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1958-10-21 Council MinutesSouthwick -Campbell Co., Inc. in the total amount of $$6,150.58 for Estimate #2 submitted by Hale Construction. Motion carried. 1 1 A motion was nLde by Col.,ncilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen authorizing, issuance of Interest Bearing Warrants #6 for $280.23 and #7 through #12 for $$1000.00 each on LID #87 to Southwick -Campbell Co., Inc. in the total amount of $6,280.23 for payment on Estimate #2 submitted by Lake City Gravel and Ulaterials, Inc. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid authorizing issuance of Interest Bearing Via,r, ants #6 for $$623.36 and #7 through #15 for $$1000.00 each on LID #88 to Southwick - Campbell Co., Inc. in the total amount of $$9,623.36 for payment on Estimate #2 submitted by Lake City Gravel and Materials, Inc. Motion carried. A letter requesting a Street Light beta^seen 4th and 6th on Sprague Was received. This. was taken under advisement for investigation and further study. The Wlater Collectior's report for September was read. A request from Mrs. McKean for a fire hydrant on 9th Ave. N. was referred to the Later Committee. A letter was received from Frank Freese Post 66 of the American Legion requesting permission to erect a Christmas tree in the Square at Fifth and Main again this year. The motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the request be granted. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by 'Councilman Kincaid that Change Order #1 on LID #85 be approved, adding the ant of 452.50 to the contract price. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Change Order #1 on LID #86 for $300.00 be approved; $100.00 to be paid by the LID, and $$200.00 to be charged to the Water Dept. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson, that the Amendment to Chapter IX, Private Property, Article 1, as adopted June 3, 1958, and amended July 1, 1958, repealing sections9-1.02, reenacting said section and reinstating certain sections heretofore repealed, be adopted and passed. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk October 21,' 1958 G J M4yor Regular meeting ira.s called to order by Mayor Maxwell, with all Councilmen present. This was the evening set for the Hearing on the Petition for Annexation of the area near the Edmonds High School. An Injunction was .received, temporarily restraining the City from any action on the area, together with a Summons for the City to be represented at the hearing in Court on October 24 in Everett. The motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson, that the Council hold a recessed meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 1958, and any action on the proposed annex- ation be continued until then, subje6t to the decision of the court as to whether or not the restraining order is to be continued. Motion carried. The Hearin on t'hePtition for Annexation gf the Anderson property, near Totem Farms, to be known as the "eiR'�annexation, was held, after which the motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #737ibe'passed, annexing the following described property to the City of Edmonds: Beginning at a point 869.50 feet west of the northeast corner* of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 30, township 27 north, range 4 east, said point ;being on the existing City Limits boundary, thence south 326.5 feet to the northwest corner of the plat of Cherry Lane, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence east 434.69 feet to the northeast corner of the said plat of Cherry Lane; thence north 326.5 feet; thence west 434.75 feet, to the point of beginning; together with Lot 1, Plat of Cherry Lane, according to plat thereof, records of Snohomish County, V.1ash ington. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the annexed property as described be zoned R-8, in accordance' with the Planning Commission Resolution #8. Motion carried. The determination of the Council on whether or not to go ahead..with LID #92 was continued until the recessed meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 1958. A discussion followed on an Agreement with the Great Northern Railway on LID 1#90. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the mayor be authorized to sign the redrawing of the agreement and also approve the easement when redrawn to the Mayor's satisfaction. Motion carried. A Petition was received for sewer on Glen Street from 9th to llth. DA letter from Dr. Sandall was also received in regard to this. Several property owners in the area were present and in favor of the ,project. The matter will be taken up at the October 28 meetings after-preperty ewners liave-al:-1 After some discussion with Mr. Campbell of Southwick -Campbell Co., Inc., regarding their bid on bonds and warrants for LID #85, wherein it was pointed out that the first offer of Southwick -Campbell. -which had been accepted by the City for the sale of bonds and warrants on LID #85 at the interest rate of 4.45%,was no longer in force and effect due to the fact that the City could not obtain an approving opinion on said bonds and warrants because of improper publication of the Resolution of Intention Mr,. Campbell then made a new proposal to purchase bbnds only on said MD #85 at par., with interest thereon at 4.75%. This then being the effective interest rate on said bond issue. It was moved by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Christensen, authorizing the interest rate on the Bonds on EID #85 be changed from 4.45% to 4.75p, and the motion carried. Requests for street lights on Sprague St. between 4th and 6th; on the corner of Second Ave. and James St; on Summit lane; and across Railroad Ave. from the south end of the new Great Northern Depot had d been received, and Supervisor Lawson recommended that they be installed. