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19551004 City Council MinutesNo. 3, the Grandview Addition, e§ttendi.ng from Ninth avenue to tenth ave., and south to 213uSv Wt•reAttorney Holtereported 90% of the property had signed for thfs annexation. A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Talen that Ord. No. 668 annexating this property to the City be - pas'sed.. Motion carried. This was ald.o the night set for a hearing'on the rezoning of three lots of property on the west side of Third Avenue, the Planning committee recommended and a motion was made by councilman B&shop and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the request for rezoning the west side of Third avenue be denied because of existing laws and ordinances. Motion carried. Carl Eisen Commissioner Mr. Albright and Fire Chief from Fire District No. 1 came before the Council asking to have a written agreement with Edmonds Fire Department, Fire Chief Jim .Astell stated it was not necessary to have an agreement in writi.hg, he stated that the State Law takes care of it. Mayor Maxwell asked torh6ve the agreement returned to us for recondideration. Attorney Holte reported that he has another proposed annexation to the City, a motion was made by councilman Talen and seconded by councilman Bishop that October 4 be set for the hearing date, subject to Attorney Nolte checking the percentage of signatures. Motion carried. . c Mr.•sUsher again came before the council in regards to the drainage water that backs up in his basement, when we have a heavy rain. The water committee recommended and a motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by Council�±an Cloud that the Eng— ineer %draw up specification for a storm sewer and call for bids, to be opened October 18, to be paid for from Sewer Service charge. Motion carried. Chairman of the water -Committee Tuson stated the wood water tourer in South Edmonds is being taken down. It was recommended by Chairman of street committee Kincaid that thegrade for Tenth and Daley street as established by Engineer Reid be the final grade. Attorney Holte reported that Mr. "an Sullivan has accepted $7000 for his property. He also reported Mr. Grimes has offered �5500 for his property at Fifth & Ech onds street and 1,1r. Nicolay asks $3100.00 A motion 1vMs made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Bishop that the bill for $382 for Engineering on the water department be paid. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that up to $100 be allow$d to equip the auxiliary police with caps and badges. ?notion carried. A moti8R � c a iiuson and seconded by councilman Talen that the five vacancies a ep ace y #1;i8HiggmR9!"db61 le McGinness David Crowb4ason �. 1J_, Alton Phi11 p: , fornn Ala �b� the Co s g y A udcil. .Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by councilman Talen that the final plat of Neil addition be accepted. Motion carried. The Council accepted the plat of Glandville addition. There being no further.busine the meeting adjourned. City Cl er Bayer October 3, 1955 The Council met for its special session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll call r showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Kincaid, Cloud, Bishop and Sommerseth. This being the night set by law for the fixing the final budget, the Council pro- ceeded with the adjustments. Upon its completion the revenues for Current Expense fund are $55,199.60, Street Fund, $33,443.00, General Seger Bond Fund, 744.00, General Obligation Fund, City Hall $319.00,. Water Fund, $120,060.00. Receipts for Current Expense showed 438,405, to be faised by 7.9 mills -on $2,125,902 assessed valuation $14,.794.60. Sheet Fund receipts $19,413.00, to be railed by 6.6 mills on $2,125,902 assessedvaluation, $141030.00.� To.be raised by .35 mills for General Sewer Bond fund $744.00, and to be raised by .15 mills for General Obligation, City Hall $319.00. .Making a total of 15 mills .which will raise $31,888.55, with 1 mill special levy for the Fire. truck, in the amount of $2,125.00. The revenues from the pater Department showed $1200060.00. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Bishop that Ordinance No. 669 be nassed and publ' hed.. Motion carried. tYCierxMayor October 4, 1955 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. Zle Roll call showed the following councilmen prevent Tuson, Talen, Kincaid Cloud and Bishpp. 1 1 1 1 A letter wasread from Mrs. Pakkala,.chariman of the Floretum Club asking for per- mission to place a garbage can on one of our streets. This was referred to the street committee. A amendment to the City Cods Chapter 2, article 1, section 2 1.05 and .07, changing the term of office of City Clerk and Attorney from an elected to an appointed tern to begin at the expiration of the present terms of office, this was made a. motion by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Kincaid. Motion carried, with a vote of no from Councilman Cloud. This was the night set for the hearing for annexation of the South End to the City. Attorney Holte reported over 75% of the property has signed for the annexation. There being no objections a motion was made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Cloud that Ord. #6701 for the South Edd Annexation be passed. Motion carried. Howard Gorsuch came before the Council and asked permission to pasture his cons on the east side of the City property at Sixth and Pine street, this permission was granted by a motion made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Talen, with the stipulation that permission may be revoked at any time. -Motion carried. Councilman Tuson reported he received one bid for the remodeling of the Jail from Walt Payne in the amount of $1500, he recommedded that ogr Building Inspector look over the bid and price. A.motion was made by councilman Tuson that this be referred to the Building Inspector, Mr. Morrison, and the authorisation be approved subject to his approveal. No Second. A motion was made by councilman Kincaid and second by councilman Tuson that the Carpenter and concrete work be done subject to the approval of the Building Inspector and Councilman Tuson for examination and detail work. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Streetdepartment be authorized to purchase 1000 feet of two inch pipe for the erection of streetsigns. Motion carried. The Plat of Glandville addition as submitted by Engineer Reid was referred to the Planning Commission. A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Kincaid that the Union Oil Co., .be allowed to construct a drYaR81;u3e lJgey cB Efi $e °the sanitary sewer, pending construction of storm sewer. on arr e . A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Talen that Sater & Ridenour furnish a tank and pump for premiun gasoline, on the same basis -as we are now being served for regular gasoline and the streetdepartment is to dig the hole for the tank. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Kincaid 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 carriqd. There bein no �therness the meeting adjou City Clerk Oc Zber 18, 1955 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tuson, Talen, KincaidV Cloud, Bishop and Sommerseth. The Treasurers report was read to the Council. Three bids were received for the installing of storm sewer east on main street. The .bid from Pacific Concrete Company in the amount of $4621,F. M. Taylor for $4674.50, Harry Squires for $4274.83. Upon a decision from the water committee, it was rec ommended and a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Taleh" that we accept the bid from Harry Squires for $4274.83, Motion carried. A letter was read to the council, from Ida Holte asking for permission to improve a portion of the,alley. between Maple and Alder street,.east of Ninth. 'A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman Sommerseth that the Engineer establish the grade on the alley. Motion carried. A petition for vacating the South 118.67 feet of the alley between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and n� oLyayton Street, was read to the Council. After some discussion and a report that W`s'�w"er( in the alley, this was referred to the street committee. A motion was made -by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Kincaid that Nov. 1 be set -for a hearing on the proposed vacation and the people affected be notified. Motion carried. The establishment fif a grade on ninth and Edmonds street was t fted over to the street committee for a report at the next meeting.