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1947-02-04 City Council MinutesA motion was.made..by Tucker and seconded by Waggoner that the Ferry Lease be laid over until the next meeting:of the Council. Councilman MoGinness suggested that the City take over the gaibagk and make the oolleetions: A motion was made by Waggoner and seconded by McGibbon, that the' iaayor' appoint a committee, to' invest�iggte the garbage situation. Motion carried.; Mayor-'Fourtner appointed MaKeever, Waggoner and Holmquist on this committee. Councilman McGianess reported on.improveme.nts for the year,whieh include the proposed sewers and grading and surfacing of some streets. Councilman McGibbon reported for the water committee, he suggested nititg the fee for water connections to $40 inside the city and $100 for connect- ions outside the City. He recomimeidded that this be laid over until the next meeting. Councilman Waggoner reported that a program had been made for the improve- ment of the Cit�r ark, and asked to have two more lights installed at the park, which coal l per light. A motion was made by McGibbon and seconded by Tucker that the finance eom- mittee turn in a report on the possibility of investing money in bonds. Motion, carried. A motion was made by Siefert and seconded By Maxwell that the clerk write to the Puget Sound Power & Light for two lights at the City park also to get a report on the ten lights which were ordered sometime ago. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. City 016rk Mayor February 4, 1947 The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner, presiding. The .roll call showed the following councilmen present McGibbon, Waggoner, Tucker, MoGinness, Siefert, Clausen and Maxwell'. The Water collectors and treasurers reports were read. A motion was made by McGibbona-nd seconded by Waggoner that the bills which were -approved by the fil4anoe committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. A�letter was read from Mrs. McReynolds, Sec. of Grade School P. T. A. asking about what is being done for a bathing beach. A motion was made by Waggoner and seconded by McGibbon that the Clerk answer this letter, telling them of the extending the outfall of the sewer, the cost of this project is to be met with the matching money from the state and an emergency ordinance for the balance of the cost. Motion carried. The assessment roll for L. I. D. 58 came up for hearing. Because lots 1 & 2 in Block 120 were assessed before for the paving it was asked that they be taken from this assessment roll. A -motion was made by McGibbon and seconded be MoGinness that the City pay $46.20 from the street fund to take care of this- assessment. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tudker and seconded by Waggoner that the taxes for lots 28 and 29 in Block D-be paid from L. I.D. #43. Motion carried. After some 'discussion Councilman Tucker redind his motion. A motion was made by MoGinness and seconded by Maxwell that the finance com- mittee and attorney look into -and report on L. I. D.•43. A, motion was, made by MoGib,bon! and seconded by Maxwell that lots 1 and'2 in Blook;120 be stricken from the assessment roll.. Motion oarried. Ordinance No.-f)65. An Ordinance approving and confirming the assessment and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 58•for the impro'vement,of Main Street in the City of Edmonds,'from Fifth Street to Sixth Street by paving the center strip°of said street with hot plant -mixed aspUltie oonoiete,and such other work as may be necessary to make a complete improvement all in s000rd- anoe with Resolution of Intention No. 115 of the City of Edmonds, levying an assessment on account thereof against the several lots, tracts and parcels of land as shown on said roll,:providing for the issuance of Bonds there- for and fixing the date of the issuance thereof. The City of Edmonds does ordain: 1 1 ff 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 Sbotion 1: That the'assessment and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No* 56 for the improvement of. Main Street, in the City -of Edmonds, from Fifth Street to Sixth Street by paving the center strip of said street with hot plant -mixed asphaltic concrete, and such other work as may be necessary to make a complete improvement, all in accordance with resol- ution of Intention No.*115 of the City -of Edmonds, as the same now stands be and the same is hereby in all things approved. Section 2: That each of the lots, tracts and parcels, of land., or tither property shown on said roll, is hereby declared to be specially benefitted .by said improvement,in at least the amount charged against the same, and that the assessment appearing against the same is in proportion to the several assessments appearing upon said Roll, and there is hereby levied an assessment against each lot, tract and parcel- of land and other prop- .erty,appearing upon said Roll in the amount finally charged against the same thereon. Sbotion 3: That the let day of April, 1947 is hereby fixed as the date of the issuance of the Bonds required to be issued on ao.00unt-of said im- provement. F. A.•Fourtner, Mayor Attest: Anita Gust, City Clerk; A motion was made by MaGinness and seconded by.MoGibbon that Ordinance No. 665 bepublished. Motion carried. A motion was made by McGinness and seconded by Maxwell that the buying of fitting for the raising of water meters be referred to the water committee. A,motion was made by Clausen and seconded by Waggoner, that the water Supt. be authorized to purchase what he needs for the raising of water meters. motion carried. A'motion was made by McGibbon and seconded by Waggoner that -the Council consider the outfall project and the matching funds be used on this pro- jeot. Passed by a.unaminous vote of the Council. A,motion was made by McGibbon and seconded by.Waggoner that the attorney draw up an emergency Ordinance for-$6120 to cover the cost of the City's expense for the extending of the sewer. Lotion carrie d Mr. Allen came before the Council-ancl asked to have a larger water line run along sixth avenue North. He stated there were six users of the '1 inch line and in the summer time they did not have }}� ieient water. He 'aleo�asked to have a light installed on -sixth aven4d to have the street extended. He was advised to have,& petition drawn up and signet% by the property owners. A motion was made by McGibbon and seconded by Clausen that -the treasurer negiotate with Mr. Cleveland at the Bank in regards toinvesting the some of the money now in the bank. Motion oarried. Councilman S1,efert voted no. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. QiE`v'a4:� February 18, 1947 The'Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present McGibbon, Waggoner, Tucker, McGinness Siefert Clausen and Maxwell. Ordinance No. 565 was read to the Council. An Ordinance approving and confirming the assessment and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 58 for the improvement of Lain Street in the City of Edmonds from Fifth Street to Sixth Street by paving the center strip of said Street with hot plant -mixed asphaltic concrete, and such other -work as may be necessary to make a eomplete.improvemeni all in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 115 of the Gity of Edmonds, levying an assessment on account thereof against the several lots, tracts and parcels of land as shown on said Roll; providind for the issuance of Bonds therefor and fixing the date of the issuance thereof. A motion was made by McGibbon and seconded by MoGinness that Ordinance No. 565 be adopted. Passed by a unaminous vote of the council..