19550301 City Council MinutesResolution'of sympathy be extended to Louis Talen. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Bishop that Ord.
Ido. 660,''fov the vacating of a-protion of second avenue north, be passed. Motion
carried.
The Treasurers report *as read to the Council
Mayor -McGibbon appointed a committee Councilmen Maxwell and McGinnes and himself to
work with Mr. Shaw, Manager of the P. U. D. to work out the districts which are*to
receive new lights over a period of three years.
The Street_Supt. was instructed to ipoW-1 two signs No garbage dumping,, on the north
side of Dayton street.
A motion -was made by Councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Bishop that Attorney
Holte bill for $509.95, on L. I. D. #74 be paid.. Motion carried.
A letter Was read from Robert F. King, in which he asks to have Tenth Avenue North
of Daley -street vacated. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman
Tuson this -,be denied. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that
attorney Holte answer the letter from Harry Olson in regards to the perpetual maintenance
of second -'Avenue North. -Motion carried.
A motion.'was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Tuson that bids
on the intercepter sewer line be published February 28,.and the opening of bids be set
for March•15: Motion carried.
Upon the advise from Attorney Holte to settle the case with L. 0. Franklin for $2000,
the amount due him, by doing'so, we will not have to pay the tax and some costs.
A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Tuson that we
make this.eettltment: Motion carried.
The water committee authorized the laying of approx. 1600 feet of six inch pipe and
necessary hydrants on second avenue north of Edmonds Street. A motion wa ma a by
Councilman Talen and seconded by councilman Kincaid that we call for bidsaying
of pipe from.Edmonds street to the North end of Mr. yiickstrom's plat, whith an
alternate bid from Edmonds street to Caspers street. bids to be pt:u blished Feb. 2$
with the opening of bids March 15. Motion carried.
Upon recommendation from the street committee, a motion was made by councilman McGinness
and seconded by councilman Bishop that the Clerk answer the letter from Mr. Garnett
stating,, -that we are interested in a 30 foot street from Fifth, avenue to six and half
street.",. Motion carried. r
Also'in regards to the complaint received from George Hanson, in regards to the alley
drainage1on to his property, there is'nothing the city can do to correct it.
A'motion was made by councilman Talen and seconded by Councilman Tuson that we accept
Wiskstrom's plat of Susnet Addition between second and third avenues. Motion carried.
There b�ein" bus' ss the meeting Adjou e
City Clerk Mayor
February 22, 1955
The,Co�ngil met for its adjourned meeting with U6y6r"McGibbon presiding, with Attorney
Holte, Engineer Reid and Councilman Maxwell present.
This.was the night set for the hearing on L. I. D. #74. After hearing from the
property owners, it was recommended by the committee that the asses,'Ment roll for
L. I.. D. #74 be approved ar. "rdinance No.661, be pu ,14shed. lJotior
Therebeing o further busin ss the meeting adjourned.
CityClerk-
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. Zhe roll
call showed the following councilmen present Talen, Kincaid, Maxwell, Bishop and
McGinness.
The watereollectors report was read to the Council.
A Motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid 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 read from Eugene L. McKeever, asking to have the taxi stand changed
from•Engels Tavern to the parking space in front of the Shell Service Station.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the
Taxi stand be changed. This was also confirmed by Mayor McGibbon. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that
Ord._.'No;:` 661 approving the assessment roll for L. I. D. #74 be passed.- Motion carried.
Attorney Holte reporteddto the Council that Mr. Grimes wants $7000 for his property
and Mr. Nicolay wants $3000 for his property on Fifth Avenue. also Mr. Garretson
asks $25 for an easement on the south side of Pine street, extended and Mr. Jensen
wants,a,free meter in exchange for an easement. A motion was made by Councilman
Maxvrell!and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Mr. Garretson'be paid $25 and Mr.
