1959-09-15 Council Meeting Minutes•
September 1, 1959
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Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen McGibbon, Lambe, Tuson, Christensen,
Sorensen, and Kincaid present.
Hearing was held on.the final assessment roll on LID #91, paving of the four downtown alleys.
There was one written protest, and a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by
Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #781 be passed, confirming the final assessment roll on
LID #91. Motion carried.
September 15 was set as the night for the hearing on the off-street parking problem.
It was discussed and decided to hold a meeting with the cities of Everett, Mountlake Terrace,
and Lynnwood in regard to a water source.
A meeting was also authorized with Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood to discuss Building, Electrical,
and Plumbing inspectors.
A Committee was chosen to meet and discuss water rates. They were Don Tuson, Chairman; and
Councilmen McGibbon, Simpson, and Supervisor Lawson.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe authorizing issuance
of interest -bearing warrants to Southwick -Campbell & Co., Inc. in the following amounts:
#9 for $559.92, and #10, 11, 12, and 13 for $1,000.00 each to'cover printing fees, attorney's
fees, and contractor's estimate #2 on LID #95. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe authrozing issuance of
interest -bearing warrants #+ for $2,618.74 as requested, and #5,,•for $473.34, and #6,7,8,9,10,
11, and 12 in the amount of $1,000.00 each to Grande & Co., Inc. to cover contractor's estimate
• #2 on LID :W . Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe authorizing issuance
of interest -bearing warrants #1 for $21.06 and #2 for $1,000.00 to Southwick -Campbell & Co., Inc.
to cover extra clerical help, postage, and Y2 attorney's fee on LID #97. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of Al Holte to the Planning Commission for a 4 year term,
effective September 1, 1959.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the bills be
paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #782 be passed,
giving the expiration date of cash prepayment on LID #90, Railroad Avenue. Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell submitted the preliminary budget to the Council for discussion. Following this,
the meeting was cxs-xe xxtzx)x-extsexxbamxYxx adjourned.
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September 15, 1959
• Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all Councilmen present.
A request from Gerald S. Johnson, 540 Alder Street for permission to grade his north driveway
was read, and the motionwas made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Mr.
Johnson be granted permission to make a temporary driveway on the street adjacent to Lot 119
Block 123, subject. to the supervision of the City Engineer. Motion carried.
In answer to a request, a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe
that Mr. Allen be authorized to erect a bus shelter on the N.E. corner of Thivi and Pine,
providixg that the property owners adjacent to this are in favor, and subject to proper location
as to safety, etc.; the location to. be under the .supervision of the City Supervisor. Motion
carried.
Supervisor Lawson was authorized to ask the PUD to furnish,a map locating proposed street lights
in the Rowe and Finnegan subdivision #2 as requested.
Hearing was held on the off-street parking problem. There were several businessmen present,
and Mr. Dan Miller submitted a plan for a mall in the downtown area between 3rd and 69 on Main,
and.including re-routing of traffic and proposed parking areas. There was much discussion, and
the hearing was closed pending further study of the problem..
A report from the committee on re -districting the city voting precincts resulted in a motion
being made by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Attorney be
instructed to draw up an Ordinance to revise the election requirements so that in the future all
councilmen will be elected at large, 4 at each election; 3 for 4-year terms, and 1 for a 2-year
term, and that the map designating the division of precincts shall be adopted and recommended
for approval by the county auditor and submitted to the county commissioners. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Resolution of
• Intention # 147 be passed, for LID # 989 paving 10M Ave., and setting the hearing date on the
Preliminary Assessment Roll for October 6, 1959• Motion carried.
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Mayor Maxwell appointed Barbara Engler to the Planning Commission for a 4-year term, effective
October 1, 1959-
The proposed water rates change was presented to the council by the committee, and a metiox
was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the attorney be authorized
to draw up an Ordinance setting forth the proposed changes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the Preliminary
Budget be adopted and the hearing be held ®n October 5, 1959• Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded -by Councilman Lambe that Emergency Ordinance
# 783 be adopted and published. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Emergency Ordinance
# 784 be adopted and published. Motion carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
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October 51 1959
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Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell for the Hearing for consideration of the municipal
budget, and for fixing the final budget for the year 1960. Councilmen present were McGibbon,
Lambe, Christensen, Simpson and. Kincaid.
After discussion and adjustment, a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman
Simpson that the Final Budget for the year 1960 be approved as adjusted, and Ordinance # 785
be adopted. A roll call vote showed all councilmen in favor, and the motion carried.
Meeting was then adjourned.
October 6, 1959
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with Councilmen McGibbon, Lambe, Christensen,
Simpson, Sorensen, and Kincaid present.
Hearing was held on the Preliminary Assessment Roll for LID #98, paving of 109 Ave. from Pine
to Elm. There were no written protests, but several property owners present were not in favor
of the improvement. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by
Councilman Christensen that the Hearing be oontinued to October 20. Motion carried, and the
hearing was closed.
A petition was received for paving 4M Ave. from Pine to Erben, and it was referred to Attorney
Bennett for checking.
A petition was received for paving 3rd Ave. S. from Alder to N. of Pine. There were property
owners present in opposition to this, and after discussion, a motion was made by Councilman
Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the petition for the proposed paving of 3rd Ave.
be referred to the Attorney for validity of signatures, and the City Supervisor continue
canvassing between Alder and Main to get the sentiment of property owners there regarding the
possibility of enlarging the proposed LID. Motion carried.
A motion was made by -Councilman Lambe and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the four
following 300 Watt street lights be authorized for installation by the P.U.D.: 2 in the Rowe
Addition; l light at 10 Place approximately 200 ft. south of Pine; and one light at 1114 and
Pine. Motion carried.
A letter referred to the Council -by the Planning Commission from C. H. Magill resulted in a
motion made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the request of Mr. Cecil
Magill for permission..to build a carport on an existing concrete slab partly on city property
at 958 Walnut Street be denied. Motion carried.
A letter was received from Maude Clamp in protest to the "Dead End" sign placed at Edmonds
Way and Seamont Lane.
In answer to a request, a motion was made by Councilman McGibbon, seconded by Councilman Lambe
that Mrs. Dunn, 405 - 9A Ave. S. be given permission to proceed under the supervision of the
City Engineer to install a driveway and steps *s outlined with the understanding that this is
a revocable license and in no event does the city grant any easement as part of the permission.
Motion carried.
Two claims against the city were received: one for $10026.00 for burns subtai•ndd by Diane
Kingdon at the Sprague Street Park, andone for $500.00 for Jimmy Thompson for a broken leg
sustained at the City Park. Both were referred to the Attorney.
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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