1959-06-02 Council Meeting Minutes12
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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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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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A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Tuson authorizing
interest -bearing warrant #1 against LID #96 to Grande & Co. for printing costs and
one-half attorney's fee, total amount of $257.55• Motion carried.
The Water Collector's report for May was read.
A letter from Terry Ward was received requesting permission for the Rotary Club to
erect a sign on Edmonds Way, and a motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by
Councilman Tuson that the Rotary Club be authorized to install a sign on Edmonds Way
in the vicinity as described, under the supervision of the City Supervisor. Motion
carried.
A letter from William J. Bryant Jr. inquiring as to the correct procedure in
procuring Lots 1-2-3-4-5 in Block 76 was referred to the Attorney.
A letter from Chas. W. Beilke requesting the City to take out the jog in the road on
15th Avenue adjacent to his property was referred to Supervisor Lawson,
A Petition for Annexation received by the Attorney was submitted to the Council, and
a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City
adoept the Petition for annexation of Lot 2, Block 4, Alderwood Manor #9 and the
Hearing be set for June 169. Motion carried.
Amotion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman McGibbon that
Resolution #41 be passed, calling for repairs of certain sidewalk areas in the City,
with the Hearing set for July 21. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen
• authorizing the mayor to hire another maintenance man for the Street Dept. Motion
carried.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned.
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June 16, 1959
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
This was the evening set for the hearing on the Petition for Annexation of Lot 2,
Block 49 Alderwood Manor #9, but due to lack of publication, a motion was made by
Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the Hearing on the
Petition for Annexation of Lot 21 Block 49 Alderwood Manor #9 be re -set for July 7,
and the attorney be instructed to make the necessary publications. Motion carried.
A letter was received from Fire Chief Astell stating the Fire Department's acceptance
of the new fire truck, following its meeting all specifications, and recommending
payment for same. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman
Lambe that the bill for the fire truck in the contracted amount of $17,559.43 be paid
to Roneys, Inc. Motion carried.
A letter from Mr. Ochner requesting a street grade on 41� Avenue in the 500 block S.
• was referred to Mr. Lawson after the Street Committee recommended that this be done.
As a result of the petitions received for -sewers in the north Edmonds area, a motion
was made by Councilman Tuson seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Resolution of
Intention #145 be passed, 4r1=N - vp LID #97 for sewers in the north end, and the Hearing
on the Preliminary Assessment Roll be held July 14. Motion carried.
A letter was received from Dr. Kenny,
City Health Officer, stating that he could see
no health hazard
in allowing the "Tumbleweeds" to use the City Park for their playday
on June 28:!�, and
Council agreed a
therefore permission
large tree should be
had been granted.
removed from City property adjacent to the
residence of Mrs.
Kane, who appeared
to request its removal because it was creating a
safety hazard.
The Council indicated approval of a proposed new restaurant with cocktail lounge on
Highway #99 and 228th.
Regarding an Amendment to the Salary Ordinance, a motion was made by Councilman McGibbon
and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Emergency Ordinance #770 be adopted, and the
hearing be set for July 714. A roll call vote showed the council unanimously in favor;,
and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Tuson that Resolution
# 42 be passed, in connection with obtaining advance planning funds for "Little Metro."
Motion carried.
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