1958-09-16 Council MinutesA motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that an
informal hearing be set for September 16, 1958 f or.discussion on the possibility
of improving 4th Ave. from Pine to Howell, and Erben Drive from 3rd to 4th. Motion
carried. .
The Council decided that Sprinkling Restrictions could be rescinded, effective
immediately.
A motion was made by CouAdilman'Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the
bills be paid on the aprnved vouchers, and warrants drawn on the proper funds.
Motion carried. Council authorized issuance of Interest Bearing Warrant #5 on LID #86 in the amount
of $902.93 for Hale Construction on their Estimate #1.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen, that
the Mayor be authorized to transmit a letter to the County Commissioners requesting
coordination of planning between the County and the City odmonds, and the services
of the County Planning Staff on future City Planning.Io ion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon, that
the Lions Club be authorized to proceed with their plan to construct benches and
a water fountain on the triangle at Fifth and Bell Streets. Motion carried.
After discussion on the Budget for 1959, the meeting adjourned.
September 9, 1958
A special meeting was held at -the Edmonds Jr. High School for a he aring on the
Preliminary:Assessment Roles of LID #90, paving Railroad Ave.' from Main to Dayton,
and LID #91, paving the four alleys in the business district.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell. Councilmen Lambe, Tuson, Christensen,
Simpson, and Kincaid were present.
There were.no written protests filed on LID #90.
There were 3 written protests -filed on HID #91. They were from:
Mrs. Winnifred Bishop, on the alley between 5th and 6th, Main t o Dayton.
Dewey"Leyda,'on'the alley between 5th and 6th, Main to Dayton.
Ted R. Westerlind, alley*froze-4th to 5th, between Main and Dayton.
This being ax meeting, no council action was taken.
Following the hearings, discussion 6ne the Budget for 1959 was held.
The meeting then was. closed.
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September 16, 1958
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, and Councilmen licGibbon, Lambe, Tuson,
Christensen, and Sorensen were present.
An informal preliminary hearing was held on a proposal to improve 4th Ave. from Howell Way to Pine
St., and Erben Drive from 3rd to 4th, with -concrete curbs and asphaltic pavement. Several property
owners in the area were present, and the majority seemed in favor of the project.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #733 be
passed, to place on the November 4 ballot the proposition to construct an open-air municipal swimming
pool in the City of Edmonds by levying a tax of 14 mills to provide $60,000. for the project. There
were 4 yes and 1 no votes, and the motion carried.
A letter was received from Attorney William A. Gardner, protesting the assessment of his client, Mr.
Evart Harris,on sewer under LID #85, on the basis that Mr. Harris' property is already served by
sanitary sewer. This was referred to City Engineer Reid.
A letter was received from H. Dale Anderson, complaining about the inadequacy of the storm drains on
the 1100 Block on Pine Street, and requesting attention to the problem. This was referred to Mr.
Lawson and Engineer Reid.
A claim against the City for the amount of $92.00 was received from Shirley C. Burns for a fractured
ankle sustained on the Slide at the City Park. This was referred to the Attorney to file with the
insurance company.
The sanitary sewer extension to the plat of Glanvilla was recommended by Engineer Reid for acceptance
by the City.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that Ordinance #734 be passed,
settiDg up LID #90 for the improvement of Railroad Ave., Main to Dayton with grading, paving, curbs on
the easterly side, and storm sewers where necessary. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #735 be passed,
setting up LID #91, for the improvement of 4 Alleys in the business district.with pavingl Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #732 be passed,
to provide for the acquisition of a nevr fire truck with the nedessary equipment and appurtenances, by
placing on the November 4 ballot a proposition to issue General Obligation Bonds. in the amoo.nt of $17,500.00
by levying an annual tax. Motion carried.
A letter, received by Mayor Maxwell from Builders Equipment Rental Inc., stating that M. & S. Construction Co.
owes $200 .00 for rental of a scraper used on the work on LID #85, was referred to Attbrney Holte.
A petition signed by 12 residents of Seamont Lane requesting a street light was received. A motion was made
by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that a street light be authorized on Seamont Lane on
the existing light pole midway along said street; the clerk to write a letter to the PUD requesting same.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the Preliminary Budget for 1959
be passed. Motion carried.
A request was received from Frank Handiverk to install 811 sewer and a manhole on the west side of 13th,
between Bowdoin V+ay and Laurel St. to serve his divided property; all costs paid by him in lieu of the City
installation charges, and the Lity to own that part of the sewer in the right of way.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by 1�ouncilinan Lambe that Frank Handwerk be authorized to =--
conttruct sewer as specified, under the specifications of the City Engineer, and the City waive the
$600. hook -,up fee. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the Town of 11.1oodway be notified
that the City of Edmonds will give them fire protection for 1959 on a contract basis, with the same
general terms of the previous contract with Fire District #13, at the rate of 3 Mills on the Town of
Vloodway's assessed valuation. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Uouncilman Soresnen, seconded by Councilman Christensen, that the City call for
bids for curbs on the east side of Railroad Ave. between Main and Dayton; bids to be opened October 7 , 1958.
Motion carried.
A motion was made.by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman'fuson that the City call for bids to
be opened October 7, 1958 for construction of storm sewers for LID #90. Motion carried.
A motion was made by 'Councilman Christensen,.secondedclby Councilman Lambe that 7 bills which were
approved by the auditing committee b;,q paid, and warrants drawn on the proper funds. These here the final
Eng ineeA fee and the final construction payment under LID #84; and one-half attorneys fees on ]AID 's
i8�.'90j.^--?Gr and 91. Motion carried.
Council authorized issuance of Interest-Bearing.T.arrants.on LID #87 as follows:
#1 - Edmonds Tribune, -Review. 3740" 43 °
2 - James-H. Reid & Associates_ 951.04
3-,Ldke�City Gravel & Materials, Inc. 3808:00
4' - Alfred 0. Holte � _ 250.00"
Council also authorized issuance of Interest -Bearing Warrants on LID.#88 as follows:
#1 - Edinonds'Tribune-Review 72:60
2 - James H. Reid & Associates 1080:72
3 - Lake City'Gravel & Materials, Inc. 11070'55
4 - Alfred 0. Holte 250.00
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
October 6, 1958
This being the night set by law for the adoption of the Final Budget, the Council met for its special
meeting with Mayor Maxwell presiding. Councilmen present were: McGibbon, Lambe, Tuson, Christensen,
Simpson, and Sorensen. After discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #736 be passed, adopting the Final Budget for the year 1959,
and levying the general taxes for the City of Edmonds as shown therein.
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk
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COPY OF BUDGET FOR 1959 AND ORDINANCE #736
ATTACHED.
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