Jenaen'meter be installed in exchange for easements, between ninth and tenth avenues
on Pine street. Motion carried.. '
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded cilinan Maxwell that
Holte write Mr. Sullivan an make him an offer +Or,rt-
Attorney5 for his property
including the house, the amount the appraisor set for the value of the property.
Mo tion�'jc'arried.
Mrs. Herman Parent came before the council in regards to Eighth Avenue South of
Dayt6n `street„ s tating that she would like to know if the street is going to be
put thru; and what is to be done with the debris that was put there to fill in
a part of the street. This was referred to the street committee for a repgwt or.
at the next meeting.
Engineer''Reid reported that the Viiakstrom sewer on second avenue north has been
completed. He also reported that 300 feet of storm sewer should be installed
from,second avenue to Sunset Avenue,before a garage is built. A motion was
made" by,'douncilman 112hilehl and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the Engineer
prepare`"a"set of specifications to install a storm sewer on second avenue. Motion
carried.
There `Hein no further b iness the meeting; Mourned �
City Clerk Mayor
March 15, 1955
The'`Gouncil metfor its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call-Fibowed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Maxwell, Bishop and
McGinness.
Eight b ds were received for laying of a water main on Second avenue North. The bid
front/%O.-K. Ryland is for item 1, 571.314, itme no. 2 1258.18; Joe Colluccio., -item no 1
•912.—item No 2. 1718.90; John Schade item No. 1. 697.80, itme No2 — 1388.90; F. M. Taylor
itme No. 1, 1436, itsm Ito. 2, 860.30; Test Coast Excavators - item No. 1, 690.06, item No 2,
11470.60; Harry. Squires item No. 1-527.20, item No 2, 114I4. Z40; Rocco Alia Con., item No 1,
1032:60'Item No. 2, 2277.50; Superior Const. Co., item No. 1, 783.60, item.No. 2, 893.60.
A motieh' was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that we
accept the bid from F. M. Taylor, for laying 1634 feet of pipe at a cost of $860.30
Motion -carried.
Nine bids were received for the installation of the sewer, Frank Taylor, in the amount
of 614,1439.50, Mat Malaspini) $133210.10 Superior Construction 13,707.25, Harold Kaeser,
12,039.75, Rocco Alia, 15,653.50, Frank Colluccio, 15,834.30, Harold E. Olds, 13,596.15,
Evergreen Excavators,, 13,563.95,,Joe Colluccio, 15,108.50. A motion was made by
Councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman Tuson that we hold the three low bids for
30 as specified in the specifications. Motion carried.
A motion was made by counT,1 ,an M . ell and seconded by councilman McGinness that the
final :payment of $8513.11,'y isa ing interest bearing warrant #10, on L.I. D. #74.
Motion carried.
Mayor MccQibbon reported he has.accepted the resignation of Chief Rasmussen as of April
15, arld that he has appo&nted R. C. Grimstad for our new chief of police. A motion was
made,by-councilman Maxwell and seconded.by councilman McGinness that the resignation
and new appointment be accepted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and s econded by councilman Tuson that a letter
be written to Chief Rasmussen stating that the Council expresses their appreciation
for hi'a*eihht years of service. Motion carried.
A motion.was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Talen that Ray
Cloud fi2l'the vacancy Ain the second yard. Motion carried.
The Treasurers report was read to the council.
The Official -return from the City Election held March 8 are as follows: Alfred 0 Holte
for four":year term for City Attorney, receiving 1472 votes, ,Allen P. Severson, for four year
term, ±6e City Treasurer, received 1447 votes, Peter Sommerseth, U.o year term for
Councilman at large, receiving 12 votes and Arlie Siefert one vote, Dibnalid S. Tuson,
four year term for councilman First ward r S��'� ed, 126 votes, and Louis Talen for
two year term, for councilman First Iard,A Tlali Z. Kincaid for a four year term,
Councilman second ward received 139 votes, Ray V. Cloud for a two year term, Councilman
secondwaxdp received 117 votes, and. Gordon A. Maxwell, for a four year term, for