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19530505 City Council MinutesA motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Vollan that two copies of the notice of the sale of bonds for the fire truck be sent to the State Finance committee in Olympia. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that Patrolman Fechter be notified that we do not feel that we should let him go to Police Sbhool at this time. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that our special Policeman Mr, Walker be paid $300 per month. Motion carried. --Mayor Mcgibbon reported that the census for the City had been taken with a population count of 2828. `The request from Mr. Gallager, a representative of Standard Oil Co., for an eashment-toycfossaoufppr6PBrty, with a pipe line from Paine Field to their Point Wells refinery was referred to the watercommittee. There being no further busi.ne ,s the meeting adjour ed. Ci -Cy Clerk Mayor I April 28,1953• The Council met for its special meeting with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Engels, Vollan, Maxwell, McGinness, Kincaid and Bishop. After some time being spent answering questions from the property owners, for the street improvement, a motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson to adjoin this meeting on the street work. Motion carried. The Council met for the adjourned meeting on the sewer. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that Resolution #15 AutY or. 2is g the can�tr�iet on''af-7truriklanctelateral=<se e a r-r 3ect�ue btothe'• a iimitationsc6f, R."CIN0543:1160. be passed. A roll call vote showed a unaminous vote of the council. A motion was made by councilman McGibbess and seconded by councilman Tuson that Ordinance No. 633 setting up Local Improvement District # 71 be passed. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Carey and Kramer, Consulting Engineer, are hereby authorised to proceed with the preparation of the final plans and specifications for the sanitary sewer lines within the latest revised boundaries of L.'I. D. #71. Engineering fees shall be as set forth in engineering contract dated"July 29, 1952 pretaining to L. I. D. #71. Motion carried. A motion was made by.councilman McGinness'and seconded by co&cilman Tuson that our existing arrangements of sewer service be cancelled and no further arrangement b$ mede;.,.: A `vote showed ICI no and -3t yes. A motion was made by couneiiman Maxwell and seconded by councilman` ellan tnat Mr. Sto.11 be granted permission on a temporary basis until further investi- gation, thet6harger_t6ebe $15 per month. Motion carried. There being no further bus ess the meeting adjourned/ .� a City Clerk Mayor May 5, 1953 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGib bon presiding/ The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Kincaid, Engels, Vollan, Maxwell, Bishop and McGinness. The water collectors report was read to the Council. A letter was read from Albert Johnson in which he asks to have his taxi stand changed from Fifth Avenue,. in front of Engels Tavern to his own property at 126- 2nd savenue . A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that this change('. be made. and the stand at Engels Tavern be cancelled and marked out. Motion carried. A letter was read to the Council from the Suburban Transporation System in regards to the traffic condition at the Ferry Dock, while it is under construction. This was referred to the Safety committee for consideration, by a motion made by councilman McGinness and a second by councilman Tuson. Motion carried. E 1 1 1 1 The letter which was read to the Council in regards to the purchas of a piece of property on Olympic Avenue, was referred to the street Committee. 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 warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. Attorney Holte reported a 30% protest on .the street improvement. A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman McGinness that Ordinance #634 be adopted and published. Passed byraiudaminous vote of the Council. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and.seconded by councilman Bishop, that Carey & Kramer, Consulting Engineers, are hereby authorized to proceed with the preperation of the final plans and specifications for the street improvement, all as included on engineer's preliminary drawing No. 5306-5307. Engineering fees shall be as set forth in Contract -Proposal dated February. 6, 1953 and Supplemtal AgreemeAt dated February 20, 1953. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Tuson that Carey and Kramer, Consulting Engineers are hereby authorized to proceed with the preparation of the final plans and specifications for the storm sewer lines, all as included on engineer's preliminary drawing No. 5306-5307. Engineering fees shall be as set forth in Contract -Proposal dated February 6, 1953 and Supplemental Agreement dated February 20, 1953. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Finance -committee be given the authority to obtain a financial advisor for MO, .to set up complete plans for financing our storm sewers and desposal Plant . Councibman Bishoprecind his motion to omit the $700. Councilman Bishop amended the motion with the second from councilman Maxwell that the Finance committee be authorized to obtain the service of a financial advisor. Motion carried. The low spot at ninth and Sprague street was referred to the street committee. A motion was made by_ councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman -Maxwell that all plats submitted for approval must conform to the county plat of a 60 foot right- of-way. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid for the Attorney to draw up an amendment to the city code changing the wards from sixth avenue to seventh avenue. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon asked the Council to consider his new appointments for the new committees; Water committee Mayor McGibbon, chairman, Engels, Kincaid and Maxwell. Street committee, McGinness, Tuson, Bishop; .Safety Committee Astell, Maxwell, & police Chief, Zone Committee, Vollan and Astell; Park Committee Vollan chairman, Lawson and Kincaid., Auditing committee Engels, McGinness and Bishop. There being no further busines the meeting adjourned.�;r City Clerk Mayor May 19, 1953 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor -McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilman present Tuson, Kincaid, Vollan,-Maxwell, Bishop and McGinness. a The Treasurers report was read to the Council. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that we call for bids on L. I. D. #71, bids to be opened June 10. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by 'councilman McGinness that we publish a call for bids for the Storm sewer, bids to be opened June 10. Motion carried. A,motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that Attorney Holte be authorised to prepare the contract to retAin Mr. Maxwell, from the Ea-eifxc; National Bank, for our financial advisor. Motion carried. The Lion+s Club was given permission to use the loud speaker, -and the park tables, May 23. Also permission was given to put up a banner for the school election. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that the Rotary Blub be authorized to develop a program under -the supervision of the park board by using the strip of land west of Sunset Avenue, and 120 feet south of Hannah park. Motion carried.