1946-11-19 City Council Minutesl
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A letter was read from Pdinter- Villiamette. They ask for permission.to use
the approach to the dock at the foot of Dayton Street, so that boats may
get fuel and oil in.this territory. This was referred to the street comm-
ittee for investigation. Mayor Fourtner appointed Councilman McGinness on
the street committee for the remainder of the year.
A letter was read from the Secretary of the Christian Science Church asking
to have the church and the Club house to be put on one meterfor water con-
su-dption. .This was referred to the water superintendent.
The vacating of the alley in Block 121 came up for hearing. There being no
one present against the vacating of the alley a motion was made by Chandler
that the Attorney be instructed to draw up an Ordinance for the same, wi
Councilman Siefert seconded the motion. Motion carried.
& motion was made by Siefert and seconded by Waggoner that the Superintendent
be allowed to employ two mote men to help with the work. Motion carried.
Mayor Fourtner stated that Mr. Long and Cogswell would like permission to
break down the curb at their place of business. Councilman I.IoGinness stated
that they should present their plans before the Council.
A motion was made by Chandler and seconded by Siefert that a vote of thanks
should be sent to Larry Gamey for the, work that ]fie, has done for; the City of
Edmonds, Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjouril.ed.
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November 19, 1946
h Council met in regular -session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll
a�l showed the following councilmen present Chandler, McGibbon, Waggoner.,
Siefert, McGinness and Clausen.
An Easement from the Great Northern Railway Co., for the closing of Bell street
was read to the Council. This was referred to the City Attorney for his app-
roval.
A.motion was made by McGinness and seconded -by Waggoner that the water Supt.
purchase a centrifugal pump, for use -on the water and street departments.
A vote showed Chandler yes., McGibbon yes, Waggoner yes, Siefert yes, Mc-
Ginness yes and Clauses no.
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Harry Cogswell came before the Council with his plans for a service station.
A motion was made by Chandler and seconded by McGinness that the plans be
accepted and he be given permission to 'break down the curb and gutter on
Fifth and Dayton streets. Councilman McGibbon made an amendment to the
motion that he is to remove the hydrant at his own expense. Motion carried
Mr. Brandt came before the Council and asked for permission to park a lunch
bus on the west side of the railway tracks on Main street and at the High
School. A motion was made by Siefert and seconded 'by Waggoner that he be
allowed to operate his lunch bus at places to be zoned, subjecti,ut t�tl�es
and regulations and a licence established by the Council, ar_d the,, 8a h
Department. A vote showed the majority of the Council not in favor of the
motion.
Supt. McKeever reported on the bad condition of the sewer on First and Main
street. A motion was made by McGinness that this be referred to the Street
committee and the Engineer.
A motion was made by McGinness and seconded by Waggoner that the Council
approved the schedule for State matching money for the sewers. Passed by a
unanimous vote of the Council
A motion was made by Siefert and seconded by Waggoner that we accept the bid
of JohnManville for the four inch Transite Bipe for $615.20. Motion carried.
Charles Phelps offered the Council $3000 for lots 28 and 29 in Block D. A
roll call vote showed Chandler yes, McGibbon no, Waggoner no, Siefert no,
McGinness yes and Clausen no. A motion was made by McGibbon and seconded
by Siefert that the city Beall for bids on lots 28 and 29 in Block D, with
a minnimun price of 43000. A roll call vote showed Chandler yes, McGibbon
yes, Waggoner yes, Siefert yes, mcGinness yes and 01ausen no.
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A motion was made by Waggoner and seconded by McGinness that the Yost estate
be notified that the Council will offer them g250 for lots 24, 25, 15, 16
and 17 in Block 38, and we would like to hear from them by December 3, in
writing, or the attorney will be notified to start condemnation proceedings.
Motion carried.
Attor3B-@y Hunter was asked for an opinion on the interest of warrants which
are to,, -issued for L. I. D. #57 for part of the work which has been done on
the street. He is to contact the contractors Sievers & Duecy of the Asso-
ciated Sand and Gravel -co. in regards to this.
Councilman UeGinness reported on the streets lights. He stated that the ten
extra lights that were ordered were to be installed soon, also stated that
the Company was unable to get material for the installing of the lights
along Main and Fifth Streets.
Councilman Chandler on behalf on the street committee reported on the inves-
tigating of the Pointer-Uillaimette, asking for permission to use the approach
to the dock at the foot.of Dayton Street. A motion was made by Chandler and.
seconded by Siefert that the Council give Pointer-Williamette permission to
use the approach to the dock and the South half of the end og Dayton street
extended, with the approval of the state. A roll call vote showed chandler
yes, McGibbon yes, Waggoner no, Siefert yes, McGinness no and Clausen yes.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned
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Mayo.
Decsinber 3, 1946
The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll
call showed the ,following councilmen present Chandler, IQcGibuon, Waggoner,
Siefert., McGinness and Cla-qsen.
A motion was made by Chandler and seconded by Siefert that the bills which
were approved by the.finance committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on
the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion. was made by Clausen and seconded by 7jaggoner that the Clerk and
Treasurer trE.nsfer sufficient money to take care of the Librar;; expense for
the remaninder of the year. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McGinness and seconded by Siefert that the rater Dept.
purchase lots 24 end 45 in block 38 for w200 fr=tthe,�A.thiictYost estate,
for the rotection of the water supply. L roll call vote showed a unaminous
vote of Ue council.
George Yost came before the Council with the deeds from the Yost Auto Co.
and Ed Woodfield for the vacating of the alley. These were referred to the
Attorney. for checking.
Geroge Yost in behalf of the Americal Legion. asked for permission to decorate
the streets and a tree for Christmas. I. motion was wade by Waggoner and sec
onded by McGinness that he. be granted premission to decoTt.te the streets and
a tree. Motion carried
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A motion was made.by Siefert ana seconded by 11cGibbon that the bill for. L. I.
D. �'59 be allowed,. & Poll cell vote shovred all councilmen_ in favor of the
motion.
The Contractor Howard Sievers of Associated and and Gravel came before the
council. He s�p,ted that because of shortage �abor and material he was unable
to complete the contract on time, he stated r�,e would fix the streets so they
would be passable for the winter., then complete the contract next spring
when the weather is suitable. He also stated they would be willing to accept
3% interest on the interest bearing warrants instead of 5% called for on the
contract. motion was made by Chandler and seconded by Waggoner that int-
erest bearing warrants be allowed with 3% interest. A roll call vote show-
ed Chandler yes, McGibbon yes, Waggoner yes, Siefert yes, McGinness yes and
Clausen no.
.L motion Was wade by McGibbon and seconded by McGinness that Mr. Joplin be
instrfacted hy�the Street Supt.. to grade the streets once, not more than twice
until the next council meeting. Motion carried.
A motion was made by McGibbon and seconded by Chandler that the council
accept the Easement from the Great Northern Railroad for the closing of the
foot of Bell Street. Motion carried.
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