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There were no protests on the Final Budget as presented, and a motion was made by Councilman
Christensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the final budget for the year 1963 be
adopted, along with the Ordinance levying the taxes for the year 19639 and Ordinances #943
and #944 be adopted, to be acted upon at the continuation of the Hearing on October 2. A
roll call vote carried the motion unanimously.
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The Hearing was then continued to the following evening, October 29 a regular council
meeting night.
October 29 1962
Regular meeting was called to order with all councilmen present except Bingham and Smets.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the regular monthly
bills be paid and warrants drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bills
against the Civic Center be paid as follows: Dan Miller, architect payment to date,
$376.68; National Bank.of Washington for Venne Beauchamp, Inc., estimate #12, $16,268.03;
and Hart Plumbing & Heating, certificate #90 $3;891.37. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the following
interest warrants be issued: Engineering interim payment #1 on LID #105 to Reid, Middleton
& Associates for 8624.15; Contractor's estimate #1 on LID #105 to Industrial Projects for
$7,359:86; Engineering interim payment #1 on LID #111 to Reid, Middleton & Associates for
$366.17; Contractor's estimate #1 on LID #111 to Manor Construction for $4117.99; Engineering
interim payment #1 on LID #113 to Reid, Middleton & Associates for $97$.07. Motion carried.
Councilman Slye made the motion, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that cash payments
against LID #108, Ballinger sewer, be allowed as follows: Tribune -Review for publishing,
$128.15, and Taylor Utilities Construction Co., contractor's estimate #1 for $329710061.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to authorize
issuance of interest -bearing warrants in the amount of $32,838,76 to Southwick, Campbell,
Waterman to cover contractor's estimate #1 and publishing to date. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Resolution #71
be passed, commending former City Attorney, Chester R. Bennett, with a copy of the Resolution
being sent to Mr. Bennett and also becoming a part of the minutes of this meeting. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the City
accept a quit claim doed from Stanley L. and Geraldine Gibbons for street purposes between
6m and 71� on Pine. Motion carried.
Supervisor Lawson reported that it was expected that the Library would be able to move
into the new Civic Center the last week in October, and that the dedication of the Center
would take place on November 17k, with details in the hands of the Edmonds Chamber of
Commerce.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance
#943 be passed, adopting the Budget for the year 1963. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #944 be
passed, levying the taxes for the year 1963 for the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
Councilman Sorensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Ordinance #945
be passed, setting the salaries for the employees of the City of Edmonds for the year 1963.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the consulting
engineering firm of Reid, Middleton & Associates be instructed to prepare the plans and
specifications calling for bids on paving, curbs, and gutters on Admiral Way and Dayton
Street, with sidewalks as an alternate; bids to be opened on November 6. Motion carried.
Meeting was then adjourned.
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October 16, 1962
Regular meeting was called to order with all councilmen present except Tuson and.Bingham.
Mayor McGinness having been delayed at another meeting, and in the absence of Mayor
Pro-tem Tuson, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that
Councilman Roy Sorensen act as chairman of the meeting until the arrival of the Mayor.
Motion carried.
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll on LID #109, Laurel Street sewer. There
were no written nor verbal protests. Therefore, a motion was made by Councilman Harrison,
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seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #946 be passed, approving and confirming
the final assessment roll on LID #109. Motion carried.
Following the reading of a letter of recommendation from Acting Engineer Moran, a
motion was made by Councilman Christensen and seconded by Councilman Slye that the
City accept the plat of "Seacrest" for permanent maintenance. Motion carried.
A report was given by D. C. Lawson on the Civic Center, and a motion was made by
Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the City call for bids
to be opened on October 23 at 8:00 P.M., Edmonds City Hall annex, for the landscaping
of the -new Civic Center as presented, with a correction on page 2 of the "Instructions
to Bidders" to change the amount of public liability from $10,000.00 to $1009000.00.
Motion carried.`
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets'to authorize the Mayor
to apply to the State Highway Dept. for authorization to use the gas tax funds on
the Admiral Way.and Dayton Street paving LID. Motion carried.
A request had been received to vacate a section of 8k Ave. N., and a motion wasmade
by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets to authorize Reid, Middleton &
Associates to report on 0 Ave. N. for purposes of whether or not the street should
be vacated. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Slye that the 2 way
stop light, flashing red East and West, and yellow North and South, be purchased for
the intersection at 12k S.E. and 25k S., as recommended by the Safety Committee.,
Motion carried.
The Street Committee announced that a 4-way school cross -walk will beestablished at
the darner of 12A S.E. and a school cross walk established at 14M S.E. The street
department plans to continue the sidewalk area for children from 10V to 1414.
Mr. Christiansen and Mr. McBurney from the audience were heard on the problem of
flooding of their property during rain storms; tall weeds along the school fence
which create a safety hazgrd; and excessive speeding in the area. The Acting City
Engineer and Consulting Engineer will look into the flooding situation.
A petition requesting return to angle parking between 5k and 6k on Main was presented
by the Mode 0f Day store. It was moved by Councilman Ohristensen,,\seconded by
Councilman Harri;bon that the petition be taken under advisement. Motion carried.
Mayor McGinness then appointed a committee of Councilmen Christensen, Smets, and
Slye to establish a meeting with the property owners between 5m and 0 on Main to
discuss this petition, and the meeting was set for Tuesday, October 23, 8:30 P-M.
at the Chorale Room of the Edmonds Junior High.
A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Smets that the City
acceptzResoluti;on?2#65j�.of(T.the,�.Planni'ng."s.C.omm ss on,,.gand'k;inetructctthe .City Attorneyk�:Zto,
draw hh fd:knancq amendin&n he Comprehensive Plan in accordance with this. Motion
carried.
Councilman Slye made the motion, seconded by Councilman Smets that the Attorney be
instructed to draw an ordinance to effect the change in the zoning code, according
the the Planning Commission Resolution #65. Motion carried.
A letter from Mr. C. L. Churchman was read requesting use of the small office building
north of City Hall, known as City Hall Annex for office headquarters for employment of
semi -retired men: This was referred to the City Attorney to determine the legality
• of such a move.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that contractor's
estimate #5 for the period ending October 159 1962 in the amount of $4879.33 on LID
#107 be paid to Manor Construction Co., and the City Clerk be authorized to issue
interest -bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. to cover this amount. Motion carried.
Councilman Christensen moved the Mayor be authorized to replacehdamaged police car
by procurement of a new one. Seconded by Councilman Slye. Motion carried.
A letter from the Association of Washington Cities was presented with the infor-
mation that a second:Civil Service Commission would have to be established when
the City employs full time firemen.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City
Attorney be instructed to draw an Ordinance establishing a Civil Service Commission
for the Fire Department, of which the Mayor will be authorized to appoint the
members. Motion carried.
Meeting was then recessed until Tuesday, October 239 8:00 P-M., City Hall Annex
for the purpose of opening bids for landscaping of the new Civic Center.
October 239 1962
Recessed meeting was held in the offices of the City Attorney. Meeting was called to
order by Mayor McGinness with Councilmen Harrison, Christensen, Sorensen and Slye
present.
This meeting was held for the opening of bids on landscaping of the Civic Center, and
• the bids were listed as Basic Bid; Alternate #19 substitute border trees; and Alternate