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19561107 City Council MinutesCity. A number of property owners were present at the meeting. Engineer Reid explained where the sewer would be laid and the estimar�s Q 3.50 per front foot. The Council feeling that enough property owne ^prese a hearing was .extended to our next council meeting. °A deed was received from Boyd Birge for 72 feet of property for an alley., A letter was read from Walter Bogdan stating they were in favor-of.a sign board ordinance. . A letter was`read from Mr. Nace in regards to Eighth Avenue North,'which -was turned over to the chairman of the -planning commission, Sproule McGinness. A motion was made by Councilman Cloud and seconded by Councilman Talen that the ammendment to the City Code, chapter 8 article 2 section 8-2.02 signs and billboards be passed. Motion carried. Mr. Shaw came before the council in regards to a drainage problen on C and Fir street, stating the water drains onto his property. This was referred to the street committee for a report at our next meeting. came before the Cpuncill he Bud Palmer, ° comma�dnrZX the Legion Post, �stalti�; the Legion o fers aril service for the betterment of our community. Sproule McGinness•came before the (Council asking for approximately 1501of water line to be laid on.'EighthsAirenuetNonth of Edghhdsq.yStreet. A motion vas made by Councilman Talen and seconded by Councilman Steed that the water Dept. install appros. 150 feet of four inch pipe, and one hydrant. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Engineer Reid be authorited to get in"touch with the contractor to speed up the work on'L. I. D. #77. Motion carried. A motion was made by counctilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Bishop that a variance of*one foot be give'the Christian Science Church for their building on Bell street. Motion carried. A motion was madebbeyaa id loran Bishop and seconded by Cou.99,ilnylr��Kinc that Mr. L. R. Peterson a variance of a roof-�oirer=han �of•:12fee•, with tie main building five f6et from the property line. Motion carried. The City.Treasurer Steve Seversen read his report to the Council. There being no further busine s the meeting adjourned. 1 2 City Clerk Mayor /vember 7, 1956 The Council met for its regular session Wednesday night, the Mayor deblaring no meeting will be held Tuesday night because of the General Election. The following Councilmen were present Tuson, Talen, Kincaid, Cloud, Bishop, Steed and Sommerseth. .The Water Collectors report was read6to the Council A letter was read from George S. Clouse with a bill from George Matuska for two hot water tank elements, for $56.65, which he claims were burned out from the water being shut off, when the street work was being done. This was turned over to Attorney for answering. I . A.letter was read from Sterlin# Miller asking that the street grade be established .on Edmonds street west of Ninth -avenue so that he may have access to his property. This was referred to the Street committee for consideration. A'Je'tter.was read from Mrs. Lela Fry, who resides at 502 Hebe Way, asking for per- mission to have a houbbetrailer on her property, to house a relative of hers. A letter was read from Pantorium Laundry in regards to replacing the sidewalk, curb and gutter 6n Main street, in front of their place of business. Attorney Holte is to answer the letter. This was the night set for the second hearing on the sewer for the north end district. A number of the property owners were present. After some explanation by Engineer ,Middleton, Mayor Maxwell and Attorney Holte a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that Attorney Holte :draw up a resolution of Intention, setting up a Local Improvement District. Motion carried. A letter was .read by Mayor Maxwell from the Snohomish County Fire Protection District #13, acknawlbdging the service given them, with an enclosed voucher for $200, the „balance due us for 1956. Also they would like to continue with our agreement *Afi. . /for 1957. -k m6tion was'made by councilman Kincaid and seconded by councilman TusoW,&t t'tlieir'contract be renewed for next year.- Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell made the appointment of William F. Herbert for Building Inspector. 1 1 1 A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and secomded by Councilman Bishop that the council confirm the appointment, effectivd January 1. Motion carried. Mayor Maxwell read a letter from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce asking to have Fourth Avenue from Main to Bell street a one-way street with parking on both sides. This was referred to the s4.gety Committee. Attorney Holte §4/d,lpresented a petition for annexation for lot 5, Block 7, Alderwood Manor #9. A -motion was made by Councilman Talen and seconded by Councilman Bishop that a hearing on the annexation be set for November 20. Motion carried. Bob McGinness came before the council asking that the approach to Daley Street from Seventh avenue be made accessible. This was referred to the.street committee. The bill of $343.36 as prepared by Supt. Lawson for damages done by the contractor, Washington Asphalt -Paving Co., was asked to be presented to the contractor. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Talen that the bills as approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants .be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.. A motion w4ks made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sommerseth that interest warrant No. 4 be issued to Ace Construction Co., for $2526.20 on L. I. D. #78, Cedar Street Sewer. Motion carried. - A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Tuson that.interest bearing warrant #4 be issued to Grande & Co., $20,392.01 for es�tj�."3T V&� waHolte & Hall for removal zV wedge and replace of trees on Muel er proer .,�wi a -- y' total of $20,742.01,.for the interest warrant. Motion carried. There bein no further bus' ess the meeting C_ , City Clerk November 20, 1956 -The Counci-;net for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll call showed the following Councilmen present Tuson, Talen, Cloud, Bishop, Steed and Sommerseth. The! Treasurers report was read to the Council This being the night set for the hearing for the annexation of lot 5 Block 7 of Alderwood Manor Plat,#9, and there being no protests, a motion was made by Council- man Tuson and seconded by Councilman Talen'that Ordinance No. 684, annexating this property to the City of Edmonds, be passed, effectibe December 4, 1956. Motion carried. The proposed plat of Daviorson Addition, between eighth and ninth "Atenus on Casper street was referred to the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded'by Coai�g9that, Ord. No. 685 to transfer monies in the water department to la or, i e amour of $4000, be passed. A roll call vote showed Tuson yes, Talen yes, Cloud yes, Bishop yes, Steed yes and Sommerseth yes. A motion was made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman TS'ommeirsWtht that,Vd. call for bids for Liability Insurance January 2. Motion carried. Robert VanDla c came before the council in regards to the repairing of his sidewalk at First and Main street. He stated because he has had to replace the bulkhead twice which was caused from the water washing the dirt from his building and now under the sidewalk, he felt the City should help him with the cost of replacing the sidewalk. This matter `was held in abeyance for two weeks. A motion was made by councilman Talen and seconded by Councilman Bishop that the City call for bids for fuel oil for next year for the City Hall. Motion carried. Attorney Holte was requested to write the West Coast Telephone Company, informing them that the Council is considering a Utility Tax of 1%, and request that a representative of the company be present at our December 4 meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Talen and seconded by Councilman Bishop that a hearing for annexation to our north city limits be set for December 4. Motion carried. There being n fiirthe business he meeting a' ��• -�- C it y Gle r