1959-05-19 Council Meeting Minutes•
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
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WHEREAS, Mr. Holte has given of his time and energies to the City far beyond
the requirements of the office and of its remunerative compensation, and �,-
WHEREAS, on medical advice it has been necessary for Mr. Holte to tender his
resignation as City Attorney,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
that the resignation of Mr. Holte as City Attorney be and it is hereby confirmed, with a
feeling of deep regret and a most sincere expression of -appreciation for his past
services and for his cooperation in the fulfillment of the duties of his office, and
BE IT FURTHER_ RESOLVED that this expression be spread on the Minutes of the
City Council and that the same be published throughout the City.
CITY OF EDMONDS
By: Gordon Maxwell
Mayor
ATTEST:
Irene Varney Moran
City Clerk
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that
Ordinance #769 be passed, correcting the route of the sanitary sewer on LID #96.
Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk Ma
June 2, 1959
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, with Councilmen McGibbon, Lambe,
Tuson, Christensen, Simpson, and Sorensen present.
Bids were opened for 2 pick-up trucks. They were:
Campbell -Blume Chevrolet
1959 Chevrolet pick-up $1678.03
Edmonds Motor Company
1959 Ford pick-up $1773.96
After study,. a motion was made by Councilman Tuson. seconded by Councilman Simpson that
the City accept the bid of Campbell -Blume Chevrolet for two 1959 Chevrolet pick-up trucks,
at the basic bid of $1678.03 each. Motion carried.
Mrs. Peggy Harris spoke to the Council in behalf of the "Tumbleweed's" use of the City
Park with their horses during the 41� of July celebration. After discussion, it was moved
by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Edmonds 4-H "Tumbleweeds"
be granted permission to use the playfield at the City Park for a playday on June 28, 19599
subject to the approval of the City Health Officer. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell appointed Reuben C. Grimstad as Chief of Police, effective June 1, 1959•
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Mayor's
appointment of R. C. Grimstad as Chief of Police be confirmed. Motion carried.
Attorney Bennett reported on the petitions received for a sewer LID in the north end. As •
a result, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that
a Resolution of Intefition be drawn up by the Attorney, setting up the North Edmonds sewer
project, with the hearing on khe preliminary assessment roll to be held July 141". Motion
carried.
Mayor Maxwell appointed Chester Bennett as City Attorney, effective June 1, 1959• A motion
was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the appointment of Chester
Bennett as City Attorney be confirmed. Motion carried`.
Mayor Maxwell then appointed Jerry Hall as Assistant City Attorney, effective June 1, 1959•
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, and seconded by Councilman Christensen -that the
appointment of Jerry Hall as assistant City Attorney be confirmed. Motion carried.
A letter was received from Grande & Co. relative to the interest -bearing warrants and
bonds on LID #96. They had bid on the basis of a bond issue of $299580.00, but this
amount was reduced at the hearing on LID #96 to $19,000.00. Since this materially changed
the condition of the sale of bonds, in order to meet the high rates in the bond field and
to allow for the legal opinion, Grande & Co. asked that.their bid be accepted at the new
rate of 4,85% at par. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Christensen,
seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the interest rate on the bonds and warrants for
LID #96 be raised from 4.60% to 4.85% in compliance with the request of Grande & Co. due
to the reduction in the size of the LID, subject to the legality of the increase. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the
approved bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
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