1959-07-21 Council Meeting Minutes15.
• Mayor Maxwell appointed Don Tuson and Larry Hubbard to be members representing Edmonds on
the Metropolitan Advisory Council of the Snohomish County Metropolitan Municipal Douncil.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the Quit
Claim Deed from Anderson and Nelsons for a street right of way Adjabentl.tb the plat of
Cherry Lane be accepted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City
purchase -the Joyce property on the SW corner of 101' and Pine for the.sum of $2600.00 out
of Street Dept. funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the mayor be
authorized to sign the voucher confirming the distribution of assets of Fire District #1
based on the Edmonds annexations in 1956-57-58• Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the council
adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the Klementson plat, allowing
a variation from 70 feet minimum width to 65h feet. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Mayor be
authorized to sign the final plat of Rowe's Addition #2 subject to the completion of all
necessary improvements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that all the
approved bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bill
to Washington Asphalt Co. for $648.15, final contractor's estimate on LID 7#90, be approved
for payment. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the Mayor be
authorized to write a letter to the State Health Dept. stating the City of Edmonds'
intention to put in a sludge drying bed at the Sewage Disposal Plant. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Ordinance #772
be passed, regarding the cash prepayment expiration on LID #94. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Street
Grade on 41� Ave. from Erben Drive to Howell Way be approved. Motion carried.
Meeting was recessed until Tuesday, July 14, 1959-
July 14, 1959
Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen Lambe, Christensen,
Sorensen and Kincaid present.
Hearing was held on the Preliminary As Roll on LID #97, sewers in the north end. A
large number of property owners were present, and a petition was presented protesting the
inclusion of the area north of 1961�. Also, three other letters of protest were received.
After much discussion, council decided to take the matter under advisement and act upon it
at the next regular meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to accept the
prospectus presented by the financial advisors of Foster & Marshall, and call for bids
on the sale of water and sewer revenue bonds on August 4, 1959• Motion carried.
• It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #773
be passed, with revisions as stated, specifying and adopting a system or plan of additions
to, and betterments and extensions of, the waterworks utility of the City of Edmonds,
including the sewerage system as a part thereof. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Sorensen approving the Notice
of Bond Sale in the amount of $240,000.00 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds 1959, and any.
necessary publications for the sale thereof. Motion carried:
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Ma or
July 21, 1959
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell, with Councilmen McGibbon, Lambe, Tuson,
Christensen and Simpson present.
Hearing was held on the f -nal Assessment Roll on LID # 90, improvement of Railroad Ave. from
Main to Dayton by paving, curbs, storm sewers, and appurtenances. There was one written
protest, and a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that
Ordinance # 774 be passed, approving and confirming the final Assessment Roll on LID # 90.
Motion carried.
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Hearing was Yield on Resolution # 41, regarding the repair of certain sidewalk areas in the
City of Edmonds. Mr. Ivan Day appeared before the council and agreed to fix his sidewalk
within a period of 60 days. Therefore, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman Simpson that with reference to Resolution # 41, calling for the repair of the
sidewalk area on the westerly side of 4t Ave., commencing at the intersection of Daytbn St.
and Fourth and continuing thence north 120 feet, that the hearing be continued for a period
of 60 days, at which time Mr. Day is to have completed the repairs to his sidewalk. Motion
carried.
Hearing on the deferred action on LID # 97 was taken up by the council, and it was reported
by Attorney Bennett that the protests North of 19621 in the area petitioning to be deleted
reached 42%. Protests South -of 19614 came to approximately 16%. After discussion, a motion
was made by Councilman Tuson, and seconded by Councilman Lambe that all the area beyond
120 feet north of 1961t be deleted from the LID. Four Councilmen voted for the deletion, one
voted against, and the motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance
# 775 be adopted, creating LID # 97, sewering of the north end area. A roll call vote
showed all councilmen in favor, and the motion carried.
Hearing was held on Resolution # 43, petition for Vacation of Lots 1-2-3 in Block 81. There
were no protests, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen
that Ordinance # 776 be passed, vacating Lots 1-2-3 in Block 81 of the City of Edmonds. Motion
carried.
Several people were present to,compl-hin of poor water pressure and sometimes no water at all
in the Five Corners area. It was decided to change the sprinkling hours in the area to help
relieve the condition. •
Owners of the Hull -Anderson plat between 121� and 131� on Bowdoin Way were advised by the council
that they must cut down their own banks in the plat,but that the City will furnish the trucks
and remove the dirt for City use.
In answer to a written request from the Mountlake Terrace City Council, a motion was made by
Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City of Mountalke Terrace be granted
permission to negotiate a contract with the proposed new Aurora Village Shopping Center to
hook onto their sewer line at 20514 and furnish sewer service until such time as the Ronald
district sewer is in operation. Motion carried.
Council also acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mountlake Terrace City Council indicating
the Mountlake Terrace Shopping Center may request sewer service from Mountlake Terrace, and
asking if Edmonds would have any objection to their proceeding with preliminary negotiations
on sewerage facilities with them.if the anticipated request id formalized.
The naming and numbering of streets in the newly annexed areas was discussed, and a motion
was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the street plan names
and numbers as explained be approved and adopted as part of the City of Edmonds Comprehensive
Street Plan. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman Simpson that the hearing on
the Final Assessment Roll on LID # 91, paving of the 4 alleys in the business district, be
set for September 1, 1959• Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe authorizing
issuance of interest bearing warrant # 5 on LID # 91 to Lake City Gravel & Materials, Inc.
for $685.88 for final contractor's estimate. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. •
City Clerk May
August 4, 1959
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen McGibbon, Lambe, Tuson,
Christensen, Simpson and Sorensen present.
Bids were opened on the $240,000.00 water and sewer revenue bonds, They were:
Terry Thompson & Co. 4.7243%
Foster & Marshall 4..6169%
Juran & Moody, Inc. 4.5407%
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in
association with Dean Witter & Co. 4.5799%
After discussion and study, it was moved by Councilman McGibbon and seconded by Councilman
Tuson that the low bid of Juran & Moody, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota be accepted and the
mayor be authorized to enter into contract with them for the sale of the bonds. Motion
carried.
Bids were opened for the construction on "Little Metro", and they were:
For Unit 11, Trunk sewer from city limits to treatment plant:
F. M. Taylor Co. $1469405.25
Tri-State Construction Co., Seattle 143,219.60
Murphy Bros., Inc. Seattle 120,468.00
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