19621218 City Council Minutesi i.0
It was reported that Snohomish County Civil Defense has lowered their assessment of 120 per
capita for 1962 to 8¢ per capita for 1963.
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It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor be
authorized to enter into an agreement with the Snohomish County Civil Defense at 8¢ per
capita for 1963- Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance
#952, amending the Dog Ordinance, reducing the length of time for holding dogs from 7 to
3 days, be passed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City Clerk
call for bids for Bonds for LID #110 and #116, in the amount of approximately $37,000.00
to be opened December 189 1962. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Gordon Rowe, concerning his rockery on Casper Street. The letter
was referred to the Attorney.
A letter was read from the Henri de Navarre restaurant, concerning the revoking of their
Class H license. After discussion, it was decided that the Council as such should not
interfere.
A letter was read from Stevens Memorial Hospital requesting a reduction in their building
permit fee. It was decided to defer action until the next meeting, after finding out ghat
a sturctural plan check would cost.
Mr. Lawson was instructed to set a special meeting for Tuesday, December 11, for the Council
in the committee room to discuss various matters.
It wqs moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that we not have the bid
opening for gas and oil until the first meeting in January 1963. Motion carried.
Councilman Christensen brought up the subject of the local theatre and their adult shows
which are not published as such.. The City Attorney was instructed to contact various
agencies on existing ordinances for such cases.
Councilman Tuson reported that through'.:the newspapers the Council was contacting service
clubs on ideas for use for the old City Hall building. The Service Clubs are to be instructed
to write the Council a letter by January 1, 1963 with any ideas they might have for the use of
the building. There is also the possibility that the City might be able to use it themselves
after hiring a recreational director, for Youth Clubs, etc.
Warren Bradbury, appearing for the J. C., said they would like to look into the possibility
of organizing a Youth Club in the old building. He was instructed by Mayor McGinness to
write the Council a letter outlining their ideas by January 1st.
Special meetings for the following committees have been called for Tuesday, December 11.
Street Committee - 7:30; Water Committee - 7:30; and Building Code Committee - 7:30. A
meeting of the Park Board was called for Wednesday, December 12 at 7:30 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor be authorized
to purchase property north of Dayton St., wouth end of 2nd Ave., not to exceed 039100.00.
110 feet by 55 feet. Motion carried..
Mr. Walter Christiansen, 1000 - 23rd Ave. S., Edmonds, south of the Edmonds High School, and
accompanied by 7 neighbors, was present to see -,..,what could be done about the drainage situation
in their area. Also they said 10M St. was full of chuch holes and wanted to know what could
be done to help this. Engineer Moran is to confer with Mr. Christiansen on Thursday, after
2 P.M. to try to reach an agreement.on what is to be done.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the Final
Assessment Roll hearing on LID #1079 Admiral Way sewers, be held Januray 15, 1963- Motion
carried.
Meeting was then adjourned.
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December 189 1962
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all couhcilmen present.
Bids were opened on the bonds and warrants for LID's #110 and #116. They were:
Grande & Co., Inc. 4.20% 100.18% of par value net effective rate
based on 5 yr. average 4.16%.
Hughbanks, Inc. 4.20% 100.04 per $100.00 bonds. net effective
rate of 4.1976.
Statewide City Employees 4.30% Par.
Retirement System
Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. 4.35% Par, plus 090 for ea. $100. Net
effective rate 4.332.
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A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City accept the
low bid of Grande & Co., Inc. for the purchase of the bonds and warrants on LID's #110 and
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Hearing was held on the final assessment roll on LID #105, Euclid Ave. sewer. There were
no protests, and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that
Ordinance #953 be passed, approveing and confirming the final assessment roll on LID"#105.
Motion carried.
Hearing was held on'the final assessment roll for LID #111, Spruce Street sewer. There
were no protests. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that
Ordinance #954 be passed, approving and confirming the assessment roll for LID #111.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that Resolution
#74 be passed, authorizing the transfer of funds within the General Fund on the 1962
Budget. Motion carried.
A letter of congratulations on the completion of the Civic Center was received from
Mayor James Adkison of the Town of Woodway.
A letter was received from Dr. Kenny advising the council to withhold the building permit
for the Stevens Memorial Hospital until the necessary arrangements have been made to
provide adequate sewer connections with the existing and comtemplated trunk sewer line.
This was explained to be in the process now that the property owners in that immediate
area are circulating petitions for a possible sewer LID to include the hospital property.
A sewer easement was accepted from Schurle Homes, Inc. and Washington Federal Savings &
Loan Association for the north 5.00' of Lot 7, Plat of Sea -Crest.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that
• as requested, the City agrees to waive the existing building permit fee and assess a
flat fee of $100.00 to the Stevens Memorial Hospital. A roll call vote resulted in 3 no,
4 yes, and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye:,: seconded by Councilman Smets that the City approve
the basic Freeway Access route -with the following 4 reservations: ,
1. that the underpass approach be
2. that Elm Street, from 2nd to 3rd be done by the State as part of the project;
3, that the slope beautification be determined; and
4. that the grade separation at Dayton St. crossing be adjusted.
Motion carried.
Mayor McGinness made the following changes in the Planning Commission: Councilman Slye
is relieved of his duties as requested as council representative to the Planning Commission.
Councilman Simpson,along with Councilman Harrison, will continue as the council repre-
sentatives on the Commission.
Mayor McGinness then made the appointment of former City Attorney, Chester Bennett, as a
member of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by
Councilman Sorensen that the Mayor's appointment of Chester Bennett to the Planning
Commission be approved. Motion.carried.
