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1962-06-05 Council MinutesMI. • Wednesday, May 16, 1962 Recessed -meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with Councilmen Harrison, Smets, Tuson and Christensen present. The meeting was held to decide the outcome of the bids for the bonds and warrants on LID #108, Ballinger sewer LID. • 1 • 1 L After the bid from Terry Thompson & Company was necessarily rejected because it was not accompanied by a good faith deposit, the Mayor recommended that the two remaining bids be rejected because of the difficulty in deciding which was the lower, and either issue a new call for bids or negotiate. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Smets , seconded by Councilman Harrison that all bids be rejected on the bonds and warrants in connection with the Lake Ballinger sewer project. The vote showed two councilmen for, two against, and the motion failed to carry. Attorney Bennett advised the council that based on calculations of several authorities in the financing field, and with a different answer from each because of.different bond life calculations, he did not know which bid was really lower. After more discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City accept the bid of Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. as the low bid on the warrants and bonds for LID #108. The vote showed two councilmen for, two against, and this motion also failed to carry. It was then moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the meeting be recessed to Thursday, May 17 at 8:00 P.M. for further consideration of the bids. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed. Thursday, May 17, 1962 Recessed meeting, held in the libaray of Hal1,.Bennett and Hansen, was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present. Some discussion was held on the bids for the warrants and bonds, and then it was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City accept the bid of Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. for -the warrants and bonds on LID #108, the Ballinger sewer LID. Councilman Simpson requested a roll call vote, and the result was Harrison, Tuson, Christensen, Sorensen and Slye voting for; Smets and Simpson against, and the motion carried 5 to 2. Meeting was then adjourned. City Clerk (�7 June 5, 1962 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present. After the Roll call and Minutes were read, Dr. X. N. Bingham, new councilman, was sworn into office by Attorney Bennett. It was moved by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City Attorney draw up a Resolution commending both former councilmen Al Simpson and William Lambe for the excellent work done by them during their terms of office as City Council- men. Motion carried. Bids were opened on the Public Restrooms and Bathhouse Facilities for the City Beach. They were: Conley -Cascade Constructors $5,439.00 plus tax Walter W. Payne 5,777.00 plds tax A motion was made by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Slye that the City accept the low bid of Conley -Cascade Constructors in the amount of $59439.00 plus tax, for the construction of the Restrooms and Bathhouse facilities at the City Beach. Motion carried. Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for LID #1109 Fifth Ave. curbs and gutters. There were several verbal protests, but only one written one was filed with the council. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #929 be passed, setting up LID #110, curbs and gutters for Fifth Ave. from Walnut to Elm, with a 30 day period during which time written protests would be accepted by the City Clerk, with a 60% protest necessary to stop the project. Motion carried. Hearing was held on Resolution #66, Vacation of portions of 6M Avenue. Hearing was then continued to the next council meeting, June 19, and further action deferred until that time. There were no protests against the vacation. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the regular monthly bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. • A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bills against the Civic Center be paid. They were: • N. B. of Wash. for Venne Beauchamp, Inc., estimate #8 $109362.83 Keystone Electric, estimate #7 29475.20 Hart Plumbing & Heating, estimate #6 70253.43 �a Dan Miller & Assoc:, architect 369.55 Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bill on LID #106 for Attorney fees be paid to Hall, Bennett, and Hansen for $150.00, Motion carried. A motkon was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bills for LID #108, Ballinger sewers, be allowed for payment: Hall, Bemett and Hansen $ 2,500.00 Reid, Middleton & Associates 90000.00 Also that an interest bearing warrant in the amount of $11,500 be authorized to be issued to Southwick,Campbell, Waterman Co. to cover these bills. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bill to Hall, Bennett and Hansen for )6 attorney fees on LID #107, Admiral Way sewers, be paid in the amount of $575•00. Motion carried. It was'moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bill for )1 attorney fees on LID-#109, Laurel St. sewers be allowed in the amount of $150.00. Motion carried, A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bill to Herman Adalist in the amount of $16.60 against the Civic Center also be allowed for payment: Mo tion carried. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bill against the is Trunk Sewer be allowed, semi-final estimate from Seattle General Corporation, in the amount of $6056.33. Motion carried. The Petition for a proposed paving LID on 8M Ave. between Cedar and Spruce, and on Cedar from 7a to 9th that had been received, was referred back to the Street Committee for further consideration along with a petition of protest on the proposed project. