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1948-02-17 City Council MinutesCity Treasurer Womer stated.the.Street, Park and Library funds would be short $3000 this year. He stated there would not be sufficient tax money to take care of these items, although they were in the budget. A motion was made by Councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman McGinness that this matter be turned over to the finance committee for an investigation. Motion eafried. Earl Joplin asked for permission to -.ay ,asphalt pavement in front of a delicatessen and Grocery store, on fifth avenue south. A motion w4s made by councilman Waggoner and seconded by,councilman McGinness that he be given permission to make these improvements providing curb and gutter are put in under the supervision of the engineer. Motion did not aarry. A motion : was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that he be given -permission to 3a:vetWithsabphtlt. Motion carried. 1 1 1 1 'Cleve Little reported a drainange condition from Strance property, which was running into. the city park. A motion was made by councilman Tucker that an interest bearing warrant be drawn on the general fund to take care of the expense of the park until tax money comes in. A letter was read from Mr. Lovett in which he states he was assessed for property he does not own. The attorney advised the Treasurer that he has a legal right to make the segregation of the property which has been sold. Mr. Lovett was advised to get statements from the County Auditor for the property which was sold. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. The Council met in"regular session with Mayor call showed the following councilmen present Clausen, Maxwell.*"-' . FeLaruary 17, 1948 Fourtn.er presiding. The roll Me7,ibbon, Tucker, McGinness, The Treasurers report was read. A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by Coinoilman Maxwell that the Bill of Paul Stalhamer for labor on the water, for $88 be allowed. Motion carried. A letter which was addressed to Attorney Aziderson from the State Finance Committee �asrre4d. This letter is in regards to the balance of money left over from -the Dayton Street sewer outfall.. It'states that the Council may submit plans, specifications and estimates for a new project and if approved authority will be granted to transfer the unexpended balance to the new project. A letter was read from the State Highway Department in which they state that their 1948 program does not provide for any work within the city limits of Edmonds. Councilman McGibbon reported that the Safety committee met with the Fire committee and several things were discussed. They suggested the installing of five new hydrants and the lowering of two hydrants. they also suggested that the hydrants be painted.once a year and the area around them to. be kept clear of brush. Also a,different sirene was discussed. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that five hydrants of appropriate size$ be ordered. motion carried. Attorney Hunter reported he had not heard from the State in regards to the lease which he applied for. It was reported that the School Supt. Mr. Hill would like to have something done about the dogs which gather around the schools,. A motion w4s made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by Councilman McGinness that this be re- ferred tbethe safety committee for a report. Motion carried. A letter was read from Paul McGibbon in regards to the dumping of garbage in the sound near the park area, which gives the beach an unsanitary appear- ance. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Z Mayor