1959-02-17 Council Meeting Minutesn
Upon recommendation of the Safety Committee that 44 Ave. not be
made into a one-way street,
a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid,
seconded by Councilman
Christensen, to widen 414
Ave. on the East side by 3 feet, from Main
to Bell at a cost of
approximately $900. to the
City. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon,
seconded by Councilman
Simpson that the final plat
of "Rosewood" be accepted, and the mayor
be authorized to sign it.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid,
seconded by Councilman
Sorensen, authorizing a call
for bids on LID #91, for construction of
the alley project, bids
to be opened March 3, 1959•
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the city call for
bids for the paving and storm sewers on LID #90, R.R.Avenue, bids to be opened March 3, 1959•
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe authorizing a call for
bids on storm sewer installation 6n:5t'�_to Dayton, bids to be opened March 3, 1959• Motion
carried.
It was reported that a letter had been sent to the Stevens Memorial Hospital stating that
the City of Edmonds would be willing to provide sanitary sewerage to the hospital under the
terms of the plan presented by the City Engineer, and that the sewer service charge was not
yet determined, but would be by future council action.
A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Ordinance #757
be passed, stating that the cash pre -payment period for LID #87 of the City of Edmonds has
expired; giving the total cost of the assessment roll thereon and the amount received as •
cash pre -payment of assessments; and stating the amount and number of bonds to be issued in
connection therewith. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #758
be passed, stating that the cash pre -payment period for LID #88 of the City of Edmonds has
expired; giving the total of the assessment roll thereon and the amount received as cash
pre -payment of assessments; and stating the amount and number of bonds to be issued in
connection therewith. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #759
be passed, regarding the amount and number of bonds to be issued in connection with LID #89.
Motion carried.
A letter from Mrs. Vera Sibon, requesting water service to Olympic Heights area was referred
to Mr. Lawson.
A letter from Robert K. Gepner requesting an exchange of land between him and the City near
the water towers was held for further study.
The Water Collector's report for January was read.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the approved bills
be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned.
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February 17, 1959
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
Bids were opened on a backhoe-loader. There were ten bids:
Universal Tractor Co.
$6355.00
Davis Equipment
6328.10
Parker Buck & Sons
5695.00
Valley Farm Equipment Co.
5968•53
Northwest Tractor & Equipment Co.
6172.84
Cascade Tractor Co.
6460.40
Fray Equipment Co.
5861.17
Buck & Sons Tractor & Implement Co.
6953.00
Tool Crib Sales, Inc. '
Pacific Hoist & Derrick Co.
5956.57
6380.83
After study by the Street and Water Depts. and
upon recommendation by the City Supervisor, it
was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
Kincaid that the City accept the bid of
Tool Crib Sales, Inc. and award the contract to
them for a Case Model 420 Backhoe-Loader at
$5956.57• Motion carried.
Hearing was held on the Annexation of the area known as "Highway 99". The Planning Commission
had recommended that the council wait before annexing this area until it could be zoned properly
after the City Code was amended to provide a green belt and trailer restriction. Therefore, a
notion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the hearing on.the
Petition for Annexation of "Highway 99" be continued for further study and future action. •
Motion carried,
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Mr. Fredericksen and Mr. Orner, representing the Chamber of Commerce,appeared before
the council with a request to put hanging baskets on the supporting signs in the
downtown area of Edmonds. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by
Councilman Tuson, that the Chamber of Commerce be authorized to install hanging
baskets in the business area, to be constructed on the present sign standards, under
the supervision of the City Supervisor, with the understanding that the maintenance
of same be under the Chamber of Commerce. Motion carried.
Proposals were received from 3 Codification Firms:
Book Publishing Co. $4200.00 with $420.00 annual fee for
keeping the book up-to-date.
Sterling Codifiers $1648.82 $137.40 annual fee to keep
book up-to-date.
Municipal Code Corporation no definite figures submitted.
Mayor Maxwell appointed a committee of Councilmen Christensen, Simpson, and Tuson,
and Attorney Bennett to study the proposals and submit a recommendation on the
codification of the Ordinances of the City of Edmonds.
The possibility of the LID for sewer on Pine and Juniper Streets with the exception
of Laurel Street was again discussed. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman Kincaid that a Resolution of Intention be drawn to form an LID b0anded by
lll' Avenue on the west, 1 block N. of Pine, the eastern edge following a most feasible
point, and the South City limits on the south. Motion carried..
• A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the Mayor
be authorized to enter into contract with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for
advance planning funds for "Little Metro". Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #760
be passed, setting up the execution of the contract with Mountl&e Terrace for joint
sewage facilities, and superseding Ordinance #754. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Simpson to accept the
offer of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare of a federal grant in the
amount of $73,950.00 for sewage treatment works in connection with "Little Metro",
and that the Mayor be azthorized to sign the agreement relating thereto. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the
voucher on the Alderwood Water District be approved for payment. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the
Council accept Resolution #16 of the Planning Commission and the Amendment to the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Edmonds, #8.35, for zoning Seattle Heights Division
A. Motion carried.
Council ai�ll instruct the PUD to submit drawings for installing street lights on
Laurel Way.
