1951-05-01 City Council MinutesVic Holmquist was sworn in by the Mayor for Councilman at large and Ernie Vollan
for councilman of second ward for the unexpired terms, with both signing the Oath
of office.
A letter was read to the council in which Dr. Stronce withdraws his offer on fourth avenue.
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A petition from Mr. Gootee to annex his property, which lies north of the City limits,
was read to the council. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by council-
man Maxwell that the necessary ordinance be drawn up by the attorney. Motion carried.
This was the night set for the hearing on assessment roll for L. I. D. #64. Mr. Gunning
was the only property owner objecting to his 'assessment. Assessment roll Ordinance-##610 �� v
was read to the council, a motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by council-
man Tucker that Ord. ##610 be published. Motion carried.
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Mr,. Russell asked for permission for the American Legion to putthe 3 and 4th of July
celebration at the City Park, with a street parade and a Kiddie Parade. A motion was
made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that this permission be
granted but the. -question of a street.dance:be postponed.. Motion carried.
Mr. Gerdon asked that a proaect be set up to improve Caspers street from Third avenue
to Sunset Avenue, on a 40-60 basis. A motion was made by councilman -Tucker and seconded
by councilman Engels that the city pay 40% of the street improvement, the property
owners to pay 60% and bear all expense of curb and gutter, subject to final approvement
by the council after the Engineers estimate has been presented, engineering to be paid
from the street fund. Motion carried.
Mr. Marshall ask for permission to install a sewer from 6th to 7th North of Glen street.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that permission
begranted him to put in an 8 inch sewer with the necessary manholes as per engineers
instructions and same be turned over to the city together with the necessary property
easements, on that he extend his present 6 inch connection the same to be retained as
a private sewer only. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the first
Council meeting night be devoted to the general order of business and paying of bills and
the second meeting night be for committee meetings and committee reports. Motion carried.
The question of the current Expense account was referred to the several -committees.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Engels that the City
adopt the daylight saving time in accoedance with Seattle. Motion carried.
A;motion was made by councilman Maxwell'and seconded by councilman Holmquist that a speed limit
of ten miles per hour be established in all alleys. Motion carried.
Therebeing no further business the meeting adjourned:
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May 1, 1951
The Coundil met -for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call
showed the following councilmen present, Vollan, Tucker, Tuson, Engels and Maxwell.
The Treasurers and Water collectors reports were read to the council.
A letter was read from Mrs. Rosenquist and Olson in North Edmonds, asking to have
her line separated from the Wailes line in order that they might have more water
in the summer time. The Supt. was asked to make this change when time premitted
him to do so.
An easment from George Yost to lay a water line along his property in the Hannah Park
addition was read to the council, and ordered to be recorded.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that the bills
which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed and viarrants be drawn on the
proper funds. Motion carried. _.. _...
This was the night'set for the hearing of the annexation of a piece of property
owned`by Douglas G6otdejust north of the north city limits. There being no one
opposing the annexation a motion was made by councilman Tucked and seconded by
councilman Maxwell that Ordinance No. 611 b,e.adopted and published. Motion carried.
An -amendment to the traffic code making the spend limit in the alleys ten miles
per hour was read to the Council and ordered published.
and curb and gutter
A bid was received from the United Paving Co., for the paving.of Caspers street
from Third Avenue to Sunset Avenue, in the amount of $5729.55nto the property
owners and $1639-G,2 for the city's porti6n of 40% of the paving. A motion was
made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that we accept the bid
of United Paving Co. and all money of private citizens be put in escroe and the
maximium cost not to exceed $5729.55 and the city share not to exceed 1j1639.02
Motion carried.
A report from the chairman of the water committee Tucker was given to the council
in which he has received a letter from the State Health Department stating the
the City can use the water from shell Creek for one year, samples of water must
besent in to their office twice monthly, and that we are to go ahead with the
development of this water through under ground source. He also stated the meter fees
should be raised to ap55 and $115, that the discount should be lowered to 25 $ and
the sprinkling rate should be 150 for this year.'.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels to change
the rebate from 50Z to 25$ for the two month period. A vote on the motion showed
two.yes and three no.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker that the 50¢ rebate be removed from the
water bills, with a second from Councilman Maxwell.. Motion'carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker andseconded by councilman M&—%nvell that the
meter installation rate be raised to 4y,55 in,the city limits and U15 outside the
city limits. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels that the
dprinkling rate be set for 150 per 100 Cu.. Ft. over the minimum of 800 Cu. Ft.
Motion carried.
The Clock showing 10:15 the m ting adjourned.
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May 15, 1951
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present,Tucker, Tuson, Vollan, Holmquist,
Engles and Maxwell.
Letters were read to the council asking:for the vacating of Tpnt�uAvbhuee$outh of
Sprague street to the alley, one from Union Oil Co., in regards to signs, one
from the Mayor of Everett in regards to Civil Defense, and Mayor McGibbon reported
that the P. U. D. is willing to pay a 1%,1.0,ccupatiom tax, these Vere ref(Frred
to the different committees for action.
Ittorney Holte reported that the Port District is willing to fix up 'the 'beach
property with tables for picnics also to take over the lease on the beach property
cat the North City limits. These were.referredto the park board for consideration.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
amendment to the code to discontinue giving the 500 discount and to raise the fee
for installing meters from 40 to '55 and from y'100 to ti'115 for outside the city,
be adopted and published. Motion.carried.
A motion was made b y'councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that
thefee of $35 be paid -for engineering of the Marshall sewer. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
petition for vacating Tenth Avenue south of Sprague street bedenied. Motion carried.
it was recommended by the streetcommittee that no further dirt be taken from A�cYeV
Alder street between fifth and sixth Avenue except by the City.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell -and seconded by councilman Engels that the
Attorney draw up anal ordinance prohibiting automatic cigarette machines in places where
minors are allowed. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the City
co-operate with the county request on the per capita basis of 500 for civil'Defense.'
Motion carried.
A motion was. made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Holmquist that due
to, the high cost of living the two regular policemenwork the days of the relief patrol-
man and be paid for the extra time, not to exceed the amount budgeted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
water Supt. and Asst. be paid $1.37 per hour for four hours Saturday and Sunday for
standby time, shared by.the two men) if he is capable, beginning May 1. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that a four inch
main be.installed when possible to do so, on Eighth avenue. between Bell and Edmonds Streets
no hydrant to be installed at.this time. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the attorney
draw up an Ordinance in regards to the P. U. D. paying a c ' tion tax of 1% to the City.
Motion carried.
There being no if.raher business t meeting adjourn d.
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