19530804 City Council MinutesA motion was made by councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman Maxwell that
bid item number 18A be changed to bid item 18B, for plant mix type 1-1 asphalt
paving without the prime coat_ at a price of,$6.40 per ton, also bid item 18C,
for prime coat at a price of 350 additional per ton of plant mix asphalt used.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Bishop that
Fowler Asphalt Paving Co., be awarded the bi for L. I. D. #32 or items one thru
seventeen as amended, upon execution of thgn�o �ap£oj�`��nfi91 1'ra" foCPMaY@pd
and clerk are authorized to execute the contr actin"behalff of the City.of Edmonds.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that
the Washington Asphalt Paving Co., be awardelrAhlbid for the is aft vi i ms
18A as amended in itees 18B and 18C , upon the exe cut�o�ie�§� dbfif%dg�0,
and Clerk are authorized to execute the contract in behalf of the City of Edmonds.
Motion carried. „
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that we
purchase a city directory at a price of 020. Motion carried.
A motion was made by c&uncilmna Maxwell and seconded by councilman Bishop that we
purchase four new tires for -the police car. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seednded by councilman Maxwell that
the Treasurer -transfer $10,093.00 from the street fund to L. I. D. #72, as a portion
of the fixed estimate. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Bishop that
Attorney Holte write a letter to the P, U. D. and Telephone Company to remove
the poles so our street work will not be held up. Motion carried.
There bein no further-bu ' ess the meeting adjou• ed. ti
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City Clerk' Mayor
August.4, 1953
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding: The
roll call.showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Kincaid, Vollan,
Engles, Maxwell Bishop and McGinness.
A motion was made by councilman Engels and seconded by councilman Bishop that
the bills which were approved by the auditing,committee be allowed and warrants
be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A number of property owners on Cedar Street between 7th and 8th came before the
Council asking for a sewer. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and •
seconded by councilman Tuson that Revolution of Intention #119, for -the improve-
ment of%Cedar street from Seventh Ave., to Eighth Avenue and Se venth Avenue
from Cedar Street to Walnut Street, by the construction of a sanitary sewer,
be passed. Dotson cearrled. The date for .the hearing was set for August 24.
A motion, was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by c ouncilman Tuson that
from the decision of the zoning committee in regards to Clark Knowles building
permit, that it bedenied. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that
Contractor Earl •. Joplin, wants an added stipulation to the contract to hire local
people, and was granted by the council. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that
Ordinance No. 639.amending Ord. #634 setting up a construction fund for L. I. D.
#72 be passed. Motion carried.
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A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
Clerk be authorized to issue to the National Construction Co., fm $15,9002.33
which is the progress estimate to August 1, less the 15% held for 30 days. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by councilman and seconded by Councilman McGinness that the
Clerk be authorize 19SUE.wai0 JKwell
in, Contractor for the storn sewers, $18,765.36,
subject to the signature of the contractor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that the
Telephone compan# and P. U. D. be instructed to 10cated their poles which they are
moving, be placed within the 22foot parking strip. Motion carreid.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson
that the Engineer be instructed'to issue a change' order for L. I. D. #72
providing for the, installation of curb arid' gutter, in -plaice of standard
curb as specified, on Bell -Street between 5th- and 6th.-on 6th between Bell
and Dayton, and on Dayton between lath and 6th, at the unit -posteprice as
specified in the contract. The extra cost involved is to be borne by the
City. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson
that -the date for the hearing on the assessment roll for L. I. D. #66 be
r set for September 15. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Engels
that we accept the building offered to the Council from the Lions Club, to
be,used for park use. A roll call vote showed Tuson no, Kincaid no, Vallan
no, Engels yes, Maxwell no, Bishop no and McGinness yes.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that
the street department place a barracade at 7th and Main streetj'w}l-er6,-,Vt,haAv6;d.
dead ends against the shcool property and reflectors be placed on baracaded. Motion
Therebeing no further busin s the meeting adjour ed. 10
ity Cl erk Mayor
' . August 18, 1953
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding.
The roll call showed the following councilmen -present: Vollan, Tuson, Kincaid,
Maxwell, and McGinniss. _
Budget blanks were passed out to all departments.
Hugh Preston, son of Nettie S. Preston, reported a drainage problem of
water backing up on the East side of..8th Avenue South. Matter referred to the
Street Committee for report and recommendation at the next Council meeting.
Julius Larsen brought in a complaint regarding curbs, etc. on Third Avenue.
It was brought to the attention of the Council that a fence on the James Street
right-of-way. was going to have to be moved to clear the street right-of-way.
It was moved by councilman McGinniss and seconded by councilman Kincaid
that the city attorney be directed to notify the present owner of the property
to move the fence on James -Street within 2 weeks as the city grader would be
coming through at that time. Motion carried.
Councilman Maxwell_ reported that the new fire truck- is here but had been
sent to Seattle for repairs and additions in conformance with the contract.
.Mayor McGibbon reported that this year the City of Edmonds will have to sign
a contract for and budget,15,0�per capita as their share in the county -wide Civil
Defense program.
Councilman Maxwell moved and councilman Volllan seconded that 2-hour
parking on 5th Avenue from Dayton Street to Maple.Street be allowed. Carried.
Mayor McGibbon directed the street superintendent to place barricades on
Main Street from 6th Avenue to 7th Avenue and -from 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue.
Councilman McGinniss moved and councilman Tuson seconded that the City
Attorney be instructed to write a letter to the engineer stating that the inspection
'on jobs in progress is not adequate and that unless 2 full time inspectors (one for
the street job and one for the sewer job) are furnished, the City will hire them
and deduct the cost thereof from the engineer's fee. Carried.
Councilman McGinniss moved that the Mayor be authorized to en
1ploriy the City
Engineer at his (the Mayor's) discretion on city L. I. D. 's.r EOunPi'�man',Maxwel1
seconded the motion. Carried.
Councilman McGinniss moved that Mr. Reid be retained to engineer the
installation ofathe sewer on Alder Street to a point approximately 90 feet east
of the present sewer and install a manhole., Councilman Maxwell seconded the
motion. Carried. , .
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carried.
Councilman Kincaid moved that the Mayor be authorized to employ Mr. James
Reid as City Engineer on a fee basis. Carried.' (Seconded by councilman McGinniss)
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