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19540216 City Council MinutesMr. Kramer fnotn0arekT&.:Kramer engineers, came before the Council. After some time being spent answering questions, he agreed to re write the contract, that we would have this letter within a week, also that we would receive a pre -design of the sewer disposal plant within 30 days. Engineer. Reid brought in a preliminary estimate cost for laying of pipe on Tenth and Terrace Road for 43811, with a re-imbursement from Mr. Gerdon of 01834.80 his share of the cost. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded byeouncilman Kincaid that Mayor McGibbon be authorized to sign the contract of Leon R. Grizzell for laying of the pipe the cost to be $860.92, after Mr. Grizzell signs the contract and five days be allowed to furnish a preformance bond. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that Attorney Holte obtain'an easement from Mr. Gerdon on tenth and Terr4ce road for Public Utility purposes, Ian Motioii coarrie­d' -;'? fo~ ti"ie use of a'17,it;nr 1"? Mayor McGibbon stated a meeting was to be held Thursday night with the property owners on the propnsed sewer for the south end. There bein "no further iness the meeting adjourned �-�I • �utX City Clerk Mayor February 2, 1954 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll ,-call showed the following councilmen"present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Maxwell, Bishop and McGinness.'. The water collectors and treasurers reports were read to the Council. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell 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 letter was readfrom Frances E. Anderson, secretary of the Library Boadd stating that the board has reappointed Mrs. Clara E. Strance to another term on the board, and asked that the Mayor and council confirm the appointment. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that the appointment be confirmed. ,4 Motion carried. t, A motion was made by,councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Kincaid that Em. Ordinance #649, for the payment of $1800 from the park fund, for the purchase of the school property, . A roll call vote showed Tuson yes, Talen yes, Kincaid yes, Maxwell yes, Bishop yes, and McGinness yes. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that wh accept the pipe line installed by Mr. Cochran under Olympic Ave. and the Maplewood Rogd, subject to inspection and te§t of the line, also he is to furnish a blue print of the line, a bill of sale, the county permit and easement, also a fee of $60 per meter installed by him., Motion carried. A motion was made by cotjgcA4aDjRness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that we mane an offer of $200^for a oot strip of his property on Third avenue. M tion carried. Therebeing n further busine the meeting adjourn d. t City Clerk Mayor February,16, 1954 The Council met for its.regular meeting -with, Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen Kincaid, Maxwell and Bishop. The letter from Mr. Culver was read to the council and referred to the street committee. A letter was read from Associated Sand & Gravel stating that the concret mix that was used for L. I. D. 72 was in compliance wit Washington State Highway Department specifications for Class A. A letter was read from Fred A. Cochran stating that the rains are causing the erosion of the earth at tenth and Maple street. This was referred to the Witerteand s6wer committee. A report from the Treasurer showed a ddficit in the street fund of a2355.19, this was also referred to the stredt c ommittee. A letter was read from Carey & Kramer, A motion was made by oouncilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that Attorney Holte notify Carey & Kramer that their contract is cancelled. Motion carried. This was tae naught for the hearing on the annexation for tract #16 of the Puget Sound Machinery Depot 5 acre Tract,, a'motion was made by councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman Talen that we annex.this'tract of land to the City of Edmonds, and that Ord. #650'be passed. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell'.and seconded by councilman Kincaid that we accept the plat of Riley Park addition to'Edmonds with the express understanding that the south 72 feet and.the North 72 feet'tie dedicated to the City. `Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Tuson that Attorney Holto draw up an� easment from Mr. Olson.dedicating 72 feet on the North side of his property for utility purposes. Motion carried. Mayor McGibbon 'made his appointments for persons to serve on the planning commission as follows: two councilmen Warren Bishop and Donald Tuson, Attorney Al-Holte and Herman Sater for a one year term, Rev. Proudfoot and. E. E. Hopper•a two year term, Paul. Maphis and Laurence Hubbard, for a three year term, Mrs. Edna Kretzler`and Mrs. Roy Corensen for a four year term, Mrs. Dorothy Williamson.and Vd. W. Womer,Jr. for a five year term; Warren Bishop was made temporary chairman. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that these appointments be confirmed. Motion carried. A motion was made by oouncilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that Mr. Black's street assessment for L. I. D. #72, tax lot 108 be reduced $22.38, which was -an error made by the engineer. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded -by councilman Kincaid' that the assessment of Bob Krieger for his driveway be reduced $16.29. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the Port Commission have the use of the City Hall for a hearing February 24. Motion carried. � The water committee recommended the reduction of the water bills to the minnimun charge as per request of A. B. Miller and W. C. Bell. This meeting recessed until Tuesday night<February*23. February 23, 1954 The Council met for its recessed meeting with Mayor McGibbon presiding with the following councilmen present, Tuson. Talen, Maxwell, Bishop and McGinness. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell \/ that resolution No. 120 for the i.nstgllation of a sewer in south Edmonds, be passed. 1` Publication of the resolution is set for March 11 and 18., with the date for the hearing -April 20. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Maxwell for the waterdepartment to proceed with the renovating of the concrete resouvoir at ninth and Main street as outlined by the water committee, at a cost of $6000 including a fence.. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McG.ihness that the water operating fund loan the street dund $4000 for 90 days as of March 1. Motion carried. Answering the letter from Mr. Culver, a motion was made by councilman McGinness. and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the two property owners west of Mr..Culver's property be informed, because of a complaint the Council, is requesting the removal of any obstruction on the street right-of-way, however they may have a lawn on this property. Motion carried. Earl Joplin offered his:''grader rto the•-aC1�ty..,for :: 2500;; is rr.. . A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seco� apy councilman Tuson that the application from Rudy's Market and Gracery to se l�beer, be approved. Motion carried. A letter was received from Emmett Scholl asking for a stop sign on -both side of seventh avenue At Maple St. This was referred to the safety committee. Therebeing no further business the meetingaadjou ed. ° City Clerk ayor