1947-08-05 City Council MinutesJuly 29, 1947
The Council met intsgeeial session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll
call showed all councilmen present.
This meeting was called for the hearing on the Third street improvement. A
letter was read to the Council with signature of property owners protesting
against this improvement. After the checking by the Engineer Wolff he stated
that 49.5% protested against it.
R motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by Councilman Siefert
that the Attorney drawup the Ordinance for third Street improvement.
Motion carried by a unaminous vote of the Council.
Mr. Brown again came before the Council with the deed to the West end of Bell
Street extended, claiming to be the owner of said property. After some dis-
cussion a motion was made by Councilmman Siefert and seconded by Councilman
McGinness that the purchase of this property be turned over to the finance
committee. Motion carried.
Supt. Ray McKeever asked for a vacation of two weeks beginning August 1..
A motion was made by Councilman Siefert and seconded by Councilman Waggoner
that he be given two weeks vacation. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Maxwell
that the Engineer write.Sievers & Duecy requesting them to complete the
work on L. I. D. 57, as they were instructed in their previous letter, in
accordance with the contract, or the job will be considered abandoned.
Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
mayor
City Clerk
August 5, 1947
The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll,
call showed all councilmen present. The water collectors and treasurers
reports were read. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded
the Councilman Tucker that the bills which were approved by the Auditing
Committee be allowed .and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A letter was read from the Richfield Service Station in which they state
their objection of a loading zone for the busses in front of their property
on Fifth and Dayton streets. After some discussion a motion was made by
Councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Clausen that the street Com-
mittee report on this at the next meeting. A vote of the Council showed
4 nos and 3 yes. After further discussion a motion was made by Councilaun
McGibbon and seconded by councilman Waggoner that a,loading zone be establish-
ed 60 feet North�of the Church property on Fifth Avenue. A roll call vote
showed McGibbon yes, Waggoner yes, Tucker no, McGinness yes, Siefert yes,
Clausen yes and Maxwell yes.
A protest was read from the business people and some residents ab ott.ethe
routine -of the Ferry traffic from Main Street. There was some discussion
.from the business people in regards to this. Mr. Van DLac Stated that his
business was being hurt from this also from the.one hour parking which the
council gave him permission for. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker
that .the restriction on the South side of Main Street be removed.
A,motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker
that the Ferry traffic be diverted back to the old routing on Main street
at the request of the Chamber of Commerce, and the new routing be discontinued
A roll call vote showed McGibbon no, Waggoner no, Tucker yes, McGinness yes,
Siefert yes, Clausen no and Maxwell no.
A motion was made by Councilmen Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness.
that the Clerk notify the Greet Northern. Railway that itha_, re6.trisrt?ioi2� n
otyNo:tPal-k ng' 'ons'�MaiwrZt. Ihae �een�-*I l� d wn;� r;,� :_.c_ , � t_F, . The roll
call vote showed McGibbon yes, Waggoner yes, Tucker yes, McGinness yes,
Siefert yes, Clausen no and.,Maxwell yes,
After some further discussion about the ferry traffic a motion was made by
councilman McGibbon ans seconded by Councilman Tucker that this be re -opened
for a new motion. Carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and. seconded by Councilman. McGibbon
that the ferry traffic be routed on Main Street. a roll call vote showed
McGibbon yes, Waggon(er�no, Tucker yes, McGinness yes, Siefert yes, Clausen
no and Maxwell yes.
George Yost came before the Co�xncil and ask for permission to tear up the
old sidewalk in front of their new building, that they would build a new
sidewalk and curb and guttet on fifth Avenue and Maple Street also they
would black -top one half of Maple Street by their new building, also to
pave the alley,. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness .end seconded
by Councilman Maxwell that he be permitted to make these improvements under
tthe supervision: of the Engineer. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman McGibbon
that Ordinance No. 572 forpthb.l.iinptoving of Third: Avenue be published.
Passed by a unaminous vote of the Council.
Charles Brown asked for a report from the finance committee about the purchase
of his property. Mayor JEourtner reported that this property has never been
unsed for travel, but he recommended that the City should have some beach
property. Councilman Siefert made a motion that the city purchase this
property.. A,motion was made by Councilman Clausen and seconded by Council
man McGinness that the city pay $750 for the property. Motion carried.
e%Ion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by Councilman McGinness
e permitted to conduct a dance on Friday nights at the Legion Hall without
a liaense•. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and,seconded by Councilmen Waggoner
that each Department head submit their budget at the earliest possible time.
Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon and seconded
by McGinness that Resolution of Int. No. 122 be published. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Maxwell
that the Attorney draw up an Ordinance relating to service stations, that
they be allowed only two driveways on any one street, each one not exceeding
thirty feet,in width, to be separated by an island, the outer edge of pump
to be ten feet from the property line. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting ad jounned.
Ci C er Mayor
August 19, 1947
The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present. McGibbon, .Vaggoner, Tucker,
McGinness, Clausen add Maxwell
The petition for the protest against the improvement of Third Avenue North
was brought to the Council with more signers.vggMayor Fourtner referred this
to the Engineer for. checking. Upon checking the Engineer reported that there
were 657o againbt the project.
A letter was read from the U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co., in which they state
the increase of the price of pipp. A motion was made by Councilman McGibbon
and seconded by Councilman Tucker that this be referred to the grater Committee.
Motion carried.
Several people from Maplewood hill came before the council in regards.to
getting water., they asked if it would be possible'
to get water from Seattle.
A motion was made by Councilman McGib:'Ubon and second by Councilman Maxwell
that the Engineer be instructed to get what information he can from Seattle
about the cost of water. Motion carried.
Supt. McKeever reported that the people he had notified about breaking down
of the curb and putting in their driveways had not done so. A motion was
made by Councilman McGibbon and seeom ed by councilman Clausen that these
people are to be notified that the city is to take action if the curbs are
not cut down within�30 days. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman McGibbon
that the attorney notify the three persons using the water pipe for sewerage
drain that they must install septic tanks within thirgagays. motion carried
by a unaminous vote of the council.
A motion was made by -councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman. Waggoner
that the pedestrian laneon Fifth & Main streets be changed to a diagonal
crossing from .Hubbarde office to ,Phelps Cleaners. Motion carried.
Councilman Clausen, chairman of the Water Committee stated they recommend
the proposal of the u. S. Pipe & Foundry Co., be accePted.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Maxwell
that the ordinance for regulating of 4ervideeStations be introduced.
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A motion was made by councilman Tracker and seconded by Councilman McGibbon
that Tuesday Aug. 26 be set aside for considering of the budget. Motion.carried