At the request of the Street Committee chairman, a motion was made by Councilman Sorensen,
seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Planning Commission be requested to amend the .
comprehensive plan with respect to the width of Howell Way, widening it from the present
40 ft. to 50 ft., and hearings be held to proceed with this change. Motion carried.
Hearing was held on the petition for annexation of the Potter property. It was moved by
Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #955 be passed, annexing
• the Potter property, the west 90 ft. of the south 100 ft. of the north 600 ft. of Tract 13,
Block 7, according to the plat of Alderwood Manor No. 9., to the City of Edmonds. Motion
carried.
Hearing was held on the petition for annexation of Anderson Homes. It was moved by
Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #956 be passed, annexing
lot 69 plat of Fourtner's Homestead Plat, known as Anderson Homes, to the City of Edmonds.
Motion carried with-2 no votes.
Hearing was then held on the petition for annexation of the Westgate commercial area on
the south side of Edmonds Way. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman
Harrison that Ordinance #957 be passed, -annexing the Westgate Commercial area south of
Edmonds Way to the City of Edmonds. The vote was 3 no, 4 yes, and the motion carried.
Mayor McGinness then went on record as stating that he would probably veto both
Ordinances #956 and #957, and would not at the present time sign either ordinance.
Therefore, as of this date, the areas as described in Ordinances #956 and #957 are not
legally annexed.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Resolution
#75 be passed, to participate in the 701 Planning Program in the southwest Snohomish
County atea. Motion carried.
The Mayor announced that as general procedure from this date on, the Annexation Committee
is disbanded, and all future annexations will be submitted to the Planning Commission,
and their recommendations returned to the Council by the two Council representatives on
the Planning Commission.
As a result of the Street Committee recomme$dation, a motion was made by Councilman
• Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City call for bids to be opened on
January 15 for a used street sweeper; specifications to be furnished by the Supt. of
Public Works. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the following retainages
against the Civic Center be paid subject to receipt of releases from the State Tax Commission,
Industrial Insurance and Medical Aid, and written releases from those firms having filed
liens or claims against the contractors: Venne Beauchamp, $37036.26; Keystone Electric Co.,
$5217471; Hart Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 88895.43. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the next regular meeting
be held on January 2, 1963 instead of January 1 because of the holiday. Motion carried..
Mr. Walter Christiansen, from the Sr. High School area, was present to again complain about .
the flooding problem in his area, which had not been cleared up with ditching of the property-P
which had been done by the Street Dept. It was stated that the City had done as much as
possible to relieve the situation, and that this drainage problem had existed since 1955,
prior to construction of the High School, as substantiated by pictures taken by Reid, Middleton
& Associates at that time. Mr. Christiansen was advised that a future possible paving of the
area, with curbs and drainage would be the only answer to the problem.
Meeting was then adjourned.
City Clerk M yor
January 2, 1963
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness with all councilmen present.
Bids were opened on fuel oil requirements for the City of Edmonds for the year 1963. They were:
Diesel Oil Sales $ .132
Sater & Ridenour .1069
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the low bid of
Sater & Ridenour, Inc. to supply the fuel oil to the City of Edmonds during 1963 at the price
of $.1069 be accepted. Motion carried.
Bids were then oppaed for supplying the gasoline requirements for the City for, the year 1963.
They were: Union Oil Co. $.218 for regular _
.253 for Royal "76"
Standard Oil Co.
.228 for Chevron
.261 for Chevron "Supreme"
Richfield Oil Co. .2251 for regular
.259 for premium
It was moved by Councilman glye,,seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City accept the low
bid of Union Oil Co. for supplying the gasoline requirements for 1963 at the price of $.218
for regular and $.253 for Royal "76". Motion carried.
Councilman Christensen made the motion, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City accept
the utilities of the Powell Addition for city maintenance, and release the bond retained by
the City. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen.thatihe regular monthly bills
be paid and warrants drawn on the proper adcounts. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the City Clerk be
authorized to issue interest -bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $2103.02
on LID #107 to cover bills from Reid, Middleton & Associates and Jerald C. Hall. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the following bills
against LID #108 be allowed for payment: Taylor Utilities Construction Co. - $28,836.49;
Rodman And Eunice Campbell - $50.00 for an easement; Leonard and Josephine Hood - $200.00
for an easement; Frank and Agnes Hyatt - $75.00 for an easement; Hubbard Real Estate &
Insurance Agency - $70.00 for two franchise applications; and Snohomish County Auditor -
$16.90 for recording of easements; and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest -bearing
warrants to Southwick, Campbell, Waterman Co. in the amount.of $299248.39 to cover these bills.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that interest -bearing
warrants be authorized for issuance to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amouht of $8429.76 to
cover the following bills against LID #110, Fifth Ave. curbs and gutters: $8432.00 to
Lake City Gravel & Materials, Inc.; $765.36 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc.; $150.00
to Hall, Bennett, & Hansen; and $82.40 to Edmonds Tribune -Review; making a total of $9429.769
but with the $1000.00 good faith deposit submitted with the bid ff'om Grande & Co. being
applied to this total, resulting in the $8429.76 figure. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bill to Lake City
Gravel & Materials, Inc. on LID #113 in the amount of $4878.83 be paid and an interest -
bearing warrant issued to them. Motion carried.
A motion was made.by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the bills against
LID #115 be paid: Manor Construction $6183.28 and Reid, Middleton & Associates $541.35, and
interest warrants be issued. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets to authorize issuance of interest -
bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. in the amount of $6629.75 to cover the following bills
against,t LID #116: Joplin Paving Co: $4933.74; Reid, Middleton & Associates $1648.27; and
Edmonds Tribune-Rekkew $47.74. Motion carried.
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