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1959-05-05 Council Meeting Minutessale of the bonds for "Little Metro", subject to legal advice from the City Attorney. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk d, Mayor May 5, 1959 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. Bids were opened on warrants and bonds for LID #969 sewers in Terra Park vicinity. They were: Southwick -Campbell Co., Inc. 4.65% with a .070 premium Grande & Company 4.60%. " " .150 is A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bid of Grande & Co. on the warrants and bonds for LID #96, at 4.60% with a premium of .150 be accepted. "Motion carried. Resolution #17 of the Planning Commission was received by the council, for the zoning of the "Highway 99" annexation. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that Resolution #17 of the Planning Commission be accepted. Motion carried. A motion was made by Couhcilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that Ordinance #764 be passed, zoning for the "Highway 99" annexation. Motion carried. Also received was Resolution #18 of the Planning Commission, for the creation of a new use district to be known as a Highway Border district. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Resolution #18 of the Planning Commission be accepted. Motion carried. A.motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #763 be passed, amending Chapter 9, Article 1, Section 9-1.07 of the Edmonds City Code, providing for the establishment of a new Highway Border Use District. Motion carried. Informal hearing was held on the possibility of paving 11:' Avenue between Walnut and 220M. Property owners had been invited to attend and express their views. After the discussion, council took the hearing under advisement. A letter of resignation as City Attorney, due to ill health, and to become effective June 1, 1959, was received from City Attorney Alfred 0. Holte and accepted with regret by Mayor Maxwell and the council. A motion was then made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that a Resolution be drawn, eommtnting on the fine job done by Mr. Holte during his years as City Attorney, and expressing the deep regret with which the resignation was accepted. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell then appointed Assistant Attorney Chester Bennett as Acting City Attorney, effective June 1. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen confirming the Mayor's appointment of Chester Bennett as Acting City Attorney. Motion carried. A group representing the Lake Ballinger Community Club asked the council for its views, on the possibility of future annexation of the Lake Ballinger district to Edmonds. The Council said such an annexation may be possible in the future, but at the present time Highway 99 was the eastern boundary of the City limits for annexations. Hearing on the vacation of portions of "C" Street, Elm, and portions of alleys in Blocks ll .and 12,• Yost's First Addition was continued until May 191�. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #765 creating LID #96 be passed, sewers for Terra Park vicinity. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Labe that Ordinance #766 be passed, pertaining to the illegal possbssion of liquor in the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. A_.motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance #767 be passed, prohibiting disorderly conduct withihhthe City of Edmonds, and providing a penalty therefor. Motion carried. A letter -from Ernest Vollan, requesting the installation of a paved speed control in the alley from Main to Dayton between 5111 and 6M was referred to the Attorney. A claim for damages against the City for a pair of shoes in the amount of $30.00 was turned over to the insurance company. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Preston requesting stop signs be re -installed at the inter- section of 49 and Edmonds was referred to the Safety Committee. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the approved bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. • It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the semi- final estimate of Washington Asphalt Co. on LID #90 for $3672.85 be paid. Motion carried. A motion was made b7 Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Simpson approving the bill of James H. Reklj, and Associates for engineering services on LID #90. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the Mayor be authorized to call for bids on 2 pick-up trucks for the Water Dept., bids to be opened June 2, 1959• Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk yor May 19, 1959 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. Hearing was held on the Final Assessment Roll on LID #94, sewers in Michielli Park. There was one written and one verbal protest. After discussion on the protests, the motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #768 be passed, confirming the final assessment roll on LID #94 with the following exceptions: that the assessment against the property of Louis B. May be reduced the amount equivalent to the cost of one side sewer, and • the properties in the names of Wm. Beller and Mr. Gorman each be credited with one-half the cost of a side sewer, as they had both used the same lateral to connect to the main line. The resulting deficiency in the assessment roll to be absorbed by the Water and Sewer Departments. Motion carried. Informal Hearing was held on paving 10k Ave. from Elm to Laurel. Several property owners were present, and after discussion, it was suggested by the mayor and council that the property owners present a petition for the paving, and the council will then. act upon it. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that interest -bearing warrant #3 on LID #91 in the amount of $3538.97 be authorized for payment to Lake City Gravel & Materials, Inc. for their estimate #1. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the City hire the firm of Weter, Roberts, & Shefelman as financial advisors on the water and sewer revenue bond issues in regard to "Little Metro". Motion carried with one councilman voting no. Petitions for a proposed north -end sewer were received and turned over to the attorney. A claim for damages against the City from Paul Veillard in the amount of $260000 for a broken leg sustained by his son on the City Park slide was turned over to the attorney to be referred to the insurance company. The hearing for the vacation of "C" St., portions of Elm, and portions of Blocks 11 and 12 in Yost's First Addition was continued to a later date. Mayor Maxwell appointed a committee of Councilman Christensen, Chairman; Supervisor Lawson, and Councilman .Sorensen to bring in proposed redistricting of the city voting precincts., • The Mayor appointed a committee of Councilmen Tuson, Simpson, and Lambe to study the setting up of Plumbing_ and Electrical inspections. A request was received for permission to erect a directional sign on the south side of Bell and east side of Third by the First Church of Christ, Scientist. A motion was made by, Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the request be approved if the _ installation of the sign is .done under City specifications. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Edmonds participate in the inter-connedting-fire telephone system with Mountlake Terrace and Fire District #1 and accept the proposal of the West Coast Telephone Co. as to the charges for such a switch -'over. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell accepted with regret the resignation of Alfred 0. Holte from the Planning Commission, and appointed Chester Bennett as a member of the Planning Commission for a 3 year term, effective June 1, 1959- A motion was mad4 by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Resolution # 40 be adopted, commending Alfred 0. Holte, and the motion carried. Resolution as follows: RESOLUTION # 40 WHEREAS, ALFRED 0. HOLTE has served the City of Edmonds as its City Attorney for approximately the past ten years, having initially been elected to that office by the people and more recently continued therein by appointment of the Mayor with the advice and con- firmation of the City Council, and WHEREAS, Mr. Holte has served as City Attorney faithfully and with distinction and in a manner befitting the high standards of the legal profession, with the interests of the City as his foremost consideration, and 0