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STREET COMMITTEE REPORT
Councilman Sorensen reported that it was the recommendation of the Street Committee that
no action be taken to change the width of James Street from Second to Third on the com-
.prehensive street plan.
Meeting was then adjourned.
City Clerk ayor
November 39 1964
ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
As there were no additions nor corrections to the minutes of the October 201h meeting, the
Mayor declared the minutes would stand approved.
HEARING ON PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
Hearing was opened on the petition for annexation of the property on 10K' S. known as the
Shearer-Mudra land adjoining the Westgate School property. Attorney Murphy reported that
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the Board of Review had waived a hearing on this. There was no response from the audience
in connection with this proposed annexation, and therefore the hearing was closed. It
was then moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded•by Councilman Christensen that proposed
Ordinance #1075 be passed, annexing this property to the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR SEWER HOOK-UP
Supervisor Lawson reported that the proposed sewer agreement with Lynnwood seemed to be
making definite progress. Mayor Maxwell then stated that his suggestion to solve the
sewer problems of the homes owned by First Federal Savings & Loan, who had requested
emergency hook-ups, was to allow the house at 7530 Braemar Drive to be connected to the
sewer on the same basis as those homes previously allowed, and the property at 7507 Braemar
Drive be allowed to connect to the sewer under the following conditions: (1) a permanent
easement for sewer purposes be granted across their property as designated by the City
Engineer; (2) the City will install a sewer line from the Lynnwood trunk to Braemar Drive,
the size to be determined by the City Engineer. The owners of the above property will pay,
the normal cost of their side sewer and the City will pay the difference in cost for
larger 'pipe.
The property at 17217, 76m W. is also authorized to hook to the sewer under the following
conditions; -(,l) a permanent easement to be granted for sewer purposes across the property
to connect the present sewer with Braemar Drive; (2) this sewer is to enter the line from
Braemar Drive and then into the Lynnwood trunk; (3) the property will pay the normal cost
of the side sewer and the City will pay the difference for larger pipe. The City Engineer
is instructed to investigate and report on these arrangements.
It was•moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the house at
7530 Braemar Drive be authorized to connect to the sewer immediately under the same
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arrangements as the other homes on 761%, and the houses at 7507 Braemar Drive and 17217 -
769 W. be allowed to connect of the sewer subject to the above requirements. These
eonneetions-contingent upon approval by the City of Lynnwood. Motion carried.
PAYMENT OF LID BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that contractor's final
estimate on LID #123, paving of "B" Street and vicinity, be allowed -for payment of
$6,485.50 to Joplin Paving Co., and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest
bearing warrants to Grande & Co., Inc. for this amount. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter of thanks for walkw4ys was received from the principal of the Seaview Heights
Elementary School. It was accompanied by suggestions for additional areas where walk-
ways are needed. This was referred to Supt. Moran for a report to the Mayor.
A letter was received from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce in appreciation of the newly
installed street lights in the downtown area.
Another letter from the Chamber of Commerce congratulated the City on the progress of its
Capital Improvements Program, and listed new store fronts and adequate off-street parking
as their goals in this program.
PETITION FOR PAVING 7t° S.
A petition was received for paving of 7A Ave. S. from Pine to approximately 140 ft* north
of Cedar. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the
Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention, and the Eni gneer be
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instructed to provide the council with preliminary information on width, grade, etc., so •
that a determination of the scope of the project can be made. Motion carried.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED AGAINST CITY
A claim for damages in the amount of $659000.00 was received from Be Gray Warner, Attorney,
Smith Tower, Seattle, in -behalf of Robert Canida.
ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTING AT SCHOOLS
The Mayor reported that a survey had been made by the PUD on additional street lighting
needed at schools. He advised that he -will authorize the PUD to install the 10 needed
lights.
PROPOSED 1965 SALARY ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed
Ordinance #lOZ7 be passed, setting the salaries for city officers and employees for the
year 1965- Motion carried.
PAVING LID'S
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Resolution of
Intention #175 be passed, for the paving of 6A N. from Glen to Aloha, and the hearing on
the preliminary assessment roll be set for.December 19 1964. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Tuson to authorize the
acquisition of the neces'sary R/W on Aloha between 71h and 8R, and on 89 between Aloha and
Daley, to proceed with -a proposed LID under Resolution of Intention #174. Motion.carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Resolution of •
Intention #174 be passed, for the paving of 0 and Aloha, and the hearing on the preliminary
assessment roll be set for January 59 1965. Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT
The final plat of "Olympic Lanes" was presented, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Olds that the final plat of "Olympic Lanes" be approved. Motion carried.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
A motion was made by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed
Resolution #98 be passed, authorizing the transfer of funds within the Current Expense fund,
and within the Water Department fund of the City. Motion carried.
PARK CONCESSION STRUCTURE
Attorney Murphy reported that he had received a "hold harmless" clause in connection with Mr.
Lemuel Everett's insurance on the concession stand structure at the City Park. It was then
moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that proposed Ordinance #1076 be
passed, accepting the concession structure for the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney Murphy introduced the first reading of a proposed ordinance for the Police
Dept.
amending the code wherein the word "minor" would be changed to "all persons" in the
prohibiting
of possession of unsealed containers of intoxicating beverages in a public place:
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON GRADER
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It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson to authorize the call
for bids
on a Huber or equivalent Grader for the Street Dept., specifications to be supplied
by the City
Supt, of Public Works, and bids to be opened November 30, 1964 at 2:00 P.M. in the
office of the
Mayor. Motion carried.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Park Board requested the demolition of the metal building on Sunset Beach, and
it was moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Christensen that authorization be given for
the removal
of the metal building and other obstructions from Sunset Beach. Motion carried.
The Park Board also brought up the matter of Water Dept, property which they would
like to see
used for additional Park sites. After some discussion, the matter was tabled.
Meeting was then adjourned.
City Clerki�� yor
November 17, 1964
ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Christensen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There being no additions nor corrections to the minutes of the November 3 meeting, they were •