19580422 City Council MinutesApril 15, 1958
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The Council met for ,its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. :Roll call showed the following
Councilmen present: Cloud, Tuson, Purton, Blackbourn, Sorensen, and Kincaid.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The problem of tkmcks operating on residential streets during the night was discussed, with several
people in the audience participating. A petition was received, signed by several Edmonds businessmen,
protesting any action against the trucking. After much discussion, a motion was made by Councilman
Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Cloud, that the matter be tabled for further study, and aXter
iuv>otiga ion another public hearing will fairiW, r-s;t dy, and after investigation another
public hearing will be held to further explore the ,problem. Motion carried.
A petition with 474 signatures was presented to the Council for Acceptance for the proposed annexation
of a large portion of SE Edmonds, including what is known as the Esperance area. Several petitions
against the proposed annexation were also brought to the attention of the Council by a group protesting
the move. -After a long discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Purton, seconded by Councilman
Blackbourn, that the petition for the proposed annexation be accepted, and Resolution #33, Petition
for an Election, be passed on to the County Commissioners for handling. A roll call vote resulted
in 5 for, 1 against, and the motion carried.
An unofficial preliminary hearing on the possible improvement of Alder Street between 9th and llth
with asphalt pavement and concrete curb was held, with property owners involved having been invited
to attend. The discussion on this improvement will continue at a later date, after the property
owners involved who were not present are contacted for their opinion.
Councilman Kincaid -made a motion, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that Resolution of Intention #131,
setting up LID #85, improvement of Walnut Street from 7th.to 9th with sewer and gradning be passed, and
May 20, 1958 be set as the date for the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Cloud, that 2 approved bills be paid.
The motion carried.
A petition was received from the property owners in the area asking the City to improve the 2 wooden
water tanks and surrounding grounds on loth Ave. This was referred to Mr. Lawson.
A letter was received from Mountlake Terrace, declaring its intention to enter into negotiations with
the City of Edmonds and the Ronald Sewer District for the purpose of furthering the proposal -for a
combined sewer plan.
The meeting recessed until Tuesday, April 22, it 8 P.N.
April 22, 1958
The Council met for its recessed meeting with Mayor Maxwell presiding. -Councilmen present were:
Cloud, Tuson, Purton, Blackbourn, and Sorensen.
A petition was received for the improvement in the appearance of the wooden water tanks and grounds
on loth Ave. This was referred to Der. Dawson, who will get estimates on the cost of the project.
Two petitions were received, requesting that something be done about the low water pressure in the
Thomas Addition. Council referred the matter to the City Supervisor and Engineer, who will endeavor
to bring about measures to rectify the situation.
A motion was made by Councilman Blackbourn., seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that the deed from
Mr. Webster and Mr. Tidwell be accepted and filed, and authorized the attorney to record the deed.
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A request from Arthur Glanville, for furnishing water to his sub -division was referred to the dater
Committee.
The monthly Treasurer's Report was read by A. P. Severson.
The Sanitary Code of Snohomish County Health Dept., adopted December 23, 1957 was brought to the
attention of the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Blackbourn, that the City call
for bids on a Used Street Sweeper, specifications to be on file at the City Hall, bids to be
opened May 6, 1958. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Blackbourn, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that May 13. 1958
be set for a public hearing on the proposed Uniform Building Code and Electrical Code. Motion
carried.
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
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