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19641215 City Council MinutesAwxUAL CALL FOR BIDS ON GASOLINE D FUEL OIL C 1 1 1 1 A letter had been received from the Snohomish County Bommissioners.inviting Edmonds to join in the county, cities, and schools combined call for bids on gasoline, which would result in a lower rate being received. It was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City of Edmonds participate with the county in the county's bid call for gasoline requirements for the year 1965. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson?,i seconded by GbDuncilman Slye to authorize the.call for bids by the City of Edmonds for its fuel oil requirements for the year 1965, Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR PAVING ALOHA, 79 TO 89 It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that proposed Resolution of Intention #177 be passed, re;ealing Resolution of Intention #1749 and creating an LID for paving and related work on Aloha Street from'72 to 89, and the hearing on the prelim- inary assessment roll be set for January 5, 1965- Motion carried. WATER -SEWER REFINANCING PROPOSAL A letter was rece ed from Carlton Nau, of Foster & Marshall, offering the City of Edmonds the opportunity request a proposal for advance refunding on 19599 1960, and 1961 :water - sewer revenue bonds, which would amount to a substantial savings for the City, in the event that this legislation is passed after the first of the year,allowing this type of re- financing for municipalities. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sorensen to authorize Carlton Nau of Foster & Marshall to submit a proposal for water -sewer refinancing by advance refunding on bonds to the City of Edmonds in the event that such is allowed by legislation. Motion carried. EASEMENT - ST ALBAN'S CHURCH It -was moved by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City abate the walkway portion, but not the utility portion, of the easement between lots 3 and 4, Sealawn Acres. Motion carried with Councilman Olds voting against. AUTHORIZATION FOR CALL FOR BIDS ON PIPE A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City be author- ized to call for bids on approximately 1530 ft.-of 8 in. pipe and appurtenances for water mains on Second Ave. from Main to Alder, and approximately 700 ft. of 6 in. pipe and appurtenances for watermains from 7k to 89 on Aloha, bids to be opened after the first of the year. Motion carried, FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING DATE - LID #123 It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the hearing date for the final assessment roll on LID #123 be set for January 190 1965- Motion carried. There was no further business to come December 151.1964 ROLL CALL before the coundil, and the meeting was adjourned. M ' or Meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all six councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no omissions nor corrections to the minutes of the December 1 meeting, and they were approved as presented. ACCEPTANCE OF COUNCILMAN CHRISTENSEN'S RESIGNATION A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded -by Councilman Slye that the council accept the resignation of Councilman Christensen and issue a Resolution of Commendation for his many years of service on the council. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that Resolution #101 be passed, commending Councilman Christensen, Motion carried. ELECTION OF NEW COUNCILMAN TO FILL VACANCY Nominations were opened for a new councilman, and �t was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Al Kincaid -be nominated as councilman for serving the balance of Orland Christensen's term. It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bevan that the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast in favor of Mr. Kincaid. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kincaid was then sworn in by Attorney Murphy, and seated at the council table. AUDITING OF REGULAR MONTHLY BILLS A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the regular • monthly bills be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrants for them 210 against the proper funds. Motion carried. • AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Attorney Joseph Swontkoski, representing the rezone request of Borre Langvold which had been denied by the Planning Commtbaon, asked to appeal this decision before the City Council. Therefore, a hearing on the appeal was seat for January 5, 1965. TRANSFER OF FUNDS A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that proposed Resolution 102 be passed, authorizing the transfer of funds within the Current Expense fund for Planning Commission maintenance and operation. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of John H. Nordquist, 7516 241st S.W. to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Ava Patterson. It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Olds that the appointment of Mr. Nordquist be confirmed. Motion carried. REAPPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD Mayor Maxwell reappointed Harold Groat to a 5 year term to the Library Board, effective as of January 19 1965- It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that this reappointment be confirmed. Motion carried.. AWARDING OF BID ON ROAD MAINTAINER FOR STREET DEPT. Bids had been opened on Monday, November 30M at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the Mayor for a 1965 Power Road Maintainer Unit. Those present at the bid opening were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Supervisor, Supt. of Public Works, and two representatives from -Caldwell Machinery Co. The only bid received was from Caldwell Machinery Co., Inc. in the amount of $89964.80 including sales tax. The bid had been checked against the specifications, and found to be satisfactory. The price was also favorable. A motion was therefore made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Slye that the city accept the bid of Caldwell Machinery Co. for a Huber Road Maintainer, Model M-5009 at $8,964.80 including sales tax, and contract for same be awarded. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was read from Don Tuson requesting permission to install a driveway on the east corner of his property at 516 Main Street. This was referred to the Street Committee. PETITION FOR LID A petition was received asking for an LID for paving of 769 Ave. W., from 242nd S.W. to 24414 S.W. It was signed by 50% of the property owners, and a motion was made by Councilman Slye,, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention for the proposed paving of this area. Motion carried -with one no. ATTORNEY'S REPORT A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Bevan that proposed Resolution of Intention #178 bd passed, for paving of Alder from 5k to 6t S., and the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll be set for February 21 1965- Motion carried. Innegard to the easement at the St. Alban's church, Attorney Murphy reported that a petition for vacation for the walkway had been given to.the residents concerned, and if and when this is returned by these people wishing this vacation, a Resolution will be written setting a hearing date. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS The Street Committee chairman asked thgg a meeting be held with -the consulting engineers in the near future. Mayor Maxwell appointed Councilman Bevan to attend the Port Commission meetings and report back to the council on items of interest to the City. There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk �� !'! or t� January 5, 1965 ROLL CALL SAP Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 • 1 • i L 1 -It was requested that in the December 15M minutes under Petition for LID, it be•noted that •