1959-01-20 Council Meeting Minutes11
January 20, 1959
Regular meeting was held with Mayor Maxwell presiding, and all councilmen present.
Opening of bids for the bonds on the fire truck was held on January 9, and a motion
was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the City accept the
bid of the State Finance Committee, at par, with interest payable semi-annually @ 3.85%
per annum, for the General Obligation Bond issue on $17,500.000 and the contract for
the bonds be so awarded. Motion carried:
Bids were opened on an Accounting Machine. They were:
Burroughs Corporation $3,352.39 including tax & discount.
Underwood Corporation $3,158.90 it It
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After study and discussion, it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by.
Councilman Tuson to accept the proposal of Burroughs Corp. and award the contract to
them for the purchase of the Accounting Machine at a price of $3,352.39. Motion carried.
Bids were opened on the Fire Truck. They were:
Feenaughty Machinery Co. $18,707.47
Western States Fire Apparatus $18,288.47 plus tax
Roney's, Inc. $17,559.43
After study by the Fire Dept. and upon recommendation of Chief Astell, a motion was made
by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bid of Roney's, Inc. for
purchase of the fire truck in the amount of $17,559.43 be accepted, and the mayor be
authorized to enter into contract with them upon sale of the bonds. Motion carried.
An Informal Hearing for sewering of the 1100 block on Pine Street and adjacent areas was •
held. Several residents of Laurel Street were present, and most of them expressed
objection to sanitary sewers going into their area at this time. Hearing was taken under
advisement by the council.
Mr. Leonard Downey, representing a church group interested in securing suitable acreage in
the Edmonds area on which to build a retirement home, spoke informally to the council to
obtain its views on whether it would be favorably received in the community. The council
expressed no objections to such a project locating in the Edmonds areasproviding it can be
done without antagonizing local residents.
In answer to a written request from L. E. Hubbard, a motion was made by Councilman
Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Mr. Hubbard be advised that if he replaces,
at his own expense, the sidewalk in front of his proposed new building on the SW corner of
51' and Main, the City will install curb and gutter at its expense, and also pay for the
necessary engineering to replace the sidewalk. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the
mayor be authorized to sign an agreement with Snohomish County Civil Defense for the
payment of 150 per capita for the year 1959• Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell reported that he had sent a letter expressing his willingness to attend a
meeting with Snohomish County Fire District #1 to discuss a multiple dispatch system.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that a call for
bids be authorized for a back hoe - loader combination, bids to be opened February 17,
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance
#752 be passed, annexing Seattle Heights Division #4 to the City of Edmonds, subject to •
zoning of the area by the Planning Commission, to be effective February 17, 1959• Motion
carried.
A Petition for Annexation with more than 78% signatures was presented. A motion was made
by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the petition for annexation
of the area to be known as the Highway #99 annexation be accepted, And the hearing on the
petition be set for February 17. The Attorney was instructed to make all necessary
publications and postings for the hearing. There were 6 yes, 1 no, and the motion
carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that
Ordinance #753 be passed, dealing with issuance of bonds on LID #85. Motion carried.
Resolution #13 of the Planning Commission was received, requesting amendments to the
Subdivision, Zoning, and Building Codes. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen,
seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Council accept Resolution #13 of the Planning
Commission and instruct the attorney to draw up the necessary ordinances for presentation
at the next council meeting. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell announced the appointment of Roy Stringer for a 4 year term on the Planning
Commission, beginning January 1, 1959•
In answer to a letter from Engineer Reid regarding sewage disposal for the proposed
Stevens Memorial Hospital, the council expressed no objections to the hospital's use of
the City sewer system if everything can be worked out satisfactorily.
Meeting was recessed until Tuesday, January 27 to discuss and take action on the "Little
Metro" question.
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