1951-08-07 City Council MinutesU
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The Safety committee recommended the following items: l,a stop street on Maple
at Ninth going east and west, this ',vas madd a motion by councilman Maxwell. The
motion did not receive a second. 2. that the south side of the triangle on 5b1l
between Fifth and Sixth be made a one way street East only,,this was made a motion
by councilman I1Maxwell_and a second by Councilman Vollan. Motion carried. 3, that
the Chief of Police be given permission to take his vacation beginning August 1 to
14 inclusive. Also that a letter be written to the State Highway Department in regards
to the installing of Directional signs'at Fifth and Th-ird on Main Streets, this was
a motion made by councilman Maxwell and a second by councilman Vollan, Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell that a stop sign be placed uheteeseventh avenue
intersects Dayton Street. No second tto the motion. It was also recommended that a
letter be written to the Washington Rating & Surveying bureau asking what is required
for our Fire Department to obtain the lowest possible Insurance. Councilman Vollan
referred bsck to item 1 by making a motion theat Ninth Avenue be established an Arterial
with stop signs on the streets approching ninth. Councilman Holmquist made a second to
the motion. Motion did not carry.
The streetdepartment recommended and a motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded
by councilman Maxwell that the center strip of Main street from 6 to 9th be blacktopped
and the water department replace the eight inch water rain from sixth to eighth, with
the streetdepartment doing the excavating and backfill, the estimate cost of blacktop
of $3000, subject to the cost estimate of the council. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the City
pay for the blacktopping on Ninth avenue from Main to dayton street -err int , if
the property owners will put in the curb and gutter.. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Engels and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
water Supt. make the necessary repairs to the North Edmonds line. Motion carried.
It was recommmended that the grade be established on Edmonds street between ninth and
eleventh avenue.
There being no further busi ss the meetin
City Clerk
August 7, 1951
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present,�Holmquist, Tucker., Engles, Vollan
Maxwell and Miller.
The Water Collectors report was read. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell
and seconded by Councilman Tuscker 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 Vollan that the bill
for benches in the amount of $60 to Mr. Garthe be allowed. Motion car ried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Miller that the
addition to the City Code in regards to sound Trucks inside the City limits of
Edmonds be passed and published. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that
Emergency Ordinance # 612 be passed and published. Motion carried by a unaminous
vote of the council.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that the
Council accept the deed from R. C. Willis for five filet of his property on both
side If the alley in block 42, lots 11 to 20 inclusive and lots 21 to 30 inclusive,
making a 25 foot alley. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that we
extend an invitation to the District Engineer to meet with our street and Safett
committee to discuss the several problems of safety. T.Mo�b&n carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that a
hearing be set for two weeks from tonight for the re -zoning of the Northeast
corner of Second and Edmonds street, requested by Mr. Talen. Motion carried.
It was suggested that the caretaker at the city park be commissioned for policing
the park.
The street Supt. recommended the mowing of the parking strip in the city also he
asked for the hire of a tar kettle. This was made a motion by councilman Tucker
with a second by councilman Maxwell. motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Max -Weiland seconded by councilman. Tucker that from
two to four mattresses be purchased for the City Jail. Motion carried.
It was reported that the P. U. D. are installing the additional street lights ordered
som6ti:me ago.
A motion was madeby councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell
that the City Supt. be paid $20 for extra time from the street fund also
the �ass't be paid $20, and the Asst.. on the water dept. be paid $20 for
extra pay on the water department, subject to the opinion of the Ittorney.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Holmquist and seconded by councilman Miller that
the property authorities be contacted in regards to house delivery of mail. Motion
carried.
Therebeing Znourther business e meeting djour
August 21, 1951
:The Council met.forJits regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present Holmquist, Tucker,' Tuson, Engels, Vollan
and Iulaxwell.
ThboTreasurers reporttwas read to the Council. The Clerk reported a water collection of $6593.60
with an .out standing of bills to the 9-irnount of $1650.
A letter was read from Postmaster Otto Sorensen in regards to house delivery of mail.
Councilman Tuson was asked to contact the Post master to f ind out what else is reguired
for house delivery.
As this was the night set for the hearing on re -zoning of the property at the NorthEast
corner of second and Edmonds street with no protests, a motion was made by councilman
Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the re -zoning be allowed. Councilman
Vollan made an amendment to the motion with a second from Tucker that this property
be included in the fire zone. A vote on the motion as amended carried, also a vote on
—the motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
question of a shingled roof in the commercial zone be referr.edto the committee.
The motion and second was withdrawn.,
Attorney Holte reported that bicycles must have a head and tail light at night, also
they must stay off the sidewalks.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that a letter
be written to the Post Master requesting a survey of the City from the Post Office
Department. Iviotion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and secondedby councilman Maxwell that the five
water customers on Tenth avenue South be notified by the Attorney that water service will
be discontinueel as of December 1. Motion carried.
Councilman Tuson reported the grader needed repairing and was athorized to get estimates
on the cost.
Councilman Maxwell statedcosts,for-repair$n&o facility the city jail will be obtained.
There being no fut1h,er busi ss the meeting adjo ned. -
City clerk Mayor
September 4, 1951
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor hrtcGibbon presiding. The roll call
showed the following councilmen present Holmquist, Tucker, Tuson, Engels, Vollan, and
Maxwell.
The Water Collectors report was read to the Council.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Engels 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 two
hydrants be installed one on Six and Half street and one on Admiral Way. Motion ca.rr&ed.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tucker that the property
120feet nobth of Main Street on Sunset Avenue be taken out of the fire and commercial zone.
A vote on the motion did not carry.
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