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the City accept the following Quit Claim deeds for street purposes, and authorize the City Clerk to have them recorded. John & Ruth Frothingham, Glen Street; H. W. and Elizabeth Ziebarth, on 761� Ave. W.; Vernon and Mary Olson, on 1614 S. and Juniper Street; and William & Joanne Phillips, alley between Edmonds and Bell and 10:21 and Olympic. Motion carried. A letter from Donald Jangard requesting the removal of the bus waiting station from in front of his property at 5k and Pine was referred to the Street Committee for a report at the next meeting. Resolution #63 from the Planning Commission was received, along with the map of the proposed access highway route, recommending to the Council that this route as proposed be accepted, a copy sent to the State Highway Commission, and addedf.to the comprehensive plan. Mr. Larry Hubbard of the Planning Commission was present, and Mr. Val Rupeiks, planning consultant, gave his approval to the location of the proposed route as it passed through Edmonds and Woodway. Mayor Adkinson of Woodway expressed his views to the Edmonds Council, which came to three points 1. That Edmonds City Council not accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to accept the proposed route as presented; 2. That the City Council not recommend to Paul McKay of the State Highway Lommission this route with the highway passing through the Town of Woodway; and 3. That the Mayors from both Edmonds and Woodway appoint a committee from each city to meet together and come to an agreement on where the highway should be routed. • After discussion, however, a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City of Edmonds acc.c.ce Rh g'�olution #66 from the Planning Commission and adopt Ordinance #9309 amending the or addition of this arterial street and highway plan for the access route to the-propos9d Freeway. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor McGinness then appointed Councilmen Christensen and Harrison as members of the Committee to continue the study of another possible approach to the highway access along with a committee from the Town of Woodway. The Water -Sewer Committee reported that School District #15 will accept the new sewer charges to be made by the Edmonds Water Dept. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Smets that the Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance amending the rate structure for sewering School District #15 as the letter of May 14m to the School District sets forth. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the City advise the School District that the City agrees to connect the 2 new schools (Madrona and Snoline) as request6d in their letter of May 8 at the locations specified by the Engineer, and pay the City of Edmonds $455.00 total for connection to the trunk main. Motion carried. A motion wad made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that Ordinance #931 be passed, repealing Ordinance #912, and increasing the sewer connection fees and sewer license fees. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City of Edmonds accept the Agreement with Lynnwood for sewer facilities and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement drawn by Reid, Middleton & Associates in their File No. 14.40M (XF 1.298). Motion carried. • It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Water Dept. be given permission to call for bids on a carload of pipe amounting to approximately 540 ft. of 8" C.I. pipe; 1400 ft. of 6", and 800 ft. of 4". Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Water Dept* be authorized to install 540 ft. of 8" water main on Olympic Ave. north from Main to Edmonds Streets. Motion carried. _ A motion was made by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Christensen to authorize the Mayor to accept the bid and sign the contract with Hale Construction Co. for the Laurel Street sewer LID if Manor Construction cannot secure a performance bond by June 8 at 5:00 P.M. Motion carried. Attorney Bennett resigned as a member of the Planning Commission, and the resignation was accepted with regret by Mayor McGinness. Mayor McGinness then made the following appointments: Councilmen Harrison and Slye to the Planning Commission as the City Council representatives. Al Simpson to fill Attorney Bennett's unexpired term on the Planning Commission to 1963. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the Mayor's appointments of Harrison, Slye and Simpson be approved. Motion carried. Mayor McGinness then made the appointments of Mrs..Earl Clark to the Library Board as of 19619 expiring in 1966, and Harold Huseby reappointed to the Library Board for a period of 5 years, expiring in 1967. • A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor's appointments to the Library Board be confirmed. Motion carried. The Mayor then appointed Robert Shriber to the Board of Adjustment, and a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Shriber be confirmed. Motion carried. The Annexation Committee reported that they had sent a letter to Mr. Salamonsen in regard to his petition for annexation of a parcel of land known as "Fruitland Acres", asking that the request include more property. Mayor McGinness appointed a committee of Don Tuson, Roy Sorensen, A. P. Severson, D. C. Lawson, James Reid, and the Mayor to further study Mr. Reid's services to the City. Meeting was then adjourned. City Clerk U Mayo June 19, 1962 Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present except Bi ngham. • Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for proposed LID #111, sewering of Spruce from 10�' to 11!�. There were no written protests. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #932 be passed, creating LID #1119 as stated, and the motion carried. Hearing was held on the preliminary assessment roll for LID #112, paving of 10 S. from Pine to Juniper. A petition of protest was received, signed by all the property owners involved, which led to a motion being made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the proposed improvement on 16M S. from Pine to Juniper be abandoned. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the final plat of "Paradise Lane" be accepted by the City. Motion carried. Continued hearing was held on the Vacation of portions of 614 Ave., and a motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #933 be passed, vacating portions of 0 Avenue, and the motion carried. A request was received from Mrs. Sibon of Sibon Homes, Inc. for an LID for installation of water mains from Olympic Ave. to Maplewood Village #2, Maplewood Village #32 and Olympic Heights #1. This was referred to the Water -Sewer Committee. A protest on the acreage charge for connecting to the sewer line was received from Mr. Hicks, and this was referred to the Water -Sewer Committee, who will review the ordinance governing this. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Resolution #67 be passed, commending Wm. Lambe for his services on the City Council and as Chairman of the Park Board. Motion carried.