1949-09-06 City Council MinutesAugust 23, 1949
The Council met for,the special session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call
showed the following councilmen present'Vollen, Waggoner, McGinness, Engels, Maxwell
and Savage.
This meeting was called for further discussion on the water system. After further discussion
a motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Savage that we condense
the possiblity of getting water either from Shell Creek or by digging a well at the City Park,
and eliminate the getting of water from Everett or Seattle. Motion carried.
Attorney Holte stated the City could sue the contractor if the water in the guaranteed well drops.
Mr. Thompson from the Bonding Co., stated he did not think it would be necessary to raise the
rated for water while Mr. Frasier stated he was quite sure the rates would have to be raised.
A motion was made by councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman McGinness that the City
Treasurer give us a report of the cost to produce 100 Cu. Ft. of water over a period of a year.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Engels and seconded by councilman Savage that Ordiance No. 594
for cabaret dance license of $25 per year, be adopted and published. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned:''—,�?
City Clerk Mayor
September 6, 1949
The Council met in regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed
the following councilmen present Tucker, Waggoner, McGinness, Engels Maxwelland Savage.
The Water Collectors report was read. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded
by councilman Maxwell that the bills which were approved by the auditing -committee be
allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
The letter from the Great Northern Railway, protesting against the parking of cars too
close to the track north of Main street was referred to the Street committee.
A letter was read from Mr. Brown Pastor of the First Baptist Church requesting a meeting
with the building code committee to consider the construction problems for remodeling
the church.
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,Bids were opened for the sewer to be constructed under L. I. D. No 62. Bids were read
from Hugo sigismund for $4514, Superior Construction Co, for $3710, Larsen & Callow
for $3931, Goerig & Russell for $3447, and Joe Calluccio for 63415.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the bid
from Joe Calluccio for $3415 be accepted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Savage that the. City
call for bids for the drilling of a guaranteed well as per specifications. A roll call
vote showed Tucker yes, Waggoner no, McGinness No; Engels yes,`Maxwell yes and Savage yes.
Mayor McGibbon stated the purchase of the 40 acres of property should be considered in
this proposition. Mr. Hammond stated if water was not obtained froihhthe drilling of a
well at the city park, no charged would be made.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Waggoner that an
adjourned meeting be held Sept. 13 for the making up of the preliminary budget. Motion
carried.
Mr. Larsen again came before the council in regards to the removal of the timbers in the
alley and that a fence had been placed several feet in the alley, which was referred to
the street committee. The attorney was instructed to give Mr. Morse three days notice
to remove the timbers or prefer charges against him.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxvvell that we pass
a resolution prohibiting all flight parking on the streets in the commercial zone between
the hours of 2 A. M. and 5 A. M. effective immediately. Motion carried.
Mayor recommended several items for the setting up of the building code, to establish
a department for building, the purchasing of reference books, the printing of necessary
forms, the naming of the persons to issue the license and the naming of the Mayor as
building inspector, with the power to appoint a deputy.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Waggoner that the
Clerk purchas the reference books for the building code. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Savage that the Mayor
be appointed as inspector for the building code. Motion carried.
A motion was mede by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Waggoner that hhe
City Clerk be the officer for issuing the license and collect all fees pretaining to the
building code. Motioncarried.
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Jack Stewart and Arlie Siefert asked for permission to set up a building for the Boy
Scout troup. They were referred to the building code.
The Clerk and attorney were requested to write to the former Engineer and Attorney
requesting all records of the City to be returned. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor
September 13, 1949
The council met for the adjourned meeting with mayor McGibbon and Councilmen Vollen
Tucker, McGinness, Engels, Maxwell present.
A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded b aun�ciL�� MCG' ness that 1 0
increase for full time appointed employees be alloi ed ^a�o"'iorp c�aarr e� iminary buadge .
Considerable time was spend on making up of the preliminary budget.
Mayor McGibbon suggested that the Park Board ##� be notified that $800 shall not be
spent from the park fund.
There being no further busin s the meeting adj(:r e
City Clerk Mayor
September 20, 1949
The Council met in regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed
all councilmen present. The Treasurers report was read.
The petition for a cross —walk on Fifth Avenue between Main and Bell streets was referred
to the street committee.
Resolutimn No. 5 for prohibiting parking of vehicles on certain streets was prepared by
Attorney Holte. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman
Tucker that Reaolution No. 5 be adopted and effective as of Sept. 6th. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Richardson Well Drilling Co., also one bid was recei ved from
N. C. Jannsen Drilling Co., for a guaranteed well over a period of ten years. A motion
was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that the bid from
N. C. Jannsen Drilling Co., be accepted. A roll call vote showed Vollen yes, Tucker yes,
Waggoner no, Engels yes, Maxwell yes, McGinness no and Savage yes.
Two bids were received for the Fourth Avenue paving job, one from Associated Sand & Gravel Co.
for 9321.50, the -other from United Paving Co., for $7134.80, for a 36 foot street.,
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman 'Waggoner that this
be changed to a 40 foot street and the additional cost be paid by the City. Motion was
withdrawn.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the
bid from the United Paving Co. be Aecepted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the City
employ the contractor to widen.Fourth Avenue four feet to.make a forty foot street. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness that the City
accept the petition for a sewer between 6th & 7th in the alley between Dalet and Sprague
streets and the calling for bids to be opened October 11. Motion carried.
Councilman Maxwell chairman of the Fire committee reported there were 73 hydrants in the
city at the present time. He recommended the installation of 44 more fire hydrants as
soon as possible, on a number of our streets to make a radius of 600`feet between hydrants.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that the
information brought in by Councilman Maxwell be referred to the water committee for a report
on financing this project. Motion carried.
Chairman of the St. Committee r eported. there were no funds available to meet the request of
the Great Northern Railway Co., for the building of a bulkhead, and asked that they letter
be answered stating this, This was made b, motion by councilman Mcginness andseconded by
Councilman Maxwell. Motion carried. It was suggested No parking signs be placed on that
side of the street.
There being go further business the meeting adjourned.
ity Clerk Mayor
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