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the four street lights as named be installed and the Clerk write a letter of request for their installation:to the P.U.D. Motion carried. The Planning Commission had approved the preliminary plat of "Sea Vista", and a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Engineer be authorized to establish the Street Grade. on 9th from, Fir to Elm Way,, and 8th from Fir to Elm St. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Mayor be authorized to sign the plat of "Tviin View Estates't #2, on completion of all requirements and posting of bond. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bond for Cassell's "Brookmere" plat for $6,000. be released, as the project is completed and plat accepted. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman. McGibbon, seconded by Councilman 1^us on that the mayor be authorized to make application to the State Highway Commission for franchise for the proposed Trunk Sewer on Edmonds'Way outdide of the City limits in connection with "Little Metro". Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Christensen, that the Hearing on the Final Assessment Roll on LID #87 be held on November 25, 1958. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the Hearing on the Final Assessment Roll on L.ID #88 be set for November 25, 1958. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Hearing on the Final Assessment Roll on LID #89 be held on November 25, 1958. Motion carried. The meeting was then recessed until October 28, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. October 28, 1958 Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen Lambe, Tuson, Christensen, Sorensen, and Kincaid present. A discussion was held on the sewering of the Glen St. area. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that an informal hearing on the possible LID for Glen St. and vicinity sewer be held on November 18, 1958 and proper notification be given property owners. Motion carried. Regarding storm sewer difficulties in the 1100 block on Pine Street: A motion was made :by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that an informal hearing be set for November 18, and the people involved in the storm drain problem of the 1100 block on Fine St. be notified to attend. M--lotion carr&ed. '-rt-- n �a~err Maxwell, it was moved by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen th rt aro d to enson 4ie aV� to serve on the Planning Commission for a 6 year termed, Motion carried. In answerttoaa request from Dr. Barnes, and upon recommendation of Engineer Reid, it was moved by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Dr. Barnes, 620 Elm St. be authorized to construct sewer in the alley between 6th and A with an 85 foot extension to Elm, at his expense and in accordance with the supervision of the City Engineer, and the connection fee be waived. Motion carried. Protests on LID #92, paving of the northwest streets, was found to be 63%, and the LID was dropped. After a reportfrom the,Attorney that the Injunction on the High School area annexation would 'hold until after the November 4 election, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that a recessed hearing on the proposed annexation of the area be held on November 18, after the Attorney has determined that all legal requirements have been taken care of. Motion carried. The contract with the Great Northern Railway was tabled to the next council meeting. A Petition was received for annexation of a piece of property near Cherry Lane. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that subject to the checking of the petition by the Attorney, the annexation petition be accepted and the Hearing be set for November 18, 1958. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the proposed contract between Engineer Reid and the City of Edmonds for the services on "Little Metro". After requesting a memo fromthe Engineer to state that no further obligation of funds beyond the $500. already paid w6uldlbbe incurred until after funds are received from the Federal financing bureau, and that the mayor with hold signature until the contract is changed to include this, A motion was then made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City of Edmonds enter into contract with Reid and Associates covering the Engineering on the proposed "Little Metrott, and the mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them after a supplemental letter regarding costs and change of contract as described above Ls received. The motion carried, 4 to 1, with Councilman Christensen voting no. Motion carried. 1 1 1 1 1