidders, United States Pipe and Foundry Co., delivery date 2 to 3 weeks, and Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., delivery date 10 days. After discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the city award the contract for the purchase of 2400 Lineal ft. of 6" C.I. pipe with Tyton Joints, for the total price of $4)728.00 to Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. Motion carried. Bids were also Avenues. These opened for the construction of water mains and appurtenances on Pine St. from 6th to 9th bids were: Pacific Concrete Products West Coast Construction Ca. Ace Construction Co. Harry Squires F. M. Taylor Total bid: $ 3195.70 5803.50 2463.40 2537.62 1756.90 Councilman Tuson made the motion, seconded by Councilman Cloud that the bid of F. M. Taylor Construction Co. for $1756.90 be accepted and the mayor be authorized to sign a contract, provid&ng it meets all requirements. Motion carried: Two of the four property owners who were invited to be present for an informal hearing on a possible sewer LID south of Fir St. between 8th and B St. attended the meeting, and after discussion a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Cloud that Ordinance #719 setting up LID #83 be passed. The motion carried. Councilman Tuson also made the motion, seconded by Councilman Blackbourn that the City call for bids to be opened April 1, 1958 for the construction of sewer for LID #83. Motion carried. A letter was read ffom Earl R. Squibb, representing 3 property owners on Walnut St. who wish to connect to the Cedar St. sewer, and Council asked Engineer Reid to submit, a report as soon as possible as to the cost and feasability of the connection which would necessitate an easement across private property. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City go on record as approving the proposal of Earl L. Joplin to establish an asphalt mixing plant on property east of &.A.T.X. tank cleaning business bordering on Dayton St. Motion carried with on councilman voting no.. Councilman Tuson made a motion, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds to do so. Motion carried. Councilman Sorensen made a motion, seconded by Councilman Blackbourn that the bid of the Metropolitan Construction Company, Everett, with the low bid of $10,294.20 for the construction of curbs and sidewalks for 3rd Ave. LID # 82 be accepted and the -mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with them. Motion carried. Councilman Kincaid made the motion, seconded by Councilman Blackbourn that the Engineer negotiate with the contractors for a change -order reducing the width of sidewalks in front of the City Park property from 8 ft. to 7 ft. Iulotion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that a contract be entered into with Bob Van Dlac for the repayment of sidewalk costs west of Sunset Ave. on the south side of Main St. at the rate of $50.00 or more per year, first payment to be made by August 1, 1958. Motion carried. , A letter received from R. F. Poston,Assistant Regional Engineer, Dept. of Health, Education and YN'elfare ,stated that the audit had been made of the accounts and records of the Sewage Disposal Plant and that after payments previously made were deducted, andiadditional amount of 33,044-44 due the City of'Edmonds was being certified for payment by the Federal Government. A letter from the Association of Washington Cities was received, requesting Edmonds' participation in a Legislative Committee for Washington Cities. Councilman Tuson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City Engineer be authorized to set street grades on Alder St. and Second Ave. for water main installation in Neils' Addition. Motion carried. There was discussion of the possibility of the 3 way participation of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and the Ronald Sewer District for sewage disposal to be proceRsed through the Edmonds Disposal Plant. The Ronald District had a deadline to meet and requested a letter of intent from Edmonds before March 17 on whether or not the three communities planned to pursue the matter further. There followed a discussion, and the meeting recessed at 11:45 until 111ednesday, March 12 at 8:00 P.M. March 12, 1958 The Council met for its recessed meeting with Mayor Maxwell presiding and all Councilman present. The request for a sewer in the alley from T..alnut St. to Cedar St. was investigated by Engineer Reid and found to be practicable. The motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Engineer be authorized to go ahead with the engineering for sewer to be installed in the alley between Cedar and y'Talnut St., and to get the necessary easement for so.doing. Also, all costs, including engineering, to be paid for by the property otimers involved. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell reported that Mrs. Sadie Christiansen had been hired as Dispatcher. lvayn f Z T f,?4e r, Rei✓Av p s-4wce .V/Sr.Q/CT, 'WO � D/�kYYOS Ca n�P,PEN�iYsi� The discussion of the proposed^ Sewer plan then be n, and motiont�was made by Councilman Purtori, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City,�ex�o the R na d 5ewer District and to Mountlake Terrace a letter expressing the City of;Edmonds' intention to further negotiate in the proposed combined sewage plan Counci ma ,voted yes, 1 no, and the motion carried. oc,�c�,,,..,ram There being no further business; the meeting adjourned. 0 Q ELECTION RETURNS of the City General Election: March 11, 1958 MAYOR PREC.1 PREC.2 Gordon A. Maxwell 214 105 Royce Swanson 1 Gus Lindberg 1 Adda Bienz 1 Kenny Wheeler 1 Ray Rasmussen 1 Bill C row Russell Goodwin Jimmy Astell John Pierce PREC.3 PREC-4 PREC.S 164 94 175 1 1 1 Total votes cast: 990 plus 8 absetitee PREC.6 TOTALS 157 909 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1