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1951-07-02 City Council MinutesMayor McGibbon made.the appointment of Homer Fechteriatrolman. A motion was made,:by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman `%olconfirm the appointment. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon also appointed Councilman Holmquist as the third member to serve on ,the auditing committee. Councilman Holmquist was named to serve on the Water committee and councilman Miller on the street committee. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that.the streetdepartment purchase a striper, the cost not to exceed-$150�•,Motion carried. The Clerk was asked to write Dewey Leyda a letter in regards to putting in the curb at Fifth and Main streets. , A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Attorney draw up an -;ordinance regulating the usb•of.Sbund-trucka.within the City between the hours.of B A. M. and 6 P. M. with a license fee of $25 per,ddy, with the provision that the Mayor waiver the fee in case of civic or charitable sponsor- ship of a sound truck. Motion carried. - A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson the people living along Holly Drive be informed that the Council is in favor oPolack- topping their street, but we cannot accept it as a city street as the width is in - ad -equate. Motion carried. Councilman Tucker reported that Shell Creek water was in operation, and seemed to be quite satisfactory. He also reported that we are not,in a position to replace.the Cooper line on third aver_ue.south this year. He stated, the line on Eighth avenue from Bell to Edmonds, and the replacing of the south Edmonds,.line,,also a six inch line on Olympic avenue from Sprague to Edmonds street should be put in if money and labor is availab4 A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels that the three project be allowed providing money and labor is available. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell'the meeting adjourned sa:', 'tom to July 2nd Motion carried. City Clerk Mayor July 2, 1951 , The Council met for the adjourned meeting of June 19, with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Tuson, Maxwell and Miller. The water collector's report was read. Councilman Maxwell was asked to serveon the Auditing committee because of the absence of the other -two members. 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. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the Legion be given permission to hold a dance On Fifth Street between Bell and Main Streets, the evening of July 3rd. Motion carried. The question of salary raise came up before the council for discussion. There being �nofu�rthher�bbusii�nethe meeting cl;j ed. , 7v /" City Clerk Mayor July 17, 1951 The Council met for its regular session with mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll' call sowed the following c cilmen present Holmquist, Tuson, Vollan, Engels, Maxwell and Miller.Y The Treasurers report was read to the Council A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by 'councilman Maxwell that the amendment to the city code, in regards to the use of sound trucks on the city streets be published and the hearing on same be set for the next meeting. Motion carried. A motion'tTas made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Holmquist that Em. Ordinance NO 612 be published and a hearing be set for the next meeting. Motion carried. - - The Clerk was asked to write a letter to Max Meyring, chairman of the park board in regards to the unsanitary condition at the City Park.