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1961-05-02 Council Minutes• April 18, 1961 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Christensen and Simpson. All written protests having been checked by the Engineer on LID #97, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #877 be passed, confirming the final assessment roll on LID#97 as prepared; the sewering of North Edmonds. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of Mrs. J. E. Beaudreau to the Library Board to fill the position vacated by Miss Frances Anderson. Councilman Sorensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Lambe to confirm the mayor's appointment of Mrs. Beaudreau to the Library Board, effective May 1, 1961. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell appointed John Moran as Superintendent of Public Works for the City of Edmonds, to be effective May 1, 1961. It was moved by Councilman Slye and seconded by Councilman Harrison that the mayor's appointment of John Moran as Superintendent of Public Works be confirmed. Motion carried. A bid for one of the houses on the Civic Center site was received, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bid of Floyd Crouse for the Forsyth house at 516 Hebe Way be accepted for the amount of $702.00. Motion carried. Resolution #41 of the Planning Commission was received, to widen 9th Ave. from Westgate to Cherry Street to a width of 60 ft., except that portion from 110 ft. north of Daley Street to Casper, which would be 50 ft. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye to adopt Resolution #41 of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to add this plan to the Comprehensive Plan of the City • of Edmonds. Motion carried. A Petition to annex the property known as Lot 1, Block 1, plat of Pine Acres to the City of Edmonds was received from the one property owner involved. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to accept the petition for annexation of Lot 1, Block 1, plat of Pine Acres with the understanding that all costs of annexation, including publishing of notices, etc. were to be paid for by th,. owners.presenting the petition, and the attorney be instructed to proceed with the preparation for the necessary action, with the hearing to be held on May 16, 1961. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Alley grade ge'tween Pine and Fir and 8k and "B" Streets be accepted and approved, and added to the City files. Motion carried. The drainage problem on the property near Paradise Lane was referred to the Street Committee for investigation. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Slye to pass Ordinance #878 to vacate Hebe Way. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye to pass Ordinance #879, amending the curfew law, regulating minors on public streets after hours. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Lambe to accept the statutory warranty deed for the beach property from the Port of Edmonds to the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Mayor be • authorized to negotiate for the sale of the Anderson house on the Civic Center site at the best figure obtainable. Motion carried. The petition for the proposed LID for sewers on Euclid Street was checked by the Attorney, and it was found that the proponents were about 47% of those needed, so it was referred back for lack of sufficiency of signatures. A motion was made by Councilman Lambe, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #880 be passed,,amending the control of firearms. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye to instruct the Engineer to provide the alley grade between 9th and 8k Avenues, between Maple and Alder. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk or May 2, 1961 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that at the request of the School District, the City approve the amended plan for sewering of the Maplewood Elementary school. Motion carried. 171 It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that pursuant to the Street Committee's recommendation, the Council forward the recommendation to the Planning Commission that the street from 91� to 1Oth on the sub -division owned by Wickstrom and Lydell be made a 50 ft. width. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, sedonded by Councilman Lambe that the regular' monthly bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bills against the Civic Center from McDonald Construction Co. for payments ; l and #2 on Fire Station A in the amounts of $3006.58 and $4203.42 be paid. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bill for clerical work on LID 497 to Fern Schoppert in the amount of $71.28 be paid. Motion carried. Councilman Sorensen then made the motion, seconded by Councilman Skye to authorize issuance of an interest -bearing warrant to Southwick -Campbell & Co., Inc. for $71.28 to cover the extra clerical work on LID #97- Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bill to Reid, Middleton & Associates for $190.00 on LID #101 engineering be paid. Hotion carried. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the bill to the Tribune -Review for printing on LID #101 for 355.50 be paid. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bill to Hall & Bennett for $200.00 on LID #103 be paid. Motion carried. Councilman Sorensen made a motion, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bill to Hale is Construction for contractor's estimate #3 on LID #104, Grandview sewers, for $1096.70 be paid. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the bill to Hall & Bennett in the amount of "125.00 for expenses incurred in securing the beach property from the Port District for the Park Dept. be paid. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the "Tumbleweeds" be granted permission to use the City Park for their annual horse short during the Fourth of July celebration this year, under such regulations as the Park Board may set forth,. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the City investigate and recover property that was apparently removed from the property on the corner of 6th and Bell at the Civi c(Cienter site. There were 6 yes, 1 no, and the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that the Late Co4ler Agreement with Mr. Quarnstbom, as outlined, be approved and the Mayor be authorized to enter into the agreement with him. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance r18819 sewer connection amendment, be passed. There were 5 yes votes, 2 no, and the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the official &119y grade from 91 to 9th between Maple and Alder as presented by the Engineer be adopted. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance 882 amending the comprehensive plan be passed. Motion carried. • It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Lambe that Ordinance #883, relating to the sale of City property be passed. Motion carried. A 1potion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Resolution of Intention #154 be passed, concerning proposed sewers for Euclid Ave., and the hearing be held on June 6. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City advertise for bids to be opened June 1 for the construction of the Civic Center. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bill to Hall & Bennett for $125.00 for expenses on the mandamus action be paid. Motion carried. There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Ma o May 16, 1961 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. A delegation from the Jr. Chamber of Commerce was present, and a Resolution was read to the Mayor and Council expressing the Jr. Chamber's appreciation for being allowed to hold the sale of property left on the Civic Center site. A copy of the Resolution is attached to the minutes of • this meeting.