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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 •
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• approved as presented.
AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the City Clerk be
authorized to issue warrants against the proper funds to pay the monthly bills. Motion
carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter -was read from the American National Bank President, R. C. Whitwam, thanking the
city for the installation of a layer of asphalt paving to solve their problem, -on the
driveways to their parking lot, which were too high for the present grading,*on 4m S.
Mayor Maxwell reported that the Planning Commission, at their work meeting, had concurred
with the council suggestions for hearing on possible amendments to the zoning codes
(1) on 5A S. from Erben Drive north to the present BC pone on the west side -
to be BC;
(2) at.5 Corners - to consider amending the zoning to BN between the Fire
Station and the Texaco Station;
(3) at the Doces development, making the east buffer zone RD.; and
(4) reconsideration of.the Union Oil & Great Northern property, with the
probable creation of a new zone for this area.
OFFICIAL RETURNS ON PARK BOND ISSUES
The official returns received from the County Auditor on the Park Bond issues weres
Bioposi ti on # 1 - Waterfront area park sites s
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YES'- 4703 58009%
NO - 3394
Prop.bsitioat#o2 Neighborhood park sites::
YES - 4295 53.65%
NO - 3712
Both failed for lack of the necessary 60%o
It was -moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the proposal for
the bond issues for acquisition of park property be referred back to the Park Board for
further study and recommendation. Motion carried.
ATTORNEYS REPORT
Proposed Ordinance #1078 was presented for its second reading, and it was then moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance ##1078 be passed:
amending the Code to prohibit all persons from possession of unsealed containers of
intoxicating beverages in a public place. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that proposed
Resolution of Intention #176 be passed, for paving of 71 S. from Pine to approximately
1fit. north of Cedar, and the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll be held on
February 2, 1965- Motion carried.
At the request of the legal department of the New York Life Insurance Company, with
which the City carries its employee health insurance; a motion was made by Councilman
Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution #99 be passed, naming
New York Life as the company insuring the employees of the City of Edmonds, and stating
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that the City agrees to pay the premium for each employee enrolled. Motion.carried.
Since the area annexed to the City of Edmonds under Ordinance #1075 was still under
county zoning, a motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen
that proposed Resolution #100 be passed, calling for an emergency hearing by the
.Planning Commission for the zoning of this annexed area. A roll call vote resulted in
all six councilmen present voting yes, and the motion carried.
In.regard to the 865,000.0o claim brought against the City, it was the request of the
Insurance Company that the city either accept or reject the claim. Therefore, it was
moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the claim of B. Gray Warner,
acting in behalf of Robert Canida, be rejected. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION FOR EMERGENCY SEWER CONNECTIONS
It was --moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the action at the
last council meeting in connection with the two houses be changed, and the sewer in
question be a side sewer only, without city participation. This change having been
made because of the fact that the sewer cannot go farther than Braemar Drive from 70
due to -land topography, therefore the 2 houses at 7507 Braemar Drive and 17312 - 76A W.
be allowed to connect to the sewer along with the first two houses -given this permission.
The side sewer will extend along the property lines and pick up the four homes. The
Engineer will prepare an estimated cost and the four property owners will then share the
expense and deposit the money with the City before the work will be authorized. Motion
carried.
ENGINEERS REPORT
The Engineer reported that in regard to the proposed LID on 89 and Aloha, preliminary
investigation of the soil conditions showed a deep peat bog which would bring the cost
of paving 81'
to approximately $26.00 per z.f.f.
This being the case, it was moved by
Councilman
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Slye, seconded
by Councilman Harrison that the
Attorney be instructed to draw a new Resolution
of Intention,
rescinding the previous one for the proposed Aloha and 80 LID, and leaving Aloha
Street only,
from 7k to 8A0 and the•hearing on
the preliminary assessment roll be set
for
January 59 1965-
Motion carried.
A motion was
made by Councilman Slye, seconded
by Councilman Sorensen that the Street
Dept.
be authorized
to install approximately 900 ft.
of storm sewer in conjunction with the
proposed
LID on Aloha
Street. Motion carried.
6 YEAR STREET ARTERIAL PROGRAM
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Bevan that the Attorney be
instructed to prepare an Ordinance for the following additions to the 6 year street arterial
improvement program:
(1) extension of Elm Way from 914 to 8A and Elm Street from. 5A to 8t'. Elm from 1114
.to 92 is klready on the plan.
(2) 8l Ave. from Casper to Oak or 15th S.W., and east on 159 S.W. from 8m to 93t.
PRELIMINARY PROPOSED FREEWAY ROUTE
The Mayor reported that at a meeting with the Highway Dept., he was furnished with a map of
the proposed freeway route as it goes through Edmonds. This is for informational purposes
only, and the copy will be available for perusal in the office of the Mayor.
There*was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.
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December 19 1964. -
ROLL CALL,
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present except Christensen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no additions nor corrections to the minutes of November 17-q, and they were therefore
approved as presented.
RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN CHRISTENSEN
Mayor Maxwell read a letter from Councilman Orland Christensen, submitting his resignation
from the council due to pressure of personal business.
HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL
Hearing was held on Resolution of Intention #1?5, the preliminary assessment roll for proposed
LID #127, paving of 6-V, Glen to Aloha. There were no written protests received, and no protests
from the audience. The hearing was then closed, and a motion made by Councilman Slye, seconded
by Councilman Sorensen that proposed Ordinance #1079 be passed, creating LID #127, for the im-
provement by paving and necessary related work of 6a Ave., Glen to Aloha. Motion carried. •
PAYMENT OF LID BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the bill from Reid,
Middleton & Associates in the amount of $29975.49 for final engineering services on LID #123
be paid, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Grande & Co.,
Inc. to cover this expenditure. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter was received from Mal Wilson, Waterville, Maine, stating that he was opposed to
the proposed business zoning far Bowdoin Way between the Fire Station and the Texaco Station
at Five Corners, and that since he was still a property owner in Edmonds, he wished his
opposition to be made known at the Planning Commission's hearings on this.
PETITION FOR PAVING ALDER, 5A TO 6h S.
A petition was received for an LID for paving of Alder from 5A Avenue to 6+h Avenue S. It
was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Attorney be instructed
to draw a Resolution of Intention for the proposed improvement of Alder from 5a to 6a with
paving, curbs, gutters, and related work to make a complete improvement. Motion carried.
AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON 2 POLICE CARS
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the City be authorized
to call for bids on 2 police cars, bids to be submitted for the cars both with and without
trade-in vehicles. Motion carried.
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