19520219 City Council MinutesA motion was made by 'councilman Maxwell and seconded.by councilman Miller that the
bills which were approved by the fi�iance committee'be"allowed and warrants be drawn
on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Miller that the
water bill of Mr. Cain for $3.15 be cancelled. Motion carried.
Four bids were received for a police car, Edmonds Motor caompany bid $2283,10 with
extra equipment with a trade in of old car of'$700, also an alternai& bid of
$2600.00, Hopper Chevrolet had three prices 1847.46, 1930.30, 2091.49, insluding
extras with $700 trade in, Studebaker price of 1806.96 with extra equipment,
Plymoulb price of 2596.86 including extra equipment and a trade in of 550.
The bids "were referred to the safety committee. A motion was mach by councilman Tucker
and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the bids be awarded at the next regular
meeting. Motion carried.
A motion was made -by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Miller that the
bill for $400 to alfred Holte for attorney services in the Jannsen case be allowed
as submitted. Motion carried.
The Ordinance on `the change for the water rate and allowing the discount was read
to the Council.
Supt. Lawson reported on the pipe line extensions and replacments,that should be
put in tp,s coming year. He also stated before the State Highway extends the
pavement':Ike curb, the curb should be put in along Fifth Avenue from Main street
to the's�MaplecStree.t;_-Ls; providing it is not already in. He also stated that
curb and gutter would cost about $2 per lineal foot.
There being o further bus' ss the meeting adjoUZ
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City Clerk Mayor
February 19,1952
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present Holmquist, Tucker, Vollan, Engels and
Maxwell.
The Treasurers report was read to the Council.
Attorney Holte read Ordinance No. 617, confirming the Assessment roll for L. I. D.
#65. Also an amendment to the water ordinance, to change the rates and put on the
discount was read. A motion.was madd by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman
Holmquist that this ordinance be passed. A roll call vote showed Holmquist yes,
Tucker yes, Vollan no, Engels yes and Maxwell no. There being only three votes for
this ordinance it did not pass. Councilman Vollan asked for a reconsideration on
this ordinance.
Attorney Holte reported to the council that Pointer Williamette wanted a lease to
the property, at the foot of Dayton street from the Port District and the City of Edmonds,
he also stated he would draw -up the lease, so the City can sign it.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Holmquist that the
Methodist Church be given permission to -place their no parking signs in front of the
church on Sundays and for special occasions. Motion carried.
After some consideration on the bids for a police car a motion was made by councilman
Maxwell that we accept the bid from Hopper Chevrolet Co., for the 1952 chevrolet
Delux model for $1920.20 with dquipment only subject to modification. The motion
received no second so Councilman Tucker made a motion that the -bids be postponed
until.next meeting. No second. A motion was made by councilman Tucker ands econded
by councilman Holmquist that we reject all bids and call for bids as revised by the
safety committee. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and
Holmquist that we call for bids next councilmeeting March 4. Motion carried.
Supt. Lawson reported on the costs of three projects for laying water pipe, from 9th
to 8th on Cedar street with a hydratt on Cedar street, and 675 feet of pipe with a
cost of $814.20, 300 feet of flinch pipe on-Bighth.Avenue from Bell to Edmonds street,
at a cost of $293.15, and the replacement of the one inch line between 9th and
10the east to Olympic avenue and North to Edmonds Street with a six inch main with
two hydrants for a cost of $1957.01, a total cost for three projects of $3064.36.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels that Mr.
Meyring be designated to engineer the laying of pipe on.the three projects not to
exceed $300. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Engels that we call
for bids for laying of pipe on March lq. Motion carried.
Supt. Lawson reported that,the Methodist Church, Richfield Service and A. B. Miller
.are going to put in their curb and gutter on Fifth Avenue South.
Mayor McGibbon reported the Chamber of Commerce afe willing to co-operate with the
city in getting our streets black -topped.
There being/bfurther business a •meeting adjourned.
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March 4, 1952
The Council met for its regular session with the following councilmen present
Holmquist, Tucker, 7uson, Engels, Vollan Maxwell and Miller present. A motion
was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Miller to nominate
Councilman Tucker as Mayor protem in the absence of Mayor McGibbon.
The water collectors report was read. A•motion was made by councilman Maxwell'and
seconded by councilman Miller that the bills which` were approved 1*ethe 'hudit:tng
committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A reguuest from
Mr. D. R. Lynn asked for permission to use 25 feet on. the south side of Maple street
to stake his lmmber while building his new home, he also stated he would keep lights
out at night. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman
Vollan that Mr. Lynn be allowed to use the south 15 feet of Maple street in front of
his property fora period of 60 days, under the direction of the police department,
and he must furnish an indemity Bond for $10,000, Motion carried.
A letter was read from Al Brandt inyhich he states he would like to purchase lots
3, 4, 5 and 6 in block 14 plat of the city of Edmonds, Mayor protem Tucker suggested
this be held over until we get a deed from the County. Ff.
As there were no objections to the assessments on L. I. D. No 65
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that Ord.
N"o 617, confirming the assessement Roll for L. I. D. No. 65 be passed and published.
Motion carried.
Two bids were re�8�vihc"�ii%l�gp car one from Hopper Chevrolet in which he re-
submitted his bi w� a or an Oldsmobile car of 145 H. P. for $2358, the other
bid from Edmonds Potor Co., in the amount of $ "2299.1.a1 with special equipment. r
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Miller that we
accept the bid for the Chevrolet Delus four door sedan with special equipment subject
to modification. A roll call vote showed Holmquist yes, Tuson yes, Engels no, Vollan
• yes, Maxwell yes and Miller yes. After some discussion and several councilmen with-
drawing their votes a motion was made by councilrim-T
b'1 Vollan and seconded`by councilman
tuso moio erj order the purchase of the car char l--call vote showed . no and two
yeses A wont %n was made by councilman Holmquist and seconded by councilman Tuson r
to rdject all bids and call for bids for a police car, the safety committee and
attorney to draw up the call for bids. Bids to be opened at the next meeting March.
18.., Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that the
call for bids for laying of water pipe be changed from March 18 to April 1. Motion
carried.
Supt. Lawson reported He had complaints about the condition existing at the Schuster
soap factory, and he had examined'the site and found it very unsanitary. A motion was
made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Miller that this be referred to
the Health Officer. Motion carried.
There",bei:ng-, Ifi�+th{er bus'{Mess" the.,meeting adj urned
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March 18, 1952
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call
showed the following councilmen present Holmquist, Tucker, Engels, Vollan, Maxwell
and Miller.
A letter was read from the'Washington State Liquor Control Board in which they ask
for a five minute parking Zone on Fourth Avenue just north of Main street between
12 noon and 8 P. M. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded b y council-
-man Maxwell to refer this to the safety committee. Motion carried.
the water department '¢-o
The request from Mr. Wickstrom for�furnishimg pipe `for a water line was referred to
the water committee.
A letter was read from Warren A. Bishop asking for a Local Improvement District for
a sewer in the Willis District, also a number of residents from this district were*
present at this meeting. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by
Councilman Maxwell that this matter be referred to the Street committee for consideration
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