A letter from the Seattle Investment Co. with an offer to sell a piece of waterfront
property to the City was referred to the Park Board.
In answer to a request from W. Harry Note, 716 - 721 Ave., for an easement adross 71� Ave.
at Hemlock St. for a gravity flow waterpipe, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded
• by Councilman McGibbon that Mr. Note be authorized to install 1/ inch pipe in 71� at the
intersection of Hemlock, under the supervision of the City Engineer and subject to
posting of standard bonds and also subject to revocation at any time. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the
Mayor be authorized to enter into a lease agreement with the Port Commission for the
beach property from Dayton Street north. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the
Attorney enter into negotiations for the acquisition of the lot on the SW corner of
101' and Pine and the property between 9'21 and 101' on Pine. Motion carried.
The Engineer was instructed to develop a feasible route east and westLarch Street
between Edmonds Way and 91� Avenue.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the
Planning Commission be requested to establish a Right of Way on the Comprehensive
Street plan for 2nd Avenue from James to Dayton, and ascertain the proper location of
the street. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Simpson to adopt the
Uniform, Plumbihg Code.-- Motion --carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Cou-icilman McGibbon to adopt the
Amendment to Chapter 9, Article 1,.Section 9-1.071, to give greater control over sub-
divisions containing less than five -lots, where no street right of way is involved.
Motion carried.
A letter from Mr. Porter of the School District requesting a 4-way stop at the intersection
. of 7614 w. and 212t' SW was referred to the Safety Committee.
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There was no further business and the meeting adjourned.
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Regular meeting was.held with Mayor Maxwell presiding, and Councilmen McGibbon, Lambe,
Tuson,_Chri stensen, Sorensen, and Kincaid present.
Bids were opened on a new Police car.. They were:
Campbell -Blume Chevrolet $2264.23
Follestad-Nash 2181.42
Allen Buick 2678.00
Edmonds Motor Co. 2377.10
Bill Miller Studebaker -Packard 2215.62
Smith -Gandy, Inc. 2350.00
Hal Steiner Buick 2471.00' (All plus sales tax)
After study and recommendation by the Safety Committee, a motion was made by Councilman
Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Kincaid, that the bid of Campbell -Blume Chevrolet in
the amount of $2264.23 plus sales tax be accepted and the contract awarded to them for
the purchase of the police car. Motion carried. .
Bids were opened on LID #90, Railroad Avenue paving and storm sewers. They were:
Hale Construction
Pacific Concrete Products
Frank Coluccio Construction Co.
Joplin Paving Co.
Lake City Gravel & Materials, Inc.
Washington Asphalt Co.
$1728.00 for Unit A.
1745.00 " "
2280.00 " It
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4490.00 for Unit B.
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4290.00 rt n to
Bids were turned over.to the City Engineer for study and awarding of contract at the
next regular meeting on March 17h.
Bids were opened on LID #91, paving of the four downtown alleys. They were:
Lake City Gravel & Materials, Inc. $4515.00
Washington Asphalt Co. 5311.25
Joplin Paving Co. 5800.00
These bids were also turned over to Engineer Reid for checking and the awarding of
contract at the March 17:Lh meeting.
Bids were opened for Storm Sewers on 5t Avenue between Main and Dayton. They were:
Hale Construction $3724.70
Pacific Concrete Products 3796.35
Frank Coluccio Construction Co., Inc. 4507.75
Bids were turned over to Engineer Reid, with awarding of contract to be made on
March 17"h.
Bids were opened on Warrants and Bonds for LID #95, sewering Glen to Caspers, 7k to
1214. These bids were:
Southwick -Campbell Co., Inc. 4.60% Interest on warrants
and bonds, with a .070 premium on each
$100, worth of bonds delivered.
Grande & Co. 4.706 Interest, with .120 premium.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bid
of Southwick -Campbell Co., Inc. for bonds.and warrants on LID #95 be accepted at an
interest rate of 4.60% and a,.07¢ premium on each $100. worth of bonds.delivered, and
the mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the 5
proposed street lights as shown on the map submitted by the PUD for Laurel Way between
111 and 13a be authorized for installation. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell appointed a committee of Councilmen Sorensen, McGibbon and Lambe to study
garbage removal PRo O %-_E M ,
The Committee on Codification of the City Ordinances reported that after study they
recommended the work be done.by Book Publishing Co. of Seattle. Therefore,,a motion
was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bid of Book
Publishing Co. for Codification of the City Ordinances be accepted and the contract be
entered into for this work. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen authorizing a
call for bids to be opened March 17a for 2 mobile radios for the Fire Dept., specifications
to be supplied by the Fire Chief. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the mayor be
authorized to enter into a lease agreement with the county.in reference to the leasing
of a base radio station for Edmonds, to comply with regul-ati ons. Motion carried.
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