19521007 City Council MinutesA motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell to sell
the West 12 feet of Lot 20 Block 41 less the south 5 feet and the West 12 feet of
lot 21 Block 41 less the north 5 f6et, to Rex Willis for $50. Motion carried.
Attorney Holte reported that the City could not form a Local Improvement District
outside the City. .
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that the
Supt. be authorized to have the work done on Eighth Avnnue from Spruce to Pine street
not to exceed $1800. Motion carried.
The Council proceeded to make up the Preliminary Budget for 1953.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned-.
City Clerk Mayor
September 16, 1952
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Vollan, Engels, Maxwell and
McGinness.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
change in salary as outlined by the Mayor, for the new Asst. water Supt. at the monthly
pay of $300 and Claude Londerville be put on an hourly rate of $1.70 for meter reader
and meter repair and service connections; Mr. Nissen is to take the place of John
Shirly Ass't. Supt. at the monthly pay of $280 per month. Motion carried.
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The water collector reported to the Council about the water meter for the Church of
God. The meter registers in gallons instead of Cubic feet. After checking back from the
time the meter was installed in 1950 to the present time it was found out they
had been overcharged for water $240.05. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and
seconded by councilman McGinness that a refund be made to the Church of God. Motion carried.
Mr. Hollingshead came before the council and asked for permission to paint parking
lanes in the area around the High School Glen street from sixth to Seventh and Daley
street from Mird to Seventh. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded
by councilman Tucker that this permission be granted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness andseconded by councilman maxwell that
Mr. Butcher be permitted to build a carport at sixth and Daley street; to be built
onefoot ten inches from the property line. Motion carried.
Chief Rasmussen asked :�o have a curfdmvOrdinance drawn up and put in force.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that steps
be taken to bring the 40 acres of property owned by the waterdepartment and the ad-
joining property which avant to, into the city. .Motion carried.
It was reported that the Brady Construction Co., would like to have Front Street
from Junes to Dayton street vacated. Mayor McGibbon referred this to the street Committee.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman McGinness to authorize
the Engineer to make a topographical survey and draw up a map showing the best location
for a resouvoir, not to exceed $150. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker -and seconded b y councilman Engels to trade a piece of
property owned by the city for a piece of property owned by Mr. Abelson. A vote showed that -
the motion lost.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker for a reconsideration for the exchange of property
Therebeing no further business the meeting adjourned.
ity Clerk. Mayor
Octobet 6, 1952
The Council'met for a special session with Mayor McGibbon presiding for the final
budgetfor 1953. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tucker,
Vollan, Maxwell, Holmquist and McGinness.
After considerable time being spent in cutting the budget a motion was made by councilman
Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness.to adjourn until Tuesday
night. Motion carried.
October 7, 1952
The Council met for its regular and adjourned meeting the Mayor McGibbon presiding.
The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tucker.? Engels, Vollan, Maxwell,
Holmquist and McGinness.
The water Collectors and Treasurers reports were read to the Council.
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 Clerk was authorized to pay 85% due the contradtor on L. I. D. #70 when a
letter has been turned in from the Engineer that the work has been done.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that
Mr. Womer be paid $97.90 for money due him for work on the Building Code. Motion carried.
Mr. Sommerseth came.before the Council and asked to have the alley between Daley
& Sprague streets in Block 64 vacated. A motion was made by councilman McGinness
and seconded by councilman Tucker that the Ordinance NoS/%vacating the alleys in
Block 42, 42 and 64 be recovded. Motion carried.
bars. MaoLean came before the Council and stated because of the street work being
done on Ninth Avenue she did not have access to her garage at ninth and Maple street.
A motion was made by couneililan McGinness and secondedby councilman Engels that the
Engineer be instructed to take what steps is necessary to prevent erosion. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Mr. Abelson and Mr. Hall in regards to exchange of property.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that
we pay $1250 for Mr. Abelson -Is property. M tion and second was withdrawn.
A motion wasomade by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness for
a reconsideration on the exchange of property. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Vollan to trade
lots 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Block 37 plat of the City of Edmonds owned by Mr.
Abelson for a piece of property owned by the City of Edmonds, described as follows,
that portion of the west 830 feet of the south 310 feet of the SE 1 of the S E 1 Section 24 T 2.7 Range 3 East WM lying Northeasterly of the County road. A roll call
vote showed Tucker yes, Vollan yes, Engels yes, Maxwell no, Holmquist yes and McGinness yes.
A letter was read from Rex Willis asking to have a grade on Daley street between 9th
and 11 street. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that
the esgineer establish the grade and a plan be submitted, at a cost not to exceed $50.
Motion carried.
A letterwasreadfrom Mrs. John Boshart in-nhich seh asks that the property adjoing hers
be cleaned up. This was referred to the code bommittee.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and..seconded by councilman McGinnessffor the
adoption 6f Ordinance No. 626 for a special election forba bond issue for a new fire
truck in the amount of $11450. Llotion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell for the
water department to make plans to replace the pipe on Main street from 6th to 8th
avenues so the street eanbe surfaced. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan to adopt
the budget Ordinance, No. 625. Motion carried.
Mayor McGibbon reported it would cost. about $1000 to have Dayton Street blicktopped
from Third avenue to the waterfYont. He also stated that Union Oil Co., would contribute
$550 toward materials and Pointer Williamette would contribute $250 toward the cost of
thew ork. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that
the city contribute, not to exceed $400. Motion carried.
The repair of Dayton street from Third avenue to Sixth avenue was referred to the street
i` committee by a motion made by councilman Tucker.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker for the Mayor
to sign the corrected deed for Homeland Drive. Motion carried.
A letterwas readfrom A. S. Meyring asking that something be done in regards to the
noisy from the oil trucks going through on Third Avenue at night.
Therevbeing no further business t e meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor
October 21, 1952
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call
showed the fol-lowing councilmen present Tucker, Vollanrit Maxwell and McGinness
A letter was readkom the Northwest Fur Breeders it►ating that they will donate $200
toward the work on Dayton sheet..
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